020521 Friday Staff Report „ City Manager's Office
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 • (940) 349-8307
DENTON
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 5, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Staff Report
L Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Public Utilities Board on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. via
video/teleconference—City Council Work Session Room.
2. Cancelled - Historic Landmark Commission on Monday, February 8, 2021
at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
3. Special Called - City Council on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Work Session
begins at 2:00 p.m. via video/teleconference — City Council Work Session
Room.
4. Economic Development Partnership Board on Wednesday, February 10,
2021 at 11:00 a.m. via video/teleconference — City Council Work Session
Room.
5. Cancelled - Agenda Committee Meeting Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at
2:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room.
6. Audit/Finance Committee Meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at
3:00 p.m. via video/teleconference—City Council Work Session Room.
7. Cancelled — Airport Advisory Board on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at
5:30 p.m. in the Airport Terminal Meeting Room.
8. Special Called - Airport Advisory Board on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at
11:00 a.m. via video/teleconference—City Council Work Session Room.
9. Library Board on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. via
video/teleconference—City Council Work Session Room.
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity • Fiscal Responsibility • Transparency • Outstanding Customer Service
10. Planning Session - City Council Retreat on Friday, February 12, 2021 at
12:00 p.m. via video/teleconference—City Council Work Session Room.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Interim Organizational Structure—Beginning Monday,February 8,the City will adopt
a slightly-modified, interim organizational structure which will be in effect until a
permanent City Manager is selected by the City Council. This interim structure will
balance reporting relationships while preserving many of the existing teams currently
in place. Denton Police Chief Frank Dixon has accepted an Interim Assistant City
Manager assignment with several departments reporting to him in addition to the
Denton Police Department (where he will continue to serve as Chief of Police). An
organizational chart reflecting these modifications is attached. Staff Contact: Ryan
Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs
B. Closed Captioning for State of the City—As Council is aware, the February 4 State of
the City event was streamed live on the City's website, cable TV channels, and the
Facebook page. The City communicated that the event would have a solution for those
with hearing limitations—originally an ASL interpreter, and later a closed captioning
solution we had discovered and desired to utilize for this event. Additionally,the since
the event was streamed through Facebook,its native closed captioning technology was
available during the live stream and continues to be available in on-demand replays.
The closed captioning solution tested very well several times prior to the event,
including just prior to the start of the State of the City. Unfortunately, when the event
began, the technology failed, and closed captioning was not available through the
website and the DTV cable channels. We are still determining the cause of this
technology failure. Video of the event can be accessed at the City's Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/cityofdenton) where Facebook's native closed captioning
service and be utilized.
Staff provided this information to the Committee on Persons with Disabilities given
their interest in accessibility and in the event they receive questions from the disability
community. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs
C. Council Member Requests for Information — During the City Manager transition,
please send Council Member requests for information to Todd Hileman, Sara Hensley,
Sarah Kuechler, Stuart Birdseye, and Rachel Balthrop Mendoza. This will help to
ensure that your requests are routed to the proper staff and logged for a timely
response. Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, City Manager's Office
D. Denton County COVID-19 Relief Fund(CRF) Eviction Prevention, State and Federal
Eviction Prevention Funding—
Emergency Solutions Grant
The Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV) program has been
implemented, and Christian Community Action, Grace Like Rain, Giving Hope and
the Salvation Army of Denton are all currently receiving referrals for rental assistance.
New State Emergency Rental Assistance Funding
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The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) awarded the
City of Denton $187,444.13 for the Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program
(TERAP). The TERAP provides up to 6 months of rental assistance to income-eligible
households impacted by COVID-19 to help them stay housed during the pandemic
and help them recover economically from the impact of the pandemic. As a recipient
of TERAP funding, the city will be required to reserve 10% of its TERAP allocation
for the Texas Eviction Diversion Program (TEDP) in conjunction with one or more
designated Justices of the Peace.
The United Way of Denton County (UWDC) has been identified as the subawardee
because they have an established program in place, the Denton County COVID-19
Relief Fund, and the capacity to efficiently expend funds and meeting reporting and
grant requirements. As the subawardee, UWDC will be responsible for receiving
referrals and providing direct assistance to eligible households, and to receive referrals
from the Justice of the Peace as part of the TEDP. Staff are working with UWDC and
Denton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 to launch the program February 11,
2021.
New Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Funding
The federal Consolidated Appropriations Act with additional coronavirus relief
legislation was signed in late December 2020 and included $25 billion for rental
assistance from the Treasury Department to be allocated to local governments with
populations over 200,000. Denton County will receive funding with a total amount of
$20.3M for rental and utility assistance. The United Way of Denton County(UWDC)
will be administering this funding for the County.
Per federal legislation, renter households will be considered eligible for the new
funding if one or more members meets the following criteria:
• Qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household
income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to
COVID-19;
• Demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and
• Has a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median.
Also, per the legislation, a recipient cannot receive overlapping federal program
assistance for the same costs to prevent duplication of benefits.
The County has decided to reset the limit on the number of months for all households
(for those households receiving assistance through the previous UWDC CRF
program). The total allowable maximum months of assistance under this program will
be 6 months. This assistance will be for both rental and utility assistance.
Agencies working with UWDC during the previous program will be invited to
participate again. Agencies must be using, or agree to begin using, the Denton County
Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) to be eligible.
The County Commissioners Court considered the first funding installment to UWDC
during their meeting on Tuesday.UWDC has established a separate dedicated account
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for funds to be received from the County Treasurer. Final details are being worked
through and the program is expected to be opened the week of Feb. 15. Staff will share
more information once received. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler,City Manager's Office
and Courtney Cross, Community Services
E. Bonnie Brae Bridge Scheduled to Open Southbound Lanes to Traffic Next Week —
The Capital Projects Department is excited to announce, weather permitting,Monday,
February 8, crews will open the southbound lanes to traffic on the new bridge at
Bonnie Brae Street from Vintage Boulevard to Roselawn Drive as part of the Bonnie
Brae Phase 1 project! The Bonnie Brae Phase I project limits include Bonnie Brae
Street from Roselawn Drive to north of Vintage Boulevard.
With traffic in both directions now open on the new bridge, crews will begin
reconstructing old Bonnie Brae Street. To allow crews to safely complete the
remaining construction activities, intermittent lane closures may be in place as crews
safely complete the remaining construction activities. The Bonnie Brae Phase 1
project remains on schedule for construction activities to be complete by March 2021.
Staff contact: Seth Garcia, Capital Projects
F. Communication and Outreach for Construction Impacts to Businesses — On
February 3, the Denton Record-Chronicle (DRC) published information regarding the
City's active Pecan Creek Tributary (PEC-4) project. The article included local
business communication and outreach efforts related to City construction projects.
City staff has been in routine communication with local business owners along the
PEC-4 project route, including those mentioned in the DRC article, to minimize
impacts to their businesses. City staff has no record of complete entry and exit access
restrictions for property owners at any time during construction. Most businesses have
communicated to staff their understanding of the construction impacts and
appreciation for the routine communication to keep them informed on potential
temporary traffic impacts.
In accordance with recently updated communication protocols for major projects, the
City provides project updates to residents and property owners before and routinely
during active construction. Based on project scope, timeline, and impacts, outreach
efforts include:
• Letters to impacted property owners;
• Local media outreach
• Door Hangers;
• Neighborhood group outreach;
• City website notices and updates;
• City social media updates;
• Select in-person outreach;
• City-wide publications; and
• Internal and external stakeholder notices.
In addition, City staff are reviewing opportunities to further streamline outreach
efforts for improvement. Updates will be provided to Council on newly implemented
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and/or updated efforts in a future report. Staff contact: Stephanie Yates, Customer
Service and Public Affairs
G. New City-Related Bills Filed — During the current session of the Texas Legislature,
the Texas Municipal League provides its member cities with summaries of all city-
related bills that have been filed. The attached bill list represents bill summaries of
city-related bills filed in the last week. Staff is actively reviewing these proposed bills
to evaluate their potential impact and develop strategies to engage in outreach with the
legislature and our local delegation prior to and during the upcoming session.
Questions regarding any piece of legislation or to receive the full text of legislation,
please contact Ryan Adams or Rachel Balthrop Mendoza. Staff contact: Ryan Adams,
Customer Service and Public Affairs
H. Park Pavilion Rentals for Funeral Repasts—After Parks announced allowing funeral
repasts in Parks indoor facilities in last week's Friday report, Mayor Pro Tem Davis
inquired if funeral repasts could also be considered at outdoor pavilions. Denton Parks
and Recreation Department will begin offering park pavilion rentals for funeral repasts
starting Saturday, February 6. Pavilion rentals were suspended March 2020 to comply
with Governor Abbott's executive orders.
Residents interested in renting a park pavilion for a funeral repast with fewer than ten
people should direct all rental requests to Jennifer.Eussek ityofdenton.com.
Per Governor Abbott's Executive Order GA-29, any outdoor gathering in excess of
ten people, other than those in his order, are prohibited unless the mayor of the city in
which the gathering is held approves of the gathering. Such approvals can be made
subject to certain conditions or restrictions not inconsistent with GA-29.
For pavilion rentals for a funeral repast with more than ten attendees,mayoral approval
is required. To streamline the process, a form is available for residents to request
mayoral approval for gatherings prohibited under GA-29. Residents can access the
form at www.cityofdenton.com/outdooreventrequest and the City's COVID-19
webpage.
Approved pavilion rentals are required to provide COVID-19 safety precautions, and
those requirements are included with an approval letter signed by the mayor.
Approvals are additionally contingent upon the following:
• All individuals must wear a face covering in accordance with GA-29 as
amended, preempted, or superseded;
• The event must be in compliance of all requirements of GA-32 as amended,
preempted, or superseded;
• Sufficient staff or volunteers are available to implement the event's COVID-19
safety precautions; and
• All individuals should maintain six feet of separation from others outside the
individual's group.A group is no more than ten people, including the household
members and those who traveled together to the event.
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Should future conditions relating to the health and safety of the public change prior to
an approved event, such approval may be modified or withdrawn when necessary to
preserve public health and safety. Staff contact: Jennifer Eusse, Parks and Recreation
I. Windsor Drive Traffic Calming Measures—On January 24, Council Member Meltzer
requested information on what, if any, traffic calming measures would be on Windsor
Drive when the current construction is completed. Traffic calming devices, including
speed bumps, humps, and other raised pavement areas, are not permitted on collector
or arterial streets per the Road Hump Ordinance 94-214. Windsor Drive is classified
as a secondary arterial, disqualifying it as a candidate for any raised traffic control
devices.
However, speeds on Windsor Drive will be reduced to 20 mph within the two school
zones, Wilson Elementary and Strickland Middle School, during school drop off and
pick up times. To help control traffic, two intersections, Windsor Dr. at Locust St. and
Windsor Dr. at Sherman Dr., are scheduled to be upgraded from all-way stops to
signalized intersections. The intersections are schedule for these upgrades in Summer
2021. Additionally, a stop sign was added at the entrance of the Windsor Village
Apartments, between Olympia Dr. and Stuart Dr., to allow for safer access for its
tenants. Staff contacts: Trevor Crane, Capital Projects
J. Public Safety COVID-19 Precautions — On January 29, Council Member Armintor
requested information regarding the precautions that the Police and Fire Departments
were taking due to COVID-19, and whether there would be mandatory vaccines issued
for the departments.
The Police Department currently utilizes N-95 masks any time that the CDC suggests
six-foot social distance cannot be met. This includes inside buildings and encounters
with the public. Because wearing a mask nonstop for an entire 12-hour shift is not
always reasonable, there are times where officers may have gotten out of their units
without a mask, or have been eating, drinking or speaking on the phone. Anytime that
an officer encounters the public without a mask, department staff has worked with the
individual officer through education and counseling as needed.
Currently, it is not mandatory for staff to get vaccinated. The City of Denton is not
facilitating vaccines, as they are all being coordinated via the State and Denton County
Public Health. The department is working closely with Denton Fire/Rescue in staffing
the vaccination site.
The Fire Department requires all department members to wear an N-95 or APR N-100
when there is direct interaction with the public. When in the public,but not responding
to emergency incidents, all personnel must wear a face covering, and staff follows
social distancing standards when inside a station.
The Fire Department has a daily medical screening process and has in-house rapid
COVID testing that allows members that might have symptoms testing for immediate
results. This robust testing has proven successful and has kept the exposure rate
minimal. Staff contacts: Frank Dixon, Police and Kenneth Hedges, Fire
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K. Hike and Bike Trails Online Maps- On January 31, Council Member Armintor
forwarded a resident's inquiry about why there are not hike and bike trail maps on the
City's website. Parks and Recreation and Public Affairs are working to create new
maps for residents to utilize and explore our parks and trails. As the City's trail system
continues to expand, trails and connectivity will be updated. It is anticipated that this
mapping project will be completed by the end of February. Moving forward, the
design will continue to evolve as the City transfers the website to a new platform soon.
Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks &Recreation
L. Southeast Denton Infrastructure Improvements — On Tuesday, February 2, Council
Member Johnson inquired about the status of planned infrastructure improvements in
the Southeast Denton Neighborhood.Roadway reconstruction in the Southeast Denton
Neighborhood will occur as part of the 2019 Bond Residential Street Reconstruction
Program. Staff is currently coordinating with the project's design firm, Freese &
Nichols, to finalize the scope and design of the Residential Street Reconstruction
Program. Staff wants to take a holistic approach to making improvements to the
Southeast Denton Neighborhood and is currently meeting internally to discuss other
potential improvements that could be made in conjunction with the roadway
improvements such as the addition of sidewalks and streetlights. Staff plans to
schedule a community meeting to obtain feedback on neighborhood improvements for
late February 2021,the meeting date will be finalized within the next week and shared
in a future Friday Report.
