081420 Friday Staff Report City Manager's Office
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 • (940) 349-8307
DENTON
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 14, 2020
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
L Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday,August 18,2020 at 12:00 p.m.
followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. via video/teleconference — City
Council Work Session Room (Public Comment Available).
2. Cancelled - Agenda Committee Meeting Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at
2:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room.
3. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday,
August 19, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. via
video/teleconference — City Council Work Session Room (Public Comment
Available).
4. Cancelled - Traffic Safety Commission Meeting on, Thursday, August 20,
2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
5. Cancelled-Health and Building Standards Commission Meeting on Thursday,
August 20, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
6. Cancelled - Committee on Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, August 20,
2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
7. Use-of-Force Ad Hoc Committee Meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at
6:00 p.m.via video/teleconference—City Council Work Session Room(Public
Comment Available).
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics — There are NO pending Council
requests for work sessions for the August 18, 2020 City Council meeting. Staff contact:
Rachel Balthrop Mendoza, City Manager's Office
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity • Fiscal Responsibility • Transparency • Outstanding Customer Service
B. Alternative Shelters—In partnership with Monsignor King Outreach Center (MKOC),
Our Daily Bread, and Grace Like Rain, City staff plans to extend the alternative shelter
arrangement at two hotels to provide shelter with safe distancing for individuals
experiencing homelessness. The cost of extending the hotels was included in the City's
COVID-19 CRF budget previously presented to Council. There are currently 70
individuals staying in one hotel and 10 households staying in the second hotel. The
collaborative recommendation at this time is to continue the hotel arrangement and
extend through the end of October to provide for safe spacing and continue to shelter
that number of individuals, which would otherwise be unavailable. The focus will
continue to be on case management and trying to house individuals staying at the hotel.
As also shared through last week's Friday report, MKOC will reopen its shelter at 300
Woodrow Lane from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
weekly, for now, utilizing volunteers. They also plan to open in inclement weather
whenever possible. To accommodate social distancing and other safety measures, the
shelter will open at 1/3 of its current capacity with 32 beds open. Staff contacts: Sarah
Kuechler and Dani Shaw, Community Services
C. Update on Posting Signs to Accommodate Curbside Delivery Service — On July 24,
staff provided City Council a report that signs would be placed downtown designating
certain parking spaces as 15-minute curbside service parking spots that will be
available for all businesses or food service establishments on the Square. Following the
implementation of the downtown signs,businesses in the Fry Street/Hickory Street area
near UNT requested signs be placed near their locations as well. Traffic Operations
staff have completed this request and we encourage businesses to reach out to the
Economic Development office at (940) 349-7776 if they have any questions or
additional requests regarding temporary signage. Staff contact: Todd Estes, Capital
Projects/Jessica Rogers, Economic Development
D. Customer Service Update —As previously reported to the City Council, interruptions
of utility service due to nonpayment were scheduled to increase significantly beginning
August 11. However, due to consistent temperatures of 1000 or more, interruptions
have been postponed until Tuesday, August 18. Currently, there are 2,526 residential,
multi-family, and business accounts which are past due and eligible for
interruption. The breakdown is as follows:
Class of Service Number of Accounts
Commercial 205
Residential(Post-Paid) 1,269
Residential(Pre-Paid) 80
Multi-Family(Post-paid) 893
Multi-Family(Pre-Paid) 79
Staff contact: Christa Foster, Customer Service and Public Affairs
E. Police Data Initiative Page — The Denton Police Department has launched a new
webpage to provide residents with greater access to reports, documents, and other
departmental information. The page, which can be found at
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www.cityofdenton.com/dpddata, will be a continuous work in progress as new
resources are added. The Police Department would like to thank Public Affairs for their
assistance with this project. Staff contact: Frank Dixon, Police
F. Traffic Operations Projects — The following Traffic Operations projects were
completed over the course of this week.
• Traffic Operations Staff, along with Strip-a-Zone, completed the restripe and
installation of buffered bike lanes on Welch from Eagle to Highland. Staff
completed the installation of Bollard posts in the buffered area to help further
protect the bicyclists.
• Traffic Operations staff installed Flashing LED Stop Signs East and Westbound
on Kings Row at Yellowstone Place.
• The Traffic Management Center (TMC) located at 801 Texas St. is now active
and may be reached by calling(940)349-8460. TMC serves as a single location
to monitor traffic signals, intersections, and roads proactively deploying traffic
management strategies using real time data to reduce congestion and coordinate
with state and local authorities during special events, emergencies, or daily
stop-and-go traffic.
Staff contact: James Andrews, Traffic Operations
G. Nonannexation Agreement Update — On Tuesday, April 11, City Council considered
the acceptance of the 2020 Non-Annexation Agreements (NAAs). During their
consideration the Council discussed revising the expiration date of the NAA. After
receiving input from citizens that called in and clarification from staff,the City Council
directed staff to revise the expiration date from 5 years to 20 years, with no other
changes. The new expiration date of the NAAs will now be August 1, 2040. The
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revision will require staff to send all the property owners (with a few exceptions) new
revised NAAs. The new revised NAAs will be sent to all property owners within DH-
1, DH-2, DH-3, DH-4, DH-5, PAA-1, PAA-2, PAA-3, and PAA-4. In addition, the
revised NAAs will be sent to only property owners in DH-7, DH-9, and DH-12 that
have signed and submitted their 2020 NAA.
In order to provide property owners more time to review, notarize their signatures, and
return their signed NAAs,the Council set a date of October 6, 2020 to consider the new
revised NAAs. The mail out of the intro letters and the new revised NAAs will be
Friday, August 28 with a deadline of Friday, September 25 to submit signed NAAs.
This gives property owners about a month to review and submit their signed NAAs. In
addition to providing property owners with more time, staff plans to implement the
following to improve the process:
• Include in the intro letter:
o that City Hall is closed and if you need your signature notarized or if
you want to drop off your signed NAA you will have to schedule an
appointment in advance
o all of the pages of the NAA is required
o signatures from all property owners listed in the NAA is required
o a completed form of property owner's contact information (phone
number and email address) is required
o clear instructions on what is required and where to submit signed NAAs
o checklist of what is required to be submitted
• Post signs with instructions and phone numbers to call to schedule an
appointment placed outside City Hall
• Staff will call and email each property owner prior to mailing out intro letter
and revised NAA informing them of the new expiration date (staff has contact
information for 97 property owners)
• All City Hall staff will be informed about the NAAs, deadlines, and an
explanation on how to schedule an appointment to notarize signatures and/or
accept signed NAAs
On October 6, 2020, staff will also schedule a Work Session item to provide a status
update on the NAAs and to get City Council's input/direction regarding initiating the
annexation process for properties without a NAA. Staff contact: Ron Menguita,
Development Services
H. Virtual Queuing System for Customer Service Lobby - As billing operations return to
normal, it is anticipated that lobby traffic may exceed what is safe for the public and
staff. Limiting the number of people in the building may result in customers standing
outside the building in direct sun during the hottest part of the summer. Customer
Service has introduced a virtual queuing system, QLess, in order to accommodate
patron safety and improve the level of customer convenience.
QLess allows customers to view estimated wait times and receive alerts to let them
know when they can enter the Customer Service Lobby. While customers can
download the QLess app or go to www.cityofdenton.com/QLess to enter the virtual
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queue, anyone that arrives without entering the virtual queue ahead of time can be
checked into the system by staff.
QLess not only provides customer convenience,but also adds a level of safety to reduce
the need for clusters of people while we restrict lobby entry to those being served. Rest
assured that all customers will receive the same level of outstanding service to which
they are accustomed. Staff contact: Christa Foster,Customer Service and Public Affairs
I. Subsidized Grocery Delivery Programs—This information is provided in response to a
request from Council Member Armintor about community programs designed to assist
grocery delivery and essentials to help persons that shelter in place during the COVID-
19 pandemic. Staff provided the attached table with municipal, county and state
programs, from across the county, which have developed grocery and household
commodity delivery services for senior populations and those with disabilities. The
examples staff found have significant local and federal resources to leverage for these
programs. No programs in cities comparable to Denton were found in the initial
research.
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City of Alexandria,be 60 years old
and Safeway to provide a program to No
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deliver groceries to seniors.
credit,or FBT card
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meals and food conrnodities.Calls to No
Antonio,TX members conducted to help connect greater
with resources.
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Los Angeles provides grocery delivery and Service lirnited to four times
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County,CA household items to older adult and or 40 miles per month
persons with disabilities.
The state has partnered with FEMA
to provide a program,Restaurants
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State of Seniors,new program not
workers to prepare and deliver meals No
California for seniors(FEN4A will fund 75%,the specified
state and County will fund the
remaining 25%).
Staff s research focused on expanding grocery access and search parameters included:
• how to assist vulnerable populations and
• expanded access to grocery delivery service and affordability of the service;
• examine ways to provide more affordable grocery delivery service or develop
a delivery method for meals from senior centers and food banks; and
• create public awareness and outreach about local and state programs available.
To summarize the findings, staff found that a number of the programs involve
partnerships with other public and private organizations, targeted specific populations,
and leveraged significant local or federal resources.
