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MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 6, 2018
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Public Utilities Board Meeting on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room.
2. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting on Monday, July 9, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
in the City Council Work Session Room.
3. No City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 10, 2018.
4. Canceled - Economic Development Partnership Board Wednesday, July 11,
2018.
5. Agenda Committee Meeting on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. in the
City Manager’s Conference Room.
6. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, July 11,
2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room, followed by a Regular
Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
7. Development Code Review Committee Meeting on Friday, July 13, 2018 at
11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
B. Upcoming Events
1. Council Ethics Training on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Hiring Process for Chief of Police – The City has engaged Ralph Andersen &
Associates to conduct a nationwide search for the next Chief of Police. Over the
last couple of weeks, City Manager Hileman and Deputy City Manager Langley
have met with the police command staff, association representatives, and other
interested employees to discuss the recruitment process and seek input on the
qualities the Department would like to see in the next Chief of Police. With this
input, management has worked with Ralph Andersen & Associates to draft a
recruitment brochure (attached), which will be posted beginning this weekend.
Interested candidates are to apply by July 27, 2018.
Following the review of applications and selection of top candidates, City
management plans to hold an inclusive interview process in August. The process
will include receptions for both the public and for City Council to meet the
candidates. The process will also include interview panels, including one panel
comprised of representatives from the Police Department and another comprised
of representatives from key community organizations. The feedback and input
collected through the process will be provided to the City Manager who is
charged with hiring the Chief of Police. It is anticipated that the next Chief of
Police could join the City of Denton in September or October 2018, depending
upon the timeline. Staff contact: Todd Hileman, City Manager
B. Greater Denton Arts Council representation on the Public Art Committee –
During staff’s review of Public Art Committee-related processes and actions, it
was discovered that the Greater Denton Arts Council Board did not take a vote to
approve the reappointment of one of its representatives, Millie Giles, to the Public
Art Committee in August 2017. Instead, GDAC’s interim executive director
administratively confirmed the reappointment. Staff communicated the situation
to Georgina Ngozi, GDAC’s current executive director, and in order to adhere to
its own process, the GDAC Board will be taking the matter up for a vote this
summer and will name a new representative who will then be confirmed by
Council. Staff contact: Caroline Booth, Economic Development
C. Embassy Suites Convention Center/Day of the Dead Festival – In Concluding
Items during the June 26 City Council meeting, Council Member Hudspeth
requested that Economic Development staff facilitate a meeting between the
General Manager of the Embassy Suites and the organizers of Denton’s Day of
the Dead Festival to discuss possible collaboration and/or expansion of the event.
Staff has made an initial introduction between the parties and expects a meeting to
take place the week of July 16. Staff contact: Caroline Booth, Economic
Development
D. Back-In Parking on Hickory – The back-in parking spaces on Hickory Street were
designed to slow the movement of vehicles and enhance safety for pedestrians,
bicyclists, and alternative modes of transportation. The back-in parking is
enforced throughout the day by parking officers and is monitored by patrol
officers during the night and evening hours. In recent months, Police has not
experienced an increase in the number of back-in violations or complaints
received. In an effort to raise awareness about back-in parking, Traffic
Engineering will install additional signage along cross streets such as Austin
Street, Industrial Street, and Russell Street just before they intersect Hickory
Street to help ensure appropriate use of the back-in parking spaces. Staff will
provide an update once the new signage is installed. Staff contact: Pritam
Deshmukh, Traffic Engineering / Lee Howell, Police
E. Mingo Road Construction – Cooper Creek Interceptor Project – Mingo Road is
currently closed from Sirius Road on the east to Mockingbird Lane on the west
(see attached traffic control plan). The road is temporarily closed (from June 25,
2018 until July 13, 2018) in order to install a 30” PVC sanitary sewer interceptor
across Mingo Road, just west of the Loop 288 bridge, as part of the Cooper Creek
Interceptor Project. The work is being completed by Condie Construction
Company. Staff contact: Ken Banks, Utilities
F. City Hall West Steering Committee – An item will be placed on the July 17
Council Meeting agenda regarding the proposed extension of the City Hall West
(CHW) Steering Committee. When originally established, the committee was
intended to dissolve upon presentation of a formal recommendation to Council or
term out as of August 1, 2018. A draft resolution will be placed on the agenda for
Council to consider extending the term of the CHW Steering Committee through
October 31, 2018. Additionally, there is one vacancy on this Committee and
Council may wish to appoint a replacement during the July 17 meeting for Peggy
Riddle who resigned earlier this year due to residency conflicts. Staff contact:
Mark Nelson, Transportation
G. What’s Buzzing at Water Works Pool – Denton celebrated National Pollinator
Week by relocating bees from Water Works Park. Across the nation, June 18-22,
2018 is celebrated as National Pollinator Week. This designation started in 2007
when the U.S. Senate recognized the need to address the decline of pollinators.
Since then it has grown into an international celebration of the valuable ecosystem
services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles.
On June 22, the City of Denton, a Bee City USA member since 2016, showed
support for National Pollinator Week by joining with local beekeepers from
Honey Bee Relocation Services to safely relocate a new hive of honey bees from
Water Works Park to a local apiary. Beekeepers Bill Hartley, Gary Barber, Matt
Clark and Michelle Boerst used the opportunity to teach a group of new
beekeepers how to appropriately handle and relocate bees while documenting the
event as an example for other cities.
The small hive of approximately 2,000-3,000 gentle bees were easily moved into
a new hive box and transported to a nearby bee yard. No bees were harmed in the
relocation, and even better, no onlookers were injured either. Staff contact: Gary
Packan, Parks & Recreation
H. Air Quality Action Day 2018 – Sustainability staff set up a table at the city’s
Twilight Tunes event on June 21 and was able to speak with hundreds of citizens
about how they could get involved with Clean Air Action Day. During this
outreach event staff passed out free lunch bags, water bottles, stuffed animals,
activity books, and crayons to help inspire citizens to take action. Staff contact:
Katherine Barnett, Sustainability
I. Fourth of July Festivities – Parks & Recreation hosted the 20th annual Liberty 5K
Run, the Yankee Doodle Parade, and the Fourth of July Jubilee to help the
community celebrate Independence Day this week. For pictures and information on
event attendance, please see the attachment. Staff contact: Laura Behrens, Parks
& Recreation
III. Community Events
A. Back to School Fair - Denton area organizations and nonprofits have collaborated
to consolidate three previous back-to-school events into the Denton Back to
School Fair. The inaugural event will be held on Saturday, August 11 from 8:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at (new location) UNT Gateway Center (801 North Texas Blvd.)
to support approximately 3,500 students and their families with school supplies,
backpacks, health education resources, and much more. Additional information
can be found in the attached press release and flyer. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler,
Public Affairs
IV. Attachments
A. Police Chief Recruitment Brochure
B. Mingo Road Closure and Detour
C. Fourth of July Festivities
D. Back to School Fair Press Release
E. Back to School Fair Flyer
V. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2018-082 Survey Kiosks
B. 2018-083 Leaf Truck Research
C. 2018-084 Peer City Radio Expense Research
VI. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information
B. Draft Agenda for July 17
C. Council Calendar
D. Future Council Items
E. Street Construction Report
• Top candidates will complement their foundational knowledge
of policing with a strong business acumen, as well as excellent
leadership and management skills. Resource allocations and
departmental activities should be supported by data and sound
business decisions.
• The next Police Chief should lead beyond his/her office, be vis-
ible/accessible, and purposefully interact with the officers and
professional support staff in the various divisions and shifts. The
ideal candidate will be highly successful in building authentic
relationships.
• By addressing conflict swiftly, evenhandedly, and consistently,
the next Police Chief will earn the respect of the Department’s
members and ensure the harmonious operation of the agency.
The next Chief should have a proven track record of bringing
and keeping people together.