The 2019 Bond was approved by Denton voters in November 2019 and included $70
million for the Street Reconstruction Program. Staff is working diligently to scope and
design all of the roadway segments constructed as part of the 2019 Bond and is
coordinating with all City operating departments to ensure other planned
improvements in an area can be designed with and constructed at the same time as the
roadway segments. Staff currently estimates substantial completion of all segments of
the 2019 Street Reconstruction Program by the end of calendar year 2025 and is
advertising construction contracts in phases based on geography to ensure the work is
conducted as expeditiously as possible. Staff has a Capital Improvement Plan Update
Work Session scheduled to present at the February 23, 2021 City Council meeting
where additional project details will be shared. Staff contact: Rachel Wood, Capital
Projects
M. McKinney Street Road Expansion - On February 2, Council Members Baker and
Armintor inquired about the status of the McKinney Phase 2 Project after receiving an
email from a Denton resident. The McKinney Phase 2 Project will widen McKinney
Street from two lanes to four lanes with a continuous center lane from Grissom Street
to the intersection of Loop 288 and McKinney. In addition to widening the roadway,
the project includes new storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water distribution mains,
sidewalk and a mixed-use path. Design for the project was completed in September
2019, and the construction contract was awarded to Jagoe Public in November 2019.
The Notice to Proceed with construction was issued on December 9, 2019, and
construction began on December 12, 2019. The project is projected to be complete in
spring 2022. Utility work is currently underway and Capital Projects staff are working
with Real Estate on a few remaining right-of-way acquisitions. Staff regularly
monitors the site and has worked with Utilities, Atmos, and Jagoe Public to ensure a
safe walking path is available for students walking to Ryan High School.
In the resident's email, they expressed frustration with the existing 4'sidewalk from
Ashli Oaks to Ryan High School being removed for the expansion. The mentioned
sidewalk was meant to be a temporary sidewalk to provide a safer area for student to
traverse. The sidewalk will be removed for the McKinney Road Expansion and will
be replaced with a 12-foot,mixed-use path. The sidewalk replacement near Ryan High
School will be completed by November 2021. To enhance pedestrian safety, the
crosswalk at McKinney and Ryan High School is being replaced as part of the project.
Planned pavement markings, including the crosswalk at Ryan High School, are one of
the last improvements made when completing roadway projects. The crosswalk is
currently projected to be completed in early summer 2022. Staff contact:Trevor Crain,
Capital Projects
N. A-Train Crossing at Duncan Street— On February 2, Mayor Pro Tem Davis inquired
if the City had any planned crossing improvements or quiet zone improvements at the
A-Train Crossing at Duncan Street. The A-Train corridor was made a quite-zone on
June 15,2011. The most recent affirmation of these Quiet Zones was signed on August
10, 2017 by Mark Nelson, the former Director of Transportation. Neither Denton
County Transit Authority, DCTA, or the City has any planned quiet zone
enhancements at this crossing.
Additionally, Duncan St. is not listed in the 5-year sidewalk plan. There is an existing
4-foot sidewalk on the West side of Duncan from Teasley to Smith. At Smith, the 4-
foot sidewalk is located on the East side of Duncan, crossing Katy Trail and continuing
to Morse Street. Our City's 5-year plan is an effort to improve connectivity in missing
areas of sidewalks as well as improve safety for our pedestrians in areas with known
issues. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects
O. Support for Public Health Efforts —On February 3, Council Member Armintor asked
staff to provide a report regarding how the city is communicating vaccination
information to neighborhoods hit hard by COVID,seniors, and Spanish speakers.Also
requested was a map of those neighborhoods hit hardest by COVID and information
regarding transportation to vaccinations for people who don't have cars. Based on
Council direction over a number of work session discussions, staff has worked
diligently to share and amplify the messages and information provided by Denton
County Public Health, the local health authority coordinating all local COVID-related
responses. Critical social media messages have been shared through City platforms,
including any multi-language information and particularly those relating to vaccine
availability. As a reminder, vaccines are currently limited to Phases IA and 1B as
determined by the State:
• Direct Health Care Workers (such as hospital, EMS, or long term care
employees)
• Residents of Long Term Care Facilities
• Persons of 65 years of age or older
• Persons with at least one chronic medical condition
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In addition to social media, the City has posted information at
www.cityofdenton.com/coronavirus that indicates where vaccine and other COVID-
19 information can be found. Community resources and service organizations are also
found at www.cityofdenton.com/coronavirusresources, and include resources for
those in need. Denton County Public Health has extensive information on testing,
vaccines, volunteering, and statistics accessible from its homepage at
www.dentoncounty.gov. The County does not currently have a map that would
indicate the neighborhoods most impacted by the pandemic;however,they have a heat
map of COVID-19 cases by zip code at www.dentoncounty.gov/COVIDstats.
During the January 26 COVID Update work session, Dr. Matt Richardson addressed
the current vaccination strategy and focus. He also addressed the drive-thru clinic
operations, including transportation needed. He shared that there are discussions for
how to assist in providing transportation to vaccinations for those in need or how to
go out and provide vaccines to vulnerable populations, such as those in emergency
shelter. Staff will share information as it develops. SPAN Transportation is providing
free COVID vaccines rides throughout Denton County—see below their post for more
information:
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SPAN IS OFFERING FREE RIDES . . VACCINE
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As DCPH has posted and communicated, any community member should not hesitate
to reach out and contact them so they can help address concerns, answer questions,
and meet general needs: (940) 349-2585, publichealth@dentoncounty.gov, or visit
www.dentoncounty.gov/643/Public-Health. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, City
Manager's Office
P. Public Art Project Status Vela's Trophy Sculpture—On February 4, Council Member
Meltzer requested information about two upcoming art installations. The public art
piece at G. Roland Vela Athletic Complex is expected to be completed by June 2021.
The artist, Ray King, is currently working on the sculpture fabrication, which was
approved by City Council (design and contract) at the December 7, 2020 Council
meeting.
The sculpture is named after G. Roland Vela, an Emeritus Professor of Microbiology
at UNT and the first Hispanic Denton City Council Member. Dr. Vela was heavily
involved in the Denton community and the League of United Latin American Citizens
(LULAC) and had a passion for soccer.
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The Denton Women's Interracial Fellowship(DWIF)Monument should be completed
by June 2021. The artist, Dina Fisher, is currently researching the DWIF and starting
on project fabrication. City Council approved the design and contract at the
December 7 meeting.
The interactive sculpture will be in Industrial Street Park. The DWIF was a group of
black and white women who, through fellowship and hard work, helped integrate the
Denton community in the 1960s. The group emerged in response to challenges from
strained race relations in Denton with local schools' integration. Their civic and
community engagement demonstrated the power of community in overcoming social
injustices. Staff contact: John Whitmore, Parks and Recreation
III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Events
1. Black History Month Virtual Celebration—on Saturday,February 13 hosted
virtually by MLK Jr. Rec Center. The virtual program will focus on the
theme of"The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity,"and the
speaker is Mr. T.Mohair. The Denton Parks and Rec Facebook page will show
the program. Staff contact: Cheylon Brown, Parks and Recreation
IV. Attachments
A. Interim City Org Chart......................................................................................11
B. TML New Bill Listing......................................................................................12
V. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information ....................................................................36
B. Council Calendar .............................................................................................38
C. Draft Agenda for February 12...........................................................................41
D. Draft Agenda for February 16...........................................................................43
E. Future Work Session Items ..............................................................................50
F. Street Construction Report ...............................................................................51
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Interim City
Manager
(Sara Hensley)
Interim Assistant Assistant City Exec.Mgr.of Development
City Manager Manager/CFO Chief of Staff Utilities Services Tech Services City Secretary
(Frank Dixon) (David Gaines) (Sarah Kuechler) (Tony Puente) (Scott McDonald) (Leisha Meine) (Rosa Rios)
Human Public Affairs,
Procurement& Economic Community Public Safety
Fire/EMS Resources Safety Facilities/Airport Finance Public Works 311&Customer Library Animal Services
Police Compliance Development Services Water& Communications
(Kenneth Hedges) (Tiffany (Misti Jefferson) (Scott Gray) (Cassey Ogden) (Ethan Cox) Service (Jennifer Bekker) (Randi Weinberg)
(Christine Taylor) (Jessica Rogers) (Dani Shaw) Wastewater (Suzanne Kaletta)
Thomson) (Ryan Adams)
Risk rRealate Municipal Court Engineering/CIP Customer Service
Management
(Debt'agem nski) (Deanna Cody) (Jamie Lindsay) (Becky Diviney) (Christa Foster) Solid Waste
(Brian Boerner)
Grants Streets&
Management Drainage Enrionmental
(Laura Behrens) (Daniel Kremer) Services
Fleet
(Terry Kader) DME
Parks
(Gary Packan)
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CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
(Editor's Note: You will find all of this session's city-related bill summaries online
at https://www.tml.org/319/Legislative-Information.)
PROPERTY TAX
H.B. 1360 (Landgraf)—Tax Information Notice: would require the designated officer or
employee of a city to publish certain property tax information relating to the no-new-revenue tax
rate, the voter-approval tax rate, and debt service tax rate in the newspaper.
H.B. 1391 (Middleton)—Property Tax Rate Elections: would, among other things, provide
that in an election held on a city's proposed tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate or de
minimis tax rate, as applicable, if a majority of the voters reject the proposed tax rate, the tax rate
of the city is reduced to the lesser of the no-new-revenue tax rate or the voter-approval tax rate.
H.B. 1393 (Middleton)—Homestead Exemption: would increase the maximum percentage of a
local option homestead exemption from 20 percent of the appraised value of an individual's
residence homestead to 100 percent of an individual's residence homestead. (See H.J.R. 77,
below)
H.B. 1395 (Middleton)—Property Taxes: would, among other things: (1) eliminate appraisal
districts and instead require property tax appraisal through appraisal offices governed by the
county assessor-collector; (2) eliminate property taxes on business personal property; and(3)
provide that the appraised value of residential real property for a tax year may not exceed the
lesser of. (a)the market value of the property; or(b) the sum of. (i)the purchase price paid by
the property owner for the property; and(ii) the market value of each new improvement to the
property as of January 1 of the first tax year in which the improvement was added to the
appraisal roll. (See H.J.R. 75, below.)
H.B. 1420 (Bucy)—Property Tax Exemption: would expand the existing property tax
exemption for the residence homestead of a surviving spouse of a member of the armed services
killed in action to apply it to the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services who is
killed or fatally injured in an incident directly related to the member's military service while
serving on active duty. (See H.J.R. 79, below.)
H.B. 1421 (Cain)—Property Tax Exemption: would eliminate the ability of a local taxing unit
to adopt the temporary exemption for qualified property damaged by a disaster following the
date the taxing unit adopts a tax rate, making the property tax exemption mandatory regardless of
when the disaster occurs.
H.B. 1469 (Hefner)—Property Tax Appraisal: would, among other things,provide that land
remains eligible for appraisal as qualified open-space land after a change in ownership of the
land occurs if the change in ownership results from a transfer of the land from the former owner
to a person who is related to the former owner within the second degree by affinity or third
degree by consanguinity.
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H.J.R. 75 (Middleton)—Property Taxes: would, among other things, amend the Texas
Constitution to: (1) exempt all business personal property from property taxation; and(2)
provide that the appraised value of residential real property for a tax year may not exceed the
lesser o£ (a)the market value of the property; or(b) the sum of. (i)the purchase price paid by
the property owner for the property; and(ii) the initial market value of each new improvement to
the property. (See H.B. 1395, above.)
H.J.R. 77 (Middleton)—Property Tax Exemption: would amend the Texas Constitution to
authorize the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt up to 100 percent of the market
value of a residence homestead. (See H.B. 1393, above.)
H.J.R. 79 (Bucy)—Property Tax Exemption: would amend the Texas Constitution to authorize
the legislature to provide that the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services who is
killed or fatally injured in an incident directly related to the member's military service while
serving on active duty is entitle to a property tax exemption of all or part of the market value of
the surviving spouse's residence homestead if the surviving spouse has not remarried since the
death of the member of the armed services. (See H.B. 1420, above.)
S.B. 449 (Hancock)—Property Tax Appraisal: would, among other things, authorize a
property owner to bring suit to compel an appraisal district, chief appraiser, or appraisal review
board to comply with a procedural requirement applicable to a property tax protest.
S.B. 489 (Kolkhorst)—Appraisal Cap: would reduce the property tax appraisal cap on
residence homesteads from ten to five percent. (See S.J.R. 31,below.)
S.J.R. 31 (Kolkhorst)—Appraisal Cap: would amend the Texas Constitution to authorize the
legislature to reduce the property tax appraisal cap on residence homesteads from ten to five
percent. (See S.B. 489, above.)
PUBLIC SAFETY
H.B. 1374 (Minj arez)—Sexual Assault Victims: would provide, among other things, that: (1)
any communication between an advocate and a survivor that is made in the course of advising,
counseling, or assisting the survivor is confidential; (2) any record created by,provided to, or
maintained by an advocate is confidential if the record relates to the services provided to a
survivor or contains the identity,personal history, or background information of the survivor or
information concerning the victimization of the survivor; (3) a survivor has, in any civil,
criminal, administrative, or legislative proceeding, the privilege to refuse to disclose and to
prevent another from disclosing, for any purpose, a communication or record pertaining to the
survivor that is confidential; (4) a communication or record that is made confidential under(1),
(2), or(3), above, may only be disclosed if. (a)the communication or record is relevant to the
claims or defense of an advocate or sexual assault program in a proceeding brought by the
survivor against the advocate or program; (b) the survivor has waived the privilege established
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with respect to the communication or record; (c)the survivor or other appropriate person
consents in writing to the disclosure; (d) an advocate determines that, unless the disclosure is
made, there is a probability of: (i) imminent physical danger to any person; or(ii) immediate
mental or emotional injury to the survivor; (e)the disclosure is necessary to comply with a child
abuse or neglect investigation or an elderly or disabled person abuse investigation; (f) for a
management audit, a financial audit, a program evaluation, or research, except that a report of the
audit, evaluation, or research may not directly or indirectly identify a survivor; or(g) the
disclosure is made to an employee or volunteer of the sexual assault program after an advocate or
a person under the supervision of a counseling supervisor who is participating in the evaluation
or counseling of or the provision of services to the survivor determines that the disclosure is
necessary to facilitate the provision of services to the survivor. (Companion bill is S.B.
