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COMMUNITY PROFILE
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C14, of Denton Denton Chamber of Commerce
Off ee ofE'conomlc Development Offlce of Economic Development
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Denton, re-vas 7601 Dehlon, Tovas 76202
' (817) 566-5345 (817) 382.7151
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urn rom TEXAS _ TABLE OF CONTENTS
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
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DENTONIS RA11,11770NS11111 TO W REGIOIS'
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0011011 Is a oily of 0%875 (1945 csllnnltc) Icsldculs Irlealed 37 fastest growing county in the slate of,roxos (199o census).
miles norill•moinresl ol'DallAs mad 35 miles north northeast of I he cily's proxiurity to the DI'W Inlernnli0nal Airport Ind to
Foil Worth. It Is the blACklauds, or "grand pralric," of North the maior Illgbwnys and railways of ilic reglon makes Denton
Corliral Texas, Denton Is the county seal of Wilton County, the tut Ideal location ror citizens, business and Industry.
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0 Dco1u0 is officially a part or the DallaO`orl WOtth 0 Two mnjon I;allroads serve Denton: the Alchison, Topcka
' NIctroplex I'hls areacomprlses a market which Is growtog And soma he and
at a rate of three [lilies the natiolial average. Den[ont is rest the Ualon I'acl0c•blf5s01Jrl I,ncit3c.
becoming all integral port or this cyanmic Industrial
complex, 0 00ttoo's leaders seek to promote commercial and Industrial
dovelopmem nshlle at the snore tmc irrescrving the charm
0 Dohmn beael3ls from the forward throsl mild cwuinuous and aesthetics of the communhy.
e.epansloo of the Wood largest consolidaled melropollmn
slatisricul area to Texas, while at the same llrnc the city and 0 Ucawn is tine home of nvo major onlvwshic.s, tic
lis cemtm0p atand proudly Independeo[. Uoiverslly or North'fexos and'I'c,xas Woman's lhllversity,
and has a folly accredi[ed public school syslcm.
0 Lacal pvcrarnent and privnte enterprise recogtllze the
fonportnnc0 Oh t strong, c001)a1011vo partnership and have 0 'I he caslern and weslern brmldws of Inlerslate Highway 35
Jollied forces to ensure tint 0e111011 wlli crnllloue to elliq mcel in Omlon, maklog Dallas and I'orl Worth readily
sound and balallud cconoadc growtl. accessible.
0 In order to ensure tint Water, trnasporlallon, mod eleculcal 0 'fie Demon Municipal Aigtorl offors convenlenl access to
services will nncel tllc demands of litlore growlil. Denton and from Ilse City, and the Dolias-i'ort Worth hiternn[fumil
assisted in Ilse coostruclion of 24,350 acre Lakc 10) Airport is only Ihalfnn hour away,
Itobelas, developed n countywide trnusporlnlion plan, Mid
is i pntt,wr In [Ile Tcsos hhullcipol 11mver Agency.
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UENTON, TEXAS AIRPORTS
DfsNTONAIMICIPAL AIRPORT
The Banton Municipal Ahporl h locntcd wilhlu the City Other fentures oflite Denloul Municipal Airport Includcr
lirniis, only four milos from Ilia central business district, 'fit,!
airport uses a full Inslrunient lmhdlug system and ,f 'I lie airport Is six udntaes from rite UMW Inicrnatlonnl
Navigational DIrcellounl Now, Ulobal Posilloning Syslaw, Airport by air. J
VASI II mud VASI IV, which arc owned by the City mad
maitafncd, by the FAA. Full aeronautical services are 4 1lie alrporl Is protected by Ilia Airport Iloiglit Zoning
nvnilnble. Ordinance, the Compatible Land Use pint, nld tfic
Airport Noiso Cornpallbilhy Plan.
The nmtvay, which fins n wefghi-boaring capacily of 12000
pounds, is GOOD fact Ionp by 1.50 feat wide and has a + 010 Acres of land ore nvnllnble lot lease developmenl
miciete base with an asphalt overlay, ']'lie Airport Master
flan provides for an extenslon of the runway to 7,500 by
1998. + Competitive Innd lease prlccs are nvallable.
Witt applicatlous tire on file with the Federal Aviation + A major Industrial developmenl and markellug plan
Adurluistratan for cousirltcton of a second runway, arc curronlly underway, i
hellcopm pad and assucinwd dlxhvays and ramps,
UALLASIFORT WOR 7711N7T RNLI IYONAL IURNOR
Denton is twenty inlles A-0111 the Dallasrfort Worth Advantages to Business
fillernallonal Airport, whlch offers a variety of Alght and Indusiryl
posstbilitles Includlag direct service to Europe, Mcxlco, I,I
Canada, Central and South America and Asla, More Ilian 4 I'he 2,500-acre foreign 'trade Zone provides lax J
200 rnarkels are available rrom DFW on a daib, bnsls (over defraymerhl oil goods and materials used In
2,200111ghis perday'), vOli more dlrccl and uon•stoll Iliglus nnnufacturing,
dmn any aiher Sunbelt airport,
+ DFW's rapid ospamitio and strategic location tire
DMV is the wond busiest idrpurt In the world. DMW responsible for Norlh T'exas' stattw as tho second
handles nearly 26 or'I'a..ws our cargo, more than 950 milliau aon•walcr, noa•border customs distrlcl la the United
potalds last year. Cargo Is espeered to be Ilia Icadhhg growth Slotm
area In the Nature.
+ Nearly 600 foralgnosvncdcomponles have opcradoas
pfW has me of rlre best on•rhne records for major alrpurts, In this area,
Because of its design, traffic stnek•ups and delays seldom
occur, '1'hc DM Airport A nil cmploymai t gaacintor,
e owwwing for over $6 billion anuuolly to the regionnl
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f Alliance Airport, nn irldaslrlul nlnlateannce nlrport, Is losatcd iacilily and the house of the Drag Enforeamon Agency's
behvean Demon and Parr Worth at the Alliance hitowallomil Aviation Supporl Headquarters and the future home of the L
A Cmnre, The airpait serves business and brdusuy and Federal iixpress Southwest Regional Dlsirlbutlon Slob. I
pravidos support mul services to nvintamrolmed busiaesses, Alliance alsoihccommodates several service and wajr 0 (0
Alliance 1s lite home or Amerlow Airlines' malitieaance dlslrlbullon-oriented compaules.
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1WNrONJEXAS GROUND TRANSPORTATION
IUg/nsars~s• Kus 1.lru's f
115. Inlcrstnres 351? and 35W Intersect at Demon, creating a oreybound serves Donlon through Drdlns rated Oklahoma
nmJor Junction 11161 conncels Dentorh to Dallas and City.
Pars Wurih. linerstme 35 Is part of a vast network dial 1
beglas at the Canadian border on ilia north and Iravctscs ilia 11uhile Trans orJallOfl 1
entire Ihriled slates, to and at rho Mcxicros bOAlor on ilia
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soudl. North of Denton, Ilia hiblutay Comtecls will) 'I lie D0111011 Trolley Service Is operated b) SI (5 c rvica
OklabonmVit), and chance through ilia Midwest. I'rogranl for Aging Needs) mul has M routes scrving the
City of aerial. I)entott has several taxicab companies and
Other highways serving the I)eaton arco Include US, 77, two shurde services serving the arpn including Ilia
U.S. 317, and UX 380. UnlhisaPovt Worth Imernntional AlrpoM
Moto 1'mighl Transit Tian,
'Ihcrc ate 12 lulmsimu motor t4clghl cmricrs milt 1.5 'Pra mh time for carload or vockload lots to: 1
imersiate carriers In Denton,
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Rod 1.111('s Clly Itallroad Motor Fri.
Attains 1 J
The Atchison, Toticka and Santa re and tilt Unloo Chicago 3 3
Pacloc.&Iissonri Pacific provide dally service to and from Dallas I I 11
Denloib 1'1111 s+vitclhing 1'aclihIes arc avallable, providing Denver 1 2
direct access to all uJor markets across ilia notion, Kansas city 1 2
Los Angeles 2 4
1lie Santa I'a ltnlltvay coltlpleted Ilia constnicliou of ilia Staple 2 G
Sot iliwcsl s largest combined roll carload and btrermodal New York 3 5
uansporintion cc ter it the Alliance Aip)d 6i 104, The St. Louis 2 2
Sanin re hallway MIlivice [ntermodal and Carload Musical I I
I'ranisporiatlols Centdr will haadlo approximately 300,000 New Orleans 1 2
roll cars. trailers and cooloiners nnneally, 1101019 Texas to Phoenix 2 3
NMI] Its rile as ilia crossroads for NAP I'A.
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DENTON,TKXAS WATER/WASTEWATER SERVICE !
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Penton has seater rights front Lakc Lewlsbille and Lilke Ray Increase water treatment .capacity, provide additional
Roberts for 2,1 h10IJ(InII]]an gallons per day). Water rights overhond and grotind storage, and extend water dlsirlbulion
r from these two Iakos provide n weer supply Ihat will be lines, minion now serves npproxfmately 16,500 customers.
adcquntc well into the next century. Theavemlic charge for resldenllal customers, bnsed on 5,500
gnllmrs per month averngcconsuntplion is $31.03 per mundt.
I I I lie city has u contirwhig capital improvements program to
Commercial . Industrial WOW [late (WC)
Facility Charges: S 14,80 per 30 days (314" meter)
S 175.00 per 30 days (8" tileter)
VoluntoChnrgcs: $2,51 per I,000gallons
Mhsitn is Charges., llwd ou fneility charge
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Witter rates effccllve October 1, 1994
` Demon's wastewater iroatnew plmm has a capacity at' 13 Resldendol wastowator billings ilre based on 98 portent of
MOM Dewon's plmnt Imeets ail Vnvlronmental I'rmoc(lon the average monthly watcr MU110 during December,
Agency OPA) and Texms Nawral Itesuurces Conscrvalloa Jonwry, mud Pollwary Commercial and Industrial billings
CamnUssEmt ('INRGC) pernihs turd regglmdons. In n_(dillon, arc bmseil on 80 portent of the month's actual water usage.
Down has an hwluslrlal protreatinent program and urdlumticc Large conmterclal and Indosirlal billings tray be esmbllshed
tievelopcd nceoiding to the EPA and'I'NRCC regulations, by acutml holy moasurcineuts. The avotage chaige for
't'his proginm nssisis users In complying telih 1111A rosidetitlal em610t ICI'S. based aw 6,000 wastewater gallons per
wastewmet discharge regulations. month, Is 520,02 per 30 days.
Commercial S ltidustrlal Wostewater Rules (SC)
FncllhyChatgc: $15.88Porrnonilt
Volume Chmrge: $ 1.02 per 1,000 gallows
L" (MIlings based on 50 percent ofoater consumption)
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w.,NTON, TPXAS ELECTRIC SERVICE
ELE'TRIC SERVICE
The Denton Electric System provides reliable eiectric service first Year 50%
to over 28,000 customers within the city of Denton, Service Second Year 40%
Is available at standard distribution voltages to residenHab Third Year 30%
conuncre141.1ndustrial customers with 69 KV prbnaryservlce Fourth Year 200/0
available to those Industrial customers requesting such PlAh Year 10°/0
service. Hates for all classes of customers are competitive II
with other utilities In the north central area of Texas, For Commercial or Industrial customers who own, operate and
(hose Industrial customers qualifying, Denton Electric offers tnalnlain their awn electric distrlbOon facilities, or whe
a special IndustrlaMonomlo Developmont alder to receive primaryscivlce, may receive a discount in the energy k
encourage the location of new businesses and expansion of charge k
existing businesses % "thin the CRY of Denton
The c It> of Denton owns Its own gasxllred power plant :
quailncd commercial customers who recolve service from (Spencer Plant) and Imports additional power through a
clcnorol Service Norge (OSG) or General Service Small contractual parmership In Texas Municipal Power Agcncy's
(c1SS) runes, nusy receive a discount in their monthly blllh(g Olbbous Creek Power plant. 'the Gibbons Creek howar
or system domaod over alive year perlod as follows; Plant, completed In 1982, is a mine month ilg the (coal) Ared
plant with Installed SQr scrubbers meeting requirements of j
the Clean Air Act Amendment of 1990,
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AVERAGE MON'rwx ELECTRIC BILLS PER KWII ,
I' Rosldcnllnl 8,00 per KW11
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Ft2 Schedule OSS ScheduleGSl.
t Facility Chargc (Slagle Phase) $ 7.73130 days $13.13130 days
i racllltyChahge('I7mcoPhasn) $1,:Ai/30dnys $20.20130 days
Customer Facility Charge 660.60130 drays
F;aergy Charge N2
Winta(Nov-Apr)
Plrsl 1,000 KWIi 4,34r1K1VI1
All Addlllonnl KIV11 3A4¢1KWI1
Nurnnlur (Muy00)
Plrsl 3,000 KWI1 3,61 O1KWII
AllAdd(lonal KMf 6,21OrK'All i
Energy Charge GSS • Pirs1 2,300 KWl1 6,77!1KWlt
All Additlunal Ml 3.380/Mll
6uergy Charge (iSl. 1.41 d/KWl l
Primary 1,3 [0/KWlI
I'rfmurryl0wncrshlp 1,1101KWI
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miergyCost Adjustment (swrlablc) 1,0001KWII I9001KW11 1,9001MI
Demond Charge pcr30days I;
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dom mid is 70410 of mn.elmuam momhly E'
daiand for May - October, $7,381KIV
GSI, 59,601KSV
I? Rates cfPccllvc October 1, 1994
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GASSERVICE
Denton is, served by Iona Star Cos Coalpnny, which is the htfonnntioo Is available upon request front 1110 gas company.
