111822 Friday Staff Report
City Manager’s Office
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8307
OUR CORE VALUES
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 18, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Sara Hensley, City Manager
SUBJECT: Staff Report
Upcoming Meetings
A. Special Called City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the
Council Chambers.
B. Library Board on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at the North Branch Library.
C. Canceled - Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Zone No. 1 Board on Wednesday,
November 23, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at the Development Service Center.
D. Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday, November 24, 2022
E. Thanksgiving Holiday – Friday, November 25, 2022
General Information & Status Updates
A. Thanksgiving Operating Hours & Staff Report - City of Denton facilities will be closed on
Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and will
reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28. Information related to specific City of Denton
services and facility closings can be found on the City’s website. As a result of the closing,
a Friday Report will not be distributed the week of Thanksgiving. Staff contact: Monica
Benavides, City Manager’s Office
B. Inclement Weather Warming Stations Update - A list of inclement weather warming
stations, effective Nov. 24 through Dec. 12, is available on the City’s website. Additionally,
the attached list includes City facilities available for daytime use at all libraries, fire
stations, and five recreation centers. Most warming stations provide access to restrooms,
water fountains, and a sitting area. These facilities are in addition to the services
community partners make available during inclement weather. Staff contact: Megan Ball,
Community Services
C. Railroad Crossing Closures – On Nov. 17, Union Pacific Railroad notified staff that the
railroad crossing at Frame Street and McKinney Street will close for maintenance. The
Frame Street crossing will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 19, and the McKinney Street
crossing will be closed on Sunday, Nov. 20. The Traffic Control Plans for both crossings
are attached. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering
D. Privet Removal and Habitat Restoration SOP - As a follow-up to privet clearing at Bowling
Green Park, as seen in the April 15, 2022, Friday Report under III.E., staff from
Environmental Services & Sustainability and Parks & Recreation (PARD) departments
created a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Privet Removal and Habitat Restoration
on PARD Property. The attached SOP outlines the removal and restoration procedures
while also clarifying that incidental plant removal during routine maintenance of developed
or regularly maintained Parks property does not require guidance from the SOP.
Additionally, PARD and Environmental Services & Sustainability collaborated to create a
webpage on Chinese Privet Removal (Chinese Privet Removal Initiative | Discuss Denton).
Staff contact: Michael Gange, Environmental Services & Sustainability
E. Our Daily Bread Shelter on Loop 288 – Our Daily Bread (ODB) will open the new 24/7
emergency shelter at 909 N Loop 288 on Dec. 12, offering 24/7 services in one location.
All programs and services currently being offered at St. Andrew (300 W. Oak) and
Monsignor King Outreach Center (300 S. Woodrow) will move to the new location on Dec.
12. Beginning Nov. 24, the programs and services offered at the St. Andrew location will
cease, and all ODB programs will be moved to Monsignor King Outreach Center until the
Loop 288 shelter opens. From Nov. 24 through Dec. 11, MKOC will operate 24/7 and
provide on-the-go meals. Light program services will start at MKOC on Nov. 28 On
December 12th, MKOC will provide grab-and-go breakfast, and shuttles will be provided
to transport clients to the new location on Loop 288. There will be signage at each location
to communicate closures and the location of the new shelter.
Our Daily Bread staff have been communicating transition plans to the community through
information sessions, updates to their website, and informational postcards. Weekly
Information sessions started Oct. 20 and have been offered at all Our Daily Bread locations,
including St. Andrew, MKOC, and the temporary shelter motel. The sessions include a
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review of Frequently Asked Questions about the upcoming transition to the new shelter
(services offered, hours of operation, transportation, etc.). Our Daily Bread staff have lifted
trespasses for many guests to access services at the new shelter and have been reaching out
to individuals to communicate this information. Our Daily Bread will collaborate with
Giving Grace Street Outreach and the Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team to
offer transportation to the new shelter during the week of Dec. 12 through Dec. 16. Staff
contact: Megan Ball, Community Services
F. Parks and Recreation Accreditation – The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking
accreditation from the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) Commission
for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The process provides quality
assurance and quality improvement for accredited park and recreation agencies throughout
the United States by providing agencies with a management system of best practices.
CAPRA is the only national accreditation available for park and recreation agencies.
Becoming an accredited body provides many benefits, including:
Demonstrates that the agency meets national standards of best practice.
Recognizes the community as a great place to live.
Holds the agency accountable to the public and ensures responsiveness to meeting their
needs.
Ensures that all staff is providing quality customer service.
Provides positive public and political recognition.
Proves to decision-makers, stakeholders, and the public that the agency is operating
with the best practices of the profession.
Increases credibility and can improve internal and external funding opportunities.
Improves overall operations and increases efficiency.
Creates an environment for regular review of operations, policies and procedures, and
promotes continual quality improvement.
Accreditation is based on an agency’s compliance with 151 standards and requires agencies
to comply with all 37 Fundamental Standards and 103 (90%) of the 114 Non-Fundamental
Standards. The department's self-assessment report is due February 10, 2023. A group of
NRPA/CAPRA assigned volunteer experts will inspect facilities and evaluate all
documentation provided by Parks and Recreation staff to determine whether the City has
met the required standards. This three-day visit is scheduled for the week of April 24, 2023.
Staff contact: Caroline Seward, Parks and Recreation
G. Animal Services Officer of the Year - This year at the Texas
Animal Control Association (TACA) Conference in San Marcos
Texas, Senior Animal Services Officer, Angel Linscott, was
awarded the James Vyers Field Officer of the year. This award is
given yearly to an outstanding animal services officer who has,
through their actions, performed duties above and beyond what is
normally required or has consistently performed at a professional
level, always representing their agency in a professional manner.
For more information about the Linda McNatt Animal Care and
Adoption Center, please call (940) 349-7594 or visit
www.cityofdenton.com/animalservices. Staff contact: Shelly Meeks, Animal Services
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H. Animal Transfers Takeoff - On Nov. 11, ten
cats left Denton on a road trip to the Humane
Society of North Texas (HSNT). This new
Placement Partner needed cats for a flight to
Spokane Washington as well as for their
PetSmart adoption program. HSNT works as a
hub for national groups (including the ASPCA)
to relocate animals from Texas to other areas
of the country that have a lower animal
population. Transports include flights as well
as truck transports. Denton Animal Services
will continue to work with HSNT, transferring animals to them for relocation. For more
information about the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center, please call (940)
349-7594 or visit www.cityofdenton.com/animalservices. Staff contact: Shelly Meeks,
Animal Services
I. Micro-Surfacing Program Update – On Nov. 3, staff held a virtual public meeting to
provide an update to residents whose roadways were scheduled to receive a reapplication
of micro-surfacing. During the meeting, residents were informed that the application of
micro-surfacing requires dry weather conditions and for temperatures to be above 50
degrees and rising. Staff also informed the residents that poor weather conditions could
delay the contractor’s ability to perform the reapplications. On Nov. 8, Viking
Construction, the City’s micro-surfacing contractor, initiated resurfacing and minor repair
efforts; however, reapplications were suspended on Nov. 14 due to rain and freezing night-
time temperatures. Unfortunately, the weather outlook over the next several days is not
conducive to the application of micro-surfacing as night-time temperatures look to remain
below 50. Without an adequate warming trend to increase ground temperatures, the
material may not adequately bind to roadway surfaces, and the surface will be at risk of
premature failure through excessive raveling and breaking under traffic loads. As a result,
staff has directed Viking Construction to suspend their reapplication efforts until Spring
2023.
To date, Viking Construction has completed 43 of the 66 roadways identified as needing
additional work. Staff was on site during each application and will be performing follow-
up inspections of the roadways over the next several days. Upon acceptance, staff informed
Viking that payment will be remitted for the roadways accepted per the contract
specifications. Payment for the remaining 23 roadways will be withheld until Viking
successfully performs the necessary reapplications in Spring 2023. Residents impacted by
the delay have been notified via door hanger which provides staff contact information
should they have questions or concerns. Staff contact: Ethan Cox, Streets
J. Forestar Eagle Creek Development Follow-Up & Tree Ordinance Request – On Nov. 14,
a resident contacted staff and members of the Council further inquiring about the
requirements of the streetlights in the Forestar – Eagle Creek Development. The resident
noted that the currently installed lights do not meet the City’s requirements. Denton
Municipal Electric (DME) staff contacted the resident confirming that the current acorn-
style post tops do not meet requirements and explained that they will take the lead in
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contacting Development Services to resolve the specific section in the Denton
Development Code (DDC), related to street lighting.
In a separate email, the resident also requested information on the most recent tree
ordinance that protects historical and endangered trees in the city of Denton. The 2019
DDC tree code requirements are outlined in the DDC 7.7.4 Tree Preservation link. Within
that link, 7.7.4.G references "Minimum Preservation Requirements" and "Subchapter 9.2"
defines Landmark trees. Staff contacts: Scott McDonald, Development Services, Antonio
Puente, DME, and Michael Gange, Environmental Services & Sustainability
K. Roberts Addition Neighborhood Association Community Meeting – On Nov. 15, a
member of the Roberts Addition Neighborhood Association contacted staff regarding
right-of-way and utility easements along Ector Street. A community meeting is scheduled
with the Roberts Addition Neighborhood Association on Nov. 29 to discuss the Bonnie
Brae Phase 5 project and the various traffic calming efforts currently being piloted
throughout the City. Staff will listen to the community's concerns regarding potential
impacts related to construction traffic, speeding concerns along Ector Street, and hope to
better understand the community’s concerns regarding right-of-way and utility easements.
Staff Contact: Brett Bourgeois, Capital Projects/Engineering
L. Railroad Crossing Closures – On Nov. 17, Union Pacific Railroad notified staff that the
railroad crossing at Frame Street and McKinney Street will close for maintenance. The
Frame Street crossing will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 19, and the McKinney Street
crossing will be closed on Sunday, Nov. 20. The Traffic Control Plan for both crossings
are attached. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering
M. Criteria Manual Annual Updates – As part of the annual updates to the City Criteria
Manuals, staff completed a series of public outreach and community engagement. Staff
presented the updates to the Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 12, at a Developer
Town Hall on Oct. 13, published the draft documents online for public feedback on Oct.
