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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 2, 2018
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. City Council Luncheon Meeting on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
in the Airport Meeting Room at Denton Enterprise Airport, 5000 Airport Road,
Denton, Texas.
2. Committee on the Environment Meeting on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 2:00
p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
3. Traffic Safety Commission Meeting on, Monday, November 5, 2018 at 5:30
p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
4. Audit/Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 11:00
a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
5. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
in the City Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting in the
Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.
6. No Agenda Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
7. Development Code Review Committee Meeting on Friday, November 9, 2018
at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
B. Upcoming Events
1. NLC City Summit, November 7-10, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA.
2. Denton County Days, February 18-20, 2019 in Austin, TX.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Zero Energy Housing - At the Oct. 16 City Council meeting, Council Member
Hudspeth requested information about the new zero energy housing development
in Frisco that has recently been publicized through various media outlets.
Staff contacted the City of Frisco as well as the developer, Symbiosis Homes, to
obtain additional information about the project. The development broke ground in
September of 2018 and, once finished, will include 22 single-family homes. The
City of Frisco indicated that this project did not receive an incentive and had the
same level of review as other, more traditional single-family developments.
The development in Frisco offers a variety of floorplans ranging from a two-story
1,859 square foot home priced at $449,200 to a larger 4,380 square foot unit priced
at $926,500. These energy efficient homes boast many sustainable design features
including LED lighting, above standard amounts of foam insulation, steel roofs,
efficient heating and cooling systems, and both solar panel and battery wall options.
The homes also offer instant hot water heaters, non-volatile organic compound
paint, and a ventilator to improve indoor air quality.
The developer indicated an interest in building other zero energy/sustainable
housing projects throughout the Metroplex and said that home prices are scalable
based on factors such as the cost per lot and the style of house. Staff contact: Stuart
Birdseye, Public Affairs
B. Project Submission List – In an effort to provide greater transparency and
information to the public, Development Services has revamped its weekly project
submission list. The project submission list provides a weekly overview of all
applications that have gone through a completeness check and subsequently sent
on for review. Previous project submission lists were static tables. The new list is
an interactive GIS map that will be updated each Friday with all applications that
have been sent for review throughout the week. The Nov. 2 project submission list
can be found online at:
http://dentontxgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d96d1227
948a4c2fa9d749cd110fbd09
Staff contact: Richard Cannone, Development Services
C. Construction at the Dallas Drive/Teasley Lane Intersection - The City of Denton
will begin making improvements to the intersection of Dallas Drive and Teasley
Lane on Nov. 12. The project, which includes adding turn lane storage capacity,
increasing turn lane maneuverability, improving sidewalks, and upgrading traffic
signals in all directions, is needed to alleviate congestion and improve safety.
The project is scheduled for completion in early spring 2019. During the project,
lane closures will impact travel lanes. However, some of the work will be
completed at night to lessen the impact.
Specific improvements include:
Eastbound Dallas Drive: One additional left turn lane will be added; left
turn bays will be extended to provide 300 feet of storage; the right curb
return will be modified to decrease the angle of entry; and the right turn
bay will be extended to provide 300 feet of storage.
Westbound Dallas Drive: The left turn bay will be extended to provide
300 feet of storage.
Northbound Teasley Lane: The left turn bays will be extended to provide
300 feet of storage and the width will be increased; a left turn will be
provided at Duncan Street.
Sidewalks along Teasley Lane: Sidewalks will be improved and
directional pedestrian ramps will be provided.
Traffic Signals: Traffic signals for all four directions will be upgraded and
additional signage will be added.
Residents are encouraged to visit www.improvingdenton.com for more
information and to sign up for email updates about City of Denton construction
projects. Additional information can be found in the attached press release. Staff
contact: Jessica Rogers, Public Affairs
D. Roundabout Education and Outreach – As a part of the Bonnie Brae Street
Widening Project from I-35E to US 380, City Council approved the
implementation of a roundabout at the intersection of Bonnie Brae and Scripture
Streets. Roundabouts are an innovative intersection treatment, intended to improve
traffic flow through the intersection in a safe manner. Given that the proposed
roundabout at Bonnie Brae and Scripture is the first roundabout along a major
corridor in Denton, it is imperative that the residents are educated about the overall
operation and how to drive through the roundabout. For the first phase of outreach,
Capital Projects staff held an information session with staff members from
different City departments to discuss their concerns and learn how to safely
navigate roundabouts. Additionally, Capital Projects staff has installed a
temporary roundabout at the Service Center (901 Texas Street) for internal crews
and vehicle operators, as well as members of the public, to drive through and
experience this intersection treatment. Capital Projects staff will conduct several
public outreach campaigns over the next few months to educate and inform
residents on how to safely navigate roundabouts. Staff contact: Pritam Deshmukh,
Capital Projects
E. Railroad Quiet Zone Update – City staff have been working on implementing quiet
zones along the Union Pacific (UP) Railroad right-of-way in the downtown area
for the last 11 months. As a part of this project, the at-grade railroad crossing along
four City streets (Sycamore, Prairie, Hickory, and McKinney) will be enhanced to
allow trains to pass through this area without blowing their horn. City staff have
coordinated closely with UP staff to develop the appropriate design for upgrading
the railroad crossings. Based on the current plan, the implementation of the quiet
zone was scheduled to be complete by July 2019. Earlier this week, City staff was
informed that UP had undergone organizational changes that resulted in a
reduction in work force which may considerably impact the current schedule for
the quiet zone project. UP has not published any official announcement in this
regard and staff is trying to gather more information to better understand the
overall impact on City projects. As additional information becomes available, staff
will provide updates to Council. Staff contact: Pritam Deshmukh, Capital Projects
F. Wildflower Trail at North Lakes Park – Parks and Recreation staff inspected the
Wildflower Trail at North Lakes Park last week following several days with
extensive rainfall. Due to the amount of rain we experienced in October, the trail is
very wet and there are currently a number of areas that have standing water.
Standing water is a recurring issue on the trail because it is located in the flood plain
with little grade and very flat topography. Staff previously installed drainage tile
under the trail in a number of areas to help move water.
During their inspection last week, Parks and Recreation staff marked specific
segments that are in need of repair. Below is a picture showing some of the damage
caused by water retention issues. Once the trail is dry, staff will begin to address to
areas that can be repaired in-house. It is anticipated that some of the water retention
issues can be addressed with additional crushed granite and drainage tile while
other portions will need more extensive water remediation. Once the areas requiring
outside engineering and/or contracting work have been identified, bids for the
outside work will be collected. Parks and Recreation will try to absorb the cost to
address water retention and flooding on the trail with its current year budget. Any
expenses that cannot be addressed with the FY 2018-2019 Parks and Recreation
budget will be included as a supplemental request with the FY 2019-2020 budget.
Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
G. DCTA Stop at Buc-ee’s – During the Oct. 23 City Council meeting, Council
Member Meltzer asked staff to contact the Denton Council Transit Authority
(DCTA) about adding a bus stop at the new Denton Buc-ee’s. Michelle Bloomer,
Vice President of DCTA Operations provided the following response:
“DCTA currently serves this location on both the Denton Connect Route 1 and
Route 4. Below is additional information on the location of these stops and
distance to the main building:
EB Wind River Lane @ IH-35 (Stop ID 770404): This stop is served by
Route 4 and is approximately 2,750 feet (1/2 mile) to the main building.
There is a section of the frontage road that does not currently have a
sidewalk. However, there is a hotel (Holiday Inn) being built in that
section and the hope is that construction of the sidewalk would be included
as part of this project.
EB Wind River Lane @ Unicorn Lake Boulevard (Stop ID 770403): This
stop is served by Routes 1 & 4 and is approximately 2,269 feet (0.43 mile)
to the main building.
EB Wind River Lane @ Shoreline Drive (Stop ID 770402): This stop is
served by Routes 1 & 4 and is approximately 2,050 feet (0.49 miles) to the
main building.
WB Wind River Lane @ Shoreline Drive (Stop ID 770410): This stop is
served by Route 1 and is approximately 1,850 feet (0.35 miles) to the main
building.
Due to the ongoing construction in this area, it is not recommended placing a stop
on the frontage road at this time due to safety concerns and construction related
traffic/congestion that would impact service reliability and on-time performance.
Also, given the amount of parking and internal vehicular circulation between the
frontage road and the main building, it might be a shorter and safer path for
passengers to utilize one of the existing stops to access the store. Once
construction is completed, DCTA will re-examine the traffic flow and determine
if we can safely place a stop along the frontage road. In the meantime, DCTA staff
will be reaching out to Buc-ee’s to provide them with information on how their
employees/customers can access their location using DCTA. If you have a contact
that we could reach out to at Buc-ee’s that would be greatly appreciated.”
Please note: TxDOT has indicated that the southbound service road is scheduled
for completion in January 2019. City staff has also provided DCTA with direct
contact information for Buc-ee’s. Staff contact: Mario Canizares, CMO
H. FeLV/FIV Testing – On Thursday, Nov. 1 the Denton Animal Shelter began
testing all cats for the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline
Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) upon sterilization. FeLV and FIV are highly
contagious feline diseases, the tests will help ensure the health of other cats at the
shelter and the health of cats who come into contact with animals who have been
adopted from our shelter. Five cats were tested on Nov. 1. Animal Services Staff
estimates that approximately 1,400 cats will be tested for FeLV/FIV per year. Staff
contact: Tiffany Thomson, Customer Service
I. Shift Your Shopping to Local – The Shop Here On Purpose (SHOP) Denton
campaign is managed by the Economic Development Department. The 2018
campaign will take place from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, with a focus on why shopping
local is important. Using social media, staff will share information about local-
small businesses, share fun shopping opportunities, and promote positive
messaging about the importance of shopping locally. City staff has provided
marketing tools on the SHOP Denton website for small businesses to use. By
extending the campaign to a two month time period instead of focusing on one
shopping day, such as black Friday or Shop Small Saturday, we hope to make a
larger impact. SHOP Denton campaign information is available online at:
www.ShopDentonTexas.com, Facebook @ShopDentonTexas, and Instagram
#ShopDentonTexas. Staff contact: Christina Davis, Economic Development
J. Train Delays – On Oct. 16, Council Member Hudspeth requested information on
how often Police responses are delayed by trains and the process for addressing
potential delays. Table 1 below shows that between Jan. 1, 2018 and Oct. 31, 2018,
there have been 72 instances where an officer has reported a delay due to a train.
When a train delay occurs, officers typically call Dispatch to notify them of the
delay. Depending on the type of call, another officer may be dispatched to respond
to the issue. When a train delay is reported, a second officer or team is most
frequently dispatched for priority one and priority two calls. Table 2 below lists
the priority level identified for each of the 72 recorded train delays in 2018. Call
priorities are designated based on the urgency of a reported situation. Priority one
calls include reports of a reckless driver, a person with a gun, or an injured person.
Examples of priority two calls include suspicious activity, report of theft, or a
controlled substance. Police and Dispatch staff are trained to minimize the
potential impact of delays caused by trains and other external factors. Staff contact:
Frank Dixon, Police
Table 1
Call Narrative Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct TOTAL
Delayed by Train 3 6 5 6 10 7 6 12 8 7 70
Train 1 1 2
TOTAL 3 6 5 7 10 7 6 12 8 8 72
Table 2
Call Priority Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct TOTAL
1 1 4 1 2 2 4 2 5 4 5 30
2 1 2 4 5 7 3 4 7 3 2 38
3 1 1 1 1 4
TOTAL 3 6 5 7 10 7 6 12 8 8 72
K. Mainstream Vouchers – The Denton Housing Authority (DHA) was recently
awarded 40 Mainstream Vouchers to provide permanent housing for low income,
non-elderly persons with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development provided points in this competitive process for applications that
included partnerships between housing and service agencies, especially those that
targeted housing assistance to persons with disabilities who are transitioning out
of institutional or other segregated settings, are at risk of institutionalization, and
are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
DHA opened its waiting list for the Mainstream Voucher Program on Thursday,
Nov. 1. These vouchers are for non-elderly persons with disabilities who are
transitioning out of institutional or other segregated settings, at serious risk of
institutionalization, homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless. Once the list
contains enough applicants to fill the 40 special purpose vouchers, the list will
close.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the DHA website
www.dentonhousingauthority.com and click the “Apply for Housing” button at
the top of the page. Questions about the program should be directed to the
Mainstream Voucher Program Administrator, Kristin English at
k.english@dentonhousingauthority.com or Mainstream Voucher Program
Manager, Na’Stasha Stribling at n.stribling@dentonhousingauthority.com. Staff
contact: Barbara Ross, Community Development
L. Risk Level 4 Mosquito Surveillance Response Plan – On Nov. 1, the City of
Denton entered Risk Level 4 – Public Health Warning of the Mosquito
Surveillance and Response Plan. Risk Level 4 was triggered because a sample of
mosquitoes collected on Oct. 29 from a trap located at North Lakes Park, on
Windsor Road, tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the second positive
sample this season. At Risk Level 4, the City will continue to conduct routine
surveys of adult mosquitoes, which will be identified to species level and screened
for the presence of viruses. The locations where disease-carrying mosquitoes were
captured will be indicated on a map that is available on the City of Denton’s
website at www.cityofdenton.com. The amount of biological agents (Bti) applied
to kill mosquito larva will be increased over previous Risk Level amounts. The
City will also increase public education emphasizing source reduction, personal
protection, and disease symptoms. Additional information can be found in the
attached press release. Staff contact: Deborah Viera, Environmental Services
M. Denton County Homelessness Data Dashboard – The Denton County
Homelessness Data Dashboard (https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-
us/government/strategic-initiatives/ending-homelessness/data) is now live and is
being shared with the public. To maximize its reach, the public-facing dashboard
is also available on the United Way of Denton County’s website
(https://www.unitedwaydenton.org/homelessness-data-denton-county) and a
downloadable PDF of the report is provided online through the Denton County
Homeless Coalition and the City’s website. The dashboard will be updated and
published each month.
This dashboard would not be possible without the partnership of several
organizations who helped implement Coordinated Entry and improve the local
Housing Crisis Response System. Special thanks to Katherine Gonzales, UWDC
Homelessness Initiatives Coordinator and Keith Henderson, Data Volunteer for
working pulling this effort together! Thanks also to the United Way of Denton
County’s Marketing Director, Janel Eichhorn, for assisting the Data Workgroup
with Google Data Studio.
The Data Dashboard is a work-in-progress. The dashboard will continue to be
improved over time, please provide any comments or suggestions you have to help
improve the usefulness of this new tool. Staff contact: Danielle Shaw, Community
Development
N. Fire Hose Emergency Door Locks - The Denton Fire Department (DFD) has
recently started making old sections of fire hose available to Denton ISD (DISD)
schools to be used as emergency door locks. These sections of hose can be easily
slipped over automatic door closing devices to keep the door from opening even
when the door is unlocked. The old sections of hose being used to create the
emergency door locks have been taken out of service due to age or their other
condition but can be repurposed to improve school safety. DFD notified DISD
about the availability of the emergency door locks at the beginning of the 2018-
2019 school year. Strickland Middle School was the first school to request
emergency door locks. Below is a picture of DFD leadership presenting the
emergency door locks to Strickland Middle School personnel and an image of an
emergency door lock in use. Staff contact: Brad Lahart, Fire
O. Free DCTA Rides to on Election Day - On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov.6, the
Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) will provide free rides to help
make the polls more accessible to all residents. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7
p.m. and select DCTA services will be free all day. No proof of voter registration
or destination is required to ride DCTA free. Additional information about
DCTA’s Election Day promotion can be found in the attached flyer and by
visiting RideDCTA.net. Staff Contact: Jessica Rogers, Public Affairs
P. Committee on Persons with Disabilities - The City Secretary’s Office has amended
the Boards and Commissions application form to include the Committee on
Persons with Disabilities. Staff will work with Public Communications to market
the application for this new 11-person committee through social media and other
channels. Staff anticipates applications will be received through November and
appointments will be made in December.
Staff requests that City Council encourage interested residents to visit the City’s
website at: https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/boards-
commissions-committees to submit their application for this new committee. Staff
contact: Mario Canizares, CMO
Q. Fall Back Reminder – Daylight saving time will end at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, Nov.
4. Residents are encouraged to set their clocks back one hour on Saturday evening
and enjoy the extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning. Staff contact: Rachel Wood,
CMO
III. Community Events
A. Denton Enterprise Airport Runway Groundbreaking – A groundbreaking
ceremony for the second runway at Denton Enterprise Airport is scheduled for
10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 5 at the airport (5000 Airport Rd.). The
groundbreaking will be held prior to the City Council Luncheon which will also
be held at the airport. The invitation to the event is attached. Staff contact: Scott
Gray, Airport
B. Oak Gateway Area Plan Public Open House – On Thursday, Nov. 15 the City of
Denton will host a Public Open House on the Oak Gateway Area Plan in the
Calhoun Middle School Cafeteria (709 Congress St.) starting at 6:00 p.m. The
purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with a status update on the
development of the Oak Gateway Area Plan along with draft visions, goals, and
recommendations for each of the sub-areas. Attached is an event flyer with
additional details. Staff contact: Ron Menguita, Development Services
IV. Attachments
A. Press Release – Dallas Drive at Teasley Lane Construction
B. Press Release – Risk Level 4 Mosquito Plan
C. DCTA Ride Free on Election Day Flyer
D. Airport Groundbreaking Ceremony Invitation
E. Oak Gateway Area Plan Public Open House Flyer
V. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2018-157 Electronic Cigarette Restrictions
B. 2018-158 Frederick Douglas Moore Historical Marker
C. 2018-159 City Hall West Steering Committee Recommendation
VI. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information
B. Draft Agenda for November 13
C. Council Calendar
D. Future Work Session Items
E. Street Construction Report
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Notice of Road Construction: Dallas Drive and Teasley Lane
DENTON, TX, Nov. 2, 2018 – The City of Denton will begin making improvements to the
intersection of Dallas Drive and Teasley Lane on Nov. 12. The project, which includes adding
turn lane storage capacity, increasing turn lane maneuverability, improving sidewalks, and
upgrading traffic signals in all directions, is needed to alleviate congestion and improve safety.
The project is scheduled for completion in early spring 2019.
“This is one of the busiest intersections in Denton during peak hours,” said Director of Capital
Projects/City Engineer Todd Estes. “These improvements will increase mobility in the area and
help drivers navigate the intersection with increased safety.”
This project has been scheduled for immediate construction in anticipation of TxDOT beginning
the U.S. 377 expansion in the near future. Because this intersection will likely see more traffic
once that project begins, the City is proactively working to complete this project to address
future congestion.
During the project, lane closures will impact travel lanes. However, some of the work will be
completed at night to lessen the impact.
Specific improvements include:
• Eastbound Dallas Drive: One additional left turn lane will be added; left turn bays will be
extended to provide 300 feet of storage; the right curb return will be modified to decrease
the angle of entry; and the right turn bay will be extended to provide 300 feet of storage.
• Westbound Dallas Drive: The left turn bay will be extended to provide 300 feet of
storage.
• Northbound Teasley Lane: The left turn bays will be extended to provide 300 feet of
storage and the width will be increased; a left turn will be provided at Duncan Street.
• Sidewalks along Teasley Lane: Sidewalks will be improved and directional pedestrian
ramps will be provided.
• Traffic Signals: Traffic signals for all four directions will be upgraded and additional
signage will be added.
Residents are encouraged to visit www.improvingdenton.com for more information and to sign
up for email updates, or contact the Streets Department at (940) 349-7146 with any questions.
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City Entered Risk Level 4 of Mosquito Surveillance and Response Plan
Denton under Public Health Warning due to Positive West Nile Virus Samples
DENTON, TX, Nov. 1, 2018 – On Nov. 1, the City of Denton entered Risk Level 4 – Public
Health Warning of the Mosquito Surveillance and Response Plan. Risk Level 4 was triggered
because a sample of mosquitoes collected on Oct. 29 from a trap located at North Lakes Park, on
Windsor Road, tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the second positive sample this
season.
At Risk Level 4, the City will continue to conduct routine surveys of adult mosquitoes, which
will be identified to species level and screened for the presence of viruses. The locations where
disease-carrying mosquitoes were captured will be indicated on a map that is available on the
City of Denton’s website at www.cityofdenton.com. The amount of biological agents (Bti)
applied to kill mosquito larva will be increased over previous Risk Level amounts. The City will
also increase public education emphasizing source reduction, personal protection, and disease
symptoms.
While the City is working proactively to control mosquito populations and lower the threat of
West Nile virus, citizen involvement is essential. "Mosquito control efforts in past seasons have
been successful, which would not have been possible without the source reduction and
larviciding efforts of Denton citizens," said Deborah Viera, Assistant Director of Environmental
Services.
Eliminating breeding grounds is the most important and effective mosquito prevention measure.
Help the City control Denton’s mosquito population by eliminating standing water from these
and other areas and your property.
• Open trash/recycling carts
• Boats and pool covers
• Fountains and bird baths
• Clogged rain gutters
• Low areas
• Water bowls for pets
• Buckets and barrels
• Flower pots and saucers
• Leaky hoses
• Wagons and other toys
• Ponds
• Neglected pools
• Tires
• Piles of trash or debris
The City of Denton Water Utilities Department has a limited supply of Bti briquettes that
residents can pick up in limited quantities (two per resident) while the supply lasts. Residents
will be required to show their driver’s license or a current City of Denton utility bill to prove
Denton residency.
City Bti distribution locations:
• Water Administration located at 901 A Texas St. in the Utility Service Center Monday through
Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• City of Denton Composting located at 1100 S. Mayhill Rd. in the Pecan Creek Water
Reclamation Facility; Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Detailed information about the steps residents can take to reduce the mosquito population and
increase their protection against West Nile virus can be found at www.cityofdenton.com. Other
resources include the Texas Department of Health Services website at www.dshs.state.tx.us and
the Denton County Health Department website at www.dentoncounty.com/wnv.
Contact: Deborah Viera, (940) 349-7162, Deborah.Viera@cityofdenton.com
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Denton Enterprise Airport
Runway Groundbreaking Ceremony
Monday, November 5
10:30 a.m.
5000 Airport Rd, Denton, TX 76207
You are invited to aend the groundbreaking ceremony for
Denton Enterprise Airport’s second runway.
Denton Enterprise Airport was ranked as the 7th busiest
airport in Texas, and the 89th in the country in 2016.
By adding a second runway, the Airport will be able to
separate larger business jets from smaller planes and safely
manage traffic into the foreseeable future.
Please RSVP to:
Pay.Keller@cityofdenton.com
You are invited!
BRING YOUR IDEAS
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
Location - Calhoun Middle School Cafeteria
709 Congress Street
Time - 6:00pm
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www.cityofdenton.com/longrangeplanning
Thursday, November 15th
All are welcome to attend - Light refreshments will be served
Your Voice Matters.
Since the Community Workshop held on February 22,
the Oak Gateway Area Plan Steering Committee has
been working hard to draft a Plan that reflects the
community’s input regarding the area’s concerns.
At the Public Open House, draft visions, goals, and
recommendations for each of the Sub-areas, as well as for
the overall area, will be presented.
Your feedback on the draft Oak Gateway Area Plan is
a critical part of the process and we encourage you to
attend the Public Open House. The Steering Committee
and staff want to hear from you - we want to make sure
we got it right. Together, we can improve the Oak Gateway
area through safer multi-mobility options, more open
space, diversity in residential opportunities, neighborhood
preservation, and more.
The Study Area
¡Estas invitado!
TRAIGA SUS IDEAS
REUNIÓN PÚBLICA
Ubicación - Calhoun Middle School Cafeteria
709 Congress Street
Hora - 6:00 p.m.
a una
Jueves, 15 de noviembre
Todos están invitados a asistir. Se servirán refrescos.
Tu voz es importante
Desde la reunión pública realizada el 22 de febrero, el Comité
Directivo del Plan del Área de Oak Gateway ha estado trabajando
arduamente para creat un Plan que refleje las opiniones de la
comunidad con respecto a las preocupaciones del área. En la
reunión publica, se presentarán visiones de proyectos, objetivos y
recomendaciones para cada una de las Sub-áreas, así como para el
área en general.
Su opinión sobre el Plan del Área de Oak Gateway es una parte
importante del proceso y por eso lo invitamos a asistir a la reunión
pública. El Comité Directivo y el personal de la ciudad quieren saber
su opinión, para asegurarnos de que el plan esté bien hecho. Juntos,
podemos mejorar el área de Oak Gateway a través de múltiples
opciones de movilidad seguras, más espacios abiertos, diversidad de
viviendas, preservación de vecindarios y más.
