091021 Friday Staff Report „ City Manager's Office
" 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 • (940) 349-8307
DENTON
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 10, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Special Called- City Council on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 8:00 a.m.
in the Council Work Session Room.
2. Public Utilities Board on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the
Council Chambers.
3. Parks,Recreation and Beautification Board on Monday,September 13,2021,
at 4:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room.
4. Library Board on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. at the Emily
Fowler Central Library.
5. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at
2:00 p.m. followed by a Special Called Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
6. Mobility Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at
9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
7. Cancelled - Committee on Persons with Disabilities on Thursday,
September 16, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
8. Community Services Advisory Committee on Friday, September 17, 2021,
at 12:00 p.m. in the Development Services Center.
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity • Fiscal Responsibility • Inclusion • Transparency • Outstanding Customer Service
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics — Pursuant to Ordinance No. 19-
2026, the following items will be discussed during the August 24 City Council Work
Session. Each week, the topics included on the next week's agenda will be in the
Friday Report. Staff contact: Rachel Balthrop Mendoza, City Manager's Office
1. A work session on a community-wide effort called "Sign Topper
Project".
a. Requestor: Council Member Byrd
b. Council Member Request: "I request a 1-minute pitch regarding a
community wide effort called "Sign Topper Project". This project is aimed
to bring a sense of a connected community within our many neighborhoods.
This, along with National night out, would be a neighbor partnership".
c. Staff Information: Staff is currently planning a sign topper pilot program for
the Southeast Denton community. The informational public meeting with the
community will be a discussion on how they would like to be represented e.g.
sign design, neighborhood name, etc., as well as a brief discussion of the
City's future efforts for a Small Area Plan for the neighborhood. A tentative
public meeting date of November 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. is planned to discuss
the project with members of the community. If a city-wide sign topper
program is desired by City Council, staff will need to identify Standard
Operating Procedures and policy for the program. Developing these policies
and procedures is expected to take 40-50 staff hours.
d. Date requested: August 30, 2021
e. Format for response: Work Session
B. Housing Tax Credit Application Process — Beginning October 1, 2021, staff will
present all Housing Tax Credit(HTC)application requests for Resolutions of Support
or Resolution of No Objection for 4%and 9%housing tax credit applications to Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs during the public hearing section of
City Council agenda rather than as a work session item. The application process will
still consist of two separate City Council meetings to include the public hearing and
then the item will be put forward for City Council consideration of approval on a future
City Council agenda under items for individual consideration.
This change is recommended to reduce the number of informational work sessions and
improve public engagement for two reasons. First, a public hearing includes a
presentation to share information on the proposed application and request for support
and gives the public a better opportunity to provide comment. Second, the public
hearing process more closely aligns the practice of a City hearing at which public
comment may be made on the proposed application in accordance with Texas
Government Code, §2306.67071(b) (2013). Staff will continue to emphasize in its
communications to the public that the Resolutions of Support or Resolution of No
Objection are for only the housing tax credit to provide financing for the project and
not the development review process which happens through the regular City
development review process.
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At the conclusion of the Affordable Housing Project staff will also be looking at the
current HTC Program guidelines and application and will utilize the data from the
project to inform any necessary improvements or updates to the program. Staff
contact: Dani Shaw, Community Services
C. Airport Improvement Grant — On July 28, 2020, City Council approved moving
forward with the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) Airport
Improvement Project (AIP) grant for the design and construction of the Primary
Runway Rehabilitation project. This project includes the full-depth repair of an
approximate 800-foot section of the primary runway.
Originally,the total project estimate for design and construction was $5,354,750. The
City was required to match 10%of the construction cost estimated at$4,958,100. This
made the City's contribution $495,810. A separate grant for engineering designed
covered 100% of those costs.
Updated estimates provided by TxDOT show a total project cost of $4,746,350.
Recent passage of the American Rescue Plan Act included allocated funding to cover
a significant percentage of grant matches through the Federal Aviation
Administration. The updates to cost estimates and changes to the applicable match
resulted in grant funding of $4,710,466.50 and a City match of $35,883.50,
significantly less than previously anticipated.
The City has executed the final funding agreement with TxDOT and the project is
scheduled to begin in October with an estimated project completion date of December.
Staff contact: Scott Gray, Airport
D. City Hall West RFI Update — Request for Information (RFI) #7802 was issued on
August 23, and responses are due September 30. The purpose of the RFI is to gauge
the interest organizations may have in occupying the building,its uses to the interested
parties, and the added benefit to the City of Denton community brought forward by
this use. The goal is for the City to partner with both local not-for-profit and for-profit
entities and add more economical and cultural vitality to downtown Denton.
RFI 7802 offered the following questions as guidelines for response:
• What is the highest and best use of this building that will advance the
City's goals?
• Would your organization be willing to occupy space in the building? If so,
what would it be used for?
• Would your organization be willing to lease the space? At current market
rates for similar space?
• What would induce your organization to participate in the construction
costs of renovating this building?
• Identify the challenges and risks with the mission of making this building
a public-private partnership, and suggest what the City could do to
mitigate these risks.
• Given the state of the commercial real estate market in Denton, and space
now available for commercial uses, what are the most critical factor(s)that
would make this building attractive to Prospective tenants?
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• Please provide any other information you feel the City should consider
when master planning and developing the Property.
After RFI responses are collected and reviewed, there is an option to meet with
interested parties on October 7, 2021, to follow up on clarifications from staff. Staff
contact: Scott Gray, Facilities
E. Procurement Card Participation Agreement The purpose of the City's Procurement
Card(PCard) Program is to provide an efficient, cost-effective method of purchasing
lower-cost goods and services that do not require a formal competitive procurement
process. The PCard program is managed by the Procurement and Compliance
Department and consists of 369 employee cardholders. Cardholders and supervisors
complete a monthly reconciliation process for all transactions and are required to take
PCard training every 24 months. The Compliance Team performs monthly audits and
provides a monthly program report to City Leadership.
The City entered into new participation agreement,which allows service continuation
with JP Morgan Chase Bank (JPMC) for PCard services through the City of Fort
Worth. The participation agreement with JPMC guarantees the City an annual rebate
percentage,based upon several factors: overall City PCard spend,overall PCard spend
for entities participating with Fort Worth, invoice payment turn around, along with
specific vendor's negotiated fees. The annual rebate is deposited into the Materials
Management Fund and is used to offset the allocation to departments for Procurement
and Compliance services.
Fiscal Year Annual Rebate
2014-15 95,840.40
2015-16 92,282.99
2016-17 89,805.23
2018-19 89,502.41
2019-20 69,261.10
Total $436,994.13
Staff contacts: Chris Moar and Christine Taylor, Procurement and Compliance
F. American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act— State and Local Fiscal Recovery(SLFR, Funds
Update—The Grants Management Office is working with the Fire Department,Police
Department, Community Services, Economic Development, and Facilities
Management for the planning and development of the City Council approved projects
using the ARP allocation to the City through SLFR funds. Below is a list of the
approved projects and current status:
Project Leading Funding Status
Department
Day Center and Community Services $5,000,000 Construction scheduled to begin
Overnight Shelter November 2021.
Vaccine Clinic Fire $550,000 Applied to State to become a vaccine
Support provider; purchasing documentation
being athered for equipment and
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Project Leading Funding Status
Department
supplies to support the Mobile
Provider initiative; ordered rapid test
kits for City employees; developing
Communications campaign; and
coordinating activities with Denton
CountyPublic Health.
Temporary Community Services $550,000 Program continuing. Current Hotel
Alternative Shelter Voucher Program Vendor contract
expires February 2022. Community
Services is working with procurement
to complete the RFP process to
continue the program.
Behavioral Community Services $895,000 Drafted the notice of grant opportunity
Healthcare Services (NOFO) application and sub-recipient
Grant agreement. Release of the NOFO and
application period is planned for the
Fall 2021. Review of applications by
Community Services Advisory
Committee planned for late
fall/winter. Awards are scheduled for
early 2022.
Emergency Fire $95,000 Job description being updated;
Management Reviewing Civil Service selection
Program Manager process for filling.
Public Fire $75,000 Purchase approved by City Council on
Communication August 24, 2021. Acquisition in
Software progress.
Street Outreach Fire/Police $250,000 Job descriptions are being updated;
Expansion (Clinician job postings planned for October
and Paramedic 2021.
Positions
Street Outreach Police $50,000 Department is preparing
Expansion Vehicle specific ions for vehicle.
Non-Profit Capacity Community Services $550,000 Drafted the notice of grant opportunity
Support Grant (NOFO) application and sub-recipient
agreement. The release of the NOFO
and application period is planned for
the Fall 2021. Review of applications
by Community Services Advisory
Committee planned for late
fall/winter. Awards are scheduled for
early 2022.
Lease and Rent Relief Economic $2,330,000 Staff is reviewing City of Austin's
for Small Businesses Development program; Notice of grant opportunity,
Grant application, and sub-recipient
agreement being developed.
Arts/Music/Cultural Economic $550,000 Staff is reviewing City of Austin's
Business Grant Development program; Notice of grant opportunity,
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Project Leading Funding Status
Department
application, and sub-recipient
agreement being developed.
City Facilities — Facility Management $750,000 List of proposed updates with final
COVID Updates I I I cost estimates being prepared.
The purchase and expenditure of funds for the COVID testing kits and the Public
Communication Software replacing CodeRED are in progress. The allocated funding
for the remaining projects will be formally adopted as part of the Fiscal Year 2021-
2022 budget. The Grants Management Office will continue to provide updates as the
programs progress. Staff contact: Laura Behrens, Grants Management
G. "We Care" Vaccination Initiative—The City is launching a local collaboration-based
"We Care"vaccination initiative developed in response to City Council's August 10
direction. The initiative is crafted as a campaign to heighten awareness of vaccines,
encourage community support,and share reliable, immunization information on adult,
teen, and child vaccinations from governmental sources. Full implementation will
include developing a campaign-based website that will serve as a portal for easy-to-
find vaccination information and educational resources. The website will also serve as
a platform for local stories to be cross-promoted and shared online and offline via
direct mail, social media, advertising, and other digital and print distributions. The
City will work with local partners as staff deploys the campaign. Staff anticipates
launching the website and digital communications this month. Resources and updates
will be provided in upcoming Friday Reports. Staff contact: Maria Denison, Public
Affairs
H. Arts & Autos Event Downtown — Denton Main Street Association will hold the
22nd Annual Arts & Autos Extravaganza on Saturday, September 11, from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. on the Historic Downtown Square. The event will begin with a 9/11
remembrance at 9:28 a.m. at the County Courthouse lawn flagpole. There will be
classic and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles in display around the Denton County
Courthouse-on-the-Square and half-blocks off square; a silent auction, live music,
vendor booths and activities on the Courthouse lawn; and the Chalk Art Fest and
contest will extend beyond the Square as part of the day's events. Complete details,
including event times and a list of performing artists are available at
www.DentonMainStreet.or . Staff contact: Christina Davis, Economic Development
I. New Animal Services Project Featured on Discuss Denton — The Animal Services
Department has a new community engagement project on Discuss Denton to gather
input on the services and programs offered, as well as ideas on those that should be
considered by the department.As community members weigh in using the survey tool
on the project page, City staff will compile the responses to gauge community interest
on a variety of department resources and programs, and help inform future decision
making. The Discuss Denton Animal Services project page and survey will be open
through Friday, October 1,and staff is encouraging community input across the City's
platforms and to visitors of the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center.Visit
and share the project page at www.discussdenton.com/animalservices. Staff contact:
Stephanie Yates, Public Affairs
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J. Fleet Services Earns Gold Level Award — On September 3, The Dallas-Fort Worth
Clean Cities Coalition announced the winners of its Fleet Recognition Awards,
highlighting 22 public-sector fleets for their efforts to reduce petroleum use and
improve air quality in North Texas. The City of Denton was awarded Gold, the
organization's top honor, for a second year in a row. Other organizations receiving
this year's Gold award include the cities of Euless, Southlake, Carrollton, Dallas,
Lewisville, and Grapevine as well as the Denton Independent School District, Dallas
Area Rapid Transit, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Past Denton awards
include Silver in 2017, Bronze in 2018, Silver in 2019, and Gold in 2020.
This year's winners were instrumental in helping the region reduce:
23.9 million gallons of gasoline equivalent
734,089 pounds of ozone-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx)
125,058 tons of greenhouse gas emissions
A large factor in obtaining the Gold Award is the City's large percentage of petroleum
reducing vehicles. The City of Denton has a fleet of 1045 vehicles, 747 (71.5%) of
which are electric, hybrid, or alternately fueled with compressed natural gas, B-20
biodiesel, or bi-fueled. Other factors considered are fueling sites, fuel economy
improvements, idle reduction, and miles traveled reductions. To watch Denton TV's
segment on the City's electric vehicles, click here:
hLtps://www.youtube.com/watch?v--fzGZhz2f-V-Y.
The Clean Cities initiative is a locally based,public-private partnership that promotes
practices and decisions to reduce petroleum consumption and improve air quality in
the transportation sector. Clean Cities has a goal of reducing petroleum use by 15% a
year. Staff contact: Terry Kader, Fleet Services
K. Union Pacific Foundation Grant — Union Pacific Foundation (UPF) has awarded
Denton Parks Foundation (DPF) a $10,000 grant award through its Community Ties
Giving Program. DPF applied under the Community Spaces category, which aims to
support the local economy by building and enhancing community spaces that
contribute to the distinct identity of a city or town, creating diverse and inclusive
destinations where families, businesses, and visitors want to be. The grant will fund
the purchase and installation of new solar-powered lighting to be used within Denton
parks to provide safe, equitable, and accessible outdoor recreational spaces for park
visitors.