14, presented to the Public Utilities Board on Oct. 24, and presented to the Texas Society
of Professional Engineers on Nov. 10. Staff will advertise a public hearing for the City
Criteria Manuals in the Denton Record-Chronicle in the Nov. 19 edition. Staff is closing
online public feedback on Nov. 18 to allow time for updates and revisions prior to bringing
the updates forward to City Council as a Work Session and public hearing on Dec. 13. Staff
Contact: Brett Bourgeois, Capital Projects/Engineering
Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. QR Codes on Business Cards – On Nov. 8, Mayor Pro Tem Beck inquired whether a QR
Code could be placed on the back of City Council Member’s business cards that directed
people to the City Council page on the City’s website. Staff is coordinating a template with
the City’s printing vendor that will contain this QR code. It’s expected that the new
template will be available in December and will be used moving forward for Council
business cards. Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, Marketing and Communications
B. Right of Way on Ruddell Street and Mingo Road – On Nov. 10, Council Member McGee
inquired about the contract discussion regarding the acquiring of right of way on Ruddell
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Street and Mingo Road. Staff will continue to bring additional information back about the
Ruddell Street and Mingo Road right-of-way process as the conversations with Texas
Woman’s University (TWU) continue and there is additional information to share. Staff
currently has a follow-up meeting planned with TWU to discuss several items and will be
working to bring forward the Ruddell/Mingo Road projects in the upcoming Bond Election.
Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering
C. Archer Trail Utility Trench Repair Status – On Nov. 11, a resident contacted staff and
Mayor Pro Tem Beck inquiring about the construction status of Archer Trail. The Archer
Trail segment is part of the Denton Street Rehabilitation Project. The utility ditch line repair
on Archer Trail is scheduled to be completed in the next 2 weeks, weather dependent.
Contact information for the Project Manager and the Public Works Inspections Manager
was provided to the resident for any future inquiries for this project. Staff contact: Wesley
McBride, Capital Projects/Engineering
D. Status of Recreation Center Year-Round Preschool Childcare Program – On Nov. 14,
Council Member Watts asked staff about the status of the preschool program at the
recreation centers. Parks and Recreation did offer a preschool program at the recreation
centers until the centers were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the
pandemic, staff was in the process of re-evaluating the program due to low enrollment
numbers and high staff turnover. Ultimately, Parks and Recreation staff decided that the
preschool program was untenable and decided to end the program given the low enrollment
numbers and the costs and challenges of keeping, training, and certifying staff.
Furthermore, staff at the time determined that the city was adequately being served by
several private childcare providers who still had vacancies in their facilities. Parks and
Recreation currently operates a preschool summer camp program in conjunction with the
youth summer day camp program. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
E. Street Resurfacing – On Nov. 15, Council Member McGee forwarded a resident concerned
about the materials being used on the street resurfacing on Panhandle Street. Staff
contacted the resident and shared that the material used on Panhandle Street was micro-
surfacing. The roadway recently received a partial reapplication as part of Viking
Construction’s micro-surfacing repair efforts. Staff shared that the material is a mixture of
asphalt emulsion, crushed rock, sand, water, and concrete. The resident had concerns about
the smell and durability of the material. Staff informed the resident that the smell is similar
to standard asphalt applications and will diminish after the application. Staff also indicated
that micro-surfacing is a surface treatment intended to extend a roadway’s life by 5 to 7
years and may be reapplied on multiple occasions during a roadway’s life cycle. The
resident was appreciative of staff’s response and shared no further concerns. Staff contact:
Ethan Cox, Streets
F. Legislative Consultant Contract Values and Terms – On Nov. 18, Council member McGee
requested information on the length, start and end dates, and value of our state and federal
legislative consultants. Our current legislative consultant contracts were procured through
a Request for Proposals (RFP) process and approved by Council in late 2020/early 2021.
The contracts authorize funding for an estimated total of six years (an initial 2 years, with
two 2-year renewals) with an end date of late 2026/early 2027. At that time, the City will
reprocure the services through another RFP process.
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Not present in our Oct. 25 work session was Focused Advocacy. They are engaged by the
City for legislative consultation and advocacy in support of Denton Municipal Electric,
whose needs and operations are highly specialized. Information on our legislative
consultants, the consultant contracts, and our legislative program can be found on our
Intergovernmental Relations webpage at www.cityofdenton.com/igr.
The 6-year contract values are below:
Type
Approval
Date
6-year Spend
Authorization
Approximate Annual
Cost
(not including
reimbursable expenses)
CapitalEdge Federal Oct. 20, 2020 $354,000 $54,000
Jackson
Walker
State
Jan. 5, 2021 $529,000 $84,000
Focused
Advocacy
Electric
Utility Jan.5, 2021 $457,000 $72,000
Staff contact: Ryan Adams, City Manager’s Office
Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. CANCELED Yappy Hour at North Lakes Dog Park – Due to the weather, Yappy Hour at
North Lakes Dog Park, scheduled for Nov. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m., has been canceled. Staff
contact: Arianna Bencid, Parks and Recreation
B. Movie in the Park: Elf – On Friday, Dec. 9, Parks and Recreation will be hosting its Holiday
Movie in the Park event at Quakertown Park. This year’s screening features the film Elf.
Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy the film on the lawn! Pre-show activities start at 6 p.m.
Food trucks will be on-site selling delicious treats. Staff contact: Arianna Bencid, Parks
and Recreation
C. Breakfast with the Grinch – This year’s Breakfast with the Grinch event will take place at
the MLK Jr. Recreation Center, located at 1300 Wilson Street, on Saturday, Dec. 10, from
10 a.m. to noon. The $5 entry fee includes a photograph with the infamous holiday grouch
and breakfast. Additional photographs can be purchased for $2 each. Staff contact: Megan
Thomas, Parks and Recreation
D. Wreaths Across America – Denton Parks and Recreation will host its first National Wreaths
Across America Day event on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Oakwood Cemetery (747 East Prairie
Street) beginning at 11 a.m. Parks staff are happy to report that they have received sponsors
for wreaths at every one of the 253 veteran gravesites at Oakwood Cemetery. The wreath-
laying ceremony is open to the public and will include the Fire Department’s Pipes and
Drums, an address by Rev. Reginal Logan, and the delivery and placement of the wreaths.
Light refreshments will follow the event. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and
Recreation
E. Cookies and Cocoa Drive-Thru - Join Parks and Recreation for a drive-thru holiday treat
on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Denia Recreation Center (1001 Parvin Street). Staff will provide
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delicious hot cocoa and cookies to participants from 4 to 8 p.m. Staff contact: Megan
Thomas
Attachments
A. Denton Inclement Weather Resources – Winter 2022-23 .....................................................
B. Railroad Crossing Closure – Frame St..................................................................................
C. Railroad Crossing Closure – McKinney St. ..........................................................................
D. Privet Removal and Habitat Restoration SOP. .....................................................................
Informal Staff Reports
A. 2022-073 DEC August 2022 YTD Dashboard ....................................................................
B. 2022-074 Street Light Criteria & SEDNA Lighting Plan ...................................................
Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .........................................................................................
B. Public Meeting Calendar.......................................................................................................
C. Draft Agenda for Nov. 29 Joint Council Meeting with Denton ISD ....................................
D. Future Work Session Items ...................................................................................................
E. Street Construction Report ....................................................................................................
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Parks & Recreation
Centers:
Denton Civic Center
321 E. McKinney St.
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Denton Senior Center
(Ages 50+ only)
509 N. Bell Ave.
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Denia Rec Center
1001 Parvin St.
Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
MLK Jr. Rec Center
1300 Wilson St.
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
North Lakes Rec Center
2001 W. Windsor Dr.
Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sat. 7 a.m.-4 p.m
Public Libraries:
Emily Fowler Central Library
502 Oakland St.
Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.
North Branch Library
3020 N. Locust St.
Mon.-Wed. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.
South Branch Library
3228 Teasley Ln.
Mon. Noon-9 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wed. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sun. 1-5 p.m.
City of Denton facilities with public restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas:
Denton Inclement Weather Resources - Winter 2022-23
For those living without a warm, dry, or safe place to escape extreme weather, there are facilities and services available
in the Denton community. Information on community service providers, including emergency shelters, that expand
services and hours during inclement weather is provided here. A listing of City facilities that are heated with public
access to restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas during normal operating hours is also provided.
www.cityofdenton.com ADA/EOE/ADEA TDD: (800) 735-2989 Updated 11/22
When inclement weather conditions exist, these providers may open Daytime Warming Stations and extended
shelter hours. Please call the provider to confirm hours and services.
Community Service Providers
City Daytime Warming Stations
Fire Stations:
Station 1: Central Fire Station
332 E. Hickory St.
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fire Stations with restroom,
hand washing, and water
fountain access only:
Station 2: 110 Mockingbird Ln.
Station 3: 1401 Underwood St.
Station 4: 2116 E. Sherman Dr.
Station 5: 2230 W. Windsor Dr.
Station 6: 3232 Teasley Ln.
Station 7: 4201 Vintage Pkwy.
Station 8: 3131 Colorado Blvd.
All fire stations listed above are
open daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Please call facilities to confirm hours and services during inclement weather.
Provider Services Regular Hours Inclement Weather
Hours
Salvation Army
Denton
1508 E. McKinney St.
(940) 566-3800
Food Kitchen & Overnight
Shelter (7 nights/week)
Mon.-Fri. Noon to 5 p.m.
Meals: Mon.-Fri. 5:30-6 p.m.
Overnight: Daily, 4 p.m.-7 a.m.
Call (940) 566-3800 to inquire
about inclement weather
service hours.
Monsignor King
Outreach Center
300 S. Woodrow Ln.
(940) 514-1007
Food Kitchen & Overnight
Shelter (7 nights/week)
Daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Meals: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Overnight: Daily, 3 p.m.-9 a.m.
