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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 25, 2018
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. No Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
2. Agenda Committee Meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. in the
City Manager’s Conference Room.
3. Development Code Review Committee Meeting on Friday, June 1, 2018 at
11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
B. Upcoming Events
1. US Conference of Mayors, June 8-11, 2018 in Boston, MA.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Water Works Park Opening Weekend Update – Water Works Park had a record
breaking opening day on Saturday, May 19. Admission attendance for the first day
was 967. Great weather, the addition of the new wave pool, and the debut of the
new concession stand all attributed to a very successful first day. In past years,
opening day averaged 400-600 patrons depending on weather conditions.
The new, 1,345 sq. ft. wave pool features six different and very exciting wave
patterns. The pool can be utilized by all ages. Several patrons were seen body
surfing on the larger waves. In addition to the waves, the new amenity features a
large beach for sunbathing and two large shade structures with lounge chairs.
Additionally, six cabanas and four luxury loungers are located on the pool deck
and are available for rental.
The new concession stand provides several new menu items including freshly
baked hot sub sandwiches, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken wraps, sweet potato
and garlic parmesan cheese fries, tater kegs, and fried pickles.
To date, sales of water park passes are up sharply compared to sales this time last
year. Total number of passes sold is 2,246, up from 1,397 at this time last year.
Total pass sales revenue through May 21, 2018 is $130,714 compared to $59,850
for the same period last year. The addition of the wave pool and targeted marketing
efforts appear to be the main reasons for the increase in pass sales and revenue.
The official summer season begins on Saturday, May 26. Staff contact: Cathy
Avery, Parks & Recreation
B. Follow-up from DISD Joint Meeting – Please see attached document with
information from DISD as requested by Council during the joint meeting held on
May 7, 2018. There are 3 items: 1) breakdown of DISD students that are Denton
residents, 2) data on homeless students, and 3) a spreadsheet with information as
to what campuses are doing to support their students who might be food
deprived. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, Public Affairs
C. Joe Greene Hall – On May 18, the UNT Board of Regents voted unanimously to
name the new UNT residence hall, currently under construction behind Kerr Hall,
after “Mean” Joe Greene. Greene played football for UNT from 1966 to 1968 and
he was the Pittsburgh Steeler’s fourth overall pick in the 1969 NFL draft. He was
a two-time NFL defensive player of the year and won four Super Bowls while
playing for the Steelers. Greene was the first African-American to serve on UNT’s
Board of Regents, and he has continued to be a supporter and ambassador for the
university throughout his life. The new 500-bed residence hall, now named Joe
Greene Hall, is 19,000 square feet and will include a visitor’s center and pod-style
living. The residence hall is expected to be completed by March 2019. UNT
representatives state that at this time, no activities are planned for celebrating the
naming or opening of the new residence hall. Once plans are formalized by UNT’s
University Relations, Communications and Marketing Department, City and
County officials, along with the community, will be invited to attend. City and
Convention and Visitors Bureau staff will partner with UNT to share any
promotions about the events when they become available. Staff contact: Caroline
Booth, Economic Development
D. Denco Area 9-1-1 – On March 30, 2018, staff sent the City Council an Informal
Staff Report regarding a request from the Denco Area 9-1-1 District (the
“District”) for all participating cities to submit, if desired, nominees that will
comprise the slate of candidates for one positon on their Board of Managers. Each
participating city is allowed a single nominee and nominations must be submitted
by June 15. The City Council will be asked to vote on the slate of candidates in
August 2018.
As of today, staff has received no potential nominees from the City Council for
submission to the District. As such, unless staff receives nominees from the Cit y
Council by Wednesday, May 30, consideration to submit a nominee will not be
included in the Council’s June 5 agenda and the District will be notified
accordingly. Staff contact: Tony Puente, Finance
E. FM 2499 and Robinson Road – The traffic signal at the intersection of FM 2499
and Robinson Road was finally completed. This intersection was originally
scheduled to open in January 2018 but the last piece of this TxDOT project was
delayed due to contractor and material availability. The traffic signal was fully
operational at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23 and the lane closures along FM
2499 were removed. During these past five months, City staff has worked closely
with TxDOT to assist them in getting this project completed. In order to reduce
further delays, the City supplied TxDOT with signal equipment so that this project
could be completed as soon as possible. TxDOT will provide replacement
equipment to the City once they procure it. This close partnership between the City
and TxDOT has considerably decreased the construction time and has allowed
TxDOT to open this signal for public use this week. Staff contact: Pritam
Deshmukh, Traffic Engineering
F. US 380 Lighting Study – In January 2018, the Capital Projects department
presented a work session item to City Council regarding the addition of street
lighting to the US 380 corridor. City Council gave staff direction to engage a
consultant to conduct a feasibility and photometric study along US 380 from I35
E to Mayhill Rd. The purpose of the study is to determine the current lighting
levels on the corridor, provide options on the layout of the light fixtures based on
current conditions, and determine more refined project cost estimates.
The Capital Projects department has selected the engineering consultant firm,
HDR, from the list of pre-qualified design consultants (determined as a result of
RFQ 6590) to conduct the study. HDR has provided a scope of work, budget, and
timeline to the City. The total amount for the contract will not exceed the amount
of $75,000 and the work will take roughly 5 months for the consultant to complete.
Next steps include working with Purchasing to execute the contract with HDR and
then presenting the results of the study to City Council in November 2018. Staff
contact: Todd Estes, Capital Projects
G. Downtown Bike Racks – There was a recent request for the City to add more bike
racks at the Denton Square. As a result, Economic Development queried the
Downtown merchants and residents if additional racks were needed. They
indicated that more racks would be useful but did not offer location suggestions.
In November 2017, when the construction and installation of the new traffic
signals began around the Square, the five little “d” bike racks and two standard
bike racks in downtown had been removed. The construction is now complete and
the bike racks were recently put back in place. It is the opinion of staff to monitor
the use of the bike racks in place. If more are needed, then Staff would work with
Economic Development to seek feedback from the Downtown stakeholders on the
specific needs and bike rack placement. Staff contact: Mario Canizares, CMO
H. Electric Customers By Class – At a recent City Council meeting, updated
information was requested regarding the number of electric customers by class and
their respective level of annual electricity consumption.
The pie charts below depict the requested information. As can be seen, while
residential electric customers make up a majority (88%) of total customers, this
group purchases about 38% of the utility’s annual retail electricity sold.
Similarly, DME’s largest 139 industrial customers (0.27% of total customers),
purchase 40% of the annual electricity sold by DME. Staff contact: George
Morrow
I. City Hall Doors – In the Fall of 2016, the historic wooden doors at the entrance to
the Main City Hall were removed and replaced with a contemporary door system.
Since then the wooden doors have been restored and are now ready to be
remounted. Facilities Management staff have concerns that remounting the doors
as an entry feature will be problematic because of security, weathering, lack of
sealing from the elements, and they are not ADA compliant. As a result, Facilities
Management Staff has been working with Roman McAllen to seek guidance on
an alternative to remounting the doors as an entry. Mr. McAllen presented several
alternatives to the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) to obtain a
recommendation. The HLC recommended that the doors be mounted on the south
wall inside the vestibule area of City Hall. Attached is an architectural rendering
of the mounted doors in the vestibule and a memorandum from Mr. McAllen to
ACM Canizares with a summary of the actions of the HLC. In addition Mr.
McAllen has included the AIS and presentation made to the Committee. Unless
staff receives concerns from the City Council on this recommendation, Facilities
will move forward in the coming weeks to begin the installation. Staff contact:
Mario Canizares, CMO
J. McKinney Street Sidewalk – Beginning next week, Jagoe Public Company will
begin work on a “Construction Phase Sidewalk” along McKinney St. between
Loop 288 and Ryan High School. This project will install a 6 ft. wide sidewalk on
the north side of McKinney St. to be used during the future main road construction
on the street (currently scheduled to begin in mid-2019), and should be completed
by the first day of classes. The sidewalk is being installed as far away from the
road as possible in order to make it as safe as possible for pedestrian use. Staff
contact: Chad Allen, Engineering
K. Denton Citizen’s Academy – The 2018 Citizen Academy starts next week on
Thursday, May 31 at 5:30 p.m. There are 25 citizens enrolled in the Academy who
will go through fun, interactive sessions where they will be able to respond to
mock 911 calls, use the Police Department’s force simulator, and tour the landfill,
Clear Creek, Water Works Park, and more. There will be a total of five sessions
and the program will conclude with a graduation at the July 17 City Council
meeting. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, Public Affairs
L. Downtown Square Plantings – The Parks and Recreation Department is
responsible for the care and maintenance of the landscaping on the Downtown
Square. With the completion of the signal light project on the Square, the Park
Maintenance Division resumed plantings of the pots and beds located at each
intersection on the Square. Annual color plants fill the pots and perennials are used
for ground landscaping. In a conservation effort, low water plants were selected
for the area and pots and beds are irrigated. The landscaping design was reviewed
and approved by the Denton Main Street Association and the Downtown Task
Force. Staff contact: Laura Behrens, Parks
M. Libraries Rock! 2018 Summer Reading Challenge – The 2018 Summer Reading
Challenge has begun! Denton residents of all ages are encouraged to take the
Summer Reading Challenge to win a free book and be entered into a prize drawing.
Children under 17 who complete the challenge will also be invited to a special
Water Works Park Party. The Summer Reading Challenge is an annual program
at the Denton Public Library to promote literacy and lifelong learning and prevent
a decline of reading and cognitive skills in children and in adults. Students are at
risk of experiencing the ‘summer slide’, a decline in reading skills and knowledge
during the summer break. Studies indicate that adults also benefit from a lifetime
of continued reading and learning with reduced stress and a lower chance of
memory decline. Denton Public Library challenges Denton community members
to register for the Summer Reading Challenge in person or online from May 24
through July 23 and track their reading throughout the summer.
