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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-1986 PGt,r\(iR t4 iolu Cl,{,~ C,puNCi t AGENDA CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL July 22, 1986 Special Called Joint Meeting of the City of Denton City Council and thv Public Utilities Board on Tuesday, July 22, 19860 in the Civil, Defense Room of the Municipal Building at which the folluwinjo~ items will be n onsidered: 5:00 P.M. 11 Consider approval of a resolution expressing oppposition to the proposed merger of North Texas State University''ahd Texas Woman's University. 2. Discussion and consideration of funding for the proposed Economic Development Office. Special Called b: kill of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, July 22, .98, at 6:00 p.m, in the Civil Defense Room of the Municipal Building at which the following items will be considered: 6:00 p.m. 30 Presentation of proposals for auditing services for fiscal year beginning October 1, 1985 (FY 93-86) 4. Consider approval of resolution appointing the City Judge and Assistant Judges for the Municipal Court. S. Executive Session: A. Legal Matters Under Sec. 2(e), Art. 6252-17 V.A.T.S. B. Real Estate Under Sec. 2(f), Art. 6252-17 V.A.T.S. Co Personnel/Board Appointments Under Sec. 2(g), Art 6252-17 V.A.T.S. (see item 14) C E R T I F I C A T E I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin boar, at the Cit Ha 1 of the City of Denton, Texas, on the day of , 1986 at 'D~J'"" - o'clock 2299C • • A69NDA CITY JP DENTON CITY COUNCIL July 22, 1986 Special Called Joint Meeting of the City of Denton City Council and the Public Utilities Hoard on Tuesday, July 22, 1986, in the Civil Defense Room of the L::nicipal Building at which the following items will be constdarud: 5:00 P.M. 1. Consider approval of a resolution expressing opposition to the proposed merger of North Texas State University and Texas Woman's University. 2. Discussion and consideration of funding for the proposed Economic Development Office. Special Called Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, July 220 1986, at 6:00 p,m, in the Civil Defense Room of the Municipal Building at which the following item;i will be consideren: 6:00 p.m. Presentation of proposals for auditing services for fiscal year beginning October 1, 1985 (PY 85-86) 4. Consider approval of a resolution appointing the City Judge and Assistant Judges for the Municipal Court. Executive Session: A. Legal Matters Under Sec. 2(e), Art. 6252-17 V.A.T.S, B. Real Estate Under Sec. 2(f), Art. 6252-17 V.A.T.S. C. Personnel/Board Appointments Under Sec. 2(g), Art 6252-17 V.A.T.S. (see item M4) C E R T I F I C A T E I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Denton, Texas, on the day of 1986 at o'clock (a.m.) p.m. CITY S15CRETARY 2299C R E S O L U T 1 0 N WHEREAS, the autonomy of the Texas Woman's University should • be respected as well as that of North Texas State University; and WHEREAS, Uenton, Texas, is a city of universities, each of its two great universities being important to the welfare and prosperity of the community; and WHEREAS, the two universities are the largest employers in the City of Denton; and WHEREAS, T.W.U. is a statewide university with an excellent national and international reputation; and WHEREAS, tho Texas Woman's University holds the distinctive position of being the largest women's university in the United States; and WHEREAS, the Texas Woman's University College of Nursing 1s the largest nursing school in the United States; and WHEREAS, the Texas Woman's University School of Physical Therapy is the largest in the nation; and WHEREAS, the Texas Woman's University has the largest School of Occupational Therapy in the United States; and WHEREAS, there are numerous outstanding programs at T.W.U, with distinguished faculty; and WHEREAS, 521 of the Texas Woman's University students are graduate students, further Illustrating its unique service; and WHEREAS, the City Council is aware of numerous instances In which the two universities have, on their own accord, cooperated and entered into joint enterprises for their mutual benefit and for the benefit of the state; and WHEREAS, both Institutions in Denton have been success stories under their own distinctive, separate Boards of Regents, and WHEREAS, all of T.W.U.'s accomplishments have been under the Texas Woman's University's own dynamic Board of Re-ments and own dynamic President, separate and apart from all other universities; and WHEREAS, the T.W,U, Board of Regents is committed to upholding the distinctive character of the University and its Mission; and WH'dREAS, to diminish the autonomy