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AGENDA
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL
October 1, 2012
A Joint Meeting of the City of Denton City Council and the Denton Independent School District
Board of Trustees will convene on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in the DISD Central
Services Building, 1307 N. Locust St., Denton, Texas, at which the following items will be
considered:
1.Call to order; announce quorum, introductions.
2.Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding major development projects.
3.Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the City’s proposed November 2012
Street Bond Election.
4.Discussion regarding:
a)DISD Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Report
b)Status Report regarding DISD/City request to the NCTCOG Regional
Transportation Council for funding to install sidewalks near Woodrow
Wilson Elementary School and Pecan Creek Elementary School
5. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the
City Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or
accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting
AND
Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of
community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of
thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an
honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a
reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body;
information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored
by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be
attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the
municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and
safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
6. Adjourn.
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 ___________________, 2012 at ________o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.)
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CITY SECRETARY
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE:
October 1, 2012
DEPARTMENT:
Planning & Development
ACM:
John Cabrales
SUBJECT
Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding major development projects.
BACKGROUND
In preparation for the joint meeting of the City of Denton City Council and the Denton
Independent School District (DISD) Board of Trustees, staff has prepared a presentation of major
development projects that have been approved, are currently in construction, and/or are currently
in review by the City.
Although some of the recent projects (i.e. annexations) do not have plans in place for
development, many of the selected development projects will influence decision making for the
City and DISD in the coming years. Due to the scope and scale of each project, the affects these
projects will have on our mutual ability to maintain adequate service delivery will be monitored
over a longer planning horizon to meet the needs our constituency.
The presentation will identify major development projects including: Master Planned
Communities (MPC); Rayzor Ranch; residential developments; and recent annexations. Of these
projects, Rayzor Ranch is actively developing the area north of University Blvd (US 380) for
commercial purposes. There has not been any development activity on any of the MPC projects
however the City was approached recently by the developer of Cole Ranch who is interested in
commencing the development in 2015. In 2010, the City completed the annexation of 3,377
acres of land from our Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Although now incorporated in the City,
further study is being performed through the update to the Denton Plan to determine the
appropriate future land use designation which may or may not include residential land uses.
Prepared by:
Brian Lockley
Interim Director Planning and Development
Submitted by:
John Cabrales
Assistant City Manager
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE:
October 1, 2012
DEPARTMENT:
Finance
ACM:
Bryan Langley
SUBJECT
Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the City’s proposed November 2012 Street
Bond Election.
BACKGROUND
Over the last several years, the quality of streets in the City of Denton has deteriorated. As a
result, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee has proposed a $20.4 million bond program that is
primarily focused on improving street infrastructure. The program assumes no tax rate increase,
and voters will be asked to consider the program on November 6, 2012.
On April 3, 2012, the City Council formally created the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee to
provide recommendations on projects to be financed with General Obligation bonds.
Additionally, the City Council appointed twenty-one (21) members of the public to serve on the
Committee, and Mr. Tim Crouch and Mr. Marty Rivers were appointed as Co-Chairpersons of
the Committee.
The Committee met on April 23, May 7, May 21, June 4, and June 11 to discuss the condition of
existing streets in the community. In addition, the Committee also conducted a tour of various
streets on May 26. On June 6, the Committee presented their preliminary project
recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission, as required by City Charter.
The Committee focused their attention on streets which have an Overall Condition Index (OCI)
value of 40 or less (on a 100 point scale). Streets with this value are considered to be poor
streets, and as such, the Committee expressed an interest in focusing on the worst streets in the
community.
The Committee also initiated a public information campaign in May. The purpose of this
campaign was to request bond project recommendations from citizens. As a result of this
campaign, the Committee received a number of recommendations from the public, and each
citizen proposal was discussed specifically by the Committee to determine whether it should be
recommended in the upcoming bond package. Most notably, Scripture Street from Ector to
Malone was added to the list of recommended projects due to the feedback received from the
public.
Agenda Information Sheet
October 1, 2012
Page 2
Public Art
In 2006, the City Council approved a Public Art Policy which stated The City of Denton shall
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include a base of 2% for the arts from all future Capital Improvement Programs, with the option
and flexibility to increase to a 4% maximum, based on needs and economic conditions.”
According to the definition contained in this policy, public art “encompasses the broadest
definition of visual art including all artistic disciplines.” Under this policy, $400,000 to
$800,000 of the proposed $20 million bond program for street reconstruction would need to be
reserved for public art funding.