largest par lnlllty Irr the Southwest, selling nottnol gas in
'W.Nas in epproxinttttely 1.2 1111101 residenllal, commercial. lone Star Gas Wire Statistics
and Industrial customers ht $80 cities, towns, and
coiumunitles. le Inch Iransutlssforl Ines
'12y pS10Inu15m1ssion line pressure
(las rates vary to sonic degree front alonth to morill, 15.1001'SIG distribution pressure
de tending on the consumer and the or yew, Rates are 064 average 1110 rating(percuN(c tout)
classified as residenllal, eununercial, nod In duslrlal, and rate II(
MLEPHONE SERVICE
Denton is served by 01)3 Central Area Will a male,or-ilie-n l Central i1171ev, based
electronic central ofllcc providing custom calling I put feel„rrs, CenirNot ecul ci Is also 3UiA11" i'
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Sen'tee Rote Se rvlet Rate
One Party Daslr kite , _
(w1ill loueh call) 512.77 Out, F'arl) Raslc Rate $25.66 ~
Reohlls (sllgle line Ills truxt(nt) 52.50 Rentals ('Ingle (lb, htstruntcot) S2,10
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m option orpurchosing cquipntctil to of option of purebashng ccptipnsrnt to 11 ;
front 01T. or other vendors $6.00 I}ant 0'I't: or ollier vendors S6.00
Irrstxllatlon (If eonnacilon coil be Installation (If cmurcr11m1 can be
made to cxlsthtg wiring and)acks) $111.00 trade 10 oxlsling wjring nnd)ncks) $51.50
t !)eposj( (lipeal on opp[Ication and previous record) Deposh (Based oil applicallon and previous record) I
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BUILDING PERMIT'S ISSUED
The following table Illustrates the total valuation of building permits`
In Denton end tha nyigber of btidldinj-p=ike Issued for houslna. bu9lnoiaid Indus ry
SINGLE MULTIPLE TOTAL
YEAR FAMILY FAMILY BUSINESS INDUSTRY VALUATION"
1984 541 139 72 5 135,024,669
1985 482 93 79 5 136,107,413
1986 251 12 23 0 43,276,740
1967 273 23 17 7 73,069,286
1988 190 10 14 1 48,338,115
1989 160 0 12 3 54,117,836
1990 104 17 19 6 29,190,183
1991 134 13 12 0 31,582,91$
1 196 32 17 0 66,622,106
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Valuation of all permits: lucludes addlllons and alterations • as
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DF:N1'0N, TEXAS POPULATION
POPULATION i
Denton comity, svlih n 1940 nc+rufallon of 273,323, Is the Tile Illy of Denton has also exparlcnced InodOW0 to strong
third largest county (after Dallas mnd'I'armit coumics) In the populollon growth over the period 1980 through 1990' The
sixteen-comity North Texas Region. According to 1990 1980 populillon of 48,061 Increased 38% to 66,270 In 1990,
census f~gpues, t)enton county is also (Ile Ibstcst growing account Ing for a compound aunum growth of 3.26 percent.
county In 'fcsas, recording a 90.Plo Increase in populralon Tlie table below shows populallon growth over the period
bmwcml 1980 and 1990 and accotinthig for a 6.69% 1970 to 1990 using ((guns for Ilse state of Texas, Denton
compound annual growth mic, county and the city of Dentmn•
POPVLATION GRO0 7111970.1990
Compound Annual
Growth Rate
1970 1980 1990 1980.1990
census Census Census
State OfTe%as 11,198,655 14,228,381 16,986,510 t•74~10
Donlon Cannty 75,639 143,126 273,525 6.69%n
City of Kenton 39,874 48,063 66,270 3.26%
C'ompiicd by: Clty of Udntoo Planning and Developmem 13eraiment
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PUPULA 7ION PROJECTION FOR THE YEAR 2010
1980 1990 2000 2010
Census census f mJeclloet projeetlun
Denfoncounty 143,126 273.523 3G3,130 419,149
` Clty ofllenion 48,063 66,270 79,385 102,715
Source: City of i)entoo P nuuhng and Dodlopntent mpanmeut
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EUHNIC DISTRIBVUION
I' WHITE 724%4013- /
OTHER63%3,633
AMERIOAH INOIAN 0.7% 432
- A61M! 2 6% 1,6M
• HI6HAN10 a,e% 6.M2
- BLACK o,4%6,234
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UF;N'roN,'rVXAS MAJOR EMPLOYERS
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Employer Employees
lbtlvcrslly of Norlli Texas 51500
Denlou Stolo School 2,100
I 11clerbilt Molors (1) lose]' trucks) 1,575
Denton independent School Dlslrlrt r I1408
Texas Womnn's Univorsily 1,300
Boeing rlcctrunics (fafllhm), and Conunorcld Fleclrouics) 11000
Denton County (Coumy Coverluncm) 425
City of Denton (Municipal (lovcrmnent) 832
Demon Regiowil Medical Canter 775
Androw Corporallon (Mlerowavc Antcnnuo) 586
Viclor L'qulpmeul Company (Wclding ls'ytdpmem) 563
IJCA Donlon Community l losphal 500
Russell-Newnmu tylanufoehiring (Ladies I.Ingorle) 400
Jostcus, lac. (Class Rings) 350
MIA/JUC, Inc, (NInrketing) 250
Snlly Benuly Supply (Corporals OnIce) 250
First Stole IlAd _ 250
I° Ococral Telcphono Company 235
To(ra flak (Asepilc Nackaging) 212
1 I _ Morrison hlllling (I'Iouddraln Mill) 200
Acmc 13rlck (Brick Mtnnuracfuror) 200
L; Denton Publishing Company (Dolly Newspaper) 180
Union Camp (A4uhiwall I3ags) 120
Turbo RefrI oralfng Com ats(Thermal Slora c, Iccmokcrs) III
Source: Orflee of F COAMIC Development, Donlon Chomber of Commoree Y A
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IIENTON,TEXAS WAGE RATES'
CITY OF DP'N7'ON
WAGE RA TES FOR SELECTED OCCUPAVONS
OCCUPATION IoW fIICN AVEHAc1B
Bookkeepcr 5 5,50 $10.00 5 7.44 t.~
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Chcnrlctd P law Opernlor 4150 4,50 4,$0
Common Laborcr 6.00 14,50 8,96.
~raRsman 7.50 17,06 10 1
Lleclronltis'I'cchuldan 5,25 14.32 9.40 j
Forklift Operator 5.00 9.00 S,95 rI
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Lathc Operator 630 10,00 8,2$
Alnchlitc Uperntor 5110 8,00 5,85
Mnc}rluist 3.50 8,50 6.26
hinlntenmrcc k?lectrlcinu _ 3.00 15,00 7,50
Mulnlenm ce M:chaiic 6,50 21.63 13.57
OR1ce Clerk •'1'yplst 4.25 9,93 6,08
hm4erlCUStodlnn 4,25 6.00 5J1
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f roductinnAsscmblcr 5100 650
sceretnry 5.00 1106 b,$7
Accauntun! 10,79 12.02 11.40 (I
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Shipping Receiving L'Icrk - 41.5 10 85 5 66
9.77 4,
'T'ool & NO NiAcr 5.00 16,15
Thick Driver, Ligh! 4,50 11,24
6.00 10,00 7,89
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U.S, 7.010 6.2% S'.1;% 5 3% 5.5°0 6.'l40 7.4°n 61% 6.1°6
Texas 8.91'0 8.4% 7,26.0 6.7°b 6,2% 6,6% 7,50,'0 7.06%0 6.4oI
I ] Dentun County 53% 5,7°.o .1 V/0 .06,6 4.80"o S.6°.o 53% 4.30,16 4.2? b
Cllyor ponlon 7.2% 7.740 68°'0 6.740 6,56.6 7.59b 7,5%0 61246 6,040
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Soerco: 1990 Census 86RVICES 6.101-
EMPLOYU NTB)"INDWRIES
1 PROF 1 ACCATE011.424
WHOLE0A4ERiETAIL0,44b
` I- i dtr%^ -------PALI0 ADMIN1,221
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Source, 1990 Census FINANCUREAL ESTATE +,SOe
MANUFACTURING 4.220
TRAMSPICOMM 1,763 - 6USIlIE9SIENYERTIdWSERVICES J S21
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fhe A4ir1h Teas Education and aWng Cmap oversees One of the !rail)- Fonder PuMe Llbray's contributions to ~
to development, coordination and delivery of training the continuing education of the Uentaii comaumily Is project
programs raider the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). REAL: heading rol ances Adult Life. This free program
'l he program provides economically disadvantaged youth brings together adult teaching students with volualcer lulors
andadullsanddisloealedworkcrswlthbasic skills. education 'I'lic program uses materials and techniques espeeiall
vocational Iralning and employment scrvlCCS, designed for non-reading aduhls,
I'hc 7evas h'mPlaJ'urcnr Camrryll'SJon CI'f?C) fossists Another cducatlonal opportunity offered through the I-Emily Ir~
employers with recruitment needs through its compaterlied Fowler I'lrblic Library Is the heading Is 1'undmneiual
Job Service Matching System, 1T ,C offers Denton Program (hip). The purpose of this program Is to motivate
businesses numerous or-site services. Including ill facets of the young people of the community (ages 11 through 12) to
the reehuirincnt process, read by giving them the opportunity to choose rind keep I I
books for themselves:
E 'Ilse Tous Department of Commerce administers thoSmarr
Jobs Program wldch provides training grants to businesses 'file library's adult collection Is designed toaflow patrons the
In order to creak new hlgh-skilled; high wage Jobs for opportunity for self-said), through a collection of foreign
Texans, Smart Jobs Is designed to allow businesses to language, math, "how-to," and personal development
i:usiomlio training in rued their needs. Orions require a 50% mntcrlals, public donnnhi sollimre Is available for those
match (cash or im-kind) 'oil the part of the employer. Grant interested in odvdncing their compiler literacy skills,
opplleatious are considered oil a caw-hy-ease basis, applying
all efficicncy utcasure of upproxiuuuely 52,000 per fob, A nnmher of educational and rralnlugfirc!!lrlas are wllhln
North Ceital Tv,ws College coordinates granfappkatlons a 40-mile mdlus of Denton, Training In lecluhleal and
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one or the University of North Texas' gonls Is to be a hill 0 The public administration program assists all levels of
1>a+tuer lu shoeing the ftnnrc 01'I110 rbtclropler cold Ill helping government with training programs, cltlun surveys and
the region achieve its gill economic potentlnl, To ill's end, problem solving,
UNT offers Its experllse and services to hushms and
industry. 'Ihe fulloving is it descripllon ortha ways in which 0 The professional Development Institute Is ii nallonalnnd
UN 14 works wilt the commercial sector. International training and resource `center ror the
conllnuingeducatlan needs of industry and govemnhell r
0 The engineering lechnology program focuses on personnel in nccounling and personnel and professlonal
electonlcs, construction Ieelmology, nh,tnufacturing ntnnagentcnt.
Icchnolopy and nuclear tcclinology, ~
0 The bachelor's arid mnsler's programs In ilolcl and
i Cl The computer selences program spechillus Ill computer reslnuron( maungomeot provide basic and advanced
uppllcallons and sollware. talnhng far the Ituspiallly hadustry, ~
ti 0 The College of 13nshicss Administration conducts 0 The Center for Studies In Aging provides services laid
} ongoing research In labor relations smell business and research oil the medical and social lmpacts ofan aging
ontreprencausltp development, hirsbhcss cotitpuler population.
systems, euhployee ntotivalion, consumer behavior,
hucmational monetary programs, the social responsibillty 0 UN'I"s business computer infomhaNmt systems 0 - •
of busiltess, aecountug, taxation, and iiueritalloaol department was Homed In 1991 by$~i rcebook
economic parmershlps, nmgaainc. Ilhc standnrd trade Joumrtl for Informailon
tntioagement, is one of the top five andeegrudnate
progmms in Ihoeountry hi computer infomhatlon systems.
