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McKinney Street Denton, Texas www.cityofdenton.com _____________________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET DEPARTMENT: Transportation CM/ DCM/ ACM: Bryan Langley DATE: November 5, 2018 SUBJECT Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Airport Strategic Plan. BACKGROUND The City of Denton completed the 2010 Airport Business Plan and the 2015 Airport Master Plan to provide future. The primary purpose of the Airport Business Plan was to address the establishment of an Airport Enterprise Fund, brand and marketing efforts, and long term development of the Airport. The long term development plan was further addressed in more detail during the 2015 Airport Master Plan. The 2015 Airport Master Plan provided a 20-year capital development plan to address the forecast aviation activities through the year 2032. The purpose of the attached presentation is to provide general information about the Airport, followed by a focused discussion on current strategic initiatives in order to meet the outcomes identified in both the Airport Business Plan and the Airport Master Plan. EXHIBITS 1. Agenda Information Sheet 2. Glossary 3. Airport Strategic Plan Presentation Respectfully submitted: Scott T. Gray, C.M., C.A.E. Airport Manager APPENDIX A ABOVE GROUND LEVEL: The elevation of a point or surface above the ground. AIRCRAFT APPROACH CATEGORY:A grouping ACCELERATE-STOP DISTANCE AVAILABLE of aircraft based on 1.3 times the stall speed (ASDA):See declared distances.in their landing configuration at their maxi- mum certificated landing weight. The ADVISORY CIRCULAR:External publicationscategories are as follows: issued by the FAA consisting of non- regulatory material providing for the recom-¥Speed less than 91 knots. mendations relative to a policy, guidance¥Speed 91 knots or more, and information relative to a specific avia-but less than 121 knots. tion subject.¥Speed 121 knots or more, but less than 141 knots. AIR CARRIER:An operator which: (1) per-¥Speed 141 knots or more, forms at least five round trips per weekbut less than 166 knots. between two or more points and publishes¥Speed greater than 166 knots. flight schedules which specify the times, days of the week, and places between which AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING:A facil- such flights are performed; or (2) transportsity located at an airport that provides mail by air pursuant to a current contractemergency vehicles, extinguishing agents, with the U.S. Postal Service. Certified inand personnel responsible for minimizing the accordance with Federal Aviation Regula-impacts of an aircraft accident or incident. tion (FAR) Parts 121 and 127. AIRFIELD:The portion of an airport which AIRCRAFT: A transportation vehicle that iscontains the facilities necessary for the used or intended for use for flight.operation of aircraft. AIRCRAFT APPROACH CATEGORY: An alpha-AIRLINE HUB:An airport at which an airline betic classification of aircraft based upon 1.3concentrates a significant portion of its activ- times the stall speed in a landing configura-ity and which often has a significant amount tion at their maximum certified landingof connecting traffic. weight. AIRPLANE DESIGN GROUP (ADG):A grouping AIRCRAFT OPERATION:The landing, takeoff,of aircraft based upon wingspan. The groups or touch-and-go procedure by an aircraft onare as follows: a runway at an airport. ¥Up to but not including 49 feet. AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS AREA:A restricted¥49 feet up to but not including and secure area on the airport property79 feet. designed to protect all aspects related to ¥79 feet up to but not including aircraft operations.118 feet. ¥118 feet up to but not including AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION:171 feet. A private organization serving the interests¥171 feet up to but not including and needs of general aviation pilots and air-214 feet. craft owners.¥214 feet or greater. A-1 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS AIRPORT AUTHORITY:A quasi-governmental AIRPORT REFERENCE POINT (ARP): The latitude public organization responsible for setting theand longitude of the approximate center of policies governing the management andthe airport. operation of an airport or system of airports under its jurisdiction.AIRPORT SPONSOR:The entity that is legally responsible for the management and opera- AIRPORT BEACON:A navigational aid locat-tion of an airport, including the fulfillment of ed at an airport which displays a rotatingthe requirements of laws and regulations light beam to identify whether an airport isrelated thereto. lighted. AIRPORT SURFACE DETECTION EQUIPMENT:A AIRPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN:Theradar system that provides air traffic con- planning program used by the Federal Avia-trollers with a visual representation of the tion Administration to identify, prioritize, andmovement of aircraft and other vehicles on distribute funds for airport development andthe ground on the airfield at an airport. the needs of the National Airspace System to meet specified national goals and objec-AIRPORT SURVEILLANCE RADAR:The primary tives.radar located at an airport or in an air traffic control terminal area that receives a signal AIRPORT ELEVATION: The highest point on theat an antenna and transmits the signal to air runway system at an airport expressed in feettraffic control display equipment defining the above mean sea level (MSL).location of aircraft in the air. The signal pro- vides only the azimuth and range of aircraft AIRPORT LAYOUT DRAWING (ALD): The draw-from the location of the antenna. ing of the airport showing the layout of existing and proposed airport facilities.AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT):A central operations facility in the terminal air AIRPORT MASTER PLAN:The plannerÈs concepttraffic control system, consisting of a tower, of the long-term development of an airport.including an associated instrument flight rule (IFR) room if radar equipped, using AIRPORT MOVEMENT AREA SAFETY SYSTEM:Aair/ground communications and/or radar, system that provides automated alerts andvisual signaling and other devices to provide warnings of potential runway incursions orsafe and expeditious movement of terminal other hazardous aircraft movement events.air traffic. AIRPORT OBSTRUCTION CHART:A scaled AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER:A facili- drawing depicting the Federal Aviation Reg-ty which provides enroute air traffic control ulation (FAR) Part 77 surfaces, aservice to aircraft operating on an IFR flight representation of objects that penetrateplan within controlled airspace over a large, these surfaces, runway, taxiway, and rampmulti-state region. areas, navigational aids, buildings, roads and other detail in the vicinity of an an airport.AIRSIDE:The portion of an airport that con- tains the facilities necessary for the operation AIRPORT REFERENCE CODE (ARC):A codingof aircraft. system used to relate airport design criteria to the operational (Aircraft Approach Catego-AIRSPACE:The volume of space above the ry) to the physical characteristics (Airplanesurface of the ground that is provided for the Design Group) of the airplanes intended tooperation of aircraft. operate at the airport. A-2 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS AIR TAXI:An air carrier certificated in accor-flight plan when visibility is less than three dance with FAR Part 121 and FAR Part 135miles and/or when the ceiling is at or below and authorized to provide, on demand, pub-the minimum initial approach altitude. lic transportation of persons and property by aircraft. Generally operates small aircraft APPROACH LIGHTING SYSTEM (ALS): An air- Åfor hireÆ for specific trips.port lighting facility which provides visual guidance to landing aircraft by radiating AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL:A service operated bylight beams by which the pilot aligns the air- an appropriate organization for the purposecraft with the extended centerline of the of providing for the safe, orderly, and expedi-runway on his final approach and landing. tious flow of air traffic. APPROACH MINIMUMS:The altitude below AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER which an aircraft may not descend while on (ARTCC):A facility established to provide airan IFR approach unless the pilot has the run- traffic control service to aircraft operating onway in sight. an IFR flight plan within controlled airspace and principally during the enroute phase APPROACH SURFACE:An imaginary obstruc- of flight.tion limiting surface defined in FAR Part 77 which is longitudinally centered on an AIR TRAFFIC HUB:A categorization of com-extended runway centerline and extends mercial service airports or group ofoutward and upward from the primary sur- commercial service airports in a metropolitanface at each end of a runway at a or urban area based upon the proportion ofdesignated slope and distance based upon annual national enplanements existing at thethe type of available or planned approach airport or airports. The categories are largeby aircraft to a runway. hub, medium hub, small hub, or non-hub. It forms the basis for the apportionment of enti-APRON:A specified portion of the airfield tlement funds.used for passenger, cargo or freight loading and unloading, aircraft parking, and the AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA:refueling, maintenance and servicing of An organization consisting of the principalaircraft. U.S. airlines that represents the interests of the airline industry on major aviation issues AREA NAVIGATION: The air navigation proce- before federal, state, and local governmentdure that provides the capability to establish bodies. It promotes air transportation safetyand maintain a flight path on an arbitrary by coordinating industry and governmentalcourse that remains within the coverage safety programs and it serves as a focal pointarea of navigational sources being used. for industry efforts to standardize practices and enhance the efficiency of the air trans-AUTOMATED TERMINAL INFORMATION SERVICE portation system.(ATIS):The continuous broadcast of recorded non-control information at towered airports. ALERT AREA:See special-use airspace.Information typically includes wind speed, direction, and runway in use. ALTITUDE:The vertical distance measured in feet above mean sea level.AUTOMATED SURFACE OBSERVATION SYSTEM (ASOS):A reporting system that provides fre- ANNUAL INSTRUMENT APPROACH (AIA):Anquent airport ground surface weather approach to an airport with the intent toobservation data through digitized voice land by an aircraft in accordance with an IFRbroadcasts and printed reports. A-3 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS AUTOMATED WEATHER OBSERVATION STATIONCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN:The planning (AWOS):Equipment used to automaticallyprogram used by the Federal Aviation record weather conditions (i.e. cloud height,Administration to identify, prioritize, and dis- visibility, wind speed and direction, tempera-tribute Airport Improvement Program funds ture, dewpoint, etc.)for airport development and the needs of the National Airspace System to meet speci- AUTOMATIC DIRECTION FINDER (ADF):An air-fied national goals and objectives. craft radio navigation system which senses and indicates the direction to a non-direc-CARGO SERVICE AIRPORT:An airport served tional radio beacon (NDB) groundby aircraft providing air transportation of transmitter.property only, including mail, with an annual aggregate landed weight of at least AVIGATION EASEMENT:A contractual right or100,000,000 pounds. a property interest in land over which a right of unobstructed flight in the airspace is CATEGORY I: An Instrument Landing System established.