Since a single issue bond program for street infrastructure had not been anticipated when this
policy was drafted, the City Council also asked the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee to
provide a recommendation on whether the policy should be applied in the upcoming bond
program. On May 7, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee formally recommended to the City
Council that public art be included in the upcoming bond program, and on May 15, the City
Council directed staff to include 2% ($400,000) of the upcoming bond program for public art.
Further, the City Council asked the Public Art Committee to provide project recommendations.
To this end, the Public Art Committee met on May 24 and May 30 to consider their
recommendations. On June 1, the Public Art Committee formally voted to recommend that
public art be included for the Interstate 35 (I-35) Corridor in the upcoming bond program. It is
anticipated that artistic designs will be constructed in the concrete retaining walls which
accompany the expansion of I-35. Exhibit 1 is a memorandum from Emerson Vorel, Director of
Parks and Recreation, which describes the intersections that are expected to be funded by the
Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Denton.
Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Recommendations
After reviewing detailed street information, citizen input, recommendations from the Public Art
Committee, and other information, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee voted on June 11 to
formally recommend projects to the City Council for consideration. As part of this
recommendation, the Committee voted in favor of the Public Art Committee recommendations.
Further, the Committee recommended that both the public art and street project
recommendations be presented to voters for consideration as one ballot and bond proposition.
On June 19, the recommendations of the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee were presented to
the City Council for consideration, and the City Council voted to formally call for the bond
election on August 14. Exhibit 2 provides a detailed summary of the street segments that are
recommended for reconstruction. Exhibit 3 is a PowerPoint presentation which provides a
summary of the bond program, and in Exhibit 4, a copy of the bond brochure for the public
education campaign is provided.
Agenda Information Sheet
October 1, 2012
Page 3
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
At the January 31, 2012, Annual Planning Session, staff briefed the City Council on the proposed
2012 Bond Election priorities and schedule.
On February 6, 2012, the City Council discussed the proposed bond election and indicated a
preference for a twenty-one (21) member Citizen Bond Advisory Committee (3 appointments for
each City Council member).
On February 21, 2012, the City Council discussed the proposed bond election, calendar of
events, and Citizens Bond Advisory Committee appointment process.
On March 6, 2012, the City Council appointed members of the public to the Citizen Bond
Advisory Committee for the proposed 2012 Bond Election.
On April 3, 2012, the City Council formally approved the creation of a Citizens Bond Advisory
Committee and appointed additional members of the public to serve on the Committee.
On April 23, 2012, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee met to discuss developing
recommendations for the upcoming bond program.
On May 7, 2012, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee met to discuss developing
recommendations for the upcoming bond program. The Committee also recommended that
public art be included in the upcoming bond program.
On May 15, 2012, the City Council indicated that 2% of the upcoming bond program should be
devoted to public art.
On May 21, 2012, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee met to discuss developing
recommendations for the upcoming bond program.
On May 24, 2012, the Public Art Committee discussed the upcoming bond program and potential
projects.
On May 26, 2012, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee conducted a tour of various streets in
City.
On May 30, 2012, the Public Art Committee discussed the upcoming bond program and potential
projects.
On June 1, 2012, the Public Art Committee recommended that public art in the I-35 Corridor be
included in the upcoming bond program.
On June 4, 2012, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee met to discuss developing
recommendations for the upcoming bond program.
Agenda Information Sheet
October 1, 2012
Page 4
On June 6, 2012, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee discussed their preliminary
recommendations with the Planning and Zoning Commission to receive their feedback.
On June 11, 2012, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee formally voted to forward their
recommendations to the City Council for consideration.
On June 19, 2012, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee presented their recommendations to
the City Council for consideration.
On July 17, 2012, the City Council discussed the upcoming bond election and potential options
for language that could be included in the bond ordinance, proposition, and ballot.
On August 7, 2012, the City Council conducted a public hearing for the upcoming bond election.
On August 14, 2012, the City Council approved an ordinance which formally calls for a bond
election on November 6, 2012.
EXHIBITS
1. Memorandum from Emerson Vorel which describes public art funding
2. Summary of Streets Recommended for Upcoming Bond Program
3. PowerPoint Presentation
4. Bond Brochure
Respectfully submitted:
Bryan Langley
Assistant City Manager
EXHIBIT 1
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
601 E. HICKORY, SUITE B, DENTON, TX 76201•(940)349-PARK• FAX (940)349-8384 • parksnrec@cityofdenton.com
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 9, 2012
To: Bryan Langley, CFO and Director of Strategic Services
From: Emerson Vorel, Director
Subject: I-35 Corridor Enhancements
Baseline Aesthetics Treatments
The following intersections will have (considered as integral to all of
the project corridor design) and will be funded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as
part of the construction of the corridor through Denton:
State School Road/Mayhill Road
Hwy. 77
FM2181/Teasley Lane/Dallas Drive.