• As a prominent representative of the City of Denton, the Police
Chief must develop a strong network of community connec-
tions and promote the accountability and transparency of the
Denton Police Department and the City of Denton in a manner
that conveys genuine concern and compassion.
• The Denton Police Department officers are represented through
Associations, thus experience working in a collective bargaining
environment would be helpful for the next Chief.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Police Administration, Criminal
Justice, or related field.
Experience: At least ten years in municipal law enforcement, with
a minimum of five years of experience in a command level position
at the Lieutenant or above level.
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications
and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing
the essential functions of the job is considered qualifying.
The successful candidates must be eligible for certification by the
Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
at the intermediate level or its equivalent as determined by that
commission
Desired, but not required, qualifications include:
• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Experience with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government
Code
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Experience with and commitment to Community Oriented
Policing
• Graduation from the FBI National Academy, or similar ad-
vanced police leadership training
• Management experience in a comparable or larger agency
THE COMPENSATION
The anticipated starting salary is +/- $175K, depending on quali-
fications. A superior benefits package is also offered, including
Texas Municipal Retirement System at the 7% employee contri-
bution level with a 2-to-1 match by the City upon retirement.
Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
insurance as well as vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, an optional
ICMA/RC’s 457 deferred compensation plan, and other highly
competitive benefits. The City will provide assistance with moving
and relocation, if appropriate. Further details on compensation
may be obtained through Ralph Andersen & Associates.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Interested candidates should apply by July 27, 2018. Electronic
submittals are strongly preferred to apply@ralphandersen.com
and should include the following:
• Compelling cover letter;
• Comprehensive resume; and
• Three professional references.
The City of Denton will review candidate resumes the week of
August 13, 2018, and interviews are scheduled for the week of
August 27, 2018.
Top candidates may be asked to complete a written supplemental
questionnaire to elaborate on areas of expertise and demonstrate
their ability to communicate effectively. It is anticipated the next
Police Chief will join the City of Denton in September 2018, or a
mutually agreed upon date.
This recruitment incorporates existing rules and regulations that
govern public sector recruitments in the State of Texas. In ac-
cordance with public disclosure/open record laws, information
submitted for consideration may be made available to the public
upon request by interested parties.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Chief Greg
Nelson (ret.) at (916) 630-4900 with confidential inquiries and
questions regarding the recruitment process.
Recruitment services provided by Ralph Andersen & Associates
POLICE CHIEF
ABOUT DENTON, TEXAS
The City of Denton is a unique community, blending its historic
past with a dynamic and high growth environment, coupled with
a diversity to give it economic viability and strength. Founded in
1857, Denton has grown from a small frontier town to a burgeon-
ing suburbanized area with an estimated population of 131,000.
Denton is the county seat of and a major city in Denton County.
The City’s historic downtown is the heart of Denton; the square
and surrounding streets are vibrant and busy both day and night as
a gathering place for commerce, civic events, and entertainment.
Located at the northern tip of a high growth area known as “The
Golden Triangle” (formed by the cities of Denton, Fort Worth,
and Dallas), the City is a dynamic community whose rapid growth
has affected its infrastructure as well as its culture. Denton is
approximately 95 square miles in territory and strategically posi-
tioned approximately 37 miles northwest of Dallas and 35 miles
northeast of Fort Worth. Located on the Interstate 35 corridor at
the intersection of I-35E and I-35W, Denton is approximately 25
miles from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and 20 miles
north of Alliance Airport.
Since the nineteenth century, Denton has been a major higher
education center. The City is home to two state universities – the
University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University, with a
combined enrollment in excess of 50,000 students. The City is
also served by the North Central Texas College, the oldest two-
year public college in Texas. Higher education is supported by the
award-winning Denton Independent School District serving more
than 27,000 students in a 180 square-mile district.
While the amenities of the major metropolitan settings in Dallas
and Fort Worth are only minutes away, a variety of performing arts,
cultural, and entertainment opportunities are also found within
the community. The City and its surrounding area offer theater,
symphony orchestras, museums, intercollegiate athletics, and other
cultural and recreational amenities. Denton also has 30 parks and
over 300 acres of open space, plus eight recreational facilities. Golf
courses and nearby lakes offer superior outdoor recreation.
CITY OF DENTON GOVERNMENT
The City of Denton operates under the Council-Manager form of
government. The Mayor and six-member Council are elected for
two-year terms – four members are elected by District and the
two remaining seats plus the Mayor are elected at-large. The City
Manager is appointed by the Council and serves as the Chief Execu-
tive Officer for the City, ensuring that the policies of the Council are
implemented and that the entire community is being served. The
City Manager prepares the budget for the Council’s consideration;
recruits, hires, and supervises the local government staff; and serves
as the Council’s chief advisor.
The City has a Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 overall operating and capi-
tal budget of $1.14 billion and has funding for 1,640.71 FTEs. Oper-
ating as a full-service municipality, Denton operates several major
enterprise operations including Airport, Electric, Water, Wastewa-
ter, Solid Waste, and Drainage, in addition to standard municipal
governmental services. The City of Denton prides itself on citizen
involvement, innovation, and efficient use of municipal resources.
Municipal services and operations are guided by the City’s strategic
plan, which was created to ensure that the community realizes its
vision and mission. In September of 2017, the City Council approved
the City’s FY 2017-18 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan serves as the
basis for the development of the Annual Operating Budget which
was approved on September 19, 2017.
The Strategic Plan is organized into five Key Focus Areas:
• Organizational Excellence;
• Public Infrastructure;
• Economic Development;
• Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and
• Sustainable and Environmental Stewardship.
To learn more about the City of Denton, visit the City’s website at
www.cityofdenton.com.
THE DENTON POLICE
DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Denton Police Department is: “To enhance the
quality of life in the community through excellent public service,
protection of life and property, and impartial enforcement of the
law.” The Denton Police Department (DPD) is organized into two
bureaus, Operations and Administration, with each bureau led by
an Assistant Chief, and is operated under the provisions of Chapter
143 of the Texas Local Government Code and “Meet and Confer”.
Serving the DPD are 177 sworn officers and 62.73 FTE professional
support staff for a total allocation of 239.73 FTE. The Department
is funded with an annual budget of $33.9 million.
The DPD has robust community programs, advanced capabilities
and equipment that many agencies its size do not. The Denton
Public Safety Training Center is a joint venture between the City
of Denton and Denton County, specifically, the three agencies of
the Denton Police Department, the Denton Fire Department and
the Denton County Sheriff’s Office. With a state-of-the-art facility,
the Training Center provides basic training as well as an extensive
offering of in-service trainings.
THE POSITION
Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Police Chief is respon-
sible for all activities of the Police Department including police
operations and administration, animal services, and the City jail.
The City expects an active leader who is highly communicative,
engaging, and accessible to the members of the Denton Police
Department.
The Police Chief is expected to not only lead the activities of the
Police Department, but also be a key business partner on the City
Manager’s Executive Team. He/she must consistently work toward
the overall betterment of the City of Denton and not simply the
Denton Police Department. This work is done in an environment
of transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
In the community, the Police Chief is a prominent figurehead of the
City and must conduct him/herself beyond reproach at all times
while forming effective relationships with all segments of Denton.
The full job description for the position can be found at:
www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/police-chief-denton-tx.
CHALLENGES AND
OPPORTUNITIES
The next Police Chief should be prepared to address a number of
known challenges and opportunities:
• The Denton Police Department is currently engaged with the
Police Executive Research Forum in conducting an organizational
assessment to provide the next Police Chief with an impartial
analysis of the agency. The next Chief will have the opportunity
to consider this information when he/she takes office.
• The Denton Police Department operates with close partner-
ships with two major universities, the University of North Texas
and Texas Woman’s University, both of which have established
police departments.