Área de studio
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Date: November 2, 2018 Report No. 2018-157
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Information on current laws and policies in the City of Denton which regulate the sale and usage
of electronic cigarettes by individuals.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On October 16, 2018, the City Council requested information on the City’s Smoking Ordinance
as it relates to electronic cigarettes, also known as “e-cigarettes.” The Denton City Code
prohibits the selling or giving of e-cigarettes to minors and also prohibits the smoking of e-
cigarettes in multiple locations including, but not limited to, any facility of a primary or
secondary school. In addition to the City Code, Denton ISD’s Student Code of Conduct and
Student & Parent Handbook both prohibit the possession of electronic cigarettes or any tobacco
product, by anyone while on school property at any time, or at any location while attending an
off-campus school-related activity.
BACKGROUND:
City’s Smoking Ordinance
Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is addressed in Chapter 14, Article IV of Denton’s City Code of
Ordinances.
Section 14-87(a) states “It is unlawful for any person to smoke or possess a lit tobacco,
weed or other plant product or to smoke an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) in … (7) any
facility of a primary or secondary school.”
Section 14-86 defines “facility” as “… improvements of a vertical nature, including, but
not limited to, buildings, sheds, garages, and stadium structures and excluding horizontal
improvements such as sidewalks, streets and parking lots.”
Section 14-86 defines “smoking” as “… to inhale, exhale, burn, or carry a lighted cigar,
cigarette, pipe, or other smoking equipment, containing tobacco, weed, or other plant
product or the use of an electronic cigarette or similar device.”
Additionally, Section 14-90.1 makes it unlawful to sell or give e-cigarettes or
paraphernalia to anyone under 18 years of age.
State Statute for School Districts:
The Texas Education Code1 requires school districts to enact at a minimum, the following
prohibitions:
(1) Prohibit smoking or using e-cigarettes or tobacco products at a school-
related or school-sanctioned activity on or off school property;
(2) Prohibit students from possessing e-cigarettes or tobacco products at a
school-related or school-sanctioned activity on or off school property; and
(3) Ensure that school personnel enforce the policies on school property.
1 Texas Education Code Section 38.006
Date: November 2, 2018 Report No. 2018-157
Denton ISD Policy:
In compliance with the state statute setting minimum regulations and in addition to City Code,
Denton ISD also has a policy prohibiting the use or possession of e-cigarettes or tobacco
products which is stated in the Student & Parent Handbook2 which is signed at the beginning of
the school year by both the parent and student. The Student & Parent Handbook states that the
school district and staff will strictly enforce the prohibition. The e-cigarette prohibition is also
include in the Denton ISD Student Code of Conduct.
Denton Police Department’s School Resource Officers notify campus administration when a
student is found using or possessing e-cigarettes. Enforcement action for policy violations are
handled by Denton ISD.
DISCUSSION:
This ISR provides a basic background on current regulations and policies of the City of Denton
and Denton ISD regarding the sale, possession, and usage of e-cigarettes by individuals. This
topic will be included in the November Work Session strategy session with City Council if
further policy discussion or research is requested.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Smoking Ordinance No. 2015-121
STAFF CONTACT:
Sarah Kuechler
Director of Public Affairs
(940) 349-8356
Sarah.Kuechler@cityofdenton.com
2 For the specific provisions see the DISD Student & Parent Handbook section titled “Miscellaneous Student and
Parent Information.”
Date: November 2, 2018 Report No. 2018-158
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Frederick Douglas Moore Denton County Historical Marker
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A Denton County Historical Marker honoring Frederick Douglas Moore is planned for installation
in Fred Moore Park. The project was initiated by Elise Clements to achieve her Girl Scout Gold
Award. The Denton County Historical Commission is sponsoring the project by approving and
funding the marker. Installation will be performed by the Parks and Recreation Department’s
(PARD) Park Maintenance Division. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the
year.
BACKGROUND:
In April 2018, Elise Clements contacted PARD and proposed the installation of a historical marker
in Fred Moore Park to honor the park’s namesake, Frederick Douglas Moore. Miss Clements is a
resident of Denton and student at Denton High School. She has led previous projects on the
installation of historical markers including the Beulah Harriss Texas Historical Marker located in
Quakertown Park. There is currently no interpretive or educational signage at Fred Moore Park
regarding the park’s name. Her proposal is part of a project to achieve the Girl Scout Gold Award.
Miss Clements provided PARD the documentation submitted to the Denton County Historical
Commission for the marker which included the application for consideration, a formal historical
narrative on Frederick Douglas Moore, and the marker inscription. The information was reviewed
with the Mayor, District 1 Council Member Gerard Hudspeth, and the South East Denton
Neighborhood Association (SEDNA). The Denton County Historical Commission approved the
project on September 20, 2018 and is sponsoring the marker by providing funding for its purchase.
Staff from PARD’s Park Maintenance will select a site that takes full advantage of visibility,
stability, and preservation of the marker. The marker is expected to be installed by the end of the
year and will compliment a Frederick Douglas Moore Texas Historical Commission marker
approved for placement at Fred Moore High School.by the State and the Denton Independent
School District
CONCLUSION:
PARD will organize a public unveiling of the marker once the project is complete.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Exhibit 1 Denton County Historical Commission Project Application and Historical Narrative
Exhibit 2 Marker Proof
STAFF CONTACT:
Laura Behrens
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Laura.Behrens@cityofdenton.com
Frederick Douglas Moore
1875-1953
Historical Narrative written
By Girl Scout Senior Elise Clements
For a Denton County Historical Commission Marker
I. CONTEXT
African Americans faced numerous challenges after emancipation. The first U.S. Census
including population figures for the City of Denton, occurred in 1870, recording 361 residents
(329 white and 32 African American).1
Despite obstacles, African Americans began to establish communities in the City of
Denton. One of these communities that emerged near the Denton square would be called
Quakertown in honor of the northern abolitionist Quakers. The small community built churches,
restaurants, lodges, a physician’s office, and other small businesses. The first recorded public
building was the Fred Douglass School in 1878. It became the main incentive to bring people to
the neighborhood by offering their children a free education. The school opened with 25 enrolled
students, and by 1895, the school had 162 students.2
Around 1910, a vacancy became available at the school. With encouragement from his
wife, Frederick Douglas Moore began studying and earned a teacher’s certificate.3 The Fred
Douglass School was located in the center of the Quakertown community, near the current
Woman’s Club Building. H.C. Bell served as the school's first principal and held the position
until his death in 1913. J.T. McDonald replaced him, followed by Fred Moore accepting the
position in 1915.4
In September 1913, a fire destroyed the building and forced the community to relocate
the school.5 Classes were held in the basement of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church
until a new building was complete in June of 1916.6 The new school was located in the southeast
part of Denton near the current Fred Moore School.7
With Moore’s guidance, the school continued to grow. In October 1949, a new school
renamed for Fred Moore opened.8 Fred Moore School was opened to all grade levels with
elementary through high school. Intergration of the school started with the high school students
in 66-67 and then junior high in 67-68, elementary school in 68-69.9 Twenty-four years later, in
1992, the school reopened as the alternative school that could offer students flexibility in their
education.10
Moore was honored in May 1948 with the dedication of the Fred Moore Park. He quoted
a line from President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address during his acceptance speech, “Few of us
will remember what was said here, but most of us will never forget what has been done here.”11
Frederick Douglas Moore, (1875-1953) a grandson of slaves, whose parents were
illiterate, became one of the most well respected citizens in the city of Denton, Texas. His hard
work and leadership helped to set many of Denton’s African American youth on the path to self-
improvement and successful careers.12 Moore's career in education spanned nearly 40 years until
his death in 1953.13
II. OVERVIEW
It was a cold and snowy day on January 1, 1875, when local physician Dr. Louisa
Mansfield Owsley delivered Fredrick Douglas.14 Mrs. Owsley arrived in Denton in 1872 with
her husband Dr. Henry Owsley.15
She was credited for being the first female homeopathic medicine doctor in Denton,
delivering over 4,000 babies in the span of 34 years.16 It was at the suggestion of Dr. Owsley that
the baby be named after the famous African American civil rights leader Frederick Douglass.
Fred’s mother was Mary Jane "Janie" Goodall, an African American whose parents had been
slaves. When Fred was first born, she worked for a family in west Denton that allowed her to
carry the baby to work with her. The job didn’t pay much money, but occasionally she was paid
in food and clothes for young Fred.17
Fred’s father, a Native American man, disappeared six months before Fred was born.
This left Janie, to raise the young child alone until she met and married Henry Lucien Moore
when Fred was one year old. Henry adopted the young boy, and his name was changed to
Frederick Douglas Moore.18
Before his second marriage to Janie, Henry Lucian Moore was once a servant to Sam
Bass, an infamous Texas outlaw.19 Once married, Henry’s traveling adventures ended and the
family settled two miles south of the Owsley home, and Janie went to work for them. Henry
worked various jobs that included the Davenport Mill, the brick plant, and as the first African
American janitor at the North Texas State College, now known as University of North Texas.20
The Moore family lived in a one-room log house with two windows. Outside the home,
ducks, geese, chickens, and pigs would roam the swept yard, a landscape tradition once common
in the Deep South. The grass was scraped away with a hoe, leaving the ground to be swept
regularly to keep it free of grass and weeds. The hard soil would eventually become stone-like.
Pear, plum, and peach trees grew in an orchard behind the house.21
As a child, Fred used clay to make figures of people and animals, and he mixed mud with
sticks to make tiny houses. He loved to play in the yard with the neighbors. As members of the
Methodist Church, the Moore home was also a stop for circuit preachers.
Fred started school when he was seven years old. By the time he was ten, he had learned
to write so well he was appointed secretary of the Sunday School at his church. He was a good
student and learned to play many musical instruments. School ended for him in ninth grade.
His first job was at a bank. He later estabilished a barbershop located under the Denton
County National Bank on the southeast corner of the square. Later, he moved his shop to Oak
Street, just off the square. Moore remained a barber for nine years.
He continued his musical talents by organizing a 14-piece band that played for events all
over the county. He also organized a string band that would play at dances. Through time, his
bands became popular, and he became known as “The Professor.”
While his band was playing at a Juneteenth picnic in Lewisville, he met Sadie
La’Frances who became his bride in 1902. Sadie, a seamstress who tailored suits, dresses, and
uniforms for both local colleges in Denton along with doing sewing jobs for the local dry goods
stores. When she and Fred married, Sadie made her own wedding dress for their big church
wedding.
Sadie convinced Fred he should turn to education after hearing there was a vacancy at the
African-American school in Denton. After passing his examination, he earned his teaching
certificate.22 In 1915, he became the principal of what was then the Fred Douglass School, a four
room school with only one assistant, Miss Ella Hampton.23
He continued his education by attending Prairie View State Normal and Industrial
College from 1917 to 1921. He later attended Fisk University in Tennessee and did graduate
work at Columbia University in New York.24
Fred Moore became a highly respected member of the Denton community. The Fred
Moore School was dedicated in 1949, named after the man who had been a mentor for Denton’s
students for many years. A city park was also named in his honor in 1948.25
Moore’s daughter, Alice Alexander, was recognized as an outstanding educator like her
father. She retired from teaching after 45 years. Forty-one of those years were spent at the Fred
Moore School.26 Following her death, Mrs. Alexander received the same recognition as her
father. In 1909, the Daughters of the Confederacy petitioned the school board to rename the
central school as the Robert E. Lee School.27 The name continued until 2017 when the Denton
ISD school board voted unanimously to rename the school after Alice Alexander beginning with
the 2018-2019 school year.28 Moore had three other daughters who went on to have long careers
in education, nursing, and service. Hazel Moore Young taught school in Gainesville for 19 years
and another 12 years in Denton. She became the assistant director of the Fred Moore Day
Nursery. Daisy Moore Punch worked for 25 years as a maid at North Texas State University’s
Bruce Hall. Lela Moore LaBlondell worked at the hospital for 37 years. The Moore family also
had two sons and a daughter who died as children: Charles Wilburn Moore (1913-1920), Fred D.
Moore Jr. (1906-1907), and Nina V. Moore (1904-1904).29
III. SIGNIFICANCE
Not many men dedicate their entire life to making a difference to the lives of African-
Americans in their community as Frederick Douglas Moore did. He was known for his character,
integrity, and perseverance to help African-American students obtain a better education. He
served his community well and is remembered for his contribution to Denton and its citizens.
On August 20, 1876, “Colored School #17 ” was established. There were 25 students.
The first teacher was J.A. Blackburn. The name was later changed to Frederick Douglass. It was
successful for many years until September 1913, when a mysterious fire burned the school.30
Classes were held at the St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church until the new school
building was completed in June of 1916 in southeast Denton. The school retained the name Fred
Douglass School until the late 1940’s.31 Moore served as principal of Denton’s only school for
African Americans from 1915 to 1953.32
Moore influenced generations of students with his philosophy based on the following
rules of conduct:
"Exercise self-control; control tongues, thoughts, temper, and actions.
Be thrifty.
Never ridicule or defile the character of another.
Keep your self-respect, and help others to keep theirs.
Kindness; be kind in thoughts and never despise anyone.
Be kind in speech, never gossip or speak unkindly of others.
Good health is important. Keep yourself clean in body and mind.
Be self-reliant, but listen to the advice of wiser and older people.
Develop independence and wisdom.
Act according to what seems right and fair.
Never fear being laughed at for doing what is right.
Be brave. A coward does not make a good citizen.
Always play fair. Never cheat.
Always treat your opponents with courtesy."33
On October 8, 1947, Denton voted to build the Fred Moore Negro School.34 Two years
later, the new school, located at the intersection of Mill and Hill Street in Denton was officially
dedicated on October 2, 1949. The new school contained a library, combination gym,
auditorium, manual training shop, and a large homemaking department. The school’s enrollment
that year was 366 students. All but the first three grades were housed in the new building. Those
three grades were located in a building beside the new school. Moore explained, “the building
was far superior in quality to any Negro school in Dallas.”35 At the dedication, Moore received
the Man of the Year Award from the Applause Magazine. He said, “I’m happier than the
President of the United States.”36
In the late 1940’s, Moore, along with his daughter Alice Moore Alexander, were
instrumental in starting the first Negro scouting troops for the youth in Denton. Fred served as
committee chairman of Denton’s first “colored” Boy Scout troop, while Alice, the first grade
teacher at Fred Moore School, became a troop leader.37, 38
In 1947, the citizens had the privilege of selecting the name of a new park.39 When the
results were tallied, Fred Moore had received the largest number of votes. The new park was
named “Fred Moore Park.” At the dedication, Moore used the words of President Lincoln in his
Gettysburg Address, “Few of us will remember what was said here, but most of us will never
forget what was done here.” This dedication was an act of benevolence and friendly relationship
between the white and black citizens of Denton.40
Moore also worked to get the cemetery space in southeast Denton known as the Oakwood
Cemetery. With the help of Luther Lambert, Arthur Cockran, Jack Allen, and George Whitten,
Moore raised $70.00. He carried the money to the City Council and requested the land for the
Negro Cemetery be located on East Prairie Street. The council accepted the money, and donated
the land for Moore's efforts.41
A campaign launched by Fred Moore in July 1953, helped raise funds to pave the section
of Prairie Street located in Denton’s black district. According to Moore, “if the colored districts
have paved streets it will benefit everyone in Denton.”42
The Soroptimist Club and the Business and Professional Women’s Club took the lead by
starting a day nursery for African American children of working mothers. The nursery opened on
July 19, 1955, in the Community Building of Fred Moore Park. These organizations saw the
need for a nursery after three young children burned to death while their parents were at work.43
The center began with one volunteer, Fred Moore’s daughter Hazel Moore Young, who cared for
ten children the first year. The nursery was eventually given the name Fred Moore Day Nursery
School.44
On September 30, 1953, Denton Record Chronicle reported the death of Fred Moore on
the front page of the paper. The article stated "Denton had lost one of its most valuable assets, as
he was one of the most influential citizens Denton boasted. He was a real gentleman of the Old
South, and his influence with his people as well as his white friends was great. He was listened to
by the people of Denton and his advice was often sought by his friends of both races."45
Before the integration of all high school students into Denton High School in the late
1960’s, the measure of inequality between the two high school principals was seen in the 1940
Denton County census. The census that year recorded the amount of wages or salary earned for
each person. Wages for Fred Moore, principle of Fred Moore High School since 1915, were
listed as $950.00.46 Wages for Amos O. Calhoun, principal of Denton High School since 1919,47
were listed as $3,000.00.48 Both men had attended Columbia University, so the amount of
education should not have been a determining factor in their salaries.49, 50
Fred Moore did not live long enough to see the integration in schools. The Denton School
Board decided on June 29, 1967, to close the Fred Moore High School in September of that year
and to phase out the Fred Moore Junior High in 1968. Their reasoning was it was not economical
to try and build a good high school for only 112 students. The action also was taken in
compliance with the Civil Rights Act.51
Bill Rives wrote an article in the Denton Record Chronicle about Fred Moore in 1968,
the same year the Fred Moore School closed. Although Rives had never met Fred Moore, he
wished he had. He said "I wished there were more Fred Moores in the world. If there were, it
would be a better place." Fred Moore was a modest African-American citizen of Denton. In his
later years, his family and friends urged him to write a book. Moore said he would like to, but the
trouble was he hadn’t done enough. That’s what he thought, but others didn’t agree. Fred Moore
had some marvelous rules for building character. He said, for example, “Good Americans control
themselves. [those] who best control themselves can best serve their country.” Keep your self-
respect, and help others to keep theirs. Sadie Moore, Fred’s wife, said, “he had said so many
times that Denton was the finest city for getting along well in the United States,” that the close
relationship between the races would be enjoyed and appreciated, and that “there can’t be a
better place in which to live and grow than Denton.”52
IV. DOCUMENTATION
1 U.S. Census (1870), Denton County Texas.
2 "Quakertown" by Laura Douglas, Texas Historical Commission Historical Subject Marker
Historical Narrative, 2010, p.2. # 5507016681, Denton County Historical Commission.
3 Moore, Sadie, Fred Moore, Denton TX: Terrill Wheeler Printing, (N.D.) pp. 21-22.
4 Bridges, C. A., History of Denton, Texas From Its Beginning (Waco, Texas, Texian Press)
1978, p.293.
5 "Negro Schoolhouse Burns." Denton Record Chronicle, 8 September 1913, p.3.
6 "Quakertown" Narrative, p.2.
7 "Names of schools honor men of the South." Denton Record Chronicle, 4 July 1976, p.97.
Web. 27 March 2018.
8 "Open House This Afternoon To Dedicate Fred Moore School." Denton Record Chronicle, 02
October 1949, p.17A. Web. 27 March 2018.
9 "Plan for Desegregation Outlined." Denton Record Chronicle, 23 April 1969.
10 Fred Moore High School, About Our School, http://www.dentonisd.org/domain/5864
11 "Fred D. Moore Park Dedicated." Denton Record Chronicle, 2 May 1948, p.7. Web. 27 March
2018.
12 "Black History: Its focus centers on three things, the school, churches and Fred Moore."
Denton Record Chronicle, 04 July 1976, p.46. Web. 11 January 2018.
13 "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch
(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K39W-SV8 : 13 March 2018), Fred Douglas Moore, 28
Sep 1953; citing certificate number 45505, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm
2,113,982
14 Moore, p.19.
15 "Woman Doctor Arrived In 1872." Denton Record Chronicle, 03 February 1957, p.51. Web.
20 March 2018.
16 Veeder Ph.D., Gerry, Louisa Mansfield Owsley, Denton’s First Homeopathic Doctor, Web. 27
March 2018. http://www.dentonhistory.net/page21/
17 Cochran, Mike, Fred Moore: An African-American Leader in Denton, Web. 27 March 2018
http://www.dentonhistory.net/page32/page1/
18 Handbook of Texas Online, Randolph B. Campbell, "Moore, Frederick Douglas," Web. 24
March 2018 https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fmoor
19 Moore, p.13.
20 Moore, p.15.
21 Moore, p.19.
22 Keith Shelton, "Yesteryear: Denton’s African-American community owes much to Fred
Moore." Denton Record Chronicle, 17 February 2018, Web. 20 March 2018.
http://www.dentonrc.com/news/news/2018/02/17/yesteryear-dentons-african-american-
community-owes-much-fred-moore
23 Moore, p.24.
24 Moore, p.22.
25Denton Record Chronicle, 1948, p.7.
26Denton Record Chronicle, 1976, p.46.
27 Bridges, 1978, p.265.
28 Trustees Approve the Names for Two Elementary Schools, Web. Accessed 28 March 2018
http://www.dentonisd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=15
910&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-
3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=140976&PageID=1
29 Denton Record Chronicle, 1976, p.46.
30 Quakertown, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, Colored Public Free School. p.72.
Records on file at Denton County History and Culture Reference Room Courthouse on the
Square
31 "Quakertown" Narrative, p.2.
32 "Fred Moore Happy As If He Were U.S. President." Denton Record Chronicle, 02 October
1949, p.17B. Web. 16 March 2018.
33 Cochran, p.1.
34 "Public Schools Established In 1882." Denton Record Chronicle, 02 August 1953, p.63. Web.
15 March 2018.
35 Denton Record Chronicle, 1949, p.17A.
36Denton Record Chronicle, 1949, p.17B.
37 "Troop 220 For Negro Boy Scouts Is Organized." Denton Record Chronicle, 07 February
1947, p. 9. Web. 16 March 2018.
38 "Negro Girl Scouts Plan Hike, Supper." Denton Record Chronicle, 28 October 1946, p. 5.
Web. 16 March 2018.
39 "Negroes May Suggest Names For New Park." Denton Record Chronicle, 10 October 1947
p.4. Web. 16 March 2018.
40 Denton Record Chronicle, 1948, p.7.
41 Moore p.31.
42 "Funds Sought By Fred Moore To Pave Negro Section Street." Denton Record Chronicle, 16
June 1953, p.6. Web. 02 March 2018.
43 "Nursery For Working Mothers To Open In Fred Moore Park." Denton Record Chronicle, 17
July 1955, p.12. Web. 29 March 2018.
44 Fred Moore Day Nursery, About Our Nursery. Web. 29 March 2018
http://www.fmdns.org/about/
45 R.J. Edwards, "Round About Town." Denton Record Chronicle, 30 September 1953, p.1.
Web. 18 March 2018.
46 "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch
(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KWJY-MWD : accessed 1 April 2018), Fred Moore,
Denton, Justice Precinct 1, Denton, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 61-5,
sheet 63A, line 30, family 484, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital
publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.:
National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4020.
47 Denton High School, The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1940, yearbook, 1940;
Denton, Texas.
(texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth743021/m1/9/?q=1940%20denton%20bronco: accessed
April 1, 2018), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History,
texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Denton Public Library.
48 "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch
(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KWJT-V9B : accessed 1 April 2018), Amon O
Calhoun, Denton, Justice Precinct 1, Denton, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district
(ED) 61-5, sheet 61B, line 41, family 434, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA
digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington,
D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4020.
49 "Denton Senior High School" by Nita Thurman, Historical Narrative written in 1980, p.4.
Texas Historical Commission Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, #5507015689
50 Moore, p.24.
51 "Denton Area News Of The Week In Review." Denton Record Chronicle, 02 July 1967, p.5.
Web. 15 March 2018.
52 "Views by Bill Rives," Denton Record Chronicle, 5 January 1968, p.1-2
Date: November 2, 2018 Report No. 2018-159
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
City Hall West Steering Committee Recommendation
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Hall West (CHW) Steering Committee held seven meetings from December 2017 to
October 2018. The Steering Committee recommended an adaptive restoration of the building
with non-profit management. Estimated restoration costs are $6.63 million, and no funding has
been identified at this point. This information is being provided in advance of a Work Session
scheduled on November 13, 2018 to provide City Council additional time for review.
BACKGROUND:
In July 2017, the City of Denton engaged Architexas, with offices in Dallas and Austin, to assist
with the proposed renovation of the 1927 City Hall now known as City Hall West. Architexas is
a premier historic preservation firm in the State of Texas with over 39 years of experience
specializing in historic preservation, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historic structures. This
firm worked on the renovation of the 1896 Denton County Courthouse and provided full
architectural services for the exterior and adaptive use of the 1927 Collin County Courthouse in
McKinney.
Architexas was charged with completing an assessment of the facility and to develop three
preliminary conceptual designs with a cost analysis of each concept. The Old Denton City Hall
(City Hall West) Preliminary Rehabilitation Assessment Report, included as Attachment 1, and
the concepts it outlined was presented in a Work Session on August 15, 2017. A high, medium
and low proposal with cost estimates ranging from $3.8 to $5.7 million was presented. The low
option was an exterior renovation with minor interior improvements and City Council provided
direction that this option was not a consideration. At that time, there was no funding identified
for the project.
