HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-09 Agenda with BackupTuesday, August 9, 2016
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Council
1:00 PM
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Work Session Room
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene
in a Work Session on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City
Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
1. Work Session Reports
A. ID 16-1049 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff with direction concerning
audit activities and the City Auditor position.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Memo to Carla Romine regarding Internal Audit Information
Exhibit 2 Presentation
B. ID 16-958 Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide staff with direction concerning the
extension of Ruddell Street at Mingo Road and a potential joint stormwater project
with the Meadow Oaks development.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Ruddell St. Extension Area Map
C. A16 -0003a Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide staff direction regarding a
Pre -Annexation Development Agreement between the City of Denton and Ryan
Capital Partners, Ltd., concerning an approximately 80.9 -acre property located on
the south side of Ryan Road and east of Andrew Street.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Location Map
Exhibit 2 -Zoning Map
Exhibit 3 - PAA Boundary Map
Exhibit 4 - Tree Preservation Plan
Exhibit 5 - Tract 1A Concept Plan
Exhibit 6 - Tract 1C Detailed Plan
Exhibit 7 - Amenity Center
Exhibit 8 - Fencing
Exhibit 9 - Entry Monument
Exhibit 10 - Hardscape & Landscape
Exhibit 11 - PPAv DDC Comparison Table
D. ID 16-995 Receive a report; hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY
2016-17 City Manager's Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and
Five -Year Financial Forecast.
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Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to
consider specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this
agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open
Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as
otherwise allowed by law.
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 16-964 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters -
Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086.
Receive a presentation from staff regarding public power competitive and financial
matters related to the City's participation in, and the overall operational and
financial aspects of, the Texas Municipal Power Agency; discuss and deliberate
strategies regarding same; discuss, deliberate and provide staff with direction.
B. ID 16-996 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters --- Under Texas Government
Code, Section 551.086.
Receive competitive public power competitive information and financial
information from staff regarding the proposed FY 2016-2017 operating budget for
Denton Municipal Electric ("DME") including without limitation, proposed rates
for DME for FY 2016-2017, expected revenues, expenses, commodity volumes, and
financial commitments of DME; discuss, deliberate and provide staff with direction.
C. ID 16-1080 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071
Consultation, discussion, deliberation, and receipt of information from the City's
attorneys involving legal matters relating to the annexation or extension/renewal of
non -annexation agreement for a potentially eligible property, and to provide the City
Attorneys with direction, where a public discussion of these legal matters would
clearly conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the
Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of
the State Bar of Texas.
Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, the City Council will convene in a Special Called
Meeting to consider the following items:
1. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 16-987 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
placing a proposal on the September 20, 2016, City Council public meeting agenda
to adopt a 2016 Tax Rate that will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or the
effective tax rate; calling two public hearings on a tax increase to be held on August
23, 2016, and September 13, 2016 and calling a budget public hearing on the Fiscal
Year 2016-2017 Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to be held on
September 13, 2016; requiring publication of notices of the public hearings in
accordance with the law; requiring the posting of the notices of the public hearings
on the City's Internet website; requiring the posting of the notices on the City's
public access channel; and providing an effective date.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Resolution
2. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City
Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal
to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no
action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information
regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public
employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the
governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or
sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be
attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an
announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the
municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
CERTIFICATE
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 , 2016 at o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.)
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM IS ACCESSIBLE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL
PROVIDE SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED IF REQUESTED
AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE
CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS 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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City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
- Denton, Texas 76201
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DENTON
File #: ID 16-1049, Version: 1
Legislation Text
Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
CM/ ACM: Bryan Langley
Date: August 9, 2016
SUBJECT
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff with direction concerning audit activities and the City
Auditor position.
BACKGROUND
During recent budget discussions, the City Council discussed the possibility of hiring a City Auditor position.
Additionally, Council Member Gregory requested some information regarding the City Auditor position and
the internal audit activities currently being conducted in the City of Denton. In Exhibit 1, I have attached a
memorandum I prepared for Carla Romine, Director of Human Resources, regarding these issues. This
memorandum was provided to the Council Appointed Performance Review (CAPR) Committee at a recent
meeting.
In the City Manager's FY 2016-17 Proposed Budget, an additional $100,000 has been recommended for
internal audit services. The purpose of this agenda item, therefore, is to review this information with the entire
Council, and discuss potential options regarding how these funds should be used. The attached presentation
(Exhibit 2) will be used to facilitate this conversation.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton's Strategic Plan is an action -oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision.
The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public
Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family -Friendly Community; and Sustainability and
Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council
agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Organizational Excellence
Related Goal: 1.1 Manage financial resources in a responsible manner
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 - Memorandum to Carla Romine concerning internal audit activities
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
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Respectfully submitted:
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 8, 2016
TO: Carla Romine, Director of Human Resources
FROM: Bryan Langley, Assistant City Manager
COPY: Howard Martin, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Internal Audit Activities and City Auditor Information
Recently, Council Member Gregory requested some information regarding the City of Denton's
Internal Audit activities over the past few years. Additionally, Mr. Gregory requested information
regarding City Auditor positions in other similar cities.
Regarding the Internal Audit activities, I have attached a memorandum (Attachment 1) that I
provided to the City Manager which explains our work in this area from 2010 to 2013. Since this
time, we have also completed several other internal audits/business process reviews including the
following areas:
➢ Review of fleet fuel tank procedures
➢ Lean Government Initiative
➢ Payroll and Timekeeping Controls
➢ Off -boarding of employees and computer access controls
➢ Sales tax audit
On average, we have spent approximately $75,000 to $150,000 each year on contracted internal
audits over the past few years. I am also attaching a summary of the Lean Government process
reviews that have been conducted (Attachment 2), and the estimated savings that have been realized
as a result of these efforts. To date, we estimate that the Lean program has saved the City over
$600,000 and 7,300 hours in staff time. These audits and process reviews are in addition to the
external financial audits which are done each year.