• The overall climate of the City of Denton has moved to one of
accountability and public transparency. The Police Chief must
ensure the agency fully embraces these values and works as a
trusted partner within the greater City organization.
• Progressive social issues are especially important in a city with
two large universities. The next Chief should be open to com-
munity dialogue over issues related to police legitimacy and
accountability, and lead innovation when needed.
• Like many cities, mental health and homelessness are emerg-
ing community issues. The next Chief should be prepared to
broadly collaborate with social services to comprehensively
address these issues.
• The Denton Police Department is a mature department and
needs to modernize some if its policies, technologies, and busi-
ness processes.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Denton is seeking a progressive and data-driven Police
Chief of excellent reputation and character to move its Police De-
partment forward. The ideal candidate will have a number of traits
and experience that will translate to greater success:
• The next Police Chief must be a strong communicator, able to
cast the vision, direction, and values across the department and
greater City organization; he/she must engender teamwork and
needs to be skilled at consensus building.
WWW.CITYOFDENTON.COM
ABOUT DENTON, TEXAS
The City of Denton is a unique community, blending its historic
past with a dynamic and high growth environment, coupled with
a diversity to give it economic viability and strength. Founded in
1857, Denton has grown from a small frontier town to a burgeon-
ing suburbanized area with an estimated population of 131,000.
Denton is the county seat of and a major city in Denton County.
The City’s historic downtown is the heart of Denton; the square
and surrounding streets are vibrant and busy both day and night as
a gathering place for commerce, civic events, and entertainment.
Located at the northern tip of a high growth area known as “The
Golden Triangle” (formed by the cities of Denton, Fort Worth,
and Dallas), the City is a dynamic community whose rapid growth
has affected its infrastructure as well as its culture. Denton is
approximately 95 square miles in territory and strategically posi-
tioned approximately 37 miles northwest of Dallas and 35 miles
northeast of Fort Worth. Located on the Interstate 35 corridor at
the intersection of I-35E and I-35W, Denton is approximately 25
miles from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and 20 miles
north of Alliance Airport.
Since the nineteenth century, Denton has been a major higher
education center. The City is home to two state universities – the
University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University, with a
combined enrollment in excess of 50,000 students. The City is
also served by the North Central Texas College, the oldest two-
year public college in Texas. Higher education is supported by the
award-winning Denton Independent School District serving more
than 27,000 students in a 180 square-mile district.
While the amenities of the major metropolitan settings in Dallas
and Fort Worth are only minutes away, a variety of performing arts,
cultural, and entertainment opportunities are also found within
the community. The City and its surrounding area offer theater,
symphony orchestras, museums, intercollegiate athletics, and other
cultural and recreational amenities. Denton also has 30 parks and
over 300 acres of open space, plus eight recreational facilities. Golf
courses and nearby lakes offer superior outdoor recreation.
CITY OF DENTON GOVERNMENT
The City of Denton operates under the Council-Manager form of
government. The Mayor and six-member Council are elected for
two-year terms – four members are elected by District and the
two remaining seats plus the Mayor are elected at-large. The City
Manager is appointed by the Council and serves as the Chief Execu-
tive Officer for the City, ensuring that the policies of the Council are
implemented and that the entire community is being served. The
City Manager prepares the budget for the Council’s consideration;
recruits, hires, and supervises the local government staff; and serves
as the Council’s chief advisor.
The City has a Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 overall operating and capi-
tal budget of $1.14 billion and has funding for 1,640.71 FTEs. Oper-
ating as a full-service municipality, Denton operates several major
enterprise operations including Airport, Electric, Water, Wastewa-
ter, Solid Waste, and Drainage, in addition to standard municipal
governmental services. The City of Denton prides itself on citizen
involvement, innovation, and efficient use of municipal resources.
Municipal services and operations are guided by the City’s strategic
plan, which was created to ensure that the community realizes its
vision and mission. In September of 2017, the City Council approved
the City’s FY 2017-18 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan serves as the
basis for the development of the Annual Operating Budget which
was approved on September 19, 2017.
The Strategic Plan is organized into five Key Focus Areas:
• Organizational Excellence;
• Public Infrastructure;
• Economic Development;
• Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and
• Sustainable and Environmental Stewardship.
To learn more about the City of Denton, visit the City’s website at
www.cityofdenton.com.
THE DENTON POLICE
DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Denton Police Department is: “To enhance the
quality of life in the community through excellent public service,
protection of life and property, and impartial enforcement of the
law.” The Denton Police Department (DPD) is organized into two
bureaus, Operations and Administration, with each bureau led by
an Assistant Chief, and is operated under the provisions of Chapter
143 of the Texas Local Government Code and “Meet and Confer”.
Serving the DPD are 177 sworn officers and 62.73 FTE professional
support staff for a total allocation of 239.73 FTE. The Department
is funded with an annual budget of $33.9 million.
The DPD has robust community programs, advanced capabilities
and equipment that many agencies its size do not. The Denton
Public Safety Training Center is a joint venture between the City
of Denton and Denton County, specifically, the three agencies of
the Denton Police Department, the Denton Fire Department and
the Denton County Sheriff’s Office. With a state-of-the-art facility,
the Training Center provides basic training as well as an extensive
offering of in-service trainings.
THE POSITION
Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Police Chief is respon-
sible for all activities of the Police Department including police
operations and administration, animal services, and the City jail.
The City expects an active leader who is highly communicative,
engaging, and accessible to the members of the Denton Police
Department.
The Police Chief is expected to not only lead the activities of the
Police Department, but also be a key business partner on the City
Manager’s Executive Team. He/she must consistently work toward
the overall betterment of the City of Denton and not simply the
Denton Police Department. This work is done in an environment
of transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
In the community, the Police Chief is a prominent figurehead of the
City and must conduct him/herself beyond reproach at all times
while forming effective relationships with all segments of Denton.
The full job description for the position can be found at:
www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/police-chief-denton-tx.
CHALLENGES AND
OPPORTUNITIES
The next Police Chief should be prepared to address a number of
known challenges and opportunities:
• The Denton Police Department is currently engaged with the
Police Executive Research Forum in conducting an organizational
assessment to provide the next Police Chief with an impartial
analysis of the agency. The next Chief will have the opportunity
to consider this information when he/she takes office.
• The Denton Police Department operates with close partner-
ships with two major universities, the University of North Texas
and Texas Woman’s University, both of which have established
police departments.
• The overall climate of the City of Denton has moved to one of
accountability and public transparency. The Police Chief must
ensure the agency fully embraces these values and works as a
trusted partner within the greater City organization.
• Progressive social issues are especially important in a city with
two large universities. The next Chief should be open to com-
munity dialogue over issues related to police legitimacy and
accountability, and lead innovation when needed.
• Like many cities, mental health and homelessness are emerg-
ing community issues. The next Chief should be prepared to
broadly collaborate with social services to comprehensively
address these issues.
• The Denton Police Department is a mature department and
needs to modernize some if its policies, technologies, and busi-
ness processes.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Denton is seeking a progressive and data-driven Police
Chief of excellent reputation and character to move its Police De-
partment forward. The ideal candidate will have a number of traits
and experience that will translate to greater success:
• The next Police Chief must be a strong communicator, able to
cast the vision, direction, and values across the department and
greater City organization; he/she must engender teamwork and
needs to be skilled at consensus building.
WWW.CITYOFDENTON.COM
• Top candidates will complement their foundational knowledge
of policing with a strong business acumen, as well as excellent
leadership and management skills. Resource allocations and
departmental activities should be supported by data and sound
business decisions.
• The next Police Chief should lead beyond his/her office, be vis-
ible/accessible, and purposefully interact with the officers and
professional support staff in the various divisions and shifts. The
ideal candidate will be highly successful in building authentic
relationships.