To kick off the Summer Reading Challenge, we will celebrate with a special
performance by Brave Combo on Saturday, June 2 at 2:30 p.m. at the Quakertown
Park Amphitheater. Denton residents of all ages are invited to celebrate reading
by attending the kickoff event and participating in the Summer Reading Challenge.
Attached is a flyer for the event. Staff contact: Jennifer Bekker, Libraries
III. Community Events
A. DCTA Hosting Transit 101 Event – On Thursday, May 31, DCTA will host its
quarterly Transit 101 event at the Emily Fowler Library located at 502 Oakland
St. in Denton. This free event will provide riders and the general community with
travel training information to enhance their experience when they ride the DCTA
system.
The event will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature a formal presentation
from DCTA staff and Q&A to follow. No reservations are required and the event
is open to the general public. The following topics will be discussed during the
event: How to Ride, Types of Fares, Route and Schedule Information, Other
DCTA Services, and Customer Service Tools. Staff contact: Mark Nelson,
Transportation
IV. Attachments
A. DISD Joint Meeting Follow-up Information
B. City Hall Doors Memo
C. Summer Reading Challenge Flyer
V. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2018-063 City Sponsorships
B. 2018-064 Restroom Trailer Update
C. 2018-065 Noise Ordinance
D. 2018-066 Retired Substation Properties
VI. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information
B. Draft Agenda (June 4 and June 5)
C. Council Calendar
D. Future Council Items
E. Street Construction Report
Follow-up Information from
Joint Meeting with DISD on May 7, 2018
1) Breakdown of Student
Please see the chart below with detail on the City of Denton’s share of the Denton ISD’s
enrollment.
2017/18
Enrollment City of
Denton Remainder % City
Elementary 14,179 7,641 6,538 53.9%
Middle 6,682 3,357 3,325 50.2%
High 8,505 4,559 3,946 53.6%
Total 29,366 15,557 13,809 53.0%
Note: 3,5 and 10 year projections below represent an approximate number.
There is not an exact geography of measure that matches the current city
limits, but the planning areas used are a close representation and trend shown
is likely accurate.
2020/21
Enrollment City of
Denton Remainder % City
Elementary 14,682 7,980 6,702 54.4%
Middle 7,166 3,408 3,758 47.6%
High 9,325 4,706 4,619 50.5%
Total 31,173 16,094 15,079 51.6%
2022/23
Enrollment City of
Denton Remainder % City
Elementary 15,566 8,238 7,328 52.9%
Middle 7,121 3,328 3,793 46.7%
High 9,789 4,666 5,123 47.7%
Total 32,476 16,232 16,244 50.0%
2027/28
Enrollment City of
Denton Remainder % City
Elementary 17,669 8,856 8,813 50.1%
Middle 7,942 3,518 4,424 44.3%
High 9,964 4,463 5,501 44.8%
Total 35,575 16,837 18,738 47.3%
2) Homeless Student Count
In the Denton Independent School District, there are 1,041 homeless students. Denton ISD
qualifies students as homeless based upon the McKinney-Vento Act. That doesn’t necessarily
mean that the students are on the street, but it does mean they don’t have a permanent residence.
Some of these students may live with family members, in a hotel or even in a car – but they
classify as homeless under McKinney Vento. Attached is a spreadsheet with more detail on
the number of students.
Below is a further description of how Denton ISD identifies displaced students in a number of
ways:
1. At the time of registration in school (see residency type below) the person completing the
on line registration chooses an option from 1-9 best describing the child’s living situation.
If option 3-9 is marked, the name of the homeless/foster care liaison comes up with her
phone number requesting the person to call her. The homeless liaison determines whether
the student/students should be identified as displaced based on the living situation of the
student. Also discussed are resources/referrals needed. Student automatically qualifies for
free lunch, school supplies, and transportation if eligible.
2. Students who are displaced throughout the school year are referred the following ways:
Family contacts campus or homeless liaison
Student alerts someone on a campus of their living situation
Campus refers them
Community agency refers them
Referral from another school district
3. Homeless liaison tracks the various moves a family makes to insure transportation is set up
and student/students are not withdrawn from their school of origin if identified as
displaced.
4. The homeless liaison determines whether they are displaced and talks by phone to each
family.
5. School Social Workers typically identify unaccompanied youth at the high schools and
meet with them. They forward the information to the homeless liaison who makes the
decision as to whether the student is unaccompanied/displaced.
3) Campus Food Programs
Please see attached spreadsheet with information as to what campuses are doing to support
their students who might be food deprived.
McKinney‐Vento Totals (Denton Proper)FIRST 6 WEEKS SECOND 6 WEEKS THIRD 6 WEEKS FOURTH 6 WEEKS FIFTH 6 WEEKS SIXTH 6 WEEKS TOTALMV111333FC000000MV61314192222FC111111MV000000FC111111MV121517262929FC234799MV 232730363939FC 101212121515MV323739424848FC91014182222MV 182124293333FC455688MV657999FC222222MV12 31099FC000222MV 435764789898FC 222327283030MV000000FC000000MV404346515151FC111111MV467999FC000100MV192120252424FC000000MV626564677272FC566666MV61218222323FC455466MV022455FC111122MV546666FC000011MV212828323535FC111122Evers Park Elementary SchoolFred Moore High SchoolGinnings Elementary SchoolGonzalez School for Young ChildrenGuyer High SchoolHarpool Middle SchoolHawk Elementary SchoolHodge Elementary SchoolE.P. Rayzor Elementary SchoolCAMPUSAdkins Elemetary SchoolBell Elementary SchoolBlanton Elementary SchoolBorman Elementary SchoolBraswell High SchoolCalhoun Middle SchoolCross Oaks Elementary SchoolCrownover Middle SchoolDavis School DAEPDenton High SchoolUpdated: 04/09/18
McKinney‐Vento Totals (Denton Proper)MV555710 10FC00022 2MV445666FC11133 3MV101112192222FC23311 1MV79111111 11FC45557 7MV 11 13 17 17 19 19FC11111 1MV 2 5 5 10 10 10FC 9 8 8 8 10 10MV91019192727FC444444MV232525323232FC000000MV788799FC222344MV131518181919FC111111MV667777FC000000MV141619201919FC000000MV 161721232424FC000000MV354249545858FC444444MV111222FC000000MV000111FC000000MV61011131515FC222222MV303537404545FC000000MV162222242424FC111111MV81013141818FC444444Stephens Elementary SchoolStrickland Middle SchoolW.S. Ryan Elementary SchoolWilson Elementary SchoolSparks CampusMyers Middle SchoolNavo Middle SchoolNelson Elementary SchoolNewton Rayzor Elementary SchoolPaloma Creek Elementary SchoolPecan Creek Elementary SchoolProvidence Elementary SchoolRivera Elementary SchoolRodriguez Middle SchoolRyan High School Savannah Elementary SchoolMcNair Elementary SchoolHouston Elementary SchoolLee Elementary SchoolMcMath Middle SchoolUpdated: 04/09/18
McKinney‐Vento Totals (Denton Proper)MV911182323 23FC3556661041158Windle School for Young ChildrenTOTAL6327468349711041Updated: 04/09/18
CampusCoordinatorTitleFood Program / Food ResourceSupporting NotesHow Many Served?Adkins ESMelissa PittilloCounselorKids Kupboard, Mission Moms Holiday AssistanceThis year, Kroger in Lantana provided fresh fruit to add to Kids Kupboard snack packs. Mission Moms supplies a holiday meal during Thanksgiving and Christmas.51 per weekBell ESCourtney RussNursePower Packs ProgramPower Packs are provided to the campus by several local area churches.Blanton ESStacey GowCounselorKids Kupboard, Mission MomsMission Moms serves families with some holiday assistance.Borman ESAlison HosackSite Coordinator - CISNTFood4Kids Backpack Program, small emergency food storage closet74 per weekCalhoun MSOlumide AjeTraditional Site Coordinator, CISNTfood storage closet, food bagsFood storage closet supplied by North TX Food Bank in Fort Worth that's picked up by CISNT. Backpacks are provided by St. David's Episcopal Church of Wales in Denton20 per week (food bags)Cross Oaks ES Lacy FraserCounselorweekend snack packsCEO Metro Church provides campus with snack packsDenton HSMartha VallesSocial Workerfood storage closetPrivate donations (student organizations, faculty and CISNT). Also works with Alva Santos, Tarrant Area Food Bank coordinator for SNAP benefits assistance for students and familiesEvers Park ES Hailey CarawayCounselorFood4Kids Backpack ProgramCampus wanting to set up food closet next year86Fred Moore HS Angela HollSocial Workerfood cabinetSmall cabinet stocked with essentials .Ginnings ESEminia VanegasNurseFood4Kids Backpack ProgramGonzalez SYC Sabrina PolkCounselorFood4Kids Backpack Program37 per weekGuyer HSMartha VallesSocial Workerfood storage closetPrivate donations (student organizations, faculty and CISNT). Next year's goal, is for student organization to adopt food closet. Also works with Alva Santos, Tarrant Area Food Bank coordinator for SNAP benefits assistance for students and familiesHarpool MSEren TurnerStudent Assistance Counselorfood storage closet, Kids KupboardHawk ES Alicia Reimers Counselor weekend snack packsPTA supplies weekend food bags for students in need.Hodge ESArmandina AustinCounselorFood4Kids Backpack Program, Hodge Holiday Food DriveThe campus does a food drive during the holidays for families in need. 63Supplemental Food Resources Offered in Denton ISD
Lee ESJoe GuerinCounselorFood4Kids Backpack Program Additon to Food4Kids, the campus nurse personally provides extra water and snacks daily.39 (F4K)McMath MSKristi SchollNursesmall snack items storageNurse Scholl purchased her own snacks for the year. They are in need of more but can only purchase what she can afford.McNair ES Deanne HarrupCounselorKids KupboardDelivers snack packs to go home on Fridays for the weekends.Myers MSAmanda ThanerTraditional Site Coordinator, CISNT food storage closet, weekend food backpacksThe Baptist Church fills weekend backpacks, food storage closet is also used for emergencies and replenishment for the backpacks if need be. Starting a clothing closet next yearNewton Rayzor ES Ria MorrisonCounselorFood4Kids Backpack Program, breakfast and snack items storageBreakfast and snack items are desinated for students who do not have breakfast or may need snacks. Items are typically purchased by Ms. Holt and Ms. Morrison.Paloma Creek ES Dana JudenCounselorweekend snack packsTwo local churches support the campus with these snack packs to go home over the weekends.157Pecan Creek ES PTA / Shannon Wickstrom Counselorfood storage closetIn the past used Food4Kids Backpack Program; PTA supported food resource this year.Rivera ESAmanda Alder / Kristen Shelton Nurse / Site Coordinator - CISNTFood4Kids Backpack Program, holiday food assistance, In School Snacks from Tarrant County Food BankCIS coordinates the Food4Kids Backpack and School Snacks Program. Alder plans to start a food storage closet next year, working with Leah Cook (RN) at Strickland MS.93Ryan HS Angela Holl Social Worker food storage closetSavannah ES Amy Liesveld Counselor Power Packs ProgramCOC Metro Church provides power packs every week. Next year they anticipate the need to grow to 40 - 50+ students with the growing population.20 per week Stephens ES Kasie Owens / PTA CounselorFood4Kids Backpack Program, small emergency food stash31Strickland MS Leah Cook Nurse food storage closetDonations are made from outside donors (money), First Refuge, and other food drives. Staff also purchase snacks as well.Wilson ESAngela GortonCounselorFood4Kids Backpack Program40Windle SYCMolly GonzalezAdministrative AssistantFood4Kids Backpack Program62WS Ryan ESFelicia Reid / Teresa Hardesty Nurse / Counselorweekend food bagsSupplied by a local church.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 25, 2018
TO: Mario Canizares
FROM: Roman McAllen
SUBJECT: City Hall West Original Entry Doors
It is my understanding that facilities is ready to move forward with the mounting of the original
entry doors to City Hall. This memo is to provide a quick update.