Also, to provide some additional details regarding our efforts to review internal processes, I have
attached an article I wrote for the May edition of the TML Texas Town & City magazine
(Attachment 3). This article does a good job of illustrating our efforts in this regard for the Lean,
LEEP, and Innovation programs.
"Dedicated to Quality Service"
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Memorandum from Bryan Langley to Carla Romine
July 8, 2016
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Mr. Gregory also requested a list of similar cities which have and do not have City Auditor positions,
and he requested the salaries for these positions. This information is provided in Attachment 4.
Additionally, Mr. Gregory requested the total compensation for last City Auditor employed in
Denton. The total compensation (salary and benefits) for the City Auditor was approximately
$194,000. A Senior Auditor also reported to this position, but clerical support was provided by
other City staff.
If you need anything further, or have additional questions, please let me know.
Best regards,
Bryan Langley
Assistant City Manager
Attachment 1
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 28, 2013
TO: George C. Campbell, City Manager
FROM: Bryan Langley, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Internal Audit Activities
As you know, the City of Denton has made a number of significant expenditure reductions over
the past several years to offset the economic challenges that we have faced. As part of this
approach, the City implemented a personnel vacancy management program in FY 2010-11. The
purpose of the program is to "manage" vacancies so that the highest priority positions in the
organization are filled while others remain unfilled to generate financial savings. The program
has been very successful, and it has generated significant savings over the past two years
(approximately $1.45 million of savings in FY 2010-11 and $0.9 million in FY 2011-12).
Approximately 22 positions were left vacant in FY 2010-11, and the equivalent of 14 positions
were identified in the FY 2011-12 Adopted Budget. One such position is the Internal Auditor
which has been left vacant since March 2010.
While the City of Denton does not currently have an Internal Auditor position, the organization
is still required to actively assess and monitor internal controls. As such, funding has been
established in the Internal Audit budget to provide resources for management to pursue outside
assistance when circumstances dictate that necessity. In addition, with the city-wide
reorganization in October 2010, the role of the Chief Financial Officer was expanded to include the
responsibility for organizational risk assessment and business process review. Consistent with
this organizational structure, and in response to our fiduciary duties to the organization, we have
pursued a number of initiatives to 1) improve our internal controls, 2) protect the organization, 3)
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations, and 4) further evaluate key
activities over the past several months.
Below is a list of the key items that we have completed or are in the process of completing:
➢ Assessment of internal control framework in accordance with the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations Enterprise Risk Management framework (COSO) - Completed in
July 2010.
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Attachment 1
➢ Entity -Wide Risk Assessment —Completed in August 2010.
➢ Special Events Economic Impact Analysis -Completed in August 2010.
➢ Entity -Wide Data Analysis to assess internal controls, conflicts of interest, operational
efficiencies, and other matters - Completed in September 2010.
➢ Red flag Act Compliance Audit —Completed in September 2010.
➢ Validation of fixed asset system configuration and depreciation calculations — Completed in
October 2010.
➢ Operational review of Warehouse Operations —Completed in November 2010.
➢ Assessment of Utility Credit and Collections —Completed in November 2010.
➢ Development of Internal Control Monitoring Plan — Completed in January 2011.
➢ Hotel tax audit — Phase I completed in July 2011; Phase II and III scheduled for completion in
2012 and 2013.
➢ Payroll Process Review — Completed in September 2011.
➢ Review of Property Tax Exemptions, Utility Billing Data, and Vendors that have Outstanding
Debts with the City — Scheduled to be Complete in November 2011.
➢ Franchise fee audits for Charter Communications, Atmos Gas, and Cosery Electric — Completed
in late 2011.
➢ Audit of sales tax collections — Completed in November 2012.
➢ Verizon franchise fee audit — Completed in November 2012.
➢ Review of Purchasing Procedures — Completed in December 2012.
➢ Audit of overtime payments and procedures — Completed in January 2013.
➢ Audit of Cash Handling procedures — Expected to be completed in February 2013.
➢ Prepare entity -wide Data Analysis to assess internal controls, conflicts of interest, operational
efficiencies, and other matters — Expected to be completed by summer 2013.
➢ Audit procurement card program - Expected to be completed by summer 2013.
Attachment 1
This memorandum is provided to keep you advised of efforts to complete the kinds of
organizational/operational analysis that would otherwise be completed with the assistance of the Internal
Audit office at City Management's request.
If you have any questions, or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Bryan Langley
Assistant City Manager
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Attachment 3
Every great organization wants to encourage employees to
foster a sense of innovation and creativity in the workplace.
After all, employees are the core of everything we do in
local government, and our staff knows better than any-
one how to improve what they do. So how do we engage
employees to share solutions and have management sup-
port those efforts?
In response to this question, the City of Denton created the
following process and workforce improvement programs to
engage our employees and help us tackle various organi-
zational and community challenges:
Lean Government
Innovation Program
Leadership Excellence and Enhancement
Program (LEEP)
Collectively, these programs attempt to encourage creative
thinking, improve efficiency and productivity, and engage
employees in continuous quality improvement. As part of
this approach, a fundamental objective is to improve cus-
tomer service and satisfaction, and outcomes for our citi-
zens. Below is a brief explanation of each program.
