011224 Friday Staff Report
City Manager’s Office
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8307
OUR CORE VALUES
Inclusion Collaboration Quality Service Strategic Focus Fiscal Responsibility
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 12, 2024
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Sara Hensley, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
Upcoming Meetings
A. Committee on Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at the
Development Service Center.
Please check the City of Denton website for final meeting days and times as information is subject
to change after the Friday Report is published.
Public Meetings & Agendas | Denton, TX (civicplus.com)
General Information & Status Updates
A. Inclement Weather Preparation – Below-freezing temperatures and possible precipitation
are expected to arrive this weekend. All City departments, including Utilities, Customer
Service, Community Services, Streets, and Public Safety have reported to be fully prepared
for any winter weather. Departments will have daily calls with Emergency Management
staff beginning Sunday and lasting through the end the event.
Designated City facilities will be open as warming centers during normal business hours.
Though the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday may impact some of these operations,
several warming centers will be open daily, including all eight fire stations. A full list of
all shelters and warming centers, their locations, and hours of operations can be found on
the City's website at www.cityofdenton.com/weather.
Staff will continue to monitor the weather and update the City Manager's Office and City
Council as the situation unfolds. Staff contact: Alyssa Owen, Emergency Management
B. Public WiFi – The City of Denton is facing intermittent internet connectivity issues due to
an unexpected network problem. Public WiFi in municipal buildings and downtown areas
along with the Customer Service kiosk at City Hall East will be down beginning Thursday,
January 11. During this time payments can still be made in person, online, at drop boxes,
or Fidelity Express payment locations. The public library network remains operational,
allowing internet access at its three branches. The City estimates the disruption to last about
five days and will provide updates until services are fully restored. Staff contact: Christine
Taylor, City Manager’s Office
C. Planned Power Outage at the Airport Terminal – On Friday, Jan. 19, there will be a planned
power outage at the terminal building of the Denton Enterprise Airport to facilitate
construction work at the adjacent Fire Station 9. During this time, the terminal will be
closed to the public with staff working from home or other facilities. Power is expected to
be restored over the weekend with normal operations commencing no later than Monday,
Jan. 22. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Denton Enterprise Airport
D. Board of Ethics 2023 Activity Report – The Board of Ethics has released its first annual
activity report summarizing the Ethics Complaints and Advisory Opinions they processed
as well as amendments to the Ethics Ordinance and the procedural changes made. The full
2023 Annual Activity Report can be seen on the Board of Ethics Website here. Staff
contact: Madison Rorschach, Internal Audit
Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. Encampment Near Spencer Road – On Jan. 3, Council Member Byrd contacted staff
regarding an encampment near Woodrow and Spencer Road. In response, the Homeless
Outreach Team (HOT) and Community Improvement Services contacted the property
owner and are working on a clean-up plan. HOT is working with an individual in the area
on family reunification. An update and timeline for remediation will be provided in a future
Friday Report. Staff contact: Megan Ball, Community Services
2
B. Discharge Water on Normal St. – On Jan. 5, Council Member Meltzer sent a resident’s
inquiry regarding the discharge water on Normal Street and repairs that were scheduled in
the fourth quarter of 2023. Normal street between Scripture and Oak is included in
Neighborhoods 2 & 6 as part of the 2019 Bond Package. This project will include full street
reconstruction, water line repair, and drainage installation. That portion of this project is
currently in its initial design phase. Staff anticipate having 100% design plans in Q4 of
2024 and construction on that package tentatively starting in Q1 of 2025. The construction
timeline for that specific street will be determined during design by the Construction
Manager on the project. Staff contact: Trevor Crain, Capital Projects
C. Tree Preservation Concerns near Kings Way Development – On Jan. 5, Mayor Pro Tem
Beck shared a resident’s concern regarding tree preservation near Fawn, Antler, and
Oakbend. The Kings Way development has an approved tree preservation plan,
demonstrating approximately 44% preservation of existing trees throughout the site, and
the developer’s contractor is removing trees in accordance with the approved plan. Staff
contacted the developer of the Kings Way project to ask that their contractor coordinate
with adjacent homeowners should additional tree trimming occur and that the tree trimming
be performed so that the trimming cuts are “clean” instead of being jagged. The developer
informed staff that their development manager has been onsite during all tree trimming,
and that they have been extremely careful with the process including having hired an
arborist for this project. Additionally, their contractor stated that they did not want to
remove anything close to the property line thus they have left some trees when they did not
have to. They additionally worked to carefully remove trees so that their retaining walls
can be built along the shared property line to allow drainage to flow to the front of the
proposed new residential lots. Staff will continue to monitor the situation. Staff contact:
Scott McDonald, Development Services
D. Update on Redi-Mix Relocation – On Jan. 10, Council Member Byrd requested an update
on the movement opportunities for Redi-Mix. This was identified as a strategic priority in
2022. As of Sept. 27, 2023, staff worked with a broker to compile and map a list of
available, suitable sites and provided the information to the property owner. To date, the
property owner has not selected an alternative site. Staff contact: Christine Taylor, City
Manager’s Office
E. Inclement Weather Over Holiday Weekend – On Jan. 12, Council Member Meltzer
requested information regarding facility closures during the inclement weather over the
holiday weekend. The attached information references the City of Denton’s plan for this
weekend’s anticipated weather event. Additionally, staff has prepared for emergency
contingencies, should they be needed outside of the Loop 288 shelter. Due to the impending
weather event, the MLK Jr, Day Celebration planning committee has rescheduled the event
for Feb. 24, in conjunction with the Black History Month. Staff contact: Frank Dixon, City
Manager’s Office
Information from the City Manager
From time to time, I would like to share with the City Council local government-related resources
that I find insightful, interesting, or timely. These may be studies, periodicals, reports, or web
resources. My intent is to make the Council aware of broad perspectives and discussions and not
to suggest any policy or service change. – Sara
3
A. Please join me in welcoming our new hires for the City Manager’s office.
a. Chief of Staff: Kristi Fogle
Kristi is a seasoned professional with government and non-profit sector
experience. She grew up in the City of Denton and attended Denton Public
Schools. She graduated with her bachelor’s from Texas Women’s University,
(Social Work), and her master’s from the University of Texas, Austin,
(concentration: Administrative and Policy Practice). Kristi worked in Austin,
Texas for the Austin Chamber as the Policy and Advocacy Coordinator as well as
the Director of Operations. For nearly a decade, Kristi worked across all levels of
government on a wide breadth of policy areas. She has worked in a variety of
capacities for three separate Texas House of Representatives. Kristi will begin her
new job with the City on January 29th.