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Scleoce, And Research at UNT
tl f3ioehenfists and rnolcculAr biologists are conducting
Sclenlisls at UNT perform basic, applied, and directed research in nteiabollc rogulndon, microblal dcgradmloo
research and development in seienco and tecfunology, of onvlronmenial polhorms, genetic structure and
Iteseareh Is supported through gronis And contracts from human growth factors.
federal, state, ant! private agencies, including the NAtloaal,
{ I 1 Science Foundnllon, the NAdonal institutes of Health, the CI Nearosclentlos and computer sclowlsis arc relating
itepanuuat of defense, the U.S. bopwracm of Rducadon, human brain fluicdon and computing maehinos wllh the
NASA, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Welch goal of providing better Ireatntonis for human
VoundnMo. UNT also Is involved In research partnerships nourotoglcal problems, understanding beuu how neural
mils such husbresses and Induslrlcs as toms Instrunneius, circuits work and develop, and applying these ffndifts
fU HIce rle; and HIM. to creating better computing machines
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The modern, 60,000-square-foot Science Research ftitlldlag, 0 physelsis are Applying nonlinear dynamics and chaos
the Accelerator I,ahoratoiy, and (lie Water Research field Iheoty to problems us disparate As heart lunctlon and
Slatloli enhance UNT"s R&D cnpabllilles, Among many panicle physics,
research programs At the university are the following:
0 Miathemallclans ale exploring both fundamental
i tl The Center for mmorlals Choracted/vion and the nnmhemAlle problems and applied computational theory
IndusirylUnlverslly Coopcralko Research Center for with appllcallons such As Improved fcoluro recognition
Nmrosuvclurnl fvlakr(nls Research prov(Je research Into in jail sorling and optical spailal filter development,
the structure of new manutacluring moterials • one of
( live technologles IJenUlicd by the U.S, Depadatunl of 0 Tho Nonh'roxns Research his(itule (NTRI) Is a
not- for-Commerce as key to economic grownn in the 21st prollt Toros corporation offlliated with UNT, As an
ceiuury, arias-length affillate of UNT, NI'RI provides An
efficient mechanism Through "which UNT resources can
0 'Mlle Insillme of Arplled Sciences condrlcls be brought to bear on Industry arid business heeds,
wordiseipllunry, problenrsolvhtg research on the NTRI oleo 1411114les coopcralive ventores with other
onvirountetn for government and Imiusiry. ]AS includes private, non-profit and government Agencies
k the Acluntic Toxicology and Reservoir Umoology
f Laboratory, the Center for Remote Sensing and kandaso d The Instllule of Petroleum Aceounling' Is a for,propt
Analysts, the Cnvironmcolal Modeling Laboratory, the Texas corporatloa that raises Ventura capital to provide
fhtvlrnumeiuAl Chc nistq Lnboralary, the research and development funds' to commcrcfallro
f I:nvuonnwnwl Archaeology Laboratory and the wow technology onk1 InlalfeCluAl proportlts created by the
Research Hold Station facility And staff of UNT Arid NT RI. Ineonlives for
faculty and staff pmt(cipallon Include the oppottuttity
0 The chemistry department Is developing new organic for equity interest In IPA In addition to loyalties. IPA
• compounds for hidusirlid apl llcaliuns, such m ref im- niso nets As a holding company for NTRI/UNT
detived titcis; high energy fuels and now methods or technology and provides mi incubator for the creation of r
chemical synthesis for Industry, nosy for•profil. companies based on this technology, '
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Cunfcrcnev services (accommodations, food services, and l1NT considers public service to be one of Its primary I I
meellag raclllifosj can be provided for up to 4,000 persons funclons, Wilhln Its nine colleges and schools are dozens of
for a No on a space•availabte basis, programs that serve the needs of the community and the
public. Among these programs are the following I4)
The University Union offers Uw convenience or meeting
rooms and food service In a singte location, with nearby fI 'fie Collier for Rehabilitation Studies prcvldes
patkhig, The Union has become one of Denton's Most uocallonal evaluation and personal, soslal, and wort
popular locations ror meetings receptions, luncheons, adjustment scrvlees to people with mental and physical
dinners and dances, handicaps,
The North Toxas•Radbsson, a $12 million hotel and d ilie Speech nad hearing Center Is a non•Inedical out,
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conferotice comer, teas completed in 1986 on the present silo patient clinic that provldo6 ovaluations and therapy for
i oflhe tinglepoiniGolf Course, 'Ihesovemslory, 150•rooru adulis and ahiidmn presenting speech,' language; and
hotel makes quality accommodations and convention hearing disorders. Sealofs and graduate students In the
facilities available, department of speech and hearing sciences provide these
cervices under the direct` supervision of
CunlMuing Education 11censed/cerlificd speech language pathologists and
audiologists,
Ntch year, UNT A rite silo of more than 250 continuing
education worksliops seminars, and conferences that attract o 'lite psychology Clinic offers individual and group
more than 25,060 participants: The Center for Corntimllog coiuneling, as well as Intellectual, voceilonal, and .
Education and Conference Management plans and Intellectual assessment services to the community. Nces
InipIcriwi is programs dial meet the contlnuing education are assessed on a sliding scale
requirements oromoy proressions, this office also provides specialized training for business and Industry In responsa to ci The staff ar the Child and Family Rosoutce.Center
direct requests troin hndlvldonl organ{zmllons. In addition, dbngnoses and offers therapy for children's hearing,
160 ininicuurses are ofroved each year to the commulthy on speech, reading and emotional problems
subject areas ranging from visual arts and music to enrcer I ` 9
and personal development, d UNT's Center for Studios In Aging cooperates tvhh the
UNT Iicoalth Science Center at port Worth and ilte'rcxas
'the professional Development Institute specializes in Consortium of0erlil lc Education Centers to offerQAp
C0001101119 education programs In aeeaunting and personnel (gerlatric Assessment program) for people over 65 and
and professional management, Seminars are Inllofed to swot their famllies. dAp fbcuseson health, mental and social 9
the needs of individual companies and their employees, wellness, and nutrition, II l
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Texas Wauau's University is a comprehensive public programs also are conducted by the university. Consultation
wilveislty, prlnlnrlly for woruca, olTering baccalaurenie, with academic departments is welcomed to d0enuine l
nlnsior's and doctoral degree programs. A leaching and +shelher contractual services will sheet specific needs of
research institution, the w+iversity emphasizes the Aberul arts business or industry. Some exmnpies orcurrenl activltfes:
and specialized or proresslonal studies.
C) Au nmlinllou bet>veen'fWU and the'fexns Engineering
As (a member of the Federation of North 'texas Area 1;xperlment 5latlon provides opportunllics for
Universities. '11N'U also offers cooperative graduate faculty and students at the two lnslllullons to work
programs wllh East 'T'exas State University and the together on technology deyelopnmem and technology
University orNortIlTeaas, transfer, health sctcncorind dellverysystems. blomedlcal
engineering, natural Ilbers end foods, and seianeo nod
TwU Is Among tlw iration's leading providers of hcahh care mathematlesr
professionals in the state mid the nation, Its Institute of
Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate degree d Faculty in the Depa ilnent of Nutrldon and rood
? programs through the college of 1lcalth Sciences, College of Sdicnces conduct research In food sciences and sensory
I Nursing, School or occupational Therapy and School of tesilogr Resenrchers have developed low-rot energy
1 I'hyslcal Therapy, food products using glandless cottonseed. The project
1 is a continuation of work with the Tozns Mod and
',rho College of Nursing Is one of the Ingest bt the Untied pllicrs Commission In collaborative programs trhh
r Stales, '1119 School nroceUpntlonnl'I'Iternoy Is the largest In TWU, Texas A&M, the University of Texas at Auslln
the nation and fins the only graduate program In 'texas, and'I'exas'1'eeh, I
including the oniysloctoral degree In 01' in the U,S, at a
public InAwsityr'I1teSchool ofPhysical'ihernpyhnsone of 0 TWU provides research and testing for industries,
the lending programs lu the Unltcd Sinles, and one ofonly including Services to the 'foxas Department of
lour doctoral degrees. The College of Hcallh Sciences afters Corrections and Coca Cola Foods, Inc.
undergmdmrate and graduote degreus lu several allied health
fields, Includhlg communication sciences and disorders; C1 A small talslnoss tnslhulo Is conducted by the
denfol hygiene, health care adminisirmlon, health studies, Department oflduslncssand Economics, In cooperation
klmesloiogy, and nutrltlon"and food sciences. A new with the Small Business Aoministrallon, to counsel
II Imerdlselplhmmy nmsicr's degree In ezerelse and sports small buslness owners in management, marketing,
nutrition began III the fall of 1993. accolmthlg Systems and related services.
fE Fite university also Is noted for [is excellent programs 111 n A production tvlnnagMnent Insiltutehas bleu eslablished
library and Information studies, the performing and visual ihrouoJl the Dopartmenl of Fashion and TeNtiles With the
arts, fashion And texttes, nutrition and fond sciences, teacher TWU Research Center for Laundry and Dry Cleauing as
} erhlenton mind other lields, a eomilliulog education program for Industry mmtagors
• t and owners,
Business curl industry Kclatcd programs ,
tit TWU Is one of three unlvorslllos rceelving sielo
TWU faculty do bade and applied research, working with eontmcis ro develop and Implement a comprehensive
i' business and Industry as well as state and federal agencies, Irolnlug program, known as the Law Enforcement r
Included are testing and making blologlenl compounds: Management Institute, for conhnand and executive level f
resonrch on textiles, dry cleaning and stain removal; nutrition law enforcement adminislratorsr The other universities
and health assessments; testing of food products and tire Texas AKM and Sam Ilauston Stale University.
packaging; and other areas. Special academic And training
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N TWU is oa0 orseverol unllonnl ImIning sites for leachvr- c0n1mu[illy Services
leaders in Reading Ikocovery, a program to help al-risk
rlrsl grade children learn to read 1ho'I'WU program Is 1 WU operates several clinics, cenlersaud inslltutes which
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and b0ncliltile comnuutllY s P
n collaborative effoll with ill, r search
Ii k is school dls is hr fexns
other stoles. mid clhdcnl experiences for Its students,
cl Wllh the receipt or Alods durhrg the lost session of 1110 O Denial 1lyglone Cllnic•- "Ill clearing, topical Iluorlde
1'4X05 I,uglslolure, 1'Wj) began operating the Ilcalth application mouth \•ray survey, plaque control
i'rol'essions' Tenchhlg Nctwork for llic fall 1994 counseling, pit nnd fissure senionls; upper 10vel students J
se'lies ler-•a videoeou!'erelleltig oct vwrk that Allows supervised by faculty and clinic dentist. 1
I'acully and students Ili Denlou, Dallas and 110115100 to
teach at artond classes In any orrc of those locations, M Mard0ge and Filially Couns011119 Clfu[~••hor falnllics,
Using compressed vNeo, 111c 1101work also allows couples and individuals lu the Denton Areal groduAW
adnilnisirmois, faculty and start to conduct nieetings sh+donts supervised by elhrlcol faeully,
through videoconfercnchtg, which saves trawl tests as
O (wormtlonal Therapy Cllnlc••hor assessment of motor
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development, eye-hand coordination, physical
q TWU has coupcralive programs with Mukogawa hmitalions, invsctc tvoakness,
11'onen's Uuiverslly mad biliko !o Oiaikfo College Ili
Japan, 0 Speech and Hearing C11nle--I'rnvldmrg spevli Imlguage
diorapy; dlagnostlc ovahiatious In speech, 1An211090 and
Conference and 1lfeelhng p116111les henrhlg•
i'hc of0ee of conference services makes arrangements (o p Lcarnhrg Asslslance Centre-Focusing on reading nnd
occom awdm0 both large nnd smoll groups WIli a variety of language atis instrucllon, tatluding dlognostfe wming
needs -nom 3am111 romps to large holts. Visitors who rincnd Im school•ogo children and adulls.
conferences at iVU will and a variety of special allraedluns t~
to see during Ihelr rreo Anse; Including Iho DAR Milse inr, f7 hrstihno for Clmtlenl Servlecs and Applied
which houses gowns of tho Orsl ladles orTexas; 11101,1111c Rescarch-Provlding muIlldlsOlpllnary evAlumion or
Chnpcl•In•lhe•Waods, selected by the 't'esAS Socloly of children end ;otil~ adulls whh learning problems,
Archileels ns one of the slide's 20 1110s1 hlstortc buildings; the audloly-, o'..q),niolial and physkal 11teropy, physical
Pioneer 44'01111111 simu0; and the hlagg-HUcy Llbrnty, IVhleh Assessmenlr, y.ieec[l and language, and so&I work
houses the pcrmanew exhibit "Texas Wooten; A Celebration screening
of illslory," as well as other displays throughool the
bullding 0 Nwrltlatal Assessment and Coansoiing Ccnler••Staffed
!1 n iii regisicted diellchnis. Appohunwnrs required.
Cootimdng F.duenllon
• j t7 1'tVU C A.Rdi,S„ n community health uorshrg program
i h0 DI'llee or Commuting Eduemlorl nt TWU provides eoordhmlad by the College of Nursing, provides basic
plapnhtg And linploneutoliou of prog+'ams to meet hotdill care to tilmdvanluged youth onp adulls in Dentmr,
educadmird heeds mod professional regairenlculs of adult
groups, Spvciallzed training toil also be Eaovided upon O Cealer for Research an Women's flealth,•A
i requesl fromludlvldual organlrnlEuns, multidisclptluary center devoted to women's soclol,
physical and osewal health research; Areas of swily
• include ostcApofosls, adolesc0ru pregnancy, breast
cAncci' And nutrlllonAl 11Co1111 in the elderly.
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C1 Music Thera Cllnlc •Ilrovrctes the cliniea! use of d Career l laitning and placement provides referral
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ntusicas n lhernpculic Inlervendon for persons tvhohavc services and nrrnngas Inlets icws for graduating
special needs. Benefits may include the development students and firms seeking cmploycos, It also
~a and maintenance of motor skills, Improved speech and malnlalns a Job hotline for seniors and alumni who
language, betlursocial interaction,eulwnced self-esteem, arc rcgictered through that office
reduced pain perception, and the ollevlntion of anxiety
I._ and deprasslon, d 'the university's I)cpartwcm of Human Resources
Inonitons on-campu<Job opportunities, for current
p Fuiploymcnt scrvlces and opporlunltics: employees, tltie comimunity and other persons who
may wish to pursue careers as faculty or staff
t d 'fhc universitys Wee of Career 1 iannfng and msalTWlJ.
