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City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Work Session Room & Council Chambers1:00 PMTuesday, September 17, 2019
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 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:
WORK SESSION
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on Consent Agenda Items only. Each speaker will be
given a total of three (3) minutes to address any items he/she wishes that are listed on the Consent Agenda .
A Request to Speak Card should be completed and returned to the City Secretary before Council considers
this item.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
3. Work Session Reports
Receive a report and hold a discussion from representatives of the Denton County
Transportation Authority (DCTA) regarding the agency’s operations and transportation
services within the County and City of Denton.
ID 19-2142A.
Exhibit 1 - AIS - DCTA Presentation_WS 09.17.2019.pdf
Exhibit 2 - DCTA - City of Denton Presentation (9.17.19) clean.pdf
Attachments:
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a policy to receive
reimbursement for uncompensated charity care costs for Emergency Medical Services.
ID 19-1513B.
Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Power Point Presentation
Attachments:
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding City participation in
charitable contributions through the AmazonSmile Foundation.
ID 19-1681C.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - AmazonSmile Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Letter from Organization
Exhibit 4 - Charitable Organization List
Attachments:
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the care, ID 19-2103D.
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management, and proposed reuse of the closed City of Denton Moseley Road Landfill
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - Moseley Road Landfill - 19-2103
Exhibit 2 - Mosley Road Landfill - 19-2103
Attachments:
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the proposed
amendments to the Naming Policy Guidelines for City Buildings, Facilities, Land, or any
Portion Thereof.
ID 19-2183E.
Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Presentation
Exhibit 3 Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 4 Application Form
Exhibit 5 Proposed Amendments – Redline
Attachments:
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information.
ID 19-2084F.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 No. 2018-139 - Denton County MHMR
Attachments:
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:
Deliberations Regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code, Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code, Section
551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential purchase of real property interests located in the M. Forrest
Survey, Abstract 0417, within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, generally
located along the south side of Mills Road, between Mayhill Road and S. Trinity Road .
The potential purchases are related to the City’s park and tree preservation initiatives.
Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the potential
acquisition of the real property interests described above where a public discussion of
these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of
Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct of
the State Bar of Texas.
ID 19-2159A.
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Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open
Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a
Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.
(The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of
the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS AT
WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
“Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
“Constitution Week”ID 19-2098A.
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public. This section of the agenda permits
any person who has registered in advance to make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or
she wishes to be considered by the City Council. This is limited to no more than four (4) speakers per
meeting with each speaker allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the
conclusion of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in
discussion. If the City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City
Council will give the City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or
regular meeting agenda and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.
Catherine Lustgarten regarding Climate Action Week (September 20-27, 2019) and
upcoming related activities.
ID 19-2232A.
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C. Additional Citizen Reports - This section of the agenda, which is also known as the "open microphone"
section, permits any person who is not registered for a citizen report to make comments about public
business items not listed on the agenda. This section is limited to two open microphone speakers per
meeting with each speaker allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes. Such person(s) must file a "Blue Card"
requesting to speak during this period, prior to the calling of this agenda item.
During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak .
However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public
in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal
to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual policy; or a recitation of existing policy. Council
Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented during
open microphone reports.
NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City
Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.
4. BUDGET ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem
property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2019, on all taxable property
within the corporate limits of the city on January 1, 2019, and adopting a tax rate of
$0.590454 per $100 of valuation for 2019; providing revenues for payment of current
municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and principal
on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain
homesteads; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause;
and providing an effective date.
ID 19-1888A.
Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet.docx
Exhibit 2 Ordinance.pdf
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the 2019 tax
rolls; and providing an effective date.
ID 19-1886B.
Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet.docx
Exhibit 2 Ordinance.pdf
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the Fiscal Year
2019-2020 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program
of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2019, and
ending on September 30, 2020; and declaring an effective date.
ID 19-1885C.
Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet.docx
Exhibit 2 Ordinance.pdf
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of
the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital
Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October
1, 2019, and ending on September 30, 2020 when the Budget will raise more revenue
from property taxes than last year’s budget; and providing an effective date.
ID 19-1887D.
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Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet.docx
Exhibit 2 Ordinance.pdf
Attachments:
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff
recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to
implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received
background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to
consideration.
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A – AG). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council
Members to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled,
the Consent Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion,
they may be considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and United Way of Denton County for the Denton Back to
School Fair; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute said agreement;
providing for the expenditure of council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed one
thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200); and providing for an effective date.
ID 19-2010A.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Agreement
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and the Monsignor King Outreach Center, Inc .; authorizing
the City Manager, or his designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the
expenditure of council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed four hundred dollars
($400); and providing for an effective date.
ID 19-2011B.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Agreement
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and Denton County Friends of the Family, Inc .; authorizing
the City Manager, or his designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the
expenditure of council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed six hundred and fifty
dollars ($650); and providing for an effective date.
ID 19-2012C.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Agreement
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and Duane White Ministries, Inc ., doing business as Bridging
Hope Ministries; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute said
agreement; providing for the expenditure of council contingency funds in an amount not to
exceed eight hundred dollars ($800); and providing for an effective date.
ID 19-2013D.
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Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Agreement
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and Our Daily Bread, Inc.; authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council
contingency funds in an amount not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300); and providing
for an effective date.
ID 19-2014E.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Agreement
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and Giving Hope, Inc .; authorizing the City Manager, or his
designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council contingency
funds in an amount not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400); and providing for an
effective date.
ID 19-2015F.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Agreement
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and Denton Music and Arts Collaborative; authorizing the
City Manager, or his designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure
of council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400); and
providing for an effective date.
ID 19-2016G.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Agreement
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement
between the City of Denton and United Way of Denton County, Inc .; authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of
council contingency funds in an amount not to exceed eight hundred dollars ($800); and
providing for an effective date.
ID 19-2017H.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Agreement
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the United
States Department of Homeland Security, Secret Service (USSS), providing for the City
to receive reimbursements from the USSS for certain overtime cost and other expenses
related to the Denton Police Department’s participation in the USSS’ North Texas
Financial Crimes Task Force; and providing an effective date.
ID 19-2028I.
Exhibit 1 - AIS - N. Texas Financial Crimes Task Force - FY19-20
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance & MOU Agreement - N. Texas Financial Crimes Task Force - FY19-20
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City ID 19-2033J.
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Manager, or his designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the United
States Department of Justice for participation in the Federal Equitable Sharing Program
for Fiscal Year 2020; and providing an effective date.
Exhibit 1 - AIS - Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement FY19-20
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance & MOU Agreement - Asset Forfeiture Sharing Agreement FY19-20
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement with the United States Department of
Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the participation of the City of
Denton Police Department in the Dallas Field Division Area Task Force for Fiscal Year
2020; for the purpose of curtailing illicit drug trafficking and conducting investigations to
immobilize drug trafficking violators; and providing an effective date.
ID 19-2034K.
Exhibit 1 - AIS - DEA Task Force - FY19-20
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance & MOU Agreement - DEA Task Force FY19-20
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to accept the Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement
(STEP) Grant (Grant No. 2020-DentonPD-S-1YG-00069 ) from the U.S. Department of
Transportation passed through the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of
$97,315.08, with a cash match in the amount of $57,729.50 from the City, equaling a
combined total of $155,044.58 for the grant, for the period of October 1, 2019 through
September 30, 2020; authorizing the expenditure of funds thereof; and providing an
effective date.
ID 19-2043L.
Exhibit 1 - AIS - STEP Grant FY19-20
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance - STEP Grant FY19-20
Exhibit 3 - 2020 STEP eGrant agreement
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, approving a City sponsorship in
an amount not to exceed $300.00 of in-kind services and resources for Keep Denton
Beautiful annual Community Tree Giveaway event on Saturday, October 19, 2019; and
providing an effective date.
ID 19-2051M.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - KDB - Tree Giveaway 1
Exhibit 2 - KDB Tree Giveaway Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - 2017_FEMA_Schedule_of_Equipment_Rates_508_FINAL
Exhibit 4 - KDB Request for SWR In-Kind Donation for Community Tree Giveaway_DRAFT (003)
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute an agreement between the City of Denton, and Cumberland
Presbyterian Children’s Home, for Residential Care Assistance; authorizing the
expenditure of funds in the amount of Four Hundred Dollars ($400); and providing for an
effective date.
ID 19-2058N.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - Cumberland
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance-Agreement Cumberland
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or ID 19-2059O.
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his designee, to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Explorium Denton,
for expenses related to operating the Explorium Denton Children ’s museum; providing for
the expenditure of funds in the amount of Four Hundred Dollars ($400); and providing for
an effective date.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - Explorium Contingency Fund
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Agreement Explorium Denton
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for
cemeteries and use of certain park facilities; superseding all prior fees in conflict with such
schedule; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
ID 19-2110P.
Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Ordinance
Exhibit 3 FY 19-20 Schedule of Fees (Redline)
Exhibit 4 FY 19-20 Schedule of Fees (Clean)
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home -rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Techline, Inc ., for
LED luminaires for street lighting, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 6991 - awarded to Techline, Inc. in the five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $4,000,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(7 - 0).
ID 19-2115Q.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Survey Monkey Results
Exhibit 3 - Before and After Pictures
Exhibit 4 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 5 - Ordinance and Contract
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home -rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Techline, Inc. for
LED Control System; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFP 6992 - awarded to Techline, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed
amount of $2,086,865). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7 - 0).
ID 19-2116R.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home -rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Techline, Inc ., for
the supply of Electric Aluminum Swage Connectors for the City of Denton Distribution
Center; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(IFB 7093 - awarded to Techline, Inc., in the four (4) year not-to-exceed amount of
$420,000).
ID 19-2118S.
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Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home -rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Techline, Inc ., for
the supply of electric rubber insulated termination and separable goods and accessories
for the City of Denton Distribution Center; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (IFB 7094 - awarded to Techline, Inc., in the four (4)
year not-to-exceed amount of $820,000).
ID 19-2119T.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the City of
Denton Code of Ordinances, amending Section 2-29 to add that members of the public
addressing the body through a translator will be given at least twice the amount of time as
members of the public not requiring a translator; providing for a severability clause; and
providing for an effective date.
ID 19-2128U.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Section 2-29 Subsection 4 recommended amendment
Exhibit 4 - HB 2840 Enrolled
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home -rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager or Purchasing Agent, based on signing
thresholds, to execute a contract with Justin Seed Company, Inc ., Harrell’s LLC,
Irrigator’s Supply Inc., Winfield Solutions, LLC, SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC,
Horizon Distributors, Inc., Target Specialty Products, BWI Companies Inc., for the
supply of landscape and turf fertilizer, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides for the City
of Denton Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7099 - awarded to the lowest responsive
bidder for each line item; for one (1) year, with the option of two (2) additional one (1)
year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $239,066). The
purchase is in compliance with the approved Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM).
ID 19-2132V.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - LLC Members
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Contract
Attachments:
Consider approval of the minutes of August 27, 2019.ID 19-2141W.
Exhibit 1 - August 27, 2019 MinutesAttachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home -rule municipal ID 19-2143X.
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corporation, extending the authority of the interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement
with Denton County, to authorize Denton County to provide property tax billing and
collections services for the City of Denton; providing a savings clause; and declaring an
effective date (File 7162 - extending a contract with Denton County to September 30,
2020, with the option for an additional one (1) year extension).
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute an agreement by and between Monsignor King Outreach Center
and the City of Denton and providing for the expenditure of funds for homelessness
initiatives in the amount of $400,000 for enhanced shelter services in furtherance of the
coordinated system of homeless assistance programs; authorizing the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date.
ID 19-1689Y.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - MKOC Enhanced Shelter Agreement
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute an agreement by and between Monsignor King Outreach Center
and the City of Denton and providing for the expenditure of funds for homelessness
initiatives in the amount of $80,000 for emergency shelter facility improvements in
furtherance of the coordinated system of homeless assistance programs; authorizing the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.
ID 19-1690Z.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - MKOC Facility Improvements Agreement
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance establishing the rates for water and water service;
providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing for an effective
date.
ID 19-2136AA.
Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet.docx
Exhibit 2 FY 2019-20 Water Red Line Rate Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 3 FY 2019-20 Water Rate Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 4 Water Rate Comparison.pdf
Exhibit 5 Water Rates Presentation.pdf
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance establishing the schedule of rates wastewater service;
providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing for an effective
date.