The City of Denton, in collaboration with Keep Denton Beautiful, Inc.,has previously
been awarded the UPF grant five times (2014-2018) receiving a total of$35,000 in
funding for the Community Tree Giveaway. Contact: Gary Packan, Parks and
Recreation
L. Texas Trees Award- The Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture
(ISA) has recognized Denton Parks and Recreation's annual KDB Community Tree
Giveaway as its 2021 awardee for Outstanding Community Forestry Program. The
award recognizes individuals, organizations, or municipalities that have promoted
community forestry through a program that significantly engages, educates, or
enhances the community. The Texas Community Forestry Awards Program is
sponsored by the Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter ISA. Denton
Parks and Recreation will be honored during the 2021 Texas Trees Conference in
Waco on Sept. 30.
The award-winning program,the Community Tree Giveaway, is Denton's largest and
longest-running tree distribution effort giving away an average of 700 trees annually
to Denton residents. Keep Denton Beautiful has hosted the Community Tree
Giveaway since 1999 and is on target to distribute its 20,OOOth tree this October at its
23rd annual giveaway event. For more information about the Tree Giveaway, visit
www.kdb.org.
The City of Denton was awarded a Texas Trees Award in 2016 and 2018 for its Shady
Trails Initiative Program and Educational Trails Program;Keep Denton Beautiful,Inc.
for its urban forestry efforts in 2014. Staff contacts: Autumn Natalie and Haywood
Morgan, Parks and Recreation
III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. Speed Devices along Morse Street and Speeding on Kerley Street — On August 30,
Council Member Byrd contacted staff regarding the location of the speed monitoring
device and speed limit signs along Morse Street. Council Member Byrd also inquired
about speeding on Kerley Street. Police Department staff evaluated these concerns by
visiting both streets. The below information details their assessments:
• Kerley St showed the highest rate of speeding vehicles on recent speed
studies. It was included in last week's High Visibility Engagement (HVE)
list, the Traffic Unit's list of three locations where increased enforcement
time is expected to be conducted.
• The speed trailer was not deployed to Kerley St as it has been there twice
before in the last six months and has not shown effectiveness in the area.
• Evaluation of a new location for a more effective area to place the speed
trailer on Morse Street will be forthcoming so that its effectiveness is
reached and all proper criteria for placement are met.
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• Traffic Engineering installed orange flags on the two speed limit signs on
each end of Kerley St and is evaluating where to install additional speed
limit signs.
• The three streets currently on the Police Department's HVE list include
Highland Park Rd(at the request of Chief Dixon), Congress St (at the
request of a citizen), and Kerley St(at the request of CM Byrd). Monitoring
the area will continue, but a long-term solution for Morse St may require
some engineering changes.
Staff contact: Brian Cose, Police
B. FM-2181 Oversight—On September 8, Council Member Maguire expressed concerns
regarding the contact for the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) team
managing the road widening and reconstruction project on FM-2181 between Wind
River Lane and Barrel Strap Road. Residents raised concerns over ongoing
construction issues in the area. The City's portion of the project, including utility
relocations, is complete, and the remainder of the road construction is under the direct
control of TxDOT.Work is expected to be completed by June 2022.The primary point
of contact for any construction issue will be through TxDOT's area office line (940)
387-1324. If a response is not received from the area office within one day, a follow-
up call to TxDOT's project manager Stacy Clack at (817) 504-6696 and the City's
project manager Kyle Pedigo at (940) 349-8425 will help resolve the issue. Council
Member Maguire reported specific concerns at the intersection of FM-2181 and
Wheeler Ridge. City staff communicated the need to improve pavement conditions
and traffic signalization at this intersection with the TxDOT project manager. Staff
contact: Kyle Pedigo, Capital Projects/Engineering
C. Bell Avenue and Mingo Road Right of Way(BROW)—On August 31,Council Member
Beck requested a brief summary of the major limitations on Bell Avenue and Mingo
Road as related to proximity to Texas Woman's University(TWU)property lines and
Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) property lines. Texas Woman's University is a state
agency. State agencies are not required to plat property when developing. In turn, the
City exactions for right-of-way (ROW) are not applicable. The City cannot use
eminent domain to secure state property. There is no overlap between city and state
property, the property lines will abut. To acquire the use of TWU property, the City
must execute an agreement, negotiate easement, purchase the property, receive the
property by dedication, or negotiate a land swap.
UPRR has federal jurisdiction. Similar to state agencies, railroads are not required to
plat, and exactions do not apply. Permits are required to work in railroad ROW for
improvements such as utility work. There are additional limitations to working near
railroads, typically safety-related to prevent hazards from entering the railroad ROW.
Equipment height is limited, such as uses of cranes, because it can be a fall and
obstruct the rails. Safety training is required for any contractors, engineers, city staff
working within the railroad ROW.
In March 2021, the City of Denton contracted with Bridgefarmer and Associates to
prepare preliminary (30%) design plans for Mingo Road and Ruddell Street, and
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Kimley-Horn and Associates was contracted to provide designs for pedestrian and
bicycle corridor improvements along Bell Avenue from Chapel Drive to
Administration Drive. Both contracts included surveying to identify existing ROW
and easements to define TWU and UPRR property lines. Designs for final
improvements will address the limitations of TWU and UPRR and weigh those
limitations with other options to avoid the need for using their property. When
avoidance is not possible,the consultants and the City will coordinate with the entities
following standard processes and protocols. Staff contacts: Chandrakanth
Muruganandham and Tracy Beck, Capital Projects/Engineering
D. Interstate 35 and US 380 Interchange Safety Enhancements Notification—On June 16,
the City's transportation consultant informed the Mobility Committee that the Texas
Department of Transportation(TxDOT)is set to initiate construction of interim safety
improvements to the I-35/US 380 interchange. TxDOT's contractor plans to begin
putting out construction messaging boards along I-35 and I-35W beginning today,
September 10. The contractor currently plans to begin lane closures on the night of
September 19, and the project is tentatively set to begin on September 20. The project
is currently scheduled to be complete in Q I of calendar year 2022,weather permitting.
TxDOT identified the need for a substantial long-term solution to safely accommodate
the increased traffic volume on I-35. This long-term solution will be part of the I-35
Widening Project, which is anticipated to be under construction by calendar year
2025. The proposed interim safety solution is to switch the existing entry and exit
ramps depicted in the attached document. The current layout has an entrance ramp
north of Oak St. This entrance ramp will be reconstructed to serve as the exit ramp to
allow drivers to exit the highway with an ample distance to the intersection with
Highway 380. Additionally, the current exit ramp to Highway 380 will be
reconstructed to be an entrance ramp,meaning drivers will longer be able to exit from
this location. Together, these improvements eliminate the safety concerns with the
current exit ramp's close proximity to the intersection with Highway 380. Attached
is the news release from TxDOT regarding the anticipated construction work.
To ensure residents, businesses, and property owners along the project route were
informed of the upcoming construction, City staff directly communicated the update
across several City platforms. Outreach methods included the City's website, social
media platforms, an email distribution list of businesses along the project area, and on
Discuss Denton. Interested residents and business owners were encouraged to sign up
at www.discussdenton.com/i35atus380 for future email updates to stay informed on
the latest updates City staff receives from TxDOT for the project. Staff contacts:
Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering and Stephanie Yates, Public Affairs
E. Lido Way Frontier Line Cut Update — On September 4, Council Member Beck
expressed concern over a Frontier Communications line damaged during construction
activities on Lido Way associated with the LOFT Project, which is part of the 2019
Residential Street Reconstruction package. The LOFT Project includes street
reconstruction work on Lido Way, Balboa Court, Olympia Drive, Fox Hollow Drive,
and Timberidge Street. The City of Denton's contractor encountered several issues
with Frontier cable lines on this project. This is due to the inability to trace the lines
to locate before excavation begins, combined with lines being buried near the surface
instead of maintaining a standard 36-inch minimum depth required for franchise
utilities. Both the City and contractor worked closely with Frontier's Damage
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Prevention Department in order to prevent cable hits where possible and repair/restore
service as quickly as possible when damage is unavoidable. As of September 9, all
known outages have been addressed through a temporary line. Frontier is currently
working to make permanent repairs.
On September 9, 2021, the Capital Projects/Engineering Department staff held a
virtual community meeting along with the Public Affairs Department in order to
discuss active construction activities on Lido Way, Balboa Court,and Olympia Drive,
including the issues encountered with shallow Frontier lines. Contact information for
a representative with Frontier Communications was provided during this meeting for
residents experiencing service disruptions. Eleven residents participated in the
September 9 community meeting. Staff contact: Kyle Pedigo, Capital
Projects/Engineering
F. Tree Removal on W. Hickory Street— On September 8, Council Member Beck
forwarded an inquiry about a tree removal on W. Hickory Street. The scope of the
W. Hickory St. Project includes street and sidewalk replacement, pedestrian lighting
improvements, and establishment of a protected bike lane on W. Hickory between
Welch and Carroll. The project is set for completion by the end of October 2022.
Based on the size and type of tree, Council Member Beck wanted to know if there
would be a corresponding contribution to the Tree Preservation Fund. The Urban
Forester working on the W. Hickory Street Project confirmed that this tree in question
was dead and was in conflict with DME lines and sidewalk alignment. Because the
tree was dead prior to its removal, according to DDC 7.7.4 section B.2.C. the tree is
exempt from the Tree Preservation Fund. Residents had also expressed concern that
the dead tree was a safety hazard due to the proximity of the sidewalk and power lines.
Staff contacts: Kyle Pedigo, Capital Projects/Engineering and Julie Wyatt,
Development Services
IV. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Dog Days of Denton—On September 11 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.in Quakertown Park
(between the Senior Center and Civic Center Pool), Denton Parks Foundation (DPF)
will host the Dog Days of Denton. This is the first year DPF will host the event, and
DPF will combine it with the Splish Splash Doggie Bash from 2019.All money raised
will go to bettering the Denton dog parks.
The Dog Days of Denton committee is hard at work to make the event a reality.
Together they've raised over $15,000 in sponsorship support and vendor fees.
The event will be free for pups and people.There will be vendors, events, and contests
throughout the day. Some events will be Upward Dog Yoga, Camp Gladiator, "Ask a
Trainer," and even a ball pit and lure course for the dogs to enjoy. The contests will
include a new Spokesdog and some fun contests like longest legs and best singing.
The Mutt Market has over 35 confirmed vendors, and Fido's Food Court will have
something delicious for pups and people. Plus, the committee secured the official
Oscar Mayer Weinermobile, which will give away free hotdogs to all attendees!
There is a V.I.Paw area for the Civic Center Dog Pool Party (formally Splish Splash
Doggie Bash). For access to this off-leash area,tickets are $15 for one human and two
dogs. Included with each Human and Pup V.I.Paw pass is a Dog Days t-shirt, a wag
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bag filled with human and pup treats, one hotdog, and one free beer for the first 250
to sign up (21+). While Dog Days is a free public event, only V.I.Paw pass holders
will have access to the Civic Center Pool.
This is a family-friendly Denton treasure with something for everyone. For more
information, visit the website at www.dentondogdays.com. Staff contact: Brooke
Moore, Denton Parks Foundation, via Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
B. North Lakes Dog Park Grand Opening/Fetch Sculpture Dedication/Movie in the
Park—Tonight, from 6 to 10 p.m., Denton Parks and Recreation will host the Grand
Opening celebration for the North Lakes Dog Park (808 W. Windsor). The dog park
is in North Lakes Park near the Linda McNatt Animal Care &Adoption Center.
The event will feature pet vendors, food, and furry fun! Mayor Gerard Hudspeth and
pet mayor Elvis will attend to help unveil the park's new sculpture Fetch. After the
dedication ceremony,join us for a Movie in the [Dog] Park,Best in Show.
The dog park was completed in December 2019, and the grand opening celebration
was postponed due to the pandemic. The event will be held per current local and CDC
COVID-19 guidelines. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation
C. "Vela's Trophy" Dedication — The art sculpture named "Vela's Trophy" will have a
dedication ceremony on Saturday, September 18, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the
G. Roland Vela Athletic Complex, located at 3801 N. Elm St., Denton. The sculpture
designed by artist Ray King represents Dr. Vela's love of science and his dedication
to youth soccer in Denton. This project was administered by the Denton Public Art
Committee and funded through park projects bond and HOT Fund revenue. Staff
contact: John Whitmore, Parks and Recreation
D. Upcoming Fall Events — The Parks and Recreation Department has a number of
upcoming community events, openings, and dedications scheduled this Fall.
• National Night Out— September 23, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration—October 9, 10 a.m.
• Family Campout—October 9 & 10
• ALH Grand Opening—October 13, 10 to 11 a.m.
• Mountain Bike Trails (Soft Opening)—October 15
• Stream Clean—October 16
• Community Tree Giveaway—October 23, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Movie in the Park"Hocus Pocus"—October 29, 7 to 10 p.m.
• Texas Arbor Day—November 6, 8 to 11:00 a.m.
• Mountain Bike Trails Dedication—November 20
Additional event details will be provided in Friday Reports prior to each. Staff contact:
Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
E. National Night Out Kickoff—Thursday,September 23,2021 from 5 p.m.to 8 p.m.,
Civic Center area(321 E. McKinney St.).
F. National Night — Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at various
locations and neighborhoods around Denton.