Plneetuent monitors umcnmpus student
eutpfoyntenr and works closely with area busluess 0 Rccreallon and illness Willies at TWU Include a
finus to place TWO students as 'pnrt•rime Wollncss Center (offerbng Ilinoss and wolghl rooms; !
employees, ocroble classes and a nutrition clinic), an if3-11010 golf
course, muds coorls, and Indoor and outdoor swlmming
f d cooperative educallon programs that cnnble pools.
students to bo employed as Inlems may be arrange)
betwcon the university and business firms iueough
the Office of Career Plauning and placement its
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I Cusiomlred training programs NC IV Is a public, nonprofit, state-supported educational
insilludon, Therefore, pricing of buslnoss and industry
Through its Ulvislou of ~ontlnu'.hg Vducanlon, North Ceunul training Is based on a braak-evon delivery system That is,
Texas College offers aria (firms the services of a team of fees charged fortrahning programscover only the actual cost
V professional curriculum designers and experienced Ruslncss Incurred by NCTC for their delivery, Some costs may be
and Induslry1'rafning Program Instructors, This team works offset by state funding received by NCTC for certain non-
closely with company mtaaagcrs and ounployees to laffor ercd t, adult vecatiouai courses, so actual prices charged to
courses, workshops and other programs to it Arni's particular a company may he remarkably low.
needs, circumstances and schedule
in oddlllon, NCTC Is the areo contact for the 'texas
Whh sufficient onrolhmenl, training can be taught "ou-slic" I)epartutenfof canuncrce's,SmaNJohsgranrJlrrrds,
of the company's fncilly, providing added convehlenec to the
employer and cnmployevs, 1 ralnimg programs are nnonkored 1
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j closely, and follow-up evaluation of due htstcuction n d
program content Is used to nf,nldtalt Insiructional quality fo
assure that irainiing Is kept current and relevanl to company
needs and to rosier continual Improvenrcul,
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C'flf' of Denton Worker's Compensation
Worker s cnmponsalton [nsurancc'is available lhrough ~'k
zoning Regulatlons private insurance companies. A business may get a list of I
Insurance companiesqualilled to write such policies from
For inforitlallon on ranlog requirements and regulations' the State Board of Insuronce, Worker's Compensation
contact the City of I)cnion I'lanning and lonhug Section at (512) 463-6311. Deparimeol at (817) 566.8350,
Bnhding Permits Regulatory Assistance
For tssisinncein determinfngspeeillcregulatory ~
Certl(icales of occupancy and building permits are requirements call the Texas Deportment of Commerce
obioltied (rain the Cily of Denton Building Pemtlts office, Rogulatoiy Asslstance Program (800) 8880511.
For information, call (817) 566.8360 f
Health Permit Pederal
A Health Permit Is requtred if the business is Involved In
file handling, processing, packaging or warehousing of Federal'Taxl.s and Social Security
feeds. Cidld earn facllUigs aIS0 reNglra a I With permh. Contact the bltcnutl Revenue Service at (800) 8294040 or
r For fuferrna0oi6 contact the City of Nown Lnvlronmeiuai (800) 829.3676 to establish on employer identificallon j
Health Sero ices office At (817) 383.7347, number for withholding of federal income and social 1!
security taxes
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Fair Gabor Standards Act
Assumed Name C.erllOcate 7ltc fair Lobor Standards Al erequires employers to
J~ nialomin records on wages, hours and other Items, Coutacf
Businesses that operate under on assumed Dante (doh'g file U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division,
buslness ns) must register with the Dcntoa (aunty Cle& for information (214) 767.6294.
Contact (817) 565.8500 or (800) 3565632
Occupailonal Safely and liealth Mvisloo
State of "/twos Information cuncerninrt compliance requirements fur the
occupallonal Safety and Henllh Act may be obtained
Articles of Incorporation lhrough the (J.& Department of Labor, Occupational
Cerflilcaics nod all Information pertalning to articles of Safety and Health Division, of (214) 767.4731, i.~
Incorporation ntay be ubmtucd from the secroinry of Slate I
(512) 463-5701, Export Procedures
Information concerning export procedures may be
Sales Tax and Business Franchise Tax obtained from the U.S. Department of Conunelce.
New bushtcsses In Texas should contact the State Intemotionol Trade DIvlslon, at (214) 767.0547.
Comptroller's olnce for htforntnllori concerning sales tax
and frnnchlsc lax (a to- lovicd on corporations doing Import Procedures
huslncssln'I'exns)at (800) 252-Ws. Infomlallon concealing Import procedures may be
oblalned from the U ,S. Customs Department regional
Unemploy men( Tot oftlee of (214) 5742170 !
Ira business anploys one orrnoie indiyldunts, It may be i~
liable for slate unemployment tax. Contact the Texas Foreigner
c' m In meal Com+ulssion (817) 566.9006. roe information on syhal is required of you as a forplgncr
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in order lo open it buslness In Denton, contact the U.S.
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DepaNmem of Jusilcu Immigration and Naturallrati
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ECONOMIC DE 11PLOPAIL'NT RPSOVRCE DIRECTOR Y ,
Local/Reglonol _ Federal
~Y Clty of llenlon Federal Information Hotline
Office of Rconourlc Development (817) 566.8305 (Infoenallolt on federal
programs and activities) , (800) 366.3998
Denion Chaniber of Commerec
Offce of Economic Devclopmcm (817) 382.7151 EmOronmentol Production Agency
Dallas I;PA InformatIon Center , , (214) 655.6444
North Central Texas Solid Waste k, k:mergency Response (202) 260.4610
Council of Governments (817)040.3300 Research&Devclopmera (202)260.7676
(Information on the Mcooplex,
including Census Bureau and Federal Trade Commission
(214) 761.5501
Imosporlation data) Dallas Office
Washington, D.C . (202)326.3431
J'lafe
- - Department of llonsing
Governor's Citizen Assistance Office (800) 252.9600 Cominuuily Devciopinanl
(Ocneral htfom milou on state Block Grnnis , (202) 708•:1587
agencies and off1m) Economic Dnvclopment/
linterprisc Zones (202) 708.2290
Texas Department of Commerce Section 108 Program (202)7081871
` lluslness Devetopnren( Division , (f, 12) 320.9542
Research Infonmation Group . , (512) 936.05W Mpnriment of Labor
(Employment figures, surveys, Dallas Offlccs:
slate comparisons business Occttpat(onai Safety R
news, etc.) Ilenhb Administration • . (214) 767.4731
Labor Slatlstics . , . (2 )4)'167.6970
1)1 rec101V of Stale and Federal Grants (800) 531.5441 Ilureau of labor Stalisttcs
Consumer Price lod" lntormntion) (214) 767.6971
(Start Comptroller's OFticc) . . , , Gxi. 3.4911 (
Texns Worliers' Compensotlon Small Bushoss Administration
Insurance Fund (800) 955.2667 Dallas Ofilcc (214) 767.7649
f Computer Dullelln Bo trd Servla
rexas•One (80o) 888.051 1 2400 baud modelus (800) 859.4636
(Small busimioss inibmwilon 9600 baud modems . , (800)697.4636
f provided Through Inlernet access,
Referenced Iclephone number
provides a [lit of Interncl providers.} r
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(Smic Cowplroiler', free 1W..1•0996
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
'I lie Cily of Demoll and the Denton Chamber of Commerce bcnvectn business,City Comteil Members and Clly sia1T 'T'he
fonued an ecoooute developtucnt partnership in 1986, 'file Chamber of Commerce surveys existing businesses to
City and Channbersvork closely together to crane n poshive determine strengths, weaknesses, and the quality of services
growlh environment In order to crcatc Jobs, strengthen mad provided to existing businesses.
expand the tax base by attracting lnenv industry: nurturing
small business and encouraging retention and expansion of, Permil Asslstanee
existing businesses.
IMllding pcnrtttling, platting and zoning are processed on a
(loth the City mud Iltc Chamber provide current ecouonlc one-slop balls. Inforrnallon Is distributed to each department
and demographic lnformallon: holb work closely with that reviews plans, then coosohdawd and returned to ilia
Industrial prospects in providing community, she and al>pllcarl. Peach applicant Is assigned a case manager who
building iufonnation and in researching and developing tracks, coordinates, and facllliates approvals. Applicants
comparisons and analyses, may row wlth All revlenving departments At one place and f
time, Most slugle•Gvnily and Iwo•fainily hullding permits I 1
Business Retention are issued In four days. Permlls may be Issued in phases.
Hatting and zoning "fast backing" Is nvallable. Vitlicr the
I'lre City of Denton Of ice of I?coaonnlc Dcvclopmell, Planning cold Development Depannncni (817) 566.8350 or
coordhmies monthly visits to existing businesses in an effort Iluildhtg Inspections (817) $66.8360 may be calted for
to assist and encourage expansion nod to resolve Cily service asslstauce.
issues. In addition, the deparunenl coordinates quarterly
breakfasts with local Industry CEO's to promote d&doguc
OTHER LOCI L SUPPORT SERVICES
Snutll Ilusiuess Development Center I 1
Service Corps Of Itelircd Fseculives (SC011F;)
'1110 Dauton small Dullness Dcvololnnent Cc''er(lncatod [it
the Denton Chamber of Commerce} is an al of the With SCORN is a volunteer group of retlred executives who offer `
Ccnbal loxas Collage Small Development (lushness Center. their expedeucc And experllse to assist small business r€
'flee Center provides ossners, 'I'o make -,in appointment with a SCORE!
consulting services. representative. call (H 17) 566-8569.
information on starting/doing ss.,
business in Demon, and Small l3uslnessInstitutes
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coordinates senihnnrs mad^
workshops, ht eddlllou, the K The University of North 1'e,xns,'I axis Woman's University, I ~
Center assists small nod North Central 'rams College all have Small l3uslocss
businesses ht the prepnraton Institutes on campus. Student leams are assigned to
ol'busluess plans,
( bnslnessds to ofTercorilldendnl problem solving services and r
assisl businesses by perfornloga varlely ofsiud(cs. A report
j Is returned to the buslncss at the end ortlrc semester,
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Smart Jobs Fund The Greater Dsllas international Trade Resource Center
assists huslnesses with trade counseling, `trade finance
Cite Smart Jobs Program Is the second largest trailing counseling, conference rind educational programs, and trade
prograal in the U.S. It provides Iraininggroins to businesses missions The Center provides alrade resource Ilbrary, on-
in order to create now hlgh•skilled, high-wage jobs for line news, database and International networking. Contact
Texans. Small Jobs Is designed to allow, businesses to the Center at World Trade Center; 2050 Stammons Freeway,
costorufrc training to meet [heir needs., Grants require o 50% Ste. 150, Dallas, Texas (214) 653.1113.
match (cash or lo-klnd) on the part of 11to employer. Grant
nppllcations arc ^onsidered on a case,by case basis, applying Rapid Response
an efliclency measure of approximately $2,000 per job,
North Central Texas College Small IJushloss Devciopntcnl Rapid Response provides job search, counseling and
Ccnler coordinates applications for grants In Dentuu. tetrainfng assistance to Indfvlduals who have been laid off
due to situailons beyond their control such as adverse
i Smell and AUnurfly Nosiness program economic condlllons or plant closings Contact the Texas
Department of Commerce for details (512) 3209542,
r1w Taus Deportment of Commerce offers shall business
assistance and counseling on how to start your own busbwss Nigh Technology Assistance
in Texas and obtain slate proctirenlattldisadvnntuged
certiflcadom, 'fife program provides permit and license The Ofllee of Advanced Technology In Austhl produces n
f assistance, resotuce assistance, and research on legistatfve technologyrclawd resource guide and rissls[s small
f Changes that aff"t 5111aI1 bushIC550s, businesses In applying for federal hinds for Innovative
research. 'I lie office works with businesses to determine
Small Iluslness Adtninistratton how they might profll from emerging lechnologfcs. Contact
l the Texas Depruunent of Commerce at (512) 320.9561.
The Small I3uslness Administration has a number of
programs Including the S13A InternationM Trade Program, Quallty Teaas
7(a) Loan Program, 504 Loan Program, handicapped
Assistance Lonn-2, and general contractor loans: Contact The The Quality Texas program Is designed to help small and
SIM Itegional Office it (21,0167-7619 or call the Texas nuedluai-sized huslnesses achiovo a level orquality that %%,]]I
l Department of Conuncrce it (512) 320.9649, enable them to compete nationally and Internationally. The
l program focuses on qunlity awareness through planning,
F:xport/I'radc imIning, leadership, human resources and quality assurance
results with heavy oniphasls on customer satisfaction,
'l'ire !since of Trade Dcsclopment In Aastln helps promote Contact ihu Texas Department of Commerce at (512) 320.
,l the exporting ofail nou•agrlcuitrunl products and services in 9670.
Tcxns, 'T'he office provides [raining and couoseilug on the
export process, Contact n trade specialist at (512) 320-9669 Texas Capital Network, Inc.
` • or (512) 320-9432
TO Is recognized as the fastest growing vennlre network In
I'he 13xportcrs Lonm I"und provides flrudhtg to snlatt nad the U.S. The network's database stow lists nearly 100 `
medluul•sizcd coimpanfe5 that wish to espnnd Into export Investors who ire Interested In Investing more than $40
nnTrkels. Companies that manufacture goods or provide million in promldrig Texas companles, TCN can be
setvlccs ht which al feast 25 percetu of the lotol value is contacted at 8920 Ifusfness Park Drive, 160, Ansiln,
represeiued by 'Texas source components, labor or Texas 78759 or bycalling ($12) 794.9398,
i Intellectual property are eligible. Contact the 'T'exas i
Dcpattmcnt of Conunurco for details (512) 320.9542.
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Trr.e Abate,menl Enterprise Zo)res
The Chy of Denton, Denton County, and the Denton The Oily of Denton has Iwo tinlerprise Zones, The
Independent School Districl adopted a tax ahatenew policy F.uterprlsc bars were estoblished to promote economic
available io new and expanding Indusirles. corporate orrice development and to create new Jobs Ili Denton. Fite ( 1
headquarters: and distribution centers. program provides the City of Denton the opportunity to pass
on Stale benefits to Industry. A busloess located in or
Denton Is uiigine In that all Ihrec lasing Jurisdictions Jointly eoinjolttcd to locate fu an enterprise zone Ilia( commits to
developed nit(] approved the Volley. The policy provides for hire at least 256/oof Its new croployecs from entorprlso ronc
smayghalify
25% abatement of aciv structure nod personal property resldciusoreconoutlcallydlsadvamabcdperson
vahmtfoas, and has a gnallryfng Ilnreshold 01'55 mlhlon. The as au Futerprlse project. As on Enterprise project, the
In mberof years lax nbatemem may be approved locreases os husloess may receive
the total ainotinl oroew wdualfon increases,
0 Itcl'unds of Srato soles tax up to X25000 per year un
I fislory and pltllosophy of IN firm, project specirrrnioos, ritaterials used li consinictlon or forequlpmem. Refunds
and the potential impact on the community are factors that are based on $2,000 perqualifled employee (nit employee
are considered during the appllcallon approval' process, who lives within the zone or who Is clnssified as
dlsadvorltnged),
Vnluc of lrnecnllre
Cl A di5couw or on corporate franchise !nx on
1lnloallon In S1Slillion Years deprecloblo cipllni acquired during Ilse five-year
Enterprise project designation.
