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111921 Friday Staff Report „ City Manager's Office 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 • (940) 349-8307 DENTON MEMORANDUM DATE: November 19, 2021 TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members FROM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager SUBJECT: Staff Report L Council Schedule A. Meetings (for next two weeks) 1. Cancelled - Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. No City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. 3. Cancelled-Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Zone No. 1 Board on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. at the Development Service Center. 4. No City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. 5. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 6. Agenda Committee on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. 7. Cancelled - Public Art Committee on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room. OUR CORE VALUES Integrity • Fiscal Responsibility • Inclusion • Transparency • Outstanding Customer Service IL General Information & Status Update A. I-35 Northbound Exit Ramp to US 380 Opening Next Week— City staff received the attached traffic advisory from the Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT) on Friday, November 19 that the new northbound Interstate 35 (1-35) exit ramp to US Highway 380 (US 380)will open at 6 a.m. on Wednesday,November 24. The old exit ramp to US 380 will close with the opening of the new ramp. Ahead of the exit ramp opening, various lane closures on northbound I-35 will begin at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23. These closures are needed in order to restripe the lanes for the new exit ramp and move concrete traffic barrier. Please note this work is weather permitting and subject to change based on conditions. This work is part of a $1.8 million ramp improvement project on northbound 1-35 at US 380 in Denton County. The project will reverse the northbound entrance and exit ramps to address increased traffic in the area. Construction is expected to be complete by early 2022. Additional information regarding TxDOT lane and road closures can be found at www.DriveTexas.org. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering B. Nette Shultz Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project Update — On Thursday, November 18, Capital Projects/Engineering staff and Nette Shultz Elementary Principal, Matt Preston hosted a virtual community meeting regarding upcoming Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant funded sidewalk segments that are currently being designed to enhance connectivity to the school. The $317,300 in SRTS grant funding was first approved in 2012, and since that time the Nette Shultz Elementary campus has been renovated and reconfigured. As a result of the campus reconfiguration, staff and Principal Preston reassessed the originally planned sidewalk segments and recommended replacing the portion planned for Brookfield Lane with Glenwood Drive. Staff has worked with Kimley-Horn and Associates, the selected design firm for the project and the North Central Texas Council of Governments(NCTCOG),who is responsible for managing the SRTS funding for the project and has received approval to proceed with the revised sidewalk installation on Glenwood Drive. There were approximately 30 participants in the November 18 community meeting. During the meeting, participants expressed general support for changing out Brookfield Lane for another sidewalk segment and requested a feasibility analysis of potentially using SRTS funds to construct sidewalks on Hanover Drive from Emerson Lane to the Nette Shultz campus instead of Glenwood Drive. Staff will work with Kimley-Horn and Associates and NCTCOG to confirm the feasibility of Hanover and will need to weigh cost considerations for the redesign and construction of the proposed sidewalk segment. Once the feasibility assessment has been completed, staff will share information in a future Friday Report, will update information on the Discuss Denton sidewalk page (https://www.discussdenton.com/citysidewalks), and will provide information directly to individuals who registered for the November 18 community meeting. Prior to going to construction on the SRTS sidewalk segments, an additional community meeting will be held to discuss the construction schedule with Nette Shultz parents and impacted residents. The presentation from the November 18 virtual community meeting is attached. Staff contacts: Robin Davis and Rachel Wood, Capital Projects/Engineering 2 C. SW&R Battery Diversion Event Recap — The Household Battery Diversion events, discussed in the Informal Staff Report included in the November 12 Friday Report, have begun. The first two events (held November 6 and 13) were successful in safely removing 591 pounds of battery waste in the community. This is equivalent to approximately 10% of the total weight of batteries collected throughout FY 2020/2021. Team members from the Home Chemical Collection and Sustainability were able to accomplish these events in four hours on these days. The Solid Waste and Recycling department will be evaluating data (participation, locations, volumes, etc.) as we look to prepare for the two remaining, planned events to make an even larger impact in spreading awareness of safe battery disposal and safely removing as much battery waste as possible from the waste stream. Staff contacts: Arturo Garcia and Tammy Clausing, Solid Waste and Recycling D. City Secretary's Office Staffmg Level—As presented during the November 16 Work Session, Deputy City Secretary Zolaina Parker's retirement from the City of Denton becomes effective November 30. As part of the adopted FY 2021-2022 Annual Budget, the City Secretary's Office was approved for the new position of Records Management Specialist. To maintain the existing service level, as well as meet the goals and objectives of the office, the hiring process for these two positions is being expedited. The target date to fill the Deputy City Secretary position is mid-December with the Records Management Specialist to follow in January 2022. Staff contact: Rosa Rios, City Secretary's Office E. DME Winter Preparedness— Over the last several months, DME has been working with various community partners to ensure that plans are in place for the upcoming winter season. DME has updated contacts with the University of North Texas, Texas Woman's University, Denton ISD, FEMA, and the two major hospitals to ensure proper notification channels are in place. DME staff recently toured one of FEMA's facilities to ensure adequate plans are in place and to establish contacts with facility personnel. Since Winter Storm Uri, DME has updated its load shed plan by adding previously unknown critical infrastructure facilities,removing facilities with adequate backup generator capability, and reconfiguring circuits to allow better management of forced outages. These efforts resulted in DME doubling the number of circuits that would be available for rotation in a forced outage event. Plainly speaking, this means that individual customers should experience less frequent forced outages, if in the unlikely event ERCOT forces a load shed. Additionally, ERCOT has increased the reserve capacity requirements, mandated weatherization measures at all generating stations, and has revised its notification practices, all in response to last winter's February storm. Natural gas critical infrastructure that lost power during last February's storm have also taken measures to ensure that they don't lose power and can keep pipelines pressurized. While winter weather is unpredictable and we all hope for the best, we believe we are well positioned to address winter events, if they arise. DME recently conducted two table top exercises with leadership staff as part of preparations plans. Similar exercises will continue through the winter season to ensure we remain prepared for any winter events. Staff contact: Tony Puente, DME 3 F. FM 2181 Traffic Shift — On November 17, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) informed City staff that there will be a traffic shift on November 19, 2021, for the FM 2181 (Teasley Lane) project. The shift will occur between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM at Hickory Creek Road and Old Alton Drive. There were not any lane closures associated with the shift, although the shift is noticeable to drivers. The traffic shift occurred in order to demolish the other half of the existing intersections and construct the new lanes. Attached is a diagram for the Hickory Creek Road shift. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering G. Results of November 16 Board and Commission Inclusivity Work Session — At the November 16 Work Session, City Council discussed potential changes to board and commission member qualification criteria in the areas of inclusivity,voter registration, and special qualifications applicable to a set of boards/commissions. The results of the discussion were as follows: • Animal Shelter Advisory Committee — Remove the "Three people who are not involved by occupation or membership in any of the above categories" language. • Board of Ethics - Remove qualifications that state a preference is to be given to a particular profession. • Committee on Persons with Disabilities — Remove the in-district residency requirement for those individuals nominated by Council Members in Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4. • Historic Landmark Commission — Remove the requirement for a Certified Public Accountant professional. While there was extensive discussion on potential changes to the requirement that board/commission members be registered voters, after reviewing the meeting recording, staff concluded that there was no consensus reached in those areas. Attached is a summary table that details the areas of discussion and individual Council feedback received by staff at the November 16 Work Session. The City Secretary's Office intends to present for Council consideration the above-noted changes to board and commission qualifications in January 2022. Please send any questions to Rosa. Staff contact: Rosa Rios, City Secretary's Office H. Innovative Transportation Solutions (ITS) Monthly Mobility Report — During the November 17, 2021, Mobility Committee meeting, Innovative Transportation Solutions (ITS) gave their monthly report. John Polster, the City's transportation consultant with ITS, typically provides an overview of the attached Mobility Status Report on several major regional Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) projects. The report is provided for review. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering I. City of Denton Criteria Manual Updates—To assist design professionals in preparing and submitting required plans and permits for proposed developments, staff has prepared updates to the City Criteria Manuals listed below. • Solid Waste and Recycling Criteria Manual— last updated in April 2009 • Stormwater Criteria Manual - last updated in December 2018 • Transportation Criteria Manual - last updated in March 2018 4 • Water and Wastewater Criteria Manual - last updated in December 2018 Since their last update,there have been many improvements to industry standards and requirements; therefore, it is appropriate to review and update the manuals from time to time to stay relevant with current development standards. The Criteria Manuals are part of a series of City documents that are used by staff and design professionals. Along with the Denton Development Code, Construction Specifications, and Standard Details these documents implement the City's vision for a safe and sustainable city and ensure that proposed development meets the minimum industry standards and requirements. Generally, the proposed Criteria Manual updates include definitions, standards to provide clarity, removal of duplicated information and elimination of conflicting requirements. In the last month staff has been presenting the Criteria Manual updates to various stakeholders, including the Planning and Zoning Commission and Public Utilities Board. Below is a summary of the public outreach efforts so far: • October 20 - Planning and Zoning Commission • October 21 —Developer Town Hall • November 8 - Public Utilities Board • November 12—Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) • October 21 through November 26 - Published online The Criteria Manual updates are scheduled for City Council to consider on December 14, 2021. During the meeting, in addition to the individual public hearing items to consider each Criteria Manual Update separately, staff has included a work session item to present the draft Updates. To provide the Council an opportunity to review and be familiar with the draft Criteria Manual Updates prior to the meeting,please refer to the link below where the Updates are published on the City's website. Staff contact: Ron Menguita, Development Services J. Northeast Denton Area Plan — On September 13, 2021, staff received a proposed Northeast Denton Area Plan from residents of the area. The 43-page document includes a description of the proposed Area Plan boundary, a vision for the area, considerations for proposing an Area Plan, what makes the area special, challenges in the area, and objectives of the Area Plan. Staff members from Development Services, Engineering, and Parks and Recreation received the proposed Area Plan and have reviewed the document. To fully understand the scope of the area, staff mapped the area (below) and determined that size of the proposed Area Plan boundary is approximately 6,789 acres and consists of 679 parcels. The area is comprised of land that is approximately half in the City of Denton and the half in the county(see map below). Staff found that the proposed objectives of the Area Plan are similar to the City's goals; (1)to enhance the quality of life in Denton, (2) promote environmental preservation and sustainability, (3) encourage historic preservation, (4) foster economic sustainability, and (5) create a meaningful legacy for the City. 5 Ned Woodbridge, one of the primary authors of the proposed Area Plan, and other residents attended the September 16, 2021 city hosted Public Open House. At the Open House staff shared draft maps and materials related to the Comprehensive Plan Update, Mobility Plan Update, and the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan Update. Attendees were able to review the draft maps and materials in person and provided input directly to staff and/or provided them on comment cards. Following the Open House, on November 8, 2021, staff met with a group of seven residents that were involved with the creation of proposed Area Plan. At the meeting staff expressed that the group's work was a great start and that following the Comprehensive Plan Update (anticipated completion February 2022) a more engaged public outreach effort involving all stakeholders will need to occur. Also stated was that timing would be dependent on staff workload and City Council priorities. The group understood the need for more public outreach and appreciated the City's help. The group felt comfortable with the next steps and schedule. Their main objective is to make sure that an Area Plan gets created for this area. According to Ned Woodbridge, he has an email list of over 200 people. Using the email list already developed, staff can build from that and develop a more comprehensive list. Following completion of the City's Comprehensive Plan update and direction from City Council to move forward with an Area Plan for this area, a key component of the public outreach will be hosting an area meeting with all the stakeholders within the proposed area plan boundary. It is important that all stakeholders are in engaged in developing area plans and advancing concepts and ideas, and that all stakeholders are represented as some stakeholders may have differing ideas/concepts than others. Staff contact: Ron Menguita, Development Services Northeast Denton Small Area Plan Boundary Map I� 12- El Gry P,-w 6 K. Annual American Legion Hall Senior Center Thanksgiving Luncheon — The Annual American Legion Hall Senior Center Thanksgiving Luncheon was held Thursday, November 17, from 11 am-1 pm. Ages 55+ were invited to drive thru the MLK Rec. Center's parking lot to pick up lunch for the day. The meal consisted of smoked turkey, dressing, green beans, corn, candy yams, and a dessert. The drive thru served 161 lunches. The Thanksgiving Luncheon was sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Denton-Lewisville Alumni Chapter, MLK Advisory Board, Empowered Outreach Church, Kendrick's Barbeque and Birdia Johnson. Staff contact: Megan Thomas, Parks and Recreation L. Good Samaritan Earthen Channel— On November 12, The Denton Record Chronicle published an article in their online editorial section Hugs and Shrugs giving a shrug to the City for cleaning an earthen channel resulting in the loss of a duck pond on the south side of the Good Samaritan Society campus on Hinkle Drive. The pond was the result of a rock construction dam being put in place in 2019 for the construction on Hinkle Drive to control the construction silt, pictured below. This area was never designed to hold water long-term. Good Samaritan staff contacted the Drainage Department on August 19 with concerns of vegetation overgrowth and stagnant water of said earthen channel creating a mosquito issue. City staff met with members of Good Samaritan Society to discuss their desires to have the creek cleaned. During this site visit, Good Samaritan staff were made aware that the rock construction dam would need to be removed to restore flow of the channel, remove the stagnant water, and reduce risk of flooding. The City began work cleaning the channel on September 23 and finished on October 1. The earthen channel has now been restored to its original function and will continue to flow as designed. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Public Works 4. 7 M. Stream Clean Litter Cleanup — On October 16, The City of Denton hosted its annual waterways cleanup, the Stream Clean, a community-wide litter cleanup effort. A total of 519 volunteers registered and litter was cleaned from 11 waterway sites. Overall, 5.5 tons of litter (380 bags of trash and 42 bags of recycling) were cleaned from streams across Denton. Volunteer participants contributed a collective 710 hours of volunteer time, worth an estimated $19,312. Volunteers were recognized for their work at a pre-cleanup Volunteer Party at Quakertown Park that featured a free breakfast, warm drinks, and a warm-up led by Denton Parks and Recreation Department fitness staff. This year's Stream Clean was made possible through interdepartmental efforts from PARD, Solid Waste & Recycling, Watershed Protection, Environmental Services, and with additional support from Keep Texas Beautiful and Pan Ector Industries. Staff contact: Carly Weld, Parks and Recreation N. Community Cleanup Challenge — This Fall, the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Regional Stormwater Public Education Task Force launched a Community Cleanup Challenge, a friendly competition to see which North Texas community can pick up the most litter per resident. Volunteer contributions from the Stream Clean and Keep Denton Beautiful's year-round cleanup programs (Meetup Cleanup,Adopt-a-Spot, Cigarette Litter Prevention Program)were recorded as part of the challenge. Denton is currently in third place with 35 cleanups logged and 1128 bags of litter cleaned up. Community groups and individuals have until the end of November to log their cleanup efforts to add to Denton's cleanup totals. For more information visit the North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge website by clicking this link. Staff contact: Carly Weld, Parks and Recreation III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information A. Standing Water Near Service Center - On July 20, Mayor Hudspeth forwarded a resident's concerns about standing water in an empty lot off Ruddell Street, behind the City's Service Center. Staff investigated the concern and found the standing water is resulting from discharge from a recently developed nearby subdivision. A long-term solution to mitigate the increased discharge will be incorporated in the drainage improvements of the Mingo/Ruddell Project, which is currently under design. With feedback from the resident, Staff was able to construct a temporary solution to make the area safe while still allowing proper drainage. Staff completed the work the week of November 1, 2021,pictured below. Staff has placed grass seed around the area and will monitor to ensure proper vegetation is established. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Public Works 8 B. Traffic Study Results for Dallas Drive — On October 28, Council Member Byrd submitted a request to address safety concerns at Dallas Drive and Rio Grande Boulevard intersection. Dallas Drive(US 77) is a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)roadway,and the subject intersection is located approximately 900 feet from the Calloway's driveway to the east. TxDOT installed delineators and the roadway has been striped at the intersection of Dallas Drive, the I-35E northbound offramp and the frontage road (near Calloway's) to prevent northbound frontage road motorists from crossing Dallas Drive. The intent of the delineators is to improve the safety of the intersection and reduce collisions caused by vehicles traveling at fast speeds on the I- 35E offramp not anticipating through traffic across Dallas Drive. TxDOT made this improvement at the request of the Denton Police Department following several accidents at the intersection. TxDOT plans to replace the Dallas Drive left lane I-35E onramp with underpass access to the I-35E southbound frontage road as part of the future I-35E widening project. Staff conducted a traffic study in the area from November 9, 2021, to November 15, 2021. Minimal speeding was observed along Dallas drive, with 6.6%of drivers going over the posted speed limit. Based on the results, Dallas Drive does not currently warrant the implementation of additional traffic calming measures. The Denton Police Department has been notified and is conducting targeted enforcement to help address speeding. Staff contact: Chandrakanth Muruganandham, Capital Projects/Engineering C. Orr Street Business Concern—On November 12, Mayor Hudspeth submitted a request to address concerns raised by a business owner regarding construction on Orr Street. Orr Street is part of the Denton Street Rehabilitation Project which includes the reconstruction of 47 roadway segments that were identified in the 2012 and 2014 Bond Program. The Denton Street Rehabilitation Project is scheduled to be completed by the close of quarter 4 of calendar year 2022. The Orr Street segment is currently on schedule to be completed by the end of calendar year 2021. The following timeline shows the advanced notice that was given prior to the start of construction. • The Virtual Meeting was held Thursday, April 29, 2021. • The Orr Street segment was placed on the Street Construction Report three weeks prior to the start of construction. • The Construction Notice to residents and business owners went out on October 20, 2021. 9 • Reliable Paving (the contractor on the project) notified staff when the construction notice was issued on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Attached is the notice to residents and a clip from the Street Construction Report. Staff has contacted the business owner to ensure that all of their concerns were addressed and will keep the owner updated as additional progress is made. Staff contact: Dustin Draper, Capital Projects/Engineering D. Downtown Lighting(South of Square)—On November 12, Mayor Hudspeth sent staff a request to have DME evaluate and potentially improve street lighting in the Downtown area south of the square. Attached is a map of the specific area with color coding meaning: Green=removed;Red=upgraded to LED;and Blue=existing LED. To aid with visibility in the area, DME installed five new LED street lights and upgraded four existing street lights to LED.This project has been completed and DME believes the area is highly improved. Staff contact: Tony Puente, DME E. Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act — Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Member Beck recently requested information about the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA). On Monday, November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) bill into law. IIJA includes a mix of funding through existing federal programs and formulas with the creation of new programs that are likely to be administered through competitive grants. IIJA has three distinct areas including: 1. Division A-C - $476.8 billion over 5 y years reauthorization of surface transportation programs. These funds will be allocated by formula to state DOTS, MPOs, transit agencies and Amtrack. The bill provides an average of: • $63 billion per year for highways; • $17 billion per year for transit; • $36 billion per year for intercity passenger rail. 2. Division D-I—Authorizes other infrastructure investments. 3. Division J- $520 billion over 5 years of advance appropriations for wide array of infrastructure investments. New spending in the bill includes: • $110 billion for highways and bridges, • $66 billion for passenger and freight rail, • $65 billion for broadband, • $65 billion for the electricity grid, • $55 billion for water infrastructure, • $47 billion for cybersecurity, • $39 billion for public transit, $25 billion for airports, The only direct formula funding to local governments in IIJA is $550 million in FY 2022 for the Energy Efficiency and Conversation Block Grant (EECBG). EECBG is one-time funding that provides flexible grants to states and local governments over 10 35,000 in population for local energy efficiency projects using a formula weighted heavily on population. Most of the funding in IIJA will be allocated over the next five years. The timing of the release of IIJA funding will primarily depend on whether the program is existing or new. New programs will require the federal agencies administering them to create regulations and funding notices, while existing programs could potentially be implemented quickly after the bill becoming law. As more guidance and information is released regarding IIJA, staff will update Council regarding funding opportunities for the City. Staff contact: Laura Behrens, Grants Administration F. Unpermitted Work Complaint- Staff received a complaint through Engage Denton regarding unpermitted work being performed without a permit on a property on Archer Trail and Council Member Beck also reached out to staff on this issue. There was a code compliance case opened on November 7 where staff performed an initial inspection of the property and spoke with the owner. Staff met with the property owner this week to do an interior inspection on the property and found there had been work completed without a permit. Staff is now coordinating with the property owner to get them compliant with the code. The power has been cut off and no additional work will occur on site until a permit application is submitted and the work can be properly inspected for safety. The code compliance case will remain open to continue to ensure compliance. An additional question on the property was regarding the possibility of the renovation occurring to support multiple households. The owner indicated his intent is for this to become a rental property,but the property will be required to follow the same rules as other single-family rentals in the City including the code requirement of having no more than 4 unrelated individuals living in the residence. Staff contact: Charlie Rosendahl, Development Services IV. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings A. Hartlee Field Mountain Bike Opening Celebration— On Saturday, November 20, Parks and Recreation will celebrate the opening of the Hardee Field Mountain Bike Trail. Local riders and volunteers constructed the 5.3-mile trail by working nearly 1,000 hours clearing and creating the trail. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. and include vendors, guided trail rides, a DJ, food, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Parking and activities will be at the Clear Creek Davis Entrance, 5792 Hartlee Field Rd. The dedication and ribbon-cutting will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the entrance to the Mountain Bike Trail, north of the parking lot. Staff contact: Nikki Sassenus, Parks and Recreation 11 V. Attachments A. I-35 Traffic Advisory .............................................................................................13 B. Nette Shultz Safe Routes to Schools Presentation...................................................14 C. FM 2181 Traffic Shift ............................................................................................22 D. Boards and Commissions Inclusivity Results..........................................................23 E. ITS Monthly Mobility Report.................................................................................24 F. Orr Street Business Concern...................................................................................48 G. Downtown Lighting Map .......................................................................................50 VI. Informal Staff Reports A. 2021-099 Winter Weather Action Plan Progress.....................................................51 B. 2021-100 ESA Inventory........................................................................................59 C. 2021-101 Tree Preservation Work Session Responses ............................................78 VII. Council Information A. Council Requests for Information ..........................................................................94 B. Council Calendar ...................................................................................................96 C. Future Work Session Items ....................................................................................98 D. Street Construction Report ................................................................................... 101 12 p' TRAFFIC ADVISORY Jof Texas Department DALLAS DISTRICT Transportation Emily McCann (214)320-4485 Emily.McCann(@txdot.gov NEW NORTHBOUND 1-35 EXIT RAMP TO US 380 OPENING NEXT WEEK IN DENTON COUNTY Nov. 19, 2021 DENTON COUNTY—The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will open the new northbound Interstate 35 (1-35) exit ramp to US Highway 380 (US 380) at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24. The old exit ramp to US 380 will close at this time. Ahead of the exit ramp opening, various lane closures on northbound 1-35 will begin at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23. These closures are needed in order to restripe the lanes for the new exit ramp and move concrete traffic barrier. Please note this work is weather permitting and subject to change. This work is part of a $1.8 million ramp improvement project on northbound 1-35 at US 380 in Denton County. The project will reverse the northbound entrance and exit ramps to address increased traffic in the area. Construction is expected to be complete by early 2022. Message boards have been placed to alert drivers of upcoming construction activities. TxDOT is urging motorists to use caution in the work zone. Visit www.DriveTexas.org for the latest road closures on this project and others. For media inquiries, contact TxDOT Public Information Officer Emily McCann at Emily.McCann(atxdot.gov or (214) 320-4485. The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation,maritime,rail and public transportation across the state. Connecting You with Texas www.txdot.gov I TxDOT on Facebook I TOOT on Twitter 13 Safe Routes To Schools Community Upda te N (8I- tt(.B- Shu e m en t CO. r ram • Virtual Zoom Meeting Thursday, November 18, 2021 . 11 p. m . / - Thank you for joining us this evening, the meeting will begin shortly. DENTON Participants & Agenda Partic ipants Agenda ❑ City Council Member District 2 ❑ Introductions ■ Brian Beck ❑ Nette Shultz Elementary ❑ Virtual Community Reminders ■ Matt Preston, Principal ❑ Presentation Overview ❑ City Manager's Office ■ Safe Routes To School Initiative ■ Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager ■ Timeline of Events ■ David Gaines, Interim Deputy City Manager ■ Project Locations ❑ Capital Projects ■ Project Schedule & Funding Overview ■ Q&A — Stay Informed Rachel Wood, Deputy Director of Capital Projects ■ Seth Garcia, Program Manager ■ Robin Davis, Project Manager ■ Nathan George, Sr. Planner-Bicycle, Pedestrian & ADA Coordinator ❑ Public Affairs ■ Sarah Fullwood Safe Routes to School—Nette Shultz Elem.Virtual Community Update November 18, 2021 OF DENTON Virtu a 1 Community Meeting Reminders ❑ All attendees are muted ❑ All attendee video is disabled John Doe ❑ Q&A ■ Questions will be answered at the end of the presentation in the order they are received Chat Raise Hand O&A ■ Select "Raise Hand" to request to speak —For people wishing to verbally ask a question, those questions will be answered at the end of the presentation. If you raise your hand, the presenter will call your name and you will need to We,cot,x unmute after you have been called on to ask your question Feet free toa5k the host and pa�hsjs 7uestions ❑ Presentation will be available after meeting online at: www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeetings What cane first.the chicken or the egg Cancel Se�1 � S"a ,,Y Oy Y� - Safe Routes to School—Nette Shultz Elem.Virtual Community ••. • •- 2021 Safe Routes ' School Program Initiative Safe Route s to School Pro �,Y ra m s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a movement that aims to make it safer and easier for students to walk and bike to school. The first federally funded Safe Routes to School Program was created in 2005. The most successful Safe Routes to School programs incorporate the Six E's: ✓ Engagement ✓ Equity ✓ Engineering ✓ Encouragement ✓ Education ✓ Evaluation State & Regional Safe Routes to School practitioners work to find new funding and ensure proper spending of existing funding for Safe Routes to School. https://www.sateroutespartnership.org/safe-routes-school/101 ��„ SlideSchool OF DENTON Tim e line o f Eve n is 2012-March City staff and Denton Independent School District (DISD) staff collaborated to identify project locations for both Nette Shultz and Pecan Creek Elementary Schools. 2012-July Application was submitted and North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) approved the application for an 80/20 funding partnership with the City. 2019-November Voters approve 12M in bond funds for the purpose of new sidewalk infrastructure to be allocated over a 5-year period. 2021-February 11 City submits anticipated engineering schedule to NCTCOG. 2021-March 16 Professional Service Agreement is approved by City Council with Kimley Horn & Associates (KHA) to provide design engineering services for the sidewalks for Nette Shultz & Pecan Creek Elementary Schools. Design work then began after contract with KHA was approved. 2021-August KHA advises Nette Shultz has been reconstructed on same site, changing school footprint. 2021-October 27 City staff met with Principal Preston of Nette Shultz to discuss new school layout and options for sidewalk location to ensure the safest pedestrian crossings were selected given the reconfiguration of the school site. City submitted revised Nette Shultz segment location to NCTCOG for consideration and approval. Safe Routes to SchoolUpdate November DENTON Sidewalk Loc a do n s Will provide approximately 2,350 If of new sidewalk Zz Blementary % Nette Shu � tz 40 Emerson Lane (south side) sus . From Wilsonwood to Glenwood ! _ ' Lane 1 , 5 � •p �• J � •� ' t From Woodhaven to Brookfield anti. ofR r. _ Drop-off Pick-up . Lanes Emerson Lane (north side) From Glenwood to NS Bus Lane Remove •%! �. Crosswalk Glenwood Lane (TBD) :: From Emerson to E. Windsor r., •- nak_3t *Segment location will be determined by engineer « - . New sidewalk locations to he installed (y recommendation based on field observations, SRTS r criteria, NCTCOG approval & budget. Due to new school layout, Brookfield segment - removed. May be reconsidered for future SRTS projects o - Safe Routes to School—Nettle Shultz Elem.Virtual Community Update November 18, 2021 OF DENTON Proje c t Sc he dule & Fund ing Ove rvie w ❑ February 2022 ■ Survey and field work complete Nette Shultz Elementary Sidewalks ❑ April 2022 Funding Overview ■ 60% engineering plans complete ■ Begin easement/right-of-way process if required* Estimate at Completion: • • ❑ October 2022 — December 2022 ■ Advertise for construction bids SRTS Funding Approved : $ 317,300 ❑ January 2023 TRIP Funding Approved : $ 99,273 ■ Award to Contractor, begin construction (anticipate 12-month construction schedule 2019 Bond Funds: $ 276,677 for all 4 schools, contractor will determine order) Lei r."I 4 to]0 11-110 *project schedule may be affected by right-of-way/easement needs $ 693,250 Safe Routes to School—Nette Shultz Elem.Virtual Community Update November 18, 2021 OF DENTON Q & A Sta Y Info rm e d Q&A ■ Type your question to the Q&A Section as shown. Questions will be answered in the order they are received ■ REQUEST TO SPEAK John • ■ Select "Raise Hand" _11 ■ Presenter will call your name ■ Unmute yourself to speak Chat Raise Hand O&A LOW Stay Informed Visit us at Discussdenton.com for updates on the SRTS sidewalk projects as well as other city sidewalk and major infrastructure projects. www.discussdenton.com/citVsidewalks Project Manager, Robin Davis — 940.349.7713 — robin.davis@cityofdenton.com Program Manager, Seth Garcia — 940.349.8938 — seth.garcia@cityofdenton.com What came f rst.the chicken or the e997 Presentation will be available after meeting online at: www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeetings CdM.i �� sew a—v—Ily ciry Slide 8 Safe Routes to School—Nette Shultz Elem.Virtual Community ••. • •e2021 OF DENTON www.invarion.com leCIXSED LEFT LANE CLOSED / : • I _— r, A MATCH l � ROAD ♦�cRo �. .W �1 I HEA 1144ri low — TEASLEY LN. 40 W �J W L. _ • - ROAD 1 � WORN AHEAD ACCESS TO BUSINESSES AND PARKING LOTS WILL BE ` !t t A •.. 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SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Remove"Three people who are not • 10 involved by occupation or membership in Maguire,Davis,Beck, •' any of the above categories"as those are Armintor Animal Shelter Advisory not mandated by State law." Committee City"Employee"Not Voting Members Armintor Keep as is Hudspeth Reduce to 2 Attorneys Armintor, Maguire • Remove"Preference"qualifications [Note: Attorney is also noted as a current Armintor,Maguire, Beck, •' Meltzer Preference.] Remove all 3 Attorneys Meltzer,Beck Attorney to be"Preferred"profession Beck Have Experience in Conflict Resolution& Beck Training as a Preferred qualification Keep as is Davis,Hudspeth Remove residency requirement for Armintor,Maguire,Davis, • nominees(Districts 1-4) Beck,Meltzer •. Preference to Disabled Citizens Maguire,Meltzer Members have a disability Armintor Committee on Persons with Preference to members who have Beck Disabilities experience with disabilities Keep as is Hudspeth Denton Police Department City"Employee"Not Voting Members Armintor Chief of Police Advisory Board Keep as is Beck, Hudspeth Add"Journalist or professional researcher" Internal Audit Advisory as a Armintor Committee Preferred qualification Keep as is Beck, Meltzer Make qualifications"Preferred"rather Health&Building Standards than"Required" Armintor,Maguire Commission Keep as is Meltzer,Beck,Hudspeth Remove"CPA"requirement Beck,Armintor,Meltzer, • Maguire •• Remove"Other members...provided that no one business or professional interest Davis Historic Landmark shall constitute a majority membership of Commission the commission." Keep as is Meltzer,Hudspeth Sustainability Framework Keep as is Meltzer,Beck,Hudspeth Advisory Committee 23 IOyTF lifon DENTON City of Denton Transportation/Mobility Project Status Report Prepared by ITS November 2021 PROJECTS • Project Summary............................................page 2 • FM 2181 North-South....................................page 3 • I-35E/Mayhill.................................................page 5 • I-35/35E/35W Merge......................................page 7 • I-35/US 380 Interim Improvements ...............page 9 • I-35 North.....................................................page 11 • I-35W Main Lanes........................................page 13 • 1-35W Frontage Roads .................................page 14 • US 380/US 377.............................................page 15 • US 380 East..................................................page 17 • US 380 Feasibility Study..............................page 19 • Loop 288 West .............................................page 20 • FM 1515 .......................................................page 21 • FM 1173 .......................................................page 22 • Elm and Locust.............................................page 23 • Glossary of Acronyms..................................page 24 City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 24 1 PROJECT SUMMARY PROJECT LET DATE CONTRACTOR/ CONSTRUCTION COST ENGINEER FM 2181 North-South 07-11-2017 Zachry $37,641,150 1-35E/Mayhill 06-2025 LTRA $72,094,705 1-35/35E/35W Merge 01-2025 AECOM/Stantec $397,991,207 1-35/US 380 Interim 07-02-2021 Jagoe Public $1,834,246 1-35 North 12-2022/2024 Stantec $763,903,737 1-35W Main Lanes * HNTB $467,537,765 1-35W Frontage Roads * HNTB $376,973,505 US 380/US 377 06-04-2020 Ragle Construction $21,269,537 US 380 East 08-04-2021 Zachry $140,553,393 US 380 Feasibility Study * HDR Loop 288 West * CP&y $63,060,082 (frontage road only) FM 1515 * LTRA $36,775,382 FM 1173 * Garver $47,031,629 Elm& Locust TOTAL $2,426,666,338 City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 25 FM 2181 North-South CSJ: 12054-02-015 Schematic Approval: I December 15,2005 Project Description: Widen from two-lane to six-lane divided Environmental Clearance: January 28,2008 roadway From City of Denton/Corinth City limits ROW Acquisition Completed: January 25,2013 Limits: to Lillian Miller Utility Relocations Complete: November 2017 Construction Cost: $37,641,150 100% Plans: May 22,2017 Firm: Zachry Let Date: July 11,2017 Project Manager: I Stacy Clack/Kyle Petigo Construction Complete: August 2022 (r ;86 2181 ,r 2181 Current Activity• • Construction: MCM was defaulted on January 24, 2019. • Zachry was selected as contractor to complete work on FM 2181. • Zachry began construction on November 11, 2019. There are 558 working days. See attached TxDOT construction report. • Action Item: City of Denton and TxDOT resolve outstanding claims regarding damage to DME sewer and water and equipment damage. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 26 : TxDOT Monthly Project Report Date of report: October 7, 2021 Report prepared by: Stacy Clack Project: FM 2181 Control: 2054-02-015 Highway: FM 2181 Limits: From: City of Denton/Corinth City Limits To: Lillian Miller Contractor: Zachry TxDOT Project Manager: Stacy Clack Phone: (817) 504-6696 TxDOT Project Manager: Christian Bonilla Phone: (214) 317-2489 Contractor's Superintendent: Karim Atiyeh Phone: (972) 400-4325 Date Work Began: November 11, 2019 Anticipated Completion Date: August 2022 Current Activities: Current activities include: Erosion control/barricades. Placing lime treated subgrade phase 2 (southbound lanes and side streets). Storm drainage completion(phase II); leave out areas where utilities were cleared. Asphalt underlayment southbound(phase 11 side streets and tie-ins). Concrete paving main lanes southbound. Concrete driveways. Continue addressing conflicts with walls (next phase) as well as other various utility conflicts. Culvert G drainage issues awaiting work authorization. Wall activities for 178R and 18OR ceased due to design error; sound walls were added to the project after utility relocation conflicts identified. Narrative description of last month's activities: Erosion control/barricades. Placed lime treated subgrade phase 2 (southbound lanes). Continued tying steel for southbound phase 2 paving in areas cleared and ready. Culvert G drainage issues awaiting work authorization. Price received on 9-7-21. Wall activities for 178R and 18OR ceased due to design error; sound walls were added to the project after utility relocation conflicts identified. Narrative description of activities planned for next month: Continue concrete paving southbound lanes phase 2. SW3P items. Traffic switch(phase 2 to phase 3 —northbound). Begin subgrade/excavation northbound lanes. Complete tie-in for drainage northbound. Grading/sod. Traffic issues: Anticipate traffic switch to next phase (northbound) in November 2021. Item(s) of work currently controlling project completion: Various utility conflicts. Concrete paving. Traffic switch to next phase (northbound). Other items of significance: Utility conflicts. Frontier Fiber and Verizon Business Fiber: Bent Oaks Drive. Culvert G City of Denton line conflict(received pricing for emergency work authorization on 9-7- 21). Atmos gas line at wall 178R and 180R. CoSery Gas line and power lines at Hickory Creek(open conflict but RFI was answered by TxDOT 9-7-21); Zachry to proceed. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 27 4 CSJ: 0196-01-109 Schematic Approval: February 2011 Limits: I-35E intersection with Mayhill from Environmental Clearance: January 31,2012 Pockrus Page Rd to Loop 288 Description: Reconstruct interchange at Mayhill and ROW Acquisition Completed: March 2022 I-35E and existing 4-lane frontage roads Utility Relocations Com lete: September 2023 Est.Construction Cost: $72,094,705 City of Denton Utility Relocations Complete: Funding: CAT 2: $72,094,705 100% Plans: I June 2022 Firm&Key Contact: I LTRA,Tyler Martin Ready to Let Date: September 2023 TxDOT Project Manager: I Don Vo Let Date: June 2025 ry 288 cc All 71 C I E �: . i'S:. � i ,� � '•�� ;.-•l_ Tom. Current Activity• • PS&E: The updated 60% (plans adequate)plan set was resubmitted on October 4, 2021. The 95% plans are expected in February 2022. • ROW: There are 43 total parcels. There are 2 parcels in appraisal, 3 parcels in ED, and 38 parcels in possession. • Utilities: Utilities are being coordinated by Cobb Fendley. Utility coordination meeting was held on October 27, 2021. o Atmos Gas: Pending permit and agreement. o AT&T: Pending Frontier duct bank design for completion of AT&T design. Agreement pending. o Charter/Spectrum: Awaiting revised DME plans; upon receipt of same, will take approximately 90 days to finalize plans. Agreement pending. o CoSery Gas: Pending permits and agreement. o City of Denton water and sewer: Pending design changes, easement acquisition, and agreement. Bi-weekly meetings being held. o DME: Agreement with TxDOT pending. Easements pending. Permit pending. Design changes being incorporated; pending submittal to the UIR. o DISD: Pending design and agreement. Pending meeting with District to discuss reimbursement eligibility. o Frontier: Pending permit and agreement. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 28 5 o Grande: Awaiting Frontier relocation plans; will take approximately 30 days to finalize plans upon receipt. o Lumen: Pending permit and agreement. o NGG: abandoning in place. Need agreement for abandonment. o Oncor: Permits previously approved have since expired. Awaiting updated agreement packet and updated relocation package required due to internal IT issue. o Unite Private Networks: New install permits have been submitted; to be reviewed after ROW is assessed. o Verizon/MCI: New install. Construction completed; to confirm depth clearances. o Zayo: Pending permits and agreement. Estimating agreement for review mid-to late November. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 29 6 1-35/35E/35W Merge CSJ: 10195-03-090(I-35E/W to US 380) Schematic Approval: • -090: August 201 1 0195-03-087 S 380 to US 77 -087: January 31,2019 Limits: From I-35E/W to US 77 north of Denton Environmental Approval: -090: June 2017 AJ -087: October 7,2019 Reconstruct interchange and existing IR Description: frontage roads;reconstruct and widen to 6/8- ROW Acquisition Complete: November 2021 lane rural freeway with ramp modifications $397,991,207 Utility Relocations Complete: August 2023 Est.Construction Cost: -099: $43,821,225 -090: $130,812,652 City of Denton Utility -087: $223,357,330 Relocations Complete: $397,991,207 Funding: CAT 2: $35,008,319 100% Plans: June 2022 CAT 4: $43,647,905 CAT 12: $319,334,983 Firm&Key Contact: AECOM(-090); Stantec(-087) Ready to Let Date: August 2023 TxDOT PM: Dawit Abraham Let Date: September 2023 .1 - 77 • � - - '♦ '� i )bN- uuL7, Current Activity• • PS&E: The combined 60%plan review is complete. Consultant is working toward the 95% plan submittal. • City has requested details from TxDOT regarding medallions used on AGL project, as well as cross section files. TxDOT has sent requested files to City of Denton regarding aesthetics. Follow-up aesthetics meeting to be held with city. • ROW: There are 15 parcels for acquisition for the 0195-03-090 CSJ. There are: 1 parcel in negotiations, 1 parcel in ED, and 13 parcels in possession. • There are 44 parcels for acquisition for the 0195-03-087 CSJ. There are: 1 parcel in negotiations and 43 parcels in possession. • Utilities: LTRA is conducting utility coordination. Utilities are awaiting plans adequate for the Bonnie Brae and Windsor Road additions to the projects. Status of utilities in conflict: City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 30 7 o AT&T: Design expected in March 2022. Agreement expected in April 2022. Anticipate start of relocations in June 2022 and completion in December 2022. o Atmos Distribution: Design expected early February. Agreement expected April 2022. Anticipate start of relocations in April 2022 and completion in October 2022. o Atmos Transmission: Preliminary design expected mid-January 2022. Agreement expected April 2022. Anticipate relocations start in May 2022 and completion in May 2023. Project dependent on easement acquisition. o Brazos Valley Electric: Design expected in November 2021. Agreement expected in November 2021. Anticipate relocations start in December 2021 and completion in February 2022. o Charter-Spectrum: Design expected in April 2022. Agreement expected in June 2022. Anticipate start of relocations in July 2022 and completion in October 2022. o City of Denton Water/Wastewater: Final design expected in July 2022. Agreement expected in October 2022. Anticipate start of relocations in November 2022 and completion in July 2023. Dependent upon acquisition of easements. o CoServ: Design expected early January 2022. Agreement expected to be finalized early February 2022. Estimate start of relocations in April 2022 and completion in September 2022. o Eagleridge Operating LLC: Design expected in March 2022. Agreement expected in May 2022. Anticipate start of relocations in June 2022 and completion in September 2022. o DME Distribution: Design expected in March 2022. Agreement expected in May 2022. Anticipate start of relocations in June 2022 and completion in January 2023. o DME Transmission: Design expected in February 2022. Agreement expected in April 2022. Anticipate start of construction in July 2022 and completion in April 2023. Utility is awaiting geotech data for foundation at Oak Street crossing to finalize design in this area. o Fiberlight: Anticipate start of relocations in March 2022 and completion in July 2022. Awaiting utility owner to confirm as-built drawings that line was placed in proper location. If in conflict, may have to adjust in certain locations. o Frontier: Relocation complete at 1-35 crossing along Loop 288. Staking ROW to verify proper location. o Level 3/Lumen: Design expected in April 2022. Agreement expected in May 2022. Anticipate start of relocations in May 2022 and completion in October 2022. o UNT Fiber: Fiber crossing IH-35E south of Bonnie Brae in review to confirm if it will be in conflict. o Verizon Business/MCI: Design expected in February 2022. Agreement expected in April 2022. Anticipate start of relocations in May 2022 and completion in October 2022. o Zayo: Design expected in June 2022. Agreement expected in July 2022. Anticipate start of relocations in August 2022 and completion in January 2023. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 31 CSJ: 0195-03-090 —� Limits: North of Oak Street to south of US 380 Interim improvements exit ramp on I-35E Description: and lanes at US 380 Construction Cost: $1,834,246 ` 1 Funding: CAT 8 r Firm: TxDOT _ A TxDOT PM: Branden Barnett 100% Plans: April 30,2021 7 Let Date: July 2,2021 M Construction Completion: January 2022 t Current Activity• r • Construction: The project let on July 2, 2021. ''• The project was awarded to Jagoe Public i Company with a low bid of$1,834,246.32 at 12.19% over the engineer's estimate. There are 1 4 months of barricades and 120 working days. Construction began on September 20, 2021. See attached TxDOT construction report. fl f Oil r City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 32 9 TxDOT Monthly Project Report Date of report: October 11, 2021 Report prepared by: Branden Barnett Project: F 2021 (900) Control: 0195-03-100 Highway: IH35 Limits: From: Oak St To: North of US 380 Contractor: Jagoe TxDOT Project manager: Branden Barnett Phone: (214) 392-1791 Contractor's Project Manager: Brian Lee Contractor's Superintendent: Rolando Rangel Date Work Began: September 20, 2021 Anticipated Completion Date: January 18, 2022 Current Activities: Current activities include: Placed asphalt paving on proposed exit ramp and auxiliary lane. Removing/Relocating illumination along IH-35. Narrative description of last month's activities: Placed traffic control devices for Phase I construction. Placed concrete traffic barriers along main lanes of I11-35, removed existing entrance ramp, constructed drainage headwall, and placed lime along proposed exit ramp and extra lane on northbound frontage road. Narrative description of activities planned for next month: Relocate ITS along northbound frontage road. Remove striping on IH-35. Place striping on IH-35, exit ramp, and auxiliary lane. Traffic issues: Existing IH-35 northbound entrance ramp closed. Traffic will no longer be able to enter IH-35 northbound main lanes until north of US 380. Plans for changes in traffic patterns: Potential traffic switch on 11-19-21 into Phase 1, Stage 2 (construction of new entrance ramp; completion of proposed exit ramp; and opening to new traffic). Item(s) of work currently controlling project completion: Asphalt paving, ITS, illumination, and signs. Other items of significance: Potential material delays and/or weather. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 33 10 1-35 North CSJ: 0195-02-074;0195-02-081; 0195-01-116 Schematic Approval: January 31,2019 Limits: From US 77 to FM 3002(Cooke County line) Environmental Approval: October 7,2019 Reconstruct and widen 4-to 6-lane rural Description: freeway with ramp modifications and ROW Acquisition Complet March 2022 reconstruct 4-to 4/6-lane frontage roads $763,903,737 Est.Construction Cost: -074: $484,846,537 Utility Relocations December 2023 -081: $196,670,000 Complete: -116: $82,387,200 $763,903,737 Funding: CAT 4: $155,272,807 100% Plans: October 2022 CAT 11: $30,664,453 CAT 12: $577,966,477 Firm&Key Contact: Stantec Ready to Let Date: December 2023 rT-DOT PM: Dawit Abraham Let Date: December 2024(-081) December 2025 -074 Rossion 0 0 000z f �� 1 Kr 09 ISC ighl an F 3 z� 380 ,�. :. Current Activity: • PS&E: The 60%plan set has been submitted to TxDOT. The 60%plan set is under review. • ROW: There are 115 parcels for acquisition for the -074 CSJ. There are: 2 parcels in negotiations, 1 parcel in appraisal, 20 parcels in ED, and 92 parcels in possession. • There are 23 parcels for acquisition for the -116 CSJ. There are: 2 parcels in ED, and 21 parcels in possession. • Utilities: Additional utilities may be added to conflict list with SUE completed. o AT&T: Relocation plans currently in design; preliminary plans expected in February 2022. o Atmos: Plans are underway; anticipate submittal of preliminary plans in May 2022. Test holes scheduled to confirm depth. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 34 11 o CenturyLink: Confirming conflicts along I-35. Preliminary plans TBD. Scheduling meeting to discuss questions from utility owner. o City of Denton Water/Wastewater: Plans are underway; anticipate submittal of preliminary plans in April 2022. Pursuing easements. o Frontier: Relocation plans are underway; preliminary plans expected in June 2022. o Level 3 (Lumen): Relocation plans are underway; preliminary plans expected in June 2022. o MCI: Relocation plans are underway; preliminary plans expected in May 2022. o OneOK Gas: In process of confirming gas line location. Requesting meeting with utility owner. o Sanger Electric: Relocation plans in design concurrent with I-35/FM 455 relocations. Design expected January 2022 for lines running on southbound frontage road. o Suddenlink: Relocation plans are underway. Preliminary plans TBD. Requested as- builts for new installs along northbound frontage road to confirm if in conflict. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 35 12 1-35W Main Lanes CSJ: 0081-13-050,-058 Schematic Approval: May 17,2021 Limits: From SH 170(Alliance Boulevard)to Environmental Clearance: April 2022 1-35E Description: widen 4-lane rural to 6-lane urban ROW Acquisition Completion: NA freeway with ramp relocation $467,537,765 Est.Construction Cost: -050: $351,590,445 Utility Relocations Completion: September 2023 -058: $115,947,320 Funding: 100%Plans: May 2023 Firm&Key Contact: HNTB,Nicole Carrillo Ready to Let Date: September 2023 TxDOT Project Manager: Nelson Underwood Let Date: Current Activities: XNTB • Environmental: Due to concern raised by FHWA Fu�ro regarding ROW phase, project will be resubmitted Forp e . Reoma leve L • Interohe IH 35E Exte in February cycle for TIP/STIP revisions. �� "n:,Jfi ,emeAirport • Schematic: Schematic approved on May 17, 2021. • IAJR: TxDOT coordinating details regarding IH35WCa,°« br, completion of IAJR for main lanes and frontage "°'«R"" °, RiverlCro°M Cms4rps roads. School • Utilities: SUE work has been completed and provided to consultants. Rp s—Ranch- z • Other: TxDOT has requested letters of support Old from Corral City City of Denton Fort Worth and + H-95W C11=10r 7 CORRAC IE IaIIH 35E'ay Denton County. Town of Northlake has provided O,r, resolution supporting project. NORTHLAKE T T ers RE QOWER MOUN, iSNom,weat T I{Reeione on a w° SH rDY9^�F A. AI Ongoing coordination with IH 35W Urban sohematx: estp,rt P4.wy F,p�+r°°ram (TxDOT FM Worth) HASLET sNtibmo'°" Ott �L+`�� uture North Tarrant!F 'Expressway(NTE)by others Texas Department of Transportation`' City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 36 1 Frontage Roads CSJ: 0081-13-065 Schematic Approval: March 20,2020 Limits: From Dale Earnhardt Way to Environmental Clearance: June 30,2020 I-35E/35W split Project Description: Construct frontage roads ROW Acquisition Complete: March 2023 Est.Construction Cost: $376,973,505 Utility Relocations Complete: June 2024 Funding: * 1100%Plans: November 2023 Firm: HNTB I Ready to Let Date: June 2024 TxDOT Contact: Gutema Gebriel Let Date: 3W tw no 377 DNA '► � _ MEN 114 TEXAS Current Activii • IAJR: HNTB is completing IAJR for entire corridor. • PS&E: Negotiations with HNTB for the FM 407 to FM 2449 segment are underway; anticipate finalization of negotiations in November. • ROW: Parcel count is currently 113. • Utilities: SUE work has been completed and provided to consultants. City staff to review utility relocations required for project. • Other: TxDOT has requested letters of support for I-35W from Corral City, City of Denton, Fort Worth, and Denton County. Town of Northlake has provided resolution supporting project. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 37 14 US 380/US 377 CSJ: 0135-10-057 Schematic Approval: f April 24,2017 Limits: from Loop 288 to US 377 Environmental Clearance: June 29,2018 Widen existing roadway from 4/6-lane to 6- Description: lane divided with intersection ROW Acquisition Complete: March 2020 im rovements Construction Cost: $21,269,537 I Utility Relocations Complete: September 2020 $20,616,014 CAT 2:$17,839,014 Funding: CAT 3(local): $95,000 100%Plans: January 2020 CAT 5:$665,000 CAT 11: $2,017,000 Firm: TxDOT Let Date: June 4,2020 TxDOT Project Manager: Branden Barnett Construction CompletiodowNovember 2023 377 LOOP 288 380 r> � Current Activity• • Construction: Project was awarded to Ragle Construction, Inc. with a low bid of$21,269,536.66, at 33.15% over the engineer's estimate. There are 800 working days and 39 months of barricades. Pre-construction meeting held on November 9, 2020. Construction began on January 15, 2021. See attached TxDOT construction report. • City Participation: TxDOT provided an AFA to the City of Denton for the 10-foot sidewalk component. This AFA notes a fixed cost of$95,000.00 to be transferred to TxDOT and voids the original agreement executed in September 2017. City council approved same on September 1, 2020. Denton County transmitted an ICA to the City of Denton for its $55,000.00 participation in this fixed cost contribution. City council approved same on September 1, 2020. Denton County approved ICA on September 15, 2020. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 38 15 TxDOT Monthly Project Report Date of report: October 11, 2021 Report prepared by: Branden Barnett Project: CM 2020 (806) Control: 0135-10-057 Highway: US 377/US 380 Limits: From: Loop 288 To: US 377/US 380 Intersection Contractor: Ragle Construction, Inc. TxDOT Project manager: Branden Barnett Phone: (214) 392-1791 Contractor's Project Manager: Nagesh Kumar Contractor's Superintendent: Billy Jack Date Work Began: January 15, 2021 Anticipated Completion Date: November 2023 Current Activities: Current activities include: Removing driveways and paving up to Elm Fork Bridge. Removing concrete paving between Elm Fork Bridge and Lake Lewisville Bridge relief#1. Forming sidewalk from Lakeview Road to Elm Fork Bridge. Grading for compost and sod. Narrative description of last month's activities: Removing driveways and paving up to Lakeview Drive. Forming sidewalk from Lakeview to Geesling. Narrative description of activities planned for next month: Phase I (eastbound construction: drainage, driveways, turn lanes, etc.) construction. Traffic issues: Placed additional TCP signs (narrow lanes, 50 MPH, etc.) and message boards to let traveling public know of reduction of width(I V) in work zone. Plans for changes in traffic patterns: Traffic has been shifted to the north for the entire length of the project. No traffic pattern changes until contractor moves in Phase II. Item(s) of work currently controlling project completion: Phase I construction. Other items of significance: Waiting for City of Denton to pass ordinance to revise speed limit to 50 mph. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 39 16 US • 0 East CSJ: 0135-10-050 Schematic Approval: April 24,2017 Limits: I from US 377 to Collin County line Environmental Clearance: June 29,2018 Widen existing roadway from 4/6-lane to Description: 6-lane divided with intersection ROW Acquisition Complete: August 2020 improvements Construction Cost: I $140,553,393 I Utility Relocations Complete: December 2021 $140,844,543 Funding: CAT 2: $62,367,423 100%Plans: December 2019 CAT 5: $56,200,000 CAT 7: $22,277,120 Engineering Firm: TranSystems and White Oak Engineers Let Date: August 4,2021 TxDOT Project Manager: Mike Glisson Construction Start: 377 l J� .IV - ��, Current Activity• • Utilities: Utilities that are clear: Atmos Energy, DME, and Nortex. • Utilities in conflict: o AT&T: Relocations complete on west side. On east side, relocations remain. o Charter/Spectrum: Anticipate relocations completion in early November 2021. o City of Frisco: Cobb Fendley is in process of verifying abandonment. o City of Irving: Currently making adjustments to relocation plans. To begin working on agreement for submittal. o CoSery Electric: Construction on all segments underway, with three segments complete. Anticipate clearance of entire project limits in October 2021. o CoSery Gas: Construction underway. o DISD: Facilities to be resolved by Zayo and UTRWD. o Grande: Pending CoSery relocations in one segment; 4 weeks to completion with splicing; currently splicing in one segment. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 40 17 o Mustang SUD: Final draft of second agreement under review. Construction underway on first segment. Anticipate completion of all facilities on December 5, 2021. o Oncor: Submitted relocation design. o Suddenlink: Aerial work complete on two segments; pending splice and test. Relocations underway on two segments and relocations not yet underway on one segment. o UTRWD: Work on manholes at Paloma Creek is underway. Manhole completion expected in October 2021. o Verizon: Anticipate relocations completion by end of October 2021. o Zayo: Relocations underway. Anticipate relocations completion on entire project limits by November 5, 2021. • Construction: Project let for construction on August 4, 2021. Low bidder was Zachry Construction Corporation with a low bid of$140,553,393.21, at 5.39%under the engineer's estimate. There are 36 months of barricades and 936 working days. Project was awarded to Zachry. There is a delayed construction start; anticipate construction start in January 2022. Pre-construction meeting tentatively scheduled for mid-November 2021. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 41 18 US ; i Feasibility Study CSJ: 0135-10-061;0135-10-062;2250-02-022 Schematic Approval: Limits: from IH-35 to east of Collin County line Environmental Clearance: Evaluate initial alignments for east-west Description: connection serving Denton and Collin ROW Acquisition Completed: Counties Est.Construction Cost: * Utility Relocations Complete: Firm: HDR 1100%Plans: Key Contact: Stephen Endres Ready to Let Date: Feasibility Study Area US 380 SL 288 �� Friendship Rd. _ = 28' _ _ = ass _ - 2931 �1385 ass 2164 Mustang Celina 1 Green Valley 428 Aubrey Milam Rd. 1428 0 428 Clear Creek Krugerville Heritage Center 42 268' 8 '2931 289' ' l360?S37) ,-_ Prosper 377. is E —. 80'� C388! r�7 3W 380 EUniversityDr. ` WUniversityDr.s- OENTON 288 Lincoln 1 i Rockhill Pkwy. Park 423 �� z89) ✓,oak Point _ V Denton ouri o Enterprise 77 720 Airport Shady Little Elm Shores 423 �i73 \\ Hackberry LRISiO Main St. 2 881 Corinth -'- / 289) 1830 �� o` ( —� r �� Lewuwlle Smiles - 7. Lake 'tzt�' ,.:L I -1 Current Activity• • A public meeting was held on December 2, 2020. TxDOT has completed review of comments and published meeting summary on: hgp://www.keepitmovingdallas.com/projects/us- highways/us-3 80-denton-county-feasibility-study. • TxDOT will hold public meetings on November 30, 2021, in Prosper and on December 2, 2021, in Denton. • After the public meetings, the public meeting summary report will be prepared, and the feasibility study report will be finalized. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 42 19 111 288 West CSJ: 2250-00-013 (from 1-35 to US 380) Schematic Approval: March 20,2020 2250-00-014 from US 380 to I-35W Limits: From I-35 to I-35W Environmental Clearance: September 28,2020 Description: Construct controlled access freeway ROW Acquisition Complete: December 2024 Frontage road only,-013:$18,200,869 Estimated Construction Frontage road only,-014: $44,859,213 Cost: -013(including frontage roads): $108M Utility Relocations Complete: April -014(including frontage roads): $150M Funding: $3,000,000 CAT 3 100%Plans: October 2023 $1,000,000 CAT 7 Firm&Key Contact: CP&Y,Tom Cochill&Jacob Roberts Ready to Let Date: April 2026 TxDOT Pr 'ect Manager: Jae Baag Let Date: Current Status: 250 2-013 • ROW: ROW mapping is underway. There are 32 � parcels to acquire. Denton County Commissioners Court approved ROW agreements on July 27, 2021. • Construction: The northbound frontage road will _ be constructed first. ` • Other: TxDOT has requested letters of support for Loop 288 West from City of Denton and Denton \ 38 County. ND CSJ • PS&E: CP&Y has coordinated with sub- �Z250-02-014 consultants. Geotech team has preliminarily laid BEGIN CSJ p Y - 02250-02-013 out bore hole locations for bridges,pavement, and large signs to be transmitted to TxDOT. �. • Kick-off meeting to be held on November 3, 2021. • Utilities: SUE team has collected preliminary utility records to aid in the Level C/D collection. s s — . h�j'I BEGIN CSJ 2250-02-014�, n 11, ` City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 43 CSJ: 1951-01-011 • Schematic Approval: March 20,2020 Schematic Re-approval: October 13,2021 Limits: From Bonnie Brae to Masch Branch Road Environmental Approval: August 4,2020 Environmental Re-eval: June 2022 Description: Widen existing 2-lane rural section to a ROW Acquisition Completed: I April 2023 six-lane divided urban roadway Est.Construction Cost: $36,775,382 Utility Relocations Completed: October 2024 Funding: $500,000 CAT 7 1100%Plans: A September 2023 EFirm&Key Contact: LTRA,Tyler Martin I Ready to Let Date: October 2024 TxDOT Project Manager: Jae Baag Let Date: ♦ r, i 41 BEGIN yTr) PROJECT , �� 1515 � �• ifL7 Current Activity• • ROW: Parcel count is currently 20. Denton County Commissioners Court approved ROW agreements on July 27, 2021. TxDOT is coordinating on revised ROW map based on new ROW footprint. • Utilities: City staff to review utility relocations required for project. • Other: TxDOT has requested letters of support for FM 1515 from City of Denton and Denton County. • Schematic: LTRA provided updated schematic to TxDOT on September 3,2021. The schematic converts the roundabout to a standard intersection and updates reverse curves by Peterbilt. TxDOT has approved revised schematic. • PS&E: Denton County Commissioners Court approved supplemental agreement with LTRA for PS&E phase efforts on July 27,2021. Kick-off meeting to be scheduled. • Environmental: LTRA has completed agreements with environmental subconsultant to complete requested environmental re-evaluation at the intersection of FM 1515 and Western Boulevard and at the reverse curves adjacent to the Peterbilt facility. Anticipate submittal of revised environmental technical reports in November 2021. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 44 21 CSJ: 1059-01-047; 1059-02-002 Schematic Approval: I March 20,2020 Limits: From I-35E to FM 156 Environmental Clearance: I August 26,2021 Description: Feasibility study to widen to 4/6-lane ROW Acquisition Completed: I October 2022 divided urban road $47,031,629 Est.Construction Cost: -047: $24,013,094 Utility Relocations Complete: December 2023 -002: $23,018,535 Funding: * 1100%Plans: I October 2023 Firm&Key Contact: Garver,Randy Gros I Ready to Let Date: I December 2023 TxDOT PM: Nelson Underwood l Let Date: l $9 I ! i Current Activity• • Environmental: Environmental clearance received on August 26, 2021. • Utilities: SUE work has been completed. • ROW: There are currently 63 parcels. TxDOT is working toward completion of ROW map. • Other: TxDOT has requested letter of support from City of Denton. City of Krum, Denton County, and NCTCOG have submitted letters of support. • PS&E: Denton County to issue RFQ for PS&E phase efforts. City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 45 22 Elm 1 Locust r h TaxasWoman's ftd'`- Emery St University-Lanton 40 in Cordell St c0 a 2S n Crescent St Z; u Lattimore St u u c > w Q Linden Dr ° d o u n u > Y m a 3 0 Z cn Panhandle St n m u NkKenna Crvc Park Egan St a Center � Paisley St Park_ ., > Park Scripture St n B m Flack E a Park ° Denton 0 T �f W Oak St U Z W Hickory St W Mulberry St to Uni.ersity m of North o P.te W Prairie St o Texas A. u W Highland St w Fr j r-" fl eye Z Maple St F d. art/ am rery o Eagle Or Morse S f ° Fannin St N 0 _ y Phase I Project Smith St Phase 11 Project ^J L C / n Current Activity• • TxDOT is currently investigating the existing pavement structure by obtaining pavement cores and visual inspection for pavement failures through the corridor. Once the data has been gathered and analyzed, TxDOT will coordinate with the City of Denton to discuss the proposed rehabilitation of the pavement on Elm/Locust/Eagle. After the proposed scope of work is agreed upon, the plans will be developed. City ofDenton Transportation Update:November 2021 46 23 Glossary of Acronyms • AADT—Annual Average Daily Traffic • AFA—Advanced Funding Agreement • ARPA—Archeological Resources Protection Act • CE—Categorical Exclusion (environmental clearance process for projects that do not involve significant environmental impacts) • CLOMR—(FEMA's) Conditional Letter of Map Revision • Conformity—Federal requirement in nonattainment areas to conduct air quality analysis on projects,programs, and policies identified in transportation plans, transportation improvement programs, federally funded projects, or projects requiring federal approval • CSJ—(TxDOT's) Control Section Job Number • EA—Environmental Assessment • ED—Eminent Domain • EIS —Environmental Impact Statement • FONSI—Finding of No Significant Impact • IAJR—Interstate Access Justification Request • ICA—Interlocal Cooperative Agreement • Let—Official date of receipt and opening of bids • MAPO—Meeting with Affected Property Owners • MPO—Metropolitan Planning Organization • MTP—Metropolitan Transportation Plan • NCTCOG—North Central Texas Council of Governments • NEPA—National Environmental Policy Act • NOPC—Notice of Proposed Construction • NTTA—North Texas Toll Authority • PS&E—Plans Specifications and Estimate • ROW—Right-of-Way • RTC—Regional Transportation Council • RTL—Ready to Let(date project is clear for construction but lacks funding for actual let) • RTR—Regional Toll Revenue (funds resulting from certain toll/managed lane projects in DFW region) • STBG—Surface Transportation Block Grant • STIP— Statewide Transportation Improvement Program • SUE— Subsurface Utility Engineering • SW3P—Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan • TCP—Traffic Control Plan • TIA—Time Impact Analysis • TPP—Transportation Planning and Programming • TPWD—Texas Parks & Wildlife Department • TTC—Texas Transportation Commission • TxDOT—Texas Department of Transportation • UIR—Utility Installation Request • UTP—Unified Transportation Program • VE—Value Engineering City of Denton Transportation Update:November 2021 47 24 ABLE E LI Peyco Drive North Arlington TX. I? PA✓IIVG, INC. Date: 11/3/2021 EPN No.: 190057 Project Name: Denton Street Rehab Limits of Construction: Orr Street THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF DENTON, OUR COMPANY WILL WORK ON THE STREETS ON OR AROUND YOUR PROPERTY. CONSTRUCTION WILL BEGIN APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ACCESS, SECURITY, SAFETY OR ANY OTHER ISSUE, PLEASE CALL: RELIABLE PAVING INC PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT — MICHAEL TERRY AT 972-689-4499 OR CITY OF DENTON INSPECTOR— STEPHANIE TRAMMELL AT 940-268-9842 OR DUSTIN DRAPER AT 940-349-7104 PLEASE KEEP THIS FLYER HANDY WHEN YOU CALL 48 it/ Intersection From To toiosure bian uosure tn'o I Description Department Department Contact Allred Rd JM Prosperity Farm Rustic Barn Bonnie Brae 09127/21 07/31122 Storrs Installation,Cutting Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David Venue Grade on Allred Works Inspections 2; Amherst Georgetown Malone 10/18/21 01i21122 Street Reconstruction Streets Robbin Webber Archer Trail Foxcroft Circle Emerson 11108i 21 12/23/21 Residential roadway Engineering Dustin Draper j reconstruction and during the construction only resident traffic will be allowed Bell Ave at Mingo Rd 10/30/21 12/11121 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane Installing a new water main line and services. 5' Chestnut Street South Welch Street Bernard Street 10118i21 01/03r22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. Elm Hickory Eagle 05/11/20 11119121 PEC 4 Utility Project Engineering Seth Garcia Hickory Street Welch Carroll 08131/20 11.19.,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 through September of 2021. Detailed lane closure information is forthcoming pending approval of the contractor's phasing and traffic control plans. Locksley Lane Emerson Maid Marion 11/08/21 12/17/21 Residential Roadway Engineering Dustin Draper R' reconstruction, and during the construction resident traffic only will be allowed. Mckinney duchess Glengarry 02101i21 12/24121 McKinney-Mayhill Intersection Engineering Trevor Crain This project is widening the intersection and 600'each way 9' to match existing conditions along McKinney Also includes water, wastewater, and drainage improvements. 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DENTON MUNICIPAL �i1 ARRESTOR SECONDARY O INSTALL ,GOAB SWITCH MANHOLE ® PULL BOX OVERHEAD ELECTRIC MAKES NO GUARANTEE AS TO ACCURACY AND PROJ#: 605009500 LO PRIMARY ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF THE 00O (� REMOVE OVERHEAD RISER ❑ ® PRIMARY REPLACE FUSE DISCONNECT CABINET UNDERGROUND SWITCHGEAR UNDERGROUND 50 INFORMATION BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANIZATION. SCALE: y OVERHEAD PADMOUNT _ _SECONDARY N (� FUTURE POLE TRANSFORMER PEDESTAL ® TRANSFORMER UNDERGROUND SHEET#: 1 OF 1 m November 19, 2021 Report No. 2020-099 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Winter Weather After Action Progress Report—November 2021 PURPOSE: In response to the Winter Strom Uri disaster, the City of Denton developed the 2021 Winter Weather After Action Report and Plan to address identified areas of improvement in its inclement weather response process. The Internal Audit Department and City Manager's Office have partnered to provide quarterly reports on the progress made towards this plan. DISCUSSION: Based on the Winter Weather After Action Report and Plan, there were 21 after action items with an anticipated completion date before the end of October 2021. Six of these items were reported to be complete as part of the previous quarterly report. As of this report, 11 of the 21 items that have come due have been verified as complete. The details of all items completed between reports and all outstanding are outlined below. Review list of critical infrastructure and hospitals for rolling power outages. • Denton Municipal Electric has begun the process of identifying critical infrastructure on the Utility's service and discussing what kind of capabilities and needs these facilities have (e.g. do they have backup power). • Since Winter Storm Uri, about 25 additional facilities have been added to the list and the emergency load shed plan has been updated to account for these 25% new facilities. • In addition, the Utility is working to consolidate critical loads on to the same feeders. • Additional facilities are still being identified. Evaluate cost of outage insurance for winter and summer; revised hedge targets for winter and summer. • Solicitation was issued for power plant forced outage insurance on November 5, 2021. Denton Municipal Electric expects to bring a contract forward for the City Council's approval in December. • Based on the Energy Management Office's review, the City's current hedge 75% targets appear to be appropriate based on long-range weather tools (i.e. upcoming winter looks average or mild). In addition, current hedging prices are very high, and the City is currently in a long position for the upcoming winter months. Develop staffing plan/training to stand up short-term and long-term community response needs. 50% • Parks and Recreation completed a training for staff in October 2021. Relevant standard operating procedures is in the process of being updated. 51 November 19, 2021 Report No. 2020-099 • Emergency Operations Center staff and back-ups have been provided with information on Incident Command System training that must be completed by January 2022, which includes National Incident Management System courses. Some Parks and Recreation management staff have completed or are in the process of completing training as recommended by the Fire Department. Determine back-up generator needs for City buildings, create a priority list, and develop a plan and budget. • According to the Facilities Department, staff have identified four generators that need to be upgraded immediately at Fire Stations. In addition, the Department is recommending that generators be upgraded at 11 additional locations. In addition, the Department identified some existing generators that 50% they believe could cover peak load capacity if reconfigured. • Funding for these generators was requested as part of the annual fiscal year 2021-22 Facilities Capital Improvement Plan. The Department is currently awaiting proposals from their contracted vendors for this work. Develop a plan and a budget to winterize fire suppression systems for all City buildings. • According to the Facilities Department, staff have identified the sections of the 75% City's fire suppression systems that are most vulnerable to winter weather and are developing a written standard operating procedure. Update electronic building access to improve building security and access during power outages. • In the Spring of 2021, staff engaged a security consultant to assess the City's key and access control system. • Funding for facility security improvements was included in the fiscal year 75% 2021-22 Facilities Capital Improvement plan budget. • The City issued a solicitation for the purchase of a new building security access control system in October 2021. The Department expects all replacements to be complete by September 2022. Determine proper fuel stock and delivery methods for emergency generators. • Fleet Division staff have determined that the City's fuel should not have a biodiesel content greater than five percent. • Fleet will dose all City vehicle fuel tanks with additive for cold weather 75% operation in December. Location and fuel quantity for all units has not yet been determined. • Fleet also plans to procure an additional fuel transport trailer. Secure a minimum of two traction control devices for all [Fire Department] vehicles. • According to the Fire Department, all engines, aerials, and the Rescue have 100% one set of new tire cables at their station. In addition, cables are available for medic and staff vehicles. The Department has also received new tires to be "studded" in house. 52 November 19, 2021 Report No. 2020-099 • Fuel treatments for each fire station generator and the diesel apparatus have been ordered, received, and delivered. Review Police and Fire staffing levels for emergency events and increased calls. • The Fire Department has established a minimum staffing level policy to provide guidelines for unit staffing levels based on daily operational needs and 50% unique local or regional circumstances. • The Police Department has not reported any progress on this action item. Improve communication with departments as weather is impending regarding shared resources and vehicles. • The Fleet Division is planning to prepare a document to communicate Operating Department responsibilities and Fleet responsibilities. Expectations 25% will be communicated in concert with Emergency Operating Center coordination. Establish minimum and maximum levels for emergency supplies available to departments in the Warehouse. • The Procurement Department has developed minimum supply inventory for emergency shelter supplies in collaboration with Community Development 100% and Parks and Recreation, including cots, water, meals, bedding, and hand and toe warmers. A contract for these items has been executed and additional products can be delivered within two business days. Review existing policies related to food and lodging to make recommendations for future emergencies. • The Procurement Department has developed and Local Emergency and Inclement weather Lodging Policy,which defines the allowable circumstances 75% and procedures to be used if a City employee must procure lodging within City limits. Implementation of this new policy is awaiting adoption by the City Council. Establish a list of readily available supplies and contracts to be utilized during future emergencies. • The Procurement Department has compiled a list of almost 90 existing contracts that can be used for services and commodities needed during 100% emergencies including heavy equipment rentals, electrical, HVAC, generator, and irrigation services, temporary labor, large retail stores, and more. Establish business continuity/contingency plans. • The Technology Services Department most recently updated a City-wide business continuity plan in 2019. This plan has not been updated since Winter 25% Storm Uri. Develop, plan, and procure temporary street signage in case of traffic signal failure. 100% • The Traffic Operations Division has purchased and received 13 temporary stop signs and stands, which is enough to cover three intersections in the even of an 53 November 19, 2021 Report No. 2020-099 outage. If there is a system failure, Traffic intends to focus on major thorough fares. Purchase generators for long-term signal power outages. • The Traffic Operations Division has purchased two generators to power signal during an outage. According to staff, this is enough to run three intersections 100% through a long-term power failure. In addition, the attached Winter Weather After Action Progress Report shows each after action item, its anticipated completion timeline, and the completion status as reported by each department. Items that have been highlighted have come due based on the Department's anticipated timeline and have been followed up on by Internal Audit. Items marked complete have been verified by Internal Audit as being complete. The next Winter Weather After Action Plan Progress Report is expected to be issued in February 2022. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Winter Weather After Action Report and Plan 2. Winter Weather After Action Progress Report (Nov. 2021) STAFF CONTACT: Madison Rorschach City Auditor Madison.rorschach(abcityofdenton.com (940) 349 — 7228 REQUESTOR: [List Council Member Name/Board, Commission or Committee/Staff Initiated] Staff Initiated PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Internal Audit, City Manager's Office, Denton Municipal Electric, Airport& Facilities Management, Parks &Recreation, Procurement& Compliance, Technology Services, Fire, and Public Works STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: Four hours to summarize and verify information provided in the Winter Weather After Action Dashboard. 