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V. Attachments
A. TxDOT Interim Safety Solution.................................................................................14
B. TxDOT News Release................................................................................................15
VI. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2021-070 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy Update .....................17
B. 2021-071 Archaeological Findings at Hickory Creek Interceptor.............................47
C. 2021-072 Villages of Carmel Information.................................................................54
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E. 2021-074 Bowling Green Park Master Plan...............................................................66
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B. Council Calendar .......................................................................................................72
C. Draft Agenda for September 21 .................................................................................75
D. Future Work Session Items .......................................................................................88
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Date: September 10, 2021 Report No. 2021-070
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy—Status Update
BACKGROUND:
The City of Denton is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the State of Texas and the
United States. As the City continues to grow, questions arise about how the City will manage its
garbage and recycling over the next 20 years. To help define and drive those decisions, staff is
working with consultants, Burns and McDonnell, to create a Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Strategy (CSWMS) for the City of Denton. A CSWMS is a future-casting and
planning document that evaluates solid waste best practices, demographics, and financial impacts
affecting solid waste systems locally, nationally, and globally and analyzes the gathered data to
assemble a state-of-the-art strategy that helps the City strategize, identify, align, and set short- and
long-term goals, policies, and actions to manage the generation, diversion, and disposal of solid
waste. Feedback from the Denton City Council, residents, and staff will be used to define the
direction of the City's Solid Waste Management Program over the next approximately 20 years,
improving the quality of life for Denton residents now and in the future.
On October 13,2020,the Denton City Council adopted an ordinance authorizing the City Manager
to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Burns & McDonnell for the completion of a
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department;
ID 20-2009. The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the status of the development
of the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy and outline next steps toward completion
of the strategy.
DISCUSSION:
Immediately following the award of the contract, Burns and McDonnell mustered staff to the City
to complete a waste composition evaluation for our residential, multifamily, and commercial
waste/recycling containers. The collected, containerized garbage and recycling bin samples were
disassembled and evaluated to determine what the City of Denton is throwing away/diverting, in
what volumes, and is what manner. Results of the Waste Characterization activity seem to indicate
the potential of 17%additional paper,20%plastics,53%metal,and 38%additional glass diversion
from our garbage waste stream to recycling, under our current program paradigm. Additional
diversion may be possible as we strategize diversion improvements within the program and
identify additional outlets to manage this material.
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In February 2021, a community survey was completed wherein 883 residents provided input on
18 drivers of change as related to their vision of waste diversion and management in the City of
Denton. The top trends identified as part of the survey include Recycling Education
(improvements and innovations), User Apathy/Ignorance/Indifference,the Availability or Lack of
Diversion/Recycling Markets (diversion potential), Population Growth and Increased Waste
(diversion and management), and Landfill Capacity (ensuring adequate disposal space for the
future.)
Spring boarding off the survey, a virtual community Think Tank was assembled and worked
throughout the month of April to discuss,consider, and identify future scenarios and conceptualize
a path from present to future with regards to solid waste management and diversion, appreciating
potential changes in technology, cost, concepts, and diversionary paradigms. The trajectory and
velocity from the expected to preferred future showed support for near-term action toward
increased funding to support an increased technological and innovative solutions.
Looking toward the completion of the strategy(est. January 2022), Burn and McDonnell and City
Staff will be working to coordinate and develop an implementation and funding proposal.
Presentations to the Public Utilities Board and Denton City Council are anticipated in
November 2021 where direction will be sought on:
• Diversion Goals,
• Funding Opportunities,
• Economic Development Potentials, and
• Final Program Design.
STAFF CONTACT:
Brian Boerner, Solid Waste Director
REQUESTOR:
Staff Initiated
ATTACHMENTS:
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy, Vision for Denton Think-Tank Report
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................1
2.0 Forces Shaping the Future.......................................................................................................2
3.0 Survey Results - Key Stakeholder Input........................................................................3
3.1 Profile Information..........................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Importance of a Shared Vision.......................................................................................................................4
3.3 Key Drivers Analysis........................................................................................................................................5
3.3.1 Key drivers-importance and performance ............................................................................................................5
3.3.2 Impact of age on respondent perception................................................................................................................6
3.4 Ranking of key factors impacting solid waste management ......................................................................6
3.5 Views of the Future-Threats Facing Solid Waste Management in Denton..............................................8
3.6 Views of the Future-Opportunities Facing Solid Waste Management in Denton....................................9
4.0 Scenario-Based Think-Tank..........................................................................................10
5.0 Creating the Scenario Framework.................................................................................11
S.1 Scenario A:Greed Without Guilt...................................................................................................................12
S.2 Scenario B:Change the Future Now!............................................................................................................14
S.3 Scenario C:Low Tech Recycling Community................................................................................................16
S.4 Scenario D:Trash Trouble...............................................................................................................................18
6.0 Expected and Preferred Futures ................................................................................. 20
7.1 Urgency to Implement the Vision.................................................................................................................21
72 Appetite for Change......................................................................................................................................22
8.0 Consulting Team -Task One........................................................................................23
9.0 Acknowledgements .....................................................................................................24
10.0 For More Information...................................................................................................24
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1.0 INTRODUCTION Task 1 of Denton's Solid
Waste Management
This report represents the culmination and summary of Task 1 of the seven-task Denton Solid
Waste Management Strategy project.The overall project aims to produce an executable
community stakeholders
strategy,which will guide Denton's solid waste and recycling priorities for the next twenty to take a'deep-dive'into
years.Task 1 was designed to gather significant and relevant data, leading to the discovery strategic visioning and
future-thinking through a
of expected and preferred futures for the future of solid waste management and recycling in scenario-planning process.
Denton. Each step of Task 1 built upon the preceding steps.The project kicked-off on November
16, 2020,with Task 1 wrapping-up on May 27,2021.
The following provides descriptions of each deliverable completed in Task One:
• Virtual Project Launch- Burns&McDonnell and Future IQ collaborated to provide an online overview of
the scope and timeline of the project.
• Denton Solid Waste Management Community Survey-A collaboratively developed survey was distributed as
broadly as possible in the community.The survey was made available via an online project portal and was live from
January 2S through March 1, 2021. 883 individuals participated in the survey.
• Think-Tank Module 1:Future Trends-This two-hour module provided participants with an overview of macro and
local trends impacting solid waste management.Trends were examined with an eye to current processes, as
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well as the impact of these trends looking out to 2040.This workshop took place virtually on Thursday,
April 8, 2021.
• Think-Tank Module 2:Key Drivers-This two-hour module explored key drivers of solid waste
management and recycling and introduced participants to the main themes used to create
the scenario matrix for Module 3 of the Think-Tank.The Key Driver Workshop took place on
Thursday,April 1S,2021.
• Think-Tank Module 3:Think-Tank-The two-hour scenario-based planning Think-Tank
module on April 29, 2021, provided an important opportunity to engage community
stakeholders and city staff in a critical dialogue about the future and to discuss the impacts
of changing dynamics solid waste management and recycling looking out to 2040.
• Denton Solid Waste Management Vision Survey- Participants of the Think-Tank modules were
asked to participate in the Vision Survey. Results produced heatmaps that illustrate expected and
preferred futures for solid waste management in Denton looking out to 2040.
• Future Summit-This one-hour summit provided community stakeholders with a summary of survey
and Think-Tank findings in the project's Think-Tank report and allowed for questions and answers.The Future
Summit was held on May 27,2021.
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2.0 FORCES SHAPING THE FUTURE In the face of accelerating
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The three Think-Tank modules provided a forum for participants to explore the forces of change • ability
to anticipate change and
shaping the future of solid waste management and recycling in the City of Denton. Participantsremain agile.To be
at the Think-Tank modules explored emerging macro trends, key drivers, and possible futurecomprehensive
scenarios. Perceptions around the nature of impact of these forces, both in terms of size and solid waste management
timing of impact,were explored to gauge how important participants consider these forces strategy will require the
active involvement of all
of change. Participants discussed the emerging trends on global, regional, and local scales, and k, stakeholders.community
related them directly to solid waste management and recycling in terms of how well prepared they
considered the City of Denton.
Specifically,the trend areas were:
• Consumption patterns and waste types
• Policy setting and application of technology
• Waste management systems being utilized
Of relevance to the discussion on trends, is the speed and scale of change that is occurring. Newly developed innovations
in solid waste management are being implemented globally and locally at all scales,thereby changing the face of
industries and society in a rapid and profound way. Advanced technologies are at the forefront of this transformation.
At the same time, societal values are shifting, and there is an increased awareness of environmental factors and
sustainable resource use.
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Prior to the Think-Tank modules, a community survey was conducted, and 883 community
stakeholders responded to the survey. Respondents were asked about their views on having a The community survey has
shared vision for the future of solid waste management and recycling in Denton. Below are the achieved a strong response
compiled results of the community survey. '
This suggests the survey
reflects the desires of the
3.1 PROFILE INFORMATION -broader community.
In terms of survey respondent demographics, most respondents were aged 40 or over,with 33%
between the ages of 18-39. Respondents were asked about their organizational affiliation.
Survey respondent self-identified organizational affiliation
Answer
City of Denton Board,Commission
or Committee Member'126% City of Denton Board,Commission or Committee Member
City of Denton Staff
Composting Industry
City of Denton Staff-14.38% Environmental/Civic Organization
Large Business
Local Government
Composting Industry I0.23% Private Resident
Recycling Industry
Small Business
Environmental/Civic Organization'1.36% Solid Waste Industry
State Government
Other
Large Business 10.79%
Local Government.5.66%
Private Resident 84.03
Recycling Industry I0.79%
Small Business
■4.08% "1 appreciate Denton's environmentally progressive thinking and programs
Solid Waste Industry'1.36% available through solid waste and other city departments. I encourage you
State Government'1.13% to keep up the good work; it's so important right now to do these things
to combat climate change and keep our environment clean"
Other'1.69%
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DATA INSIGHTS:
• Survey respondents overwhelmingly self-identified as private residents.
• Survey respondents were well distributed across the age ranges from 18 years to 80 years of age;with most age-
Datalnsight decade groups(i.e.,30-39 years old)having 15-20%of responses.Survey responses were dominated by women,
with nearly 60%of response self-identifying as female.
• In addition,respondents reported a wide range of periods of living in Denton,with good sized cohorts from 0-5
years,right through to 41 years or more.
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Survey respondents were asked two questions about the importance of having a shared vision waste management was
for the future of solid waste management in Denton.The questions were: identified as important
kn: only for Denton,• How important it is to have a long-term vision for solid waste management in the city? respondents'�7 decision making at a level
• How important is long-term vision for making decisions in your home, business,
or organization? of their home,business,
or organization.
The scale was:1 = Not at all important;10 = Critically important
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understand the importance of vision, and how much having a city vision will influence individual choices
and decision making.
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important nature of having a shared vision for solid waste management in Denton.
• It is notable that having a shared vision is perceived as being similarly important and impactful at a city level,as
Datalnsight well as individual level.This suggests strong support for action as a city will strongly influence and shape individual
household and business behavior.
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To analyze the perceived drivers and influences on solid waste management and recycling in Denton, survey participants
were asked about the importance of changes to some topic areas over time, as well as Denton's performance in
addressing these drivers of change.
3.3.1 KEY DRIVERS — IMPORTANCE AND PERFORMANCE
Survey respondents were asked about the importance of 18 key drivers of change as they relate to solid waste management
in Denton. Respondents were also asked to rate the city's current performance in addressing each of these drivers.
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Importance of Drivers • Solid waste conversion technologies(e.g.energy from waste)
• Waste diversion and recycling goals
DATA INSIGHTS:
• This data represents the results for all drivers.It shows that a very high level of importance attributed across the
set of 18 drivers.This is reflected in the responses being concentrated to the right-hand side of the chart.Sorting by
individual drivers shows no real difference between each of the 18 drivers.
Datalnsight
• There is a much wider spread in perception of how well the city is currently performing for the drivers—with a very
large spread from'Not very well'to'Very well'on the Y-axis.
• A significant number of respondents recorded'Don't know'on the question of'How well is the city currently address
each driver'.
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The data on the importance and performance questions was also sorted by age cohorts.The exhibit
awareness and sensitivity to
results for responses to all drivers was group by the 10-year age cohorts.This analysis allows environmental impacts.This
a better understanding of the perspectives of various groups within the community.The datais important when shaping
shows an incredibly interesting distribution. In terms of a perception of how well the city isa 10-to 20-year strategy,as
currently addressing these drivers,the continuum goes from young people saying, 'Not very these emerging values will
well'to more senior cohorts saying, 'Very well'.This reflects broader societal attitudes and likely be the predominate
societal views in the future.
reflects the heightened awareness and sensitivity to these issues with emerging age groups.
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Datalnsight • Younger and older cohorts are outliers in the perception of how well the city is currently addressing these drivers.
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To gauge the relative importance of certain factors and their impact on the future of solid waste management in
Denton, survey respondents were asked to rank seven factors.These had been identified by the City of Denton team as
important to the future of solid waste management.
RANKING OF FACTOR
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DATA INSIGHTS:
• Recycling education,population growth and increased waste materials,and landfill capacity were identified by
survey respondents as the three most important factors.
Datainsight ' Changes in citizen sensitivity to environmental responsibility will be important elements in gaining support for
Denton's new comprehensive solid waste management strategy.
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the desired effects of a post-pandemic comprehensive solid waste management strategy in Denton.
Datalnsight ' The reliance on recycling markets for discarded recycling products directly impacts Denton's ability to achieve
effective solid waste management and recycling goals for the city.
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Increased recycling options were overwhelmingly identified as the greatest opportunity, support for
followed by instituting a community composting program, increasing community education and policy changes.
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solid waste management in Denton in the future calls for an increase in community education on the topic.