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35 G Independent School District passed the Freeport Nitendnrent
20 5 whlch exompts certain bushwss personal propeily from ad
15 q valoren tnxcs.
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have adopted the Freeport t;xunlnion. In fact, only one
other chy In the UallaslFort Wurthlgenton metroplox can
make Oils claim.
(foods, wnres, merchandise, other Ianglblepersonal property,
and ores (other Ihnn oil, nalural gas aid other petroleum
products) arc exempt front ad valorem taxation if:
0 the properly is ocquired In or imported Into the Sato to
be forwarded outside the Slow; and
0 line property is detained In the Slate for assembling,
• sloilog, manufant,ring, processhtg, or fabricating N O
purpuses by the person who ocqulrcd or imported the
property, and
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0 the proporly Is trnmsporled outside (lie State not later than
175 days oiler the date the person acquired or Imported
tine property in the Slate.
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ECOIYOAfIC DFVFLOPAfENT INCENTIVE'S (CONTINUED)
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Infrastructure Assistance Electric Economic Development Rider
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The City of Denton 111ilhles Deportment,prontotcs economic New and exlsdng conunercial electric service customers, as
growth through a program of Infrastruclure finnrtcing. described below, may receive it reduction In their billing or
$500,000 is allocated annually to Notice the construction of system demand.
f water and sewer Ifnes. ;
O New customers whose elecirie scrvlee represents
Selection Policy demand not previouslyserved by the,Chyat any location
In the City's service area in the last 12 months and where
lnfrastnreutre financing Is available for such mclered demand is In excess of 200 KW
# 0 Industrial prospects which have committed to bullding O 6xlsting customers served under Rate Schedules Large
fncilhies primary (1.11), dcncenl primary (00), General Servtcc
(4S), and "limp, of use" customers udder these rate
O eomraetclatlretafl prospecis which have commlued to schedules ('11,11 ; T011T0S) who add additional demand
bullding fiacllliles and which: of at least 200 KW on top of their existing level of
demand. The additional load must be separately metered
d sell a majority of their goods or services to
Individuals or buslnesses outside ci Dcutou, or The monthly bllling/system demand will be adjusted in
i accordance with the following table:
d wanufncltire goods for coosumplloa In Denton
which wore previously manufactured outside Denton Reduction to
Billing or System Demrind
I] Prospects which have committed to building corporate headilunrters faclhiics -leducllon to
Time Perlod Demand
t Economic Analysis
First Year 50%
An economic analysis is performed on each project to Second Year 40%o
delennlne project costs and benefits over a five yenr•pet led. Third Year 30%
the results of the analysis fire an important factor in flit fourth Year 20%
project approval process. FiFllt Year 10%
r industrial Revenue Bod.v
The City of Denton has established a non-proflt Industrial
development corporation authorized to Issue tax-exempt or
taxable revenue bonds under T'exas' Development
Cotpmenion Act or 1979. Eligible projects roast promote the
development or expenslon of manufacturing facilities in E t'
Denton; Bond proceeds may be used for land depreciable
I property, inventory, taw materlals, finance charges and
research and development costs.
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nl:NroN INDEPENDFAIT SCHOOL DISTRICT
During the 1994.95 school year, there were 11,800 students center" forstudent teachers from Texas Woman's University
in the Denton Independent School Dlstricl. Students attend and Unlversky orNorlh Texas,
thirteen schools, Including nine elementaries (Grades K-6),
two nniddie schools (7•8), two high schools (9.12), mid one Denton schools have been recognlxed by the Texas
early childhood center. In 1994, there were 546 high school Education Agency jar their exemplary programs for the
graduates in Denton. Approximately one-fourth of the, gifted and talented, A thorough program ofremedial and
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gradcmting class'enwis the labor pool, and more than 95 enrichment classes Is offered each summer to students of all
percent of Denton High School graduates who apply for ages, ands Community Education Program oflerscontinulng
4 ; college entrance arc accepted Approximately 720 of all Instruction to interested citizens,
high school graduates attend a two or tour year post-
secondary Instlnnlon. The dropout rate for secondary The district also has an area vocational education facility
schools Is approximmely three percent, with a dull range of programs, including' lodusirlal ails,
woodworking crafts, electricity, auto mechanics, marketing
The district Is accredited by Iho Texas Lrducalion Agency and and distributive education, The DIM) will lallor these
thcc Southern Association of colleges and Schools' from programs to meet the needs of a particular business or
kindergarten through 12th grade. DISD students couskendy industry through the Community Education Program;
mecl or exceed national morns (it achievement. An cunlnhasls
upon basic skills has helped students win academic, fineans, Opportunities for Employee Training
vocanmml, nod nanletehonors ht dlstriel, state, and nallonal
competition. Denton I Ifgh School Scholastic Aptitude 'rest 'I lie Denton Independent School District offers a full range
(SAT) scores exceed those of the nation, state, and region, of vocollonal programs. Courses can be desi net to meet the
In 1994, the DISD produced ten Mnllonol Merit Pinollv1s, and needs of parilcu ar busloessos or Industries and will be
thirteen sludcnls recclved letters of commendation, conducted nt the work site If requested. Training Is offered
hl oulo mechanics, building trades technology, commercial
DISD attracts and malninbts an outstanding teaching staff art and design, word processing. Industrial cooperative
through a competitive pay scale and amployce honefits, educefon, marketing, dismlbutlve education, agricultural,
Over half of (he professloonl staff lu the district hold nmsters and various other fleids,
degrees, nod continuous in•servlce eclucatlon enco-(rages
professional growth. In addition, the district is a "teacher
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PRI VA TL' SCHOOLS
I. No Uealan Vale S'elmol provides care and educational The hfaranalho Chrlsflprt Academy, an accelerated
programs for the menially Itandlcapped. I he Denton Christian education' school tor grades I.12. Is sponsored by
Developrncont C'elrtee Is a utentnl health center that provides the Maranatita Nnptlm Church and Is a mcmtier of the Texas
care nod instruction for cnnotioualiy disturbed children ofoll organizalon of Christlan Schools.
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The ldbeib, Christian School is an accredited school
The S'elwrn School, %kh at approxlniato enrollment of 160 offering a college preparatory curriculum for grades K. 12, ~
students, Is n private school fur grades K through 8. Selwyn a fth a complete nthictic program. ,
c' has an Intcroallonal roputattun and is well-known for its
quality leachers mod programs, The :lVann and C.aMntmHio, school offer a traditional I
Montessori environment for ages 2.12, with accredited
The l'allh Christian Academy, an accelerated Christian Montessorl leachers, E
education school for grades K-12, Is sponsored by (he Pallh j •
Tabermncle Assembly of Uod Church. The lnrrnaealale (brfeepdoh Calholle School is on
interparochlal school for grades K-6, with a focus on the
individual's spiritual, tnoral, Intellectual, social, cultural, and
r physical development,
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1lvomajor univershce ore located In Denton the University technical, associate degree programs to the area lu addliton
of North Texas and Texas Woman's University Moth are sIX other institutions of higher education Including two
fully- accredited, statc-assWed Institutions, Denton is the engineering schools are located within a 45-mile radius of
honto of the North Central Texas College (formerly Cookc Denton,
County College) Demon Campus, providing a vnrletyof
UNI VERSIT r OF NOR P11 TEXAS f
'line University of North Texas has grown into a major As a metropolitan research university (ono Iocoted with or
lustitullon of higher education from Its humble beginnings In (rear a Inrgc urban area), UNT and Its affiliate, the UNT
1890 as a leachers' college operating in rooms above 'a licalth Science Canter at Rori Worth, fill crlllcol public
hardware store on the Denton town square, scrvleo needs through partnerships with government `
agenclos, businesses, Indusirlesand others In the Dallas-Fort
With an curollnicnt of about 26000, UNT Is the fourth- Worth-Denton Mcuoplex and throughout North Texas.
largest university in 't'uns and the largest, , most some or ([nose areas of cooperation include health and
comprchcnslve university in the region UN J offers 138 nutrition; education initiatives In Innerclties, economlo and k
undergraduate and graduate degree majors In nine schools oushness develop nenl, urban affairs, the environment and
run colleges, "I'he university's 825 full-rime faculty arc natural resources, national security and defense, basic
supplemented by more Than 870 teaching assistants anti scientific research, trade competitiveness, fiscal and in% IJ
teaching fellows. policy, and the iris and humanities.
TEXAS W0:4111IN'S UNIVERSITY
Eslablished by the Texas Legislature In 1901, Texas Center has uvo sites.. near Parkland Memorial Hosplnl and 1
Woman's University Is a comprehensive public university, at the Presbyterian Hospital complex; the Hcnimcut Center Is
primodly for women, offoring bachelor's, inas(cr's and located in iho T"as Medical Center. The rmlveislly is
doctoral degrees In more tlmin 100 major fields of study. organized into Ihree major acadcnrtc divislons' the ,
More than 10,000 students are enrolled at the university's University General Dlvisforts, the Institute of Health
270-acre main campus In Denton and at the Institute of Sciences and the Graduate School: all admit qualified
Henlttr sclcnces Dallas and Houston Centers. The Dallns women turd met).
NORTH CAW MAL TEXAS COLL1; cC
Namh Central TexasCollege hasreeched out bcyond Its lrtahn North Central Texas College's Small Business Development I'I
campus In Onlacsvllle to become the coni nnnlty college fit Center serves the Denton County service area in assisting
Dentorl County. A varlcty of io+vcost technical and established small businesses and those persons Just starling
accupalfoaal vocatlonal classes arc olr'ered at Norih Ceiaral a business, 'I Irrough counseling and low-cost workshops,
I'exos College's Deolml, Lewlsvllle and Sanger sites, semlmorsand short courses In business management, clients
Ienrn how to operate their businesses more efficiently, The
Certified occupahouol therapy assisting and eriminal juslice comer Is located ]it the Denton Chdmberef Commerce.
programs are available at the North Central Texas College
t Denton Ccaler At 601 W. I IlAoty, ht additlon, several other
technical programs are available, Including mid.
jnnnagenret)t, and data processing,
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Donlon's Emily Yowler Public Library bas a inwedals 0 Mtcrolllm readers, mleronche readers, and microform l
r collection of otore than 130.000 Items, including books, reader/primersand photocoplers urcavallable to patrons,
!4 aridio cassette tapes, compact discs, VMS videocassette tapes,
current magazines and newspnpera, puzzles, toys, nAlog O The Adult Services. Division offers nudlovlspal and
hanks, sculptures, art prints, and pamphlets, l'he library also vlecaeassettes to assist adults In continuing their
1 Itas mlcronim Issues of the Denton Recurd•Chronlele from educations or In acquiring basic skills, The tlbrar)
1 1909 to [he present on file. provides Independent study unlls which offer a variety
of subjects ranging from Spanish to career information
0 'I'ha library 1,111112.'05 the DYNIX online public access and consumer advice.
catalog (clrculallon, cataloging, KlbS, catalog,
comnumlly resources, c-snail, and clectronte notification) ❑ The Children and Juniorfi'cen Dlvlsion offers puppet
system, shows, group programs, tours, boo.lalks, free movies,
N_ reading incantive clubs for all ages, story hours,
0 1'lie Adult Svrvlevs Division, whlch lnchides [lie Reader's workshops, preschool and school age programs, '['he
Advisory and Referencv units, ore staffed by Masters of Jrinlorll'cco Division Also Itas a special reference
LibraryScicnce dagreed librarlans and wall-trained staff collection designed to aid students In grades 3 through
I.`. who are eager to aid an individual or group In locating 9 find lnformation for their homework assignments,
materials.
The library now offers a wldo selection of Spanish
I 0 Tolcphone rofercncc offers IIto conveuleucc of Iclepltone Inngoage materials hi a variety of formats, Including
service during regular library hours, The number to call videocassettes, compiler discs and books for children
is 566.8569, and Minks.
O 'l'ire library offers six reference tools on CD-ROM,
Including Phono Dkc, which is n listing of Iclephonc
numbers of resideu[s living Ihroughow the United Slates,
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Illogg•llucy Library has `holdings of 774,983 material about Warren and one of only three major
volmucs, 3,109 autrem periodical and serial publicallons, collections orks kind In Ale United Stales: TWU also It
513,63,1 miciolbrus and 9,675 audiovlsuai inpteriols to associated with the libraries of file Associlition for Illghor
support major areas ofsmdy at'IAVUJ Lducalion, the OC[,C %orlchwido comptncroatwotk and the
texas Medical Center Libratyln Iiouatoii,
Special resources Include the Woman's Collection, the
largest deposhoq' In the SOUlh and Soullilvest of res,%rcli
UNI i1PAVITY OF NORTH TEXAS LIBRARY f.