Lean Government
The City of Denton is experiencing tremendous growth. The
current population in Denton is approximately 125,000, but
the city is on track to experience a 6o percent increase in
population to more than 200,00o by 2030. This growth will
place great demands on the entire municipal organization
including our city -owned utilities, public safety operations,
recreation and leisure activities, and other general govern-
ment services. To meet this demand, the city intends to
have controlled growth in our capabilities by innovating and
reinventing ourselves rather than just adding equipment,
staff, and layers of bureaucracy.
We implemented a "Lean Government" management
model to ensure that services are provided in the most
effective and economical way and to minimize or elimi-
nate waste. Denton's Lean journey applies methodologies
proven in manufacturing, health care, and other service
industries to remove redundant and inefficient processes
and enhance skills to provide outstanding customer ser-
vice. This program empowers employees to find solutions,
develop programs, and enhance processes that result in
service improvements and cost savings. Further, the pro-
gram allows users from different departments to work
together in finding solutions. These interdepartmental rela-
tionships will further integrate our employees so that they
can collectively embrace future problem -solving initiatives.
Lean methodologies are a series of techniques such as data
analysis, swim lanes, process mapping, and asking probing
questions to get past the surface level of an issue and
determine the root cause of obstacles or delays. The city
initiated the Lean program in 2014 with the assistance of the
Quality and Productivity Improvement Center (APIC, LLC).
T'XAS TOWN & CITY .20 MAY 2016
Attachment 3
Since strong collaboration is required to successfully develop
ideas, we created an online forum Where employees can
suggest, consider, and discuss potential ideas. As entries
are submitted, employees are able to comment in the
electronic forum on the strengths and Weaknesses of the
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be submitted and considered by other employees. Finally,
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present their program suggestions to the management team
�°R for consideration and ask for any additional feedback prior to
implementation.
Training in the methodology was provided to executive
staff and select mid-level managers who would serve
as Lean coaches throughout the organization. Staff
identified several areas that could have a high impact
on productivity if improved, and conducted week-long
"kaizen" events with teams of employees to improve
the processes. In addition, many smaller, one- to two-
day projects have been initiated in several departments.
Lean, however, is not just about the projects - it is about
creating a culture of curiosity in how operations can be
improved and embracing these opportunities.
To date, the Lean tools have been used to improve pro-
cesses in several operational areas including utility bill-
ing, accounts payable, procurement, engineering devel-
opment review, and planning activities. These improve-
ments resulted in a savings to the city of $613,000, in
both hard and soft costs, and more than 7,310 hours
of staff time. Perhaps more importantly, these process
improvements have allowed our staff to focus their time
on more value-added activities, which ultimately improve
service to our citizens.
Innovation Program
The City of Denton also launched the "Employee
Innovation Program" in 2014 to encourage employees
to submit ideas that could improve city operations. The
program offers incentives and recognition to encourage
staff to suggest improvements that can have a meaningful
impact on improving a program, service, and/or process
in order to create new value for the community.
During the inaugural Innovation Program, 46 ideas Were
submitted, and approximately 17o employees participated
in the discussion about improving and/or implementing the
suggested items. As a result of employee comments and
suggestions, some ideas Were removed from consideration
While others advanced in the process. The following five
ideas were implemented as part of the initial phase of the
program:
1. A discounted dependent care solution to
improve employee retention
2. An online employee forum
3. A call queue notification solution to provide
better customer service
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4. Software to eliminate the need for multiple pass-
words to the various city technology systems
5. Alternative methods to reduce the cost of
underutilized city vehicles
The implementation of these ideas will provide substan-
tial benefits to the organization in the future.
The second round of the Innovation Program began in late
2015. To date, more than 6o ideas have been submitted
and more than 235 employees have participated, which is
a 39 percent increase in participation from the first year.
Currently, staff is in the process of examining several pos-
sible ideas for implementation including developing a map
of businesses coming soon to the community; processing
expense and travel authorizations electronically; recog-
nizing outstanding employees; and using a smart phone
application to push notifications to employees and citizens.
The city expects to make a decision on these topics in the
next several weeks, and a third round of the Innovation
Program is planned to begin at the end of this year.
Leadership Excellence and Enhancement Program
The City of Denton identified the need to create a lead-
ership development program to address a number of
impending organizational challenges related to employ-
ee retention and succession management. To address
these issues, we created the Leadership Excellence and
Enhancement Program (LEEP) in 2014, in collaboration with
the University of North Texas. The program is designed to
provide a small cross -departmental group of participants
with the opportunity to focus on select leadership com-
petencies. The purpose of this program is two -fold. First,
it offers a formal program for developing leadership and
management competencies in employees; and second,
it provides a project task group to examine specific city
issues and consider alternative and innovative ways to
solve challenges.
The program is a 12- to 18 -month commitment including
approximately 104 hours of classroom training covering the
following 13 competencies:
Project Management
Strategic Thinking
Presentation Skills
Leadership
Customer Service
Ethics and Trust
Managerial and Personal Success Skills
Implementing Organizational Change
Personal Financial Planning and Management
Innovation and Creative Thinking
Delegation and Time Management
Decision Making
Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
Participants also work in teams on projects that benefit
the city. The purpose of the project is to integrate depart-
ments and create a teamwork atmosphere so that partic-
ipants can use their skills in solving problems and issues
in the city. In the first LEEP class, participants developed
and implemented a program focused on improving the
aesthetics and image of the city through an enhanced
right-of-way maintenance initiative. Additionally, a second
team in the LEEP class created a program to improve per-
formance and succession management. These employ-
ees received input from various departments across the
organization, and presented their findings and recom-
mendations directly to the city council.