of the Texas Woman's University would threaten the name, history, mission, traditions, and/or distinctive character of T.W.U.; NOW, THEREPORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OP TILE CITY OP DENTON, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas opposes any effort to reduce the autonomy of the Texas Woman's University; and SECTION 11. That the City Secretary is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor of the State of Texas, the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Texas; the Speaker of the House of the State of Texas; the Select Committee on Higher Education of the State of Texas; and the President of Texas Woman's University. SECTION III, That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval, PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 2986. RAY STEPHENS, MAYOR CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ATTEST: CHARLUTTE S EUMM CITY OF DENTON, T1,XAS APPROVED AS TO '.EGAL FORM: DEBRA ADAMI DRAYOVITCH, CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF DEN:ON, TEXAS by: , r I i July 1, 1986 Enclosed is a summary report from our Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee Task Force that has been studying the current Economic Development climate for our city. This summary report Is sent to you in advance of an oral presentation we will make to outline our findings and understand your position on whether the community should proceed to finance and Implement our recommendation. Your input and that of other of you: fellow citizens will be presented to the Chamber Board at our September ret; eat. The Board will then decide a course of action. . At all times, the operating credo of our study has been that Economic Development and diversity must accompany population growth both to broaden the tax base and provide jobs for our citizens. This economic and Industrial expansion should be accomplished In such a way teat we retain our unique community spirit and Identity. We look forward to a frank exchange of views with you. Respectfully submitted, Gilbert 3ernsteln Charles W. Carpen•ier Jerome M. Cott Mary Evelyn Blagg Huey Alfred Hurley John Lawhon Robert McGee Betty McKean Jack Miller Charldean Newell JMCa1a Enc. 3505 Tessiey llne/Denton, Tons 76205/Barn: 817.565-0313/Office: 817-565-0554/House: 817.565.1417 • • BRIEF SUMMARY OF WORK AND FINDINGS OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE • Chamber, City, DISD, both universities, private sector represented on Task Force. • Objective to complement Chamber Economic Development Team by j;,sthering and analyzing data on economic states of affairs and recommending course of action for community-wide economic development effort. • Strategic planning approach used. Analysed strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats. Must be continued on a permanent basis, POSITIVE FINDINGS: Continued substantial opportunity for employment and world's most diversified producing and consuming opportunities lr, United States; • Industrial relocation and business expansion In Texas and Metroplex In spite of state's current economic outlook; • Accommodation of population growth In Denton with continuing local spirit of "can-do" and community unity manifested by both long-time residents and newcomers; Competitive with any similar size city In Metroplex on taxes, land costs, utility rates, public services, etc.; further study needed to assess competitiveness with rest of state and nation; • Enough diversity of Industry in Metroplex resulting In varied opportunities in Denton; • Superlor quality of life to most communities, but danger of becoming "bedroom community" because of desirability of living in Denton, NEGATIVE FINDINGS: • Likely deterioration of quality of life If decline In tax revenues protracted; • Undesirable economic climate in state coupled with unfavorable national publicity about failures of traditional natural resource-based economy and uncertainties of future tax strategies and public revenues, resulting in problematic budgeting for Industries; • Extremely competitive national environment for recruitment of new industry, resulting In need for proactive approach; • Local economy affected by state downturn with most obvious signs the budget cutbacks at the. universities and restricted 1987 city budget based on forecast of declining revenues, resulting In need for quick stabilization of community revenue stream; • Major disadvantages caused by Denton's not being a part of Dallas/Fort Worth Commercial Transportation Zone, resulting In deterrence to potential employers who rely on trucking, higher shipping costs for current industries, and higher costs for