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The scenario planning
Denton's scenario-based Think-Tank modules were conducted virtually over the course of three process
two-hour workshops in April 2021.Approximately 20-25 people attended these workshops that community stakeholders to
included city staff, community members, industry, and agency representatives.The Think-Tank examine the implications
of choices about future
modules were intended to build coherency around a vision for initial future planning for solid direction for solid waste
waste management and recycling in Denton that will guide community stakeholders over the management and recycling.
next twenty years.
The scenario planning process provides a method to explore plausible futures and consider the
implications of various future scenarios.The Think-Tank workshops aimed to:
• Deepen the understanding and examination of how external events and local conditions could shape
decision-making
• Identify and understand the key influences,trends, and dynamics that will shape the solid waste management and
recycling looking out to 2040
• Create and describe four plausible long-term scenarios for the City of Denton
• Explore alignment around a shared future vision
• Examine the strengths and weaknesses of the current solid waste management strategy in Denton as
perceived by community stakeholders
The scenarios developed during the scenario planning process and outlined in this report are important
to provide a framework to discuss future possible outcomes and implications for sustainable solid
waste management and recycling in Denton. In addition,the Think-Tank deliberations can assist in
identifying key actions for the city and in exploring how various groups might collaborate to best
contribute to future policy-making.
Think-Tank participants were guided through a scenario planning process to develop four plausible
scenarios for the future of solid waste management in the City of Denton.The process involved
exploration of local trends and forces of change; development of a scenario matrix defining four r
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plausible scenario spaces for the future; and,the development of descriptive narratives of each
scenario.The event concluded with discussion of the scenarios, selection of a preferred scenario, and _
consequences of inaction.
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• scenario-planning
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IF tease out plausible future
them
5.0 CREATING THE SCENARIO FRAMEWORK ;„
They represent different
Based on the community survey responses and key input from city staff,themes were
identified to become the basis for two axes on the scenario matrix.The two axes identified 00000,
were Changing Societal Attitudes and Behavior and Impacts of Technology and Policy.
Think-Tank participants were presented with the scenario matrix, defined by the two major axes
of'Changing Societal Attitudes and Behavior'and 'Impacts of Technology and Policy'(see diagram).
Brief descriptions were also attached to the end points of each driver axes. Participants were divided into
four groups to develop a narrative for each scenario. Each group was asked to describe the characteristics of solid waste
management in 2040 under the conditions of the scenario quadrant that they had been given.After the characteristics
were established,Think-Tank participants were asked to devise major events or headlines of how the scenario occurred
using the years 2025, 2030, and 2040, and to give their scenario a descriptive name. Narratives and descriptions of each
scenario as developed by the workshop participants are included in the following sections.
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Macro and local policy supports the application of new technology and
innovation In waste management,New local economic activity Is driven by the
next generation of materials recovery technologies.
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overall consumption and more S Changing societal L attitudes&behavior 2 collective responsibility and shared
packaging waste. Priority is on E A solutions.There is a focus on
delivering individual consumer o c approaches such as integrated
choice and cost competiveness.� OW-TECH local waste to energy systems.
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TROUBLE
COMMUNITY
Low-cost/Low-tech Policy Options
Hands-off policy position leads the system to local management and low-cost
solutions,including continued landfill disposal.There are low levels of
technology application,and a reliance on traditional approaches.
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5.1 SCENARIO A: GREED WITHOUT GUILT
This scenario forecasts a future where societal attitudes and
behaviors continue to espouse a culture that is consumption Technology Driven Solutions
oriented,and no efforts are made to reduce materials use
or waste production. Online retail continues to increase, and
priority is given to accommodating individual consumer choice
FGREED CHANGE7THE
OUT GUIL
above all else. Increasing amounts of waste spur technological a
UTUR OW!
WITHOUT GUIL FUTURE NOW!
innovation to deal with the ramifications of excess and newID
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types of packaging that rely on plant-based solutions areID
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created.The City of Denton no longer allows residents to sort
° Changing societal attitudes&behavior ID
their own trash and the city utilizes cutting edge technologies E
to sort and mine its waste.At first new technologies allow 0 I
consumption culture to continue uninhibited, and mined LOW-TECH (D
LOW
RECYLING
RECYL
waste is sold to support the expense of new technologies. ` ,
MMUNITY
Use of anaerobic digestion increases,and new public-private
partnerships are formed to come up with new solutions for
dealing with waste. However over time,the City is ultimately
L I
unable to keep up with resource use and waste production. Low-cost Low-techPo�icyoptions
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Guilt'scenario,the . .
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solutions mask the effects
of unmitigated
until the world runs out of
SCENARIO A CHARACTERISTICS: GREED WITHOUT GUILT - 2040 natural elements that
Ilk those
. epro -.
To deal with the effects of a culture oriented to consumption,the characteristics of this scenario
paint a future where the City of Denton adopts policy settings that lean heavily towards innovative
technological solutions for solid waste management. New generation technologies in packaging, sorting,
and mining all help to stave off the effects of unlimited consumption, but over time municipalities are unable to
keep up with waste production and the associated costs.
lI Consumption Patterns n Policy Setting and Waste Management
and Waste Types `'' Application of Systems Being Utilized
Waste stream increases dramatically, Technologl Waste management is localized,
and packaging types vary more. Policies are driven towards technological and a variety of systems are utilized
• Technology provides more varied and robust solutions as waste stream increases. to deal with increased waste.
packaging including plant based. Policy makers turn to industrial New public-private partnerships are formed
• Organics become the next food as intensive infrastructure to sort,process,and handle with companies to sort waste.
agriculture increases. waste. More metals are reclaimed from electronics
• Denton sorts all trash for residents; Mining waste streams becomes critical for as new recovery technologies are adopted.
residents no longer need to sort. energy production. Denton begins to sell its sorted waste as
• As cost of processes decrease,new landfill fills up.
technologies are adopted.
2025 HEADLINE NEWS: 2030 HEADLINE NEWS: 2040 HEADLINE NEWS:
"Denton puts your trash to work" "Your trash is our treasure" "No such thing as waste"
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5.2 SCENARIO B: CHANGE THE FUTURE NOW!
This scenario forecasts a future where Denton community �.
stakeholders understand their critical role in the waste Technology Driven Solutions
management process and fully support reduce, reuse, recycle
principles. Stakeholders are environmentally conscious
and are willing to make investments in innovative next
FOREED CHANGETHE
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generation technologies necessary to achieve zero-waste WITHOUT GUILT FUTURE NOW!
goals. By 2040,these technologies including sensors and
MD
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robots can sort, identify, and capture any type of material
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and make use of it. Contamination is easily detected by Changing societal R attitudes&behavior •
monitoring systems and anaerobic digesters are used to EID
produce energy for city vehicles.The ideal of a complete 0 y
closed-loop system is sought and policy settings follow suit. TRASH LOW-TECH M
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RECYLING
Solid waste management expands from the local level to a COMMUNITY
systems-wide approach within the State of Texas.
Low-cost/Low-tech Policy Options
The'Change the Future
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. paints
a future where society
maintains a culture of
collective responsibility
and shared solutions for
solid waste management.
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towards total capture and
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that set the community
SCENARIO B CHARACTERISTICS: CHANGE THE FUTURE NOW! - 2040 on a path to achieve its
zero-vvaste goals.
The characteristics of this scenario paint a future where community consumption patterns
reflect attitudes and behaviors that are fully supportive of reduce, reuse, recycle principals and
accept collective responsibility for sustainable waste management policies. Advanced technologies are
embraced to sort, identify, and capture all waste types and new markets expand for Denton's waste products.
lin
Consumption Patterns n Policy Setting and Waste Management
and Waste Types `40- Application of If
Systems Being Utilized
re is continuous investment Technology id waste management expands
onsumer education with a Advanced technologies make use m the local level to a systems-wide
focus on collective responsibility of all waste and policy settings are approach within the State of Texas.
and shared solutions. graduated to ensure that there will be Route monitoring occurs to identify with
• Community stakeholders are fully supportive no need for landfill use after 2040. precision where contamination occurs.
of'reduce,reuse,recycle'principles. Technologies can sort,identify,and capture Capture and conversion of CO2 and methane
• Community stakeholders understand any type of material and make use of it. to energy is a normalized process in waste
their role in waste management and are Increased use of sensors and robots make management.
incentivized to change behaviors. sorting 100%efficient and creates markets Landfill mining occurs to empty the landfill.
• All types of waste are collected and fully for waste use.
utilized. Policies only allow use of recyclable materials
for all packaging and construction.
2025 HEADLINE NEWS: 2030 HEADLINE NEWS: 2040 HEADLINE NEWS:
"In the'Change the Future Now!' "Denton County leads Dallas "Organics provide all power for the
scenario,continuous investment County in recycling numbers" City of Denton"
in consumer"
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5.3 SCENARIO C: LOW TECH RECYCLING COMMUNITY
This scenario forecasts a future where community �.
stakeholders have a high-level understanding of the impacts Technology Driven Solutions
of waste on the environment, but there is no political will to
pursue high-cost technical solutions at the governmental
level.The focus remains on localized, low-tech solutions FOREED CHANGETHE
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such as the landfill, combined with low-cost reduce, reuse, WITHOUT GUILT FUTURE NOW!
recycle remedies. Creative low-tech solutions such as drop- MD
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offs, reusable containers, gamifying recycling, interest in
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reuse 'garbage to gold', and incentives for participation are Changingsocietal attitudes&behavior ID •
popular waste management initiatives. As new technologies �j M
age and become less expensive over time, they are added
to Denton's waste management strategies.This low-cost, TRASH LOW-TECH M
RECYLING
LOW
TROUBLE COM
low-tech approach is problematic in the long run, as the city £ COMMUNITY
is unable to keep up with consumer and producer waste
production and the landfill reaches capacity.
Low-cost/Low-tech Policy Options
LANDFILL WEIGH STATION
The'Low Tech Recycling
scenario ..
future where the desire to keep
costs low impedes D
- ability to .
management initiatives,and
the City is unable to •.
up with waste . ..
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the .
lovv-tech, low-cost options
while promoting'reduce,
SCENARIO C CHARACTERISTICS: Low Tech Recycling Community - 2040 reuse, recycle'principles.
The characteristics of this scenario paint a future where Denton community stakeholders are highly
aware of the benefits of environmentally sustainable waste management strategies,only there is
no political will to pay for them. Policy settings are set at low-tech, low-cost levels with an emphasis on
recycling and landfill solutions. Denton is a follower, not a leader in waste management technologies.
I.n',derstanding
Consumption Patternsn Policy Setting and Waste Management
and Waste Types N n Application of `� Systems Being Utilized
sumers have a high-level Technology Waste management systems
of environmental Policies do not provide funding continue to be local with focus
impact and financial implications. for next generation waste on recyclables and reuse.
• Society has a high desire to reduce,reuse management technologies and Recycling is required and incentives are
and recycle,and practices conscientious low-cost solutions continue. provided for participation.
consumerism.
• Denton continues to use the landfill while City expands reuse options and accepts more
• Manufacturers adopt recyclable packaging at the same time promoting'reduce,reuse, items at the reuse shed.
with extended lifecycles. recycle'principles. Denton is a follower,not a leader in waste
• Waste shed area is micro-local with Taxing is based on consumption and there management technologies.
neighborhood focus. are repercussions for contamination.
• With no appetite for technology
investments,the focus is on education.
2025 HEADLINE NEWS: 2030 HEADLINE NEWS: 2040 HEADLINE NEWS:
"Residential recycling outpaces "Pop up reuse stores a growing "No more confusion over what can
residential waste across Denton" sector for Denton businesses" go in the bin"
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5.4 SCENARIO D: TRASH TROUBLE
This scenario forecasts a future where the effects of excessive
consumerism without regard for the environment slowly Technology Driven Solutions
overwhelms the City of Denton's solid waste management
system.A low-cost, low-tech policy orientation adds to the
city's burden of dealing with waste and the landfill remains FOREED CHANGETHE
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the go-to solution.With no funding or political support to WITHOUT GUILT FUTURE NOW!
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pursue newer materials recovery technologies, costs rise as MD
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and increased litter and illegal dumping to avoid high waste 0 y
collection costs. Food and recycling waste fills up the landfill TRASH LOW-TECH M
TROUBLE RECYLING
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at an exponential rate. Sanitation issues arise with illegal COMMUNITY
dumping and this creates a breeding ground for viruses such
as the Zika virus.
Low-cost/Low-tech Policy Options
Trouble'The Trash
paints a future that portrays
Denton.the worst-case scenario
for the City of•i effects of reliance
traditionalon pp o.
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climate change have
severe negative consequences
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scenario,irreparable
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the areas
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resources,and land,
SCENARIO D CHARACTERISTICS: TRASH TROUBLE - 2040 '\'
The characteristics of this scenario paint a future where Denton is gradually overtaken by waste
and pollution, and disease spreads among animals and humans.The impacts of a low-cost, low-tech
approach to solid waste management and recycling cannot keep up with a consumption-focused society
and resources are slowly depleted.
I Consumption Patterns ,� Policy Setting and Waste Management
and Waste Types n n Application of I
Systems Being Utilized
Consumers have no regard for Technology iance on traditional approaches to
environmental sustainability and make Lack of progressive policies restricts ste management increases illegal
no effort to reduce,reuse,or recycle. investment in new technologies as the dumping,pollution,and tipping fees.
• Low participation rates in recycling programs City seeks low-cost,low-tech options. Consumption-based consumer focus
exponentially decreases landfill capacity. With no concern for carbon mitigation,the increases waste quantities headed to the
• Limited recycling services restrict recycled most polluting collection vehicle technologies landfill,
items to only most valuable commodities. are used. Costs rise as the landfill reaches capacity and
• Landfill reaches capacity and increased illegal Individual homeowners and businesses the City searches for other low-cost solutions.
dumping occurs. pay for all waste management services Sanitation issues arise with illegal dumping
disincentivizing participation. and creates breeding grounds for viruses.