ID 19-2137AB.
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Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet.docx
Exhibit 2 FY 2019-20 Red Line Wastewater Rate Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 3 Wastewater Rate Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 4 Wastewater Rate Comparison.pdf
Exhibit 5 Wastewater Presentation.pdf
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates for
Solid Waste and Recycling collection service; providing for a repealer; providing for a
severability clause; and, providing an effective date.
ID 19-2138AC.
Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet.docx
Exhibit 2 FY 2019-20 Solid Waste Red Line Rate Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 3 FY 2019-20 Solid Waste Rate Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 4 FY 2019-20 Rate Comparison.pdf
Exhibit 5 Presentation.pdf
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the city of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule
of rates for electric service; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date.
ID 19-2140AD.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet.pdf
Exhibit 2 - FY2019-2020 Electric Rates redlines
Exhibit 3 - FY2019-2020 Electric Rates Final
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas adopting a schedule of
permit fees for permits issued by the building official, including building permit fees,
consumer health permit fees, fence and retaining wall permit fees, mobile home moving
fees, temporary permit fees, and investigation and administrative fees; providing for
severability; and establishing an effective date.
ID 19-2130AE.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the city of Denton, Texas adopting a schedule of
fees for the Development Services and Engineering departments as authorized by the
Denton Development Code for the City of Denton, Texas; providing a severability clause;
providing for publication; and providing for an effective date.
ID 19-2131AF.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting a schedule of
fees for the Denton Public Library; superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in
conflict with such schedule; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
ID 19-2236AG.
Agenda Information Sheet Library Schedule of Fees
Library- Fee Schedule Ordinance
Attachments:
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
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Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Airport Advisory Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Historic Landmark
Commission, and Library Board.
ID 19-2061A.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet B&C 09-17-2019
Exhibit 2 - Nominations 09-17-2019
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home -rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute approval
documents under the Joint Operating Agreement of the Texas Municipal Power Agency
(“TMPA”) among and between the Texas Municipal Power Agency, City of Bryan,
Texas, Denton, Texas, the City of Garland, Texas and the City of Greenville, Texas,
regarding the TMPA budget for the fiscal year 2020; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefore; and providing an effective date.
ID 19-2076B.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - TMPA Resolution
Exhibit 4 - TMPA FY20 Budget Package
Exhibit 5 - Presentation
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton (“City”) authorizing the Mayor
to act on the City’s behalf in executing an amendment to the Joint Operating Agreement
(the “JOA”) by and between, and among, Texas Municipal Power Agency (the
“Agency”) and the cities of Bryan, Denton, Garland, and Greenville (the “Parties”); and,
providing an effective date.
ID 19-2077C.
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
Attachments:
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas municipal home rule
corporation, authorizing the execution of a real estate sales contract between the City, as
Buyer, and Denton Independent School District, a Texas independent school district, as
Seller, for the Purchase of a 2.703 acre tract of land, more or less, being situated in the
B.B.B. and C.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract No. 185, located in the City of Denton,
Denton County, Texas, and known locally as 401. N. Elm St., for the purchase price of
$4,498,781.00; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; providing for severability;
and providing an effective date.
ID 19-2216D.
Exhibit 1 - AIS - Daybreak Building Purchase.pdf
Exhibit 2 - 401 N. Elm - Daybreak Purchase.pdf
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance - Daybreak Building 401 N Elm St. Purchase
Attachments:
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, approving a city-wide rezoning, to coincide with zoning regulations adopted under
DCA18-0009
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the newly revised Denton Development Code; establishing a penalty in the maximum
amount of $2000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an
effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (7-0).
(DCA18-0009u, DDC Update, Ron Menguita)
Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Zoning District Transition Chart.pdf
Exhibit 3 - Table of Allowed Uses.pdf
Exhibit 4 - District Purpose and Dimensional Standards.pdf
Exhibit 5 - Comment Spreadsheet.pdf
Exhibit 6 - Public Hearing Notice Responses in Favor.pdf
Exhibit 7 - Public Hearing Notice Responses in Opposition.pdf
Exhibit 8 - Draft City-wide Zoning Map.pdf
Exhibit 9 - Draft Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 10 - Presentation.pdf
Attachments:
8. 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.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas, on the ________day of ___________________, 2019 at ________o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.)
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE:THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM AND COUNCIL
CHAMBERS ARE 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 of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
DCM: Mario Canizares
DATE: September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Receive a report and hold a discussion from representatives of the Denton County Transportation Authority
(DCTA) regarding the agency’s operations and transportation services within the County and City of
Denton.
INFORMATION /BACKGROUND
Raymond Suarez, CEO of DCTA will be attending the September 17, 2019 City Council meeting to provide
an overview of services in Denton and seek feedback from the entire City Council. Mr. Suarez or members
of his staff regularly attend the Mobility Committee to provide a report of activities from the agency. Mr.
Suarez last presented to City Council in November 2018 shortly after he was appointed CEO of DCTA.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Not applicable.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Presentation
Respectfully submitted:
Mario Canizares, 940-349-8535
Deputy City Manager
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
STATE OF THE AGENCYPRESENTED TO THE DENTON CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
FY 2019 A YEAR OF CHANGE•Leadership•Legislation•Board Members•Governance•Organizational Restructure - DCTA•Management/Leadership Approach•NTMC - LGC•Mobility as a Service Providers•Budget & Financial Plan Changes•Cost Allocation Modeling9/17/19 19-2142
FROM THE YEAR OF CHANGE TO THE YEAR OF TRANSFORMATION•New Board of Directors Structure•New Board Governance and Bylaws•New and Enhanced Engagement Strategies •New Strategic Direction9/17/19 19-2142
FY 2020 THE YEAR OF TRANSFORMATIONCurrent ModelAnalysis&Critique&Best Practices&Missing Services&Under UtilizedServiceAssessmentChoicesAdditions&Changes&SubtractionsEvaluationNew ModelServices&Metrics&Practices&Policies & Procedures&Cost AllocationAction Plan9/17/19 19-2142
NEXT STEPSTransformation ServicesProgram Management&Services Planning&Cost ModelingRFQChoicesAdditions&Changes&SubtractionsEvaluationNew ModelServices&Metrics&Practices&Policies & Procedures&Cost AllocationAction Plan9/17/19 19-2142
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH EFFORTS•Collecting Feedback to Inform Program Development and Customer Service Improvements:•Customer Service Surveys•Public and Open House Meetings in Strategic Locations•Social Service Agency Roundtables in Denton and Lewisville•Online and App-based Customer Engagement and Feedback Loop9/17/19 19-2142
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH EFFORTS•Variety of Digital and Traditional Communication Channels•Website (RideDCTA.net) •Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube)•Newsletters and Blog•Email Marketing•Rider Alerts•Route Guides and Brochures•Traditional Outreach Events•Transit 101 Classes9/17/19 19-2142
CUSTOMER SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS•Improved Passenger Amenities•NTMC/Bus Operator Morale and Customer Service•Passenger Recourse for Lodging Complaints/Concerns9/17/19 19-2142
SERVICE PLANNING UPDATE•NCTC Downtown Denton Campus•Corinth Station Development •Cotton Belt/Silver Line Connectivity•Mobility On-Demand/Zone Service Implementation9/17/19 19-2142
LONG RANGE FINANCIAL GUIDELINESFINANCIAL POLICIES•Maintain Internal Debt Service Coverage Ratio of 1.25XRESERVE FUND POLICIES•Fund Balance Reserve•Equal to 3 months operating expense•Sales Tax Stabilization Fund•Equal to 3% of annual sales tax•Fuel Stabilization Fund•Equal to $0.50/gallon of budgeted fuel•Capital Replacement/Infrastructure Maintenance Fund•Provides funding for maintenance of capital assets at sufficient level to protect DCTA’s investment and maintain appropriate service levels9/17/19 19-2142
CHANGE IN NET POSITION – AGENCY WIDEDescriptionFY 2018ActualsFY 2019 Working BudgetYTD ActualsMay 31, 2019FY 2020Proposed Budget$ Increase / (Decrease)OPERATING REVENUE Passenger Revenues (Bus Farebox) 552,309 433,249 411,630 624,049 190,800 Passenger Revenues (Rail Farebox) 562,424 447,200 483,985 588,272 141,072 Contract Service Revenue 3,416,001 4,132,383 2,918,649 4,326,160 193,777 Total Operating Revenue 4,530,734$ 5,012,832$ 3,814,263$ 5,538,481$ 525,649$ OPERATING EXPENSESSalary, Wages and Benefits 11,137,613 12,961,278 8,290,718 13,442,453 481,175 Services 4,348,623 4,663,810 2,001,534 3,488,696 (1,175,114) Materials and Supplies 2,508,019 3,165,045 1,558,092 3,264,437 99,392 Utilities 439,476 503,723 260,776 527,988 24,265 Insurance, Casualties and Losses 1,707,911 1,808,331 1,130,666 1,884,965 76,634 Purchased Transportation Services 8,980,451 10,342,159 6,305,219 10,628,706 286,547 Miscellaneous 274,071 610,016 165,872 480,437 (129,579) Leases and Rentals 213,497 234,974 148,982 229,633 (5,341) Total Operating Expenses 29,609,663 34,289,336 19,861,857 33,947,315 (342,021) Operating Income / (Loss)(25,078,928) (29,276,504) (16,047,595) (28,408,834) 867,670 NON-OPERATING REVENUE / (EXPENSE)Investment Income 350,924 200,000 388,925 400,000 200,000 Misc. Revenues 860,988 86,761 50,425 52,000 (34,761) Sales Tax Revenue 27,937,707 28,450,180 18,667,994 29,019,184 569,004 Federal Grants & Reimbursements 7,116,198 6,858,947 2,968,513 10,226,774 3,367,827 State Grants & Reimbursements - 1,303,696 238,018 780,389 (523,307) Long Term Debt Interest/ Expense (1,040,262) (974,984) (647,673) (909,480) 65,504 Total Non-Operating Revenue / (Expense) 35,225,555 35,924,600 21,666,202 39,568,867 3,644,267 CHANGE IN NET POSITION 10,146,626 6,648,096 5,618,608 11,160,033 4,511,937 9/17/19 19-2142
OPERATING REVENUE - BUSPASSENGER REVENUES:FY 2018FY 2019 YTD Actuals FY 2020 Actual Working Budget May 31, 2019 BudgetPASSENGER REVENUES Fixed Route 458,261$ 338,600$ 344,977$ 466,900$ Frisco 5,955 5,819 4,894 6,210 Demand Response 82,360 82,153 55,161 138,262 CCT123 453 1,589 4,468 North Texas Xpress 5,611 6,223 5,008 8,209 Total Passenger Revenues 552,309$ 433,249$ 411,630$ 624,049$ CONTRACT SERVICES Fixed Route 57,000$ 57,000$ 8,000$ 57,000$ Frisco 310,575 268,545 215,136 318,790 UNT 2,432,519 3,038,147 2,230,965 3,042,508 UNT Fuel (Direct Pass Thru) 280,449 374,621 159,998 342,730 NCTC 214,294 223,017 149,345 223,034 NCTC Fuel (Direct Pass Thru) 24,116 46,506 17,223 46,500 CCT 97,048 124,547 119,736 220,598 North Texas Xpress - - 18,247 75,000 Total Contract Services 3,416,001$ 4,132,383$ 2,918,649$ 4,326,160$ Total Bus Operations Revenue 3,968,310$ 4,565,632$ 3,330,278$ 4,950,209$ Bus OperationsAVG. FARE PER RIDERPROJECTED RIDERSHIPFixed Route $0.95 490,825Demand Response (DR) $2.76 28,742Zone Service (DR) $0.95 61,872North Texas Xpress (NTX) $0.69 11,960Frisco $1.06 5,864Collin County Transit $1.49 3,0009/17/19 19-2142
OPERATING REVENUE - RAILPASSENGER REVENUES:•Ridership •FY19 385,985•FY20 392,182 (1.61% increase over FY19)•Average Fare per Rider - $1.50FY 2018FY 2019 YTD Actuals FY 2020 Actual Working Budget May 31, 2019BudgetRail Passenger Revenue 562,424$ 447,200$ 483,985$ 588,272$ Total Rail Operations Revenue 562,424$ 447,200$ 483,985$ 588,272$ Rail Operations9/17/19 19-2142