Call (940) 514-1007 to inquire
about inclement weather
service hours.
Effective Nov. 24 - Dec. 12, 2022
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Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.
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Information for Accessible Public Facilities and Community Service
Providers During Inclement Weather
Winter 2022/23, Denton, TX
Effective November 24th through December 12th
WINTER 2022/23 - When extreme temperatures are forecast, facilities below will be open and accessible
as Inclement Weather Stations.
Community Service Providers - Community service organizations may provide expanded hours and
services in the winter for inclement weather. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.
Warming Center: Access to restrooms, hand washing, water fountains, and sitting area(s)
Monsignor King Outreach
Center
(940) 514-1007
300 S. Woodrow Ln Daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
▪ Call (940) 514-1007to inquire about inclement weather services and hours.
Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
▪ Call (940) 566‐3800 to inquire about inclement weather services hours.
Meals/Food:
Monsignor King Outreach
Center (940) 566-1308
300 S. Woodrow Ln Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 12:45 p.m.
Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Monday-Friday 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Shelter Overnight:
Monsignor King Outreach Center (MKOC) Shelter (940) 514-1007
300 S. Woodrow Ln Daily 3:00 p.m. ‐ 9:00 a.m.
▪ Call (940) 514-1007to inquire about inclement weather openings.
Salvation Army Denton
(Families)
(940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Daily 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
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Information for Inclement Weather Centers - Denton, TX
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Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.
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City of Denton Public Facilities – In addition to community Meals, Overnight Shelters, Warming Centers,
and Water Stations, the following City facilities that are heated with public access to restrooms, water
fountains, and sitting areas are available during normal operating hours for those needing a place to
temporarily escape the winter weather. Please check with the location to confirm.
▪ Parks & Recreation Centers: Public access to restrooms, hand washing, water fountains, and
sitting area.
Denton Civic Center (940) 349‐7275
321 E. McKinney St. Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m.
Denton Senior Center (940) 349‐8720
509 N. Bell Ave. Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 8:00 p.m.
Denia Rec Center (940) 349‐8285
1001 Parvin St. Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 2:00 p.m.
MLK Jr. Rec Center (940) 349‐8575
1300 Wilson St. Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m.
North Lakes Rec Center (940) 349‐8287
2001 W. Windsor Dr. Monday – Friday 5:00 a.m. ‐ 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m.
▪ Public Libraries: Public access to restrooms, hand washing, water fountains, limited seating, and
first come, first served computer access.
Emily Fowler Central (940) 349‐8752
502 Oakland St. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:00 a.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m.
Tues & Thurs 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
North Branch Library (940) 349‐8752
3020 N. Locust St. Thurs, Fri, Sat 9:00 a.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m.
Mon, Tues, Wed 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Information for Inclement Weather Centers - Denton, TX
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Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.
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South Branch Library (940) 349‐8752
3228 Teasley Ln. Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 9:00 a.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Monday 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
▪ Fire Stations: Public access to restrooms, hand washing, water fountains, and sitting area.
Hours and services are subject to change.
Station 1: Central Fire Station
332 E. Hickory St. Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.
Fire stations where the public can access restrooms, hand washing, and water fountains.
No sitting areas are available.
Station 2: 110 Mockingbird Ln. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 3: 1401 Underwood St. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Station 4: 2110 E. Sherman Dr. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 5: 2230 W. Windsor Dr. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 6: 3232 Teasley Ln. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 7: 4201 Vintage Pkwy. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 8: 3131 S Colorado Blvd. Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Find Help! Call 211 or (940) 566-2688.
DON’T WAIT FOR SEVERE WEATHER TO START HELPING!
Outreach and service providers need gear they can pass out, for folks outside during the summer
heat, and to have in reserve during an emergency. Having the right gear staged in the right places
before a crisis will help provider’s better focus on direct services and life‐saving efforts in the
moment. Winter needed items include: water, reusable water bottles, wet wipes, coats, gloves,
hats, blankets or sleeping bags, socks, and rain ponchos.
Visit https://www.ourdailybreaddenton.org/ to learn more about how to volunteer and donate.
To learn more about how to volunteer and donate visit:
Our Daily Bread: https://www.ourdailybreaddenton.org/
Monsignor King Outreach Center: https://www.kingoutreachcenter.com/
Salvation Army Denton: https://salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/denton/
Giving Grace - Street Outreach Program: https://www.givinggrace.org/programs/street-outreach
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Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.
V: November 1, 2022
Información para Instalaciones Públicas y Proveedores de
Servicios Comunitarios Durante las Inclemencias del Tiempo
Invierno 2022/23, Denton, TX
Efectivo 24 de noviembre al 12 de diciembre
INVIERNO 2022/23 - Cuando se pronostican temperaturas extremas, los lugares abajo estarán abiertos y
accesibles como Estaciones Durante Inclemencias del Tiempo.
Proveedores de Servicios Comunitarios: Las organizaciones de servicios comunitarios pueden proporcionar
horas y servicios adicionales en el invierno durante inclemencias del tiempo. Consulte con el lugar/agencia
para confirmar.
Centro de calentamiento: Acceso a los baños, lavado de manos, fuentes de agua y área(s) para sentarse.
Monsignor King Outreach Center (940) 514-1007
300 S. Woodrow Ln Lunes – Viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
▪ Llame al (940) 514-1007 para preguntar sobre los servicios y horarios de
inclemencias del tiempo.
Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Lunes – Viernes 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
▪ Llame al (940) 566-3800 para preguntar sobre las horas de los servicios de
inclemencias del tiempo.
Comidas/Alimentos:
Our Daily Bread (940) 566-1308
300 W. Oak St. Ste. 100 Lunes – Viernes 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Sabado 9:00 a.m. ‐ 12:45 p.m.
Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Lunes – Viernes 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Refugio Durante la Noche:
Monsignor King Outreach Center (MKOC) Shelter (940) 514-1007
300 S. Woodrow Ln Diariamente 3:00 p.m. ‐ 9:00 a.m.
▪ Llame al (940) 514-1007 para preguntar sobre las aperturas de inclemencias del
tiempo.
Salvation Army Denton (Familias) (940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Daily 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
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Información para Centros de Clima Inclemente - Denton, TX
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Las aperturas de las instalaciones, los horarios y los servicios están sujetos a cambia. Consulte con la ubicación/agencia
para confirmar. V: 1 de noviembre de 2022
Lugares Públicas de la Ciudad de Denton: Además de las Comidas, los Refugios Durante la Noche, los Centros
de Calentamiento y las Estaciones de Agua en la comunidad, las siguientes de la Ciudad lugares están
disponibles con acceso público a baños, fuentes de agua y área(s) para sentarse durante las horas normales
de operación para los que necesitan un lugar para escapar temporalmente el frio. Por favor, consulte con el
lugar para confirmar.
▪ Parques y Centros de Recreación: Acceso público a baños, lavado de manos, fuentes de agua y área
para sentarse.
Denton Civic Center (940) 349‐7275
321 E. McKinney St. Lunes – Viernes 8:00 a.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m.
Denton Senior Center (940) 349‐8720
509 N. Bell Ave. Lunes – Viernes 8:00 a.m. ‐ 8:00 p.m.
Denia Rec Center (940) 349‐8285
1001 Parvin St. Lunes – Viernes 7:00 a.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m.
Sabado 9:00 a.m. ‐ 2:00 p.m.
MLK Jr. Rec Center (940) 349‐8575
1300 Wilson St. Lunes – Viernes 9:00 a.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m.
Sabado 9:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m.
North Lakes Rec Center (940) 349‐8287
2001 W. Windsor Dr. Lunes – Viernes 5:00 a.m. ‐ 10:00 p.m.
Sabado 7:00 a.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m.
▪ Bibliotecas Públicas: Acceso público a baños, lavado de manos, fuentes de agua, asientos limitados
y acceso a computadoras por orden de llegada.
Emily Fowler Central (940) 349‐8752
502 Oakland St. Lunes, Miércoles, Viernes,
Sábado 9:00 a.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m.
Martes Y Jueves 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Domingo 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
North Branch Library (940) 349‐8752
3020 N. Locust St. Jueves, Viernes, Sábado 9:00 a.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m.
Lunes, Martes, Miércoles 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Domingo 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Información para Centros de Clima Inclemente - Denton, TX
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Las aperturas de las instalaciones, los horarios y los servicios están sujetos a cambia. Consulte con la ubicación/agencia
para confirmar. V: 1 de noviembre de 2022
South Branch Library (940) 349‐8752
3228 Teasley Ln. Martes, Jueves, Viernes, Sabado 9:00 a.m. ‐ 6:00 p.m.
Miercoles 9:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Lunes 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Domingo 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
▪ Estaciones de Bomberos: Acceso público a baños, lavado de manos, fuentes de agua y área para
sentarse. Los horarios y servicios están sujetos a cambiar.
Station 1: Central Fire Station
332 E. Hickory St. Lunes – Viernes 8:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m.
Estaciones de bomberos donde el público puede acceder los baños, lavado de manos y
fuentes de agua. No hay área(s) para sentarse.
Station 2: 110 Mockingbird Ln. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 3: 1401 Underwood St. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Station 4: 2110 E. Sherman Dr. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 5: 2230 W. Windsor Dr. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 6: 3232 Teasley Ln. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 7: 4201 Vintage Pkwy. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 p.m.
Station 8: 3131 S Colorado Blvd. Lunes – Domingo 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
¡Encuentra ayuda! Llame al 211 o al (940) 566-2688.
¡NO ESPERE A QUE EL CLIMA SEVERO PARA COMENZAR A AYUDAR!
Los proveedores de servicios y de alcance necesitan equipo que puedan repartir, para las personas
afuera durante el frio del invierno, y para tener en reserva durante una emergencia. Tener el equipo
adecuado en los lugares correctos antes de una crisis ayudará a los proveedores a enfocarse mejor
en los servicios directos y los esfuerzos para salvar vidas en el momento. Los artículos necesarios
para el invierno incluyen: agua, botellas de agua reutilizables, toallitas húmedas, abrigos, guantes,
sombreros, sacos de dormir, calcetines y ponchos de lluvia.