(ILS) that provides acceptable guidance information to an aircraft from the coverage AZIMUTH:Horizontal direction expressed aslimits of the ILS to the point at which the the angular distance between true northlocalizer course line intersects the glide path and the direction of a fixed point (as theat a decision height of 100 feet above the observerÈs heading).horizontal plane containing the runway threshold. BASE LEG:A flight path at right angles to the landing runway off its approach end. The CATEGORY II: An ILS that provides accept- base leg normally extends from the down-able guidance information to an aircraft wind leg to the intersection of the extendedfrom the coverage limits of the ILS to the runway centerline. See Åtraffic pattern.Æpoint at which the localizer course line inter- sects the glide path at a decision height of BASED AIRCRAFT:The general aviation air-50 feet above the horizontal plane contain- craft that use a specific airport as a homeing the runway threshold. base. CATEGORY III:An ILS that provides accept- BEARING:The horizontal direction to or fromable guidance information to a pilot from the any point, usually measured clockwise fromcoverage limits of the ILS with no decision true north or magnetic north.height specified above the horizontal plane containing the runway threshold. BLAST FENCE:A barrier used to divert or dissi- pate jet blast or propeller wash.CEILING:The height above the ground sur- face to the location of the lowest layer of BLAST PAD:A prepared surface adjacent toclouds which is reported as either broken or the end of a runway for the purpose of elimi-overcast. nating the erosion of the ground surface by the wind forces produced by airplanes at the CIRCLING APPROACH:A maneuver initiated initiation of takeoff operations.by the pilot to align the aircraft with the run- way for landing when flying a predetermined BUILDING RESTRICTION LINE (BRL):A linecircling instrument approach under IFR. which identifies suitable building area loca- tions on the airport.CLASS A AIRSPACE:See Controlled Airspace. A-4 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS CLASS B AIRSPACE:See Controlled Airspace.not including flight level FL600. All persons must operate their aircraft under IFR. CLASS C AIRSPACE:See Controlled Airspace. ¥Generally, the airspace from CLASS D AIRSPACE:See Controlled Airspace.the surface to 10,000 feet MSL surrounding the nationÈs busiest airports. The configura- CLASS E AIRSPACE:See Controlled Airspace.tion of Class B airspace is unique to each airport, but typically consists of two or CLASS G AIRSPACE:See Controlled Airspace.more layers of air space and is designed to contain all published instrument approach CLEAR ZONE:See Runway Protection Zone.procedures to the airport. An air traffic control clearance is required for all aircraft COMMERCIAL SERVICE AIRPORT:A public air-to operate in the area. port providing scheduled passenger service that enplanes at least 2,500 annual passen-¥Generally, the airspace from the gers.surface to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation (charted as MSL) surrounding COMMON TRAFFIC ADVISORY FREQUENCY:Athose airports that have an operational radio frequency identified in the appropriatecontrol tower and radar approach control aeronautical chart which is designated forand are served by a qualifying number of the purpose of transmitting airport advisoryIFR operations or passenger enplane- information and procedures while operatingments. Although individually tailored for to or from an uncontrolled airport.each airport, Class C airspace typically consists of a surface area with a five nauti- COMPASS LOCATOR (LOM):A low power,cal mile (nm) radius and an outer area low/medium frequency radio-beaconwith a 10 nautical mile radius that extends installed in conjunction with the instrumentfrom 1,200 feet to 4,000 feet above the landing system at one or two of the markerairport elevation. Two-way radio commu- sites.nication is required for all aircraft. CONICAL SURFACE:An imaginary obstruc-¥Generally, that airspace from the tion-limiting surface defined in FAR Part 77surface to 2,500 feet above the air port that extends from the edge of the horizontalelevation (charted as MSL) surrounding surface outward and upward at a slope ofthose airports that have an operational 20 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 4,000 feet.control tower. Class D airspace is individu- ally tailored and configured to encompass CONTROLLED AIRPORT:An airport that has anpublished instrument approach proce operating airport traffic control tower.dures. Unless otherwise authorized, all persons must establish two-way radio CONTROLLED AIRSPACE:Airspace of definedcommunication. dimensions within which air traffic control ser- vices are provided to instrument flight rules¥Generally, controlled airspace (IFR) and visual flight rules (VFR) flights inthat is not classified as Class A, B, C, or accordance with the airspace classification.D. Class E airspace extends upward Controlled airspace in the United States isfrom either the surface or a designated designated as follows: altitude to the overlying or adjacent controlled airspace. When designated ¥Generally, the airspace from as a surface area, the airspace will be 18,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) up to butconfigured to contain all instrument A-5 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS procedures. Class E airspace encom-DECISION HEIGHT:The height above the end passes all Victor Airways. Only aircraft of the runway surface at which a decision following instrument flight rules are must be made by a pilot during the ILS or Pre- required to establish two-way radio cision Approach Radar approach to either communication with air traffic control.continue the approach or to execute a missed approach. ¥Generally, that airspace not classified as Class A, B, C, D, or E. Class G DECLARED DISTANCES:The distances airspace is uncontrolled for all aircraft. declared available for the airplaneÈs takeoff Class G airspace extends from the surface runway, takeoff distance, accelerate-stop to the overlying Class E airspace.distance, and landing distance require- ments. The distances are: FL 600FL 600 CLASS ACLASS A 18,000 MSL18,000 MSL ¥The CLASS E runway length declared available and suitable for the ground run of an airplane LEGEND taking off; 14,500 MSL AGL-Above Ground Level FL-Flight Level in Hundreds of Feet MSL-Mean Sea Level ¥ Source:"Airspace Reclassification and Charting The TORA plus the length of any remain- Changes for VFR Products," National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, ing runway and/or clearway beyond the National Ocean Service. Chart adapted by Coffman Associates from AOPA Pilot, far end of the TORA; January 1993. CLASS G ¥ CLASS BCLASS B The runway plus stopway length 40 n.m.40 n.m. declared available for the acceleration Nontowered CLASS CCLASS C 1,200 Airport and deceleration of an aircraft aborting 30 n.m.30 n.m. AGL Nontowered 20 n.m.20 n.m. Airport CLASS DCLASS D a takeoff; and 700 20 n.m.20 n.m. AGL 10 n.m.10 n.m.10 n.m.10 n.m. 12 n.m.12 n.m. CLASS GCLASS GCLASS GCLASS GCLASS GCLASS G ¥The runway length declared available and CONTROLLED FIRING AREA:See special-usesuitable for landing. airspace. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:The cabi- CROSSWIND:A wind that is not parallel to anet level federal government organization runway centerline or to the intended flightconsisting of modal operating agencies, path of an aircraft.such as the Federal Aviation Administration, which was established to promote the coor- CROSSWIND COMPONENT:The componentdination of federal transportation programs of wind that is at a right angle to the runwayand to act as a focal point for research and centerline or the intended flight path of andevelopment efforts in transportation. aircraft. DISCRETIONARY FUNDS:Federal grant funds CROSSWIND LEG:A flight path at right anglesthat may be appropriated to an airport to the landing runway off its upwind end. Seebased upon designation by the Secretary of Åtraffic pattern.ÆTransportation or Congress to meet a speci- fied national priority such as enhancing DECIBEL:A unit of noise representing a levelcapacity, safety, and security, or mitigating relative to a reference of a sound pressure 20noise. micro newtons per square meter. A-6 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS DISPLACED THRESHOLD:A threshold that is ENTITLEMENT:Federal funds for which a com- located at a point on the runway other thanmercial service airport may be eligible based the designated beginning of the runway.upon its annual passenger enplanements. DISTANCE MEASURINGENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA):An envi- EQUIPMENT (DME):ronmental analysis performed pursuant to Equipment (airbornethe National Environmental Policy Act to and ground) used todetermine whether an action would signifi- 2 NM measure, in nauticalcantly affect the environment and thus miles, the slant rangerequire a more detailed environmental distance of an air-impact statement. craft from the DME navigational aid.ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT:An assessment of the current status of a partyÈs compliance with DNL:The 24-hour average sound level, in A-applicable environmental requirements of a weighted decibels, obtained after thepartyÈs environmental compliance policies, addition of ten decibels to sound levels forpractices, and controls. the periods between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. as averaged over a span of one year. It is the ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS): A FAA standard metric for determining thedocument required of federal agencies by cumulative exposure of individuals to noise.the National Environmental Policy Act for major projects ar legislative proposals affect- DOWNWIND LEG:A flight path parallel to theing the environment. It is a tool for landing runway in the direction opposite todecision-making describing the positive and landing. The downwind leg normally extendsnegative effects of a proposed action and between the crosswind leg and the base leg.citing alternative actions. Also see Åtraffic pattern.