In addition to this information, staff found significant increases in the adoption of and
usage of grocery delivery or curbside grocery service,with many stores expanding their
offerings to meet increased demand. The adoption of these services have been greatly
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influenced by the ongoing COVID pandemic, but based on research, it has yet to be
determined if these models are sustainable long-term. Additional information can be
found in the July 17 Friday Report. If additional research is needed, staff can work with
the Council Member to schedule a one-minute presentation during an upcoming
Pending Request Work Session. Staff Contact: Jessica Rogers and Erica Sullivan,
Economic Development
J. Mixed Beverage Tax Revenue — On August 7, Council Member Briggs requested
information regarding mixed beverage tax revenue. The FY 2019-20 budget includes
$501,870 in mixed beverage tax revenue. The City has received $366,156 in mixed
beverage tax revenue for the first two quarters of fiscal year 2019-20. This represents
an increase of 15%or$47,530 compared to the first two quarters of the preceding fiscal
year (FY 2018-19). Mixed beverage tax is received on a quarterly basis. The third
quarter payment will be received in the coming weeks. Staff contact: Cassey Ogden,
Finance
K. US 380 Log Jam—Over the last few weeks a contractor working for Texas Department
of Transportation(TXDOT)has been removing the substantial log jam on the Elm Fork
south of the US380 Bridge. This effort was advocated by the City of Denton,the Army
Corps of Engineers, Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Greenbelt Alliance and the North
Central Texas Council of Governments. The contractor staged equipment on the bank
and used a small excavator on a barge to break up the jam. Logs are being pulled from
the river and will be disposed of by the contractor. It is exciting to see work completed
that could resolve flooding issues and allow the Greenbelt to reopen. Staff contact:
Katherine Barnett, Sustainability
L. Committee on Persons with Disabilities and Take Me Home Program— On August 7,
Council Member Armintor requested information about the reasoning behind
cancelling the August Committee on Persons with Disabilities meeting, and whether
staff can receive input from the committee regarding the Take Me Home program.
Staff worked to coordinate with the 29 currently active boards and commissions to have
a rotating schedule of meetings. Because there is limited capacity to host virtual
meetings for Boards and Commissions each month, staff prepares a schedule that has
many of the committees meeting every other month, as is the case with the Committee
on Persons with Disabilities. This committee's next scheduled meeting is set for
September 17 at 3 p.m.
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The Take Me Home program is a national program that was started by the Pensacola
Police Department in partnership with the Autism Society, which is a premier
grassroots organization. The program is designed to assist law enforcement in locating
and returning home safe, those on the Autism spectrum. Staff has received a lot of
feedback from regular citizens who fully supported it that have children on the
spectrum, and Chief Dixon is scheduled to present information about the program to
the Committee on Persons with Disabilities at the September 17 meeting.
The program is designed to locate and return home those high risk missing persons,
specifically those on the spectrum, with dementia, or otherwise mentally or learning
disabled. The program is not designed for anyone who wishes to place relatives on a
"tracking list." Police Officers will not actively seek out individuals to ask if they are
on the program. Additional information can be found by visiting
https://www.autism-society.or /lg iving-with-autism/how-the-autism-society-can-
help/safe-and-sound/take-me-home/.
This is a voluntary program that includes families who want to enroll their family-
members however, if a family chooses not to participate, there is no requirement that
they do so. Denton PD officers have taken two separate classes on encounters with
persons on the Autism spectrum and this training will continue. Officers received this
training prior to program implementation, and it is not expected to exacerbate any
issues with this community.
While the Police Department is a few months away from launching the Mental Health
Unit, staff is working with MHMR, the local authority on mental illness, on how the
unit can be implemented. Staff has performed a site visit to one of the 6 nationally
recognized programs, Houston PD, to see their unit and is taking ideas from Eugene,
Oregon and San Antonio, Texas to launch the City's team. Those applying for the job
will be vetted like all applicants based on work history, education, background, etc.
that one would need to work in a law enforcement agency. Our vetting process is more
restrictive than a non-law enforcement agency. Additionally, 9-1-1 dispatch does not
have the authority to decide not to dispatch an officer for suspicious vehicle/persons
calls, as was suggested. Staff contact: Frank Dixon, Police
M. Fire Extinguisher Exchange ProgramInquir — On August 8, Council Member Briggs
forwarded a request from a resident regarding information on a fire extinguisher
exchange program. Fire Department staff researched programs in which a household
could submit a request to the City to pick up old fire extinguishers in exchange for a
new unit. Only a small amount of programs were identified and it was determined
through conversations with Procurement that the City would need to contract with a
fire extinguisher vendor to provide regular service of such a program was initiated.
At this time, the staff recommendation is to have citizens purchase extinguishers that
are appropriate for the size of the residence at local retailers. The City's Home
Chemical Collection program currently accepts expired or exhausted fire extinguishers.
Staff contact: Kenneth Hedges, Fire
N. Update on Request to Include ADA Improvements in Downtown Grants — Council
Member Meltzer previously requested consideration of the inclusion of Americans with
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Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements as eligible projects to be funded under the
Downtown Reinvestment Grant program. Over the past few months, this idea was
workshopped and reviewed with the Downtown TIRZ Board,the Downtown Economic
Development Committee, and the Committee on Persons with Disabilities. On July 22,
the TIRZ Board voted to recommend City Council adopt an ordinance making the
necessary changes to the Downtown Reinvestment Grant policy. An item has been
placed on the August 18 City Council agenda to effectuate the required changes, along
with making other administrative updates to the grant policy. Staff contact: Jessica
Rogers, Economic Development
O. Safety at Quakertown Park—This week, several Council Members forwarded concerns
from residents regarding the safety at Quakertown Park. Parks and Recreation staff
applied for CDBG funding for trail lighting improvements at Carl Young Park and
Quakertown Park. On July 21, 2020, City Council approved the Housing and
Community Development 2020 Action Plan which contains funding for these projects.
This funding will not available until FY21. Staff will coordinate with Rizikon, the
City's safety contractor, to perform a safety assessment at the park. Following the
assessment, staff will review the recommendations and coordinate with all of the
appropriate departments to address the concerns. Staff contact: Gary Packan,Parks and
Recreation
P. Motorized Recreational Vehicle on Katy Trail — On August 10, Mayor Pro Tern
Hudspeth requested information from staff regarding potential action regarding a
motorized vehicle reported on Katy Trail. Denton Police staff confirmed that signs are
posted at each trail-street crossing, but while Parks maintains the trail, the trail itself is
not City property. Katy Trail is owned by Dallas Area Rapid Transit and leased by
DCTA. Staff reached out to DCTA and have not received any feedback, but an ATV
on the trail is not a City ordinance violation. Staff contacted the concerned resident
directly to better tailor the response of officers on patrol in the district. Staff contact:
Frank Dixon, Police
Q. Tree at Monterey and Sherman— On August 8, Council Member Armintor forwarded
a request from a concerned citizen about a tree at the intersection of Monterey and
Sherman. The City's Urban Forester completed his inspection of the trees today. The
dead tree is a 34-inch diameter American Elm, and there is a declining and hazardous
44-inch American Elm at the site as well. Both of these trees were scheduled for
removal by the City's contractor on Tuesday, August 11. During removal, staff found
an active beehive in one of the trees and contacted a beekeeper to safely remove and
relocate the hive. Staff also reached out to the resident to notify him that both trees will
be removed. Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, City Manager's Office
R. UpcomingDevelopment evelopment Information—This week,Council Members received an email
from a resident regarding a potential development located at the intersection of
Mockingbird and Audra. The citizen's main concern is a potential retention pond on
the property. This site has a pending rezoning application from R2 to R4 and includes
plans for nine single-family homes. Previously, the property had 39% opposition from
the surrounding neighborhood, and was never brought to City Council. Now, the
developer wants to move forward with the project, and is scheduled to be considered
at the September 2 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
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The developer has only submitted a simple concept plan, which does not appear to
include a storm drain along Mockingbird and, considering that the development only
includes nine homes, the drainage would most likely be a "dry" pond as opposed to a
"wet" pond. Detention ponds are typically designed to drain in less than three days,
specifically for mosquito control because it takes longer than three days in optimal
conditions for a mosquito egg to hatch, develop through the larval and pupal stage, and
become an adult. As part of a project's submittal of construction plans for review, staff
will evaluate the applicants' analysis and supporting documentation to ensure that a
detention pond operates safely and as intended. It will not be approved if it cannot be
demonstrated that the pond will both prevent flooding on neighbor homes and will drain
in less than 72-hours(typically,they drain completely in about 24-hours,but much less
than 48-hours). Staff has reached out to the developer to request that they hold another
public meeting with the neighborhood to gather additional feedback prior to the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on September 2. Staff contact: Richard
Cannone, Development Services
S. Drainage Inlet — On August 12, Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth emailed a concern about
drainage inlets lacking screens on Locust St., north of Eagle Dr. The work in this area
is the relocation of Atmos gas lines as part of the PEC-4 project. Staff made a site visit
to ensure that the site was set up correctly and would not pose a problem for sediment
runoff into the storm sewer system. Staff will continue to monitor the site to check for
any issues that may arise. Staff contact: Todd Estes, Public Works
T. Fiscal Year 2021 Bike Lane Funding — On August 10, Council Member Briggs
forwarded a question from a concerned citizen about bike lane funding in the proposed
fiscal year 2021 budget. The FY21 proposed budget includes $50,000 in a separate
account for bike lane maintenance, but the referenced $200,000 in bike lane CIP
funding was initially excluded. The $200,000 will be added to the FY21 budget
considered for adoption, and included in presentations to Council moving forward. A
plan for existing and future bike lane funding will also be a priority for the Engineering
department and new Transportation Planner position. Staff contact: David Gaines, City
Manager's Office
U. Drug, Alcohol, and Physical Testing Services Contract — On August 11, Council
Member Briggs requested information about the current drug, alcohol, and physical
testing services contract. The City conferred with CareHere to expand services and
provide drug, alcohol, and physical testing. Based on the new requirement to increase
employee testing, a contract amendment with CareHere was not feasible. The City
opted to solicit via Request for Proposal (RFP) for drug, alcohol, and physical testing
and through the evaluation process CareNow provided the best value for services.