b. Assistant to the City Manager: Carlotta Cowan
Carlotta began her career with the City of Denton, Parks and Recreation
Department holding various positions from Recreation Lead, Administrative
Assistant III to a Supervisor. Before joining the City Manager’s Office, she worked
as an Administrative Analyst for Facilities Management and then Administrative
Supervisor for Fleet Services. Carlotta has a Bachelor of Science from the
University of Oklahoma and a master’s degree from the University of North
Texas. Carlotta joined the CMO team on December 11th, 2023.
c. Assistant to the City Manager: Jesse Kent
Jesse Kent joins the City of Denton from his position as a Senior Business Analyst
in King County, Washington. Prior to that position, Jesse was a Project/Program
Manager III in King County. Jesse served in the United States Army as a Senior
Intelligence Analyst as well as the Texas National Guard. Jesse has a bachelor’s
degree from University of North Texas in Physics and a master’s degree in Physics
from Southern Methodist University. Jesse will join our City of Denton team on
February 1st.
Upcoming Community Events and Public Meetings
Please visit the City of Denton website for upcoming community events and details. A special
note: Due to the impending weather event this weekend, the MLK planning committee and Parks
and Recreation staff have rescheduled the event for Feb. 24 in conjunction with the Black History
Month Celebration.
Attachments
A. Denton Inclement Weather Information ..............................................................................6
Informal Staff Reports
A. 2024-002 Community Benefit Agreement...........................................................................8
B. 2024-003 Aquatics Master Plan .........................................................................................13
4
Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .....................................................................................17
B. Public Meetings Calendar .................................................................................................19
C. Draft Agenda for Jan. 23 City Council Meeting ...............................................................22
D. Future Work Session Items ...............................................................................................29
E. Street Closure Report ........................................................................................................30
5
Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.
V: December 12, 2022
Information for Accessible Public Facilities and Community Service
Providers During Inclement Weather
January 2024, Denton, TX
WINTER WEATHER, January 2024 - 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).
Denton Community Shelter, ODB (940) 566-1308
909 N Loop 288 Daily 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
▪ Call (940) 566-1308 to inquire about inclement weather services and hours.
Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St.
• 32°F or below:
Monday-Friday
Monday-Sunday
12:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.
-
-
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
▪ Call (940) 566‐3800 to inquire about inclement weather services hours.
Meals/Food:
Denton Community Shelter, ODB (940) 566-1308
909 N Loop 288 Daily 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Breakfast 8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 a.m.
Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Monday-Friday 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Shelter Overnight:
Adult Men and Women:
Denton Community Shelter, ODB (940) 566-1308
909 N Loop 288 Daily 4:00 p.m. ‐ 8:00 a.m.
▪ Call (940) 566-1308 to inquire about inclement weather openings.
6
Information for Inclement Weather Centers - Denton, TX
2
Facility openings, hours, and services are subject to change. Please check with the location/agency to confirm.
V: November 1, 2023
Adult Men and Women, 1 Family Room:
Salvation Army Denton (940) 566-3800
1508 E. McKinney St. Daily 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
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.
▪ Fire Stations: Public access to restrooms, hand washing, and water fountains.
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.
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. Items needed for winter 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/
Salvation Army Denton: https://salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/denton/
Giving Grace - Street Outreach Program: https://www.givinggrace.org/programs/street-outreach
7
January 12, 2024 Report No. 2024-002
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Community Benefits Agreement and Ordinance
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
"At its simplest, a CBA is a legal contract between a developer and a set of nongovernmental
groups whose support the developer considers necessary to obtain key public approvals or
subsidies" (Wolf-Powers, Laura (2010) 'Community Benefits Agreements and Local Government:
A Review of Recent Evidence', Journal of the American Planning Association, First published on:
23 February 2010 (iFirst)). Community Benefits Agreements are usually framed as a private
agreement between developers and resident groups, or coalitions directly affected by a specific
development project. These agreements can detail multiple benefits, such as local hiring goals,
living wage requirements, job training programs, and affordable housing requirements that the
developer will provide to the community. In turn, the community groups or coalitions involved
agree to support the project.
A Community Benefits Ordinance (CBO) is a specific ordinance that requires private developers
to proactively engage with the community to identify community benefits, address potential
negative impacts, and negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement with the community for
developer(s) to provide certain commitments associated with proposed projects. CBOs are most
applicable to projects that need zoning entitlements and/or public financing to make the projects
come to fruition.
The current City practice recommends developers conduct public engagement with neighborhoods
and community organizations related to development projects.
BACKGROUND:
On December 2, 2022, CM McGee made a 2-minute pitch for a Work Session regarding
Community Benefit Agreements that did not receive the four votes necessary to proceed.
“Community Benefit Agreements are a way to bridge the gap between developers and the
community in which the want to develop in. It gives all parties a say in building the
neighborhood they want to live in. I would like to have a work session on Community
Benefit Agreements, including Where have CBA’s been enacted? What do they require and
for what size and scale of project? Do they work successfully? Could a CBO (Ordinance)
8
January 12, 2024 Report No. 2024-002
potentially be helpful in Denton or in parts of Denton, perhaps in vulnerable communities
like SEDNA?”
On June 6, 2023, CM Meltzer made a 2-minute pitch and received support for an Informal Staff
Report regarding Community Benefit Agreements “so council can evaluate whether a CBO might
be a useful tool to help Denton develop in uniquely Denton ways with the guidance of Denton
neighborhoods”.
“With the intense development pressure in Denton, the objective of this pitch is to help
sensitive neighborhoods and developers get on the same side and formally agree, with
proper successors and assigns language, on how new development will benefit those
neighborhoods. In an individual case, it’s called a community benefits agreement, a CBA,
and involves the two parties with no role for the city. Sometimes CBAs result in community
amenities like preserved green space and trails. Sometimes they result in a percentage of
rental units being made affordable, or local training and hiring. It could be an effort to
address a food desert. It’s up to the parties.