Æ ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE: A federal program EASEMENT:The legal right of one party to usewhich guarantees air carrier service to a portion of the total rights in real estateselected small cities by providing subsidies as owned by another party. This may includeneeded to prevent these cities from such the right of passage over, on, or below theservice. property; certain air rights above the proper- ty, including view rights; and the rights to any FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS:The general specified form of development or activity, asand permanent rules established by the well as any other legal rights in the propertyexecutive departments and agencies of the that may be specified in the easement doc-Federal Government for aviation, which are ument.published in the Federal Register. These are the aviation subset of the Code of Federal ELEVATION:The vertical distance measured inRegulations. feet above mean sea level. FINAL APPROACH:A flight path in the direc- ENPLANED PASSENGERS:The total number oftion of landing along the extended runway revenue passengers boarding aircraft,centerline. The final approach normally including originating, stop-over, and transferextends from the base leg to the runway. passengers, in scheduled and non-sched-See Åtraffic pattern.Æ uled services. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI): ENPLANEMENT:The boarding of a passenger,A public document prepared by a Federal cargo, freight, or mail on an aircraft at an agency that presents the rationale why a airport.proposed action will not have a A-7 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS significant effect on the environment and for GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS):A sys- which an environmental impact statementtem of 24 satellites used as reference points will not be prepared.to enable navigators equipped with GPS receivers to determine their latitude, longi- FIXED BASE OPERATOR (FBO):A provider oftude, and altitude. services to users of an airport. Such services include, but are not limited to, hangaring,GROUND ACCESS:The transportation system fueling, flight training, repair, and mainte-on and around the airport that provides nance.access to and from the airport by ground transportation vehicles for passengers, employ- FLIGHT LEVEL:A designation for altitude withinees, cargo, freight, and airport services. controlled airspace. HELIPAD:A designated area for the takeoff, FLIGHT SERVICE STATION:An operations facili-landing, and parking of helicopters. ty in the national flight advisory system which utilizes data interchange facilities for the col-HIGH INTENSITY RUNWAY LIGHTS:The highest lection and dissemination of Notices toclassification in terms of intensity or brightness Airmen, weather, and administrative datafor lights designated for use in delineating and which provides pre-flight and in-flightthe sides of a runway. advisory services to pilots through air and ground based communication facilities.HIGH-SPEED EXIT TAXIWAY:A long radius taxi- way designed to expedite aircraft turning off FRANGIBLE NAVAID:A navigational aid whichthe runway after landing (at speeds to 60 retains its structural integrity and stiffness upknots), thus reducing runway occupancy to a designated maximum load, but ontime. impact from a greater load, breaks, distorts, or yields in such a manner as to present the HORIZONTAL SURFACE:An imaginary obstruc- minimum hazard to aircraft. tion-limiting surface defined in FAR Part 77 that is specified as a portion of a horizontal GENERAL AVIATION:That portion of civil avia-plane surrounding a runway located 150 feet tion which encompasses all facets ofabove the established airport elevation. The aviation except air carriers holding a certifi-specific horizontal dimensions of this surface cate of convenience and necessity, andare a function of the types of approaches large aircraft commercial operators.existing or planned for the runway. GLIDESLOPE (GS):Provides vertical guidance INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE:A series for aircraft during approach and landing.of predetermined maneuvers for the orderly The glideslope consists of the following:transfer of an aircraft under instrument flight conditions from the beginning of the initial 1.Electronic components emitting signalsapproach to a landing, or to a point from which provide vertical guidance by ref-which a landing may be made visually. erence to airborne instruments during instrument approaches such as ILS; or INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES (IFR):Procedures for the conduct of flight in weather condi- 2.Visual ground aids, such as VASI, which tions below Visual Flight Rules weather provide vertical guidance for VFR minimums. The term IFR is often also used to approach or for the visual portion of an define weather conditions and the type instrument approach and landing.of flight plan under which an aircraft is operating. A-8 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM (ILS):A preci-LOCAL TRAFFIC:Aircraft operating in the traf- sion instrument approach system whichfic pattern or within sight of the tower, or normally consists of the following electronicaircraft known to be departing or arriving components and visual aids:from the local practice areas, or aircraft exe- cuting practice instrument approach 1.Localizer.4.Middle Marker.procedures. Typically, this includes touch- 2.Glide Slope.5.Approach Lights.and-go training operations. 3.Outer Marker. LOCALIZER:The component of an ILS INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS:which provides course guidance to the Meteorological conditions expressed in termsrunway. of specific visibility and ceiling conditions that are less than the minimums specified for visu-LOCALIZER TYPE DIRECTIONAL AID (LDA):A al meteorological conditions.facility of comparable utility and accuracy to a localizer, but is not part of a complete ILS ITINERANT OPERATIONS:Operations by air-and is not aligned with the runway. craft that are not based at a specified airport.LONG RANGE NAVIGATION SYSTEM (LORAN): Long range navigation is an electronic navi- KNOTS:A unit of speed length used in navi-gational aid which determines aircraft gation that is equivalent to the number ofposition and speed by measuring the nautical miles traveled in one hour.difference in the time of reception of synchro- nized pulse signals from two fixed transmitters. LANDSIDE:The portion of an airport that pro-Loran is used for enroute navigation. vides the facilities necessary for the processing of passengers, cargo, freight, and LOW INTENSITY RUNWAY LIGHTS:The lowest ground transportation vehicles.classification in terms of intensity or brightness for lights designated for use in delineating LANDING DISTANCE AVAILABLE (LDA):Seethe sides of a runway. declared distances. MEDIUM INTENSITY RUNWAY LIGHTS: The mid- LARGE AIRPLANE:An airplane that has adle classification in terms of intensity or maximum certified takeoff weight in excessbrightness for lights designated for use in of 12,500 pounds.delineating the sides of a runway. LOCAL AREA AUGMENTATION SYSTEM: A MICROWAVE LANDING SYSTEM (MLS):An differential GPS system that provides localizedinstrument approach and landing system measurement correction signals to the basicthat provides precision guidance in azimuth, GPS signals to improve navigational accura-elevation, and distance measurement. cy, integrity, continuity, and availability. MILITARY OPERATIONS:Aircraft operations LOCAL OPERATIONS:Aircraft operations per-that are performed in military aircraft. formed by aircraft that are based at the airport and that operate in the local traffic MILITARY OPERATIONS AREA (MOA):See pattern or within sight of the airport, that arespecial-use airspace. known to be departing for or arriving from flights in local practice areas within a pre-MILITARY TRAINING ROUTE:An air route scribed distance from the airport, or thatdepicted on aeronautical charts for the con- execute simulated instrument approaches atduct of military flight training at speeds the airport.above 250 knots. A-9 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS MISSED APPROACH COURSE (MAC): The flight NOISE CONTOUR:A continuous line on a map route to be followed if, after an instrumentof the airport vicinity connecting all points of approach, a landing is not affected, andthe same noise exposure level. occurring normally: NON-DIRECTIONAL BEACON (NDB): A beacon 1. When the aircraft has descended to the transmitting nondirectional signals whereby decision height and has not established the pilot of an aircraft equipped with direction visual contact; orfinding equipment can determine his or her bearing to and from the radio beacon and 2. When directed by air traffic control to pull home on, or track to, the station. When the up or to go around again.radio beacon is installed in conjunction with the Instrument Landing System marker, it is nor- MOVEMENT AREA:The runways, taxiways, andmally called a Compass Locator. other areas of an airport which are utilized for taxiing/hover taxiing, air taxiing, takeoff, and NON-PRECISION APPROACH PROCEDURE:A landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading rampsstandard instrument approach procedure in and parking areas. At those airports with awhich no electronic glide slope is provided, tower, air traffic control clearance is requiredsuch as VOR, TACAN, NDB, or LOC. for entry onto the movement area. NOTICE TO AIRMEN:A notice containing NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM:The network of airinformation concerning the establishment, traffic control facilities, air traffic control areas,condition, or change in any component of or and navigational facilities through the U.S.hazard in the National Airspace System, the timely knowledge of which is considered NATIONAL PLAN OF INTEGRATED AIRPORT SYS-essential to personnel concerned with flight TEMS:The national airport system planoperations. developed by the Secretary of Transporta- tion on a biannual basis for the development OBJECT FREE AREA (OFA):An area on the of public use airports to meet national airground centered on a runway, taxiway, or transportation needs.taxilane centerline provided to enhance the safety of aircraft operations by having the NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD:Aarea free of objects, except for objects that federal government organization establishedneed to be located in the OFA for air naviga- to investigate and determine the probabletion or aircraft ground maneuvering purposes. cause of transportation accidents, to recom- mend equipment and procedures to OBSTACLE FREE ZONE (OFZ):The airspace enhance transportation safety, and to reviewbelow 150 feet above the established airport on appeal the suspension or revocation ofelevation and along the runway and extend- any certificates or licenses issued by the Sec-ed runway centerline that is required to be retary of Transportation.kept clear of all objects, except for frangible visual NAVAIDs that need to be located in NAUTICAL MILE:A unit of length used in navi-the OFZ because of their function, gation which is equivalent to the distancein order to provide clearance for aircraft spanned by one minute of arc in latitude, thatlanding or taking off from the runway, and is, 1,852 meters or 6,076 