• Costs increase for customers as consumption
and waste production increase.
2025 HEADLINE NEWS: 2030 HEADLINE NEWS: 2040 HEADLINE NEWS:
"Landfill reaches new heights:" "Illegal dumping accumulates "Doomsday comes to Denton"
with no sign of collection:'
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long-term nature of
the Scenario Planning
often see the'distant future
vision 040unattainable
and unrealistic. However,this
underestimates • progress
that can be de during the
6.0 EXPECTED AND PREFERRED FUTUREScumulative positive
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Think-Tank participants discussed the ramifications and implications of failing to achieve the impacts of change.
preferred future.There was strong alignment among participants that Scenario B, 'Change the Future
Now!' represented the preferred scenario for Denton.To get to the preferred future,there was recognition
among Think-Tank participants that in addition to community behavior adjustments, policies must become more
supportive of new technologies, expanded recycling options and a systems-wide approach to solid waste management.
Getting from Expected to Preferred Future
X axis is Changing societal attitudes and behavior X axis is Changing societal attitudes and behavior
Y axis is Impacts of technology and policy Y axis is Impacts of technology and policy
Technologydriven solutions T■chnelogydAven solutions
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• FUTURE INSIGHTS:
• A definite preference for the'Change the future now!'scenario indicates a clear mandate for the City of Denton to take
• actions that support that vision for the future.
Futureinsight ' There is an expectation that with generational change,there will be a more holistic,systems-wide approach to solid
waste management.The issue is how long this will take and whether humans will be able to mitigate the damage
done to the planet.
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respondents
DentonCity of
mandate to institute
7.1 URGENCY TO IMPLEMENT THE VISION change quickly as the
The survey conducted during the Think Tank at the end of Module 3, explored the perceived community seeks to achieve
their preferred
sense of urgency to implement the preferred future.The results indicate a strong desire to move
with urgency.This reflects a sentiment seen in the community survey results.
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Sense of Urgency
Question:How quickly do you think the City of Denton needs to adopt and pursue strategies to achieve the
preferred future?Scale:1 = Not urgent right now;10 = Critically urgent right now
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"You are doing a great job - keep up the good work - people might moan and
groan about changes for the better but they did that when seatbelt laws were
enacted too and now most folks wear them.... Change takes time -just hope we
have enough time to turn around the mess we have made on planet Earth."
-Denton Community Survey Respondent
• FUTURE INSIGHTS:
• Think tank participants who took the survey,rated the urgency of adopting and pursuing the vision in the 7-10
• scoring range(Urgent to Critically Urgent).
Futurelnsight ' This data reflects a strong desire to move quickly.This was also reflected in Think-Tank modules 1 and 2,as well as the
initial community survey.
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solid waste management
To gauge appetite for change to Denton's solid waste management strategy,Think-Tank Module in the Stateof
1 participants were asked a series of rapid polling questions.The first question asked what kind
of waste management leadership role the city should take relative to similar Texas cities.The
second question asked how active city should be in advocating for change.The third question asked
how much respondents would be willing to pay for improved comprehensive solid waste management
services in Denton.
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What future-posture should Denton adopt relative to
similar TX cities? (Select one option)
Strive to be leading role-model
community
Stay abreast of evolving proven
trends '
Stay doing much as we are today
Reduce our involvement and Module
investment Rapid Polling
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"I think if handled correctly, Denton could easily lead the way in Texas on waste
management. It would be great to see a big effort towards reducing waste of all kinds
through better recycling programs, composting programs, and public education."
-Denton Community Survey Respondent
• FUTURE INSIGHTS:
• Module#1 participants expressed a desire to see Denton be very active in advocating at the State of local level for
change in solid waste and recycling and doing so in collaboration with other municipalities.
Futurelnsight * There was a willingness to pay more for improved comprehensive solid waste management services in Denton.
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The Task One consulting team was led by Burns&McDonnell,with survey and visioning components delivered by Future Q.
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9.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Future iQ and Burns &McDonnell team members would like to thank Denton community stakeholders for their dedication and
time committed to this project.Their presence at the virtual Think Tank modules and participation in the community survey were
critical elements in the success of the visioning process.We would also like to thank Brian Boerner and the staff at the City of
Denton for the many hours of meetings and material support.
10.0 FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information about Denton's Solid Waste Management Strategy Project, please contact:
Brian Boerner, Director of Solid Waste
City of Denton
Phone: (940) 349-8001
Email: Brian.Boerner@cityofdenton.com
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Date: September 10,2021 Report No. 2021-071
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Updates on archeological findings excavated at the Hickory Creek Interceptor Phases 1 and 2.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
March 5, 2021, Staff provided Informal Staff Report (ISR) 2021-013 in response to requested
information on details associated with the archeological findings at the project site for the Hickory
Creek Interceptor Project Phases 1 and 2.The first two phases of the Hickory Creek Interceptor include
a 2.46-mile wastewater interceptor along the Hickory Creek Basin. On August 2, 2021, the City
issued Mountain Cascade, the selected construction contractor for the project, a notice to proceed
to begin project construction. Archeological findings discovered at the site have since been analyzed
and resulted in the need for additional data recovery, as required by the Texas Historical Commission
(THC). A team consisting of City of Denton staff, design consultants, and the construction contractor,
have been in ongoing communication to confirm how the data recovery will impact the project budget
and schedule. The exact impacts are currently unknown and will become clearer upon THC approval
of the proposed data recovery scope of processes and procedures, which will be submitted to THC on
September 10, 2021. This report provides a brief update on the recent findings and the proposed data
recovery processes. Upon THC approval of the scope, which is anticipated by the close of September
2021, staff will identify and provide an update on the Hickory Creek Interceptor Phases 1 and 2 Project
scope, schedule, and budget.
BACKGROUND:
The site is a pre-contact period Native American campsite on the shallow floodplain that lies south
and west of a bend in Hickory Creek. The site was previously recorded in 2014 during an
archeological survey conducted for the Bonnie Brae Street re-alignment and associated detention
pond. Based on their findings, archeologists in 2014 defined the site more narrowly, placing its
boundaries just outside the limits of the current interceptor easement, Bonnie Brae Street, and a
detention basin that has since been constructed. However, the archeological survey of the Hickory
Creek Interceptor easement in October 2020 found that elements of the site extend into the current
Hickory Creek Interceptor project area.
The archeological findings are characterized by multiple rock hearths and a small quantity of
associated tool and food debris that archeologists believe represent repeated, short term visits by
mobile hunter gatherers over a period of about 1,200 years, and possibly more. Investigations
within the interceptor easement to-date have uncovered eight new burned rock features with
associated burned organic remains, two dart points, mussel shell, and a small contingent of lithic
tool debris. The oldest features found so far appear to be about 5,000 years old, placing them in a
period known as the Middle Archaic.As only two known sites of this time period have been found
in the North Central Texas region,the site found in the Hickory Creek Interceptor area is relatively
unique by virtue of age alone. The fact that there are multiple intact and well-defined overlapping
features elevates the site's importance even further. Based on these preliminary data from testing,
the THC has determined that site is eligible for listing as a State Antiquities Landmark (SAL).
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Data recovery investigations to comply with the Antiquities Code of Texas(ACT)will be required
before the interceptor can be constructed.
Data recovery will not stop the Hickory Creek Interceptor Project from moving forward. Data
recovery is generally undertaken for archeological sites that have exceptional significance based
on age, features, or potential to provide unique or new data about the past. Data recovery of an
archeological site often happens when avoidance or preservation in place is not a viable option.
During data recovery, archeologists excavate a site or sites to essentially retrieve the irreplaceable
information out of the ground before it is lost forever due to project impacts. In compliance terms,
this is also known as mitigation of effects for cultural resources.
For the Hickory Creek Interceptor, archeologists,project engineers, and project managers with the
City have worked diligently to explore a variety of avoidance options for both sites. To-date, all
feasible options identified are either costlier and/or are more time consuming than simply
conducting excavations to mitigate effects to the archeological sites in the current easement
alignment.
ATTACHMENTS:
ISR 2021-013
STAFF CONTACTS:
Rachel Wood
Deputy Director of Capital Projects
(940) 349-7718
Rachel.Wood(&cityofdenton.com
Tracy Beck
Construction Project Manager
(940) 349-8925
trac. .beckgcityofdenton.com
REOUESTOR: Staff Initiated
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
Capital Projects/Engineering
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
One hour
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Date: March 5, 2021 Report No. 2021-013
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Provide details on the archeological findings at the Hickory Creek Interceptor project site.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
During the March 2, 2021 Capital Projects Update work session, Mayor Pro Tern Davis requested
information on details associated with the archeological findings at the project site for the Hickory
Creek Interceptor Project.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the Hickory Creek Interceptor project design, an archeological survey was conducted
in October 2020 covering 2.46 miles of the proposed wastewater interceptor easement along
Hickory Creek.
The survey consisted of visual inspection and backhoe trenching of 24 trenches spaced
approximately 476 feet apart and approx. 6.5-8.5 feet deep. Two archeological sites were
recorded, one formerly known near Bonnie Brae but the area has expanded with this survey. The
second is a newly found site near US 377. Both sites had similar characteristics. Specifically,
they are deeply buried under
more than a meter of
alluvium(clay or silt left by _ k
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exhibit burned sandstone rock '
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eligibility as State Antiquities
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testing is completed.
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collected, a Kent-like dart
point (arrowhead). All {
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instead of collected.
Site locations are depicted above
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Conclusion/Next Steps:
An archeological survey found that the two sites contain indigenous pre-contact period features.
As avoidance of the sites is not feasible for completion of the Hickory Creek Interceptor Project,
formal eligibility testing for them has been recommended by the Texas Historical Commission
(THC),the state board which oversees review and compliance for Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act (NRHP) and the Antiquities Code of Texas (ACT). Staff is currently
working with a consultant to ensure necessary site protections and archeological discovery can
occur while also proceeding with the selection of a contractor to construct the first two phases of
the Hickory Creek Interceptor project.
NORTHERN SITE SUMMARY
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B)Mussel shell fragments and burned
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SOUTHERN SITE SUMMARY
Four(4) trenches were tested positive (Trenches 12, 13, 14, 15). The main concentration of
material at Site 41DN624 is located on the north site of the BNSF Railroad and US 377.
Although the limits of the site are drawn to extend around Trench 15 on the south side of the
roadway, investigators noted just two tabular burned sandstone rocks and just three mussel shell
fragments in trench walls.
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STAFF CONTACTS:
Rachel Wood
Deputy Director of Capital Projects
(940) 349-7718
Rachel.Wood@cityofdenton.com
Tracy Beck
Construction Project Manager
(940) 349-8925
Tracy.Beck@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR: Mayor Pro Tern Davis
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
One hour
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Date: September 10, 2021 Report No. 2021-072
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Villages of Carmel Property—Master Plan and Local Park Grant Program Information
BACKGROUND:
In 2018, the City of Denton purchased a 6.5-acre site located at Edwards Road and Swisher
Road, currently known as the Villages of Carmel Property. On December 7, 2020, City Council
approved the professional services agreement with Clasp Companies, LLC dba Valley Quest
Design with a (6 - 0) vote (Ordinance 20-2390). Since January 2021, the Parks and Recreation
Department (PARD) staff and Valley Quest have held meetings to discuss this property's
development and overall master plan. In April & May 2021, PARD & Valley Quest Design held
a virtual community meeting to gather feedback from the public for the three proposed designs.
Additionally, staff and Valley Quest Design presented the same proposed designs to Parks,
Recreation, Beautification Board, Committee on Persons with Disabilities, and City Council to
seek their feedback. Ultimately receiving the preferred conceptual designs,design features.PARD
staff and Valley Quest combined all the results into one final rendering and developed an estimated
cost of $1,243,136.48. On August 2, 2021, the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board
approved the final design with estimated costs with a(5 —0)vote.
DISCUSSION:
The Parks and Recreation Department(PARD) is working with Valley Quest Design and the City
Grant Management team to apply for the 2022 Local Park Grant Program through the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department. The Local Park Grant Program assists local government municipalities
with the acquisition and/or development of public recreation areas and facilities throughout the
State of Texas. The Program provides 50% matching grants on a reimbursement basis to eligible
applicants. All fund-assisted sites must be dedicated as parkland in perpetuity, properly
maintained, and open to the public.
The cost estimate for the construction of the Villages of Carmel Property is $1,243,136.48. To
meet the 50%matching requirements of the grant,PARD will need to have$621,568.24 designated
for this project. PARD currently has $455,839.67 available for this property for park development
within the Parkland Dedication and Development funds. In addition, PARD is working with the
Finance Department to allocate $165,728.57 from Parkland Dedication and Development interest.
This total funding will satisfy 50% of the estimated construction cost for the Villages of Carmel
Property grant application.
Parks and Recreation will submit the Villages of Carmel Property Master Plan on September 21
for consideration and adoption. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out the CMO
and staff.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Presentation
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STAFF CONTACT:
Chris Escoto
Parks Planner, Parks and Recreation
Chris.escoto@cityofdenton.com
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o On December 7, 2020, City Council approved the professional services agreement with Clasp
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Master Plan
o On April 8, 2021, the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) held a virtual community
meeting to gather feedback from the public regarding the proposed designs.
o On April 12, 2021, PARD presented proposed options of designs to the Parks, Recreation, and
Beautification Board.
o On April 20, 2021, PARD presented proposed options of designs to the City Council.
o On May 20, 2021, PARD presented proposed options of designs to the Committee on Persons
with Disabilities.