The City of Denton began the second LEEP class in late
2015. This class has made substantial progress to develop
a city -supported employee volunteer program for com-
munity organizations and a centralized records archiving
solution. It is expected that project recommendations will
be provided to the city council in early 2017.
In conclusion, the City of Denton has been successful in
creating three separate employee engagement programs
that collectively encourage employees to use creative
thinking to improve our operations. In today's challenging
economic environment, local governments frequently
ask employees to simply do more with less. However,
to do this effectively, employees must be given the
tools, opportunities, and support to improve their oper-
ations. The City of Denton has created this environment
by engaging our employees in the Lean, Innovation, and
LEEP programs.*
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File #: ID 16-958, Version: 1
Legislation Text
Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Engineering Services
CM/ ACM: Jon Fortune
Date: August 9, 2016
SUBJECT
Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide staff with direction concerning the extension of Ruddell Street
at Mingo Road and a potential joint stormwater project with the Meadow Oaks development.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this item is to update the Council on the project status and preliminary alignment prior to
holding community meetings, advise the Council of a potential joint stormwater project with the Meadow Oaks
development, and obtain any direction or suggestions the Council might have at this time.
The Extension of Ruddell Street at Mingo Road is a project in Proposition No. 1, Street Improvements of the
2014 Bond Program, which was approved by City voter referendum on November 4, 2014. The project
involves an extension of the existing Ruddell Street from just north of Mingo Road, southerly and
southwesterly to connect to the existing Ruddell Street, lying south of Mingo Road, near its intersection with
Texas Street (see Exhibit 1).
This project was deemed a high priority roadway project by the Streets Subcommittee of the Citizens Bond
Committee and by the Bond Committee, due to two relatively unsafe entrances that currently exist to the City's
Service Center (housing Water, Wastewater, Streets, Drainage, Parks & Recreation, and Traffic Operations,
Materials Management (Purchasing and Distribution Center), Engineering, DME Communications and Fleet
Maintenance). The westerly entrance is a circuitous route through a residential neighborhood along Frame,
Paisley and Rose Streets. The northerly entrance is from Mingo Road to Willis Street across a fairly short and
steep railroad crossing that is dangerous for low semi -trucks which have caught their undercarriages on the
railroad crossing. The new alignment will provide a primary entrance from Mingo Road, with a much safer
railroad crossing and avoiding neighborhoods.
The new street extension will create a new railroad crossing, just south of the existing Mingo Road / Ruddell
Street intersection. In order to obtain a Union Pacific Railroad permit for this crossing, the City will be
required to close two existing crossings. It is proposed that the crossing at Mingo Road and Willis Street and
the crossing at Mingo Road and Pertain Street be closed. Willis Street would be closed to public traffic, since it
would only serve the City's Service Center. Pertain Street would be dead ended, with a cul-de-sac just south of
the railroad, with the area served by an existing connection to Lattimore Street and the new Ruddell street
Extension.
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Preliminary design plans have been prepared for the project and are being reviewed at this time. Due to a large
amount of surface stormwater that flows through the area of the street extension and the Service Center
property, a fairly extensive stormwater system will be required for this street project. The design engineer for a
new development (Meadow Oaks Subdivision, lying uphill and east of the City's Service Center property, north
of Paco Trail and west of Autumn Oak Drive) became aware of the City's plans for the Mingo Road extension
and approached City staff about a potential joint stormwater project. Basically, the developer proposes to
connect his stormwater system to the City's Ruddell street extension stormwater system, donate a heavily treed
strip of land to the City, which could serve as a vegetative screen of the City's Service Center uses from
adjacent residential development, and pay all cost increases caused by the addition of his development's
stormwater. The developer would gain additional lots within his development; thus providing additional future
City tax base.
OCTEONS
I . Proceed with implementing the Ruddell Street Extension, as currently proposed.
2. Proceed with implanting the Ruddell Street Extension, as modified by Council direction.
RECOMMENDAT EON
Approval of Option I - Proceed with implementing the Ruddell Street Extension, as currently proposed.
EST 2gATED 6C C EDU CE D EIEROJECT
Design is scheduled to be completed this calendar year. Construction scheduling will depend on receipt of the
UPRR railroad crossing permit.
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• City voter referendum approval of 2014 Bond Program on November 4, 2014.
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The 2014 Bond Program provided a budget of $5,780,000 for design, right-of-way acquisition and construction.
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N/A, at this time. Project is in the design phase.
STRATEG [U =CAN [RE CAT mNS C
The City of Denton's Strategic Plan is an action -oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision.
The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public
Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family -Friendly Community; and Sustainability and
Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council
agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Public Infrastructure
Related Goal: 2.2 Seek solutions to mobility demands and enhance connectivity
ECCEBCT
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File #: Al 6-0003a, Version: 1
Legislation Text
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Department of Development Services
ACM: Jon Fortune
DATE: August 9, 2016
SUBJECT
Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide staff direction regarding a Pre -Annexation Development
Agreement between the City of Denton and Ryan Capital Partners, Ltd., concerning an approximately 80.9 -acre
property located on the south side of Ryan Road and east of Andrew Street.
