HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-522ORDINANCE NO. 25-522
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS ON BEHALF OF ITS DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG
LEARNING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO OFFER A DISCOUNTED
MEMBERSHIP OPTION OF THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS PROGRAM TO DENTON PARKS AND RECREATION
REC PASS HOLDERS 50 YEARS AND OLDER, AND TO UTILIZE SPACE PROVIDED BY
CITY OF DENTON RECREATION CENTERS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR
DESIGNEE. TO PERFORM ALL OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY UNDER THE
AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, University of North Texas administers the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
at the University of North Texas (“OLLI and UNT”) and the University of North Texas Retiree
Association (“UNTRA”); and
WHEREAS, OLLI at UNT is a lifelong learning program that offers non-credit courses
and events to provide an educational program that fosters intellectual stimulation and social
engagement through an extensive array of learning opportunities curated by and for adults age 50
and better; and
WHEREAS, OLLI at UNT is part of a national network of Osher Lifelong Learning
Institutes that receive support from The Bernard Osher Foundation; and
WHEREAS, UNTRA exists to keep retirees connected to the university and to each
other; and receives its financial support largely from the university and due-based membership;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton (“City”) proposed a Memorandum of Understanding
(“MOU”) regarding OLLI at UNT’s provision of offering a discounted membership option for
Denton Parks and Recreation (“PARD”) Rec Pass holders age 50 and older that would be
effective unless terminated or modified in writing and by mutual consent of authorized officials
from both the City and UNT; and
WHEREAS, the MOU will be effective from the time of execution until September 30,
2028; and
WHEREAS, UNT staff has reviewed the MOU required by the City and is of the opinion
that it should be approved; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton City Council finds it is in the public interest to approve
the MOU; NOWTHEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
incorporated herein by reference as true and as if fully set forth in the body of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of
the City the Memorandum of Understanding between the University of North Texas and City of
Denton for the provision of discounted
Exhibit “A“ and incorporated herein,
OLLI memberships a copy of which is attached as
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or designee, is further authorized to carry out all duties
and obligations to be performed by the City under the MOU,
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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Nay Abstain AbsentAye
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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck. District 2 :
Paul Meltzer. District 3 :
Joe Holland. District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the / ST day of Apr : I . 2025
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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