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CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL
January 12, 1993 vd GG
Planning Session of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday,
January 12, 1993 at 1:30 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room of City
Hall, 215 E. McKinney, Denton, Texas at which the following items
will be considered:
1:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES FOR NEXT SIX
MONTHS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION:
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Frank Robbins, Executive Director
! for Planning and Development
Betty McKean, Executive Director for
Municipal Services and .:conomic
Development
Joh~.McGrane, Executive Director for
Finance
Break
Bob Nelson, Executive Director for
Utilities
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manrger
Break.
Review City Council Goals for
1992-93
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Discuss Denton Public Library
Services Strategic Planning Issues
and give staff direction
Discus Emergency Medical Services
Strategic Planning issues and give
staff direction
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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 1993 at o'clock (a.m.)
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CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON C,L_ 'TL CHAMBERS IS ACCESSIBLE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN6 WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE
j CITY WILL PROVIDE SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 4e HOURS IN
ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY
SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 566-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATICNS
DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO
THAT A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER CAN BE SCHEDULED THROUGH
THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMEN'"e
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Major Activities Within Next Six Mont e--L-,%~~fG _ iY3
A. Regulations.
* Related to "rules and regulation" Major Issue.
1. Rewrite of Zoning Ordinance.
a. User friendly format.
b. MXD with bufferyards. (APA award)
C. 3 new residential districts,
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j • Single Family Estate. SFE. 1 acre minimum.
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• Single Family 3.5. SF3.5. Mixed residential use,
medium density. 3,500 sq. ft. lot size. * Related to
low cost housing issue.
• Manufactured llousir, r, District. MHD.
d. heavy Environmental Impact District. IJEL
C. Reorganized Board of Adjustment article with non-conform-
ing amortization section.
f. Antennae standards.
g. Design Guidelines for all site plans.
h. Updated parking standards.
2. Subdivision Process Re-write.
3. Historic Landmark and District Certificate of Appropriateness
Process.
Dcamber 31, 1972
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4. Airport Area Zoning.
* Related to Airport development issue. 3
5. New construction codes.
6. Signs.
B. Long Range Planning.
1. Annexation Plan.
2. Bike and Pedestrian Access Plan.
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C. I lousing.
* Related to low cost housing issue.
1 $1 million HOME grant.
2. Rayzor/Southern Hotel.
3. Form community based non-profit.
4. Home ownership financial assistance.
D. CDBG Allocation.
From $675,000 to $1.042 million.
E. Entranceways.
1. Welcome to Denton sign.
2. University Drive tree planting by TXDOT.
3. Teasley cost sharing with TXDOT.
4. Dallas Drive landscaping.
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F. All America City Application.
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0. Others.
1. Argyle - Bartonville City Limit Agreements.
2. Updated Development Fees.
3. "Forrestridge - Hobson" Zoning Case.
4, ETJ variances.
5. PD downzonings.
6. Love Truck Stop Annexation.
7. City Wide Cleanup, April.
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MAJOR COUNCIL ISSUES A. CONTRACT TO SELL POWER AND ENERGY TO TEXAS A d M
B. APPROVAL OF TMPA DECLARED PROJECT FOR TEXAS A d M
C. CHALLENGE OF TMPA RATE METHODOLOGY
D. CONDUCT ELECTRIC SYSTEM POWER SUPPLY STUDY
E. CONSIDER CREATION OF STORM WATER UTILITY
F. RECONSIDER IMPACT FEES
G. SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
k 1) Preliminary Master Plan
4) Contract to employ Landfill Engineer
3) Purchase Land for Landfill Expansion
4) Complete Detailed Long Range MASTER PLAN for community
a) Develop plans for MSW Composting
b) Implement Programs to Reduce/ Eliminate
Yard Waste from Landfill
C) Central versus Curbside Recycling Plan
d) Refuse Derived Fuel Facility
e) Waste to energy facility
H. ESTABLISH DENTON'S POSITION REGARDING INVOLVEMENT IN REGIONAL
SOLID WASTE ISSUES
1. COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTF,'WATER TREATMENT PLAN
J. WORK WITH UTRWD ON REGIONAL WASTEWATER PLAN
K. COMPLETE WASTEWATER TOXIC REDUCTION EVALUATION
L. CREATE COMMITTEE TO HELP IN SITING OF WATER TOWER IN
SOUTHWEST DENTON.
M. COMPLETE CORROSION CONTROL STUDY FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM
N. C06PLETE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GREENBELT CORRIDOR BETWEEN
LAKES
0. CONTINUE FORMULATING/ IMPLEMENTING WILDLIFE REFUGE IN UPPER
REACHES OF LAKE LEWISVILLE
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DATE: January 6, 1993
TOi Lloyd Harrell, City Manager
FROMr Jerry Clark, Director of Engineering 6 Transportation
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SUBJECT: January 12, 1993 City Council Briefing
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There are two key areas we need to cover with the City Council. They are the
status of the Capital Improvements Program and our proposed street maintenance
list.
j I have enclosed copies of the 1986 Bond Issue and the proposed 5 Year Capital
i Improvements Program to work from. As you can see, other than the TxDOT
projects, only Hollyhill/Longridge Drainage remains to be a completed. Stuart
Drainage is about to begin construction and James Street culvert will be out for ti
bids in late January 1993.
The funding for future street and drainage projects is not in place and requires
an election. Year 1 (1992-1993) has no street and drainage projects. The
Alexander Street Drainage Phase II is out for bids now and is funded by the CDBG.
Year 2 has only one major project which is a portion of Payne Drive ($306,00) -
Bonnie B.ae to near Crestmeadow. The Lillian Miller sidewalk project will have 1
to be postponed due to a planned water distribution line (21") that will follow
the same side. The remainder will mainly be used to fund our parts of the CHAQ
projects approved in the NTCOG TIP.
Year 3 has $638,000 to be expended for street reconstruction using City forces.
this will involve b.,maging the base courses and retopping with 2" to 5" of
asphalt. Examples could include projects like Willowwood, South Bonnie Brae,
Mayhill Road, James Street, Riney Road, etc.
Year 4 has some major street projects including both phases of Ft. Worth Drive
(I35 to Collins), Collins Street - Phase I, Westway, and Avenue B. There is also
$338,000 to do additional street reconstruction.
Year 5 has 2 drainage projects which are the only ones in the bond issue. They
are Cooper Creek Phase I and the Avenue G storm sewer outfall. There is also
$338,000 worth of street reconstruction in this year.
There are three years that hale turn lanes, traffic signals, and sidewalks in
them. They are 93-94, 95-96, and 96-97.
The following projects are those projects we feel are very important to the
community, are reasonable priced, but have not peen selected for the CIP. Since
a great deal of activity has taken place in the northeast and southeast, these
projects emphasize improvements in those areas, i.e.; Exposition Mille Mall, new
recreation fields at Northlakes, and new Minter school.
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1993 CC Briefing
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STREET PROJECTS
1) Payne Drive from Westgate to 135 $240,000
2 lanes with curb and gutter
if 4 lanes • with curb and gutter $500,000
2) Collins Street Phase II - Carroll to Welch $690,000
to Eagle 2 lanes
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3) West Windsor - Bonnie Brae to Rec Center $400,000
4 lanes - Main Drive at North Lakes
4) Southeast Denton Sidewalks $109,000
Near Minter School
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5) Mockingbird Lane Connection $159,000
Eliminates 2 900 bends with smooth carves
6) Bell Avenue - McKinney to Eagle $125,000
Remove and replace concrete pavement
DRAINAOE PROJECTS
1) Pecan Creek - Bradshaw to Ruddell $230,000
2) Pecan Creek - Bell Avenue $607,000
Parallel to Robertson to Maddox
3) Cooper Creek Phase II $1,251,000
The first project in each category should be given priority consideration. The
second category covers the fiscal year accomplishments of the Street Department.
1) Heater Overlay 744 blocks or 13 miles
2) Mill 252 blocks or 14 miles
3) Bomag 34 blocks or 2 miles
4) Blade-On 50 blocks or 3 miles
5) Seal Coat 14 blocks or 1 mile
6) New Construction 6 blocks or .4 miles
Attached is a four year proposed street repaving program - 92-93 to 95-96. Some
of the current year projects 92-93 have already been completed. Finally, we
completed all of the CIP interest money repaving projects in the last 3 months.
Those include Mulberry, Hickory, Johnson, and Salado.
The above projects are suggestions in working towards the list of projects. We
are assuming another Blue Ribbon Committee will be the nrxt step to finalize that
list before the election. Hopefully, the submitted information is adequate for
your review at this time. We will be happy to provide any additional backup in
the future for these projects or others the Council or Committee may select.
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PROPOSITION NO. 1 19901991
STREETSITRANSPORTA110NlTRAFFIC CONTROL
Fill W7rtn D1ne 7crlef Snppt Dr' ^rqe 1 a )00
19%1991 TO rAL. 11.3 Ilk oclo
L di gn M titer Pak wa y W Id enlm9 1 150 000
T,,, l ane$ 230 000
Upgrade TUtt i C Slgna is l Can of I En u l Brad !70000 PROPOSITION NO. 3
I'dUnlraranrDrive ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER EXPANSIONI
New 511 lei Inatdlatians 145 IOC
1 5,919161 Loop 235 and U S 080 94 000 1999 1937
Tut I It Si udy 25000 Animal Cantrol:enlm E.pPebn { 195 Om
Erea Park Sidewalk 40 , D00
S lde walk on Hercules 15,000 TOTAL { 135,000
11,119,000
1987 19M PROPOSITION NO. 4
Wo(drowLA"Wldenl19and ITororementi 525,1XIO
FIRE STATION AND EQUIPMENT
ReOu lid E firm; n9 BeI I A lto%a A50,000
Iwmh present all9nmm0 TWA 1969
Min 99 Road Trail It and 0111N OS improvemen le 2'0000
Teasley Lane Imprememenb 200 000 I Fire Station S 500,000
Traffic Signal Synchronization 75,000 Fit@ E7ulpmant 20I)XID
Tgllk Signals 25000
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F M. 7191 pe»ley lapel'. Four UN Olrided - 250,000 PROPOSITION NO. b
From I81'Sf South 10 Ill ii ATHLETIC FIFLDSINEIVIHBOP.HOOD
Darla Streit Paving lmproramenU 90,d J , ANDSENIOR CITIZEN CEN TERS
Avenue f lm prorements(Eagle Or Iva to 135$eyice Hoed) 40,17 JO r
1 510,000 lowim.-
1999-IM t s et Aecretllun center (1,200.000
Loop 286 Local Pari Ion. you r Una Olvided 12.100.000 A11,Ie11t FAA Development _50000
From U S. 090 Soulh to Cdlcnoo Boulevard { I,150~1700
U S 30ILocal Participation. Su LAP, Divided 870.000 1997 1999
From U S. 71 ILoci al3 to Loop 289
Fa pail Ion of Notilmrh am IF form U S. 080 to M Ingo stood) III Old Sernlor DenterL pmelc n 1 7+0,000
US 310PIOhtof Way Acqulu0on 95D0170 Athlovc Field Development 55401X1
$3,550,000 111,]00,001,
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Fort Wodh Ofire IU50/73: Four lame Derided {1,085000 1lecna lop Can ter 1i DOD
From IIm 351 to F M, Ill I Al If Fluid Cerelop meal _ 250000
Pecun NruclIon of 0, to I@ Si flat 117000
U,550,000
I1, 182.000 t 19901991
TOTAL. 17.?X (IT Pecreat Ion Gnler $1,40C 000
PROPOSITION NO.2 A!nleot F1e10 M'.e tpmmt 450,000
DRAINAGE it aec;000
TOTAL: $5,vii) 000
19961997
TeworP"Drainage 4 300000 PROPOSITION NO. 6
Wooi : A Cro8,494
o nal i o" LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS
Au dra Lane Oral nape 90,000
Burnt ng Tres OraiN9e 34 No 19W lwl
SluaUSlrene Crsinage SO. D00 L Ib,I Eapanslon. Ph4 se l 1 401.000
S'udy Drainage Pepuratione 25.000 1990.1991
{ Bel"(0 Comphpan of Lprary E,nar lop 1 am ow
1997 fill TOTAL', 11.0m D00
Wu10w Suring, Drainage 1 17',900
Malone 51,011 O"I'sge 254 nDD PROPOSITION NO. 7
eutnrr,mg n9 Tree Drier. x°
Too ld;o s 5P 000 LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTERICOURT COMPLEX
1 78' 000 19881939
1906 t3el PI4nlfor Le* Pdurcer^ent CSnlerCourl Compln F nn Dw
Loda'e Maser Drs Page Pan 1 125 ulF) 194,9. 1990
1999 17)3 Lew E^torcane^I Canto, Coe't Camille., Ph,i# I 1 5m m
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1993-97 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
ANNUAI.
LOND AID OPkiRA'17N(i
DIVISION PROJECT \ IN AND
DEPARTMENT NUMBER PROJECT NAME N DS-CONSIRUCTION OTHER TOTAL MAINTENANCE'
OTHER PROJECTS SUBNIITTED
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ENGINEERING 0010-55 13EPNARD STREET PAVING AND DRAINAGE 1,462,00(3 1,462,(0
ENGINEERING 0010-56 WILLOWWOOD PAVING AND DRAINAGE o m 2,777,000 2,717,000
ENGINEERING 0010-57 MYRTLE STREET' PAVING AND DRAINAGE 619,000 619,000
ENGINEERING 0010-58 COLLINS STREET PAVING AND DRAINAGE Pit 11 690,000 690,000
ENGINEERINO 0010-59 MAPLE STREET PAVING AND DRAINAGE 612,000 612,000
ENGINEERING 0010-60 KINGS ROW PAVING AND DRAINAGE 2,135,000 7,135,000 4,0(x1
ENGINEERINO 0010-61 EAST WINDSOR DR. PAVING AND DRAINAGE 704,000 701,000
ENGINEERINO 0010-62 WEST WINDSOR DR. PAVING AND DRAINAGE 3,129,000 3,129,000 2,000
ENG61&ERING OOID-63 SOUTH BONNIE BRAE PAVING AND DRAINAGE 2,167,000 2,161,000
Er:GrNEERINO 0010-64 MAYIIILL ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE PH 1 4,647,000 4,617,000
ENGINEERING 001D-65 MAYHILL ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE Pit 11 3,506,000 3,505,000
ENGINEERING 0010-66 MAYHILL ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE Pit III 2,545,000 2,545,000
f ENGINEERING 0010-67 MASCH BRANCH ROAD PHASE 4 3,062,000 3,062,000
ENGINEERING 0010-72 RINEY ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE 235,000 235,000
ENGINEERING 0010-73 MASCH BRANCH ROAD PHASE 1 772,000 772,000
ENGINEERING 0010-74 MASCH BRANCH ROAD PHASE 11 2,011,000 2,011.000
ENGINEERING 0010-7S MASCH BRANCH ROAD PHASE ill 1,430,000 1,430,000
ENGINEERING 0010-76 SOUTHEAST DENTON SIDEWALKS 109,000 Iw'000
ENOINEERING 0010-77 STATE SCHOOL ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE 1,020,0( 1,020,000
ENGINEERING 0010-78 HICKORY CREEK ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE 601,000 60:,000
ENGINEERING WIO-79 141GIlLAND STREET SIDEWALK 24,000 24,000
ENGINEERING 0010-81 AVENUE A PAVING 114,000 114,000
ENGINEERING 0010-82 SCRIPTURE STREET PAVING AND DRAINAGE 1,087,000 1,087,000
ENGINEERING 0010-83 RINEY ROAD PAVING 100,000 100,000
ENGINEERING 0010-84 MOCKINGBIRD LANE DRAINAGE 60,000 60,000
ENGINEERING OOIG-85 MISC. STREET RECONSTRUCTION !50,000 250,000
ENGINEERING 0010-86 MISC, SIDEWALK REPAIR 100,000 100,000
ENGINEERING 0010-81 MISC TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS 182,000 182,00(3
ENGINEERING 0010-88 WEST WINDSOR DRIVE PAVING 400,000 400,000
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E'NOWEERINO 0010-89 PAYNE DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAOL' 240,000
1993-97 CAPITki, IMPROVEMENT PLAN
GENERAL GOVERNh',F:N'C
ANNUAL
C~ 0 AID OPERATINU
DIVISION PROJECT \ BOND IN AND
DEPARTMENT NUMBER PROJECT NAME FUNDS CONSTRUCI'ION 07'H_liR TO "CAL MAINCENANCI
OTHER PROJECTS SUBMITTED a -
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ENGINEERING 0010-90 MOCKINGBIRD LANE CONNECTION a 159,000 159,000
DRAINAGE 0810-12 SEQUOIA PARK DRAINAGE 1,041,000 1,041,000
DRAINAGE 0810-13 THUNDERBIRD DRAINAGE 84,000 84,000
DRAINAGE 0810-14 DANIEL.SIFT. WORTH DRIVE DRAINAGE 330,000 330,OO0
DRAINAGE 0810.16 CORBIN ROAD BRIDGE 1,003,000 1,003,000
DRAINAGE 0810-17 FT. WORTH DRIVE DRAINAGE 537,000 537,000
DRAINAGE 0810-18 RANCH ESTATES DRAINAGE 664,000 664,000
DRAINAGE 0810-19 COIT STREET DRAINAGE 460,000 480,000
DRAINAGE 0810-20 IIOUSTON PLACEISENA DRAINAGE 447,000 447,000
DRAINAGE 0810-22 IIIGHLAND PARK ROAD 162,000 162,000
DRAINAGE 0810-23 EAST HICKORY STREET DRAINAGE 143,000 143,000
DRAINAGE 0610-24 SOUTH RUDDELL ST. DRAINAGE 252,000 252,000
DRAINAGE 0810-25 PECAN CREEK - RUDDELL TO WOODROW 1,185,000 1,185,000
DRAINAGE 0810.26 OAKLAND STREET DRAINAGE 907,000 907,000
DRAINAGE 0610-27 NORTHRIDOE DRAINAGE 234,000 234,000
DRAINAGE 0610-28 STPICKLAND JUNIOR HIGH 79,000 1900
V DRAINAGE 0810-29 GOOD SAMARITAN VILLAGE 351,000 351,000
i/ DRAINAGE 0810-298 GOOD SAMARITAN VILLAGE-REVISED 222,000 222,000
DRAINAGE 08W30 EVERS PARKWAY DRAINAGE 17,000 17,000
DRAINAGE 0810-31 SHADY OAKS DRAINAGE 565,000 565,000
DRAINAGE 0810-32 E%CTOR STREET DRAINAGE 611,000 611,000
AIRPORT 001906 CONSTRUCT NORTH HOLDING APRON 9,000 86,000 95,000
AIRPORT 001907 LAND ACQULSITION FOR 1500' EXTN NORTH 139,000 1,252,000 1,391,000
AIRPORT 001908 EXTENDED NORTH RUNWAYITAXIWAY 1500' 195,000 1,750,000 1,945,000
AIRPORT 001909 EXECUTIVE JET PARKING APRON 100'X150' 24,000 218,000 242,000
AIRPORT 001910 COMMERCIAL SERVICE APRON 480'X150' 20,000 176,000 196,000
PLANNING 001507 BEAUTIFICATION OF UNIVERSI[TY DR. - PT 11 396,0011 395,0cO 791,000
PLANNINO 001511 HIGHWAY 77 BEAUTIFICATION 278,000 278,0W 556,000 10,Lxx)
LIBRARY 007003 LIBRARY PHASE II 1,700,OW 1,700,000 284,(Xx)
PARKS W6205 DENIA CENTER EXPANSIONIRENOVATION 1,250,000 1,150,(X)0 7,
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DIVISION PROJECT BOND IN AND
DEPARTMENT NUMBER PROJECT NAME FUNDS CONSTRUCTION OTIIER TOTAL MAINTENANCE
OTHER PROJECTS SUBMITTED
PARKS 006301 UPGRADE EXISTING PARK SYSTEM 1,°00,000 1,500,000 10,000
PARKS 006302 SCHOOL PRACTICE FIELDS 330,000 730,000 34,000
_ PARKS 006303 TOWNSHIP II NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ACQUIS R DEV 225,000 225,000 35,000
PARKS 006304 OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATRE 1,500,000 1,500,000 45,000
PARKS 006305 CIVIC CENTER PARK RENOVATION & IMPROVEMT 1,050,000 1,050,000 20,000
PARKS 006306 NORTHEAST COMMUNITY PARK ACQUISITION 250,000 250,000 6,000
PARKS 006307 EVERS PARK ACQUISITION/DEVELOPMENT 750,000 750,000 25,000
PARKS 006308 MACK PARK ACQUSITION/DEVELOPMENT 750,000 750,000 25,000
PARKS 006309 DENIA PARK ACQUSITIONIDEVELOPMENT 750,000 750,000 30,000
PARKS 006310 NORTH LAKES PARKS DEVELOPMENT PHASE 11 1,700,000 1,700,000 00,000
FACILITY MOT 000202 ENERGY MANAGEMENT/HVAC 216,000 276,000
FACILITY MOT 000204 SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR 115,000 115,000 230,000 313,000
FACILRY MOT 0002015 PHASE H & III SPACE IMPLEMENTATION 1,200,000 1,200,000
FACILITY MOT 000208 CITY HALL FIRE SPRINKLERS 131,000 13 1,000 3,000
FACILITY MOT 000209 NEW ROOF FOR ONE UTILITY FUND BLDING 115,000 175,000
FIRE 005401 OUTDOOR WARNING SYSTEM 300,000 300,000
6 030664,270, - 0 65,576,000 ),500
PROJECTS SUBMITTED IN PRIOR YEARS
D Al AGE COOPER CREEK CHANNEL PHASE It 1,231,000 1,251,000 4,000
D A AGE PECAN CREEK DRAINAGE NEW ROBERTSON 607,000 607,000
ID AG PECAN CREEK ALONG UNIVERSITY 322,000 312,000 I
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1992-93
STREET NAME FROM TO SURFACE AREA SY ?
Angelina Cul de sac Angelina Bend 767
Angelina San Gabriel San Gabriel 5,983
Bell N Coronado Windsor 8,956 1
Bryan Oak Scripture 3,195
Camden Court Londonderry Cul de sac 334
Collins Johnson US 17 831
Chisholm Trail Bell Stuart Rd 4,219
Dennison Sherman US 380 1,260
Driftwood Bell Stuart Rd 4,305
Edgewood Cul de sac Cul de sac 2,623
Exposit,Oak,Frame McKinney Hickory 2,000
Hercules Stuart Sherman 8,217
Hickory W. Welch Carroll 8,740
Johnson Dallas Dr Daugherty 3,869
Kingswood Londonderry Cul de sac 334
Manhatten Stuart Sherman 5,084
Monterrey Stuart Sherman 5,250
Mulberry Ave A RR Tracks (Bell) 8,424
Prairie W Ave E IH 35E 7,800
Sierra Stuart Sherman 5,607
Windsor Bristol Dunes 23,489
Current/Active TOTAL SY 111,309
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Interest Money
1993-94
Anna Channel Panhandle 1,650
Aileen Panhandle Cordell 6,010
Bryan Oak Scripture 3,195
College Bell Frame 2,088
Dotsun Ft Worth Drive East End 1,118
Egan Malone Bryan 2,017
Greenlee Avenue C Knight 1,278
Greenlee Knight 135 Service Rd 1,523
Readies Hinkle Bolivar 1,047
Highland Welch Bernard 3,453
Highland Bernard Carroll Blvd 4,133
Hopkins Drive Dallas Drive East End 6,063
Kings Row Stuart Sherman 6,100
Mesquite Headlee Windsor 3,820
Mimosa Bolivar Hinkle 11,674
Mission James Fast End 4,384
Moaingo Oaktree Tyler 9,453
Prairie RR Tracks Welch or Ave A 14,238
Sam Base Londonderry 135 5,384
Santa Montica Hobson El Paseo 9,472
Sawyer Oakland N. I.ocvat 1,725
Second Locust Elm 859
Sunset Bolivar US 380 7,818
Sun Valley Stuart Atlas 2,417
Taliferro Locust Elm 660
01/06/93 TOTAL SY 111,579
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1994-95
Auburn Parkside Malone 4,961
Avenue B Maple Eagle 1,700
Avenue O Prairie W. Hickory 5,520
- , Avenue H Prairie W. Hickory 5,480
Bernard Hickory Eagle 7,345
Bradley Sena Oak 3,418
Central Highland Eagle 3,410
Heather Lane Stratford Oxford 7,716
Hickory Austin Bell 7,200
Hickory Bell Railroad 3,065
Kingswood Londonderry Cul do Sac 762
Linden Malone Bonnie Brae 13,866
Los Colinas Mesa 135 1,854
Mistywood Nottingham Woodhaven 8,143
Shawnee US 380 Mingo 7,653
Stonegate Pennsylvania 135 11,271
Sycamore Carroll Bell 7,536
Sycamore Welch Bell 14,531
Wilshire Avenue D Avenue C 3,875
TOTAL SY 119,312
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Bellaire McKinney Western 9,452
Bonnie Brae (South) 135 Highland Pk Rd 14,570
Bryan Crescent Scripture 10,524
Dudley McCOmlek Jacqueline 2,690
Hillcrest Scripture Emery 13,139
Lovell Scripture Egan 1,825
Mozingo oaktree Paisley 4,888
Oakland Parkway/Austin Locust 16,600
Panhandle Bonnie Brae Carroll 27,550
Willowwood Bonnie Arae 135 13,180
TOTAL SY 114,418
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Office of the City Manager
TO: Lloyd V. Harrell, City Manager
FROM: Catherine E. Tuck, Administrative Assistant
DATE: January 8, 1993
SUBJECT: UPDATE OF CITY COUNCIL ISSUES FOR JANUARY 121 1993
COUNCIL PLANNING SESSION
As you are aware, at the City Council's retreat in June, Council
outlined:
o Accomplishments
o Issues, Concerns, Projects
o Major Issues
I have enclosed a full copy of the notes taken at the June planning
session (Appendix A).
I have also attached updates for the City Council on the Issues,
Concerns, and Projects section. As you may recall, the Major
Issues section was what the City Council began as a categorization
of the Issues, Concerns, and Projects. However, because of the
time constraints at the retreat, this process was not completed.
Therefore, we have updated the Issues and Concerns section since
it included all of the City Council's issues. The Executive
Directors provided informaticn on the status of these issues since
June.
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Please let me know if 1 can provide additional information.
Catherine E. Tuck
Administrative Assistant
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STATUS OF ISSUES
FROM THE CITY COUNCIL PLANNING SESSION
JUNE 5-6, 1992
FISCAL ISSUES
Budget
The City Council adopted the annual budget for 1992-93 for
$28,321,592 in the yeneral fund and total combined budget of
$129,104,428. The City also learned that its 1991-92 budget was
chosen as one of eight in the country to win the Especially Notable
Communications Device award from the Government Finance Officers
Association. The format and process followed this year was
consistent with past year's budgets. The same basic process will
be used in the upcoming budget unless given other direction by the
City Council.
Impact Fees
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There has been no action taken by staff. Surrounding communities
continue to implement and expand their impact fees. State law now
considers pro rata fees for city-owned utility lines to be impact
fees. Staff awaits further direction from the City Council to
reexamine these fees.
Examination of User Fees
An annual evaluation of user fees was conducted in conjunction with
the budget process. A package for a comprehensive outside study
of fees was not recommended to the City Council in the budget.
However, the Council did pass an increase in the health inspection
fee for grocery stores, Additional revenue was raised with the
initiation of a local sales tax on natural gas and reslJontial
electric utility customers. Currently, the Park and Recreation
Department is examining its facility and program fee ordinance.
Relief for Property Tax
The City Council has not raised taxes above the effective rate in
three years. The half cent sales tax to relieve propdrty taxes
requires special legislation prior to an election in Denton. There
is further discussion of this issue under "Legislative Action for
Authority for Ralf Cent Sales Tax" (p. 2).
State in-Lieu-of-Tax Payments
Denton has been instrumental on the newly formed TML University
Cities committee. Several City Council members have attended
committee meetings at TML gatherings. Council Member Margaret
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I. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Intergovernmental Relationships - Local - State - National 1
The City continues to work cooperatively on intergovernmental 1
endeavors such as the I-35W corridor project. City staff has taken 1
the initiative to draft an action plan for the joint project with
the City of Fort Worth and the North Texas Commission. The City
Council and DISD Board of Trustees continue to hold joint luncheon
meetings. The most recent was held in November. Staff has been
working closely with TML on legislative committees in preparation
of the next legislative session. Denton hosted a meeting in
October with senator Gramm's office with City, County and Chamber
of Commerce officials, The Mayor's Town and Gown meetings continue
to offer a forum for common concerns and increased communication.
Lobbying has continued with the Denton County Library Board and the
County Commissioners regarding a fair formula for library funding.
Legislative Action for Authority for Half Cent Sales Tax
Representative Ben Campbell has been receptive to sponsoring
legislation to allow Denton to have authority to levy a half cent
sales tax to relieve property taxes. staff has received his pledge
that this will he introduced in the upcoming legislative session.
Lobbyist for Legislature
No lobbyist for the upcoming Texas Legislative Session was
budgeted. A setback occurred when Nancy Moffat left the city's
employment. Ms. Moffat had acted as a lobbyist in a limited
capacity during her employment and had followed legislative issues
affecting Denton.
court of Record
General legislation was passed which requires a city Council to
hold an election at which time voters decide whether the Court of
Record will have an elected or an appointed judge, special
legislation would need to be passed by the Texas Legislature if the
City Council wished to continue to have an appointed judge. Other
cities have been unsuccessful in their attempts to accomplish this.