Council also directed staff establish a CHW Steering Committee to be charged with identifying
current City of Denton and community needs that could be matched with the space created as
part of any renovation of the facility. Additional duties of the 24-member Committee included
the review of financial options to fund the renovation, long-term financial considerations for
operation and maintenance of the facility, whether to lease the renovated facility, and
consideration grant opportunities. The CHW Steering Committee was formally established by
Resolution R2017-040 on November 7, 2017 and amended by Resolution R2017-049 on
November 14, 2017. The Committee was comprised of Council Member Duff, Council Member
Hudspeth, and Council Member Ryan, and a total of 21 citizens. The resolution originally had
the Committee’s sunset date on August 1, 2018, but the date was extended to October 31, 2018
following a Work Session held on June 26, 2018.
Date: November 2, 2018 Report No. 2018-159
The first meeting of the CHW Steering Committee was held on December 18, 2017. This
was an introductory meeting where information was provided by staff on the purpose and
charge of the committee, background on the project, and a chair and vice chair were
selected.
A second meeting was held on January 22, 2018. Craig Melde, principal architect for
Architexas, presented historical information on the building and facilitated a discussion
of the goals and possible future uses for the building to be studied. The Committee
discussed overarching goals for the rehabilitation of the building, including:
• Preserve/restore the exterior
• Adapt for community/public use
• Achieve State and Federal standards
• Rehabilitate significant character defining spaces
• Meet or exceed high environmental and energy efficiency
• Integrate/connect to downtown district
• Youth friendly
• Civic pride
• Income producing to offset costs
The Committee also discussed holding a minimum of one public forum to present
information to citizens about the building and receive input.
The Steering Committee held their third meeting on March 5, 2018. Craig Melde
presented information on different projects that he has been involved with including
different financing models and whether those projects were a public-private partnership
or publicly funded. Mr. Melde also presented information on the Secretary of the
Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation which have been identified by the Committee as a
goal to follow as part of any rehabilitation of the building. The Committee gave direction
for Architexas to further refine two of the floor plans presented and develop economic
models of the building based on those plans. The plan was a mixed-use type facility
focused on restoring the character defining spaces (Fire Truck Room, Auditorium, and
East Entryway) with lease space for offices or art studios on the upper levels. The larger
fire truck room could be used as an event facility, possibly with an outdoor courtyard to
the north, and the auditorium could be used as a performance hall or theater.
At the April 2, 2018 Committee Meeting, Craig Melde presented two conceptual options.
A discussion was held on the McKinney Performing Arts Center as a small contingent of
the CHW Committee toured that facility. Craig Melde outlined estimated operating
financials for the facility to include revenue streams and operating expenses. There was
discussion on the financial solvency of the facility serving as an arts venue. Craig Melde
indicated it may be helpful for Joanna St. Angelo, Director of the Sammons Art Center in
Dallas to assist with analyzing the preliminary proforma developed by Architexas. The
Committee further indicated that a more detailed business plan should be created prior to
holding a public forum.
Date: November 2, 2018 Report No. 2018-159
Based on the Committee’s comments regarding a financial assessment, the City hired
Joanna St. Angelo to assist in developing a business plan, programming options and
refining the preliminary proforma for repurposing CHW as a multipurpose arts facility.
In early May, Joanna St. Angelo met with the architect, toured CHW and made
recommendations to revise the concepts based on what she understood to be the direction
of the Committee to repurpose the facility to maximum potential as a multipurpose arts
facility.
As part of the May 21, 2018 CHW Steering Committee meeting, the revised conceptual
options were presented for discussion and Ms. St Angelo provided a general overview of
the work plan she would implement to develop the business plan. These conceptual plans
did not show the outline of the fire truck in the former truck bay which had been present
in past conceptual plans presented by Architexas. Discussion was held by the Committee
about the fire truck and a majority of the Committee members present indicated they did
not believe housing the fire truck should be a priority for the facility, rather they
supported including the truck if there was no impact to the functionality of CHW as a
multipurpose arts center.
On July 30, 2018, the Committee voted to finalize the City Hall West floor plan that was
presented and included as Attachment 2. Ms. St. Angelo developed a business plan,
included as Attachment 3, based on the approved floor plan, including information
gathered from a survey that was conducted, and input from the CHW Steering
Committee. The Committee gave direction to generalize the possible uses included in the
business plan and change the nomenclature used in the plan for the building to be a
multipurpose community cultural center since potential uses included more than only arts
uses.
A public meeting was held on Monday, September 10 to provide a presentation to the
public on the conceptual design and conceptual business plan approved by the CHW
Steering Committee. Comment cards were made available to allow citizens to provide
their feedback on the proposal including a level of support and open-ended questions for
additional comments. A webpage was created on the City’s website to include
information on the project and provide the link for online submittal of comment cards. At
the request of multiple individuals, the online comment card was available Tuesday,
September 11 through midnight on Sunday, September 16. A total of 73 responses were
received with 88-percent of respondents very or extremely supportive of the proposal.
Included as Attachment 4 is a summary of the public feedback including the actual
responses both online and physical cards.
The final City Hall West Steering Committee Meeting was held on October 15, 2018.
The purpose was to vote on a final recommendation regarding CHW. Staff compiled and
presented a proposed recommendation based on the prior meetings of the committee and
options to amend as directed. The CHW Steering Committee voted to recommend the
conceptual design and conceptual business plan as presented at the September 10, 2018
public meeting with 17 votes in favor, none against, and one abstention.
Date: November 2, 2018 Report No. 2018-159
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The final recommendation from the Committee is for an adaptive restoration of the building as a
multipurpose community cultural center with space available for rentals to provide partial cost
recovery. The construction would include restoration of significant character defining spaces
including the original truck room, the auditorium originally used as the Council Chambers, and
the east entryway and staircase. The Committee direction was not to define specific uses for the
building at this point, but generally the auditorium could be used for performing arts, weddings,
City and community meetings, and corporate rentals. The original truck room could be used for
receptions, events, gallery space, museum displays, and meeting space. The upper floors could
include rentable office or artist studio space, or used for other City departments. The Committee
is recommending non-profit management of the facility which allows for decreased personnel
expenses and increased revenue opportunities from private contributions and grant opportunities
over the public management model. The business plan assumes ongoing City contributions to the
facility of approximately $260,000 annually to subsidize building activities.
The estimated renovation cost based on the Committee’s recommendation is $6.63 million, and
design and construction would take approximately two years. Major components of the
renovation would include replacement of all windows, restoration of the interior based on the
floor plan, upgrades to the building’s mechanical systems, and improving ADA compliance.
Currently, funding for the design and construction has not been identified.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends replacement of the CHW windows at an estimated cost of $320,000 to prevent
the further degradation of the interior until the facility is renovated. This includes $290,000 for
window replacement and $30,000 for demolition and removal of the existing windows. The
replacements would be modern versions of the original design with insulated glazing and a wood
interior for lower maintenance and better efficiency. Since the building is a Registered Texas
Historic Landmark and Local Historic Landmark, the replacement would be reviewed by the
Historic Landmark Commission. If directed by City Council, this cost could be included in the
FY 2019-2020 budget.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. The Old Denton City Hall (City Hall West) Preliminary Rehabilitation Assessment Report
2. Conceptual Design as approved by the CHW Steering Committee
3. Conceptual Business Plan as approved by the CHW Steering Committee
4. CHW Public Feedback Summary
STAFF CONTACT:
Charlie Rosendahl
Business Services Manager
(940)349-8452
Charles.Rosendahl@cityofdenton.com
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I. Historical Overview and Project Purpose ................................... 3
II. Building Conditions .................................................................................................................5
Architectural
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Life Safety/Building Code
Accessibility
III. Building Rehabilitation Options ................................................................15
IV. Historic Preservation Incentives .............................................................. 19
V. Appendix ............................................................................................................................................ 20
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Historical Overview and Project Purpose
The City of Denton experienced rapid growth in the fi rst two decades of the 20th-century. In 1927, the
city accepted plans for a new city hall to replace the previous building, constructed in 1894. Designed
by the Fort Worth fi rm of Van Slyke and Woodruff, the building is in the Spanish Renaissance style and is
two stories with a basement. The building faces east and is in a “T”-plan. Historically the east block of the
building housed the administrative offi ces of the city while the rear el contained the municipal auditorium
on the upper fl oors with the fi rehouse below. The east section is arranged as a piano nobile, with the fi rst
fl oor raised slightly above a half basement. The rear el is more-conventionally arranged, with the fi rst fl oor
at grade and lacking a basement. The auditorium is 1 ½ stories in volume. This arrangement creates a
variety of disparate fl oor levels inside.
The primary exterior materials are scratch-faced buff brick with limestone trim and embellishments.
Hipped roofs are the primary form, but the building features two east-facing gables adding weight and in-
terest to the primary façade. Roofs are of red clay tile with accent colors. At the center of the east façade,
the entry bay is topped by a belfry which historically housed the fi re-bell. Fenestration on the building is
regular and was originally 9/9, wood double-hung sash in the east section, with larger 15/15 windows in
the rear el. Large, multi-light bay doors once served the fi re department at the rear el.
Historic postcard image of
the Old Denton City Hall.
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Inside, the building has concrete fl oors of reddish-brown with black perimeter bands and base. Walls and
ceilings are sand-fi nished hard cement plaster. The formal entry retains two original decorative pendant
lights with stenciled globes providing insight as to the original lighting scheme. The main staircase that
once led from this entry to the auditorium has been removed, but the dramatic arched rotunda ceiling
above remains intact, though concealed. The once-spacious auditorium has an arched, beamed-ceiling
with scrolled brackets at the terminal ends of the beams. The balcony and stage areas are partially intact
but obscured by original materials.
The old Denton City Hall has undergone several major renovations in an effort to keep it in a state of utility
for the city. The most extensive of these and the most destructive to the original design was that conduct-
ed in the 1980s to provide space for the Denton Police Department. The project resulted in the removal of
most of the balcony and stage areas of the auditorium, the subdivision of the original fi re department, the
removal of the primary grand stair, the general reorganization of spaces, and the construction of additions
on both the north and south elevations. The additions house elevators to serve the various fl oors of the
building, with the south addition also housing additional offi ce space. Additional but less destructive mod-
ifi cations were made in 1995 and 2001.
Currently vacant, the old Denton City Hall remains in good condition overall, although most of the original
fi nishes are hidden behind modern construction. The building is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
(RTHL, 2015). As such, any work performed on the exterior is subject to review and permitting through
the Texas Historical Commission (THC). The purpose of this report is to provide general information re-
garding the condition of the building and its suitability for rehabilitation.
Its status as an RTHL makes the building eligible for the State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program.
This program provides assistance to building owners in the rehabilitation of historic structures in the form
of franchise tax or insurance tax credits. Non-profi ts and other owners not subject to these taxes may sell
the credits to those who do. The credits can be applied to most hard and soft costs with the exception of
site work and FF&E. These credits can be used to recapture up to 25% of qualifi ed expenditures.
A view inside the balcony
area of the auditorium prior
to major renovations.
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Building Conditions
Southeast oblique
(Architexas, 2017)
Architectural
Exterior
Brick- The primary exterior material is scratch-faced buff brick.
The brick was found to be in good condition with some general biological staining. Brick used at the north
and south additions and as infi ll where doors and windows have been infi lled is a close match, but slightly
lighter than the original.
It is recommended that the brick be cleaned with a restoration cleaner designed for that purpose. The use
of abrasive or high-pressure water blasting should be avoided.
Limestone – Cream-colored limestone is used for trim and decorative elements.
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Typical masonry conditions
at north elevation. Masonry
needs cleaning. Brick infi ll at
bay door location is evident.
(Architexas 2017)
The limestone was found to be in good condition with minor biological staining. Limestone installed as
part of past modifi cations closely matches the original.
It is recommended that the stone be carefully cleaned with a limestone restoration cleaner designed for
that purpose. The use of abrasive or high-pressure water blasting should be avoided.
Mortar – The building has light-colored mortar. The mortar was not tested as part of this evaluation.
Mortar on the building was found to be in good condition.
Upon cleaning, the mortar should be spot checked for areas of loss or erosion. In these areas, repoint
mortar joints as necessary with a mortar matching the original in composition, color, tooling and texture.
Roof – The building has a blended red clay, barrel-tile roof with blue accents.
The roof was found to be in good condition. According to city staff, the roof was repaired relatively recently
with new underlayment and the original roof tiles reinstalled. Tile used at additions in a good match and
largely indistinguishable from the original.
The roof should be thoroughly inspected as part of any rehabilitation project and on a semi-annual basis.
Doors – Historically the building featured a variety of door types of wood or steel with multi-light glazing.
Only the ¾ single-light glazed doors at the primary entry remain. The remainder of the doors is contempo-
rary aluminum storefront.
Doors are in good condition.
It is recommended that the original doors at the east entry and the associated frame and transom be
restored. At all other entries, new doors that are compatible with the historic design are recommended.
Bay-doors – The fi re-truck bays were originally wood paneled, articulated overhead doors. The upper
three rows of panels were glazed with six lights per row. The doors featured a limestone header detail.
The bay doors have been removed and the opening infi lled with brick.
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Left: Typical exterior door
at the northwest facade.
Right: Typical replacement
windows at the auditorium
level.
(Architexas 2017)
The preferred approach would be the re-opening of the bay-door locations and the installation of com-
patible infi ll resembling the original door units. The openings may also be used for compatibly-designed
entry/storefront locations.
Windows – The windows were originally wood-double-hung windows with multi-light sashes. The win-
dows on the east block of the building were originally 9/9, while at the rear el they were typically 15/15.
Arched windows at the auditorium also included multi-light transoms. All of the windows have been
replaced with 1/1 wood units with insulated glass or infi lled entirely.
The windows are of inferior quality and are in fair to poor condition. Most of the windows on the rear el
have been removed and the openings infi lled.
It is recommended that the windows be replaced with new units that match the original in profi le, sight
lines, and number of lights. Metal-clad windows may be appropriate if the appearance can be made to
closely-match the original. Where additions are retained, their windows should be of compatible design
but vary slightly from the original building.
Additions – The building has additions on the north and south. The smaller north addition houses an
elevator. The larger south addition also houses offi ces. The entrances to the additions feature enframed
decorative plaster accents with arched tops, mimicking the original architecture. Wall brick, limestone
and clay-tile roofi ng closely matches the original construction.
The additions are in fair condition but the plaster ornamentation is failing. These plaster elements are also
not architecturally-compatible. Inside, the walls of the additions are generally CMU block.
Further study of the additions is recommended to determine if their retention is necessary to accom-
modate elevators and other upgrades. If retained, they should be improved to be more compatible with
the original building. If removed, windows and other openings that were infi lled in the 1980s should be
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reopened and new doors and windows installed that match the original design.
Site and Landscaping – The paving and landscaping around the building appear to be contemporary
overall but are of a compatible design and well maintained.
Site conditions were found to be good overall. The north side of the building lacks a sidewalk.
Site upgrades will be necessary when rehabilitation occurs to ensure the design is cohesive and proper-
ly serves the building and meets accessibility codes. However, these modifi cations should be relatively
limited.
View of the south facade
showing the original building
at right and the addition
at left. If the addition is
retained, the architectural
details should be improved.
(Architexas 2017)
View of typical site
conditions on the east
side of the building. Site
conditions are generally
good.
(Architexas 2017)
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Interior
Walls – Original walls are 2 to 2.5-inches thick and are of hard plaster, presumably over metal studs and
lath. In almost all cases, original walls have been furred out with conventional framing and drywall to allow
for the integration of infrastructure. New partition walls are of conventional framing with drywall.
Original walls could not be fully assessed due to overlying materials. It appears that the majority of original
walls remain in place, though covered. Some damage to the walls can be expected
It is recommended that all existing contemporary walls be removed for examination of the underlying
original walls for restoration. Where walls must be furred for the integration of infrastructure, it should
occur on the offi ce side of the wall, leaving the original corridor side of the wall exposed. In subdivided
areas such as the fi re station, removal of the existing non-historic walls will allow for reprogramming and
compatible fi nish-out of these spaces. Rehabilitated walls should have the original sand fi nish and paint
color restored. New walls should have a compatible new fi nish to differentiate them from original walls.
Floors – Floors in the main building were of tinted concrete with a main body color of reddish-brown and
border and base of black. The original fl ooring material of the auditorium is not known but may have been
of wood or concrete. Flooring in the fi re station is presumed to have been concrete. All fl oors are covered
with contemporary materials of VCT or carpet.
Floors appear to be in fair condition though a full assessment was diffi cult.
Future rehabilitation work should include the removal of contemporary fl oor coverings and the restoration
of the original fl oor materials. In secondary spaces, the use of carpet or other fl ooring materials is appro-
priate. The use of area rugs in offi ces is encouraged.
Ceilings – Original ceilings are of hard, sand-fi nished plaster on lath but offi ce ceilings at the second fl oor
have been removed entirely. The arched auditorium ceiling remains intact. Most of the building now has
suspended acoustical tile ceilings obscuring the conditions above. In the fi re station section of the build-
Left: Typical original
interior wall with steel
studs, plaster and lath.
Right: The original concrete
fl oor colors are visible
under a layer of mastic:
black at the center of the
photo and reddish-brown
at the bottom.
(Architexas 2017)
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ing the concrete painted concrete structure that was the original ceiling is now covered with suspended
acoustical ceilings.
Ceilings that remain are in fair to poor condition with damage from the installation of utilities and sus-
pended ceilings. Offi ce ceilings on the second fl oor have been removed entirely.
Remove all contemporary ceilings to expose underlying conditions. Restore historic ceilings to original
fi nish and color. Install new ceilings at the second fl oor to match the original ceilings. In corridors and
the auditorium, investigate to determine if special fi nishes are present. Where it is necessary to provide
chases and fur-downs for infrastructure, this should be done on the offi ce side of walls and in secondary
spaces with the original ceilings in corridors and other primary spaces preserved wherever possible. In
the fi re station area, the most appropriate ceiling fi nish will depend on the chosen program. However, the
exposed structure of the original station is preferred.
Main stair – The building originally featured a wide main stair leading from the primary entry lobby to the
auditorium. The stair passes under the building’s double height arched rotunda, now concealed behind
suspended ceilings.
The concrete stair was removed in the 1980s renovations.
The original stair should be reconstructed as part of rehabilitation work and the lobby/rotunda restored.
Auditorium – The original auditorium was a double-height space with an arched, beamed ceiling, a large
balcony, and a theatrical stage.
Modifi cations to the building in the 1980s included the removal of much of the balcony and the stage
area. A fl oor was added within the space to create additional offi ces for the police department. The walls,
ceiling and beams of the auditorium remain largely intact. It is presumed that the fl oor of the auditori-
um was fully or partially raked but this could not be confi rmed. The fl oor is covered with contemporary
materials and could not be evaluated. An important consideration in this area is that the fl oor levels in the
auditorium wing of the building do not align with the offi ce wing. This creates accessibility issues that are
challenging , particularly in the area of the auditorium where the second fl oor was added. This fl oor is not
accessible, rendering it unusable for most functions.
View of the primary lobby at
the main entrance.
(Architexas 2017)
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It is recommended that the modifi cations to the auditorium be reversed and the space restored to its orig-
inal confi guration and fi nish. Accessibility can be achieved to the main fl oor of the auditorium with a new
elevator connecting the primary entry lobby to the auditorium.
Paint and ornamentation – While the original paint and other fi nishes could not be observed, it is likely
the building had a decorative paint scheme, particularly in the auditorium and primary corridors. It is rec-
ommended that a fi nish analysis be conducted by a qualifi ed conservator to establish the characteristics
of the building’s ornamentation. These fi nishes should
be restored wherever possible, with special emphasis on
public spaces.
Vaults – The building originally had several concrete
vaults with heavy steel doors.
All but one of the vaults has been removed. Where vaults
were removed, sections of the upper walls remain and
are now hidden behind suspended ceilings. The single
remaining vault is in good condition, but the vault door
has been over-painted, obscuring the original decorative
fi nish.
The single remaining vault should be retained and the
original vault door restored by a qualifi ed conservator.
Where vaults have been removed, it is recommended that
the original fl oor-plan be restored. This can be accom-
plished with contemporary framing and drywall and will
be more cost effective that attempting to remove the
fragments of heavy concrete walls that remains.
Partial view of the beamed
ceiling at the auditorium.
The fl oor in this image
was added in the 1980s.
(Architexas 2017)
There is one original
vault door in the building.
(Architexas 2017)
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Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems
The Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems at the Old Denton City Hall include some modern
infrastructure that may be reused in a future building rehabilitation. The systems were inspected with
this in mind. It should be assumed that all of these systems will require considerable reconfi guration and
modifi cation to conform with the requirements of a building rehabilitation, but that many primary compo-
nents may be retained and reused. These systems were inspected by ARJO Engineers, Inc. of Dallas and
their comments adapted for this section. The offi cial engineering report is contained in the appendix of
this document.
Mechanical Systems - The HVAC hydronic system is for VAV cooling only with electrical perimeter
heating zones. A 60 ton, R-22, air cooled chiller supplies chilled water to air handler on the top fl oor. The
chiller was salvaged from another building several years ago. It appears to be operating acceptably but
is approximately 15 years old and, in our opinion, is not of adequate capacity to service a fully occupied
building. Any renovation should plan on replacing the machine with a new 90 ton machine.
The air handler on the top fl oor was installed in approximately 1980 and is beyond its normally expected
life. It is currently leaking and, with any renovation, should be replaced with a new 36,000 CFM air handler.
The return air system is somewhat suspect. There is no obvious return air chase and it was reported that
some of the walls were used for return air. A renovation would require the system be addressed. The VAV
terminal boxes on the exterior were reported and appeared to be in good condition.
Two chilled water pumps circulate HVAC cooling water between the air handler and the chiller. The pumps
appear to be in good condition.
There is an energy management system to turn equipment on/off. Controls are pneumatic and electric.
Existing mechanical unit
at the southwest corner
of the building. If feasible,
the mechanical equipment
should be placed remotely
or screened.
(Architexas 2017)
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Recommendations for the mechanical systems include:
1. Replace the 60 Ton Chiller with a 90 Ton Chiller.
2. Replace the Air Handler on the top fl oor.
3. Develop the Return Air System for the building.
Electrical Systems - The building is fed by one 300 KVA pad mounted electric utility company transform-
er. There is an 18 KW back-up generator that supplies required emergency power. The electrical feed
from the utility company transformer serves a distribution panel in the basement. The distribution panel
feeds panels in the basement and two levels above.
The distribution panel is labeled ‘MAINS’. It is 277/480 volt, 600 amps. This panel has six fused switch-
es, each is a service disconnect. ‘MAINS’ service panels ‘HEB’, ‘HCD’ and ‘HCF’. The distribution panel
also serves two elevators and a chiller.
Panel ‘HAB’ located adjacent the distribution panel is 277/480 volts, 100 amps, main lugs only with 42
total spaces. This panel feeds a 30 KVA transformer with serves panel ‘LAB’. Panel ‘LAB’ is 120/208
volts with a 100 amp main breaker and 24 spaces. Panel ‘LAB’ sub-feeds adjacent panel. Label was not
legible. This panel was 120/208 volts with a 100 amp main breaker and has 20 spaces.
Panel ‘EH’ located in the basement and is 277/480 volts, 225 amp main lugs only with 20 space and
feeds transformer ‘EL’. The transformer is 15 KVA and serves panel ‘EL’. Panel ‘EL’ is 120/208 volts with
a 60 amp main circuit breaker and has 27 spaces. Panel ‘EH’ is fed from normal power and emergency
power via an 18 KW generator located in the basement and an automatic transfer switch.
Panel ‘HCD’ is located on the fi rst level and is 277/480 volts, 225 amps main lugs only. This panel has
38 spaces and feeds transformer ‘LCD’. The transformer is 15 KVA and serves panel ‘LCD’. Panel ‘LCD’ is
120/208 volts with a 60 amp main circuit breaker.
Panel ‘HEF’ is located on the second level and is 277/480 volts, 225 amps main lugs only. This panel has
42 spaces and feeds transformer ‘LEF’. The transformer is 15 KVA and serves panel ‘LEF’. Panel ‘LEF’ is
120/208 volts with a 60 amp main circuit breaker.