BACKGROUND
On June 2, 2016, the City Council granted a second extension of the existing Non -Annexation Agreement
(NAA) to delay annexation of the subject property while staff and the developer collaborated on a Pre -
Annexation Agreement (PAA) to allow the property to remain in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) in
return for the City's regulation of land uses and design standards for the site. PAA's are contracts between the
governing body of a municipality and the owner of property in the ETJ and are permitted under Texas Local
Government Code Section 212.172. They allow a land owner to continue their ETJ status while extending a
municipality's planning authority over the property. The agreements typically regulate the following:
• Land use and development regulations
• Provide for infrastructure, including streets, drainage, water, wastewater, and other utilities
• Environmental regulations
• Annexation or terms of annexation
• Other lawful terms agreed upon
The proposed PAA is nearing completion and staff is prepared to present details of the development plan and to
receive feedback on the agreement from the City Council prior to the expiration of the NAA on September 4,
2016. A regular session item to consider approval of the PAA is scheduled for the August 16, 2016 City
Council meeting.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Located south of East Ryan Road and 370 feet west of Montecito Drive, the subject property is situated in the
southern portion of the City generally between the Thistle Hills residential subdivision and the Good Samaritan
Society Lake Forest Village. It has approximately 2000 feet of frontage on East Ryan Road and a small portion
at the southwest corner of the PAA area also has frontage on Creekdale Drive. The site is currently used for
agriculture and natural gas production, with the gas well production site located near the west property line.
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The eastern portion and the western and southern perimeters are heavily treed. A creek with a small pond flows
north -south across the center of the site that is protected by various environmental protections including FEMA
floodplain and Stream Buffer, Water Related, and Upland Habitat Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA).
Land uses surrounding the subject property include an elementary school, a park, and elderly housing; however
the primary surrounding land use is single-family residential. Development patterns for the residential uses vary
from large -lot, low density estate homes to medium density homes with a suburban character. The residential
development has progressed gradually, resulting in a fragmented pattern with uneven connectivity between
subdivisions. The central location of the subject property within the surrounding residential mix supports a
development of varied housing styles and densities, as well as future connectivity, thereby potentially
improving the level of service of roadways abutting these developments.
PROPOSED PRE -ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
The PAA divides the property into four distinct areas intended to be owned and developed independently. The
terms and conditions of each Tract are outlined below:
Tract 1A
Approximately 14.434 acres in size, Tract IA is located on the south side of Ryan Road to the west of the Good
Samaritan elderly housing facility. Currently an undeveloped tract, the PAA includes a concept plan for
development of the site with a variety of Elderly Housing types as a future extension of the Good Samaritan
Village. Approval of a detailed plan will be required prior to any development. The site will also be required to
preserve approximately 60% of the existing trees on site along the south and west property lines. Annexation of
the site would be triggered upon application for a Final Plat to develop the property. Once annexed, the site
would receive a Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use 12 (NRMU-12) District zoning classification, subject to
the provision of the PAA.
Tract 1B
Approximately 20.533 acres in size, Tract 1B is located on the south side of Ryan Road immediately to the
west of Tract IA. This tract is the location of the creek and associated ESA's. No incursion upon the ESA is
proposed at part of the PAA. Currently an undeveloped property, the PAA would permit this tract to be
subdivided into no more than three lots for single-family homes. Annexation would be instituted upon submittal
of a Final Plat application. Once annexed, the site would receive a Neighborhood Residential 2 (NR -2) District
zoning classification, subject to the provisions of the PAA.
Tract 1C
Approximately 47.47 acres in size, Tract 1C is located on the western portion of the subject property, adjacent
to the Thistle Hills and Ryan Ranch Phase II residential subdivisions. The property is currently developed with
a gas well that the developer has agreed to purchase so that it may be permanently plugged. Once plugged, the
applicant intends to develop the site with 137 single-family houses. General Regulations of this Tract are as
follows:
Maximum Dwelling Units: 137
Minimum Lot Size: 7,200 square feet
Minimum Lot Width: 60 feet
Minimum Lot Depth: 110 feet
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Minimum Front Yard Setback: 20 feet for front -entry, 25 feet for J -Swing entry
Minimum Side Yard Setback: 5 feet
Minimum Rear Setback: 15 feet
Staff also negotiated design enhancements to the site that would not otherwise be required had the site been
involuntarily annexed and zoned any of the Neighborhood Residential Districts. A comparison of the PAA
design standards in comparison to the standard Denton Development Code regulations is attached as Exhibit
11. These enhancements include:
Tree Preserve & Buffer - To buffer adjacent subdivisions, the developer will preserve a stand of trees within
an approximately 100 -foot buffer on the west and south sides of the property. By incorporating the trees and
natural landscape of the property into the design of the subdivision, approximately 65% of the existing tree
canopy within Tract 1C will be preserved. A five foot wide meandering trail will also be provided through
the western tree buffer so that the trees may remain accessible and enjoyable by the residents.
Masonry Screening Wall & Entry Feature - To screen the subdivision and enhance the overall aesthetics of
the public right-of-way, the developer will be provide a minimum six-foot masonry wall with stone
columns along the frontage of Ryan Road for both Tracts I and 1C. In addition to the masonry wall, the
entrance from Ryan Road will include enhanced landscaping and a wooden tower entry monument.
Renderings of the proposed entry features are attached as Exhibit 9.
Trail System & Linear Park - To take full advantage of the site's natural beauty and designed open space,
the developer will provide a meandering trail system through the development as depicted in the detailed
plan. This trail will begin at Ryan Road on the north side of the property and connect to Creekdale Drive
utilizing two routes. The western trail will meander through the Tree Buffer and the eastern trail will
parallel the creek to the east of Tract IC. The two trails will connect in the middle of the development
through an east -west linear park over the site of the plugged gas well. To enhance the safety and security of
the trail users, decorative lighting will be provided and wrought iron fences for all property lines adjacent to
open spaces. A detailed plan of the proposed trail system, fencing, and examples of the decorative lighting
are attached.
Amenity Center - The development will include a community pool and playground on the northern end of
the tract. Renderings of the amenity center are attached as Exhibit 7.