295 by Perry)
H.B. 1396 (White)—Police Misconduct: would provide that: (1) each law enforcement agency
shall report to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) each incident of
misconduct by a peace officer employed by the agency, including: (a) a conviction for a criminal
offense committed in the course of performing the officer's duties; or(b) the use of excessive
against a person suspected of committing an offense; (2) a law enforcement agency shall also
report, for each misconduct described in(1), above, whether the agency terminated or took
disciplinary action against the officer or permitted the officer to retire or resign in lieu of
termination for the misconduct; (3) TCOLE shall establish a database for information reported
under(1) and(2), above, shall make such information accessible by all law enforcement agencies
in the state, and may make said information regarding an incident of misconduct available to a
federal law enforcement agency that is investigating the incident; (4) information maintained in
the database described in(3), above, is confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Public
Information Act; (5) no later than March 1 of each year, TCOLE shall make available on its
internet website a report regarding incidents of misconduct reported during the preceding
calendar year, including the total number of incidents reported to TCOLE, the most common
types of misconduct reported, and the disciplinary action taken by the reporting law enforcement
agency; (6) a report described in(5), above, may not include information identifying a specific
peace officer; (7) TCOLE shall establish an advisory committee to advise TCOLE regarding law
enforcement credentialing entities, and such committee shall include, among others,
representatives of municipal agencies of varying sizes and from different areas of the state; (8)
the advisory committee shall review entities that provide credentialing to law enforcement
agencies and identify credentialing entities that, at a minimum, establish standards and processes
for reviewing adherence to standards in the following aspects of a law enforcement agency's
operations: (a)policies and training regarding use of force and de-escalation techniques; (b)
performance management tools; (c)procedures to ensure prompt identification of peace officers
requiring intervention; and(d)best practices regarding community engagement; (9)to be eligible
for a grant or other discretionary funding by the governor, a law enforcement agency must: (a)
consistently report incidents of misconduct as required by (1), above; and(b) maintain a current
certification issued by a credentialing entity designated under(8), above, certifying that the
agency's policies: (i) regarding use of force by peace officers comply with all applicable laws;
and(ii)prohibit the use of choke holds or other physical maneuvers to restrict a person's ability
to breath for purpose of incapacitation unless the officer is justified in using deadly force against
the person; and(10) TCOLE, in consultation with the Health and Human Services Commission
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and state and local law enforcement agencies, shall develop and make available, to all law
enforcement agencies, a model policy and associated training regarding a"coordinated response
program" in which a peace officer and a mental health professional jointly respond to a report of
an alleged offense or other incident involving a person with a mental impairment, suffering from
homelessness, or experiencing similar circumstances.
H.B. 1407 (Schaefer)—Handguns: would except a handgun that is visible, in a holster, and in a
motor vehicle (along with the holder of the gun) from the prohibition against displaying a
handgun in plain view of another person in a public place.
H.B. 1419 (Hull)—Missing Persons: this bill known as "John and Joseph's law"would provide,
among other things, that: (1) a law enforcement agency, on receiving a report of a missing
person, shall, not later than the 30th day after the date the agency receives the report, enter the
name of the person into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, with all
available identifying features such as dental records, fingerprints, other physical characteristics,
and a description of the clothing worn when last seen, and all available information describing
any person reasonably believed to have taken or retained the missing person; (2) a law
enforcement agency or their designee shall, not later than the loth working day after which
identifying features of the unidentified body have been determined, but not later than the 60th
day after the date the death is reported to the agency, enter all available identifying features of
the unidentified body into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System; and(3)
immediately after the return of a missing person or the identification of an unidentified body, the
local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction of the investigation shall: (a) clear the entry in
the National Crime Information Center database; and(b) notify the National Missing and
Unidentified Persons System.
H.B. 1426 (Shaheen)—Forensic Medical Examinations: would provide, among other things,
that: (1) if a sexual assault of a person other than a minor is reported to a law enforcement
agency within 120 hours after the assault, the law enforcement agency, with the consent of the
victim of the alleged assault, a person authorized to act on behalf of the victim, or an employee
of the Department of Family and Protective Services, shall request a forensic medical
examination of the victim for use in the investigation or prosecution of the offense; (2) if the
sexual assault of a minor is reported at any time after the assault, a law enforcement agency shall
request a forensic medical examination of the minor on receiving the consent of the minor's
parent or guardian, an employee of the Department of Family and Protective Services, or other
person with the power to consent to the medical treatment of the minor, as applicable; and (3) a
law enforcement agency may not decline to request a forensic medical examination of a minor
described in(2), above.
H.B. 1441 (Schaefer)—Forfeiture of Contraband: would shift the burden of proof in a
contraband forfeiture proceeding to provide that the state has the burden of proving by clear and
convincing evidence that certain provisions do not apply to the owner or the interest holder's
interest in the property that is subject to seizure and forfeiture.
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H.B. 1442 (Lopez) -- Trauma Affected Veterans Training: would provide that not later than
the last day of the first full continuing education training period that begins after the date a peace
officer completes four cumulative years of service as a peace officer, the officer shall complete,
in addition to the other required training, a training program established by the Texas
Commission on Law Enforcement, in collaboration with the Texas Veterans Commission, that
provides information on veterans with combat-related trauma, post-traumatic stress,post-
traumatic stress disorder, or a traumatic brain injury.
H.B. 1499 (White)—First Responders Carrying Handguns: would: (1) require the public
safety director of the Department of Public Safety to establish a handgun training course for first
responders who hold a license to carry a handgun; (2)prohibit a governmental entity from
adopting a rule or regulation that prohibits a first responder who holds a handgun license and has
completed the course described in(1) from: (a) carrying a concealed or holstered handgun while
on duty; or(b) storing a handgun on the premises of or in a vehicle owned or operated by the
governmental entity if the gun is properly secured; (3)provide that a first responder may
discharge a handgun while on duty only in self-defense; (4)provide that a governmental entity
that employs or supervises a first responder is not liable in a civil action arising from the
discharge of a handgun by a first responder who is licensed to carry a handgun; (5)provide that
the discharge of a handgun by a first responder who is licensed to carry a handgun is outside the
course and scope of the first responder's duties; and(6)provide that the law authorizing the
discharge of a firearm by a first responder may not be construed to waive,under any law,
immunity from suit or liability of a governmental entity that employs or supervises first
responders.
H.B. 1513 (Zwiener)—Crowd Control: would provide that each law enforcement agency shall
adopt a policy on crowd control that prohibits its peace officer from using less lethal projectiles
(ammunition commonly known as "rubber bullets," "wooden bullets," "sponge rounds," and
"bean bag rounds") as a means to control the activity or movement of a gathering of people.
S.B. 443 (Hughes)—Abandoned Children: would add a fire department and law enforcement
agency to the list of emergency infant care providers who must take possession of certain
abandoned children.
S.B. 451 (West)—Release of a Child: would provide, among other things, that: (1) unless it is
inconsistent with the health and safety of a child, a law enforcement agency who takes, without a
court order, emergency possession of a child pursuant to a report of child abuse or neglect, shall
use due diligence to arrange for the release of the child to the child's parent, legal guardian, or
parent's or legal guardian's designee; (2) before a law enforcement officer may release the child
described in (1), above, the officer shall verify with the National Crime Information Center
(NCIC)that the child is not a missing child; (3)before a law enforcement officer may release a
child described in(1), above, to a person other than a governmental entity or a residential child-
care facility,the officer shall call the Department of Family and Protective Services Statewide
Intake Texas Abuse Hotline to request that a child abuse or neglect history check be completed
on the person to whom the child is being released; (4) each law enforcement agency shall adopt a
written policy that complies with the provisions described in (1), (2), and(3), above, regarding
the safe placement of a child who is in the care, custody, or control of a person at the time the
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person is arrested; and (5) a law enforcement officer, during a criminal investigation relating to a
child 's custody, shall verify with the NCIC that the child is not a missing child.
S.B. 485 (Hinojosa)—TCOLE: would provide, among other things, that: (1) the Texas
Commission on Law Enforcement(TCOLE) shall develop and implement policies specifying the
circumstances in which conduct by a license holder is to be investigated by TCOLE staff for
disciplinary action or investigated by peace officers commissioned by TCOLE for that purpose;
(2) TCOLE shall suspend the license of a peace officer or a reserve law enforcement officer
licensed by the Commission on notification that the officer has been dishonorably discharged if
the discharge was in relation to allegations of criminal misconduct by the officer; (3) TCOLE
shall revoke or suspend a license,place on probation a person whose license has been suspended,
or reprimand a license holder if the license holder has: (a) engaged in any improper or unlawful
acts in connection with employment as peace officer or a reserve law enforcement officer that
could result in a miscarriage of justice or discrimination, including: (i)being convicted of, placed
on deferred adjudication for, or entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or a
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (ii) falsifying a police report or evidence in a criminal
investigation; (iii) destroying evidence in a criminal investigation; (iv)using excessive force on
multiple occasions; (v) accepting a bribe; (vi) engaging in fraud; (vii)unlawfully using a
controlled substance; (viii) engaging in an act for which the officer is liable under Section 1983;
(ix) committing perjury; or(x) making a misrepresentation for the purpose of obtaining or
renewing a license, including falsifying any educational requirements; (4) TCOLE shall
temporarily suspend the license of a person if TCOLE determines from the evidence or
information presented to it that continued practice by the person would constitute a continuing
and imminent threat to the public welfare; (5) a license may be temporarily suspended as
described in(4), above, without notice or hearing on the complaint if. (a) action is taken to
initiate proceedings for a hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAR)
simultaneously with the temporary suspension; and(b) a hearing is held as soon as practicable;
(6) SOAH shall hold a preliminary hearing not later than the 1 Oth day after the date of the
temporary suspension to determine if there is probable cause to believe that a continuing and
imminent threat to the public welfare still exists, and a final hearing on the matter shall be held
not later than the 61 st day after the date of the temporary suspension; (7) TCOLE, by rule, shall
adopt a sanctions schedule that lists: (a) the most common violations; (b) the types of sanctions,
including administrative penalties, that may be imposed for those violations; and(c)the factors
used to determine the sanction that may be imposed for each violation, including: (i) the
seriousness of the violation; (ii) any previous violation by the license holder; and(iii) any other
factor TCOLE considers appropriate; (8) TCOLE may issue a subpoena, and may request, and, if
necessary, compel by subpoena: (a)the production for inspection and copying of records,
documents, and other evidence relevant to the investigation of an alleged violation of the law or
TCOLE rule, including any document prepared or maintained by a law enforcement agency in
connection with disciplinary action taken by the agency against a license holder; and(b)
attendance of a witness for examination under oath; (9) TCOLE, acting through the attorney
general, may bring an action to enforce a subpoena issued against a person who fails to comply
with the subpoena; and(10) the statutory provisions that limit TCOLE from reviewing
disciplinary action taken by a law enforcement agency against a person licensed by TCOLE or to
issue a subpoena to compel the production of a document prepared or maintained by the agency
in connection with a disciplinary matter are repealed.
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S.B. 499 (Kolkhorst)—Firearms Regulation: would: (1)prohibit a city council or an officer,
employee, or other body that is part of a city (including a police department) from adopting a
rule, order, ordinance, or policy under which the city enforces, or allows the enforcement of, a
federal statute, order, rule, or regulation enacted on or after September 1, 2021, that purports to
regulate a firearm, a firearm accessory, or firearm ammunition if the statute, order, rule, or
regulation imposes a prohibition, restriction, or other regulation, such as a capacity or size
limitation, a registration requirement, or a background check,that does not exist under Texas
law; and(2)provide that a violation of the prohibition in(1) may be enforced: (a)by denying
state grant funds to the city; and(b) through court action by the attorney general. (Companion
bill is H.B. 919 by Leman.)
S.B. 513 (Hall)—Firearms Regulation: would: (1)prohibit a city from adopting a rule, order,
ordinance, or policy under which the city enforces certain federal provisions enacted after
January 1, 2021, that regulate a firearm, a firearm accessory, or firearm ammunition; and (2)
provide that a violation of the prohibition in(1) may be enforced: (a) by denying state grant
funds to the city; (b) through court action by the attorney general; and(c)by imposing criminal
penalties against officials, employees, and persons acting under control of the city. (Companion
bill is H.B. 112 by Toth.)
S.B. 529 (Huffman)—Toxicological Evidence: would provide, among other things, that: (1) a
governmental or public entity or an individual, including a law enforcement agency,prosecutor's
office, or crime laboratory, that is charged with the collection, storage, preservation, analysis, or
retrieval of toxicological evidence shall ensure that toxicological evidence collected pursuant to
an investigation or prosecution of offenses related to intoxication and alcoholic beverages, is
retained and preserved for certain time periods; (2) a person from whom toxicological evidence
was collected must be notified of the periods for which the evidence may be retained and
preserved, and the notice must be given by: (a)the entity or individual described in(1), above, if
the entity or individual collected the evidence directly from the person or collected it from a third
parry; or(b) the court, if the records of the court do not show that the person was not given
notice as described in (2)(a), above, and the toxicological evidence is subject to certain
conditions; (3) notice must be given in writing, as soon as practicable, by hand delivery, by
electronic mail or first class mail to the person's last known email or mailing address, or by a
peace officer, orally and in writing, in the required statement the officer must provide to a person
who is arrested for operating a motor vehicle or watercraft while intoxicated before requesting
the person to submit to the taking of a specimen; and(4) if a person who is arrested for operating
a motor vehicle or watercraft while intoxicated consents to the request of a peace officer to
submit to the taking of a specimen of the person's breath or blood, the officer shall request the
person to sign a statement that: (a)the officer requested that the person submit to the taking of
the specimen; (b) the person was informed of the consequences of not submitting to the taking of
the specimen; and(c) the person voluntarily consented to the taking of the statement.
S.B. 539 (Blanco) -Mental Health Response Study: would, among other things: (1) require
that the Health and Human Services Commission conduct a study to evaluate the availability,
outcomes, and efficacy of using mental health response teams and mental health professionals to
assist in reducing the number of incarcerations of individuals with mental illnesses, substance
abuse disorders, or intellectual or developmental disabilities; (2)provide that in conducting such
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study, the commission shall: (a) include an assessment of whether the information suggests that
municipalities would benefit from mental health response teams assisting traditional law
enforcement officers in efforts to: (i)reduce the incarceration rates of persons with mental
illness, substance abuse disorder, and intellectual or developmental disorders; (ii) increase the
number of
referrals to community resources and treatment for persons described in(2)(a)(i), above; (iii)
reduce the use of force when responding to emergency calls that involve persons described in
(2)(a)(i), above; and(iv) gain an understanding about persons described by(2)(a)(i), above; (b)
evaluate the fiscal and staffing implications to a law enforcement agency for agency use of a
mental health response team to respond remotely to emergency calls; and(c) evaluate the impact
of certain
funding sources on establishing mental health response teams across the state, especially the
impact to the establishment, staffing, and maintenance of those teams; and(3)require the
commission to gather information from the study from each city with a population greater than
100,000. (Companion bill is H.B. 1050 by Romero.)