CareNow has implemented the following precautions to ensure the safety of patients
during the COVID pandemic.
• Limiting Patient Companions to one (1) essential visitor and asking patients to
not bring any visitors unless necessary.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize all patient waiting rooms, exam rooms, and other
care areas according to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control
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and Prevention (CDC) and removal of all shared items like refreshments,
magazines, and toys.
• Screening all patients and visitors for COVID-19 symptoms and risk factors
upon or before arrival to the clinic. If the screen is positive, CareNow will
provide a mask for them to wear.
• Practicing social distancing by providing extra space between seats in patient
waiting areas and creating separate entrances.
• Following universal masking guidance by masking all clinic staff, patients and
their essential companion, regardless of symptom or exposure to ensure the
safety for all.
• Offering online check-in to space out arrival times and allowing patients to call
and check in from their cars to promote additional social distancing.
Staff contacts: Christine Taylor, Procurement and Compliance/Tiffany Thomson,
Human Resources
V. Potential Trail Connection — At the August 4 City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tern
Hudspeth inquired about installing a trail to connect the North Lakes Dog Park to the
Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center. Currently, there is a gravel trail that
connects the south side of the Shelter's parking lot to the north side of the dog park.
Additionally, this trail connects with the North Lakes nature trail. Staff contact: Randi
Weinberg, Animal Services
W. Various Street Light Outages — On August 11, Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth forwarded
various locations containing street light outages in the city. DME staff assessed each
area and were able to fix all of the concerned lights except for one. A summary is
below:
• 22 LED Lights hung in place of non-working HPS lights.
• The lights on Mulberry west of Elm St. are still not working. A service truck
found the wire and conduit crossing under Elm St. running west to be damaged
from previous construction work. A crew will dig the pipe to see if it can be
repaired and pull new cable. If repair is not possible, staff will have to bore a
new pipe under Elm St. and then pull new wire and get the lights back on. A
boring crew called for locates and are ready to potentially start repairs.
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• Repaired the guy wire hanging over the side walk as pictured.
• Streetlight Audit - Volunteers will start riding streetlights Friday, August 14.
Crews will ride the center section of Denton extending out east and west.
Regarding the lights on San Jacinto between Burlington Coat Factory & Golden
Triangle Mall, staff determined the light circuit has gone bad, and DME will remove
the controller and change all the lights on San Jacinto to LED bulbs. They will have to
fuse each light individually since they are removing the fused controller, so the lights
cannot be turned back on until all of the fuse protection has been installed. Crews began
this project on the morning of August 12. While this circuit is down,they will also have
the contractor replace 14 lights to LED on the service road from Loop 288 to Dallas
Dr. All of the lights should be back up by the middle of next week. Staff contact: Tony
Puente, Utilities
X. Requests for Programs for Senior Population—On August 5, Council Member Meltzer
forwarded a resident's request for information regarding what programs and services
may be offered for the senior population during the pandemic. In March, the Fire
Department made contact with every long term care facility in Denton. Points of
contact were made and inquiries into PPE and infection control processes were asked
even though each facility legally did not have to inform the DFD. This line of
communication has continued to this date. While the Fire Department could make a
voluntary request about moving and tracking the nursing home's residents, each facility
is privately owned and, therefore, does not have to inform how and what the policy is
to manage COVID positive patients.
Public health looks different in Denton than in larger cities like Austin, Dallas, and
Houston. Much of what the citizen forwarded is being coordinated by the County
Health Department, as the City does not have any public health functions beyond
licensing and permitting. The information about intergenerational households
programming being less organized could be accurate, as it is generally a subset of
Children Services and ISD programming.
Many of the forwarded suggestions could be accomplished through education. The City
could help communicate available resources in our existing public information efforts.
i.e. Aging & Disability Services hotline (800) 252-9240, Texas Department of Aging
&Disability Services, North Texas Area Agency on Aging.
Any coordination of activities such as with the Health Department, DISD, etc. or new
projects such as hotels for quarantine, grant programs, etc. would require expanding
capacity including human resources, financial resources, and in the case of limited
resources direction from City Council and Leadership to prioritize this target
population.
There is research and CDC guidance available on government actions in a number of
areas that staff could build on locally if directed.
Throughout the pandemic, the Denton Senior Center has continued to offer a variety of
services for the mental, physical, and social wellbeing of the senior community.
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Services offered have included:
• Daily well-check calls—Those who wish to receive continued calls have been
added to a weekly call list. Staff maintains a list of support and social service
resources that are offered as the need arises.
• SPAN continues to provide weekly frozen meals through the Meals on Wheels
Program. Volunteers pick up meals from the Senior Center and deliver to those
who are registered. New requests are directed to the Meals on Wheels staff.
• The City's Virtual Senior Center offers a variety of resources such as listings
for businesses with modified services or senior hours, support services, videos
and links for virtual activities, and more.
• Drive-by parades—Staff have helped organize several drive-by parades and are
currently scheduling a drive-thru ice cream social for Nation Senior Day on
August 21.
• Facebook Live bingo is held on the first and third Friday each month.
• Hold group Zoom chats as requested by members.
• Offer picture scavenger hunts through Facebook
• Offer virtual wellness seminars in partnership with local health and wellness
organizations.
Staff also recently completed a survey regarding the socialization needs of Denton
seniors. A few statistics from this survey showed:
• Completed Surveys: 556 submitted via Virtual Rec Center or Email link; 224
via Facebook link and 112 by phone (Total 892)
• Six respondents stated they lived alone and were not making connections.
Those that stated they would like to be called will remain on the weekly call
list.
• Four respondents said they do not have the internet by choice, one indicated
they did not have access but did not say if it was by choice or not.
• Twenty-three respondents stated they have experienced some sort of unmet
need. They have been provided resource contact information and have been
added to the call list.
• Volunteering — 25 percent of respondents said they might be interested in
volunteering to help make calls and provide assistance to those who need it.
• Senior Center Reopening — 24 percent are comfortable returning and want
facilities to open while 34 percent are not comfortable returning and 42 percent
are unsure/undecided.
• Seniors reported using a wide variety of apps and completing tasks online such
as online games, paying bills, checking weather, emails and so much more.
• Programming— 88 percent want a large variety of virtual programs, webinars,
and similar online programing with 22 percent not interested in any virtual or
phone-based activities at this time. In addition to more programming, 36 percent
want more individual or group conversations by phone. Staff are working to
develop more virtual programs for the Fall.
Staff contacts: Kenneth Hedges, Fire/Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
Y. Pole Base Debris—On August 11, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth forwarded information
regarding a pole base in the road at the intersection of Walnut and Elm. Staff assessed
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the area and found the pole was due to a missing one-way sign. The pole and sign have
both been replaced. Staff contact: Tony Puente, Utilities
Z. Status of Windsor Opening — On August 12, Council Member Briggs requested
information on the opening of Windsor due to the beginning of the new school year.
Traffic Operations staff acquired all the needed hardware for the LED STOP signs and
is currently assembling them. Deployment of the STOP signs and the NO PARKING
adjacent to Wilson Elementary is currently scheduled for the week of August 17. Work
associated with the Strickland campus is scheduled for the week of August 24. Staff
contact: Brian Jahn, Engineering
AA. Speed Concerns on Kerley Street—On August 11,Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth forwarded
a request from concerned citizens for more signage. Staff installed additional 30 mph
Speed Limit signs the same day. Staff contact: Brian Jahn, Engineering
BB. #UniteDenton Virtual Event — Denton resident, Paul Taylor with Camp Gladiator,
reached out to Parks and Recreation staff about a virtual workout event for Denton.
Staff worked with Taylor to create and schedule the event for August 29 at 9 a.m.
Taylor will lead a virtual workout for the community, although registration is required.
Everyone registered will be emailed a Zoom ID to join the virtual event. The event is
FREE for all participants, and the first 100 people to register will receive a free T-shirt.
Register online here: https://bit.ly/UniteDenton. Staff contact: Jennifer Eusse, Parks
and Recreation
CC. Denton Tennis Center Construction Update—On August 13, the Parks and Recreation
Department received$30,000 in USTA Facility Services grant funds. These funds will
go directly towards the construction of the new tennis courts.
Construction on the tennis center buildings began May 4, by Hangartner Commercial.
This phase of the project includes remodeling the North Lakes Annex building, which
serves as the pro shop for the new tennis center and updating the concession/restroom
building into restrooms and storage for tennis equipment. Pictures of the construction
are attached. As of August 12, a total of$241,326 of the contracted$601,269 has been
encumbered. Construction on both buildings is scheduled to be completed in October
2020. The next phase of the project is the construction of the tennis courts. Plans are
currently being reviewed and finalized in preparation of going out for bid. Staff contact:
Jason Barrow, Parks and Recreation
DD. Public Art Community Meeting— Two new public art installation concepts will be
unveiled at a virtually held community meeting on Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m.
The first presentation will be by local artist Dan Black, who will be recreating his
"Foundations of Our History"mural on the Robertson Street bridge. This mural, a joint
effort between the Public Art Committee and Keep Denton Beautiful, Inc., was
previously painted on a fence along Bonnie Brae Street and celebrates women who
have significantly contributed to the Denton community.