Civil Service Reform
A coalition among civil service cities in Texas was formed to work
toward civil service reform and to guard against poor legislation
in the next session. Staff members continue to work closely with
TML and will offer testimony as needed. The City Council has
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passed resolutions when called upon by TML, and has also assisted
with testimony in Austin. A redraft of the Local Civil Service
Rules was initiated and is underway. A Fire entry exam was
administered in June 1992. After much discussion and legal advice,
the City Council decided that skipping over names of qualified
individuals on the eligibility list to hire a protected class
individual would invite serious legal challenges.
Chamber of Commerce i City Council Working Relationship
The economic development partnership between the City's Economic
Development office and the Economic Development arm of the Chamber III
continues to be strengthened. The two staffs are working jointly
on building data bases to be used for prospective industry. Joint
visits to prospects are made whenever feasible. There is an
established routins of sharing information on prospects, area
development, and legislative issues. The Mayor, Council Members
Mark Chew and Harold Perry, Lloyd Harrell, Bob Nelson, and Betty
McKean all serve on the Chamber's economic development advisory
board.
II. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Economic Development
The City and Chamber of Commerce continue to woek closely on
economic development efforts. Exposition Mills factory stores held
its grand opening in November. Utility development lines were
extended to Exposition Mills. PACCAR announced its relocation of
Peterbilt Division Headquarters to Denton. The utility fund
increased its contribution to both the City and Chamber by $10,000
each for economic development. A report was furnished to the City
Council regarding Denton's return on investment for economic
development. Staff researched potential uses for revenue from an
economic development sales tax and made a report to the City
Council in May.
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Airport Development
The overlay project has been completed. One condemnation is
complete. Two other condemnations are in process. After the
condemnations proceedings are completed, the runway extension
project will begin (estimated to begin this summer). The airport
master plan will be presented to the City Council in late spring.
Trucking Regulations Etc. for Economic Development
The Mayor and the Economic Development office ret with the Union
Camp plant manager and former Railroad Commissioner Lena Guerrero
to discuss the problems that strict railroad regulations cause
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the upcoming legislative session.
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Perception of city - "Difficult to Do Business With"
There have been several efforts initiated to make it easier for
citizens/customers to work with the City. At the City Council's
suggestion, a focus group was held in August with business people.
The group's comments and suggestions were distributed to the City I
Council. Also in the area of Planning and Development, staff has
held quarterly meetings with developers and has designated staff
persons to help walk customers through the development process.
The Planning and Building Inspection departments continue to
utilize comment cards from customers. Ninety five percent of these
are positive with the five percent negative focusing on a complaint
with a regulation. Customer service orientation continues to be
j emphasized in all departments.
The Parks and Recreation Department revised After School Action
site registration procedures to eliminate "all-night" lines to sign j
up for this popular program. Parks and Recreation utilized a
series of community meetings to develop a conceptual plan for the
Recreation Center/Community Center as well as a long range master
plan for South Lakes Park. Customer Service, Tax, Cashiering, and r
Municipal Court implemented a successful program for extended hours 1
for customers (7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). Monthly industry visits
with the Mayor and Economic Development office have also provided
a contact point for any business concerns. A Mayor's breakfast
with area developers and area business people also offers a forum
for open dialogue.
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Since its June planning session, the city Council has adopted 120
ordinances and passed 54 resolutions.
Sign Ordinance
The Planning and Zoning commission have made recommendations on
proposed changes to the sign ordinance. The item was on the City
Council's January 5, 1993, work session agenda. The City Council
directed staff to bring a revised ordinance at a meeting in the
near future,
Changing Public Participation Process for Council Meetings
The City Council amended it Rules of Procedure on July 7. Request
to address the City Council cards are in use. Citizens may speak
for five minutes on any public hearing or three minutes on any
other agenda item during the regular 7:00 p.m. meeting. Non-agenda
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IV. FUTURE ISSUES
21st Century - "Shared Vision Process for Denton"
- The Assistant to the City Manager collected information from other
cities that had gone through a visioning process. From the many
examples, staff studied the process and researched what seemed to
be most successful. After this analysis, several programs were
chosen as models. The City Council appointed council Members Jack
Miller and Margaret Smith to work on this effort. The two
Councilmembers have beer, working with various community members to
design an acceptable process for Denton. As soon as the process
{ is determined, this will be brought to the full City council to get
concurrence.
Charter Review
The City Council had a comprehensive review of possible charter
amendments in February 1992. At that time, the consensus of the
City Council was not to form a charter review committee. Staff
awaits further direction from the City Council on this issue.
Task Force - New CIP - Bond Issue
The City Council reviewed and adopted a plan for the Capital
Improvement Program during the budget process this summer. Most
of the CIP projects have been constructed or the funds arc
otherwise committed. Longridge Drainage is waiting on the State0a
project to widen Teasley. Stuart Drainage is under construction
and the James Street Culvert will go out for bid in late January.
Approximately $30,000 worth of sidewalk repair is currently under
construction from the sidewalk bond program. The branch Library
project awaits City Council direction. To keep the capital
improvements program going, a bond election must be pissed.
Departments have requests from citizens as well as their own
analysis of projects that could be included in the next bond
election. Staff awaits City Council direction on holding a bond
election.
V. INFRASTRUCTURE
FM 2499 i Other Highway Projects
This was the first year of a new process to determine highway
projects based on the federal Intermodal Surface Transportation and
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Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991. The worked
City Council's Region 1~
Transportation Council (RTC) representative, Jack Miller,
with NCTCOG, Texas Department Of Transportation (TxDOT), and city
staff to emphasize the importance of Denton's transportation
projects throughout this process. Denton had several speakers at
the public hearing for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
and Denton fared well on road project funds in comparison with
other cities.
Currently, feasibility studies for F.M. 2499 are in the late years
of the nine-year TIP. Staff will continue to work with TxDOT and
NCTCOG to push this project's importance. Utility relocation along
Teasley Lane will be completed this spring. TxDOT's latest
estimate indicates construction in January 1994. An expansion of
Loop 288 to four lanes, from U.S. 380 to I-35E, is scheduled for
1999. An expansion of U.S. 380 to six lanes, from Loop 288 to U.S.
77, is also scheduled for 1999. Other important Denton projects
included in the TIP are opticom projects, bridges, and signal and
intersection improvements.
Upgrade of streets
Nottingham Street was opened in October and Loop 288 opened in
December. Bond interest money was spent on approximately five
street repaving projects at the City Council's instruction,
Additionally U here Hickory, Johnson,
of street and eee o milled Streets.
then heater overlaid, 34 blocks of street that the Bomag process
was used (recycles existing pavement and then is overlaid), 50
blocks of street were bladed, and 14 bloc).9 of street were
sealcoated.
Develop Plan for Sidewalk Repair
Approximately $30,000 worth of sidewalk repair is currently under
construction from the sidewalk bond program. The Wilson Street
sidewalk leading to the Martin Luther King, Jr., Center was
completed in August. A list of potential sidewalks that needed
repair was presented to the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) committee. The citizen committee recommended that $100,000
of CDBG funds be used to repair sidewalks in low and moderate
income areas of the City. These sidewalks are currently being
built.
Renovation of Civic Center Pool '
The City Council received a report from the architect in an October
work session. Project bids opened in December exceeded the
budgeted amounts and were therefore rebid. The bids are scheduled
to be opened on January 12, with the contract expected to be
awarded by the City Council at its January 19 meeting, The pool
is scheduled to open as usual Memorial Day Weekend,
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VI. POLICIES
Affirmative Action
Recruitment efforts continued with 15 visits to targeted minority
universities. A prejudice reduction workshop entitled "Embracing
Diversity" was attended by 34 managers and supervisors. The
workforce Diversity committee met monthly and is composed of
protected class employees and supervisors who promote the attitude
of acceptance for diversity.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Bonds were sold to implement ADA building modifications. City Hall
handicap restrooms were remodeled. Listening devices were
E purchased for City Council and other public meetings. A ramp was
installed and doors removed between Customer Service and Finance
areas. Automatic doors were installed at City Hall and the Civic
Center.
Total Quality Management - Internally
Outside facilitator Don Williams conducted a two-day Total Quality
Management (TQM) awareness briefing to help assess the interest and
level of commitment for TQM among the executive staff. The
executive staff and directors will discuss this in more detail at
the management team meeting on January 12. The Utilities
Departments have implemented a TQM program with a 20-member quality
committee of front line employees. Many performance measures have
also been implemented as at result of TQM efforts.
VII. PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Safety Issues
The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program continues
to be expanded into Denton neighborhoods (currently serving five
neighborhoods) as well as gain national recognition. The
International City/county Management Association held an intensive +
training session in Denton to learn more COPS. The City council
received the National League of Cities' highest award for
innovation and Community Collaboration for Denton's COPS program.
Fire Station 16 is scheduled to open in early spring. Both Police
and Fire departments continue to research computer aided
dispatching (CAD) systems which would enhance dispatching
capabilities.
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Disposition of Central Fire Station I<{~
The firefighterj will move out of the Central Fire Station` upon
the completion of Fire Station 06 scheduled this spring. Fire
administration and the Fire Marshal's Office will remain at the
Central Fire station for the immediate future. Future use for the
Central station will need to be determined by the City Council
after the firefighters move to Fire Station A'6.
VIII. UTILITY ISSUES
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Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD)
The UTRWD is proceeding to build a 10 MGD water plant in south
Denton County and a pipeline project along F.M. 2181 from old Alton
to I-35. The Upper Trinity is also proceeding with the 12 MGD
Cooper Reservoir water project, of which Denton has rights to 2
MGD. Upper Trinity has received Texas Water Commission approval
to transfer water from the Sulphur River basin to the Trinity River
basin. There is continued success with transportation exchange
agreements with the cities of Dallas and Irving. Denton and Upper
Trinity signed a wholesale water agreement in July. Upper Trinity
has requested to be a party to the Sentry landfill proceedings and
has informally inquired about being involved in Denton's long range
solid waste plans.
TMPA Concerns
A rate methodology study has been performed and is being analyzed
to determine what action needs to be taken on this issue. TMPA is
contemplating building a power plant on the Texas A&M campus and
selling power to the university. TMPA finished the first draft of
the power sales agreement to allow cities to replace failed
generation equipment.
StormW6ter Utility
On March 10, the City council received a recommendation from the
citizen committee to establish a storm water utility. A public
hearing was held on August 18 to establish a stormwater utility. ,
The City Council tabled this item. Staff was directed by the
council to bring this item back in a work session for further
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future to iscussion. This will be placed on a work session in thu near
revisit i issue. operations
division were shifted from Community Services to Water/Wastewater
Field Services division on October 1.
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Water Tower Biting/Design ~l
Utility staff continues to research the technical aspects of water
tower siting in southwest Denton.
Recycling
The 1992-93 budget continues the pilot curbside recycling programs
to 900 homes in north central Denton as well as two major drop off
recycling sites. The City's first paint swap recycling program was
also included in the FY93 budget. The City offices continue
internal recycling programs and white paper recycling programs with
each of the DISD schools and Selwyn. The Denton Area Solid Waste
Technical Committee presented a report to the City Council at the
July 28 meeting that recommended centralized recycling. The City
received a State grant for composting and has been distributing
bins to 100 area residents and the Ryan High School Ecology Club.
The City has also applied for a State grant to handle household
hazardous waste. Over 1800 trees were recycled in the treecycle
program and a Christmas card recycling program was initiated this
year.
Landfill/Solid Waste Disposal
The Denton Area Solid Waste Technical Committee presented a report
to the City Council at the July 28 meeting. Engineering firms were
interviewed and two were chosen to prepare preliminary master plans
and landfill expansion designs. All excavation of the existing
landfill and installation of clay liners have been completed. The
estimated landfill life was extended from 1996 to 1997 because of
improved compaction processes.
IX. OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Substandard Buildings
As of January 1, 1992, 165 structures were identified as
substandard. Of those, 29 have been demolished and 7 have been
rehabilitated. The remaining structures have been prioritized
based on condition and are in the abatement process. Additionally,
every mobile home park has been inspected.
New Parka and Ruorsation Director
Rich Dlugas was hired in October from a nationwide pool of over
130 candidates.
Texas Special Olympics - 25th Anniversary
Denton will host Texas Special Olympics for the second year in a
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row. This year's theme is "Keep the flame Burning,,, parks y
Recreation staff members will coordinate all secial aevents~
including opening and closing ceremonies, Olympic Town, Victory
Dance, awards, clinics, and demonstrations. Other city staff
members will continue to be active in the coordination of TSO
committees.
Housing - Continue Efforts for Low Cost
Efforts are being expanded in housing. In 1 the Community
992,
Development office administered $244,876
int the he owner-occupied
rehabilitation program, $23,537 in the home buyer assistance
program, and $84,987 in the rental rehabilitation program.
Currently, a 30-unit is under construction in the rental
rehabilitation program. A 54% increase in the Community
Development Block Grant allocation will allow Denton to expand its
efforts in this area. The City Council approved a $1 million grant
application for HOME funds.
Donation of old southern Hotel to Housing Authority
The county extended the land donation until March 1993. A $900,000
Fede. 1 Home Loan Bank/Colonial Savings grant was approved in
December. Denton County Housing Finance Corporation committed
$225,000 for land purchase from the county. The State is expected
to determine if a HOME grant application is approved by mid-
January.
Space - Moore Building
In FY 1992, a total of 60,000 square feet was leased to Morrison
Milling for warehouse space and Cooke County College for classroom
space. The rental revenues will supplement bond funds to renovate
space and relocate information Services, Human Resources, Municipal
Judge, Municipal Court, Prosecuting Attorney, and the Police
Department to the Denton Municipal Complex (donated Moore
Building). Corgan and Associates were hired to reare
specifications for Phase I, which includes the Denton Municipal
Complex, the City Hall West (Police Station), and City Hall, The
design and development phase of Denton Municipal Complex is nearing
completion and will be presented to the City Council shortly.
Bids are estimated to go out in March. Construction is expected
to begin in April.
Fry Street Fair
The City Counc?1 discussed this issue in detail at a work session
in September. Staff communicated to the Delta Lodge that the city
Council would not close a street nor grant an exemption to the
noise ordinance for this event.
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A neighborhood meeting was held with the North Texas Fair
Associatiun in attendance prior to the Fair and Rodeo. The North
Denton Center Neighborhood Association was formed by the residents
in this area and the group has adopted the COPS program. Monthly
meetings have been held by the residents.
Public Relations
Several efforts have been made in this area. The City Council
appointed 33 new citizens (or 40 of all appointments made) to
boards and commissions. Discussion between the DISD and City
concerning the possibility of joint use of cable television
equipment continue. The City Council has considered this durir.g
work session meetings and there are still a few issues to be
addressed. The City continues to utilize a four-page newsletter
insert in the Parka and Recreation brochure which is mailed to
citizens three timed a year. Automated Information lines provide
citizens with 24-hour pre-recorded information. The City Council
was advised of prices for a Mayor's corner in the Denton Record-
Chronicle A citywide Open House was held in October with an
overwhelmingly positive response from citizens. over 500 people
attended the all day event at the Service Center.
Our own working Relationships
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RESULTS FROM THE
1992 CITY COUNCIL PLANNING SESSION
JUNE 5-6, 1992
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* Served people well - things worked
* Settlement (trial) Waste Management suit over; successful
switch over
* Councilmember Perry learned a lot, relationships, etc.
* Adjusted district boundaries
* Purchased south park land
* Good job including citizens in decision-making
* Fine working relationship with judicial/executive
* Economic development success
* Special Olympics
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* Constituents have expectations from council members
* Moore building leases ,
* Director - minority class
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* Policing/fire community orientation
* Implementation of Mercer Plan
* Mark's work with American Legion, park
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* Frank Robbins' work with Chamber of Commerce
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* Square, streetscape project
* Volume of issues handled
* "Destiny decision" Upper Trinity
* Some good, long range planning
* Added another fire station
* Ambulance business in top shape
* Appointed stormwater advisory committee
* Student committee
* Lots of street work
* Work with athletic leagues
* Work with public transit
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* Priorities for work needed on buildings, long range program
* "Fix up" of old steam plant
* Facilitated development on Hunt property
Example of good working relationships: staff, Council,
property owners
Citizen survey
* Expansion of After School Action Site
* Airport development, improvements
* Dallas Drive median work
Beautification Committee
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* Tree City USA designation
Work on substandard housing
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* Continued good cooperation with County, Schools
* Working relationship of Council having some shared
experiences to build respect for each other, listening, trust
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* Continue to work on sign ordinance
* Budget process
Listening to public: sidewalks
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ISSUES. CONCERN PROJ>`r,T~rt9!~-iavy3
Upper Trinity
TMPA Concerns
Budget
Sign Ordinance
General Ords, Rules & Regulations
Stormwater utility
Impact Fees
Changing Public Participation Process for Council Meetings
Space - Moore Building
* Charter Review
* Task Force - New CIP - Bond Issue
* 21 st Century
"Shared Vision Process for Denton"
Chamber of Commerce & City Council Working Relationship
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* Perception of City - "Difficult to Do Business Wiffio
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* FM 2499 & Other Highway projects
* New Park Superintendent
* Upgrade of Streets
* Renovation of Civic Center Pool
* Total Quality Management - Internally
Externally with citizens
* Recycling
* Landfill/Solid Waste Disposal
* Intergovernmental Relationships - Local - State - National
Implications of Bal. Budget
* Substandard Buildings
* Special Olympics - 25th Anniversary
* Affirmative Action
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* Economic Development
Cost Effectiveness l/
* A.D.A.
* Water Tower Sighting/Design
* Airport Development
* Develop Plan for Sidewalk Repair
* Legislative Action for Authority for 1120 Sales Tax
Relief for Property Tax
* Lohbyist for Legislature?
* Civil Service Reform
* Trucking Regs, Etc. for Economic Development
* Court of Record
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Examination of User Fees
* Relief for Property Tax
* State In-Ueu-of-tax Payments
* Housing - Continue Efforts for Low Cost
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Disposition of Central Fire Station
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* Fry Street Fair
* Donation of Old Southern Hotel to Housing Authority
* Entire Fairground Issue
* Our Own Working Relationships
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* Staff review of rate structures
* Share with City Council
* Evaluate Future
fl. Rules and Reaulation$
* Perception that City is difficult to do business in/with
* Look at procedures are we both efficient, effective, and user
friendly
* Explore survey of businesses and development community
on the topic
* Objectivity is important
* Questions about level of regulation, control, philosophy
* Planning and Zoning, etc.
* 21st Century Process
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* Open up Board/Commission appointments to "new
participants"
* Mayor's/Council corner in newspaper (no freelancing)
* Parks and Recreation Insert (look for other ways like it)
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* Public Information Officer
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* Shared vision of the future
* Staff will collect other experiences
* Jack and Margaret work with staff to convene a steering
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V. Public Participation at Council meetings
* Anyone may speak to agenda item
* Three minute limit/speak at time item called
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* Sign card before meeting
VI. Affirmative Action
* Council needs to send signals
* Hire where city can
* Be inclusive in board appointments
* Develop other non-civil service positions for minorities
* Training managers to be sensitive
* In-house workplace diversity committee
VII. Charner Review
* Wait until Texas Waste Management Issues are resolved !
* If committee is appointed, then process needs to
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DATE: January 7, 1993
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Eva Poole, Library Services Manager
SUBJECT: Position Paper on the Emily Fowler Public Library
This position paper is a comprehensive study of the major issues
affecting the Emily Fowler Public Library (stated as the City of
Denton Library throughout the paper). It describes in detail three
major issues: the County funding dilemma, the building of the
branch library, and automation. Within each subject is a
historical background, current issues, strategic choices, and
suggested funding alternatives.
The Emily Fowler Public Library has been overwhelmed with increased
patron usage, the lack of available floor space for books and
materials, and suffers from not having a fully integrated automated
system to keep up with patron demand and current technology.
County funding contractually binds the Library to serve County
residents. With an already limited amount of resources and staff
to meet the demand of City library users, it has become extremely
difficult to deliver quality service.
It is hoped that this position paper will facilitate open dialogue
with the council in order to make strategic decisions that will i
enable the Library to provide quality services for the citizens of
Denton.
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Denton City
Council
FROM: Dorothy Adkins, Chair
Denton Library Board
SUBJECT: Position Paper On Emily Fowler Public Library Issues
DATE: January 8, 1993
The Denton Library Board net Thursday, January 7, 1993 to discuss
the position paper on library issues written by Mrs. Eva Poole.
It is the consensus of the Board that action on building a branch
library is of primary importance, especially since grant funding
from the Texas State Library requires that a construction contract
be signed by September 1, 1993.
Even though the immediate priority should be the building of a
branch library, we also believe that automation is absolutely
necessary and should be given serious corsideration as well.
DOROTHY 00KINS
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CURRENT ISSUES
Branch Building Project
Automation
County Funding
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BACKGROUND
On December 13, 1986, the citizens of Denton approved a million-dollar bond issue
for library improvement and expansion. Six years later, we are at a turning point in
deciding how to meet the citizens' desire to have a new branch library built.
This position paper will provide you with an overview of the new branch library
building project and explain the critical need for ancillary library
the City of Denton, Increased growth in population, coupled w fantacceleratedbrate of
library usage by City and County patr„ns, has impeded the Library's ability to deliver
quality service to the community. The present facility is hampered by inadequate floor
space, and is no longer flexible or expandable. It is also not conveniently located or
easily accessible for all segments of the community. If the Library is to continue its
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mission to offer the community a compelling environment where they can enter, read,
look, listen and learn, the City of Denton must alleviate the overcrowding of the present
facility by building a new branch library.
The American Library Association and the Texas Library Association have both
determined that a minimum space requirement of ,75 square feet of library space is
needed per capita. Based on this standard, the City of Denton Library should have
50,180 square feet to serve its current population of 66,907. Even without Country
library users, the present facility at 25,000 square feet is woefully inadequate to serve
or accommodate the large number of library users who enter the building each day.
The present libarfacdi
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Immediate expansion of the building is limited by financial constraints, nor does it have
the structural capacity for future development. Located in the 100-year flood plain the
Library lies In the fork of two creeks, making any expansion neither practical nor cost
effective.
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The following facts illustrate the need for a branch library: 1
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1. There is no floor space left for new shelving in the Adult Fiction area,
2• There is no floor space left for new shelving in the Junior/Teen area,
3. Programs for preschool aged children are very popular, and many times
children are turned away because the program room will hold only 32 children
at one time.
4. If required shelving is added on the upper level of the building, no study or
leisure-reading space will be available.
5. Parking is inadequate. The Library parking lot has the capacity to hold only
69 vehicles and provides two (2) handicapped spaces. When a program is
being held at the Woman's Building during Library operating hours, finding
a parking space becomes a battle of tactical warfare,
6• The Library is noisy, especially on the days during children's programming,
Other patrons using the Genealogy or Texas History collection find it very
difficult to concentrate or complete any serious studying or research on these
days. Complaints about the noise are numerous.
In FY 1991/92, the City of Denton Library experienced phenomenal growth, with
circulation of materials skyrocketing as more than 1,200 library users entered its doors
each day. Approximately 584,592 items were checked out, representing rat increase of
9% over FY 1990/91, Almost 135,000 patrons used their library cards this fiscal year,
up 7% over last year, and new library cards were issued to as additional 6,368 library
users.
County library patron usage has also escalated: 23% of the City of Denton
Library's registered borrowers live outside the city limits, and County library users
checked out 21 % of the Library's circulated materials. Even though the cost of serving
County library users continues to increase, the amount the City of Denton Library
receives for financial support from the County has been slowly eroding. As shown on
Attachment H, the gap between services delivered and County funding received is
signif:car,t,
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Providing service for both City and County library users, in such large numbers,
has also been hampered by the present automated circulation system which is ina ;equate,
inhibiting, and incapable of handling this patron load, which has increased over 63% 1
since 1980. Computer errors are numerous, and the Library is quickly losing credibility
with the public by utilizing this 12-year-old system. The City of Denton Library needs
to be completely automated to become responsive and technologically up-to-date, as are
other libraries in the Metroplex. Carrollton Public Library is fully automated and
Lewisville Public Library went online with a new system in December, 1992,
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW BRANCH BUILDWG
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The branch library will be built on a plat of land owned by the City and located
at the comer of Lillian Miller Parkway and Teasley Lane in the south paxi i
(See Attachment A). As the map shows, the branch will be adjacent to chef new Denton.
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station. Expenditures were shared with the fire station to develop the library's
of the land at a cost of s81,000. (See Attachment B), p0rl10p ~I
The building will be designed by Hidell Architects (2811 McKinney Avenue,
Suite 207, Dallas, TX 75204), A drawing of the conceptual design is shown on the
cover of this paper and a model of the branch is located in the Library
Designed around a gallery that serves as an orientation space, it will ovide natural itght
to all of the building's interiors. The gallery's elevated ceiling will give the appearance
of a two-story structure built to allow more light into the building and to give it more
prominence on its site. Mosr of the book areas will be oriented to the north where the
window will allow for good torthem natural light, The branch will be 15,000 square
feet in size and have a book capacity of 77,000 volumes. It will seat 126 patrons in the
main library, 150 in the auditorium and 25 in the conference room, allowing for ample
space to provide programming for children and adults.
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ADVANTAGES OF BUILDING A BRANCH LIBRARY
1- Will provide easy access for the whole community to the branch because it will be
2, located at the confluence of two major traffic arteries; 135 and Loop Zgg 3• bfeets ail nine of the criteria for site selection. (See Attachment
C).
Will meet the service demands of the largest number of present users.
4• Will give the greatest relief to the overcrowding at the City of Denton library,
5. Increased staff efficiency and quality serve at the City of Denton library,
6• Will expand library facilities in the City to an ultimate size of 55,000 square feet;
Present facility - 15,000 sq. ft.
Phase I of branch • 15,000 sq, ft.
Phase If of branch • 15,000 sq. ft.
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FUNDING OF TILE BRANCII LIBRARY
HideIl Architects on March 10, 1992, estimated the cost of the building to be
$1,380,000 based on building program requirements. Most of the funding for
construction is already in place. (See Attachment D).
Library improvements were listed as Proposition VI on the December 13, 1986,
issue. The first issue of $400,000 for expansion of the present library was sold in 1988-
89. These funds have been used to cover costs of the long-range and architectural plans,
site improvements, and limited renovation of the existing building
The second issue of $600,000 has not been sold as of this date. Together, both issues
totalled $1,000,000 available for Library expansion,
On August 20, 1991, the City of Denton Library received a Texas State Library,
Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), Title Il Program Grant in the amount
of $96,625. The terms of the grant state that:
1• The contract is to begin September 1, 1992 and shall terminate August 31,
1995.
2. The construction contract must be signed on or before September 1, 1993.
The Texas State Library Grant has been reviewed and approved by the City
Council, and was officially signed by the Mayor on November 3, 1992.
The Emily Fowler Friends of the Library have established a Branch Library
Building Committee which has already begun their goal to raise approximately $500,000
from foundations, fees, book sales, and private fundraisers. A target date of May 31,
1993, has been set to accomplish this goal. The Building Committee will also solicit
financial support from local businesses, clubs, organizations and individuals. A special
account has been established with a beginning total of $5,126 for that purpose.
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the funds from Private fundraisers, the Library Board, staff, rLibrary rant, and 7
well on the way to envisioning the building of the branch Iind Friends organization is
construction is shown on Attachment ui Total racy, The timetable for
new branch library are discussed on Page 18, oPerating and maintenance costs of the
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STRATEGIC PLANNIl1'G
COUNTY FUNDING
'T'he Texas Library Systems Act states that "Library services shall be provided
without charge or deposit to all persons residing in those political subdivisions which
provide monetary support to the library." Since Denton County has been providing some
monetary support to the Emily Fowler Public Library, County residents have now
received free library service for a total of 22 of the last 23 years. The narrative that
follows Rives the history of County Funding and its current impact on services provided
by the City of Denton Library.
Denton's first public library opened on June 6, 1937. The small library was
E located on the third floor of the County Courthouse and then relegated to the southwest
corner of the basement when the number of materials began to increase. When this
space was outgrown as well, new library facilities were sought.
In 1949 the City of Denton donated a tract of land on Oakland Street for a new
library. The City passed a $50,000 bond issue to build the facility, and the Denton
Lion's Club raised the funds to purchase the furnishings. The County was directly
responsible for the operation, management and financial support of the City-County
Public Library. On July 31, 1949, the Denton City-County Public Library officially
opened to provide countywide public library privileges to all residents of Denton
County.
Fifteen years later, the Denton City-County Public Library had become
overcrowded and lacked adequate shelf space to house the total contents of the Library.
With this critkal need In mind, the citizens of Dentoa approved a $100,000 bond i;rue
for library improvement on March 17, 1964. On October 1, 1967, the City of Nnton
then assumed full responsibility for the remodeling, enlargement and improvement of the
existing Library.
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TlaaaAQmiainruive ode, Tith 13 • Cuiturd Rewurces.
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When the newly renovated Library opened on February 2, I96), several significant
changes had occurred. The Denton City-County Public Library was now tilled the
Emily Fowler Public Library, named in recognition of Mrs. Emily Fowler's many years
of service to the Library and the community, The Emily Fowler Public Library had also
become a City of Denton operation, serving the County on a contractual basis.