FEDERAL & STATE GRANT REVENUEOPERATINGFY20 GRANT REVENUEBus Preventive Maintenance (PM) $1,381,752Rail Preventive Maintenance (PM) $1,013,184Operating Assistance $2,000,000Non-Fixed Route ADA Paratransit Service $624,500Vanpool $120,000Acquire Safety & Security Equipment $114,317TOTAL OPERATING GRANTS $5,253,753CAPITAL – FEDERAL & STATEFY20 GRANT REVENUEPositive Train Control (PTC) $1,025,887PTC – Phase 2 (CRISI* Grant) $1,544,445Fleet (2019) $1,361,341Fleet (2020) $1,041,348TOTAL FEDERAL CAPITAL GRANTS $4,973,021Hike & Bike Trail – Eagle Point $780,389TOTAL STATE CAPITAL GRANTS $780,389* CRISI: Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program9/17/19 19-2142
SALES TAX REVENUE•Based on a 2% increase of FY19 projection•Average growth of 5.3% (2013-2020)Sales Generated in Month of:Received in Month of:2018-2019 Year Projection2019-2020Year Budget(2% Escalation)October December 2,307,128$ 2,353,270$ November January 2,292,741$ 2,338,596$ December February 2,831,728$ 2,888,362$ January March 2,069,625$ 2,111,018$ February April 2,024,082$ 2,064,564$ March May 2,475,826$ 2,525,343$ April June 2,484,440$ 2,534,129$ May July 2,190,990$ 2,234,810$ June August 2,576,338$ 2,627,865$ July September 2,181,390$ 2,225,018$ August October 2,393,496$ 2,441,366$ September November 2,622,395$ 2,674,843$ YTD Total 28,450,180$ 29,019,184$ 9/17/19 19-2142
BUS SERVICESALARY & BENEFITS:•Union (Bus Operators) Average Rate: $18.34/hr.•Outlined by Union Contract•Previously budgeted at $18.53/hr.•10% increase in health benefit ratesNEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT IMPACT:*Increase in benefits total $643k•Added employer-paid employee-only medical & vision coverage•Increased employer subsidy for all other medical & vision coverage types•Added $30k life & disability insurance coverage for all full-time and seasonal employeesBUS OPERATIONS DIVISIONBus Operations Management Department 8.50 THIRD PARTY CONTRACT OPERATIONSContracted Bus Services (NTMC) 141.00 Bus Administration Department 7.00 Customer Service Department 10.00 Supervisors/ Dispatchers Department 12.00 Maintenance Department 18.00 Bus Operators 94.00 Full Time Equivalent Staff Summary by Division•Total Service Miles = 2,016,063•Denton Service Miles 1,229,374•Total Service Hours = 180,113•Denton Service Hours 115,841•Total Fuel Cost (All Bus) = $1,225,4339/17/19 19-2142
RAIL SERVICE•Total Rail Fuel = $975kCONTRACT DETAIL UNITS RATE FY 2020 TOTALColumn1Train Crew Hours 17,000 Hours $142.21 $2,417,570 First TransitCar Miles 494,285 Miles $3.50 $1,729,998Management/ Administration 12 Months$149,335 $1,792,023Dispatch Operations 12 Months$47,557 $570,682Facility Maintenance 12 Months$237,255 $2,847,060Vehicle Maintenance Annual Allowance$200,000Maintenance of Way Annual Allowance $260,000Asset Management/ Technology 12 Months $6,932 $83,182Misc. Crew Costs 90 Hours$81.42 $7,328Ticket Vending Machine Maintenance & Revenue Collection $38,413DART ILATrinity Mills Platform Maintenance 12 Months $1,380 $16,560Trinity Mills Restroom Maintenance $5,729TOTAL $9,968,545RAIL OPERATIONS DIVISIONRail Development Department 4.00 Full Time Equivalent Staff Summary by Division9/17/19 19-2142
GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFPresident / CEO Depart ment 1.00 Administration Department 2.00 Finance Department 10.00 Strategic Planning & Development Department 6.00 Marketing & Communications Department 7.00 Transit Operations Department 1.00 Human Resources Department 1.50 Information Technology Department 3.00 Full Time Equivalent Staff Summary by Division9/17/19 19-2142
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANMAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDEDBUS FLEET REPLACEMENT - $2,543,600•Bus Fleet Replacement (2020) $1,062,600•Funded 85% by 5307 grants•Based on current Fleet Replacement Plan•Includes replacement of:•3 non-revenue vehicles @ $42k each•8 small low-floor vehicles @ $116k each•Bus Fleet Replacement (2019) $1,481,000 (*Roll-Over from 2019)•85% grant funded; awaiting Buy America audit9/17/19 19-2142
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANMAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDEDPROFESSIONAL SERVICES/TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS - $1,004,472•Stadler Diagnostic Laptops $80k•Assumes replacement every 5 years in long-range financial plan•Scheduling Software $221,875 (*Roll-Over from 2019)•Integrated Fare Payment $600k (*Roll-Over from 2019)•Shared Use Mobility Study $59,507 (*Roll-Over from 2019)•Server & Network Infrastructure $43,090 (*Roll-Over from 2019)9/17/19 19-2142
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANMAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDEDTRANSIT SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - $324,157•Trail Safety Improvements $124,157 (*Roll-Over from 2019)•Rail Safety Improvements $200,000 (*Roll-Over from 2019)HIKE & BIKE TRAILS - $923,427•Lewisville Bike Trail – Eagle Point $923,427 (80% grant funded : Roll-Over from 2019)9/17/19 19-2142
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDEDMAJOR MAINTENANCE ITEMS: RAIL - $2,024,826*Developed in 2019 and incorporated into the long range financial plan•Road Crossing Refurbishments $442,072•Rail Operations & Maintenance Facility Scheduled Maintenance $39,532•Canopy Repairs $434,683•Stadler Vehicle OEM Replacement $1,108,539MAJOR MAINTENANCE ITEMS: BUS - $125,000•Bus Operations & Maintenance Facility Bridge Repair $125k9/17/19 19-2142
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANMAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDEDPOSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL (PTC) - $3,062,913•PTC Implementation $1,282,358(80% grant funded : Roll-Over from 2019)•PTC Enhancements $1,780,555•Total project cost $5M (FY20-FY21)•Funded 80% by CRISI grant ($4M)INFRASTRUCTURE ACQUISITION - $3,702,568 (Roll-Over from 2019)BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION $71,210 (80% grant funded : Roll-Over from 2019)9/17/19 19-2142
OUTSTANDING DEBT•2009 SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS: •$20,890,000 total; $13,915,000 outstanding at 9/30/19•Refunded 2008 issuance (5-year term)•Debt service through 2029•Proceeds used for A-train regional passenger rail project•2011 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS:•$14,390,000 total; $11,315,000 outstanding at 9/30/19•Debt service through 2031•Proceeds used for purchase of rail vehicles and first phase of PTC9/17/19 19-2142
QUESTIONSRaymond SuarezChief Executive Officer(972) 316-6032rsuarez@dcta.net9/17/19 19-2142
City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Fire
CM: Todd Hileman
DATE: September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a policy to receive reimbursement
for uncompensated charity care costs for Emergency Medical Services.
BACKGROUND
The City of Denton has participated in the Texas Ambulance Services Supplemental Payment Program
(TASSPP) Since FY 2014-15. This federally funded program through Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
(CMS) is administered by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC). The goal of this program is to
offset a portion of the loss incurred when providing services uninsured patients. Participation in the program
has reimbursed the City of Denton approximately 2.8 million since FY 2014-15. To continue participation
in the TASPP, CMS requires adoption of a Charity Care Policy.
If Council provides direction to move forward, the Charity Care Policy will be placed on the September 24
agenda.
EXHIBITS
1. Agenda Information Sheet
2. Power Point Presentation
Respectfully submitted:
Kenneth Hedges
Fire Chief
Prepared by:
Christine Taylor
Fire Administration Manager
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
Acceptance of Charity Care PolicySeptember 17, 2019
Background The City currently participates in the Texas Ambulance Services Supplemental Payment Program (TASSPP)Federally funded and administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)Offsets a portion of the loss incurred when providing services to uninsured patientsID 19‐151329/17/2019
Average Costs Transport cost $1,146.00Payment from uninsured patients $85.00Uncollected balance $1,061.00ID 19‐151339/17/2019
Background Currently 27.25% of patient transports within the City are classified as uninsuredParticipation in the program has reimbursed approximately 2.8 million since FY 2014‐15Fiscal Year Reimbursement Received 2014‐15 $ 174,2792015‐16 $890,5022016‐17 $958,2812017‐18 $805,058Total $2,820,1202018‐19 Estimate is $750,000ID 19‐151349/17/2019
Why does the City need a Charity Care Policy?Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) now require a Charity Care Policy to continue participation in the Texas Ambulance Services Supplemental Payment Program (TASSPP) that includes methodology changesThe City does not currently have a policyID 19‐151359/17/2019
CMS Program ChangesClassification of Patients: reimbursements will only be for patients classified as Charity Care versus all uninsuredMethodology will be based on expenses versus charges Program changes are effective October 1, 2019 Entity participation date in the program begins with adoption of a policyID 19‐151369/17/2019
CMS Policy Requirements The patient does not have insuranceThe patient does not have a high propensity to pay which is determined through the insurance discovery process and payment predictor modelThe City currently uses a payment predictor model the contracted EMS billing company Change HealthcareOnce a patient is classified as Charity Care, collection efforts must ceaseAny remaining patient balance after TASSPP Reimbursement must be written off ID 19‐151379/17/2019
Program Differences Uninsuredpatient transportInsurance discovery&Payment predictor classificationCollection efforts& Payment arrangementsTASSPPReimbursement appliedRemaining balances are pursued through collection efforts including payment arrangementsUninsured patient transportInsurance Discovery&Payment predictor classificationCollection efforts Cease TASSPPReimbursement appliedCharity Care Patient remaining balances are written offCurrent Uninsured Reimbursement ProgramFuture Charity Care Patient Reimbursement ProgramID 19‐151389/17/2019
Payment Arrangement Options All Non‐Charity Care Patients are eligible for payment arrangements Payment arrangements are as low as $10.00 per month No interest or late fees assessed ID 19‐151399/17/2019
Next StepsProvide direction to continue or discontinue participation in TASSPP (approximately $800,000 per fiscal year)If recommended by City Council staff will place a resolution on the next available City Council meeting for consideration and approvalID 19‐1513109/17/2019
Questions?ID 19‐1513119/17/2019
City of Denton
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.co m
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement and Compliance
CFO: Antonio Puente, Jr.
DATE: September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding Cit y participation in charitable
contributions through the AmazonSmile Foundation.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
A local non-profit organization requested that the City of Denton participate in charitable contributions
through the AmazonSmile platform. AmazonSmile is an Amazon program that provides an automatic way
to support organizations ever y time a person shops, at no additional cost.
Shopping at the alternative site smile.amazon.com uses the same account login and offers the same low
prices, vast selection, and shopping experience as parent site Amazon.com. The added benefit is that the
AmazonSmile Foundation donates a portion of the purchase price to a charitable organization of the buyer’s
choice. These donations are made b y the AmazonSmile Foundation directly to the selected organization.
On their first visit to AmazonSmile, the buyer selects a charitable organization to receive donations from
eligible purchases. This selection is remembered and every eligible purchase made will result in a donation
without further action needed. Eligible products are marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their
product detail pages.
The AmazonSmile Foundation donation is 0.5% of eligible purchase prices. The purchase price is defined
as the amount paid for the item minus an y rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees,
taxes, or service charges. City staff made 1,663 purchases totaling approximately $235,000 in FY 17/18.
The AmazonSmile Foundation donation would therefore have totaled $1,175 if all of these purchases were
AmazonSmile eligible.
While the donations are automatic once the charitable organization is selected, there are some challenges
to City participation. The primar y challenge is selecting the organization to which the City will contribute.
There are 457 Denton area organizations enrolled in the AmazonSmile program, 39 of which the City works
cooperativel y in other capacities. The additional challenge is ensuring all P-Card cardholders select the
chosen organization within their individual Amazon account. The organiz ation selection is based on each
login, not the master Cit y of Denton business account, and can be changed at any time.
Direction is being sought due to the cit ywide spend and organization selection components of the
AmazonSmile program. The program and options were presented to the Sponsorship Committee for
direction on July 11, 2019. The Sponsorship Committee asked that the program be presented to the full Cit y
Council.