The concept of a community benefits ordinance, a CBO, would be to require the developers
of a project that’s a) above a certain scale and b) in a neighborhood that’s under a small
area plan to make good faith efforts to achieve a CBA as part of their process. The other
party would be an existing neighborhood association or, if one doesn’t exist, there would
be a process to assist an ad hoc association to be formed for that purpose.
CBO’s already exist in other places. My ask is for staff to help us learn what has worked
and what hasn’t, under what circumstances, and what the different approaches have been
so council can evaluate whether a CBO might be a useful tool to help Denton develop in
uniquely Denton ways with the guidance of Denton neighborhoods.”
DISCUSSION:
Staff reviewed Community Benefits Agreements: Definitions, Values, and Legal Enforceability
By Julian Gross (Journal of Affordable Housing Vol. 17:1–2 Fall 2007/Winter 2008 pp.35-58) and
a CBA Toolkit adapted from this research . Staff also reviewed Policy, Ordinance and Agreements
from cities including Cleveland OH, Detroit MI, Philadelphia PA, Richmond VA, and St.
Petersburg FL.
While it is more common for local officials to encourage such negotiations, only a few jurisdictions
are experimenting with requiring such negotiations. An evaluation of the lessons learned are
provided below.
9
January 12, 2024 Report No. 2024-002
Definitions
• Community Benefit Agreements – Private agreements negotiated among community
groups and a developer that require specific terms in exchange for local support.
• Community Benefits Ordinance (CBO) – an ordinance that requires private developers to
negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement with the community for certain proposed
projects.
• Development Agreements – Agreements negotiated between a municipality and a
developer that require specific terms.
When are CBO, CBA Most Applicable?
• All developments seeking zoning entitlements (e.g. zoning changes, specific use permits);
• Affordable housing projects; and/or
• Economic development projects where public subsidies being sought (such as city tax
rebates above a certain threshold; financial contributions by the City).
Pros
Potential Benefits to the Community
• CBAs may give neighborhoods a more meaningful role in the development process than
the opportunities the existing land use process provides for public participation; note that
when properties already have zoning entitlements in place the community’s negotiation
power is lessened significantly.
• CBA’s provide some certainty about benefits sought from the project.
• CBA’s may contain considerations for:
o Job creation;
o Local and diverse hiring and training commitments;
o Living wage and other benefits;
o Support for local small businesses;
o Improvements to open spaces, parks and playgrounds;
o Affordable housing and rehabilitation;
o Support for senior centers and child-care facilities;
o Local economic incentive packages;
o Quality of life consideration such as lighting, noise, traffic, construction hours,
parking impacts; and
o Neighborhood-serving commercial tenant space (provided market support).
Potential Benefits to a Developer
• Community support may reduce risk for developers by limiting potential opposition to a
particular project, particularly when zoning entitlements are needed by the developer.
10
January 12, 2024 Report No. 2024-002
Cons
• The community may have challenges with organizing representatives to negotiate with the
developer.
• CBAs are legally contracted documents thus legal counsel for the community will be
necessary.
• The community may face the difficulties of legal enforceability such as who can enforce
what provisions of the agreement, the agreement may not be binding to all parties, and is
the agreement transferable.
• The community may have difficulties enforcing and monitoring agreements, as community
population evolves and priorities change.
• Not all persons within the “community” may agree to the terms negotiated limiting the
community member’s bargaining power and tactics. In addition, certain members may
believe that they were excluded from the negotiation process thus potentially negating prior
community efforts.
• The inexperience of community stakeholders increases the need for meetings and may be
costly to the development, and costly to the community needing legal assistance throughout
the negotiations.
• If the project is built yet not all provisions of the CBA are satisfied over time, then what
happens to the built project?
• For affordable housing projects, requiring developers to negotiate certain requirements
affiliated with their project adds time and money to the project thereby increasing costs to
develop the project and reducing the number of affordable units. May create a scenario
where the CBA is used by NIMBY’s to stall /weaponize projects.
Challenges identified in Cleveland OH, Detroit MI, Philadelphia PA, Richmond VA, and St.
Petersburg FL
• Communities not able to enforce CBA’s
• Large scale versus small scale development.
o Complex negotiations: Large-scale projects often involve multiple stakeholders,
including developers, local governments, and various community groups.
Coordinating and reaching a consensus among these parties can be complex and
time-consuming.
o Administrative burden: Long-term commitment and monitoring.
o Limited resources: Smaller projects may have fewer resources, making it difficult
to provide substantial community benefits.
• Community coalitions require legal counsel to assist with negotiating CBAs, including
having to pay for counsel services.
11
January 12, 2024 Report No. 2024-002
• Who bears the program oversight and responsibilities to enforce CBAs and the costs
associated with monitoring and enforcement?
• Who are the agreed upon community members that can speak for the community residents
and commit to (or provide) the community support? Also, not all persons within the
“community” may agree to the terms negotiated, as well as certain members may believe
that they were excluded from the negotiation process thus potentially negating prior
community efforts.
• Potential denial of projects/zoning change requests lacking a CBA.
Current City Practices
• Inform community groups of proposed developments seeking zoning entitlements;
• Encourage developers to have neighborhood meetings regarding their proposed projects;
and
• Periodically negotiate community benefits in economic development agreements when
City incentives are provided.
STAFF CONTACT:
Tina Firgens, Deputy Director of Development Services Tina.Firgens@CityofDenton.com
Scott McDonald, Director of Development Services Scott.McDonald@CityofDenton.com
Dani Shaw, Director of Community Services Danielle.Shaw@CityofDenton.com
REQUESTOR: Council Member Meltzer
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 12 hours
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
Development Services
Community Services
12
January 12, 2024 Report No. 2024-003
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
The preliminary Aquatics Master Plan was presented on September 26, 2023. Following the
presentation, staff were requested to provide supplementary information through an Informal
Staff Report to address the questions raised by the Council during the work session.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department manages three outdoor aquatic facilities:
Water Works Park (WWP), Civic Center Pool (CCP), and the Carl Gene Young, Sr.
Sprayground. The City also shares the Denton Natatorium (NAT) with the Denton Independent
School District (DISD). The Aquatics Division operates year-round to support recreational,
competitive, and leisure swimming opportunities for the community.
The Aquatics Master Plan scope consisted of data collection, public engagement, needs
assessment, conceptual designs, prioritization, probable cost for recommended improvements,
and an economic and operational impact study that will guide the Aquatics Division for the next
10-15 years or more.