_ On January 22, 1968, the County and the City of Denton had entered into a
contract which stated that the "City Library shall be funded by the City and County
equally, that is, on a fifty-fifty division of financial responsibility." This contract was
renewed and extended every two years up until FY 1981/82 when the County felt that
a fifty-fifty division of the City Library's annual operating budget was no longer
equitable for Denton County. The decision to discontinue the fifty-fifty partnership
resulted in financial inequities for the City Library.
Along with the City of Denton Library, two other agencies-Flow Memorial
€ Hospital (organized as a city-county hospital) and the Denton County Public Health
District-were also affected by the County's decision to discontinue its fifty-fifty
I apportionment to the City of Denton Library. Since all three agencies had been
historically funded jointly, a committee was formed to study and make recommendations
for the equitable allocations of financial support from Denton County and the City of
Denton for each agency.
On March 10, 1980, the City-County Joint Funding Agencies Committee, chaired
by Alonzo W. Jamison, recommended that the County base its funding of the City of
Denton Public Library on the amount of usage by out-of-city residents. The City
Council concurred that this recommendation was the most equitable. The formula for
allocation based on County usage was used until FY 1983/84.
However, County Commissioners voted to discontinue funding based on actual
usage In FY 1984/85 as the proliferation of smaller city libraries in Denton County began
to request a share of County allocations as well. Rather than take a strong stand to
provide equitable apportionment among the libraries, the County Commissioners chose
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to cut a] I County funding for libraries in FY 1984/85, and allocated no funds for the City
of Denton Library or the other smaller facilities in the County.
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Immediately after the advent of the Commissioners' decision to discontinue County
funding, a public outcry ensued, Citizens from all over Denton County wrote angry
letters of protest to theep
Library directors and representatives fromovarious libraries in~[heeCounty library funing cuts.
County to address not only the issue of County funding cuts, but also how inadequate
County funding had been. The City of Denton Library continually pushed for funding
allocations to be based on County resiaent usage. Out numbered by the other eleven (11)
County libraries represented on the Denton County Library Advisory
j Board, Library was unable to snake the Board realize the equity of County funding based
on County usage. Instead, the Board submitted a formula to the Commissioners' Court
based on a per capita figure which was applied to
though the City of Denton Library had diametrically opposed the formula as being
The City of Denton Library continues to be adamantly opposed to the funding
formula based on population growth because the service levels are not considered as a
major criteria for County funding. The funding level the City of Denton does receive
from the County is also unfair because it costs more 10 serve Count library u than
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is actually allocated. For example, the cost of serving County library users for
FY 1991/92 was actually $178,369 (including lufoTrac system costs). This cost is based
on the FY 1991/92 budget total for amounts expended in Adult Services, Support
Se-vices and Youth Services multiplied by 21%. That is the pro-rata circulation for
County library patrons who used the City of Denton Library in FY 1991/92, The
County contribution for the same period was contracted at only $112,855 which is
$65,514 short of the actual amount needed. Despite the abject disparity between what it
costs to serve County residents and what the City of Denton Library actually receives to
do so, allocations of County funding continue
than on actual Count e be based on population figures rather
y patron usage.
The City of Denton Library's allocations will continue to erode (from FY 1990191
to FY 1992/93 • $115,095 to $108,126), because County funding Is based on population
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groom and urbanization trends within the County. Since Carrollton
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Flower Mound grew faster in population than did Denton in 1991/92, the rrall locations
for FY 1992/93 were greater, even though the amount of usage at
Library by County residents was rn ch higher, the City of Denton
The City of Denton Library has now served the County on a contractwJ basis for
a total of 22 of the last 23 years. While this funding has never allowed the City to
recover the cost of providing library services to Out-Of-city lib
has
magnanimously continued to provide services to the County with limiter resourcestYTh
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net result is that City of Denton taxpayers are subsidizing County residents. As the sheer
volume of County residents who use the City of Denton Lib
so has the number of constraints that are being placed on the bu 1e ng, s taff, s increase
library users, g, and City
At the end of FY 1991/92, twenty-three borrowers lived outside Denton City limits, and Cou County library of the Library's registered
Y ry users checked out twenty.
one percent (21%) of the Library's circulated materials. The cost of serving non•
residents, or County library users, is deleterious for the City Library which is already
too sma!I, too crowded, too noisy, and saddled with an obsolete and inefficient
ciraaation system, To serve an additional 12,519 County residents on top of the 42,235
City of Denton registered
collection cannot con ti borrowers is commendable, but the building, staff, and
nually serve this number of
Due to library budget cuts for fiscal People and deliver quality service
year 1992/93, City
reductions in the number of new adult books available or circulation ra: he costlof
acquiring new books continues to rise and City funding for materials steadily declines.
Special service materials will also be reduced, There will be fewer new audiobooks and
videorasuttes purchased in FY 1992/93 and no new com
continua to subsidize County lib pact disc titles, Since the City
rary patrons, both groups of users will be vying for the
same limited amount of materials.
Several critical points of concern that also address the issue of County funding are
listed below, (See Attachment 1),
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1. Denton Public Library circulates more materials than any of the other eleven
(11) libraries in Denton County. In fact, excluding Carrollton, the City
Library circulates more materials than all of the other libraries combined.
2, Denton Public Library only receives 13% of County s:nancial support but
serves 23% of County users who enter this facility to find a wider variety of
materials and services,
3. The Denton Public Library has more total hours of operation than all other
libraries within a 10 to 15 mile radius of the City of Denton. (See
Attachment K).
4. Denton's total materials budget is greater than all of the other libraries in
Denton County with the exceptior. of Carrollton and Lewisville. Offering a
full complement of books and audiovisual materials, the Denton Library allows 1
County library users a wider variety of resources to choose from with
unlimited checkout (see Attachment I).
5. As shown below, even with a public library in their hometown or one within
close proximity, many County residents are registered bon•owers of the City
of Denton Library and still tend to use the Cty of Denton facility:
N Of Registered Borrowers
at the Denton Public Library
County Residents From 10/1191 to 8121192
Argyle 1,406
Aubrey 1,131 j
Bartonville 28 j
Carrollton 43
Copper Canyon 51 AL 111
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I Of Registered Borrowers
at the Denton Public Library
County Residents From 1011/91 to 8/21/92
Corinth 706
Denton (Rural Routes) 21188
Double Oak 37
Flower Mound 285
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Hickory 'reek 64
Highland Village 117
Justin 328
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Krum 82
Lake Dallas 494
Lewisville 999
Little Elm 392
Pilot Point 418
Ponder 470
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Roanoke 294
Shady Shores 95
The Colony 58
The number of County library users who continue to use the City of Denton
Library is indicative of the full service offered by this facility, The City of Denton
Library provides sixteen (16) children's programs a week with films, stories, puppet
shows, and reading incentive clubs. The City of Denton Library sponsors a federally.
funded adult literacy program designed to teach basic literacy skills, and houses the
largest collection of genealogy materials in Denton County. A valid argument can be
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made that the Denton Public Library is in fact the single major resource center for the
majority of library users in Denton County.
A major resource center is defined as a large public library serving a population
of 200,000 or more (Denton County; 282,795) that provides information, research and
recreation to serve the entire population of an area. By that definition, irrespective of
legal contracts, the Denton Public Library is essentially "County" library,
It is difficult to determine if the County Commissioners' FY 1993.94 funding
allocation to the City of Denton Library will be based on actual usage by County
residents or even to know when any notification of intent to fund will be received, since
the Library is always made aware of the decision months after the City budgeting process
E is over. The cost to serve the registered borrowers of the City of Denton Library who
live outside the Denton City limits is $178,369, If the City of Denton Library receives
less than this amount for FY 1993.94, it will continue to subsidize County residents at
the detriment of City residents who continually cope with less space, longer lines and
fewer books to check out.
Since the City of Denton Library's total operational budget is predicated on the
County allocation received each fiscal year, it is absolutely critical that the City of
Denton Library receive the $178,369 needed to adequately serve County residents.
Before the ( ity can continue the contractual relationship, the County Commissioners
should therefore make a commitment to either base their funding allocation on actual
County usage, or continue to allocate funds upwards from the absolute bottom line of the
` $108,126 contracted in FY 1992-93.
Once again, in a worst case scenario, should the County Commissioners choose to
allocate an amount lower than the already unacceptable $108,126 contracted in FY 1992-
93, the City of Denton Library must of necessity sever the relationship and begin to
recover the deficit. Should the Council arrive at that conclusion, the alternatives listed
below would have to be implemented:
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de _-/7 1. Choose one of the fee structures used by the Dallas Public Library or the Fort
Worth Library and issue a fee-based library ud to County residents
(contingent upon the number of items checked out) to County residents:
Dallas Public Library
No. of Items That Cost of Fee Card for
Can Be Checked Out Out-of-City Residents
5 $ 10.00
25 5 15.00
Unlimited $100,00
According to the Assistant Library Director of the Dallas Public Library,
4,113, or 1% of registered library borrowers, purchased a fee card In
FY 1991-92, The issuance of fee cards generated $45,000 in revenue for FY
[991-92.
Fort Worth Public Library
No. of Items That Cost of Fee Card for
Can Be Checked Out Out-of-City Residents
3 $ 5.00
7 $10.00
18 $25,00
40 550.04
According to the Library Director of the Fort Worth Public Library, 3,023 or,
1.3% of registered library borrowers, purchased a fee card in FY 1991/92
The issuance of fee cards generated $22,430 in revenue for FY 1991192,
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Based on empirical data from these two public libraries who have charged out.
of-city residents for library privileges (Dallas Public Library for the past 15-20
years and since 1985 for the Fort Worth Public Library), it can be concluded
that only 1.256 of out-of-city residents will continue to check out materials
from the host library when fee cards based upon t`e number of items checked
out are used.
If the City of Denton Library chooses to issue County residents a fee-based
library card, cost of service per item checked out will be based on $1.80 per
transaction. Cost of service per transaction is based upon the total library
organizational budget and the number of items checked out in FY 1991/92 by
County library users. Administration of this charge would require significant
additional staff time and supplies and create longer lines at the Circulation
Desk. Transaction punch cards might be used, allowing for a limited number
of items per card at a charge to be determined by the Council.
2. Choose one of the fee structures used by other public libraries in the
Metroplex who charge out-Of•.'ty residents an Sm1111 Lf1c;
Lfbrary Annual Fee Charged
Arlington Public Library $ 35.00
Highland Park Public $ 65.00 Books Only
Library $100.00 Books & Videocassettes
$165.00 Full Service Per Year
North Richland Hills $ 12.00
Public Library
Grapevine Public Library $ 25.00
However, when the City of Denton Library received zero dollars for its FY
1984/85 County funding allocation, according to the 1465 Annual- R_,eoort of
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The Denton Public I ihran
approximately 844 or 9% of the 9,933 Count
registered library borrowers paid to use the City of Denton Lil,rary, since the
Library had received no monetary support from the County, The issuance of
an $11.00 annual fee generated $9,933 in revenue for the City of Denton
Library.
Since it can be ascertained (based on 1984/85 data) that approximately 9% of
Denton County residents will pay for City of Denton library service, the City
of Denton Library could possibly generate $39,445 of revenue based upon the
preferred aamaLfo of $35.00. This would be projected by using 9% of the
12,519 or, 1,127 County registered borrowers, of the City of Denton Library
as of November 24, 1992, The annual fee of $35.00 is the amount the City
of Denton Library currently charges out-of-Denton-County library users who
purchase a library card and is comparable with the chargci made by other area
cities.
The designated annual fee would be administered vi- a limited use membership
card, and would require minimal staff time to implement and enforce.
3. The City of Denton Library's operating hours would need to be reduced to 49
from the current 60 hours unless a higher increment is chosen as the annual
fee to charge Denton County residents:
Current Library Hours:
MondayA'Vednesday/Friday/Saturday 9:00 2. M. - 6:00 p. nt.
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Close Sunday
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Reduced Hours:
Wad ne sday/ Fri day/S a turd ay
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 a. m. - 6:00 p.m.
Close Sunday/Monday 9:00 a'm' 8:00 p.m.
The Library could then cut library staff by three (3) positions:
c (l) Youth Services Librarian $46,629
(t) Support Services Librarian
(1) Library Page S 38,641
Total Salary Savings $101,320
This action would also result in a cost savings of $3,903 in electrical use
consumption according to a computer generated report by the lnter,jal Auditor.
These octions, all draconian, will have to be implemented if County Funding drops
below the City of Denton Library's bottom line of $108,125.
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OPERATING BUDGET AND STAFFING
FOR 15,000 SQ. FT, BRANCH BUILDING
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
First year total annual operating and maintenance costs will ba $219,542. This
amount includes the following expenditures:
Personal Services $102,192
Maintenance ($1.65 per sq. ft.) 24,750
Contract Cleaning ($.96 per sq. ft.) :4,400
Electricity ($1,24 per sq. ft.) 18,600
Water & Sewer ($.64 per sq. ft.) 9,600
Materials Budget 50,000
* $219,542
STAFFING
The branch library will be open for 40 hours a week. This arrount includes five
(5) full-time employees to staff the facility, at an annual cost of $102,192:
Librarian
1 Librarian Assistant III $ 26,448
2 Clerk II 35,311
I Full-time Library Page 16.003
Subtotal 5 77,762
3 Part-time Puppeteers 4Crand Total $102,192
The Librarian for the branch library will be a member of the present library and will
rotate autmosally to manage the branch facility.
• Predicated on an October t, 1994, hracb building opening,
FutAing for the LJbrarian at the branch library will remain in the present library's personal services
budget.
Them tbrce( ) positions e not new emptoyees, but listed is the cost of expandiag 20 additional work
hours to~d u parpeteer'sarcurrent work hours of 2100 per %,"k in order tha Dop t ahows ran be
show bbeetd.aAddaiInalahoura or me puppeueri III lalla vpio4 ns b10s hel2it brra wLlch well seas
150 or snore children. Currently chl7ldren are being turned away.
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STRATEGIC CHOICES
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1. SIZE OF THE BRAA'CII LIBRARY
' The City of Denton can keep its commitment to build the new 15,000 square foot
branch library as voted on by the citizens in the 1986 bond election, if the Friends of the
Emily Fowler Public Library can raise the additional $460,000 needed for construction
costs of 51,380,000 by May 31, 1993. If the $460,000 canitut be raised in six (6)
months, or by May 31, 1993, to build a 15,000 square Wt branch library, it is
F recommended that a 10,00.1 square foot branch library be built, as all of the construction
E funds are already on hand. At $92.00 per square foot, approximately $920,000 is
currently available for the building of a smaller facility:
Branch Librurv Construction Budget
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Remaining dollars from $400,000 authorized
issued bonds sold in 1988/89 $218,249
Authorized unissued bonds to be sold 600,000 t
Approved LSCA Title 11 Grant from the
Texas State Libra) 96,625
Friends of the Emily Fowler Public
Library have raised 5,126
Total Available Dollars As Of 11/16/92 $920,000
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Personal Services • $102,192 Per50nal Senkea • 600,535
Maintenance (51.65 per sq, ft.) 24,750 Mainteuance (S1.65 nor sq. ft.) 16,500
Contract Clean.($.96 per sq.ft.) 14,400 Contract Clean.(..96 per sq.ft.) 9,600
Electricity ($1.24 per sq, ft.j 18,600 Electricity ($1.24 per sq, ft.) 12,400
Water & Sewer (S.64 per sq. 1,.) 9,600 Water & Sewer (S.64 per sq, ft.) 6,400
Materials Budget 50.000 Materials Budget 50.000
Total O & M Costs $219,542 Total 0 & M Costs $195,435
Staffing requirements needed for the 10,000 square foot building are: 1 Librarian,
I Librarian Assistant III, 1 Clerk 11, 2 Full-time Library Pages and 3 Part-time
Puppeteers. First year total annual operation and maintenance costs for a 10,000 square
foot branch library compared to those for a 15,000 square foot building are listed below:
A 10,000 square foot branch will have a book capacity of 40,000 volumes
compared to the 77,000 volume book capacity of a 15,000 square foot branch library,
The 10,000 square foot branch library will seat 86 library users in the main area of the
building, 150 in the auditorium and 25 in the conference room. The 15,000 square foot
branch library will seat 126 library users in the main area of the library and the same
number of library users in the auditorium and conference room as the smaller library
facility,
Flunding AltemMyes
The City of Denton could raise the operation and maintenance costs of the 15,000
square foot branch facility by requesting a $,0125 per $100 valuation tax rate increase
(approximately $225,000), This would be necessary in order to proceed with
construction guidelines as stipulated in the LSCA Title II Grant from the Texas State
Library (See Attachment F).
These amounts are based on the adiitlonal bourr for the three put-time puppeteers.
•a Predicated on an O.,sober I, 1994, branch building opening.
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The City of Denton could raise the operation and maintenance costs of the 10,000
square fool branch library by requesting a $.oll per $100 dollar valuation tat rate
increase (approximately $198,000). This would be necessary in order to proceed with
construction guidelines as stipulated in the LSCA Title II Grant from the Texas State
Library,
2. COUNTY FUNDING
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The Denton Public Library recommends that a long-range strategic plan for County
funding be developed for Denton County, This strategic plan could be achieved by
' forming an Executive Task Force to establish a conduit for open dialogue to discuss the
long-term issues with the Commissioners' Court involving County funding. Suggested
members could include:
The County Judge
City C :r• -I - three (3) members
Executive, Director of Municipal Services and Economic Development
Library Board • three (3) members
Library Director
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funding are;
If the Commissioners choose to base their funding on City population growth
instead of actual usage, the City of Denton Library would then need to be allocated the
$108,126 received from the County in FY 1992/93, If County funding falls below the
$108,126 for FY 1993/94, the City of Denton Library will have to recover the deficit
by the alternatives discussed in detail on pages 15 through 17:
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• Preferred option is to charge an annual fee for non-residents of $35.00.
- OR -
• Charge a fee based on the number of items checked out to non-residents.
• Cut the Library staff by three (3) positions.
Roduce the total Library operating hours to 49 from the current 60 hours.
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As a long term issue, the City of Denton needs to provide the .xessary
infrastructure for the present Library by fully automating the three critical areas of
service: i'ublic Services, Circulation, and Cataloging. The Director of Information
Services has estimated that the total cost of an automated system will be 3450,000. The
components will include both hardware and software, on-line catalog conversion, and
membership into a consortium. The Library automation project has been included in the
Capital Improvement Plan for three years, and is currently scheduled for inclusion in the
FY 1993/94 proposal. However, it is requested that the City take into consideration the
urgency of implementation by making a cmmmitment during the next budget year to
finance the automation project by one of the following options:
0 In the neat bond package, list as a proposition the entire 3450,000 automation
system. This option would require voter approval to accept a $.0025 per $100
valuation tax increase based on 1992 property tax valuations.
Sell certificate of obligation bonds as an issuance of debt with a 10-year pa;
back period for the entire $450,000 for tht automated system package. This
option would require a $.0025 per $100 valuation tax increase based on 1992
Property tax valuations.
Enter into a lease-purchase option with the selected vendor. This option is the
least probable due to industry standards which prefer to have software and
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Processing staff are 5611 evaluating automated systems,
costs are not available. sPec:f'ic lease-purchase
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LIBRARY SITE CONSTRUCTION COSTS PAID IN 1991.92
Drives & Parking Lot
$65,000
Public Sidewalk 3,000
8" Sews- Line
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$81,000
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Selection Criterfa 11: Site capacity
The site should be large enough to provide a sufficient square or rectangular library
"footprint," the required parking, future e
n xpansion and necessary allowances for setback,
zoning requirements a
d suitable landscaping,
Selection Criteria 11: Accessibility
The site should be easily accessible by automobile and within walking distance of some
users/potential users. However, pedestrian access will always be sewn
in the southwest. Parking is a key element of automobile accessibility, especially
Selection Criteria 13: lmage/Visua! Quality
The quality of the existing neighborhood surrounding the library needs to complement
rather than detract from the library , The library site should be located in an area with
a strong positive identity and image. Placing the library at the site should also be
compatible with surrounding land uses, both existing and proposed
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Selection Criteria 14. vfaib4*
A prominent location is required to attract a large number of people to the library. A
highly visible site along a major street with eas
surrounding sites) involves other buildings, the library is ideal. if the site (or
the rtion o rosy should be ab
po of the site with hi hest visi ' le to be oriented in
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Selection Criteria 1S: Demographic Patterns
A library should be located where people can easily reach it and conduct other activities
during the same trip. This means a place where people naturally converge. The site
should be where the largest percentage of all people to be y,rved will have access to the
library frequently in the normal pursuit of their activities.
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Selection Criteria 16: Neighborhood Compotibiuly
Will the library be a good neighbor? Is the neighborhood fully developed? It so so, .Oolw
will the library "fit'? If there is development in the future, will it be compatible with ,
the mission and goals of the library?
Selection Criteria N7: Legal Matters
The exist:nce of easements or other restrictions can serve to minimize the buildable area
of a site. A site owned by several personslentides can be difficult to acquire. Zoning
restrictions can hamper development, including parking and/or entrance/egress io/from
the site.
Selection Criteria N8: Utilities Availability
To avoid extra costs, the presence of electrical, water, gas, sewer and other services
should be in place--now or by the time construction is scheduled to start.
Selection Criteria N9: Physiogmphy
The suitability of the soil, the topography of the site and orientation are considerations.
Orientat,on considerations include the avoidance of west sun on the books, or north
entrances which offer little winter sunlight and exposure to the cold northern winds.
(Richard L. Waters, 'Planning for the Future; The Needs of the Denton Public Library
to the Year 2005,• Denton., HBW Associates, Inc., August, 1488, pp. 7.3.7.4.}
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BRANCH LIBRARY CONSTRUCT'101~`~►pp~~ ,
Cost Budget
Funding
PHASE I
15,000 square foot branch library
bui2ing (592.00 per sq. ft.)
51,380,000
Original 1986 Bond Authorization
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Remaining dollars rrom S400,000
Authorized issued bonds sold in
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Construction Act Title II Grant from
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Friends of the Emily Fowler Public S 46,625
Library Private Fund will raise
$ 463,116
Toeol j&atdln j
$1,380,000
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LIBRARY BOND EXPENDITURES TO D41Ee
Site Development (Fire Department) 0.
I Compute. and Equipme,4t S 81,000,00
3 4-Drawer File Cabinets 3,937.00
1.797.00
Carpet
Relocation of Ramp And Vestibule 51,430.00
Architectural Services for New Branch 21,371.60
Restoration and Installation of Wooden Doors 6,000.00
I Computer Workcenwr 2,700.60
2 Book Chargers 233.60
8 Video Cassette Frames 5-Tier 22'900.00
24 Chairs ,200.00
Shipping Charges 4,464.00
2 File Cabinets 1,269.17
4 Card Catalog Cabinets ! 19.00
APpraisat Service 7,944.00
Shelving 375,00
Library Consultant Service 9,645.05
Library Consultant Study 245.00
Architect Services 2,325.75
Final Architect services 7'x'00
Relocation of Telephone Lines Plus Labor 10,010.00
Area Rug 606.7c5
Waterproofirg for the Atrium 129.00
Electric Charges 425.00
Miscellaneous Expenditures 841.45
Xeroxing Charges For Bond Election Brochures 36,643.00
MAL EXPENDITURES -•-~4~
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Acenda No . 9 ~
DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ALendaitam
PROPOSED SCHEDULE TO MEET
SEPTEMBER 1, 1993
TITLE 11 GRANT CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES
DECEMBER 7, 1992
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January 31, 1992 Master Plan for
30,000 sq. ft. - Completed
April 30, 1992 Schematic Design for Phase I
(15,000 sq. ft.- Completed)
January 25, 1993 - January 31, 1993 Schematic Design for Phase lI
(15,000 sq. ft.)
May 31, 1993 - Jm,e 15, 1993 Design Development
June 15, 1993 - July 1, 1993 Construction Documents
July 15, 1993 - August 2, 1993 City Review
August 2, 1993 - August 31, 1493 Bidding
September 1, 1993 Award Contract
October 15, 1993 Begin Construction
October 1, 1994 Construction Complete
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COMMISSIONER'S COURT ALLOCATIONS FOR DENTON COUNTY LIBRARIES
FY 60111 FY 11112 FY 92/13 FY 0114 FY 14/85 FY 8316 FY 16137 FY 11/81 FY 88169 FY 89/90 FY 90191 FY 91192 FY 92193
Donlon $0,619 $51,122 $74,761 $ 41,081 f 0 1 88,309 $103,593 1103,410 1112,726 $111,0)2 5117,OQS $112,835 $101,126
I Aubrey 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,073 7,039 7,741 9,901 10,134 9,113 9,731
CuroMon 0 2,160 5,401 20,992 0 64,142 32,720 62,622 58,833 63,520 65,631 67,781 13,956
The Cohiny 0 1,000 1,000 14,322 0 36,994 32.V o 32,915 36,371 35,743 37,139 42,655 41,815
Flower
Maum3 0 0 0 0 0 21,10o 23,111 25,730 28,723 21,494 3),543 32,113 34,615
Justin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,804 6,935 6,964 9,600 9,462 9,362
Krum 1,347 1,547 1,347 1,547 0 10,9% 6,993 7,039 7,271 9,495 9,712 9,911 9,169
Gke Ciicr 4,920 3,690 4,920 7,131 0 26,467 20,145 21,383 23,081 24,191 24,975 24,23) 23,600
Lcwlrvilk 10,292 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 76,446 79,215 31,454 10,082
Pilo) Puim 9,010 3,757 5,011 5,011 0 11,209 9,063 8,999 9,439 11,376 11,816 11,535 11,334
Romoke 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,500 0 16,307 7,072 7,107 7,601 16,270 17,845 16,105 16,572
Singer 5,311 3,913 5,311 5,311 0 19,410 11,138 _ 11,038 11,114 13,617 13,313 13,071 I t'8 J
TOTALS 588,699 $68,259 $98,931 1103,902 1 0 $309,900 $275,950 $294,343 5310,601 1407,251 $426,621 $4311607 34 1,900
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Cost of
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(Based on 3112,855 S-0,514
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Argyle 1,648 We Dallas 3,686
Aubrey 11141 Lewisville 48,260
" Carrollton 84,750 Pilot Point 2,549
Corinth 4,043 Ponder 361
Crossroads 395 Roanoke 1,726
Denton 66,907 Sanger 3,536
Flower Mound 18,029 Shady Shores 1,066
Hickory Creek 1,910 The Colony 22,816
Justin 11238 Trophy Club 3,991
Krum 1,575
• Carrollton includeb Dallas and Denton County reodenta
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*Total Percentage
Organirate+n Materials City County of County ••s•Pementage i
Budgd Budget Su y Total ^*Number o( Tout Hours Of Out of-City
_ pport SuPpost Support Total hems Circulation ALA-MLS of Operation Patron Usage
Denton 51,077,833 $76,000 $895,981 SIIS,095 10,7% 172,101 536,383 7
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Aubrey 5!3,716 $2,404 $0 $10,025 73% 19,232 10,691 0 40 N/A
Carrollton $1,129,101 $116,994 $1,053,560 565,631 ••6% 153,721 485,141 7
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The Colony 5206,131 $24,258 S168,992 $37,139 18 % 39,321 82,874 3 47 N/A
Flower Mound $122,220 $27,739 S92,625 $30,150 25% 28,492 56,474 2
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Justin 516,822 $6,216 53,000 59,600 57% 9,450 4,466 0 23 NIA
Krum $14,596 $3,044 SO $9,752 67% 11,123 7,560 0.50 40
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Lake Dallas $37,076 $9,194 $5,450 $24,975 67% 24,703 35,146 0 42 J
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Lewisville 5563,126 1102,111 5483,742 $79,384 14% 88,982 231,675 3 48
Pilot Point 540,157 $8,072 S24,430 $1I.It6 NIA
29% 13,120 26,356 ~
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Roanoke $18,711 $1,607 $4,600 517,843 95% 10,912 5,600 0.90 32
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Sanger 519,169 $3,634 S6,136 S12,315 64% 14,456 15,497 0,50 39
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arc based un the Texas State Library formula and include Monica from the following entuiee City, County, the North Texas Lil,rary System, donations, fues, and foes
Carrulhon's share of County Support appears artificially low because it is a split city with both Denlon and Dallas County rcsWents and also receives Dallas County contf b
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I1BRARY PATRONS LIVING A.,lenda!lem_~[~c
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OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
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OUR MISSION;
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RVICES AND PRODUCTS
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INNO VA TIONAND EFFICIENT USE OF
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STANDARDS AND GEXDF INES FO A EXOAS PUBLIC LIBRARIES 199311fr
Staeda'~or Teas Public Llbraries have gone unchanged since 1972 es allernalive melhods for library evaluation were devolobrd Recerilly
developed performance (output) measures can fell how and perhaps how wen a library uses its resources 1 Another recd l development is a
comprehensive method of assessing and meeting Comm-nity needs. wllh Continuing cycles Cf evaluation
needed to meet con,munIty needs maybe inferred and resource levels and ednrstmenl 2 Resources (Inputs!
listed over lime by the<e methods. Now over, theca sau crisis the need, red
indeed the demand, for an eyphcd statement of the resources regarded by a concensus of prore•vonal opinion to be ahsolutely necessary to the
provision of qualrty public library services Such slatenlenls, usually Caned standards or 9uldehni s. are thus butone of several important loots lo, )I
are used In library development, att complementa y, but serving unigL,n purposes Standards are generally based on dale or rng,onal avorngns
tempered by the !reined ju6gemenl and common sense of library pracbtiorers They should be applied with similar judgement and common sen~n
The following document was developed by an ad hcc commdtee of lho Teaas LibraryASSoclahori sPubhc library Dwislon to update the 1072 edlllaf
A Definition
"'Public Library' means a library operated by a single public agency or board Thal is freely open to all persons under identical r.ondihnns andilnalt
r receives its linanCial support in whole or in part from public funds' (Uhrary Systems Act, ChaptEr A, Sec 2, a I) Tho public librnry is devoted to Serving the informs
tonal, rec reanon, and Cultural needs of its Cons5lvenl pooutl lion It Isdevoled to intormal education, pe mill ngan
individual to study any subject at anytime , to start At any degree of diflirully, proceed at his own pace and work towards a self determined goal, free
of costs and with a minimum of institutional restriction
e. Governmental Oroanitatlon
II pu Ire libraries should be esllblrshed and maintained according to provisions of Vernon 's Annotated Civil Statutes (VACS) and Vernonls Texas
Codes Annnlated(VTCA) Each public I brary should hive a library board boards should consist of five to nine people serving staggered terms.