Visita https://www.ourdailybreaddenton.org/ para obtener más información sobre cómo ser
voluntario y donar.
Para obtener más información sobre cómo ser voluntario y donar, visite:
Our Daily Bread: www.ourdailybreaddenton.org/
Monsignor King Outreach Center: www.kingoutreachcenter.com
Salvation Army Denton: https://salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/denton/
Giving Grace - Programa de Alcance a las Calle: www.givinggrace.org/programs/street-outreach
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Standard Operating
Procedure for Ligustrum
species (Privet) Removal
and Habitat Restoration on
PARD Property
SOP Owner Environmental Services and Sustainability
and Parks and Recreation
Revision # Initial
Implementation Date November 11, 2022
Last Reviewed/Update Date November 1, 2022
Approval
1. Background
Privet (Ligustrum species) are a non-native, invasive thicket forming shrub causing notable reduction of
ecological quality and recreational use to open spaces and natural habitats across the region, especially in
forested areas and near waterways. Once established the shrub quickly overtakes the space, crowding out
native understory vegetation and threatening the long-term health and recruitment of native vegetation by
shading out most saplings and understory. Mature plants result in a dense monoculture with reduced
diversity of pollinators and wildlife and a thicket that blocks visibility and limits the use of the area.
Privet removal is necessary to improve the health of the natural area and increase the use and enjoyment
of public land. This SOP outlines the procedures for targeted removal that promotes long-term solutions
to eliminate this plant and restore the characteristics and functions of the open space and habitat.
There are many variables influencing the success of removing invasive plants and restoring land to
similar native conditions. This SOP outlines a procedure for professional input, allowing for best-practice
decisions to be made during the process for each specific and unique site.
2. Goal and Scope
The goal is to align with the Parks, Recreation and Trails System Master Plan and to achieve privet
eradication on property owned by PARD. It is important to acknowledge progress toward this goal is a
continuous process as existing privet on other properties will continue to re-invade Parks property.
The scope of this SOP includes pre-activity inspections and reports, identifying when it is appropriate to
have a site-specific plan appropriate for the area with targeted removal strategies, providing public
education and involvement regarding the activity, developing a site-specific restoration plan appropriate
for the area, performing follow-up inspections and performing follow up activities.
3. Applicability Criteria
This SOP is specific to the removal and restoration of privet invasion in natural open spaces and
confirmed habitats on City of Denton property owned by Parks and Recreation Department (PARD).
Incidental plant removal during routine maintenance of developed or regularly maintained Parks
property does not require guidance from this SOP. The following are definitions applicable to this
SOP.
• Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs). Potential ESAs are shown on the city’s Interactive GIS
Map. The actual presence, location and extent of the ESA can only be confirmed through an ESA
Field Assessment. Parks property will follow procedures outlined in the ESA Primer to make a
final determination and updated the Official ESA Map.
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Standard Operating
Procedure for Ligustrum
species (Privet) Removal
and Habitat Restoration on
PARD Property
SOP Owner Environmental Services and Sustainability
and Parks and Recreation
Revision # Initial
Implementation Date November 11, 2022
Last Reviewed/Update Date November 1, 2022
Approval
• Small area. A small area is defined as a planned privet removal and restoration activity of less
than 1 acre, is not located within an ESA, and has insignificant environmental or wildlife
concerns as documented through the activity-initiation procedures in Section 6.
• Planned privet removal activity. Planned privet removal and restoration activities include new
park land improvement activity, a budgeted activity for maintenance to improve an existing park
land previously identified to be in decline, and budgeted maintenance for areas where trash and
debris removal is necessary for public safety.
• Emergency privet removal activity. Emergency privet removal and restoration activities are
performed in situations where privet is aggravating hazardous environmental situations such as
fire or flooding, or when privet is aggravating public safety concerns, such as visibility.
• Public safety concerns. Areas where public safety concerns exist are identified through
collaboration with Public Safety Officers and Public Safety committees.
4. Responsibilities
Parks and Recreation Department
PARD performs initial investigations and determines applicability, engages Environmental Services and
Sustainability (ESS), engages the public and provides public education with the assistance of ESS (as
stated in the following paragraph), enacts the site-specific privet removal and restoration plan, and
performs follow-up restoration activities as provided by follow-up inspections and reports.
Environmental Services and Sustainability Department
ESS performs a pre-planning site inspection and confirms applicability, assists in public education and
engagement planning, when appropriate develops a site-specific privet removal and restoration plan, and
performs follow-up inspections and reports.
5. Prerequisites
Maintenance inspectors, supervisors, and crews will have knowledge of the City of Denton Integrated
Pest Management Plan (IPM) and methods outlined in the plan, be able to identify common native
vegetation of North Texas, have knowledge of tree size measurement procedures, and have knowledge of
tree protection procedures.
6. Activity-Initiation Procedures
The following activity initiation procedures will be followed for all planned activity. In emergency
situations, as defined above, the departments will document as much information as possible before,
during and after the privet removal activity. By using work orders in both situations.
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Standard Operating
Procedure for Ligustrum
species (Privet) Removal
and Habitat Restoration on
PARD Property
SOP Owner Environmental Services and Sustainability
and Parks and Recreation
Revision # Initial
Implementation Date November 11, 2022
Last Reviewed/Update Date November 1, 2022
Approval
A. PARD initiates a privet removal and restoration project by collecting and preparing the
following by completing Attachment A, initial information checklist:
1) Identify if this is a planned activity or an emergency activity.
2) Identify if the planned activity is a small area as defined in Section 3
3) Compile any site-specific complaints, police reports, and other external records of
concerns regarding the area.
4) Prepare a summary of the initial site inspection, to include:
a) a description of the site concerns,
b) evidence of wildlife through staff observations, public reports, and other documents
available for staff review,
c) comprehensive site photos that show:
(1) wide-angles from multiple directions showing the extent of the privet removal
area
(2) photos of site features, such as ESAs, areas of native species, major topographic
changes, tree species and density, evidence of wildlife, and other important
features that should be documented, and
d) a map of the area of concern will include:
(1) the extent of the PARD property,
(2) the extent of the area of concern and/or extent of the proposed privet removal and
restoration,
(3) any water bodies, or other important environmental features at or near the area of
concern and/or extent of proposed activity.
B. ESS will review the initial information provided by PARD and perform an environmental
investigation. ESS will supplement the initial PARD information with:
1) A site assessment will document:
a) A brief survey of vegetative species, summary of tree size(s), and density.
b) the extent and density of privet.
c) a review, and if needed, expansion of wildlife findings, including any nesting
migratory birds or rookeries. When necessary, ESS will engage the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department for consultation on wildlife findings.
2) Any ESAs confirmed through an ESA Field Assessment.
3) A map review and enhancement with:
a) General location of trees of similar size and density.
b) General locations of privet density – in some locations across the project the density
may be more than other areas.
c) General topography and soil conditions.
4) ESS will evaluate the information gathered and make a final determination of the need to
perform the privet removal and restoration activity.
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Standard Operating
Procedure for Ligustrum
species (Privet) Removal
and Habitat Restoration on
PARD Property
SOP Owner Environmental Services and Sustainability
and Parks and Recreation
Revision # Initial
Implementation Date November 11, 2022
Last Reviewed/Update Date November 1, 2022
Approval
7. Public Education and Engagement Plans
Privet removal should always be preceded with public education. PARD will determine the scope of an
engagement plan.
Public education and engagement may include:
• creating a webpage dedicated to privet removal and tracking projects,
• producing a Friday report,
• posting signage onsite that provides basic information and directs the public to the webpage,
• creating social media,
• informing and engaging appropriate agencies ahead of outreach,
• hosting neighborhood meetings, when warranted.
PARD with ESS assistance will provide a public education and engagement plan that:
• Informs the public of the need to address this invasive plant, including providing information on
the long-term threat to habitat and trees within the park and that privet has far-reaching dispersal
properties that threatens adjacent natural spaces.
• Informs the public of the specific project, including timing, extent, expected short-term
conditions and expected long-term conditions of the privet removal area.
8. Privet Removal Procedures
A. Timing. Research suggests the more effective time to remove privet is in the fall. To
maximize efforts, PARD will prioritize initial removal activities during late fall months and
continue to evaluate the situation. When removing privet across large areas it may be more
effective to consider phasing the area in sections. When prioritizing phasing, it is more
important to try to address mature plants or re-growth plants that have started
flowering/producing berries to reduce future distribution.
B. Equipment.
1) Small equipment may be used to remove privet when environmental conditions permit
the use. When conditions cannot be met, privet shrubs will be removed by hand.
Conditions that may inhibit the use of small equipment include:
a) Any stand of trees over 6” DBH and the equipment could negatively impact
beneficial tree canopy.
b) Areas where native vegetation dominates and few privet have invaded the space.
c) Areas with major topographic changes, making safe equipment mobility difficult.
d) The equipment may not be operated within two feet of the trunk of a tree 6” or
greater DBH. Privet branches located within the 2-foot boundary must be hand-cut.
2) Small equipment may include a skid steer with a mulcher. Other parameters include:
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Standard Operating
Procedure for Ligustrum
species (Privet) Removal
and Habitat Restoration on
PARD Property
SOP Owner Environmental Services and Sustainability
and Parks and Recreation
Revision # Initial
Implementation Date November 11, 2022
Last Reviewed/Update Date November 1, 2022
Approval
a) The skid steer must have tracks.
b) A drum mulcher is preferred.
c) Mats are required when operating in wetland areas.
3) Chaining may be appropriate when the area is greater than 40 acres and tree density (6”
or greater DBH) is less than 10% of the area.
C. Privet disposal from initial removal. Larger material resulting from the activity will be
managed to allow restoration to occur. Depending on resulting volume, the material could be
shredded to reduce volume or collected to transport to a compost facility.
D. Herbicide use. Whether mechanically cut or hand-cut, all privet cut stumps have a high
probability of recovery and must be treated to reduce re-growth.