• By addressing conflict swiftly, evenhandedly, and consistently,
the next Police Chief will earn the respect of the Department’s
members and ensure the harmonious operation of the agency.
The next Chief should have a proven track record of bringing
and keeping people together.
• As a prominent representative of the City of Denton, the Police
Chief must develop a strong network of community connec-
tions and promote the accountability and transparency of the
Denton Police Department and the City of Denton in a manner
that conveys genuine concern and compassion.
• The Denton Police Department officers are represented through
Associations, thus experience working in a collective bargaining
environment would be helpful for the next Chief.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Police Administration, Criminal
Justice, or related field.
Experience: At least ten years in municipal law enforcement, with
a minimum of five years of experience in a command level position
at the Lieutenant or above level.
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications
and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing
the essential functions of the job is considered qualifying.
The successful candidates must be eligible for certification by the
Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
at the intermediate level or its equivalent as determined by that
commission
Desired, but not required, qualifications include:
• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Experience with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government
Code
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Experience with and commitment to Community Oriented
Policing
• Graduation from the FBI National Academy, or similar ad-
vanced police leadership training
• Management experience in a comparable or larger agency
THE COMPENSATION
The anticipated starting salary is +/- $175K, depending on quali-
fications. A superior benefits package is also offered, including
Texas Municipal Retirement System at the 7% employee contri-
bution level with a 2-to-1 match by the City upon retirement.
Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
insurance as well as vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, an optional
ICMA/RC’s 457 deferred compensation plan, and other highly
competitive benefits. The City will provide assistance with moving
and relocation, if appropriate. Further details on compensation
may be obtained through Ralph Andersen & Associates.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Interested candidates should apply by July 27, 2018. Electronic
submittals are strongly preferred to apply@ralphandersen.com
and should include the following:
• Compelling cover letter;
• Comprehensive resume; and
• Three professional references.
The City of Denton will review candidate resumes the week of
August 13, 2018, and interviews are scheduled for the week of
August 27, 2018.
Top candidates may be asked to complete a written supplemental
questionnaire to elaborate on areas of expertise and demonstrate
their ability to communicate effectively. It is anticipated the next
Police Chief will join the City of Denton in September 2018, or a
mutually agreed upon date.
This recruitment incorporates existing rules and regulations that
govern public sector recruitments in the State of Texas. In ac-
cordance with public disclosure/open record laws, information
submitted for consideration may be made available to the public
upon request by interested parties.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Chief Greg
Nelson (ret.) at (916) 630-4900 with confidential inquiries and
questions regarding the recruitment process.
Recruitment services provided by Ralph Andersen & Associates
POLICE CHIEF
TCP DESIGNER
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Hamilton Duffy, PC
Consulting
Tex Reg F-5260
Chris Schreiner
Eddie Harmon
Jason Garrett
Marie Rhom
Michael Cooper
Kevin Omachel
Hector Gonzalez
CONTACT NUMBER:
Keith Hamilton
Lauren Simpson
Tony Troxclair
Jill Smith
Garrett White
Christian Brown
Road Closure
CONTACT:
DATE:
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JOB NAME:
LOCATION:
SCOPE OF WORK:
Prominence Pkwy & Atlanta Dr
Denton
Condie Construction Company
Brad Miller
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940-391-2788
01/09/2018
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KEEPRIGHT
THIS PLAN IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY AND
IS NOT INTENDED TO RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR FROM
THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH BY RELATED CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS, THE TEXAS MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC
CONTROL DEVICES (MUTCD) OR THE OVERALL
RESPONSIBILITY TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SAFETY.
All Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) are the property of Buyers
Barricades, Inc. and are included with Buyers Barricades
rental agreements. Traffic Control Plans issued without a
rental agreement will be charged to the customer.
Courtney Jeffus
RIGHT LANEMUSTTURN RIGHTR3-7R
Cole Benton
MAPSCO:
NOTE: Changes requested by Contractor do not conform to TXDOT/MUTCD standards.
Buyers Barricades shall not be held responsible for results of deviation from standardized traffic/safety control.
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Buyers Barricades shall not be held responsible for results of deviation from standardized traffic/safety control.
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Dustin Rawlings
NOTE: Plan requested by Contractor does not conform to TXDOT/MUTCD standards.
Buyers Barricades shall not be held responsible for results of deviation from standardized traffic/safety control.
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405 Liberty Run Runners/Walkers
150+ Parade Participants
Free Family Jubilee
Hot Dog Eating
Competition
Whipped Cream
Eating Contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jessica Rogers (940) 349-7531 Jessica.Rogers@cityofdenton.com
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity Fiscal Responsibility Transparency Outstanding Customer Service
ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989
Denton Back to School Fair
Denton Area Organizations Work Together to Host a Back to School Fair
DENTON, TX, July 5, 2018 – Denton area organizations and nonprofits have collaborated to
consolidate three previous back-to-school events into the Denton Back to School Fair. The
inaugural event will be held on Saturday, August 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at (new location)
UNT Gateway Center (801 North Texas Blvd) to support approximately 3,500 students and
their families with school supplies, backpacks, health education resources, and so much more.
In the Denton Independent School District alone, there are over 12,000 students, or 44% of the
student population, that are eligible for free and reduced lunch, which means their household
income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. The Back to School Fair event is
designed to provide a hand up so that students walk into their first day of school with a new
backpack and school supplies and parents have access to the resources for their children to have
a healthy start to the school year.
Community support is vital and necessary for this event to serve the number of children that truly
need these resources. The nonprofit organizations are seeking contributions from area
businesses, community leaders, and individual donors to serve these children. Every $20 donated
will support a backpack and school supplies for one student. Donations can be made through the
Denton Back to School Fair website at www.dentonbacktoschool.org.
Additional Information about the event:
Location: UNT Gateway Center, 801 North Texas Blvd (new location)
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 8:00am to 3:00pm
Registration: Parents are asked to register their children through the website at
www.dentonbacktoschool.org. A registration form must be submitted for each child.
The event is a collaborative effort between a large team of local organizations including the City
of Denton and Denton Police Department, Denton Bible Church, Denton Hi-Noon Lions Club,
Health Services of North Texas, Interfaith Ministries, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,
Serve Denton, and United Way of Denton County.
Attachment: Denton Back to School Flyer
Contact:
Sarah Kuechler, City of Denton, (940) 349-8356, Sarah.Kuechler@cityofdenton.com
Alicia Froidl, United Way, (940) 566-5851, ext. 110, Alicia@unitedwaydenton.com
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Date: July 6, 2018 Report No. 2018-082
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Update regarding the two month trial of the in person survey kiosks obtained from HappyOrNot
Services Ltd., used to measure customer service levels experienced in the City Hall East, Customer
Service and Municipal Court lobbies.
BACKGROUND:
On January 5, 2018, Informal Staff Report Number 2018-004 was provided to City Council in regards
to the Customer Service department’s intent to conduct a two month trial of kiosks obtained from a
vendor known as HappyOrNot Services Ltd. The purpose of the trial was to determine whether or not
the kiosks would provide sufficient feedback data regarding customer service levels in both the City
Hall East, Customer Service and Municipal Court lobbies. The trial kiosks were put into production
on April 26, 2018. This report is a summary of staff’s findings and next steps.
DISCUSSION:
Over the past 8 weeks, staff has reviewed and analyzed data from the survey kiosks. The analysis
consisted of comparing week over week results to determine:
1. Number of responses received
2. Percentage of negative responses versus positive responses
3. Overall customer/defendant satisfaction levels
The trial kiosks were deployed from 4/26/18 – 6/25/18 and the results of the trial are as follows:
Location Total
Surveys
Negative
Responses
Customer/Defendant
Satisfaction Levels
Customer Service Lobby 870 29 96.7%
Municipal Court Lobby 777 49 93.7%
Total 1,647 78 95.3%
Furthermore, the data indicates the following:
o The majority of the foot traffic for both operations occurs on Mondays due to the
weekend closure.
o The majority of negative feedback occurs between the hours of 1:00pm – 4:00pm. This
coincides with lunch times and the timeframe defendants would be arriving/leaving
court.
o The majority of negative feedback occurs on Thursdays due to high court docket
volumes.