goods to citizens; • Small Inventory of existing building In Denton coupled with large inventory In Metroplex, resulting io deterrent effect for Industries seeking "Instant access," GENERAL CONCLUSION: Need for Denton to remain master of Its own destiny In order to prevent city's becoming a bedroom community, to maintain existing quality of life, and to determine future rate and type 0 growth by establishing proactive marketing program through the establishment of an Office of Economic Development. . DENTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROPOSALS Based on the findings of the Economic Development study, the study team recommends that a fulltlme Economic Development program be Instituted for the City of Denton, with the following guidelines and suggestlonst 1. Establish a Department of Economic Development, headed by the Director of Economic Development who will report to the President of the Denton Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the Economic Development Department will be to develop and carry out a fulltlme proactive Economic Development program for the City of Denton to Identify and attract appropriate new employers to Denton and to cultivate existing employers. 2. The Economic Development program operating funds will come from the following sources: City of Denton/Denton Electric Utilities - one-third of funds Private sector - two-thirds of funds The Denton Chamber of Commerce will be responsible for raising the funds from the private sector. The Economic Development Department will be set up as a separate department In the Denton Chamber of Commerce and will operate within the policies and procedures of the Chamber (in the same manner as the Visitors and Convention Bureau). 4. Separate and distinct financial and prop am records will be maintained for the Economic Development Department. 3. Monthly financial and program reports for the Economic Development Department will be presented to the Chamber Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Quarterly reports that include the sources and expenditures of funds, major projects, number of Industrial prospects who visited Denton, industrial prospects locating in Denton, etc., will be presented to other appropriate entities (i.e. Denton City Council, Utilities Board, major private sector contributors, etc.). 6. The Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Team will act as an advisory committee to the Director of Economic Development and the Economic Development program and will continue to function In all other respects as in the past. The Team members will be representative of the diverse Interests of the community. 7. An, operating agreement for the Economic Development Department will be drwn up (which could be patteened after those In effect In other chambers of commerce) and approved by the Chamber Executive Committee and Board of Directors and any other appropriate entitles. Page 7 8. The Initial operating budget will be prepared by the Chamber President, In conjuction with the City of Denton Assistant City Manager, and approved by the Economic Development Team, Executive Commlttet and Board of Directors. Future budgets will be prepared by the Director of Economic Development, in conjunction with the Economic Development Team, and approved by the President, Executive Committee and Board of Directors. The Director of Economic Development, In conjunction with the Economic Development Team and the President, will annually prepare goals, objectives and operating, plans for the Economic Development program. These will be approved by the Executive Committee and guard of Directors and disseminated to other appropriate entitles. Functions of the Economic Development Department and Director of Economic Development[ 1. Identify "target" Industries and organizations and develop and carry out marketing campaigns to attract new Industry to Denton. 2. Advise and counsel the Economic Development Team, President, Executive Committ^e, Board of Directors and other interested parties on matters relatlnp . % Economic Development. 3. Draw oi. available resources to help establish and carry out the Economic Development program, such as NTSU, TWU, NCTCOG, NT Commission, Lone Star Gas, TP&L, Santa Fe RR, MKT RR, etc. 4. Maintain complete and up-to-date records for use by all local concerned parties (I.e. City of Denton, developers, builders, real estate representatives, Chamber members and committees, etc.). 3. Maintain complete and up-to-date information on Denton for use by prospective Industries. 6. Participate In area and state Economic Development activities. 7. Coordinate efforts of volunteer and other community resource persons when prospects visit our community. 