feet. It is equivalent tofor missed approaches. approximately 1.15 statute mile. OPERATION:A take-off or a landing. NAVAID:A term used to describe any electri- cal or visual air navigational aids, lights, signs,OUTER MARKER (OM):An ILS navigation facili- and associated supporting equipment (i.e.ty in the terminal area navigation system PAPI, VASI, ILS, etc.)located four to seven miles from A-10 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS the runway edge on the extended center-and extending behind the runway threshold line, indicating to the pilot that he/she isthat is 200 feet long by 800 feet wide. The passing over the facility and can begin finalPOFA is a clearing standard which requires approach.the POFA to be kept clear of above ground objects protruding above the runway safety PILOT CONTROLLED LIGHTING:Runway light-area edge elevation (except for frangible ing systems at an airport that are controlledNAVAIDS). The POFA applies to all new by activating the microphone of a pilot on aauthorized instrument approach procedures specified radio frequency.with less than 3/4 mile visibility. PRECISION APPROACH:A standard instru-PRIMARY AIRPORT:A commercial service air- ment approach procedure which providesport that enplanes at least 10,000 annual runway alignment and glide slope (descent)passengers. information. It is categorized as follows: PRIMARY SURFACE: An imaginary obstruction ¥A precision approach limiting surface defined in FAR Part 77 that is which provides for approaches with a specified as a rectangular surface longitudi- decision height of not less than 200 feet nally centered about a runway. The specific and visibility not less than 1/2 mile or dimensions of this surface are a function of Runway Visual Range (RVR) 2400 (RVR the types of approaches existing or planned 1800) with operative touchdown zone andfor the runway. runway centerline lights. PROHIBITED AREA:See special-use airspace. ¥A precision approach which provides for approaches with a PVC:Poor visibility and ceiling. Used in deter- decision height of not less than 100 feet mining Annual Sevice Volume. PVC and visibility not less than 1200 feet RVR.conditions exist when the cloud ceiling is less than 500 feet and visibility is less than one ¥A precision mile. approach which provides for approaches with minima less than Category II.RADIAL:A navigational signal generated by a Very High Frequency Omni-directional PRECISION APPROACH PATH INDICATOR Range or VORTAC station that is measured as (PAPI):A lighting system providing visualan azimuth from the station. approach slope guidance to aircraft during a landing approach. It is similar to a VASI but REGRESSION ANALYSIS:A statistical technique provides a sharper transition between thethat seeks to identify and quantify the rela- colored indicator lights.tionships between factors associated with a forecast. PRECISION APPROACH RADAR: A radar facili- ty in the terminal air traffic control system REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS OUTLET (RCO): used to detect and display with a highAn unstaffed transmitter receiver/facility degree of accuracy the direction, range,remotely controlled by air traffic personnel. and elevation of an aircraft on the finalRCOs serve flight service stations (FSSs). approach to a runway.RCOs were established to provide ground-to- ground communications between air traffic PRECISION OBJECT FREE AREA (POFA):Ancontrol specialists and pilots at satellite air- area centered on the extended runway cen-ports for delivering enroute clearances, terline, beginning at the runway thresholdissuing departure authorizations, and A-11 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS acknowledging instrument flight rules cancel-RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONE (RPZ):An area off lations or departure/landing times.the runway end to enhance the protection of people and property on the ground. The REMOTE TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER (RTR):SeeRPZ is trapezoidal in shape. Its dimensions are remote communications outlet. RTRs servedetermined by the aircraft approach speed ARTCCs. and runway approach type and minima. RELIEVER AIRPORT:An airport to serve general RUNWAY SAFETY AREA (RSA):A defined sur- aviation aircraft which might otherwise use aface surrounding the runway prepared or congested air-carrier served airport.suitable for reducing the risk of damage to airplanes in the event of an undershoot, RESTRICTED AREA:See special-use airspace.overshoot, or excursion from the runway. RNAV:Area navigation - airborne equipment RUNWAY VISIBILITY ZONE (RVZ):An area on which permits flights over determined tracksthe airport to be kept clear of permanent within prescribed accuracy tolerances with-objects so that there is an unobstructed line- out the need to overfly ground-basedof-site from any point five feet above the navigation facilities. Used enroute and forrunway centerline to any point five feet approaches to an airport.above an intersecting runway centerline. RUNWAY:A defined rectangular area on an RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE (RVR):An instrumen- airport prepared for aircraft landing andtally derived value, in feet, representing the takeoff. Runways are normally numbered inhorizontal distance a pilot can see down the relation to their magnetic direction, roundedrunway from the runway end. off to the nearest 10 degrees. For example, a runway with a magnetic heading of 180 SCOPE:The document that identifies and would be designated Runway 18. The run-defines the tasks, emphasis, and level of way heading on the opposite end of theeffort associated with a project or study. runway is 180 degrees from that runway end. For example, the opposite runway heading SEGMENTED CIRCLE:A system of visual indica- for Runway 18 would be Runway 36 (mag-tors designed to provide traffic pattern netic heading of 360). Aircraft can takeoff orinformation at airports without operating land from either end of a runway, dependingcontrol towers. upon wind direction. SHOULDER:An area adjacent to the edge of RUNWAY ALIGNMENT INDICATOR LIGHT:Apaved runways, taxiways, or aprons provid- series of high intensity sequentially flashinging a transition between the pavement and lights installed on the extended centerline ofthe adjacent surface; support for aircraft run- the runway usually in conjunction with anning off the pavement; enhanced drainage; approach lighting system.and blast protection. The shoulder does not necessarily need to be paved. RUNWAY END IDENTIFIER LIGHTS (REIL):Two synchronized flashing lights, one on each SLANT-RANGE DISTANCE:The straight line dis- side of the runway threshold, which providetance between an aircraft and a point on rapid and positive identification of thethe ground. approach end of a particular runway. SMALL AIRPLANE:An airplane that has a max- RUNWAY GRADIENT:The average slope, mea-imum certified takeoff weight of up to 12,500 sured in percent, between the two ends of apounds. runway. SPECIAL-USE AIRSPACE:Airspace of defined A-12 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS dimensions identified by a surface arearouting, preprinted for pilot use in graphic wherein activities must be confined becauseand textual or textual form only. of their nature and/or wherein limitations may be imposed upon aircraft operations STOP-AND-GO:A procedure wherein an air- that are not a part of those activities. craft will land, make a complete stop on the Special-use airspace classifications include:runway, and then commence a takeoff from ¥Airspace which may contain that point. A stop-and-go is recorded as two a high volume of pilot training activities or operations: one operation for the landing an unusual type of aerial activity, neither and one operation for the takeoff. of which is hazardous to aircraft. STOPWAY:An area beyond the end of a ¥Airspace takeoff runway that is designed to support wherein activities are conducted under an aircraft during an aborted takeoff without conditions so controlled as to eliminate causing structural damage to the aircraft. It is hazards to nonparticipating aircraft and tonot to be used for takeoff, landing, or taxiing ensure the safety of persons or property onby aircraft. the ground. STRAIGHT-IN LANDING/APPROACH:A landing ¥made on a runway aligned within 30 degrees Designated airspace with defined vertical of the final approach course following com- and lateral dimensions established outside pletion of an instrument approach. Class A airspace to separate/segregate certain military activities from instrument TACTICAL AIR NAVIGATION (TACAN):An ultra- flight rule (IFR) traffic and to identify for high frequency electronic air navigation visual flight rule (VFR) traffic where these system which provides suitably-equipped air- activities are conducted.craft a continuous indication of bearing and distance to the TACAN station. ¥Designated airspace within which the flight of aircraft is TAKEOFF RUNWAY AVAILABLE (TORA):See prohibited.declared distances. ¥Airspace designated TAKEOFF DISTANCE AVAILABLE (TODA):See under Federal Aviation Regulation declared distances. (FAR) 73, within which the flight of aircraft, while not wholly prohibited, is subject to TAXILANE:The portion of the aircraft parking restriction. Most restricted areas are desig-area used for access between taxiways and nated joint use. When not in use by the aircraft parking positions. using agency, IFR/VFR operations can be authorized by the controlling air traffic TAXIWAY:A defined path established for the control facility.taxiing of aircraft from one part of an airport to another. ¥Airspace which may con- tain hazards to nonparticipating aircraft.TAXIWAY SAFETY AREA (TSA):A defined sur- face alongside the taxiway prepared or STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE (SID):Asuitable for reducing the risk of damage to preplanned coded air traffic control IFRan airplane unintentionally departing the departure routing, preprinted for pilot use intaxiway. graphic and textual form only. STANDARD TERMINAL ARRIVAL (STAR):A pre-TERMINAL INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES: Pub- planned coded air traffic control IFR arrivallished flight procedures for conducting A-13 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS instrument approaches to runways under instrument meteorological conditions. TERMINAL RADAR APPROACH CONTROL:An DOWNWIND LEG CROSS- element of the air traffic control system BASE WIND LEG LEG responsible for monitoring the en-route and terminal segment of air traffic in the airspace FINAL APPROACHDEPARTURE LEG surrounding airports with moderate to high- RUNWAY levels of air traffic. UPWIND LEG TETRAHEDRON:A device used as a landing direction indicator. The small end of the tetrahedron points in the direction of landing.UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT:An airport without an air traffic control tower at which the con- THRESHOLD:The beginning of that portion of thetrol of Visual Flight Rules traffic is not runway available for landing. In some instancesexercised. the landing threshold may be displaced. UNCONTROLLED AIRSPACE:Airspace within TOUCH-AND-GO:An operation by an aircraftwhich aircraft are not subject to air traffic that lands and departs on a runway withoutcontrol. stopping or exiting the runway. A touch-and- go is recorded as two operations: one UNIVERSAL COMMUNICATION (UNICOM):A operation for the landing and one operationnongovernment communication facility for the takeoff.which may provide airport information at certain airports. Locations and frequencies of TOUCHDOWN:The point at which a landingUNICOMÈs are shown on aeronautical charts aircraft makes contact with the runway and publications. surface. UPWIND LEG:A flight path TOUCHDOWN ZONE (TDZ): The first 3,000 feetparallel to the landing of the runway beginning at the threshold.runway in the direction of landing. See Åtraffic pat- TOUCHDOWN ZONE ELEVATION (TDZE): Thetern.