Lighting throughout the building is mostly fl uorescent with some incandescent mixed in. The incandes-
cent lights selected to remain could be retrofi tted with LED replacement lamps. The fl uorescent lights
will need to be replaced with LED fi xtures.
The fi re alarm system is an addressable Silent Knight system that will be adequate to serve the new de-
sign.
Recommendations for the electrical system include:
1. The electric service and distribution may be adequate. However, if the heating is converted to
gas the electric service would be adequate. There is currently gas service to the building
2. The building is using fl uorescent and incandescent lighting fi xtures. The fl uorescent fi xtures
should be replaced with LED and the incandescent fi xtures should be reused. Retrofi t the incan-
descent fi xtures with LED replacement lamps.
Plumbing - The domestic water piping appears to be copper. Sewer piping appears to be cast iron. Storm
piping is accomplished by exterior downspouts that are discharged at grade. Natural gas is supplied in
steel piping to the emergency generator.
Water closets are tank type Lavatories are both countertop and wall mounted. A renovation would require
restrooms to be modifi ed for handicap accessibility a 50 gallon9KW electric water heater is located in the
2nd fl oor.
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There appears to be some ground water under the building as water was seen going into a sump in the
basement.
Life Safety and Code Compliance
The building’s inherent historic design will not allow full compliance with current contemporary life safety/
building codes. The renovations that have taken place over time have improved the life safety but the
current design does not meet life safety/building codes. Local building code offi cials and the fi re marshal
will need to be involved in any planned rehabilitation to signifi cantly improve the life safety condition of the
building. There are means to improve the life safety of the building while preserving the historical integrity
of the building through clarity in the egress paths, installation of an upgraded early detection and alarm
system and maintaining the fi re suppression (sprinkler) system. The buildings status as a RTHL allows
some fl exibility in the interpretation of the building codes to meet life safety and accessibility compliance.
The building is currently-equipped with a fi re sprinkler system and fi re alarm. The fi re water riser enters
the building in the basement where the fi re water riser is located.
The system had an inspection tag dated December, 2016.
Recommendations for the life safety systems include:
1. The emergency generator appears to be adequate to serve the buildings’ egress and exiting
lights.
2. The fi re alarm control panel appears to be adequate to serve the re-design for this building.
Accessibility
The original multi-level arrangement of the building creates a challenge for full accessibility to each
space. Currently this is partially achieved with the addition of two elevators in the 1980’s renovation. Even
with these additions, total accessibility was not achieved to each fl oor. The elevators do not meet the
current size requirements as well.
A complete rehabilitation project should improve the compliance to meet the accessibility requirements
and upgrade the men and women’s toilets to provide compliance. New elevators should be installed to
meet the space requirements and in locations that maximize the accessibility to the primary spaces in the
building.
Hazardous Materials
A full hazardous materials survey was not available at the time of the building inspection. Prior to any
workbeing performed on the building, The City of Denton should commission a full environmental assess-
ment to identify the presence of hazardous materials.
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Building Rehabilitation Options
Three options have been initially-identi-
fi ed for rehabilitation of the Old Denton
City Hall. All three options would include
restoration of the building exterior, up-
grades to building systems, and improve-
ments to meet safety and accessibility
codes.
Option 1 would include an exterior
restoration and reversal of most past
changes to the building. Primary inte-
rior spaces would be restored with the
exception of the fi re station area on the
fi rst fl oor which would be converted to
offi ce space.
Option 2 is similar to Option 1, but would
further enhance the auditorium and
adjoining spaces for multi-purpose and
event use. This would include adapting
the fi re station area to prefunction or
banquet facilities.
Option 3 would retain and improve
modifi cations made to the building in the
1980s while improving the function of
the building for city use.
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Option #1
Complete restoration of the exterior and interior to the original design as close as possible that will
meet all local building codes and accessibility requirements.
This option removes the renovation work of the 1980 conversion to a Police Station reversing the use to
city hall or related city offi ces. The original area for the fi re department will be available for additional city
offi ces. To meet accessibility standards and building codes, a complete and accurate restoration is not
possible.
The scope includes:
1. Demolish north elevator addition
2. Restore exterior masonry, new windows and bell in the tower
3. Restore the original ground level truck room -provide ramped connection to the south elevator/
bathroom addition. New exterior doors and windows to match original design. Optional recon-
struction of the original Dormitory wall.
4. Rehabilitate the south elevator addition. Add new elevator (multiple stops to provide accessibility
standards)
5. Add new multiple stop elevator to allow accessibility to the auditorium and old fi re truck area and
basement level
6. Modify the existing egress stair in the southwest corner of the Auditorium to the exterior for added
emergency
7. Rehabilitate offi ces on each fl oor
8. Restore the original Auditorium
Demolish added fl oors/infi ll
Reconstruct missing balcony extension to match original design
Reconstruct stage area to match original design
Reconstruct the grand stairs from the entry with arched ceiling above
New windows on the north to match original design
Concrete fl oor with pattern to match original design
New auditorium seating
Install replicated historic pendant lights
New supplemental lighting/sound system
Restore original fi nishes
9. New HVAC system (per narrative)
10. New lighting throughout
11. New exterior lighting for building and site
12. Rework the fi re suppression system with new alarm system
Option #1
Estimated Project Budget $5,352,430.00
Construction Cost Estimate $4,622,430.00
Site work
Exterior Restoration
Interior Adaptive Construction
FF& E $ 250,000.00
Soft Costs
A/E Fees and Expenses $ 480,000.00
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UPNEW SIDEWALKEXISTING FIRE HYDRANTEXISTING LIGHT POLEEXISTING SIGNEXISTING SIDEWALKRESTORED FLAGPOLEEXIST'G CONC. MECH YARDEXIST. STOP SIGNCONC. SIDEWALK OVERLAIDEXIST. CONCRETE APRONEXISTING P.PN CEDAR STREETN ELM STREETOLD DENTON CITY HALL7505 SFNTRUE NORTHN PECAN STREETFENCE FOR THE MECH. PADProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #18/8/2017 1/16" = 1'-0"Site Plan1
DNUPDNDNUPUPUPUPUPDNProposed Level A/B - Total Floor Area 8426 SFCORRIDORS - 1210 SFRESTROOMS - 695 SFTotal Useable Area - 6000 SFSTORAGE - 570 SFELEC/DATA - 395 SFOFFICE - 3320 SFWORK/BREAK ROOM- 775 SFELEV. 1 58 SFELEV. 2 36 SF527 SFOFFICEA108395 SFELEC/DATAA111397 SFMECHANICALA103127 SFOFFICEA105172 SFMEN'SA106211 SFWOMEN'SA109374 SFSTORAGEA112342 SFMECHANICALA102142 SFCORR.A104483 SFCORR.A10798 SFCORR.A110154 SFWOMEN'SB116158 SFMEN'SB115264 SFCORR.B11442 SFSTORAGEB113775 SFWORK ROOM/BREAKROOMB118OVERHEAD DOOR2646 SFSHARED OFFICEB101NTRUE NORTHN ELM STREETN PECAN STREETProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #18/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level A/B1
UPUPDNUPDNUP UPDNDNDN219 SFOFFICEC201212 SFCONFERENCEC216240 SFOFFICEC215138 SFMEN'SC206210 SFWOMEN'SC21991 SFOFFICEC202369 SFOFFICEC208369 SFOFFICEC213276 SFLOBBYC211213 SFCORR.C207316 SFCORR.C212129 SFSTAIR 3C204185 SFSTAIR 2C210144 SFSTAIR 1C218NTRUE NORTH248 SFOFFICEC203ELEV. 2 C209 36 SF2377 SFAUDITORIUMD22441 SFCORR.D221459 SFCORR.D222ELEV. 1C21750 SF545 SFSTAGED2233' - 0"6' - 0"3' - 0"Proposed Level C - Total Floor Area 3922 SFCORRIDORS - 1073 SFOFFICES - 1525 SFRESTROOMS - 335 SFTotal Useable Area - 3440 SFProposed Level D - Total Floor Area 3584 SFCORRIDORS - 595 SFAUDITORIUM - 2377 SFSTAGE - 545 SFTotal Useable Area - 3405 SFCONFERENCE - 212 SFProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #18/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Floor Levels C/D1
UPDNUPDNUP241 SFMEN'SE314255 SFWOMEN'SE317225 SFOFFICEE301173 SFOFFICEE303214 SFOFFICEE304265 SFOFFICEE307225 SFOFFICEE30887 SFOFFICEE30993 SFOFFICEE31068 SFCORR.E313???77 SFSTAIR 1E31260 SFSTAIR 3E319ELEV. 1 50 SFNTRUE NORTH581 SFCORR.E316UPPER PART OF STAGE207 SFOFFICEE302186 SFOFFICEE305167 SFOFFICEE306AUDITORIUM BELOW144 SFCONFERENCEE315BALCONY ABOVEMEN'SE320WOMEN'SE321Proposed Level E - Total Floor Area 3922 SFCORRIDORS - 670 SFOFFICES - 2222 SFRESTROOMS - 500 SFTotal Useable Area - 3536 SFCONFERENCE - 145 SFProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #1 1/8" = 1'-0"Floor Level E1
UPUPProposed Level F - 1680 SFBALCONY - 1395 SFTotal Useable Area - 1590 SFPROJECTOR ROOM - 196 SFNTRUE NORTHUPPER PART OF STAGEAUDITORIUM BELOWPROJECTOR ROOM 196 SFBALCONY 1395 SFProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #18/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level F1
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Option #2
Rehabilitation of the building with the restoration of the exterior and an adaptive use strategy for the
interior to accommodate complimentary new use.
The potential use can be an adaption to a multi-purpose use that can be for a community meeting facility,
event space and small theater uses. The scope of work is similar to Option #1. The offi ces can be for city
and/ or nonprofi t users. The auditorium can be a small performance hall and the original fi re station area
can be an event /reception space seating approximately 150 for banquets or a small theater. The event
space can open to a garden area on the north side.
Option #2
Estimated Project Budget $5,698,956.00
Construction Cost Estimate $ 4,868,956.00
Site work
Exterior Restoration
Interior Adaptive Construction
FF&E $ 350,000.00
Soft Costs
A/E Fees and Expenses $ 480,000.00
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UPNEW SIDEWALKEXISTING FIRE HYDRANTEXISTING LIGHT POLEEXISTING SIGNEXISTING SIDEWALKRESTORED FLAGPOLEEXIST'G CONC. MECH YARDEXIST. STOP SIGNCONC. SIDEWALK OVERLAIDEXIST. CONCRETE APRONEXISTING P.PN CEDAR STREETN ELM STREETOLD DENTON CITY HALL7505 SFNTRUE NORTHN PECAN STREET10' - 0"8' - 0"COURTYARDFENCE FOR THE MECH. PADProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #28/8/2017 1/16" = 1'-0"Site Plan1
DNUPDNDNUPUPUPUPDNProposed Level A/B - Total Floor Area 8426 SFCORRIDORS - 1035 SFRESTROOMS - 695 SFTotal Useable Area - 6600 SFSTORAGE - 570 SFELEC/DATA - 395 SFOFFICE - 655 SFEVENT SPACE - 2646 SFCOURTYARD- 1676 SFCATERING KITCHEN- 775 SFELEV. 1 58 SFELEV. 2 36 SF527 SFOFFICEA108395 SFELEC/DATAA111397 SFMECHANICALA103127 SFOFFICEA105172 SFMEN'SA106211 SFWOMEN'SA109374 SFSTORAGEA112342 SFMECHANICALA102142 SFCORR.A104483 SFCORR.A10798 SFCORR.A110154 SFWOMEN'SB116158 SFMEN'SB115264 SFCORR.B11442 SFSTORAGEB113775 SFCATERING KITCHENB118COURTYARD 1676 SFNTRUE NORTHOVERHEAD DOOR2646 SFEVENT SPACEB101N ELM STREETN PECAN STREETProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #28/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level A/B1
UPUPDNUPDNUP UPDNDNDN219 SFOFFICEC201212 SFCONFERENCEC216240 SFOFFICEC215138 SFMEN'SC206210 SFWOMEN'SC21991 SFOFFICEC202369 SFOFFICEC208369 SFOFFICEC213276 SFLOBBYC211213 SFCORR.C207316 SFCORR.C212129 SFSTAIR 3C204184 SFSTAIR 2C210144 SFSTAIR 1C218NTRUE NORTH248 SFOFFICEC203ELEV. 2 C209 36 SF2377 SFAUDITORIUMD22441 SFCORR.D221459 SFCORR.D222ELEV. 1C21750 SF545 SFSTAGED2236' - 0"3' - 0"3' - 0"Proposed Level C - Total Floor Area 3922 SFCORRIDORS - 1073 SFOFFICES - 1425 SFRESTROOMS - 340 SFTotal Useable Area - 3440 SFProposed Level D - Total Floor Area 3584 SFCORRIDORS - 595 SFAUDITORIUM - 2377 SFSTAGE - 545 SFTotal Useable Area - 3405 SFCONFERENCE - 212 SFProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #28/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Floor Levels C/D1
UPDNUPDNUP241 SFMEN'SE314246 SFWOMEN'SE317225 SFOFFICEE301173 SFOFFICEE303214 SFOFFICEE304265 SFOFFICEE307225 SFOFFICEE30887 SFOFFICEE30993 SFOFFICEE31068 SFCORR.E313???77 SFSTAIR 1E31260 SFSTAIR 3E319ELEV. 1 50 SFNTRUE NORTH581 SFCORR.E316UPPER PART OF STAGE207 SFOFFICEE302186 SFOFFICEE305167 SFOFFICEE306AUDITORIUM BELOW144 SFCONFERENCEE315WOMEN'SE321MEN'SE320BALCONY ABOVEProposed Level E - Total Floor Area 3922 SFCORRIDORS - 670 SFOFFICES - 2222 SFRESTROOMS - 500 SFTotal Useable Area - 3536 SFCONFERENCE - 145 SFProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #2 1/8" = 1'-0"Floor Level E1
UPUPProposed Level F - 1680 SFBALCONY - 1395 SFTotal Useable Area - 1590 SFPROJECTOR ROOM - 196 SFNTRUE NORTHUPPER PART OF STAGEAUDITORIUM BELOWPROJECTOR ROOM 196 SFBALCONY 1395 SFProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #28/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level F1
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Option#3
Restoration of the exterior and renovation of the interior to meet the minimum requirements of life
safety and accessibility.
This option is a minimal approach to restore the exterior to the greatest extent possible while leaving the
1980’s interior and exterior renovations.
This scope of work includes:
1. Restore exterior masonry and new windows
2. Rehabilitate the south and north elevator additions. Add new elevators(multiple stops to provide
accessibility standards)
3. Modify the existing egress stair in the southwest corner of the Auditorium to the exterior for add-
ed emergency
4. Rehabilitate construct offi ces on each fl oor for new programed use
5. New HVAC system (per narrative)
6. New lighting (LED) throughout
7. Rework the fi re suppression system and add emergency egress (exit) lights
8. Rehabilitate interior fi nishes
9. Upgrade all bathrooms and other plumbing systems to meet local codes
Option #3
Estimated Project Budget
Construction Cost Estimate
Site work
Exterior Restoration
Interior Renovation Construction
FF& E
Soft Costs
A/E Fees and Expenses
$ 3,775,176.00
$ 3,315,176.00
$ 120,000.00
$ 340,000.00
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EXISTING SIDEWALKEXISTING FIRE HYDRANTEXISTING LIGHT POLEEXISTING SIGNEXISTING SIDEWALKRESTORED FLAGPOLEEXIST'G CONC. MECH YARDEXIST. STOP SIGNEXIST. CONC. APRON PATCHEDCONC. SIDEWALK OVERLAIDEXIST. CONCRETE APRONEXISTING P.PN CEDAR STREETN ELM STREETOLD DENTON CITY HALL7505 SFNTRUE NORTHN PECAN STREETProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #38/8/2017 1/16" = 1'-0"Site Plan1
UPUPUPUPUPUPUPUPUPTELEPHONE/COMPUTERELEV. 1 50 SFELEV. 250 SFNTRUE NORTHSTORAGESTORAGEHVAC/STORAGESTORAGESTORAGETOILETCOMPUTERDIAGNOSTICMECHANICALRESTROOMRESTROOMBUILDINGOFFICIALPLANS EXAMINERDEPUTYBUILDINGOFFICIALADMINASST.STORAGEINSPECTIONSECRETARYSECRETARY/RECEPTIONOFFICEROFFICEROFFICERELEVATOREQUIP. ROOMMECHANICALN ELM STREETN PECAN STREETProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #38/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level A/B1
UPDNUPDNUP UPUPUPUPNTRUE NORTHSTORAGETOILETELECTRICALPLANNERPLANNERPLANNERPLANNER VIDEOTESTINGLIBRARYPLANNERSECRETARYDIRECTORCORRIDORG.I.SBREAKROOMRECEPTIONPLAN TECH.PLAN TECH.CORRIDORSECRETARYLOBBYCORR.CORR.ELEV. 250 SFELEV. 1 50 SFJAN.MEN'SWOMEN'SBREAK ROOMCOMMUNITYIMPROVEMENTSHAREDCONFERENCEWAR ROOMCORR.COMMUNITYIMPROVEMENTCOMMUNITYIMPROVEMENTCORRIDORCORR.CORRIDORUTILITY OFFICERAISED FLOORTHIS AREACOMMUNITYIMPROVEMENTProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #38/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level C/D1
UPDNUPDNELEV. 250 SFELEV. 1 50 SFNTRUE NORTHCONFERENCE ROOMOFFICEOFFICEOFFICEPLANNERPLANNERADMINPLANNERPLANNEROFFICESECRETARYWORK ROOMCORRIDORCORRIDORPHONE EQUIP.CONFERENCEROOMProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #38/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level E1
UPUPUPUPUPCOMMON AREAELEV. 250 SFELEV. 1 50 SFMECH. ROOMPLAN STORAGE/FILESOFFICEOFFICESOFFICESMEN'SWOMEN'SNTRUE NORTHProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #38/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level F1
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State Historic Preservation Tax credits
The state tax credit program provides a 25% historic franchise or insurance tax credit based on the qual-
ifi ed rehabilitation expenditures. To qualify for the 25% tax credit for historic buildings, the rehabilitation
must be approved as meeting The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines
for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.
Benefi t and Financial Requirements
The owner is eligible to recapture 25% of the total qualifying rehabilitation costs in the form of franchise
tax credits. There is a fi ve year recapture period and the credits may be sold or transferred.
Qualifying rehabilitation expenditures must exceed $5,000.00. Qualifying expenditures generally include
all hard and soft costs associated with the rehabilitation with the exception of building acquisition, addi-
tions, FF&E and site work.
An owner may receive the state tax credits in successive applications for any fi scal year after 2014 if the
cost threshold and other program requirements are met. As such, a large project may be broken into
phases, effectively extending the recapture period.
Upon completion of a certifi ed rehabilitation under the state program there are no additional regulatory or
review requirements.
Eligibility
For participation in the program, the subject building must be listed as a state landmark or national land-
mark or be determined eligible to be listed.
Process
The state tax credit process is handled in three parts. The Part A: Evaluation of Signifi cance application
establishes whether the building currently is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is designat-
ed a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark or State Archaeological Landmark, or if it is eligible for listing. If
the building is not yet listed but is found to be eligible, the tax credit project may be undertaken while the
designation process is pursued.
The Part B: Description of Rehabilitation describes the existing conditions of the property and the pro-
posed scope of work. Photographs must be provided, which fully describe the building and clearly show
the condition of all major character-defi ning features of the building prior to the start of work. The pro-
posed work is evaluated by THC staff for its conformance to the Standards.
The Part C: Request for Certifi cation of Completed Work is submitted upon completion of the project and
documents that the work was completed as proposed and in accordance with the Standards. Once the
THC determines that the completed work meets the Standards, a Certifi cate of Eligibility for the state
historic tax credit is provided to the owner. This certifi cate must be presented to the Texas Offi ce of the
Comptroller to receive the state tax credits.
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OLD CITY HALL - DENTON
DENTON, TEXAS
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE/LIFE SAFETY
SURVEY REPORT
ARJO PROJECT NO. 5751
AUGUST 2017
THE SEAL APPEARING ON THIS THE SEAL APPEARING ON THIS
DOCUMENT WAS AUTHORIZED DOCUMENT WAS AUTHORIZED
BY BILL HOWSE, P.E. #27230 BY JAMES H. BAILEY, JR., P.E.
AUGUST 3, 2017 #62360 AUGUST 3, 2017
SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:
ARCHITEXAS ARJO ENGINEERS, INC.
1907 MARILLA. 5501 LBJ FREEWAY
SECOND FLOOR SUITE 435
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77095 DALLAS, TEXAS 75240
PROPERTY CONDITION ASSESSMENT
OLD CITY HALL - DENTON
DENTON, TEXAS
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE/LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
Mechanical Systems
The HVAC hydronic system is for VAV cooling only with
electrical perimeter heating zones. A 60 ton, R-22, air
cooled chiller supplies chilled water to air handler on the top
floor. The chiller was salvaged from another building
several years ago. It appears to be operating acceptably but
is approximately 15 years old and, in our opinion, is not of
adequate capacity to service a fully occupied building. Any
renovation should plan on replacing the machine with a new
90 ton machine.
The air handler on the top floor was installed in approximately
1980 and is beyond its normally expected life. It is currently
leaking and, with any renovation, should be replaced with a
new 36,000 CFM air handler.
The return air system is somewhat suspect. There is no
obvious return air chase and it was reported that some of the
walls were used for return air. A renovation would require the
system be addressed. The VAV terminal boxes on the exterior
were reported and appeared to be in good condition.
Two chilled water pumps circulate HVAC cooling water
between the air handler and the chiller. The pumps appear to
be in good condition.
There is an energy management system to turn equipment
on/off. Controls are pneumatic and electric.
Electrical Systems
The building is fed by one 300 KVA pad mounted electric
utility company transformer. There is an 18 KW back-up
generator that supplies required emergency power. The
electrical feed from the utility company transformer serves a
distribution panel in the basement. The distribution panel
feeds panels in the basement and two levels above.
PROPERTY CONDITION ASSESSMENT
OLD CITY HALL - DENTON
DENTON, TEXAS
The distribution panel is labeled ‘MAINS’. It is 277/480
volt, 600 amps. This panel has six fused switches, each is a
service disconnect. ‘MAINS’ service panels ‘HEB’, ‘HCD’
and ‘HCF’. The distribution panel also serves two elevators
and a chiller.
Panel ‘HAB’ located adjacent the distribution panel is
277/480 volts, 100 amps, main lugs only with 42 total
spaces. This panel feeds a 30 KVA transformer with serves
panel ‘LAB’. Panel ‘LAB’ is 120/208 volts with a 100 amp
main breaker and 24 spaces. Panel ‘LAB’ sub-feeds
adjacent panel. Label was not legible. This panel was
120/208 volts with a 100 amp main breaker and has 20
spaces.
Panel ‘EH’ located in the basement and is 277/480 volts,
225 amp main lugs only with 20 space and feeds
transformer ‘EL’. The transformer is 15 KVA and serves
panel ‘EL’. Panel ‘EL’ is 120/208 volts with a 60 amp main
circuit breaker and has 27 spaces. Panel ‘EH’ is fed from
normal power and emergency power via an 18 KW
generator located in the basement and an automatic transfer
switch.
Panel ‘HCD’ is located on the first level and is 277/480
volts, 225 amps main lugs only. This panel has 38 spaces
and feeds transformer ‘LCD’. The transformer is 15 KVA
and serves panel ‘LCD’. Panel ‘LCD’ is 120/208 volts with
a 60 amp main circuit breaker.
Panel ‘HEF’ is located on the second level and is 277/480
volts, 225 amps main lugs only. This panel has 42 spaces
and feeds transformer ‘LEF’. The transformer is 15 KVA
and serves panel ‘LEF’. Panel ‘LEF’ is 120/208 volts with a
60 amp main circuit breaker.
PROPERTY CONDITION ASSESSMENT
OLD CITY HALL - DENTON
DENTON, TEXAS
Electrical Systems Continued
Lighting throughout the building is mostly fluorescent with
some incandescent mixed in. The incandescent lights
selected to remain could be retrofitted with LED
replacement lamps. The fluorescent lights will need to be
replaced with LED fixtures.
The fire alarm system is an addressable Silent Knight
system that will be adequate to serve the new design.
Plumbing Systems
The domestic water piping appears to be copper. Sewer
piping appears to be cast iron. Storm piping is
accomplished by exterior downspouts that are discharged at
grade. Natural gas is supplied in steel piping to the
emergency generator.