YVritlen by-laws should state clearly the func60ns of the board, limit the number of consecutive terms of board members, and provide for replacement
of Inactive members.
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All pubnc lob arles should be full pailicipat nq memb(Pfl C1 Pie Too lihrary Syslem As provided by the library Systems Act tVACS Art 5440e) In
addition, they Should cooperate with olhol hbrvies of all types In order to offer better, roots economical service.
0 Materials Selection P Ig~Y
Each public library should have lo wrI He n sta!emeut of pnlir y toll a ring acqul slice a nd selec lion of ma toilets which s heuld incorporate the Fe dOmlp
el" statement and the Libfary I of R,rlhts r
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E. Min mum Hours 11 Servlc2
Goes not include overlapping 1 Ours In dfitifent'ibra^71,01ilies All sevice schndules should include some evening hours.
Population served Adequate Su,~erior
by tibia Population served Adequate Superior
0 • 1,999 (hrslw 30 eek(_ftoWwenk) byllbrary
0 Ihrslweek) (ors/werkl
2.000 • 1,999 !E500,000 75,000-- 49999
30 72
50 50,000 • 99.999 _ G0
5.000 • 14,999 ~41)i -`•__.1 00,000 • 493,999 _
15.000 24 999 r 40 _ GO 72 72
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/ The-governing body should recognits that the Frost v tat :omoonent of good library service is a vo lhtrained stall df ca!ed to pioblic servlcr. The
governing body should provide the funding necial"ry for I;brary staff tc take advantage of continuing education oroodunltles, and to Participate in
the activities of their orofass,onal library issocialic" Salaries should reflect local pay stoles for similarly responsible work, However, to be
Competitive, the entry level anmml salary for a library professional holding a Master's degree from anALA•accradited library School should be at least
$15,001
STAFF PER POPULATION
AdnluMo na-MIL r
Total library staff 1 per 2000 ,1 per 1.500
Professionals • NILS t per 10,000 1 Cdr 8,000
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If Cd,tens should have direct er,CCSs lo .1 Cubit till Colinchnn of I feel and irilil l mnleri ~llg nnrl 'Im,9,rect jcres1, via intnihbrar) Io,nn any try
olhermeans,to all of the maleriMs in our 561te and the fri prra hhy is lr Ore imporla n t than si.e,however, Collor, lions should ra nqe by p np,rllI (nnas
follows
Population served III ills
Cpnl.lFcn sdhnd Adngi Llln
by kbtary (dnmsl lu tiDnnrr
try hhrM1ry,
item Sl _..,)A ipnrvr•
0 • 19J3 1 i( 25 f
2.(?UO 6 n 15'CwJ 150Cn) fNiO_ ®r1 nrf%~ ti
r 1. ,r? Fl1l 2 1
5.00(1 14 9.i0 2 f~~ rn I~, 15 nn
U will
4 fI r cot. f l IOCtixr0 4V'i g39 j
15000 • 24.033
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' Onside! ACCBSa 10 Rdrlrhnnal mAtnria is through n1 hh'o•ks and dBlabink5
In aldihen to the at,a~ n_ Iipi,h w tih',JFV Pin III r l v^rr in lnl r pll r ii 11.,hrri,Ih,nf-~re.,"y2"P1TnluilP inn •,ryyo.t innno- on of 25 btu
Sr J15r r~phens 1
Erery PUNIC III ry 1 S„Jrl t dr,, t.r it req gn11 inrl n,'7hnr, rl n! Aspnper,,
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ublic IP- Ibary facilities should offer to the community IN compelling invitation to enter, read, look llslun and learn. All r ildings should be ell cienL
Ill ble, end expendable, with fixed walls kept to a minimum. They should be con renlently located end easily acce.ble for all segments of the
population. Minimum space requirements refer to the total square footage In all library lacilitle s, Including sl;V acee, mobile, or portable is facilities
Population served by library Minimum space regrHWddt,e q3 -CU.Z +
0 - 1,999 3,000
yGn` ~ ~
2,000 _ 3,000 square lest OF .75 squakyonA~77llproGri n, "Q
whichever i9 grealM -/OZ
I In n yy d~ i/3
Allpubllclibraries should oblalnabud ~etolocaUOnin or amountodequatelomeetthe needs of the community served ,Th governingbody 0every
library should ensure that the resources noted in this docurnentare provided, Allposs~ble sources of revenue should be ubli[ed--municipal, county,
state and lederal, as well asprivale sources The Texas Legislature should approp•lata funds for Texaspublic librarleslnan amount at least equal
to 40% of the total monies expended state wide for public library service The table below rec0~nites that higher per capita support is required Of the
smallest communities to achieve basic library service. Support levels are expressed as ranges because of the wide diversity not only In costs of
similar budget items but also in line items which may or may not be included in the budget, a g utilities. Specific slandards for local funding of public
libraries are as follows
LOCALBUDGET
Po ulaiion served Range Population served
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0. 1,999 $10 • $15 per capita 9e
! ! 2,000 • 4 999 25,000 • 49999 $ 8 • $16 per capita
$ 5$l3per capita 5010W - 99.999 $ a - 31 a pot capita
5,000 • 14,999 5 5 • $13 per capita 100,000 • 499,999 5 8 • $le percepita
15,000 _24,999 $ 5 - $13 per capita 50Q000 • d 8 • $19 per caprla
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TAMP OF CONTFNTS
Fxenut.lve Summary
I A Strategy and Structure fur the Future I.I-1.4
2 Library IleHUurcus and Their UHe 2.1-'l.4
3 The Denton Public Library in Comparison
wlth Other Llbrarios 3.1-3.7
4 Thc, Citizen,, Talk About the Future of
The. Denton Public Library 4.1-4.7
5 Library Planning (Guidelines in Denton 5.1-5.7
6 Distance,, and Drive 'rime,, 6.1
7 A Site Selection ProCnH4 7.1-7.7
H Librarles--Knowlvd9v and Information 8.1-8.4
Appendices
AQ%'L 3 IIr n,_~i<ltit~~y _
A Strategy and Structure
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The, prince, .1 obJerrt_iNe of this study was to focus u)n
the facility needs of the puhtlc library As corisultarlt,
M3W believes that, the hest t'acilities r- ofL from a building
for buildings) that, Is in response to a plan I'or service.
Therefore,, Lhr, corl8UIt.ants want to first discasa, in general
terms, soma has ic planning principles baser) upon a proposed
library mission statement.
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this proposed statement sets forth the Denton Public LI of mater~ialsrw'ALhisLaf'lt e 1, u t.
x pe l v t on
I s e corti A rid r a + s t. r Ong a se I Cal v I C e r prog ran t
The mission of the Denton pubiic Li brar} is
to provide the means b} which people of all ages, 1
interests and circumstances may avail themselves
of tht, recorded wisdoot, experiences and ideas of
other's, In support of this mission, materials are
r',ssemtrle41 erwanized and made accessible to all;
opportunities for personal, educational, cultural
and recreational enrichment are offered;
collections, services and programs are developed
to respond to individual and community needs; n
skilled staff and the Latest. tech no iox ies are
employed to I'ar~iIititie and enhance the use of
library resources. By committing themselves to
excellence in all facets of the library's service
and oper'ition, tit, Library Board, management and
trsff of tht DerltUit Flrblic Lihrrary reat'1'irnl the
democratic ilealr upon which the American public
libral.N is founded.
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The mi9siob statement, or one of Denton's election,
should form the foundr{tion on which subsequent planning
take's place.
A good planning process uses goals. obJertive.s and
priorities; as the basis for, planning activities. Thrr future
plans and servir•es of the Denton Puldir Library should be
based upon expected and anticipated future. needs, as well as
previous ezperir'rrcr's and I, t11 tistlCIS
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All good orgrlnizalic+ns--public R ein private srr,tor
ii IIko--I'r,rlull'e twcr f'ar'Ior'5: Itl'st, 'I YtI'rltPg}', alld Her'Dhd, it
structure which supports nn,l t'it ttin strategy. As part of
gund ill a na g e mP 111 111!'r r` ITII ikt t'I f'1, t tW In pl at,i' ntl eher'llt IYr
diroct-r~r Itbc• CFO) whrl, in turn, mils t apprnnt art r 1'fer ti c
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F~~;r5t1'3i;Elr_ C/S~f~T (~__1 Slr~tell red Strur.ture
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administrative st^Cf to design, present and pursue an
` organizational strategy. HBI+' Associates believes that it is
the executive director's role, as leader, to develop a
strategy for the organization. When this has L.,en
accomplished the director then must communicate the strategy
effectively and delegate responsibility- to key positions to
carry it out. Oncr• a strategy is in place, the CFO, as
` leader, can devote attention to obtaining results.
' In 1981, a ,,roui.ribreaking book analyzed wh} certain
organizations are well run and successful. That work, Iii
Search of E.rcellenc e,' has become a basic management text,
aril its ideas are discussed in classrooms and boardrooms
alike. One of the secrets of its success is Lhr
straigh'_forward simplicity of its message which can b
summarized in a few lines, Some of ttre principles
k discovered by Peters anti Waterman are relevant- to the Venter
Public Library.
1. Good organizations have a bias for action, the} monitor
performance, they continuously fix things if they are not
working right.
2. Good organizations are close to the customer. It, is
the customer's wants and needs, the customer's concerns for
product quality and service that are important.
3. Excellent companies promote internal autonomy and
entrepreneurship. The organization must have enough
flexibility and "slack' (extra resources) to allow
experimentation, to allow for "mistakes."
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4. Excellent companies respect their employees, draw on
their talent, see them as contributors of ideas.
5. Fxcellent companies art, value driven, hands on.
Managers have vnlues which guide their decision making and
they should learn to articulate, to communicate and to
monitor these values I,it.hin the organization. Goad
companies have managers who are not afraid to do direct
work.
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6. Excellent. companies stick to their knitting.' The•v
k know, that, they cannot. do everything, they sLrivc to do some
t-hirigs v ery well. The best companies knave Lhe ir kev
functions and use these as unifyirig themes for an)
diversification. (One of the major weaknesses of many of
today's public Iihraries is that _hcy attempt to du
r everything--to br all things 10 all pe.ple.I
7. I`xcr-,IIPnt rompnnies have loran -:t ff end n simple form.
Organizntionn) sl_uA iI's still" thnt ~ cripnr~lns which a~.,iA
I,ui Iding steep prrfimidnl s1 ru(-airy.; survive and work bet ter.
successful OrgR111710 10ris p^riod)aally revise or rehirnw thr.~ir
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organizational structures to rearrange key parts of the
organization. i
The foregoing discussion has pointed out some positive
attributes for companies. As library consultants, we
believe these principles have relevance for the Denton
Public Library arid should be considered in framing an
_ appropriht-e mission statement, strategy and organizationat
structure which wiII create n dyn~unic, forward-looking
` organization. Translating t.lre Peters and w'aternimn
f principles into action will require the library to adopt
institut.in naI goals and to coup Ir these with a statement of
values, through a directed planning process.
The consultanls also recommend that Lhe Denton Public
Library develop a customer-oriented, customer-driven
approach, like many Libraries, Denton is primar iiy product
driver,. It has disLinguished its products, its services and
the excellence of its staff. A'ow it must move reward
selections, tailoring and offering these services based upon
a consumer-oriented approach. The consultants believe that
to bee more consumer- and less product-oriented, the
organizational structure should support arid emphasize public
services, especially those services delivered by the front-
line staff.
Once strategy and value statements are identified, the 1
library can proceed to redesign decision structures, to
assign authority and responsibility arid to measure progress
toward achievement.. The important goals:
1. To create an organizational structure with flexitrility ;
which will allow ctie library to respond to changes in its
environment over time.
2. To concentrate On devising methods and means to
increase the effecLiveness of the professional staff and the
efficiency of non-professional staff.
3. To continuously examine means to contain costs without
sacrifici,,g the quality of the service offered.
The consultants' review of the Denton Public Library
reveals; it, to he nn excellent organization, with a fine,
dedicated staffminimal resources, good professional values
and a strong scrvic,e orientation. In the future we believe
the Denton Public Library can become one of the best public
librY.ry organizations in the area. Wr' Suggest six point's of
fo(~us to nmphasiz;, and build upon.
1. Use' a distirrLive, errmpetrnoies approach to understand
and di"tingui"li thf, Derltoll Public Iibrary from other public
libraries in the' area, and incorporate Ihesn intn a
market. i ng plarr.
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2. Maintain the strong public services orientation.
3. Emphasize decentralized decision asking at a low level
of the organization.
4. Cluster strategic, i.e., customer - driven, s ervices in
reporting structures near the trip of the organization.
r.. S. Emphasize and recognize the shunt; commitment. to
service and quality among the professional staff.
6. Link the recruitment of staff to a lifer cycle of
proressionai and work development steps for individuals in
the organization. Integrate the issue of recruiting,
developing, promoting, rewatding and educating stiff into
the perfor man,,fr measures and the strategic plan of thr-
organization.
ferenees:
1. 7hawas J. Pr lera and RaDrrl A. wa to roman, In Se a rrn el' Et<ellen[e
Ihew York, 0 ar per and Row. 1 9671.
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Utilizing hudget documents provided b5' lth•arti sLH1'f,
the consultant. has analyzed library revenue, r%penditures
and usage data for the past five years. Table have been
prepared which compar'r- fiscal year 1083-84 (FFy4) revenue
and cxpendiLur'es with fiscal year 1987-88 IF1'88:. A third
table compares F184 and F'1"87 usage data.
Library Revenut!s
The total ta\ funded budget has increased by 63 percent
over the five year period tsee Table ll. In dollars, the
increase has been S3U0,0U0. On L h e basis of a service
population Icity only) of 61,000, the per capita budget is
SIi.70. However, since about 20 percent. of the usage of the
library is by persons who do not live in Denton, a more
realistic service population is 92,000. On that basis the
per capita revenue is a meager $8,52.
Over the five year period in review, the city of Denton
supiort has increased 56 percent, or $250,000. Revenue from
the county has registered a triple digit percentage rise--
108 percent. However, as a percentage of the whole, Lhe,
financial support from the county has increased from 10 to
13 percent,. The dollar rise has been 552,000--from $48,000
in F1'84 to $100,0UU this fiscal year.
County use, at 20 percent or more (and on the
increase), is disproportionate Lo the level of funding
received by the library.
A 64 percent increase in funding is a positive sign,
especially in light of the Texas economy in the last three
to four years. However, it, is doubtful that a program of
service that responds to the needs of a majority of users
can be prOVided on a budget of SC, 52 per capita.
Library Expend!ture.9
It is clear, from Table 2, that Children's Services has
been the numher one priority of the library the past five
years. And, judging from Table 3, the derision was sound
inasmuch as the various program indicators (public usage
data; have risen even snore dramatically thnn thr
department's budgt-t,
thildren's Servic'r'v tiow rrrcive 15 perceid of the total
budget and 17 percent of the FTR (full -Lime equivclent,
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staff. Over the five-year period reviewed, the percentage
increases have been 146 and '92 respectively. And while all
departments have had generous increases, children's is by
far the most impressive,
It is interesting t.n note that Adult. Services has
received only one full-time HE staff'. This 20 perCent-
staffink gain enuld acrount for the modest 13 percent rise
in the "patrons assisted' usage category.
It, is common to analyze Lotal library expenditures by
three broad calegories: persunncrl, library materials (the
"book" l) udIt et.l anti ether. Table 3 iIIustra1.es this
analysis.
other costs, r-.9. uIiIiLies, supplies, etc. ha .
remained basically constant over the past five years, and as
a percentage of the t.ota1 budge L this category has decreased
' from 21 percent in F184 to an estimated 13 percent in F188.
This is the good ne,:s.
The bad news is
* personneL (salaries and benefits) now consumes 79 percent
of the total budget, up from 71 percent in F184.
t Library materials accounts for eight, percent now as it did
five years ago.
These are two very disturbing factors. The most
disturbing is the meagerness of the budget for library
materials. Even if the current appropriation of 562,000 is
not the total amount of funds available for books and other
ilcros, it is impossible to develop a library collection of
quality with such a modest budget. As reported by 1988
Howker Annuals, the average price of a cloth bound book last
year was $35.00, with a 40 percent library discount, the
acquisition cost would be about $21.00. If the per, capita
budget. is less than $10.00, it is evident that the
collection 1s noL going to be responsive to community needs.
A goal should be Lo increase the budget for library
materials from eight. percent of the t.olril budget to 20
percent, and the per rnpitn expenditure from less than orur
do'lar to three dollars.
Regarding personnel expenditures, 79 percent of the
total is far too rxcessive. A better, percentage would be in
the 65-10 percent range. However, this is not to suggest
that the Denton Public Library is either overstaffed or
overpaid. A staff complement of 27.8 is nuL otirrI
generous. It is close to being the right number of stai'
for current rnnditlons tenor building with snme autnmrstinnl.
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The so iution to both r)roblems s--- ton I'ew dollars for
library materials and too high F- percentage of the total
budget for personnel--is not to reduce state'. The solution
is to increase the budget--with most of the increase b,.rinK
programmed for the library materials budget.
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5-Year Revenue Comparisons
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Snur,'f' FI"84/% of Tidal Fl88/ 6 of rotlll
lhange•
C i t $43-I4,681/8-
+ S15U/ 5b%
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CounLc S 48/IU
$100/13 + $ 52/108%
Tutai: $481/lull 5784/100 +
$:fU2/ 6,1%
Table 2
5-Year Expenditure Comparisons
by Departmental Activities
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Category FY84/ F1-8 B/
% of Total of Total Change
Departmental Categories:
Admin. Sercir•''` Slay/33
HE Staff' 51`16/25 + $ 3/23%
3/15 4/14 + 1/33%
Support Services' $1:36/28 $23:3/:30 +
FTE Staff 9.5/413 5 97/71%
13/41 + 3.E/37X
Adult Ser:icess $ 137/28
FTE Staff $L32/30 + $ 95/69%
5/25 6/22 + l/LUh
Children's Sr•r%ices $ 5()/II
FTE Staff' $123/15 + $ 73/1467v
1.5112 4.8/17 + 2.3/9196
I. combines, n F I % 6 , circulation Ser v, cea en7 TeCboloel Pr 0ceesioI
sot siceo.
P• combloell 10 PY94, Adult Servlref *no Rereteote lelr,rea.
bibrar) ieBe UrccI lod I (Ir Use
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5-Year Expenditure Comparisons,
by Broad Category,
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FYly4/ F1.88/
Category of Tut.al % or Total Cha n¢c
Genera) Categories:
Personnel 5343/', I 5621/79 + 3278/81%
FIE Staff 20 2r.8 + 7.8/39°,G
i,ihrarc `la t, vials 5 472/8 $ 62/8 + $
Ulhe r $ 99121 $101/13 + $ 2/ 2°/,
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foul: $482/100 $784/1(10 = $302/63%
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4-Year Usage Comparisons
Actlvity F)'84 F187 change
Circulation
Adult 137,149 208,669 + 71,520/52.1%
Children's 92,098 165,190 + 73,092/79.4%
Total: 229,'247 373,859 + 144,612/63.1%
RegistrF.tion
Cit}' 4,247 6,236 + 1,999/+ 470.1%
County 886 1,971 + 1,091/+123.1%
Total: 5,133 8,224 + 3,U90/+ 60.2%
Patrons Ass istvd 53,061 59,910 + 6,849/+ 12.9%
Programs ICh iidre,n'sl 163 428 + 265/+162.6%
Program Attendaroo 6,188 14,196 + 8,008/+129,4%
r Total AtI Activitiesl 29:1,629 456,188 +162,559/+55,4%
1 to1mI Aaor nur ,nr I v d 0 pr ci r, m% pr Ps rn If d.
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The Denton Public Library
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Denton and Other Public Libraries in Denton County 3.1
Denton and Other Public Libraries in Texas 3.3
Denton and Other Uniimr~sity Communities 3.3
Denton and Texas Standards 3.6
Overall Conolusiom 3.7
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I?m consultants have looked at the D,nt.on Public
Library in comparJsnrn with ether publJC, libraries. Three
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dlioYokfsereant t cDr e m nt pa O rrla t t v u n St.lJdle5 were loped. The first
other, public libraries within the
enunty• The 5rrc,nd coml,;ares Denton with other- public
libraries serving a pupuia11tin range of 50,000 - 86,000.
The third study coivpato. Denton with public libraries in
other, states that arc also home to one or more maiol
unI%orsiLiec. Tables have heen prelwrred for -ar~h stuOy%
Our arialcsis follows.
Denton and Other Puulic Z,ibraries in Denton County
According t.(1 the Te.ves Public Libra rti' SLatiStIC'S fur
1986, published by the Texas State Library in July of last,
year, there are 1U public libraries in Denton Cour(ty. They
range in size, e.g. population served, from Aubrey tserving
1,4211 to Lerwisville which serves 23,812 to Dent. on fthe
largest, serving 51,341). For, purposes of the analysie th+,
t consultant grouped the seven .it..aIIvst. libraries' into one
"listing," along with the three that serve more than 20,000
persons (Denton, Lewisville and The Colony). Tables 5 and 6
provide the comparative data.
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ThE-r'e are a few interesting points worth rioting.
1. Denton, the largest city in the county receives
less financial support from Denton County' than eight of the
other nine cities, Lewisville received none (in 198tO.
2. Three of the smaller communities Flower Mound,
Krum and Lake Dallas--received more than 50 percent of Lhcir
operating budget from the county even though they are
munir_ipaI libraries ILake Dallas is reported as being a
"Non-Profit." Krum received all but 558.00 of its Lotai
budget from the county,
3. Roanoke and Sanger upended $457 and 3866
re>pectively on library materials.
1, Denton's per capita budget for library materin)s
was the highest in the county.
5, Denton had 53 perr-cot of the tot.;ll library staff in
the county and 61 percent of the professionals.
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Table 5
Denton am Selectod Public Libraries
in Denton County
D f.on IL1wisvilla The Colony All Others
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Populsliun
Sem "I 57,311 23,31 l ,881 28,570
btx3Ket
PersolIv- $5.3ti,8-4 1- 7o" 524'.4,5;17- 7A 546,648- 56'% ~64,1301- ;5%
"Iaterinls 58,737- 09% 22,7IO- U7% I0,47,4- 1A 17,113- 1:3%
01hol 126,318- 179, 46,448- 14X '26,8h1- 60,3;14- 42%
Totru4: 3721,9'21-11105 53l8.r;96-IpO% $81,00'G-IUU% 8141,682-1 00%
Re% enue
Lit} S633.617- 88% 5318,ti`d:i 100% $17,008- 56% S '4,600- 53%
Count' 88,309- 1256 -0- 36,994- 4i% 67,283- 47%
Totn1: 3721,924;-1OU°r; 5318,695-100% 384,002-100% 8141,883-100%
Staff ing
14W S 26.75 13.00 00 6.09
Librarians 7.00 3.00 1.00 -U-
Table 6
Denton and Other Public Libraries
in Denton County
Emil Total % Total
Per Car;ita Cur Support, Support nAgef % or
Library Materials Per Capita Pe - Capita . from County PTT/Library
]k:rnton $1.02 $11.05 $12.59 12% 5;i/(ii
Lewisville 50.95 $13.28 513.38 0% 25/27
The Colony $0.39 S 1179 5 3.12 1IT 10/14
All Others $().60 $ 2.61 S 4.97 47% 12/-
Re Caattr. Piblto ltbrarr in Comparison
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Denton and Other Public 1,ibrarie8 in Texas
According to the Texas statistical directory, there 12 public areG ~~/3
libraries that are cite libraries serving bett;een
5U,000 and 86,000 persons. Four of the 12 are metroplex ~I
libraries--Denton, Carrollton, Grand Prairie and Richardson.
Like the comparative analysis above, there are a few
interesting points to be made with regard to these group if
city libraries.
1. Of the 12, the level of support on a per capita
basis in Denton compares favorably with most. of the other
cities. There are three cities--Galveston, Richardson and
Carrollton-- that hace a higher per capita level of support
than Denton.
2. Seven of the 12 spend woi- for library materials
than Denton.
:t• Four have larger total staff's land two have less
than one FTF. fewer, staff'); three (Richardson, Grand Prairie
and Galveston) have a (treater number of librarians and a {
fourth--Tyler--has the same number as Dentoij,
Table 1 has th.• comparative data.
Denton and Other University Communities I
Table 8 compares Denton with nine cities throughout the
United States that hive large universities within the 'r city
limits: This data is presented because the consultants have
Found that r_ommurrities that have major universities are
better than nversgf~ l 'Diary towns. Tt,at is, the use of the
foral publir library is greater than in n city of comparable
sire that is not also home for a major university. In
DerctoeL, with two universities, the usage of the put) lic
library is higher that most of the other cities studied.
An analysis of tht data reveals a few noteworthy
paints.
1. Den ton's tii rnovei rat, is se rbrid highr!;=t., exr,eVded oral}
by Eugene.
2. Don t.on's referenc'o transactions per capita is the
lowest It the ten cities studied.
3. D-nton's per capita supli.,rrt i-a lowest arr,ort! the cities f.
studied.
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Denton and Other Public Libraric-a in Texas
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City Pu Total 1C Matls PG .9 w r
P X Per % Other % FM Libns.
Baytown 79 5933 $11.85 $96 81.22 10 4664 71 $173 19 32.00 4.00
Carrollton' 58 754 13.04 131 2.26 17 472 63 151 20 33.50 6.00
DENTONe 57 722 12.59 59 1.02 9 537 74 126 17 26.75 7.00
Galveston 75 1,242 16.64 16,5 2.20 13 640 52 437 35 34.50 9.00
Grand 1
Prairies 86 b65 7,72 73 0.85 ;1 488 73 104 16 20.88 8.00
Harlingen 69 431 6.22 101 1.46 23 237 55 93 22 14.00 2.00
Killeen 56 22.1 4.03 40 0.71 18 156 69 28 13 9.00 2.00
Marshall 56 192 3.46 19 0.34 10 103 54 70 36 5.00 2.00
Nacogdoches 50 177 3.59 38 0.76 21 108 61 31 18 6.00 1.00
Richard~,on~ 77 1,190 15.46 133 1.73 11 859 72 198 17 34.00 11.00
Tyler 73 700 9.59 81 1.14 12 484 69 132 19 25.95) 7.00
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Victoria 74 778 10.44 123 1.65 16 438 56 217 29 25.50 5.011
t Metroptex Cities
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Selected Public Libraries Located in Cities kith 'ta)or Univerattleal (1985-B6 Data
V t4 bud et Total Circulation Ref Univerat r' r'e'
T ` Qp T. Materials 1Lterlale Annual Trans. Lt 6rarP To:el
I ~C t Served (Per Ca . (Percents a Ptr Per C■ . Turnover Rate Per Ca . Branches University Enrollment Budaee mate Hala
~S rke ey( i103,326 $3,497,417 $394,926 532,000+ 996,698 1.7 329,454 4 U. of Calif. 31,462 $22,004,166 8,000,000+
Q.P bll \ (531.65) (11%) (5.15) (8.60) (3.19)
L Eta 1I
}b be (1 G) 35,978 $1,052,425 $126,361 269,07) 406,231 1.41 36,9612 0 U. of 111. 35,000 15,428,361 9,197,098+
:'ublg LI rary ($29.2S) (115) (8.03) (11.29) (1.03) ME Urbana
pnf{on.(IL) 73,706 1,673,576 335,620 $80,800 788,366 1.36 255,069 0 Northwestern 16,350 8,616,296 3,681,179+
1.T 14brary ($2).42) (181) (7.65) (10.70) (3.46) University
F I'boulder (00) 103,000 2,486 161 300,000 210 000 943.140 4.49 $4,763 2 University of 20a792 1,571,813 / DDO 000+
public tab. (b24.14) (12%) (2.04) (9116) (0.53) Boulder
1 Spokane (WA) 171,300 4,039,231 $39,940 504,M 1,583,361 2.71 328,993 5 Goaeq s 3,490 825,000 953,494+
Iubitt Library ($23.56) (132) (3.41) (9.24) (1.34) University
Corvallis- 69,400 1,261,6032 103,4431 100,9142 671,5732 1.712 21,3262 5 Oregon State 12,370 4,712,827 6,700,000+
Benton Co. (01) (618.18) (81) (2.61) (9.67) (0.31) University
4 Public Library
Denton M) 49,833 721,926 66,463 81,593 316,850 3.84 14,517 0 Norte Texas 21,414 3,611,308 1,786,500
Public Library (516,49) (9t) (1.66) (6.36) (0.29) State Only.