Since the Sponsorship Committee presentation, city staff surveyed 8 area cities regarding AmazonSmile
participation. Staff recei ved 5 responses and all 5 cities advised they did not participate in the program as
an organization. Staff also narrowed the organization list to the 39 in which contractual support relationships
exist.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Opt out of participation; or
2. Opt in and users select 1 of the 39 organizations
FISCAL INFORMATION
There is no additional cost to the City to participate. The AmazonSmile Foundation donation is 0.5% of
eligible purchase prices. FY 17/18 Cit y Amazon purchases totaled $235,000. This would have resulted in
$1,175 in contributions if all purchases were AmazonSmile eligible.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: AmazonSmile Presentation
Exhibit 3: Letter from Organization
Exhibit 4: Charitable Organization List
Respectfully submitted:
Cassey Ogden
Director of Procurement and Compliance
Jamie Lindsay
Compliance Officer &
P-Card Program Manager
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amazonsmile
•Background
•Program Overview
•Potential City Contributions
•Organization Selection
•Recommendations
Discussion Points
Objective
Receive Direction on City Participation in the AmazonSmile
Charitable Contribution Program
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Background
•Received Local Organization Letter
-Asked City to contribute to their organization
•Researched Program and Potential City Contributions
•Presented to Sponsorship Committee
-Presented in July
-Requested full City Council consideration
•Contacted Other Cities
-8 area cities contacted; 5 responses
-None of the cities participate
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FY 16/17 FY 17/18 FY 18/19*
*Projected total
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“Denton” = 775 Results
Local Organizations = 457 Results
Contractual Partners = 39 Results
Organization Selection
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Benefits
•Charitable Giving
•Simple Setup & Automation
•No Additional Cost
Challenges
•Organization Selection
•Verifying Employee Setup
•Enforcement of Participation & Selection
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Recommendations
Direction Requested
•Should the City participate in AmazonSmile?
•If yes, how should the organization(s) be selected?
Recommendations
1.Opt Out of Participation
2.Opt In –Users Select 1 of the 39 Organizations
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Questions?
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Organization
CASA of Denton County, Inc.
Communities In School of North Texas, Inc.
Denton Affordable Housing Corp.
Denton African American Scholarship Foundation
Denton Animal Support Foundation
Denton City County Day School
Denton Community Food Center
Denton Community Health Clinic
Denton Community Market
Denton Community Theater
Denton County Friends of the Family
Denton County MHMR
Denton Dog Days
Denton Festival Foundation
Denton Holiday Festival Association
Denton Parks Foundation
Explorium Denton
FairOaks Senior Housing
Fred Moore Day Nursery School Inc.
Friends of the Denton Public Libraries
Giving Hope, Inc.
Greater Denton Arts Council
Greater Lewisville Youth & Family Services
Habitat for Humanity of Denton County
Health Services of North Texas Inc.
Historic Denton
Interfaith Ministries
Keep Denton Beautiful
Kiwanis Youth Services
Monsignor King Outreach Center
Music Theatre of Denton
North Texas State Fair Association
Our Daily Bread
Pediplace
RSVP Serving Denton County (Chisholm Trail Retired Senior
Volunteer Program Inc)
SPAN Inc.
Tejas Storytelling Association
Texas Filmmakers Corporation
United Way of Denton County
City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste & Recycling Department
CM/ DCM/ ACM: Mario Canizares
DATE: September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the care, management, and
proposed reuse of the closed City of Denton Moseley Road Landfill.
BACKGROUND
The Moseley Road Landfill operated as the City of Denton’s Landfill from September 1975 to
approximately February of 1985. This facility, permitted as MSW Site #13 by the Texas Department of
Health, is located east of the City of Denton in Denton County east of Lake Lewisville and surrounded on
the north, east, and south by the City of Cross Roads. The facility has been closed pursuant to state law.
Although state law requires no post-closure care at this facility, the City of Denton Department of Solid
Waste and Recycling periodically inspects the closed landfill to ensure site security and assess condition of
the landfill cover. Following a 2018 inspection, slope erosion across several areas of the site coupled with
cover subsidence, ponding of water and percolation across the cover has necessitated site improvements to
assure long term site stability. Once stabilized, the site could be made available to support long term
recreational reuse opportunities.
Options to address onsite issues range from patching the side slopes of the unit, a full repair of the cover
system, or the complete relocation of all the waste at the facility. It is the opinion of staff and contracted
engineers that relocation of the waste is not recommended due to its prohibitively high cost and
consumption of airspace at the existing City of Denton Landfill. Of the two remaining options, a full
replacement to of the cap is recommended due to its long-term stability solution and its promotion of
potential reuse at the facility.
The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department has expressed an interest in repurposing the site to
expand the City of Denton’s trail and recreation network. Preliminary discussions with local biking, hiking,
and other recreational community leaders has resulted in an interest in the development of a hike/bike trail
at the site. Conceptual designs are being developed to help evaluate the proposal for reuse pursuant to state
law.
Access to the site is south off US Hwy 380 on Potter Shop Road through the City of Crossroads. The City
of Denton will be working with Cross Roads to ensure safe and unencumbered access during site
redevelopment and reuse. Design, construction, and ancillary effort is anticipated to take approximately 12
months from approval to proceed.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
The Public Utilities Board Considered this information at their September 9, 2019 meeting and gave a
recommendation to proceed with a full repair of the cap and to work with the Town of Cross Roads on
funding access improvements to the site.
FISCAL INFORMATION
The cost of a full repair of the landfill cap and ancillary activity, exclusive of engineering services, is
estimated at approximately $3,800,000.
BID INFORMATION
N/A
EXHIBITS
1. Agenda Information Sheet
2. Presentation
Respectfully submitted:
Brian Boerner, 349-8001
Director of Solid Waste
Moseley Road Landfill
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Objectives
Review condition of Moseley Road Landfill
◦Regulatory requirements
◦Define what needs to be managed
◦Review options to repair
Discuss future uses of closed the Moseley Road Landfill
Identify potential fiscal impacts
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Moseley Road Landfill
TCEQ MSW Permit No. 13
◦Operated from Approximately September 1974 to February 1985.
◦Site –74 Acres
◦Approximately 40 acre permitted disposal area
◦Site has completed post-closure monitoring
Current site condition issues
◦Subsidence
◦Settling/Ponded water
◦Erosion
Located in Denton County but bounded on north, east, and south sides by City of Cross Roads.
◦Access to landfill on City of Cross Roads Streets
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Approximate
Disposal Area
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Site Evaluation
Parkhill, Smith & Cooper Engineering Report -2018
◦Repair Alternatives
◦Option 1 –Do Nothing -$0 –Not Viable; something must be done
◦Option 2 –Side Slope Patch -$1,089,800
◦Option 3 –Full Repair -$3,780,100
◦Option 4 –Waste Relocation -$38,932,100 –Cost Prohibitive
◦Decision Driven by future use of the property
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Reuse of Land Over Closed MSW Landfills
30 TAC Chapter 330, Subchapter T
Permitted through the TCEQ if the use involves a structure that would disturb the cover.
Minimize
◦Borings
◦Penetrations
◦Enclosed Structures
◦Any structure or component that could potentially trap landfill gas
Onsite operations must protect and support maintenance of existing or improved cap
When selling property, notification must be given and existing development must be in compliance
with Subchapter T
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Town of Cross Roads
Access into the site is through the Town of Cross Roads
Has requested the City of Denton pay for reconstruction of access roads
◦Estimated cost $603,121
No legal obligation to compensate
Options to consider
◦Pay to reconstruct Pottershop Road
◦Work with Cross Roads to compensate for incremental impact to the road
◦Recognize our right to use road with no compensation
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Public Utilities Board
Considered the presentation and recommendations at their September 9, 2019 meeting
◦Proceed with Full repair of the cap
◦Work with the Town of Cross Roads on funding access improvements to the site
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Next Steps
Staff recommends to proceed with Option 3 –Full Repair -$3,780,100
◦Develop specification
◦Onsite Stabilization
◦Set grades for future recreation use
◦Bid Project and Award
Seek direction to contact City of Cross Roads
◦Site Access
◦Potential to partner to develop a destination recreation facility for the City
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Thank you!
QUESTIONS?
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Notes
PUB 9-9-2019 –the number is PUB19-175
Council 9-24-2019 –the number is ID19-2103
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City of Denton
_____________________________________________________________________________________
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
ACM: Sara Hensley, Assistant City Manager
DATE: September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the proposed amendments to the
Naming Policy Guidelines for City Buildings, Facilities, Land, or any Portion Thereof.
BACKGROUND
The existing Naming Policy Guidelines for City Buildings, Facilities, Land, or Any Portion Thereof was
last updated in 2012. Staff members from several departments including Parks and Recreation,
Sustainability, Solid Waste, Library, and Fire reviewed the proposed updates to the policy.
Within the last year, City Council requested naming opportunities to be available to help subsidize the cost
of City assets and PARD took the lead on proposing amendments to the existing policy. Staff members
from several departments reviewed the amendments.
Minor updates to the policy define naming rights and specify naming rights are for a fixed period of time.
Additionally, the application form (Exhibit 4) has been updated to be more user friendly and converted to
a fillable PDF format.
A red line version of the policy (Exhibit 5) is provided to highlight the proposed changes.
A public hearing is scheduled on the same day after the City Council work session meeting on September
24, 2019, to gather public input regarding the proposed Naming Policy Guidelines for City Buildings,
Facilities, Land, or Any Portion Thereof.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff believe the updates made to this policy will make it easier for individuals and/or businesses to seek
out naming rights.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
Resolution No. R2012-007 was approved by City Council on April 3, 2012, which repealed Resolution No.
R2007-035.
On February 4, 2019, the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommended approval of the
proposed amendments with a 5-0 vote.
On May 6, 2019, a presentation was given to Council and direction was given to move forward with the
amendments as proposed and place a resolution on the agenda for the next available meeting.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
On June 18, 2019, the proposed amendments were placed on consent agenda as a resolution. Council pulled
this item and postponed voting on the resolution until further discussion could be held.
On August 26, 2019, the current naming policy and proposed amendments were presented to the Denia
Neighborhood and feedback was gathered.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Presentation
Exhibit 3 Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 4 Application Form
Exhibit 5 Proposed Amendments – Redline
Respectfully submitted:
Gary Packan
Director, Parks and Recreation
Prepared by:
Ferdinand Valdez
Management Analyst, Parks and Recreation
September 17, 2019
Proposed Naming
Policy Amendments
Exhibit 2
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Naming Policy Amendments
Background
➢The Naming Policy Guidelines for City Buildings, Facilities, Land, or Any Portion Thereof is an existing
City policy and was last updated on April 3, 2012. (Resolution R2012-007 repealed R2007-35.)
➢Within the last year, City Council requested naming opportunities to be available to help subsidize the
cost of City assets and PARD took the lead on proposing amendments to the existing policy. Staff
members from several departments reviewed the amendments.
➢On February 4, 2019, the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommended approval of the
proposed amendments with a 5-0 vote.
➢On May 6, 2019, a presentation was given to Council and direction was given to move forward with
the amendments as proposed and place a resolution on the agenda for the next available meeting.
➢On June 18, 2019, the proposed amendments were placed on consent agenda as a resolution. Council
pulled this item and postponed voting on the resolution until further discussion could be held.
➢By request, on August 26, 2019, the current naming policy and proposed amendments were presented
to the Denia Neighborhood and feedback was gathered.