Date: July 6, 2018 Report No. 2018-082
Actions taken to address negative feedback analysis:
o Staffing is heavily monitored and boosted on Mondays to address higher volumes in
both operations.
o Staff has been educated on the analysis of the survey feedback and expectations set.
These expectations include:
Proactively notifying defendants of high docket court dates through phone
notifications.
Ensuring staff is prepared and available to assist customers/defendants coming
in to conduct business during high volume times.
Streamlining the check in process for court and educating defendants on what
to expect.
CONCLUSION:
The two month trial ended on June 25, 2018. Although the data obtained from the kiosks has been
useful, it is staff’s assessment that the data is too high-level to justify the ongoing $99/month per
terminal cost at this time. Unlike the Customer Service Department’s automated voice response
survey, the kiosks do not provide any insight as to which representative/clerk was helping the
customer/defendant or what they liked/disliked about the service received. Instead of moving forward
with a contract, staff is currently exploring other in person survey solutions (such as tablet-based
kiosks) as a means to obtain richer data to pin point and enhance the customer/defendant experience.
STAFF CONTACT:
Tiffany Thomson, Customer Service Manager
940-349-7401
Tiffany.Thomson@cityofdenton.com
Date: July 6, 2018 Report No. 2018-083
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Provide preliminary research on leaf vacuum trucks.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On May 8, 2018 Council Member Briggs requested that staff research the feasibility of adding leaf
vacuum trucks to eliminate the use of plastic bags in Solid Waste’s yard waste collection service.
Staff estimates that the annual program costs for running a single leaf vacuum truck would be
approximately $341,641. Staff was unable to locate other cities in our area that provide this type
of service and determined that this type of program is primarily located in the northern U.S.
If City Council requests, further research can be conducted and a work session can be scheduled
to discuss the feasibility of implementing this program. As a follow-up to Blue Ridge Services
recommendations, staff will be presenting to the Committee on the Environment and City Council
with an analysis of the residential yard waste program.
BACKGROUND:
On May 8, 2018 Council Member Briggs requested information be provided on the feasibility of
implementing a leaf vacuum truck program to be discussed during the budget process. Staff began
researching the program and reached out to other cities that currently have this program including
Brighton, Michigan and Chattanooga, Tennessee. This would be a modification to the City’s
existing service where yard waste is picked up on the trash collection day and leaves must be
bagged. A vacuum truck would require residents to rake the leaves in a pile to the curb where the
truck would then come and vacuum the leaves into the truck. Staff was unable to find cities in our
area that offer this type of leaf collection program. As part of a recent operational review, Blue
Ridge Services recommends converting the City’s yard waste collection operation to a cart based
system, similar to residential and commercial recycling collection.
DISCUSSION:
Staff estimates that the annual program costs for a leaf vacuum truck program would be
approximately $341,641. There would be an initial capital investment of approximately $304,000
for the purchase of a roll-off truck and leaf vacuum attachment that would be prorated over five
years. The program would require two full time employees; one employee would be the driver and
an additional employee would be required for operation of the vacuum. Ongoing annual
maintenance and fuel costs have been included for operation of the truck, and some additional
advertising and marketing budget to bring awareness to the program.
The other cities studied had different levels of service in their program that are run seasonally from
November to March. The City of Chattanooga offers the program as an on-demand service where
residents call in to request a pickup once the leaves have been raked to the curb. The City of
Brighton has different service routes for pick-up of leaves with a regular schedule for their
Date: July 6, 2018 Report No. 2018-083
residents. Staff has provided information based on if a single route of service would run daily
throughout the City.
If the program were to be implemented, further direction from City Council would be required for
how fees for service would be assessed. One option would be to have costs included in the
residential solid waste rate similar to the current structure with the yard waste program. Another
option would be to charge a fee to customers utilizing the service on an on-call basis. The City
Council will receive a briefing on the Solid Waste department’s rates and cost of service on July
17, 2018.
CONCLUSION:
If requested further research can be conducted to fully analyze a leaf vacuum truck program and
present options to City Council during a work session. Staff’s recommendation is to perform an
analysis of the existing yard waste program and consider adoption of a cart based collection
system.
STAFF CONTACT:
Ethan Cox
Director of Solid Waste
940-349-7421
Date: July 6, 2018 Report No. 2018-084
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Provide information on radio costs and usage from surrounding cities.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
During the June 12, 2018 City Council meeting, Mayor Watts requested information on the
ongoing maintenance costs for the proposed Motorola Radio System replacement, and whether the
costs are comparable to similar cities. This report is intended to collect and present data among
Denton’s peers regarding radio costs and usage.
BACKGROUND:
Below are the cities that responded to our inquiry. Not all cities provided all of the requested
data as information at that time was not readily available.
City No. of
Radios
Cost Per
Radio
Annual System
Support/Maintenance
Notes
Arlington 2,400 $1,100,000
Bryan 600 $4,200 $300,000 Also joined to Harris
County Radio System
Denton 1,596 $4,000-
$7,500
$380,945 (Proposed)
Denton
County
$1,835,969
Flower
Mound
156 $1,200 $13,000 per year for
third party
contractor, includes
repairs,
programming
(updates bug fixes)
Frisco 1,100 $5,500
Garland 3,800 Unable to
disclose due
to contract
language
Unable to disclose due
to contract language
Hybrid approach for
maintenance
Lewisville 451 $320,000 Also joined to
Denton County Radio
System
Date: July 6, 2018 Report No. 2018-084
Denton County, Arlington, and Lewisville are all utilizing the Motorola System Upgrade
Agreement II maintenance package. This package, which was quoted to Denton, consists of the
services outlined in greater detail below.
ASTRO 25 System Upgrade Agreement II (SUA II)
As system releases become available, Motorola agrees to provide the City of Denton with the
software, hardware, and implementation services required to execute up to one system
infrastructure upgrade in a two-year period for the proposed Motorola radio system. At the time
of the system release upgrade, Motorola will provide applicable patches and service pack updates
when and if available. Currently, Motorola’s service includes third party software such as
Microsoft Windows and Server operating systems, Red Hat Linux, Sun Solaris, and any
Motorola software service packs that may be available. Motorola will only provide patch releases
that have been analyzed, pre-tested, and certified in a dedicated Motorola Radio system test lab
to ensure that they are compatible and do not interfere with the Motorola Radio system network
functionality.
STAFF CONTACT:
Melissa Kraft
Chief Technology Officer
Melissa.Kraft@cityofdenton.com
940-347-7823
Revision Date
07/06/2018
Council Requests for Information
Request Request Date Staff Responsible Status
1. Solid Waste cost of service information including
curb rate vs. drop-off rate at landfill
6/5/17 Cox Information will provided in the
Solid Waste Cost of Service work
session presentation scheduled for
July 17.
2. 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 during the
August 21 work session.
3. ISR on leaf trucks (potential use and budget) 5/8/18 Cox ISR is included in the July 6 Friday
report.
4. Work session on downtown and homelessness, review
of options to address shortfall of emergency housing
before winter comes, set numerical goals and timing
targets.
3/20/18 and
5/15/18
Kuechler/Shaw A work session is scheduled for July
17.
5. 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 Information will be provided during a
work session in August.
6. Work session on Council appointed ad hoc
committees and adherence to TOMA
5/22/18 Leal A work session is planned for July
17.
7. Work session focused on downtown development to
include an update on downtown master plan, a
complementary master plan for PEC 4 area, and an
overview of current uses and potential expansion of
the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Fund.