Tens Women's 7,933 1,736,463 1,114,945+
University rl
y De Kalb (IL) 31,137 47),772 65,940 111,969 258,563 2.31 17,710 0 Northern 111. 24,68) 5,32$,486 3,427,334
Public Library (14.40) (141) (3.38) (7.80) 0.53) University
Boise (ID) 114,000 1,185,741 130,357 269,248 680,615 2.53 85,596 0 BOISE State 7,700 2,169,510 1,310,000+
s Pubilc Library (610.41) (lit, (2.36) (5.97) (0.75) Volveraity
4 Info. Center
Eugene (01) 106,100 1,662,642 113,084 25),516 1,243,3$0 4.90 61,211 0 University of 14,621 6,177,431 4,751,197,
Public Library (10.5!3 (7,l) (I.39) (11.72) (0.56) Oregon
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Averages 18.22 1115% 3.88 9.03 2.89 1.20
Ntnimum 10.32 71 1.66 5.97 1.41 0.28
h■xlmum 33.83 162 8.03 11.72 4.90 3.46
1) All or the universities offer Doctoratrlevel delete.
2) 1956-87 data.
Allto County Statietitae
Average 13.67 15.0 2.10 5.36 2.71 0.93
!11nicun 0.34 510 0114 0.12 0.08 0.01
maxlmum 39.23 31.0 9.76 22.02 13.)9 1.32
'Statistics ti Public Librarlsa in the Vntted States and Canada carvltq 1DO,ODD population or more. Compiled by Allen Public Library, Pore Wayw, IN, June
1967.
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Denton and Texas Standards
In addition to comparing Denton with other libraries';'3113
the consultants have also analyzed Denton in relationship to I
''Standards And Guidelines For Texas Public Libraries, 1983,"
prepared and published by the Texas Library Association.
The standards document is included as Aprendix 11 of this
report.
Table 9
Denton and Texas Standards
SLandard Adequate Superior Denton
Mininwm
Hours of bervict,
Per Week 60 i2 60
Total Stall l/'L,UOO 1/1.500 2,13U
Librarians tMLS) 1/l a,o00 1/8,000 8,130
Library 2 Per 4 Per 1,51 Per
Materials Capita Capita Capita
Library .44 Per I
Space .75 Per Capita Capita
Budget. a8.OU - $100 Per Capita $12.59
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tit h Other Li trkrits
Overal I Conclusions
As consultants here USUallwe want to make sure that those who read
this study understand that t not comparative tstudies such
presented as thus
ell the etc
P y complete story. Local
conditions can cause a particular city to have an unusually
good or bad year and thus look exceptionally good or bad
when compared with others.
In addition, the general cost, of living in a part of
the country may be such that certain budget items, e.g.
personnel costs, etc. can distort a true comparative
picture. Therefore, the consultants do not wish to suggest
` that the Denton Public Library is as goad as, better than,
or worse than other libraries in tai Denton County, ;b) thr
i state of Texas, or, (c) the United States. There are,
however, some overall points that can and should be made.
1. Denton's true per capita support is not as good as the
figures indicate. If 20 percent of the usage is coming from
i I non-residents (of the city of Denton), then the per capita
figure is $1.50 to $2.00 lower than reported.
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2. Denton is not getting a fair return from Denton Count}
for local library support. It the trend continues, some
major decisions will need to be made by the city of Denton
library and others.
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3. Dent.on's budget for library materials is too low,
especially for the type of community served.
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4. On the other hand, the percentage of the budgr.l going
for personnel is higher than average.
The reason for these comparative studies is to suggest
that there is room for an increase in the library budget,
an increase that will be necessary to support exp;lnded
l facilities. As the city expands so will library usage, and
unless there are budget increases the full potential of the
improved facilities wil never be fully realized. As the
data indicates, there is room for improvement--locally and
in the county, as compared to other places in Texas, and is
compared with similar cities across the country.
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1 7e! eelen earl ter Pull,c liLr ar ree amd the Po Pu l a l loaa ee reed mrP
Au br ly. Ira 37; rl ower Mound, 7 r IIa; er UM / i 1.1/3, take Lit tae, 9.571;
Pt 1 ot Pm 1 mf. 3.7 73; R0 0 t 0 f 1 , 1 ra 53 amd Saolerr 7.90 5.
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DEN'I'ON 117`13131~ I C I., 113HARY
During the course of the second phase of the study the
consultant conducted three Focus Group meetings with Denton
residents. A list of those persons attending each Focus
Group is appended to this section of the report.
general _Compen_ts
There is general acceptance, but not uni~.rsal, that
the time is right for branch libraries in Some
persons believe that Denton should have r•, .h branch
libraries and retain the Oakland Avenue facility, perhaps as
a "Central" or special services library, e,g. a genealogy
emphasis.
Those persons favoring branch libraries were united in
expressing the belief that there must be both a "north" and
a "south" branch. Specific locations were nut often
mentioned, except for city owned perk property and/or
community centers, e.g. the Martin Luther Xing, Jr. Center
now under construction, There was some support for
storefront libraries in existing shopping centers, with
people commenting that center developers might be receptive
to a library since there is now vacant retail space,
There was also one or two persons who favored a new
"Central" library, with the existing building becoming a
branch library,
Whenever a comment, was made in favor of branches, it
was followed by the statement th!st any and all branch
libraries must be "full service" libraries. There is "no
alternative," according to some. "Full service" means that
thu facility would have circulating and reference adult and
children's books, audiovisual materials, public meeting
room(s), staff work space, periodicals and programming f,)r
all ages. The _collections uovld_be_.deyg1gped,._to_meet__the
needs of the area of the city being served, and would not be
duplicate collections--of each other or th "Central"
librpry (if it is retained).
Comments Regarding the Collections
The persons participating in the Focun Groups were
generally satisfied with the existing collections. However,
there were several suggestions made with regard to how they
can be improved, and what should be In branch library
collections. Specific comments included;
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m"4 t)V- P9 Citima h1N tat the Future
of The Derlor. Mla tibruy
More large print and talking books for persons with
visual handicaps.
* More audiovisual materials, including instructional
videos..
t An improved foreign language collection, especially
English as a second language materials.
F A better collection of out-of-town/state telephone
books (perhaps relieving the universities of this
responsibility),
R Become the "library of record" for county newspapers,
e.g. the various dailies, weeklies, etc, published
throughout Denton County.
R Work more closely with both Texas Woman's University
and the Un;versity of North Texas in collection
development, striving to avoid as such unnecessary
duplication as possible.
R Offer online commercial databases, e.g. Dialog.
Cllent_Croups
trhild.t:en's _Servliceg - The library's decision to place
an increased ca,phasis on service to children has not been
lost, as far as the citizens are concerned. Most persons
believe that the library should continue this emphasis.
There is s desire to see a stronger program for older
~f children, e,g, those from eight to 12. And, some think that
"Mom should have a book too," speaking to the time when
mothers bring their child(ren) to the library for pr-)gram
and reed something to read (and take home). The Summer
Reading Club program should be maintained. The strong
expression for these services underscores the need for
program space in any new/renovated facility. The present
space is barely adequate in terms of space.
Ad 4 ._$gryl,ce,s - Although there were only a few persons
who were not in favor of a strong program for children,
service to adults should not be overlooked. More attention
to the needs of the adult patron (and potential patron)
should be paid. A stronger marketing effort, with more
public relations, was suggested.
SpecialPopo.lat.ions - Two "special" groups were
fr:quently mentioned--senior citizens and persons in need of
literacy training.
One service idea expressed many times was the need for
a bookmobile that would serve senior citizen homes such as
nursing homes, retirement villages, etc. The service should
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The Clliters Talk kaut tle future
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feature talking books and large print books, as well as
having other items. While there were many who thought such
an idea had merit, the consensus opinion was that a
bookmobile should serve the entire community, with stops at
both "seniors'" homes and others.
A second special client group identified were persons
who need improved reading skills. The library now has a
stron~ literacy program, with 43 volunteer tutors. A
missing link is adequate space for tutoring to take place.
Existing spaces are either
(a) too noisy or visible, e.g.
the general reading room, (b) too large, e.g. the local
history room (that is, two people occupying the entire
room), or (c) too small and without good lighting/air
circulation (the several small study rooms near reference).
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Qtther„Comments
The severs? persons attending the three Focus Croups
had many other comments regarding the library and its
future. A summarization of these comments follows,
With regard to technology, there was not a lot of
enthusiasm expressed for a library that places an emphasis
on technology. The concept of a dial-up library, whereby
the user could query the library's online catalog fat such
time as one is available) from the home or office was not a
service that was perceived as important. The two points
that were consistently made were:
1. Technology is "OH," but not at the expense of the human
dimension, the personal involvement and interaction between
user and staff. between user and the services.
2. Future building design must, be flexible in order for the
library to utilize those aspects of technology that will
result in better service.
The Denton Public Library should act as a referral
center, perhaps placing a stronger emphasis on interlibrary
loan.
There is a need for quiet space in the building, a
apace for study. This concept was riot perceived by the
consultant to be for students, but for adults as well.
There should be an "express line" for checkout, similar
to supermarkets, so that the user who has only one or two
items to checkout does not have to wait in line while
another user borrows an "armful" of books.
Residents of the city who are homebound could be served
with a books-by-mail program.
1, The CILIM flit lbat the Future
Of N DMIX Public Library
The library is "user friendly, commented one attendee.
iIt nd"meets my business needs," stated another. Other persons
icated that it was important to teach library use, not
only for young people but for adults as well.
The library should "always be accessible," commented
persons in the third group. Asked to explain, the response
was that the library should be open to all with collections
and services that are responsive to the library needs of all
of the residents of the city.
Conclt3s,ioBa
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Denton prides itself on its "quality of life." The
public library is thought by many to be an important
contributor to the quality of life in Denton. This was
expressed in three different ways by Focus Group
participants,*
S "What will it cost if we don't do it?" It being the
provision of branch libraries in the city.
_ "Anything less than quality is not good." This
comment, and the one above, were made in response to
the realization that a library capital improvements
program would carry with it an expansion of the
operating budget.
* And last, borrowing from other sources, the comment
1 was made that "A mind is a terrible thing to waste."
The public library can have a positive influence,
it can help in the goal of a better community, a
community where minds are not wasted.
The consultant came away from the three meetings with
the opinion that persons in Denton appreciate their public
library and the services provided. They are ready for
improvement, recognizing that the existing building is at,
or near, capacity in its ability to adequately serve a city
and a❑ area that is growing and that will grow much more in
the next five to ten years.
It must also be pointed out, however, that 57 pe. •_nt.
of those responding to a letter survey conducted by the
Library Board last spring (April/May, 1987) favored library
expansion at the present location. Thirty percent of those
responding thought that bookmobile service and a 7,000
square foot branch library was the best way to expand
service, and 13 percent favored a 12,000 aquare foot branch
and no bookmobile service. A total of 660 letters were
mailed, there were 305 responaca 146 percent return).
Tie Cititent Tilt About tie TYture
of Tle Denton Public Libmry
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3:00 - to 5:00 p.m. t May 24, 1988
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Name Address
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Hugh Ayer 425 Mimosa
Jessie W. Bateman Barns-
Narsutis 2609 Jamestown Lane
Evelyn Vestal 900 Sandpiper
Elinor Caldwell 2603 Jamestown Lane
Margie Appleton 813 Live Oak
4 Karen Gore 2525 Liberty Lane
Nancy McLaughlin 2217 Glenwood
Sandy Kristoferson 5 Highview Circle
Susannah Johnson 2136 Woodbrook
1 Grant Ferguson 1611 Wisteria
J John A. Narsutis 2609 Jamestown
JonAnn Wells 1912 Burning Tree
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of lAe t for Ftmlic tibrary
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DLiW TUIV YUFiL I C: LIBRARY BTUitSY
I?C).CUS GI2QlJP #2
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. t May 24, 1988
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Name Address
Dorothy Adkins 2115 Glenwood
Lupe Gonzalez 216 W. Collins
Jean Y,artline 1809 Linden Drive
Mary Jo Pickens 1022 Imperial Drive
Susan Denney 1220 Oak Tree
Margret Chrisman 1717 N. locust, Apt. 2
Gene Franks 516 Chisholm Trail
Cindy Yousko 1001 Skylark
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of The exrtor Kthc Lawary
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D1P.N'rON PLIF3LIC LIBRA Y
VOCUB _ GtZQUh 3
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. t July 19, 1988
Name Address
Gene Latimer 525 Bradley
Nora Beggs 2324 E. Windsor
Myrtle Nall 1132 Oakhurst
Frances Watson P.O. Box 298
Seth Watson P.O. Box 298
Kathy Pole 613 Cordell
Jean Schaake 28 Timbergreen
Patti. Kregal 1314 Mistywc,od
Sam Marino 3205 Darby Lane
Jon Stedmon 1919 Eagle Drive
Lorrie Price 520 Chambers Street,
Jo Ann Nicks 2424 Nottinghen
John E. Stark, Jr. 1424 Brandywine Circle
Mark R. Chew P.O. Box 2725
('harlotte Ray-or 2500 Bowling Greets
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Library Plaming Guidelines_ _
for Denton
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Rational Standards 5.1
Other Standards 5.3
RM01000 dod Planning Guidelines for Denton 5.3
Planning Guidelines Impact on Denton 5.4
Standards for Ouilding Elements 5.5
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11RAR.Y VJ,ANN 1 NC1 (ill 11)Jsl. 1 N Id:!
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This chapter discussev the standards that we have
used ill projecting thu future riped for public library
spa cr,. r,aLional standards for ne6 libraries aro also
discussed. Recommendations are summarized regarding the
total amount of library space that should be provideed
through the year 2005,
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National Standards
Pubiic libraries have traditionally relied nn
standards issued b) Stoic and national associations to
determine thprr spare rlquIUpment.s. It is often usei'uI Lo
cite such it standard drnr.n rrt,in the- collecLive ex e r i v a c e
of the profession to show a need for• rtdriiIjoriaI library
fac iI tics.
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Traditionally, public Jibrary friciIiIt y standards
have included qualitative criteria and fundamental plannin¢
concepts. The best-known of these standards is the
American Library Association's IALA) Minimum Standards for
Public IA brary Syslems, 1466, published in 1967, which
states, in part,
The convenience and comfort of the public should
be given primary consideration, starting with a
conspicuous entrance at the street level and
carrying through to seating arrangements which
suit a variety of rending needs and habits.
Physical provision should be made for staff desks
to provide advisory service to user., in person,
information and reference services to users by
telephone and in person, and guidance in the use
of the library's resources.
These minimrel standards 1at•Iude quantitative criteria
that can bo used to determine library building size based
on pnpulat10rr. Thr• criteria are nppIIed to 20-year
population Projections on a sliding scale. 7'he square-1'ee11-
per-capita ratio decreases as the population increases.
The "gross square-fec,t-per-crspJLn' standards apply to
the total space requirements for a library whether the
library consists of one literary facility or a "central/main''
library and one or more "branch" libraries.
Ill 19801 the ALA replac od thesi.• Minimum Standards with
a new planning approach called "A Planning Process For
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Public W braries,- the latter provides criteria raid a
PIRnn1na model to guide local public IIbra rles in
determining their oa:n goals, including the- size of library
buildings, based on an analysis of local library and
information needs.
The earl ter "gross-square-feat-p,`r-capita" standards
arc still useful in helping to determine minimal library
space needs but they do not address t.hr totai ;pace needs
of contemporary libraries. Libraries today make extensive
use of new technologies, including mini-computers;
audiovisual and r_lcctronic media; microform materials
requiring special readers, reader/printers and
cabinets; automation of library services with terminals
for circulation systems; online public catalogs; and a
groa.irnW numbs of online., commercial, hi hliOil raphIC
databases. These technologies, with their accompanying
spacer demands, ere coupled with the growing need for
mu re extensive multi-purl Ise meeting and seminar roues to
meref the library's programming, educationAl and community-
use needs, Finally, new federal, state and local barrier- 1
free building requirements to ensure total access by the
handicapped have increased lihrary space requirements.
One of the most basic, tested liWar•y share furm&as
based on empirical observation K irip luded or lr'heeJer•
and GoIdhor's Prrarflc,"1 Achninisfration of Pubic LJlor'taries•
Ifir.4f published in 1952, revised in 19811, 1t. provides
lihrary planners the ad%anIages of sIMpIicIty, hresily
and praptieaIIty, IPut because of ccTmunify differences
and the resultant differences; in library services
offered, these figures are provided for c•omparisurr
purposes only. The formula, shown below, recommendations based on total library square-feet per-
carpi Ia.
Table 10
Wheeler and CoJdhor Space Standards
Population Square Feet Per Capil,sr
Und,'r 1U,000 to S
10,000 to 35,000
fi to 65
35,000 to IQU,000 .5 to .6
100,000 to 200,000 .4 to .45
200,000 to 500,000 .35 to .4
0~vr 50U,000 .3
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Another comparative space tandard, the "National
Inventory o1' Library Needs," conducted in 19,50 set as a
standard .6 gross square feet of space per capita.
Other Standards
Quantitative standards for library elements other than
space have been developed over the years and, like those
for space, have been replaced by qualitative measurements.
However, Lhere are some general guidelines which we believe
are viable and can serve to point in a broad, general
direction.
The earlier-mentioned "National Inventory of Library
Needs" recommends;
= One full-time equivalent (FTE) professional librarian
for every 6,000 residents,
Two FTE sul:,orL staff Inot including pleat
operations or maintenance) for every professional.
III Three books per capita for populations up to 500,00U.
On the basis of these, standards, if applied, the Denton
Put) I i v Library wotjIrJ require, by the year 2005, 2J
IJbrarlans, 42 support staff and 375,000 books. This
assumes it service area population of 17.50000 by the year
2005,1
Recommended Planning Guldalines For Denton
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Our experience as consultants leads us to propose t6-?
following planning guidelines for Denton:
Library space of .5 gross square feet per resident.
Two book per capita, plus spoken word audio
cassettes, video cassettes and compact discs,
Micro forms, non - cataloged paperbound books, bound
volumes of retrospective periodicals and government
publications available but. not cataloged will bring
the actual "book" count to nbout three per capita.
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It One periodical subscription per, each 1511 residents.
One FTE publir• mervicc librarian for every 7,000 to
8,000 residents,
One technical services librarian for every five public
service librarians.
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t One cIerrica I support stall person, not. including
circulation staff, for every two librarians
lincluding administrative staff).
# One circulation staff person for every 50,000 to 55,000
annual transactions (loans).
One 6helver flour for, every 75 iLenis handled
)annum circulations, in - library use. of materials an(i
new volumes).
Pianninx Guidelines Impact On Denton
The guidelines, based upon n year 2005 service area
population of 125,000 and a current service area population
of 92,000, would have the folicwA4 impact upon Denton:
Table 11
Impact, of Planning Guidelines
FxisLing 1988 2005
Guidelines Conditions Impact Impact
Space (GSFI 25,000 40,000 62,500
Materials 104.0191 296,000 375,000
Subscriptions 1751 615 835
5tal'fing~
Administration) 3.0 3,0 4.0
PS hibrnriansc 4,0 12.25 16.5
TS Librarians$ 1.0 2.5 3125
Clerical 9uppoW 4.0 9.75 11.75
Circulation Staffs 7.) 7.11 12.25
Shelvers6 11,660 7,640 15,400
kb~vj PILn5,ri (u dcii wp for ilentan _
1 Oa la Ir Om Ifsas Public L i b r try 5l aI zt i c I ter 1916.
2, Lti a t, M9 c o a d i k oas da la iakta flan F1 1915-59 bud l et sun, t t a I
i. Lae IQ d la i h I Ii br aey diet C1 or and ad■1Aia lr a t it1 al of f.
91i II t v h a CI Per 10 fl eel are not lacIuded, For {e9Pr 11 P1 ana,n{
P Ur Pas es, one full - Ii mP cual 0 d I a n i a caPab10 of as Ia I a InIIII about
10,000 1q uafP I f f I of IP a1 P.
f, The r119Ila are taken Pram the of ar ewPal, O ned b u d 9 P t docu me nk,
coupled with our own asae$to Pnt.
5. Aal umea 4.07 yPr r a P I 11 [ire VI l t, on now. an'1 6.0 Per eap, 11
t lr cu l a 1, on ,n 7005 {baaed uPOb bf I,0f lIi lt an ,n Pt0s e0 na ter is 16
bud IPt and morP 1, br a r y ipatP w,ll lead to more circ ul l tlu l!.
[a lcul A l 0d oa the basis of P1, 111n{ Pro4 t c t r d r, r ca l a 1, as Plus ,e -
~l I lbt aty uaaIe that is equ11 to ane•ha if of eircuIatlon and 10,000
Ik aew ale 01 1r4ulr Pd Cur rem t I ) Ind A0, 000 acqu, a td in 7005.
The guidelines nI'e.` offered to assist the Library
Hoard, tits and librar}' stat 'f in long-range plannirig
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Local conditions will need to be cIuse Iy monitored from
time-to-time irl order to gain full use of the guidelines.
Standards For Building Elements
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Standard,, can provide a broad, general planning
direction to project the public library space needs for
Denton, When considering apace needs for specific public
library buildings, it is iniportan t to rempribe1, the
planning stand ar,d needed to adequately house librar}
collections (buo)is, periodicals, documents, audiovisual
items, eta.), users Iseating at tables, carrels and
stations), apace for special activities (meeting arid
study rooms) and staff (offices and workrooms). The
standards below have been developed by HHW for general
planning purposes. As branch libraries are considered
by Denton, the standards, as illustrated by Table 3, should 1
be employed to insure proper sizing of any new
facilfty(ies I.
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Building Flement, Standards
Adult Collections.
Books - -
Cirertlatinq I Si Per IU books
Reference I SF per 10 books
Periodicals
Current. Subscriptions 1.5 5F per subscription
Backfile, Bound 1 SF per 10 volumes
Backfile, Film
Backfile, Fiche ,09 SF pet rol)
i SF per 200 sheets
Audiovisual
Audio Tapes 1 SF per 30 tapes
Video Cassettes I SF per 20 cassettes
Laser Compact Discs I SF per 30 discs
Special Items
Maps & Prints 40 SF per map case
Vertical Files 15 SF per cabinet
Picture Files 15 SF per cabinet
Uncatalogued Paperback: 1 SF per 20 paperbacks
College catalogs 1 SF per ZU catalogs
Children's collections
Books
Circulating Fie.tiun/6'on-Fivtion 1 SF per 20 books
Circulating Easy/Picture 1 SF per 30 books
Reference i SF per 10 books
Public Seating Spacc
Adult Seating
2-Place Carrels 35 S1 each
4-Place Tables 25 SF each
Listening Stations 45 SF each
Machine stations 45 SF each
lounge Seats 40 SF each
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Childrren's Seating
2-Place Carrels 35 81. each 7e? 113
4-Place Carrels 25 SF each
Listening Stat.iorls 45 SF each
Plachirle Stations 45 SF each
Floor 10 SF per child
Special Rooms
Auditorium 15 SF/seat
50-Person ?leeting Room 12 SF/heat
12 SF/seat
25-Person Meeting Room
6-Person Conferelce Room 25 SF/seat
'L-Person C'unference Room 3u SF/seat
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librarian Uffiru 1,,0 SF' each
Librarian Workstation 85 SF each
Support Staff Workstation 65 SF' eoch
Shafer Staff Workstation 50 SF each
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1. 1'Aa ear Y lc0 area populallun Ora Jec l i Oh el 115x000 DY the Year f00!
Ie 06100 0 P a a Ca e v 0f eat l Cnl w1 tE it fI Nty ar a a d met rY !Cott Or leI CI tY
of Denton Plann lni De Oar inept woo 1 6 d c a led I h 0 "C a 0 C a Pt Plan" far the
c 11Y a0A 69 1 lea an ul llna t0 PO P 01 ail on of 1111000 wl lhln Ill avuAOP
al lPa. fhP "aP rv ICr area" Popu l a 11 on as au Tea a0 Per c Ont or Ih L 00nty
v 0 P v Ia l l on w I I I v8P the Den l0n PvDI la tthrary•
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The key to an effective location of a public librar,v
facility is accessibility. An the preceding chapter of the
report indicated, accessibility Iby vehicle} is "he most
important criteria in seIectirig rA site for a public library
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In order to gain some familiarity with distances and
drive times in Denton, the consultant drove throughout the
city, using an automobile speedometer' and wristwatch to record
distances and drive lime between the library on Oakland and
selected points within the cit} Iset, Table 11 and then bot.ween
several key points in the North section of the city arid thf,
South section,
The driving was Acne late on a Sunday afternoon/early
evening. Fveri' attempt. wis made to drive at the posted speed
limitts}. It is probable that Arive times, if' recorded during
peak hour wfrekdn~ traffic, would increase, perhaps
considerably, iri sutnee rases.
Thr consultant draw F the following conclusions from the
darn,
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1. At this time in its development drivIrig trips with Iri the
city are not difficult, or t.ime consuming,
2. At, the present It init! it is not difficult, to drive to the
library on Oakland from any point in the city,
3. Traffic conditions in the city will likely worsen,
especin lly nlOng University Drive
street, undesirahlr, making a library on that
4. From nn accessibility' standpoint looking to thf• I'u"iiI ,
the most accessible gfrnernl lor~atioris for rnr;i. public, 1 ibrar~
facilities are;
A, In north her torn, thf. tri,irig10, bounded by 2 HN
(proposed428 and I'S 77 Bus,
b. In srituthF'nst Denton, th arra boundfxt by 2HH1 21H1,
Santa F'f• ami t'olorndu 111~d.
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These two gf-nor'nl areas art, in the midst of or near
commercial arid residentinl population "centers." The} are
accessible, and should brr more so in the future with the
proposed improvemr'nt of 288,
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Donlon Public Library t.o SeleuLvd PuJntvs
Library Points Distance Minutes
Library - UN"1' 11v'eJufL ulherr- I
1.15 4
- 'TKU IHell/Texas}
.40 1
E~crr's Park JV'. 1.ocuSt/A'in(jtior) 2.2U
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NurLh Cit} Limit;
IN. Lor'ust /2H8 t 3.60 7
7'e~as JnStlumenls Plant 3.65 7
US 7 7 ;i.35 y
50. Ualla~ Uri~c•/1•',ii glc 1.4o
1-35/28?1 3.4U
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South City i,iniits/I-35 3.7U 7
377/James 3.50
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West City mit.s
(US 3811/t"itidy I,n, I 1.10
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It'S 3HU/N'. foc+pc'v' Cr(-ek Rd.
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From To Distance Minutes
West Cite Limits Denton Center
(OS 3801Cindy Ln,J A. University Dr./
N. Carroll Blvd.) 2.90 3
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W. University Dr. k. University Dr./
Bonnie Bonnie Brae Mockingbird Ln. 3,75 8
West City Limits Nh City Limits
IUS 380/Cindy Ln.1 (US 380/N Cooper
Creek Rd.) 6.30 13
Denton Center Fail City Limits
A. University 81%d/ 1426/N. Mayhiil Rd.; 4.75 10
Carroll hlvd.l
Denton Center 42b/Lakeview Ln. 7.35 16
426/La1'-j.a.• Ln. 1-35/28N 5.40 7
377/James I-35/288 5,8:1, 58
t to dr I V e eeal an Aenenn Lane Ia 7151 to L,I lien 4111 r ►e IM,.ay 1765) it
probably a 0 e or lei, fee lei route,
- A Site Selection Process
Site Selection Faootrs (Criteria) 7.2
Ranking Sites 7.5
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It is critical to approach the site selection process
caretull.'• The ultimate suepuss of anti' He9; 11brara, al'
success IS measures in usage of Iibrat y services, will he
determined to a larue degree by where the facilrt.y Is
located. The literature ref'iecLs the importance of situ
selection:
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The inrest,ment...wilt only be justifiers if located
at. a point. where thousands of people tend Lo
congregate
The site for a public library building should bc
w'her'e the large=t perrenLage of aJl people to be
served will have access to the library frecluenLly
in the normal pursuit of their activittes.a {
01' ali the decisions that a library board and a
city council make during the course of a library
building project, more often than not the single
most important dectston is the selection of the
site upon which thc• new library will be
constructed.3
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Public, libraries are similar to other instlLutions
which need to be used to be eft'ective--where they are
located is of prime importance.
As a successful private developer would say, the three
most important ingredients of any project are: location,
locution and location. A bank that is poorly located viii
not prosper, nor a food store or apparel shop. Neither will
a public library. Acquiring anything less than the best
site will prove a false economy in terms of the life-cycle
costa of the library. Anything less than the best site will
also hinder public use of thiG important community resource. ,
Site selection tends to be one of the most emotionally,
charged, cont.rnvcrsial aspf-cts of P. library, project, Tho
selection process oftc-n ends up subjective, opportunist is
and poIitivaI. pct site Iuc•aIion wti1 be one of the m~)st
important. factors in the success of any library eapJtaI
improvement, program involving hranwh libraries that Denton
will embark upon. Tho• selection criteria t'ot' the librnr;.
site should closely correspond to tha criteria for locating
an effvctive site l'or n rctnil Incsinecs,
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For future Denton Public Library projects we recortirt,etl8y
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these key factors be considered when acquiring a site for GL'~Jj•J(
future library improvements. These apply for builGings
that may be leased or constructed, for branch libraries, or
for a new Central Library should that be the route taken for
future expansion.