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Existing Naming Policy:
Overview
➢Naming opportunities include City buildings, facilities, land, or any portion thereof
➢Provides consistent citywide guidelines for naming after an individual or
organization, or for selling naming rights
➢Defines qualifications for naming
➢Does not include the naming of streets, fire stations or police stations
➢Outlines situations when renaming can occur
➢Outlines the approval process for proposed naming
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Naming after an
Individual (Honor)
✓Resident of the
City of Denton
✓Deceased five
years
✓Good moral
character
✓Made exceptional
contributions to
COD or USA
Existing Naming Policy:
Summary of Guidelines
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Naming after an
Organization (Honor)
✓Made exceptional
local, state,
national, or world
contributions
✓Achievements
represent a
lasting legacy to
City asset
Purchasing Naming Rights
✓City asset named
through fundraising
campaign, donation, or
by purchasing rights
✓Individuals must be of
good moral character
✓Organizations must be
compliant with all laws
& regulations
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Existing Naming Policy:
Naming Approval Process
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Application
Review
Approval
Name submitted to the
City Manager then
referred to City Council
Council may appoint a 7 member
ad hoc naming committee,
including 2 members from
impacted advisory board
Naming committee provides
a recommendation. Final
decision rests with City
Council
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Proposed Naming Policy
Amendments
➢Defines “naming rights” as it was not previously defined
➢Clarifies naming rights can be purchased for a City facility, amenity,
or feature for a defined period of time as determined by City Council
➢Specifies once a naming rights’ term has ended, the facility may be
renamed
➢Proposes an updated, user friendly, PDF application form
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Next Steps
➢September 24, 2019 –Public hearing scheduled to gather additional
feedback
➢Add updates to the naming policy based on the feedback gathered, per
Council’s direction
➢Bring updated version of the naming policy back as a resolution on a
future consent agenda or individual consideration item, per Council’s
direction
➢Use updated policy to seek naming opportunities for the new dog
park, for example
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Questions/Comments
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CITY OF DENTON
Sponsorships and Donations Application
Please type or print clearly in ink:
Date:
I am making one of the following contributions:
Sponsorship Donation
Reason for the contribution (program or event name, City asset, etc.)
Type of contribution (cash, in-kind goods, in-kind service, etc.)
Value of Contribution: _____________
Are you currently in the process of planning, permitting, procurement or involved in litigation against the
City? Yes No
Point of Contact
First Name Last Name
________________________ ______________________
Organization/Company Name (if applicable)
_______________________________________________
Address City State Zip
________________________ _________ ____ _______
Phone Number Email Address
________________________ ______________________
Individual/Organization Representative:
Office Use Only
By signing this form, I agree that I did not
receive anything for personal benefit in
the process of accepting this contribution.
Print Name
Signature
Date
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CITY OF DENTON NAMING POLICY GUIDELINES
FOR CITY BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, LAND, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF
I. GENERAL
These policy guidelines are intended to address naming opportunities when a citizen,
group, or organization submits a nomination to name a City building, facility, land, or any
portion thereof. The City Council may initiate the naming of any building, facility, land, or
any portion thereof at its discretion and may apply the following guidelines in City Council
initiated naming. The City Council may choose to waive any part of theseis guidelines by
three three-fourth's vote of the entire City Council. These policy guidelines do not address
the naming of streets, fire stations, or police stations., or naming based on advertising.
II. DEFINITIONS
City Buildings. City owned facilities which are open to the public and used to conduct
City business. Buildings may include, but are not limited to, City Halls, civic/community
centers, conference/convention centers, public libraries, and public utility
buildings/structures.
City Facilities. City owned structures, amenities, or features, which are open to the
public and used for City business, or public attractions of any kind, including, but not
limited to, athletic fields, bridges, fountains, gymnasiums, library collections and/or
department's interior and exterior spaces, meeting rooms, picnic shelters, playground
equipment, recreation facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
City Land. Real estate owned and/or managed by the City, including park property
orand other open space areas.
Funded Project. Any project that the City has fully funded prior to the start of
construction.
Non-Funded Project. Any project that the City wishes to construct, but for which it
lacks designated funding.
Naming Rights. A financial transaction whereby a corporation, organization, individual, or
other entity purchases the right to name a facility, amenity, or feature for a defined period of
time.
III. NAMING OF A CITY BUILDING, FACILITY, LAND, OR ANY PORTION
THEREOF AFTER AN INDIVIDUAL
It is intended that all the criteria in this section be satisfied when considering the naming of
a
City facility, building, land, or any portion thereof after an individual.
A. Naming After an Individual
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1. The individual must be deceased at least five (5) years; and
2. The individual must have been a resident of the City of Denton; and
3. The individual must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted
of a felony, or Class A or B misdemeanor; and
4. The individual should have made exceptional contributions to the City of
Denton, the State of Texas, or the United States of America; and the individual's
achievements should represent a lasting legacy to the mission of the City building,
facility, land, or any portion thereof.
B. Naming After an Individual Who Performed Outstanding or Heroic Service
Buildings, facilities, land, or any portion thereof may also be named in memory of
individuals who died in the line of duty serving the City of Denton, the State of
Texas, or the United States of America; or died performing a heroic act, such as
saving the life of another person; or a deceased individual who has made a
significant and lasting contribution to humanitarian causes on a world or national
level. In these instances as appropriate, the City may elect to obtain or attempt to
make contact for approval from living family members of the individual
recommended for having a City building, facility, land, or any portion thereof
named in their honor.
C. Naming After a Foundation, Business, or Organization
1. If consideration is given to naming a City building, facility, land, or any portion
thereof after a foundation, business, or organization, the foundation, business, or
organization considered should have made exceptional local, state, national, or
world contributions; and their achievements should represent a lasting legacy to the
mission of the City building, facility, land, or any portion thereof.
2. In selected instances, a City building, facility, land, or any portion thereof may be
named after a foundation, business, or organization that makes a unique and
extraordinary contribution to the development and/ or usage of the City building,
facility, land, or any portion thereof being named. The merits and value of each
such naming shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
IV. NAMING A CITY BUILDING, FACILITY, LAND, OR ANY PORTION
THEREOF THROUGH FUND RAISING OR BY PURCHASING NAMING
RIGHTS
1. Any individual for which a City building, facility, land, or any portion thereof
may be named, must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted
of a felony, or Class A or B misdemeanor. Any foundation, business, or organization
must be compliant with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
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2. A City building, facility, land, or any portion thereof may be named as part of a
public fundraising campaign, donation, or by purchasing naming rights. The City
Council may approve other non-monetary donations for naming rights.
3. Naming rights for a funded project can be accepted at any point during
construction.
4. A funding agreement for the naming rights of a non-funded project must be in
place prior to start of construction.
5. The required donation to acquire the naming rights of a City building, facility,
land, or any portion thereof shall be substantial as determined by the City Council on
a case-by-case basis.
6. All funds contributed to naming a City building, facility, land, or any portion
thereof will be nonrefundable.
7. In the event a donor fails to meet the total required commitment, the City
Council may reconsider the naming of the City building, facility, land, or any
portion thereof.
8. It should not be assumed that a financial contribution guarantees that a City
building, facility, land, or any portion thereof will be named after an individual or a
business, foundation, or organization.
9. Naming rights will be for a defined period of time as determined by City Council
on a case-by-case basis.
V. PLAQUES, MARKERS, AND MEMORIALS
A. Plaques, markers, and memorials that are requested to be located on a City building,
facility, land, or any portion thereof, must be reviewed and approved by the City as to
design and maintenance requirements.
B. Total costs for purchasing plaques, markers, and memorials involved in the naming of a
new City building, facility, land, or any portion thereof, as well as up to five (5) years of
maintenance costs, shall be paid by the nominating individual or organization, unless City
Council waives such funding. This provision has no application in those instances where
the costs of plaques, markers, or memorials are included in the design and construction
costs of a project.
VI. RENAMING OF A CITY BUILDING, FACILITY, LAND, OR ANY PORTION
THEREOF
A. In order to honor the decisions of previous City Councils and descendants of individuals
after whom a City building, facility, land, or any portion thereof are named, renaming shall
typically not occur within the defined naming time proscribed by the approving City Council.
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B. If it is determined that circumstances have changed such that the criteria set forth in
III.A.3 or IV.l is no longer met, the City Council may elect to remove the name from the
City building, facility, land, or any portion thereof. Further, a City building, facility,
land, or any portion thereof named after a foundation, business, or organization, which
dissolves, is convicted of criminal acts, or for other good and valid reasons, may be
renamed.
C. Once the agreed upon term for naming rights has ended, the facility may be renamed.
VII. PROCEDURES FOR NAMING CITY BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, LAND, OR ANY
PORTION THEREOF
A. Groups or individuals may submit nominations for naming a City building, facility,
land, or any portion thereof, by submitting a nomination to the City Manager on the City
of Denton Name Application Form For City Buildings, Facilities, Land, or any portion
thereof.
B. The City Manager, upon the receipt of the City of Denton Name Application Form For
City Buildings, Facilities, Land, or any portion thereof, shall refer such naming request
to the City Council.
C. The City Council may appoint a seven-member ad hoc Naming Committee to review the
naming request submitted by a citizen or organization. Such committee shall be
nominated by individual City Council members. In the event of a City Council initiated
naming, the Council may, if it desires, appoint an ad hoc committee as outlined herein to
investigate and recommend one or more names for Council consideration.
D. At least two additional members of the ad hoc Naming Committee shall be selected
from any impacted advisory or governing board.
E. The name or names submitted will be considered by the members of the ad hoc Naming
Committee. The committee shall be guided by the provisions of this policy and shall
provide a recommendation to the City Council for consideration.
F. The final decision for naming a City building, facility, land, or any portion thereof
shall rest with the City Council.
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CITY OF DENTON NAME APPLICATION FORM FOR CITY BUILDINGS,
FACILITIES, LAND, OR ANY OTHER PORTION THEREOF
Please type or print clearly in ink and return to the City Manager's Office:
1. Date of Submittal: ________________________________________________________
2. Individual or Organization Submitting Nomination:
3. Signature of Nominator or Organization Representative:
Point of Contact:
Address:
City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________________
Telephone: __________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________
4. Nominee (Check One): Individual Organization
5. Recommended Name of City Building, Facility, Land, or Any Portion Thereof:
9. Location of City Building, Facility, Land, or Any Portion Thereof:
10. Explanation of why this name should be considered. Please include the
individual's biographical information and vitae or resume. Use additional sheets, if
necessary:
City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
ACM: Sara Hensley
DATE: September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for
information.
BACKGROUND
During the annual City Council retreat on Saturday, August 17, 2019, the City Council agreed to a process
to ensure there is a consensus of the City Council regarding the use of staff time when responding to requests
from elected officials that anticipate taking more than two hours to complete or if there is a City Council
policy decision to be made. The process developed during the retreat was further discussed and formally
adopted at the August 27 City Council meeting.
Staff will review one outstanding request for information per elected official during each work session. The
weekly work session process will include staff introducing the requested topic followed by the requesting
elected official having up to one minute to describe and justify their request. Remaining elected officials
will then have up to one minute to provide feedback and indicate their support for the use of staff time to
respond to the request. Staff will respond to all requests where a consensus of at least four elected officials
is established. Responses will be provided in the requested format including Informal Staff Reports, Legal
Status Reports, City Council work session topics, or ordinances and resolutions to be considered on future
City Council agendas.
The following items will be discussed during the September 17, 2019 work session:
1. Elected Officials Serving on Community Boards
i. Workshop on potentially altering current City requirements for elected officials to
serve on community board such as the Economic Development Partnership Board.
b. Requestor: Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth
c. Date Requested: June 18, 2019
d. Related Informal Staff Report: N/A
e. Policy decision or estimated staff time to complete report: Work session request
2. Denton County MHMR Funding
a. Requestor: Council Member Armintor
b. Date Requested: August 28, 2018
c. Related Informal Staff Report: No. 2018-139 Denton County MHMR (Exhibit 3)
d. Policy decision or estimated staff time to complete report: Work session request
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
3. Request to expand the downtown TIF grant categories to include applicants wishing to make
improvements to meet accessibility requirements for people with disabilities
a. Requestor: Council Member Meltzer
b. Date Requested: August 29, 2019
c. Related Informal Staff Report: N/A
d. Policy decision or estimated staff time to complete report: Policy decision
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 – Presentation
Exhibit 3 – No. 2018-139 Denton County MHMR
Respectfully submitted:
Stuart Birdseye
Assistant to the City Manager
City Council Pending
Requests for Information
City Council Meeting
September 10, 2019
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Background
•Effective August 27, all requests for information are to be
submitted to the City Manager’s Office via email and include the
following information:
Request Type:Service/Clarification/Policy-related
Purpose: Description of the information needed
Time-Sensitivity: Indicate expectations for response time
Preferred Format: Informal Staff Report, Legal Status Report, Work
Session, Email, Friday Report, Meeting with Staff
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Background
•City Manager’s Office and/or City Attorney’s Office will estimate the
amount of time required to respond to each request
•Staff report requests estimated to take more than two hours to
complete, policy decisions, and work session requests will be brought
forward to a standing work session within the next 30 days to seek
consensus from the City Council regarding use of staff time to fulfill the
request
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Work Session Process
•Up to seven requests will be reviewed per meeting (one per Council Member)
•Staff will introduce each request
•The elected official that made the request will have up to one minute to describe and justify their request
•Remaining elected officials will then have up to one minute to provide feedback and indicate their support for the use of staff time to respond to the request
•Staff will respond to all requests where a consensus of Council is established
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Item 1
•Elected Officials Serving on Community Boards
•Workshop on potentially altering current City requirements for elected officials to
serve on community board such as the Economic Development Partnership Board.