S.B. 541 (Springer)—Firearms Regulation: would: (1)prohibit an agency of this state or a
political subdivision of this state, and a law enforcement officer or other person employed by an
agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state, from contracting with, or in any other
manner providing assistance to, a federal agency or official with respect to the enforcement of a
federal statute, order, rule, or regulation purporting to regulate a firearm, a firearm accessory, or
firearm ammunition if the statute, order, rule, or regulation imposes a prohibition,restriction, or
other regulation, such as a capacity or size limitation or a registration requirement, that does not
exist under Texas law; (2) except from the prohibition in (1) a contract or agreement to provide
assistance in the enforcement of a federal statute, order, rule, or regulation in effect before
January 19, 2021; and (3)provide that a violation of the prohibition in (1)may be enforced: (a)
by denying certain state grant funds to the city; and(b) through court action by the attorney
general.
S.B. 543 (Springer)—Firearms Regulation: would: (1)prohibit a city council or an officer,
employee, or other body that is part of a city (including a police department) from adopting a
rule, order, ordinance, or policy under which the city enforces, or allows the enforcement of, a
federal statute, order, rule, or regulation that purports to regulate a firearm suppressor if the
statute, order, rule, or regulation imposes a prohibition, restriction, or other regulation that does
not exist under Texas law; and(2)provide that a violation of the prohibition in (1)may be
enforced: (a)by denying state grant funds to the city; and(b)through court action by the attorney
general. (Companion bill is H.B. 957 by Oliverson.)
S.B. 548 (Springer)—Prohibition of Extreme Risk Protective Orders: would, among other
things: (1) define an"extreme risk protective order" as a court order, warrant, or executive order
issued against a person that is not issued based on the person's conduct constituting an offense
and has the primary purpose of reducing the risk of death or injury related to a firearm by: (a)
prohibiting a person from owning,possessing, or receiving a firearm; or(b)requiring a person to
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surrender a firearm or otherwise removing a firearm from a person; (2)preempt cities from
adopting a rule, ordinance, order, policy, or other similar measure relating to an extreme risk
protective order unless state law specifically authorizes it; and(3) create a state jail offense if a
person enforces or attempts to enforce an extreme risk protective order against another person in
this state. (Companion bill is H.B. 336 by Cain.)
SALES TAX
H.B. 1389 (Guillen)—Sales Tax Collection: would, among other things, authorize a taxpayer to
deduct and withhold 2.5 percent of the amount of sales taxes due for purchases made by credit
card as reimbursement for the cost of collecting sales taxes.
H.B. 1445 (Oliverson)—Sales Tax Exemption: would exempt from sales tax a medical billing
service performed prior to the original submission of an insurance claim related to health
coverage.
S.B. 438 (Blanco)— Sales Tax Exemption: would exempt the following from sales and use
taxes as "emergency preparation items": (1) medical or other face masks used to protect the nose
and mouth of a person wearing the mask from potential contaminants, or from transmission of
particles from the person wearing the mask; (2) disposable gloves the primary purpose of which
is to act as a protective barrier to prevent the possible transmission of disease; and(3)
disinfectant cleaning supplies, including bleach products and sanitizing wipes. (Companion
is H.B. 89 by Canales.)
S.B. 478 (Nelson)—Sales Tax Exemption: would exempt the furnishing of an academic
transcript from sales taxes.
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
H.B. 1431 (Campos)—Statewide Homeless Management Information System: would require
the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless to: (1) evaluate, encourage, incentivize, and
monitor the participation by service providers to the homeless throughout this state in a regional
or statewide homeless management information system; and(2)prepare quarterly reports to the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs on, among other things: (a)the rate of
participation by service providers to the homeless in a homeless management information
system, aggregated by region and participation trends throughout Texas; (b) feedback from
participating and nonparticipating service providers to the homeless on: (i) the ease of access to
participate in a homeless management information system and(ii) the local oversight of
homeless management information system administrators; and(c) data-driven scenarios that
have improved the provision of services to the homeless throughout Texas.
H.B. 1446 (Ashby) —Broadband Development Office: would, among other things:
1. establish a broadband development office within the comptroller's office;
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2. require the broadband development office to: (a) serve as a resource for information regarding
broadband service in the state; and(b) engage in outreach to communities regarding the
expansion and adoption of broadband service and the programs administered by the office;
3. require the broadband development office to create,update annually, and publish on the
comptroller's website a map designating each census block in the state as: (a) an eligible area, if
fewer than 80 percent of the addresses in the block have access to broadband service; or(b) an
ineligible area, if 80 percent or more of the addresses in the block have access to broadband
service;
4. require the map described in(3), above, to display: (a) the number of broadband service
providers that serve each census block; and(b) for each eligible area, an indication of whether
the area has access to Internet service that is not broadband service, regardless of the technology
used to provide the service;
5. provide that if information available from the Federal Communications Commission is not
sufficient for the broadband development office to create or update the map, the office may
request the necessary information from a political subdivision or broadband service provider, and
the subdivision or provider must report the information to the office;
6. establish a petition process, under which a political subdivision or broadband service provider
may petition the broadband development office to re-designate a census block on the map as an
eligible area or ineligible area;
7. require the broadband development office to establish a program to award grants, low-interest
loans, and other financial incentives to applicants for the purpose of expanding access to, and
adoption of, broadband service in census blocks determined to be eligible areas;
8. require the broadband development office to establish and publish eligibility criteria for award
recipients under(7), above, limiting grants, loans, and other financial incentives awarded to the
program for use on capital expenses, purchase or lease of property, and other expenses, including
backhaul and transport that will facilitate the provision or adoption of broadband service;
9. provide that the office may not award a grant, loan, or other financial incentive to a
noncommercial provider of broadband service for an eligible area if a commercial provider of
broadband service has submitted an application for the eligible area;
10. provide that an award granted under the broadband development program does not affect
distributions received by a broadband provider from the state universal service fund; and
11. establish the broadband development account in the state's general revenue fund consisting of:
(a) appropriations of money to the account by the legislature; (b) gifts, donations, and grants,
including federal grants; and(c) interest earned on the investment of the money in the account.
(Companion is S.B. 506 by Nichols.)
H.B. 1470 (Rodriguez)—Housing Discrimination: would: (1)prohibit housing discrimination
under the Texas Fair Housing Act on the basis of source of income; and(2)prohibit the Texas
Workforce Commission from deferring proceedings and referring a complaint about
discrimination described in(1) to a city if the city does not have laws prohibiting the alleged
discrimination.
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H.B. 1472 (Bucy)—Major Events Reimbursement Program: would add the Confederation of
North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football Gold Cup to the list of events
eligible for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
H.B. 1474 (Cyrier)—Historic Landmark: would provide that a city that has more than one
zoning,planning, or historical commission shall designate one of those commissions as the entity
with the exclusive authority to approve the designations of properties as local historic
landmarks.
H.B. 1475 (Cyrier)—Board of Adjustment: would provide that, in exercising its authority to
grant or deny a variance, a board of adjustment may consider the following as grounds to
determine whether compliance with the zoning ordinance as applied to a structure would result in
an unnecessary hardship: (1)whether the financial cost of compliance is greater than 50 percent
of the appraised value of the structure as shown on the most recent certified appraisal roll; (2)
whether compliance would result in a loss to the lot on which the structure is located of at least
25 percent of the area on which development may physically occur; (3)whether compliance
would result in the structure not being in compliance with a requirement of a city ordinance,
building code, or other requirement; (4)whether compliance would result in the unreasonable
encroachment on an adjacent property or easement; or(5) whether the city considers the
structure to be a nonconforming structure.
H.B. 1502 (Deshotel)—School Property Tax Limitations: would extend the expiration date of
the Texas Economic Development Act from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2032.
(Companion bill is S.B. 144 by Powell.)
H.B. 1511 (Button)—Broadband Connectivity Office: would: (1) establish the connectivity
office within the office of the governor; (2)require the connectivity office to collaborate with the
governor's broadband development council and any interested parties to develop a statewide
connectivity plan to expand access to high-speed Internet service; (3) require the connectivity
office to create,update annually, and publish a broadband development map that displays: (i)
areas of the state that have sufficient infrastructure to support high-speed Internet service; (ii)
areas of the state that do not have sufficient infrastructure to support high-speed Internet service;
and(iii)planned Internet service infrastructure projects; and(4) authorize the connectivity office
to consult with the governor's broadband development council and any interested parties for the
purpose of creating and updating the broadband development map.
H.B. 1512 (Zwiener)—Commercial Signs: would authorize the commissioners court of a
county to require county approval for the construction or reconstruction of a commercial sign
located: (1) in a county that contains more than one area that is certified as a Dark Sky
Community as part of the International Dark Sky Places Program; and(2) adjacent to and visible
from a farm-to-market or ranch-to-market road.
H.J.R. 74 (Dutton)—Tax Preferences: would amend the Texas Constitution to require the
periodic review of state and local tax preferences. (See H.B. 1335, above.)
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S.B. 487 (Hughes)—Charter Schools: would: (1) require a city to consider an open-enrollment
charter school a school district for purposes of zoning, permitting, code compliance, and
development, including land development standards in territory that a city has annexed for
limited purposes; (2) prohibit a city from enacting or enforcing an ordinance or regulation that
prohibits an open-enrollment charter school from operating at any location or within a zoning
district in the city; (3)provide that an open-enrollment charter school is not required to pay
impact fees unless the school's governing body consents to the payment; and(4)provide that an
open-enrollment charter school may be exempt from utility drainage ordinances and regulations,
and that any such exemption granted to a school district before the effective date of the bill
automatically extends to all open-enrollment charter schools located in a city. (Companion bill
is H.B. 1348 by Deshotel.)
S.B. 500 (Miles)—Operating Boarding Home without License: would: (1) create a Class B
misdemeanor offense when a person operates a boarding home facility without a local permit;
and(2)provide that (1), above, only applies when a county or municipality requires a permit to
operate a boarding home facility.
S.B. 501 (Miles)—Group Homes: would: (1) authorize a county to enact fire safety standards
applicable to the new construction of certain health care facilities; (2) authorize the Health and
Human Services Commission to regulate certain group homes; (3)provide that the owner or
operator of certain group homes commits a criminal offense if with criminal negligence by act or
omission causes to a resident: (a) serious mental deficiency, impairment, or injury; or(b)bodily
injury; and(4)provide that a person who maintains a place to which persons habitually go for
the following purposes and who knowingly tolerates the activity and fails to make reasonable
attempts to abate the activity maintains a common nuisance: (a) injury to a child, elderly
individual, or person with a disability in violation of certain state law; and(b) a criminal
negligence offense described in (3).
S.B. 503 (Miles)—Operating Boarding Home without License: would: (1) create a Class A
misdemeanor offense when a person: (a) leases to another a building owned by the person that is
being operated as a boarding home facility in a county or municipality to which the bill applies;
(b) has actual knowledge that a resident of the boarding home facility is being or has been
abused, neglected, or exploited; and(c) fails to report the abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the
Department of Family and Protective Services for investigation by that agency; and (2)provide
that(1), above, only applies in a county or municipality that does not require a person to obtain a
permit from the county or municipality to operate a boarding home facility.
S.B. 505 (Miles)—Prohibited Discharge of Patients: would: (1)provide that a hospital or other
health facility may discharge or otherwise release a patient to the care of a group home,boarding
home facility, or similar group-centered facility only if the person who operates the facility holds
a license or permit issued in accordance with applicable state law; and (2)prohibit a local health
authority from authorizing a hospital or health facility to discharge a patient to a facility in a
manner that conflicts with (1), above.
S.B. 506 (Nichols)— Broadband Development Office: would, among other things:
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1. establish a broadband development office within the comptroller's office;
2. require the broadband development office to: (a) serve as a resource for information regarding
broadband service in the state; and(b) engage in outreach to communities regarding the
expansion and adoption of broadband service and the programs administered by the office;
3. require the broadband development office to create,update annually, and publish on the
comptroller's website a map designating each census block in the state as: (a) an eligible area, if
fewer than 80 percent of the addresses in the block have access to broadband service; or(b) an
ineligible area, if 80 percent or more of the addresses in the block have access to broadband
service;
4. require the map described in(3), above, to display: (a) the number of broadband service
providers that serve each census block; and(b) for each eligible area, an indication of whether
the area has access to Internet service that is not broadband service, regardless of the technology
used to provide the service;
5. provide that if information available from the Federal Communications Commission is not
sufficient for the broadband development office to create or update the map, the office may
request the necessary information from a political subdivision or broadband service provider, and
the subdivision or provider must report the information to the office;
6. establish a petition process, under which a political subdivision or broadband service provider
may petition the broadband development office to re-designate a census block on the map as an
eligible area or ineligible area;
7. require the broadband development office to establish a program to award grants, low-interest
loans, and other financial incentives to applicants for the purpose of expanding access to, and
adoption of, broadband service in census blocks determined to be eligible areas;
8. require the broadband development office to establish and publish eligibility criteria for award
recipients under(7), above, limiting grants, loans, and other financial incentives awarded to the
program for use on capital expenses, purchase or lease of property, and other expenses, including
backhaul and transport that will facilitate the provision or adoption of broadband service;
9. provide that the office may not award a grant, loan, or other financial incentive to a
noncommercial provider of broadband service for an eligible area if a commercial provider of
broadband service has submitted an application for the eligible area;
10. provide that an award granted under the broadband development program does not affect
distributions received by a broadband provider from the state universal service fund; and
11. establish the broadband development account in the state's general revenue fund consisting of:
(a) appropriations of money to the account by the legislature; (b) gifts, donations, and grants,
including federal grants; and(c) interest earned on the investment of the money in the account.
(Companion is H.B. 1446 by Ashby.)