Designated a major research library byllte U:S. Department collections of jazz groats Coon Breeden, Don 01111s, Sian
I of Vducetloo, Cite LINT library system includes four libraries Kenlon and Whitt Ozicr.
housing about two ulllllmt ratnloged holdings,
The Ilbrarlcs Include computerized catalogs and circulation
1lie Willis Llbrary houses the general collection, as well us systems, and have reciprocal agreements with academic
such special collections as (loverrtment Documents, tiro Ural libraries In the region to provide materials not avallabie oil
History collection, lite Rare [look mid Tcaaifn eolleclions and Cite UNT campus. Tile interlibrary loan system uses OCLC,
the University Archives. The Music Llbrary on file fourth Ate largesl on-line bibliography in the world, to access ` .
floor of the Willis Library Is one of the largest music research collectlons Attoughoutthe United Statesand overseas, f
collecAons In Ate nation, lloldings Include the private
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DENTON, TEXAS CITY OF DENTON STATISTICS
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September 30, 1994
Penn ofgovernntem Council-Manager
Area 54.06 square miles
Data of Incorporation September 26, 1866
Mllcs of streets 251 in Iles
Number of street lights 6,150
Piro Protection:
Number of stations 5
Number ol'fire fighters and officers 94
(ceclusfvc of volunteer fire fighters)
Police Protedloni
Number of stations 1
4 Number of police officers 101
Municipal I:lectrlc Departtnenu
Number of custmners 30,664
Annual eleclrlc production 840,569,947 KWfi
Average monthly consumption 70,047,495 KWII
Mlles of clecurle line 485 miles
Nfnuicipal Water DeponmenC
Number of customers 16,250
Annual water production 4,033,949,829 gallons
Average monthly consumption 336,162,486 gallons
f Mlllesof wafermnln 298 miles
Municipal Wastewater Department:
Number of customers 16,338
Annual a astewaler discharge 3,641,256000 gallons
Mhcs of sanllary sewer 332 miles
I'. uplifting Pannlls Issued (Oct, '93 dtni Scpl.'94): 587
Recreation and Cullum.
L_. Number of parks 18 with 793 acres
Number of libraries 2
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Total 812
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DENTON, TEXAS CITY GOVERNMENT
'['Ile City of Denton has A CouncfhA1anttget Form of O Promote the development of an industrial economic
governnscut. 'flat mayor And six council members are base In the vicinity of the Municipal Alrporr
elected by the citizens of Denton to Conn the City Council.
The City Council solecis the City Manager, who Is City Building Codes
accountable to diem for the admtnistratIon of the City
The City of Donlon has an excellent record Tn working with
The City Council has n strong commilmcnl to economic business and Industry The planning and Development
growth, cs fdenced by the City's work with the Chamber of Depariment provides a Project Munagomenl Checklist to ~
Commerce and the local Industrial comm~mtity to make help planners, developers, And business representatives
Oculon more attractive to desclopers and Investors. become familiar with development procedures. Interested
persons can meet with City officials to discuss plans for
f;xpendllenues development or relocation.
forfhe Ilscal year 1994.95, the City of tknton has budgeted C'oastrucllon codes for the Cily of Denton Include the
A Total of ,$149,065,332 In expenditures, Of (his Antolini, following,
.$94,894,303 is for electric, water and wastewater utility
service General fund expenditures rorservices such as 0 1985 lJnifams Mechanical Cade tvlth local
police, fire, old rocr¢adon total 532,740,040r The 1994 anoendnknls
tA.eable value of property located withla the City limits is !
$1,943,044,267. II is antlclpaled That $10,626,072 In Ad 0 1991 Unifono Building Code with local amendments
valorem lax revenues will be collected for the fiscal year
1994.95' Cl 1985 Uniform Plumbing Code with local
The City of Demon noalmahts all AA- Ocncral Ohllgntlmo Ellllerldlnclos
Bond rntbtg established by Standard & I'oors, C3 1993 Nmioonl Fleclrical Code w hh local
Amcudnoents
I'ialtning and pcrclopmcnl
T'he pcntan Ucvclapm¢nl ['loll provides n eompr¢hensivo Copies ofthcso codes are found In the Building Inspection
Office, which Is located in the Municipal Bnilu'ing.
Polio), framework aimed At promoting quality development
In the CRY over the long term Ilse flan contains n wide Community Development `
range of policies relalingtu land use, bansponntion, housing,
Parks and recreation and tnflidcs which are used on a dayio' Tho Colnmunhy I)+velopmenl Department Administers !
day basis to the Now land use dec bcvclopmeoleno Plan making. areThe general Comauuolty bovclohmenl Block Orimt (CDBO) fonds.
obJccliscs of the Progranss nvallable through CDHCI funds Inofud¢, The f,'I
Numebuy~err Asslslance Program is designed to provide
a chywldc balance belween Iran sport d Promote orderly physical rreinnd no on d In mil lo land d Aso use nil homogwuership op"dulddes for low• ood rnoderatedncome
n o famllles and cneorirage private Investment in' inmer•cfty
r neighborhoods. The liomeowller RebebllJlarluro Prog"ram
0 Lncourage and promote new developments ill areas assists Inw• and mad¢rct¢•fmcome families In securing safe,
where pubic fncdhies we nvAllAblc sanitary, and docent houslogr 'T'his program's ebJectiva is to €
n Protect mod preserve established residemlal rchnblihate shlgle• family owner accupled houses by making !l~
I neighborhoods needed repairs, who n Gist priority of correcting code
vfolntlolls. ]'be UemollNnn Program Assists In'improving
0 EncourAge A %ddc diversity of housing residential neighborhoods through demolition of vocaut, sob.
standard structures And clearance of trash and debris. In
O Focournge the development of commercial retail, office addition to these programs, CUBO funds ere provided to
And apartnoenl developments at the Uolden 'T'riangle several' hamAII services orgonlzallons nod for economic
Mall in the southeAsl and at the htlef.wllon of 1.3$1, nod development prajcctsr
` doe proposed Loop 288 in tho northwest
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Fire 1)(parlipsoll Police 01,1111s,101011
hr Iknbar t ne r tcpminikot n,I, lourtd0d 111 IS- I ,r do till- I he Iknlun Police Ih•panmcnl clnplo), Iltl full time police
k dllnteel tofkc fOJ,n.Ihe All, IIIntl'II I, IIIIL 01" lo; 11liCdr,. ~r)Ot11I'mIIII 11 13 ILhoollr0„nlU'wlyds
i Iit II Glue prnuImcl nhuh inchnic, ')1 Iit r Ii_-.hrrr, .141,1
~IIIit el ti Ind A liv R l' lIll n(ccI Ills I)rpwuucnl I, )12dit1"Itinm11 1). tLc 1Iell" 'ellI IS div ded tnm Uucc
lopoll,INCtill fidewppte,Srnn.Ineplevention_elVlITIlL} Ilittlnns I'iehif)poliOn,.CentralUperatinl6andSoppnrl
j Itell It al :mil'l',. and 11NIN(et Ixeltatr,htc,,. npulalinn, I he `,Swot of the Denton Police I)epiuunenl
fi I, lo po,Ititcl) tnip•rct dIe yvalit) Of life 1111011Q110111 the
I liealioll or Ilvuluo's fire fire sWliau aanuu1111h 11, •tchirtc dte,e cll.is. the &J'al lnlettl has
dimpled I plulo,oph) Louon IS "('Oonnuna.\ (Wenled
~ldntuu,nalion 1l'c,l,\Icl:illncr tinrrl Pollcine" Mlocht Ihr cilvcnrc is hichlc hooked iu I
,t.wn)I ; ntu I`dst Alckmncy ,oecl mnlu,d Pml eclline plokeSN Iimcd al l l 141 prONlenx and
,Itnont I `u t \1l'(,nnli.l, Ill prc,crs lt,• the pddcc
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tildu~at:gin _.'Icask•)I,ml' Roistancc I.diJolwol" pruuram %ltWwt 1110 Ilculon
Indcpcndrnl 5chuui Uistridl the proerlm 14 heltw
Aire lh parlnrrnl ,lalislics adnuni,lered in Lmdes }.IIIdoLI.Ilen llln iwh h \ Gtllott-up
;)10-.1 AM I, I+IOStdcd lilt 8111 Luadch to addilioll, the
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I 111 gIII i lI~) dr ploe I,trm, IkvuoIt cunt atw,, to h0, I" I I i, i on I nt un i tt. I kill till
it,I, ushctuncvd d rcducuon In ill cane talc rach,l'ar fat till'
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Properly Use Appraised 'Appraised Appraised Appralsed Appraised
Category Value Value Value Value Value
1490 1991 1992 1993 1994
Ronl, Residential
single Fancily $889,159,742 5891,879,954 5901,747,627 8913,545,003 $968,580,329 `
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Real, Residential
Multl•17anlily 201,243,529 117,995,706 180.630,180 181,938,506 193,628,161
Real, Vacant
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LolsTrncts 73;235,459 64,508,828 55,159,803 48,328,006 43,534,096 tl
Real, Acreage
(hind only) 292,636,078 211,612,535 162,222,511 125,690,226 119,269,047
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Improvemems 9,091,509 9,022,802 8,726,761 8,109,705 8,559;447
Real.
Coaunercinl R
Industrial 479,823.605 460,961,610 427,345,861 389,"174,867 391,080.633
Real R
Intangible
Personal,
Ulililles 57,729,243 54,830,277 52,680,138 55,446,004 56,564,784
Tuilgibla
Personal,
Ilusiness 245,7401140 238,477,119 ;66,017,006 246,113,069 264,126,614
Tangible
Peisonal,Othcr 14,540,596 14;160,727 11,819,160 12,40011 11,927,586
Real, Inventory 3.411,968 2,512,154 0' 0# Ot
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Appraised
Value 52,206,606,231 S2,131,767,712 $2,068.349,047 51,981,945,917 $2,060,270,689
Twill I{-sculpt
Propcrlp $95,775,818 5107,384,154 $109272;126 5101,914,809 SR0,075.118
Totol Morkel
Value on Roll 52,302,382,079 $2,239,152,166 S2,117,621r173 $2,089,860,726 S2,110,345,807
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1994 Tax Rates for Local Taxing Follies Freeport Exemption • Inventory Tex
f Rate Pcr SI00 Assessed Value In an offorl to promote economic development, the City of
` Denton, Donlon County, and the Denton Independent School
City of Denton. S .5609 District adopted IN Freeport Exemption-effective January
I, 1991; Under the Freeport Exemption, goods, wares,
{ Denton independent 1,5277 merchandise, other tangible personal property, and ores
School District: (other Out oil, natural gas and petroleum products) are
excmpl from all valorem taxation If:
llSI1S411 C-QUI Z .I>f222
(1) the property Is detained in the state for assembling,
Total Rare Per 5100 S 2,17957 storhng, manufacturing„ processing or fabricating
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days from the date acquired.
STATE T11XATION
Franchlse'1'ax Income Tax
d Texas levies an annual frnttcldsc lax at most d Texas Is one of only six states with no personal
corporations. it is applied equally to Texas and foreign income lax ievied.
uorrorntlons. Exempt from franchise taxes are
partnerships, unincorporated businesses and nonprofit CI The only payroll tax that exists is unemployment
corporations. Corporate franchise tax equals either compensation.
$2,50 per 51,000 of the business' nel ta,vnble capltal
(citiiltal stock -+l= citpital. surplus) based on the General Use Tax
percenlage of gross receipts In Texas; or 4 percent of
I "taxable earned surplm," whichever Is grenter. O A set erenec or "gross receipts" tax Is paid by public
L milli), firms and certain businesses, particularly those
Sales TAN that produce or use natural resources, depending on
the nature ol'Ihelr operations,
D Sales tax is levied it n rale of 7,75% on items costing
more than Novi ccnis (6,251% levied by the stale plus tJ A motor vehleie registration fee Is assessed each time
1.5% levied by the City). a vehicle is registered or reregistered:
d The Stoic collects the sales tax and reimburses the City, 0 A motor vehicle sales tax Is assossed each time a
vehicle is sold or changes hands for any reason.
0 Products and services sold to runner tin production of
agricullnral products arc exempt. 0 Gasoline. mid diesel fbei taros In'I`exas are among the
lowest in the nation, j
ci 1;11c dvc January 1095, state and local sales and use lax
is no longer cnllecied on machinery end equipment used Q Miscellaneous business taxes In Texas exist on
in the manufacturing process. Insurance premiums, public uHhlies, and
transportation.
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Denton residents enjoy the recreational programs and Additionally, City parks include general play areas, picnic
facilities offered through the City Parks and Recreation tables, pavilions, tennis courts, utility courts softball and I
Depariment, the Denton Independent School District, the sa car fields,
university of North Texas, Texas Wo !in's University and
local churches; DISU and local churches join efforts with City Programs and Facilities
the local parks and recreation department to offer community
edlacaton classes and fimess programs. UNTand TWU both The municipal Pinks and Recreation Ucparlnient sponsors
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operate public golf courses and wellness programs, Private athletic progianis for all ages, classes for all Interests,
i facllilles and programs are offered through the Denton concerts, special events, summer camps, atler school day
Country Club, care nod senlor adult programs.
City Parks the department offers five seasonal sports-basebsfl,
softball, football basketball and soccer. In additlon, golfand
t The Denton Parks and Recreation Department offers the tennis lessons are offered and tennis tournaments are held in
largest recreation program In till city. City facilities lociude rive ooldneld'IWPJs Center throughout the year,
793 acres of park land, one public swhnming pool, 20 Icnnis
courts, five rccrcatlon centers and a goif driving range. The Martin I.ulher King Jr. Recrrallon Center Is the City's
newest and largest recreation facility. The
North Lakes Park, houses a recreation1fitress center, tie 20,000-squair•fool center houses a rull•sire Vrilashim, arts
cioldflold'I'ennis Center, Nwili Lakes <301f Driving Range, atd crafts rooms, P. kitchen and multi,purposo rooms. The
one idle Wilke and bike bail, a sottball complex, nvo lakes, center offers programs and services for children through
playground equipment, picnic areas, athletic flclds, a model senior adults.
airplane flying field and large open spaces, lu addition, a
t new athletic complex with nine soccer fields, tour sAW11 Denia Recreation center offers everything from pre-school
fields, and it concessionrresrroan building was dedicated In classes and chectleading to karate and the study of dinosaurs.
juae 1994. Its location next door to the Borman Blemenlary School
l makes the center conveulent to large numbers of school
Civic Center park, located near downtown Denton, is the children.
home of many niujor special events sponsored by the
I deputim il. Tae park foeihtes Inciihde the Civic Center North Lakes Recreation Conter is home of the City fitness
swlumnhig pool, picnic areas; playground equipment and the program, txeralse and condilloning machines, free weights,
beaullful cjarden oribe Seasons, a gymnashan and a staff of fitness specialists make ibis a
popular location' for Denton residents who like to keep In
The 200me. South Lakes Patk is scheduled to ofilcinlly be shape, In addition IO the nmess Program, the center offers a i
open to the pubtle hr die summer of 1995. In November variety of programs fnf all ages and Interests, I
1094, community vofumeers coostnhewd fiurekn Playground.