8. Act as liaison between the Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations such as City of Denton, County of Denton, area utilities, unlversitites, etc. v!. e PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGETS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE PERSONAL SERVICES 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 * Dire tor 34,500 38,280 42,110 46,320 501W0 * Office Staff 140580 16,040 17,640 * FICA 20490 3,230 6,000 80000 90500 * Worker's Compensation 60 65 100 200 350 * Health/Life Insurance 975 1,070 2,000 20800 3,600 * Auto Allowance 31000 3,000 4,200 4y800 5.400 $ 41,325 $ 45,645 $ 68,990 $ 78,160 $ 879440 II. PROGRAM & SERVICES 1. Research do Development $ 5,000 $ 79000 $ 7,000 $ 100000 $ 10,000 2, Solicitation do Travel Expenses 80000 109000 12,000 13,200 14,400 3. Advertising 100000 12,000 18,000 24,000 26,400 4.Telephene Service 30600 4,200 4,600 5,400 6,000 5. Dues do Publications 1,200 11200 1,800 10800 2,400 6. Personal Expense Reimbursement 11800 2,400 31000 3,600 4,800 7. Special Services 100000 10000 8. Professional Development 800 lx200 1 00 11800 2,400 $ 40,400 $ 39,000 $ 48,200 $ 59,800 $ 66,400 111, SUPPLIES do OPLP.ATIONS * Office Supplies $ 2,700 $ 1,800 $ 10800 $ 2,400 $ 2,400 * Postage 2,200 2,400 3,600 4,800 50400 * Audit 500 500 750 750 750 $ 5,400 $ 4,700 $ 6,150 $ 7,950 $ 80550 IV. F1XE?I) ASSETS * Building L•'quipment $ 1,320 $ 500 $ 500 $ 730 $ 750 * Furniture & Fixtures 2,750 500 500 750 750 * Computer 12,000 2,000 2,000 5,000 $ 4,070 $ 13,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,500 $ 6,500 SUB-TOTALt $ 9',195 $ 102,345 $ 126,340 $ 149,410 $168,890 = $6380180 BUDGET CONTINGENCY (I01.10: 9,120 10,235 12,635 14,940 _ 16.3g0 63.920 TOTALS $ 100,315 $112,580 $ 138,975 $ 164,350 $185,780 = $702,000 1987 PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET ECOJ•'vMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE I, PERSONAL SERVICES Annual salary, payroll taxes for fulitime Staff Director to head Economic Development Office. Basic Health Insurance and Term Life Policy furnished through Texas Chamber of Commerce Executive Association Trust. Monthly Allowance sufficient to cover car payment and insurance. Mileage reimbursed for documented business use of personal car outside of city limits paid through PROGRAM & SERVICES. tl. PROGRAM & SERVICES I - b. The basic thrust of the Marketing Program will be to research those Rrm`s that are both compatible with our community and most likely to expand or relocate. After identifying our targets, we wW :hen pursue each with basically a letter writing, telephone, and personal visit campaign. Supplemental to the paragraphs above will be the annual update of present factbooks and resource material which we assume will continue to be supplied gratis by present sources. Part of the Marketing Program will be participation In certain trade shows, regional Chamber industrial tours, and appropriate media advertising. Telephone equipment Is presently available to be transferred to this Department for a $55 installation fee. We estimate $1,545 initial year service charges and $2,000 long distance charges. 7, Special Services. Concerning the City's application to the Texas Railroad 'Eommission for inclusion in the Dallas/Fort Worth Commercial Trade Zone, we recommend that the City Manager's office be charged with achieving this goal with the Chamber playing simply a supportive financial and operational role. 8. Cover fees and tutitlons for professional association and training at various seminars and conferences. I11, SUPPLIES do OPERATIONS Basic office supplies, print stationery and envelopes, and large miscellaneous printing projects. Chamber presently has Xerox 1045 copier that can handle limited daily usage. Costs should level off after initial start up expenses. Limited daily First Class Postage provided by Chamber's operations budgetl $2,200 to be used for specific bulk mailings. Page 2 Office to cover, Its share of annual audit performed on all Chamber books ($300. IV. FIXED ASSETS Chamber to provide all utilities and rent-free office space for ED Director, will re-carpet and completely refurbish space in December 1986. Suggest new typewriter and adding machine for secretary. Word Processing capabilities available through Convention do Visitors Bureau computer system In 1487. Executive desk, shelves, executive chair, filing cabinet (4 drawer), office chairs, reception table all needed to furnish office. Secretarial and other support furniture already In place. May require minimal expenses annually over next four years. Special Computer