Water closets are tank type Lavatories are both countertop
and wall mounted. A renovation would require restrooms to
be modified for handicap accessibility a 50 gallon9KW
electric water heater is located in the 2nd floor.
There appears to be some ground water under the building
as water was seen going into a sump in the basement
Life Safety
The building is equipped with a fire sprinkler system and
fire alarm. The fire water riser enters the building in the
basement where the fire water riser is located.
The system had an inspection tag dated December, 2016.
PROPERTY CONDITION ASSESSMENT
OLD CITY HALL - DENTON
DENTON, TEXAS
Opinions of Repairs and Recommendations
1. Replace the 60 Ton Chiller with a 90 Ton Chiller.
2. Replace the Air Handler on the top floor.
3. Develop the Return Air System for the building.
4. The electric service and distribution may be adequate. However, if the heating is
converted to gas the electric service would be adequate. There is currently gas service to
the building
5. The building is using fluorescent and incandescent lighting fixtures. The fluorescent
fixtures should be replaced with LED and the incandescent fixtures should be reused.
Retrofit the incandescent fixtures with LED replacement lamps.
6. The emergency generator appears to be adequate to serve the buildings’ egress and
exiting lights.
7. The fire alarm control panel appears to be adequate to serve the re-design for this
building.
ARCHITEXAS OLD CITY HALL
DENTON, TEXAS
1. 60 Ton Trane Air Cooled Chiller.
2. Chilled Water Piping.
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3. York Air Handling Unit on Top Floor.
4. Return Air Opening in Floor.
ARCHITEXAS OLD CITY HALL
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5. Chilled Water Pumps in Mechanical Room.
6. Air Compressor for Pneumatic Controls.
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DENTON, TEXAS
7. Controls for Air Handler.
8. Typical Ceiling Fixtures.
ARCHITEXAS OLD CITY HALL
DENTON, TEXAS
9. Utility Company Switch and Transformer for Building.
10. Main Switchgear in Basement.
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11. Typical Electrical Panel in Basement.
12. Telephone Panel in Basement.
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DENTON, TEXAS
13. Restroom Fixtures on 2nd Floor.
14. Typical Tank Water Closet.
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DENTON, TEXAS
15. 50 Gallon Electric Water Heater on 1st Floor.
16. Gas Fired Emergency Generator in Basement.
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17. Fire Alarm Panel in Basement.
18. Fire Sprinkler Riser in Basement.
Spreadsheet ReportPage 1 Denton City Hall - Option 18/6/2017 12:40 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 01.000GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01.310PROJECT MANAGEMENT2000Project manager (50%)9.00mo9,500.00/mo85,500------85,5002005Project superintendent18.00mo7,500.00/mo135,000------135,000 01.520CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES1005Project office18.00mo------350.00/mo6,3006,3001050Storage trailers18.00mo------280.00/mo5,0405,0401060Portable toilets18.00mo------240.00/mo4,3204,320 01.540CONSTRUCTION AIDS1017Phone/fax/internet18.00mo------350.00/mo6,3006,3001025Copies/blue prints1.00ls------825.00/ls8258251050Dumpsters12.00ea------500.00/ea6,0006,0009010Equipment rental (lifts/scaffolding)1.00ls----7,200.00/ls7,200--7,200 01.560TEMP BARRIERS & ENCLOSURE9000Construction fencing1.00ls----1,760.00/ls1,760--1,760 01.580PROJECT IDENTIFICATION1000Project sign1.00ea----750.00/ea750--750 01.740CLEANING2010Final cleaning1.00ls4,800.00/ls4,800------4,800 02.000SITE CONSTRUCTION 02.220DEMOLITION9040Demolition1.00ls----215,000.00/ls215,000--215,000 02.930EXTERIOR PLANTS9001Restore landscaping1.00ls----6,500.00/ls6,500--6,500 03.000CONCRETE WORK 03.300CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE9000Exterior concrete (ramps/stair repairs)1.00ls----26,200.00/ls26,200--26,2009001Interior concrete stairs/ramps/trenches1.00ls----92,800.00/ls92,800--92,800 04.000MASONRY 04.220CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS9000New elevator shafts1.00ls----75,000.00/ls75,000--75,000 04.900MASONRY RESTORATION9000Exterior masonry cleaning/restoration1.00ls----28,250.00/ls28,250--28,2509005Masonry openings for overhead doors1.00ls----27,500.00/ls27,500--27,500 05.000METALS 05.120STRUCTURAL STEEL9000Structural steel1.00ls----158,000.00/ls158,000--158,000 05.520HANDRAILS & RAILINGS4010Exterior metal railings1.00ls--6,200.00/ls6,200--6,2009000Interior metal railings1.00ls----19,600.00/ls19,600--19,600
Spreadsheet ReportPage 2 Denton City Hall - Option 18/6/2017 12:40 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 05.550STAIR TREADS AND NOSING4000Stair nosings1.00ls--12,700.00/ls12,700--12,700 06.000WOOD AND PLASTICS 06.100ROUGH CARPENTRY9000Rough carpentry (framing at stage/balcony)1.00ls----64,600.00/ls64,600--64,600 06.200FINISH CARPENTRY9000Finish carpentry (trim/millwork/railings/etc.)1.00ls----71,000.00/ls71,000--71,000 06.910WOOD RESTORATION-CLEANING9000Misc. repairs/new bell at Bell Tower1.00ls----13,600.00/ls13,600--13,600 07.000THERMAL/MOISTURE PROTECT 07.490ROOFING9000Roof/gutter/downspout repairs1.00ls----27,500.00/ls27,500--27,500 08.000DOORS & WINDOWS 08.050DOORS9000New doors/hardware1.00ls----112,400.00/ls112,400--112,400 08.190METAL DOOR RESTORATION9000Restoration/repair of existing entry doors1.00ls----8,500.00/ls8,500--8,500 08.360OVERHEAD DOORS9000OH doors1.00ls----23,300.00/ls23,300--23,300 08.500WINDOWS9000New wood windows1.00ls----188,000.00/ls188,000--188,000 09.000FINISHES 09.260GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES9000Drywall/framing/ceilings1.00ls----187,000.00/ls187,000--187,000 09.280PLASTER RESTORATION9000Plaster restoration1.00ls----32,000.00/ls32,000--32,000 09.300TILE9000Tile (restroom floors/walls and main entry)1.00ls----45,700.00/ls45,700--45,700 09.545SPECIALTY CEILINGS9000Vaulted ceiling1.00ls----17,200.00/ls17,200--17,200 09.620SPECIALTY FLOORING9000Decorative concrete overlay in Auditorium1.00ls----42,300.00/ls42,300--42,300 09.640WOOD FLOORING9005New wood flooring (balcony and stage)1.00ls----33,200.00/ls33,200--33,200 09.680CARPET9010Carpet/VCT (offices/event space/etc.)1.00ls----68,900.00/ls68,900--68,900
Spreadsheet ReportPage 3 Denton City Hall - Option 18/6/2017 12:40 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 09.900PAINTS AND COATINGS9000Paint/finishes1.00ls----148,200.00/ls148,200--148,200 10.000SPECIALTIES 10.050SPECIALTIES9020Acoustical upgrades for Auditorium1.00ls----36,200.00/ls36,200--36,200 10.400INDENTIFICATION DEVICES9001Signage1.00ls----3,600.00/ls3,600--3,600 10.520FIRE PROTECTION9000Fire extinguisher/cabinets1.00ls----2,800.00/ls2,800--2,800 10.810TOILET ACCESSORIES9000Toilet partitions/accessories1.00ls----7,500.00/ls7,500--7,500 11.000EQUIPMENT 11.130AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT9000Audio-visual system1.00ls----27,700.00/ls27,700--27,700 12.000FURNISHINGS 12.610FIXED AUDIENCE SEATING9005Fixed seating1.00ls----150,000.00/ls150,000--150,000 13.000SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 13.850DETECTION AND ALARM9000Fire alarm1.00ls----18,500.00/ls18,500--18,500 13.900FIRE SUPPRESSION9000Fire sprinkler1.00ls----31,200.00/ls31,200--31,200 14.000CONVEYING SYSTEMS 14.200ELEVATORS9000Elevators (2 each)1.00ls----193,000.00/ls193,000--193,000 15.000MECHANICAL 15.350PLUMBING 9000Plumbing1.00ls----122,000.00/ls122,000--122,000 15.700HVAC9000HVAC1.00ls----582,000.00/ls582,000--582,000 16.000ELECTRICAL 16.200ELECTRICAL POWER9000Electrical1.00ls----386,000.00/ls386,000--386,000
Spreadsheet ReportPage 4 Denton City Hall - Option 18/6/2017 12:40 PMEstimate TotalsDescriptionAmountTotalsHoursRateCost BasisCost per UnitPercent of TotalLabor225,3004.83%MaterialSubcontract3,321,36071.24%EquipmentOther28,7850.62%3,575,4453,575,44576.6976.69%Permits34,9680.750%T0.75%General Liability54,1561.500%T1.16%GC Contingency366,45710.000%T7.86%O&P604,65415.000%T12.97%P & P Bond - GC26,750B0.57%Total4,662,430
Spreadsheet ReportPage 1 Denton City Hall - Option 28/6/2017 12:43 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 01.000GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01.310PROJECT MANAGEMENT2000Project manager (50%)9.00mo9,500.00/mo85,500------85,5002005Project superintendent18.00mo7,500.00/mo135,000------135,000 01.520CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES1005Project office18.00mo------350.00/mo6,3006,3001050Storage trailers18.00mo------280.00/mo5,0405,0401060Portable toilets18.00mo------240.00/mo4,3204,320 01.540CONSTRUCTION AIDS1017Phone/fax/internet18.00mo------350.00/mo6,3006,3001025Copies/blue prints1.00ls------825.00/ls8258251050Dumpsters12.00ea------500.00/ea6,0006,0009010Equipment rental (lifts/scaffolding)1.00ls----7,200.00/ls7,200--7,200 01.560TEMP BARRIERS & ENCLOSURE9000Construction fencing1.00ls----1,760.00/ls1,760--1,760 01.580PROJECT IDENTIFICATION1000Project sign1.00ea----750.00/ea750--750 01.740CLEANING2010Final cleaning1.00ls4,800.00/ls4,800------4,800 02.000SITE CONSTRUCTION 02.220DEMOLITION9040Demolition1.00ls----225,000.00/ls225,000--225,000 02.930EXTERIOR PLANTS9001Landscaping1.00ls----19,500.00/ls19,500--19,500 03.000CONCRETE WORK 03.300CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE9000Exterior concrete (ramps/stair repairs/courtyard area)1.00ls----49,200.00/ls49,200--49,2009001Interior concrete stairs/ramps/trenches1.00ls----92,800.00/ls92,800--92,800 04.000MASONRY 04.220CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS9000New elevator shafts1.00ls----75,000.00/ls75,000--75,000 04.900MASONRY RESTORATION9000Exterior masonry cleaning/restoration1.00ls----28,250.00/ls28,250--28,2509005Masonry openings for overhead doors1.00ls----27,500.00/ls27,500--27,500 05.000METALS 05.120STRUCTURAL STEEL9000Structural steel1.00ls----158,000.00/ls158,000--158,000 05.520HANDRAILS & RAILINGS4010Exterior metal railings1.00ls--6,200.00/ls6,200--6,2009000Interior metal railings1.00ls----19,600.00/ls19,600--19,600
Spreadsheet ReportPage 2 Denton City Hall - Option 28/6/2017 12:43 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 05.550STAIR TREADS AND NOSING4000Stair nosings1.00ls--12,700.00/ls12,700--12,700 06.000WOOD AND PLASTICS 06.100ROUGH CARPENTRY9000Rough carpentry (framing at stage/balcony)1.00ls----64,600.00/ls64,600--64,600 06.200FINISH CARPENTRY9000Finish carpentry (trim/millwork/railings/etc.)1.00ls----71,000.00/ls71,000--71,000 06.910WOOD RESTORATION-CLEANING9000Misc. repairs/new bell at Bell Tower1.00ls----13,600.00/ls13,600--13,600 07.000THERMAL/MOISTURE PROTECT 07.490ROOFING9000Roof/gutter/downspout repairs1.00ls----27,500.00/ls27,500--27,500 08.000DOORS & WINDOWS 08.050DOORS9000New doors/hardware1.00ls----112,400.00/ls112,400--112,400 08.190METAL DOOR RESTORATION9000Restoration/repair of existing entry doors1.00ls----8,500.00/ls8,500--8,500 08.360OVERHEAD DOORS9000OH doors1.00ls----23,300.00/ls23,300--23,300 08.500WINDOWS9000New wood windows1.00ls----188,000.00/ls188,000--188,000 09.000FINISHES 09.260GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES9000Drywall/framing/ceilings1.00ls----193,000.00/ls193,000--193,000 09.280PLASTER RESTORATION9000Plaster restoration1.00ls----32,000.00/ls32,000--32,000 09.300TILE9000Tile (restroom floors/walls and main entry)1.00ls----45,700.00/ls45,700--45,700 09.545SPECIALTY CEILINGS9000Vaulted ceiling1.00ls----17,200.00/ls17,200--17,200 09.620SPECIALTY FLOORING9000Decorative concrete overlay in Auditorium1.00ls----42,300.00/ls42,300--42,300 09.640WOOD FLOORING9005New wood flooring (balcony and stage)1.00ls----33,200.00/ls33,200--33,200 09.680CARPET9010Carpet/VCT (offices/event space/etc.)1.00ls----68,900.00/ls68,900--68,900
Spreadsheet ReportPage 3 Denton City Hall - Option 28/6/2017 12:43 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 09.900PAINTS AND COATINGS9000Paint/finishes1.00ls----148,200.00/ls148,200--148,200 10.000SPECIALTIES 10.050SPECIALTIES9020Acoustical upgrades for Auditorium1.00ls----36,200.00/ls36,200--36,200 10.400INDENTIFICATION DEVICES9001Signage1.00ls----3,600.00/ls3,600--3,600 10.520FIRE PROTECTION9000Fire extinguisher/cabinets1.00ls----2,800.00/ls2,800--2,800 10.810TOILET ACCESSORIES9000Toilet partitions/accessories1.00ls----7,500.00/ls7,500--7,500 11.000EQUIPMENT 11.130AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT9000Audio-visual system1.00ls----27,700.00/ls27,700--27,700 11.450KITCHEN EQUIPMENT9000Catering kitchen1.00ls----87,300.00/ls87,300--87,300 12.000FURNISHINGS 12.610FIXED AUDIENCE SEATING9005Fixed seating1.00ls----150,000.00/ls150,000--150,000 13.000SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 13.850DETECTION AND ALARM9000Fire alarm1.00ls----18,500.00/ls18,500--18,500 13.900FIRE SUPPRESSION9000Fire sprinkler1.00ls----31,200.00/ls31,200--31,200 14.000CONVEYING SYSTEMS 14.200ELEVATORS9000Elevators (2 each)1.00ls----193,000.00/ls193,000--193,000 15.000MECHANICAL 15.350PLUMBING 9000Plumbing1.00ls----142,000.00/ls142,000--142,000 15.700HVAC9000HVAC1.00ls----582,000.00/ls582,000--582,000 16.000ELECTRICAL 16.200ELECTRICAL POWER9000Electrical1.00ls----386,000.00/ls386,000--386,000
Spreadsheet ReportPage 4 Denton City Hall - Option 28/6/2017 12:43 PMEstimate TotalsDescriptionAmountTotalsHoursRateCost BasisCost per UnitPercent of TotalLabor225,3004.63%MaterialSubcontract3,480,66071.49%EquipmentOther28,7850.59%3,734,7453,734,74576.7176.71%Permits36,5170.750%T0.75%General Liability56,5691.500%T1.16%GC Contingency382,78310.000%T7.86%O&P631,59215.000%T12.97%P & P Bond - GC26,750B0.55%Total4,868,956
Spreadsheet ReportPage 1 Denton City Hall - Option 38/6/2017 12:48 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 01.000GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01.310PROJECT MANAGEMENT2000Project manager (50%)7.00mo9,500.00/mo66,500------66,5002005Project superintendent14.00mo7,500.00/mo105,000------105,000 01.520CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES1005Project office14.00mo------350.00/mo4,9004,9001050Storage trailers14.00mo------280.00/mo3,9203,9201060Portable toilets14.00mo------240.00/mo3,3603,360 01.540CONSTRUCTION AIDS1017Phone/fax/internet14.00mo------350.00/mo4,9004,9001025Copies/blue prints1.00ls------825.00/ls8258251050Dumpsters10.00ea------500.00/ea5,0005,0009010Equipment rental (lifts/scaffolding)1.00ls----7,200.00/ls7,200--7,200 01.560TEMP BARRIERS & ENCLOSURE9000Construction fencing1.00ls----1,760.00/ls1,760--1,760 01.580PROJECT IDENTIFICATION1000Project sign1.00ea----750.00/ea750--750 01.740CLEANING2010Final cleaning1.00ls4,800.00/ls4,800------4,800 02.000SITE CONSTRUCTION 02.220DEMOLITION9040Demolition1.00ls----142,000.00/ls142,000--142,000 02.930EXTERIOR PLANTS9001Restore landscaping1.00ls----6,500.00/ls6,500--6,500 03.000CONCRETE WORK 03.300CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE9000Exterior concrete (ramps/stair repairs)1.00ls----26,200.00/ls26,200--26,2009001Interior concrete stairs/ramps/trenches1.00ls----44,800.00/ls44,800--44,800 04.000MASONRY 04.220CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS9000New elevator shaft1.00ls----44,600.00/ls44,600--44,600 04.900MASONRY RESTORATION9000Exterior masonry cleaning/restoration1.00ls----28,250.00/ls28,250--28,250 05.000METALS 05.520HANDRAILS & RAILINGS4010Exterior metal railings1.00ls--6,200.00/ls6,200--6,2009000Handrails/guardrails - sub1.00ls----9,600.00/ls9,600--9,600 05.550STAIR TREADS AND NOSING4000Stair nosings1.00ls--7,700.00/ls7,700--7,700
Spreadsheet ReportPage 2 Denton City Hall - Option 38/6/2017 12:48 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 06.000WOOD AND PLASTICS 06.200FINISH CARPENTRY9000Finish carpentry (trim/millwork/railings/etc.)1.00ls----71,000.00/ls71,000--71,000 06.910WOOD RESTORATION-CLEANING9000Misc. repairs/new bell at Bell Tower1.00ls----13,600.00/ls13,600--13,600 07.000THERMAL/MOISTURE PROTECT 07.490ROOFING9000Roof/gutter/downspout repairs1.00ls----27,500.00/ls27,500--27,500 08.000DOORS & WINDOWS 08.050DOORS9000New doors/hardware1.00ls----112,400.00/ls112,400--112,400 08.190METAL DOOR RESTORATION9000Restoration/repair of existing entry doors1.00ls----8,500.00/ls8,500--8,500 08.500WINDOWS9000New wood windows1.00ls----188,000.00/ls188,000--188,000 09.000FINISHES 09.260GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES9000Drywall/framing/ceilings1.00ls----56,000.00/ls56,000--56,000 09.300TILE9000Tile (restroom floors/walls and main entry)1.00ls----45,700.00/ls45,700--45,700 09.640WOOD FLOORING9005New wood flooring (balcony and stage)1.00ls----33,200.00/ls33,200--33,200 09.680CARPET9010Carpet/VCT (offices/event space/etc.)1.00ls----79,600.00/ls79,600--79,600 09.900PAINTS AND COATINGS9000Paint/finishes1.00ls----148,200.00/ls148,200--148,200 10.000SPECIALTIES 10.400INDENTIFICATION DEVICES9001Signage1.00ls----3,600.00/ls3,600--3,600 10.520FIRE PROTECTION9000Fire extinguisher/cabinets1.00ls----2,800.00/ls2,800--2,800 10.810TOILET ACCESSORIES9000Toilet partitions/accessories1.00ls----7,500.00/ls7,500--7,500 13.000SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 13.850DETECTION AND ALARM
Spreadsheet ReportPage 3 Denton City Hall - Option 38/6/2017 12:48 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 13.850DETECTION AND ALARM9000Fire alarm1.00ls----18,500.00/ls18,500--18,500 13.900FIRE SUPPRESSION9000Fire sprinkler1.00ls----31,200.00/ls31,200--31,200 14.000CONVEYING SYSTEMS 14.200ELEVATORS9000Elevators (1 each)1.00ls----98,200.00/ls98,200--98,200 15.000MECHANICAL 15.350PLUMBING 9000Plumbing1.00ls----122,000.00/ls122,000--122,000 15.700HVAC9000HVAC1.00ls----582,000.00/ls582,000--582,000 16.000ELECTRICAL 16.200ELECTRICAL POWER9000Electrical1.00ls----362,000.00/ls362,000--362,000Estimate TotalsDescriptionAmountTotalsHoursRateCost BasisCost per UnitPercent of TotalLabor176,3005.32%MaterialSubcontract2,337,06070.50%EquipmentOther22,9050.69%2,536,2652,536,26576.5076.50%Permits24,8640.750%T0.75%General Liability38,4171.500%T1.16%GC Contingency259,95510.000%T7.84%O&P428,92515.000%T12.94%P & P Bond - GC26,750B0.81%Total3,315,176
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Location:
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221 N Elm St, Denton, TX
OLD DENTON CITY HALL
Schematic Design - Opt #3
03/30/2018
1/16" = 1'-0"
Site Plan1
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DENTON CITY HALL WEST PROJECT
CONCEPTUAL BUSINESS PLAN
PREPARED BY
JOANNA ST. ANGELO
ARTS CONSULTANT
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CITY OF DENTON – CITY HALL WEST PROJECT
CONCEPTUAL BUSINESS PLAN
CITY HALL WEST – ADAPTIVE USE PROJECT
• RE DEVELOP AS A MULTIPURPOSE COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER
• 25,635 SQUARE FEET
• BUILT IN 1927
• ORIGINALLY SERVED AS CITY HALL, MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM and FIREHOUSE
• SIGNIFICTLY MODIFIED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR OTHER CITY USES -
1948, 1959, 1989, 1998 and 2001
• CURRENTLY UNOCCUPIED – VACATED NOVEMBER 2016
City Hall West is a City of Denton building, no longer in use, that formerly housed various City
Department offices and has been used as a Fire Station, Police Station, home of the Planning and
Development Department in addition to its original purpose as the official Denton City Hall. While in
relatively good structural condition, it has had significant design modifications from the original design,
deferred maintenance issues, accessibility compliance issues, building code issues and outdated
mechanical systems. While many modifications were made, most of these can be reversed to allow the
building to be rehabilitated to regain its essential historical character. It is designated as a Texas Historic
Landmark but is not on the National Register of Historic Places. There are fewer limitations on design
changes with the current designation versus having both designations.
The facility includes two large, significant spaces that are well configured to support community and
cultural uses. These include a large 4,512 square foot auditorium with a balcony and small stage, and
large 3,420 square foot open space on the lower rear level that is easily adapted to multipurpose uses for
community meetings, exhibits, conferences, training sessions, rehearsals, performances, and private
rentals, such as wedding receptions. This would include installing a catering kitchen and appropriate
support spaces.
The building also includes two floors at the front, configured as office and meeting space. The main
entrance to the building is on the first floor of this portion. These two floors encompass approximately
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4,000 square feet of office space that could be redesigned as rentable office and/or studio space and
would support a large conference room for use by a variety of community and civic groups.
The basement area includes approximately 2,000 square feet of utility and storage space, in addition to
restrooms and hallways. This space is not suitable for office uses other than janitorial and maintenance
personnel and may have limited use for visual arts workshop areas. There will be a need for storage
space for chairs, tables, and other equipment to support community uses in the multipurpose room and
the auditorium, and these areas could be designated for storage and would also include the mechanical
and equipment rooms.
The building lends itself well to adaptation as a multipurpose community cultural center and contains
existing assets that would provide substantial benefit to the community as well as artists and arts groups.
A public survey, which garnered 367 responses, indicates a strong preference for this type of use and
supports the concept of multipurpose use. There is an unusually high percentage of “creatives” in the
community and a documented lack of affordable facilities to support them according to comments from
many of the people who completed the survey.
There are multiple examples of successful multipurpose cultural facilities in Texas and several in the
North Texas region that show the value and benefit to the community for these types of projects.
These include:
• McKinney Performing Arts Center located in the Historic Collin County Courthouse
• Sammons Center for the Arts located in the Historic Dallas Turtle Creek Pump Station
• The Kemp Center for the Arts located in a historic library in Wichita Falls, Texas
• The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts in Lubbock, Texas
All are similar in size and scope of operations. Some are privately managed, and some are city-managed.