The second presentation will be from Madeline Wiener. Ms. Wiener was commissioned
to design one of her famous "Bench People" sculptures for the MLK Jr front lawn. Rec
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Center. Ms. Wiener's "Bench People" can be found in public places all over the U.S.
and the world, and are designed to engage the public and invite interaction. Concept
designs for both works of art are attached. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and
Recreation/Jessica Rogers, Economic Development
EE. New Sustainable, Green Equipment—Recently, the Parks and Recreation Department
acquired new types of electric equipment. These machines mark the beginning of
purchasing sustainable equipment for PARD. The purchases correspond to the new
Sustainability Plan(Chapter 2 Goal 2) to take action to reduce air pollutant emissions,
including greenhouse gases and emissions from government operations.
The Turf Tank is an intelligent field painter designed to mark all types of sports fields.
The technology eliminates the need for an operator while increasing precision and
sustainability. The Mean Green zero turn mower is an all-electric mower with zero
emissions, low noise, zero fuel, and low maintenance. The department is studying all
autonomous, electric mowers for their future use in other areas. Staff contact: Drew
Huffinan, Parks and Recreation
FF.Clear the Shelter—August 17-22 at Denton Animal Shelter, 3717 N Elm St. To
celebrate the national event, the Denton Animal Shelter is turning the event into a
weeklong celebration. From August 17-19, all adoptions are half-price ($30). Free
adoptions are August 20-22. All animals are up to date on shots, neutered/spayed, and
microchipped. To visit an animal, you must make an appointment. Residents can
begin making appointments for Clear the Shelter on Monday, August 10. One
family/appointment will be allowed in the shelter at a time. To celebrate Clear the
Shelter, Kona Ice will be at the shelter on Saturday, Aug. 22. Everyone is welcome to
come and enjoy a shaved ice as animals find their "furrever"homes.
Call(940) 349-7594 to make an appointment or to sponsor an adoption. The following
video provides more information about the event: https://youtu.be/QpQLb u�.
Staff contact: Randi Weinberg, Animal Services
GG. STAR North Texas Environmental Leadership Awards — State of Texas Alliance for
Recycling (STAR) hosted a virtual Environmental Leadership Award Ceremony on
Thursday, August 13. These awards recognize stewards of environmental change in
North Texas individuals, communities, organizations, and businesses.
The City of Denton was awarded the Outstanding Public Outreach Program
highlighting its social media efforts. During the pandemic, social media has served as
a critical communication tool that allows residents to continue to receive education and
ask questions. On average, the City reaches approximately 9,000 viewers per month.
An honorable mention was received by the City of Denton for The Linda B. Smith
Memorial Award for Excellence in Environmental Education, highlighting the Denton
Sustainable Schools (DSS) program. DSS encourages environmental education in the
classroom with recycling being a large component. Starting in the schools with children
creates change in their homes. Through a partnership with Denton ISD,the 2019-2020
school year, 30 schools signed up for the program reaching a total of 30,934 students.
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An honorable mention was received by the City of Denton for the Innovative Organics
Diversion Award highlighting our subscription-based yard waste collection program.
This program allows for diversion of not only yard waste materials but also virtually
eliminates landfilling of plastic trash bags. These materials are used to compost and
ultimately provide mulch and Dyno Dirt. This program has picked up steam through a
newsletter, TV promotion, local press, and social media posts. To date, approximately
17% of City residents utilize this service.
Lastly,the City of Denton received an honorable mention in the Exceptional Recycling
Partnership that highlighted our downtown valet trash and recycling collection model.
This program has created close ties between the City's Solid Waste and Recycling
Department, the Main Street Association, and the Fry St. district. With the transition,
an increased sense of responsibility and ownership of each business waste has resulted
in a reduction of trash and cleaner recyclables. Staff contact: Brandi Neal, Solid Waste
and Recycling
III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Events
All City-sponsored events and programs are suspended until further notice.
B. Community Meetings
1. Virtual Southwest Park Public Meeting on Thursday, August 27,
2020 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
2. Virtual Public Art Community Meeting on Thursday, September 3,
2020 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
IV. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2020-072 Program Year 2020 HOT Events.......................................................16
B. 2020-073 DEC June 2020 Dashboard...............................................................17
V. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information ....................................................................19
B. Council Calendar .............................................................................................21
C. Draft Agenda for August 25..............................................................................24
D. Future Work Session Items ..............................................................................30
E. Street Construction Report ...............................................................................31
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Date: August 14, 2020 Report No. 2020-072
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Program Year 2020 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) events.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council notice that current Program Year 2020
HOT recipients with events still to occur in the calendar year may adapt to a virtual event due to
the COVID-19 pandemic.
DISCUSSION:
On June 11, 2020 the Hotel Occupancy Tax and Sponsorship Committee discussed and approved
HOT events to expend their HOT budgets on virtual events due to the constrictions and impacts
of COVID-19. To meet HOT statutory requirements, events must market the City of Denton and
its hotel and convention industry during the broadcast/livestream of any virtual event. Fourteen
of twenty-three recipients provide annual events. One recipient has completed their event
virtually. Five events continue to plan in person events, but also are making additional plans to
move virtually to adhere to any current state, city or CDC orders and/or guidelines. The below
chart illustrates the status of all fourteen events.
Event Completed Cancelled Event Date Considering Virtual
Denton Arts and Jazz Festival X
Denton Black Film Festival X
Denton Blues Festival September
Denton Cinco de Mao X
Denton's Day of the Dead X
Denton Holiday Lighting December
Denton Juneteenth Celebration* X
Dog Days of Denton Celebration X
Historic Home Tour December
KUZU Presents X
North Texas State Fair&Rodeo October
Teas Storytelling Festival X
Thin Line Fest X
Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally November
*Event held virtual event over several days including parade, freedom run, storytelling, community discussions,
video games,talent show,poetry slam and coloring contest.
Staff will be including new virtual language in both HOT and Sponsorship contracts beginning in
Fiscal Year 2020-21.
STAFF CONTACT:
Cassey Ogden
940-349-7195
Cassandra.0 gdenkcityo fdenton.com
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Date:August 14,2020 Report No. 2020-073
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
FY 2019-20 Denton Energy Center(DEC) YTD June 2020 Dashboard
BACKGROUND:
Attached is the June 2020 Dashboard for the Denton Energy Center. The dashboards are intended to give a
snapshot of relevant DEC metrics. It is important to note; the FY 2019-20 end of year is based on operational
and financial data through the end of June. The end of year estimate will be updated in the July Dashboard, as
the DEC continues to see decreased run hours. Below are the highlights of the June Dashboard:
• The Emission Charts (based on calendar year) display the May engine runtime hours, starts, stops,
monthly and annual emissions totals and limits.
• DEC MWh Generation and Gross Revenue for FY 2019-20 through June 2020.
o The DEC ran 40,364 MWh less through June of FY 2019-20 compared to FY 2018-19. This
resulted in$2.1 Million less in DEC Revenue.
• A DEC financial summary showing June FY 2018-19 Actuals, FY 2019-20 Budget, Actuals as of June
2020 and the FY2019-20 end of year projections.
o The FY 2019-20 year-end projections have been updated to show a $1.5 Million decrease in
DEC fuel cost.
• The Plant Monthly Run Hour Comparison Graph illustrates the monthly plant run times.
• The Key Trends section explains variances in revenues and expenses.
o Due to running fewer hours through June, fuel cost was approximately $1.87 Million lower
compared to FY 2019-20.
o The DEC Net Income through June was ($10.20).
o The DEC Gross Margin through June was $7.6 Million which is $5.2 Million higher than
budgeted. This is due to higher revenue in each month this fiscal year except December, January
and June than anticipated. (The Gross Margin=DEC Revenue—Fuel cost—Variable Operating
&Maintenance cost.) Gross Margin represents the component of revenue available to pay fixed
cost including debt.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Denton Energy Center (DEC) Dashboard
STAFF CONTACTS:
Antonio Puente, Jr.
Executive Manager of Utilities
(940) 349-8487
antonio.puente@cityofdenton.com
Nick Vincent
Assistant Director of Finance
(940) 349-8063
nicholas.vincent@cityofdenton.com
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City of Denton, Texas
CITY
aF FY 2019-20 Denton Energy Center
DENTON YTD June 2020 Dashboard
Emissions
June 2020
Volatile Particulate Particulate Carbon
Engine Nitrogen Carbon Organic Matter<10 Matter<2.5 Sulphur Dioxide
Runtime Hot Warm Cold Oxides Monoxide Compound microns microns Dioxide Ammonia Equivalents
Description (hours)* Starts Starts Starts Stops Description (NOx) (CO) I (VOC) (PMlo) (PM2,5) (S02) (NH3) (CO2e)
DEC Monthly Emissions Total(tons) 1.39 1.33 1.19 0.74 0.74 0.02 0.11 4,676.00
Engines(1-12) DEC Annual Permit Limit Operations(tons)** 29.78 93.52 48.16 69.72 69.72 1.45 60.90
Monthly Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit 4.68% 1.42% 2.47% 1.06% 1.06% 1.10% 0.18%
Annual to Date Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit 29.40% 9.10% 12.80% 5.70% 5.70% 5.60% 1.20%
*Over the past 12 months,the DEC engines ran 14%of the time. During the month of June,the DEC engines ran 11%of the time.