and Software for exclusive use of ED Office to come on line In 1988. • 1429F DATE: July 12, 1986 CITY O"CIL RBPOiRT FORMT TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Lloyd V. Harrell, City Manager SUBJECT: PRESENTATION OF PROPOSALS FOR AUDITING SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1985 (FY 85-86), SUMMARY: Presentation of, proposals by the following three (3) firms, Arthur Andersen $ Co. Deloitte, Haskins $ Sells Peat, Marwick, Mitchell $ Co. BACKGROUND: independent audit which is performed yearly by an outside audit firm. FISCAL IMPACT: Presently budgeted for FY 85-86. Respectfully submitted: oY Vj Harre l'I City Manager Prepar bY; A4ue~,& - An,i orsYt e Senior Secretary Approved: I ,~'i~.Grane irector of Finance f .y.-- :rte R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Section 6.03 of the Charter of the City of Denton authorizes the City Council to appoint a City Judge to preside over the Municipal Court; and WHEREAS, Section 6.03 of the Charter of the City of Denton authorizes the City Council to appoint Assistant City Judges to handle the judicial functions of the Municipal Court in the absence of the City Judge; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary to appoint a City Judge and two Assistant City Judges to handle the judicial functions of the Municipal Court; WHEREAS, pursuant to Art, 6252-9a, V.A.C.S., the City Council has found that each appointee is crirrently a state employee, that the holding of this office is of benait to the state and teat there is no conflict between each appointee's holding of his original office and the office of City Judge; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS: SECTION i, That is hereby appointed City Judge and and are hereby appointed ss stant City a gas o f he Municipal Court of the City of Denton, Texas pursuant to Section 6.03 of the Charter of the City of Denton, Texas, effective July 26, 1986. SECTION 11. That the City Judge and Assistant City Judges shall receive the sum of Twenty-Five and Nu/100 Dollars ($25.00) per hour for their services. The sum of $12.50 per hour shall be paid for training effective immediately. SECTION III. This Resolution shall become effective July 23, 1986. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of , 1986. RKTOR RXY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ATTEST. CHARLOTTI ALLEN CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON,,TEXAS APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM! DEBRA ADAMI DRAYOVITCH, CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF D9NTON0 TEXAS U S BY: & . 04diji, T-7 -1 P~'17 7M.111111 W + FIR P"SPIPPIP k' HMERGBNCY AGENDA ADDENDUM CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL July 22, 1986 The emergency and urgent necessity of this item being the consideration of members to the Flow Hospital Advisory Committee. 11 Discussion of appointments to the Flow Hospital Advisory Committee. C E R T I F I C A T B I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Nall of the City of Denton, exas, on the 22nd day of July, 1986 t A:4A3 o'clock (a.m.) ( .m.) 4 2305C >y .m+d1 `~i 11':+ti h.f .1.2 k+l~llfl441t(Liii'l+~~ ii+I~i'r l i1 .+'~/,'/r4 i. ii::.:. +dtl. ~)f+•5'f e..! 1~~ti a+:. . t ~Y~ ill .~Ft l.l lt. .,...n ~'i I IAiI'i~l /!~'r 1; ~ . elhh A ~w: .,y . °.e^± v., AGENDA CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL July 14, 1986 Special CAlled Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Monday, July 14, 1986, at 6:00 p.m. in the Gity Manager's Conference Room in the Municipal building a which the following item will be considered: 6:00 p.m. 11 Executive Session: A. Personnel/Board Appointments Under Sec. 2(g), Art 6252-17 V.A.T.S. (see item 02) 2. Consider appointment of Municipal Judge and Alternate Municipal Judge for the City of Denton. 3. Official Action on Executive Session Items: A. Personnel/Board Appointments C E R T I F I C A T E I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Trenton, Texas, on the day of , 1986 at o'clock (a.m.) p.m. CITY SECRETARY 2291C Ala ~rerx s:- i:...: ~~rs•~'_a 1 i5"i. ~~/ti iT+' ;t _ ii .Tf'--' t...sy-._ ,_Q. AGENDA CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL July 2, 1986 Work Session of the City of Denton City Council on Wednesday, July 2. 19869 at S:30 .m. in the City Manager's Conference Room in the Municipal Building at which the following item wail be considered: 5:30 p.m. 1. Receive a report on 1986-87 major budget issues. C E R T I F I C A T E I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin; board at the City Hall of the City of Denton, Texas, on the day of 1986 at o'clock (a.m.) (P.M.) CITY SECRETARY 2271C i