There are pros and cons to each of these management options, but both can work. The private
management model allows for public/private partnerships and access to private philanthropy. This
option is generally more cost-effective due to more flexibility in procurement and staffing, and access to
volunteers. The city-managed model is more stable and less prone to recessionary program reductions.
This business plan will outline both options. Neither option provides a “break-even” model and both will
require some City support for facility operations. In either case, the facility should be considered an
amenity like a park, library or recreation center, none of which operate as positive cash flow facilities. It
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is unrealistic to expect that the facility will ever cover its costs through rents and service fees. City
facilities simply aren’t designed to pay for themselves. From City Halls to fire stations, these facilities
are all tax supported, so the best that can be expected is to find a way to enable some cost-recovery.
The development of multipurpose community cultural center will enhance the ability of the City of
Denton to achieve an official Cultural District designation by the Texas Commission on the Arts that can
provide significant annual funding for cultural activities across the City, including this facility.
MANAGEMENT MODELS:
PRIVATE 501(C)(3) MANAGEMENT MODEL - PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
The private operator model utilizing either an existing local nonprofit organization or creating one
specifically for the purpose of operating the facility as a Multipurpose Community Cultural Center, is a
proven method for efficient, responsive management that also harnesses local philanthropy to cover a
portion of the costs. The Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas, and the Louise Hopkins Underwood
Center for the Arts in Lubbock, both utilize this management model with much success.
There are two methods for utilizing this management model. The first is a long-term lease that spells
out the obligations of both parties for managing and financing operations. The second is a Management
Agreement, usually contracted in ten-year renewable terms. Either will work, but the long-term lease
method is more agreeable to outside funders, such as foundations and corporate sponsors, which can be
helpful in obtaining capital and program funding for the project. The private management model will
allow additional investment from the private sector through grants, contributions and naming rights
opportunities. It also allows for ongoing philanthropy to support the operations and programs through
annual campaigns, state and federal grants, corporate sponsorships, endowments, and foundation grants
for programs. Funders, whether foundations or individuals are reluctant to provide contributions and
grants to municipalities or other government entities.
This private management model would require the investment by the City of Denton for capital
renovation costs through a bond program, but would enable the nonprofit partner to access additional
funding from philanthropic support for specialized equipment and furnishings to outfit the theater and
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multipurpose room, and purchase office equipment such as copiers, conference room fixtures, chairs and
tables, and other items that would be necessary for public uses such as performances, conferences,
trainings, and outside rentals. A nonprofit partner could also initiate an endowment campaign to help
offset operating costs through investment returns and would be in a position to do future capital
campaigns to provide funding for future repairs and replacements that would be needed as the facility
ages and mechanical systems need replacement.
There are several ways to approach the public/private relationship:
1.) Provide a capped annual reimbursement to be negotiated within the lease or management
agreement for a percentage of the total operating costs. For example, 60% City-40% Private
Nonprofit Partner. This percentage could be renegotiated in ten-year increments as the nonprofit
partner is able to grow an endowment and annual campaign to provide more of the funding. The
nonprofit partner agency would retain all rental and service fees, develop original programming,
and engage in fundraising campaigns to support operations and create endowments.
2.) City of Denton pays direct the costs for all utilities, repairs, insurance and provides janitorial and
grounds maintenance through existing City departments. This would still require a direct
subsidy, but significantly less than option One. However, the City would also be paying for any
health insurance and pension requirements for janitorial and grounds maintenance staff along
with the ancillary expenses of human resources, workers compensation, etc. related to those City
staff, so would likely be more costly in the long run. The private nonprofit partner would retain
the rental and service fees, manage fundraising, etc. as in option One.
3.) Utilize a hybrid of the first two where the City provides direct-pay of utilities and provides the
maintenance personnel for the first year or two and gradually moves towards the capped annual
reimbursement to reduce the costs associated with the direct-pay model. The nonprofit partners
would retain rents and fees, do the fundraising, etc. as in option One.
All terms would be negotiated in advance between the City and the nonprofit agency.
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT MODEL
The City of Denton could undertake the management and operations of the facility and hire the
personnel as City of Denton employees. The City would pay for all utilities, repairs, insurance, and
maintenance, as well as the full cost of renovations, furnishings and equipment, technology, supplies,
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future capital needs, and any other costs associated with managing the facility. This is the model used by
the City of McKinney for the McKinney Performing Arts Center and the City of Wichita Falls for the
Kemp Center for the Arts. This model is less financially efficient than the Public/Private model and
limits the opportunity to access private philanthropy for both capital and program costs, but it does
guarantee stability, especially in economic downturns. With a private nonprofit operator, there is always
a chance that they will fail, although with sufficient annual support this is less likely. In the case that the
nonprofit partner would fail, another nonprofit agency could be tapped to step in. Again, the terms of
the agreement should specify the options for the City of Denton in this case.
RECOMMENDATION FOR CITY HALL WEST
Based on thirty years of experience managing a multiuse cultural facility and my work with many other
similar facilities, I believe that the Public/Private Management Model provides a better opportunity to
share costs for both the capital investment and the ongoing operating costs for the facility. It also
provides more flexibility in facility operations for salary and wage levels, reduces the burden of
covering health insurance and pension costs, provides a more competitive bid process for any major
repairs or future renovations by utilizing the private partner to manage that process, and allows for
substantial ongoing private philanthropy. Option #3, the hybrid method for the partnership, would
guarantee that the project gets off the ground in the first year to 18 months and provide sufficient
oversight to ensure that the private nonprofit can navigate the first year or so before the facility gets to
full capacity of operations. Once there is sufficient rental activity in place, and an annual campaign has
been launched, the City can begin to remove some of the support and move toward a capped annual
subsidy, leaving the nonprofit partner to manage costs to stay within its budget and limit the financial
impact on the City of Denton. This plan should be laid out in a negotiated agreement.
FACILITY CONFIGURATION
The best and highest use for the City Hall West building is the renovation and development of a
Multipurpose Community Cultural Center that can support both arts and cultural uses along with
community access for public meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops, and outside
rentals for events such as weddings, retirement parties, and corporate events. The current configuration
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of the building includes the original auditorium with balcony, a large open space at the rear of the
building, basement storage and mechanical rooms, and office space in the front portion of the building.
THEATER/AUDITORIUM:
The auditorium space is a straightforward rehabilitation back to its essential original design. Since it
was already structured as a theater/auditorium, it could be used for performances by theater and
performing arts groups, conferences and training sessions for corporate, educational groups, nonprofit
groups and City of Denton uses. To maximize flexibility, a larger stage than the original design with a
backstage passageway will be needed to allow entrance to the stage from either stage left or stage right.
There is not enough room for a formal fly space or wing space, but some very basic elements of these
could be incorporated into the renovation. The main floor should accommodate flexible seating, rather
than fixed seating, so that it can be configured for performances, or with tables and chairs for
conferences, training sessions, corporate events, and private rentals such as weddings, etc. The balcony
would have fixed seating and the projection room would be outfitted to allow movie projectors for film
festivals and educational training sessions.
The theater would allow flexible seating capacity for as few as 100 and as many as 237 people to enable
events of all types and sizes as well as theater in the round. This would include both the balcony and
main floor and assumes the balcony would be raked but the main floor would not be raked. The balcony
could be closed off when smaller groups are using the theater space. A basic lighting grid and sound
system would be required for all users that could be augmented with rental equipment. Comfortable
permanent seats would be necessary in the balcony, but for the main level, 130 comfortable chairs (8
extra chairs as replacements) that can be stacked and removed as needed, would be ideal along with a
selection of round and rectangular tables so the room can be set up for any kind of event. This will also
allow wheel chair/accessibility for all events. This flexibility would allow the most rental options for this
space and rental fees would be set on sliding scales for nonprofit, commercial and private rentals.
BALCONY, PROJECTOR ROOM:
The balcony would require very little change to restore it for seating. Installing comfortable fixed seats
with folding seat bottoms, along with some speakers and a sound booth at the front, is all that is needed.
Spotlights can be mounted on the front of the balcony to augment the lighting in the overhead grid. The
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Projector Room could be re-equipped with the proper equipment, sound proofing and ventilation, and it
would be ready to support film festivals and other types of film events.
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, KITCHEN, PATIO & STORAGE:
The large 3400 sq. foot space on the lower level at the rear of the building has potential for a myriad of
uses. When rehabilitated, it will be able to support rehearsals, performances, meetings, educational and
training events, exhibits, special events such as fundraisers, conferences, commercial/corporate events,
and private rentals such as weddings and parties. This would require taking a portion of the square
footage from one side of the room for a kitchen and for a storage area. This would leave about 2,800
square feet of usable open space and provide maximum flexibility to serve the widest possible spectrum
of uses for the community. This size space would support banquet space for about 200 people, reception
space for about 300, and allow configuration for all types of educational, community and special event
uses. A large load-in area at the rear facing Cedar Street, with garage-style door, is essential to allow
artworks, catering, equipment, and other deliveries to be easily and safely brought in. Large garage-style
doors, simulating the original historic firehouse design, would be an advantage on the north facade
facing McKinney Street This would allow for free flow of patrons and guests to the outside landscaped
patio area during events when it is used as an ancillary space and additional load in options.
PATIO/PARKING COURT:
The outdoor space on the north side of the building would be a valuable ancillary space that would allow
additional parking. Additional load-in areas, and a space that could be cordoned off as a landscaped
patio for special event use, would provide additional flexibility for a variety of rentals and increase
financial yield on some event rentals. The area could be defined with a low cast iron fence and gate, so it
could be used for either parking or event space. This would allow for the area to be opened when needed
for parking and secured when set up as event space and would maximize the flexibility of the facility.
KITCHEN:
The kitchen would be set up as a catering kitchen and not suitable for food preparation, which would
require extra venting and installation of a grease trap, both expensive, and not needed by caterers. A
catering kitchen is more than sufficient for most uses and would require a large double-wide commercial
refrigerator, a large commercial convection oven, a commercial dishwasher, a large capacity ice
machine, several microwaves, a deep commercial sink, lockable storage cabinets, a separate hand
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washing sink, and large stainless-steel prep tables. The option of a large pass-through counter with pull-
down shutter should be considered.
STORAGE:
A large storage space with oversized doors to store tables, chairs, and equipment for the multipurpose
room is essential to efficient management of that room. Portable exhibit panels could also be stored
there when not in use.
OFFICE, STUDIO, & CONFERENCE SPACE:
The two floors at the front of the facility facing Elm Street are already configured for office uses and
have potential to support 10 to 12 rentable studio and/or office spaces that would provide regular
income. The first floor would be designed to allow for a large main entrance lobby to support the theater
space. Men and women’s restrooms and an accessibility elevator to the raised existing auditorium space
will be provided. Offices for building management would be located on either side of the expanded
lobby and would include a box office window to support the theater. These two office locations would
allow for building personnel to be accessible to visitors and patrons and let them keep an eye on building
activity for more security. One of these management offices would also contain the original vault that
could allow temporary storage of any valuable items such as artworks, or overnight box office receipts
from events. The other spaces on the first floor could be configured as needed for rentable studio or
office space. A large co-working space might also be a consideration for this first-floor office area.
The second floor has more square footage to be utilized for office or studio space and has a suitable
option to create a large, well-appointed conference room of around 450 square feet in the center front of
the building. This conference room would have capacity for 15 to 20 around the table and additional
seating for 8 to 10 around the perimeter of the room. The other spaces are available to be used as
rentable office or studio spaces, sized from 150 to 600 square feet. Additional restrooms would be
needed to serve both the office/studio spaces as well as the theater balcony. A small kitchen/break-room
would fit well between the two restrooms and would help support the conference space for meetings
where food or refreshments are served.
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The Management office would also house a copy center for tenant use and would generate income from
fees billed for copies made by tenants. An additional copier would be installed in the second-floor
kitchen/break room area to support the office/studio tenants on that floor. Office and studio tenants
would not be allowed to install separate copiers because they use a lot of electricity and would reduce
the amount of revenue available as a cost offset for building management.
CONFERENCE ROOM:
A large conference room located on the second floor would allow many uses for cultural and nonprofit
groups for meetings and trainings, City of Denton meeting uses, tenant organization meetings, and
corporate and commercial meetings. A large conference table with comfortable chairs and extra seating
along the walls will support a variety of meeting activities. Having a projector and screen available,
along with a white board and conference phone capabilities, would provide ample options for many
groups to utilize the meeting space.
BASEMENT - MECHANICALS, SERVICE ELEVATOR:
The building is constructed with mismatched levels between the front and rear portions of the building.
This arrangement necessitates some stairways and elevators to bridge the up and down from front to
back. There are two existing elevators for this purpose and one of those would be retained and
modernized with the other removed and a small elevator installed near the main entrance to the theater.
Currently, there is no service elevator in the building which is an essential element for a workable
facility, regardless of its use. A service elevator should be installed close to the entrance from Pecan
Street on the South side of the building.
The basement level has five spaces that will serve well for storage and mechanical rooms, and one space
that would be configured for management offices for janitorial, security and event personnel. Several of
these spaces might be usable for certain types of visual arts workshop areas, or with lockable storage for
equipment and supplies used by visual artists or performing artists that are needed for their activities.
This would provide another opportunity to recover revenue through minimal rental fees or use fees.
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RESTROOMS:
There is a requirement for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant, accessible restrooms, one
on each of the three main levels, to be installed adjacent to the service elevator on the south side of the
building. These would be unisex and could also serve as family restrooms, with pull-down changing
tables. The second floor, on the front of the building, would incorporate designated handicapped stalls in
the two restrooms on that floor to ensure that the entire building is compliant. There is need for a total
of nine restrooms in the facility with three on each floor. This will provide adequate facilities for any
type of event within the facility and comply with ADA guidelines.
SECURITY:
The building poses some significant security issues, particularly with the south entrance on Pecan Street,
which is the handicapped entrance. This entrance is out of direct sight of management and does not have
a direct connection with the management offices at the front entrance or in the basement. To address this
issue, a robust security system, with cameras and monitored entrances, is essential. The systems
available today are very effective and affordable, and most can operate with wireless cameras and
motion detectors. This facility would require cameras at all entrances, common areas and within the two
main public event spaces and would include a sophisticated monitor system with live feed as well as
minimum 72-hour recording capacity. Additionally, motion detectors, door and window alarms, and fire
panel would be part of the system with 24-hour security monitoring through one of the commercial
companies that has capacity to monitor both the alarm system and the fire panel. Additionally, the
entrances should have the option for card key access, two-way video, and remote door locks that can be
monitored by management personnel and can allow for entrances to be locked down in emergencies or
unlocked remotely to admit deliveries or visitors.
It is assumed that security guards would be required onsite at most events involving large numbers of
people and/or included alcohol.
TELEPHONY AND WiFi:
Robust Wi-Fi capacity is essential to office tenants as well as visitors and event participants. A single
provider can set up both Wi-Fi and telephone systems and there are several options to manage both.
Fiberoptic cable would be installed by the provider and then either a wired VoIP (preferred) or wireless
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VoIP phone system can be installed to provide phone systems to the offices and studios, and a main
router would power the Wi-Fi system, with firewall, for the secure Wi-Fi system. The Management
would bill out for phone service provided to tenants to recover the costs. Secure Wi-Fi is recommended
over public Wi-Fi.
PARKING:
Adequate parking is essential to the success of this project. Fortunately, the City of Denton recently
developed a large parking lot directly behind the building (west) and street parking is available on some
side streets. There are six parking spaces in front of the building and three designated handicapped
parking spaces on the south side of the building off Pecan Street. There is also a good option to create
six more parking spaces in a parking court on the north side of the building off West McKinney Street
This area could also be dual-purpose and could be gated so it could be closed off and used as a patio for
some events. This would also allow very good handicapped access into the multipurpose room for
events of all kinds.
STAFFING NEEDS:
The minimum staffing needs for operations are three fulltime (FTE) and 1 part time (PTE) position, with
an additional part time janitorial position to be added in the second or third year of operations, as the
facility is booked for more hours and events. Other needs can be handled with contract personnel for
bookkeeping, IT, Sound/Lighting Tech, Special Event help, and Fundraising expertise could be either
contract or part time initially. As the building progresses towards full capacity, and fundraising begins
to increase, additional fulltime and part time personnel will be necessary, and a fulltime Development
Director would be warranted.
Minimum Staffing includes Manager/Executive Director (FTE), Assistant Manager/Administrative
Coordinator (FTE), Building Supervisor/Building Custodian (FTE) and Assistant Custodian/Special
Event Help (PTE).
3 Fulltime Positions:
Manager or Executive Director (ED): The requirements for the position will include experience in
fundraising and grant writing, prior management level experience, preferably in the nonprofit field,
knowledge of financial management, marketing/public relations, and program development. The ED
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will be responsible for hiring all personnel, office leasing, engaging contract personnel, financial
management, grant writing, developing the annual campaign, organizing and managing programs,
seeking bids and approving contracts, marketing and publicity, tenant relations, oversight of all
personnel and volunteers, managing personnel records, and ensuring compliance with all federal, state
and local guidelines for nonprofit corporations.
Assistant Director or Administrative Coordinator: The requirements for the position are clerical and
administrative experience, technical expertise with computer systems, proficiency with software:
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and good communication skills. This employee would be
responsible for all scheduling of the theater, multipurpose room and conference room, preparing facility
rental contracts, meeting with prospective facility users, office administration, managing office
equipment, ordering supplies, and supporting the Manager/Executive Director, as needed.
Building Manager or Building Custodian: The Building Maintenance Supervisor will be required to
manage the building operations, including doing janitorial work, event set-ups and break-downs, minor
repairs and maintenance such as changing HVAC filters, light bulbs, basic plumbing repairs such as
unclogging drains, etc. This position is also responsible for maintaining inventory of janitorial supplies,
supervising contract maintenance workers, such as grounds maintenance and pest control, building lock-
up, monthly roof and mechanical inspections, and other maintenance-related tasks. This position would
also require basic knowledge of sound and lighting systems for the theater and multipurpose room. The
ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar position and appropriate vocational training in
building systems maintenance. This position is critical whether the facility is run by a private nonprofit
or the City of Denton due to the unique equipment in the theater, and the unique needs of the users. It is
vital that there be a permanent staff member with comprehensive knowledge of the building systems,
use guidelines, and specialized equipment.
1 Part time Position:
Assistant Custodian/Special Event Help: This position would support the Building Manager/Building
Custodian with janitorial and maintenance work, setting up and breaking down for events, assisting with
lighting and sound in theater as needed, supervising evening and weekend activities, ensuring building is
secured and locked after events.
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OTHER POSITIONS: Depending on whether the facility is managed by the City of Denton or by a
private nonprofit partner, additional part time or fulltime positions may be needed. If managed by a
nonprofit, a full or part time development director would be needed within a year or two to manage
fundraising and the annual campaign. This might also be a contract position. Additional part time
Janitorial/Maintenance Help would be needed once the facility is running at maximum capacity to help
cover special event set-ups and break downs, hang exhibits, etc.
CONTRACT POSITIONS:
• Bookkeeper
• Sound and Lighting Technicians
• IT Technician
• Fundraising/Development (if not a direct hire position)
• Artistic Director(s)/Curator(s) once programs are established
FEE AND RENTAL SCHEDULE:
Office/Studio Rentals are assumed at $12.00 per square foot as an average. An option to consider is to
create a co-working space in one of the large corner offices where desk space is rented by the month
similar to a membership. Undesignated desk space would be priced less than designated desk space.
For example, a base level member would pay $150 per month and would use whatever desk is available.
A higher- level member would pay $250 per month and would have a reserved spot. This could be
configured for either office or artists studio uses. Visual artists are especially in need of workspace, so
this would be a good option to serve a number of artists simultaneously. For the theater and
Multipurpose Room, an hourly or by-use fee schedule is appropriate. A suggested fee schedule is
included in the next section.
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FACILITY RENTAL SCHEDULE
SPACE
RESIDENT
NONPROFIT
NON-RESIDENT
NONPROFIT COMMERCIAL PRIVATE RENTAL
ALL PURPOSE ROOM
REHEARSAL / AUDITION $30/HR $50/ HR N/A N/A
PERFORMANCE $250 $500 $1,000 N/A
PARTY / RECEPTION $350 $1,000 $1,500 $1,500
MTG. / WKSHOP / CONF.$30/HR $50/ HR $150 / HR N/A
EXHIBITS $150/DAY $200/DAY $500/DAY N/A
CONFERENCE ROOM/
CLASSROOM
MEETING $25/HR $35/HR $50/HR N/A
CLASS/WORKSHOP $25/HR $35/HR $50/HR N/A
THEATER
PERFORMANCE $300/PER PERF*$500 PER/PERF*$1000/PER PERF*$1,500
TECH/REHEARSAL $150/PER DAY*$200/PER DAY*$500/PER DAY*N/A
MEETING/WORKSHOP $250/1/2 DAY $350/1/2 DAY $800/1/2 DAY N/A
RECORDING SESSION $250/DAY $350/DAY $1000/DAY N/A
SPECIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO $50/HR $75/HR $100 / HR, $500/DAY TBD
YOGA $200 N/A N/A
MULTI-ROOM RENTAL**TBD TBD TBD TBD
*Multiple Rental Days - Volume Discount Applies TBD
**Second Room at half price
POTENTIAL BUILDING USERS:
MUSEUMS
CHORAL GROUPS
MUSIC ACADEMIES AND MUSIC GROUPS
DANCE ACADEMIES AND COMPANIES
FILM FESTIVALS
THEATER/DRAMA GROUPS
VISUAL ARTS GROUPS/CLASSES
EXHIBITS
PRIVATE AND CORPORATE RENTALS
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SOURCES OF OPERATING REVENUE:
• THEATER RENTALS TO ARTS GROUPS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS
• MULTIPURPOSE ROOM RENTAL TO COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL GROUPS
• FACILITY RENTALS FOR CORPORATE AND PRIVATE EVENTS
• NONPROFIT PROGRAMS/TICKET SALES
• SPECIAL EVENTS
• FOUNDATION GRANTS (for example - Meadows Foundation, Moody Foundation)
• ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
• MEMBERSHIPS
• CONCESSIONS
• SPONSORSHIPS
• ENDOWMENT
• CITY OF DENTON OPERATIONS SUBSIDY
CAPITAL FUND – SOURCES:
City of Denton Bond Program (for A&E and Renovations)
Foundation Grants (for Equipment and Furnishings)
Naming Rights (for Operating Endowment and Equipment and Furnishings)
Individuals and Business/Corporate (for Equipment and Furnishings and Grand Opening)
OPERATING BUDGET: (first full twelve months and years 2 and 3):
The projected budgets assume the public/private partnership model, with a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
organization managing the facility and raising some of the funds needed to support operations. If the
City of Denton assumes management of the facility, Program Revenue, Fundraising Revenues and
Endowment Revenues would be replaced with City Funding and the related expenses for those same
categories would be deleted. Costs for the City of Denton, as the facility manager, would likely be 15%
to 20% more than projected expenses for a public/private partnership, due to higher personnel costs for
benefits and pension requirements.
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Needs Assessment Survey Results
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How Supportive Are You?Count Percent Comment Summary Count
Extremely 43 59%Include Veterans Museum 7
Very 21 29%Proposed Fee Schedule is too Expensive 7
Moderately 6 8%Consider Acoustics/Soundproofing 4
Slightly 3 4%Consider Possible Duplication with Current Denton Facilities 4
Not at all 0 0%Parking Concerns 4
Total 73 100%Include Film Screenings 3
Backstage is too Small 2
Clarify Funding Sources 2
Clarify Vision For Use 2
Clarify Where Dressing Rooms are Located 2
Create a Dance Friendly Space 2
Incorporate Cultural District Work 2
Space for Artists to Work in the Building 2
Add Comfortable Auditorium Seats 1
Concern for Restoring Building Exterior 1
Consider Sustainability and Energy Usage 1
Consider Tax Credits for Renovation 1
Create Partnerships with Universities for Performing Arts 1
Dedicate Space for Fine Arts 1
Denton Based Management 1
Ensure Quality Facility Maintenance 1
Expedite Construction Time 1
Get Quotes from Multiple Architects 1
Include a Social Space (Café)1
Include Art Classes 1
Include Art Gallery/ Two-Dimensional Work 1
Include Organizations Expressing Interest in the Proposal 1
Include Outdoor Lighting 1
Include Space for Artist Sales 1
Include Toy Museum 1
Income Projects are High 1
More Public Meeting Space 1
Strengthen Connection to Square in Design 1
City Hall West Proposal Feedback Summary
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Date Name (optional)Email(optional)Level of Support What elements could be included to improve the plan?Please provide any additional comments below:
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9/16 Stuart Moorhead VLStu@hotmail.com Extremely
Historical perspective of those that served from Denton, by sharing
personal information, would make the display more of an emotional tie
for visitors.