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The key factors Icriterinl ate:
1. Site Capacity.
2. Accessibility.
3. Image/Visual Quality.
4. Visibility,
5. Demographic Patterns.
6. Neighborhood Compatibility.
1. Legal Mitters.
8. Utilities Availability.
9. Physiography.
If several sites are ranked equally for nearly sol high
in all of the above criteria, we recommend that only then
should site-related costs serve as a "tie-breaker" to
finalize the selection of a library site. This kind of
approach is recommended since site cost differences will be
dwarfed by the operational cast effectiveness during the
life of a new library. This applies to a tree site as well.
The cost of construction and operations will be far greater
than the cost of the land, therefore, the temptation to
utilize a piece of property because it is a gift, or already
owned by the city, should be resisted unless the site meets
the other criteria and ranks high in comparison with sites
that carry a price tng. r
With these factors it is crucial to continunlly focus
the, site location issre first on the basis of what location
will consislently reinforce the most extensive use of the
library. Most of the factors are simply ways of measuring
different aspects of this key issue.
A brief description or the site selection factors
(criteria) is on the following pages.
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Selection Criteria N1: SiLe Capacity /,jr,4J~12ip.IT~.~I i/,_-
The site should he large enough to provide a sufficient
square or rectangular library "footprint," the required~~7!
parking, future expansion and necessary allowances for setback, zoning requirements and suitable landscaping.
Selection Criteria 12: Accessibility
The, site should be easily accessible by nutomobile and
within walking distance of soma users/potential users.
However, pedestrian access will always be secondary,
I especially in the southwest. Parking is a key element of
automobile accessibility.
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Selection Criteria t13: Image/Visual Quality
The quality of the existing neighborhood surrounding
the library needs to complement rather than detract from the
library. The library site should bci located in an area with
it strong positive identity and image. Placing the library
at the site should also be compatible with surrounding land
uses, both existing and proposed.
Selection Criteria 04: Visibility
A prominent location is required to attract a Jarge
number of people to the library, A highly visible site
along a major, street with ease accessibility is ideal. If
the site for surrounding sites) involves other buildings,
the library should be able to be oriented in the portion of
the site with highest visibility.
Selection Criteria #5: Demographic Patterns
A library should he located where people can eastlc
reach it and conducL other acLivities during the same trip.
This means a place where people naturnlly converge. The
site should be where the largest percentage of all people to
be served will have access to the library frequently in the
normal pursuit of their, ncLivities.
Selection Criteria N6: Neighborhood Compatibility
M'iII the Iihrar} be a go(,d neig)i bnr7 I~ tt,c
net ghbor-humi full} diivOil oped:' If so, hoc.' c.iII the IIWary
"fiL'' If there is deveiopmont in the future, will it be
r_nmpalihle with Ihi• mission and goals of the library?
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Selection Criteria 17: Legal Matters A,1 d3fNn1_p~~£ ~
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sere to minimize the buildable area of a site. A site
owned by several persons/entities can be difficult to
acquire. Zoning restrictions can hamper development,
including parking and/or entrance/egress to/from the site.
Selection Criteria #18: Utilities Availability
To avoid extra costs, the presence of electrical,
water, gas, sewer and other services should be in place--now
or by the time construction is scheduled to start.
Selection Criteria 19: Physiography
The suitability of the soil, the topography of the site
and orientation are considerations. ilrien tatiUri
considerations; include the avoidance of west sun on the
books, or north entrances which offer little winter sunlight
and exlcustre to the cold northern winds.
Tie-BrWer Criteria: Site-Related Costs
If several sites are ranked equally, or nearly so, in
all of the criteria, then site-related costs should serve as
a "tie-breaker" to finelize the selection of a library site.
Site-related costs should he compared on the basis of all of
the following factors:
1. Any acquisition costs,
2. Demolition costs of any existing facilities on the
site.
Relocation costs of any existing business or
residents currently on the site.
4. Any unusual site development costs that may occur,
such as from a site with underground utilities
and/or water.
5. Any extra construction costs that will occur due to
such things as poor soil conditions, limitations of
the site such as underground viers-, above grndr
parking, or site configuration resuli.irtg in a mcite
expensive building solution.
G. The cost of providing sufficient utility service to
the site.
Nanking S i t.us
t)In'1 lhr• site srlor'tf1,u I.Irto1'.5 l,ic„ I -er! deterl, nl 113
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tL, ur•.t -,loll it; Ih~ I,nI, 1's. iS Iu H-,a lrnint ylill• jl
exrh of tho nitro lure it 1 f'.1, t. rs. Tn, ti III II,taI of tho• nil,.. l~
factors should he IOU. Within e3ph mAjoi factor, points rail
he assigned to the sub-rai•tors, Thr' Rub-factor pin iii ts
s h n u I d r l,l;, I t lI. su of 1 I II, t,r f',jI.1 nr I,I, I lot t (,t fl I .
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Fu1 11,.111 ,111 Ih,' (•I, II eul inI It I"I' I)ihlIl,' II, Io, II .till„
Cnl,ir'il_} I'Mlol.od b; Acre.ssIbi1its and imtijilisual Qua! 11,
ar,' tllr• thr'r•I, most iQi;1ro t;iNf Ti-for,, Ilnl'I.h 20. 1',, aII,I I
I,r inis roal'e,,ti\rly. within SIto
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Ilunrli'ioII suh- finIor i w Isahilr Site Area--it K I:orth !,r'vr''ll
J)r,INI-. i'ttrlot'I I r1•I if 11,, u~malI lr X111` poIon Iial r,r q 1tI-
oNq von sidelPH It In IIr Ir11•0--no31' -nI'
allh l n.: Of I V III I-,•A I I1 I lu, l rI ~ p I l l l r r.r 1 1 t f q j
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IIIIn1- (I';III I IPlehf TO 7'1'rI aqp I,1 II: LI.
FA-1 , In"I"I "MI `1111-1'nr't,,f' sk iiI'I 11%Nn III
niltl \r1i
1Lo % i I t Y a I r1'I', I\rw 111„ mmyI p"IN1<. 1.111 h, Warp K .0 I+1
111' t Io 1„-sI ht I". f f II: i, r:r m0!'r' mI I v S ar. Wi I hill r'iubt I.,
I, I, III,Irt - of 1',Irh rllhor, thrrl fu,'tor Lin, "Irs1 .
fit',-Ii\,II,s,s, 6inuld h,• utiil d.
Io. I'AlIllut m ,I -I ml,lln. l r..' 1 h- i mIn
1't x:111 - rIf 1I'• Cllr
"'l1r 116ri pr'rn:oss. Thar" Is not 111 me, H 4 1 d III "v 11,,
fl,rlnII11.0111 rur,tioit I.,111i,r n llbrnr• huiIdirlvl ilnl 1, 1 1 nv1 ;I KI'PAIor' Ipd)u'i IlllIrlr rh, 1,1krn~ l Sli'V
1•SS of, H I1III I,Iv
Ihan i'lle" t• i'. s I(WaI"I, sul'l'rnS r,f u I il,i'rlry budding Is
mi-mmoro, bV Iltiaun, 'TII„ n1loo N huilrllrlg IS lllor, tho nl(c.,
cost effell it is. A good site trill go a Jong way Lohal'i
ensuring the nhoratinnal suvross of any now library building
ti'Inf D-011 in aj l l plan,
qs indlo,ttl-A, fhr?till wt lirria nill,l) In 11';itiodl I'rlriliti,~
nS III nti K"s„ illrit unuld F" di-Mont` nod in"nslruolnrl no ;1
Iibrary.
F'irsl Site For Denton
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Iibror'no rrl wol,o, Th„ first Iil,rary should 11' 1,111x', d i l
ih, mull,' n!.,,1 It Ih, r'liN..K . I L:v C,I,
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Table 15
Library Site Selection Criteria for Denton
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1. SITE CAPACITY - 20 Points
Usable site area - i
Expansion capacity - 5
Configuration - 4
Parking - 4
2. ACCESSIBILITY - 15 Points
1 Access from thoroughfares - i
Vehicle travel time - 5
Pedestrian access - 2
Public transit - I
3. IMAGF./VISUAL QUALITY - 15 Points
Area identity - 5
Landmarks - 4
Natural site amenities - 3
Off-site views - 2
On-site views - 1
4. VISIBILITY - 12 Points
Building{ placement potential - 6
SLveeL frontage - 3
Traffic volumes - 3
5. DEMOGRAPHIC PATTERNS - 10 Points
Center of service area user group - 5
Center of service area population - 3
Geographic center of service area - 2
6. NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY - 10 Points
Adjacent land uses - 5
Development quality - 5
7. LEGAL MATTERS - 9 Points
Easements and roq Lriclions - 4
Zoning regulations - 3
Ownership - 2
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8. UTILITIES AVAILABILITY - 6 Points
Car. - I
Power - 1
Sewer - 1
Storm - I
Telephone - }
Mater - 1
9. PHYSIOGRAPHY.- 3 Points
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Soils - l
Topography - 1
Orientation - 1
The above nine criteria total 100 points. After revieWillg
and scoring each site being considered, point tOtalB are
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developed, and the Site with the hi
ghest, publsc~olibr'ary
determined to be the best site for a new p
fAeility. If two or more of the sites are tied, that~isits
have the same number of points, or are five or fewer p
apart, then the tenth criteria--tha "Tie_ Brenker"-- should
be exercised. The tie breaker' criteria is below,
10. COST EFFECTIVENESS - 10 Points
Relocation/service disruption - d
Site development - 3
i Site preparation - 2
Future off-situ preparation - I
9efereecra:
I Mgo ee 1 0 f i J9ce eh 1. and co 1dh0r, N6 rhrr t. rr Arl I r A I Adm 1a i A if et 100
of 1A01ir libraries, lost.
r, N, h, rum standArds For lubI,r llbr or) sls gems, Ayer ica% t, tr ar
A r a or 1 A 1100, 1966.
r, soh 11, 9oberI N. and sm, th, 0a V,d a. eobI,c t, ibr a r> ;i to
5 l lrr 1 100 pub I Ir r, Or Ar i r A, 9uso mrr, 19 95
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Libraries--Mmledge
and Information
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Krwwledge and the Public Library 8.3
corwlusion 8.4
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LTF31tARrF38--K1VOWL.7 DCiF: AN13
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Knowledge and in 1'or in aIion represent one of the nation's
most valuable resources and are regarded as a "commudit with a doliar value attached. In his book, Inl'ormatiou
Payoff, Paul A. Strassman, vice-resident of the Information
Products Group at the Xerox Corporation, states thlAt: "The
fundamentals of good management, apply as much to the
economics of information as to the economics of manufactured
products. The goal is to use investments in information
technology to generate improved results."r In that context,
I the public library is an invaluable public investment that.
pa}'s countless dividends to the citizens of the city.
Public libraries are the most accessible and
economically effective institutions in a community for
providing citizens, from preschool through retirement, with
ready access to knowledge and information. Libraries with.
their resources and staffs--information, subject, and age-
level speclnities and specialists-- provide ready access and
service through interIibrit ry loan, telefacsimile delivery
transmission, databases and networks. They offer the most.
receptive environment and the most diverse means to serve
society's knowledge and information needy.
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The Information Role
The civilian work force, as indicated on the following
paste (Table 14), illustrates how important. information is to
our nntiunal economy. Forty-six percent. of those working in
the United States in 1980 (latest data available), are
employed in the information sector.i
The delivery of public library services will utilize
advanced technology, irinovativf, public-private partnerships,
and will be perceived and planned on a broader scale,
viewing the city as being in competition with other cities
~.it the area fur Economic investment. Servir.es will be
projected to al tract that investment. The cities of the
future must offer a sl.ronw educational system, a good
unlversity, a good system of health care and a fine set of
public services, especially libraries and recreation and
arts facilities and programs.
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U.S. experienced civilian labor forge by four sectors, 1800-
1980 (from The Control Revolution: Technological and
Economic Origins of the Information Society by James R.
Deniger, courtesy of Harvard 00%, Pr.)
Sector's Percent of Total
Total
y Agri- Indus- Infor- labor farce
i Year culture trial Service mction (in millions)
1800 87.2 1.4 11.3 13 1.5
1810 81.0 6.5 12.2 .3 2.2
1820 73.0 16.0 10.7 .4 3.0
1830 69.7 17.6 12.2 .4 3.7
1830 58.8 24.4 12.7 4.1 5.2
1850 49.5 33.8 12.5 4.2 7.1
1860 4U.6 37.0 16.6 5.8 8.3
1870 47.0 52.0 16.2 4.8 12.5
1880 43.7 25.2 24.6 6.5 17.4
1890 37.2 28.1 22.3 12.4 22.8
1900 35.3 26.8 2511 12.8 29.2
1910 3111 3b.3 17.7 14.9 39.8
1920 32.5 32.0 17.8 17.7 45.3
1930 20.4 35.3 19.8 24.5 51.1
1940 15.4 37.2 22.5 24.9 5341
1950 11.9 38.3 19.0 30.8 57.8
1960 6.0 34.8 17.2 42.0 67.8
1970 3.1 28.6 21.9 46.4 80.1
1980 2.1 22.5 28.8 46.6 95.8
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■11AIA$ 44 la 6l 0tp0 l a l ad trau Fabt lra 01 11416) ; dal■ tot 1660.1570 Are
1,606 1r 00 /Drat (10171; da la t 0 r 1010 ra ba a td 06 U.S. 00 te0 u OF Labor
Slalill, 0a pr o Jtt 11, 01 16e II, IV76, y.Ia5 1•
In his Juolc into the Future, Terrell Dlodgelt, Mikr
Bugg Professor in Urban Management, The University of Texas
at Austin, sees two overriding factors that will influen v
all local governments, large and small, over the next ten to
20 ,years;
"One--all of us will be increnAsin91y related to the
global economy; and, the daily business news from Hong Kona,
Tokyo, and Frankfurt will affect us almost as much as the
West action of Congress or our state legislature.
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'160--t.eehnofovy will make cur lives both more pleasan
and more difficult. It will affect. YOU even more thatt it
does now and will give you countless Opportunities to
capture back the title which your data Processing friends
We taken from you--Depnrlment of Information Sertic:e:;.
Knowledge and the Public Library
F'or man} years it has been a widcl, stated value that
f` the lor~al public librarc i,; it me-aninrtt'ul component of ,ui
public education system. The biographies of E05Qn, Iaccoca
and Truman testify to the education they revviyed from the
Pith Iic libra rc. ?lore recently, William Aennelt_, U.S.
I Secretary of Education, called for a campaign to insure that
every ehiId in the United Stites has a card for his/fier
public library.
There are many different. ways that it publfe library
k provide educational services. By example:
' The puhlic library meats the needs of those who seek
informal and sails-directed education outside the
classroom.
At The puhlic librarc meets the needs of the eery young
Ihose Not ready for the formal educational system.
* The public Ijbraty meetX the tipeds of the care givers
of the very younv--parents and day care workers.
* The public library is heginning to meet the needs of
those adults who are unable to read and write.
Earlier this year the State of Florida commissioned a
study to test the validity of the staled value--"The belief
that the public 11hrarc' is a significant component of
Aurcri(,a's system of public education."t The Florida Studs
reported Lhe t'ollowinu:
R Over one-third of tfu' 35 million visits made to
Public Iibrarles in lit(, sLit le were made for an
CL1+a'R t. l OIt al purpose.
$ About. a"r million hooks; were borrowed icy thes=e 12 ,5
m i I I on userti.
it Persons under the at;e u" lki borrow 26 percent of all.
library materinls alth•,ugh they constitute less than
15 parcont of the state's population.
i Nore thin 315,000 att.enued over 13,000 provramn
designed ospepialty for them.
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s Summer rradirig programs in thr. put)] it,
1ibrarir
attracted nearly 450,000 schuol children,
Programs for older r:hIIdren--career and life -stylo
related--invclvld mrlre thlln one million young men arid
women,
Parent, Resource renters reached 7,700 parents,
10 Almost one - third o f the ndult literacy- programs in
the state are hei rig held in public I1 bI'ariLS,
Public libraries are open f'or longer hours and on
more day's of the week than any other educational
enterprise.
The public library has long been ident,if'ied as n
r_omJrnnent of oar nation'" educational system. Public
support rests pr ino ip;rlly upon its knowledge, educational
and int'ormational role,
Conolu"ioil
John h'aisbitt nrld Patricia Aburderte suggost that
"Pool)1e want to make a commilmer'It to a purpose, a goal, it
vision tit aL is bigwe r than themselves big enough to make
them strctr•h and grow until they assume personal
responsibility 1'n r' achieving it."6 The results of good
library planning in Denson are evident.--an excellent new
mnin facility that is users e,LensiveJy by the residents of
the r_ILy (and othors). We at. HFi Associates, Itic. believe
thnt the city of Denton and its cit.izenv will want to
continue to stretch and adupL a vision for the century ahend
as well. Thin library study ig a step toward the vision,
Allerf Otpzi
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,a Ide rr Pc lr on,r Are, 1!u Cork, Fr e! rr eta, 1955, IMacmIIlan 11 et0t1re
I aamIrr Al a r r am, 0t 119 h11,
a. II br aft J0 of n0Or l0h0F ],1957, F,1h
r, if f r F I 1 910d9 Fll, I h I C I t Ih 7000 A.O, A 4 1 C f or o cm 0f Am0F is an
Dq macr acr." euIt l,c IIhf art 9 j I r t 0 r IJ, Yo 1, 7 17 11 Ir 1 1 1 bId l1' r 19161
915. 11
A, r, 1,rl ter IFrr 10 and r. NIIIIIm 19 maFr 1, L I b r ar lea IaAra/e
F 1 0 f Id1'1 FdUr IIia0: A AF00r1 en fhF 001e of fo6l lc rl fJ r 0r l of I0 IAr
rderAlton 0f rf6r,da'a CA,Id10n And rIt l,fFrAIF Ada II R. 7111,hIIAer,
F1of Ida bF r of lmrat al Sts AF, 199',
JohA 0a, 0bill Ind Fa lr lr is A.b it dl ne. 1!_, n, FA 1, of IAr r0 r r r r o l 10 n,
9!M T0r h, ba, AFI Fa ON I. 1915, 1
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The Phase One study looked at the existing facilit•: and
offered recommendations as to huw exiatirig apace eouid be
utilized in a more effective arid eff1cient manner', and how
the building could be expanded without having to obtain
flood plain approval or intrude into the park space.
Four
~ goals were set by the r.onsuJtant, based upon
conversations with both library and city of Denton staff:
1. Improve the work environment for the professional arid
clerical staff,
2, rain additional and/or improved public spare for library
users.
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3. Improve staff productivity, and
4. Improve the maintainability of the facility.
Changes That Require No Structural/Modifications
Aduit Area.
1 Relocate Periodicals to Non-fiction and Reference to
Periodicals,
7 Consolidate fnur• (4) Service Desks to two (2).
t Move Genealogy U) Local History Room.
Establish a staff office area for two (2) staff in corner
of Genenlogy arra.
Space Cons ideratioos - li'x 17' = 289 SF e
Gonllsl Achirvemont - These changes provide addvri space
for the staff and improve public to nlnterials. Iho
cunsolidtit ion of the ser•viee. df,gks wi 11 1mprovv s I a f I
productivity, an Import tint cons ider•at,ion in Ilght of budget
constralfits .
Circulation Lobby.
Consolidate tv._~ 121 desks to orw tll, the desk uJu.qo~st tri
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Spare C'onsideraLions - W x 23,5' c 111 SF
Goal(s) Achievement - This change will provide some
additional public space; more importantly, it will improve
staff productivity.
Planning Room.
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Establish a staff office area for two (2) staff.
Space CAnsideratiqns - 13'4 10' ?.130 $F
Goal(s) Achievement - This change will improve the work
environment for the professional staff, leading to increased
product.lvity.
Storage Area (adjacent to Director's offieel.
i Establish a staft' office area for one (it staff'.
Space Considerations - 11,54 9; c 103.5 SF
Goal(s) Achi"no ment - Snmo as above.
To realize Lhe full barnei'it of Lhese changes will require
the purchase of office s}stcm/furnilure and equipmenL,
Changom That. Require Mudest Structural Modifications
Study Rooms.
insert vision pAncl~ and air r,rturn vents in the doors.
Goal Achievements - Improve supervision into rooms,
visibility in arum rooms and improve user comfort.
Planning Room.
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Remove the rtlavs+ patrol along lhn south wall.
Goal(s1 Arhievemrnl - Imprnvc staff work environment
and prudurlivit.y.
Gift. Shop,
1 Establish a defined spare for this Friends of the Library
activity.
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Goal Achievement - By defining space, there will be a
slight addition of floor space for public use.
New Hooks Area.
s Establish a new New Books area in some of the spare thl,
the (;ift. Shop nui, occupie.5 and where a staff
service/'office" desk is located,
Goalls) Achievement - Additional space for Ijbrary
users.
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To realize the full impact of these changes iL will klo
necessary to purchase office system furniture/equipment..
Changes Requiring SubsLanLial Structural/Building Changes
Courtyard.
Convert to building space (remove ns many existing walls
as possible).
Sparse Considerations - 23'x 33' _ 755 SF'
Goal(s) Achievement - The added space will help achieve
all four goajs.
t Construct Boys and Uirls public rest, rooms.
Spare Considerations - 9'x 9'(2) = 162 SF
Goal(s) Achievement - Gain improved space for public
use and improve building maintainability.
Construct a new mechanical room for the west end of the '
building and a new/enlarged maintenance roam.
Space Considerations - 23'x 17' c 391 SY
Goallsl Achievement. - Improve bud ding maintainability,
Rximting West End Mechanical Room/Rest Room 43 (Hen's).
t Wove the spaces and convert to public use space.
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Space Considerations - 10.54 23' c 241.5 SF
Goal Achievement - Impro,:ed public use space, with a
sight gain of public use sparse.
Rest Room k4 (Women's).
Convert to a janitorial closet with mop sink.
Goal Achievement - Improve building maintainability.
r Maintenance Room.
Convert this space by moving north wall and adding space
k for Technical Services work area.
' Space Considerations - 7.54 15.5' = 116.25 SF
V Goal Achievement - lmpTove work environment and
productivity for staff.
Ramp to "Upstairs."
t Relocate by moving ramp to east Is Idu of current
Audiovisual arch.
Space Considerations - 7.5' x 26(2) = 390 SF "saved.''
- 13.54 20' = 270 SF "lost.
Goal Achievement - Additional apace for public use,
plus there should be improvement in noise level within the
building.
Patio.
*Convert to building space No not. remove/relocate the
fireplace); removr wall between Patio/Planning Room and
Youth; remove wall/door on west We of Planning Room.
Space Considerations - 36'x 67' = 2,412 SP
Goa IIaI Achievement - Potential for improved work
environment and productivity for staff, plus gaining
additional public use spare.
Recommended Use of New Space;
f 1,000 SF for expanded Audiovisunl service,
* 112 SF for Youth/Children's services, and
* 1,300 SF for consolidation staff workroom/offices IV'
Work 4irrt ions P tin sf vituhl.
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These changes kill result in 1.110:
COnSUlidIt t.i0rl of ail 13 1.afl' work spaces (Li1) as>
Administration except ingt.
R Rvttit n of Storage to storage for for use as 1,i1) rary
Director's 'wc)rk" office.
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Children's Program Room/puppet Room/hallway/Staff Room
1 (west.).
t Convert to expanded program SpRre for Children's Services.
Spr.ce Considerations - 14. 5'x 31 449.5 SF, plus
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GOR.I(s} Arhievement - Improve work environment for
staff and additional/improved public use space.
Fast Stuff Room.
* Convert to a small public conference room.
Space Considerations - 14.5'x 10.5' : 152.25 SF
Goal Achievement - Additional space for public use (a
room this size would comfortably seat 12).
Entry Way.
+ Add it windbrenk on west side, and a ser ord set of entry
doors at wall line.
Goal Achievempnt - Improved public spar-e.
interior Garden.
Convert to public use space for adult materials/users.
Space Considerations - 23.5'x 38' = 893 $F
Ouni(s) Aehiovemcnt - Additional pubiic' uSe spncc and
lmprovod building maintainability.
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SUMMARY OF SQUARE FOOTAGR (SF) CIIANGES
Public Use Spaces.
289 sf from Genealogy for staff work spaces.
+ 141 sf from consolidation of Circulation Desk.
- 130 sf from Planning Room for staff work spaQeA.
+ C 120 sf from Gift Shop by defining space more exactly.
+ ® 25 of from staff service/work desk near fireplace.
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+ 162 sr from Courtyard for new Boys and W rls Rest
Rooms.
+ 241.5 sf from west end Mechanical Room and Rest Room
03 (Men's).
+ 390 sf from relocation of Ramp.
270 sf for relocation of Ramp.
+ 1,000 from Patio for Audiovisual Services.
+ 112 sf from Patio for Youth/Children's Services.
+ 509.5 sf from west Staff Room and one-half of existing
Technical Services work space (other half to be a new
staff Room).
+ 152.25 from east Staff Room for public Conference Room.
+ 893 of from Interior Harden.
+ 3,057.25 sf for public use, Total of.
5tgff Use.-Spaces. '
+ 289 sf from Gr 21f4 10g}'.
+ 103.5 sf from Storage.
+ 116.25 from Maintenance.
+ 1,300 from Patio.
+ 11808.75 sf for staff use, rutal of,
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+ 81 sf from Rest Room 04 {Women's),
+ 391 sf from C'uurtyar,i.
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+ 31057.25 for public use.
4 1,808,75 for staff use.
4 472.00 for building services.
4 5,338.00 TOTAI, ADDITIONAL SPACE
COST' FSTIMATE:S
The cost estimates have been developed utilizing
current cost figures for library construction in Texas, plus
our best estimates for special phasex of the project, e.g.
moving the "upstairs" ramp.
The cost estimates are:
t Neu Construction, 3,696 sf of new ;,ipact- A 561i,5U psi 1'or
a total of $ 245,120.
1 Relocating the "upstairs ramp" for it total of S 5,420,
New Boys and furls rest, rooms and uaw west building
mechanical room at a coat of S 16,700.
t New entry way (~.rutibulo) at it gust of S 5,930,
It Interior upgrarfe, 11,024 R1' of gliar_e 0 1.50 psf for it
total of S 111,536,
t Office System Furnitur'r A Rquipmont and Librarc
Furniture/Shelving, 4,713,5 ~f to) SIU.0l1 psf for it Lott+l
of fl 47,135.
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FXterior llpfirnrie, there are some "fixers" that need to he
considered. For instanc(-, a gutter needs to be installed
at the roof; there is a need for additional water outlets
to facilitate exterior' cleaning/window washing; etc. Ttre
cost estimate is $ 20,000.
Parking - 50 spaces @ $1,500 per space (its sumirig the
closing of Oakland Avenue and using street surface for
parking), cost estimate is $ 75,000.
Fees, 12 percent of the above items, $ 51,821.
Contingency, 7.5 percent of the above items, $ 36,275,
The total of the above improvements is an estimated
S 519,937,
The Balance of the $1 Million
The above total would leave a balance of $480,063 from
the $1 million available. A budget for a branch library:
5,000 051• (9ress square feet) branch library;
it i;onstructlon - 5,000 st' A $66.50 psf = $ 337,500
I FY & F - 4,000 sr @ $15.00 psf = 50,000
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$ Site Work - 20,000 sf @ $2,00 psf z 40,000
Fees - 10 percent of above a 43,570
It Contingency - 7.5 percent ref above ❑ 36,080
t TOTAL - = $ 517,150
It Funds Availabie = $.48t106 3
t Under, (Over) Available Funds
37,087)
An aitcrnat.ive to a cnnstructcd brnnch librar.% would he
a leased f[IClIity(ies). Assuming that. a building(s) r:ould
be teased that would not, require nn}, improvements (that the
coot of the tense woulit not include), the only rap itaI
expenditure would he for furniturr~ and equipment IFF & F:},
fees and n cuntinge m y allowance A budg O for two) 10,000
OSF' hrnn<•h libraries:
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$ Fees - 10 percent of above = 24,000
i Contingency - 7.5 percent of above = _,__1,800
t Total = $ 283,800
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The above plan would leave a balance of approximatel}
$196,000. These funds could be used to purchase opening day
collection(s) for the new libraries. At $15.00 per item, a
total of 13,000 items could be acquired.
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Recommendations
This phase one study his endtyavored to review viable
possibilities for expandinr the $1 milli1 available for
library Improvements. The first focus has bEen on expanding
and upgrading the existing Oakland Avenue luilding.
Following the presentation of the fist draft report,
the consultant conducted three focus groups with Denton
residents, examined additional data and drove extensively
through the city. Rased upon the citizen input, etc. the
consultnnt recommends that only minimal changes be
considered with regard to the existing building.
specifically, t„e consultant recommends:
Relocate the ramp = $ 51420
i New entry way - 5,930
t 1'urchust' 600 of of office s}ste•m
f/ i'/n 15,000
> Exterior upgrades c 20,000
t Fees R 14 percent _ 6,050
Contingency 10 7.5 percent 3,480
Total $551980 - $56,000
The consultant: also r~~tommcnds thr cMange_ts that:
► Rnquire no struclural modifications,
t Require modest structural modifications.