• In September of 2016 the entry doors and the wall they were mounted in were removed and
replaced with a contemporary door entry system. The original doors were removed at that time
due to ongoing technical issues with the security pass device as well as sealing concerns.
• When the doors were removed, several citizens and councilmembers expressed concern about
their removal and possible destruction. They also insisted that they be returned to their original
location.
• The doors have been beautifully
restored by a professional wood
conservator, though they remain
significantly out of square due to decades
of planning, mounting and re-mounting
and being affixed with various
mechanisms to allow for automatic entry.
• Facilities, based on the
recommendations of Architects and
myself, proposed several alternatives in
addition to re-mounting them in their
original location to the historic landmark
commission (HLC) for consideration.
This was done in the form of a certificate
of appropriateness.
Department of Development Services / Community Development
601 E . Hickory St. Ste. B, Denton, TX 76205 (940) 349 - 7726
Figure 1:Proposed door mounting location in plan from PP
2
• The commission considered the options and recommended that the doors be permanently
displayed inside the vestibule area (mounted floating and braced via the ceiling, so as not to
destroy building fabric) with pronounced exhibition labels that should come back to the HLC for
final approval.
Along with this memorandum attached are the AIS packet that was provided to the HLC and the
PowerPoint in PDF form. The recommendation they made is based on page 9 of the PDF of the
PowerPoint and is the image in this memo.
The exhibition label language and style options may be determined at a later date. If I may be of
any assistance with this, please let me know. Thank you.
PLANNING DIVISION
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 8, 2015
Item 4D
PLANNING DIVISION
Historic Landmark Commission
February 12, 2017
Item 3A
PLANNING DIVISION
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 8, 2015
Item 4D
PLANNING DIVISION
Historic Landmark Commission
February 12, 2017
Item 3A
PLANNING DIVISION
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 8, 2015
Item 4D
PLANNING DIVISION
Historic Landmark Commission
February 12, 2017
Item 3A
Outside
Option 1
Original doors in original place
PLANNING DIVISION
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 8, 2015
Item 4D
PLANNING DIVISION
Historic Landmark Commission
February 12, 2017
Item 3A
Outside
Option 2
Original doors fixed as sidelights
to one new door in original plane
PLANNING DIVISION
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 8, 2015
Item 4D
PLANNING DIVISION
Historic Landmark Commission
February 12, 2017
Item 3A
Outside
Option 3
Original doors placed in corridor
PLANNING DIVISION
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 8, 2015
Item 4D
PLANNING DIVISION
Historic Landmark Commission
February 12, 2017
Item 3A
Outside
Option 4
Original doors fixed in corridor as
passageway
PLANNING DIVISION
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 8, 2015
Item 4D
PLANNING DIVISION
Historic Landmark Commission
February 12, 2017
Item 3A
Outside
PLANNING DIVISION
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 8, 2015
Item 4D
PLANNING DIVISION
Historic Landmark Commission
February 12, 2017
Item 3A
Outside
PLANNING DIVISION
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 8, 2015
Item 4D
PLANNING DIVISION
Historic Landmark Commission
February 12, 2017
Item 3A
Option 5
The doors as art and instruction
Outside
PLANNING DIVISION
Planning and Zoning Commission
July 8, 2015
Item 4D
PLANNING DIVISION
Historic Landmark Commission
February 12, 2017
Item 3B
Recommendation: Option 5 would preserve the doors, provide an opportunity
for education on O’Neil Ford, and does not require the immediate re-working of
the entry; staff recommends Option 5.
Saturday, June 2 @ 2:30 p.m.
Quakertown Park Amphitheater
A Denton Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff Event
All Ages Welcome!
“…nearly every Brave
Combo show is a cele-
braƟon in itself…. The
group throws all manner
of world dance music in-
to the mix, including
polka, ska, meringue,
hora, conjunto and
zydeco.”
Daniel Durcholz,
Riverfront Times
www.cityofdenton.com ADA/EOE/ADEA TDD:
(800) 735-2989 Published 5/2018
Date: May 25, 2018 Report No. 2018-063
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Report of the City’s sponsorship funding in the first two quarters of fiscal year 2017-2018.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City provides sponsorships for non-profit and civic-minded programs and organizations in
order to further charitable causes or public interest.
City Council has approved three departmental sponsorship resolutions in fiscal year 2017-2018:
Resolution R2017-050 passed November 14, 2017 providing guidelines and setting a budget
of $50,000 for DME’s sponsorships (Exhibit 2).
Resolution 18-095 passed February 6, 2018 providing guidelines and setting a budget of
$22,060 for Solid Waste sponsorships and $8,000 for Watershed Protection sponsorships
(Exhibit 3).
Resolution 18-224 passed February 20, 2018 providing guidelines and setting a budget of
$7,500 for Economic Development’s sponsorships (Exhibit 4).
Minimum qualifications for an organization to be considered for sponsorship:
Registered as tax-exempt under section 50l(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
Must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, or sexual
orientation or gender identity, citizenship, familial status, disability status, or veteran status;
Must further a charitable cause or public interest; and
Recognize the City and DME, Solid Waste, Watershed Protection, or Economic Development
at the event and/or through marketing materials.
Sponsorship allocation guidelines for DME, Solid Waste, and Watershed Protection (Economic
Development does not have these guidelines in their resolution):
Sponsorship funds will not be provided to other City departments (i.e., Parks or Solid Waste)
that receive funding elsewhere from the City;
Amounts less than $2,500 can be approved by the City Manager, or his designee;
Amounts of $2,500 or more must be recommended by the Public Utilities Board (“PUB”) to
City Council; and
Any additional amounts sought by an organization that previously received funding under the
$2,500 administrative threshold must be recommended by the PUB to Council for approval.
Date: May 25, 2018 Report No. 2018-063
Through the second quarter of fiscal year 2017-2018, a total of $33,465 in departmental
sponsorships have been funded (shown below). This does not include in-kind services provided by
City departments for community events.
Organization Event Department Amount
Keep Denton Beautiful, Inc. Annual Sponsorship Solid Waste $10,000
Keep Denton Beautiful, Inc. Various Annual Programs Denton Municipal Electric $11,500
Texas Filmmakers Corp Thin Line Festival Denton Municipal Electric $5,000
Denton Community Market
Denton Community
Market Denton Municipal Electric $2,000
Denton Holiday Lighting
Festival Holiday Lighting Festival Denton Municipal Electric $2,000
African American
Scholarship Foundation Denton Black Film Festival Denton Municipal Electric $1,500
Denton Chamber of
Commerce Annual Banquet Economic Development $625
Denton Black Chamber of
Commerce Annual Banquet Economic Development $440
North Central Texas
College Starlight Gala Economic Development $400
Total $33,465
The Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funds Committee has recommended that they approve future
sponsorship requests. The specifics of this recommendation will be presented to Council in June.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Exhibit 1: Resolution R2017-050; DME sponsorships
Exhibit 2: Resolution 18-095; Solid Waste & Watershed Protection sponsorships
Exhibit 3: Resolution 18-224; Economic Development sponsorships
STAFF CONTACT:
Cassey Ogden, Director of Procurement & Compliance
940-349-7195
RESOLUTION NO. 82017-050
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
REGARDING THE DENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, Denton Municipal Electric ("DME") has budgeted $50,000 this fiscal year for
sponsorships of non-profit and civic -minded programs and organizations which further a charitable
cause or public interest;
WHEREAS, DME intends to budget funds in future budgets for sponsorships;
WHEREAS, it is the purpose of this resolution to set forth guidelines on how these
sponsorship funds will be allocated;
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTIONw 1. The recitals which are set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are
incorporated herein and are made a part of this Resolution for all purposes.