1) An herbicide listed in the IPM will be selected for targeted cut stump treatment and
seedling treatment. All cut stump treatment and seedling treatment activities will follow
best-practices as defined by the herbicide manufacturer.
2) To be effective cut-stump treatment must be performed
a) within 30 seconds of the original cut, or
b) within 30 seconds of a new cut made after the original removal activity.
E. Seedling removal. Seedlings should be expected and seeding removal will occur within one
year of the initial privet removal activity.
1) Hand pulling will be prioritized, when feasible.
2) When hand pulling is not feasible, an herbicide listed in the IPM will be applied with a
hand wand by a trained applicator. Precautions will be taken to target the privet seedling
and avoid over-spraying.
F. Volunteer activities. When small equipment use is not available, volunteers may be employed
to hand-cut privet stems. Volunteers will be provided training to identify privet and common
environmental hazards, provided safety training, and supervised by staff who meet
prerequisites listed in Section 5.
G. Goats and other alternative privet reduction and removal tools.
1) Goats do not remove the plant but are useful for reducing the volume of privet. Goats
may support hand-removal activities and can be deployed as a pre-removal measure.
2) Other privet reduction and removal tools and procedures may be evaluated for efficacy,
cost-effectiveness and results in improved privet reduction or removal and least impacts
to the natural environment.
9. Emergency Activity Procedures
Emergency situations may not permit for all activity-initiation information gathering. In these situations,
the departments will document as much information as possible before, during and after the privet
removal activity. In these situations,
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Standard Operating
Procedure for Ligustrum
species (Privet) Removal
and Habitat Restoration on
PARD Property
SOP Owner Environmental Services and Sustainability
and Parks and Recreation
Revision # Initial
Implementation Date November 11, 2022
Last Reviewed/Update Date November 1, 2022
Approval
A. Privet removal activity should be performed by personnel who meet the prerequisites listed
above.
B. PARD must inform ESS of the emergency privet removal activity within three business days
of the activity and prepare as much of the information listed Section 6 as possible.
C. Post-privet removal during emergency situations must be followed with restoration activity.
ESS will follow up after the emergency removal activity with a site inspection. A restoration
activity plan will be prepared following the restoration plan procedures listed below.
10. Small Area Activity Procedures
Small, planned activities, as defined in the Applicability section above, will follow a standard removal
and restoration plan.
A. Activity-initiation information will be gathered following Section 3.
B. A public informational plan will be prepared and executed following Section 7.
C. PARD will give ESS notice of the privet removal activity no later than 3 business days prior
to commencing.
D. Privet may be removed using small equipment following equipment removal procedures
provided in Section 8.
E. ESS will inspect the area within 3 business days upon completion of the privet removal
activity.
11. Site-Specific Privet Removal Plans
Site-specific privet removal plans will be developed for sites that do not meet the criteria of a small area
or an emergency activity. The site-specific removal plan will facilitate least impacts to ESAs, address
other environmental or topographical constraints, or other concerns. A site-specific privet removal plan
may include:
• A comprehensive list of privet removal procedures to be deployed. Detailed additions or
deviations from the procedures outlined in Section 8 that facilitate least impacts may be added to
the site-specific plan.
• A map identifying the location where small equipment removal procedures and where hand
removal procedures will be deployed.
• Timing of privet removal for most effective removal and reduced wildlife impacts, such as
migratory bird nesting or rookeries.
12. Post- Initial Removal Procedures and Restoration Plans
A. Because seedlings are expected to emerge, seedling eradication will be scheduled no later
than 1 year after the initial post-removal activity. PARD will notify ESS at least 3 business
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Standard Operating
Procedure for Ligustrum
species (Privet) Removal
and Habitat Restoration on
PARD Property
SOP Owner Environmental Services and Sustainability
and Parks and Recreation
Revision # Initial
Implementation Date November 11, 2022
Last Reviewed/Update Date November 1, 2022
Approval
days prior to seedling eradication. ESS will inspect the site and document seedling densities
prior to seedling eradication activities. PARD will not commence seedling eradication until
the received confirmation from ESS the seedling density review is complete. ESS will then
re-inspect the site one month after seedling eradication activities to evaluate the success of
the activity.
B. When warranted, a temporary ground cover will be installed post- initial removal.
Circumstances that may warrant temporary ground cover include are large topographical
changes that may lead to erosion and soil loss or public concerns. Appropriate temporary
ground cover includes green sprangletop, Canadian wild rye, cereal rye, winter wheat, oats,
or side oats grama.
C. Final restoration plans should start after seedling eradication activities. Depending on the
seedling eradication schedule, final restoration may be one to two years after the initial privet
removal activity. Public education and continued education will be necessary for clarity.
D. Except for emergency activity, final restoration revegetation plantings will be selected prior
to commencing privet removal activity.
E. Final restoration plant selection should include a variety of plants to encourage a healthy re-
establishment of natural conditions and establish park conditions appropriate for the park use.
1) Native plants will be prioritized in natural areas.
2) Native grasses and forbs appropriate for the environmental conditions they will be placed
should be selected to establish a ground cover.
3) Shrubs and vines may be interspersed within the space to encourage reestablishment of
the habitat and provide varied competition to reduce future privet re-establishment.
4) ESS will perform an annual inspection of the final restoration plantings for three years
from the date of final restoration planting. Inspections will result in a summary of site
conditions, planting conditions, and suggestions for follow-up activities as needed.
5) Final restoration will be attained when:
a) privet in the area has been reduced by 80%,
b) there is 70% survival rate of final restoration plantings, and
c) 70% uniform perennial vegetative cover.
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Attachment A
Checklist for PARD Privet Removal Initial Investigation
Address or property ID:
Select one:
□ Planned Activity. Complete checklist.
□ Emergency Activity. Provide as much information as possible.
Site Size:
□ Less than 1 acre
□ Greater than 1 acre
Map showing:
□ Park boundary
□ outline of privet removal activity
□ potential ESAs that may be onsite
□ location of important site features
Wide-angle photos from:
□ North
□ South
□ East
□ West
Photos of Site Features:
□ ESA
□ Evidence of Wildlife
□ Streams
□ Other important features
List site specific concerns /complaints.
Tree species and density. Provide a list of known tree species to the best of your knowledge and provide a
general description of tree density (only trees greater than 6” DBH).
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November 18, 2022 Report No. 2022-073
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
FY 2021-22 Denton Energy Center (DEC) YTD August 2022 Dashboard
BACKGROUND:
Attached is the August FY 2021-22 Dashboard for the Denton Energy Center. The dashboard is
intended to give a snapshot of relevant DEC metrics. The dashboards highlight the following:
• The Emission Charts (based on calendar year) display the August engine runtime hours,
starts, stops, monthly and annual emissions totals and limits.
• DEC MWh Generation and Gross Revenue for FY 2021-22 through August 2022.
• A DEC financial summary showing August FY 2021-22 Actuals, FY 2021-22 Budget,
Actuals as of August 2022 and the FY 2021-22 end of year projections.
o As a result of higher gas prices and high temperatures, the FY 2021-22 year-end
projections have been updated to show a $11.8 million increase in DEC fuel cost.
• The Plant Monthly Run Hour Comparison Graph illustrates the monthly plant run times.
• The Key Trends section explains variances in revenues and expenses.
o The DEC ran 170,254 MWh more through August of FY 2021-22 compared to
FY 2020-21. However, due to Winter Storm Uri in February 2021, revenues
through August 2022 were approximately $80.0 million less and fuel costs were
$4.28 million less than for the same time period last fiscal year.
o The net income for the DEC through August equals $9.61 million.