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Further Recommendations
The expenditure of $56,000 for improving the Oakland
Avenue facility would leave $944,000 for a branch library.
An expenditure for branch library development would produce
the following:
# 8,000 GSF (gross. Square feet) branch library
f Construction - 8,000 sf @ $66.50 pst. $532,000
t FF & E - 6,600 asf @ $15.00 pst 99,000
* Site work - 32,000 sf @ $2.00 psf 64,000
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t: Fees - 9 percent, of above z 62,550
757,550
Contingency - 6 percent of above ❑ 45,453
TOTAL: $803,00;3
# Funds Available o 944,000
t Under {Over) Available Funds c $140,997
The balance of plus or minus $141,000 would allow the
purchase of about 9,400 books at an average cost of $15.00
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LONG-7`ERM CONSIDERATIONS
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Following a review of the first draft of thn Pha4e One
study, the consultant was asked to consider expending the $1
million available without regard to the existing facility.
That is, if tic) In,bl,r• IIbre+rc fnr~i1iLy exi,, tod in
Penton today, what would the consultant recommend?
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six pointy need to he Considered:
1. Denton is growing and eypanding--primar! ly tc, the south
and the nort_lt--f'ue'Jed t} imdustrial growth and pn"P]'Went ing to lit e away from the= bigness of thr• r;itiets
of
Dallas and Fort $<ort.h,
2. The city of Denton has made a commit[tie nL to downtown as
the place far local government. Perhaps the County of'
Denton has, or will, make a similar commitment.
3. The existing library facility is not in a location that
is easy to get to from many sections of the city.
4. Perking is a problem--sometimes critical--and as the
population increases so will use of the library, thus the
parking problem will become critical on a regular basis.
5• The existing facility has been added on Lo twice,
resulting in a building that is difficult to use and very
difficult to manage. A fourth major addition will, in the
judgment of the consultant, render the building extremely
awl,trard and un-inviting.
6. As the population increases, and more and more people
live farther and farther away from the center of the city,
the Oakland Avenue location will become less and less
desirable for public library service,
Long Term Solutions
Assuming that the! above are valid--if not. today--over
the next threr to five- years, the consultant believes that
it would be in the best interests of concerned to:
* Make only those changes to the existing building that can
be accomplished without any significant expenditure of the
$1 million in capital funds, e.g. create work space for
the staff, relocate the ramp. An estimaLed $56,000 will
be needed,
t UtiJlze the balance of the funds U acquire sites tunless
city owned sites are av„ilahlr and FI'ITARLIKl for two majot
community libraries, ma,l"r r~~n,munit> library would br
20,000 - 30,000 gross square feet in size,.
t Ruil l ,e5 mr.rh of no of the community librnries as the
funds will allow.
1 Suhedulo it capital improvement., bond e•lortion for the
balance of the needed fonds ns soon as possible.
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> Continue to use the Oakland Avenue facility until two
community libraries are in place. It is not necessary to
build both libraries to their full and complete size at
the same time,
► At sur~h time as the neu l ibrary faci l i t i e s are in pla( e,
the existing facility could be utilized for city of Denton
offices--a need that will likely be felt within the next
three to rice years.
A $944,000 capital budget is illustrated by Table 1.
Conclusion
It is important, to focus upon the long-term approach,
What will Denton be like by the year 2000? How can the
public library best serve the 100,000 plus residents of the
greater City of Denton area?
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Utilize Funds For A Branch Library
S Construction - $ 665,000 (10,000 CSF W $66.50 psf)
a FF d E - 100,000 18,000 ASF 0 512,50 pasf)r
t Site Development - 80,000 (40,000 sf @ $2.00 psf)=
Sub-Total - $ 845,000
t Fee's - 67,600 (at 8 percent)
Sub-Total - $ 912,600
a Contingency - 36,504 (at I percent.)
TOTAL: - $ 949,104 1
(Over) - (5 5,104)3
lOrking auidelin-s for a 10,000 GSF branch Iibrvey
suggest 50 public spaces, plus staff and volunteer shores.
Funds for an opening dap r,nl Irr,t inn would no, I 1„ ~
nuu,e, a~rrilable, Or matr-rials + 1
rensfr•rr'e,l from the Oakluui
Av,,nue (,uildlnw. A coIIr•otiou nf' at. Ie_~ast 10,000 ile,ms iv
deemed to bc, minima 1 ,
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It. is recommended that a site be acquire, that will
accommodate a building of 30,000 GSF. For planning
purposes, the ratio of land to building is 4:1, thus the
site acquired should be about 120,000 square feet--but only
one-half the site would need to be developed at this time.
Notes:
1. Assignable space is all that needs to be furnished and
equipped. On the basis of an 80 percent efficient building,
10,000 GSF (gross square feet.) produces 8,000 ASF
(assignable square feet).
2. Assumes normal site development costs.
3. The overage should be available from interest earned on
the bonds.
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STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR TEXAS PUBLIC LIBRARIES 1983 (r~
I PREAMBLE ,
Standards for Texas Public Libraries have gone unchanged since 1972 es el!ernahva nri for library evaluation were developed Recently r
developed performance (output) measures chin tell how and perhaps how well a library uses its resources 1 Another recent development is a
comprehensive method of assessing and meeting community needs, with continuing cycles of evaluation and adjustment 2 Resources (inpcts)
needed to meal community needs maybe Inferred and, esource love's tested over lime by these methods However, there still e•ists the nced. and
indeed the demand, for an explicit statement of the resources tegarded by a concensus of professional opinion tote absolutely necessary to me
proCision of quality public libraryservices Such statements, usually catled standards or guiJeno¢s, fi~¢ Ihus tot one of seve•a1 impor lent tools u1a1
are used in library development, all complementary, but serving unique purposes Standards are generally based on state or regional averages
tempered by Ire trained judgement and common sense of librarypachtloners They should be applied with similar judgement and common sortie
r The lollowing document was developed by an hid hoc committee of the Texas Library Association' s Public Library Div) Sion to upJate the 1972 eddhun
A. Definition
"Public Library means a library operated by a single public agency or board that is freely open to all persons under identical conditions and (t`.al)
receives its financial supoorl in whale or in part from public funds" (Library Systems Act, Chapter A, Sec. 2, 01) the public libraryis on agency
devoted to serving the tnformallona!, recreattonaf, and cu rural needs of its constituent population Itisdevoledtoinfoimaleducation,permdtingan
individual to study any subject stony time, to start at any dagree of dill,cully, proceed et his own pace, and work towards a self -delerminedBeal, lice
of costs and with a minimum cl institutional restriction.
B, Governmental Or anization
I pu io li brattes should be eslabIr ihed end maintained according Io provisions of Vernorrs Annotated Civil Statutes (VACS) and Vernon's Texas
Codes Annotated(VTCA), Each pubic library should have a library board Boards should consist of live to nine people serving staggered terms
William by-laws should s tal e c learty th e f unctions of the board, limit the number of c onsecu ti ve terms of board me mbers, andprcv;de for replacement
of inactive members.
C, Cooperation
All public liberles should be lull participating members of"Taxes Library System as provided by the Library Systems Act fVACS Art. 54.16a) In
addition, they should cooperate with other libraries at all types In order lo offer better, more economical service
0, Materials Selection Policy
Each public library should haves written stalenri of policy covering acquisition and setectionof materials which should incorporate the Freedomto
ftaj staterrert and th¢ Library Bye of Rights
E. Minimum Hour of Service
es not include ov!friapping hours In different library facilities All service schedules should include some evening hours
Population served Adequate Superior Population served Adequate Superior
by library (hra/w9ek) (his/week) by library (hrs/week} fhrstweekj
0- 1,9999 30 50 25000 • 49,999 50 72
2000 4 999 ~ 30 50 50 000 • 99,999 60 72
5,000 • 14,999 40 60 100.000 • 499,999 72 15.000- 24,999 40 60 500000 72
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The governing body should recognize that the most vitae component of good library service is a well trained stall dedicated to public service The
governing body should provide the funding necessary for library stall to lake advantage of conyruing education opportunities, and to parl,cipale in
the activities of their pr9fe9sional library assoclaUOna Salaries should raripci lr'cal pay scales for similarly responsible work However, to be
competdive, the entry level annualsalary for a libraryprofessional heldnga Maslelsdeg•ee hom an ALA-accrodited library school should be at least
$15,000.
STAFF PER POPULATION
Adequate S'uperlor
Total library atalf 1 per 2,OCA 1 per 1,500
Professionals • MLS I per 10.000 1 per 8 000 s
O LJ!ary Hesowces
Allcnizens Should have direct access to a public library Collection ul current and u5efdr ma'ena~5, and in6lect access, via interlibrary loan and by
other means, to all of the materials in our slate end the ration Oualilyismere important than size, however cotlectionsshould range bytlwulahonas
follows
Population served Adequate Population served Adequate
by library (demsl Sup~•~nr' by library _ p1c~~r•I $upen"r•
(1 1.937 100x10 15 Url11 Co Ll419'±1 2 4
.2 D)O 4.9)9 15 000 200rF) 50 (n.W 90 9 2 _ 11
S OrNI 1499) 2CerclCh 15 (N)O min 4Qer ctlrra 11N1 rn11 1199 g"Kf
t5DOO 249x] 2 4 SNl rr 1 I 2
Cores der aecesr to hid J~eonal mnlenals rhr no~n nnrworFS a^d daarb.r~k5
k, A do ",n I it r, a0ove It,e purbtic libidry iilI at lpesr Co. r a ~J p riQd,r.a' Siie1, ipb in F_• n.'r .,•.I r_. ~ r m r f i5 r'.!
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Public library leclll deI should offer to the community s compelling Invl tabon to enter, read, look, listen and learn All buildings should to efficient.
5axlble, and expendable, with flied walls kept to a minimum. They should be convenienlly located and easily accessible for all segments of the
popurallon Minimum space requirements refer to the total square footage in all library facilities. Including branches, mobile, or portable lad6t,es r
Population served by library M!nlmum space requlrements
0 • 1,999 3,O04
2.000 - 3,000 square feet or 75 square leel per person,
whichever is greater
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All public librade s should obtain a budget alloca llon In an amount adequate to meet the needs of the community served Tha goveening body of every
library should ensure that the resources noted In this document ere provided All possible sources of revenue should be uliliz ed- municipal, county,
state and federal, asw ell as private sources. The Texas L egislature should appropriate funds for Texas public libraries In an amount at least equal
to 40% of the total monies expended state wide for public library aenl6a The table below recognizes that higher per capita support is required cl me
smallest communities to achieve basic library service Support levels are expressed as ranges because of the wide diversity not only in costs of
similar budget Items but also In line Items which may nr may not be included in the budge 1, a g, utilities. Specific standards for local funding otpublic
librarles are as Follows:
LOCALBUDGET
III Population served Range Population served _ Range J_
0- 1,999 $10 • $15 per capita 25 000 - 49,999 f 8_$16 per capita
2,000 • 4,999 f 5 •f13 per caoira 000 • 99999 S 8 - f18 Der cepira
6,000 • 14,999 f 6 • 513 per capita 100,000 - 499,999 f 8 - $16 per capita
16,000 • 2,7999 f 5 - $13 per capita 'DQ'OOO • f B - fi s per capita _
1 AQNa Galhii d lnlir"Oonel Man al for PSrfunna _e Measugginfi.,bh Lll~ra,es try Ellen Altma•r,elel che'ap', C eladrr,F-'ess 197b
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A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISIOT7l8---~
CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT ~ lcfc
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The City of Denton has provided its citizens some form of
emergency medical service (EMS) since 1950. The City's initial
venture into EMS occurred in 1950 when Flow Hospital was opened.
Flow was built in response to a bequeath by the estate of Homer
Flow and with proceeds from a 1946 bond election. In 1978, the
city further expanded its role in EMS by assuming the additional
responsibilities for prehospital care and for the emergency
transportation of thr sick and injured. The decision was made in
1986 to discontinue the operation of a hospital facility and Flow
was closed. The City, however, elected to continue to provide
prehospital care and emergency ambulance service.
Operating under the statutory authority granted by V.T.C.A.,
Section 215.029 of the Local Government Code, the City Council
assigned the Fire Department the responsibility to provide
prehospital care and to transport the sick and injured. Section
27-102 (a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton spells
out this responsibility. Section 27-103 grants the Department the
exclusive authority to provide emergency ambulance service within
the city limits. Tne code further grants the authority to the
Department to charge a fee for its services. The Code of Ordinanc-
es, however, does allow private firms to operate transfer ambulance
services within the City provided that they comply with all
applicable City regulations.
History:
Prior to 1978, ambulance service was provided by four of the
local funeral homes: Floyd, Schmitz & Hamlett; Goen-Hudgens;
Peoples; and Schmitz & Son. The service was typically "load and
go". Prehospital patient care was minimal. The only "advanced"
care that was available was the administration of okygen. There
were no state requirements for training or certification for
ambulance attendants. An attendant might have a Red Cross first-
aid card at best. Ambulance services were on a rotation schedule
just as the wrecker services are. Whenever an ambulance was needed
the service at the tcp of the list was dispatched. Occasionally,
an individual might have called the funeral home directly and more
than one service would respond to the scene. This tended to add to
the confusion at the scene.
It might be of some interest to note that prior to 1970, most
ambulance services in Texas were racially segregated. In Denton,
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three of the funeral homes (Schmitz, Goen's, j
and Floyd's) provi ed
ambulance service to White patients and one funeral home (People's)
provided service to Blacks. Therefore, it was necessary to not
only be able to report the location that an ambulance was needed,
but the race of the person requiring assistance.
During the early 1970's things began to change. Funeral homes
across the nation began to discontinue providing ambulance service.
The increased regulation of ambulance providers brought about by
the public's demand for better service, made it unprofitable for
the funeral homes to remain in the ambulance business. When the
local funeral homes discontinued ambulance service in 1975,
Westgate Hospital assumed the service for a brief period of time.
By early 1978, however, Westgate Hospital had also decided to
discontinue providing ambulance service after incurring a deficit
of over $122,000. Copies of newspaper articles concerning Westgate
are included in the Appendices.
Based upon the recommendation by an EMS task force formed to
study the issue, the Fire Department was selected to be the
principle EMS provider. This decision may have been influenced by
Denton's proximity to Dallas and the widely publicized success of
the Dallas Fire Department's ambulance service. Westgate's
ambulances were transferred to the Fire Department at 00:00 hours
on the morning of 1 July, 1978. The Department has been in the
ambulance business ever since.
At that time, the City also assumed the responsibility for
providing ambulance service to all of Denton County except the
cities of Lewisville and Carrollton. Fortunately, other fire
departments have added ambulance components since 1978 and have
absorbed a large portion of Denton's original ambulance territory.
currently, sixteen different agencies provide ambulance service
within Denton County. Figure One, below, lists these agencies.
Nevertheless, the city is still responsible for approximately
329.63 square miles. This is roughly 36.2 percent of the County's
total land area of 911 square miles. A map of the EMS districts is
included as Appendix A.
Figure One
Fire Departments Operating Ambulance Services
Within Denton County in FY 1992-93
Aubrey Flower Mound Lewisvilla Prosper
Carrollton Frisco Little Elm Roanoke
Dallas Highland Village Pilot Point The Colony
Denton Justin Plano Trophy Club
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The Fire Department provides ambulance service to ap j a d
35 percent of the total population of Denton County. Figure Two,
below, illustrates the distribution of the population served by the
Department. The 17,595 residents of the small cities are distrib-
uted as follows: 1,575 in Argyle; 3,944 in Corinth; 1,893 in
Hickory Creek; 1,542 in Krum; 3,656 in Lake Dallas; 432 in Ponder;
3,508 in Sanger; and 1,045 in Shady Shores.
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Figure Two
DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION
Served by DFD EMS
C~ly or Delon s8%
66270
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small Gnea 18%
17595
County Residents 14%
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Total Popol4lloni 07.040
when the ambulance service was absorbed by the Fire Department,
the entire mission of the Department changed. Prior to 1978, the
Department was entirely oriented toward fire suppression. Rescue
and medical services were provided cn a very limited basis. A very
aggressive fire prevention program t.as contributed to the number of
fire calls remaining relatively constant since 1978. However, the
number of EMS calls has increased by over 168 percent since 1978.
The average annual increase has been approximately ten percent. In
1992, EMS calls comprised approximately 76 percent of the total
emergency responses by the Depart. ent. The Department has become
an ambulance service which occasionally responds to fires.
Appendix C, attached, provides an overview of EMS responses from
1978 to 1992. Figure Three, on the next page, provides a
comparison of fire and ENS calls during the past five years.
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Summary of Emergency Responses
1990 - 1992
YEAR FIRES EMS EMS EMS TOTAL
CITY SMALL COUNTY
CITIES
1990 1,110 2,928 470 284 4,792
1991 1,203 3,111 521 350 5,185
` 1992 1,507 3,309 534 312 5,712
TOTAL 3,820 9,348 1,575 946 15,689
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Percent 24.34 59.6$ 10.0$ 6.0$ 99,q%
Note: These years were chosen due to the improved
accuracy of the data. While data is available
prior to 1988, it was not separated by the
individual small city.
Since 1988, the EMS Division has transported more than 18,000
patients. Figure Four, below, provides a summary of the types of
incidents that the EMS responded to from 1988 to 1992.
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EMS Activity 1988 to 1992
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Staffing
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Minimum staffing on each shift is twenty-two personnel. Eighteen
personnel are assigned to fire companies and four to ambulances.
Of the twenty-two, at least eight personnel must be paramedics.
Minimum staffing on the two permanently staffed ambulances
(Stations 2 and 5) is two members each: a paramedic Driver and a
paramedic/Fire Fighter attendant. An ambulance may occasionally
have a third crew member, however. The third member may be a
student or another Fire Fighter if a fire company has staffed a
reserve ambulance. A third ambulance is staffed by the truck crew
at Station 3. This ambulance responds first-out in its district
when the truck crew is available. Minimum staffing on this unit is
three members, two of whom must be paramedics.
The engine crews at Stations 1 and 4 are available to staff a
reserve ambulance when necessary. At least one crew member on
these companies is a paramedic. Equipment has been on back-order
for some time that will allow these ambulances to respond first-out
within their respective districts as well. However, the shipment J
of the equipment has been delayed and therefore, has delayed the
implementation of the program. It is hoped that the equipment will
be received during the first quarter of 1993. Until that time, all
medical calls within the City will continue to receive a fully
staffed ambulance and the closest engine crew. This allows a
paramedic engine crew to begin advanced life support on a patient
if they arrive on the scene before an ambulance.
When the Fire Department assumed control of the ambulance service
in 1978, an additional twelve employees were added in order e
staff two ambulances. A number of the existing personnel initially
volunteered to be trained as emergency medical technicians (EM,f) or
paramedics. When a separate budget was created for the EMS
Division in FY 88-89, the salaries of fifteen personnel were
assigned to the Division: seven paramedic Drivers and eight
paramedic Fire Fighters. In FY 92-93 an EMS Program Manager
position was added. This position is staffed by a paramedic
Captain with an assignment pay bonus. There is also a part-time I
Medical Director who provides medical direction and quality
assurance by contract.
Prior to 1987, participation in the EMS was primarily voluntary.
Now all p%rsonnel are required to be trained to at least the EMT '
level. When new personnel are hired, they must agree to become
paramedics and to retain their certification as a condition of
employment. As a result, the number of paramedics in the Depart-
ment has increased from twenty-four paramedics (29.3%) in 1987 to
forty-nine paramedics (56.31) in 1992. Certified paramedics
include one Deputy Chief', seven Captains, thirteen Drivers, and
twenty-eight Fire Fighters. The goal is to train and certify at
least sixty-four personnel (76%) as paramedics.
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The minimum training requirements for State Certification s~
EMT is 120 hours. In order to be certified as a paramedic, an
additional 760 hours of training are necessary. These certifica-
tions require renewal every four years. Eighty hours of continuing
education (CE) are required on an annual basis in order to maintain
an EMT certification and 160 hours of CE for paramedic
certification.
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The budget for the EMS Division, 0053, for FY 1992-93 is
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$1,050,600. This figure, however, does not represent the total
cost to operate the EMS. Not included in the EMS budget are such
items as radio repairs, the cost to house ambulances and EMS
personnel, uniforms, protective clothing, EMS W.11ing, etc.
Funding for the EMS Division is provided by the City'- general Fund
and by user fees. Figure Four, below, illustrates tle proportion
of funding from each source. Note that user fees only generate 23
percent of the total funds necessary to ooerate the Division.
These fees are produced by ambulance charges and subscription fees.
The bulk of funding is provided by subsidies from Denton County,
eight small cities, and the City's General Fund. The General Fund
provides almost one half of the total funding for the Division.
Figure Four
EMS Funding Sources
General Funa
49,2%
Oman Gres
4 6%
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County CCntr3C1
232% Fees
23%
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Declining revenues and fierce competition for budget dollars ha ;(1'
caused Denton County to discuss the elimination of funding for
nonmandated services. Texas counties do not have any
constitutional or statutory mandate to provide funding for fire
protection or ambulance service. Nevertheless, the County agreed
to assume a portion of the burden of subsidizing EMS when Westgate
Hospital discontinued its ambulance service. Since the County
subsidy is almost one fourth of the budget, this report has been
prepared in order to explore the possibility of finding other
sources of funding.
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The first step, and perhaps most difficult, is to determine the
fairest way to distribute the costs incurred in providing the
service. The most common way to determine the cost of providing a
given service is to determine the individual or per capita cost for
the service. According to a 1988 report prepared by the ICMA, per
capita EMS costs in the United States varied from $0 to $25. The
determination of actual per capita cost is a difficult task given
all the players. There are several methods that can be used to
calculate the per capita EMS cost. One method would be to subtract
the user fees from the budgeted amount and calculate the amount of
per capita subsidy each person pays. Ambulances fees and
subscription revenues should equate to $249,891 in FY 1992.
This is where the confusion begins. The actual iota] subsidy
equals the sum of the City's General Fund contribution, the small
cities' contributions, and the County's contribution. This sum
equals $809,709. Based upon this amount, if each of the 97,049
residents served by Denton's EMS paid an equal share the per capita
charge would be $8.74. In reality, however, this is not the case.
By contract, the per capita fee paid by a rural resident is $2.53.
A resident of a small city pays the $2.53 County fee plus the small
city contract rate of $2.75. Their total is $5.28. A City
resident pays the County fee of $2.53 plus $7.64 as their share of
the city's subsidy of $506,456. Therefore, the total per capita
share paid by a City resident is $10.17.
Another method that could be utilized would be to calculate per
capita costs based upon the actual demand for service from each
area. For example, 13 percent of the call volume is to the eight
small cities. Therefore, the small cities would be required to pay
for 13 percent of the total costs. The small city share would be
$105,262. Each of the 17,595 small city residents would be
assessed a per capita charge of $5.98. Based upon a service demand
of eight percent, a rural resident would pay $4.91. A City
resident's charge would be $9.65 since 79 percent of the service
demand is within the city limits. Another variation of this method
would be to base the per capita fee upon the percent of the total
population served.
As indicated by Figure Four, on next page, approximately 23.04 of
the cost of EMS is funded by the revenues from ambulance charges
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and subscription fees. Each person that is transported by
ambulance is billed a basic transport charge of $120, plus the
costs for any drugs or supplies used. Unfortunately, the
collection rate is less than 55%. A considerable effort has been
made recently to improve the collection rate, however. The Fire
Department purchased a computer for the Finance Department and for
the EMS Division and new software that should improve the billing
and collection process. This has enabled Medicare claims to be
filled electronically. It is too soon to determine what
improvements have been made, but some evidence should be apparent
as the year progresses.
Unfortunately, even if 100% of the charges billed were collected,
the total fees generated would only generate 53% of the total
revenues necessary to operate the Division. This is based upon
the current average billing of $140 per patient. In order to break
even, it would be necessary to raise fees to at least $260 if the
collection rate was 100%. No one collects 100%. At 55%, fees
would have to exceed $475 per call in order to break even. An
ambulance bill in excess of $475 might be cost prohibitive to many
people, particularly elderly patients who are on a fixed income.
Approximately ten percent of Denton residents are over 60 years of
age according to the Regional Data Center of the NCTCOG. In 1992,
elderly patients accounted for 25 percent of the total patient
load.
It is reasonable to assume that the collection rate would
decrease in direct proportion to any rate increase. Therefore, any
decrease in the collection rates would require an even higher
ambulance fee. Catch-22 at best. Historically, the City council
has chosen to avoid this dilemma by subsidizing the EMS in order to
maintain the lowest possible fee. The City's rates are certainly
competitive. Figure Five, below, lists the rates charged by
several of the area ambulance services.
Figure Five
Area F.mbulance Charges
mbu ance Service: gee:
Cooke County $185/ + $3.50 mile I
Dallas F.D. $240
Denton F.D. $120, + supplies
Garland F.D. $150
Hunt County $135 BLS/ $260 ALS + $5 mile
Irving F.D. $175
Lewisville F.D. $100 resident/$150 nonresident
Medstar $402, + $5 mile
Plano C.D. $150
Wise County $175
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Contracts provide 27.8% of the operating funds. The Ci,L~
contracts with the eight small cities listed on previous page, and
with Denton County to provide EMS on a per capita basis. The' per
capita funding rate is $2.75 for the small cities and slightly less
for the County. The County's per capita rate peaked at $2.75, but
was reduced by five percent as a result of the rollback in 1990.
It is uncertain how the original per capita fees were determined.
The rates have varied over the years, but have not been changed
recently. Total County allocations for EMS in FY 1992-93 is
$735,000.
District populations are based upon NCTCOG estimates and are
adjusted in official census years. Unlike the fire protection
contracts, EMS contracts pay for all the residents within an EMS
district whether rural or urban. Fire protection contracts pay
only for service to rural residents. 'rhe City first entered into
a contract with tha County in FY 78-79. The amount of the contract
increased until FY 91-92. In FY 91-92, the contract amounts were
recalculated to reflect the official 1990 census. The 1990
population count was less than NCTCOG estimates. Therefore, the
contractual amounts were adjusted downward to reflect the actual
population.
The only county departments to experience any increases were in
the southern portion of the county. The City and the majority of
the smaller departments would have experienced significant
reductions in funding had the Commissioner's Court not decided to
fund the departments at the FY 90-91 levels. In FY 92-93, the
county elected not to fund the contracts at the previous year's
levels, but chose instead to fund the EMS districts based upon
actual population. The City had already adjusted its revenue
projections downward in anticipation of the action. The funded
amount, however, proved to be even less than originally projected
by $17,149.
Prior to preparing the FY 93-94 budget serious consideration must
be given to the future viability of the County contract. The
combination of the rollback, declining revenues, increased costs
associated with the jail, and health care has caused the County to
begin to rethink their policy of funding non-mandated services.
Some County Officials have advocated discontinuing the funding for
all non-mandated services. Others have suggested that the County
continue to fund fire and EMS for rural residents, but not for '
urban residents. The loss of the County subsidy would have serious
consequences for the Fire Department. Unless replacement revenues
could be found, services would have to be reduced.
The City would no doubt discontinue responding into
unincorporated areas. Unfortunately, this would only reduce the
call volume by about eight percent as Figure Six, on next page,
illustrates. The normal annual increase in incidents is
approximately ten percent. Therefore, discontinuing the County j
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In order to reduce costs in an equivalent amount to the County's
subsidy, seven positions would have to be eliminated. Since the
Department only permanently staffs two ambulances, the elimination
of one ambulance would mean a service reduction of 50%. The volume
of EMS calls within the City alone would not allow the elimination j
of an ambulance. The only other alternative would be the
elimination of a fire company.
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DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION
j Served by DFD EMS
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NOTE: EMS records were computerized beginning in 1990. This
was the first year in which accurate records were kept
by individual jurisdiction. Prior to 1990, runs to
the small cities were included in the County total.
Even if the service to the unincorporated areas of the County
were to be discontinued, it would still be feasible to continue
service to the small cities. Twelve percent of the EMS tails are
in the eight small cities. It would be relatively easy to continue
to provide service to them. The possible exception might be to
Krum and Ponder. The city limits of these cities are not
contiguous with Denton's city limits as are the other five cities.
It might be difficult to have to explain to a victim of a heart
attack who lives in an unincorporated area of the County why we
would drive past their house in order to reach someone in Krum or
Ponder. One possible solution would be to annex a strip along the
highways to these cities.
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Alternative Funding: ll/
Regardless of what the county does about its subsidy, it is safe
to assume that costs are going to continue to increase and that
funding the EMS will continue to be a problem. If the County
elects not to renew its contract with the City, there are a number
of alternatives open to the city council. Some of these
alternatives should only be considered as short-range options to
get past the immediate problem of losing the County subsidy. Other
options might provide a long-term solution to the EMS funding
problem.
Figure Seven, below, provides an overview of the types of EMS
providers utilized in the 200 most populous cities in the United
States. Note that the most common EMS provider is the fire
department. An additional 13.5 percent of the cities utilize dual
providers. Normally this involves a cooperative arrangement
between a private provider and the fire department. In a dual
provider system, the actual transportation is normally provided by
the private sector. The prehospital care is normally provided by
paramedics from the fire department. The City of Fort Worth, for
example, uses Medstar to transport patients and the Fire Department
provides a first responder service.
