HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-699RESOLUTIONNO. 25-699
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING STEPHEN D. GAY TO SERVE AS THE CITY’S
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UPPER TRINITY
REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Upper Trinity Regional Water District (“UTRWD”) is a conservation and
reclamation district created in 1989 by the Texas Legislature pursuant to Article XVI, Section
59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas to serve various water utility purposes including
providing wholesale water and wastewater service to participating cities and utilities of Denton
County and adjacent areas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is a member of UTRWD; and
WHEREAS, at the direction of its Board of Directors (“Board”), UTRWD plans,
develops, and funds regional water and wastewater systems; and
WHEREAS, Board members represent partner communities, set policies, approve
budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance; and
WHEREAS, a key focus of the Board is long-term planning to ensure a secure and
reliable water supply for the region over the next 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Stephen D. Gay, General Manager of Water Utilities and Street Operations,
is currently serving as the City of Denton’s appointed representative on the Board, with his
term set to expire on May 3 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gay is actively involved in the management and day-to-day
operations of the Denton Water Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gay has been serving as the City of Denton’s representative on the Board
since his initial appointment on February 21, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that Mr. Gay meets all qualifications for reappointment
to the Board; and
WHEREAS, after due consideration, the City Council of the City of Denton wishes to
reappoint Stephen D. Gay as its representative on the Board for a term expiring May 3 1 , 2029.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE couNcn OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY
RESOLVES :
SECTION 1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution
are incorporated herein by reference and found to be true.
SECTION 2. Stephen D. Gay is hereby reappointed as the City of Denton’s
representative on the Board of Directors of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District for a term
expiring May 3 1, 2029.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or their designee, is directed to transmit a true and
correct copy of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the UTRWD Board of Directors.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion to approve this resolution was made by Joe Holland and
seconded by Jill Jester , the resolution was passed and approved
by the following vote [I- 0 J :
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Nay Abstain Absent
Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor:
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:
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 20th day of May , 2025.
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ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY by"f„,.%
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK RE[NWAND, CITY ATTORNEY