Building Materials - To ensure a high quality housing product, the developer shall provide a minimum
masonry requirement of 90% for front facades and 75% for side and rear facades. This is in contrast to the
city-wide regulations of the Denton Development Code (DDC), which has no minimum masonry
requirement for any facade of a single-family home.
Variation in Housing Type - The developer will provide a minimum of 25% of houses will include a 3 -car
garage or J -swing drives to enhance the aesthetics of the street by limiting the amount of garage doors
directly facing the street and to provide a variety of housing types. These features are to be evenly
distributed throughout the development. Additionally, the PAA includes a non -repeat clause to restrict the
proximity in which two similar elevations, floor plans, and color selections can be used along the same
street.
Variation in Setbacks - Varying front yard setbacks of 20 feet and 25 feet to eliminate the repetition and
uniformity commonly associated with tract home development.
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Minimum Floor Area - Homes within the development shall have a minimum floor area of 1,800 square feet
of air-conditioned space, however no less than 25% of the homes shall be 2,400 square feet or greater of air
-conditioned space. This is comparable with surrounding neighborhoods which generally range from 1,500
to 5,000 square feet of floor area. The minimum city-wide requirement in the DDC is 900 square feet.
Tract 2
Tract 2 is located on the north side of Ryan Road and is not proposed for inclusion in the PAA. The owner of
this property would like to remain subject to the NAA and outside of city limits. Staff recommends the NAA be
extended to the year 2020 for consistency with other NAA's approved by City Council or that site be annexed
immediately according to the terms of the NAA originally set to expire in March 2016. Once annexed it would
receive an initial zoning of RD -5X and be subject to the regulations of the Rural Residential (RD -5) zoning
district. However, it is at the City Council's discretion to determine an annexation schedule within the terms of
the PAA.
RYAN ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Ryan Road is currently a two-lane, undivided roadway with varying right-of-way widths between Teasley Lane
(FM 2181) and Country Club Road (FM 1830). Per the Mobility Plan, the fully developed condition of Ryan
Road is a four -lane, divided roadway with a total right-of-way width of 110 feet. In the typical development
process, the fully developed condition is achieved by requiring the developer to dedicate the necessary right-of-
way and fully construct their half of the street and sidewalks for the full frontage of the property. In the
proposed PAA, the developer of each individual tract will still dedicate the necessary right-of-way, but a
Perimeter Street Improvement Contribution will be assessed in lieu of constructing the streets and sidewalks.
The purpose of the Perimeter Street Improvement Contribution in lieu of construction is to more fairly
distribute the costs of street improvements according to the anticipated impact of each individual tract rather
than the amount of frontage along Ryan Road. Tract 1B, for instance, will only be developed with no more than
three single-family homes, yet has the greatest amount of street frontage. Additionally, the creek crosses Ryan
Road within the frontage of this tract which is likely to require higher costs associated with constructing
culverts underneath the road. Requiring the developer of Tract 1B to construct Ryan Road to its fully developed
condition would be disproportionate to the impact generated by the three houses. Instead, the developer will be
assessed a Perimeter Street Improvement Contribution that is roughly proportionate to its impact on Ryan
Road.
The total Perimeter Street Improvement Contribution was calculated by the Director of Engineering to be
$900,800. This will be divided into a $375,000 contribution for Tract IA, $5,200 for Tract 113, and $520,600 by
Tract 1C. Tract 1 will be assessed using the standard development process as it is not proposed for inclusion in
the PAA. The Street Development Fees collected by the developments may only be used towards a future City
of Denton roadway project for Ryan Road.
EXHIBITS
1. Location Map
2. Zoning Map
3. PAA Boundary Map
4. Tree Preservation Plan
5. Tract IA Concept Plan
6. Tract 1 C Detailed Plan
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7. Amenity Center
8. Fencing Exhibit
9. Entry Monument
10. Hardscape and Landscape Exhibit
11. PAA v. DDC Comparison Table
Respectfully submitted:
Munal Mauladad
Deputy Director of Development Services
Prepared by:
Mike Bell
Senior Planner
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- Denton, Texas 76201
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DENTON
Legislation Text
File #: ID 16-995, Version: 1
Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Finance
ACM: Bryan Langley
Date: August 9, 2016
SUBJECT
Receive a report; hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY 2016-17 City Manager's
Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five -Year Financial Forecast.
BACKGROUND
The FY 2016-17 City Manager's Proposed Budget was submitted to the Council on July 29, 2016. Staff
provided the City Council with a comprehensive overview of the proposed budget at a Budget Work Session on
August 4, 2016. The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the City Council with an additional opportunity
for questions and dialogue.
Below is the schedule we will follow to adopt the budget and tax rate:
August 23 1" Public Hearing on Tax Rate
September 13 2nd Public Hearing on Tax Rate
Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
September 20 City Council Adopts Budget and Tax Rate
I look forward to continued budget discussions. If you have any questions, or need additional information,
please let me know.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton's Strategic Plan is an action -oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision.
The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public
Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family -Friendly Community; and Sustainability and
Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council
agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Organizational Excellence
Related Goal: 1.1 Manage financial resources in a responsible manner
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File #: ID 16-964, Version: 1
Legislation Text
Agenda Information Sheet
SUBJECT
Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code
Section 551.086.
Receive a presentation from staff regarding public power competitive and financial matters related to the City's
participation in, and the overall operational and financial aspects of, the Texas Municipal Power Agency;
discuss and deliberate strategies regarding same; discuss, deliberate and provide staff with direction.
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File #: ID 16-996, Version: 1
Legislation Text
Agenda Information Sheet
SUBJECT
Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters --- Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.086.