McCormick Street
North Texas Blvd.
West Oak St.
Accent Aesthetic Treatments
The intersections below will have (which consist of graphic display
enhancements designated to specific primary intersection abutments and are considered as integral to
all of the project corridor design) and will be funded by TxDOT with the construction of the corridor
through Denton:
Post Oak Drive/Lakeview Blvd.
Lillian Miller Parkway/Loop 288
Hwy 377/Fort Worth Drive
North Texas Boulevard
Bonnie Brae Street
Enhanced
The City Council has also identified the University Boulevard/Hwy. 380 intersection as an
Aesthetics Treatment
intersection (above and beyond those listed above and are to be considered as an
added option to the project corridor design and will require specific coordination, obligations and
participation by the City of Denton.) The funding for the enhanced improvements will be provided by
the proposed $400,000 public art bond issuance. The Public Art Committee has also discussed the
possibility of designating the McCormick Street intersection for an enhanced aesthetics treatment with
the same bond funds.
At this time, the exact design and cost for the “baseline” and “accent” enhancements is not known. As
such, it is possible that the City Council and/or Public Art Committee may wish to “enhance” these
intersections beyond the standard improvements planned by TxDOT. As discussed previously with the
City Council, enhanced panel designs in the concrete retaining walls will cost between $40,000 to
$50,000 for intersections that are designated, and the majority of these enhancements are expected to
be funded by the City of Denton.
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE:
October 1, 2012
DEPARTMENT:
City Manager’s Office
CM:
George C. Campbell
SUBJECT
Discussion regarding:
b) Status Report regarding DISD/City request to the NCTCOG Regional
Transportation Council for funding to install sidewalks near Woodrow Wilson
Elementary School and Pecan Creek Elementary School
BACKGROUND
Following the joint City Council/DISD Board of Trustees meeting on March 5, 2012, during
which the North Central Texas Council of Governments delivered a presentation on school siting
and transportation, both the City and School District began a unified effort to identify
appropriate and potential projects for possible funding assistance through the NCTCOG.
Through those efforts and more specifically the leadership of Mayor Pro Tem Pete Kamp,
current Chair of the NCTCOG Regional Transportation Council, the COG has identified funding
to install sidewalks near two school sites.
More detailed information was presented to the City Council in an Informal Staff Report dated
August 22, 2012, a copy of which is attached. The City and School District are now considering
fund sharing options for the 20% local match required by the funding program through the
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ).
Although no formal presentation is planned, Item 4(b) has been placed on the agenda for the
DISD Board of Trustees/City Council joint meeting of October 1 to provide opportunity for
further comment, discussion or questions regarding this effort should Council or Board Members
so desire.
EXHIBITS
August 22, 2012 Informal Staff Report
Respectfully submitted:
George C. Campbell
City Manager
Date: August 22, 2012 Report 2012-069
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
City of Denton/Denton Independent School District Joint Project Update
BACKGROUND:
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As a result of the March 5 2012 joint meeting of the City of Denton (COD) and the Denton
Independent School District (DISD) the COD and DISD staff identified two projects that were
ultimately submitted to North Central Texas Council of Government (NCTCOG) for possible
funding. The request submitted to NCTCOG was for funding to install sidewalks near both
Woodrow Wilson and Pecan Creek Elementary School. COD/DISD staff met with COG staff
only to learn that while the COG staff was willing to assist with a funding application through
the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDot) Safe Route to School program, there was no
funding available for the proposed Woodrow Wilson or Pecan Creek elementary sidewalk
projects.
However, on July 27, 2012, NCTCOG identified a funding opportunity for the proposed projects
through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) and
submitted a modification to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) on the City’s behalf.
The CMAQ program will fund 80% of the projects cost with a 20% local match. The total
project cost is $471,112; 80% or $376,896 from CMAQ funds and 20% or $94,224 from local
match. As partners in these two projects, if each entity contributed 50% of the local match, this
would result in an expense of $47,112 for each partner.
Attached is a letter from Pete Kamp, Chair of the Regional Transportation Council, notifying the
COD and DISD of the project funding opportunity. The DISD staff will be informing the Board
of the funding opportunity and the local match requirements at the September 11, 2012 Board
Meeting.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Letter from Regional Transportation Council
STAFF CONTACT:
Howard Martin, ACM/Utilities
940-349-8232
Howard.Martin@cityofdenton.com
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