•Requestor: Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth
•Date Requested: June 18, 2019
•Related Informal Staff Report: N/A
•Policy decision or estimated staff time to complete report: Work session
request
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Item 2
•Denton County MHMR Funding
•Requestor: Council Member Armintor
•Date Requested: August 28, 2018
•Related Informal Staff Report: No. 2018-139 Denton County MHMR
(Exhibit 3)
•Policy decision or estimated staff time to complete report: Work session
request
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Item 3
•Request to expand the downtown TIF grant categories to include
applicants wishing to make improvements to meet accessibility
requirements for people with disabilities
•Requestor: Council Member Meltzer
•Date Requested: August 29, 2019
•Related Informal Staff Report: N/A
•Policy decision or estimated staff time to complete report: Policy decision
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Date: September 28, 2018 Report No. 2018-139
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
On August 28, 2018 during concluding items, Council Member Armintor requested a staff report
to give an overview of what Denton County MHMR (MHMR) is, how it is funded, and any
challenges with funding.
BACKGROUND:
Denton County MHMR is a local non-profit community center designated as the local Mental
Health and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Authority for Denton County, Texas. Due
to the high volume of programs that MHMR implements and its diverse funding sources, staff
asked Denton County MHMR’s Executive Director, Pam Gutierrez, to provide the information
requested by CM Armintor. The discussion information attached as Exhibit 1 was respectfully
submitted by Executive Director Pam Gutierrez.
DISCUSSION:
In addition to the information provided to staff by Denton County MHMR in Exhibit 1, staff can
add the following information to describe how the City has worked with MHMR and supported
mental health initiatives in the community.
Funding for MHMR Housing Units: The City of Denton has provided Home
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding to support the Denton Affordable
Housing Corporation’s program to rehabilitate housing units that are made available to
MHMR clients. Two units were rehabilitated in 2017-18. A minimum of one additional
unit is scheduled to be completed during the 2018-19 program year.
Human Services Grant Funding: The City of Denton has provided public services grant
funding support for single programs in MHMR at different intervals in the grant
program’s history as well as current funding. The Human Services Grant funded a
MHMR program from FY00-01 through FY04-05. The program was discontinued and
MHMR did not seek funding again until FY14-15. At that time the Human Services
Grant provided funding for the HCS Residential Care Services - IDD Direct Care
Support. The funding provides salary reimbursement for staff who assist residents with
activities of daily living. The program has been continuously funded through FY17-18.
The HCS Residential Care Services - IDD Direct Care Support program is being
transitioned to a partnership with Texas Woman University so MHMR is not seeking
continued funding for this program. In the application for FY18-19 Human Services
grant, MHMR elected to seek funding for the LOSS Team an on-call team available 24/7
in response to reports of suicide in the amount of $15,000. The application was
recommended for funding by the Human Services Advisory Committee and approved by
City Council with the FY 2018-19 Annual Program Budget Ord # 18-1456.
Behavioral Health Leadership Team
Denton has engaged in collective impact through the Denton County Behavioral Health
Leadership Team. “Collective impact” describes an intentional way of working together
Date: September 28, 2018 Report No. 2018-139
and sharing information for the purpose of solving a complex problem using a
community-wide strategic lens. The approach is more likely to solve complex problems
than if a single nonprofit were to approach the same problem(s) on its own because there
is no single solution—not one entity, or one person—that can solve the crises across the
behavioral health and housing spectrum. This team advocates and facilitates a
collaborative person-centered behavioral health system to repair and restore lives. The
City participates in collaboration with many other public and private partners including
MHMR.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Exhibit 1 - Denton County MHMR Information Document by Executive Director Pam Gutierrez
STAFF CONTACT:
Danielle Shaw
Human Services Coordinator
940-349-7237
Danielle.Shaw@CityofDenton.com
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DENTON COUNTY MHMR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Eligibility and Intake
People with mental health needs access our services through our hotline/intake line (1-800-762-
0157). This line operates 24 hours a day and provides an initial screening for individuals to
determine if clients are in crisis or in need of ongoing mental health services. Individuals who
qualify based on need and diagnosis are referred to our open intake process. Intake consists of a
diagnostic assessment, psychosocial history, and a uniform assessment of level of care that is
required by the state. The Uniform Assessment used is either the Adult Needs and Strengths
Assessment (ANSA) or the Children’s Assessment of Needs and Strengths (CANS). The scores
on the ANSA/CANS determine the level of care that is appropriate for the individual at that time.
Levels of Care Adult
The levels of care for our adult and children’s services are delineated by acuity of need and are
labeled Level of Care 1, 2, 3 or 4. The higher the level of care assigned the more acute the need
of the client and the more services that are available to them. A general outline of the levels of
care and services provided in each level of care is presented below:
Level of Care 1: The general focus of this array of services is to facilitate recovery by reducing
or stabilizing symptoms, improve the level of functioning, and/or prevent deterioration of the
individual’s condition. Natural and/or alternative supports are developed to help the individual in
their recovery. Services are most often provided in outpatient, office-based settings, and are
primarily limited to medication, rehabilitative services, and education. We currently have 1556
clients in this level of care.
Level of Care 2: The overall focus of services in this level care is to improve level of functioning
and/or prevent deterioration of the individual’s condition so that the individual is able to continue
to work towards identified recovery goals. Natural and/or alternative supports are developed to
help the individual in their recovery process. Services are most often provided in outpatient,
office-based settings and include psychotherapy services in addition to those offered in LOC-1.
We currently have 126 clients in this level of care. We have and five PRN counselors who
provide cognitive behavioral therapy.
Level of Care 3: Services in this level of care are generally intended for individuals who enter
the system of care with moderate to severe levels of need who require intensive rehabilitation to
increase community tenure, establish support networks, increase community awareness, and
develop coping strategies in order to function effectively in their social environment (family,
peers, school). This may include maintaining the current level of functioning. A rehabilitative
case manager who is a member of the therapeutic team provides supported housing and Co-
Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Disorders (COPSD) services, if needed. We
currently have 199 clients in this level of care.
Adult case managers have mixed caseloads and see individuals in all levels of care. We currently
have 19 case managers in this program.
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Level of Care 4: Using an integrated services approach, the Assertive Community Treatment
team (ACT) merges clinical and rehabilitation staff expertise (e.g., psychiatric, substance abuse,
employment, and housing) within a mobile service delivery team that works in partnership with
the person in recovery from his or her home. Accordingly, there will be minimal referral of
individuals to other programs for treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. Limited use of
group activities designed to reduce social isolation or address substance use/abuse issues is also
acceptable as part of ACT. We currently have 41 clients in this level of care. We have 5 case
managers, 2 nurses, and 1 psychiatrist for this team. The psychiatrist for this team is Denton
County MHMR’s medical director.
Clients in all the above levels of care also receive psychiatric, nursing, peer support, medication
management and crisis services as part of their level of care.
These services are funded through general revenue funds for uninsured or reimbursed through
Medicaid or Medicare. Only 23% of our current adult client population has Medicaid.
Levels of Care Children
Level of Care 1: The services in this LOC are intended to meet the needs of the child/youth
whose only identified treatment need is for medication management. Children/youth served in
this LOC may have an occasional need for routine case management services but do not have
ongoing treatment needs outside of medication related services. While services delivered in this
LOC are primarily office based, services may also be provided at school or in the community.
We currently have 103 clients assigned to this level of care.
Level of Care 2: The purpose of this LOC is to improve mood symptoms or address behavioral
needs while building strengths in the child/youth and caregiver. The services in the LOC target a
specific, identified treatment need. Services should be provided in the most convenient location
for the child/youth and caregiver, including the office setting, school, home, or other community
location. We currently have 141 individuals assigned to this level of care.
Level of Care 3: The purpose of this LOC is to reduce or stabilize symptoms and/or risk
behaviors, improve overall functioning, and build strengths and resiliency in the child/youth and
caregiver. Services should be provided in the most convenient location for the child/youth and
caregiver, including the office setting, school, home, or other community location. Providers
may need to consider flexible office hours to support the complex needs of the child/youth and
caregiver. We currently have 52 individuals in this level of care.
Children’s case managers have mixed caseloads and see individuals in all levels of care. We
currently have 9 case managers in this program.
Level of Care 4: The purpose of this LOC is to reduce or stabilize symptoms and/or risk
behaviors, improve overall functioning, and build strengths and resiliency in the child/youth and
caregiver through a treatment team approach. Services should be provided in the most
convenient location for the child/youth and caregiver, including the office setting, school, home,
or other community location. Providers may need to consider flexible office hours to support the
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complex needs of the child/youth and caregiver. We currently have 5 individuals assigned to this
level of care.
Level of Care Young Children
The services in this LOC are intended to meet the needs of the young child (ages 3-5) with
identified behavioral and/or emotional treatment needs. The young child may also exhibit a
moderate degree of life domain functioning impairments that require multiple service
interventions. The purpose of this LOC is to reduce or stabilize symptoms, improve overall
functioning, and build strengths and resiliency in the child and caregiver. The focus of services is
placed on the dyad relationship as this relationship is the primary context for young children.
These primary relationship(s) set the stage for future social-emotional behavior and future
relationship behavior. Services should be provided in the most convenient location for the child
and caregiver, including the office setting or home. We currently have 12 individuals in this level
of care.
Children’s case managers have mixed caseloads and see individuals in all levels of care. We
currently have 9 case managers in this program.
Clients in all the above levels of care also receive psychiatric, nursing, medication management,
family partner services, and crisis services as part of their level of care.
These services are funded through general revenue funds for uninsured or reimbursed through
Medicaid or Medicare. 77% of our current client children’s population has Medicaid.
Our Crisis services are provided 24 hours a day, throughout the county. These services are
typically provided in the community or in alternative treatment environments such as schools,
hospitals, and jails. The initial assessment through crisis services is to help people experiencing a
psychiatric crisis through assessment and problem solving. Our crisis services help facilitate
higher levels of care such as hospitalization, if needed. These services can include facilitation of
those needing hospitalization who have insurance or payment for hospitalization for those who
are uninsured. As the initial crisis period is alleviated clients are transitioned to outpatient crisis
services (that can last up to 90 days) that include psychiatric, nursing, case management and
skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy and referrals. Once a client is finished with
outpatient crisis services they are transitioned to the appropriate level of care within our
outpatient services or referred to the community.
Continuity of care and court liaisons work with clients who are going to local hospitals or to state
hospitals to ensure that there is continuity of their inpatient care and outpatient services.
Additionally, they monitor the care at the state hospital and are part of the treatment team at the
state hospital.
There are two Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDC) on staff. One LCDC
facilitates substance abuse groups four times a week and meets with individuals in all levels of
care. Our other LCDC position is grant funded by Health and Human Services Commission
(HHSC) and is dispatched with the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team to conduct substance abuse
assessments and facilitate placement if needed.
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YES WAIVER
The YES Waiver is a Medicaid waiver program for children with mental health. This programs
provides services including intensive case management, psychiatric services, wraparound
services, adaptive aids and supports, community living supports, family supports, respite, and
many other types of alternative therapies with the goal of helping a child who is at risk of
placement. The waiver services are funded through Medicaid. Denton County MHMR contracts
with other providers to provide choice for clients in their service providers. We currently have 18
individuals in this program. We have three staff dedicated to these clients.
Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR)
This service is provided by the center for clients who are in nursing homes who may have mental
health needs. Our role is to assess if the client does have mental health issues, monitor the
current treatment of the services being provided, and supplement the care that is received if it is
determined that the nursing home or facility cannot accommodate all of the mental health needs.
The initial assessments for these clients is a fee for service payment model, however the ongoing
service coordination is funded through general revenue.