54 Winter Weather After Action Progress Report (As of 10/30/21) Facilities Item Owner Other Departments Anticipated Estimated Cost Completion Status Affected Timeline Staff evaluation Cost will be Determine back-up generator needs for City buildings, Water,Wastewater, concluded as part of Facilities determined following 50% create a priority list, and develop a plan and budget DME (DEC),Airport, Fire FY 21-22 Budget the priority list Preparations. Develop a plan and a budget to winterize fire suppression Estimated systems for all City buildings Facilities Conclusion <$50,000 75% September 2021. Update electronic building access to improve building Requesting funds as security and access during power outages Facilities supplemental in FY $200,000 75% 21-22 Budget. Review list of critical infrastructure and hospitals for rolling DME EMO July 2021 Minimal 75% power outages Vehicles Other Departments Anticipated Item Owner Estimated Cost Completion Status Affected Timeline Develop a plan/procedures to properly winterize City Fleet Services All Fall 2021 None 75% vehicles, including plan to prevent fuel gelling Create plan to utilize fleet vehicles for plowing, road Fleet Services Streets, Parks Fall/Winter 2021 None None Reported maintenance, etc. Determine best practices for winterizing Fire emergency Fleet Services Fire Fall/Winter 2021 None 25% vehicles Procure plow attachments, sand spreaders, and other road Streets, Parks, Fleet Services Summer 2022 $50,000 50% maintenance needs for major arterials in the City Procurement Develop SOPS and train staff for sanding/plowing activities Streets Fleet, Parks Fall/Winter 2021 None None Reported for major arterials in the City Determine proper fuel stock and delivery methods for Buildings with Estimated emergency generators Facilities, Fleet Generators Conclusion $11,200 75% September 2021. 55 1 Winter Weather After Action Progress Report (As of 10/30/21) Improve communication with departments as weather is Fleet, Summer 2021 None 25% impending regarding shared resources/vehicles Warehouse Emergency Services/Business Services Other Departments Anticipated Item Owner Estimated Cost Completion Status Affected Timeline Emergency Included in current Review Departmental Emergency Action Plans Management All Departments June 2022 budget 25/ Office (EMO) Establish business continuity/contingency plans Tech Services All Departments October 2021 Included in current 25 budget Develop a plan for departmental WiFi hotspots for essential Tech Services All Departments Completed None 100% staff to maintain internet connectivity Update Human Resource's Inclement Weather Policy for Human All Departments May 1, 2021 None Complete City Employees Resources Improve city-wide emergency communication by setting up a Live Status Board that EOC leadership can access and see EMO March 2022 $5,000 50% the status of specific issues, any current needs, and how items are being handled throughout the COD Amend EOC procedures to include holding daily calls with EMO June 2022 None 100% leadership to discuss major issues within the City Review Police and Fire staffing levels for emergency events Fire/Police August 2021 None 50% and increased calls Secure a minimum of two traction control devices for all Fire Procurement August 2021 $20,000 Complete vehicles Parks, Staffing plan/training to stand up short-term and long-term EMO, Start first training community response needs Community July 2021 None 50% Services Connect with local partners to form a wholistic view of Included in current EMO Begin Fall 2021 75% Emergency Management budget Develop specific stages of winter weather with specific trigger points to keep department aware of pending EMO June 2022 $5,000 75% operational changes 56 2 Winter Weather After Action Progress Report (As of 10/30/21) Public • • Item Owner Other Departments Anticipated Estimated Cost Completion Status Affected Timeline Update communications protocols for outages, boil water Public DME June 30, 2021 None Complete notices Affairs/Water Incorporate into protocols: -additional communications channels/staff -town hall/live updates Public Affairs Various June 30, 2021 None Complete -structured rumor response actions -Spanish-language procedures and guidelines Create crisis preparation webpages (convert to response Public Affairs Various July 31, 2021 None Complete pages) Consider reverse notification tools in 311/CRM Public Affairs Various May 30, 2021 None Complete procurement DME/Denton Item Owner Other Departments Anticipated Estimated Cost Completion Status Affected Timeline Engineering, October 2021; Increase Natural Gas Fuel Reliability DME Real Estate Analysis and To be determined 75% Recommendations, December 2021 Swap intermittent renewables for fixed shape and price DME November 2021 Not known at this time 25% Evaluate cost of outage insurance for winter and summer; Risk Management, DME Summer 2021 In progress 75% revised hedge targets for winter and summer Procurement Develop a plan for how to communicate and work with major industrial users and commercial properties to reduce DME March 2022 Not known at this time 50% the power loads Department Item Owner Other Departments Anticipated Estimated Cost Completion Status Affected Timeline 57 3 Winter Weather After Action Progress Report (As of 10/30/21) Completion of back up Customer Service operation center Customer May 30, 2021 None Complete Service Develop plan and procure temporary street signage in case Streets Public Safety Summer 2021 $8,150 Complete of traffic signal failure Test and replace battery backup systems for all signals. Due Winter 2021, Spring to the extreme cold the gel inside the batteries froze and Streets 2022 $400,000 100% were rendered useless. LCD screens also froze and cracked. Purchase generators for long-term signal power outages Streets Procurement Summer 2021 $3,000 Complete Establish remote processes for most functions within Finance; Implementation of Accounts Payable Automation Finance All Departments 18 months In progress None Reported Software will further encourage use of ACH payments to vendors Review policies related to emergency expenses to make Finance All Departments In progress None None Reported recommendation for future emergencies Establish minimum and maximum levels for emergency Procurement All Departments October 1, 2021 None Complete supplies available to departments in the Warehouse Establish a list of readily available supplies and contracts to Procurement/ All Departments October 1, 2021 None Complete be utilized during future emergencies Warehouse Review existing policies related to food and lodging to make Procurement All Departments October 1, 2021 None 75% recommendations for future emergencies Geocode water/wastewater infrastructure, update GIS Water/Waste DME- Meter reading 12 to 18 months $100,000 None Reported database water Set new winter inventory levels for water/wastewater Water/Waste 12 to 18 months $500,000 100% treatment plants water Determine and secure proper levels of sand storage for Streets Streets, Parks On Going Materials Cost 100% weather event 58 4 Date: November 19,2021 Report No. 2021-100 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Summary of a report and discussion of the Environmentally Sensitive Areas inventory at the Committee on the Environment held on November 12, 2021. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with a summary of the a discussion held by the Committee on the Environment(COE)on November 12 about an inventory of environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs)map initially requested by Council on August 10, 2021. DISCUSSION: Staff presented updated acreages for the four protected habitats (Undeveloped Floodplain, Water- related Habitats, Riparian Buffers, and Cross Timbers Upland Habitats), general conclusions derived from the changes in ESA acreages since 2002,and discussed the new available information obtained from ESA field assessments. Additionally, proposed ESA-related Development Code amendments and proposed future considerations on how to further analyze the ESA inventory were shared. The Committee expressed interest in: • Looking at ecological biofunctions for ESA definitions, • Looking at acreage considerations for Cross Timbers Upland Habitat preservation, • Researching how ecologically important areas are preserved during development in neighboring cities, including the Town of Flower Mound, • Researching grassland and prairies habitats in Denton and looking at option to define prairies as an ESA, and • Providing ESA inventory changes as part of Council public hearings. CONCLUSION: Environmental Services staff has comprehensively analyzed all the changes that have been made to the map since it was adopted in 2002, categorized the changes and provided updated acreages, and made the information readily available to ESA map viewers. EXHIBITS: 1. Staff Report 2. Staff Presentation STAFF CONTACT: Deborah Viera Assistant Director of Environmental Services (940) 349-7162 Deborah.V ierakcityofdenton.com 59 Environmental Services Report An Analysis of the comprehensive Environmental Sensitive Areas(ESA)inventory SUBJECT: Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the comprehensive Environmentally Sensitive Areas(ESA) inventory. BACKGROUND: Environmental Services staff has finalized work on the Environmentally Sensitive Areas(ESA)map initially requested by Council on August 10,2021. The intent of the improvements were to add information obtained from ESA field assessments and make it readily available to ESA map viewers. While most of the information was always been available upon request; since October 6,2021 the information has been available online. No graphical changes were made to the map. The mapped features are based on the original 2002 map or have been updated to reflect changes made following the ESA Field Assessment procedure. Each type of ESA is shown on the online map as a separate layer that may be turned on/off by the viewer. Staff has comprehensively analyzed all the changes that have been made to the map in the almost 20 years since it was adopted.The analysis includes categorizing changes that have been made to the map and summarizing the number of acres within each category. A change to the definition of the Floodplain ESA has been proposed and is currently under review with the Development Code Review Committee. There has been discussion of changes to the Cross Timbers Upland Habitat, but no proposal has been made. MAP ATTRIBUTE ADDITIONS: Since the official ESA map was adopted in 2002 staff retained the fidelity of the map by strictly documenting changes to the geometry of the field-assessed ESAs.ESA field assessment case numbers and field-assessed ESA designations have been available map features since 2007. A recent map attribute update project was undertaken to add more information about each feature. The geometry of the features was not modified through this project.The following table provides a summary of the attributes that were added: ATTRIBUTE CHANGE INFORMATION DESCRIPTION ESA Status Updated "Not Assessed" Updated terms used. "Designation Confirmed" "Designation Removed" Project Status New "Current" ESA Field Assessments expire after 2 years. "Expired" The designation is considered final when a "Final" final plat has been approved or staff does not have reason to believe the habitat designation will change in the future(e.g.,riparian zone is a concrete flume). Description New Summary of ESA Field Assessment findings and activity that affected the habitat Change Class New "Added" Added: indicates when a feature was added "Less than 10 ac" to the original ESA map, "Removed by Right" Less than 10 ac: indicates Cross Timbers "AESA" Upland removed when contiguous forest was "Exempt" less than 10 acres, "Lacks Characteristics" Removed by Right:used in the Upland "Pre-2002" Habitat to indicate when the DDC permitted "Reclass" a portion of forest to be removed, AESA: indicates when a feature was modified by an approved Alternative ESA Plan, Exempt: some development is exempt from protection requirements(e.g.,thoroughfares), 60 Lacks Characteristics: defining characteristics of the ESA type not found during field assessment, Pre-2002:development rights preceded the 2002 adoption of the Official ESA Map, Reclass: applied when field assessment determined need to change ESA type. Approved Date New Date the field assessment approved by Environmental Services staff Expiration Date New Two years after field assessment approved by the Development Services Director,as indicated by the memo date Previous New When appropriate,lists any previous Project development-related projects associated with the habitat ANALYSIS OF ESAs: Following the addition of the attributes described above, staff identified and placed each feature into one of these seven categories: CATEGORY DESCRIPTION Potential ESA ESAs as originally mapped in 2002. ESAs are assessed for confirmation of the original designation through a field assessment of current conditions.This procedure is typically completed prior to the approval of development or other land disturbing activities. Potential ESA in ETJ Regulatory authority will apply to Riparian Buffer ESAs,Water-Related Habitats and Cross Timbers Upland Habitats in the ETJ after annexation.The city has regulatory authority of Undeveloped Floodplain ESAs in the ETJ. ESA Confirmed to Exist The feature has been assessed and found to have the characteristics of the identified ESA. ESA Permanently These areas have been confirmed to be an ESA and placed into permanent Protected protection, such as an HOA lot,a drainage easement,a conservation easement, park dedication,or similar instrument. Area is Not an ESA Some features shown on the original map are found through ESA field assessments to lack the characteristics that define them as ESAs. ESA Removed Prior to Some legacy development projects retained development rights obtained prior to 2002 the adoption of the protection requirements in 2002.These rights were not reflected in the original map. ESA Removed by Right Developments proposed after 2002 are subject to the DDC standards,including permission to remove a portion of the habitat. This category also includes activities that are exempt from protection requirements,such as major roadways. 61 Below is a summary of the number of acres of each type of ESA by category: CATEGORY FLOODPLAIN RIPARIAN WATER- CROSS ESA BUFFER ESA RELATED TIMBERS HABITAT UPLAND HABITAT Potential ESA 8,390 4,166 2,436 1,737 Potential ESA in ETJ 15,973 4,163 3,658 2,800 ESA Confirmed to Exist 332.8 114.8 80.0 48.6 ESA Permanently 63.0 61.1 63.6 107.5 Protected Area is Not an ESA 432.4 685.1 43.0 256.6 ESA Removed Prior to 323.9 13.0 693.3 2002 ESA Removed by Right 5.7 12.5 11.4 178.5 The following are a set of maps showing the categories applied to each of the ESA types: Floodplain ESA Potential Floodplain ESA Potential Floodplain ESA in ETJ Confirmed to Exist _ Permanently Protected - Developed Floodplain 1 _ Removed by Right 1 r- � :L 62 Riparian Buffer ESA Potential Riparian Buffer ESA Potential RB in ETJ M Confirmed to Exist M Permanently Protected Not Riparian Buffer ESA M Prior to 2002 Removed by Right 4 _j 63 Water-Related Habitat Potential Water-Related Habitat Potential WR Habitat in ETJ Confirmed to Exist _ Permanently Preserved - Not Water-Related Habitat _ Prior to 2002 _ Removed by Right 64 Cross Timbers Upland Habitat ' r M t I - Potential Upland Habitat ' _ Potential Upland Habitat in ETJ s - Confirmed to Exist - Permanently Protected - Not Upland Habitat - Prior to 2002 ' _ Removed by Right ,f • 06.., 'i # r �r - 'Jt DISCUSSION: ESA Field Assessments on private property require a request from the property owner(s)and are typically requested prior to proposed land disturbances. Thus, a vast number of acres of ESAs identified on the official ESA map have not been confirmed to exist because the ESA is located on private property and is not accessible to determine its status. Of those features that have been assessed,staff has determined the greatest changes to the official ESA map has been the result of identifying features on the official ESA map that,once assessed in the field,did not meet the criteria of an ESA.Many of the Riparian Buffer ESAs that had originally been identified,for example,were located within the core of the city where the waterway had been heavily modified before the map was adopted. The other major change to the map was the result of land disturbances on property with vested rights. This includes the Robson Ranch development (PD 173), Country Lakes (PD 174) and The Preserve (PD 132). These Planned Developments had sought approval for the development prior to the adoption of the official ESA map. Floodplain ESAs,Riparian Buffer ESAs,and Water-Related Habitats that were removed by right include ESAs within roadway rights-of-way and features removed by an approved Alternative ESA Plan. 65 Seventy-seven percent(152.2 of the 178.5 acres)of Cross Timbers Upland Habitat was removed by right as allowed in the Denton Development Code(DDC).The remaining 23%was the result of roadways and other exemptions.Since 2002 residential development has been required to preserve a minimum of 50%of the Upland Habitat and has resulted in the removal of 70.3 acres.From February 2002 until February 2018 the DDC permitted non-residential properties to remove 100%of Upland Habitat and resulted in the removal of 9.7 acres.In 2018,the DDC was amended to require non-residential development to preserve a minimum of 30% of the Cross Timbers Upland Habitat. One significant project removed 46.4 acres of Cross Timbers Upland Habitat around Unicorn Lake upon approval of an Alternative ESA Plan. The amount of land within the City of Denton and the ETJ where ESAs potentially exist or have been confirmed to exist totals 32,707 acres,which is nearly 20%of the total City of Denton and ETJ land mass(166,064 acres). This report is a snapshot of the status of ESAs as of November 2021. The results of this analysis are not static as there are many factors that will further change the map in years to come. Through the addition of the new map attributes staff will more readily be able to track these changes over time. Next proposed steps are to refine analyses of the map.By incorporating the ESA map with city canopy records,staff is proposing to identify how each of the ESA types help meet the city-wide canopy goals.A special focus study of the Cross Timbers Upland Habitat will inform decisions makers in protecting this ecological resource. Lastly, staff will assess the need to strategically update the geometry of some features to reflect more current conditions. PROPOSED DDC CODE AMENDMENTS: Staff has identified and proposed two sets of code amendments. These amendments are currently under review with the Development Review Committee. 1. Amend Section 9.2 Undeveloped Floodplain Areas within the FEMA one-percent Annual Chance Floodplain (a.k.a. 100-year floodplain) or areas identified by a City accepted and approved study of the one percent Annual Chance Floodplain, that are undeveloped and in their natural state. Reason: Developments providing a detailed one percent Annual Chance flood study (City accepted and approved), may delineate a floodplain that varies from the FEMA floodplain boundary, potentially identifying property that could be recovered. Currently, development is restricted to areas outside the effective floodplain boundary by the Undeveloped Floodplain and Floodplain Development ESAs definitions. A LOMR would still be required to modify the effective floodplain boundary. 2. Add allowances for trails in ESAs Section 7.4.7A:Riparian Buffers and Water-Related Habitats Pathway clearings to establish and maintain publicly owned and publicly operated pathways and trails, subject to approval by the Department of Environmental Services. 7.4.8A: Cross Timbers Upland Habitat Re-establishment and maintenance of clearings, old roads and open space for publicly owned and publicly operated pathways and trails,subject to the approval by the Department of Environmental Services. Reason:Support the Parks Department Master Trails Plan. 66 • � z • '~� 1 'y ; t Ar ;' • tiry� -, •y4Yj,, :• !�� `.�� Ic r114 y�[ j T . 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I I I'•• -� Original Upland Haibtat = Orginal Water-Related Habitat Original EnvironmentallyE v ' Orginal Riparian Buffer ESA Sensitive Areas Map Orginal Floodplain ESA F 2002 City Limits r Cross Timbers Upland Habitat. Contiguous areas ten acres or larger of cross timbers habitat. 5,616 acres Water-Related Habitat Areas designated as wetlands, and trees and understory vegetation containing 50 percent or more of predominantly native bottomland hardwood. Bottomland :,� hardwoods occur on the first terrace of floodplains and flats along channels. Periodic inundation prevents establishment of upland species and maintains the functioning of this type of vegetation. 12,184 acres j ( �►� ,. µ Riparian Buffer-Areas within 100 feet, measured from both sides of the stream centerline, with drainage areas greater than one Ip square mile, and 50 feet from both sides of any streams centerline that drain areas of one square mile or less.This also applies to the outer edges of surface water bodies. 9,370 acres n ■ Floodplain ESA: Areas within the FEMA one-percent Annual _ - 1 p air, Chance Floodplain (a.k.a. 100-year floodplain), that are undeveloped and in their natural state. 27,380 acres = A'!� r ,o • ;ir r'�.t �-s ate, _ ,. L 1� 2 COED&-022 11/12/21 Status of Environmentally Sensitive Areas Today 32,707 acres of land has a designation of either potential ESA or confirmed ESA. Cross Timbers Upland Habitat -Designation Confirmed _ r — - !G Designation Removed / S J1� Not Assessed or Assessment Expired �"� }� f 4 Water-Related Habitat + .