DISCUSSION:
1. What is the current usage of DISD vs Public for lap lane space in the competition
pool?
The current hours of operation for the NAT total 86.75 hours per week. Of that, 70% of the
overall use is dedicated to the City of Denton while 30% is utilized by DISD. When looking at
the use of the lap pool during peak hours (hours most desired by the public as well as DISD), the
percentage of use is 42% by the City and 58% by DISD. Peak hours are Monday through Friday
from 5:30-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m., as well as Saturday mornings from 9 a.m.-Noon.
Natatorium Competition Pool Utilization During the School Year: August - May
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Total
Open 1:00 p.m. 5:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
Close 5:00 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Total
Hours 4 14.75 14.75 14.75 14.75 14.75 9 86.75
13
January 12, 2024 Report No. 2024-003
2. Provide a summary of WWP/NAT financial history of profit vs deficit.
The “Aquatic Center” is comprised of the NAT and WWP, which share a financial and
operational joint-use agreement with DISD. Financially, the net deficit is divided between both
agencies for payment at the end of each fiscal year. FY 22-23 net deficit was $ (2,299,331).
Facility insurance is held by both agencies and is thus removed from the portion split for
repayment. A Task-Time Analysis tracker is applied to remove salary dedicated to staff time
serving in areas outside of the NAT/WWP. According to the joint-use agreement, DISD will be
responsible for $1,033,801 of FY 22-23's net deficit.
WWP FY Comparison FY 22-23 FY 21-22 FY 20-21 FY 19-20 FY 18-19
WWP Facility Rentals $ 104,817 $ 89,891 $ 85,107 $ 1,396 $ 114,675
WWP Admissions $ 798,546 $ 781,394 $ 781,477 $ 28,211 $ 862,844
WWP Gift Shop $ 44,881 $ 41,138 $ 43,211 $ 627 $ 8,047
WWP Concessions $ 162,345 $ 172,087 $ 126,645 $ 1,569 $ 178,208
WWP Lockers/Vendor $ 2,567 $ 3,852 $ 3,209 $ - $ 4,560
WWP Programs $ 773 $ 1,581 $ 126 $ - $ 25,410
Total Revenue $ 1,113,929 $ 1,089,943 $ 1,039,775 $ 31,803 $ 1,193,744
Total Expenditures $ 1,804,591 $ 1,530,396 $ 1,150,283 $ 525,577 $ 1,299,825
Water Works Park NET $ (690,662) $ (440,453) $ (110,508) $ (493,774) $ (106,081)
Variance Notes for WWP:
1. An adult admission ticket in 2003 was $10. In FY 22-23 it was $10 for under 48” and
$14 for over 48”. The change to height-determined pricing was made in FY 07-08.
2. A season pass in 2003 was $75. In 2023, it is $80 (raised by $5 in 2022).
3. Wage increases were implemented in FY 21-22 for temp/seasonals and in FY 22-23
for FT staff.
4. FY 22-23 was the first season back to pre-COVID operation hours from FY 18-19.
14
January 12, 2024 Report No. 2024-003
NAT FY Comparison FY 22-23 FY 21-22 FY 20-21 FY 19-20 FY 18-19
NAT Facility Rentals $ 43,952 $ 51,948 $ 19,395 $ 26,764 $ 56,569
NAT Admissions $ 118,970 $ 117,970 $ 83,744 $ 28,355 $ 126,411
City Aquatic Programs $ 287,621 $ 192,633 $ 171,156 $ 24,080 $ 202,245
NAT Concessions $ 13,312 $ 5,719 $ 3,534 $ 308 $ 4,272
NAT Merch $ 10,185 $ 7,463 $ 4,168 $ 978 $ 6,759
Total Revenue $ 474,305 $ 375,733 $ 281,997 $ 80,485 $ 396,256
Total Expenditures $ 2,082,974 $ 1,866,644 $ 1,447,319 $ 1,315,946 $ 1,581,925
Natatorium NET $ (1,608,669) $ (1,490,911) $ (1,165,322) $ (1,235,461) $ (1,185,669)
Variance Notes for the NAT:
1. An adult admission ticket in 2003 was $3. In 2023 it is $4 (resident pricing).
2. Wage increases were implemented in FY 21-22 for temp/seasonals, and in FY 22-23
for full-time staff.
3. Natatorium was closed for repairs from June 12-Aug 14, 2023.
3. Address next steps for developing business models based on multiple partnership
scenarios and proposed usage.
The next steps to determine the feasibility of a partnership between the City of Denton, DISD,
and UNT that would incorporate the potential expansion of the existing Natatorium. This
initiative would include contracting with a consultant to meet with partners and determine
scenarios for the funding, operations, and scheduling of a future facility. A consultant-led study
would help determine the capital investment, facility usage, design considerations, and program
schedules required to meet the individual needs of each agency. In September 2023, staff met
with DISD and UNT to consider the Aquatic Master Plan’s three options for expansion (pages
49-58). Support to request a quote for an operational study of “Option C: Platform Diving on 50-
M Addition” resulted from this discussion. Co-funding options for the study are being explored
at this time.
4. Does the City have internal geographic survey data that shows where patrons are
coming from when they visit our aquatic facilities?
Currently, Parks and Recreation does not have internal tracking capabilities to evaluate the
location of origin of our guests when visiting aquatic facilities. Civic Rec is the software system
used for membership and daily drop in sales. The system tracks whether guests are resident or
non-resident only.
15
January 12, 2024 Report No. 2024-003
5. When comparing facilities like “The Cove” in Little Elm and “Epic Waters” in
Grand Prairie, there are commonalities in combined facilities with recreation and
waterpark amenities. How does the Aquatic Master Plan address similar attractions in
relation to Southwest Park?
Concepts for Southwest Park could combine recreation spaces (both indoor and outdoor) with
aquatics. Options within the Master Plan beginning on page 60 include considerations for lap
swimming, competition spaces, therapy/wellness pool, water park components, and flex spaces.
The space at Southwest Park could bring unique opportunities for a year-round facility that
attracts families, competition events, and tourism attractions. As the aquatics industry evolves,
options for amenities in this area will continue to expand.
CONCLUSION:
Barring any further questions from Council, the Aquatics Master Plan will be presented to
Council for adoption at a Council meeting in February 2024.