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• ' f 11+e irluygromid wns dealgned by Robert Leathers. a science I lie Denton Civic- Center contains no 11.000-square- fool
inartipufative park specialist. whose design incorporated assembly room Ihnt is available rot rent to business and
ideas submitted by neighborhood children. 'f'ile park will proresslonal groups, cultural and civ!e groups, nod private '
feature hlke mid bike balls, playground equlpntcnr, tennis ollizens for a variety of activities including concerts, dances,
courts, picnic pmvllious, hike and fishing pier. family reunions, wedding receptlons, saminars, art exhibits
and nteelings. 1'lie center also contains a walklog1joggbig
` tack used regularly by hundreds of Denton residents.
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Community Involvement Community Education'
Denton is forurnate that many'of its citizens devote line to the Demon Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) and
leisure programs. With ttcir help, the national Award• the Dcnton Independent School District (DISD) operate
winning Denton Parks and Recreation Depniimem can under a joint use ngreementlo support the programs of both
continue to hnprove scrvke quality. The Department Is the agencies Udder this agreement Denton PARR and the
winnerol'the 1994 Texas Oold Medal Award from the'rexas DISD AMC facllides and Instructors in on Attempt to meet
Recreation and Parks Soclety, the growing need of low-cost leisure programming for
Denton residents.
The Senior Center
Therapeutic Recreotion i l
The Denton Senior Center, in cooperation with local
advocacy groups, offers a vadaly of programs for senior I'heropetille recreation is a term of leisure programming that l'tl
adults 'The programs range from Iradltionni recreation and set ies persons with disabilities and special needs. Local l J
education programs to health services, daily moils, and Agencies work with the Parks and Recreation Department to
tiuanclil and personal counseling. Other activities Include provide this service. 'fie City of Denson developed A model t
held (rips, tours, tournaments and parties. A monthly therapeutic recreation program rorthe Stale of Texas lobe
newslener containing the upcoming events Is sent to local used in cities orshnilarsdze. Classes in social skills, as well
residents oil a subscription basis. as leisure education, tire Included In the therapeutic ~.I
recreation curriculum.
ARLA LAKF'S
Lake Ray Roberts - 29,350 acre lake Campsites include restrooins, shavers, fiddler dump stations, I'
water and electric connections, screened sheltets, boat ramps,
Lake Ray Robert's dion ba ders Dcnton's northern city overnight fncilillesand day use group raeilhles, picnic areas
Ilmits. Part of the Islc de fiols State lark, the lake was And playgrounds, Primitive campsites are also avnilable,
Authorized by the Rivcrs and Ilorhors Act of 1965, It was The lake manager may be contacted a( (214)44.1666.
named in 19801n honor of fonnercongressman Ray Roberts.
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lioming, camping, swininting, ri cnicing and fishing Are O rapev(ne Lake 7,380 acre lake
allowed. and horseback riding appmttinlties are available. Orapcvlne Lake is located approximately 25 tulles south of
Cmnpshe ahcilltes include restomns. showers, trailer dmhip Denton, Swhmnpsg, boating, skiing, swimming and fishing E _
stations, %aler and electric connections, boot ramps, are Allowed. Hooting Is Also allowed In 900 of the
overnight Ihdihlcs, Jay use group facilities, picnic areas and surrounding acres for dove, quail, squirrel, rabbit, waterfowl,
playgrounds. Priurilive canspshes Are also available, Trail total hogs and doer. Lake officials determine the hunting
facilities include 4.5 miles of balls for hiking, backpacking, season each year. Thelnkemanager may be reached At (817)
r mountain bike and surfaced bike trolls. 'llic lake Is overseen 481.4541,
by the Texas Parks and Wdhlllre Ocparinhent which tan be I r
reached t (800) 792-1112. Luke Texorim - 143,000 acre lake
Lake Lcsslsvillc . 29,529 Acre lake Lake Texontn Is Wined Approximately 60 miles north or
` Denton. 'Phis Corps of Lnginecis lake is one of the hest
Lake l::wisville is located at Denton's southern city llmlts, sniped bass Inkes In Texas and Oklahoma. In fact, IAke
® Ifonlhhg, fishing and skiing arc alkowcd. Bunting Texoma has produced Ilvc statarccord calcites, the most of
opportunities Abound In 5,500 acres of the surrouadbhg any lake In Texas. Including a 116-pound blue catfish,
Acreage 'I he Scplcnnber I to February 27 hunting season
Includes, dove, quail, squirrel, rabbit and waterfowl. Campsite facilities Include restrooms, showers, trailer clump
k slatimhs, water and electric connections, day use group
racdhtiesl bout ramps, playgrounds and picnic areas,
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, A CENTER 3834575
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Denton is served by a comprehensive network of Human Salvation Army
Service and Social Service Agencies. Assistance Is available 2801 N: 11m, Denton
to all persons in need, Agencies provide social And 566.3800
conununity services, social development and aijustatent
bus fare, !gasoline, food, lodging on an ~
services, fwnily and children's services, as well as health and Provldes help with
rehabilitation services. emergency basis for transients.
General A CommmollI& Services social Development & Adjustment Services
f' Ar lean Red Cross Big Brothers)BIg Sisters
f 3 [6 Dallas Drive, Denton 3 DOB Dallas Drive, Denton
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i to Hillary famines. adults who wilt give individual time to the child at least once
s- a week.
Denton County Cooperative Mlnlstrlei
3311 interstate 35N, Denton Boy Scouts of America ~j
382.1913 - 919 $ Carroll Hlvd. k20t, Denton a
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1;Inergency assistance for persons who need help in securing
food, ctothfng, shelter, job opportunities, tlnaneial assistance; Outdoor, crags, and recreational activities which encourage
or counseling, character tievelopnient and leadership for youth and adults:
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4102. 525 N: Locust, Denton 919 S, Carroll Blvd. Denton
566.2688 182.0122
in£onnallon and referral services. I,lalson helwcen persons Camping, crafts, and recreational Activities encouraging
with problems and the approprim, services: character development and leadership training for youth and
adults.
RXV N. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
1400 Cresecnt Street, Suite 117, Denson Cross Timber Orl Scout Council
383.1508 4000 W. University, Denton
382.6961
Voluraccr opponunities for those 6o yenrs and older to
contribute cepcrience skills, and knowledge to non•prolit I'ersonafdevelopment and aetivflles in the outrof•doom arts
agencies In the community. and craps skills; character and lcadership~buflding pursuits
for youth and adults.
North Toxas Reading Service f
(214)871.7668
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for the visually Impaired:
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Social Development' & Adjustment Services Denton County Friends of the Famlly
Coltflnaed) I' U Box 623, Denton
382.7273
S,p,A N (Services Yrogrom for Aging Needs) Emergency, sheher for victims of family vlolence, crisls
[800 Malone, Denton telephone counseling, individual Counseling for women and
382-2224
children, rape crisis rpunseling, group counseling for abdslve
Provides transportation for older people and sponsoma hot spouses
meal program. Counseling and ass!Slance are also provided, Fran Moore Child Care
Y,M,C.A (Young Men's Christian Association) 821 Cross Timbers, Denton
IV11 Rincy Road, Demon 387.8217
Ir 382.25!5
L Nursery school education for childrenago 18 months
)ears who are from low-income working
Youdrsports programs, camps, Indian Uuldc find princess through five
program swimming classes, adult sports programs, Nigh families
School Youth and Uovcrmtunf program,
ffeulth and RehablfUallon
Faml(p and Children 'v Service'
Ann's Haven Hospice
Denton Christian pre•School 216 W. Mulberry, Denton
l 2200 Bell Avc„ Denton 566.6550
383.3332 '
I rol'essiouals and volunteers operating u 24-hour hone
health care service for the terminally ill, providing med[cal.
Provides nursery, school education for three- and fmu•ycer splriwal, and psychological support for patients and their
A old children who are soclally, and cconumically deprived.
families.
Denton CIlylCoUnty Day Nursery Association for Retarded Citizens
l 1603 paisley, Denton 1701•A North Elm, Denton
382-6485 382.0551
f Providesday care sers ices to chlld!en lwoto six years of oge Menially recorded or handicapped individuals and tholr
who come From low-Incoow working famliles. familles are proi;ded with access to adult recreation and
socialization programs.
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Dcoton has two hospitals; Denton Regional medical center Flout 'I,Cxas Woman's University and University of North
and I ICA Denton Community Nosphal. with a total of 343 l'ems have speechand hearinn clinics (hat analyze and treat
beds. Denton has 325 doctors and 60 dentists, speech,' hearing and communication problems; These
services are available to the public. I
Denton Regional Medical Center is a full-service private
hospital. Special services inciudo imparfent treatment and The MU Dental Hygiene Clinic offers teeth cloanlog,
autpaient surgery. fluoride Ireatment, and full mouth x-rays to students and
residents of Denson and the surrounding area for a minimal
IICA Denton Communky Hospital offers a full array of (c c'
services Including Ca[ergency, obstetrics, pediatrics, and
oulpalicnl surgery. 'I Wt1 CAR13S provides health screenings, health rairs,
Immuuhatlon clinics, tai reach Ames In Justin and Aubrey,
North Tvras Physicians arid Surgeons, P.A. has facilities in and referrals to area physicians and health professlonols for I.I
Lewisville, Carrollton, and Denton. The Denton facility has Denton County residents who generally are underserved
twentyfrve physicians offering a wide range of specialties clients In need of health care.
including ancslhcslology, camiosa•throat, family practice,
general surgery, Internal utedlClnC, neurology,
obswtricsrgynecology, pedlu[rics, pathology, radiology, and
uwl^g),
CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Denton has excellent child care facilities, with approximately klndorgarten programs, aRer•school programs, and summer
tweuryseven private, public, and church•aflllialed centers, day camp programs. !
btany of these centers offer prmchool programs,
RE11GIOVS ORGANI7,ATIONS
Demon has churches representing nventyninc Witnesses, Unitarian, Islam. Bohai Faith, and SCVenth•Day
dcuoinlnolions, Including ('atholic, Lutheran. 13aptist, Adventist, Donlon also has a synagogue. There are font
f Nfeilnodist, Freshyterfan Clirlsillu, I.piscopal, Laiter•Day non-denominational churches 10 Denton In addition, a
Salms, Assembly of Cad, Church of C'hrisl. Christian variety of church services are avallable in other languages,
Sclentist, Pentecostal, Na/+nrene, Bible Chapel, Jehovah's including those In Korean, Chinese, and Spanish,
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Denton has one daily newspaper, tine Denial) Texas Public 13roadcaslh[g sw in airs nor-commercial,
Reeord•Chronletc. 'file D:nlon Ilesiness R Conummlty educational programs on the VHF Channel 2, 'f1ne North
Nl nws is published monlltly, 13o1h the O nivershy of North 3exas Public Broadcast Station also operates Chamnnel 13
Texas and Texas Woman's University publish student KFRA•Dallns and KfiRA 90.1 FM Radio.
newspapers. In addition, the Dallas and For[ Worth
newspapers enjoy considerable circulndon. Channel 25, it local public access cable chamncl, features a
popular local talk show, educational programs, candidate
® Demon has throe radio Millions! KDN'I'•FM and KJ%Y•F41 debates and local high school and college sports, ® 4
operate programs dally, and KN'I'U•I'bt, fie Universiy of
North Temis radio station, offers a dally variety of culwral, Channel 26, a loral govenlMent access cubic channel,
educarlounl, and eutertafmuenl prograntns, broadcasts live city Council meelings and work sessions,
Channel 26 also features a bulletin board with cmTCnt
Smnmons Communications provides daily local television information on City activities and events,
progronunhrg and cable reception, In addition, the North
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HOUSING AVAILABILITY
I Denton boasts a wide varieiy of housing choices, Including month, Prices range from $30,000 to $700,000.
large estates, single.fanily' houses, tow rihouscs, Construction costs for a new home are approximately $50
condomininms, siolde family Attached homes, duplexes, S70 per square foot.
smilli and large Apartment complexes, and manufactured
housing. Most peoplo own their hones, but rental property Average Selling Prices of Homes
is readily available. The City Is experiencing continued
Id building activity And population growth, so housing of all 2 bedroom home S 44,000
types is available. 93 bedionm home S 79,000
4 bedroom home S 120,000
A number of Attractive apartments are Available with one, ever4 bedrooms S 170,000
t two, of three bedrooms, will rents ranging froin 5350 to
$1,000 par month, (tent for two and three bedrooms starts al "Three bedroom homes make up approximately two-thirds
Approximately 5450 per month. Denton's median rear was of the housing markol In Denton.
`l $60o per month in 1994,
Source: Menton Board of Realtors.
Approximately 250 houses are available for purchase each
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
lemon is served by seven banks and their 16 branches, one Fcdoral Savings Bank
savings and loan, six licence caitpanies, and one credit atiaranty Federal Savings Bank
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Credit Unlonst
Natlonat Banks: benten Area Teachers' Ccedit Union
I Bank of America
Bask One Savings & Loans
Ir.. The Denton bask (Branch ofPllot point National Bank) North Texas Savings & Loan Association
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State Banks: Finance Cempantest
' First State Bank AT&'I• Capital Corporation
l1roviden Bank norienchil Texas. Inc,
fexas bank Cotpmercial f".redit Corp.