o The DEC Gross Margin through August was $32.4 million which is $24.8 million
higher than budgeted for October through August. (The Gross Margin = DEC
Revenue – Fuel cost –Variable Operating & Maintenance cost.) Gross Margin
represents the component of revenue available to pay fixed cost including debt.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Denton Energy Center (DEC) Dashboard - August 2022
STAFF CONTACTS:
Cassey Ogden
Chief Financial Officer
(940) 349-7195
cassandra.ogden@cityofdenton.com
Nick Vincent
Assistant Director of Finance
(940) 349-8063
nicholas.vincent@cityofdenton.com
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City of Denton, Texas FY 2021-22 Denton Energy Center YTD August 2022 DashboardKey TrendsFor the first eleven months of FY 2021‐22, the DEC produced 170,254 MWh more than the same time period of FY 2020‐21. However, due to Winter Storm Uri in February 2021, revenues through August 2022 were approximately $80.0 million less and fuel costs were $4.28 million less than for the same time period last fiscal year. As a result of higher gas prices and high temperatures, the FY 2021‐22 year‐end estimate was updated. The current year‐end estimate compared to the original budget reflects a $39.9 million increase in revenue, an $11.8 million increase in fuel costs, and a $1.7 million increase in insurance. These updates result in a $25.3 million increase in DEC net income when compared to budget.The DEC Gross Margin as of August 31 was $32.4 million which is $24.8 million higher than budgeted for October through August. (Gross Margin = DEC Revenue – Fuel Cost – Variable Operating & Maintenance Cost).MonthRevenue MWh $/MWhOct‐21$3,283,39236,361 $90.30Nov‐21 $2,900,79026,776 $108.34Dec‐21 $1,073,88311,028 $97.37Jan‐22$1,183,26814,651 $80.77Feb‐22$3,902,69515,172 $257.23Mar‐22 $1,645,57714,850 $110.81Apr‐22$2,565,58620,630 $124.36May‐22 $6,511,99932,234 $202.02Jun‐22$5,399,85857,964 $93.16Jul‐22 $18,419,54871,998 $255.84Aug‐22$9,366,54176,384 $122.62Total FY 2021‐22 $56,253,135 378,047 $148.80Generation & Gross RevenuesFY 2020‐21 FY 2021‐22 FY 2021‐22 FY 2021‐22ACTUALSBUDGET YTD ESTIMATEDEC REVENUE 136.10$ 21.29$ 56.25$ 61.20$ EXPENDITURE SUMMARYEnergy Expense ‐ Fuel27.96$ 12.75$ 23.68$ 24.50$ Personnel Services1.65 1.80 1.78 1.81 Materials & Supplies0.19 1.70 0.81 2.89 Maintenance & Repair0.35 0.56 0.62 0.56 Insurance1.20 1.81 3.35 3.47 Operations 0.63 0.33 0.31 0.33 Debt Service ‐ Principal7.19 8.26 7.56 8.26 Debt Service ‐ Interest8.65 9.04 8.29 9.04 Interfund Transfers0.22 0.26 0.24 0.27 Transfer to Capital Projects‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ DEC EXPENDITURES48.04$ 36.51$ 46.64$ 51.13$ DEC NET INCOME88.06$ (15.22)$ 9.61$ 10.07$ Note: All dollar figures presented in millions.DescriptionEngine Runtime (hours)*Hot StartsWarm StartsCold Starts StopsDescriptionNitrogen Oxides (NOx)Carbon Monoxide (CO)Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)Particulate Matter<10 microns (PM10)Particulate Matter<2.5 microns (PM2.5)Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)Ammonia (NH3)Carbon Dioxide Equivalents (CO2e)DEC Monthly Emissions Total (tons) 1.73 1.93 2.10 2.73 2.73 0.04 0.81 38,597.00 DEC Annual Permit Limit Operations (tons)** 29.78 93.52 48.16 69.72 69.72 1.45 60.90 Monthly Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit5.80% 2.07% 4.37% 3.92% 3.92% 2.96% 1.34%Annual to Date Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit 46.10% 15.40%27.60% 18.50% 18.50% 15.00% 5.50%* Over the past 12 months, the DEC engines ran 29% of the time. During the month of August, the DEC engines ran 61% of the time.**Operations Annual Limit accounts for Balance of Plant standard emissionsEmissionsAugust 2022Engines (1‐12)5,452 468 50 1 519 27
November 18, 2022 Report No. 2022-074
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Street Light Criteria and SEDNA Lighting Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The current criteria for street light placement (all types) is 300 feet with cobra head styles primarily
used on major thoroughfares at 100% brightness and acorn styles used on residential streets with
60% brightness. DME recently worked with an external engineering firm to review the placement
and brightness of street lights and they recommended we consider using the American National
Standard Institute / Illuminating Engineering Society RP-8 Recommended Practice for Design and
Maintenance of Roadway and Parking Facility Lighting (ANSI-IES). Both the TxDOT Highway
Illumination Manual and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) GL-7 manual, which govern street lighting for state highways, rely on ANSI-IES RP-
8 as a source document for lighting levels.
DISCUSSION:
The primary focus for the various street lighting improvements that DME has focused on over the
last few years has been public safety to improve roadway/walkway visibility for motorists and
pedestrians/cyclists alike. This was in response to at least four pedestrian accidents on minor and
major thoroughfares. These accidents occurred at: (1) Bell and Mingo Rd; (2) I-35 and Mayhill
Rd; (3) McKinney and Loop 288; and (4) Audra and Oak Tree.
Denton Municipal Electric (DME) and Capital Projects/ Engineering (Engineering) have been
working together to provide street lighting direction to developers and contractors throughout the
city. Based on the current criteria, DME has continued to instruct developers to place street lights
at cul-de-sacs, intersections, and every 300 feet.
RP-8 directs light levels for streets and intersections based on street size and pedestrian activity
levels. The impacts of street lighting on a driver’s vision have been thoroughly studied and are
presented in the manual. The recommendations are based on several competing considerations.
To properly implement the lighting levels requires complex calculations to determine placement
of the luminaries. In most cases this requires a modeling program.
While RP-8 is the industry standard, the residential street requirements would create unacceptable
brightness levels and require placements of street lights with a separation distance that is very close
together. However, RP-8 does state that vehicle headlights may be adequate lighting for streets
with speeds of 30 mph or less but caveats that poor lighting may still impact safety. To address
residential lighting concerns, DME commissioned Kimley-Horn Engineering to study what other
municipalities throughout the state of Texas use as a standard for lighting residential streets.
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While many cities use RP-8 recommendations for major thoroughfares, only Corinth, Austin,
Pearland, and Round Rock of the 50+ cities studied claimed to use RP-8 for residential
developments. Most cities had a separation requirement (either minimum distance or maximum
distance or both) between lights. The following tables show the minimum and maximum
separations used for residential lighting by the various cities studied. Denton’s previous
requirement of 300 feet is also plotted for comparison.
250
300 300 300 300
400
450
500
600
0
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200
300
400
500
600
700
Separation DistanceCity
Minimum Separation Distance by City
125
400
500
600 600 600 600
700 700
900 900
0
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LubbockFort WorthIrvingPearlandHoustonDeSotoCarrolltonLake WorthDentonRound RockSan AntonioGrapevineGainsvilleMansfieldMesquiteOdessaSeguinWeatherfordBurlesonFlower MoundFriscoKellerLewisvilleNorth Richland HillsPlanoSaginawTempleMidlandSan AngeloMcKinneyRichardsonSeparation DistanceCity
Max Separation Distance by City
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Based on the two graphs above, the average minimum separation for residential streetlighting is
roughly 250 feet and the average maximum separation is roughly 500 feet. It should be noted that
while RP-8 spacing is dependent upon light fixture and street characteristics, the set spacing
standard is independent of fixture type, etc.
DME currently maintains and installs 2 types of LED luminaires and a handful of pole types for
installations throughout the city. All LED lamps can be dimmed.
Cobra head lighting will be used for all major and minor thoroughfares; but
they were also used in some older residential neighborhoods. They are
purchased in 3 sizes (85 watts, 160 watts, and 241watst LEDs) according to
the level of lighting needed. In the residential neighborhoods, 85 watts level
is used. Cobra heads are mounted on wood poles, white concrete poles, or
metal poles with break-away bases as required by TxDOT in some locations.
Cobra head lights are dark sky compliant and do not produce up-light and will
be used to light major and minor thoroughfares with higher speed limits greater than 30mph. RP-8
spacing for these fixtures is around 250 feet or more at full (100%) brightness.
Post-top lighting in Denton is used either for residential neighborhoods or
streets in the historic district. Only one size is purchased (69W) and they are
not International Dark-Sky Association approved. During the April 27, 2021,
City Council meeting, Sustainability and DME personnel provided Council an
update on the LED street lighting retrofit program (ID 21-772) by DME. It
was the Council’s direction at this meeting that DME’s current post top
fixtures remain as the city’s design standard. These luminaires are installed
on concrete aggregate poles in neighborhoods and decorative metal poles in the historic district.
While currently spaced at 300 feet or less and dimmed to 60%, RP-8 lighting levels would require
these fixtures to be spaced approximately 80 feet apart or less at 100% brightness.
Dimming is a useful tool in residential neighborhoods where the post-top luminaires cast light on
more than just the roadway with light spill over into homes being bothersome to some residents.
DME, as a normal practice, dims residential lighting to 60% but may be able to dim to 50% in
coordination with sustainability efforts during bird migration seasons. For major and minor
thoroughfares, the cobra head lights will not be dimmed outside of residential neighborhoods due
to safety concerns. Additionally, cobra heads in residential neighborhoods will be dimmed to 60%
but since they emit no up light, no change is needed during bird migration seasons.
After reviewing the current lighting practices, RP-8, and the study results on other Texas cities,
DME proposes the residential street lighting standard be made a distance-based requirement and
that the distance be no more than 250 feet between each light. This corresponds to the approximate
average minimum separation of what the studied cities are using and places the city on the
conservative side of the maximum allowable separation curve. All other streets and thoroughfares
would be designed to RP-8 lighting requirements.
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The following table summarizes the spacing and dimming requirements of the luminaires used by
Denton under the current and proposed standards as well as under RP-8 standards with the existing
fixtures and poles. Note these values are for residential streetlighting.
Streetlight Type Current
Separation
(ft)
Current
Dimming
(%)
Dark Sky
Compliant
Current Practice
Cobra Head 300 100 Yes
Post Top 300 60 No
RP-8 Standard (Residential)
Cobra Head 250 100 Yes
Post Top 10 to 80 100 No
Proposed Residential
Cobra Head 250 60 Yes
Post Top 250 60* No
All other streets per RP-8
* Additional dimming may be authorized based on bird migration patterns down to 50% for post tops once full LED
conversion is complete. Lighting on minor and major thoroughfares will remain at 100% given cobra heads have zero
up-light.
DME is finalizing a Street Lighting Manual that will be used in conjunction with the Electric
Service Standards to provide guidance to developers in Denton. All the requirements for lighting
residential and other streets under the city’s jurisdiction will be contained therein.
Southeast Denton Street Lights
Southeast Denton is currently being improved by installing sidewalks, improving streets, and
adding streetlights. Most of the streetlights in the Southeast Denton area are cobra head type
mounted on wooden poles. Many of these poles are part of the electric distribution system. New
and revised light placements are identified by a consultant as part of a lighting study. It has been
the practice of DME and Capital Projects/Engineering to install similar fixtures to what is already
existing (i.e., cobra head lights mounted on wooden poles).
In considering the possibility of installing post top fixtures, the following challenges exist:
1. Post top street lights are fed underground and this area primarily feeds existing street lights
by overhead lines.
2. Undergrounding may require additional easements and boring across the frontage of
properties and under the roadway.
3. Post top street lights may pose distance limitations to meet applicable electrical standards
from distribution lines.
4. Undergrounding will also pose an additional cost to this project and either delay the street
project or require DME to come in after the roadway is complete to install necessary
underground facilities.
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Denton Development Code Section 7.11.6 – Street Lighting
On Thursday, November 10, 2022, staff provided the City Council an update on the above section
of the Denton Development Code as it relates to the Forestar Eagle Creek Development. The
following was provided:
“Item 2. Streetlights not hooded flooring Denton hooded light code.