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o On July 12, 2021, PARD presented the results and final conceptual design to the Parks,
Recreation, and Beautification Board.
o On August 2, 2021, Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board approved the final design with
estimated costs with a (5 — 0) vote.
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oSubmit application fora 50/50 match grant with Texas
Parks & Wildlife. The application is due October 2021 .
o Award notification — March 2022
o If awarded, funding will be provided, Fall 2022
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oThe estimated start for this project is, Fall 2022
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Interactive Fountain at Rayzor Ranch
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In the April 13, 2021, City Council meeting, Council Member Davis requested a work session to
discuss directing the Public Art Committee(PAC)to establish a city-led public-private partnership
that would fund and commission a signature public art installation at the Rayzor Ranch Property.
Council Member Davis specifically noted the work should be a fountain commemorating the
history of the land and the Rayzor family. Davis further noted that the fountain should serve as a
free water play area similar in type to the "Rotary Fountain" installed in Spokane, Washington.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Art Committee reviewed the request in its May 21,2021 meeting.A subcommittee was
formed with Alicia Eggert, Meredith Buie,Adam Chamberlin, and Joey Liechty as members. The
subcommittee was tasked with bouncing the public-private partnership idea off of their community
contacts and to help identify what organizations and individuals might consider joining the
partnership. Subcommittee feedback showed that they did not have contacts that would be able to
raise the funding amounts needed for a large project. The subcommittee noted that fundraising
efforts would need to be coordinated with the Denton Parks Foundation, large corporations in
Denton, and from service clubs. Staff also noted that arts grant funding can be sought along with
Hotel Occupancy Tax grants. The subcommittee also made suggestions to staff about what design
concepts they would like to see incorporated into the project.
Staff contacted Brooke Moore, Executive Director, of the Denton Parks Foundation to assess
interest and level of involvement for the Parks Foundation. Ms. Moore responded that the"Denton
Parks Foundation would definitely be interested in helping support this project through multiple
avenues including but not limited to financial support, gift processing, marketing, and solicitation
materials. We look forward to serving on this project and would happily recruit a Denton Parks
Foundation volunteer or myself to sit on the committee."
In the course of researching the proposed project, staff found other municipally-owned fountains
that had art and sprayground features. Staff contacted members of the City of Spokane Parks and
Recreation Department for information about the Rotary Fountain that Councilmember Davis
noted in his one-minute-pitch. Spokane staff noted that the fountain was originally installed in
2005 for $1.4 million. They added restrooms and concessions next to the fountain in 2013 for
$500,000. A renovation of the mechanical equipment and other repairs were completed in 2017
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for$847,831. Spokane staff noted that building a similar fountain today would cost$2 million plus
the cost of the artwork.
Staff also contacted the City of Vicksburg,MS,for information about their Catfish Row Park. This
park was built in 2018 added decorative lighting, geysers, and on-deck catfish painting. The
construction cost of$500,000 included the installation of a concrete bench border and conversion
of the previous water recirculation system to tie directly into the municipal water system.
The projected costs for a combined art, fountain, and spraygrounds facility depends on the type of
art and the size of the attraction. All spraygrounds in the state of Texas are required to have water
filtration and disinfection systems equivalent to a swimming pool. The water is held in a large
underground tank while the pool and feature equipment are held in an underground vault. The
larger and more numerous the spray features the larger all the underground tank and equipment
needs to be.Art costs depend on the medium and art scale.Artwork, like the Riverside Park Rotary
Fountain, can be around $500,000. Artwork can also be the fountain itself consisting of ground-
level geysers and lighting set to a rotating,computer-controlled pattern. This type of fountain costs
are typically over one-million dollars and are rolled into the costs for the required underground
equipment.
DISCUSSION:
The Public Art Committee delayed making their recommendations until their September 2, 2021
meeting. At that meeting, they voted support for a combined art and sprayground feature in
Denton. The committee has reservations about the proposed location at the Rayzor Ranch
property. They would like to augment the momentum in the downtown area. This project may
gain support from local businesses and private investors within the downtown area. The
committee also has concerns about the ability of a public/private partnership to raise enough
funding to build the piece. The Committee voted(5-0) to pass along the above recommendation
and observation to Council.
CONCLUSION:
In order to proceed, the scope and budget for the project will need to be established. The Public
Art Committee had mixed thoughts in their discussion that the "ranch"theme may not be popular
with many members of the public. A theming contest was discussed as a suggestion for greater
public involvement. They also noted that the Rayzor Ranch property has limited, on-street parking
that could prove a challenge for visitors. Other locations closer to downtown near businesses and
parking would allow for greater public participation and may bring more privateibusiness financial
buy-in.
ATTACHMENT(S):
None
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STAFF CONTACT:
John Whitmore, Park Planning Manager
940-349-7747
John.Whitmore@cityofdenton.com
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Date: September 10, 2021 Report No. 2021-074
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Bowling Green Park Master Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Bowling Green Park is located at 2200 Bowling Green Street. The 18-acre community park
contains a playground, picnic tables and benches, a small fruit orchard, and a community garden.
In December 2020, Council approved Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc. to develop a
master plan and design for Bowling Green Park.
BACKGROUND:
Bowling Green Park is located at 2200 Bowling Green Street. The 18-acre community park
contains a playground, picnic tables and benches, a small fruit orchard, and a community garden.
In December 2020, Council approved Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc. to develop a
master plan and design for Bowling Green Park. This information will become part of the master
plan for the development of a completed concrete trail,raised garden beds,and enhancements such
as, but not limited to, a parking lot, lighting, pavilion, and typical park amenities.
On December 1, 2020, City Council approved the professional services agreement with Pacheco
Koch Consulting Engineers Inc., with a(6 - 0)vote (Ordinance 20-2371).
Since January 2021, staff and Pacheco Koch have met several times to discuss the park and have
met onsite to assess the property and identify a plan. Over a series of meetings, Pacheco Koch
submitted concept designs to staff that were deemed ready for public review.
On April 8,2021,the Parks and Recreation Department(PARD)held a virtual community meeting
to gather feedback from the public regarding the proposed designs. The community provided the
following feedback:
• Make trail connections to other parks
• Separation and delineation of garden plots
• Benches with backs
• Covered trash receptacles
• Most participants prefer a longer loop trail
• Liked the idea of an updated covered pavilion
• The majority of participants would like to see increased ADA accessibility and improved
garden plots
On April 12, 2021, PARD presented several options of the proposed designs to the Parks,
Recreation, and Beautification Board. The Board provided the following feedback:
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• Continued connectivity from Bowling Green Park to other parks and trail systems
• Loop trail with places of respite
• ADA accessibility to the garden and all parts of the park
• Continue to encourage community engagement
On April 20, 2021, PARD presented several options of proposed designs to the City Council. The
Board provided the following feedback:
• Like Concept#2
• Long trail connection in#3 to Windsor and North Lakes Park
• 10"wide path but ask the ADA Committee
• Parking slide configuration from concept#3, ask ADA Committee
• The labyrinth could be in another park
On May 20,2021,the Committee on Persons with Disabilities reviewed the proposed designs with
the following feedback:
• Tree location close to the trail causes a challenge with debris
• Recycling cans and regular trash cans
• Nut tree allergies
• Preferred concrete trails
• Like concepts and trail up to North Lakes Park
• Appreciate the raised beds
• Noticed several types of benches. Some benches need a back and some need a flat bench
• Raised beds 18-24"
• Could you have varied heights for raised beds - consider up to 30"
On July 12, 2021, PARD presented the results and final conceptual design to the Parks,
Recreation, and Beautification Board.
On August 2, 2021, the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board approved the final design
with estimated costs with a (5 —0) vote.
The recommendations are incorporated into the construction documents.
DISCUSSION:
The Bowling Green Park master plan has been developed with the help of Pacheco Koch
Consulting Engineers, Inc. Community feedback was received in a virtual public meeting and the
plan has been reviewed by the City Council in a work session. The Committee on Persons with
Disabilities and the Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board also provided input and feedback
on the plan. The master was edited to incorporate the community, Council, committee, and board
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feedback.Parks,Recreation,and Beautification Board approved the revised plan in their August 2,
2021 meeting (5-0).
ATTACHMENT(S):
Concept Plan
STAFF CONTACT:
John Whitmore, Park Planning Manager
940-349-7747
John.Whitmore@cityofdenton.com
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OPROPOSED PARKING 12 PAVILION
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OPROPOSED TRAIL TO FUTURE DEVELOPMENT 14 NUT TREE ORCHARD STAND
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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
Alison Maguire Environmental Svcs �
Jesse Davis Public Works
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth Capital Projects o�$%
Vicki Byrd Utilities 0 25%
Brian Beck Library
0 1 2 3 4 5 Legal
Fire
Police
Tech Services
Airport I
Requests made by - Public Affairs, Customer Svc
Economic Development
400 Development Svcs -
159 160 208 152 Finance
200 Audit Paul Meltzer • Deb Armintor
0 Municipal Court i Alison Maguire • Jesse Davis
Q1 2021 0220121 a3 20121 04 20121 Procurement
Real Estate • Mayor Gerard Hudspeth Vicki Byrd
Risk I Brian Beck
Other
0 50 100 150 200
Total Open Elected Official Some requests involve multiple departments causing the
Requests total requests by department to add up higher than the
13 Submit New 70 total request count
Request
Council Requests for Information
Summary of Request Staff Assigned Department Comments
Council Member Byrd 07/30/21 One Minute Pitch Request:Worksession to establish an action plan to elevate and implement the Sarah Kuechler City Manager's Office Council Member will advise staff on scheduling pending the Sept.
1 proposed development of what is known as Denton Basic Services Center:Ruddell Tiny Village 23 trip to Community First
Project
2 Li Council Member Maguire 08/26/21 can you please provide in an upcoming staff report information about the type(s)of ARPA-funded Cassey Ogden Finance Information is provided in the September 10 Friday Report
small business grant programs staff is considering?
Council Member Byrd 08/30/21 1 request a 1 minute pitch regarding a community wide effort called"Sign Topper Project" This cameron.robertson@cityofdento Development Services Public Staff will schedule pitch for the September 14 agenda.
3 project is aimed to bring a sense of a connected community within our many neighborhoods. This, n.com,Daniel Kremer Works-Streets
along with National night out,would be a neighbor partnership.
❑ Council Member Byrd 08/30/21 Will staff look into the following concerns on Morse St?1.The speed monitor device was nearly Becky Diviney,Bobby Smith, CIP-Traffic Engineering Police Information is provided in the September 10 Friday Report
adjacent to the stopwalk(50 yards maybe)From Woodrow to the sign I got up to 25. Render drew.huffman@cityofdenton.co Public Works-Parks
useless.2.There are two speed limit signs;one at each end of the road.Please explore adding an m
4 additional one at the center of this long thoroughfare. Numerous bike lane signs.No designated bike
lanes recognized.Numerous share road signs.No signs regarding children (children walk home on
this fast road).3. The tree limbs are covering nearly every tree.Please schedule a trim for all limbs
covering signs. I am looking forward to stage 2.
Council Member Byrd 08/30/21 Re Kerley St: I was recently notified by chief complainant that the cars in question are usually Bobby Smith Police Information is provided in the September 10 Friday Report
5 running in late afternoon. He is suspecting it's the auto shop on Duncan street that is testing their
cars. I understand that the data is being gathered on this street at this time.
Council Member Davis 09/07/21 1 am requesting a work session to discuss directing the Public Art Committee to explore Gary Packan Public Works-Parks Staff will schedule this pitch for the September 21 agenda.
commissioning a statue of Abner Haynes,to be installed on City property(perhaps in Fred Moore
6 park,near Mr.Haynes birthplace).Another option could be a partnership with LINT,to commission
and install statues of both Haynes and his teammate Leon King on the UNT campus.Mr.Haynes
and Mr.King were the first two African-American students to play football for NTSU.
7 Q Council Member Beck 09/07/21 Can I get a very brief update on the status on the Deerfield/KingsWay development,please? Tina Firgens Development Services Staff has provided information to the Council Member
8 Council Member Beck 09/07/21 What messaging is the Health Inspector providing regarding the mask ordinance? Sarah Kuechler City Manager's Office Staff has provided information to the Council Member
g ❑ Council Member Beck 09/08/21 Can staff provide information about tree removal along Oak St. Becky Diviney CIP-Capital Projects Information is provided in the September 10 Friday Report
10 ❑ Council Member Maguire 09/08/21 Can staff coordinate with TxDOT to address the issues with construction along 2181 Becky Diviney CIP-Capital Projects Information is provided in the September 10 Friday Report
11 Council Member Beck 09/09/21 Can staff coordinate with TxDOT on the intersection of 1-35 and Lillian Miller? Rachel Wood CIP-Capital Projects Staff will provide information to the Council Member
12 Council Member Armintor 09/09/21 Can staff coordinate with TxDOT on the intersection of 1-35 and Lillian Miller? Rachel Wood CIP-Capital Projects Staff will provide information to the Council Member
13 ❑ Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer 09/09/21 Can staff coordinate with TxDOT on the intersection of 1-35 and Lillian Miller? Rachel Wood CIP-Capital Projects Staff will provide information to the Council Member
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DENTON Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 2:00 PM Council Chambers
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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.):
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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.
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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.
• 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, September 21, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 215 E.
McKinney Street,Denton,Texas at which the following items will be considered:
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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 21-1419 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the development of a
Comprehensive Affordable Housing Strategy for the City of Denton.
B. ID 21-1835 Receive a report and hold a discussion from City's appointee Chris Watts regarding the
DCTA update.