STAFF CONTACT:
Monica Martin
Program Area Manager, Parks and Recreation
Monica.Martin@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-8808
REQUESTOR: Response to various questions asked during the work session presentation.
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 5 hours
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Parks and Recreation
16
17
Friday Report - Council RequestsSummary of RequestCouncil Member Requestor Date Received Staff AssignedDepartmentCommentsActionStatus1Sharing resident/business owner concernregarding ADA regulations and fire code.Council Member McGee CouncilMember Meltzer01/08/24Kenneth Hedges, ScottMcDonaldDevelopment Services FireReferred to DevelopmentServices.In Progress2Inquiry on facility closures during inclementweather.Council Member Meltzer01/12/24Danielle Shaw, GaryPackanCommunity Services ParksInformation will beincluded in Jan. 12 FridayReport.Complete3Inquiry regarding ordinance on neuter andspay.Council Member McGee01/09/24Frank DixonAnimal Services CMOResponse provided to CMMcGee on Jan. 9.Complete4Shared business owner's concernregarding Fair Chance Hiring.Mayor Hudspeth01/09/24Ryan AdamsCMOShared information withdepartment.Complete5Shared business owner's concernregarding Chapter 6 Animal servicesupdate.Mayor Hudspeth01/09/24Nikki SassenusAnimal ServicesShared information withdepartment.Complete6Request for an update on opportunities fora business to move location.Council Member Byrd01/09/24Christine TaylorCMOInformation will beincluded in Jan. 12 FridayReport.Complete7Inquiry regarding drainage repair nearScripture and Normal intersection.Council Member Meltzer01/05/24trevor.crain@cityofdenton.comCapital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Response provided to CMMeltzer on Jan. 8.Complete8Inquiry on maintenance near Windsor andOld Orchard.Mayor Pro Tem Beck01/05/24Stephen GayWaterResponse provided toMPT Beck on Jan. 5.Complete9Shared resident's concern regarding treepreservation in Kings Way development.Mayor Pro Tem Beck01/05/24Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesInformation will beincluded in Jan. 12 FridayReport.Complete10Request for staff to address anencampment near Spencer Road.Council Member Byrd01/03/24Danielle ShawCommunity ServicesInformation will beincluded in the Jan. 12Friday Report.Complete11Request for staff to meet with residentregarding installation of speed humps in acommunity.Mayor Hudspeth01/02/24Douglas Shoemaker,Ethan Cox, KennethHedges,trevor.crain@cityofdenton.comCapital Projects/Engineering/Public WorksFire Police Public Works-TrafficPublic Works -StreetsStaff scheduled to meetwith resident.Complete12Two-minute pitch: A medium priority worksession to discuss support of legislationsimilar to HB 870/SB 1989.Mayor Pro Tem Beck01/09/24Carlotta CowanCMOScheduled for the Jan. 23City Council meeting.Scheduled13Two-minute pitch: A work session todiscuss distributing and educating thepublic on Narcan during future festivals.Council Member Meltzer01/07/24Frank Dixon, KennethHedgesFireScheduled for the Jan. 23City Council meeting.ScheduledPage 1 of 118
Meeting Calendar
City of Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Criteria : Begin Date: 1/1/2024, End Date: 3/31/2024
Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
January 2024
1/4/2024 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room
1/8/2024 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
1/8/2024 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
1/8/2024 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
1/8/2024 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
1/8/2024 5:30 PM Library Board South Branch Library
1/8/2024 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Cancelled
1/9/2024 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
1/10/2024 10:00 AM Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Animal Services Training Room
1/10/2024 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Council Work Session Room
1/10/2024 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board CANCELLED
1/10/2024 5:30 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
1/11/2024 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Cancelled
1/12/2024 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory
Committee
Cancelled
1/18/2024 3:00 PM Committee on Persons with Disabilities Development Service Center
1/22/2024 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
1/23/2024 4:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
1/24/2024 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment
Financing Zone No. 1 Board
Development Service Center
Training Rooms
1/24/2024 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
Page 1City of Denton Printed on 1/12/202419
Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
1/26/2024 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Council Work Session Room
1/29/2024 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment CANCELLED
1/31/2024 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
February 2024
2/1/2024 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room
2/2/2024 1:00 PM Bond Oversight Committee CANCELLED
2/5/2024 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
2/6/2024 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
2/8/2024 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
2/12/2024 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
2/12/2024 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
2/12/2024 5:30 PM Library Board Emily Fowler Central Library
2/14/2024 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
2/14/2024 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
2/20/2024 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
2/23/2024 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Council Work Session Room
2/26/2024 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
2/26/2024 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
2/28/2024 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
March 2024
3/4/2024 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
3/5/2024 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
3/11/2024 5:30 PM Library Board North Branch Library
3/13/2024 Downtown Denton Tax Increment
Financing Zone No. 1 Board
Council Work Session Room
Page 2City of Denton Printed on 1/12/202420
Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
3/13/2024 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
3/14/2024 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
3/18/2024 5:00 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
3/19/2024 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
3/20/2024 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
3/22/2024 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Council Work Session Room
3/27/2024 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
Page 3City of Denton Printed on 1/12/202421
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
City Council
Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
4:00 PMTuesday, January 23, 2024
Special Called Meeting
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 4:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
CLOSED MEETING BEGINS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION IN
THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
CLOSED MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING(S) WILL BEGIN AT/AFTER 6:30 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Individuals may speak during a Council meeting under one of the following categories:
Open Microphone:
At regular meetings only, individuals can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda for no longer
than four (4) minutes per individual. This portion of the meeting occurs immediately after the start
of the regular meeting session. Please note, Council members cannot engage in a discussion on
topics presented during this portion and there are limited slots available for this portion of the
meeting.
Comments on Agenda Items:
Public comments can be given for any item considered by the Council, EXCEPT work session
reports or closed meetings. Individuals are only able to comment one time per agenda item and
cannot use more than one method to comment on a single agenda item. Public comments are limited
to three (3) minutes per citizen.
Public Hearing Items:
Individuals are limited to four (4) minutes per public hearing item.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Individuals may participate by using one of the following methods:
1. In Person for Regular or Consent Agenda Items:
Page 1 City of Denton Printed on 1/12/202422
January 23, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda
To provide in-person comments regular or consent agenda items (excluding public hearing items),
Individuals must be present at the meeting and submit a speaker card (available at the meeting
location) to the City Secretary prior to the item being called.