If there was ever a need for a space like this that can bring people together, the times today are
crying out for it.
9/16 Susan Carol Davis scdavis7@mac.com Moderately
Revisit the fee schedule for use of the building. It is steep now and would
not be helpful in facilitating growth in the arts from a grassroots level.
The management or director and support staff for this space need to
come from the "guts" of Denton, from the talent base here which has not
only still but also networking abilities which in turn furthers fundraising.
Please do not hire in a "nationwide" search.
Recommend that no existing arts nonprofit such as GDAC be given the responsibility or oversight of
this space. The Patterson-Appleton Arts Center can be the best place for GDAC to continue its
important work. This new space needs the investment of local artists with background in
entrepreneurial startups and businesses. I like the addition of performance space and screening
space for film, whether festivals or independent filmmakers. This is greatly, greatly needed in town. I
hope that this building represents an increasing interest in a Cultural Arts district stretching north
towards Bolivar, Elm, North Locust, etc.
9/16 Mark Hannah markhannahjr@aol.com Extremely Appears to be on track
Excited about the possibility of the Veterans Hall of Fame and Museum to be included in this
concept. My father was Denton Mayor from 1950-54 and I have had many many visits in my younger
years to this building i.e. Mayor's office, jail, fire station and as I remember the auditorium was the
City Court. I still remember the City attorney, secretary, treasurer, solid waste director, transportation
director etc. As you may tell I am a life long Denton resident and it is very important to keep this
building in tact as part of our history.
9/16 Extremely
9/16 Robyn Lee ckdt.bach@hotmail.com Extremely
Have no particular suggestions; would rely on more informed participants
with regard to the inclusion.
I hope that the Texas Historical Commission is adequately represented with regard to the decision
process so important to record the history of Denton.
9/16 Kenneth Harris U.S. NAVY RETIRED Kenharris731@gmail.com Extremely Make sure to include space for aTexas Veterans museum. I feel the Veterans deserve and would greatly appreciate it.
9/16 Pat Langa planga@aol.com Slightly
I would like to see at least part of this building used as a Texas Veterans
Museum, maybe small theater to show related movie re Vets.
I don't think we need to duplicate facilities at Visual Art Center. And the theatre on the square is
being renovated for another theater.
9/16 Extremely Need to include a Veterans Project in the facility.
9/15 Sam Ivie SamIvieArtist@gmail.com Extremely
The plan looks great - very well thought out. I have no other suggestions.
Really excited about this becoming a reality.
This is the best thing to happen in Denton for visual and performing artists in over 20 years. Providing
anther venue for exhibits and adequate space for creating the art that goes into gallery shows will
enrich the city of Denton in a way it has never seen.
9/15 Peter Salisbury betheheat@me.com Very
Just a simple statement here. Call it what it is. Don't try to spruce up the
idea by calling it something it is not. I know I have heard differing options
on what to call the building, whether it be a multi-use arts facility, a
community center, or a flex-use building. My comment would be please
use a term that is appropriate to who uses it. If you are going to call it an
arts facility, all uses should be in the arts. If a community center, it should
have all community based groups and events, etc. If commercial uses are
involved it should be a flex-use building.
First off, I am in full support of renovation of this building. I am guessing the Sammons Center worked
with and most likely recommended Architexas as the architects to go with. I have nothing against the
organization but I would highly suggest getting multiple quotes from different architects. I have been
privy to other historic projects that talked to several architects and the quotes for renovation were
varied with a range of over 1 million dollars. That's a lot of money and if saved could be put towards
other important projects for Denton.
9/15 Stephanie Holloway stephanie@stephiam.com Extremely
9/15 Catherine M. Williams cwilliams.dance@gmail.com Very
9/14 Linda Creagh creaghl@verizon.net Extremely
Income projections may be high. Plan should continue to stress the need
for tax payer support.Is there active resistance to the proposal?
9/14 Don Windle don.windle@charter.net Extremely Dedicated space for fine arts use through organized groups
This project is an outstanding opportunity for Denton to demonstrate the true civic and community
spirit that characterized our city.
9/14 Very
9/14 Angela Bennett-Engele angelabengele@yahoo.com Moderately
As a daughter of a Medal of Honor recipient from Texas (Capt. Steven L.
Bennett), I would greatly approve of giving space to the Texas Veterans
Hall of Fame Foundation project. Texas needs such a mission, and Denton
has a high population of veterans who deserve such an honor.
If I can be of any assistance with the communication with the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame
Foundation, and the initiatives they have, please do not hesitate to contact me. Angela Bennett-
Engele 214-601-8055 angelabengele@yahoo.com
9/14 Very
I can't tell if there is space that would serve for exhibition of two-
dimensional work.
9/14 Very
9/13 Very
Not forgoing quality maintenance work just to save the City money. With
so much emphasis of having the private investment involved to save
money, something gives. often those third party maintenance and
cleaning contracts hire poor workers without papers, pay them poorly,
and make them work long hours. Denton ISD does this with outsourcing
janitorial services.
9/13 Very
9/13 Grace Chalon gchalon@verizon.net Very Perhaps more public meeting space
9/13 Extremely
Art venues are so important in Denton. This plan helps to promote that
goal.
9/13 Extremely
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9/13 Slightly
More space or a protocol whereby practicing artists can actually display,
and/or sell work. As it is, it seems like there is much overlap with GDAC
and the PAC. Make it a place where all the arts can exist, on a regular
basis. Daily. Actual creative people being there, doing things, working and
showing, playing music, rehearsing etc. will give it an energy that will draw
people into the space. It seems that so many new arts facilities are
rendered cold and sterile because they simply wait for a show to trundle
in, then they get a little bump by the opening. Then it goes quiet again in
the hope that some rich person's daughter needs a big wedding venue.
Then quiet again.
My fear is that this will turn into just another extension of GDAC, which does a fairly poor job of
including actual Denton artists. It (GDAC and the PAC) seems to be a playground for a limited,
connected, and privileged few ( UNT and TWU faculty, actors and prepackaged traveling shows).
There is a lot of talent in Denton, give it all a venue. Oh, and get somebody to run it that actually has
a feel for Denton and its needs. Don't just run out and get a "resume" that simply wants to use
Denton as a stepping stone to get to California or New York. Consider Susan Carol Davis or Susan
Thornton from the Black Box Theater - lesser known - but truly invested in the cultural health of the
city.
9/13 Extremely Comfortable seats in auditorium
9/13 Moderately
In some respects, the proposed uses seem to duplicate facilities currently
available at the Campus Theatre and the Patterson-Appleton Center for
the Arts. Also, there are numerous venues for weddings and other social
events. If those facilities are insufficient, then plan should be more
specific in justifying the need for additional performance and event space.
9/13 Barbara Lindley Barbara.s.lindley@gmail.com Extremely Art classes
9/13 Very
9/13 Leslie Couture Les8Couture@gmail.com Very
Have something that shows how much parking is available. It is difficult to
visualize how this will work as parking is already difficult to come by. How
can this area support large venues with so few handicapped spaces? I can
see having something there, but not sure the parking will work.
The building has been gutted many times, but still has some elements that should be saved such as
the original safe, the molding, and some of the light fixtures. There may some also be other
components that only members of Facilities Management Staff or other City departments may know
that are hidden by other renovations and should be asked about. I believe one of the dogs that
belonged to the fire department is buried in one of the walls. These stories should be used as part of
the provenance of the building.
9/13 auroradawson65@yahoo.com Very
9/13 Chuck Voellinger catfishandbeignets@gmail.com Very
Greetings. My name is Chuck Voellinger and wrote the historic narrative and text for the Texas
Historic Commission Registered Texas Historic Landmark plaque in the front of the building when I
was a member of the Denton County Historic Commission. I'm happy to see that the City will be
restoring the building and making it a center for community activities. In the conceptual plan
attached to this comment request, I see no drawings or indications of what if anything will be done to
the facade, roof, bell tower, etc. I'm very concerned about those being kept at close to their current
appearance at least. Please review the requirements posted by THC for historic status when
remodeling an historic building:
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.442.htm#442.006 For more information, please
contact DCHC, as they are the designated State entity that handles RTHL applications. Thank you for
your time!
9/13 Extremely
Is there a way to partner with TWU and their community arts programs
for community in dance and music?
9/13 Sharon Barnhill sebarnhill@hotmail.com Very
Backstage area's too small. Will the restrooms have to double as dressing
rooms?I started on this stage in 7th grade! This is a great idea!
9/13 Sharon Spiess Extremely I don’t see any at this time.
I think this committee did a great job of anticipating all possible uses for this facility, as well as
creating a good multi functional design.
9/13 Extremely Not sure
9/13 Extremely
Hope you include old movies especially silent film era with possible live
bands and discussion Many open discussions on visual and theatrical arts
9/13 Kyla Welch khwelch1@gmail.com Very The plan looks quite comprehensive.
9/13 Extremely I believe an art gallery for local artists would be a nice addition.
I believe that this should not be an extension of another non profit that already has a building such as
GDAC. Artist Enclave of Denton County non-profit would do a great job running this facility and be
open to many other groups such as veterans. Susan Davis would be great to run it.
9/13 Very
Seems very good as is (I did not see the projected cost of studio/office
rentals)
9/13 Eric Hutmacher eric.hutmacher@gmail.com Extremely
Need to fine tune the direction of entertainment/wedding venue or
practice space for musicians. You could do both but would need to halt
practicing during actual events to reduce bleed over. Also, consider retro
movie nights (Rocky Horror Picture Show would generate some funds for
$5/head) in the auditorium. Courtyard sounds cool - is there a landscaping
plan? Maybe a small fountain or fish pond?See above.
9/13 Harry Eaddy hleaddy@hotmail.com Extremely The plan is fine a performance and arts center
I believe it is very important for the city of Denton to have a performance and arts center to attract
companies to the city for quality of life issues.
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9/13 Very Space for creative arts
9/13 Extremely
9/13 Extremely
9/13 Pat Reinke p.reinke@mac.com Extremely
Not sure if this is in the plan, but thinking it would be nice if the facility
could be used by a variety of groups, and not too narrowly focused. This would be a wonderful and needed asset to the Denton community.
9/13 Very Speed up the timing and funding Great to see emphasis on supporting creative Denton citizens and taxpayers
9/13 Kimberley Dietrich kimdietrich@outlook.com Extremely Parking
9/13 Carol Rowley c.rowley@utexas.edu Extremely More visibility for handicapped entrances.
I am concerned that high operational charges will eliminate many art and cultural groups from
participating in using the space.
9/13 Very Minimize the burden on tax payers. In other words, get as much revenue from it as possible!
9/13 Julie Libersat julielibersat@gmail.com Moderately
More realistic rental and scheduling fees for gallery/exhibition space. Cost
per day is prohibitive. Usually exhibitions run for a month. Will exhibition
space have lighting? The presentation of spaces as artists studios is
misleading and there are very few marked, those that are seem to serve as
double purposes.
Not sure if everyday folks can afford these prices. what are facilities/resources for exhibitions? Is
there a system for marketing events? Can programming be used for fundraising?
9/13 Concerned 30 year old Artist Very
Minor things. The focus as an event space is key to everything! When
compared to the bourgeois PAAC, this City Hall West facility could actually
be a staple in the COMMUNITY.
Keep culture in sight with this project. Don't turn it into some dusty museum for elderly people.
Denton thrives because of the arts and events that happen all the time here. That attracts other
artists to visit and more business to occur. The town feels like it is ramping up again. Make this
something interesting and forward thinking.
9/12 Terri Guthrie tejasterri@verizon.net Extremely Outdoor lights to illuminate it at night We need to update and maintain all Denton historical buildings - they are a treasure!
9/12 Very The plan looks detailed. No more elements needed.
9/12 Rachel Yeatts Rachelyeatts50@gmail.com Extremely It looks good so far.
Denton's artist and citizen community will make good use of this facility. Denton will reap rich cultural
rewards at all levels through this kind of support. Thank you for helping this happen.
9/12 Extremely
Provide a list and proposals of groups that have expressed an interest in
the possible use of the facility
A Veterans program or project like the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame would be an anchor for preserving
history and brining bringing visitors to the City
9/12 Roman McAllen roman.mcallen@gmail.com Extremely
The business models do not discuss the state of Texas historic tax credit
program. Their will need to be a non-profit involved in order to take
advantage of the tax credits. We need to consider the options for this so
that the financial incentive can be considered in the overall rehabilitation
cost. I think the City may want to consider having some city offices in this
facility, such as economic development, the main street program or
historic preservation. This would provide some relief for office space and
provide those employees with an interesting and dynamic work
involvement; both are good for productivity. The overall design is of
course very good. I think that we should consider the southeast corner of
the site further. Can anything be done to strengthen the connection to
the square, such as enhancing the size and form of the island at that
corner? Along those lines, I recall someone talking about making cedar
pedestrian only. Such a consideration should be made now so that the
design of building access can consider it.
The highest and best use of this building includes the rehabilitation of the interior auditorium space.
If the exterior is rehabilitated alone, then strong consideration should be given to gutting the interior
space out to the extent necessary to open the space, even if that means the upper floors will not be
useful until completion.
9/11 Beth Beth@TheCalmingCenter.com Very
A little more detail on the parking which is available. How far away is the
City parking to the west of the building? Is that slated to remain free
parking? Handicap accessible? Parking is always a premium selling point.
9/11 Moderately
9/11 Extremely Focus on the Arts and Culture events at CHW.
Include Caroline Booth, Director of Economic Development, in the final report so that awareness of
the Cultural District is established.
9/11 Susan Thornton sjtproducerservices@gmail.com Moderately
As someone who books performance groups and events, I know that the
rate for theatre rental will make it (still) impossible for those groups to use
the facilities. Groups usually can pay only around $30 an hour, and that's
for both rehearsal and performance time. There's no sense in charging
different rates for rehearsals and performances. There is a dire need for
performance space!
9/11 Extremely Affordable Art space How it happens
Physical Card Dianne Erandoph diannerandolph@msn.com Extremely
I am interested in knowing about accoustic ability/elements for the auditorium area. This would be
needed for music artists. Also more information regarding the studio rates/rentals/leases. The
challenge will be to keep this projected income affordable within a resonable as projected for rental
spaces.
Physical Card Ron Fink r-fink6@verizon.net I proposed the toy museum and I think it could be an asset.
Date Name (optional)Email(optional)Level of Support What elements could be included to improve the plan?Please provide any additional comments below:
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Physical Card Deb Armintor deb.armintor@cityofdenton.com Extremely
Dance compatible florr, affordable studio space for starving artists, make
sure all the arts can use this space.
Please keep comments open through the weekend. Thank you so much for all your hard work on this.
I'm so excited.
Physical Card Christopher Walker christopher.and.walker@gmail.com Extremely
Clear vision for funding (community buy-in), narrative, structure for
private non-profit on management, etc.
I'm all on-board. The plan as proposed fills a particular need in the arts community that no existing
facility, organization, university, et al. currently provides.
Physical Card Sarah Gamblin sgamblin@twu.edu Extremely
You need dance-friendly space. Floor Level E featuring studio/office space
is big enough to be used as dance studio space. It should be on the ground
floor where jumping and floor sounds would not disturb folks below. All
potential studio spaces that are big enough for yoga or dance should have
wood floors. All wood floors for moving (dance, theater, yoga) should be
spruce. Needs a social space like a cafe. Yoga, dance, theater use should
include outreach programs to promote including all of the community.
Need a vision and a passion. Seems kind of dry right now. I imagine this as a home for KUZU- a home
would make it a "place" and a central soul.
Physical Card Jennifer Lane jenrlane@gmail.com Extremely
Waivers for artist fees under certain conditions. A dedicated grants office.
No green room and backstage area is very limited; also, needs artist
dressing room (even if not single purpose and perhaps the bathroom).
I love that the theater was floored over to create a police station- crazy! Glad it's returning to its
original theater/musical purpose. Plesase give lots of thought to chamber music acoustics.
Physical Card Monique McIntyre nevermourningfruit@gmail.com Extremely Extend working studio spaces. Shorterm & longterm, leases or rentals. Sound proof rooms for practice rooms for bands or recording studios.
Physical Card Kate Montgomery Katie@katiemont.com Extremely
I would like a mix between rental studio spaces (more permanent) vs.
rentable spaces by hour for things like teaching, workshops, etc.
We would like the option to have rentable studio spaces for artists (monthly). The millenials in
Denton need access to rentable space for creative arts and business. We need an event center for
conferences. If we could have access to a room with machinery that could be rented such as printers,
large printers, 3D printer, laster etcher, etc.
Physical Card Slightly
Provide alternative interests other than an arts space and rental areas for
artists. Have more specific ideas for the space.
Space should be made available to the veterans to house a museum. More details should be
presented such as museum space to the public.
Physical Card Extremely Sustainability and efficiency for energy use and environmental impact.Much needed. Congratulations on what has been accomplished so far.
Physical Card Extremely
When the plan moves forward, concerns for the accoustics of the
auditorium is vital. All of the wall, floor, and ceiling material needs to be
determined with this in mind. This is not the area to try to save money.Extremely well researched and presented.
Physical Card Kate Lynass KRLynass@aol.com Extremely
Parking considerations on Elm and Pecan. Add two on Elm as taking away
from nonhandicapped on Pecan.
Financing through including in downtown TIRZ considered? Who recommended $1 million
endowment and how likely is that to come to fruition?
Physical Card Val Morgan vbmorgan@msn.com
Elements are basically good service this is a concept that can be fleshed
out through Council.
Will need to find a way to better communicate to the citizens that decisions about use are basically
general/not determined at this time.
Physical Card James Carr james.h.carr@gmail.com Extremely
1) Please have an acoustician, 2) Reachout through the Dentonite! Grand
piano plus secure storage for a piano and stage microphones which need
to be budgeted as well. Modify for the addition of fly space and lighting.
Increased attention to performer needs such as dressing room and green
room. Impreved access to stage level from the service elevator. Larger
projection and sound booth.
A building that originated as a theater does well to be restored as such. Some of the other puposes
raised might be accomodated better elsewhere as a permanent home anyway.
Council Requests for InformationRevision Date11/2/2018RequestRequest Date Staff ResponsibleStatusRequested By1Work session on permitting options to incentivize affordable housing including a survey of practices from other municipalities. 6/26/2018 Kuechler A progress update will be provided during the December 18 work session.Armintor2Develop a strategic plan for homeless shelters in Denton (current environment, capacity, need, emergency circumstances, best practices, family shelter options). 7/17/2018 KuechlerA work session is planned for December 11.Armintor/Briggs/Meltzer3Overview of the Homestead Exemption process. 7/17/2018 Puente/LangleyA work session is scheduled for December 4.Armintor 4Work Session on DCTA, including the City’s role in the current agreement and the services received. 7/24/2018 CanizaresA work session is planned for November 27. Watts5Update on marketing/advertising policy and naming opportunities at City facilities. 8/2/2018 Langley/PackanA work session is planned for November 27. Hudspeth6Information from Police on drug use trends across the community.8/21/2018 Smith/Mayo/BirdseyeInformation will be provided in the November 9 Friday report.Briggs7ISR on enhancing planned fence, monument and other facility upgrades at the IOOF cemetery. 9/18/2018 PackanISR will be provided in the November 9 Friday report. Watts8ISR on options to repurpose the structure on the 0.8 acre tract that was purchased for Bonnie Brae widening project and the potential incorporation of property into McKenna Park upon project completion. 9/25/2018 Estes/PackanISR will be provided in the November 9 Friday report. Meltzer9ISR on what other municipalities do to require City contractors to pay their employees a living wage. 9/25/2018 Ogden/RosendahlISR will be provided in the November 9 Friday report. Armintor10ISR on permitting requirements to prohibit service vehicles and large equipment from blocking roadways and major intersections.9/25/2018 McDonaldISR will be provided in the November 9 Friday report. Briggs11Information on providing additional options for broadband service aside from current service providers. 9/25/2018 Rosendahl/Kuechler/Collister ISR will be provided in the November 9 Friday report. Briggs12Information on potential ways to use Tree Mitigation Funds to purchase small, wooded parcels to preserve the current tree canopy.9/25/2018 McDonald/PackanInformation will be provided with the November 13 Tree Code work session presentation.Briggs13Develop recommended Code of Conduct for Council Members to use when engaging with developers 10/9/2018 Wood/Langley Work session was presented on October 23. Council will consider adoption of a policy on November 13. Meltzer/Watts14Information and recommendations on Denton's Smart City initiatives.10/9/2018 Kraft/WoodInformation will be provided in a future Friday report. Briggs/Meltzer15Provide a report to the Committee on the Environment (COE) regarding future impact of recycling nuclear waste.10/9/2018 BanksInformation will be presented at the November 5 COE meeting. Ryan
Council Requests for InformationRevision Date11/2/2018RequestRequest Date Staff ResponsibleStatusRequested By16Information comparing Single Room Occupancy code designation to Multi-Family developments, discussing potential code requirements for visitor parking, and overview of potential impact to historic districts. 10/9/2018 McDonald/CannoneISR is included in the October 12 Friday report. A work session is currently scheduled for December 4. Duff/Armintor 17Strategy for addressing power lines along Dallas Drive including pricing and timing. 10/16/2018 Canizares/Morrow/Estes ISR will be provided in the November 9 Friday report. Briggs 18Map showing the location of planned Parks and Recreation capital investments and the funding source(s) for each project.10/16/2018 Packan/Langley/Puente/EstesInformation will be provided with the November 13 Tree Code work session presentation.Armintor19Review of the City's 1970 agreement with the Denton Housing Authority. 10/16/2018 Kuechler/Reinwand/Leal Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Briggs20Provide information on how the smoking ordinance could be used to counter teen use of electronic cigarettes. 10/16/2018 Rosendahl/Kuechler/Collister ISR is included in the November 2 Friday Report. Briggs 21Staff report comparing the City of Denton's support of the Community Market to support provided in Farmers Branch and other communities with successful markets. 10/16/2018 BirdseyeISR will be provided in the November 9 Friday report. Armintor 22Information on how often Police calls are delayed by trains and the process for reporting those delays. 10/16/2018 Smith/Dixon/Wood Information is provided in the November 2 Friday report. Hudspeth 23Information on the zero energy development in Frisco 10/16/2018 BirdseyeInformation is provided in the November 2 Friday report. Hudspeth 24Information on altering back-in parking restrictions on Hickory Street. 10/18/2018 Deshmukh/Dixon/Booth/Wood ISR will be provided in the November 9 Friday report. Meltzer 25Information on the traffic plan for the Dallas Drive/Teasley Small Construction Project to ensure accessibility with multiple construction projects in the area.10/23/2018 Deshmukh/Estes/Rogers Information is provided in the November 2 Friday report. Ryan26Consider adding a Library representative, a public safety representative, and an individual currently experiencing homelessness to the Denton Housing Workgroup.10/23/2018 KuechlerInformation will be provided in a future Friday report. Armintor 27Staff report on Cumberland Children's Home funding needs and potential partnership opportunities.10/23/2018 KuechlerInformation will be provided in a future Friday report. Armintor 28Contact DCTA regarding the addition of service to Buc-ee's during shift changes. 10/23/2018 CanizaresInformation is provided in the November 2 Friday report. Meltzer 29Information on what the City can do to address asphalt truck traffic on Vintage Road. 10/26/2018 Estes/Dixon/DeshmukhInformation will be provided in the November 9 Friday report. Duff
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City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Work Session Room12:00 PMTuesday, November 13, 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, November 13, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City
Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on Consent Agenda Items only. Each speaker will be
given a total of three (3) minutes to address any items he/she wishes that are listed on the Consent Agenda.
A Request to Speak Card should be completed and returned to the City Secretary before Council considers
this item.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for November 13, 2018.
3. Work Session Reports
Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding a recommendation
by the City Hall West Steering Committee on the rehabilitation and future use of the
building.
ID 18-1738A.
Receive a report, hold discussion, and provide direction on the Land Use Assumptions,
Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan and the Impact Fees for the 5-year update of the
Water and Wastewater Impact Fee study.
ID 18-1876B.
Provide an overview and seek City Council support of the Draft Conservation and
Landscape Code and schedule for adoption.
ID 18-1910C.
Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the history and overview of the
proposed Park 7 project located on the south side of Scripture Street, between Normal
Street and Bryan Street.