C. ID 21-1836 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY21-22 City
Council Priorities as discussed during the Annual City Council Retreat.
D. ID 21-1750 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the proposed
interactive fountain at the Rayzor Ranch property, 3230 Heritage Trail.
E. ID 21-1894 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update to the
City of Denton's COVID-19 response.
F. ID 21-1273 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 21-1910 Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Under Texas Government
Code Section 551.087.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an economic
development incentive for United States Cold Storage. This discussion shall include
commercial and financial information the City has received from United States Cold
Storage, which the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of
the city, and with which the City Council is conducting economic development
negotiations; including the offer of financial or other incentive.
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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.
AFTER DETERMINING THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS 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 21-1644 Proclamation: Live United Month
B. ID 21-1820 Proclamation: Constitution Week
C. ID 21-1822 Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week
D. ID 21-1855 Proclamation: Tim Sanchez Remembrance Day
E. ID 21-1978 Presentation: Recognition of service in Finance.
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. 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.
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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.
A. ID 21-1793 Ms. Kim Cloud regarding the "Bedtime Rescue" program, providing temporary
housing to homeless families to the Denton community.
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.
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 — AJ). 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 21-1353 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Airport Advisory Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Ethics,
Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Community Development Advisory Committee,
Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board, Health & Building Standards
Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Human Services Advisory Committee,
Library Board, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning & Zoning
Commission, Public Art Committee, Public Utilities Board, Traffic Safety Commission,
and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
B. ID 21-1723 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and CASA for Denton County; authorizing the City Manager,
or their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council
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contingency funds in an amount not to exceed six hundred dollars ($600); and providing
an effective date.
C. ID 21-1724 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County;
authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for
the expenditure of council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed two hundred and
fifty dollars($250.00); and providing an effective date.
D. ID 21-1725 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the city of Denton and Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home; authorizing
the City Manager, or their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the
expenditure of council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed two hundred dollars
($200); and providing for an effective date.
E. ID 21-1728 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and the Denton African American Scholarship Foundation,
Incorporated for the Denton Black Film Festival; authorizing the City Manager, or their
designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council contingency
funds in an amount not to exceed one hundred Dollars ($100); and providing for an
effective date.
F. ID 21-1729 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce; authorizing
the City Manager, or their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the
expenditure of Council Contingency funds in an amount not to exceed nine hundred
dollars($900); and providing for an effective date.
G. ID 21-1731 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the city of Denton and Denton Community Food Center.; authorizing the City
Manager, or their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of
council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Sixty-Seven dollars
($567); and providing for an effective date.
H. ID 21-1732 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and Denton Community Market; authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of
council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed Six Hundred dollars ($600.00); and
providing an effective date.
I. ID 21-1733 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and Denton Music and Arts Collaborative.; authorizing the
City Manager or their designee to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure
of council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand sixty-six dollars
($1066.00); and providing an effective date.
J. ID 21-1734 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and First Refuge Ministries; authorizing the City Manager, or
their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council
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contingency funds in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00); and
providing an effective date.
K. ID 21-1735 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and Giving Hope, Inc.; authorizing the City Manager or their
designee to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council contingency
funds in an amount not to exceed seven hundred dollars ($700.00); and providing an
effective date.
L. ID 21-1736 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the city of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the city of Denton and Kiwanis Youth Services Inc.; authorizing the City
Manager, or their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of
council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200); and
providing for an effective date.
M. ID 21-1737 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the city of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the city of Denton and Kiwanis Youth Services Inc.; authorizing the City
Manager, or their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of
council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200); and
providing for an effective date.
N. ID 21-1738 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and Life Work Community; authorizing the City Manager, or
their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council
contingency funds in an amount not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars ($250); and
providing for an effective date.
O. ID 21-1739 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and Our Daily Bread, Inc.; authorizing the City Manager, or
their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council
contingency funds in an amount not to exceed eight hundred and fifty dollars ($850); and
providing for an effective date.
P. ID 21-1740 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and SasserNation Foundation, Inc.; authorizing the City
Manager, or their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of
council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00); and
providing an effective date.
Q. ID 21-1741 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and Solutions of North Texas.; authorizing the City Manager,
or their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council
contingency funds in an amount not to exceed eight hundred and fifty dollars ($850.00);
and providing an effective date.
R. ID 21-1742 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and United Way of Denton County; authorizing the City
Manager, or their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of
council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed five hundred and no dollars
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($500.00); and providing for an effective date.
S. ID 21-1743 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the city of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the city of Denton and Caring Hearts and Thriving Minds; authorizing the City
Manager, or their designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of
council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100); and
providing for an effective date.
T. ID 21-1744 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the city of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the city of Denton and Hallie's Heroes; authorizing the City Manager, or their
designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council contingency
funds in an amount not to exceed five hundred and sixty-seven dollars ($567); and
providing for an effective date.
U. ID 21-1919 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an
application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Local Parks Grant
Program 2022 in the amount of $ for the design, materials, and construction of a park site
on the Villages of Carmel Property; and providing for an effective date.
V. ID 21-1872 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with NTS Mikedon dba
National Trench Safety, LLC, for the rental of trench and confined space entry safety
equipment for the Water Distribution, Wastewater Collections, and Drainage
Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7653 - awarded to NTS Mikedon dba National Trench Safety, LLC, for
three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total
five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $350,000.00). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval(-).
W. ID 21-1873 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Robert Wyatt
Contracting, LLC, for the demolition, removal, and cleanup of two (2) commercial
buildings located on the proposed Eagle Substation site for Denton Municipal Electric;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7731
- awarded to Robert Wyatt Contracting, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$326,968.78). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval(-).
X. ID 21-1874 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Dallas Lite and
Barricade, Inc., for the rental of barricades to be used throughout the City by various
departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7741 - awarded to Dallas Lite and Barricade, Inc., for three (3) years, with
the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $1,050,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval(-).
Y. ID 21-1877 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with C&H Sales and
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Services Company, Inc., to collect oil and SF6 gas samples from transformers and
breakers to be sent to a lab to be tested for Denton Municipal Electric, Proposal Pricing
Lines 10-13; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7674 - awarded to C&H Sales and Services Company, Inc., for three (3)
years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5)
year not-to-exceed amount of $483,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval(-).
Z. ID 21-1878 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with TransFluid Services,
Inc., to replace transformer bushing insulators, perform on-load tap changer (LTC)
maintenance, transformer testing, and replacement of breakers or transformers when
needed for the City of Denton, Proposal Pricing Lines 1-9 and 14-17; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7674- awarded to
TransFluid Services, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one
(1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $750,000.00). The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval(-).
AA. ID 21-1879 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Open Systems
International, Inc., for the renewal of maintenance, support, and upgrade services of OSI
Monarch for Denton Municipal Electric, which is the sole provider of this software, in
accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that
procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt
from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the governing body;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7718
- awarded to Open Systems International, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount
of$1,500,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval(-).
AB. ID 21-1917 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Stuart C. Irby
Company, for the Di-Electric Testing of Live-Line Tools and Grounding Equipment for
Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date (RFP 7715 - awarded to Stuart C. Irby Company, for three (3) years,
with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
AC. ID 21-1920 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Questica, Inc., for
the renewal extension of Budgeting Software for the Budget Department, which is the sole
provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022,
which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one
source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the
governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (File 7778 - awarded to Questica, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of
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$325,000.00).
AD. ID 21-1756 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Checkered Flag
Promotions a noise exception pursuant to Section 17-20 of the City of Denton Code of
Ordinances, with respect to sound levels for the No Limits Monster Truck Show, which
will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
to 9:45 p.m., at the North Texas Fair Grounds; granting an increase in sound levels on
said dates for Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., with
sound not to exceed 70 decibels; and providing an effective date.
AE. ID 21-1758 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting The Village Church
Denton a noise exception pursuant to Section 17-20 of the City of Denton Code of
Ordinances for a celebration service, which will be held on Sunday, October 24, 2021,
from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at North Lakes Park in Denton, Texas; granting an
increase in sound levels and a variance in the hours of operation on said date from 10:00
a.m.to 11:00 a.m.,with sound not to exceed 75 decibels; and providing an effective date.
AF. ID 21-1900 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton adopting the Bowling Green Park
Master Plan and declaring an effective date.
AG. ID 21-1905 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton adopting the Villages of Carmel
Park Master Plan and declaring an effective date.
AH. ID 21-1662 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
her designee, to execute an agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and the
Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County, providing for client and clinical services
to victims of child abuse and non-offending family members; and providing for the
expenditure of funds in the amount of$141,950; and providing for an effective date.
Al. ID 21-1953 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Listing Agreement with Axis Realty Group of Denton, Inc. and the Denton
Chamber of Commerce for the sale of certain real property and improvements comprised
of a 0.449 acre tract located at 414 West Parkway Street Denton, Texas; and providing
an effective date.
AJ. EAR21-0002 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton releasing, abandoning, and
vacating a 0.504 acre sanitary sewer easement granted to the City of Denton by Alex
Kaiser and Rachel Kaiser, recorded as Instrument No. 2016-21238 in the Real Property
Records of Denton County, Texas and was corrected by Instrument No. 2016-64812 in
the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas; providing for severability and an
effective date. (Wright Addition, Sanitary Sewer Easement abandonment-Mark Laird)
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 21-1825 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, extending the effective period of the declared state of local disaster related to
the COVID-19 emergency as provided in Ordinance No. 21-1290 to December 31,
2021; superseding and replacing the Fourteenth Order of Council of the City of Denton
issued August 24, 2021 approved by Ordinance No. 21-1831; providing a repealer
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clause; and providing an effective date.
B. ID 21-1959 Consider recommending approval of the City's Fund Balance Policy.
C. ID 21-1955 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas adopting a schedule of
fees for the Denton Police Department training facilities, firearms range, special events,
off-duty police officers, and motor vehicle escorts for hire; providing for severability;
providing a repealer; and establishing an effective date.
D. ID 21-1956 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for
cemeteries and use of certain park facilities; superseding all prior fees in conflict with such
schedule;providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 21-1957 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas adopting a schedule of
fees for the Denton Fire Department; superseding all prior fees in conflict with such
schedule; providing for severability; providing a repealer; and establishing an effective
date.
F. ID 21-1963 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates for
Water service; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing
an effective date.
G. ID 21-1965 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates for
Wastewater service; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and,
providing for an effective date.
H. ID 21-1967 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates for
Solid Waste and Recycling collection service; repealing Ordinance No. 20-1551;
providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective
date.
I. ID 21-1992 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the fiscal year
2020-2021 budget and Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to allow for
adjustments to the Fleet Fund of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000); declaring a
public purpose; providing a severability clause, an open meetings clause and an effective
date.
J. ID 21-1993 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the fiscal year
2020-2021 budget and Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to allow for
adjustments to the General Fund of four million dollars ($4,000,000); declaring a public
purpose;providing a severability clause,an open meetings clause and an effective date.
K. ID 21-1875 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Classic Chevrolet,
Inc., for the supply of light duty vehicles which include sedans, passenger vans, pickup
trucks, hybrid, and electric vehicles for various City of Denton departments; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7661 - awarded
to Classic Chevrolet, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one
(1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000.00).
The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
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L. ID 21-1918 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Primoris T&D
Services, LLC., to perform normal and emergency operating, maintenance, and
construction work on the overhead electric distribution system for Denton Municipal
Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFP 7725 - awarded to Primoris T&D Services, LLC., in the five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $15,000,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval(-).
M. HL21-0002a Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas approving an application
for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10,
Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of
Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark, located at 1015 West Oak Street in the
Oak-Hickory Historic District (OHH), generally located on the south side of West Oak
Street, between Denton Street and North Welch Street; providing for severability; and
providing an effective date. (HL21-0002a, 1015 W Oak Street - Tax Exemption,
Cameron Robertson)
6. BUDGET ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 21-1986 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the fiscal year
2021-2022 annual program of services (budget) and the capital improvement program of
the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2021 and ending on
September 30,2022; and declaring an effective date.
B. ID 21-1987 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem
property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2021, on all taxable property
within the corporate limits of the City on January 1, 2021, and adopting a tax rate of
$O.XXXXXX per $100 of valuation for 2021; providing revenues for payment of current
municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and principal
on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain
homesteads; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause;
and providing an effective date.
C. ID 21-1989 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the city of Denton, Texas, approving the 2021 tax
rolls; and providing an effective date.
D. ID 21-1990 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of
the fiscal year 2021-2022 annual program of services (budget) and the capital
improvement program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on
October 1, 2021, and ending on September 30, 2022 when the budget will raise more
revenue from property taxes than last year's budget; and providing an effective date.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Z21-0005c 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 Mixed-Use
Neighborhood (MN) and Residential 4(R4) Districts to a Mixed-Use Neighborhood
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(MN) district on approximately 0.326 acres of land generally located southeast of the
intersection of Robertson Street and Skinner 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
[X-X] to approve/deny the request. (Z21-0005c, 418 Robertson Duplex, Cameron
Robertson).
B. PD21-0002d Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding a request to rezone approximately 32.11 acres from Mixed Use
Regional (MR) District to a Planned Development (PD) District. The site is generally
located south of North Loop 288, southwest of Hwy 77(North Elm Street), and west of
North Bonnie Brae Street, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request (7-0). (PD21-0002d,
Christopher Todd Communities,Julie Wyatt)
C. S21-0001b Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding a Specific Use Permit to allow for a multi-family dwelling use on
approximately 9.92 acres of land, generally located on the east side of S Loop 288,
approximately 300 feet south of E McKinney 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 for
severability; and establishing an effective date. THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION VOTED [3-2] TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. (S21-0001b,
Pebblebrook Parkside,Karina Maldonado)
D. Z21-0013a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
regarding a request by Manuel Noguez, the property owner, to rezone approximately
1.372 acres from a Residential Rural (RR) District to a Residential 1 (R1) District. The
1.372-acre site is generally located on the south side of Miller Road, approximately 260
feet east of Masch Branch Road, within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas.