**Operations Annual Limit accounts for Balance of Plant standard emissions
Generation&Gross Revenues 01
Month Revenue MWh $/MWh Plant Monthly Run Hour Comparison
Oct-19 $2,043,727 16,344 $125.04 3,50D
Nov-19 $1,152,356 16,168 $71.27 _,moo 2,885
Dec-19 $126,950 2,159 $58.80 2500 2,366
2,232
Jan-20 $239,366 2,671 $89.62 :2
Feb-20 $676,548 9,466 $71.47 o 2"000
Mar-20 $1,561,657 18,209 $85.76 Ls® i s7o L2.1
i,4s9
Apr-20 $889,878 8,765 $101.52 i,o4s 877 980
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May-20 $502,279 8,125 $61.82 749 7`99
Jun-20 $375,829 8,775 $42.83 Soo 279
Total IFY 2019-20 $7,568,590 90,681 $83.46 _ -
FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2019-20 FY 2019-20
YTD ACTUALS** BUDGET YTD PROJECTION
DEC REVENUE* $ 9.67 $ 25.07 $ 7.57 $ 25.07 Operating Month
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY M14
Energy Expense-Fuel $ 4.10 $ 12.48 $ 2.23 $ 11.00 Key Trends
Personnel Services 1.26 2.22 1.46 1.80
Materials&Supplies 0.13 0.44 0.26 0.39 For the first 9 months of FY 2019-20,the DEC produced 40,364 MWh less than the same period of FY 2018-19.This
Maintenance&Repair 0.10 0.56 0.13 0.56 resulted in approximately$2.1 Million less in revenues and$2.8 Million more in total expenses for the same time period.
Insurance 0.01 0.50 0.51 1.08 This increase was due to the annual debt service payment increasing from$10 Million to$18 Million in FY 19-20.As of
June 30,2020,expenditures exceed revenues by$10.2 Million which is expected for this period of the fiscal year. The FY
Operations 0.17 0.48 0.16 0.38 2019-20 Estimate includes a$1.5 Million reduction in fuel cost based on fewer estimated run hours,and a$420,000
Debt Service-Principal 4.18 7.47 5.59 7.47 reduction in Personnel Services is anticipated as a result of vacancies. The FY 2019-20 Estimate for Insurance has
Debt Service-Interest 5.05 9.80 7.37 9.80 increased by$580,218 as a result of an increase in the cost of DEC property insurance and the acquisition of outage
I nterfund Transfers 0.00 0.05 0.06 0.05 insurance.
Transfer to Capital Projects - 0.02 - 0.02 Through June 2020 the DEC Gross Margin was$7.6 Million which is$5.2 Million higher than budgeted for the same period
DEC EXPENDITURES $ 15.00 $ 34.02 $ 17.77 $ 32.55
(Gross Margin=DEC Revenue-Fuel Cost-Variable Operating&Maintenance Cost). This is due to higher revenue in each
$ $ $ $ month this fiscal year except December,January and June than anticipated.
DEC NET INCOME $ (5.33) $ (8.95) $ (10.20) $ (7.48)
*Preliminary,Unaudited Figures Upq%tes in the DEC Revenue and Energy Expenses for FY 2019-20year-end projections show a$(7.48)Million Net Income
**Represents same period(9 months)as FY 2019-20 YTD for comparison purposes. Total Net compared to the$(8.95)Million Net Income shown in the FY 2019-20 budget.
Income for FY 2018-19 was$14.22 M. Note: All dollar figures presented are in millions of dollars.
Council Requests for Information
Council Member Requestor Date Summary of Request Staff Assigned Department Comments
Council Member Briggs 02/03/20 Would like to request council discuss a citywide public health study. Balthrop Mendoza City Manager's Office Request will be presented during a future Pending
http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/defaulVfiles/files/Health/info_to_PosVHe Request work session
althKeport-linked.pdt Like this
Council Member Armintor 06/15/20 1 would also like to bring back my my previous one-minute pitch to repeal Kuechler Public Affairs Request will be presented during a future Pending
our ordinances that experts,advocacy groups,and my homeless Request work session
2 constituents both say criminalize homelessness(see earlier staff report
for the list).The public interest in law enforcement reform and civil
liberties
3 Council Member Briggs 07/21/20 Do we have a Ionge range development fiscal policy/plan? Ogden/Cannone Finance/Development Services Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
Council Member Armintor 07/25/20 1 would like to a Friday Report from Economic Development on how Rogers Economic Development Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
some other U.S.cities have subsidized grocery delivery before and/or
during COVID to partner with and/or subsidize Instacart,Lyft/Uber,
and/or other forms of grocery&essentials delivery to help people shelter
in place under COVID.After a vaccine is found,this can help to address
our food desert issue in Denton.See:"Increase funding for emergency
4 SNAP benefits and other social safety net programs for anyone who is
food insecure(the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,passed by
the House of Representatives on March 14,includes this)".
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2020/03/16/for-millions-of-
ow-income-seniors-coronavirus-is-a oo -secure y-issue,
https:l/www.tns.uscia.gov/snap/online-pur-cffa-s-i-ng---p-iTo-f,--
https://www.bain.com/insignts/how-to-ramp-up-online-grocery-without-
break!ng- a an
5 Council Member Meltzer 08/05/20 Can staff provide information about programs and requests regarding the Shaw/Hedges/Packan Multiple Information will be provided in the August 14 Friday
senior population Report
6 Council Member Bri s Request to name the new senior center in SE Denton the Betty Kimble Packan Parks Request will be presented during a future Pending
Senior Center Request work session
7 Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth 08/07/20 Can staff follow up with resident about issues at Quakertown Park? Packan/Shaw Parks/Community Services Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
8 Council Member Briggs 08/07/20 Where are we on mixed beverage tax revenue compared with last year? Ogden Finance Information will be provided in the August 14 Friday
Report
9 Council Member Armintor 08/07/20 Can staff answer questions about the Committee on Persons with Jahn/Dixon Capital Projects/Police Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
Disabilities and Take me Home program?
10 Council Member Armintor 08/08/20 Can staff follow up about an Engage Denton request about a dead tree? Shaw/Huffman Community Services/Parks Information will be provided in the August 14 Friday
Report
11 Council Member Briggs 08/08/20 Can staff follow up with resident about their idea for replacement of fire Fire Hedges Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
extinguishers?
12 Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth 08/10/20 Can anything be done about someone driving a motorized cart on the Dixon/Packan Police/Parks Information will be provided in the August 14 Friday
Rail Trail? Report
13 Council Member Briggs 08/10/20 Can staff follow up about a parking lot-camping issue at the Cedar St. Shaw/Packan/Dixon Community Services/Parks/Police Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
lot?
14 Council Member Briggs 08/10/20 Was$200,000 removed from the budget for bike lanes? Ogden Finance Information will be provided in the August 14 Friday
Report
15 Council Member Briggs 08/11/20 Can we add lights in and around Quakertown Park Packan Parks and Recreation Information will be provided in the August 14 Friday
Report
Council Member Armintor 08/11/20 What would be the cost per month to extend hotel stays for residents Kuechler City Manager's Office Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
experiencing homelessness during the COVID emergency past August
until the new center on the Loop is complete? I would also like to know
what would be the monthly staffing cost for MKOC to meet need for
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capacity until the new service center on the Loop is ready for use?I
know that MKOC is currently being staffed by volunteers,but paying
people to do the work would ensure that the need would get met.Plus
we've got a workforce eager for work.
17 Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth 08/11/20 Cars are speeding on Kerley St.We may need more speed limit signs Dixon/Jahn Police/Capital Projects Information will be provided in the August 14 Friday
posted and enforcement to place it on the schedule. Report
Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth 08/11/20 A resident near the corner of Kings Row and Yellowstone Place Dixon Police Information will be provided in the August 14 Friday
complained about speeders and people running/rolling the new stop Report
sign. The neighborhood has lots of kids and some of the kids.His
18 request is that an officer park on Yellowstone and work the stop sign
(primarily)&speeding(secondly).Due to the construction on Hercules
lane,Kings row is a through street and seems like it is attracting more
traffic.Your thoughts on options to address these issues?
19 Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth 08/11/20 There is a pole base in the road next to sweetwater Cox Public Works Information will be provided in the August 14 Friday
Report
20 Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth 08/11/20 Can staff check on various lights that are out in the downtown area? Puente DME Information will be provided in the August 14 Friday
Report
21 Council Member Briggs 08/11/20 Did we ask the clinic we already have a contract with about drug testing? Taylor Procurement Information will be provided in the August 14 Friday
I know this was a pretty hearty contract when we approved it. Report
Council Member Briggs 08/12/20 Checking on the status of Windsor related to school opening.There was Jahn Capital Projects Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
22 traffic decisions made for crossing,pick up and especially now very
important,Emerson and Glenwood since most traffic will be back here 19
Council Member Requestor Date Summary of Request Staff Assigned Department Comments
23 Council Member Briggs 08/13/20 Re:Resident Email.Did the plans change for the referenced Cannone Development Services Information will be provided in the August 14 Friday
development on Mockingbird? Report
24 Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth 08/16/20 Can staff reach out to the General Manager of Drug Emporium regarding Shaw Community Services Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
safety issues at his store?