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EMS Providers 1990
200 Most Populous U.S. Cities
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The State of Texas is divided into a number of Public Health
RE.gions. Denton is located within Public Health Region 5. Figure
Eight, at the top of the next page, diagrams the area included
within Region 5. There are approximately 290 EMS providers who
serve this area. Fire departments comprise 59 percent (171) of
those providers. These fire departments range in size from the
small volunteer brigades to the City of Dallas.
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Therf, are a number of alternatives to having the fire service
provide EMS. Approximately one fourth of the largest U.S. cities
rely exclusively upon a private provider. The privatization of
government services is becoming increasingly popular as cities
across the country are faced with revenue shortfalls.
Privatization of the EMS offers a number of distinct advantages.
For example, in FY 1992-93, the savings to the General Fund could
exceed $500,000 if the majority of the costs associated with the
EMS could be eliminated. It might be possible for the City to
sell its fleet of ambulances. It may even be possible to reduce
the number of personnel in the Fire Department.
The Fire Department is deficient in the recommended number of
1 fire suppression personnel. At the very minimum, the City might be
able to reduce its potential liability e•.)osure. The EMS is one of
the most vulnerable areas to litigation because it is highly
regulated and it is closely associated with insurance companies,
hospitals, and health care practitioners. There are a substantial
number of Workers Comp claims associated with the EMS as well.
of course, the privatization of the EMS would have its
disadvantages as well. First and foremost, the city would lose a
lot of the goodwill that is generated by providing a quality EMS
program. Other disadvantages to privatization include the
difficulty in controlling the quality of the EMS service and the
possibility that a private provider may go out of business. This
could leave a city without an ambulance service. There would albo
be some controversy associated with such a move as was the case
with solid waste. It is doubtful that the Fire Fighters'
Association would react favorably to such a proposal.
The solid waste debate demonstrated that the private sector does
not necessarily provide a better or less expensive service to the
public. In fact, it is a common practice for local governments to
subsidize private EMS providers. Although it is possible for a
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ambulance fees must be high enough to To do service. so,
Otherwise, a subsidy is required if lower ratesyareoto be charged.
The amount of the subsidy required will vary by locale.
It may be possible to minimize or eliminate the subsidy if the
private provider is given an exclusive franchise to provide
routine, non-emergency transfers between nursing homes and
hospitals. The revenue from transfers may be sufficient to off-set
the losses incurred from uncollect.ible ambulance bills and/or
artificially lower rates.
Another advantage that private providers often enjoy is lower
labor costs. Their salary and benefit packages may be
substantially less than those enjoyed by the average Civil Service
Fire Fighter. Ambulance attendants require only medical training
and need not be cross-trained as fire fighters. The levels of
protective clothing required is also less. Private providers also
have the flexibility to vary their staffing levels to meet the
demand for service. Typically, a municipal fire department does
not. Archaic traditions require constant staffing levels
regardless of the incident volume or non-emergency workload.
If a City's EMS Division was given the flexibility to charge
competitive rates, utilize flexible work schedules, and operate a
transfer service, it might be possible to reduce or eliminate the
subsidies required from the General Fund. At the very minimum,
thought should be given to the current per capita rate charged to
small cities. In addition, if the base ambulance fee was increased
from $120 to $200, it might be possible to net as much as $400,000.
This assumes 4,000 responseo are made and that the billed amount
would be $800,000. At a 50 percent collection rate, the net amount
would bt $400,000.
This could provide an additional $156,661 in net revenues. This
increase would recover 59.6 percent of the revenue generated by
the County's subsidy. Combined with an increase in the amount
charged to the small cities, the majority of the shortfall could be
covered. An alternative scenario, would be to charge a mileage fee ls made oside the couldlbe made to determine any appropriate limits. A smileagefchlocal
arge. SeHigher
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ambulance fees may have the additional advantage of providing an
inducement to join the subscription program.
Further study would be required before any recommendation could
be made concerning the transfer business, but there may be some
parallels between EMS and solid waste. It may be necessary to be
the exclusive provider before it is possible to brea3: even. There
would be some costs associated with getting into the transfer
business. In order to justify providing a transfer service, these
costs should be recovered and the service should be required to
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provide a positive cash flow that would partially offset oi'
eliminate the General Fund subsidy.
A long range alternative that shculd be considered would be the
possible transfer of the EMS Division to another City department or
the creation of a stand-alone Division, aka a "Third Service"
(Fire, Police, and EMS). Austin, for example, operates EMS as a
third service. The employees of the newly created division would
not have to be fire fighters, and therefore, r.ay not be covered by
Chapter 143. Thus, it may be possible., to reduce salaries and
benefits which could reduce the cost of the service. The obvious
disadvantage to this approach would be the uncooperative attitude
that many of the fire fighters might assume toward the new division
and its personnel. Even though there would be a third service, the
fire department would still have to work closely with the EMS to
support their operations. If any jobs were lost in the fire
department it would generate unrest within the Fire Fighters'
Association.
Another long-range alternative to funding would be the creation
of a regional EMS system. There are several strategies that may be
employed in order to accomplish this. First, some jurisdictions
utilize the services of a county or regional hospital district.
For example, in Cooke County the county hospital district operates
the EMS. In other areas, an emergency services district (ESD) is
created to provide EMS. Lmergency Services Districts are
authorized by Article III, Section 48 (e) of the Texas Constitu-
tion. F.SD's were created by S.J.R. 27, Acts of the 70th
Legislature, Chapter 775.003 Local Government Code.
An ESD is created by an election of the voters within a specified
geographic area. If the vote to create the District is favorable,
the District is authorized to collect a maximum property tax of
$0.10 per hundred dollars of valuation and to levy a sales and use
tax not to exceed two cents. The local sales and use tax may not
exceed two cents in any given area, however. Therefore, an ESD
which included the City of Denton could only levy a one cent sales
tax.
Still others contract with a county or another city for the
service. For example, in wise County the EMS is operated by the
County Government. In other instances, several jurisdictions have
consolidated their services into one or more new and larger ,
departments. This practice is becoming increasingly popular in
states such as California, Colorado, Georgia, and Florida.
Consolidation allows the elimination of duplication. Communications
systems, training personnel, administrative staffs, and the overlap
of response districts are just a few of the areas where savings are
possible.
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Short of full consolidation, it is possible to consolidate
certain functions such as training or communications.
Consolidation may make it possible to provide a service which is
cost prohibitive to individual jurisdictions. For example, the
mid-cities in Tarrant County each contribute to the funding of a
regional Haz-Mat team. In another example, all public safety
communications are combined in Denton. Consolidation does not
guarantee quality or efficiency, however. It may not even save
money if the functions that are consolidated where not sufficiently
funded to begin with. Although, the illusion may be present that
the service is better, and/or that money is being saved. The loss
cif control that comes with consolidation may make it inadvisable to
consolidate certain functions.
Of the several alternatives listed above, perhaps the most viable
would be the formation of an ESD. The City's sales tax revenue
would be sufficient to fund fire and EMS within the City. This
would allow the City to reduce its property tax rate by
approximately $0.25 or to divert these funds to other activities.
If other areas of the County that are currently being served were
to join the District, sufficient revenues would be available to
provide services to those areas as well. Figure Nine, below,
provides an overview of the possible revenues available a potential
ESD. A Map is included in Appendix F that outlines the areas that
might be included in such a District.
Figure Nine
Potential Revenues from an ESD
Area 1990 Property maximum 1992 Total
Value Income from Sales Tax Revenues
Taxes: $.10 Income Possible
DISD $2,492,9130278 $2,492,913 $50630,118 $8,123,031
Argyle ISD 163,148,890 163,149 36,738 199,887
Lake 295,486,161 295,486 229,657 525,143
Dalles ISD
Krum ISD 88,728,823 88,729 24,018 112,747
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Ponder ISD 52,145,620 52,146 12,926 65,072
Sanger ISD 165,8660802 165,877 121,843 287,720
Totals: $302.28,289,574 $3,258,300 $6,055,300 $9,313,600
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Based upon a 958 collection rate, the anticipated revenues frm
property tax would be approximately $3.1 million dollars. This
obviously would not be sufficient to fund the current level of fire
and EMS. However, the sales tax revenues along with some level of
property tax would be more than adequate to fund the district. It
may be possible to set a property tax rate that would provide the
debt service for bonds levied for buildings and apparatus. ",he
sales tax revenue could then be used to fund operating costs. The
obvious advantage of relying upon sales tax is the large numbers of
_ nonresidents who make purchases within the City, but do not pay
property taxes, and the large amount of tax exempt property.
of course, both sales and property taxes are subject to the
changing economic conditions. Nevertheless, the creation of an ESD
would take the burden off of the City budget. Granted the same tax
payers would be called upon to foot the bill, but the ESD could
extend beyond the city limits to encompass more areas of the
County. The down-side is the governing board of the District.
Board members are appointed by the Commissioners Court. It would
be possible, however, for the City to Contract with the ESD to
provide services to the District if the City desired to retain
ownership and control over its fire and EMS divisions. It may also
{ be possible to change the method of selecting board members through
the Legislature.
Remaining !2uestions:
This report has hopefully provided the City Council with an
adequate overview of the City's EMS Division. A variety of
alternatives and issues have been discussed. Much work remains
-J before a permanent solution can be implemented. It is hoped that
the Council will be able to provide direction in this matter.
Tharefore, it would be helpful if a number of questions could be
answered. They are:
1. Does the Council want the Fire Department Staff to explore
the possibility of raising ambulance fees?
2. Should the Fire Department Staff prepare a recommendation
or provide additional information concerning an increase
in per capita costs to the small cities?
3. What action would the Council recommend should the County
discontinue its subsidy?
a. Reduce service levels?
b. In what areas?
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4. Is the Council willing to eliminate ambulance service to tgL
rural areas of the County?
5. Is the Council willin? co consider a tax increase to increase
its subsidy in order to maintain current service levels and
rates?
6. Would the Council like to continue its discussion of an ESD?
7. Would the Council like the Fire Departmer.t Staff to prepare a
feasibility report on becoming involved in the transfer
business?
8. Is there any additional information that the Council might
desire? If so, in what areas?
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APPENDICES
Appendix A: Map of Denton County EMS Districts
Appendix B: Summary of EMS Revenues FY 1978-92
Appendix C: Denton Record-Chronicle articles
Appends:. D: Summary of Fire and EMS Responses 1978 - 1992
Appendix E: EMS Division Mission Statement
Appendix F: Map of proposed ESD
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Summary of EMS Revenues
FY 1978 - FY 1992
FY County Small Ambulance Subscrip General
Contract Cities Fees -tion Fund
Fees Subsidy
78-79 $ 91598 $ - 0 - $ 24,000 e
nja s n a
79-80 93,348 9,343 75,00o /
n/a n/a
80-81 930348 90343 70,000
n/a n/a
81-82 98,000 9,500 70 000
, n/a n/a
82-83 1390978 29,848 82,096 n/a n/a
83-84 157,330 30,785 87,561 n/a n /a
84-85 136_265 36,133 145,179 n/a n a
85-86 207,841 36,418 95o012 /
n/a n/a
86-87 222,838 40,793 336,177 n/a n/a
87-88 21^7,108 430917 2960340
n/a $567,365
88-89 270,831, 48,426 317,327 n/a 270,725
89-90 2700835 51,686 329 r 791
R/a 199,907
90-91 271,114 77,990 155,395*
n/a 305,621
91-92 271,114 52,197 224 170*
, n/a 446,355
92-93 245,530 48,719 243,339*
$6,552 506,456
Source: Finance Department
NOTEa * In Mid-1990 the City Changed the way ambulance revenue was
reflected to the cash basis (amount of revenue actv•.ly
received) as opposed to the modified accrual basis (t. .unt
billed).
@ Represents 33.36 1 of the total allocation by the county
for EMS in FY 1997-93. Funding reached its peak in FY 90-
91 at $2.70 per capita. During that year a successful
roll-back election resulted in a five percent reduction in
per capita funding.
Prior to FY 88-89, EMS funding was included either in
the Operations Budget, 0051, or within the entire budget.
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ohesecond time ti me and a trlfyoars . dmmg a period of drrelopment of a bulance nusme•a," Harrion said, housed a tAetyl7f "1o ssaure the Boats Cotipee
told the laden till night, Hari, is. 1
m cal lk reset MOhce and roe al wlthl Quell' cnungwlde operaLOn teased adding Nrslgatr is budfeled to to" conbnulnre olattghquddy Krs ice In 'None of The
propmeall can provide mastti del
qalfty senate, so the talk real last uherrer cit) and county leaders 1122f01 nnna unhulail nprra!ior l^a the enrironmenl in which it Lau lot you In
the Immeoll or tear minllttatlon as
rill bet i IN appropriatt yl Hit %a feel uecan for a part of a desrloped and %here training (an he dnenl future the samo scout you are Treat 5:214 U
1 ;hank me should hair nutting Iran But Included in ate prrtc,al 11 the tase in l timoitenl tiarled delnered on a still, basis" now recelkhrl Dr. Cooper old.
"1 am Tice Colony
than the service we hake new no miller nllpuUtted ihal the vilenm operation locally Sol only would the company donale repreKntlns a group of lnlerealM Decline
"he
w Ill we lo." prK mC1 1 CC m, continue for at lea,( ors year. and ' Andwecouldvay Ir, rho toeless at the ambulances, which need an physclan1 lisveatM
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rnnlnner Pill 5wpter said JecFSnn an0 Huneon add the prol.nal s I"s, and w null kevppustpumnp it eslimadedFIO 000 worth of repo ire and you to make the right
dec Aloe, Rd Sea person who co
And all mg Let a ono le Nrs,evea it Intended in spur local la Aden lo 'A Frianunt vllvnnn' Lunar," he poll. I11) to the union Is operal feul the that
n pullhaHy expedient" she ad• of The Cal my
Nlydrner's' Prnp'sat it alme r,an- s(tinn Will hotahp •IAJS0n Leal NU ru.ter plan calls lilt in, Irsx of the am ded. of knee"
Rules prohibit •
construction Carter's China card pressures Sovi
` on iloo{1Way Bs B%N%I%G GARNCTT ,,,ward I nru 5 Nhile"Ch
agree rr Clinched lyet. Din tif se the tChime" ems in Cameron decision to Kip arms to Chins,
SrlSeske Thus, the leftist annnuncerrmrnt of °wa so Du) 0lA oa and arms in Cameron laid tep:runm Pesinl that clear pokey e
furalnura F rate post r Ill AL7
Further mratiguroro Ind tnqutrna On the ice of a kill 20 smt to the Bnennskl sisal topell n,mmg Dockage deals worth bailivns of he apeettd Chinese III
she let, local
About the program prrdured comili Pekirg by President Cerise a pu,l Iwo days afier I once returned dollars' deleseftona to vid drtum later this
be16 Par loylas
uncerlainnee And yesieri fact, Naunml Srcaul, ad,ISer. Fbgrnew Imm M1tax nu, itrl Suv rwir flit l )ratio docWtwaponesyalema The IRat pat III, glat
Indies session at called to unmet Brtrnrnkl, rife administrators all rlLnab Irellrl Ica dum'nrd It Ihr,r Knovildgeof theFrernll deal "Al, C1i;nrseSri partiruarprinternl
Mm in de%de
its ini Petri to hake ecquirKrd o the first el I.-rrs to Imrrke L 5 Srk lei e'a'r prompted Milli Etchers, Chief the Bnueh H1rcrcr d ukeoli e~HYg^tl
Nalbrn arml sale to Witt 51 ao mlr'r'ns of 5'aff Sir Neil Cameron to left cp. and hndtng jet ght!i
N'llle goanonl ram Lan. theditemms Icon Irem CDIna'a SivIs Tnik For In
Chtrr
e aLghr met Cis pr'lirs .limn b11 share ektng y1n I o ^ n Chinese offil Rase sled to
cal winter ate coy soloed psarlirprte Tte is
I an ~
The adminntra ncn l lsrlwt In ~
ant brim Issue Ucirg the cnurl Al me dminiSlr ,r is s nnl car rr mt moue , t tells! oaf if commoon Drtued Covert ol meMl to N'nlero )K
8 Carl
Dleck for repurlyd Gaye of French rote e, nonce x that we are in the bear
r)mse yesterday, with bole true ,t norm r'IaI Inn if W, European links, ltiicoDLars, joe
a 1 a
the council
concur re nteinm v,enl Brdaan and tank mas'pra to the CTm n0 cmnctde a trta'ns Thrit" Nil il ral lp+ISn.enl D,slum Iu lace on IM S~Iet Cans f'on't",
anal alrenA well ono unY
Lcd financiers eat the. partacppa;aun on SALT T annd d Af Alunca ca and rare r\Coati oCoati ihn brrokirg Ira's .1111 Taiwan In _ mnsiirs and cart"
other mAll. ry •.1 'D a nt y
on S
Is the Sal alurnePkr or Jrr w rw.at.l h 1.,r n'ul telaniay s)/Irma 01'1 weH Informed WWrt~ 1
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(isms of a,CUnhnurd l'S prexnn in wr~e Cvk.ng nlcsl tw drlased br II h12C 11 O!ISt' lAIlI1fC cold that Choose Last pall bought 144
Out with ft Died program eumr Aso as a cuur",rr ie :rte S.k lei 1 m,,^ nnl6on w urlh of French ndaC~
rra.nruuat !he D1111 tu'. Its iWarie Ill Its 11h I'e I] wx durorr ihw i1 ncra W'Ll'i r + a'` t t to
711 2tr
/~Ufr~ Ih!' rltM1
P.., t s f Lr rqulPnrnt In 19171/, ('mine bough) 1
cl itng Wrmna Ilir crr.SV ii a 1. 10 bLviwrp it intended as r p r Muh Irw French end Carmen hrlifnyl
. w r'iy r n„i 111 u
, n'.,ntn ca'o n + Pc nsur: x ri
w Lallhr, alt Bordnk roe , l r•cal mn s anal la rw d
W ri N~P CPagl'Irfe'S and in tr'k in 1M most direfully Re ore'
cal fLrJple in ere is wok.VA Urn ale ,4Lna!s haler Lid Dni eel, for ihr ,r t r s'Mna fw r r. ^1 d h, 4 r n„li'.ary rrla'rd pull known epee
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Emergency Responses 1978 to 1992
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Fire Alarms EMS Calls
Tnlal Responses: 66,460 = i
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The Denton Fire Department Emergency Medical Service is
dedicated to providing rapid and effective pre-hospital
medical care to those in need of emergency medical serv-
ices.
o Tlie~ EMS is committed to a high level of professional-
ism in the discharge of our duties.
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gardless of race or socioeconomic status with the
needs of the patients being first and foremost in
providing emergency treatment.
o The EMS is committed to raising the level of public
awareness of EMI I:hrough public service and educa-
tion.
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confidentiality and modesty.
o The EMS is committed try the highest degree of honesty v
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o The EMTs and Paramedics are committed to maintaining i
proficiency in EM'! knowledge as well as basic end
advanced medical skills through continuing medical
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PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN PHASING (Svlead 1/6l0
CITY FACILITY Denton Municipal City Hall West New,Utfllly 8ullding
Complex
Current Police Station) , , cry
1993 DEPARTMENT S.F. DEPARTMENT S.F. I DEPARTMENT S. F,
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Ulf. Building Gran S.F. 145,000 Exist. Building Gross S F, 29,445
Exist Building Usable S.F, 22,023
LAW Enforcement Court Complex ong near ng m n 21063
Municipal Court 4,700 Engineering 3,4a7
Protawlot 200 Planning l Development 1,563
ourl Clarke 1,610 Code Enforcement 11053 j
P a11a411ons & Jai 17,000 Building Inspectfan 1 2,065
Human Resources 5,200 LWlity Development 250
Information Bar. Admin. 4,872 (Firs Admtnlstration/Training
(Cooke County College) 12,016 (4944 cf.), located in
(Morrison Milling) 49,000 Central Fire StaOon)
Community Development 1,000
EI Main Street ago
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Remaining available S,F. 31,402 Ren,alning satiable &F . • 7,439
Munlepai Coun/Prosecutor 4,700 Enginseeng Admin. 2,212
Court Clerks 1,610 Eng~naering 4 Ildkip t~Itpergp~
Police operations 6 Jail ~ F k~
39,893 Planning 6 Deveiapmsnl 3.703 V
Penornd 9,800 Building Inspections
information Ser. Admin. SAN Wit) Development 260 1 ~s 9,~. 4"
EnvironmentalHeahh 300 Hre Training 1200 taaRil6rtt 1 `x PoZ g a'JOA
Tax 677 (Fire Administration y fa~~s4s
Customer Service Y tNepart
6,201 (5271 s.f.) located In IrIM1,~~~ef Ora t
Cashiering 1,267 Central Fin Station) vp t 3~i1r a "ro
Shared training/Conference 1,x00 Community Oevafopment 1,088 Ma'n Sbeot 564~,~'
(Cook County college) 12,015
N{ ,L
(Morrgon FAIltng) 48,000
Remaining available S F.
11,682 Remaining available 5.F. • 2806 fYrjla)r1 tiBT
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Remaining available squue footage due to amount of Urcvlation
apace tequtred In this building, Remaining squus footage is In the basemont and
unavaJable for remodetlng lo the formable future,
HANDOUT AT COUNCIL MEETING 1-12-93
COAGM ASSOCIATES AACHrTECTS
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PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN PHASING nvlgd I/6/93
City Facility Service Center O'nell Ford Civic O'neil Ford Cij!ic
Complex-Cfl y Hall Complex-Civic Center
1993 DEPARTMENT S,F, DEPARTMENT - DEPARTMFN S.F.
Exist, Building Gross S,F, 64,600 Exist. Building GrBuilding Grp 35 0
Exist. Building Usable S.F. 62,972 Ex1st, Building Usable S.F. 31,60G
$a na. so uric c
Central Stores 30,318 Legal Administration min, v on
Contra) Stores 2,1 t1 PAR/Parks DIVISIon
g 2,520 Economic Development 1,407 FAA/Rec. INvlsion
A Electric except Word Processing a 1 ,?22 1,500
Production d Substations 10,660 Alty Administration (Leisure Services)
j All Water axoept , 1,5"
Acxunling 3,677
Treat, Plant 9,977 Tax
Mlity Dispatching 784 Plsk Manage men 1 227
1 Al Comm, Services/Asfuse except Ananclal Admin. 224
Garage, Mach. ShopA D 1,543 Treasury 2,158
PAR/Parks Division 422
Customer S.rvfce 5,425
{Shop,/M+InM1nance/elc,) J,>B2 Cashining 1,076
Aemalning available S.F, 0 munmg eves a e ,
1996 Streets ConA/Patch 3,014 city Council/Mgr,/Sec, 10,829
Traffic Control 4,500 Legal Administration
Central Stores 2'~
35,559 Economic Development 1,407
Purchasing 2,657 Word Processing 1,77r
PAR/ParksDlvaJon 6,606 UGIityAdministration
3,227
PAR Admin. 3,300 Risk Management 364
AAA/Parks Division Admi 11000 FinInciai Admin,
PAR/Afs.Division Admin 2,962 Treasury 1,309
Lelsure Services 512
Accounting 4,515
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' Word processing to move from basement
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CORGAN ASSOCIATES ARCH ITECTS
SPACE MASTER PLAN PHASE 1
TIME CHART
SCHEMIATIC DESIGN CONSTRVMON
DIRECTOR DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROPOSED
FACILITY PLAN APPROVALS COMPLETION COMPLETION -EGIN1COMIPLETE MOVE-IN
CITY ANNEX 12/22/02 12/30/92 2/28/93 4/1/93.8/15/93 9/20/93
Human Resources
Information Services
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POLICE JAIL/COURTS 12/22/92 12/30/92 2/28/43 4/1/93.10/1/93 10/30/93
(L.E,C.Q
Judge
Municipal Court Staff
Prosecutor
Police, Jell Operations
CITY HALL WEST 12/22/92 12/30/92 4/1/93 11/1/93.1/15/94 2/1/94
(EXISTING POLICE STATION)
Planning& Development
Engineering Staff
Utility Development
Fue Training
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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PLANNING SEMINAR UPDATE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LIBRARY SERVICES 2
HUMAN RESOURCES f
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I PARKS AND RECREATION q
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 6
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
SIX MONTHS GOALS
PRE OPENING PACKAGE Develop
a more ~
comprehensive pre-opening package for
individuals planning on operating food
service establishments to assist them
in understanding the regulations.
CHINESE AND SPANISH TRANSLATION - Obtain
food safety information in Chinese and
Spanish to assist these groups to better I
understand the food servl(;o regulations.
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SIX MONTHS GOALS
• RECRUIT/HIRE NEW DIRECTOR
j j • AUTOMATION - The Library and Information
services staffs are in the process of comparing
and evaluating several library automation 1
systems. Upon completion of the systems
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evaluation, staff will request RFI's and RFD's
from vendors.
• BRANCH LIBRARY - Conceptual design on the
Branch Library has been completed. The Friends ,
'r of the Library Building Committee will complete
its fund raising drive by May 1993. ,
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SIX MONTHS GOALS
• CONDUCT RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT FOR:
- Assistant to the City Manager
I~ - Director of Library
NEW
i SALARY & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
j PROGRAM - Conduct smooth implementation.
J REBID & IMPLEMENT NEW LIFE AND LTD
INSURANCE CARRIERS
Projected
savings
for 1992/.
I, 93 of $33,040.
I • RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENT TO TMRS PROGRAM
- Military Service Credits
it • DEVELOP & IMPLEMENT POLICIES: i'
f - Disability Injury
- Reduction in Force
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• CONDUCT ENTRY & PROMOTIONAL CIVIL SERVICE j
EXAMS
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• IMPLEMENT IMPROVED CLERICAL TESTING
PROGRAM.
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SIX MONTHS GOALS
• CIVIC CENTER POOL RENOVAT;ON
• GOLDFIELD TENNIS CENTER - Resurface 4 courts
• PLANT (70) TREES purchased through matching
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and administered by Texas Forest Service.
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• INSTALL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT -
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• TEXAS SPECIAL OLYMPICS - Organize/support
• EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM - Administer and
implement.
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NEIGHBORHOOD TOT LOT - Work with Ousley
Park Coalition to develop tot lot.
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• COMMUNITY PARK SITE - Coordinate acquisition of 'I
site in Northeast Denton.
• NORTH LAKES PARK PROJECT - Begin construction ~
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• GOLF RANGE - Award contract for operation,
• DEVELOP DEPARTMENT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER
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SIX MONTHS COALS 1
• RENOVATE THE MARTIN LUTHER
KING J R.
RECREATION CENTER (Phase I Only).
1 • SPACE PLAN - Complete Phase I of the
f Space Implementation, excluding existing
City Hall and City Hall West,
• BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECTS; l
- Civic Center parking lot
i~ - Fire Station 4 parking lot
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SIX MONTHS GOALS
• PROSPECTS - Continue to work closely with the
Chamber and developers to provide sate
specific information to industrial prospects.
• FACT BOOK - Complete 1993 update of Fact Book.
• BUSINESS RETENTION - Monthly visits to Denton
t industries and coordination of quarterly Ma;or/
Council Breakfasts.
TOWN/GOWN CONSORTIUM _
Host on
university/industry a seminar on resources and workforce
training programs and coordinate quarterly meetings.
• MARKETING - Work with Chamber to develop
display materials and assist In manning Trends 2000 exposition In Anaheim, Califfornia at
OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PLAN - ;j
Coordinate committee made up of community it
leaders to develop plan for submission to
Economic Development Administration for the
purpose of receiving Redevelopment 9 e!
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f p Desig, anon
or the City of Denton.
• 1/2 CENT SALES TAX - Research potential Impact
that 1/2 Cent Sales Tax for Economic Development
and Texas Leverage Fund would have on Clty's
Economic Development Program.
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O V E RA L L E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T
P L A N
COMMITTEE:
Dean Cochran, First State Bank
John Baines, C.P.A.
Mickey Kaehr, Jostens, Inc.
Gil Bernstein, Denton Independent School District
Lloyd Webb, North Texas Education 6 Training Coop
Betty Grimshaw, Red Angus Association
Dr. Rainlro Valdez
Linda Ratliff, E/D Coordinator
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(Plan consists of Fact Book information, demographics,
and City's economic development goals.)
JANUARY 1993
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FEBRUARY 1993
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APPROVAL REJECTION 1 !
City recoives designation Project Ends
as Redevelopment Area
and becomes eligiblo for _
EDA rants.
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Average
TYPE OF GRANT Types of Eligible Projects Approval
Time
PLANNING Money to fund 4 months
implementation of goals in
Overall Economic
Development Plan (1 year
grant) _
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Feasibility studies, 3-4 months
industrial targeting
studies, export promotion
activities (occasionally
require repayment)
UNIVERSITY CENTER Seed money to help colleges 4 months
and universities establish
and implement economic
development programs.
PUBLIC WORKS AND Water and sewer facilities, 5-6 months
DEVELOPMENT serving industry and
commerce.
Access roads to industrial
sites or parks. _
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Strategy grants to support 4-6 months
ADJUSTMENT the immediate development
of a comprehensive response
to an actual or threatened
dislocation.
BUSINESS LOANS Loan guarantees up to 801 4-6 months
of unpaid balance made by
private lenders to private
sector borrowers for fixed
assets or working capital.
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