S.B. 507 (Nichols)—Broadband in State Rights-of-Way: would require the Texas
Transportation Commission to promulgate rules: (1) establishing an accommodation process that
authorizes broadband-only providers to use state highway rights-of-way, subject to highway
purposes, for: (a)new broadband facility installations; (b) additions to or maintenance of existing
broadband facility installations; (c) adjustments or relocations of broadband facilities; and(d)
existing broadband facilities retained within the rights-of-way; and(2)prescribing minimum
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requirements for the accommodation, method, materials, and location for the installation,
adjustment, and maintenance of broadband facilities under the accommodation process.
ELECTIONS
H.B. 1366 (Israel)—Voter Identification: would, among other things, eliminate the photo
identification requirement and expand the types of documentation that are considered acceptable
forms of identification for purposes of voting.
H.B. 1368 (Leach)—Election Fraud: would enhance the penalty for election fraud to a state jail
felony.
H.B. 1382 (Bucy)—Mail Ballot Tracking: would, among other things: (1)require the early
voting clerk to develop and maintain an electronic system that allows a voter,using the Internet
website of the early voting clerk, to monitor the status of. (a) the voter's application for a ballot
voted by mail; and (b) the voter's ballot voted by mail; and(2)provide that the system described
in (1)must update the early voting clerk's Internet website as soon as practicable after each of
the following events occurs: (a)receipt by the early voting clerk of the person's application for a
ballot to be voted by mail; (b) acceptance or rejection by the early voting clerk of the person's
application for a ballot to be voted by mail; (c)placement in the mail by the early voting clerk of
the person's official ballot; (d)receipt by the early voting clerk of the person's marked ballot;
and(e) acceptance or rejection by the early voting ballot board of a person's marked ballot.
H.B. 1383 (Bucy)—Voter Registration and Campaigning: would, with the exception of
reasonable restrictions on the time, place, or manner, prevent a political subdivision,property
owners' association, homeowners' association, or property manager from adopting or enforcing
a rule, order, ordinance, or policy, that prevents an individual from accessing private property for
the purpose of registering voters or communicating political messages.
H.B. 1385 (Crockett)—Voting by Mail: would modify current law to allow for the delivery of
ballots voted by mail to be deposited in an authorized depository box.
H.B. 1415 (C. Morales)—Early Voting Ballot by Mail: would provide that an application for a
ballot to be voted by mail serves as an application for a ballot for both the main election and for
any resulting runoff election.
H.B. 1463 (Goodwin)—Eligibility for Early Voting: would modify current law to allow a voter
giving birth or expecting to give birth within nine months of election day to qualify for early
voting by mail.
H.B. 1464 (Hinojosa)—Early Voting by Mail: would, among other things: (1) require an
officially-prescribed application form for an early voting ballot to include a space for the voter to
provide a change of residence address within the county, if applicable; (2)provide that, if an
application for an early voting ballot includes a change of address within the county, the early
voting clerk must notify the voter registrar of the change and the registrar shall update the voter's
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registration accordingly; (3)provide that an early voting clerk is not required to provide a form
for a statement of residence to a voter who indicated a change of address within the county on
the voter's application for an early voting ballot to be voted by mail; and(4)provide that, for
certain defective early voting ballots voted by mail, that the signature verification committee ore
early voting ballot board may: (a) return the carrier envelope to the voter by mail, if the signature
verification committee determines that it would be possible to correct the defect and return the
carrier envelope before the time the polls are required to close on election day; or(b) notify the
voter of the defect by telephone or e-mail and inform the voter that the voter may come to the
early voting clerk's office in person to: (i) correct the defect; or(ii)request to have the voter's
application to vote by mail cancelled.
H.B. 1465 (Hinojosa)—Early Voting by Mail: would provide that a person who is a permanent
caretaker of a person who has a disability may apply to the early voting clerk to participate in
early voting by mail.
H.B. 1466 (Hinojosa)—Early Voting: would, among other things, provide the ability to correct
defective signatures on early voting ballots voted by mail.
S.B. 527 (Eckhardt)—Preferential Voting: would, among other things, provide that: (1) the
governing body of a city, county, or school district may authorize,by majority vote, the use of a
preferential voting system for the election of an officer of the city; and(2) the system must allow
a voter to rank each candidate for an office through a numerical designation from the candidate
the voter favors most to the candidate the voter favors least.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
H.B. 1406 (Schaefer)—Judicial Review of Disaster Orders: would provide: (1) a person has
standing to file suit in a Texas court to challenge a provision of an order issued by: (a) the
governor or the presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision, including a
city, that relates to a declared state of disaster if the provision in the order is alleged to cause
injury to the person or burden a right of the person that is protected by the federal constitution or
by a state or federal law; and(b)by the governor, the Health and Human Services
Commissioner, the Department of State Health Services, or a health authority that relates to a
declared public health disaster or is imposed as a control measure to prevent the spread of a
communicable disease if the provision in the order is alleged to cause injury to the person or
burden a right of the person that is protected by the state or federal constitution or by a state or
federal law; and(2)the issuer of the order described in (1), above, has the burden of proving the
challenged provision in the order: (a) mitigates a threat to the public caused by the disaster or
communicable disease, as applicable; and (b) is the least restrictive means of mitigating the
threat.
H.B. 1409 (Guillen)—Distribution of Emergency Health Resources: would set out the process
for the state to proportionally distribute to counties that are subject to a declared state of disaster
or local state of disaster as a result of a pandemic, state epidemic, or health crisis: (1) any vaccine
or immunizing agent received or manufactured for the purpose of responding to pandemic, state
epidemic, or public health disaster; or(2) any personal protective equipment, sanitation
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equipment or any other public or private resource designated for responding to a pandemic, state
epidemic, or public health disaster.
H.B. 1487 (Dean)—Religious Organizations: would provide that: (1) a religious organization is
an essential business at all times, including during a declared state of disaster, and the
organization's religious and other related activities are essential activities even if the activities
are not listed as essential in an order issued during a disaster; (2) a governmental entity,
including a city, may not: (a) at any time, including during a declared state of disaster,prohibit a
religious organization from engaging in religious or other related activities or continuing to
operate in the discharge of the organization's foundational faith-based mission and purpose; or
(b) during a declared state of disaster order a religious organization to close or otherwise alter the
organization's purposes or activities; (3) sovereign or governmental immunity from suit or
liability, as applicable, are waived; (4) a person may assert an actual or threatened violation of
the provisions described in(1) and(2), above, as a claim or defense in a judicial or
administrative proceeding and obtain: (a) injunctive relief, (b) declaratory relief, and(c) court
costs and reasonable attorney's fees; and(5)the attorney general may bring an action for
injunctive or declaratory relief against a governmental entity or an officer or employee of a
governmental entity to enforce compliance.
S.B. 435 (Blanco)—Pandemic Response Plan: would provide that: (1) the Texas Division of
Emergency Management(TDEM) shall prepare and keep current a pandemic response plan that
may include provisions for: (a) consulting infectious disease experts; (b)preventing and
minimizing injury and damage caused by a pandemic; (c)prompt and effective response to a
pandemic; (d) emergency relief, (e) identifying areas and populations particularly vulnerable to
the occurrence of a pandemic; (f) communicating with governmental and private entities to
facilitate coordination and collaboration for the efficient and effective planning and execution of
a pandemic response plan; (g) organizing federal, state, and local pandemic response activities;
(h) assisting local officials in designing local pandemic response plans; and(i)preparing and
distributing to appropriate state and local officials catalogs of federal, state, and private
assistance programs; and other necessary matters relating to pandemics; and(2) in preparing and
revising the pandemic response plan, TDEM shall seek the assistance of, among others,
necessary federal, state, or local governmental entities.
S.B. 437 (Blanco)—Personal Protective Equipment: would provide, among other things, that:
(1) the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), in coordination with other relevant state
agencies, shall establish and maintain a minimum 90-day reserve of personal protective
equipment (PPE) for use by health care workers and essential personnel during a public health
disaster or other public health emergency; and(2) DSHS shall establish the Personal Protective
Equipment Reserve Advisory Committee that shall, as necessary, make recommendations to the
Health and Human Services Commissioner for the development of guidelines for the
procurement, storage, and distribution of the PPE reserves.
S.B. 453 (Blanco)—Disruption in Supply Chains Caused by COVID-19: would require the
comptroller to: (1) conduct a study to identify and evaluate local and state supply chain
disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and(2)prepare and submit a report containing
the results of the study and any recommendations for legislative or other action to aid in the
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state's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for future health and economic crises
to the governor and the legislature by September 1, 2022.
S.B. 464 (Lucio)—Reports of Death to Communicable Diseases: would provide that: (1) if a
physician appointed to serve as health authority for a county serves in that office part-time, the
physician shall: (a) coordinate with the director of the local health department for the county in
reporting the presence of contagious, infectious, and dangerous epidemic diseases in the health
authority's jurisdiction to Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the manner and at the
times prescribed by DSHS; and(b) notify DSHS that the physician serves part-time in the office
of health authority for the county; (2) if DSHS provides information to a physician who serves
part-time as the health authority for a county, DSHS shall also provide the information to the
director of the local health department for the county served by the health authority; and (3) if
DSHS provides information on a death from a reportable or other communicable disease
reported to DSHS to an individual who serves part-time as the county health authority, DSHS
shall also provide the information to the director of the local health department for the county
served by the health authority.
S.B. 547 (Springer) -Weapons: would eliminate the governor's authority to: (1) limit the sale,
dispensing, or transportation of firearms during a state of disaster; and(2) issue directives on the
control of the sale, transportation, and use of weapons during a state of emergency. (Companion
bill is H.B. 26 by Swanson.)
MUNICIPAL COURTS
H.B. 1394 (White)—Nondisclosure Orders: would provide that: (1) the bill applies to a person
who has been: (a)placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for certain
misdemeanors; (b) completed the person's sentence, including any term of confinement or period
of community supervision imposed and paid all fines, costs, and restitution for the offense in
(1)(a), above, or has received a discharge or dismissal; and(c)has not previously received an
order of nondisclosure of criminal history; (2) if a person satisfies the requirements in(1), above,
the court that convicted the person or placed the person on deferred adjudication community
supervision shall issue an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information under the
bill prohibiting criminal justice agencies from disclosing to the public criminal history record
information related to the offense for which the person was convicted or placed on deferred
adjudication community supervision; and(3) in issuing the order of nondisclosure under(2),
above, the court shall determine whether the person satisfies the requirements imposed by law
for receiving an order of nondisclosure, and if the court makes a finding that those requirements
are satisfied, the court shall issue the order of nondisclosure of criminal history record
information as soon as practicable after the seventh anniversary of either of the following, as
applicable: (a) the date of completion of the person's sentence; or(b) the date of the discharge
and dismissal.
S.B. 512 (Perry)—Youth Diversion Program: would, among other things: (1) create a youth
diversion program for Class C misdemeanors (other than a traffic offense) for certain children;
(2) require each justice and municipal court to adopt a youth diversion plan; (3) allow local
governments to enter into interlocal agreements with other local governments to create a regional
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youth diversion plan; (4)require each justice and municipal court, including courts that
collaborate with one or more counties or cities, to maintain a youth diversion plan on file for
public inspection; (5) allow a court or local government to adopt rules necessary to coordinate
services under a youth diversion plan; (6) allow a court to designate a youth diversion
coordinator to assist the court in implementing and administering a youth diversion plan; (7)
allow a commissioners court or city council to establish a youth diversion advisory council to
facilitate community input, suggest improvements to a youth diversion plan, and make
recommendations to accomplish certain objectives; (8)provide that in lieu of taking a child into
custody, issuing a citation, or filing a complaint for an offense, a peace officer may issue a
warning notice to the child if the youth diversion plan includes guidelines for disposition or
diversion of a child's case by law enforcement and other warning notice requirements; (9)
provide that in lieu of issuing a citation to a child or filing a complaint in a justice or municipal
court, a peace officer may dispose of a case if guidelines for disposition have been adopted and
are included in a youth diversion plan and other requirements are met; (10) allow a
commissioners court or city council to establish a first offense diversion program; (11) require a
youth diversion coordinator,juvenile case manager, or other designated officer of the court to
advise a child and the child's parent before a case is filed that the case may be diverted to a youth
diversion program if intermediate diversion from court is provided in the youth diversion plan;
(12) allow the clerk of a justice or municipal court to collect a local youth diversion
administrative fee of$30 to defray the costs of the diversion of a child's case; (13)require a
justice and municipal court to maintain statistics for each diversion strategy authorized and
utilized by a youth diversion program; (14)provide that all records generated under a youth
diversion program are confidential except for statistical records; (15)provide that all records and
files and information stored by electronic means, or otherwise, relating to a criminal case for a
fine-only misdemeanor offense (other than a traffic offense) committed by a child and that is
appealed are confidential and may not be disclosed to the public except in certain situations; (16)
allow the following to inspect confidential records related to charges against or conviction of
child in fine-only misdemeanors (other than a traffic offense): (a)prosecutors; (b) staff of the
judges or prosecutors; (c) certain governmental agencies; (d) certain individuals or entities to
whom a child is referred for treatment or services; or(e)with leave of a court, any other person
having a legitimate interest in the proceeding or the work of the court; (17)provide that if a case
involving a child who is eligible for diversion results in a finding of guilt, a justice or judge shall
order a child into a youth diversion program, without entering a judgment, sentence, or
conviction; (18) allow funds from the local youth diversion fund to be used to pay for the salary
and expenses related to the employment or contracting of a juvenile case manager; (19) allow
funds from the child safety fund to be used to pay for the costs of a youth diversion program;
(20) include municipal courts in the juvenile delinquency prevention fund that allows collection
of a $50 fee, and allow the funds to be used to defray the costs of a youth diversion
program; (21) establish a municipal juvenile delinquency prevention and graffiti eradication fee
of$50 that a municipal court clerk shall collect from a defendant who is convicted of a graffiti
offense; (22)repeal provisions of state law that allow community service in satisfaction of fines
or costs for certain juvenile defendants; and(23)make several conforming changes related to the
youth diversion program and the repeal described in (22), above.
OPEN GOVERNMENT
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H.B. 1416 (Capriglione)—Public Information: would define the term"business day" as used
in the Public Information Act to exclude a Saturday, Sunday, and certain national and state
holidays (under current law, a closure for bad weather or skeleton crew day would also be
excluded from the term"business day").
H.B. 1440 (Schaefer)—Public Information: would add certain honorably retired law
enforcement positions to the personal information exceptions of the Public Information Act and
the confidentiality of home address section in the tax appraisal statute.