No'.I ex Finenco CotupAny
Utllled Finance Company
World ptnnnce Company
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tverige annual temperature ol'65.5°F. Winters are mild witil
:m average temperature of 45°I' In January. Stun acrs arc wettest Mionth--May Avg, Rainfall 4.90"
' wamt and dry with An averagetempernmrc of 84°F hi July, Driest Monty -January Avg. Rainfall 1.57" I 0
Average Annual Rainfall 33,29" ~
Temperature Average Atintial Snowfall 1 •y °
lauuory Mean Alinimum 34A° F
July Mcan Maxlruum 96,0° F
Annual Average G5,5° h
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PARKS AND LIBRARY HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL PAOKIIIEB
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o Development of proposals for industrial prospects
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o Development of economic development incentive programs
o Coordination of employee relocation programs
o Compilation and distribution of community statistics and information through
publication of the City Fact Book
o Lialson to the County and universities, as In the Town/Gown Consortium
o Coordination of the City's outreach to private Industry through the Mayor's
Breakfast program
o Ombudsman role In providing timely and professional responses to concerns
and Informational requests from the Chamber, developers, existing and
prospective industries
o Preparation of speoiallzed maps, utility studies, tax surveys, site specific
information, highway construction status and other miscellaneous information
through coordination with all City departments
o Catalyst for dialogue and planning on issues effecting economio development
by serving as staff support and coordinator of the internal Economic
Development Committee
o City coordinator on movie and film production projects
o Monthly business retention visits with local industry,
Represents the City on the following Boards and Committees;
o Chamber Economic Development Advisory Board
O o Town/Gown Consortium
o Economic Development Resource Committee of the North Texas Commission r
o Denton Center for Small Business Advisory Board
t o North Central Texas Community College Technical and Occupational Education
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o North Texas Council of Governments Economic Development Director's
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CITY OF DENTON/DENTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARTNERSHIP
KEY AREAS; CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CITY OF DENTON
TARGETED RECRUITMENT/ Primary marketing and follow- Technical support and liaison
PROSPECT FACILITATION up
Prospectus development
Film Commission Membership
Film coordinator
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Denton Center for Small Denton Center for Small
Buulness Business Advisory Hoard
representation
Co-aponsor seminars and
networking opportunities Client referral
INDUSTRY SUPPORT/ Local industry visitation. Industry visitation,
BUSINESS RETENTION Identify and attract vendors ombudumen role
and contractors
Mayor's breakfasts
Relocation assistance
Relocation assistance
A CAPITALIZE ON UNIVERSITY Research and technical Town/Gown Consortium
ASSETS transfer
Training grants
a SITE DEVELOPMENT Identify and promote Map production
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CITY OF DENTON/DENTON CHAMBER Of COMMERCE PARTNERSHIP
KEY `AREAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CITY OF DENTON
IMAGE BUILDING AND MARKETING Media relations ordinance revision p
Marketing materials/videos specialized maps and
publice.tions 4
Community profile s
Fact book
CORMITTEE LIAISON AND/OR Economic Development Advisory City Economic Development {
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Marketing task force Economic Development
Technical Task Force
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of Governments Economic
Development Roundtable'
JOINT ACTIVITIES North Texas Commission
Pursue P.M. 4499
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DENTON FACTS-1995
A Community Profile of Denton, Texas
TRANSPORTATION
Highways
Distance to nearest interstate: Local
Highways Servick, City: 4
Federal: US 77, US 377, U5 380
Interstate; 35
41
s V k Commo d Carriers
interstate Carriers 15
Intrastate Carriers, 12
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Number of Local Terminals; 4
Highway Bus Service: Yes
Overnight Courier Service: Yes
Air Service
LOCATION
Localt Denton Municipal Airport
Distance in miles from: Runway Length: 6,000 feet
Surface: Asphalt over Concrete
Dallas 37 Chicago 904 Lighting: Yes
Houston 293 Los Angeles 10363 Instrument Landing System: Yes
Denver 728 New York 1,555 Taxi or Car Rental: Yes
Nearest Commercial Service
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Dallas/Fort Worth International
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City County Airlines serving: American, Delta, Northwest,
1990 66,270 273,525 United
i belly Flights: 2,200
1980 48,063 143,126
1970 39,874 75,633 Dallas Love Field i'
• 1960 26,844 47,432 • •
, us Airlines Serving: Southwest
1001m U'S cons us
P.&Hroods
City County
2000 79,385 363,150
2010 102,715 419, 148 Served by: Union Pacific And Santa Fe
tiour<e Cl1y0 rN4ton Plmningk DOVelopmml [kputment Pisgybaek Ramp: N/A
Interchange Point: N/A
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,rransit time for carload or truckload lots to: Hospitals 2 Beds: 343
Clinics: 14
Days by Days by Doctors: 325 Dentists: 60
City Railroad Motor Frt Nursing Homes: 5 Beds: 533
Atlanta 1 3
Chicago 3 3 CLIMATE
Dallas I I
Kansas Denver
Ka Annual Average Temperature; 65,5 degrees
City f 1 2 2
January Average: Low a 33 l ligh 53
Los Angeles 4
Seattle 2 6 July Average: Low • 73 High 95
Now fork 3 , 5 Annual Average Precipitation: 13.29 inches
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N Louis 2 2 Annual Avei;age Snowfall: 1.9 inches
Elevation 6201'eet
Houston
New Orleans I 2 ,
Phoenix 2 3 EDUCATION
Public School Budget: $48,543,877
WORKFORCE
Average SAT Score: 919
Wage rates for manufacturing occupations: Schools No, Enrollment Ratio
Occupation Ent» Average Wententary 10 6,380 161
Production Assembler $5100 $5.50 MiddlelJr I Sigh 2 2,630 16:1
Tool/Die Maker 10,79 11.40 Senior 2 21130 15:1
Machinist 6.00 7.16 Private 4
Secretary 5.00 6.98 Colleges 1 1,000
Shipping Clerk. 5.00 8,41 Universities 2 36,000 horklill 'operator 5,00 5,71 Libraries 3 Volumes: 2,000,000
Welder (ARC) 6,00 8.00 Area Universities/Colleges: University of North
City County Texas, Texas Womatfs University, North Central
Labor Force 43,451 192,021 Texas College
Unemployment 2,349 7,189 U
% Unemployment 5.4 3.7 co
Total Employment 41,104 134,832 ~ "Ike€h~i
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Kcscrve Generating Capacity: 287 Lk W
KW Peak Dcmand: 202 NMI
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1V ner supptied by: City of l?enton
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Source of Water Lakes
Capacity of Water Plant: 30 1,I0D
Average COnBUmptiow 12 NICK)
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Peak Consumption: 24 iMGD P, I$(j ,
Storage Capacity: 11,360,000 gallons t t ;1~4313pd
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sewage Treatment
'T'ype of" l'reaunent: Activated Sludge oanr~fuwl s%
Permitted Capacity: 15 NIGD
Currant Usage 10 n[Gb
E4ebfe 41.2% WAW PW FWW t,r%
w"ll lira Purr z v*
Natural Gas F W SWO" Funs 1M
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Gas Supplier: Lone Star (ins Company wM4.r„a1w
[3'IU Cuntent per C'ubie moot: I NA ww s m
Telephone
COMBINED BUDGET
Name ofSy'stem: Gill: EXPENDITURES
Digital Switching: Yes
Special Features; I,'iher optics
FISCAL YEAR 1994-95
GOVERNMENT $148,065,332
dw* pawl WA" Fuel SA%
(lovemment (type): Council/Manager
Planning Commission: Yes Zoning Regs: Yes o.a«rrw2s•t%
r Policemen: 104 Cars: 45
iFiremen (paid): 99 Volunteers; 2
Local Insurance Key Rate: $.17w/s%ocredit tt~aeo,rlt mewPWPUNf4%
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INCENTIVES wrww*rW fo% 10%
Tax Abatcment; Yes wow 03%
Utiterprise Zones; 2
Freeport Lxemption Bond Rating: AA
rDA Designation/Grants
infrastructure Assistance
vi vctrie Utility Rider
Wo,' `'nrce Training: Swart Jobs Fund
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City of Denton Office of Economic Development
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(817) 566-8305 Fax - (817) 566.8236
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university of North Texas Educ
Denton State School MH
Peterbilt Motors Company Die
Denton Independent School District Educ
Texas Woman's University F.du
Boeing E;IfeltOniCS z>>a fit. '$ti a Stir +
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Denton County Coun
City of Denton Muni
Denton Regional Medical Center Hospital/-!calth care '775
Victor Fquipmenl Company Welding E claipment $63
Andrew Corporation Microwave Antennae 588 `
HCA Benton Community Hospital HospltaUHealth Care Soo
Russell-Newman Manufacturing Lingerie 400
Josiens EducatlonlSports jewelry 350
Sally Beauty Company Beauty Supplies 250
M/A/ltlC, Inc. Marketing Services 250
First State [lank Financial Institution 250
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Aseptic Packaging 212
T-n Pak
Morrison Milling Flour/Grain Mill 200
Acme Brick Company Bricks 200 •
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Union Camp Multlwall Bag Manufacturer 120
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RIVER INFRASTRUCTURE ASSISTANCE
New and existing commercial electric The City of Denton Utilities Department
service customers, s described below,'may promotes economic growth through a
receive a reduction In their billing or system program of Infrastructure financing, OF DENTON
demand, 4500,000 is allocated annually to finance
the construction of water end sewer lines,
j r New customers whose electric service OMIC DEVELOPMENT
1 represents demand not previously S~°Qd0^QY NTIVE pRO~3RAMS
served by the City et any location In AND POLICES
tr+a City's service area In the last 12 Infrastructure financing Is avellable to:
months and where such metered ' i
dementl Is in excess of 200 KW. ■ Industrial prospects which have committed ys 'y s ~r+
to building facilities te't, {,t ` i,
v Existing customers served under Rate " ' ` ' + y
Schedules Large Primary It,PI, t3eneral ■ Commerciallretell prospects which have
Pdrnary {Ot I, Oeneref Service {QS), n+rd aommltted to building facilities and which:
"limo of use" customers under these sell a majarlty ot3heir cods or
rate schedules ITLP, TGP, TOSI who g
add additional demand of at least 200 services to Individuals or businesses
KW on top of their existing level of outside of Denton, or
demand, The additional load must be
se aratel metered. r manufacture goods for consumption In
p Y Denton which were previously parr wam
s The monthly hiil+nalsydlem demand will be manufactured outside Denton
f r , adjusted in Accordanco with the following ■ prospects Which have committed to
table:
building corporate headquarters facilities
REDI/Cr10N r0 Eeonomlo Artslys/s
MLI'NC OR SYSTEM DEMAND
- An economic snalysle Is performed on
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' rime Period Domand each project to determine project costs and
• - - ~ - - ~ benefits over s flue year pariod~ The results
Flret Year SO% 0 the enslyals are an Important factor In the
roect approval process, cB7o/DonreeOft#Or1coaourloovwlopro of
Second Year 40% p I ?tar. MoF6wroy bonfen, roku Mot
Third Year 00% Ief7)""31 (of1/6~ Wjorox
Fourth Year 20%
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The City of Denton, Denton County, and The City of Denton has two Enterprise
the Denton Independent School Dietrid{ Zones, The Enterprise Zones were the Denton Independent School District,
adopted a tax abatement polloy available to established to promote aconomio passed the Freeport Amendment which
new and expanding Industries:, corporate dovelopment and to create new jobs In exempts certain business personal property
office headquarters, and distribution centers. Denton, The program provides the City of from ad valorem taxes,
Denton the opportunity to pass on state
Few cities In Texas can boast that all of
Denton is unique In that all three taxing bontilits to Industry.
their taxing entities
Jurisdictions jointly developed and approved have adopted the
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the policy, The policy provides for 2696 A business located In or committed to locate Freeport Exemption, in fact, only one other
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abatement of now structure and personal in an enterprise zone that commits to hire at In the c Dallas/Fort
make make this Claim.
least 26% of Its new employees from metropiex c
property valuations, and has a qualifying
threshold of 66 million The number of years enterprise zone residents or economically Oood9, wares, merchandise, other tangible
tax abatement may be approved Increases as disadvantaged persona may quality as en personal property, and ores {other than oil,
Iltie total amount of now valuation Increases, Enterprise prdjeCt. As an Enterprise Project, natural as and other petroleum products)
the business may receivet g
History and philosophy of the firm, prOJect ere exempt from ad valorem taxation lit
specifications, and the potential Impact on + Refunds of state sales tax up to
the community are factors that era $260,000 par year on materials used In ■ the property is acquired in or Imported Into
considered during the application approval construction or for'equlpment, Refunds the State to be forwarded outeidd the
are based on 62,000 per qualified State; and
process employee Ian employs$ who lives within + the property 18 detained in the Spite for
the zone of who Is classified as disadvantaged}, assembling, storing, manufactufloo,
VA! tlE OF /NCENriV processing, or fabricating purposes by the
+ A discount of 60% on corporate franchise person who acquired or imparted the
VsfurNon In tAJIM1on. Yeas tax on depreciable capital acquired during property; and
the five year Entorprlsa ;Project
1Q0 10 designation, + the property is transported outside the i;
State not later than 176 days after the
9B g It a City of Denton Office of Economic dote the parson acquired or Imported the
1 60 7 Development works Clesety With Enterprise property In the State,
05 g Project applicants in completing and l
20 g submitting Entarplab Projeot AppIIQaNons to d
16 q the Taxes Department of Commerce.
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