Æ highest elevation in the touchdown zone. VECTOR:A heading issued to an TOUCHDOWN ZONE (TDZ) LIGHTING:Two rowsaircraft to provide navigational of transverse light bars located symmetricallyguidance by radar. about the runway centerline normally at 100- foot intervals. The basic system extends 3,000 VERY HIGH FREQUENCY/ OMNIDIRECTIONAL feet along the runway.RANGE STATION (VOR):A ground-based elec- tronic navigation aid transmitting very high TRAFFIC PATTERN:The traffic flow that is pre-frequency navigation signals, 360 degrees in scribed for aircraft landing at or taking offazimuth, oriented from magnetic north. Used from an airport. The components of a typicalas the basis for navigation in the national air- traffic pattern are the upwind leg, crosswindspace system. The VOR periodically identifies leg, downwind leg, base leg, and finalitself by Morse Code and may have an addi- approach.tional voice identification feature. A-14 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS VERY HIGH FREQUENCY OMNI-DIRECTIONAL RANGE STATION/ TACTICAL AIR NAVIGATION VORTAC:See ÅVery High Frequency Omnidi- (VORTAC):A navigation aid providing VORrectional Range Station/Tactical Air azimuth, TACAN azimuth, and TACAN Navigation.Æ distance-measuring equipment (DME) at one site.WARNING AREA: See special-use airspace. VICTOR AIRWAY:A control area or portion WIDE AREA AUGMENTATION SYSTEM:An thereof established in the form of a corridor,enhancement of the Global Positioning Sys- the centerline of which is defined by radiotem that includes integrity broadcasts, navigational aids.differential corrections, and additional rang- ing signals for the purpose of providing the VISUAL APPROACH:An approach wherein anaccuracy, integrity, availability, and continu- aircraft on an IFR flight plan, ity required to support all phases of flight. operating in VFR conditions under the control of an air traffic control facility and having an air traffic control authorization, may proceed to the airport of destination in VFR conditions. VISUAL APPROACH SLOPE INDICATOR (VASI): An airport lighting facility providing vertical AC:advisory circular visual approach slope guidance to aircraft during approach to landing by radiating a ADF:automatic direction finder directional pattern of high intensity red and white focused light beams which indicate to ADG:airplane design group the pilot that he is on path if he sees red/white, above path if white/white, and AFSS:automated flight service station below path if red/red. Some airports serving large aircraft have three-bar VASIÈs which AGL:above ground level provide two visual guide paths to the same runway. AIA:annual instrument approach VISUAL FLIGHT RULES (VFR):Rules that govern AIP:Airport Improvement Program the procedures for conducting flight under visual conditions. The term VFR is also used in AIR-21:Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment the United States to indicate weather condi- and Reform Act for the 21st Century tions that are equal to or greater than minimum VFR requirements. In addition, it is ALS:approach lighting system used by pilots and controllers to indicate ALSF-1:standard 2,400-foot high intensity type of flight plan. approach lighting system with sequenced flashers (CAT I VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS: configuration) Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of specific visibility and ceiling conditions ALSF-2:standard 2,400-foot high intensity which are equal to or greater than the approach lighting system with threshold values for instrument meteorologi- sequenced flashers (CAT II cal conditions. configuration) VOR:See ÅVery High Frequency Omnidirec- APV:instrument approach procedure tional Range Station.Æ with vertical guidance A-15 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS ARC:airport reference code GS:glide slope HIRL:high intensity runway edge lighting ARFF:aircraft rescue and firefighting IFR:instrument flight rules (FAR Part 91) ARP:airport reference point ILS:instrument landing system ARTCC:air route traffic control center IM:inner marker ASDA:accelerate-stop distance available LDA:localizer type directional aid ASR:airport surveillance radar LDA:landing distance available ASOS:automated surface observation station LIRL:low intensity runway edge lighting ATCT:airport traffic control tower LMM:compass locator at middle marker ATIS:automated terminal information LOC:ILS localizer service LOM:compass locator at ILS outer marker AVGAS:aviation gasoline - typically 100 low lead (100LL)LORAN:long range navigation AWOS:automated weather observation MALS:medium intensity approach stationlighting system BRL:building restriction line MALSR:medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment CFR:Code of Federal Regulationsindicator lights CIP:capital improvement program MIRL:medium intensity runway edge lighting DME:distance measuring equipment MITL:medium intensity taxiway edge DNL:day-night noise levellighting DWL:runway weight bearing capacity MLS:microwave landing system for aircraft with dual-wheel type landing gear MM:middle marker DTWL:runway weight bearing capacity MOA:military operations area fo aircraft with dual-tandem type landing gear MSL:mean sea level FAA:Federal Aviation Administration NAVAID:navigational aid FAR:Federal Aviation Regulation NDB:nondirectional radio beacon FBO:fixed base operator NM:nautical mile (6,076 .1 feet) FY:fiscal year NPES:National Pollutant Discharge GPS:global positioning systemElimination System A-16 Airport Consultants GLOSSARY OF TERMS SALS:short approach lighting system NPIAS: National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems SASP:state aviation system plan NPRM:notice of proposed rulemaking SEL:sound exposure level SID:standard instrument departure ODALS:omnidirectional approach lighting system SM:statute mile (5,280 feet) OFA:object free area SRE:snow removal equipment OFZ:obstacle free zone SSALF:simplified short approach lighting system with sequenced flashers OM:outer marker SSALR:simplified short approach lighting PAC:planning advisory committeesystem with runway alignment indicator lights PAPI:precision approach path indicator STAR:standard terminal arrival route PFC:porous friction course SWL:runway weight bearing capacity PFC:passenger facility chargefor aircraft with single-wheel type landing gear PCL:pilot-controlled lighting STWL:runway weight bearing capacity PIW:public information workshopfor aircraft with single-wheel tan- dem type landing gear PLASI:pulsating visual approach slope indicator TACAN:tactical air navigational aid POFA:precision object free area TDZ:touchdown zone PVASI:pulsating/steady visual TDZE:touchdown zone elevation approach slope indicator TAF:Federal Aviation Administration PVC:Poor visibility and ceiling.(FAA) Terminal Area Forecast RCO:remote communications outlet TODA:takeoff distance available REIL:runway end identifier lighting TORA:takeoff runway available RNAV:area navigation TRACON:terminal radar approach control RPZ:runway protection zone VASI:visual approach slope indicator RSA:Runway Safety Area VFR:visual flight rules (FAR Part 91) RTR:remote transmitter/receiver VHF:very high frequency RVR:runway visibility range VOR:very high frequency omni-directional range RVZ:runway visibility zone VORTAC:VOR and TACAN collocated A-17 Airport Consultants City Hall City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Legislation Text File #:ID 18-1828,Version:1 AGENDA CAPTION Receiveareport,holdadiscussion,andgivestaffdirectionregardingtheperformanceevaluationprocessfor the City Council appointees. City of DentonPage 1 of 1Printed on 10/30/2018 powered by Legistar© City of Denton City Hall 215 E. McKinney Street Denton, Texas www.cityofdenton.com _____________________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET DEPARTMENT: Human Resources CM/ DCM/ ACM: Todd Hileman DATE: November 5, 2018 SUBJECT Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the performance evaluation process for the City Council appointees. BACKGROUND During the mid-year review process for the Council appointees on April 3, 2018, former Mayor Pro-Tem Bagheri requested Council consider memorializing the review discussion in writing for each appointee for the formal review in October. The intent was for t file for future reference. learn more about their evaluation process for their General Manager and to obtain a copy of their evaluation form. The Mayor felt this could be a good comparison since several Board members are evaluating the General Manager. The information obtained from TMPA, as well as a form drafted by a Human Resources staff member using the same categories that are used for other City of Denton Executives, was emailed to Council on April 17, 2018. There were no emailed comments from Council, nor had there been any follow- up discussions. Therefore, the Mayor requested that staff prepare a report to seek feedback from Council regarding the review process/evaluation tool. An informal staff report was sent to the Council in the July 13, 2018, Friday file (reference Exhibit 2). A subsequent email was sent to Council on August 7, 2018, requesting feedback on the form and process. Three Councilmembers and the Mayor offered feedback, but there was a difference of opinions. As a result, the Mayor requested staff to schedule a work session with the Council to discuss further. STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP -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: 1.2 Develop a high-performance work force EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 Informal Staff Report Respectfully submitted: Carla Romine Director of Human Resources Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 2018-086 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Council Appointee Performance Evaluation Form EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The current Council appointee review process does not include an evaluation form. The formal review process is currently conducted every October, with a mid-year review scheduled in April. The mid-year review is informal and consists of a dialogue between the City Council members and each appointee in a closed session meeting. The October review is more formal in that a report of accomplishments and goals is prepared by each