SECTION 2. All organizations requesting funds from DME's sponsorship program must
meet these minimum criteria:
A. Be registered as tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
B. Must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, or
sexual orientation or gender identity, citizenship, familial status, disability status, or veteran status;
C. Must further a charitable cause or public interest; and
D. Recognize the City and DME at the event and/or through marketing materials.
S1 C,TION 3, Sponsorship funds will not be provided to other City departments (i.e., Parks
or Solid Waste) that receive funding elsewhere from the City;
SECTIONIO . Approval of amounts being sought less than $2,500 may be approved by the
City Manager, or his designee, and approval of amounts of $2,500 or more must be recommended
by the City's Public Utilities Board ("PUB") to the City Council for approval. Any additional
amounts sought by an organizations that has previously received funding under the $2,500
administrative threshold must be recommended by the PUB to the City Council for approval.
1 ^ "' "101' . DME will provide both the PUB and the City Council quarterly reports
describing what organizations have applied for funds from the sponsorship program, including the
charitable cause or public interest for which the funds will be used, what organizations have received
funds from the sponsorship program, and the remaining balance of the sponsorship program;
SlECTION 6,. This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the __4day of....s 2017.
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
REGARDING THE SOLID WASTE AND WATERSHED PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, this fiscal year Solid Waste has budgeted $22,060 and Watershed Protection
has budgeted $8,000 for sponsorships of non-profit and civic-minded programs and organizations
which further a charitable cause or public interest;
WHEREAS, Solid Waste and Watershed Protection intend to budget funds in future budgets
for sponsorships;
WHEREAS, it is the purpose of this resolution to set forth guidelines on how these
sponsorship funds will be allocated;
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The recitals which are set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are
incorporated herein and are made a part of this Resolution for all purposes.
7,l
ww. All organizations requesting funds from either the Solid Waste or Watershed
Protection sponsorship programs must meet these minimum criteria:
A. Be registered as tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
B. Must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, or
sexual orientation or gender identity, citizenship, familial status, disability status, or veteran status;
C. Must further a charitable cause or public interest; and
D. Recognize the City and Solid Waste and Watershed Protection at the event and/or
through marketing materials.
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M3, Sponsorship funds will not be provided to other City departments (i.e., Parks
or Denton Municipal Electric) that receive funding elsewhere from the City;
1 ("f"T(,,T . Approval of amounts being sought less than $2,500 may be approved by the
City Manager, or his designee, and approval of amounts of $2,500 or more must be recommended
by the City's Public Utilities Board ("PUB") to the City Council for approval. Any additional
amounts sought by an organizations that has previously received funding under the $2,500
administrative threshold must be recommended by the PUB to the City Council for approval.
SECTION 5. Solid Waste and Watershed Protection will provide both the PUB and the City
Council quarterly reports describing what organizations have applied for funds from the sponsorship
program, including the charitable cause or public interest for which the funds will be used, what
organizations have received funds from the sponsorship program, and the remaining balance of the
sponsorship program;
SECTION 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the '° day of ,, w 2018.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1$-224
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR THE CITY TO DISBURSE FUNDS FROM THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton, Texas ("City") has allocated approximately $7,500 this
iiscal year to the Department of Economic Development to provide sponsorships of non-profit
and civic-minded programs and organizations which further a charitable cause or public interest;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that supporting this sponsorship program serves a
public purpose by promoting economic or community development within the City by
supporting organizations that either complement or enhance City services, provide services the
City does not provide, or provide secondary benefits to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that in order to achieve this goal of promoting
economic or community development with the City, it is necessary to allow for the funding of
such sponsorships in future budgets; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed criteria and guidelines for this
sponsorship program provides adequate retention of control over funds to ensure that the above
public purpose is accomplished in order to protect the public's investment and to ensure the City
receives a return benefit; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to approve the guidelines and criteria set forth in this
Resolution for the disbursement of sponsorship funds and has determined that the use of funds
for this sponsorship program is in the best interest of the general welfare of the City of Denton;
NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The recitals which are set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are
incorporated herein and are made a part of this Resolution for all purposes.
SECTION_ 2. All organizations requesting funds from Economic Development's
sponsorship program must meet these minimum criteria:
A. The applicant entity must be either registered as tax-exempt under Sections 501(c)
3) or 501(c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code, or designated as an educational
institution such as primary or secondary school or institutions of higher education;
and
B. The applicant entity must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, familial status, disability status,
or veteran status; and
C. The applicant entity's mission must tie into the City's goals for economic or
community development; and
D. The applicant entity must recognize the City and the City's Economic Development
Department at any of its events and/or through its marketing materials.
ION 3. Sponsorship funds will not be provided to other City departments (i.e., SE.C.T ................. .._
Parks or Solid Waste) that receive funding elsewhere from the City.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its adoption.
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Date: May 25, 2018 Report No. 2018-064
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Provide an update on the downtown public restrooms item that was presented to City Council on
February 27, 2018.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff presented information to City Council in a work session on February 27, 2018 regarding
options for increasing availability of public restrooms in the downtown area. City Council directed
staff to work with the stakeholders downtown to determine the demand for public restrooms, and
further research the restroom trailer pilot program that was presented.
Staff met with the Main Street Association on March 21, 2018 to provide background information
on public restrooms, discuss the direction staff received from City Council, and solicit feedback
from those stakeholders regarding their experiences. The members stated it was their experience
that there was not a lack of public restrooms in this area, rather the issues they encounter are related
to the homeless population. Members were concerned that additional public restrooms in the
downtown may increase issues and suggested that the funding being considered for a downtown
public restroom would be more effectively used towards other homelessness initiatives.
One option for a restroom trailer pilot program could be a trailer recently purchased by the Parks
Department for temporary use at Carl Young Park until the construction of permanent restroom is
completed in fall 2018. The trailer is a three stall unit with one ADA accessible stall. Due to a
delay in the delivery of the purchased trailer, a larger five stall rental unit has temporarily been
provided at no cost to the City. Due to rental cost being equivalent to the purchase price, staff
decided to purchase the trailer for $39,989 using available motor pool funding. The restroom will
be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily to be consistent with the sprayground’s operating hours. Staff
is researching methods to collect data to determine usage and inform future decisions. After the
permanent restroom construction is completed, this trailer can be used for other City needs,
including use at special events.
Photo of Restroom Trailer at Carl Young Park
Date: May 25, 2018 Report No. 2018-064
A work session is tentatively planned in June 2018 to provide an update on homelessness
initiatives, including recent data from the Homeless Information Management System (HMIS) and
to discuss homelessness concerns in the downtown.
STAFF CONTACT:
Sarah Kuechler
Director of Public Affairs
Sarah.Kuechler@cityofdenton.com
940-349-8356
Date: May 25, 2018 Report No. 2018-065
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Provide information on noise complaints and buffer requirements in the Denton Development
Code.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As a concluding item at the April 24, 2018 City Council meeting, Council Member Briggs
requested information on noise complaints received for bars and restaurants, and whether there
would be changes related this issue in the Denton Development Code (DDC) update. The purpose
of this informal staff report is to provide that information and discuss the process for responding
to those complaints by the Police Department.
The City received 42 noise complaints from October 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018 with a majority of
complaints resulting in the issuance of a warning. The DDC currently requires a buffer between
commercial and residential property and the Development Code Review Committee is discussing
options for changing the buffer requirement to add more flexibility in the type of buffer while still
meeting the goal of mitigating potential nuisances. Staff will continue to provide updates through
the DDC process and can provide any further information as requested by Council.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Denton received 1,063 noise complaints from October 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018 and
6.6 percent of complaints were related to commercial properties. Tables 1 and 2 provide detail
the type of business and disposition of the noise complaints received for commercial properties.
The process for officers to determine whether a noise complaint is a violation of the noise
ordinance is to use a decibel meter. If the noise exceeds 65 a-weighted decibels (dba) at 50 feet
from the noise source or the established perimeter of an event for outdoor festivals then it
constitutes a violation. There are some other measurements for bass reverberation but is used less
frequently.
Type Calls Percentage
Restaurant/Bar 42 60%
Carwash/Laundromat 2 3%
Event Venue 8 11%
Retail Store 7 10%
Storage Facility 1 1%
Warehouse 10 14%
Total 70 100%
Table 1. FY17-18 YTD Calls by Commercial Location
Date: May 25, 2018 Report No. 2018-065
Call Disposition Calls Percentage
Call Disregarded by Citizen 2 3%
Offense Report Made 2 3%
Unable to Locate a Noise Disturbance 8 11%
Warning Issued 58 83%
Total 70 100%
Table 2. FY17-18 YTD Commercial Call Disposition
Denton Police Department’s (DPD) normal response is to contact the property owner or tenant.
When there is a violation, the first step is to use warnings to gain compliance. Repeat calls in the
same night, or an on-going issue with frequent calls over a period of time result in increased
enforcement, such as a citation. Arrests are rare, and typically confined to instances where the
owner or resident is uncooperative, or has committed another criminal violation. DPD provides
status updates to the complainant(s) when requested.
There is not a maximum number of complaints allowed per individual and DPD responds to every
complaint that is made. If the noise complaint is determined not to be a violation, the officer often
contacts the business and notifies them of the complaint. The majority of the music venues and
bars want to be notified of complaints, so they are aware and can monitor the volume. State law
regarding disorderly conduct can be used when the decibel levels are not exceeding the limit, but
the circumstances (time of day, location, repeat calls, etc.) warrant some enforcement.
Bars and restaurants are permitted in areas that are appropriately zoned for that type of use and
would continue to be permitted through the DDC update if the use is compatible with the zoning.
There is a requirement for a buffer zone in instances where different development uses are adjacent
to each other.
Currently in the Development Code, there is a buffer requirement between commercial and
residential property to “mitigate or minimize potential nuisances such as noise… and to provide a
transition between uses that may not be compatible with each other.” The minimum buffer
requirement between commercial and residential uses is a 15 foot planted strip that includes a
combination of six evergreen and deciduous trees, and 25 shrubs per 100 linear feet (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Current Buffer Requirement
Date: May 25, 2018 Report No. 2018-065
Revisions to the buffer requirement are being considered by the Development Code Review
Committee that would allow more flexibility in the type of buffer while still meeting the goal of
mitigating potential nuisances.