6/4/18 Booth/Puente/McDonald A work session is planned for August
7.
8. Information on what electric rates would be if we did
not have the DEC and how the DEC impacts rates
6/4/18 Morrow/Puente Staff will provide this information in
the July 13 Friday Report.
9. Work session on the status of Quiet Zone
establishment.
6/12/18 Deshmukh/Nelson ISR was included in the June 15
Friday report. A work session is
scheduled for August 14.
10. ISR on sales tax including allowable uses of our 1%,
options for the transportation %, and property tax
relief.
6/12/18 Puente Staff is researching and will have an
ISR prepared by July 13.
11. Work Session about the Employ to Empower program
including an overview of programs from other
communities.
6/19/18 Kuechler/Shaw A work session is planned for August
7.
Request Request Date Staff Responsible Status
12. Provide an update on the Hickory reverse angle/back-
in parking pilot including enforcement measures.
6/19/18 Deshmukh/Howell Information is provided in the July 6
Friday report.
13. Present information from recent media coverage
concerning health risks associated with proximity to
gas wells in the in the August Gas Well Inspection
Annual Report.
6/19/18 Banks/Leal/
McDonald/Cannone
A work session is scheduled for
August 6 luncheon.
14. Work session on the San Antonio legal services
model, including the feasibility of partnering with
non-profit agencies to provide information on renter
rights, immigration services, and veteran services.
6/26/18 Leal/Wood Staff is currently researching.
Information will be provided during
an August or September work
session.
15. Work session on ways to improve the City’s
Municipal Equality Index score, including an update
to the City’s antidiscrimination policy.
6/26/18 Kuechler Information will be provided during
the August 14 work session.
16. Work session on implementing a similar program to
Southlake’s SPIN program in Denton.
6/26/18 McDonald/Birdseye/Leal Staff is currently researching.
Information will be provided during
an August or September work
session.
17. Schedule group TOMA training for the full City
Council using an outside facilitator, consider using
the Freedom of Information Foundation.
6/26/18 Leal Staff is researching facilitators with a
goal of scheduling the training in
September.
18. Information on red light camera ticket enforcement. 6/26/18 Howell Information will be provided in the
July 13 Friday report.
19. Coordinate with Embassy Suites on a Day of the Dead
partnership.
6/26/18 Booth Information is provided in the July 6
Friday report.
20. Work session on permitting options to incentivize
affordable housing including a survey of practices
from other municipalities.
6/26/18 McDonald/Wood Information will be provided during a
work session in August.
21. Information on alternatives to the current code names
used during closed sessions including the implications
of each option.
6/26/18 Leal Information will be provided during a
work session in August.
22. Work session providing an overview of the City’s
Smoking Ordinance.
6/26/18 Rosendahl/Kuechler Information will be provided during a
work session in August.
23. Overview of the emissions permitting process,
including the number of hours the DEC can operate
and the methodology used to determine those limits.
6/26/18 Morrow/Banks Staff is currently researching.
Information will be provided during
an August or September work
session.
Request Request Date Staff Responsible Status
24. Information on factors impacting air quality in Denton
including a comparison of DEC emissions to other
sources such as DFW Airport.
6/26/18 Morrow/Banks Staff is currently researching.
Information will be provided during
an August or September work
session.
City Council
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Work Session Room & Council Chambers2:00 PMTuesday, July 17, 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, July 17, 2018 at 2:00 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 July 17, 2018.
3. Work Session Reports
Receive a report from staff and the Denton Parks Foundation, and give staff direction
regarding the City’s proposed agreement with the Denton Parks Foundation.
ID 18-1036A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding an Internal Audit
Risk Assessment and Audit Plan.
ID 18-1078B.
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 18-1062C.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding homelessness
initiatives and an update from the Denton County Homeless Leadership Team.
ID 18-1101D.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Solid Waste
Department’s Cost of Service and Rate Design Study provided by New Gen Strategies
& Solutions LLC.
ID 18-1102E.
Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide direction on interim maintenance options
for the Solid Waste fleet.
ID 18-1103F.
Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the creation of a
Construction Specification Criteria Manual for the City of Denton.
ID 18-1125G.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider
specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City
Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent
with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
1. Closed Meeting:
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Deliberate regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code 551.072;
Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071
Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential purchase of certain real property interests out of the B.B.B. &
C.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract No. 192, Denton County, Texas, being an 0.8123
acre tract generally located in the 2300 block of Scripture Street, Denton, Texas.
Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the potential
acquisition or condemnation of the real property interests described above where a public
discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the
City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal
position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. (Bonnie Brae Street -
Phase 4/5 - Parcel 30 (Brown))
ID 18-1075A.
ANY FINAL ACTION, DECISION, OR VOTE ON A MATTER DELIBERATED IN A CLOSED
MEETING WILL ONLY BE TAKEN IN AN OPEN MEETING THAT IS HELD IN COMPLIANCE
WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH FINAL
ACTION, DECISION, OR VOTE IS TAKEN IN THE CLOSED MEETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF §551.086 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (THE ‘PUBLIC POWER
EXCEPTION’). THE CITY COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN INTO A CLOSED
MEETING OR EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEX. GOV’T. CODE, §551.001, ET
SEQ. (THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT) ON ANY ITEM ON ITS OPEN MEETING AGENDA
OR TO RECONVENE IN A CONTINUATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING ON THE CLOSED
MEETING ITEMS NOTED ABOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS
ACT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION §551.071-551.086 OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS
ACT.
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 215 E.
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
“Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
TWU Gymnastics National Championship DayID 18-1049A.
Denton Citizen Academy GraduationID 18-1112B.
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
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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.
Ed Soph regarding public health and safety concerns regarding the current gas well
ordinance’s reverse setback distance.
ID 18-11221.
Kristina Weaver regarding Food for the Soul - fighting childhood hunger in Denton.ID 18-11242.
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 – S). 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 – S 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 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consent to
Assignment and Assumption of Obligations between the City of Denton, North Denton
Pipeline, L.L.C. (“NORTH DENTON”), and EagleRidge Midstream, LLC
(“EAGLERIDGE”) consenting to the assignment of certain rights and obligations from
North Denton to EagleRidge related to a Right of Way License to use certain City
property for placement of transmission pipelines, dated on or about October 20, 2003,
from the City to North Denton and Notice of Renewal of Right of Way License to use
certain City property for placement of transmission pipelines, dated on or about
November 16, 2016, from the City to North Denton; providing severability and an
effective date.
ID 18-871A.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for the supply
of aquatic chemicals for Water Works Park, Natatorium and Civic Center Pools to
Sunbelt Pools, Inc.; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
ID 18-889B.
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effective date (IFB 6751- awarded to Sunbelt Pools, Inc., for one (1) year, with the
option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in a total not-to-exceed amount of
$105,000 for all years).
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, a Texas
home-rule municipal corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the execution
by the City Manager, or his designee, of a Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of
Natural Gas, between the City of Denton and Tenaska Marketing Ventures (“Tenaska”),
a partnership affiliate of Tenaska Energy, Inc. and Tenaska Energy Holdings, LLC., with
offices in Arlington, Texas; approving the execution of such other and further related
documents deemed necessary to effectuate the transactions allowed under this contract by
the City Manager or his designee; determining that specific information contained in said
contract pertain to a “Competitive Electric Matter” as set forth under the provisions of §
§551.086 and 552.133 of the Texas Government Code, as amended; allowing the public
to inspect, but not reproduce, the Contract as redacted; and, providing an effective date.
ID 18-920C.
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 Change
Healthcare Technology Enabled Services, LLC, for emergency medical services billing
and an electronic patient care reporting system for the Fire Department; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6091- awarded to
Change Healthcare Technology Enabled Services, LLC, for a three (3) year, with the
option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in a total not-to-exceed amount of
$950,000 for all years).