appointee and shared with the Council prior to the October meeting. This information then helps guide the discussion during the closed session official personnel file in the past, although this has not been a consistent practice by Council. BACKGROUND: During the mid-year review process for the Council appointees on April 3, 2018, former Mayor Pro-Tem Bagheri requested Council consider memorializing the review discussion in writing for each appointee for the formal review in October. The intent was for this written document to be included in the file for future reference. Agency (TMPA) to learn more about their evaluation process for their General Manager and to obtain a copy of their evaluation form. The Mayor felt this could be a good comparison since several Board members are evaluating the General Manager. The information obtained from TMPA, as well as a form drafted by a Human Resources staff member using the same categories that are used for other City of Denton Executives, was emailed to Council on April 17, 2018. There were no emailed comments from Council, nor has there been any follow-up discussions. Therefore, the Mayor has requested that staff prepare a report to seek feedback from Council regarding the review process/evaluation tool. DISCUSSION: Since 2012, the review period for Council appointees has been October 1 September 30, to coincide with the fiscal year. In 2014, the Council expressed a desire to meet quarterly; however, that posed to be a challenging schedule, and subsequent Councils did not have a desire to meet that often. At the February 21, 2018, meeting, the Council agreed that biannual meetings would be best: April and October. The general plan was for two appointees to be scheduled per meeting, so with four (4) Council appointees, two review meetings would need to be held in April as well as Page 1 of 11 Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 2018-086 October. Any challenges in scheduling these meetings would be discussed with the agenda committee and alternative dates could be considered. A report of accomplishments for the fiscal year and goals for the next fiscal year would be requested from each appointee for the October meeting. This information is intended to help guide the review discussion, and in the past, a copy of the mutually agreed to goals was included in the resulting from their performance. A copy of the ordinance authorizing the increase would also be The first biannual meeting was scheduled on April 3, 2018. During that meeting, Mayor Pro-Tem Bagerhi requested Council consider memorializing the review discussion in writing for each appointee for the formal review in October. There was some discussion among Council about the best way to memorialize the evaluation in writing--to incorporate all feedback without a form or written document from each Councilmember. The Council discussed having the Mayor collect an evaluation form from each Councilmember and compile the information into one report. As a member of TMPA, the Mayor was familiar with the process/tool the Board used to evaluate the General Manager; therefore, he requested staff to contact their Human Resources Department and sample summary following process is used at TMPA: 1. The General Manager will complete a self-evaluation first. 2. The self-evaluation will be sent to all of the Board members. 3. Resources Department. 4. A member of the Human Resources Department will enter the information into a spreadsheet (reference Exhibit 2). 5. Using the averages and information, the Human Resources staff member creates one evaluation form for the Board to present to the General Manager. Everything is anonymous. Board Members are not told who said what unless they decide to discuss among themselves. using the same categories that are used for other City of Denton Executives (reference Exhibit 3). CONCLUSION: Staff needs direction from Council as to whether or not to implement a formal evaluation tool, and if so, which version is preferred: 1. (reference Exhibit 1), or 2. City of Denton form, as drafted or with revisions requested by Council (reference Exhibit 3). Page 2 of 11 Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 2018-086 Mayor would compile the results versus a member of Human Resources (to avoid putting the Human Resources staff in a potentially awkward position). Alternatively, the Council could put a copy of the accomplishments and goals reports in the personnel file. Council input is requested by Friday, August 3, 2018. If a form is desired, this will give staff time to finalize the form and send to the appointees so they are aware of the evaluation tool. Input can be emailed to carla.romine@cityofdenton.com. If Council desires a work session to discuss further, let me know. STAFF CONTACT: Carla Romine, Director of Human Resources 940-349-8344 Page 3 of 11 Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 2018-086 EXHIBIT 1 Employee Performance Review Executive Employee Name: P osition/Department: Date in Position: Time in Position: yrs. mos. Date of Hire: Date Completing Review: Ratings: Please rate the employee on the factors listed below, using the following rating codes: 1. = Unsatisfactory Performance - Fails to meet minimum requirements. 2. = Marginal Performance Requires closer supervision than is necessary for the job. 3. = Meets Expectations Performance is what is expected. 4. = Exceeds Expectations - Performance consistently exceeds normal job requirements. N/A = Not Applicable or too soon to rate employee on criteria Mark rating points for each Competency Factors for Position Competency Factor N/ 1 2 3 4 A Communication: Effectively communicates by listening as well as conveying and receiving ideas, information and 1. direction. Writes clearly and understandably. Uses written and oral language to convey key messages and meaning. 3.5 Planning and Organization: Utilizes logical, systematic, and orderly procedures to meet objectives. Plans, 2. organizes and implements tasks or programs. Focuses initiative, attention, and actions on a goal, mission, or 3.5 objective. Pursues goals with commitment and takes pride in accomplishments. Customer Service: Anticipates, meets, or exceeds customer needs and expectation in a timely and courteous 3. manner. Represents the Agency in a positive and professional manner. Customers include all TMPA external customers, TMPA employees, other Departments, the Planning and Operating Committee, and the employees or 3.5 their representatives of the TMPA Board and Member Cities. Teamwork and Inclusion: Works effectively and productively with others. Supports team mission. 4. 3.6 Problem Solving & Decision-Making: Analyzes and diagnoses problems to resolve them or minimize negative 5. consequences. Isolates, defines and seeks solutions to problem areas. Analyzes problems or procedures, evaluates 3.6 alternatives and selects best course of action. Personal Effectiveness and Values: Projects self-control, confidence, and composure while managing emotions, 6. time, energy, and performance. 3.9 Diplomacy: Understands and utilizes formal and informal power structures to achieve objectives. 7. 3.8 Vision: Imagines, envisions, projects and/or predicts what has not yet been realized. 8. 3.3 Conflict Management: Addresses and resolves conflict constructively by facilitating agreements between two or 9. more parties. 3.5 Leadership and Guidance: Achieves goals and objectives through others. Directs the operations activities and 10. performance of groups of employees. 4.0 36.1 Total Rating Points for Competency Factors 3.61 Total Rating Points ÷10 Page 1 of 11 Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 2018-086 Mark rating points for Previous Year Goals each Goal N/ 123 4 A Maintain a safe working environment. 1. 3.2 Respond to the proposed EPA CO2 emissions reductions rule and any other legislation affecting the Agency. 2. 2.8 Continue to immediately respond to coal issues. 3. 3.0 Receive approval from the RRC for additional acreage to be added to ERP, additional acreage to receive full 4. bond release, and to submit final bond release applications for additional acreage. 3.2 Continue to facilitate and provide support as requested to the Board, P&O Committee and the Member Cities 5. pertaining to the 2018 Plan. 3.4 6. 15.6 Total Rating Points for Goals 3.12 Total Rating Points ÷ Total # of Goals Rated Overall Performance Rating: Rating Weight Weighted Rating Competencies Total Rating 3.61 x (.70) = 2.5 Goals Total Rating 3.0 x (.30) = .9 Total Overall Rating (Competencies Total + Goals Total): = 3.5 Unsatisfactory 0-1.4 Did not meet the key requirements of the job. Excessive direction and follow-up are needed. Immediate improvement required. Marginal Performance 1.5-2.4 Met the key requirements but did not meet the requirements in all key areas. Requires closer supervision than is necessary for the job. Meets Expectations 2.5-3.4 Met job requirements in all key areas. Performance meets the standards for the job. Exceeds Requirements 3.5 or above Met the key requirements of the job in all areas and exceeded the requirements of the job in many areas. Major Strengths: Page 2 of 11 Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 2018-086 Areas Requiring Improvement: Describe the specific areas in which you feel the employee needs to improve. Also describe the specific actions that will be taken by you and the employee to strengthen these areas, any training required, and the deadline for which improvements are expected. Training and Development Plan Please describe any training and development required during the upcoming year. Please include any major training initiatives required as a goal(s) in the SMART goal format. Page 3 of 11 Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 2018-086 Goals: List the goals to be accomplished during the upcoming year (up to 6 SMART Goals) S= Specific, M=Measureable, A=Achievable, R=Resources Available, T=Time Specific. Upcoming Year Goals Goal Goal Metric Target Date No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Employee Comments: (Optional) Page 4 of 11 Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 2018-086 Required Signatures: Reviewer: Date: Reviewer's Supervisor: Date: Human Resources: Date: Employee: Date: Page 5 of 11 Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 2018-086 EXHIBIT 3 DRAFT Council Appointee Performance Review Employee Name Position Date in Position Time in Position This review ensures information is captured as an overall review of the previous year. This evaluation tool has been developed for the leadership team and contains the following categories for written comments: Highlight of Accomplishments Project Management Budget Management Workforce Management Communication and Customer service Business Process Improvements Teamwork Each section allows for a rating and response from the employee and council member. Please rate the employee on the factors listed below, using the following rating codes: 1. Does not meet expectations Fails to meet minimum requirements. 2. Meets expectations Performance is as expected. 