25 Council Member Briggs 08/14/20 How many students were enrolled in our after school program? Packan Parks and Recreation Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
26 Council Member Briggs Send a Resolution to the govenor,either open bars or provide funding Birdseye City Manager's Office Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
they need as they are required to stay closed.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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2 3 8:30 am Special 4 5 6 7 8
Called PUB 1:00 pm CC Work Cancelled - 2:30pm 8:30 am Council Budget
11:30 am Council Session Agenda Committee Workshop
Luncheon 6:30 pm CC Regular 5:30pmP&ZWorkSession 4:11 Public Art Committee
COE 1:30 Cancelled Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session
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9 10 11 12 113 14 15
PUB 9am 1:00 pm 2nd Tuesday 11:00EDPB
Session Cancelled-8:30 DEDC
Cancelled-HLC Cancelled-MobilityCancelled - 2:30pm
3:OOpm 6pm Use-Of-Force
Committee Meeting Agenda Committee Committee
9:00 am
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12:00 pm CC Work Cancelled - 2:30pm Cancelled-Traffic Safety
Session Agenda Committee Commission 11:00am
6:30 pm CC Regular 5:00pmP&ZWorkSession Cancelled—COPWD3pm
Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session Cancelled-HABSCO 4pm
6pm Use-Of-Force
Committee
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
PUB 9am loam Council Airport 3:0013M Board of Ethics
Committee
2:00 pm 4th Tuesday
Session
30 31
ZBA 5:30pm
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
2:00 pm CC Work 2:30pm Agenda 8:30DEDC
Session Committee 4:00 Public Art Committee
6:30 pm CC Regular 5:00pmP&ZWorkSession
Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Labor Day No Council Meeting 11:00IDPB
Holiday Mobility Committee 2:30pm Agenda
No Lune he on Meeting Meeting 9:00 am Committee
COE 1:30 5:30 Airport Advisory Board
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
PUB 9am 2:00 pm CC Work 5:00pmP&ZWorkSession 6:OOpm Committee on
Session 6:30pm P&ZRegular Session Persons with Disabilities
6:30 pm CC Regular HABSCO 4pm
Se ssio n
10:30 am Audit Finance
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10am CouncilAirpport 3:OOPM Board of
Committee 12:00"IIF Board(TIRZ) Ethics
2:00 pm 4th Tuesday
Session
27 28 29 30
PUB 9am No CouneilMeeting 2:30pm Agenda
ZBA 5:30pm Committee
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October 2020
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
8:30 DEDC
4:00 Public Art Committee
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11:30 am Council No CouncilMeeting 2:30pm Agenda
Luncheon Committee
COE 1:30 5:00pmP&ZWorkSession
Traffic Safety 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session
Commission 5:30 pm
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
PUB 9am 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday 11:00EDPB 6:00pmCommittee on
Session 2:30pm Agenda Persons With Disabilities
Mobility Committee Committee HABSCO 4pm
Meeting 9:00 am 5:30 Airport Advisory Board
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
2:00 pm CC Work 2:30pm Agenda
Session Committee
6:30 pm CC Regular 5:00pmP&ZWorkSession
Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Ses s ion
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PUB 9am 10am Council Airport 2:30pm Agenda 3:OOPM Board of
ZBA 5:30pm Committee Committee Ethics
2:00 pm 4th Tuesday
Session
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Cityof Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton,Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
DENTON Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday,August 25, 2020 1:00 PM Council Work Session Room
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 1:00 P.M.IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM
CLOSED MEETING WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK
SESSION IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
Note: Mayor Chris Watts, Mayor Pro Tern Gerard Hudspeth, and Council Members Keely Briggs, Jesse
Davis, John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer will be participating in the work session, closed meeting,
and special called meeting via video/teleconference.
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Due to COVID-19 precautions, members of the public will not be able to attend the August 25, 2020 City
Council meeting in-person. To accommodate and receive input on agenda items, citizens will be able to
participate in one of the following ways (NOTE: Other than public hearings, citizens are only able to
comment one time per agenda item; citizens cannot use both methods to comment on a single agenda item.
Public comments are not held for work session reports.):
• Virtual White Card — On August 21, the agenda was posted online at
www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to the Virtual White Card, an
online form, will be made available under the main heading on the webpage. Within this form, citizens may
indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. Comments may
be submitted up until the start of the meeting, at which time, the Virtual White Card form will be closed.
Similar to when a citizen submits a white card to indicate their position on the item, these comment forms
will be sent directly to City Council members and recorded by the City Secretary.
City Council Members review comments received in advance of the meeting and take that public input into
consideration prior to voting on an agenda item. The Mayor will announce the number of Comment Cards
submitted in support or opposition to an item during the public comment period. Comments will not be
read during the meeting. The City Secretary will reflect the number of comments submitted in
favor/opposition to an item, the registrant's name, address, and (summary of) comments within the Minutes
of the Meeting,as applicable.
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• By phone — Citizens wishing to speak over the phone during this Council meeting, may call (940)
349-7800 beginning 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time. Comments by phone will be accepted until
the item is opened for discussion by the Council. When the call is initially received, a staff member will
receive the caller's information and either: 1) offer to call the citizen back when it is time for them to speak,
or 2) record the caller's information, support or opposition, and comment. If the caller chooses to record
their support or opposition, rather than speaking during the meeting, the Mayor will announce the number
of comments submitted in support or opposition to the item. If the caller wishes to receive a call back, the
voice of each caller will be broadcast into the meeting during the public commenting time of their desired
agenda item. Individuals will be able to comment once per agenda item,no matter the method.
• At regular meetings only, citizens can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda (Open Microphone).
Alert the call taker if you wish to speak under the Open Microphone category. If you would like to give a
public report, see the information below.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall,
215 E.McKinney Street,Denton,Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on any item listed on the Consent Agenda prior to its
consideration. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any item(s). Any person
who wishes to address the City Council regarding these items may do so by utilizing the "By Phone"
registration process as referenced under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE
CITY COUNCIL detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time the City
Council considers this item. Registrants may call in and remain on hold or receive a call back at the time the
Work Session is called to Order and are encouraged to ensure they remain accessible to accept the call.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 20-1528 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update on the
Council-directed milestones at the Green Tree Estates subdivision.
B. ID 20-1207 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update to the
City of Denton's COVID-19 response.
C. ID 20-1476 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Stoke Denton
Entrepreneur Center, the associated lease and sublease agreements, and the management
agreement with Hickory&Rail Ventures,LLC.
D. ID 20-1615 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Economic
Development Strategic Plan and additional funding options for economic development.
E. ID 20-1531 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding options related to
the management of landfill gas generated at the City of Denton Landfill.
F. ID 20-1585 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Energy
Management Organization Financial Review conducted by Deloitte.
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G. ID 20-1524 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the General Fund
preliminary FY 2020-21 Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five
Year Financial Forecast.
H. ID 20-1051 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider
specific item(s) when these item(s) are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City
Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent
with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code,as amended,or as otherwise allowed by law.
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 20-1530 Consultation with Attorneys-Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy and options for
resolution of litigation in Cause No. DC-17-08139, styled "Michael Grim and Jim
Maynard v. City of Denton, Texas" pending in the 68th Judicial District Court, Dallas
County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty
of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise
compromise the City's legal position in pending litigation.
B. ID 20-1533 Deliberate regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072;
Consultation with Attorneys-Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, receive information from staff, and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential purchase of real property located southeast of the corner of
Thomas J. Egan Rd. and Jim Christal Rd. in Denton, Denton County, Texas ("Property"),
where the deliberation of same in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the
position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person or potential litigation.
Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with potential
claims against the City associated with the Property, where a public discussion of these
legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and
the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of
the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in negotiations or
potential litigation.
C. ID 20-1552 Deliberations Regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code, Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code, Section
551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential purchase of real property interests located within the City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas, generally located in the Rayzor Ranch East, E. Morris,
MRP & PRR, M. Austin, M. Forrest, W. Durham, J. Douthitt, H.B. Williams, G.
Walker, N. Britton, WM Roark, BBB & CRR, J.W. Withers, A. Hickman, Home
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Acres Addn, J.L. Harris, MEP & PRR, J. Rogers, Hickory Lake, N.H. Meisenheimer,
North Lakes Fire Station Addn, Denton County Law Enforcement Center, and M.
Rogers surveys. The potential purchases are related to the City's park and tree
preservation initiatives. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues
associated with the potential acquisition of the real property interests described above
where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's
attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open
Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code (the `Public Power Exception'). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a
Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.
(The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of
the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act,including,without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Special Called Meeting has been taken by Council
may be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the
Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting
will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council.
Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, the City Council will convene in a Special Called Meeting to
consider the following items:
1. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff
recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to
implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received
background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to
consideration.
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A — G). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members
to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, the Consent
Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion, they may be
considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda.
A. ID 20-1441 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a second
amendment to an economic development agreement with Buc-ee's, Ltd., to clarify the
term of the agreement; and providing an effective date.
B. ID 20-1529 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing expenditure of funds
in the amount of $234,357.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in
addition to the previously authorized amount of $32,915.00, for the improvement of traffic
signals and pedestrian facilities at the intersections of E. McKinney Street at Woodrow
Lane and E. McKinney Street at Mockingbird Lane; and providing an effective date.
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C. ID 20-1537 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the removal of a
construction zone speed limit on Interstate 35E and returning the speed limit to the prima
facie speed of 70 miles per hour; providing a replealer clause; providing a penalty clause;
providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.
D. ID 20-1571 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Pure Technologies
U.S. Inc., to provide a condition assessment of the City's 27-inch diameter Lake
Lewisville raw water line; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFP 7347 - awarded to Pure Technologies U.S., Inc., in the
not-to-exceed amount of $612,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4
-0).
E. ID 20-1572 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract based on a Best Value
Bid with Aliron International, Inc., for Section A - N95 face masks, for various City
departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (IFBBV 7403 - awarded to Aliron International, Inc., in the one (1) year, with the
option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of$150,000).
F. ID 20-1573 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract based on a Best Value
Bid with Catalyst PR, Inc., for the procurement of Face Masks, for Section B - KN95
Face Masks, Section C - Disposable Surgical Face Masks, and Section D - Reusable
Cloth Face Masks for various City departments; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (IFBBV 7403 - awarded to Catalyst PR, Inc., in
the one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total
five(5)year not-to-exceed amount of$125,000).