2. In Person for Public Hearing Items:
For public hearing items, speaker cards are encouraged but not required.
3. eComment:
The agenda is posted online at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a
link to make virtual comments using the eComment module will be made available next to the
meeting listing on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Using eComment, Individuals may indicate
support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. eComments may
be submitted up until the start of the meeting at which time the ability to make an eComment will
be closed. eComments will be sent directly to members of the City Council immediately upon
submission and recorded by the City Secretary into the Minutes of the Meeting.
4. By Phone:
Individuals may register to provide comments by phone. Instructions and a link to register to
comment by phone will be available at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings until noon of the
meeting date. Residents will submit contact information using the link provided and receive further
instructions via email on how to join the meeting by phone and provide comments.
_________________________________________________________________________________
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene
in a Work Session on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at
City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on any item listed on the Consent Agenda prior to
its consideration. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any item(s). Any
person who wishes to address the City Council regarding these items may do so by utilizing the "By
Phone" registration process as referenced under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is
required prior to the time the City Council considers this item. Registrants may call in and remain on
hold or receive a call back at the time the Work Session is called to Order and are encouraged to
ensure they remain accessible to accept the call.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and
individual consideration.
This section allows members of the City Council to ask questions on items listed on this agenda for
public hearing and individual consideration. Responses to questions on items listed under the consent
agenda that are received prior to the meeting are available by clicking on Exhibit 1 below. The
responses will be available prior to the start of the meeting, when applicable. Any handouts
distributed at the meeting will also be uploaded to the below link by 12:00 p.m. on the business day
following the meeting. Members of the Council may remove items from the consent agenda. When
Page 2 City of Denton Printed on 1/12/202423
January 23, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda
items are removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda by members of the
council, the removed items shall be taken up in the order of removal right after the consent agenda.
3. Work Session Reports
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding amending
Ordinance No. 20-2085 to include allowing for the appointment of staggered terms
and allowing a member to serve three terms as a member of the Chief of Police
Advisory Board.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
ID 23-1945A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for:
1) Request for a work session to discuss Narcan distribution and education (used
for the emergency treatment of an Opioid overdose).
2) Request for a medium priority work session to discuss a resolution to support
legislation similar to H.B. 870 and S.B. 1989, which would prohibit pet stores from
selling dogs or cats unless they are obtained from an animal control agency, an
animal shelter, or an animal rescue organization.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
ID 24-004B.
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:
-- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT A CLOSED MEETING IS NEEDED; OTHERWISE, WILL
BE DELETED. --
Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an
Open Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the
extent such final decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of
Section 551.086 of the Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council
reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas
Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open
meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items
noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including, without limitation Sections
551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Regular Meeting has been taken by Council
may be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at
the Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open
Meetings Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a
Council meeting will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the
City Council.
Following the Closed Meeting, the City Council will reconvene in Open Meeting to take action, if any,
on matters discussed in closed session.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Page 3 City of Denton Printed on 1/12/202424
January 23, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda
AFTER DETERMINING THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS
AT WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by Staff or a board, commission, and committee. Approval
thereof will be strictly on the basis of the those recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda
authorizes the City Manager or his designee to implement each item in accordance with the Staff
recommendations. The City Council has received background information and has had an
opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to consideration.
For those items recommended by a specific board, commission, or committee, the agenda item will
reference that recommendation. To view the video of the related board, commission, or committee
meeting, as applicable, a link can be found within the applicable supporting documentation (Exhibit
1).
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A – N). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council
Members to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are
pulled, the Consent Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate
discussion, they may be considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda.
Consider approval of the minutes of the January 9, 2024 Special Called Meeting.ID 24-005A.
Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and
Committees: Board of Ethics, Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Community
Services Advisory Committee, Health & Building Standards Commission, Historic
Landmark Commission, Internal Audit Advisory Committee, Library Board, Parks,
Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Public Art
Committee, Public Utilities Board, Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee,
and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
ID 24-006B.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the December 11,
2023 meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Susan Parker be excused;
and declaring an effective date.
ID 23-2218C.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the November 16,
2023 meeting absence by Committee on Persons with Disabilities Member Isaiah
Heck be excused; and declaring an effective date.
ID 23-2375D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Denton and
University of North Texas System (UNT System) for the dedication of permanent
water easements and temporary construction easements on University of North
Texas property to the City of Denton, Texas for the Northwest Water Transmission
Main in exchange for improvements to the existing University of North Texas fire
suppression system; and providing for an effective date.
ID 23-2163E.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of ID 23-2455F.
Page 4 City of Denton Printed on 1/12/202425
January 23, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda
an application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the 2025
General Traffic Safety Grant Program in the amount of $135,000 to provide blood
draw services on Driving While Intoxicated Arrests; and providing an effective
date.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing
the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Denton County,
Texas, constituting Denton County’s formal waiving of a claim to its allocated share
of the proceeds of the U.S. Department of Justices - Office of Justice Programs -
Edward Byrn Justice Assistance Grant (JAG Grant) 2023; and declaring an effective
date.
ID 23-2456G.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City
Manager, or their designee, to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the University
of North Texas to conduct “Court on Campus” events, allowing University students
to interact with court personnel, learn about court processes, and resolve any
outstanding offenses before the court; and providing an effective date.
ID 23-2484H.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton
authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas Historical
Commission to participate in the Texas Main Street Program demonstrating the City
of Denton's commitment to continue as a "sustaining level official main street city"
and authorizing payment of the annual fee in the amount of $3,100; and providing
an effective date.
ID 23-2490I.
Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20-2085 to include
allowing for the appointment of staggered terms and allowing a member to serve for
three terms as a member of the Chief of Police Advisory Board.
ID 24-007J.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with 7Arrows Land Staff, LLC, for land and easement
acquisitions and relocation advisory services for the WD-LC Transmission
Easement Acquisition (Spencer to Locust Transmission Line) and Texas
Department of Transportation I-35 Sign Relocation project for the Real Estate
Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7480-005 - Professional Services
Agreement for advisory services awarded to 7Arrows Land Staff, LLC, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $114,000.00).
ID 24-033K.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for
the emergency purchase of excess workers’ compensation, packaged general
liability, and automobile physical damage insurance coverage for the City of
Denton; and providing an effective date (File 8416 - awarded to Lockton
Companies, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1)
year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,213,282.66).