3. Exceeds expectations Performance consistently exceeds normal job requirements. Provide a rating by marking the rating next to the position. Comments can be made in the area below the rating. An example follows: Rating: Does not meet expectations Meets expectations Exceeds expectations Employee x Comments from the employee Reviewer x Comments from the reviewer Page 1 of 11 Date: July 13, 2018 Report No. 2018-086 Rating Category 1 2 3 Highlight of Accomplishments Provide an overview of your accomplishments over the past year. Employee Comment Reviewer Comment Project Management Describe how you are staying current on the progress of department projects and communicating any delays, ensuring projects are within budget, explores alternative funding when a project may exceed budget, making sure the process of completing a project is efficient, and tasks are delegated as needed. Performs evaluations of project process and outcomes and identifies areas that need improvement and areas where performances exceeded expectations. Employee Comment Reviewer Comment Budget Management Monitors department budget and effectively accounts for all expenditures, ensures that programs are within budget, and makes budgetary decisions by prioritizing programs and services to effectively and efficiently achieve desired results. Employee Comment Reviewer Comment Workforce Management Ensures performance reviews, employee work goals, and development plans are relevant, measurable, and completed on time; coaches employees in the understanding of their job duties, performance quality, and continuously improving their competency areas; and effectively manages a diverse workforce. Please describe how you inspire, motivate, and guide others toward organizational, departmental, and work team goals. Are you assigning merit increases fairly and consistently with increases given to other supervised employees for similar performance levels? Detail any significant employee issues or challenges that need to be addressed. Employee Comment Reviewer Comment Communication and Customer Service Describe how you are responsive to Council Members and customers, both internal and external, including cooperative collaborations with other departments, and breaking down communication barriers. Include efforts to gather data or feedback from customers to evaluate the quality of services. Employee Comment Reviewer Comment Business Process Improvements What have you done to make your department better, e.g., maintaining morale, employee engagement, etc.? How are you reinforcing the culture of continuous improvement in your department? Provide details on current improvement initiatives. Employee Comment Reviewer Comment Team Work What are you doing to break down operational and interdisciplinary barriers within your department and between other departments? Employee Comment Reviewer Comment Page 2 of 11 City Hall City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Legislation Text File #:ID 18-1809,Version:1 AGENDA CAPTION Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the City of DentonÓs 2019 State th Legislative Program for the 86 Texas Legislature. City of DentonPage 1 of 1Printed on 11/2/2018 powered by Legistar© City of Denton City Hall 215 E. McKinney Street Denton, Texas www.cityofdenton.com _____________________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET DEPARTMENT: Public Affairs / IGR CM/ DCM/ ACM: Bryan Langley, Deputy City Manager DATE: November 5, 2018 SUBJECT Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding th Legislative Program for the 86 Texas Legislature. BACKGROUND The City of Denton prepares for each state biennial legislative session by developing a legislative program officials. The program also provides staff direction and guidance on how to position the City when bills are Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) staff initiated the process of developing the legislative program by meeting with City departments to understand potential legislative issues, preparing position statements for Council consideration, working with our legislative consultants to develop a legislative work plan that meets the needs of the City, and developing a draft legislative program for Council discussion and consideration. DISCUSSION th On Jan. 8, 2019, the State of Texas 86 Legislative Session will convene in Austin, with early bill filing beginning in Nov. 2018. As such, IGR staff have started the process t official position on legislative issues, and directs what level of action the City will take as bills are filed and considered. As has been noted in previous legislative sessions, the issue of local control (in other words, the ability of cities to govern their communities at the local level) will likely be a focal point in the upcoming legislative session. And, as a full-service city, there are numerous issues and bills which can have an impact on City operations, both positively and negatively. To develop position statements that cover the most important issues facing the City, the legislative program is developed through coordinated efforts among City departments and in coordination and consultation with our legislative consultants, Focused Advocacy, and the Texas Municipal League. To begin the development process for the 2019 legislative program, IGR staff have completed their initial review and recommended updates based on the 2017 legislative program. Additionally, Mayor Watts and IGR staff attended the TML Policy Summit in Austin on Aug. 23-24, 2018. Staff have also been engaged in ongoing discussions with Focused Advocacy about potential issues and City positions based on the interim charges and ongoing legislative discussions throughout 2018. To gain a better understanding of potential issues, concerns, or legislative needs, IGR staff and Focused Advocacy met with City departments to review drafts of the legislative program and discuss possible positions on policy issues. Additionally, finalized the TML legislative program on Oct. 11, 2018. legislative efforts to erode the ability of residents having a voice in issues that impact their communities. TML has provided materials (including handouts, PowerPoint presentation templates, and a video) that can be used to communicate with engaged groups and associations. Materials can be accessed at www.tml.org/ourhomeourdecision. Summary of the 2019 Legislative Program potential legislative issues. The Program also provides direction to staff in how to respond to proposed and filed legislation during the legislative session. The Program is divided into several key issue areas: General Government, Revenue and Taxation, Land Use and Resources, Utilities, Transportation, Public Safety and Municipal Court, Community Development and Human Services, Economic Development, and Partnerships. Within each issue area, the Program includes a position statement on priority issues that are likely to be th considered during the 86 legislative session. Each position statement is either a statement of support or opposit staff in how to provide comment or respond to potential legislation while it is being considered. Because it is difficult to anticipate every issue that will come before the Legislature, there are general position statements in each issue area. PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions) An informal staff report (ISR 2018-129) was provided to City Council on Sept. 21, 2018. STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP -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: 1.6 Collaborate with local, regional, state, and federal partners EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 Draft Legislative Program Exhibit 3 Presentation Respectfully submitted: Sarah Kuechler Director of Public Affairs Jessica Rogers Deputy Director of Public Affairs Reviewed by Legal: Stephanie Neal Assistant City Attorney CITY OF 2019 State Legislative Program for the th 86 State Legislative Session Chris WattsJohn Ryan MayorMayor Pro Tem | District 4 Chris.Watts@cityofdenton.comJohn.Ryan@cityofdenton.com Gerard HudspethKeely G. Briggs District 1District 2District 3 Gerard.Hudspeth@cityofdenton.comKeely.Briggs@cityofdenton.com Deb ArmintorPaul Meltzer At Large Place 5At Large Plage 6 Deb.Armintor@cityofdenton.comPaul.Meltzer@cityofdenton.com 2 Copy of Resolution 3 General Legislative Policy Statement of Purpose The fundamental goal of the Citys legislative activities is to produce positive outcomes for the citizens of Denton as a whole. Numerous proposals in the Texas Legislature have the potential to seriously impact the ability of the City to carry out its overall mission. By taking a proactive role in monitoring and commenting on proposals in the Texas Legislature, we are working to ensure that the citizens of Denton can continue to enjoy the quality of life they have come to expect and deserve. Statement of Preservation As a general policy, the City will oppose any legislation viewed as detrimental to the Citys strategic goals; limits home rule authority; is contrary to the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; mandates increased costs or loss of revenues; or diminishes the fundamental authority of the City. The City will oppose any initiatives that seek to erode municipal authority or that otherwise have a negative impact on municipal operations, including but not limited to legislation that would: Erode home rule authority; costs through unfunded mandates or other means; Erode the authority of Texas cities to manage and control their rights-of-way or other public property, and to be reasonably compensated for such use; Erode current municipal economic development authority; Erode the current authority of Texas cities to enact a system and set the level of impact fees for new development; and Further restrict cities ability to adopt or amend zoning regulations or annex property in their extraterritorial jurisdiction. Statement of Support The City supports any legislation that would advance the Citys strategic goals and interests; improve the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; and responsibly increase revenues. Form Coalitions The City will form strategic partnerships with other cities, political subdivisions, private sector and non-profit entities, and other appropriate stakeholders that share common goals with the City of Denton. Additionally, the City will work in coordination with organizations such as the Texas Municipal League, when their adopted positions are in line with the legislative objectives Texas Municipal League, when their adopted positions are in line with the legislative objectives intended to provide the City with a stronger presence in the legislative process.intended to provide the City with a stronger presence in the legislative process. 