ID 18-1001D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public
works contract for the construction of the Eagle Drive Drainage Improvements Phase II
Project for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (IFB 6792- awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting
specification, Jagoe-Public Company, in the amount of $2,057,289.20). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 18-1027E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for
the County to provide Property Tax Billing and Collections Services for the City of
Denton; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
ID 18-1037F.
Consider approval of the minutes of June 4, 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2018.ID 18-1042G.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, accepting competitive bids and awarding an annual contract for
various Park locations, Fire Stations, DME Substations, Water Reclamation, Facilities
Management, Beneficial Reuse, and Airport mowing services and maintenance; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6627 -
Awarded to the lowest responsive bidder for each line item, Custom Landscaping Inc.
dba Classic Landscapes Maintenance, Inc., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$50,000, Greener Pastures Landscape, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount
ID 18-1066H.
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of $950,000, M.E.T. Lawn Care, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$575,000, Weldon’s Lawn and Tree, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$250,000, and Firehouse22, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $275,000, for
a total three (3) year award not-to-exceed $2,100,000)
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive bids under IFB 6733 for the
construction of Carl Young Splash Park Restroom for the City of Denton; and providing
an effective date (IFB 6733).
ID 18-1072I.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Investment Advisory
contract with First Southwest Asset Management, LLC; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6695- awarded to First Southwest
Asset Management, LLC, in the two (2) year not-to-exceed amount of $72,000).
ID 18-1073J.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments
(NCTCOG), under the Government Code, Chapter 791, to authorize City of Denton
contracts for the purchase of various goods and services including vehicles and police
equipment; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date
(File 6847-Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the North Central Texas
Council of Governments).
ID 18-1074K.
Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a pipeline crossing contract by and between
the City of Denton and the Kansas City Southern Railway Company relating to the
location of a city water pipeline within the railroad right-of-way, located near the
railroad’s intersection with West Oak Street at Mile Post D104.78, Alliance Subdivision,
within the City and County of Denton, Texas; authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing and effective
date. (Westpark - Phase 2, 12-inch water project.)
ID 18-1076L.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 2 to the contract
between the City of Denton and Legacy Contracting, L.P. dba Control Specialist
Services L.P. for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Raw Sewage Pump Station
No. 2 Installation; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 6470C - Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $137,016.17 for a
total contract award aggregating to $622,771.17). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval ( - ).
ID 18-1079M.
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
purchase of Aquatic Chemicals for Water Works Park, Natatorium and Civic Center
Pools with Sunbelt Pools, Inc., which is the sole provider of these aquatic chemicals. In
accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, provides that procurement of
commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive
ID 18-1086N.
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bidding; and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by the governing body; and providing an
effective date (File 6797 - awarded to Sunbelt Pools, Inc. in the three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount of $270,000).
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
amending Ordinance 2017-291 to replace the FY 2017-18 Annual Audit Plan and
providing an effective date.
ID 18-1097O.
Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No: R2017-049 regarding a
90-day extension of the City Hall West Steering Committee providing a repealer clause,
and providing an effective date.
ID 18-1105P.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute an Advanced Funding Agreement, in a form
substantially similar as attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and in the approximate amount of
$3,211,720.00 (amount to be finalized after bids are opened), by and between the State
of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (the “State”) and the
City of Denton (the “City”), regarding water and wastewater improvements associated
with the US 377 (Ft Worth Drive) roadway widening project, located between IH 35E to
south of FM 1830 and within the City of Denton.
ID 18-1106Q.
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 Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc., for Design Services of the 2019 Bundle
Street Reconstruction Project as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-006- Professional Services
Agreement for design services awarded to Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc., in the
not-to-exceed amount of $607,550).
ID 18-1107R.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to the contract
between the City of Denton and Techline, Inc., for the supply of overhead and
underground distribution transformers for the City of Denton; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 5347- first
amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,125,000 for a total contract amount
not-to-exceed $5,625,000).
ID 18-1108S.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton for a voluntary
annexation of approximately 47.466 acres of land generally located on the south side of
E. Ryan Road, east of the intersection of E. Ryan Road and Andrew Avenue by the City
of Denton, Texas.
A18-0001dA.
Consider appointing a Nominating Committee to recommend appointees to serve on the
Economic Development Partnership Board.
ID 18-863B.
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
ID 18-915C.
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Partners II, LLC; providing for acquisition of necessary property interest, installment of
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)
Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an economic development agreement under
Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to
stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton, between the City
of Denton and United States Cold Storage, L.P, regarding the development of an
approximate 40 acre parcel of land with an address of 3255 Jim Christal, Denton, Texas;
authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.
ID 18-1065D.
Consider nominations for appointment to the City’s Board of Ethics.ID 18-1120E.
Consider approval of a resolution appointing the nominees to the Board of Ethics.ID 18-1121F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending Section
22-31(13) and 22-31.1, Article II-Park Rules, Chapter 22- Parks and Recreation, Code
of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas, to provide for clarification of smoking related
to parks and parks facilities within the City of Denton; providing for a severability clause;
providing for a savings clause; providing for publication; and, declaring an effective date.
ID 18-1123G.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding
assignment of an initial zoning classification of Neighborhood Residential 6 (NR-6) zoning
district and use classification on approximately 73.47 acres of land generally located on
the north side of Long Road and west of FM 428/Sherman Drive 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. The Planning and Zoning Commission will
consider this request on July 11, 2018. [Staff will update the Planning and Zoning
Commission outcome on July 12, 2018]
Z17-0028dA.
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance regarding a request by Cli
Max Enterprises for the expansion of the People’s Funeral Home building and parking lot
onto adjoining lots. The 0.64-acre site is generally located on the south side of East
Mulberry Street, approximately 50 feet west of Wood Street, 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. (SE18-0001, People’s Funeral
Home Expansion, Hayley Zagurski). THIS ITEM HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN.
SE18-0001aB.
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance designating the property the
property, located at 607 E. College Street, between Vine Street and Frame Street, a
historic landmark, under Section 35.7.6. of the Denton Development Code; providing for
a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a
severability clause and an effective date.
HL18-0001bC.
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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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July 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
No Council Luncheon
Cancelled 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
Cancelled 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
6:00pm Council
Ethics Training
17
2:00pm CC Work
Session
6:30pm 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
10:00am Council
Airport Committee
2:00pm 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
7/6/2018 11:10 AM
August 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
8:30 am Council
Budget Workshop
4 p.m. Public Art
Committee
3 4
5 611:30 am Council
Luncheon
1:30pm Committee on
the Environment
5:30pm Traffic Safety
Commission
Park Board 6 pm
7
2:00 pm CC Work
Session
6:30 pm CC Regular
Session
8
11:00am EDP Board
5:00pm P&Z Work
Session
6:30pm P&Z Regular
Session
9 10 11
12 13
9:00am Public Utilities
Board
5:30pm HLC
14
2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday
Session
15
11:30am Mobility
Committee
16
HaBSCo Meeting
17 18
19 20 21
2:00 pm CC Work
Session
6:30 pm CC Regular
Session
22
5:00pm P&Z Work
Session
6:30pm P&Z Regular
Session
23 24 25
8:00 am
City Council
Retreat
Location TBD
26 27
6:00pm Public Utilities
Board
4:00 pm ZBA
28
10:00am Council
Airport Committee
2:00 pm 4th Tuesday
Session
29 30 31
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session
CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing
7/3/18
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Note: This is a working draft of pending Council items and is subject to change without notice.