ID 24-035L.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Granicus LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative
ID 24-036M.
Page 5 City of Denton Printed on 1/12/202426
January 23, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda
Program Contract # 220105, for streaming, remote meeting production, and closed
captioning for Denton Television; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (File 8427 - awarded to Granicus LLC, in the five
(5) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00).
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Garrison Minerals LLC, for the supply of magnesium hydroxide, serving as an
alkalinity supplement, and the rental of necessary dosing equipment for the Pecan
Creek Water Reclamation Plant; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (RFP 8423 - awarded to Garrison Minerals LLC, for
three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the
total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $800,000.00).
ID 24-056N.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding an amendment to an existing Planned Development District (PD
174, Country Lakes), with amendments including, but not limited to, modification
to the development plan to increase seating and parking capacity and modify access,
on approximately 28 acres of land generally located at the northeast corner of
Crawford Road and Carnegie Ridge Road in the City of Denton, Denton County,
Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a
penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a
severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission
voted (4-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by
Commissioner Smith and second by Commissioner Villareal. (PDA23-0001a, St
Mark, Julie Wyatt)
PDA23-0001
a
A.
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF
EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use,
need, and necessity for the acquisition of permanent water easements, generally
located along Interstate 35 East frontage road situated in the Alexander Hill Survey,
Abstract No. 623 in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly
described in the attached Exhibit “A” (collectively, the “Property Interests”) for the
TXDOT I35 Fort Worth Drive project; authorizing the City Manager and City
Attorney to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including
making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent
domain to condemn the property interests if agreement cannot be reached;
authorizing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary;
authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings
clause; and providing an effective date.
ID 23-2417A.
7. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton to declare the intent to
reimburse capital program expenditures of general government ($53,117,000) with
Tax-Preferred Obligations (General Obligation Bonds) with an aggregate maximum
ID 23-2433A.
Page 6 City of Denton Printed on 1/12/202427
January 23, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda
principal amount not to exceed $53,117,000; and providing an effective date.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas requesting the
transfer of that certain public roadway described herein on Exhibit “A” from the
Texas Department of Transportation to the City of Denton. The limits of the certain
public roadway described above are Elm Street and Locust Street from Eagle Drive
to University Avenue.
ID 23-1791B.
8. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City
Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal
to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no
action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information
regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public
employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the
governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or
sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be
attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an
announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the
municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
C E R T I F I C A T E
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 January 19, 2024, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
__________________________________________
OFFICE OF THE 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.
Page 7 City of Denton Printed on 1/12/202428
Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
A. Chiefs Advisory Board 23-1945 Police Department City Business 0:30
B. Two Minute Pitch: Meltzer, Beck 24-004 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:30
A. Audit Project 035 Staff Recruitment & Hiring 23-594 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Strategic Plan Update 23-1860 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
C. Public Facilities Corporation 23-2349 Community Services City Business 1:00
D. Hydration Stations 23-2233 Water, Parks, Dev. Services City Business 1:00
E. Two Minute Pitch:24-059 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 4:00
A. DISD Preferred Partnership TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
B. Design Criteria Manual Updates 23-1855 Engineering City Business 0:30
C. Child-Care Facility Tax Exemption Bill - Senate Bill 1145 23-2453 City Manager's Office City Business 0:45
D. Two Minute Pitch:24-061 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:45
A. Big Idea Discussion - City Hall West, Lot across from City Hall, and land use ideas 23-2486 City Manager's Office City Business 2:00
B. Two Minute Pitch:TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:00
A. Southeast Denton Area Plan TBD Development Services City Business 2:00
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:30
A. Franchise Fees Audit 23-2467 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Parking Minimum TBD City Manager's Office City Business TBD
C. Chapter 6 - Animal Services Discussion TBD City Manager's Office City Business TBD
D. Menstrual Products in City Facilities TBD City Manager's Office City Business TBD
E. Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study Update 24-020 Water Utilities City Business 1:00
F. Two Minute Pitch:TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 0:30
A. Two Minute Pitch:TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
A. Electric Systems Operations : Phase 1 Audit 23-2459 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Two Minute Pitch:TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:30
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
Item Dates Departments Type Estimated Work
Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to Complete Requestor
Vote Centers Resolution 10/17/2023 City Manager's Office TBD
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
April 16
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
February 20
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
February 6
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
March 5
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
March 19
Joint Meeting with P&Z (@11:00 a.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
April 2
Joint Meeting with Denton ISD (@11:00 a.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
April 2
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
January 23
Work Session
(@4:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
[Continuous Meeting]
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: January 10, 2024
Approved Council Pitches to be Scheduled
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items
to be Scheduled
Work Session To Be Determined
March 19
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.29