4 General Government We will work to protect Denton residents right to govern themselves and work with their local level. To accomplish this goal, we will: Support legislation that supports or advances the principle of local control to allow for locally are otherwise beneficial to the Citys interest. Oppose state preemption of municipal authority in regulation of payday lenders, unless the proposed legislation provides adequate protections from aggressive, predatory, deceptive, and harmful lending practices. Support legislation that improves government transparency, so long as such legislation does not create legal confusion, duplicate existing disclosure requirements, or cause an undue burden as an unfunded mandate to the City. Oppose legislation that would increase state regulation of local ballot language. Support legislation that heightens environmental standards, improves air and water quality, and protects the health, safety, and welfare of Texans, so long as they do not create an undue burden on the City. Support continued funding of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Revenue and Taxation We will work to protect the ability of the Citys elected governing body to set its own budget, respond to the needs of the Denton community. To accomplish this goal, we will: Oppose legislation that would impose a revenue cap or tax cap, lower the rollback rate, or otherwise restrict the Citys ability to fund the necessary programs and services, including legislation that would erode the ability of a city to issue debt or place limits on the Citys overall expenditures. Support legislation that would improve the appraisal process to ensure equal and uniform application of property taxes. Support legislation that expands the collection of city sales taxes or the sales tax base, so long as the city tax base receives the full benefit from the expansion. Economic Development We will continue to support access to economic development tools that expand our tax base, bring jobs to our community, and support businesses and industries that have chosen to locate in Denton. To accomplish this goal, we will: Support legislation that would extend the sunset date of Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code to allow for the continued use of property tax abatements. Introduce and seek passage of legislation that enables the creation of a Tourism Public Improvement District (TPID). Support legislation that would continue or expand funding of the Skills Development Fund of the Texas Workforce Commission to promote workforce training. 5 Land Use and Resources We will work to protect the Citys ability to regulate growth and land development, promote good land use, and manage development within the city limits and our extraterritorial jurisdiction. To accomplish this goal, we will: Support legislation that preserves property value for Denton taxpayers by protecting the Citys authority to promote good land use through: land use and zoning regulations (including billboard regulations, tree, and landscape regulations), building and property maintenance codes (including in ETJ), planning requirements, impact fees, building permit fees, annexation, or eminent domain. Oppose legislation that would restrict the ability of cities to impose and collect municipal impact fees from new developments at time of platting. Oppose legislation that would reduce a municipalitys authority and discretion to approve the creation of a special district within a citys incorporated area or ETJ, including but not limited to the expansion of a districts boundaries or powers. Oppose legislation that would restrict cities ability to adopt or amend zoning regulations or the applicability of those regulations to existing projects, including but not limited to the creation of any property rights or vesting in a zoning and use classification or any restrictions regarding downzoning. development on city residents or legislation that would enhance local regulations related to oil and gas operations. Oppose legislation that would erode local control or existing authority and regulations of gas well operations as articulated in HB 40 (84th Legislature). Support legislation that would allow cities to enact ordinances regulating zoning and development free from exception/exemption, including but not limited to imposing limitations on the availability of the Freeze Law under Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code. Oppose legislation that would restrict a municipal governments ability to regulate short-term lodging rentals from online listing platforms. Transportation throughout the state, region, and within the City of Denton, including advocating for increased funding and pursuing collaborative and innovative solutions. To accomplish this goal, we will: Support legislation to identify additional transportation revenue to enhance statewide and regional transportation infrastructure, or that would provide metropolitan areas with flexible solutions to solve problems and ensure that areas contributing to transportation solutions will not be penalized with a loss of traditional transportation funding. Support legislation and funding for the 35Express, 35W, 35N to Red River, and Loop 288 projects. Support legislation that would index the motor fuels tax to reduce the decline in purchase power of transportation funding. Support legislation that would provide state funding to support active transportation projects for bicycles and pedestrians.for bicycles and pedestrians. Support legislation that would fund a new or improved driver license facility in Denton County Support legislation that would fund a new or improved driver license facility in Denton County and enhance customer service provided by the Department of Public Safety for driver license and enhance customer service provided by the Department of Public Safety for driver license services.services. 6 Utilities We will work to protect our ability to manage our utilities, rights-of-way, and publicly owned land and maintain our authority to make decisions about how our utilities are governed, funded, and operated. To accomplish this goal, we will: Oppose legislation that would deregulate municipally owned utilities (MOUs) or amend their governance authority or structure. Support legislation that preserves the ability of MOUs to maintain a diversified energy portfolio. Oppose legislation that would extend electric subsidies provided by MOUs to four-year state universities, upper level institutions, Texas state technical colleges, or other special groups. Oppose legislation that would restrict MOUs from building transmission infrastructure outside their service area. Oppose legislation that would diminish a MOUs ability to maintain the reliability of the electric utility system and protect the safety of employees by allowing wireless communication facilities and antennas to be mounted on utility poles in a manner that disregards best engineering practices, safety codes, or the judgement of electric utilities. Oppose legislation that provides any further exemptions to the drainage fee. Oppose legislation that would impose state tap fees or any other type of state charge on municipal water systems. Support legislation that would raise the exemption amounts for public works projects in the Texas Engineering Practices Act. Oppose any legislation that would limit or prohibit a citys ability to make and sell compost or mulch products inside and outside of the city limits. Oppose legislation that would further erode the Citys authority to be adequately compensated for any use of its rights-of-way or that would further erode the Citys authority over the management and control of its rights-of-way. Oppose any legislation that would erode the Citys authority to require utility companies to pay the costs of relocating their facilities in a timely manner as required by current law. Community Development and Human Services We will work to encourage expansion of the support and human services to the Denton and mental health issues, and education. To accomplish this goal, we will: Support legislation amending Section 11.1825 of the Tax Code by adding that community housing development organizations (CHDOs) must receive an exemption from taxation appraisal district. Support legislation that would provide additional state funding for local and regional initiatives related to reducing the number of homeless persons and those at risk of homelessness in our community. Support legislation that would provide state funding to assist local non-profits in providing adequate and coordinated mental health services throughout Denton County. Support legislation that would provide funding for Early Childhood Programs, including full-day service pre-kindergarten programs. Support legislation to increase transparency and clarify regulations related to the formation of public facility corporations. 7 Public Safety and Municipal Court municipal court operations. To accomplish this goal, we will: Oppose legislation that would impose additional state fees or costs on municipal court convictions or require municipal courts to collect fine revenue for the state; and support legislation that would provide a more equitable distribution of court fines, resulting in a higher percentage of fines being kept local, where the laws are enforced, the court is held, and the fines are collected. Support legislation that would require 100 percent reimbursement of costs incurred by cities for services provided during emergency evacuation and shelter operations resulting from an emergency evacuation ordered by the governor or the governors Division of Emergency Management. Support legislation that would clarify regulations related to open carry in municipally owned facilities that are contractually operated by non-profit or private entities or clarify where open facility is located. Oppose legislation that would restrict a citys authority to determine the appropriate use of technology in public safety, such as the use license plate readers by law enforcement agencies. Oppose legislation that would prohibit use of Association Business Leave by authorized public safety Association members, as provided in existing meet and confer agreements. Partnerships We will continue to support of local, regional, and state partners in meaningful ways that benefit the Denton community. To accomplish this goal, we will: Support legislation that directly benefits UNT, TWU, and Denton ISD, if such proposals do not Oppose legislation that would further reduce funding to Denton ISD, if such proposals do not 8 Produced by the City of Denton ADA/EOE/ADEA TDD: (800) 735-2989 www.cityofdenton.com City Hall City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Legislation Text File #:ID 18-1922,Version:1 AGENDA CAPTION Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding DentonÓs 2020 Census Complete Count Committee. City of DentonPage 1 of 1Printed on 11/2/2018 powered by Legistar© City of Denton _____________________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET DEPARTMENT: CM:Todd Hileman DATE:November 5, 2018 SUBJECT BACKGROUND Related Key Focus Area: Organizational Excellence EXHIBITS s;\legal\aur documents\resalutions\18\denton 202(7 census resalution - 11-1-18 - final.doc ��r�����:s�r,: :i��,N1�II�iFR W�1_,'I'L;RS, CITY SI?CR��,'I'AI�.Y �3�': AI'I'I2(JV};I7 A`� "I'C7 LI1CJt�L, F()I�M: t4�1F�C71�1 [,I;�I_., CI`]'Y A.I,.I"C7IZNI:;Y � .� �:�%:� , �� _ .._.�w���..� �.-.. �.. �~�' ��" ���: � ,, A,�� ..