S.B. 508 (West)—Public Information Act: would, among other things: (1)provide that the
following information is confidential and not considered public information under the Public
Information Act: (a) information received, made, or kept by an agency or program with the
primary purpose of protecting, securing, or relocating witnesses; or(b) information in the
possession of the state and relating to the protecting, securing, or relocating of a witness by an
agency or program described by(1)(a), above; and(2) create a Class A misdemeanor offense
when a person knowingly discloses any record, claim, writing, document, information, or other
material in response to a Public Information Act request when the record, claim, writing,
document, information, or other material is confidential and excepted from disclosure under(1),
above.
OTHER FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
H.B. 1381 (Longoria)—Library Construction Grants: would: (1) add construction grants for
the establishment of new public libraries or the improvement of existing libraries to the list of
possible grants programs that may be established by the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission; and(2) allow libraries and library systems to use state grants for new construction,
rehabilitation, or renovation of a library or the infrastructure of a library.
H.B. 1448 (Dutton)—Census Data for Incarcerated Persons: would, among other things: (1)
include an incarcerated person's last residence before incarceration for the population data used
for redistricting, including redistricting for political subdivisions that have election districts,
wards, or precincts that are subject to the one-person, one-vote requirement of the U.S.
Constitution; (2)provide that not later than June 1 of the year in which the federal decennial
census is conducted, each state or local governmental entity in Texas that operates a facility for
the incarceration of persons convicted of a criminal offense, including a mental health institution
for those persons, or that places any person convicted of a criminal offense in a private facility to
be incarcerated on behalf of the governmental entity, shall submit a report to the comptroller
with the following information: (a) a unique identifier, not including the name, for each person
incarcerated in a facility operated by the governmental entity or in a private facility on behalf of
the governmental entity on the date for which the census reports population who completed a
census form, responded to a census inquiry, or was included in any report provided to census
officials, if the form, response, or report indicated that the person resided at the facility on that
date; (b)the age, gender, and race of each person included in the report and whether the person is
of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin, if known; and(c)the last address at which the person
resided before the person's current incarceration; and(3)provide that the information required to
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be included in a report under(2), above, is confidential and not subject to disclosure under the
Public Information Act.
H.B. 1478 (Cyrier)—Liability for Recreational Vehicle Parks: would provide that: (1) a
recreational vehicle park(RV park) or campground is liable for an injury proximately caused by:
(a) the RV park or campground entity's negligence evidencing a disregard for the safety of the
RV park or campground participant; (b) a potentially dangerous condition on the land, facilities,
or equipment used in the activity, of which the RV park or campground entity had actual
knowledge or reasonably should have known; or(c) the RV park or campground entity's failure
to train or improper training of an employee of the RV park or campground entity actively
involved in a RV park or campground activity; (2) a RV park or campground is liable for an
injury intentionally caused by the RV park or campground entity; and(3) other than as provided
in(1) and(2), above, a RV park or campground entity is not liable to any person for a RV park
or campground participant injury or damages arising out of a RV park or campground participant
injury if, at the time of the RV park or campground activity from which the injury arises, the
required warning sign regarding the RV park or campground's limited liability was posted.
H.B. 1492 (Herrero)—Navigation Districts: would, among other things, authorize a navigation
district to act to prevent, detect, and fight a fire or explosion or hazardous material incident that
occurs on, or adjacent to, a waterway, channel, or turning basin that is located in the district's
territory, regardless of whether the waterway, channel, or turning basin is located in the
corporate limits of a city. (Companion bill is S.B. 278 by Hinojosa.)
H.B. 1493 (Herrero)—Falsely Implying Governmental Affiliation: would provide that: (1) a
governmental unit is entitled to injunctive relief if another person's use of an entity name might
falsely imply governmental affiliation with the governmental unit; and(2) if a court finds that the
person against whom injunctive relief is sought willfully intended to imply governmental
affiliation with the governmental unit, the court has discretion to enter judgment in an amount
not to exceed three times the amount of the entity's profits and the governmental unit's damages
and award reasonable attorney's fees to the governmental unit. (Companion bill is S.B.
275 by Hinojosa.)
H.B. 1495 (Dutton)—Attorney's Fees: would provide that: (1) if a court determines that an
order, ordinance, or similar measure of a political subdivision is unenforceable because it is
preempted by the state constitution or a state statute, the court shall award the person prevailing
in the action challenging the order, ordinance, or measure on that basis court costs and
reasonable and necessary attorney's fees to be paid by the political subdivision; (2) if a court
determines that an officer of a political subdivision has failed to perform an act of the office
required by the state constitution or a state statute, the court shall award the person prevailing in
the action challenging the officer for failure to perform that act court costs and reasonable and
necessary attorney's fees to be paid by the political subdivision for which the officer served at
the time of the failure to perform the act; and(3) the provisions in(1) and(2), above, do not
apply to a city or county with a population of less than 45,000.
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H.B. 1506 (Zweiner)—Eminent Domain: would provide that: (1) a governmental entity may
take possession of condemned property pending the results of further litigation, if the entity pays
the property owner or deposits with the court the amount awarded by the special commissioners;
and(2) the possession may not take place before the 180-day after the date of the
commissioners' award.
S.B. 440 (Blanco)—Flavored Cigarettes,E-Cigarettes and Tobacco Products: would provide
that: (1) a person may not sell, give, or cause to be sold or given a cigarette, e-cigarette, or
tobacco product with a distinguishable taste or aroma other than the taste or aroma of tobacco;
and(2) a person who violates (1), above, is liable to the state for a civil penalty of$250 for each
violation.
S.B. 454 (Kolkhorst)—Local Mental Health Authority: would provide that each local mental
health authority group shall meet at least quarterly to collaborate on planning and implementing
regional strategies to reduce: (1) costs to local governments of providing services to persons
experiencing a mental health crisis; (2)transportation to mental health facilities of persons
served by an authority that is a member of the group; (3) incarceration of persons with mental
illness in county jails that are located in an area served by an authority that is a member of the
group; and(4)visits by persons with mental illness at hospital emergency rooms located in an
area served by an authority that is a member of the group.
S.B. 474 (Lucio)—Unlawful Restraint of Dog: would: (1)prohibit and create a criminal
offense for the unlawful restraint of a dog; and(2)provide that the prohibition in (1) does not
preempt a local regulation relating to the restraint of a dog or affect the authority of a political
subdivision to adopt or enforce an ordinance or requirement relating to the restraint of a dog if
the regulation, ordinance, or requirement: (a) is compatible with and equal to, or more stringent
than, the prohibition; or(b)relates to an issue not specifically addressed by the prohibition.
(Companion bills are H.B. 386 by Pacheco and H.B. 873 by Collier.)
S.B. 475 (Nelson)—Cybersecurity: would, among other things: (1)require the Department of
Information Resources (DIR) to establish a framework for regional cybersecurity working
groups to execute mutual aid agreements that allow state agencies, local governments, and others
to assist with responding to a cybersecurity event in the state; (2) require DIR to establish the
Texas volunteer incident response team to provide rapid response assistance to any participating
entity (which could include a city)under DIR's direction during a cybersecurity event; and(3)
authorize DIR to establish a regional network security center to assist in providing cybersecurity
support and network security to certain entities (including cities) that elect to participate in and
contract for services through such a center.
S.B. 509 (Perry)—Warrant Fees: would provide that a defendant convicted of a felony or a
misdemeanor shall pay the following, as reimbursement fees for services performed in the case
by a peace officer for executing or processing an issued arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine:
(1) $75 if the defendant is convicted of a felony, a Class A misdemeanor, or a Class B
misdemeanor; or(2) $50 if the defendant is convicted only of a Class C misdemeanor.
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S.B. 524 (Buckingham)—Disabled Veteran Grants: would, among other things,provide that,
for purposes of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments
disproportionately affected by the granting of property tax relief to disabled veterans, the term
"local government" includes a city with extraterritorial jurisdiction located within two miles of
the boundary line of a United States military installation.
S.B. 552 (Kolkhorst)—Dog Bites: would require each animal control authority to submit to the
Department of State Health Services an annual report regarding dog bites that occurred in the
preceding year in the authority's jurisdiction and resulted in bodily injury, serious bodily injury,
or death of a person.
PERSONNEL
H.B. 1498 (Martinez) -Disease Presumption: would, among other things: (1)provide that for
purposes of reimbursement of medical expenses for public safety employees, including peace
officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel who are exposed to a contagious
disease, a disease is not an"ordinary disease of life" if the disease is the basis for a disaster
declared by the governor for all or part of the state; (2) expand the applicability of the disease
presumption statute to include detention officers, including such officers who are employed by a
city; and (3) expand the disease presumption statute to provide that a detention officer,
firefighter,peace officer,
or emergency medical technician who contracts a disease that is the basis of a state declared
disaster for all or part of the state and dies or is totally or partially disabled is presumed to have
contracted such disease in the course and scope of employment as a detention officer, firefighter,
peace officer, or emergency medical technician. (The companion is S.B. 107 by Powell.)
S.B. 439 (Blanco)—Disease Presumption: would provide that a nurse, including a
nurse employed by a political subdivision, who suffers from COVID-19 on or after February 1,
2020, resulting in disability or death is presumed for workers' compensation benefit purposes to
have contracted the disease during the course and scope of employment as a nurse if the nurse:
(1) is assigned to treat a patient diagnosed with the disease or to duties that require the nurse to
come in contact with a patient diagnosed with the disease; and(2) contracts the disease during
the patient's admission to the health care facility at which the nurse treated or came in contact
with the patient or not later than the 14th day following the date of the patient's discharge from
the facility. (The companion is H.B. 396 by Moody.)
S.B. 463 (Lucio)—Disease Presumption: would provide, among other things, that a firefighter,
peace officer or emergency medical technician who contracts a disease that is the basis of a state
declared disaster that results in death or total or partial disability is presumed to have contracted
the disease during the course and scope of employment as a firefighter, peace officer or
emergency medical technician.
S.B. 469 (Blanco)— Unemployment Benefits: would provide that: (1) during a public health
disaster, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) shall suspend the following eligibility
conditions to authorize an individual who is otherwise eligible to receive unemployment benefits
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to receive benefits: (a) the condition that an individual be actively seeking work; and(b) the
condition that an individual has been totally or partially unemployed for a waiting period; and
(2) the period of a suspension imposed under(1), above, begins on the date the public health
disaster is declared, and TWC may reinstate the conditions described by(1), above, only after the
public health disaster expires.
S.B. 527 (Springer)—Disease Presumption: would provide, among other things, that a
firefighter,peace officer, or emergency medical technician who contracts a disease that is the
basis of a state declared disaster that results in death or total or partial disability is presumed to
have contracted the disease during the course and scope of employment as a firefighter,peace
officer or emergency medical technician.
S.B. 551 (Campbell)—Employment Benefits: would provide that a municipality or county may
not adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, rule, or regulation that requires an employer in the
municipality or county to provide employment benefits to its employees.
PURCHASING
H.B. 1418 (Leach)—Professional Services: would: (1)prohibit a governmental entity from
requiring, in a contract for architectural or engineering services for the construction or repair to
real property, that architectural or engineering service must be performed at a level of
professional skill and care beyond that which would be provided by an ordinarily prudent
architect or engineer; and(2)provide that a contractor is not responsible for the consequences of
defects in and may not warranty plans, specifications, or other design or bid documents provided
to the contractor by: (a) the person with whom the contractor entered into the contract; or(b)
another person on behalf of the person with whom the contractor entered into the contract.
(Companion bill is S.B. 219 by Hughes.)
H.B. 1428 (Huberty)—Contingent Fee Contracts: would except the following types of
contingent fee contracts from certain Professional Services Procurement Act requirements: (1) a
contract entered into by a political subdivision for the collection of certain delinquent
obligations; and(2) a contract entered into by a political subdivision for certain public security
services. (Companion bill is S.B. 515 by Huffman.)
H.B. 1476 (K. Bell)—Goods/Services Contracts: would: (1) require a governmental entity to
notify a vendor of a disputed amount in an invoice submitted for payment by the vendor not later
than the 21 st day after the date the entity receives the invoice, and include in the notice a detailed
statement of the amount of the invoice which is disputed; and(2)provide that a governmental
entity may withhold from payments required no more than 110 percent of the disputed amount.
H.B. 1477 (K. Bell)—Public Work Contracts: would, among other things: (1) define: (a)
"public work contract"to include work performed on public property leased by a governmental
entity to a nongovernmental entity; and(b) "prime contractor"to include a person that makes a
public work contract with a person who leases any public property; and(2) require a
performance and payment bond when a governmental entity authorizes a nongovernmental entity
leasing public property from the governmental entity to contract with a prime contractor.
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S.B. 515 (Huffman)—Contingent Fee Contracts: would except the following types of
contingent fee contracts from certain Professional Services Procurement Act requirements: (1) a
contract entered into by a political subdivision for the collection of certain delinquent
obligations; and(2) a contract entered into by a political subdivision for certain public security
services. (Companion bill is H.B. 1428 by Huberty.)
TRANSPORTATION
S.B. 490 (Paxton)—Digital License Plates: would provide that motor vehicles required to
register may be issued a digital license plate. (Companion bill is H.B. 1105 by Paddie.)
UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT
H.B. 1435 (Lucio III)—Certificates of Convenience and Necessity: would provide that: (1)
when an area is newly annexed to a municipality and the municipally owned utility petitions the
Public Utility Commission for a certificate of convenience and necessity to serve the newly
annexed area, the PUC: (a) shall make an express finding of whether the retail public utility is
capable of providing continuous and adequate service to the incorporated or annexed area based
solely on information provided by the municipality and the retail public utility; and(b) may grant
single certification to the municipality only if the PUC makes a finding under the bill that the
municipality demonstrated that the retail public utility is not capable of providing continuous and
adequate service to the incorporated or annexed area; (2) if the PUC grants single certification to
the municipality under(1), above, the PUC shall determine in its order the monetary amount that
is adequate and just to compensate the retail public utility for any of the retail public utility's
property that is affected by the single certification; and(3)before an aggrieved party files an
appeal with the district court in Travis County, the party may appeal to the PUC in a separate
hearing before the PUC issues a final order under(1) and(2), above.