� Designation Confirmed ®Designation Removed r , Not Assessed or Assessment Expired - Riparian Buffer ESA Awl— Nor— Designation Confimted , \ r Not Assessed or Assessment Expired ®Designation Removed Floodplain ESA r —Undeveloped Floodplain Not Assessed or Assessment Expired _ •��• i ► Developed Floodplain /`�-_ `' V •�'„ _ (. 10 Ilk Pr Nro Fr A 1 `w �•7 1 3 �t�f 6 a..COE@9-022 I m � �� r , 11/12/21 2021 Record Improvements to ESA Maps Environmental Services recently re-published the ESA maps with the following record enhancements. Other information, such as the location, size and status of ESAs, was retained.The new information results in improved communication and analysis. Created a map for each Added and Updated Attributes and Information habitat type Habitat Map Attribute 0 Information ESA Status Updated Categories: "Not Assessed", "Designation Removed", Designation Confirmed" Water-Related Cross Timbers Habitat Map Upland Habitat Map Project Status Added Categories: blank, "Current", "Expired", "Final" Description Added Summary of ESA Field Assessment Findings and activity that affected the habitat Categories: "Added", "Added, Less than 10 ac", "Added, Removed by Right", Change Class Added "AESA", "Exempt", "Lacks Characteristics", "Less than 10 ac", "Pre-2002", "Reclass", "Removed b_y Right" Approved Date Added Date the project was approved by Environmental Services staff Expiration Date Added Dated two years after project was approved by the Development Services Director (memo date) Previous Project Added When appropriate, lists any previous development-related projects associated with the habitat 4 CO EP0-022 11/12/21 44 Analysis of the Comprehensive ESA Inventoryr . -W-A&4-tlj�- - . Information AM— Potential ESA ESAs are assessed for confirmation of the original designation through a field assessment of current conditions. This procedure is typically completed prior to the approval of development or other land disturbing activities. Potential ESA in ETJ Regulatory authority applies to Undeveloped Floodplain ESAs in the ETJ. Regulatory authority will apply to all all other ESAs in the ETJ only after annexation. Confirmed to Exist These areas have been confirmed to have the characteristics and meet the definition of an ESA. Assessments where ESAs are not permanently protected by a development project expire after 2 years. Permanently Protected These areas have been confirmed to be Cross Timbers Upland Habitat and placed into permanent protection. Not ESA Upon performing an ESA Field Assessment, the ESA designation is removed when field conditions do not support the habitat designation or meet the criteria of an ESA. Assessments not finalized by a development project expire after 2 years. Removed Prior to 2002 Some legacy development projects retained development rights obtained prior to the adoption of the protection requirements in 2002. These rights were not reflected on the original map. Removed by Right Developments proposed after 2002 are subject to the DDC standards, including permission to remove a portion of the habitat. This category also includes activities that are exempt from Protection requirements, such as roadways. 5 CO E21-022 11/12/21 Cross Timbers Upland . Habitat 3000 - Potential Upland Habitat 2 800.0 - Potential Upland Habitat in ETJ _ Confirmed to Exist s - Permanently Protected - - Not Upland Habitat 2500 Prior to 2002 , Removed by Right �i 2000 1,737.0 1500 1000 4V r� ILI 500 11 Ls 256.6 178.548.6 r' 107.5 lid 0 6 CO EPA-022 11/12/21 Water- Related Habitat Potential Water-Related Habitat 3,500 3,658 Potential WR Habitat in ETJ Confirmed to Exist _ Permanently Preserved _ Not Water-Related Habitat 3,000 Prior to 2002 - Removed by Right 2,500 2,436 2,000 cu s 1,500 4 4 1,000 1 i 500 r t 80.0 63.6 43.0 13.1 11.4 7 COE'23-022 11/12/21 Riparian Buffer ESA � Potential Riparian Buffer ESA 4,,-.t� 4,166 4,163 Potential RB in ETJ Confirmed to Exist - Permanently Protected 1 3,500 _ Not Riparian Buffer ESA J Prior to 2002 33J r Removed by Right 1 ✓ �` « , 3,000 2,500 1 _ ,1 Q 2,000 1,500 1,000 l 685.1 500 323.9 114.8 61.1r 12.5 0 - - - 8 COE'24-022 11/12/21 Floodplain ESA Lake Ray Roberts-15,939 acres 15,973 Potential Floodplain ESA Potential Floodplain ESA in ETJ 14,0Ci Confirmed to Exist - Permanently Protected _ Developed Floodplain 12,000 _ Removed by Right 10,000 8,390 8,000 Q 6,000 i Lewisville Lake- 3,292 acres 4,000 >o i 2,000 ' 4 l 332.8 432.4 63.0 5.7 - 0 9 CO E'29-022 11/12/21 Proposed ESA Definition Revisions AMEND Section 9.2 Undeveloped Floodplain Areas within the FEMA one-percent Annual Chance Floodplain a.k.a.-100-year floodplain) or areas identified by a City accepted and approved study of the one percent Annual Chance Floodplain, that are undeveloped and in their natural state. Reason:Developments providing a detailed one-percent Annual Chance flood study(City accepted and approved), may delineate a floodplain that varies from the FEMA floodplain,boundary,potentially identifying property that could be recovered. Currently, development is restricted to areas outside the effective floodplain boundary by the Undeveloped Floodplain and Floodplain Development ESA definitions A LOMR would still be required to modify the effective floodplain boundary. ADD to Section 7.4.7A: Riparian Buffers and Water-Related Habitats Pathway clearings to establish and maintain publicly owned and publicly operated pathways and trails, subject to approval by the Department of Environmental Services. ADD to 7.4.8A: Cross Timbers Upland Habitat Re-establishment and maintenance of clearings, old roads and open space for publicly owned and publicly operated pathways and trails, subject to the approval by the Department of Environmental Services. Reason:Support the Parks Department Master Trails Plan. 10 COE26-022 11/12/21 Future Considerations How preservation of each of the ESA types help meet the city-wide canopy goals? How much of the remaining potential Upland Habitat areas are less than 10 acres in size? o Statistical analysis of forest size categories Future preservation: how much of the remaining Upland Habitat forest could be preserved with the current code, 50% preservation for residential development and 30% preservation for commercial development? o How much Upland Habitat is located within certain zoned properties and/or future land use designations? o How much could be potentially be preserved by Park and Open Space Plan? o How much Upland Habitat is currently on private property or on public property? Assess the need to strategically update the geometry of some features to reflect current conditions: o Riparian Buffers - waterways that have shifted over time o Cross Timbers Upland Habitat and Water-Related Habitat - adjust geometry of some features to reflect improved aerials 11 COE271-022 11/12/21 Date:November 19, 2021 Report No. 2021-101 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Urban Forestry Update BACKGROUND: At the conclusion of a presentation, regarding "the performance of the tree preservation and mitigation requirements of the Denton Development Code" staff received question/comments on; the upcoming tree inventory (private property), landmark trees and Chinese Pistache being invasive. DISCUSSION: Staff is partnering with the Texas Trees Foundation to conduct a tree inventory of trees located in parks, city properties and public rights-of-ways. One of the primary objectives of performing the tree inventory is to allow staff to better plan tree maintenance activates (planting, prunning and removals). There has been some discussion in the community about a "tree count" on private property,which would be an enormous undertaking considering the 2016 State of the Urban Forest report estimated over 3.4 million trees in the City of Denton. Staff has no knowledge of any City undertaking an inventory of trees on private property. In prior discussion with members of the community during a public meeting for the Urban Forest Master Plan and in reviewing comments made at the October 12th City Council meeting it seems the objective of inventorying trees on private property is to identify large trees for possible nomination the City's Landmark Tree list. The first nominations to Denton's Landmark Tree registry were received in May of 2020. A total of six nominations have been received to date, five of those met the qualifications for Landmark status. One of those was on undeveloped land and the remainder are on residential properties. To qualify for Landmark status a tree must be one of the following: 1)listed on the Texas A&M Forest Service Texas Big Tree Registry, 2) Historic or 3) legendary stature in the community and be signed off on by the property owner. All of the newly listed Landmark Trees qualified under the legendary stature in the community section of the requirements.Per the Denton Development Code property, owners must sign off on the nomination of their tree to the Landmark Tree Registry. The invasiveness of Chinese Pistache has been discussed locally for several years. The most common source sited to support this is the TEXASINVASIV.ORG Database. When searching the Texas Invasive database there is a disclaimer that reads "THIS PLANT LIST IS ONLY A RECOMMENDATION AND HAS NO LEGAL EFFECT IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. IT IS LAWFUL TO SELL, DISTRIBUTE, IMPORT, OR POSSESS A PLANT ON THIS LIST UNLESS THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LABELS THE PLANT AS NOXIOUS OR INVASIVE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S PLANT LIST". Chinese Pistache is listed in the Texas Invasive database, however it is not listed on any of the four lists referenced by the database: the Federal Noxious Weeds, the Texas Department of Agriculture Noxious Weeds, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Prohibited Exotic Species or the Invasive Plant Atlas of the US. 78 Date:November 19, 2021 Report No. 2021-101 According to the U.S. Department of the Interior—Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC) "Executive Order 13112 —defines an invasive species as "an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health."In the Executive Summary of the National Invasive Species Management Plan (NISMP) the term invasive species is further clarified and defined as "a species that is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health." (Exhibit 1). The key to definition is that the species "is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health". Staff has not seen the natural propagation of Chinese Pistache to the extent that it is out-competing native trees and causing harm to the environment as we see with Chinese Privet or Kudzu. Staff does recognize Chinese Pistache as naturalized in the area, which means it "does not need human help to reproduce and maintain itself over time". According to the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, a Naturalized Plant is"A non-native plant that does not need human help to reproduce and maintain itself over time in an area where it is not native.Notes: Even though their offspring reproduce and spread naturally (without human help), naturalized plants do not, over time, become native members of the local plant community. Many naturalized plants are found primarily near human-dominated areas; and, sometimes, naturalized is used(confusingly)to refer specifically to naturally reproducing, non-native plants that do not invade areas dominated by native vegetation. However, since invasive plants also reproduce and spread without human help, naturalized invasives are a small, but troublesome, sub-category of naturalized plants. As stated in the 2016 State of Denton Urban Forest Report (page 24), about 96% of Denton's Trees are native to North America and the State of Texas". CONCLUSION: City staff and Texas Trees Foundation staff is continuing to plan the inventory of trees located in parks, city properties and public rights-of-ways. There really is not a way to speed up the process as inventories are best done during the growing season. As for the inventorying of trees on private property, staff feels that an undertaking of this size is unfeasible at this time as the City has over 3.4 million trees (2016 State of Denton Urban Forest Report page 9). According the 2016 State of Denton Urban Forest report there are approximately 31,000 trees greater than 27 inches DBH(Diameter at Breast Height or 54"above the ground). To better protect these trees and add to the six identified Landmark trees, staff recommends removing from the Denton Development Code the property owner consent for categorizing trees that meet the Landmark Tree size requirement stated in the City of Denton Landmark Tree Criteria(Exhibit 2). Although Chinese Pistache is not listed on any legally binding state or national list of invasive species staff has amended the approved tree list maintain by Parks and Recreation to specify Keith Davey Chinese Pistache, which is a non-fruiting male cultivar. With Chinese Pistache listed as a Shade Tree Superstar by Texas A&M Agrilife and the current changes in climate staff agrees with the consensus in the industry the having a large pallet of trees to choose from is vital to increasing the species diversity and resiliency of Urban Forest for current and future generations. 79 Date:November 19, 2021 Report No. 2021-101 STAFF CONTACT: Haywood Morgan Urban Forester, Parks and Recreation Haywood.Morgan@cityofdenton.com REQUESTOR: Council Member Beck PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Parks and Recreation STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: Parks and Recreation 15 hours 80 Exhibit 1 NATIONALTHE • Problem.Meet the Invasive Species Challenge. Know the NISC Plan,Manage the PROTECT. Invasive Species Definition Clarification and Guidance White Paper Submitted by the Definitions Subcommittee of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC) Approved by ISAC April 27, 2006 Weeds As Examples Preamble: Executive Order 13112 — defines an invasive species as "an alien species whose introduction does or Weeds provide good examples to clarify what is is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or meant by an invasive species because most harm to human health." In the Executive Summary of the people have a concept of what constitutes a National Invasive Species Management Plan (NISMP) the weed." term invasive species is further clarified and defined as "a Invasion can be thought of as a process that in species that is non-native to the ecosystem under our example, a plant must go through to become consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely a successful, yet harmful invader. Several to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to barriers must be overcome for a plant to be human health." To provide guidance for the development considered an invasive weed. Invasive weeds and implementation of the NISMP, the National Invasive are invasive species. Species Council (NISC) and the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC) adopted a set of principles outlined in Large-scale geographical barriers Appendix 6 of the NISMP. Guiding Principle #1 provides additional context for defining the term invasive species and First, a geographical barrier must be overcome, states "many alien species are non-invasive and support which often occurs a mountain range, ocean, or similar physical barrier to movement of seeds human livelihoods or a preferred quality of life." and other reproductive plant parts. Plants that However, some alien species (non-native will be used in this overcome geographical barriers are known as white paper because it is more descriptive than alien), for alien plants or alien species. Alien plants are example West Nile virus, are considered invasive and non-native plants and alien species are non- undesirable by virtually everyone. Other non-native species native species. Therefore, non-native plants are are not as easily characterized. For example, some non- those that occur outside their natural range native species are considered harmful, and therefore, boundaries, and this most often is mediated by invasive by some sectors of our society while others consider humans either deliberately or unintentionally. them beneficial. This discontinuity is reflective of the Survival barriers different value systems operating in our free society, and contributes to the complexity of defining the term invasive The second set of obstacles that a non-native species. plant must overcome is barriers to germination and survival in its new location. These typically NISC is engaged in evaluating and updating the 2001 NISMP are environmental barriers such as adequate and is developing comments for a revised action plan as moisture availability to allow successful required by the EO 13112. While there have been numerous germination and survival of seedlings that will attempts to clarify the term invasive species, there continues continue to grow to maturity. Other physical to be uncertainty concerning the use and perceived meaning barriers might be soil pH, nutrient availability, or of the term, and consequently over the prospective scope of competition for resources from neighboring actions proposed in the NISMP. Options related to private plants. property use, pet ownership, agriculture, horticulture, and aquaculture enterprises may be affected depending upon the definition, use, and policy implications of the term. 81 In particular, the desire to consider a non-native species as Weeds As Examples (continued) `invasive' may trigger a risk/benefit assessment process to determine whether regulatory action is warranted. All these Establishment barriers uncertainties have stood and could continue to stand in the way of progress in actions and policy development to prevent The third obstacle that a non-native plant must new invasions and manage existing invasive species. While overcome to be considered an invasive weed, it is not the purpose of this white paper to define a risk/benefit is to form a population that is self-sustaining assessment process, development of such a process must and does not need re-introduction to maintain a be open and efficient to minimize the uncertainties. population base such that it continues to survive and thrive in its new environment. This white paper is intended to provide a non-regulatory Once this occurs, this population of non-native plants is considered to be established. policy interpretation of the term invasive species by Environmental barriers to survival and identifying what is meant, and just as important, what is not establishment are similar. meant by the term. ISAC recognizes that biological and ecological definitions will not precisely apply to regulatory Dispersal and spread barriers definitions. We believe, however, that our clarification will apply to all taxa of invasive species in all habitats and Established non-native plants must overcome furthermore, our explanation will be functional and acceptable barriers to dispersal and spread from their site to most stakeholders. ISAC simply wants to clarify what is of establishment to be considered invasive meant and what is not meant by the term invasive species in plants. Additionally, the rate of spread must be the technical sense and to provide insight into those areas relatively fast. However, this movement or spread alone does not necessarily make this where societal judgments will be necessary to implement non-native plant an invasive weed or invasive effective public policy. species. The utility of our clarification should be in education, conflict Harm and impact resolution, and efficiency in the planning, prevention, control/eradication, and management of invasive species. Finally, a plant is deemed to be invasive if it causes negative environmental, economic, or ISAC recommends that N/SC adopt the clarifications human health effects, which outweigh any presented in this white paper to foster progress for beneficial effects. For example, yellow invasive species management in the United States. starthistle is a source of nectar for bee producers. But the displacement of native and other desirable plant species caused by yellow Introduction starthistle leads to dramatically decreased forage for wildlife and livestock, which severely An invasive species is a non-native species whose disrupts the profitability of associated introduction does or is likely to cause economic or businesses. These negative effects greatly environmental harm or harm to human, animal, or plant overshadow the positive effects and thus, health. The National Invasive Species Management Plan define harm caused by yellow starthistle and explain why it is considered an invasive indicates that NISC will focus on non-native organisms known species. to cause or likely to cause negative impacts and that do not provide an equivalent or greater benefit to society. In the technical sense, the term `invasion' simply denotes the uncontrolled or unintended spread of an organism outside its native range with no specific reference about the environmental or economic consequences of such spread or their relationships to possible societal benefits. However, the policy context and subsequent management decisions necessitate narrowing what is meant and what is not meant by the term invasive species. Essentially, we are clarifying what is meant and not meant by "causing harm" by comparing negative effects caused by a non-native organism to its potential societal benefits. 