STAFF CONTACT:
Sarah Kuechler
Director of Public Affairs
Sarah.Kuechler@cityofdenton.com
940-349-8356
Date: May 25, 2018 Report No. 2018-066
pg. 1
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Recently, a City Councilmember requested an update regarding old electric substation properties,
their status, and potential uses.
BACKGROUND:
An April 28, 2017 Informal Staff Report (ISR) addressed a similar question. The 2017 ISR
remains valid except for the estimated timeframes:
The old Hickory Substation must remain energized and is used to serve residential
customers in the Historic District, commercial customers, Texas Health Hospital, and the
northern half of the UNT campus. It cannot be remove from service for at least another
four to five years until the new Hickory SF6 Gas Insulated (GIS) Substation has been
constructed, tested and commissioned.
North Lakes Substation would be on the same timeframe as Hickory Substation, in
another four to five years, due to the need to keep in service a 69kV to 138kV
Autotransformer that is necessary for reliable and safe interface between the two different
transmission voltage levels.
The old Arco Substation site is owned by Texas Municipal Electric (TMPA) and the old
substation site is surrounded by Oncor and Atmos Gas facilities. The site is heavily
encumbered with above ground utility equipment and utility easements that are being
used. TMPA has informally deliberated, possibly considered selling their portion of the
land that the City of Denton or other franchised utilities may have an interest in a future
procurement.
Currently (as of mid-May 2018) Kings Row Substation is the only substation that is
actually out of service. All of the above ground de-energized equipment remains on site.
Some of the equipment parts have been used to help supplement repairs of the sister
Hickory substation. The old Kings Row and Hickory Substations are considered sister
substations since they both utilize similar 1960’s vintage equipment. The old substation
site remains one of staging sites on the northeast side of Denton for materials and
equipment for the capital improvement program which will continue for the next few
years. There are a few options for King’s Row and some factors that will affect the
availability of the site:
– The old Kings Row substation site is located in the Northeast portion of Denton,
the location has been strategically located for staging of electrical materials and
equipment related to CIP projects. The DN to AR transmission line construction
just concluded this month; therefore, the staging area use need related to
substation and transmission CIP projects is diminishing. However, it should be
Date: May 25, 2018 Report No. 2018-066
pg. 2
noted that the strategic location of the site could also lend itself for consideration
as a possible long term staging or storage area for distribution line items such as
fuses, wooden cross arms, insulators, lightning arrestors, etc., that would aid in
improving or speeding up outage restoration times in this area of Denton. This
nice heavily treed area in Denton has been identified on a heat map that was
shown at a recent Council meeting, as an area that has historically experienced its
fair share of outages caused by squirrels. Having typically used distribution
materials staged in this strategic area where most needed, could be a positive
benefit for the adjacent neighborhoods
– The site could be cleared by a contractor after it is bid out. It then must be
remediated environmentally by another contractor after bidding. In order to make
it available for a possible public repurposed use it would be 18-24 months at a
cost of approximately $2M.
– Another option available would be to have DME use its labor resources to retire
the equipment other than the transformers. This has potential for reducing the
cost. The environmental remediation and site restoration work would still have to
be accomplished after DME has removed equipment from the site. For it to be
available for repurposing in a 3 to 5 year timeframe, the overall cost might be
reduced as much as half, especially if the work could be sequenced with work in
other stations.
– With the potential environmental (hydrocarbons) and unknown bidding factors, it
is difficult to be more definitive on both cost and time. Work would most likely
be disruptive to the neighbors with cranes, large trucks and equipment required
over a 6 to 9 month very active timeframe.
– The intended end use and any drainage requirements could also have an impact on
the cost.
– One other item needs mention. The above costs are predicated on the existing
precast concrete fence remaining in place. Changes to or replacement of the fence
would add cost.
The old Locust Substation site is presently serving a large majority of the downtown
customers, including a significant portion of the residential, commercial, and industrial
customers in the area such as Acme Brick. Once the transmission line segments on both
sides of Locust Substation are fully converted to 138kV and all of the customers have
been moved over to the new Locust site, then the old Locust substation site can be de-
energized. It should be noted that a major fiber optic hub is being utilized in the brick
building at the old Locust Substation site.
DISCUSSION:
As described on the second and third pages of the previous 2017 ISR, multiple steps are
necessary to retire an old unused substation site and to consider possible repurposed uses. The
removal of equipment will likely be the least expensive part of the station retirements. It is
Date: May 25, 2018 Report No. 2018-066
pg. 3
possible that DME’s substation field personnel can undertake the retirement of the equipment in
substations once the ongoing new CIP project work nears completion. Doing it sooner will
likely require going out to solicit contractors that specialize in removing old substations in or
near energized high voltage environments to ensure that it does not negatively impact the
reliability to the citizens in Denton and that it can be performed in the most safe manner possible.
CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, the primary focus to date has been on safely and reliably constructing projects that
benefit the citizens of Denton while solving electric system transmission and distribution (T&D)
deficiencies and contingencies that have been identified. Staff will keep the Public Utilities
Board and City Council updated as timing and opportunities arise to shift resources necessary to
fully decommission the old sites and equipment.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. ISR 2017-026 Retired Substations
STAFF CONTACT:
Brent Heath
Executive Manager of Energy Delivery
(940) 349-7180
Brent.Heath@cityofdenton.com
Date: April 28, 2017
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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Report No. 2017-026
Council Member Briggs requested information on a process to review potential land use options for
retired electric substation sites.
BACKGROUND:
At the March 21, 2017 Council meeting, Council Member Briggs requested a work session on
determining a process to review old substation sites and possible land use options. DME's Capital
Improvement Program has several projects to construct new substations or reconstruct existing
substations during the transmission system upgrade from 69kV to 138kV, which began in 2011 and
will continue through 2022.
DISCUSSION:
There are a few potential substation sites where land reuse could occur in the future due to the new
construction or reconstruction. Most of these sites are in various stages of the design and construction
process, and old sites that have recently been de -energized are still needed operationally and logistically
for the staging of equipment and/or back-up operations until the transmission system upgrade project
progresses closer to completion. This memo will provide a brief description of potential sites where
land may be available for reuse and discuss general steps and guidelines for a process.
Potential Sites
There are two substation sites that will be newly constructed at a separate location and their respective
old substation sites may no longer be necessary to DME. The first site is Kings Row substation
Attachment 1). The new Kings Row substation (at the corner of Kings Row and Loop 288) is fully
operational and the old site to the west on Kings Row Street was de -energized in late 2016. Although
the old site has recently become inactive, a few steps need to take place before it is fully
decommissioned, no longer useful, and can be considered for other uses. The old site is an important
staging site for materials and equipment for the conversion of the entire transmission system to 138kV,
until at least 2-3 years out when the project progresses closer to completion.
The second new construction substation where the old site may no longer be necessary is the Hickory
substation (Attachment 2). The new Hickory substation was selected to be constructed on a site directly
across the street from the existing Hickory substation, across Bonnie Brae Street to the East. This
project is in the GIS substation and UG Transmission design phase and the new Hickory Substation
will not be online and operational until 2020.
In addition to those two new construction sites, there are a few substation sites being reconstructed,
which could open partial land segments for repurposing or other landscaping or beautification efforts.
However, the exact site design and configuration may not be known until the sites are through the entire
process with a plat, design, environmental assessment, land acquisition, permit, and construction.
Variables through this process may influence if, and how much land, is available or no longer useful.
The following are the potential reconstruction substation sites where partial land may be available:
Locust, North Lakes, Arco, Industrial, and Jim Christal (Attachment 3).
pg. 1
Date: April 28, 2017 Report No. 2017-026
Steps to Retire a Site and Potential Process for Reuse
Although these old substation sites may become inactive, they may be necessary in the interim to serve
as a staging area for the system upgrade project, to provide back-up if required, or may contain other
equipment owned and operated by TMPA where removal and proper asset retirement must be
coordinated. The below description generally outlines a process to decommission a substation site once
it is no longer required for electric operations and how the property could be considered for other uses.
1. Sale, Disposal, and Removal of Assets — DME will work with the City's Accounting and
Purchasing Department to properly and legally retire and dispose of the older assets that are no
longer required nor useful to the City. All of the large and heavy equipment such as Power
Transformers, Switchgear, Control Building, and Structural Steel remain on site after a
substation is de -energized. Very large and heavy items such as the Power Transformers and
Control Buildings are not easily moved, and will go through either an RFP process or Auction
process for disposal and removal from this site by the awarded party.
2. Environmental Assessment — When the City purchases or sells property, an environmental
assessment must be performed by an independent professional, and staff recommends the same
process be undertaken if these sites are to be used for other purposes. Generally, there are two
phases to an environmental assessment. The first phase is a preliminary assessment by a
qualified individual to analyze historical land use of the property, current use, assessment of
what is on the property or around the property, and a number of other factors to make a
determination if there is a Recognized Environmental Condition ("REC") indicating the
possibility of contamination. If a REC determination is made, there is a second phase to perform
sampling and testing. This sampling and testing depends on the RECs, but often includes soil
and shallow ground water testing. Samples are sent to a lab to test for contaminants, and the
results are compared to either residential or commercial standards depending on the anticipated
future land uses. If contaminants are found, a plan is developed to remediate the site to
acceptable standards.
3. Potential Uses — Concurrent with the first two steps, staff can perform an analysis of each site
looking at its past uses, location, size, configuration, public access, public safety considerations,
adjacent and neighboring properties, nearby amenities, and so forth, and provide options for
consideration depending upon the features of each site. Generally, staff believes a site could (1)
become a public space (such as a park, open space, landscaped area, community garden, or tree
stand), (2) be maintained by the City for other operational purposes, or (3) be offered for sale
adjacent land owners may have interest). Because of the differences between each site,
potential uses could vary; however, most of the sites are small and are more likely to be
compatible for an open space, landscaped area, community garden, or tree stand. The analysis
and options could be used to then facilitate potential site repurposing discussions and gathering
of citizen and neighborhood input and ideas.