The streetlights pictured (post top with acorn style globe) are a standard offering for residential
streets and are consistent throughout the city. Originally, staff responded they were not aware of
the hooded streetlight ordinance. After follow-up from a council member and the resident, staff
confirmed that streetlights are regulated under the Denton Development Code (DDC) 7.11.6 Street
Lighting which states: “All street lighting shall be full cut-off and designed to direct lighting below
a 90-degree horizontal plane extending from the lowest point of the light source.” The streetlights
in the Eagle Creek Development do not meet this provision. This provision of the DDC has not
been enforced.”
CONCLUSION:
DME recommends that new residential street lighting in Denton be required at cul-de-sacs,
intersections, and, at a minimum, every 250 feet placement. The developer for new residential
developments will be required to provide DME a copy of their lighting study based on the criteria
established and placed in the Street Lighting Manual.
DME recommends all major and minor throughfares street lighting be designed per RP-8
standards.
Regarding Southeast Denton, DME recommends that street lighting remain in the current overhead
configuration and use cobra head style fixtures as contained in the area’s lighting study.
Regarding Section 7.11.6 of the DDC, DME will work with the Development Services Department
to potentially remove this section and incorporate any desired changes within the Street Lighting
Manual.
STAFF CONTACT:
Aaron Bennion
Distribution Engineer, DME
Aaron.Bennion@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-7117
REQUESTOR:
Staff Initiated
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
8 hours
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PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
DME, Capital Projects/Engineering, CMO
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Friday Report - Council RequestsSummary of RequestCouncil MemberRequestorDate Received Staff AssignedDepartmentCommentsActionStatus1Request for information on state/federal lobbyistcontracts.Council Member McGee 11/18/22Ryan AdamsCMOInformation included in the Nov.18 Friday Report.Complete2Request for information on street resurfacingmaterial.Council Member McGee 11/15/22Becky DivineyCapital Projects/EngineeringPublic WorksInformation included in the Nov.18 Friday Report.Complete3Request for clarification on streetlight compliance inthe Forestar Eagle Creek development.Council Member Davis 11/14/22Antonio Puente, Michael Gange DME Environmental Services Information included in the Nov.18 Friday Report.Complete4Resident request for a copy and number of thelatest tree ordinance.Council Member Davis 11/14/22Gary Packan, Scott McDonald Development Services Parks Information included in the Nov.18 Friday Report.Complete5Request for an update regarding acquiring the rightof way on Ruddell and Mingo.Council Member McGee 11/10/22Becky DivineyCapital Projects/Engineering Information included in the Nov.18 Friday Report.Complete6Inquiry on the potential for adding a QR code tobusiness cards.Mayor Pro Tem Beck11/08/22Monica Benavides, StuartBirdseyeCMO Marketing andCommunicationInformation included in the Nov.18 Friday Report.Complete7Request for costs related to the cleanup ofabandoned encampments.Council Member Byrd11/07/22Courtney Douangdara, DanielleShaw, Gary PackanCommunity Services Parks Information included in the Nov.18 Friday Report.Complete8Two-minute pitch request regarding a sales taxordinance.Mayor Hudspeth11/10/22Cassey OgdenFinanceScheduled for the Dec. 6Council meetingScheduled9Two-minute pitch request regarding CommunityBenefit Agreements.Council Member McGee 11/10/22Danielle Shaw, Scott McDonald,Tina FirgensCommunity ServicesDevelopment ServicesScheduled for Dec. 6 Councilmeeting.ScheduledPage 1 of 1Exported on November 18, 2022 2:27:44 PM CST34
FY 22/23 Council Requests
Number of Pending Requests by Council Member Council
Requests
9
Number of Requests Per Quarter Total Requests Made by Council Member
Please Note: the total number of requests per council member or department may
not match, as several council members and/ or departments may be associated
with a single request.
Requests by Department
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Meeting Calendar
City of Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Criteria : Begin Date: 11/1/2022, End Date: 1/31/2023
Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
November 2022
11/1/2022 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
11/2/2022 1:00 PM Civil Service Commission City Hall East
Human Resources Training Room
11/2/2022 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
11/3/2022 8:00 AM Agenda Committee City Hall Conference Room
11/3/2022 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
Training Rooms
11/7/2022 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
11/7/2022 6:00 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
11/7/2022 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
11/9/2022 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
Training Rooms
11/9/2022 12:15 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
11/9/2022 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
11/11/2022 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory
Committee
CANCELED
11/14/2022 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
11/14/2022 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
11/14/2022 12:30 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Development Service Center
11/14/2022 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
11/14/2022 5:30 PM Library Board Program Room at the North
Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust,
Denton, Texas
11/15/2022 11:30 AM City Council Development Service Center
11/15/2022 4:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
11/16/2022 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment
Financing Zone No. 1 Board
Development Service Center
Training Rooms
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
11/16/2022 3:00 PM Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Animal Services Training Room
11/16/2022 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
11/16/2022 6:00 PM Denton Police Department Chief of
Police Advisory Board
Public Safety Training Center
719 E. Hickory Street
Denton, Texas 76205
11/17/2022 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory
Committee
CANCELLED
11/17/2022 3:00 PM Committee on Persons with Disabilities Development Service Center
11/17/2022 6:00 PM City Council Embassy Suites Denton
Convention Center
&
Council Chambers
11/18/2022 9:00 AM City Council CANCELED
11/18/2022 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
CANCELED
11/18/2022 4:00 PM City Council CANCELLED
11/22/2022 9:00 AM City Council Council Chambers
11/22/2022 5:30 PM Library Board Meeting Room at the North
Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust
St., Denton, Texas
11/23/2022 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment
Financing Zone No. 1 Board
CANCELED
11/28/2022 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
11/29/2022 11:30 AM City Council Development Service Center
11/30/2022 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
December 2022
12/1/2022 8:00 AM Agenda Committee City Hall Conference Room
12/1/2022 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
Training Rooms
12/1/2022 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room
12/5/2022 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
12/6/2022 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
12/7/2022 1:00 PM Civil Service Commission City Hall East
Human Resources Training Room
12/9/2022 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory
Committee
Development Service Center (401
N. Elm Street, Denton, Texas)
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
12/12/2022 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
12/12/2022 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
12/12/2022 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
12/12/2022 5:30 PM Library Board Meeting Room at the Emily
Fowler Central Library, 502
Oakland St., Denton, Texas
12/13/2022 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
12/14/2022 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
Training Rooms
12/14/2022 1:00 PM Community Partnership Committee City Hall Conference Room
12/14/2022 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
12/14/2022 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
12/16/2022 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Council Work Session Room
12/31/2022 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
January 2023
1/9/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
1/10/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
1/11/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
1/24/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
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City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
City Council
Development Service Center11:30 AMTuesday, November 29, 2022
Joint Special Called Meeting with the Denton Independent School District
Board of Directors
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 11:30 A.M. AT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICE CENTER,
TRAINING ROOM 1-5
CLOSED MEETING BEGINS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION AT THE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICE CENTER, TRAINING ROOM 1-5
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Joint Special Called Meeting with the Denton Independent School District Board of Directors on Tuesday,
November 29, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. in Training Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 at the Development Services Center,
401 N. Elm Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update on City of
Denton capital projects and development trends.
ID 22-2397A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding future joint amenities
and recreation programming.
ID 22-2398B.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting in the
Council Work Session Room to consider specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed
Meeting section of this agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any
item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended,
or as otherwise allowed by law.
1. Closed Meeting:
Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits - Under Texas Government
Code Section 551.089.
Receive a presentation from staff regarding police radio infrastructure; discuss, deliberate,
and provide direction to staff regarding the same.
ID 22-2399A.
NOTE: The City Council and Denton Independent School District Board of Directors reserves the right to
adjourn into a Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section
551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a
continuation of the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas
Open Meetings Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.089 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
C E R T I F I C A T E
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November 29, 2022City Council Meeting Agenda
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website
(https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E.
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on November 23, 2022, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR
USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX
SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
CANVASSING MEETING ONLY N/A City Manager's Office City Business 0:45
Total Est. Time: 0:45
A. Capital Projects and Development Trends 22-2397 Planning Department City Business 0:30
B. Future Joint Amenities and Recreation Programming 22-2398 Parks & Recreation City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Police Radio Infrastructure 22-2399 Legal (if any)City Business 0:40
Total Est. Time: 1:40
A. Denton County Transit Authority Update 21-2807 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
B. Bond Election in 2023 TBD Finance City Business 1:00
C. Fair Chance Hiring 22-2410 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
D. Charter Amendment in 2023 22-2411 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
E. Roadway Impact Fees Follow Up 22-1900 Capital Projects/Engineering City Business 0:30
F. Ethics Ordinance Section 2-272C (Add Financial Payment for Financial
Engagement)22-2209 City Auditor
City Manager's Office
Council Request
Hudspeth (09/27/2022)0:45
G. Villas of Piney Creek HOA and Infrastructure 22-2427 Planning City Business TBD
H. Two-Minute Pitch: McGee, Hudspeth 22-1678 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s)TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 4:15
A. Audit Project 030 – Solid Waste Operations: Phase 1 22-1167 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Audit Follow-Up Reviews – CIP: Planning & Design, and CIP: Construction 22-1166 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
C. Criteria Manuals Discussion (Water, Wastewater, Transportation, et al)22-1714 Capital Projects/Engineering City Business 0:45
D. Hotel Project Legislation 22-2383 Economic Development City Business
E. Denco 911 Update TBD Police City Business 1:00
F. TxDOT Roads & Amendment to Mobility Plan (Roundabout @ Eagle, Bell,
Dallas, & Locust)TBD Engineering Council Request
Davis (09/27/2022)TBD
G. Two-Minute Pitch: 22-1679 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 3:15
January 3, 2022
A. Audit Project 029 - Police Body-Worn Camera Usage 22-2212 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Water, Wastewater Impact Fee Study 22-1930 Finance City Business 1:00
C. FY 22-23 Sustainability Fund Work Plan 22-2185 Environmental & Sustainability City Business 0:30
D. Solicitation/Panhandling Policy 22-1281 Police; Community Services Council Request: Hudspeth
(6/07/2022)0:45
E. Two-Minute Pitch: 22-2266 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 3:15
January 17, 2022
A. Roadway Funding Strategies 22-741 Finance City Business 1:00
B. Audit of Solid Waste Operations: Phase 2 22-2442 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
C.. Two-Minute Pitch: 22-2267 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 2:00
A. GreenSense Update 22-1847 DME City Business 0:45
B. FY 2022-23 Financial Update 22-2381 Finance City Business 1:00
C. DME Budget & Rates 22-2389 Finance City Business 1:00
B. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 3:15
A. Homestead Exemptions 22-2382 Finance City Business 0:30
B. Audit of Recreation Facility Operations 22-2443 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
C.. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 1:30
A. Park Fees 22-2390 Finance City Business 0:30
B. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Fees 22-2263 Finance City Business 1:00
C. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 2:00
A. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
A. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
A. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
November 29, 2022
Special Called Joint Meeting with Denton ISD
(@ 11:30 a.m.)