Receive competitive public power competitive information and financial information from staff regarding the
proposed FY 2016-2017 operating budget for Denton Municipal Electric ("DME") including without
limitation, proposed rates for DME for FY 2016-2017, expected revenues, expenses, commodity volumes, and
financial commitments of DME; discuss, deliberate and provide staff with direction.
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File #: ID 16-1080, Version: 1
Agenda Information Sheet
SUBJECT
Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071
Consultation, discussion, deliberation, and receipt of information from the City's attorneys involving legal
matters relating to the annexation or extension/renewal of non -annexation agreement for a potentially eligible
property, and to provide the City Attorneys with direction, where a public discussion of these legal matters
would clearly conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council
under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
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File #: ID 16-987, Version: 1
DEPARTMENT:
ACM:
Date:
Finance
Bryan Langley
August 9, 2016
Legislation Text
Agenda Information Sheet
SUBJECT
Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas placing a proposal on the
September 20, 2016, City Council public meeting agenda to adopt a 2016 Tax Rate that will exceed the lower
of the rollback rate or the effective tax rate; calling two public hearings on a tax increase to be held on August
23, 2016, and September 13, 2016 and calling a budget public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual
Program of Services of the City of Denton to be held on September 13, 2016; requiring publication of notices
of the public hearings in accordance with the law; requiring the posting of the notices of the public hearings on
the City's Internet website; requiring the posting of the notices on the City's public access channel; and
providing an effective date.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Constitution and Texas Property Tax & Local Government Codes require taxing units to comply
with specific guidelines in adopting tax rates. The guidelines are related to a concept known as truth -in -
taxation. This concept is a way to make taxpayers aware of tax rate proposals and allow taxpayers in certain
circumstances, to rollback or limit a tax increase.
The truth -in -taxation guidelines require taxing entities to calculate and publish their effective and rollback tax
rates. The effective rate is the calculated rate that would provide the taxing unit approximately the same
amount of revenue it received in the previous year on properties taxed in both years. This rate excludes taxes
on properties no longer in the taxing unit and also excludes any growth due to new property values. The City
of Denton's 2016 effective rate is $0.663366/$100 valuation.
The rollback rate divides the total property tax revenue into support for maintenance and operations (M&O)
taxes and debt service taxes. It provides approximately an eight percent increase in revenue from the previous
year for maintenance and operations expenses, plus the necessary debt service tax rate. If a taxing unit adopts a
tax rate higher than the rollback rate, the voters have the option to petition for an election to limit the size of the
tax increase. The City of Denton's 2016 rollback rate is $0.720790/$100 valuation.
The City Manager's FY 2016-17 Proposed Budget recommended a tax rate of $0.684750 per $100 of valuation,
and this rate is above the effective rate. In order to consider a tax rate above the effective rate, state law
requires the publication of the attached notice and that two public hearings be held on the proposed tax rate
with the meeting to adopt the tax rate occurring three to 14 days after the second public hearing. While the City
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Council is able to adopt a tax rate lower than the proposed tax rate, it is not able to exceed the published tax rate
unless the required notice is republished and the public hearings are held again per state law. Therefore, staff is
recommending that the prior year's tax rate of $0.689750 be published in order to provide flexibility to the City
Council while it deliberates on this matter.
In addition to the state requirements for the truth in taxation legislation, the City Charter and Chapter 102 of the
Texas Local Government Code require the City Council to hold a public hearing on the FY 2016-17 Annual
Program of Services. In compliance with the City Charter and Chapter 102, we are also required to publish a
notice of the public hearing in the Denton Record Chronicle not earlier than the 30th day or later than the 10'
day before the date of the public hearing. The attached "Notice of Public Hearing on Budget" would need to be
published in the Denton Record Chronicle. It would also need to be posted on the City of Denton's website,
ttl./and air on the public access channel.
RECOMMENDAT EON
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
EST 2gATED 6C C EDU CE D EIEROJECT
August 23, 2016 Hold First Public Hearing on Tax Rate
September 13, 2016 Hold Second Public Hearing on Tax Rate
September 13, 2016 Hold Public Hearing on the Budget
September 20, 2016 Adopt Tax Rate
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On June 14, 2016, the City Council was provided information regarding the FY 2016-17 Preliminary Budget.
On July 18, 2016, the City Council held a work session to discuss budget priorities for the FY 2016-17 Budget.
On August 4, 2016, the City Council held a budget workshop on the FY 2016-17 Proposed Budget, including
the proposed tax rate.
STRATEG CU SCAN RE CAT EONS C
The City of Denton's Strategic Plan is an action -oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision.