4. Citizen and Neighborhood Involvement — After assets are removed and an environmental
assessment and remediation (if needed) is completed, staff could facilitate site repurposing
discussions for potential uses led by the Community Affairs Division and DME. A similar
method to DME's use of public input received through the electric site and route selection
processes for the CIP program could be used to gather citizen ideas, through citizen mailings,
IVR phone calls, and formally scheduled public Open Houses for each of the surrounding
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Date: April 28, 2017 Report No. 2017-026
neighborhoods. All citizen input and recommendations could be collected through electronic
surveys that would be filled out at each public open house and for several weeks subsequent to
each public open house meetings. The citizen survey data could be analyzed to help provide
both the Public Utilities Board and the City Council possible ideas and recommendations based
upon the most favorable citizen ideas and input. Any options presented would include public
input received, actions and funding required (both one-time and ongoing), and review of land
use compatibility and zoning regulations.
CONCLUSION:
DME has primarily focused its resources on safely and reliably completing all of the approved projects
included in the substation and transmission line upgrade program, but plans to shift resources as the
program progresses to fully decommission the old sites and equipment. Staff respectfully requests to
come back to Council within the next 18-24 months to provide an update on DME's CIP program with
a status on each of these potential sites and a proposed process including a timeline and resources to
review property that will be no longer useful nor necessary for electric operations.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Map of Kings Row substation
2. Map of Hickory substation
3. Map of various reconstruction substations
STAFF CONTACT:
Phil Williams
General Manager
Denton Municipal Electric
Rhil.williams cTcityofdenton.com
940) 349-8356
Sarah Kuechler
Assistant to the City Manager
sarah.kuechler&cityofdenton.com
940) 349-8356
pg. 3
Revision Date 05/25/18 Council Requests for Information Request Request Date Staff Responsible Status 1. Information on cost determination for curb rate vs drop-off rate at landfill 6/5/17 Cox Consultant has been hired and started work on a cost of service study. A presentation to Council is expected in July. 2. Work session on HOT funds and potential uses (historic preservation, public art, cultural district, etc) and administration of sponsorships 2/27/18 Puente A work session is scheduled for June 12. 3. Work session on plan for downtown and homelessness 3/20/18 Kuechler A work session will be scheduled for late June. 4. Work session on water plan 3/20/18 Banks A work session is scheduled for June 5. 5. Search for “smoking” in Code of Ordinances and ensure consistency with new ordinance (look at 22.31(13) and 22.31(1)) 4/17/18 Rosendahl An ordinance is being prepared; tentatively for June 5 Council meeting. 6. Work session on increasing the homestead exemption 4/24/18 Puente A work session will be held on June 12 with overall budget update. 7. ISR on noise ordinance 1) any issues from Police for bars/restaurants close to residential and 2) for zoning, will bars/restaurants be allowed near residential areas 4/24/18 Howell/McDonald An ISR is included in the May 25 Friday report. 8. Update on bike racks downtown and if we plan to or can add more 5/1/18 Deshmukh/Booth Information is included in the Friday May 25 report. 9. TWU master plan and how trees are impacted; Can trees be saved and protected; next steps 5/1/18 McDonald TWU will give a brief presentation on their Master Plan at the June 26 work session. 10. Current and projected student counts for Denton compared to other cities in DISD 5/7/18 Kuechler Information is included in the Friday May 25 report. 11. Update on homeless students in DISD and Denton and how they are counted 5/7/18 Kuechler Information is included in the Friday May 25 report. 12. ISR on leaf trucks (potential use and budget) 5/8/18 Cox Staff is researching. 13. Inquiry when FS4 ribbon cutting will be held and when Medic 4 will be operational 5/8/18 Hedges Scheduled dedication for Friday June 22 at 10am. 14. Inquiry for options for old substation properties 5/8/18 Morrow An ISR is included in the Friday May 25 report.
Request Request Date Staff Responsible Status 15. Work session on plan to catch up on road repair and to manage to a certain standard (metrics, costs, & financing options). Include review of best repair planning practices of other cities in similar climates. 5/15/18 Estes A work session is scheduled for June 5. 16. Work session on PEC 4 project and other projects to reduce flood plain in downtown. Feasibility of adding bike/walk paths in drainage easements. 5/15/18 Estes A work session is scheduled for June 5. 17. Review of options to address shortfall of emergency housing before winter comes. Set numerical goals and timing targets. 5/15/18 Kuechler/Shaw A work session will be scheduled for late June. 18. Work session on proposed permitting processes for businesses under the new DDC. Benchmark against other similar cities such as Carrollton or McKinney. 5/15/18 McDonald Staff is developing an informal staff report. 19. Request for staff to reach out to UNT regarding naming of “Mean” Joe Greene dorm – opportunities to draw in visitors 5/15/18 Booth Information is included in the Friday May 25 report. 20. Work session on zoning map and processes/procedures for consistency of developing districts 5/15/18 McDonald 21. Status of University Dr/380 lighting study status 5/22/18 Estes Information is included in the Friday May 25 report. 22. Work session on Council appointed ad hoc committees and adherence to TOMA 5/22/18 Leal A work session will be scheduled for June 12.
City Council
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Work Session Room11:00 AMMonday, June 4, 2018
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215
E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
1. Work Session Reports
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Courthouse
Square Design Standards.
ID 18-724A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the Customer
Service Fiscal Year 2018-19 Operating Budget.
ID 18-896B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the Water Fiscal
Year 2018-19 Operating and Capital Budget.
ID 18-905C.
Receive a report and hold a discussion on the Denton Teen City Council and activities
during the 2017-2018 session.
ID 18-913D.
2. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
NOTE: 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.
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 ___________________, 2018 at ________o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.)
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
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NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM IS ACCESSIBLE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48
HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY
SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE
DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER CAN
BE SCHEDULED THROUGH THE CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE.
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City Council
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Work Session Room & Council Chambers12:00 PMTuesday, June 5, 2018
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215
E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
1. 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 the agenda for June 5, 2018.
3. Work Session Reports
Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide direction regarding a University of North
Texas Bike Share Pilot program.
ID 18-902A.
Receive a report from staff and EIKON consultants, hold a discussion, and give staff
direction regarding the design and construction of the American Legion Hall Senior
Center.
ID 18-758B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the various options
to cost effectively complete reconstruction projects for the Street Rehab Bond Program.
ID 18-649C.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding City of Denton
drainage system improvements planned and implemented since the 2007 flood.
ID 18-799D.
Receive a report; hold a discussion, and receive departmental presentations in preparation
for the FY 2018-19 Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five Year
Financial Forecast.
ID 18-885E.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction concerning water supply
planning to meet the City of Denton’s future needs.
ID 18-893F.
Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the Wastewater and
Drainage FY 2018-19 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets.
ID 18-899G.
NOTE: 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.
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:
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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
Women Veterans DayID 18-819A.
Men’s Health WeekID 18-820B.
Pollinator WeekID 18-821C.
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.
C. Additional Citizen Reports - This section of the agenda permits any person not registered for a citizen
report to make comments regarding public business on items not listed on the agenda. This is limited to
two speakers per meeting with each speaker allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes. Such person(s) shall
have filed a "Blue Card" requesting to speak during this period prior to the calling of this agenda item.
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. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by the 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 – T). 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, Consent
Agenda Items A – T below 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, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, for approval of a pre-qualified professional services list for Water,
Wastewater, and Storm Water; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590). The Public
ID 18-331A.
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Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mega
Promotions, Inc. for concession stand service rights to the North Lakes and Denia
Softball Complex concession; providing for the revenue of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date (RFP 6650- awarding the three (3) year contract to Mega Promotions,
Inc.). The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval (6-0)
ID 18-604B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for Micro
Surfacing Services with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc.; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6659- awarded to Intermountain
Slurry Seal, Inc., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000).
ID 18-692C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for Fiber Optic
Cable Installation Services with Sunrise IT Solutions Group; providing for the expenditure
of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6703 - awarded to Sunrise IT
Solutions Group, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000 of which
80% is funded by state grant).
ID 18-693D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for street milling
service with Dustrol, Inc.; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date (RFP 6726- awarded to Dustrol, Inc., in the four (4) year not-to-exceed
amount of $2,176,000).
ID 18-695E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for Odor
Neutralizer Chemicals with Probe America Inc.; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6651- awarded to Probe America Inc., in
the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $130,000). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6-0).
ID 18-698F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract through the Buy
Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number 515-16 for the acquisition of
one (1) 2018 replacement Wheel Loader for the Beneficial Reuse Department; providing
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6801- awarded to
RDO Equipment Company, in the amount of $313,050.55). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6-0).
ID 18-753G.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, accepting competitive proposals and awarding a public works
contract for the Construction of Sanitary Sewer Pipe Rehab for the City of Denton;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
6716-awarded to Insituform Technologies, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of
ID 18-766H.
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$297,368.50). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract
between the City of Denton and Floyd Smith Concrete, Inc. for the concrete slab
extension of existing compost windrows; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (IFB 6547- Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$220,233.87 for a total contract award aggregating to $22,196,495.71). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
ID 18-769I.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 4 to the contract
between the City of Denton and Zachry Construction Corporation for the Mayhill Road
Widening and Improvements Project; and providing an effective date (IFB 6389- Change
Order No. 4 reduces the contract by $667,847.97 for a total contract award aggregating
to $35,276,656.88).
ID 18-822J.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Dannenbaum Engineering Company - Dallas, LLC, for design services as
set forth in the agreement; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date (RFQ 6590-007- Professional Services Agreement for design services
awarded to Dannenbaum Engineering Company - Dallas, LLC, in the not-to-exceed
amount of $183,839.97).
ID 18-829K.
Consider approval of a resolution repealing the City’s Illness/Off-Duty Injury Policy
(commonly referred to as the City’s Uniform Absence Control Policy), reference number
107.05; incorporating a non-FMLA Medical Leave Policy, reference number 111.07;
and revising the City’s Personal Leave Without Pay Policy, reference number 111.08, of
City of Denton’s current policies and procedures; and providing an effective date.