Denton ISD Central Services Building
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: November 18, 2022
November 22, 2022
Special Called Meeting - Canvassing Only
(@ 9:00 a.m.)
Council Chambers
December 13, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting: Public Hearing for Criteria Manuals
December 6, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting: Public Hearings for Citywide Speed Study and Roadway Impact Fees
March 7 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
March 21 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
April 4 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
NO MEETING - Day after New Year’s Holiday (Observed January 2)
NO MEETING - Day after MLK Day Holiday (January 16); U.S. Conference of Mayors (January 18-20)
April 18 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
February 7 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
January 24, 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
January 10, 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
February 21 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.41
Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
November 22, 2022
Special Called Meeting - Canvassing Only
(@ 9:00 a.m.)
Council Chambers
A. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
A. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
A. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
June 20, 2022
June 24, 2023
City Council Retreat (@9:00 a.m.)City Council Retreat TBD City Manager's Office City Business 8:00
A. Two-Minute Pitch: TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 0:30
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
City Council Communication and Group Effectiveness 22-2182 City Manager's Office Council Priority 0:30
Item Dates Departments Type Estimated Work
Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to Complete Requestor
RFP for a Downton Parking Survey 10-18-2022 City Manager's Office Development Services CM Davis
Approved Council Pitches to be Scheduled
Work Session Items to be Determined
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items
to be Scheduled
May 16 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
May 2 , 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
June 27, 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
NO MEETING - Day after Juneteenth Holiday (June 19)
June 6, 2023
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.42
1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Nov 21st - 27thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1 Exported on November 18, 2022 11:08:37 AM CST43
2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Atlas DrHercules LnRedstone Rd10/17/22 02/10/23 ReconstructStreetsJeremy Wilks2Augusta DrColonial DrAugusta Dr (2900)07/11/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig3Ave AGreenleeAve A10/25/22 12/23/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper4Ave BUnderwoodMargie St10/05/22 12/02/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper5Ave HPrairie StLouise St09/05/22 11/25/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper6Blackberry WayThistle HLThistle Way10/10/22 11/30/22 French Drain system project DrainageGabriel Rodriguez7Bradshaw StHickory StMcKinney St03/21/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig8Brook Hollow DrGreenway DrCarriage Hill10/07/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig9Camino RealEdwardsPockus Page10/31/22 12/09/22 Street Panel RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel10Clear River LnMontecito DrRambling Brook Trl10/24/22 12/21/22 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel11Colonial DrThunderbird DrSouth Dead End07/11/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig12Cook StRobertson StWye St10/24/22 02/03/23 Utility installation and roadwayreconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia13Crawford StHickory StMcKinney St03/21/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig14Crescent StFulton StAlice St09/27/22 12/23/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper15Frame St@ Mingo RdRxR Crossing11/19/22 11/21/22 Railroad Crossing16Fulton StGrace Temple AveCongress St10/04/22 12/23/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper17Fulton StOak StGrace Temple Ave09/07/22 12/23/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper18Greenway DrThunderbird DrSouth Dead End07/11/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig19Greenway DrThunderbird Dr.Windsor Farms Dr10/07/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig20Hettie StPaisley StMcKinney St03/21/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig21Hickory StExposition StRuddell St05/02/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig22Hill Alley StJackson StMartin St06/06/22 11/18/22 Utility replacement and roadwayreconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia23Jackson StMorse StHill Alley St06/06/22 11/18/22 Utility replacement and roadwayreconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia24Jim Christal RdWestern BlvdMasch Branch Rd04/18/22 12/30/22 Exeter PH2: Paving Jim Christal Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsKirk Winter25Johnson RdJohn Paine RdLavon Ln09/02/22 11/25/22 Chris Harp performing LimeStabilization for Johnson RdPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David26Lakewood DrGreenway DrCarriage Hill10/07/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig27Lonesome TrailBareback LnEnglish Saddle Ln10/24/22 12/16/22 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel28Long RoadStuart RoadLoop 28811/21/22 11/23/22 Replacing concrete road panels Private DevelopmentTucker Eller29Masch Branch RdLovers LnHampton Rd06/24/22 12/31/22 Bridge collapse at 3288 N.Masch Branch RdDrainageGabriel Rodriguez30McKinney St@ Bell AveRxR Crossing11/20/22 11/22/22 Railroad Crossing31McKinney StBell AveFrame St10/10/22 11/25/22 Restructuring the entrance toFrame St.Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran32McKinney StCrawford RdAudra Ln05/19/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig Exported on November 18, 2022 11:08:49 AM CST44
Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact33Morse StLakey StJackson St06/06/22 11/18/22 Utility replacement and roadwayreconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia34North Texas BlvdI-35WOak St12/13/21 12/30/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement. Therewill be multiple phases ofclosures. Will not be all at onetime.EngineeringScott Fettig35North Texas BlvdOak StHickory St06/10/22 12/30/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig36Oak StMiller StNorth Texas Blvd09/30/22 12/30/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig37Oak StCrawford StWood St04/04/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig38Park Access Rd (Off Bonnie Brae) Windsor DrRiney Rd11/15/22 07/31/23 Urbana Bonnie Brae Project:Water, Sewer, Storm, Paving.Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David39Parkside DrWindsor DrBowling Green St05/31/22 12/16/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig40Peach StLocust StFowler Dr07/18/22 11/30/22 Upgrading 15'' Storm pipe to18''DrainageGabriel Rodriguez41Robertson StBell AveMorse St08/15/22 12/16/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringSeth Garcia42Rose StPaisley StUland St04/25/22 11/30/22 Pavement Replacement EngineeringScott Fettig43Stella StNorth Texas BlvdBonnie Brae St10/29/21 12/30/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig44Uland StRose StRailroad Ave04/25/22 12/30/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig45Wayne StBoydMonzingo11/14/22 01/06/23 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper46Western BlvdJim Christal RdAirport Rd08/01/22 11/30/22 Paving (2) drive approaches Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsKirk Winter47Western BlvdUniversity (380)Airport Rd09/19/22 11/30/22 Western Blvd Paving DecalLanesPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David48Windsor DrFireside LnBonnie Brae St06/06/22 11/30/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig49Wood StMcKinney StHickory St04/11/22 12/31/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig Exported on November 18, 2022 11:08:49 AM CST45
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bonnie Brae StWindsor DrCarril Al Lago Dr08/15/22 10/26/22 open cut for infrastructureinstallation from westsidebonnie brae to east side ofbonnie brae including utility tapsin 2 phasesPrivate DevelopmentLee Thurmond2Clover LnRobinwood LnGlenwood Ln05/23/22 10/28/22 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new sewer main lineand services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane3College Park DrPeach StFowler Dr04/18/22 10/28/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water naim lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane4Crisoforo DrSantos DrMorin Dr09/26/22 10/25/22 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel5Fairway DrClubview DrLinks Dr10/17/22 11/17/22 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel6Fowler DrCollege Park DrPeach St04/18/22 10/28/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand servicesWaterTiffany Sherrane7Hinkley Oaks DrBarrydale DrHinkley Oaks (7612)10/10/22 11/18/22 Concrete Panel and sidewalkrepairStreetsRoy San Miguel8Live Oak StRobinwood LnCrestwood Pl05/23/22 10/28/22 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new sewer main lineand services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane9Long RoadStuart RoadSherman Drive11/09/22 11/11/22 Water tap on existing line Public Works Inspections Tucker Eller10McKinney StElm StLocust St10/17/22 10/21/22 Wastewater Collections will bereplacing a sanitary sewermanhole and wastewater mainline.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane11McKinney StBell AveFrame St10/10/22 11/11/22 Inlets and approachesPublic Works Inspections Armando Beltran12Mistywood LnSherwood StRobinwood Ln05/23/22 10/28/22 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new sewer main lineand services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane13Montecito DrRyan RdDead end10/10/22 11/09/22 Mill OverlayEngineeringSeth Garcia14Nottingham DrChurchill DrDevonshire Ct10/17/22 11/04/22 Valley Gutter and Curb Repair StreetsRoy San Miguel15Oceanview DrMarina DrIntersection10/24/22 11/11/22 Concrete Panel repairStreetsRoy San Miguel16Panhandle StAileen StMalone St08/24/22 11/16/22 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper17Peach StLocust StPalmer Dr04/18/22 10/28/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane18Robinwood LnKayewwod DrEmerson Ln05/23/22 10/28/22 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new sewer main lineand services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane19Ruddell StRuddell St N (1526)Ruddell St N (1528)10/26/22 10/28/22 Wastewater Collections will bereplacing two wastewaterservice lines.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane20Seven Oaks LnRambling Brook TrlSerenity Way10/17/22 11/17/22 Street panels and SidewalkrepairStreetsRoy San Miguel21Various Streets11/07/22 11/15/22Repairs made to the microsurfacing treatment on variousstreet. A complete list andschedule of streets receivingrepairs can be found athttps://www.discussdenton.com/street-operationsStreetsJeremy Wilks Exported on November 18, 2022 11:08:58 AM CST46