H.B. 1484 (Metcalf)—Water and Sewer Rates: would: (1)provide that a person who files an
application for the purchase or acquisition of a water or sewer system may request that the
regulatory authority—including a city—with original jurisdiction over the rates for water or
sewer service provided by the person to the customers of the system authorize the person to
charge initial rates for the service that are: (a) shown in a tariff filed with a regulatory authority
by the person for another water or sewer system; and(b) in force for the other water or sewer
system on the date the application is filed; and (2)prohibit the regulatory authority from
requiring a person making a request under(1), above, to initiate a new rate proceeding to
establish the initial rates for service the person will provide to the customers of the purchased or
acquired system.
H.B. 1501 (Dean)—Natural Gas and Propane: would: (1)preempt a governmental entity from
adopting or enforcing a rule, charter provision, ordinance, order, or other regulation that
prohibits or restricts, directly or indirectly, the use of natural gas or propane or the connection to
any utility provider lawfully operating in Texas in the construction, renovation, maintenance, or
alteration of a residential or commercial structure; and(2)provide that a rule, charter provision,
ordinance, order, or other regulation adopted by a governmental entity that conflicts with(1),
above, is void.
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FY 20/ 21 Council Requests
Open Requests Requests Answered by Department FY All Time Request Volume by
1/21 Council Person
Paul Meltzer -
Deb Armintor Community Svcs
John Ryan Environmental Svcs
Jesse Davis Public Works
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth utilites
Birdia Johnson CMO
Connie Baker Library 30%
Legal
0 5 10 15 Fire
Police
Tech Services
Airport
Requests • _ by Quarter Public Affairs. Customer Svc
Economic Development
200 159 Development Svcs
Finance
100 61 Audit
M - 0 0 Municipal Court
0 Paul Meltzer • Deb Armintor • John Ryan
Q1 20/21 Q2 2021 D3 20,21 Q4 20/21 Procurement
Real Estate • Jesse Davis • Mayor Gerard Hudspeth
Risk Birdia Johnson f) Connie Baker
Other
0 50 100 150
Total •en Elected Official Some requests involve multiple departments,causing the
Requeststotal requests by department to add up higher than the
Submit New total request count
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Request
Council Requests for Information
Council Member Requestor�.,. ,F-ate Summary of Request Staff Assigned
1 Council Member Meltzer 01/24/21 Will there be any additional traffic calming measures introduced along any segments of Windsor Becky Diviney Public Works-Traffic Information will be provided in the February 5 Friday Report
when the current construction is completed?
2 Council Member Armintor 01/28/21 A one minute pitch to Council at the next possible meeting to form a formal partnership between Sarah Kuechler Community Services This request will be presented during the February 9 Pending
City of Denton and Solutions Addiction Treatment Center to help fund their new group homes 0 1 Council Request work session
3 Council Member Armintor 01/29/21 Can staff respond to question about Public Safety use of masks and COVID vaccinations Frank Dixon,Kenneth Hedges Fire Police Information will be provided in the February 5 Friday Report
4 Council Member Armintor 01/31/21 Can a hike and bike trail be added to the website? Gary Packan Public Works-Parks Information will be provided in the February 5 Friday Report
Council Member Armintor 01/31/21 how often pre-emergent is generally needed in playgrounds and why,as well as what what organic Gary Packan Public Works-Parks Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
pre-emergent alternatives to Oxidiazon could be used in playgrounds instead,organic alternatives
5 that are safe for children to play on and don't require a warning sign at all.Can staff ask the Dirt
Doctor or Non-Toxic Neighborhoods for their recommendations on organic alternatives,if we're still
working with either or both of them?
6 Council Member Armintor 01/31/21 Can we have a staff report on how many new DTV staff or interns it would require to have all boards Ryan Adams Public Affairs Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
and committees alternate between day and evening meetings on a staggered schedule?
Council Member Armintor 01/31/21 like to formally request that City Council approve changing all forms of"he or she,""him or her,""his Sarah Kuechler City Manager's Office This request will be presented during a future Pending Council
or hers"in city policy to the grammatically appropriate form of they/them/theirs in any city Request work session
documents,written policies,and laws that can be changed without a Charter change. This change
would not only make our city policies and documents more inclusive and welcoming to current and
7 future residents,taxpayers,workers,and business owners who use they/them/theirs pronouns and
identify as non-binary,it would also help to move us forward into the 21 st century as a modern,
diverse,and inclusive city with more accuracy than"his or hers"constructions,since there are no
city policies that apply only to people who use"his or her"pronouns and exclude people who
identify as non-binary or use they/them/theirs pronouns.
Council Member Armintor 02/01/21 Can someone put that information on the City website and find out if it's available to everyone in Sarah Kuechler City Manager's Office Information will be provided in the February 5 Friday Report
8 Denton County or only to people who are already SPAN riders.Can someone also find out and
include in the next Friday report what DCTA's plans are to give rides to and from county vaccination
sites?
Council Member Armintor 02/01/21 can someone please find out for me how many individual new homes(i.e.not part of subdivisions) Richard Cannone Development Services Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
9 have been built in EJ 1 in the past 5 years,how many subdivisions have been built in ETJ 1,and
how many of those individual new homes not part of subdivisions were under non annexation
agreements?
Council Member Meltzer In order to accommodate video requirements for board and commission meetings under COVID Ryan Adams Public Affairs This request will be presented during the February 9 Pending
within available resources,some boards and commissions are now required to meet during the Council Request work session
workday.Board and commission positions are unpaid and may be filled by members of the
10 community with full time day jobs. This is to request that staff develop options other than workday
meetings that may include having less frequent and potentially longer meetings. I ask that current
board and commission members be polled as to who cannot attend day meetings so if any boards
or commissions can meet during the day without losing members,those can be identified. Z V
11 Mayor Pro Tern Davis 02/02/21 Do we have crossing improvements or quiet zone improvements planned for the A-Train crossing at Rachel Wood Public Works Information will be provided in the February 5 Friday Report
Duncan St.?
12 Council Member Johnson 02/02/21 Can staff provide information about infrastructure improvements in South East Denton? Rachel Balthrop Mendoza City Manager's Office Information will be provided in the February 5 Friday Report
13 Council Member Armintor 02/02/21 Is the new sidewalk at Ryan High really getting torn up for the road widening?If so,why is that Becky Diviney Public Works Information will be provided in the February 5 Friday Report
happening?
Council Member Armintor 02/03/21 Can we have a staff report on what the city or county is doing to spread the word to people about Sarah Kuechler City Manager's Office Information will be provided in the February 5 Friday Report
how to sign up for to get vaccinated in Denton neighborhoods and communities especially hard hit
by COVID,including seniors who might not use the internet so much,and native Spanish speakers?
14 Can the report include a map of Denton neighborhoods hardest hit by COVID?This could be
combined with a staff report on transportation to vaccinations for people who don't have cars. I
have heard from several people and one business that would like to volunteer to help out.Thanks,
Deb
15 Council Member Baker 02/03/21 Is the new sidewalk at Ryan High really getting torn up for the road widening?If so,why is that Becky Diviney Public Works Information will be provided in the February 5 Friday Report
happening?
16 Council Member Armintor 02/04/21 a staff report on what Texas cities can do to put caps on campaign spending and fundraising for Sarah Kuechler City Manager's Office Information will be provided in a future Friday Report
local election campaigns,including a list of which Texas cities have caps and what their caps are.
Council Member Meltzer 02/04/21 Could we get a sentence or two in the Friday report on status and timing on the two new public art Gary Packan Public Works-Parks Information will be provided in the February 5 Friday Report
17 works?I'm referring to the one going in at Vela and the one commemorating the Women's
Interracial Fellowship on Industrial Street.
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Cityof Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton,Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
DENTON Meeting Agenda
City Council
Friday, February 12, 2021 12:00 PM Council Work Session Room
Planning Session
Note: Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Davis and Council Members Birdia Johnson, Connie
Baker, John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer will be participating in the planning session via
video/teleconference.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Planning Session on Friday, February 12, 2021, at 12:00 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:
1. ITEM(S)FOR DISCUSSION
A. ID 21-234 Hold a retreat discussion and give staff direction and priorities concerning the following:
City services and infrastructure; streets; parks; finances, budget; planning; zoning and
development; environmental issues; human resources; technology; public utilities, taxes;
engineering; economic development; code enforcement; city facilities; transportation;
purchasing; management; intergovernmental relations; boards, commissions and
committees; requests from boards, commissions, and committees requiring staff time;
meetings; agenda development; City Council communication with staff and the public;
specific goals for the 2020-2021 fiscal year; and without limitation, any and all operations
of the City of Denton city government.
NOTE: 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, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including, without
limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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 5th day of February,2021 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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Cityof Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton,Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
DENTON Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, February 16,2021 2:00 PM Council Work Session Room
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M.IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M.IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
Note: Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Davis and Council Members Birdia Johnson, Connie
Baker, John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer will be participating in the work session and 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 February 16, 2021,
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 February 12, 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.
OR
• 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.
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• 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, February 16, 2021, at 2:00 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 21-231 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a Fire Department
update.
B. ID 21-056 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on a draft Management
Services Agreement with The Junction for the operation and provision of services at the
909 N. Loop 288 facility.
C. ID 21-136 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the status and
membership of the Development Code Review Committee.
D. ID 21-241 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a proposed plan for
Parks and Libraries facilities and programs in response to COVID-19.
E. ID 20-2274 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information for:
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider
specific item(s) when these items 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 21-120 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.074.
Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or
contract of the City Auditor.
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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 Regular 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.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL AT 6:30 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:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S.Flag
B. Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas Flag—I pledge allegiance to thee,Texas,one state under God,one and indivisible."
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. ID 21-149 Proclamation: Ryan High Football Team
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total
of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of
prior registration and open microphone speakers.
1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to
make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City
Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion
of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the
City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the
City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda
and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.
2) Open Microphone. This section of the agenda permits any person who has not registered in
advance for a citizen report to make comments about public business items not listed on the agenda. Such
person(s) shall have registered using the "Virtual White Card" or `By Phone" process outlined by the City
on its website or meeting notice.
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During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak.
However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public
in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal
to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual information; or a recitation of existing policy.
Council Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented
during open microphone reports.
NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City
Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.
4. 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 21-248 Consider approval of the minutes of February 2,2021.
B. ID 20-2172 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an agreement between the City of Denton
and Hickory & Rail Ventures, LLC regarding an Economic Development Partnership;
and providing an effective date.
C. ID 21-078 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, approving the
2019/2020 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (Westpark TIRZ) Annual
Report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number Two Board recommends
approval(-).
D. ID 21-157 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, approving the
2019/2020 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1) Annual Report;
and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number One Board recommends approval ( -
E. ID 21-127 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-ruled municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a revision to the
agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery LLC establishing a mutually acceptable
understanding and agreement for the Interconnection of City of Denton transmission
facilities, who owns and operates an electric utility with the trade name of Denton
Municipal Electric (DME), and Oncor Electric transmission facilities at the Corinth and
Arco Substation Interconnection points.
F. ID 21-203 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with WM. M. Coleman & Associates, Inc. dba Coleman & Assoc.
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Land Surveying, for Landfill Surveying Services for Landfill Cell 4 B-C-D and associated
site improvements of the City of Denton Landfill as set forth in the contract; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7109-018 -
Professional Services Agreement for landfill surveying services awarded to WM. M.
Coleman & Associates, Inc. dba Coleman & Assoc. Land Surveying, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $116,185.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
G. ID 21-226 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, rejecting any and all competitive bids under IFB 7359 for Lawn and
Groundskeeping Equipment, Supplies and Services for various City Departments; and
providing an effective date(IFB 7359).
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 21-204 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with
JRD, LLC dba Maslonka Powerline Services, LLC, for transmission line construction
services for DME Capital Improvement Plan projects; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7483 - awarded to JRD, LLC dba
Maslonka Powerline Services, LLC, in the four (4) year not-to-exceed amount of
$15,880,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval(-).
B. ID 21-233 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with
Hammett Excavation, Inc., for the excavation and construction of Cells 413-C-D at the
City of Denton Landfill; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFP 7540- awarded to Hammett Excavation, Inc., in the not-to-exceed
amount of$3,247,974.84).
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. AESA20-000 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
6c approving an Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan for a site generally located
on the south side of the I-35 East Service Road, approximately 672 feet west of Sam
Bass Boulevard, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to
the city's official Environmentally Sensitive Areas map; authorizing the acceptance and
execution of a conservation easement from Acme Brick Company; providing for a penalty
in the maximum amount of$2,000.00 for violations thereof, providing a severability clause
and an effective date. (AESA20-0006,Urban Logistics 35,Christi Upton)
B. Z20-0013a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from General Office
(GO) and Mixed-Use Regional (MR) Districts to Highway Corridor (HQ District on
approximately 18.55 acres of land generally located on the southwest corner of the
intersection of the I-35 Southbound Service Road and Barthold Road, in the City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City's official zoning map;
providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof;
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providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission voted [5-1] to approve the request. (Z20-0013a, Loves Travel Stop, Julie
Wyatt)
C. PD20-0002b Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding a zoning change from General Office (GO) and Rural Residential (RR)
Districts to a Planned Development (PD) District on approximately 90 acres. The site is
generally located on the north side of Loop 288, between North Elm Street and Bonnie
Brae Street, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas.; adopting an amendment to the
City's official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00
for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning
and Zoning Commission voted [5-1] to recommend approval the request. (PD20-0002b,
Hirschbach,Julie Wyatt)
D. S20-0010b Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton
regarding a request by Michael Roberts of Horse's Axe LLC, on behalf of the property
owner, for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Bar, Tavern, or Lounge Use on an
approximately 0.451-acre lot, generally located on the southwest corner of Stroud Street
and South Elm Street in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a
penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for
severability; and establishing an effective date. (520-001 Ob,400 S Elm Bar Use).