2 82 Perception to Cause Harm Complications concerning the concept of invasive species arise from differing human values and perspectives. Differing perceptions of the relative harm caused or benefit gained by a particular organism are influenced by different values and management goals. If invasive species did not cause harm, we would not be nearly as concerned. Perceptions of relative benefit and harm also may change as new knowledge is acquired, or as human values or management goals change. For a non-native organism to be considered an invasive species in the policy context, the negative effects that the organism causes or is likely to cause are deemed to outweigh any beneficial effects. Many non-native introductions provide benefits to society and even among species that technically meet the definition of invasive, societal benefits may greatly exceed any negative effects (for example crops and livestock raised for food). However, in some cases any positive effects are clearly overshadowed by negative effects, and this is the concept of causing harm. For example, water hyacinth has been popular in outdoor aquatic gardens but its escape to natural areas where its populations have expanded to completely cover lakes and rivers has devastated water bodies and the life they support, especially in the southeastern U.S. And, there are some organisms, such as West Nile virus, that provide almost no benefits to society at all. Such organisms constitute a small fraction of non-native species, but as a consequence of their ability to spread and establish populations outside their native ranges, they can be disastrous for the natural environment, the economies it supports, and/or public health. Because invasive species management is difficult and often very expensive, these worst offenders are the most obvious and best targets for policy attention and management. The negative impact to a native species caused by an invasive species might trigger additional negative interactions for other associated native species; i.e., there could be direct and indirect effects. For example, an invasive weed that is undesirable as a food source may outcompete and displace native grasses and broadleaf plants. These displaced native grasses and broadleaf plants may have been primary forage for animals, which subsequently would be displaced to a new location or have their populations reduced because the weed invasion decreased the availability of food in their native plant and animal community. However, negative effects are not always characterized by a cascade of impacts realized throughout the environment. For example, simple displacement of an endangered species by a non-native species might alone provide sufficient justification to consider the non-native organism an invasive species. What We Do Not Mean, What We Do Mean, and the "Gray" Area Native and Non-native Species Invasive species are species not native to the ecosystem being considered. Canada geese are native to North America and most of their populations migrate annually. However, in some locations in the U.S. (e.g. suburban Maryland; the Front Range of Colorado) introduced, non-migratory populations of Canada Geese are causing problems — such as fouling lawns, sidewalks, grass parks, and similar areas. While non-migratory populations can cause problems, they are not considered an invasive species because they are native. Additionally, Canada geese are of significant financial value to many local economies through waterfowl hunting and simple enjoyment. Mute swans, however, are invasive. Mute swans are native to Europe and Asia but were introduced into North America where their populations have increased dramatically. They compete directly with native waterfowl for habitat, displacing them, and that is why they are considered an invasive species. Whitetail deer populations have increased dramatically in the northeastern U.S. and are problems in farms, yards, and natural areas because they consume plants valued by humans; but are not invasive because they are native. Nutria, on the other hand, are another classic example of an invasive species. Nutria are native to South America but were introduced into North America where their populations have soared. Nutria 3 83 compete directly with native muskrats, beavers, and other similar native species for habitat; often causing the displacement of these native species. Feral Populations It is also essential to recognize that invasive species are not those under human control or domestication; that is, invasive species are not those that humans depend upon for economic security, maintaining a desirable quality of life, or survival. However, the essential test is that populations of these species must be under control. Escaped or feral populations of formerly domesticated plants and animals would be considered invasive species if all the concepts and conditions are met as outlined in "Weeds Are Examples." Cereal rye being produced on a farm in Kansas is considered very desirable, but feral rye on the breaks of the Poudre River in Colorado would be considered an invasive species because it is displacing native plants and the native animal communities they support. Domesticated goats on a farm in Texas are considered highly desirable, but feral goats in Haleakala National Park on Maui are considered an invasive species. Feral goats have severely overgrazed areas and eliminated native Hawaiian plants, which were never adapted to grazing. Areas denuded by feral goats have led to increased soil erosion. A Biogeographical Context An invasive species may be invasive in one part of the country, but not in another. A biogeographical context must be included when assessing whether a non-native species should be considered an invasive species. Lake trout are highly desirable in the Great Lakes where they are native, but are considered an invasive species in Yellowstone Lake. They compete with native cutthroat trout for habitat, which decreases their populations. Atlantic saltmarsh cordgrass is an essential component of east coast salt marshes, but is highly invasive on the west coast where it covers mudflats and displaces native estuarine plants and the community of animals they support, including huge flocks of migrating waterfowl. Kentucky bluegrass would be considered an invasive species in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, but considered non-invasive a mere 60 miles away at a golf course in Denver. English ivy is considered a good ground cover species in the Great Plains and Midwest, but is a highly invasive weed in the forests of the Pacific Northwest and Eastern U.S. where it outcompetes native plants and displaces the associated animal communities. The "Gray" Area There are obvious examples of invasive species such as snakehead fish, yellow starthistle, or Phytophthora ramorum (the organism that causes sudden oak death); and there are obvious examples of species that are not invasive, namely native plants and animals. There are, however, non-native organisms for which it will be difficult to make a determination and these should be subject to assessment. Whether these non-native organisms will be considered invasive species will depend upon human values. For example, European honeybees are cultured to produce honey and pollination services, and even though they form wild populations in many parts of the country and occasionally create problems by building hives in the walls of homes or can be a human health problem for individuals that are highly allergic to their sting, most would not consider them an invasive species because they produce a desired food product. Another gray area example would be native termites v. Formosan termites. No one wants termites in their homes but only Formosan termites would be considered an invasive species because they are non-native. Smooth brome also serves as another gray area example. It was imported from Russia in the 1890s for forage and was widely planted. It clearly has escaped cultivation and can be found in many natural areas particularly in the western U.S. but in most situations, smooth brome would not be considered an invasive species because of its forage value for wildlife and livestock. 4 84 Chinese or Oriental clematis serves as another gray area example. Chinese clematis (virgin's bower, orange peel) is a popular ornamental that has been planted worldwide. However, it has escaped cultivation in several western states where its populations can spread, particularly in shrubland, on riverbanks, sand depressions, along roadsides, in gullies, and along riparian forests in hot dry valleys, deserts, and semi-desert areas. Escaped populations of Chinese clematis occur in Idaho, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado but so far, it is considered an invasive species only in Colorado where it has spread dramatically from its site of introduction and displaced native plant species. Environmental Harm We use environmental harm to mean biologically significant decreases in native species populations, alterations to plant and animal communities or to ecological processes that native species and other desirable plants and animals and humans depend on for survival. Environmental harm may be a result of direct effects of invasive species, leading to biologically significant decreases in native species populations. Examples of direct effects on native species include preying and feeding on them, causing or vectoring diseases, preventing them from reproducing or killing their young, out-competing them for food, nutrients, light, nest sites or other vital resources, or hybridizing with them so frequently that within a few generations, few if any truly native individuals remain. Environmental harm includes decreases in populations of Federally Listed Threatened and Endangered Species, other rare or uncommon species and even in populations of otherwise common native species. For example, over three billion individual American chestnut trees were found in U.S. forests before the invasive chestnut blight arrived and virtually eliminated them. Environmental harm also can be the result of an indirect effect of invasive species, such as the decreases in native waterfowl populations that may result when an invasive wetland plant decreases the abundance of native plants and thus, decreases seeds and other food that they provide and that the waterfowl depend upon. Environmental harm also includes significant changes in ecological processes, sometimes across entire regions, which result in conditions that native species and even entire plant and animal communities cannot tolerate. For example, some non-native plants can change the frequency and intensity of wildfires, or alter the hydrology of rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands and that is why they are considered invasive species. Others can significantly alter erosion rates. For example, trapping far more wind-blown sand than native dune species, or holding far less soil than native grassland species following rainstorms. Some invasive plants and micro-organisms can alter soil chemistry across large areas, significantly altering soil pH or soil nutrient availability. Environmental harm also includes significant changes in the composition and even the structure of native plant and animal communities. For example, the invasive tree Melaleuca quinquinervia, can spread into and take over marshes in Florida's Everglades, changing them from open grassy marshes to closed canopy swamp-forests. Environmental harm may also cause or be associated with economic losses and damage to human, plant and animal health. For example invasions by fire promoting grasses that alter entire plant and animal communities eliminating or sharply reducing populations of many native plant and animal species, can also lead to large increases in fire-fighting costs and sharp decreases in forage for livestock. West Nile virus is a well known human health problem caused by a non-native virus which is commonly carried by mosquitoes. West Nile Virus also kills many native bird species, causing drastic reduction in populations for some species including crows and jays. Additional Examples of Impacts Caused by Invasive Species Specific examples of the harm caused by invasive species are useful to further clarify the definition. The following list of examples is not meant to be comprehensive, but offers further explanation: 5 85 Impacts to Human Health Respiratory infections: The outbreak of West Nile virus in the U.S. began in the Northeast in 1999 and has since spread throughout the country. Infections in humans may result in a flu-like illness and in some cases death. This outbreak has caused illness in thousands of citizens, increased medical costs for affected persons, and decreased productivity due to absence from work. West Nile virus also has affected horses and has caused widespread mortality in native birds (U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 2006). Poisonous plants: Exposure to the sap of Tree-of-heaven/Chinese sumac tree has caused inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) in workers charged to clear infested areas. Afflicted personnel experienced fever/chills, chest pain that radiated down both arms, and shortness of breath. Exposure occurred when sap from tree-of-heaven contacted broken skin. Such exposure has caused hospitalization, medical expense, and lost productivity due to absence from work (Bisognano et al. 2005). Impacts to Natural Resources Declines in wildlife habitat and timber availability: Chestnut blight is a disease of American chestnut caused by a non-native fungal pathogen that was introduced into eastern North America around 1910. The disease eliminated the American chestnut from eastern deciduous forests thereby decreasing timber harvests and wildlife that depended upon the American chestnut for habitat (USDA- APHIS/FS 2000). European gypsy moth defoliates trees on millions of acres of northeastern and mid-western forests. It currently is found in 19 states causing an estimated $3.9 billion in tree losses and also decreased wildlife habitat (USDA-APHIS/FS 2000). Decreased soil stabilization and interrupted forest succession: White pine blister rust is a disease of white pine species caused by the non-native fungal pathogen Cronartium ribicola. It was introduced into eastern North America around 1900 and western North America in 1920. It spread rapidly, killing off native white, whitebark, and limber pines, whose seeds are an important food source for birds, rodents and bears. Elimination of these trees caused by this pathogen alters forest ecosystems, eliminates wildlife forage, and decreases the soil stabilization effects of these trees, snowmelt regulation, and forest succession (Krakowski et al. 2003). Changes in wildfire frequency and intensity: Cheatgrass decreases the interval between the occurrences of wildfires in the Great Basin region from once every 70 to 100 years to every 3 to 5 years because it forms dense stands of fine fuel annually. The decrease in interval between wildlfires causes increased risk to human life and property and also places at risk established communities of plants and animals that we consider desirable (Knapp 1996; Pimentel et al. 2000; USFWS 2003; Whisenant 1990). Excessive use of resources: Tamarisk in the desert southwest use more than twice as much water annually as all the cities in southern California, which places this invasive weed in direct competition with humans for the most limiting resource in the southwestern U.S. (Friederici 1995; Johnson 1986). Suppressors: Russian knapweed exudes toxins from its tissues that inhibit the growth of surrounding plants or eliminates them. Desirable plant communities are placed at risk from Russian knapweed invasion, which may result in decreased numbers of wildlife species or livestock that the invaded land otherwise could support. Russian knapweed also is very toxic to horses (Stevens 1986; Young et al. 1970a and 1970b). 6 86 Decreased carrying capacity for wildlife and livestock: Expansion of leafy spurge, yellow starthistle, or other unpalatable invasive weeds displace desirable forage plants and may allow fewer grazing animals to survive in infested areas (DiTomaso 2001; Lym and Messersmith 1985; Lym and Kirby 1987). Impacts to Recreational Opportunities and Other Human Values Decreased property values: Asian longhorned beetles first appeared in New York in 1996 and in Chicago in 1998. Larvae burrow into trees causing girdling of stems and branches, dieback of the crown, and can kill an entire tree. It infests many different tree species in the U.S. and is a threat to urban and rural forests (Cavey et al. 1998). Emerald ash borers were first detected in the U.S. in 2002. They currently are found in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Emerald ash borer larvae tunnel under bark of ash trees and could eliminate ash as a street, shade, and forest tree throughout the U.S. Estimated replacement cost in six Michigan counties is $11 billion and an additional $2 million in lost nursery sales (Chornesky et al. 2005). Dutch elm disease was first introduced into the U.S. in 1927 and occurs in most states. Dutch elm disease has killed more than 60% of elms in urban settings and decreased the value of urban and suburban properties (Brasier and Buck 2001). Spotted knapweed and leafy spurge expansion in the western U.S. have displaced desirable forage plants thereby decreasing the value and sales price of grazingland in the western U.S. (Maddox 1979; Weiser 1998). Eurasian watermilfoil was introduced into the U.S in the 1940s and has since spread throughout much of the country. This submersed aquatic plant can form dense mats at the water surface limiting access, recreation, and aesthetics and thus, has decreased the values of shoreline properties in New Hampshire, the Midwest and elsewhere (Halstead et al. 2003). Decreased sport fishing opportunities: Whirling disease is caused by a parasite (Myxobolus cerebralis) that most likely originated in Europe. It was first observed in the U.S. in 1958. The parasite attacks the soft cartilage of young trout causing spinal deformities and causes the fish to exhibit erratic tail-chasing behavior. Heavily infected young trout can die from Whirling disease and even if they recover, they remain carriers of the parasite. All species of trout and salmon may be susceptible and angling and the businesses supported by trout and salmon fishing may be at risk if this disease continues to spread (Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force et al. 2005; Colorado Division of Wildlife 2006). Smallmouth bass fishing in Lake Erie was closed during bass mating because of round goby predation of nests. Fishing was closed because male smallmouth bass aggressively guard nests from predators and are easier to catch by anglers during this time of year. Removal of males by anglers decreased the number of bass offspring because of increased round goby predation of unguarded nests (Steinhart et al. 2004). Businesses that smallmouth bass anglers patronize could be adversely affected by such closures. Altered business opportunities: The concern over Sudden Oak Death Syndrome caused by the pathogen Phytophthora ramorum is causing drastic changes in available nursery stock by nurseries and landscape businesses. This clearly impacts the profitability of these businesses and choice by consumers and could devastate oak forests nationwide (Chornesky et al. 2005; Rizzo and Garbelotto 2003). Annual harvests of oysters in Long Island Sound averaged over 680,000 bushels during 1991 through 1996. After Haplosporidium nelsonii (MSX) invaded in 1997 and 1998, oyster harvests decreased from 7 87 1997 through 2002 to an average annual harvest of 119,000 bushels with a low of 32,000 bushels in 2002. The overall ex-vessel value of oyster farming dropped 96% in 10 years from $45 million in 1992 to $2 million in 2002 (Sunila et al. 1999). Non-native algae introduced into the Hawaiian Islands costs Maui alone about $20,000,000 annually due to algae fouling the beaches and subsequent lost tourism (Carroll 2004; Keeney 2004; Univ. Hawaii 2006). Sea lampreys were introduced into Lakes Ontario and Erie during the construction of the Welland Canal and quickly spread to the other Great Lakes. The sea lamprey is a parasite that attaches itself to fish, eventually killing them, and has devastated commercial and recreational Lake Trout fishing in the Great Lakes (Lawrie 1970). Australian spotted jellyfish were introduced into the Gulf of Mexico in 2000 and occurred in such massive numbers that shrimping operations were shut down because jellyfish clogged shrimp nets (Graham et al. 2003). Altered ecosystems and recreational opportunities: The submersed aquatic plant hydrilla, forms dense canopies at the water surface that raise surface water temperatures, change pH, exclude light, and consume oxygen, resulting in native plant displacement and stunted sport fish populations. This example of an altered aquatic ecosystem caused by an invasive aquatic weed also negatively affects recreation and businesses that depend upon that human activity (Colle et al. 1987). Summary Invasive species are those that are not native to the ecosystem under consideration and that cause or are likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human, animal, or plant health. Plant and animal species under domestication or cultivation and under human control are not invasive species. Furthermore for policy purposes, to be considered invasive, the negative impacts caused by a non-native species will be deemed to outweigh the beneficial effects it provides. Finally, a non-native species might be considered invasive in one region but not in another. Whether or not a species is considered an invasive species depends largely on human values. By attempting to manage invasive species, we are affirming our economic and environmental values. Those non-native species judged to cause overall economic or environmental harm or harm to human health may be considered invasive, even if they yield some beneficial effects. Society struggles to determine the appropriate course of action in such cases, but in a democratic society that struggle is essential. Many invasive species are examples of "the tragedy of the commons," or how actions that benefit one individual's use of resources may negatively impact others and result in a significant overall increase in damage to the economy, the environment, or public health. In ISAC's review of Executive Order 113112, the public domain is specifically represented; however, the implementation of the NISMP has prompted concerns over the rights of personal and private property owners. Property rights are of great importance in the U.S. and one outcome of the NISMP should be to recognize the right to self determination by property owners and promote collaboration on invasive species management. The right to self determination is an important concept in a democratic society, however, with that right comes personal responsibility and stewardship, which includes being environmentally responsible. 