Meeting Date Deadlines Item
July 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
WS – Solid Waste Cost of Service
WS – Discussion on homelessness
WS/IC – DRC Engineering contract
WS – Park Foundation agreement
IC – EDP Board nominating committee
IC – Approval of Board of Ethics nominations
IC – US Cold Storage
July 24 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – July 9
Backup – July 20
WS – Department Budget Presentations
WS – Plan Concept for North Lakes Tennis Center
CA – Utility Management Study
July 31 – No Meeting
August 2 – Budget Workshop Captions – July 16
Backup – July 27
August 6 – Luncheon Captions – July 23
Backup – August 2
WS – Department Budget Presentations
WS – Gas Well Inspection Annual Report
August 7 – Work/Regular Session Captions – July 23
Backup – August 3
WS – Department Budget Presentations
WS – Budget Workshop
WS – Downtown Reinvestment Grant
WS – Board of Ethics Rules and Procedures
WS – Tree discussion
IC – Radio contract
August 14 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – July 30
Backup – August 10
WS – Budget Workshop
WS – Chamber ED contract
WS – Municipal Equality Index discussion
August 21 – Work/Regular Session Captions – August 6
Backup – August 17
WS – Budget Workshop
WS – TWU Master Plan discussion
IC – Chamber ED contract
IC – EDP Board nominations
August 25 – Council Retreat
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session
CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing
Meeting Date Deadlines Item
August 28 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – August 13
Backup – August 24
WS – Budget Workshop
IC – Approval of Board of Ethics Rules and Procedures
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 Budget
September 18 – Work/Regular Session Captions – August 31
Backup – September 14
WS – Budget Workshop
IC – Adoption of Budget
September 25 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – September 10
Backup – September 21
ICMA – 9/22-26, Baltimore
October 1 – Luncheon Captions – September 17
Backup – September 27
Joint DISD luncheon
October 2 – No Meeting National Night Out
October 9 – 2nd Tuesday Meeting Captions – September 24
Backup – October 5
TML, 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 19
WS – Stoke annual report
October 30 – No Meeting
November 5 – Luncheon Captions – October 22
Backup – November 1
Airport Update – meeting at Airport
November 6 – Work/Regular Session Captions – October 22
Backup – November 2
NLC, Los Angeles, 11/7-11/10
IC – Stoke contract renewal
November 13 – 2nd Tuesday Session Captions – October 29
Backup – November 9
November 20 – No Meeting Thanksgiving Holiday observed–City Offices Closed 11/22-23
November 27 – 4th Tuesday Session Captions – November 12
Backup – November 21 Tentative-Based on Need
December 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
CA-Consent Agenda IC-Individual Consideration WS-Work Session
CM-Closed Meeting PH-Public Hearing
Meeting Date Deadlines Item
December 18 – Work/Regular Session Captions – December 3
Backup – December 14 Tentative-Based on Need
December 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:
Amarillo St. Congress Egan 7/9/18 8/17/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 7/5/18
(940) 349-7160
Ave. A Maple Eagle 3/19/18 7/13/18 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 Electronic Signs (940) 349-8910
Canterbury Ct.Hollyhill I-35 4/9/18 7/20/18 Drainage Improvements
(Temporary Lane Closures)Drainage 3/26/18 Door Hangers 940-349-8488
Capetown Dr.Desert Willow Bishop Pine 6/25/18 8/3/18 Concrete Street Panel Repair
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible)Streets 6/5/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Edwards Rd. Camino Real
Trl. Swisher Rd. 6/4/18 9/10/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 5/17/18 HOA Contacted (940) 349-7160
Emery St. Alice Coit 6/25/18 8/3/18 Street Resurfacing
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 6/11/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Fulton St.Oak University 6/11/18 11/16/18 Water Main Construction
(Street Closure)Water 6/5/18 (940) 349-7181
Fulton St.TBD TBD Wastewater Wastewater (940) 349-7300
Fulton St.TBD TBD Streets Streets (940) 349-7160
Construction Projects Report
Week of July 09-15, 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 ClosuresHickory 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
Hickory St.Ave C 550 ft. West 7/5/18 7/20/18 Wastewater Main Reconstruction
(Road Closure)Wastewater (940) 349-7300
Holiday Park Phase 2 Manhattan Kings Row 11/10/17 12/1/18 Wastewater Main Construction
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible)Wastewater 11/16/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7300
Hollyhill Ln.Longridge Pennsylvania 7/9/18 8/24/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Street Closures)Streets 6/20/18 (940) 349-7160
Huisache St.Yucca Retama 5/21/18 7/20/18 Streets Construction
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible) Streets 5/15/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Jim Christal Rd Western Blvd Scripture 7/3/18 10/1/18 Utility Line Construction
(Road Closure)Water/WW (940) 349-8463
Lakeview Blvd.Black Walnut Burr Oak 6/18/18 7/13/18 Concrete Street Panel Repair
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible)Streets 6/5/18 HOA Contacted (940) 349-7160
Lindsay St.McCormick I-35 Service 6/8/18 7/31/18 Wastewater Main Reconstruction
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible)Wastewater 6/5/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7300
Malone St.Crescent Westchester 6/11/18 7/13/18 Water Main Construction
(Street Closure)Water 6/28/18 (940) 349-7181
Malone St.Scripture W. University 7/9/18 8/24/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 6/28/18 Electronic Signs (940) 349-7160
McKinney St.Loop 288 Ryan H.S 5/29/18 TBD Sidewalk Construction
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering N/A Electronic Signs (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
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
Mingo Rd. Sirius Mockingbird 6/25/18 7/13/18 Wastewater Main Construction
(Road Closure)Engineering N/A (940) 349-8910
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 ClosuresMontecito Dr. El Paseo Seville 6/25/18 7/30/18 Street Resurfacing
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 6/11/18 (940) 349-7160
Paint Dr.Arabian Hollow Ridge 6/11/18 7/20/18 Concrete Street Panel Repair
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 5/25/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Prominence Pkwy.Mayhill Atlanta 1/31/18 8/31/18 Water and Wastewater Crossing
(Road Closure)Engineering 1/24/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-8910
Retama St.Sagebrush Huisache TBT TBD Streets Construction
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible) Streets 5/15/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Riney Rd.N Elm Solana 9/29/17 9/30/18 Road Removal and Replacement
(Road Closure)Engineering Yes Electronic Signs (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 Lane Closures Possible) Streets 5/15/18 (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
Sycamore St.Sycamore Wainwright 6/29/18 7/31/18 Wastewater Main Reconstruction
(Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater N/A Door Hangers (940) 349-7300
Sun Valley Dr.Stuart Dead End
West 5/14/18 8/6/18 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 8/6/18 Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 5/1/18 Door Hangers (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 ClosuresWelch St.Mulberry Chestnut 4/11/18 7/20/18
UNT 2018 CVAD Project
Drive approach/Sidewalk
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Engineering 3/19/18 3/30/2018 (940) 349-8910
Ashcroft Ln. Cobblestone
Row
North Dead
End
5/14/18 8/9/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 5/4/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Cobblestone Row N. Locust Evers Pkwy 6/11/18 8/9/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Lane Closures) Streets 6/5/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Highland St.Carroll IOOF 6/11/18 7/2/18 Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets N/A (940) 349-7160
Hollow Ridge Dr.Paint Dr.Big Horn Trail 5/14/18 7/9/18 Concrete Street Panel Repair
(Temporary Lane Closures Possible)Streets 5/3/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Linda Ln.Cobblestone
Row
North Dead
End 4/23/18 8/9/18 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 4/9/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Mild Creek Ln.Rambling Rock Cul de Sac 4/30/18 6/21/18 Concrete Panel/Sidewalk Repairs
(No Detours)Streets 4/26/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Montecito Dr. El Paseo Seville 5/29/18 6/22/18 Curb and Gutter Repairs
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets N/A (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
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
COMPLETED PROJECTS
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 ClosuresHettie St.TBD TBD Water, Wastewater, and Streets Multiple
Hinkle 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
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