1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Jan 15th - 21stStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Brookside Dr (5900)@ Trailside DrAt Intersection02/05/24 03/01/24 ADA Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel2Mayhill RdIH 35EColorado Blvd01/31/24 03/24/24 This closure will encompass the reconstructionof the Colorado and Mayhill Intersection.EngineeringTracy L. Beck, PE, PMP3Meadow View CtFallmeadow StDead end01/18/24 01/31/24 Replace asphalt in cul-de-sacStreetsJeff Jones4Seven Oaks LnSwan Park DrHarvest Moon Trl01/29/24 03/08/24 Concrete Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel5Wind River LnUnion Lake BlvdComo Lake Rd01/29/24 02/16/24 Concrete Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel Exported on January 12, 2024 11:33:59 AM CST30
2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Azalea StParvin StLaurel St05/30/23 03/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig2Bell AveSycamore StPrairie St08/21/23 03/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig3Bernard StAcme StRoselawn Dr05/30/23 01/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig4Bonnie Brae St SWalt Parker DrWillowwood St01/02/24 01/26/24 contractor installing duct bankcrossing (open cut) BB justsouth of Walt ParkerEngineeringRobin Davis5Bradshaw StWilson StPrairie St01/30/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig6Bradshaw StPrairie StSycamore St03/13/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig7Buena VistaMontecitoMira Vista11/06/23 03/29/24 ReconstructStreetsJeff Jones8Buena Vista DrMontecito RdMira Vista Dr11/06/23 02/16/24 Street reconstructStreetsJeff Jones9Camellia StParvin StLaurel St05/30/23 03/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig10Chaparral CtCooper Branch EDead End08/14/23 01/29/24 Utility Replacement & StreetReconstructionEngineeringTaylor Holt11Chittamwood CtDesert WillowCul V Sac01/02/24 02/16/24 Concrete Panel and SidewalkRepairStreetsRoy San Miguel12Churchill DrChurchill CirWindsor Dr12/11/23 01/29/24 Utility installations andpavement replacementEngineeringTaylor Holt13College ParkPeachDead end10/02/23 03/29/24 reconstructStreetsJeff Jones14College Park DrPeach StDead End10/02/23 01/31/24 Street reconstructStreetsJeff Jones15Collins StJohnson StDead End West08/22/23 04/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig16Crawford StMulberry StSycamore St10/09/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig17FowlerCollege ParkPeach10/02/23 03/29/24 ReconstructStreetsJeff Jones18Fowler DrCollege ParkPeach St10/02/23 01/31/24 Street reconstructStreetsJeff Jones19Hickory Creek RdRiverpass DrFM 183003/13/23 12/31/24 Bridge InstallationEngineeringDustin Draper20Highland StLocust StWainwright St01/30/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig21Industrial StBell StMulberry St07/05/23 01/26/24 Utility installation and roadwayworkEngineeringSeth Garcia22Leslie StWillowwood StDudley St08/31/23 03/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig23Maple StCarroll BlvdElm St07/05/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig24Maple StElm StCarroll Blvd09/15/23 03/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Scott Fettig25Matthew AveThistle Hill IntersectionAndrew Ave12/18/23 02/02/24 ADA RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel26Mayhill Rd@ Spencer Rd03/28/23 02/29/24 Water main tie-in and turn laneadditionPublic Works Inspections Ryan Cuba27Meadow LnSagewood StShadow Trail11/29/23 01/15/24 Street ReconstructionEngineeringTaylor Holt28Mill Pond RdEmerson LnOld North Rd09/11/23 02/05/24 Utility Installations & PavementReconstructionEngineeringTaylor Holt29Mingo RdNottingham DrPertain St10/25/23 02/29/24 pouring approach and turn laneflaggers will be present duringnormal work hoursPublic Works Inspections Ryan Cuba30Mulberry StWood StCrawford St10/09/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig Exported on January 12, 2024 11:34:13 AM CST31
Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact31Mulberry StBell AveIndustrial St08/21/23 03/01/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig32Myrtle StFort Worth Dr (HW377)Eagle Dr06/05/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig33Myrtle StMaple StHighland St07/05/23 04/01/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Scott Fettig34Myrtle StEagle DrMaple St07/05/23 04/01/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig35Oakwood DrMcCormick StEast Dead End10/02/23 02/08/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig36Peach StBell St NLocust St N10/02/23 01/31/24 Street reconstructStreetsJeff Jones37Pickwick LnOxford LnWindsor Dr08/21/23 01/29/24 Utility Replacement & StreetReconstructionEngineeringTaylor Holt38Pierce StMaple StHighland St07/05/23 03/01/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Scott Fettig39Prairie StLakey StTo Cemetary/ Halfway down Prairie 08/17/23 01/19/24 Narrow lane closure from Lakeyup to Cemetary beforeBradshaw to install new stormdrain.Public Works Inspections Stephany Trammell40Spring Valley DrTwilight DrMorningside Dr01/08/24 03/01/24 Concrete Curb and GutterRepairStreetsRoy San Miguel41Sycamore StExposition StRailroad Tracks on Sycamore 08/17/23 01/19/24 Paving improvements fromExposition to RailroadPublic Works Inspections Stephany Trammell42Sycamore StIndustrial StWainwright St04/24/23 01/26/24 Roadway & UtilitiesEngineeringSeth Garcia43Sycamore StWood StCrawford St10/09/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig44Sycamore StExposition StCrawford St03/13/23 04/01/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig45Underwood StNorth Texas BlvdKendolph Dr08/28/23 03/31/24 Pavement replacement. EngineeringScott Fettig46Wainwright StHighland StPrairie St03/13/23 03/01/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig47Wellington DrJust North of Heather LnChurchill Dr12/11/23 01/29/24 Utility installations andpavement replacementEngineeringTaylor Holt48Willowwood StBernard StJacqueline Dr12/27/23 01/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig49Wind River LnComo Lake RdShoreline Dr12/11/23 01/26/24 Concrete Panel Repair StreetsRoy San Miguel50Wisteria StParvin StLaurel St05/30/23 03/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig51Woodrow LnMcKinney StMorse Rd10/12/23 02/29/24 remove and replace turn lane atduchess drPublic Works Inspections Ryan Cuba Exported on January 12, 2024 11:34:13 AM CST32
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Avenue CMaple StHighland St10/02/23 12/30/23 Atmos gas relocationAtmosGavin Petner2Barcelona StN I-35 Service RdMesa Dr12/07/23 12/22/23 Atmos gas relocationAtmosGavin Petner3Bonnie Brae StElm St (US 77)Bronco Way / Riney Rd 11/13/23 12/28/23 Contractor will be installing a 16inch water line off of the new 36water line along US77.EngineeringJesus Perez4Brightwood Terrace Wilsonwood DrLongfellow Ln09/11/23 01/12/24 Utility Installation & StreetReconstructionEngineeringTaylor Holt5Carroll BlvdOakMulberry12/26/23 01/03/24 RestorationAtmosSheldon Gatewood6Cherry Tree LnClear River Lndead end south11/27/23 01/12/24 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel7Clear River LnMontecito DrCountry Home Dr11/27/23 01/12/24 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel8Crenshaw LnAlderbrook DrHayling Way Intersection 11/20/23 01/12/24 Street Panels and SidewalkRepairStreetsRoy San Miguel9Mingo RdMockingbird LnSirius Dr09/25/23 12/29/23 Base FailuresStreetsJeff Jones10Parkside DrWindsor Dr WBowling Green St10/16/23 12/31/23 Pavement replacement EngineeringScott Fettig11Smith StJohnson StBell Ave01/30/23 12/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig12Smith StDallas Dr (Hwy 77)Hill St03/06/23 12/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig13Trinity RdMills RdCooper Rd10/12/23 01/05/24 Installation of force main anddemo of old systemPublic Works Inspections Ryan Cuba Exported on January 12, 2024 11:34:24 AM CST33