The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public
Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family -Friendly Community; and Sustainability and
Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council
agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Organizational Excellence
Related Goal: 1.1 Manage financial resources in a responsible manner
ECCEBCTS
1. Resolution and Required Notices
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS PLACING
A PROPOSAL ON THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING
AGENDA TO ADOPT A 2016 TAX RATE THAT WILL EXCEED THE LOWER OF THE
ROLLBACK RATE OR THE EFFECTIVE TAX RATE; CALLING TWO PUBLIC
HEARINGS ON A TAX INCREASE TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2016 AND
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 AND CALLING A BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL
YEAR 2016-2017 ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES OF THE CITY OF DENTON TO BE
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2016; REQUIRING PUBLICATION OF NOTICES OF THE
PUBLIC HEARINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW; REQUIRING THE POSTING
OF THE NOTICES OF THE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE CITY'S INTERNET WEBSITE;
REQUIRING THE POSTING OF THE NOTICES ON THE CITY'S PUBLIC ACCESS
CHANNEL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Annual Program
of Services (Budget) for the City of Denton, Texas; and
WHEREAS, in order to adopt the Budget, the City Council must first hold a public
hearing on the Budget and provide notice of same in accordance with Article VIII `Budget" of
the City Charter and other applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to consider adopting a tax rate of $0.689750 per
$100 valuation, which will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or effective tax rate, in
accordance with the requirements of the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 140 and Tax
Code Chapter 26, as applicable, and to schedule two public hearings on the proposed tax
increase; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The findings set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are incorporated
by reference into the body of this Resolution as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The City Council desires to consider adopting a tax rate for the 2016 tax
year of $0.689750 per $100 valuation that will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or the
effective tax rate.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves the placement of an item on the
September 20, 2016 City Council public meeting agenda to vote on a proposed tax rate of
$0.689750 per $100 valuation that will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or the effective tax
rate. The meeting to vote on a proposed tax rate will not be held until notice of the meeting to
vote on a proposed tax rate has been published in the Denton Record Chronicle, a newspaper
having general circulation within the City, in the form of the attached Notice of Proposed
Property Tax Rate, which is made a part of this Resolution for all purposes. The City Manager
or his designee is directed to post the attached Notice of Proposed Property Tax Rate on the
City's Internet website and shall request that the City's public access television channel carry a
60 -second notice of the meeting to vote on a proposed tax rate at the times and for the periods
and in accordance with the requirements of applicable law.
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SECTION 4. The City Council hereby calls two public hearings on the proposed tax rate
to be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall located at 215 East McKinney Street in
Denton, Texas 76201 on August 23, 2016 and September 13, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. The public
hearings will not be held until after notice of the public hearings has been published in the
Denton Record -Chronicle, a newspaper having general circulation within the City, in the form of
the attached Notice of Proposed Property Tax Rate, which is made a part of this Resolution for
all purposes. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby directed to publish said notice in
accordance with this Resolution and in accordance with applicable law. The City Manager or his
designee is directed to post the attached Notice of Proposed Property Tax Rate on the City's
Internet website and shall request that the City's public access television channel carry a 60 -
second notice of the public hearing at the times and for the periods and in accordance with the
requirements of applicable law. At the public hearings, the City Council will afford adequate
opportunity for both proponents and opponents of the proposed tax rate to present their views.
SECTION 5. The City Council hereby calls a public hearing on the proposed Budget to
be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall located at 215 East McKinney Street in
Denton, Texas 76201 on September 13, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. The public hearing will not be held
until notice of the public hearing has been published in the Denton Record -Chronicle, a
newspaper having general circulation within the City, in the form of the attached Notice of
Public Hearing on the Budget, which is made a part of this Resolution for all purposes. This
notice shall be published not earlier than the 30th or later than the 10th day before the date of the
public hearing. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby directed to publish said notice in
accordance with this Resolution and in accordance with Article VIII of the City Charter, Chapter
102 of the Texas Local Government Code and all other applicable law. The City or his designee
is directed to post the attached Notice of Public Hearing on the Budget on the City's Internet
website and shall request that the City's public access television channel carry a 60 -second
notice of the public hearing at the times and for the periods and in accordance with the
requirements of applicable law.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas on this the
day of August, 2016, at which meeting a quorum was present and the meeting was held in
accordance with the provisions of Tex. Gov't Code §551.001, et seq. The City Secretary is
hereby directed to record this Resolution and the vote on the proposal to place the item for
adoption of a 2016 tax rate on the September 20, 2016 City Council agenda.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of , 2016.
CHRIS WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
Council Member Voted For Voted Against
Chris Watts, Mayor
Kevin Roden, Mayor Pro Tern
Dalton Gregory
Keely Briggs
Joey Hawkins
Kathleen Wazny
Sara Bagheri
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Publish in August 14, 2016 Denton Record Chronicle
NOTICE OF 2016 TAX YEAR
CITY OF DENTON
A tax rate of $0.689750 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of the City of
Denton. This tax rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate, and state law requires that two public
hearings be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax rate. The governing body of the City of
Denton proposes to use revenue attributable to the tax rate increase for the purpose of paying maintenance and
operation expenses, and debt service.
PROPOSED TAX RATE
PRECEDING YEAR'S TAX RATE
EFFECTIVE TAX RATE
ROLLBACK TAX RATE
$0.689750 per $100
$0.689750 per $100
$0.663366 per $100
$0.720790 per $100
The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for the City of
Denton from the same properties in both the 2015 tax year and the 2016 tax year.
The rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate the City of Denton may adopt before voters are entitled to petition for an
election to limit the rate that may be approved to the rollback rate.
YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS:
property tax amount = ( rate ) x ( taxable value of your property ) / 100
For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact:
Michelle French
Denton County Tax Assessor -Collector
1505 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX, 76209
940-349-3500
Property.Tax@dentoncounty.com
http://tax.dentoncounty.com
You are urged to attend and express your views at the following public hearings on the proposed tax rate:
First Hearing: 6:30 p.m. on August 23, 2016 at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX, 76201
Second Hearing: 6:30 p.m. on September 13, 2016 at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX, 76201
Publish in August 24, 2016 Denton Record Chronicle
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET
The City Council for the City of Denton, Texas, will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal
Year 2016-17 Annual Program of Services (Budget), on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at
6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 215 East McKinney Street
in Denton, Texas, 76201. The meeting will be held for the purpose of receiving community
input on the Budget.
THIS BUDGET WILL RAISE MORE TOTAL
PROPERTY TAXES THAN LAST YEAR'S BUDGET
BY $498919043 OR 8.38% AND OF THAT AMOUNT
$194399429 IS TAX REVENUE TO BE RAISED FROM
NEW PROPERTY ADDED TO THE TAX ROLL THIS
YEAR.
All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and express their views.