ID 18-846L.
Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City
Manager to sign and submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development a
2018 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development with appropriate
certifications, as authorized and required by the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974, as amended, and the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as
amended; and providing for an effective date.
ID 18-868M.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a City
sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $15,150 of in-kind services and resources for the
Denton Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 15, and Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Fred
Moore Park; and providing an effective date.
ID 18-875N.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas granting the Denton
Juneteenth Celebration, pursuant to Section 17-20 of the Code of Ordinances, a noise
exception on Friday, June 15, from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 16, from
10 p.m. to midnight; granting an increase in sound levels for an outdoor music festival from
70 to 75 dba and a variance in hours of operation at Fred Moore Park; and providing for
ID 18-876O.
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an effective date.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the supply
of Concession Supplies to Water Works Park and Civic Center Pool Concession Stands
to Ben E. Keith Foods; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (IFB 6758- awarded to Ben E. Keith Foods in the three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount of $180,000).
ID 18-880P.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a professional
services agreement between the City of Denton and Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc.,
amending the contract approved by City Council on March 21, 2017, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $118,000, amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City
Manager for an additional $90,000, said second amendment to provide additional
surveying and engineering services related to the Magnolia Drainage Phase II project in
the amount of $21,300; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 6405 - providing for a second amendment in the amount of $21,300,
with the total contract amount not-to-exceed of $229,300).
ID 18-887Q.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, nunc pro tunc,
correcting inadvertent mistakes in Section 2(a)(21) of Ordinance No. 2015-121 relating
to the prohibition of smoking near a street-front main entrance and amending Chapter 22,
Article II, Park Rules, Section 22-31(13) to provide for clarification of smoking in parks
within the City of Denton; providing for a severability clause, savings clause, and an
effective date.
ID 18-891R.
Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an Interlocal Agreement between the
University of North Texas and the City of Denton authorizing a Dockless Bike Share Pilot
program; and providing and effective date.
ID 18-903S.
Consider approval of the minutes of April 10, April 17, and April 24, 2018.ID 18-926T.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for Technology
Infrastructure from manufacturers Cisco Systems, Inc, Dell EMC and VMware, Inc. to
include products and services, and support and maintenance for the City of Denton;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFP
6504- awarded to Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC, in the three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount of $10,500,000).
ID 18-418A.
Consider approval of a Resolution nominating one member to the Board of Managers of
the DENCO Area 9-1-1 District; and declaring an effective date.
ID 18-901B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing a development agreement between the
City of Denton and Marker Stone Realty Partners I, LLC and Marker Stone Realty
Partners II, LLC; providing for acquisition of necessary property interest, installment of
ID 18-915C.
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critical infrastructure, and provision of electrical services; authorizing the City Manager to
execute the agreement, and providing for an effective date. (Evers Way and Beall Way
Additions)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance to rezone approximately
1.33 acres from a Downtown Residential 1 (DR-1) to a Downtown Commercial General
(DC-G) District. The property is generally located south of Underwood Street along
Avenue A, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the
City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00
for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. (Z18-0006,
Fire Station 3, Hayley Zagurski). THIS ITEM HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN FROM THE
AGENDA AND RENOTICED FOR A LATER MEETING DATE.
Z18-0006aA.
7. 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 ___________________, 2018 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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May 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
12:00 pm CC Work
Session
6:30 pm CC Regular
Session
2 3
4 p.m. Public Art
Committee
4 5
6 7 8:30am Public Utilities
Board
11:00am-2pm Joint
Council/DISD Luncheon
Meeting
5:30 pm Traffic Safety
Commission
Park Board TOUR 5 pm
8
12:00 pm 2nd Tuesday
Session
9
11:00am EDP Board
5:00pm P&Z Work
Session
6:30pm P&Z Regular
Session
10 11
12
13 14
5:30pm HLC
15
5:30 Council Reception
6:30 Election Meeting
16
11:30am Mobility
Committee-
cancelled
17
HaBSCo Meeting
Cancelled
18 19
20 21
1:00pm Committee on
the Environment
ZBA – Canceled
6:00pm Public Utilities
Board
22
10:00 am Council
Airport Committee
1:00 pm CC Work
Session
6:30 pm CC Regular
Session
23
12:00 Downtown TIF
12:00 Development
Code Review
5:00pm P&Z Work
Session
6:30pm P&Z Regular
Session
24
12:00 Development
Code Review
25 26
27 28
Memorial Day -
City Holiday
29
No Council Meeting 30 31
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June 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
11:00 Development
Code Review
2
3 4
11:00am Council
Luncheon
1:30pm Committee on
the Environment
5:30pm Traffic Safety
Commission
Park Board 6 pm
5
12:00pm CC Work
Session
6:30pm CC Regular
Session
6 7
4 p.m. Public Art
Committee
8
11:00 Development
Code Review
9
10 11
9:00am Public Utilities
Board
5:30pm HLC
12
2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday
Session
13
11:00am EDP Board
5:00pm P&Z Work
Session
6:30pm P&Z Regular
Session
14 15
11:00 Development
Code Review
16
17 18 19
2:00 pm CC Work
Session
6:30 pm CC Regular
Session
20
11:30am Mobility
Committee
21
HaBSCo Meeting
HOT Committee 9-12
22
11:00 Development
Code Review
23
24 25
6:00pm Public Utilities
Board
4:00 pm ZBA
26
2:00 pm 4th Tuesday
Session
27
5:00pm P&Z Work
Session
6:30pm P&Z Regular
Session
28 29
11:00 Development
Code Review
30
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July 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
No Council Luncheon
1:30pm Committee on
the Environment
5:30pm Traffic Safety
Commission
Park Board 6 pm
3
No Council Meeting 4
4th of July -
City Holiday
5
4 p.m. Public Art
Committee
6
11:00 Development
Code Review
7
8 9
9:00am Public Utilities
Board
5:30pm HLC
10
No Council Meeting 11
11:00am EDP Board
5:00pm P&Z Work
Session
6:30pm P&Z Regular
Session
12 13
11:00 Development
Code Review
14
15 16 17
2:00 pm CC Work
Session
6:30 pm CC Regular
Session
18
11:30am Mobility
Committee
19
HaBSCo Meeting
20
11:00 Development
Code Review
21
22 23
6:00pm Public Utilities
Board
24
2:00 pm 4th Tuesday
Session
25
12:00 Downtown TIF
5:00pm P&Z Work
Session
6:30pm P&Z Regular
Session
26 27
11:00 Development
Code Review
28
29 30
4:00 pm ZBA
31
No Council Meeting
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing 5/25/18 FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Note: This is a working draft of pending Council items and is subject to change without notice. Meeting Date DeadlinesItemMay 29 – No Meeting Memorial Day holiday observed- City Offices closed 5/28 June 4 – Luncheon – 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Captions – May 21 Backup – May 31 WS – Department Budget Presentations WS – Teen Council update WS – Courthouse Square design discussion June 5 – Work/Regular Session Captions – May 21 Backup – June 1 WS – Preliminary Budget Discussion WS – Department Budget Presentations WS – Water supply discussion WS – Drainage and floodplain discussion WS – UNT Bike Share discussion WS – Street Rehab Program IC – Comm. Dev. 2018/19 Action PlanJune 12 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – May 25 Backup – June 8 USCM, Boston, 6/8-6/11 WS – Department Budget Presentations WS – HOT/sponsorship discussion WS – Small Area Plan discussion WS – Mews Street discussion WS – Radio System Update CS – TWU contract agreementJune 19 – Work/Regular Session Captions – June 4 Backup – June 15 TCMA, Galveston, 6/21-24 WS – Department Budget Presentations WS – PID Guidelines IC – Design contract Service Center/651 MayhillJune 26 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – June 11 Backup – June 22 WS – Department Budget Presentations WS – Tree discussion WS – TWU Master Plan discussionJuly 2 – No Luncheon July 3 – No Meeting July 4th holiday observed – City Offices closed July 10 – No Meeting July 17 – Work/Regular Session Captions – July 2 Backup – July 13 WS – 2nd Preliminary Budget Discussion WS – Department Budget Presentations IC – EDP Board nominating committeeJuly 24 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – July 9 Backup – July 20WS – Department Budget Presentations WS – Chamber ED contractJuly 31 – No Meeting
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing Meeting Date DeadlinesItemAugust 2 – Budget Workshop Captions – July 16 Backup – July 27 August 6 – Luncheon Captions – July 23 Backup – August 2WS – Department Budget Presentations August 7 – Work/Regular Session Captions – July 23 Backup – August 3WS – Department Budget Presentations WS – Budget WorkshopAugust 14 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – July 30 Backup – August 10WS – Budget Workshop August 21 – Work/Regular Session Captions – August 6 Backup – August 17WS – Budget Workshop IC – Chamber ED contractAugust 28 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – August 13 Backup – August 24WS – Budget Workshop PH – 1st Public Hearing on the Tax Rate September 3 – No Luncheon Labor Day holiday September 4 – No Meeting September 11–Special Called Work/Regular Session Captions – August 27 Backup – September 7 WS – Budget Workshop PH – 2nd Public Hearing on the Tax Rate PH – Public Hearing on the BudgetSeptember 18 – Work/Regular Session Captions – August 31 Backup – September 14WS – Budget Workshop IC – Adoption of BudgetSeptember 25 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – September 10 Backup – September 21ICMA – 9/22-26, Baltimore October 1 – Luncheon Captions – September 17 Backup – September 27 October 2 – No Meeting National Night Out October 9 – 2nd Tuesday Meeting Captions – September 24 Backup – October 5TML, Fort Worth, 10/9-10/12 October 16 – Work/Regular Session Captions – October 1 Backup – October 12 October 23 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – October 8 Backup – October 19WS – Stoke annual report October 30 – No Meeting November 5 – Luncheon Captions – October 22 Backup – November 1 November 6 – Work/Regular Session Captions – October 22 Backup – November 2 NLC, Los Angeles, 11/7-11/10 IC – Stoke contract renewalNovember 13 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – October 29 Backup – November 9 November 20 – No Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday observed–City Offices Closed 11/22-23