Texas Correctional Office on offenders with Medical or Mental Impairment (TCOOMMI)
The purpose of this program is twofold. The first purpose is to coordinate transitioning of mental
health care for offenders leaving the state correctional department and reintegrating back to their
communities. The second purpose is to have collaborative approach with Parolees, their parole
officer and our services to ensure that the specific needs of this population are met. The goal of
this collaboration is safe reintegration to the community and to cut down on jail recidivism. The
funding for this program comes mainly through a contract with Texas Department of Criminal
Justice. We have one case manager assigned to the clients in this program dedicated to teaching
skills needed to safely and successfully reintegrate into the community. The program also has a
continuity of care coordinator responsible for intakes into the program. The number of clients in
this program varies between 25-35 clients. TCOOMMI contracts with the center for these
services.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
This program is an 8-hour evidenced-based public education program that introduces participants
to risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses for adolescents and transition you, ages 12-
18. The course builds an understanding of the importance of early intervention and teaches
participants how to offer initial help to a young person experiencing a mental health challenge.
This program is taught by our trained staff to educators throughout the county. The recent
legislative session also made it possible for us to deliver this training to those who teach in the
university or college settings. The materials, training, and staff are funded through our mental
health contract with Health Human Service Commission (HHSC).
Local Psychiatric Bed Days/Diversion Beds
This program is designed to allow clients to receive inpatient psychiatric care in local hospitals
rather than being sent to the state hospital. Keeping an individual closer to their community and
support systems helps to ensure better integration back to the community upon discharge from a
psychiatric facility as well as helping to cut down the number of beds used at the state facilities.
The state hospitals are almost always full and this funding helps to keep individuals from waiting
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for inpatient services. This local hospitalization also cuts transportation costs for agencies
involved in the clients care. This is funded through our mental health contract with the state. This
funding does not cover all the costs occurred by Denton County MHMR for bed day utilization.
The state hospitals are often full, or on diversion which means that a individuals who needs state
hospital care may be diverted as far away as El Paso or continue to utilize a local psychiatric bed.
The cost to the center for these local beds far exceeds the amount funded through this program.
The safety of individuals and communities is at risk when individuals are unable to access
inpatient psychiatric care. North Texas State Hospital (NTSH) is the Center’s catchment hospital.
These services are funded through HHSC competitive grant.
Connections: Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
The connections program is a permanent supportive housing grant that is managed by Denton
County MHMR. The goal is to move chronically homeless individuals with disabilities towards
self-sufficiency and independence by using an integrated approach. The services include case
management, life skills, psychiatric services, housing, therapy, transportation and food pantry.
This program has two fulltime staff and approximately 20 clients and 1 family. The funding for
this program comes from a grant through HUD.
Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS TEAM)
Our LOSS team is a program that works to reach out to families and loved ones who have
experienced a recent suicide loss. The LOSS team responds with the medical examiner to
provide comfort and support for families who have lost someone to suicide. This team, made up
of a suicide survivor and a trained clinician respond and work with family members so that
police and medical examiners can do their job at a suicide scene. The goal of the LOSS team is
to begin the process of healing for the family and to make sure that they have resources and
access to ongoing care that they may need following the traumatic event of suicide. The LOSS
team also provides delayed response activities that help support and link affected family
members with appropriate resources. The team conducts follow up calls for up to 1 year
following the suicide death, providing loved ones with much needed support. This program is
funded through donations and fundraising at the local level.
PROJECTS FUNDED THROUGH THE 1115 WAIVER
Crisis Residential
The Crisis residential program is a psychosocial rehabilitation program providing treatment for
12 individuals (6 females and 6 males) who pose some risk of harm to themselves, posing some
functional impairment, and are unable to be stabilized in a less restrictive environment. This
program provides up to 8 hours a day of skills training, process groups, and substance abuse
groups. Individuals are also able to see a psychiatrist and receive nursing services. The facility
itself is not locked however it is a monitored 24 hours a day by staff to ensure that individuals
are safe and not in need of a higher level of care. This program offers services for individuals
between 7-14 day stay. This program has been funded by the 1115 grant and will require
additional funding to continue operating past 2019.
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Psychiatric Triage Center
The Psychiatric triage center offers a 24 hour walk-in option for people who are in psychiatric
crisis. Individuals can come to the psychiatric triage for an assessment which determines the
least restrictive environment the person can receive care. The psychiatric triage allows for law
enforcement to bring individuals to the facility rather than hospital emergency rooms cutting
down on both law enforcement time and hospital utilization. This process allows for individuals
to begin receiving appropriate services within minutes of arrival rather than waiting for care in
settings that might not be appropriate such as jails, hospitals, or other community settings. This
program has been funded by the 1115 grant and will require additional funding to continue
operating past 2019.
Integrated Health Clinic
The Integrated clinic provides individuals with a one stop option for both psychiatric and
physical health needs. Individuals in this clinic have access to a psychiatric provider, a general
practitioner, and a case manager. This integrated approach allows for tremendous and efficient
collaboration between the treatment team that is beneficial to both the providers and the
individuals. The clinic is accepting individuals with Medicaid and Medicare only at this time.
The Integrated Clinic has been funded with 1115 Federal funding which ends in 2019. Without
additional funding this program is in jeopardy of continuing.
First Episode Psychosis
This is a new program serving 20-30 individuals experiencing their first psychotic episode. This
program will consist of a Licensed Professional of Healing Arts (LPHA), who will serves as the
team lead and two case managers focusing on employment and skills training. Individuals in this
program must be between the ages of 15 and 30. Individuals in this program will also have
access to our Psychiatrist, Nurses, Peer Support Specialist, and Family Partner. This program is
funded by HHSC.
Psychiatric Services
Individuals are provided an evaluation and treatment options that may include medication and
possible monitoring by an advanced nurse practitioner or a psychiatrist. Individuals may also
receive medication monitoring from registered nurses within the clinic. These services are
funded through HHSC.
Current Issues:
The Center currently does not have a waitlist for services however overserves for children and
adults. Health and Human Services Commission contracts with the Center to provide services to
individuals with behavioral health needs.
Our Psychiatric Triage Facility, Crisis Residential Facility and Integrated Clinic are at risk of
losing the current funding and operations.
We struggle daily with enough inpatient psychiatric beds to meet the needs of our community.
Denton currently does not have any regulated low cost housing options and this creates a
tremendous burden for the individuals we serve.
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INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY (IDD) SERVICES
The following information provides a brief description of services and supports for individuals
with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) provided by the Denton County MHMR
Center (Center.) Some of the following services and supports have an interest list because they
are not currently available.
Eligibility Determination
Eligibility determination involves assessing the individual to determine eligibility for IDD
services. The process includes evaluating the person for the presence of intellectual and
developmental disorders and determining the level of support needed for the person to function
and remain in the community. The individual’s intellectual and adaptive strengths are evaluated
to determine the appropriateness of admission and guide recommendations for services and
further assessments. Approximately twenty-five to thirty individuals are assessed each month for
an average of 300-360 individuals annually. This service is funded with state General Revenue
(GR.)
Service Coordination
Service Coordinators assist individuals to access medical, social, educational, and other
appropriate services and supports that will help achieve a quality of life and community
participation desired by the individual. The service coordinator links individuals to service
providers and other agencies to meet their support needs. The Service Coordination department
also provides Continuity of Care, Permanency Planning, Enhanced Community Coordination,
and Nursing Facility Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASSRR) Service
Coordination. In total, the Center currently provides Service Coordination for 984 individuals,
including 572 people in Home and Community-based Services (HCS), 157 people in Texas
Home Living (TxHmL), 210 people in General Revenue (GR), and 45 individuals in Nursing
Facility Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR). Sixty-seven percent of the
individuals in General Revenue services have Medicaid. This service is funded with state
General Revenue funds for individuals who do not have Medicaid. For individuals who have
Medicaid, this service is funded by Medicaid through the Texas Medicaid Health Partnership
(TMHP.)
Home and Community Based Services (HCS)
This is a Medicaid waiver program funded with state and matching federal dollars which offers
the following services to enrolled individuals: adaptive aids, minor home modifications, dental,
audiology, dietary, nursing, specialized therapies, day habilitation, respite, employment
assistance or supported employment, Community First Choice, Host Home (Foster Care), and
group home residential options. HCS is funded with state, and matching federal funds. There are
three residential types in HCS:
Group homes – The Center operates eight group homes with a maximum of four beds in
each home. Thirty-two people currently receive this service, and there are no vacant beds.
These homes are staffed with around the clock, awake staff.
Host Home – The Center currently serves sixty-seven people in Host Home (formerly
known as Foster Care.) One or two individuals live in a contract provider’s residence and
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the contractor provides all of the daily living supports. The Center has fifty-six regular
contracts, and eight relief contracts.
Community First Choice – Personal Assistance Services and Habilitation (PAS/HAB)
services provide individualized supports and activities based on the individual’s desired
personal goals. Services are provided at the individual’s home and at community
locations. Supports include activities that foster and promote people’s ability to perform
functional living skills. Supports also include transportation to work and community
activities. Community support promotes participation in the community and activities
that help preserve the family unit and community placement. Forty-four people currently
receive this Medicaid funded service.
Texas Home Living (TxHmL)
This is a Medicaid waiver program funded with state and matching federal dollars which offers
the following services to enrolled individuals: adaptive aids, minor home modifications, dental,
audiology, dietary, nursing, specialized therapies, day habilitation, respite, employment
assistance or supported employment, and Community First Choice. Individual’s can live in their
own home or their family’s home. The Center currently has thirty-six individuals enrolled in
TxHmL.
Specialized Therapies
This service provides assessment and treatment by licensed or certified professionals in the areas
of: nursing, counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy,
audiology, dietary and behavioral supports.
Behavioral Health (Psychiatric)
Individuals are provided evaluation and treatment options that may include medication,
monitoring, and clinical consultation by a qualified professional Seventy-one people receive this
service at the Morse Street clinic, and approximately thirty additional people receive this service
at the Denton and Lewisville outpatient clinics. This service is billed to private insurance,
Medicaid Card for individuals with Medicaid, or state General Revenue for individuals who do
not have Medicaid or insurance.
Day Habilitation
Day habilitation provides assistance with acquiring and improving self-help, socialization and
adaptive skills related to community living. Day habilitation is provided in a group setting on a
regularly scheduled basis and includes personal assistance for individuals who need help
managing their personal care needs. The Center currently serves (through contracts with ten Day
Habilitation providers in eleven locations) 76 individuals in HCS, 16 individuals in TxHmL, and
83 individuals in General Revenue.
Vocational Training
This service provides vocational skills training in a sheltered workshop in order to provide
individuals with work-oriented experiences. This service is only available to people funded with
state General Revenue. The Center is currently serving eight individuals in this service.
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Respite Services
This service provides either regular or crisis relief to the unpaid caregiver on a short-term basis
when the caregiver is temporarily unavailable. Respite is provided by trained staff and can occur
in the individual’s home or another location. The Center operates one home where Respite
services are provided. In 2018, 92 individuals were provided Respite services, eighteen of which
received in-home respite services.
Employment Assistance
Employment assistance helps individuals obtain paid, competitive employment in the
community. It includes helping identify employment preferences, job skills, and work
requirements. The Center is currently providing this service to two individuals. This service is
funded through HCS, TxHmL, or GR until the Texas Workforce Commission makes contact
with the individuals to open a case then funding is provided through the Texas Workforce
Commission.
Supported Employment
This service is provided to an individual who has paid competitive employment in the
community. It provides support to help sustain that employment. The Center is currently
providing this service to twenty-two individuals. This service is funded through HCS, TxHmL,
or GR until the Texas Workforce Commission makes contact with the individuals to open a case
then funding is provided through the Texas Workforce Commission.
Community Living Options Information Process
This service provides information to 449 people residing at the Denton State Supported Living
Center that enables them and their families to make informed decisions about living options
outside the State Supported Living Center. Each individual is assessed each year, and staff attend
their Annual Planning Conferences to present information and provide any requested resources.
The service is provided by Center staff for Denton County residents, and through Inter-local
Agreements with neighboring Centers in Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin Counties.
Crisis Intervention Services
IDD Crisis Intervention Services utilizes therapeutic and habilitative interventions to holistically
address the stressors for individuals that result in significant behavioral and psychiatric
challenges. The Crisis Intervention Specialist collaborates with Local Authority Staff and the
Transition Support Team to identify individuals with IDD who are experiencing crisis. The
Crisis Intervention Specialist provides education and training through the use of prevention and
stabilization strategies, such as coping techniques. The Crisis Intervention Specialists assists
individuals, caregivers, providers, and the community on how to manage potential crisis events,
as well as refer to appropriate service providers. In 2018, Crisis Intervention Services were
provided to 91 individuals.