G. ID 20-1576 Consider approval of the minutes of August 11,2020.
2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. A20-0002c Conduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas annexing approximately 140.607 acres of land generally located on both
sides of Vintage Boulevard and west of Fort Worth Drive by the City of Denton, Denton
County, Texas; providing for a correction to the city map to include the annexed land; and
provide for a savings clause and an effective date. (A20-0002, Burch Tract, Ron
Menguita)
B. ID 20-1418 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation approving the purchase of the Denton Power, LLC assets for the sum of
$2.75 million plus adjustments for August 2020 energy deliveries; authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Bill of Sale and Assumption Agreement; providing expenditures of
the funds therefore; and establishing an effective date.
C. ID 20-1597 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
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corporation, extending the effective period of the declared state of local disaster;
superseding and replacing the Eighth Order of Council of the City of Denton issued July
28, 2020 approved by Ordinance No. 20-1423, to provide additional requirements and
guidance; confirming the expenditure of funds; providing a repealer clause; and providing
an effective date.
3. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics,above posted.
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas,on the 21 st day of August,2020 at
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR
USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX
SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX
As of August 14,2020
Meeting Date Currently Slated Work Session Items
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Economic Development EDPB and Contract
COVID-19 Update Strategic Plan between City/Chamber Streatery Follow-up Budget Follow-Up
18-Aug 20-1206 20-1130 20-1185 20-1536 20-1523
Economic Development
Strategic Plan(Follow Up)
FY 20-21 Proposed 20-1615
Green Tree Estates Budget,CIP&5-Year Deloitte-Energy Mmgmt.
COVID-19 Update Update Landfill Forecast Ong Review Management of Stoke Council Requests Aug 25
25-Aug 20-1207 20-1528 20-1531 20-1524 20-1585 20-1476 20-1051
Audit-Procurement Card
COVID-19 Update Process(Follow Up) All-Walk Cross Walk Plan Little Elm/911 Council Requests Sept.1
1-Sep 20-1493 20-1488 20-1510 20-1535 20-1201
7-Sep No Meeting-Labor Day
8-Sep No Meeting-Day After Labor Day
10-Sep-Budget CANCELLED
Public Library Master Non-Discrimination November 3 Election
COVID-19 Update Facilities Plan Ordinance Update Council Requests
15-Sep 20-1494 20-526 20-1470 20-1368 20-1202
Audit-COVID-19 Comprehensive Speed Use-Of-Force Ad Hoc
COVID-19 Update Gas Well Response 2020-2021 Audit Plan Ordinance Cmte.Report Council Requests
22-Sep 20-1495 20-1186 20-1384 20-1478 20-1538 20-1586 20-1203
29-Sep No Meeting-Sth Tuesday
Accessory Dwelling Units, Forestar Rayzor-Tree
and Screening Construction Code Group Home Code Canopy Council Requests Oct.5
DCA19-0011 Review(TBD) Delegated Authority Amendment 20-1480 20-1489
OJ
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f6
Municipal Broadband Denton Development Right-of-Way Ordinance Oct.6-No Meetings
d � 20-556 Code Amendments Public Art Follow-up Stormwater Master Plan (National Night Out)
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C ~
_O 4"U Council Requests Oct.13
LA M 20-1490
LA
'U 0
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i Council Requests Oct.20
O 20-1491
Council Requests Oct.27
20-1492
Work Session Requests
Determined by Council Veteran Source of Income
Small Cell Lawsuit Housing Discrimination Lowering Speed Limits
Date TBD Ethics Ordinance Revision Participation Tree Ordinance Review Ordinance Study
30
Street Closure Report IMPROVING
"TM Upcoming Closures F)FNT(CIN
OF
DENTON Week of August 17,2020-August 23,2020
Street/Intersection From To Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other Department
Start Date End Date Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair.The process
4617 Shy Creek Long Rd. Summer 08/31/20 09/18/20 starts with Barricading the failed Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Stream sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
Concrete Street Repair.The
process starts with Barricading
7801 Falcon Ridge Eagle Path Echo Hill 08/31/20 09/18/20 the failed sections of pavement, Streets N/A (940)349-7146
remove the pavement and
subgrade,and install new
concrete pavement.
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair.The process
Hemingway Livingston Chaucer 09/07/20 09/25/20 starts with Barricading the failed Streets N/A (940)349-7146
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
Street Reconstruction
Remove and replace curb and
Mistywood Lane Woodhaven Jamestown 10/01/20 01/29/21 gutter as needed. Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Remove old asphalt and
stabilize subgrade.
Install asphalt pavement
Wastewater Collections will be
Paisley at Mulkey 08/14/20 08/21/20 installing a new wastewater Waste Water N/A (940)349-8909
service line.
Robson East Side of 35W TBD TBD Wastewater Main Install Wastewater
RR (Temporary Lane Closure) (940)349-8909
Wastewater Collections will be
Stuart at Manhattan 08/22/20 09/08/20 installing a new wastewater Waste Water N/A (940)349-8909
main line.
Upcoming Closures
31
Street/Intersection From To Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other Department
Start Date End Date Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
Construction is set to begin on
West Hickory Street between N.
Welch Street and Carroll Blvd in
September of 2020 and Atmos,Streets,
West Hickory Street Welch Carroll 08/31/20 05/29/21 continue through May of 2021. Drainage,Water, Email Notification, Direct (940)349-8425
Detailed lane closure Waste Water business contact
information is forthcoming
pending approval of the
contractor's phasing and traffic
control plans.
Total 8
Upcoming Closures
32
Street Closure Report IMPROVING
Current
11%. C t Cl
DENTON Week of August 17 2020-August 23 2020 DFNI
Street/Intersection From To Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Ot.... Department
Start Date End Date Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
Bonnie Brae IH 35E Scripture 06/15/20 03/01/21 North South Water Main Phase Engineering, Direct business contact (940)349-8938
3 Water
Water Distribution will be
Cherrywood Ln Woodland St Roberts St 08/03/20 11/30/20 replacing the water main and Water N/A (940)349-7278
services.
Public Works
Collins Dallas Dr. Johnson St 07/20/20 08/28/20 Haven at Daugherty:Pavement Inspections, N/A (940)205-9230
Private
Development
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair.The process
Como Lake Wind River Loon Lake 08/10/20 09/11/20 starts with Barricading the failed Streets N/A (940)349-7146
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
Elm Hickory Prairie 05/11/20 09/25/20 PEC 4 Utility Project Engineering Direct business contact (940)349-8938
City of
FM 2181 Denton/Cori Lillian Miller 11/18/19 11/30/20 Street Widening TxDOT (940)349-8425
nth City
limits
Wastewater main replacement.
Projects extents,Emerson from
Emerson Circle to Foxcroft.
Emerson Circle from Emerson Construction to continue
Foxcroft Cir Emerson Ln Emerson Ln 01/30/20 10/01/20 to End Wastewater with intermittent closures N/A (940)349-8909
Foxcroft from Emerson to
Northcrest
Foxcroft from Old North to
Emerson
Water Distribution will be
Foxcroft Cir Emerson Ln Emerson Ln 03/09/20 10/16/20 replacing the water main and Water N/A (940)349-7278
water services.
Ft.Worth Dr.(US 377) IH 35E Mission St 10/17/19 02/01/21 Infrastructure Safety Upgrades TxDOT (940)349-8938
(temporary closures)
Current Closures
33
Street/Intersection From To Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other Department
Start Date End Date Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
The road will be closed as a part
of the 2019 Street construction NextDoor,Email
Hercules N. Locust Stuart 08/01/20 12/31/20 bundle Project.Hercules is set Engineering Notification,Mail outs (940)349-7426
to have reconstruction of the
curbs,gutters and the street.
Completed removal and replace
E.Sherman Huntington 06/04/20 08/17/20 of Hercules Lane in conjunction Public Works Email Notification,Door
Hercules Lane Dr. Dr. of the added turn lanes for the Inspections hangers (940)391-6299
Sherman Crossing project.
Intersection back of Intermittent closures of this NextDoor,Email
Hidden Meadows Trail with Vintage Vintage blvd 03/16/20 08/31/20 intersection for construction Engineering (940)349-8938
Blvd right of way activities Notification
Concrete Street Repair.The
process starts with Barricading
Hudsonwood Berrydown Stockbridge 08/03/20 08/28/20 the failed sections of pavement, Streets N/A (940)349-7146
remove the pavement and
subgrade,and install new
concrete pavement.
Concrete Sidewalk Repair.The
process starts with Barricading
King Row Nottingham Dunes 07/20/20 08/21/20 the failed sections of concrete Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Sidewalk,remove,and install
new concrete
Storm drain improvements as
Locust St. Prairie Highland 03/09/20 08/28/20 part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Engineering Direct business contact (940)349-8938
Project.East Side In Closure
Intersection back of Intermittent closures of this
Mockernut Rd. with Vintage Blvd.Vintage right of 03/16/20 09/25/20 intersection for construction Engineering Notification NextDoor,Email (940)349-8938
Blvd. activities.
way
Water Distribution will be
Northcrest Rd Foxcroft Cir Emerson Ln 03/06/20 10/16/20 replacing the water main and Water N/A (940)349-7278
water services.
Street Reconstruction
Edgewood Curb and gutter has already message boards and
Northwood Terrace North End Place 07/21/20 08/21/20 been replaced. Streets door hangers (940)349-7146
Remove the old asphalt and
stabilize subgrade
Install asphalt pavement.
Section of paving being re- Private
Pockrus Page 1-35 Cliffside 07/13/20 08/31/20 done;waiting on finished Development N/A (254)248-7624
drainage
Current Closures
34
Street/Intersection From To Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other Department
Start Date End Date j Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
Prairie Elm Pierce 06/01/20 09/25/20 PEC 4 Utilities Engineering NextDoor,Direct (940)349-8938
business contact
Storm drain improvements,as
Prairie St. Locust St. Elm St. 03/23/20 09/25/20 part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Engineering Direct business contact (940)349-8938
Project. Street closed to thru
traffic.