ID 18-1911D.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider
specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City
Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent
with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
1. Closed Meeting:
Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under
Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas
Government Code Section 551.071.
Discuss and deliberate strategies and opportunities for the City to acquire solar energy
and enter into agreements regarding the same including a Power Purchase Agreement with
ID 18-1857A.
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Samson Solar Energy, LLC., and ENGIE Long Draw Solar, LLC.; receive a presentation
from staff regarding public power competitive and financial matters pertaining to the
purchase of solar energy; consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues
associated with the agreement described above where discussion of these legal matters in
an open meeting 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.
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 E.
Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, Denton County, Texas, in regard to a 0.472 acre
tract generally located at 2293 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 - Parcel
29 (Hudnall)
ID 18-1886B.
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.
Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, the City Council will convene in a Special Called Meeting to
consider the following items:
1. 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 – N). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members
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to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, Consent
Agenda Items A – N 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 approval of a resolution by the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to accept the 2018 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), (Grant No.
3692101) in the amount of $24,000 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor,
through the US Department of Homeland Security; for the period of October 1, 2018
through September 30, 2019; providing an effective date.
ID 18-1798A.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton, Texas, and Denton Holiday Festival Association, Inc. for the
purpose of 2018 Denton Holiday Lighting Festival sponsorship; providing for the
expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($2,000) The Hotel Occupancy
Tax Committee recommends approval (3-0).
ID 18-1850B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, approving a City sponsorship in
an amount not to exceed $3,650 of in-kind services and resources for the Bridging Hope
Ministries Sleep Out America event, starting at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16,
2018, and ending on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 8:00 a.m., to be held at
Quakertown Park on the north side of said park; and providing an effective date.
ID 18-1873C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, granting the Bridging Hope
Ministries, pursuant to section 22-31 of the Code of Ordinances, an exception to have its
Sleep Out America event in the Quakertown Park, starting on Friday, November 16,
2018, from 6:00 p.m. and ending on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 8:00 a.m.;
granting permission to camp on the North side of Quakertown Park, in a location at said
park other than the area designated for overnight camping; and providing an effective
date.
ID 18-1874D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton, authorizing the City Manager,
or his designee, to accept grant funds for the Victim Assistance Coordinator Grant (Grant
No. 3632901), from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice
Division (CJD) through the U.S. Department of Justice, in the amount of $89,040.00 and
to authorize a cash match in the amount of $25,733.75 from the City of Denton’s general
fund for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019; authorizing the
expenditure of funds thereof; and providing an effective date.
ID 18-1875E.
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 Globus Management Group, LLC, to reduce the roofing
services provided by Globus Management Group, LLC to the City in order to remove the
remaining roof work to be done at City Hall and the associated reduction of required
services; and providing an effective date (RFP 6683 - First Amendment reduces the
contract by $342,280.01 for a total contract award aggregating to $1,012,492.12).
ID 18-1877F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
approving guidelines for operation of the City of Denton home improvement program and
ID 18-1878G.
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eligibility criteria; authorizing expenditures up to and in excess of $100,000 for projects
meeting program guidelines and criteria; and providing for an effective date.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract through the
Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract
Number DIR-TSO-3763 for the supply of desktop Personal Computers (PCs),
notebook PCs, peripherals, and services; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (File 6931 - awarded to Dell Marketing, L.P., in the
not-to-exceed amount of $2,212,527).
ID 18-1880H.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
contract through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number
524-17 for the acquisition of one hundred sixty two (162) rifle resistant plate carriers
consisting of two (2) Protech 2014G multi-curve rifle plates for the Police Department
from funds provided by the Office of the Governor through the Rifle-Resistant Body
Armor Grant Program; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 6932 - awarded to GT Distributors, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount
of $82,539).
ID 18-1881I.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute and administer a railroad crossing permit with Union
Pacific Railroad for an overhead power line that will enable the new Locust Substation to
be energized and placed in service; and providing an effective date.
ID 18-1889J.
Consider approval of the minutes of October 16 and 23, 2018.ID 18-1895K.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
calling a public hearing of the Denton City Council on Land Use Assumptions, Capital
Improvement Plans, and a proposed amendment to Impact Fees, related to the possible
adoption of amended Water and Wastewater impact fees in accordance with Chapter
395 of the Texas Local Government Code; requiring the City Secretary to post notice of
the public hearing and to provide additional notice of the public hearing as set forth in the
body of this ordinance; and providing an effective date.
ID 18-1900L.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, approving a City sponsorship in
an amount not to exceed $5,660 of in-kind services and resources for the Downtown
Denton Turkey Trot and Kids’ Gobble Wobble on Thursday, November 22, 2018, at
9:00 a.m., to be held in the McKinney Street Parking Lot; and providing an effective date.
ID 18-1912M.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting a policy that
governs City Council interactions with developers or persons/entities requesting any type
of an incentive or special consideration while a matter is on the City Council agenda due
to a tie-vote or where a request is subject to reconsideration; and providing an effective
date.
ID 18-1929N.
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2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF
EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need
and necessity for the acquisition of various permanent easements and temporary
construction easements generally located along John Paine Road, north of Park Place
Drive, and Allred Road, from John Paine to South Bonne Brae Street, and being situated
in the B.B.B & C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 158, the B.B.B & C.R.R. Survey, Abstract
No. 159, City and County of Denton, Texas, and with the use, purpose and legal
descriptions of each easement being more particularly described in the attached Exhibit
“A” (The Property Interests”); authorizing the City Manager and the City Attorney, or
their respective designees, to acquire the property interests by agreement including making
all offers required by law; and authorizing the City attorney or his designee, to file Eminent
Domain Proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; makings findings;
providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. (Allred and John Paine Road
Water Transmission Project)
ID 18-1793A.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need
and necessity for the acquisition of various permanent easements and temporary
construction easements generally located along the southbound I-35 Service Road, from
US 380 (University Drive) south to the south lot line of Lot 1, Block 2 of the Caliber
Collision Addition, running due east to the northbound I-35 Service Road along the
western and northern boundaries of Lot 10R-2, Block A, Rayzor Ranch Town Center
Addition, with US 380 being the north boundary line, and being situated in the B.B.B &
C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 192, City and County of Denton, Texas, and with the use,
purpose and legal descriptions of each easement being more particularly described in the
attached Exhibit “A” (The Property Interests”); authorizing the City Manager and the City
Attorney, or their respective designees, to acquire the property interests by agreement
including making all offers required by law; and authorizing the City attorney or his
designee, to file Eminent Domain Proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of
funding; makings findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
(HWY 380- I-35 Water Transmission Project)
ID 18-1794B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need
and necessity for the acquisition of various permanent easements and temporary
construction easements generally located along the southbound I-35 Service Road, north
of the old right-of-way line of Jim Christal Road running north approximately 300’ then
east under I-35 to the northbound I-35 Service Road to the northwest corner of Lot 1,
Block 4 of the Rayzor Ranch South Addition and being situated in the B.B.B & C.R.R.
Survey, Abstract No. 192, City and County of Denton, Texas, and with the use, purpose
and legal descriptions of each easement being more particularly described in the attached
Exhibit “A” (The Property Interests”); authorizing the City Manager and the City
Attorney, or their respective designees, to acquire the property interests by agreement
including making all offers required by law; and authorizing the City attorney or his
designee, to file Eminent Domain Proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of
funding; makings findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
ID 18-1795C.
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(Scripture to I-35 Water Transmission Project)
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider an appeal of a denial, by the Historic Landmark Commission, to amend to a
Certificate of Appropriateness allowing for the continuance of an existing mural around to
the front of the building located at 122 North Locust (COA17-0010).
COA17-0010A.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of an extension and amendment to a
contract for the management of the City’s Stoke Denton Entrepreneur Center (RFP
6571) between the City of Denton and Hickory & Rail Ventures, LLC, until February 28,
2021; authorizing an extension and amendment to the sublease of Stoke Denton between
the City of Denton and Hickory & Rail Ventures, LLC, until February 28, 2021;
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute this contract extension and
amendment; and providing an effective date.
ID 18-1846B.
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 Mayor of a Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) between the City of Denton, a
Texas home-rule municipal corporation (“Denton”), and Samson Solar Energy LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company (“Samson Solar”); approving and authorizing the
acceptance and approval by the City Manager, or his respective designee, of guaranties
and letters of credit issued by Samson Solar Energy LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company and Invenergy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Invenergy”), further securing
the obligations of Samson to the City for the benefit of the City; approving the execution
of such other and further related documents deemed necessary to effectuate this
transaction by the City Manager, or his designee, which are incident or related to the
PPA; finding that the PPA, as redacted, pertains to a “competitive electric matter” as set
forth under the provisions of §§551.086 and 552.133 of the Texas Government Code, as
amended; finding and determining that the Texas Government Code §252.022(a)(15)
applies to said Purchase Power Agreement, exempting the procurement of electricity from
the requirements of competitive bidding; finding that the purchase of capacity and energy
made by Denton under the terms of the PPA are in the public welfare; authorizing the
expenditure of funds; providing an effective date.
ID 18-1858C.
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 Mayor of a Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) between the City of Denton, a
Texas home-rule municipal corporation (“Denton”), and ENGIE Long Draw Solar, LLC.,
a Delaware limited liability company (“Long Draw Solar”); approving and authorizing the
acceptance and approval by the City Manager, or his respective designee, of guaranties
and letters of credit issued by ENGIE Long Draw Solar, LLC., a Delaware limited
liability company and ENGIE, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ENGIE”), further securing
the obligations of Samson to the City for the benefit of the City; approving the execution
of such other and further related documents deemed necessary to effectuate this
transaction by the City Manager, or his designee, which are incident or related to the
ID 18-1859D.
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PPA; finding that the PPA, as redacted, pertains to a “competitive electric matter” as set
forth under the provisions of §§551.086 and 552.133 of the Texas Government Code, as
amended; finding and determining that the Texas Government Code §252.022(a)(15)
applies to said Purchase Power Agreement, exempting the procurement of electricity from
the requirements of competitive bidding; finding that the purchase of capacity and energy
made by Denton under the terms of the PPA are in the public welfare; authorizing the
expenditure of funds; providing an effective date.
4. 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 IS ACCESSIBLE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48
HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY
SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE
DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER CAN
BE SCHEDULED THROUGH THE CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE.
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November 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
4 p.m. Public Art
Committee
2
11:00 Development
Code Review
3
4 5
11:00 am Council
Luncheon
2:00pm Committee on
the Environment
5:30pm Traffic Safety
Commission
Park Board 6 pm
6
11:00am Audit/Finance
Committee
2:00 pm CC Work
Session
6:30 pm CC Regular
Session
7 8 9
11:00 Development
Code Review
10
11 12
9:00am Public Utilities
Board
5:30pm HLC
13
10:00am Mobility
Committee
12:00 pm 2nd Tuesday
Session
14
11:00am EDP Board
5:00pm P&Z Work
Session
6:30pm P&Z Regular
Session
15
HaBSCo Meeting
16 17
18 19 20
No Council Meeting 21
22
Thanksgiving
Day -
City Holiday
23
Day After
Thanksgiving -
City Holiday
24
25 26
6:00pm Public Utilities
Board-tentative
4:00 pm ZBA
27
2:00 pm 4th Tuesday
Session
28 12:00 DT TIF
5:00pm P&Z Work
Session
6:30pm P&Z Regular
Session
29 30
11/2/2018 1:43 PM
December 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2 3
9:00am Committee on
the Environment
11:30 am Council
Luncheon
5:30pm Traffic Safety
Commission
6 pm Park Board
4
2:00 pm CC Work
Session
6:30 pm CC Regular
Session
5 6
4 p.m. Public Art
Committee
7 8
9 10
9:00am Public Utilities
Board
5:30pm HLC
11
11:00am Mobility
Committee
2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday
Session
12
11:00am EDP Board
5:00pm P&Z Work
Session
6:30pm P&Z Regular
Session
13 14 15
16 17
4:00 pm ZBA
18
2:00 pm CC Work
Session
6:30 pm CC Regular
Session
19
20
HaBSCo Meeting
21 22
23 24
Christmas Eve -
City Holiday
25
No Council Meeting
Christmas Day -
City Holiday
26 27 29 29
30 31
Future Work Session Items
11/2/2018
Meeting Date Notes
5‐Nov Lunch
11am Start Time
Future Process for
Council Appointee
Reviews
Airport Strategic
Plan Update
State Legislative
Update
Census Complete
Count Committee
6‐Nov
Community
Development and
Human Advisory
Committee
Application Process
Public
Meeting/Citizen
Participation Text
Amendment
November 6 is NLC,
Briggs and
Hudspeth will be
out
13‐Nov
Noon Start Time
Tree Code
Amendments/Tree
Fund Eligible
Uses/Tree CIP and
Proposed Funding
Sources Impact Fees City Hall West Park 7 Process
*ISR will be
provided for Employ
to Empower
27‐Nov
Downtown Design
Standards
Construction
Projects
Communications
Plan
Work Session
Strategy Session DCTA Overview Tyson Development
3‐Dec Lunch Audit Governance
Strategic Plan
Update
North Lakes Dog
Park
4‐Dec
Homestead
Exemption Options
Update on
Marketing/ Naming
Policy SRO/Multi‐Family
UNT Athletic Facility
Master Plan
Moved UNT Athletic
Facility Master Plan
from 11/6 to 12/4
11‐Dec
BMR/Rubble
Processing Business
Case Analysis
Strategic Plan for
Homeless Shelters
Historic Preservation
Master Plan
Special Event
Ordinance Update
18‐Dec
Denton
Development Code
Recycling Business
Case Analysis
Work Session
Strategy Session
Affordable housing
incentives
7‐Jan Lunch Fire Diversity
Library Annual
Report
Employee Ethics
Policy Update
Location: Central
Fire Station Training
Room
8‐Jan
DME Risk
Management Policy Floodplain CRS
Tennis Center
Update Patrick Park
15‐Jan
1001 Mayhill Facility
Improvements
Work Session
Strategy Session
380 Lighting
Recommendations
4‐Feb Lunch Animal Shelter
City Hall East Facility
Plan for PD
Location will be City
Hall East/Police HQ
5‐Feb
Solid Waste Mid‐
Year Budget Review
Housing Tax Credit
Applications Mews Streets
South Lakes Park
Parking Lot
12‐Feb
Yard Waste
Collection Business
Case Analysis
Home Chemical
Collection Business
Case Analysis
19‐Feb
Median Design
Standards
Enhanced Leachate
Recirculation
Business Case
Analysis
Solid Waste Rate
Discussion
Work Session
Strategy Session
Date TBD
Purchasing Manual
Update (March)
Currently Slated Work Session Items
Street/Intersection From ToProposed Date of ConstructionProposed Date of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Ave. AMaple Eagle3/19/18 2/28/19UNT 2018 Residence Hall Project (Both SB Lanes Closed)Engineering N/ACoordinate with UNT(940) 349‐8910Ave. CHickory Mulberry9/24/18 1/2/19UNT Monument Wall (Road Closure)Public Works InspectionsUNT Project(940) 349‐8905Bell Ave.Roberston Sycamore10/10/18 11/16/18Panel Replacement (Temporary Lane Closures) Streets 9/26/18Contacted Surrounding Businesses(940) 349‐7160Bell Ave.Sycamore Hickory10/10/18 11/16/18Panel Replacement (Temporary Lane Closures) Streets 9/26/18Contacted Surrounding Businesses(940) 349‐7160Bonnie Brae St.RoselawnNorth of Vintage7/1/2017 7/1/2019Street Widening (Phase 1)Engineering 6/14/18(940) 349‐8910Camden Ct. Londonderry Dead End10/1/18 1/18/19Londonderry Street Improvements Phase II of III (Street Closure)Streets 9/24/18(940) 349‐7160Dakota Ln.Airport Shelby10/8/18 11/9/18Panel Replacement (Temporary Lane Closures) Streets N/AContacted Businesses affected(940) 349‐7160Elm St.Eagle Maple10/22/18 12/11/18Box Culvert Installation (Temporary Lane Closures) Engineering 10/11/18Part of Eagle Communications, visited businesses on 10/11(940) 349‐8910FM 2181City of Denton/Corinth City limitsLillian Miller7/11/17 2/1/20Street WideningTxDOT TxDOT(940)‐387‐1414Fulton St.Oak Broadway6/7/18 11/16/18Water Main Construction (Street Closure)Water 6/5/18(940) 349‐7167 Construction Projects Report Week of November 5‐11, 2018 CURRENT PROJECTSSee Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresFor general inquiries and questions, please contact the Project Management Office at (940) 349‐7227
Street/Intersection From ToProposed Date of ConstructionProposed Date of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Hickory St.Ave CAve B9/24/18 1/2/19Phase III Street Reconstruction (Street Closure)Streets 9/12/18(940) 349‐7160Jim Christal Rd.Western Blvd Scripture7/3/18 11/26/18Utility Line Construction (Road Closure)Water/WW N/AContacted Businesses affected(940) 349‐8463Kendoph Ln. Underwood Willowwood10/5/18 1/17/19Wastewater Improvements (Daily Street Closure will re‐open end of each day)Wastewater N/ANextdoor Notification, Door Hanger(940) 349‐7300Kingswood Ct.Londonderry Dead End10/1/18 1/18/19Londonderry Street Improvements Phase II of III (Street Closure)Streets 9/24/18(940) 349‐7160Londonderry Ln.Westminster Hollyhill11/5/18 12/6/18Water/Wastewater Improvements (Street Closure)Water 9/25/18(940) 349‐7167 New ProjectMayhill Rd.US 380 Edwards 9/1/17 2/1/20Street Widening (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 1/3/18, 1/24/18Door Hangers(940) 349‐8910Mulberry St.Bell Industrial10/15/18 11/23/18Parking Garage Construction Contractor (Street Closure)Building Inspections(940) 349‐8360Myrtle St.Eagle 200' North 9/4/18 5/1/19Eagle Drainage Improvements (Street Closure)Engineering 8/21/18 Contacted DCTA(940) 349‐8910Paisley St.Frame Ruddell10/15/18 1/25/19Street Reconstruction (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 10/3/18(940) 349‐7160Prominence Pkwy.Mayhill Atlanta1/31/18 11/14/18Water and Wastewater Crossing (Road Closure)Engineering 1/24/18Door Hangers(940) 349‐8910Riney Rd.N. Elm Solana9/29/17 11/30/18Road Removal and Replacement (Road Closure)Engineering YesElectronic Signs(940) 349‐8910Extended Completion from 11/2/17Saint Clair Dr.Loon Lake Lamprey10/1/18 11/16/18Street Panel Replacement/ Sidewalk Repair (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets Door Hangers(940) 349‐7160Spencer Rd. MayhillLowe's Driveway4/2/18 11/28/18Water, Drainage, Road Construction (Road Closure)Water 3/16/2018, 9/14Contacted departments affected(940) 349‐8910Swan Park Dr. Montecito Glen Falls10/1/18 11/9/18Sidewalk Repair (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets Door Hangers(940) 349‐7160
Street/Intersection From ToProposed Date of ConstructionProposed Date of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Teasley Ln. RobinsonN.E. Corner Teasley10/31/18 11/9/18Wastewater Reconstruction (Temporary Lane Closures)Water N/AConstruction outside of roadway(940) 349‐7300Walnut St. Locust Austin10/29/18 12/30/18Atmos Service Connection (Street Closure)Engineering(940) 349‐8914Wayne St.Boyd Mozingo8/29/18 11/7/18Wastewater Reconstruction (Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater 8/20/18(940) 349‐7300Extended Completion from 11/2/17Eagle Dr. East of CarrollElm9/17/18 10/16/18Sanitary Sewer Construction (Street Closure)Engineering 9/10/18(940) 349‐8910Emery St. Alice Coit6/25/18 10/12/18Street Resurfacing (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 6/11/2018, 9/10Door Hangers(940) 349‐7160Coronado Dr.Locust Bell10/1/18 10/26/18Curb and Gutter Replacement, Basefailure Repair (Temporary Lane Closures)StreetsContacted property managers(940) 349‐7160Joyce Ln.N. Elm Gardenview9/5/18 10/26/18Street Reconstruction (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 8/21/18(940) 349‐7160Shadow Trl.Plum Hollow Windbrook8/6/18 10/19/18Street Reconstruction (Street Closure)Streets 8/2/18(940) 349‐7160Sun Valley Dr.Stuart Dead End West5/14/18 10/12/18Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 5/1/2018, 9/10Door Hangers(940) 349‐7160Sycamore St.Bell Industrial10/1/18 10/26/18Storm Sewer Installation (Street Closure)Public Works Inspection9/24/18(940) 349 8908Thomas St.Scripture Oak9/3/18 11/2/18Water Main Construction (Temporary Lane Closure)Water 8/1/18(940) 349‐7167 New CompletionThoroughbred Tr.Salon Butler10/1/18 11/2/18Street Panel Replacement/ Sidewalk Repair (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets Door Hangers(940) 349‐7160Welch St.Mulberry Chestnut4/11/18 10/24/18UNT 2018 CVAD Project Drive approach/Sidewalk (Southbound Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 3/19/183/30/2018, 9/12(940) 349‐8910COMPLETED PROJECTS
Street/Intersection From ToProposed Date of ConstructionProposed Date of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Welch St.Mulberry Chestnut10/8/18 11/11/18Inlet Improvements, ADA Ramp Installation, Box Culvert Replacement (Road Closure)Drainage 10/4/18Communicated with UNT, DCTA(940) 349‐8488 New CompletionWellington Dr.Heather Stratford9/26/18 11/1/18Streets Construction (Temporary Street Closure) Streets 9/20/18(940) 349‐7160 New CompletionAtlas Dr.Redstone Hercules1/18/19 3/16/19Wastewater Main Reconstruction (Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater(940) 349‐7300Bonnie Brae St.Roselawn I35E1/15/19 1/15/20North South Water Main Phase 2 (Temporary Lane Closures)Water(940) 349‐8910Bowling Green St.Georgetown Auburn11/19/18 12/31/18Water Improvements (Daily Street Closure will re‐open end of each day)Water(940) 349‐7167Fairway Dr. ft. Worth Club View11/12/18 11/21/18Street Panel Repair (Temporary Lan Closure)Streets(940) 349‐7160 New ProjectFulton St.Congress Gregg1/18/19 3/4/19Wastewater Main Reconstruction Pase I of II (Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater(940) 349‐7300Fulton St.Summer 2019 TBDStreetsStreets(940) 349‐7160Hettie St.Paisley Davis5/1/19TBDWater, Wastewater, and StreetsMultipleHickory Creek Rd.Teasley Riverpass1/1/19 6/1/20Street Widening (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering(940) 349‐8910Hinkle Dr.University Windsor1/1/19 1/1/20Phase I‐ Storm Water Improvements (Magnolia Drainage Ph II Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering(940) 349‐8910Kerley St.Shady Oaks Duncan12/13/18 3/11/19Water Improvements (Daily Street Closure will re‐open end of each day)Water(940) 349‐7167UPCOMING PROJECTS
Street/Intersection From ToProposed Date of ConstructionProposed Date of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Lakeview Blvd.Draught Horse 901 Lakeview11/26/18 12/21/18Street Panel Repair (Temporary Lan Closure)Streets(940) 349‐7160 New ProjectLondonderry Ln.Teasley Hollyhill11/12/18 1/18/19Londonderry Street Improvements Phase III of III (Street Closure)Streets(940) 349‐7160Mistywood Ln.Woodhaven Jamestown11/12/19 12/21/18Wastewater Main Reconstruction (Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater 8/23/18(940) 349‐7300Panhandle St.Carroll BolivarTBDTBDStreet Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 4/9/18Door Hangers(940) 349‐7160PEC 4 ‐ EngineeringIn DesignInstalling Underground Box CulvertEngineering(940) 349‐8910Roselawn Dr.Bonnie BraeKansas City Southern RRTBDTBDDrainage and Roadway Construction (Bonnie Brae Phase 1 One Lane traffic control)Engineering N/A(940) 349‐8910Stuart Rd.Windsor Kings RowTBDTBDConcrete Curb and Gutter Repair (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets(940) 349‐7160Thomas St.Panhandle Oak 2/1/19TBDStreets Construction Streets(940) 349‐7160US 377 (Ft. Worth Dr.)IH 35E0.26 mi south of FM 183011/15/18 TBDStreet WideningTxDOT 9/25/18Public Meeting 10/8(940) 387‐1414Vintage Blvd.US 377 I35W 3/1/2019 2021Street Widening (Bonnie Brae Phase 2)Engineering(940) 349‐8910