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Nov. 1990 (276) Ogden, UT: General Technical Report INT— USDA Forest Service Intermountain Research Station. Young, S, W.W. Brown, and B. Klinger. 1970a. Nigropallidal encephalomalacia in horses caused by ingestion of weeds of the genus Centaurea. J. Amer. Vet. Med. Assoc. 157:1602-1605. Young, S., W.W. Brown, and B. Klinger. 1970b. Nigropallidal encephalomalacia in horses fed Russian knapweed (Centaurea repens L.). Amer. J. Vet. Res. 31:1393-1404. 11 91 Exhibit 2 City of Denton Landmark Tree Criteria General Description Tree: Woody perennial usually having one dominant trunk and a mature height greater than 5 meters (16 feet). (Definition by ISA) Landmark Trees:A healthy tree that is designated by the property owner on the Texas Big Tree Registry regardless if the tree is protected or a non-protected tree; or a tree designated as a Historic Tree where an event of historic significance occurred that had local, regional, or national importance; or at the home of a citizen who is famous on a local, regional, or national basis; or that has taken on a legendary stature in the community, is mentioned in literature or documents of historic value, or is considered unusual due to size, age, or other landmark status. Historic Trees shall be designated following the Historic Landmark Designation procedure. Eligibility To be eligible for Landmark Tree designation the tree must meet one of the following: Texas A&M Forest Service Texas Big Tree Registry • The tree is listed on the Texas A&M Forest Service Texas Big Tree Registry. Historic • Tree that is designated as a Historic Tree where an event of historic significance occurred that had local, regional, or national importance. • The tree is located at the home of a citizen who is famous on a local, regional, or national basis. Legendary in stature • The tree must measure 60 percent of the circumference or tree index score of the State Champion of the same species as listed on the Texas A&M Forest Service Big Tree Registry. • The tree be must large for its species in a neighborhood or region of the City. The size of the tree is based on the diameter at breast height (DBH),the height and the average crown spread. • Any Post Oak over 30" Diameter. • Any Blackjack Oak over 20" Diameter. • The tree is rare for this area and is a good specimen of the species. • The tree is mentioned in literature or documents of historic value. 92 Landmark Tree Nomination Form Date Email, Mail or Fax completed forms to the Parks and Recreation Department 901-B Texas Street CITY Denton,TX 76209 FF parksnrec@citvofdenton.com DENTON If you have any question call (940) 349-8337 Species: Common Name: Scientific Name: Nominator: Name Phone Address Email Owner: Name Phone Address Email Signature Does the owner agree to the tree being designated a Landmark if it meets the criteria? Yes_No Does the owner agree to allow City staff or volunteers to inspect the tree? Yes_No Tell us a little about the tree and why it should be designated as a Landmark tree. Where is the tree located on the property? (Give the location for someone who is not familiar with the site). 93 FY 21 / 22 Council Requests Open Department 20/21 Council Person Paul Meltzer Deb Armintor Community Svcs Jesse Davis Environmental Svcs Mayor Gerard Hudspeth Public Works vkki Byrd Capital Projects o 3% Brian Beck Utilities 10 2 °c Alison Maguire CIAO - 0 1 2 3 4 Library Legal - Fire - Police Requests _ by Quarter Tech Services Airport 100 6E Public:Affairs:Customer Svc - Economic Development 50 O Q Q Development S.,cs 0 Finance Paul Mettzer • Deb Amimtor Jesse Davis 01 2122 Q2 21122 Q3 21/22 Q4 2122 audit • Mayor Gerard Hudspeth • Vikki Byrd Municipal Court Brian Beck ; ; Alison Maguire Procurement Real Estate Risk • Open Elected Official other Some requests involve multiple departments causing the Requests I C, 5 10 15 10 total requests by department to add up higher than the 11 Submit New 94 total request count Request Council Requests for Information • • - -• Council Iflember -• • Date Summary of -• Assigned Department Comments QCouncil Member Davis 10/15/21 Can we ask TxDOT about making the right-most southbound lane of US-377 @ 1-35E right turn Becky Diviney CIP-Capital Projects Staff is assessing this request and will provide information in an 1 AND straight ahead?It's currently right-turn only(even though the lane continues unused through upcoming Friday Report and past the intersection),leading to essentially only one lane of southbound through traffic and major backup. 2 ❑ Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer 10/30/21 Can staff provide information on the US380 sidewalk near the greenbelt? Becky Diviney CIP-Capital Projects Staff is assessing this request and will provide information to the Council Member 3 ❑ Council Member Davis 11/02/21 Can staff check on the ownership of Yarborough Way? Becky Diviney CIP-Capital Projects Staff is assessing this request and will provide information to the Council Member 4 ❑ Mayor Pro Tern Meltzer 11/08/21 Can staff provide information about the Federal infrastructure bill? Cassey Ogden Finance Information is included in the November 19 Friday Report ❑ Council Member Davis 11/09/21 Could we get permission from the landowner we heard from last week to have our Preservation Scott McDonald Development Services Staff is assessing this request and will provide information to the 5 Officer and other appropriate staff walk the property and survey the buildings for salvageable Council Member architectural items which might be of use to the City. I mentioned the Beaumont Mood terra cotta light shades during the meeting,but there could be other items as well. g ❑ Council Member Beck 11/09/21 Can the City leverage any ILJA funds? Cassey Ogden Finance Information is included in the November 19 Friday Report 7 ❑ Council Member Armintor 11/11/21 Can staff provide information about hunting on City property? Antonio Puente DME Staff is assessing this request and will provide information to the Council Member 8 Mayor Hudspeth 11/12/21 Will staff follow up about road construction on Elm St per a business owner's complaint? Becky Diviney CIP-Capital Projects Staff is assessing this request and will provide information to the Council Member in the November 19 Friday Report 9 ❑ Mayor Hudspeth 11/12/21 Will staff assess the downtown lighting south of the Square? Antonio Puente DME Information is included in the November 19 Friday Report 10 Council Member Beck 11/18/21 1 request we accelerate the request for an automated notification dashboard out of the PZC matrix Tina Firgens Development Services Staff will schedule the 2-minute pitch during the next available and develop and implement this system and dashboard for weekly notifications. Council meeting 11 ❑ Council Member Byrd 11/19/21 Additional signage in SED neighborhoods primarily relating to thru traffic issues Daniel Kremer,Ethan Cox Public Works-Streets Staff is assessing this request and will provide information to the Council Member in an upcoming Friday Report 95 November 2021 1 2 3 4 5 6 11:3 0 a.m. Council 3:00 p.m. CC Work 5:30 p.m.P&Z Corn rission h:00 a.m.Agenda 11:00 a.m.Bond Oversight Lu n c he on Se s s io n Committee Connnittee 6:30 p.m. CC 4:00p.m.P&R Re g ula r Se ssio n CANCELLED-8:30am Beautification Board DEDC 3:00 p.m.Health&Buil&g Standards Comnssion 4:00 pm Public Art 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9:00 a.m.PUB 2:00 p.m. 2nd 11:00 a.m.EDPB 3:30 p.m.Civil Service 12:00 pm Comarinity Tuesday Session Commission Services Advisory 5:30 p.m.Zoning Board of CANCELLED-3:00 p.m Committee Ajustment AAB 1:00 p.m.COE 5:30 p.m.library Board 5:30 p.m.EL.0 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2:00 p.m. CC Work 9:00 a.m.Nbbility 1:00 p.m.Sustainabilily Se s sio n Committee 3:00 p.m.Health&Building Framevwrk Advisory 6:30 p.m. CC 11:00 a.m.DCRC Standards Commission Committee Re g u la r Se s sio n 12:00 p.m.Downtown Denton T1F Special 3:00 p.m.Committee on 5:00 p.m.P&Z Commission Persons w/Disabhilites Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board—6 m 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 CANCELLED-3:00 p.m. No Council Meeting CANCELLED-12:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day Day After Zoning BoardofAjustment T1RZNo.1 Holiday Thanksgiving Holiday 28 29 30 o Council Meeting 96 December 2021 1 2 3 4 •00 p.m P&Z Cornn&sion 8:00 a.m.Agenda Committee CANCELLED-4:00 p.m Public At 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11:30 a.m. Council 2:00 p.m. CC Work 11:00 a.m EDPB 12:00 p.m Connnuity Luncheon Session Services Advisory 6:3 0 p.m. CC 5:30 p.m AAB Committee 4:00p.m.P&R Re g ula r Se ssio n Beautification Board 1:00 p.m COE 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9:00 a.m PUB 2:00 p.m. 2nd 9:00 a.m 1Vbbility Tuesday Session Committee 3:30 p.m Library Board 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 o Council Meeting Christmas Eve Christmas Day Holiday Holiday 26 27 28 29 30 31 No Council Meeting New Year's Day Holiday 97 Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information Updated: November 19, 2021 Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time November 23,2021 NO MEETING-THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY November 30,2021 NO MEETING-STH TUESDAY Parkland Dedication and Park Development Fees 21-2142 Parks&Recreation City Business 1:00 Roadway Impact Fees 21-2604 Engineering/Capital Projects City Business 1:00 December 6,2021 (Luncheon @11:30 a.m.) Drawing Session-Redistricting 21-2640 Legal City Business 2:00 Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: Other Major Items for Meeting: Public Meeting Video Recording Prioritization 21-2087 Public Affairs City Business 0:30 COVID-19 Update 21-2430 City Manager's Office Council Priority 0:30 Leak Adjustment Ordinance 21-557 Customer Service City Business 0:30 December 7,2021 Water/Wastewater Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Flag Policy Follow-Up 21-2477 City Manager's Office Council Priority 0:45 Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Legal Two-Minute Pitch: 1 21-1964 1CIty Manager's Office lCouncil Request 1 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 3:15 Other Major Items for Meeting:Public Hearing for Redistricting Audit Follow-Up-Police Property Room Procedures 21-1803 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30 Community Services Housing 21-2406 City Manager's Office Council Priority 1:00 December 14,2021 Development Services Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Overview&Precursor of Changes to Comp Plan 21-2569 Development Services City Business 1:00 Special Called Meeting Criteria Manuals 21-2466 Development Services City Business 0:45 (Continuous Meeting) Two-Minute Pitch: 1 21-1966 ICity Manager's Office lCouncil Request 0:30 "Major Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 4:15 for Meeting: Ordinance approval for Redistricting(if applicable) December 21,2021 NO MEETING-Christmas Holiday December 28,2021 NO MEETING-Christmas Holiday January 3,2022 NO MEETING Parks Master Plan 21-2423 Parks&Recreation City Business 1:00 Sidewalk and ADA Plan 21-2464 Engineering City Business January 4,2022 Audit Follow-Up of Utility Payment Assistance Program 21-2401 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Two-Minute Pitch: 21-2386 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 2:30 Other Major Items for Meeting: Non-Discrimination Ordinance Follow-Up TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 1:00 Legal Polling Locations for May 7,2022 21-1765 City Secretary City Business 1:00 January 11,2022 Sign Topper Program 21-2480 Development Services Council Request 1:00 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Byrd(9/14/2021) Special Called Meeting Cannabis Follow-Up TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:45 (Continuous Meeting) Armintor(11/2/21) Two-Minute Pitch: 1 21-2387 ICity Manager's Office lCouncil Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s) I TBD IlLegal lCity Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 4:45 Other Major Items for Meeting: January 18,2022 NO MEETING-MLK Day Holiday Audit of Energy Management Office Admin. 21-2402 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30 Comp Plan Update 21-2436 Development Services City Business 1:30 January 25,2022 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Park Master Plan Update TBD Parks&Recreation City Business 1:00 Special Called Meeting Two-Minute Pitch: 21-2388 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 (Continuous Meeting) Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 4:00 Other Major Items for Meeting: Homestead Exemption 21-2155 Finance City Business 1:00 February 1,2022 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Two-Minute Pitch: 21-2520 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 2:00 Other Major Items for Meeting: CPR Class for Council 21-2603 Fire Department City Business 0:30 February 7,2022 (Luncheon @11:30 a.m.) Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 1:00 Other Major Items for Meeting: February 8,2022 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Special Called Meeting Two-Minute Pitch: 21-2522 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 *This is for planning purposes only.Dates are subject to change. 98 (Continuous Meeting) Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 1:00 Other Major Items for Meeting: *This is for planning purposes only.Dates are subject to change. 99 Meeting Date Item Le istar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time Building Codes,International Residential Code,International Fire Code 21-2633 Building Inspections City Business 0:30 February 15,2022 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) Two-Minute Pitch: 21-2523 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30 Total Est.Time: 1:30 Other Major Items for Meeting: February 22,2022 Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Special Called Meeting Two-Minute Pitch: 21-2524 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: Estimated Work Item Legistar ID Departments Type Session Date Electric Rates and Budget 21-2405 Finance City Business 0:45 Electric Market Re-Design TBD DME City Business Jan.2022 Work Session Dates to be Determined Economic Development Programs and Policy Discussion 21-1330 Economic Development City Business Tourism Public Improvement District Update 21-1332 Economic Development City Business Estimated Work Item Dates Departments Type Session Date FY 2022-23 Budget Development February- Finance Budget Summer 2022 Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items October 2022 All other departments 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 *This is for planning purposes only.Dates are subject to change. 100 1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming Closures smartsheet SCR Nov 22nd - 28th -insompr-- Closure Start Street/Intersection From To Date I Description Department Department Contact Bell Ave Texas St Withers St 01/07/22 02/11/22 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane installing a new water main line and services. Bell Ave Withers St Mingo Rd 02/12/22 03/25/22 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane installing a new water main line and services. Bernard St Hickory St Chestnut St 06/23/22 08/04/22 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane 3 replacing the water main line and services. Davis St Jennie St Hattie St 12/21/21 01/28/22 Wastewater Collections will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane 4 installing a new wastewater main line and services. Hopkins Dr Travis St Hopkins Dr 12/06/21 12/18/21 Wastewater Collections will be Wastewater Tiffany.sherrane c@cityofdenton. 5 installing a new wastewater com main line and services. Montecito Buena Vista Palo Verde 11/29/21 12/17/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair. Streets Robbin Webber 6 Remove failed sections and install new concrete 7 South Welch Street Fannin Street West Collins St. 11/29/21 12/17/21 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. Exported on November 19,2021 10:53:41 AM CST 101 Page 1 of 1 2 Street Closure Report: Current Closures smartsheet I Closure Start Closure End Department I Street/Intersection From To Date Date Description Department Contact 1 Allred Rd JM Prosperity Farm Rustic Barn Bonnie Brae 09/27/21 07/31/22 Storm Installation,Cutting Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David Venue Grade on Allred Works Inspections 2 Amherst Georgetown Malone 10/18/21 01/21/22 Street Reconstruction Streets Robbin Webber Archer Trail Foxcroft Circle Emerson 11/08/21 12/23/21 Residential roadway Engineering Dustin Draper 3 reconstruction and during the construction only resident traffic will be allowed. Bell Ave at Mingo Rd 11/22/21 01/06/22 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane 4 installing a new water main line and services. 5 Chestnut Street South Welch Street Bernard Street 10/18/21 01/03/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. 6 Elm Hickory Eagle 05/11/20 12/03/21 PEC 4 Utility Project Engineering Seth Garcia Hickory Street Welch Carroll 08/31/20 12/31/21 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 7 through September of 2021. Detailed lane closure information is forthcoming pending approval of the contractor's phasing and traffic control plans. Locksley Lane Emerson Maid Marion 11/08/21 12/17/21 Residential Roadway Engineering Dustin Draper 8 reconstruction,and during the construction resident traffic only will be allowed. 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 9 to match existing conditions along McKinney.Also includes water,wastewater,and drainage improvements. Orr Street Elm Street Locust Street 10/25/21 11/30/21 Roadway Reconstruction this Engineering Dustin Draper 10 project only affects one business and notification was direct with the business owner. 11 Quail Ridge Cooper Branch E La Paloma Dr 09/07/21 12/10/21 Street Reconstruction Engineering Dustin Draper 12 Stella St. North Texas Blvd Bonnie Brae 10/29/21 03/15/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig pavement replacement. Williamsburg Row Jamestown Ln Nottingham Dr 10/26/21 12/03/21 Wastewater Collection will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane 13 installing a new wastewater main line and services 14 Windsor Bonnie Brae Parkside 08/09/21 12/31/21 Pavement Restoration Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David Works Inspections Exported on November 19,2021 12:52:38 PM CST 102 Page 1 of 1 3 Street Closure Report: Completed Closures smartsheet Street/Intersection r i Closure Start 7closure End Description Department Department Contact M Date -1 Date Bonnie Brae(SB) Oak Hickory 06/14/21 10/27/21 This block is closed to Other Mark Zimmerer southbound traffic only,detours are posted.Northbound lane 1 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 11/09/21 Concrete Street Panel and Streets robbin.webber@cityofdenton.co Sidewalk Repair.The process m 2 starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete pavement, remove the pavement,and install new concrete. Elm Street Eagle Drive (dead end) 05/17/21 10/29/21 Atmos Energy will be closing Atmos Alice Province 3 street intermittently to replace and relocate an existing gas main and service lines 4 Keystone Ct West of Stuart East of 1109 Keystone Court 10/18/21 10/29/21 Concrete panel repair Private Development Public Tucker Eller Works Inspections 5 Long Road W of LaGrone Academy School E of LaGrone Academy School 10/25/21 10/29/21 Replacing concrete road panels Private Development Tucker Eller McKinney St @ Elm St intersection 08/02/21 10/29/21 Temporary lane closures in Traffic James Andrews 6 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 7 place as crews work to safely install new traffic signals at the intersections Ryan Rd Creekside Dr Paradise Ln 09/27/21 10/29/21 Wastewater Collections will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane 8 installing a new wastewater main line 9 Stuart Rd South side Keystone Court North side Keystone Court 10/25/21 10/29/21 Repairing concrete panels Private Development Tucker Eller 10 Welch Eagle Collins 08/23/21 10/30/21 Utility installations and Engineering Streets Water Kyle Pedigo pavement replacement. Wastewater Welch Street Chestnut Street Mulberry Street 09/27/21 11/14/21 University of North Texas Private Development Public Alice Province 11 excavating street to connect Works Inspections services to Art Studio Building 12 Western Blvd Jim Chrystal Airport Rd 08/16/21 12/31/21 Paving:Decal Lanes Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David Works Inspections Exported on November 19,2021 12:52:47 PM CST 103 Page 1 of 1