Wastewater Collections will be
Precision Dr Airport Rd Peterbilt 09/10/20 10/06/20 installing a new wastewater Waste Water N/A (940)349-8909
main and services.
Street Reconstruction
Mistywood Remove and replace curb and
Rockwood Lane Royal Lane Lane 07/20/20 09/30/20 gutter as needed Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Remove the old asphalt and
stabilize the subgrade
Install asphalt pavement
Roselawn Bonnie Brae Bernard 05/12/20 09/18/20 Bonnie Brae Phase 1 Engineering NextDoor (940)349-8938
Street Reconstruction
Rockwood Mistywood Remove and replace curb and
Royal Lane Lane Lane 07/20/20 09/30/20 gutter as needed. Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Remove old asphalt and
stabilize subgrade.
Install asphalt pavement.
The 2019 Street Reconstruction
project consists of the
reconstruction of roadways
listed above.This
Thomas reconstruction shall include new NextDoor,Email
Scripture Street Street Malone 03/16/20 08/21/20 curb and gutter,ADA compliant Engineering Notification (940)349-7426
ramps in sidewalks,asphalt or
concrete roadways as well as
upgraded drainage,water and
wastewater facilities
intersection back of Intermittent closure of the NextDoor,Email
Shagbark Dr with Vintage Vintage Blvd 03/16/20 08/31/20 intersection for construction Engineering (940)349-8938
Blvd right of way activities. Notification
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair.The process
Swan Park White Dove Glen Falls 07/20/20 08/21/20 starts with Barricading the failed Streets N/A (940)349-7146
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
Current Closures
35
Street/Intersection From Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other Department
Start Date End Date Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
Local traffic and
Walnut Elm Locust 08/05/20 08/28/20 Water Main Replacement engineering Deliveries will be Fliers (940)349-8938
allowed.NO on street
parking will be allowed.
This closure is to install
Windsor E.Sherman Nottingham 06/15/20 08/01/21 underground utilities in this area Engineering NextDoor (940)349-7426
with street Reconstruction to
follow.
Cherrywood Water Distribution will be
Woodland St Frame St Ln 08/03/20 11/30/20 installing anew water main and Water N/A (940)349-7278
water services.
Total 31
Current Closures
36
Street Closure Report IMPROVING
"TM Completed Closures F)FNT(CIN
OF
DENTON Week of August 17,2020-August 23,2020
Street/Intersection From To Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other Department
1 Start Date End Date Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
Concrete Street panel and
Sidewalk repair. The process
Spring starts with barricading the failed
Bent Creek Kappwood Creek 01/06/20 04/24/20 sections of concrete pavement, Streets N/A (940)349-7146
remove the pavement and
subgrade,and install new
concrete pavement.
Concrete Sidewalk Repair.The
process starts with Barricading
Brainy Trace Ct Bent Creek Cul v Sac 06/29/20 07/27/20 the failed sections of concrete Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Sidewalk,remove,and install
new concrete
Wastewater collections will be
Brown Dr Roberts St Woodland St 02/10/20 08/07/20 installing a new wastewater Wastewater N/A (940)349-8909
main line and services
Northwood Wastewater collections will be
Cherrywood Ln Woodland St Tr 02/10/20 08/07/20 installing a new wastewater Wastewater N/A (940)349-8909
main line and services
3201 Public Works
Colorado Blvd Brinker Rd Colorado 02/17/20 07/31/20 Pavement for Fire Station#8 Inspections, NextDoor,Direct (940)205-9230
Blvd Private business contact
Development
Concrete Sidewalk Repair.The
Old North process starts with Barricading
E.Windsor Rd Armstrong 07/06/20 08/05/20 the failed sections of concrete Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Sidewalk,remove,and install
new concrete
0.26 mi Street Widening
Ft.Worth Dr.(US 377) IH 35E south of FM 12/03/18 12/12/20 (Temporary Lane Closures TxDOT 10/08/19 (940)387-1414
1830 during non-peak traffic)
Completed Closures
37
Street/Intersection From To Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other Department
Start Date End Date Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair.The process
Green Bend Winter Cul v sac 07/06/20 08/14/20 starts with Barricading the failed Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Creek sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
Curb and Gutter Repair.The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of,Curb and
Headlee St. Mesquite Intersetction 07/06/20 07/27/20 Gutter remove and install Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Curbs.
From Addresses 607 to 512
Mesquite
From 1/13/20 to 3/8/20,
City's Contractor will be
clearing trees and
vegetation along the
south side of Hickory
Creek Rd.,from the
west property line of
McNair Elementary
School to the Riverpass
Dr.intersection. This
Hickory Creek Rd. Teasley Riverpass TBD TBD Street Widening Engineering will not involve any lane Phone call to McNair (940)349-7112
(Temporary Lane Closures) closures,but Elementary Principal
construction zone
signage will be put up to
warn motorists. Atmos
still needs to relocate
their facilities east of the
Montecito intersection
before our Contractor
can fully deploy to the
project.
Tennyson Water Distribution will be
Hollyhill Ln Longridge Dr Trl 03/06/20 07/27/20 replacing the water main and Water N/A (940)349-7278
water services.
135E northbound service 500 ft west Wastewater collections will be
road located of Bonnie 07/02/20 08/13/20 installing a new main line. Wastewater (940)349-8909
Brae
Install approximately 14,000
Southwest linear feet of 24-inch and 30-
John Paine Road Pump Johnson 01/06/20 07/15/20 inch water main along Old John Water NextDoor (940)349-8925
Station Road Paine and Allred between the
Southwest Pump Station and
South Bonnie Brae.
Completed Closures
38
Street/Intersection From To Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other Department
Start Date End Date 0 Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
This is a modification of the
previous street closure for Direct business contact,
Johnson Daugherty Smith 06/15/20 07/17/20 install new storm drain. Ground Drainage Direct contact with (940)349-7197
conditions have changed on the residents
job site and will now require a
full street closure.
Install new storm drain from the
Johnson St. Smith St. Daugherty 05/18/20 07/17/20 intersection of Smith and Drainage NextDoor (940)349-7197
St. Johnson to the intersection of
Johnson and Daugherty.
Atmos Energy is relocating/ Direct business contact,
Daughtery replacing existing gas mains Atmos Energy to
Johnson Street;Smith Dallas Drive 04/06/20 07/31/20 Atmos Street,at S and services for upcoming distribute door hangers,
Street Locust reconstruction of Smith Street; place sign boards,and (940)268-7285
Street including gas main crossing notify residents in
Johnson Street at Smith Street. person
Kerley Street Duncan Shady Oaks 02/05/20 07/31/20 Street Reconstruction Streets (940)349-7146
Street Drive
Water Line improvements,as
Maple St. Elm St. Myrtle St. 02/24/20 03/06/20 Part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Engineering Direct business contact (940)349-7112
Project. Alternating lane
closures.
We will be reconstructing Direct business contact,
Masch Branch U S 380 Jim Crystal 02/17/20 06/19/20 Masch Branch from 380 to Jim Streets Door hangers (940)349-7146
Crystal.
Installation of new storm City PM will contact
Montecito Dr. Hickory Buena Vista TBD TBD drainage line. Full street Engineering McNair Elementary (940)349-7112
Creek Rd. Dr. closure. Principal again on
2/7/20.
Public Works
N.Bell Ave Texas College 02/28/20 08/28/20 Sidewalk Inspections, NextDoor (940)205-9230
Private
Development
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair.The process
N.Carroll W.Oak McKinney 06/08/20 08/28/20 starts with Barricading the failed Streets N/A (940)349-7146
St. sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
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Street/Intersection From To Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other Department
j Start Date End Date Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
Riney Rd N.Bonnie Hardaway 07/16/20 07/24/20 Tapping Sleeve water (940)205-9230
Brae
Cherrywood Wastewater collections will be
Roberts St Bell Ave Ln 02/10/20 08/07/20 installing a new wastewater Wastewater N/A (940)349-8909
main line and services.
Installation of new storm
Rushing Springs Dr. Hickory Marble Cove TBD TBD drainage line. Intersection Engineering N/A (940)349-7112
Creek Rd. Ln. closure. Traffic will be detoured
to Serenity Way.
Warren Ct. Wainwright Locust St. 12/16/19 08/07/20 Drainage Improvements as part Engineering Closed to thru traffic Direct business contact, (940)349-8938
St. of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project door hangers
Mill and Overlay: Welch Street Due to a rain delay, We
from Union Circle to Union had to reschedule the Notified UNT of the
Welch Street Union Circle Eagle Drive 06/22/20 07/15/20 Circle and Highland to Eagle Streets section of Welch project limits. (940)349-7146
Drive. between Highland and
Eagle Drive.
Western Phased Road Reconstruction. Private
West Oak St/Jim Chrystal Blvd. 135 07/06/20 08/12/20 There is an attached TCP with Development N/A (209)603-8077
4 phases as well as a schedule.
Installation of sewer and water
facilities.
Windsor Drive North Locust Stuart 05/11/20 08/02/21 Windsor Drive-Closed WB- Engineering NextDoor (940)349-7426
Open one Way EB
with street reconstruction to
follow
Cherrywood Wastewater collections will be
Woodland St Brown Dr Ln 02/10/20 08/07/20 installing a new wastewater Wastewater N/A (940)349-8909
main line and services
Concrete Sidewalk Repair.The
process starts with Barricading
Woodland Street N.Bell Frame 07/20/20 08/05/20 the failed sections of concrete Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Sidewalk,remove,and install
new concrete
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