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing Meeting Date DeadlinesItemNovember 27 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – November 12 Backup – November 21Tentative-Based on NeedDecember 3 – Luncheon Captions – November 19 Backup – November 29 December 4 – Work/Regular Session Captions – November 19 Backup – November 30 December 11 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – November 26 Backup – December 7 December 18 – Work/Regular Session Captions – December 3 Backup – December 14Tentative-Based on NeedDecember 25 – No Meeting Christmas Holiday observed–City Offices Closed 12/24-25
Street/Intersection From To
Proposed Date of
Construction
Proposed Date
of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters
Other
Communication
Department
Contact:
Ashcroft Ln. Cobblestone
Row
North Dead
End
5/14/18 6/15/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Road Closures)Streets 5/4/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Ave. A Maple Eagle 3/19/18 6/30/18 UNT 2018 Residence Hall Project
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering N/A Coordinate with
UNT (940) 349-8910
Bonnie Brae St.Roselawn West
of UPPRR Line Vintage 7/1/17 8/30/18 Street Widening
(Phase 1)Engineering N/A (940) 349-8910
Canterbury Ct.Hollyhill I-35 4/9/18 6/15/18 Drainage Improvements
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 3/26/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-8910
Edwards Rd. Camino Real
Trl. Swisher Rd. 6/4/18 9/10/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Road Closures)Streets (940) 349-7160
Gober St.Scripture Panhandle 4/22/18 6/4/18 Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 4/9/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Hereford Rd.Bighorn Paint 5/7/18 6/8/18 Concrete Panel Repairs
(No Detours)Streets 4/26/18 (940) 349-7160
Hickory St.North Texas
Blvd.Ave C 5/21/18 8/3/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Road Closures)Streets 5/15/18 Electronic Signs (940) 349-7160
Holiday Park Phase 2 Manhattan Kings Row 11/10/17 12/1/18 Wastewater Main Construction
(Temporary Road Closures Possible)Wastewater 11/16/18 Door Hangers 940-349-7300
Holiday Park Phase 2 Yellowstone Sherman 3/6/18 TBD Water Main Construction
(Temporary Road Closures Possible)Water 2/28/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7181
Hollyhill Ln.Pennsylvania
Dr.Longridge 5/9/18 6/1/18 Wastewater Main Construction
(Temporary Road Closures Possible)Wastewater N/A Door Hangers 940-349-7300
Construction Projects Report
Week of May 28-June 03, 2018
CURRENT PROJECTS See Yellow Highlighted for Major Closures
Street/Intersection From To
Proposed Date of
Construction
Proposed Date
of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters
Other
Communication
Department
Contact:
CURRENT PROJECTS See Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresHollow Ridge Dr Paint Dr.Big Horn Trail 5/14/18 6/29/18 Concrete Street Panel Repair
(Temporary Road Closures Possible)Streets 5/3/18 (940) 349-7160
Huisache Yucca Retama 5/21/18 7/20/18 Streets Construction
(Temporary Road Closures Possible) Streets 5/15/18 (940) 349-7160
Linda Ln.Cobblestone
Row
North Dead
End 4/23/18 6/8/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Road Closures)Streets 4/9/18 (940) 349-7160
McKinney St.N Austin St Oakland St 5/29/2018
12:00 A.M.
5/29/2018
4:00 A.M.
Wastewater Main Construction
(Temporary Road Closures)Wastewater 940-349-7300
McKinney St.Loop 288 Ryan H.S 5/29/18 TBD Sidewalk Construction
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering N/A (940) 349-8910
Market St.Loop 288 N Blake 4/16/18 6/1/18 Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 4/9/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Mayhill Rd.Mayhill NB
Right Turn
Lane at
Mckinney
5/18/18 6/1/18 Water Line Replacement
(Lane Closure)N/A (940) 349-8910
Mayhill Rd.US 380 Edwards 9/1/17 2/1/20 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Road Closures)Engineering 1/3/18,
1/24/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-8910
Mild Creek Ln.Rambling Rock Cul de Sac 4/30/18 6/8/18 Concrete Panel/Sidewalk Repairs
No Detours Streets 4/26/18 (940) 349-7160
Mills Rd. Mayhill Denton ISD
driveway 5/29/18 7/30/18
Water and Wastewater Construction
and Road Widening
(Street Closure)
Engineering N/A Electronic Signs (940) 349-8910
Montecito Dr. El Paseo Seville 5/29/18 6/22/18 Curb and Gutter Repairs
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets N/A (940) 349-7160
Prominence Pkwy.Mayhill Atlanta 1/31/18 8/31/18 Water and Wastewater Crossing
(Road Closure)Engineering 1/24/18 (940) 349-8910
Retama Sagebrush Huisache TBT TBD Streets Construction
(Temporary Road Closures Possible) Streets 5/15/18 (940) 349-7160
Street/Intersection From To
Proposed Date of
Construction
Proposed Date
of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters
Other
Communication
Department
Contact:
CURRENT PROJECTS See Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresRiney Rd.N Elm Solana 9/29/17 9/30/18 Road Removal and Replacement
(Road Closure)Engineering Yes (940) 349-8910
Roselawn Dr.Bonnie Brae Kansas City
Southern RR 3/26/18 TBD Drainage and Roadway Construction
(One Lane traffic control)Engineering N/A (940) 349-8910
Sagebrush Dr.Kings Row Retama 5/21/18 7/20/18 Streets Construction
(Temporary Road Closures Possible) Streets 5/15/18 (940) 349-7160
Sena St.Malone Ector 4/23/18 7/20/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 4/17/18 (940) 349-7160
Spencer Rd. Mayhill Lowe's
Driveway 4/2/18 9/29/18 Water Line Replacement
(Road Closure)Water 3/16/18 Contacted
departments affected (940) 349-8910
Spencer Rd. Mayhill Lowe's
Driveway 4/2/18 9/29/18 Drainage Rebuild
(Road Closure)Drainage 3/16/18 Contacted
departments affected (940) 349-8910
Spencer Rd. Mayhill Lowe's
Driveway 4/2/18 9/29/18 Road Reconstruction
(Road Closure)Engineering 3/16/18 Contacted
departments affected (940) 349-8910
Sun Valley Dr.Stuart Dead End
West 5/14/18 6/29/18 Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 5/1/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Valley View Rd.Kings Row Sun Valley 5/14/18 6/29/18 Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 5/1/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Welch St.Mulberry Chestnut 4/11/18 6/30/18
UNT 2018 CVAD Project
Drive approach/Sidewalk
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Engineering 3/19/18 3/30/2018 (940) 349-8910
Barbara St.Audra Beverly 5/7/18 5/21/18 Curb and Gutter Repairs
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 4/26/18 (940) 349-7160
Bonnie Brae St.Hwy 380 Intersection 3/14/18 TBD Commercial Driveway Construction Building
Inspections N/A (940) 349-8360
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Street/Intersection From To
Proposed Date of
Construction
Proposed Date
of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters
Other
Communication
Department
Contact:
CURRENT PROJECTS See Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresBrandywine Cir.Briarwood Dead End 2/20/18 5/7/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 2/16/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Brandywine St.Briarwood Brandywine Cr.2/20/18 5/7/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 2/16/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Country Home/Eagle
Wing Clear River Cul de Sac 4/9/18 5/14/18 Concrete Panel Repairs
(No Detours)Streets N/A Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Egan St.Amarillo Malone 2/5/18 5/7/18 Mill/Overlay
(Temporary Road Closures)Streets 1/24/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Hickory St.Bonnie Brae N Texas 1/2/18 5/11/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Road Closures)Streets 2/7/18 Door Hangers,
Public Meetings (940) 349-7160
Linden Dr.Malone Ponder 4/18/18 5/14/18 Street Resurfacing
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 4/9/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Wood St Sycamore Dead End 4/18/18 5/25/18 Parking Lot Construction
(Complete Closure Parking Area /Park) Streets N/A (940) 349-7160
Bonnie Brae St.US 377 I35W 2018 2020 Street Widening
(Phase 2)Engineering (940) 349-8910
Bonnie Brae St.US 377 I35E 2019 2021 Street Widening
(Phase 1)Engineering (940) 349-8910
Bonnie Brae St.TBD TBD TBD TBD Street Widening
(Phase 1)Engineering (940) 349-8910
Capetown Dr.Desert Willow Bishop Pine Summer 2018 TBD Street Panel Repair
(No detours)Streets (940) 349-7160
Fulton St.TBD TBD Water, Wastewater, and Streets Multiple
Hettie St.TBD TBD Water, Wastewater, and Streets Multiple
UPCOMING PROJECTS
Street/Intersection From To
Proposed Date of
Construction
Proposed Date
of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters
Other
Communication
Department
Contact:
CURRENT PROJECTS See Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresHinkle Dr.TBD TBD Water, Wastewater, Drainage, Streets Multiple
Londonderry Ln.Teasley Westminster 9/1/18 TBD Street Improvements
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets (940) 349-7160
Malone St.Crescent Westminster Summer 2018 Water Main Construction Water (940) 349-7181
Panhandle St.Carroll Bolivar TBT TBT Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 4/9/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
PEC 4 - Engineering In Design Installing Underground Box Culvert Engineering (940) 349-8910
Smith-Johnson Summer 2018 Water, Wastewater, Drainage, Streets Engineering (940) 349-8910
Stuart Rd.Windsor Kings Row TBD TBD Concrete Curb and Gutter Repair
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets (940) 349-7160
Thomas St.TBD TBD Water, Wastewater, and Streets Multiple
W. Walnut St.S. Elm Cedar TBT TBT Utility Construction
(Temporary Road Closures)Engineering N/A (940) 349-8910
Wayne St. TBD TBD Water, Wastewater, and Streets Multiple
Windsor Dr.TBD TBD Water, Wastewater, Drainage, Streets Engineering (940) 349-8910