7. 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 12th day of February,2021 at
CITY SECRETARY
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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 February 5, 2021
Meeting Date Currently Slated Work Session Items
zozl
Economic Development Strategic Plan 2021 May General&June Runoff
TIRZ Study DCTA Briefing and Funding Options elections-locations,dates,and times Council Requests
9-Feb 2021 20-2182 21-238 21-124 21-206 20-2273
Parks&Library Programs response to
Loop 288 Building Agreement/MOU DCRC Discussion Fire Department Update Covid Council Requests
16-Feb 2021 21-056 21-136 21-231 21-241 20-2274
Audit follow-up of COVID-19
Capital Project CIP Update Legislative Update Policy for Naming of Parks Response:Disaster Reimbursements Council Requests
23-Feb 2021 20-2531 21-080 20-2320 21-227 20-2275
Police Department Student Resource
1-March 2021 Joint DISD Meeting Officer Program Council Requests
Luncheon TBD 21-239 20-2385
Internal Audit-Utility Payment
COVID-19 Update Mar.2 Mosquito Abatement Policy Assistance Program Council Requests
2-March 2021 20-1886 TBD 20-2554 20-2386
9-March 2021 No Meeting
Parkland Dedication&Development Internal Audit Follow-Up-Accounts
Ordinance Payable Council Requests
16-March 2021 21-109 21-228 20-2387
Fund Balance Policy(General Fund, Certified Agenda Process for Closed
Municipal Court Payments Audit 20-21 Utilities Budget and Rates Internal Service Fund,Utilities Meetings Council Requests
23-March 2021 20-2553 20-2261 20-2394 21-207 20-2388
30-March 2021 No Meeting
Economic Development Incentive Stormwater Master Council Requests
-0 DME Solar Programs Construction Code Review(TBD) 20-2529 July 27 20-1661 21-188 April 5
0J
C
O Delegated Authority Redistricting Update Council Requests
f6
d � LED Lighting and Birds session TBD June/July 2021 21-189 April 6
LA m
C ~
O_ 4su Council Requests
V) f0 21-190 April 13
LA
a) 0
N
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s_
O 21-191 April 20
Council Requests
21-192 April 27
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Street Closure Report IMPROVING
"TM Upcoming Closures F)FNT(CIN
OF
DENTON Week of February 8,2021 -February 14,2021
Street/Intersection From To Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other partme
Start Date End Date Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contac
Water Distribution will be Email Notification,Direct
Bell Ave at Mckinney St 07/08/21 09/04/21 installing a new water main line Water business contact,N/A (940)349-7278
and services.
Water Distribution will be Email Notification,Direct
Bell Ave at Mingo Rd 06/22/21 07/07/21 installing a new water main line Water business contact,N/A (940)349-7278
and services.
Water Distribution will be Email Notification,Direct
Bell Ave Withers St Mingo Rd 05/10/21 06/21/21 installing a new water main line Water business contact,N/A (940)349-7278
and services.
Water Distribution will be Email Notification,Direct
Bell Ave Texas St Withers St 04/15/21 05/07/21 installing a new water main line Water business contact,N/A (940)349-7278
and services.
Administratio Water Distribution will be Email Notification,Direct
Bell Ave n Dr Texas St 03/18/21 04/14/21 installing a new water main line Water business contact,N/A (940)349-7278
and services.
Installing Valley Gutter across
Cordell at the intersection
at of Hillcrest. The process starts
Cordell Hillcrest Intersection 02/22/21 03/12/21 with barricading then remove Streets N/A (940)349-7146
pavement and subgrade and
install new concrete Valley
Gutter.
Wastewater collections will be
Uland Railroad Rose 02/16/21 04/24/21 installing a new wastewater Waste Water NextDoor,N/A,Other (940)349-8909
main line and services.
Total 7
Upcoming Closures
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Street Closure Report IMPROVING
Current Closures � /-///(DFNI 11DENTON Week of Februar 8 2021 -Februar 14 2021 \\
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Street/Intersection To Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other epartment
Start Date End Date Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
Administratio Water Distribution will be Email Notification,Direct
Bell Ave Chapel Dr n Dr 02/15/21 03/18/21 installing a new water main line Water business contact,N/A (940)349-7278
and services.
Various traffic shifts will be
required at the intersection of Engineering, NextDoor,Email
Bell Ave McKinney Hickory 02/01/21 04/30/21 Bell and Oak(between Drainage,Public Notification,Direct (940)349-8425
Street Street McKinney and Hickory)in order Works business contact
to cross Bell with a new Inspections
drainage line on Oak Street.
Water Distribution will be Email Notification,Direct
Bell St University Dr Chapel Dr 12/14/20 02/12/21 installing a new water main line Water business contact,N/A (940)349-7278
and services.
North South Water Main Phase Engineering, Temporary Flagging in
Bonnie Brae IH 35E Scripture 06/15/20 07/30/21 3 Water all lanes for pipe Direct business contact (940)349-8938
delivery.
Curb and Gutter Repair.The
process starts with Barricading
Carmel St Hobson El Paseo 02/08/21 04/09/21 the failed sections of,Curb and Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Gutter remove and install
Curbs.
Contractor for Vista Verde
(Private Development)will be
performing a bore and installing public Works
a water tap.
Valley Creek San Jacinto Inspections,
Colorado Blvd Rd Blvd 02/08/21 02/17/21 Private NextDoor,Other (940)268-9842
This will be a lane closure not a full closure. Development
Raintree Riverchase Wastewater Collections will be
Creekdale Dr Way Trl 12/09/20 03/20/21 installing a new wastewater Waste Water N/A (940)349-8909
main and services.
Water Distribution will be
Crescent Fulton Coit 02/05/21 03/11/21 installing anew water mainline Water NextDoor,N/A,Other (940)349-7278
and services.
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair.The process
Drexel Purdue Hofstra 02/08/21 03/12/21 starts with Barricading the failed Streets N/A (940)349-7146
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
Current Closures
52
Street/Intersection From To Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other Department
Start Date End Date A Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
Elm Hickory Prairie 05/11/20 02/26/21 PEC 4 Utility Project Engineering Direct business contact (940)349-8938
Water Distribution will be
Fannin St Welch St Bernard St 12/21/20 02/11/21 installing a new water main line Water N/A (940)349-7278
and services.
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair.The process
Friesian Morgan Cul v Sac 02/08/21 03/12/21 starts with Barricading the failed Streets N/A (940)349-7146
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
Infrastructure Safety Upgrades
Ft.Worth Dr.(US 377) IH 35E FM1830 10/17/19 03/12/21 &New Sewer Main Install TxDOT (940)349-8938
(temporary closures)
Widening of Hickory Creek road
from Teasley to FM 2499 with
Hickory CreeK Road Teasely FM 2499 10/06/20 02/16/21 an acceleration lane being Engineering NextDoor,Email (940)349-7426
constructed on FM 2499. Notification
Project also included drainage
upgrades.
Laying new waterline to the
Highland Park Bonnie Brae Jasmine 01/25/21 02/17/21 along Highland Park towards Engineering NextDoor (940)268-8946
Bonnie Brae
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair.The process
March Rail Cat Tail Heron Pond 01/11/21 02/12/21 starts with Barricading the failed Streets N/A (940)349-7146
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
Current Closures
53
Street/Intersection From To Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other Department
Start Date End Date Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
Phase one should last two
weeks.02-05-2021 thru 02-19-
2021
Contractor will be constructing
the drive way approaches and
will be moving traffic to the
West side of Mayhill per Public Works
attached plan Inspections, NextDoor,Email
.
Mayhill Morse MKinney St 02/05/21 02/26/21 Notification,Social 940-205-8278
Private
media
Phase 2 should last one week Development
02-19-2021 thru 02-26-2021
Contractor will be constructing
the drive way approaches and
will be moving traffic to the
North Side of McKinney St per
attached plan.
McKinney-Mayhill Intersection
This project is widening the
intersection and 600'each way
Mckinney duchess Glengarry 02/01/21 07/30/21 to match existing conditions Engineering NextDoor (940)349-7526
along McKinney.Also includes
water,wastewater,and drainage
improvements.
The Downtown Storm Sewer
Project will upgrade the storm
drainage in the downtown Engineering,
corridor along the West side of Drainage,Traffic, NextDoor,Email
McKinney Railroad Ave Bell Ave 02/01/21 04/02/21 the UPRR tracks between Notification,Direct (940)349-8425
McKinney and Hickory.The Public Works business contact
contractor will trench across Inspections
Hickory in 3 phases to place
storm sewer.
Street Reconstruction
Remove and replace curb and
Mistywood Lane Woodhaven Jamestown 10/01/20 02/26/21 gutter as needed. Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Remove old asphalt and
stabilize subgrade.
Install asphalt pavement.
Weather delays.
Current Closures
54
Street/Intersection From Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other Department
AN Start Date End Date Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
Adding drainage line to Oak Engineering, NextDoor,Email
Oak Street Bell Street UPRR Railroad 02/01/21 04/30/21 Street as part of the Downtown Works Drainage,Public Notification,Direct (940)349-8425
Storm Sewer Project. Inspections business contact
Old Bonnie Brae Roselawn Vintage 02/08/21 03/08/21 Bonnie Brae Phase 2 will be Engineering NextDoor,Direct (940)349-8938
repaving Old Bonnie Brae business contact
Prairie Elm Pierce 06/01/20 03/26/21 PEC 4 Utilities Engineering NextDoor,Direct (940)349-8938
business contact
Storm drain improvements,as
Prairie St. Locust St. Elm St. 03/23/20 03/26/21 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 1500'north 01/20/21 02/15/21 installing a new wastewater Wastewater
main and services.
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair.The process
Purdue Drexel Syracuse 01/11/21 02/12/21 starts with Barricading the failed Streets N/A (940)349-7146
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
Wastewater Collections will be
Riverchase Trl Stoneway Dr Waterside PI 12/09/20 03/20/21 installing a new wastewater Waste Water N/A (940)349-8909
main and services.
Update:Due to multiple rain
events,contractor has been
delayed and plans to be
complete by 02-15-2021. Public Works
Ryan Rd Roxbury St FM 2181 01/04/21 02/15/21 Inspections, NextDoor,Email (940)268-9842
Contractor will be demoing the Private Notification
existing drainage and roadway Development
and then installing drainage
improvements across Ryan RD
at the Hunter's Creek area.
Waste Water, Pushed back a final two
Greystar will be placing their Public Works weeks for patching of
Spencer Road Bridges St. Mayhill Road 12/07/20 02/19/21 sanitary line along Spencer Rd Inspections, Spencer Road.Should Email Notification (940)391-6299
for the Elan Denton project. Private be finished before the
Development 19th
Current Closures
55
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 8-20-20:Atmos Energy
West Hickory Street between N. is currently relocating
Welch Street and Carroll Blvd in gas line on the South
September of 2020 and Atmos,Streets, side of W.Hickory
continue through May of 2021. between Welch and Email Notification,Direct
West Hickory Street Welch Carroll 08/31/20 05/29/21 Detailed lane closure Drainage,Water, Bernard.Once Atmos business contact (940)349-8425
information is forthcoming Waste Water finishes,the contractor
pending approval of the will mobilize into that
contractor's phasing and traffic same area to begin
control plans. construction.
Public Works
Western Blvd Airport Rd Jim Chrystal 12/21/20 03/31/21 Westpark Warehouse Phase 2 Inspections, Direct business contact (940)205-9230
Private
Development
Branch 08/24/20 08/16/21 Install utilities and road En NextDoor,Email
Windsor Hanover Crossing reconstruction Engineering Notification (940)349-7426
Total 31
Current Closures
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Street Closure Report IMPROVING
�F Completed Closures F)F:'NlrlrocrN' �� i
DENTON Week of Februar 8 2021 -Februar 14 2021
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Street/Intersection From Closure Closure Description Department Upcoming Public Other Department
Start Date End Date Info/Notes Meeting Communication Contact
Georgetown Wastewater Collections will be
Amherst Dr Dr Hinkle Dr 09/28/20 01/19/21 installing a new wastewater Wastewater N/A (940)349-8909
main line and services.
This project is to add drainage
North of upgrades and widen Hickory NextDoor,Email
Barrel Strap Road Hickory Ocean Drive 09/07/20 01/04/21 Creek Road.It is also adding an Engineering Notification (940)349-7426
Creek Road acceleration lane to Barrel
Strap Road.
Concrete Street Panel Repair.
The process starts with
Brinker Colorado 1-35 Service 01/19/21 01/29/21 Barricading the failed sections Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Blvd. Rd of concrete pavement,remove
the pavement,and install new
concrete.
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair.The process
Weeler Spainsh 12/07/20 01/15/21 starts with Barricading the failed
Clydesdale Ridge Lane sections of concrete pavement, Streets N/A (940)349-7146
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
Panhandle New Sewer Line&Water Public Works NextDoor,Email
Crow St St Gober St 12/21/20 01/08/21 Services will be installed. Inspections Notification,Direct (940)231-9965
business contact
Intersection back of Intermittent closures of this NextDoor,Email
Hidden Meadows Trail with Vintage Vintage Blvd 03/16/20 01/01/21 intersection for construction Engineering (940)349-8938
Blvd right of way activities Notification
Install new curb and gutter.Mill
off old pavement and install
Johnson Street Daugherty Smith Street 10/26/20 01/29/21 new asphalt to match the grade Streets Door hangers (940)349-7146
Street of the new inlets.Weather
delays,asphalt base course
has been installed.
Storm drain improvements as
Locust St. Prairie Highland 03/09/20 01/01/21 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
Email
Mockernut Rd. with Vintage Vintage 03/16/20 01/01/21 intersection for construction Engineering NextDoor, (940)349-8938
Blvd. Blvd.right of activities. Notification
way
Completed Closures
57
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
Paddock Lipizzan English 12/14/20 01/07/21 starts with Barricading the failed Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Saddle sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
Smith Street Johnson Dallas 01/25/21 01/29/21 Mill and Overlay Streets N/A (940)349-7146
Road will be closed for paving Public Works
Underwood McCormick Ave.B 11/09/20 01/04/21 and sidewalk construction for Inspections N/A (210)563-1599
the new Fire Station#3
W Windsor Dr 1-35 Winddosr 01/18/21 01/20/21 Stripping all lanes with new Public Works NextDoor,Email (940)231-9965
Frontage Rd Farms Dr signs. Inspections Notification
Welch Eagle Maple 01/25/21 01/25/21 Repair Water Main Leak Water Work was completed on Direct business contact (940)349-7332
1/25
Welch St. Eagle Highland 01/19/21 01/19/21 water tap for 811 S.Welch Water NextDoor,Email (940)349-7278
Notification
Windsor Stuart Longfellow 08/24/20 01/23/21 Installation of utilities and street Engineering NextDoor,Email (940)349-7426
reconstruction Notification
Total 16
Completed Closures
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