(Z21-0013a,Noguez Single-Family Rezoning,Mark Laird).
8. 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.
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CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website
(https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/govemment/open/agendas-minutes) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215
E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on September 17, 2021, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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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Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: September 10, 2021
Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
Budget Presentation 21-1805 Finance Budget 0:45
Internal Audit-Water Production 21-981 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30
Water,CMO
Comprehensive Planning and Small Area Plan 21-1719 Development Services City Business 1:00
September 14,2021 City Manager's Office Council Request
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Non-Discrimination Ordinance Research 21-1639 Legal Maguire(6/15/21) 1:30
Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) COVID-19 Update 21-1893 City Manager's Office Council Priority 0:30
One Minute Pitch: 21-1272 City Manager's Office JCouncil Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 5:15
Other Major Items for Meeting: Budget Public Hearings
Community Services
Affordable Housing Plan 21-1419 City Manager's Office, Council Priority 1:30
Development Services
2021-22 Council Priorities Follow up 21-1836 City Manager's Office Council Priority 0:30
Parks and Recreation Council Request
Interactive Fountain/Sculpture at Rayzor Ranch Park 21-1750 Economic Development, Davis 4 13 0:30
September 21,2021 Finance ( / /21)
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) DCTA Update provided by the City's appointee: Chris Watts 21-1835 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
COVID-19 Update 21-1894 City Manager's Office Council Priority 1:00
One-Minute Pitch: 21-1273 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) I TBD ILegal City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 5:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:Consideration of budget adoption
Internal Audit-Payroll Administration Audit 21-1267 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30
Finance
DDC Tree Preservation Review 21-1162 Development Services Council Request Meltzer 1:30
Parks (5/11/21)
September 28,2021 Bell Avenue Discussion 21-1651 Capital Projects City Business 0:45
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting Mobility Plan Update 21-1927 Capital Projects Council Priority 1:30
(Continuous Meeting) Construction Code Review 21-735 Development Services City Business 1:00
Denton Central Appraisal District Nominations 21-1806 Finance City Business 0:20
One-Minute Pitch: 21-1274 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 6:35
Other Major Items for Meeting: Dissolution of Council Committees(Airport,Finance/Audit,Citizen Engagement)
FY 2021-22 Annual Audit Plan 21-1319 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30
October 4,2021 Fulfilling Audit Oversight Responsibilities 21-1841 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
(Luncheon @ 11:30 a.m.) Parks,Recreation,and Trails System Master Plan Update 21-1911 Parks&Recreation City Business 1:00
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 2:30
Other Major Items for Meeting:
October 5,2021 NO MEETING-NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance 21-109 Parks&Rec City Business 1:00
Engineering Council Request
October 12,2021 UNT Parking Agreements 21-1982 Legal,Development Services (Hudspeth)6/15/2021 0:45
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting Internal Audit-EMS Billing&Collection Audit 21-1269 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30
(Continuous Meeting) Fire
One-Minute Pitch: 1 21-1416 ICity Manager's Office 1council Request 1 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) I TBD ILegal City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 3:15
Other Major Items for Meeting: Reimbursement Ordinance
Audit Follow-Up-Roadway Quality Management 21-1802 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30
Electric Service Standards TBD DME City Business 1:00
October 19,2021 CIP Construction Projects Update 21-1663 CIP/Engineering City Business 1:00
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Redistricting Update 21-1979 Legal City Business 0:30
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) One-Minute Pitch: 21-1417 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Items) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 4:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
City Holidays TBD Human Resources City Business 1:00
Community Services Annual Grant Program Overview(Multiple 21-1849 Community Services City Business 1:00
October 26,2021 Sessions)
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.)
DME Transmission Cost of Service TBD DME City Business 1:00
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting) One-Minute Pitch: 21-1418 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) j TBD jLegal City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 4:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Update on Homelessness Initiatives and Housing Crisis Response Council Priority/
21-1843 Community Services 1:00
System City Business
Drawing Session-Redistricting 21-1980 Legal City Business 0:45
November 1,2021
(Luncheon @11:30 a.m.)
Closed Meeting Items) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 2:15
Other Major Items for Meeting:
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID I Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
Audit Follow-Up-Police Property Room Procedures 21-1803 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30
Ranked-Choice Voting for Council and Committee Board Officers 21-1981 City Manager's Office Council Request Beck 1:00
November 2,2021 City Secretary's Office,Legal (5/25/21)
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan Update' 21-1912 Solid Waste Council Priority 1:00
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) One-Minute Pitch: 21-1762 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
EMMTotal Est.Time: 3:30
Other Major Items for Meeting: Appointment of Assistant Judges(21-1808)
Off-Premise Signs TBD Development Services Council Request Davis 1:00
Legal (6/8/21)
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy Implementation
and Funding Plan and Schedule TBD Solid Waste&Recycling Council Priority 1:30
November 9,2021
City Manager's Office Council Request
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Flag Policy Discussion TBD Legal Armintor(6/15/2021 1:00
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting)
;One-MiMnute Pitch: 21-1763 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
eeting Items) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time:
Major Items for Meeting:
December 6,2021
(Luncheon @11:30 a.m.)
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 0:30
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Economic Development Programs and Policy Discussion 21-1330 Economic Development City Business 1:00
Tourism Public Improvement District Update 21-1332 Economic Development City Business 1:00
December 7,2021
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) One-Minute Pitch: 21-1964 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 3:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
December 14,2021
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting One-Minute Pitch: 21-1966 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
(Continuous Meeting) Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est.Time: 1:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
ETJ-Lake Ray Roberts 21-738 Development Services City Business
Leak Adjustment Ordinance 21-557 Water/Wastewater City Business
Work Session Dates to be Determined DME Cost of Service TBD DME City Business November 2021
Estimated Work
Item Dates Departments Type
Session Date
FY 2022-23 Budget Development February- Finance Budget Summer 2022
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan October 2022 All other departments
Items to be Scheduled Ongoing-Fall Engineering
Mobility Plan(Multiple Sessions Likely) 2021 Public Works,Development Council Priority Fall/Winter 2021
Services
Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to Requestor
Complete
Approved Council Request Work Sessions to be
Scheduled
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1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming Closures smartsheet
SCR Sep 13th - 19th
Closure Start
Street/Intersection From To Date Description Department Contact
Bell Ave Texas St Withers St 09/30/21 11/03/21 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
1 installing a new water main line
and services.
Bell Ave Withers St Mingo Rd 10/26/21 12/08/21 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
2 installing a new water main line
and services.
Bell Ave at Mingo Rd 09/15/21 10/25/21 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
3 installing a new water main line
and services.
Bernard St Hickory St Chestnut St 12/09/21 01/24/22 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
4 replacing the water main line
and services.
Ryan Rd Creekside Dr Paradise Ln 09/27/21 10/29/21 Wastewater Collections will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane
5 installing a new wastewater
main line
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2 Street Closure Report: Current Closures smartsheet
Intersection • "07/03/21
Closure_ • ti- • fi-•. - ti-•.
Bell Ave at Mckinney St 09/14/21 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
1 installing a new water main line
and servicesBell Ave College St Texas St 08/0 / 09/29/21 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
2 installing a new water main line
and services.
Bonnie Brae(SB) Oak Hickory 06/14/21 09/22/21 This block is closed to Other Mark Zimmerer
southbound traffic only,detours
are posted.Northbound lane
3 still open.Installation of electric
duct banks for DME substation
project and steel casing for
water main project
Carroll Blvd(SB)&(NB) Mulberry Eagle 07/12/21 10/01/21 Concrete Street Panel and Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.co
Sidewalk Repair.The process m
4 starts with Barricading the failed
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement,and
install new concrete.
College Park Dr Peach St End of College Park Dr 06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane
5 installing a new wastewater
main line and services.
6 Elm Hickory Eagle 05/11/20 09/17/21 PEC 4 Utility Project Engineering Seth Garcia
Elm Street Eagle Drive (dead end) 05/17/21 09/30/21 Atmos Energy will be closing Atmos Alice Province
7 street intermittently to replace
and relocate an existing gas
main and service lines
Fowler Dr College Park Dr Peach St 06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane
8 installing a new wastewater
main line and services.
Hickory Street Welch Carroll 08/31/20 10/15/21 Construction is set to begin on Engineering Kyle Pedigo
West Hickory Street between N.
Welch Street and Carroll Blvd in
October of 2020 and continue
9 through September of 2021.
Detailed lane closure
information is forthcoming
pending approval of the
contractor's phasing and traffic
control plans.
Mckinney duchess Glengarry 02/01/21 12/24/21 McKinney-Mayhill Intersection Engineering Trevor Crain
This project is widening the
intersection and 600'each way
10 to match existing conditions
along McKinney.Also includes
water,wastewater,and
drainage improvements.
McKinney St @ Elm St intersection 08/02/21 10/29/21 Temporary lane closures in Traffic James Andrews
11 place as crews work to safely
install new traffic signals at the
intersections
McKinney St @ Locust St intersection 08/02/21 10/29/21 Temporary lane closures in Traffic James Andrews
12 place as crews work to safely
install new traffic signals at the
intersections
Peach St N Locust Dr Fowler Dr 06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane
13 installing a new wastewater
main line and services.
14 Provence Vintage Sonoma 09/03/21 09/17/21 Paving and Drainage work Drainage Engineering Seth Garcia
15 Quail Ridge Cooper Branch E La Paloma Dr 09/07/21 10/29/21 Street Reconstruction Engineering Dustin Draper
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Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Closure End Description Department Department Contact
Date Date
Scripture Bonnie Brae 1,300 ft.to the West 03/22/21 09/16/21 Reconstruct;Scripture from Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.co
Bonnie Brae to approximately m
1,300 ft.to the west.This
includes removal and
replacement of failed sections
of curb and gutter.Milling of the
old asphalt pavement and the
16 stabilization of subgrade and
the installation of new asphalt
pavement.
Phase I East Bound Outside
Lane
Phase II West Bound Outside
Lane
Phase III Middle Lane
Walnut Street Locust Street Elm Street 05/17/21 09/30/21 Atmos Energy will be Atmos Alice Province
17 excavating street to complete
replacement/relocation of their
existing gas main
18 Western Blvd Jim Chrystal Airport Rd 08/16/21 12/31/21 Paving:Decal Lanes Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David
Works Inspections
19 Windsor Bonnie Brae Parkside 08/09/21 12/31/21 Pavement Restoration Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David
Works Inspections
Windsor Dr East Broken Bow Armstrong 07/28/21 09/30/21 Street Reconstruction will be Engineering Dustin Draper
20 performed on the westbound
lane of E Windsor
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3 Street Closure Report: Completed Closures smartsheet
I Y I Closure Star7 Closure End F Department Contact
From t Description Department
Street/Intersection ,--74'0 11111111111111F Date Da e
Bell Hickory McKinney 07/28/21 08/25/21 Storm drain installation across Engineering Streets Kyle Pedigo
Bell on Oak.Bell will be closed
half at a time as the storm drain
is installed
Chebi Lane Old North Road Freedom Lane 06/21/21 09/10/21 Full width pavement Engineering Streets Kyle Pedigo
2 replacement and subgrade
improvement.
Collier Ave. 1-35 NB Frontage Road Eagle Drive 08/23/21 08/27/21 Repairing asphalt road Private Development Robert Plato
3 damaged during construction of
Carriage Square Apartments
Colorado Boulevard Valley Creek Road San Jacinto Boulevard 07/26/21 08/26/21 Building a right-turn lane into Public Works Inspections Robert Plato
the new Vista Verde project on
4 the west side of Colorado. The
right lane will be closed while
operations are being performed
to add the turn lane.
5 Eagle Locust Elm 06/28/21 09/10/21 Patching of utility trench lines. Engineering Seth Garcia
F.M.428 Poinsettia Drive Loop 288 08/09/21 09/06/21 Concrete approach and turn TXDOT Robert Plato
6 lane improvements on TXDOT
Roadway
Lido Way and Balboa Court Bell Avenue End 07/05/21 09/01/21 Full width pavement Engineering Streets Kyle Pedigo
7 replacement and subgrade
improvement.
8 Locust Eagle Hickory 06/28/21 09/03/21 Patching of utility trench lines. Engineering Seth Garcia
Loop 288 SB On-Ramp at FM 428 Loop 288 Mainlanes 08/06/21 09/06/21 Placing concrete approaches TXDOT Robert Plato
9 FM428 for development at corner of
Loop 288 and FM428
Mistywood Lane Old North Road Craig Lane 06/21/21 09/10/21 Full width pavement Engineering Streets Kyle Pedigo
10 replacement and subgrade
improvement.
Oak Street Bell Street UPRR Railroad 02/01/21 08/28/21 Adding drainage line to Oak Engineering kyle.pedigo@cityofdenton.com
11 Street as part of the Downtown
Storm Sewer Project.
12 Windsor Dr East Nottingham Branch Crossing 06/14/21 08/27/21 Roadway reconstruction Engineering Dustin.Draper@cityofdenton.co
Woodhaven Mistywood Emerson 04/05/21 08/12/21 This project will consist of the Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.co
removal and replacement of m
failed sections of curb and
13 gutter,the milling off the old
asphalt and base material,lime
stabilize the subgrade and the
installation of new asphalt
pavement.
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