Current Issues
The center has experienced a decrease in the transportation services rate. This service allows for
the center to provide transportation to individuals, many times transporting to community jobs,
dayhabs, and other integrated settings that could not be completed for these individuals without
this service. In 2017 a 20% reduction was applied to this service. This dropped rates by $4.68 per
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hour. Also at this time billing guidelines were updated to only allow billable time when the
individual was present in the vehicle. This cut automatically cut our billing by 50% in many
cases. Individuals within our center and community continue to rely on this service to maintain
community jobs and integration.
TxHmL continues to see extremely low billing rates and was deeply affected by the rate cuts in
transportation services. Additionally no TxHmL slots have been awarded to Denton County
within the past few years. TxHmL population continues to decrease and have become continually
more difficult to serve due to low rates and transportation cuts.
The Texas legislature has not funded any additional slots since August 2016. Applicants in
Denton County are placed on an interest list for waiver services. Individuals may be on this list
for well over a decade before receiving an HCS slot. Currently the wait list for Denton residents
is at 2,363. In August 2016 10 slots were released to Denton County residents. The last
significant release was in 2015 but mainly affected TxHml with 100+ slots released at that time.
In the fall of 2016 all slots were frozen for the next two years. Texas Legislature will consider
and vote on the potential release of 2,375 HCS slots statewide this January in the 86th
Legislative session. There is however no guarantee of these slots to be approved for release.
Respectfully Submitted:
Pam Gutierrez
Executive Director
Denton County MHMR
City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT:Finance
CFO:Antonio Puente Jr.
DATE:September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem property tax of the
City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2019, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the city on
January 1, 2019, and adopting a tax rate of $0.590454 per $100 of valuation for 2019; providing revenues
for payment of current municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and
principal on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads;
providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective
date.
BACKGROUND
The proposed tax rate of $0.590454 per $100 valuation is used to fund the FY 2019-20 Proposed Budget.
This proposed tax rate is $0.030030 lower than the prior year, and is the effective rate. Of the proposed tax
rate, $0.385364 will be applied to fund operations and maintenance in the General Fund and $0.205090 will
be applied to fund tax-supported debt.
The vote on this ordinance adopting a tax rate only requires a simple majority of the City Council if adopting
the effective tax rate or a rate below the effective tax rate. The proposed rate of $0.590454 is equal to the
effective tax rateof $0.590454and therefore only requires a simple majority of the City Council for passage.
The super majority requirement (at least 60% of the City Council) is required for a tax rate adoption
exceeding the effective tax rate. This requirement is set forth in the Texas Tax Code Chapter 26.05 Tax
Rate.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
The FY 2019-20 Proposed Budget was submitted to the City Council on July 30, 2019. A workshop to
present the details of the Proposed Budget to the City Council was conducted on August 1, 2019. The City
Council also discussed the Proposed Budget during Work Sessions on August 13, August 20 and September
10th. A Public Hearing on the Budget was held on September 10. In addition, two public hearings were
held on the proposed tax rate on August 20 and September 10.
FISCAL INFORMATION
The proposed property tax rate will generate $74,532,231, of which, $7,763,202 will come from the tax
limitation on over 65 and disabled person(s). $47,996,976 will be used to fund operations and maintenance
in the General Fund, $25,543,391 will be used to fund tax-supported General Obligation and Certificates
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of Obligation debt, $732,107 will be generated for the Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
district, and $259,757 will be generated for the Westpark Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone district.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 – Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
David Gaines, 349-8260
Director of Finance
Prepared by:
Nick Vincent 349-8063
Budget Manager
City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT:Finance
CFO:Antonio Puente Jr.
DATE:September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the 2019tax rolls; and providing
an effective date.
BACKGROUND
As a component of the budget process, the City is required by Chapter 26 of the Texas Property Tax Code
to approve the tax roll on an annual basis. The tax levy is calculated by taking the 2019 Certified Appraisal
Roll (excluding property values under protest) and applying the 2019 adopted tax rate. The anticipated
collection rate is 99.5 percent.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
The FY 2019-20 Proposed Budget was submitted to the City Council on July 30, 2019. A workshop to
present the details of the Proposed Budget to the City Council was conducted on August 1, 2019. The City
Council also discussed the Proposed Budget during Work Sessions on August 13, August 20 and September
10th. A Public Hearing on the Budget was held on September 10. In addition, two public hearings were
held on the proposed tax rate on August 20 and September 10.
FISCAL INFORMATION
The approval of the tax roll will enable the County to mail tax bills in October 2019.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 – Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
David Gaines, 349-8260
Director of Finance
Prepared by:
Nick Vincent 349-8063
Budget Manager
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT:Finance
CFO:Antonio Puente Jr.
DATE:September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas,
for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2019, and ending on September 30, 2020; and declaring an
effective date.
BACKGROUND
The FY 2019-20 Proposed Budget was submitted to the City Council on July 30, 2019. A workshop to
present the details of the Proposed Budget to the City Council was conducted on August 1, 2019. The City
Council also discussed the Proposed Budget during Work Sessions on August 13, August 20 and September
10th. A Public Hearing on the Budget was held on September 10. In addition, two public hearings were
held on the proposed tax rate on August 20 and September 10.
The following changes were made to the City Manager’s Proposed Operating and Capital Budget as directed
by City Council:
General Fund
Increase Development Fee Revenue $ 2,800,000
Funded Development Fee Grant $ 150,000
Increased Meet and Confer Allocation $60,000
Increased City Council Contingency Budget $ 700
Increased Election Expense $50,000
Funded Downtown Pressure Washing $35,000
Decreased Engineering Services Transfer $ (500,000)
Our Daily Bread Security $ 18,850
Permitting and Planning Software Maintenance $ 300,000
Comprehensive Plan Update $ 95,000
Living Wage Impact $ 13,398
Volunteer Animal Services Coordinator $ 77,896
Additional Animal Control Officers $ 132,346
Signs and Marketing FTE $ 67,697
Traffic Signal FTE $ 78,859
Capital Improvement Plan
Facility Rehabilitation $ 10,000,000
Fire Station 8 $ 5,000,000
City Hall
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Lake Forest Dam Repair $ 3,000,000
The FY 2019-2020 Budget is summarized by fund in the Budget Resource and Expenditure Summary,
which is attached to the ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
The FY 2019-20 Proposed Budget was submitted to the City Council on July 30, 2019. A workshop to
present the details of the Proposed Budget to the City Council was conducted on August 1, 2019. The City
Council also discussed the Proposed Budget during Work Sessions on August 13, August 20 and September
10th. A Public Hearing on the Budget was held on September 10. In addition, two public hearings were
held on the proposed tax rate on August 20 and September 10.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 – Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
David Gaines, 349-8260
Director of Finance
Prepared by:
Nick Vincent, 349-8063
Budget Manager
City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT:Finance
CFO:Antonio Puente Jr.
DATE:September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of the Fiscal Year
2019-2020 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program of the City of
Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2019, and ending on September 30, 2020 when the
Budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget; and providing an effective date.
BACKGROUND
Chapter 102 of the Local Government Code (LGC) requires certain provisions to be taken when the
adoption of a budget will require raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year.
Specifically, Chapter 102.007 Section C of the LGC states:
“Adoption of a budget that will require raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year
requires a separate vote of the governing body to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the budget. A
vote under this subsection is in addition to and separate from the vote to adopt the budget or a vote to set
the tax rate required by Chapter 26, Tax Code, or other law.”
The FY 2019-2020 Budget will require raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year.
Because of this, the City Council is required to take separate action to vote to ratify the adopted budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
FISCAL INFORMATION
The FY 2019-2020 proposed tax rate is $0.590454 per $100 valuation, which is $0.030030 lower than the
FY 2018-2019 tax rate. The FY 2019-2020 Adopted Budget will raise more revenue ($4,129,863) from
property taxes than last year’s Budget. This additional revenue includes property tax revenue generated by
new value.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 – Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
David Gaines, 349-8260
Director of Finance
Prepared by:
Nick Vincent, Budget Manager
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
City of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CM/ DCM/ ACM: Sara Hensley
DATE: September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement between the City
of Denton and United Way of Denton County for the Denton Back to School Fair; authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council contingency
funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200); and providing for an effective
date.
BACKGROUND
This Agreement allows for the total expenditure of $1200 from Council Contingency Funds. (Council
Member Meltzer, $500; Council Member Hudspeth, $200; and Council Member Davis, $500.)
Key provisions of the Agreement include:
Funds shall be used for the sole purpose of paying expenses for the 2019 Back to School Fair in
the City of Denton..
In addition to other reporting requirements, documentation in the form of cancelled checks and/or
corresponding receipts specifically detailing expenditure of funds for the purpose provided is
required upon request.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Funding for the Agreement will come from Council Contingency Funds.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 – Ordinance and Agreement
Respectfully submitted:
Stuart Birdseye
Assistant to the City Manager
Prepared by:
Marcel Akhame
City Manager’s Office Intern
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
City of Denton
_____________________________________________________________________________________
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CM/ DCM/ ACM: Sara Hensley
DATE: September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement between the City
of Denton and the Monsignor King Outreach Center, Inc.; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee,
to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council contingency funds in an amount not to
exceed four hundred dollars ($400); and providing for an effective date.
BACKGROUND
This Agreement allows for the total expenditure of $400 from Council Contingency Funds. (Mayor Chris
Watts, $400)
Key provisions of the Agreement include:
Funds shall be used for the purpose of paying the general expenses for the Monsignor King
Outreach Center.
In addition to other reporting requirements, documentation in the form of cancelled checks and/or
corresponding receipts specifically detailing expenditure of funds for the purpose provided is
required for reimbursement from these designated funds.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Funding for the Agreement will come from Council Contingency Funds.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 – Ordinance and Agreement
Respectfully submitted:
Stuart Birdseye
Assistant to the City Manager
Prepared by:
Marcel Akhame
City Manager’s Office Intern
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
City of Denton
_____________________________________________________________________________________
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CM/ DCM/ ACM: Sara Hensley
DATE: September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement between the City
of Denton and Denton County Friends of the Family, Inc.; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee,
to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council contingency funds in an amount not to
exceed six hundred and fifty dollars ($650); and providing for an effective date.
BACKGROUND
This Agreement allows for the total expenditure of $650 from Council Contingency Funds. (Council
Member Paul Meltzer, $650)
Key provisions of the Agreement include:
Funds shall be used by Denton County Friends of the Family for expenses related to the Taste for
a Cause event.
In addition to other reporting requirements, documentation in the form of cancelled checks and/or
corresponding receipts specifically detailing expenditure of funds for the purpose provided is
required upon request.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Funding for the Agreement will come from Council Contingency Funds.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 – Ordinance and Agreement
Respectfully submitted:
Stuart Birdseye
Assistant to the City Manager
Prepared by:
Marcel Akhame
City Manager’s Office Intern
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
City of Denton
_____________________________________________________________________________________
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CM/ DCM/ ACM: Sara Hensley
DATE: September 17, 2019
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing a service agreement between the City
of Denton and Duane White Ministries, Inc., doing business as Bridging Hope Ministries; authorizing the
City Manager, or his designee, to execute said agreement; providing for the expenditure of council
contingency funds in an amount not to exceed eight hundred dollars ($800); and providing for an effective
date.
BACKGROUND
This Agreement allows for the total expenditure of $800 from Council Contingency Funds. (Council
Member Jesse Davis, $800).
Key provisions of the Agreement include:
Funds shall be used for the purpose of paying expenses for the meals and other necessary items for
the homeless and at-risk in the City of Denton by Duane White Ministries, Inc. doing business as
Bridging Hope Ministries.
In addition to other reporting requirements, documentation in the form of cancelled checks and/or
corresponding receipts specifically detailing expenditure of funds for the purpose provided is
required for reimbursement from these designated funds.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Funding for the Agreement will come from Council Contingency Funds.
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:
City Hall
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Denton, Texas
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EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 – Ordinance and Agreement
Respectfully submitted:
Stuart Birdseye
Assistant to the City Manager
Prepared by:
Marcel Akhame
City Manager’s Office Intern