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Home My WebLink About011819 Friday Staff Report City Manager’s Office 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201  (940) 349-8307 OUR CORE VALUES Integrity  Fiscal Responsibility  Transparency  Outstanding Customer Service MEMORANDUM DATE: January 18, 2019 TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report I. Council Schedule A. Meetings 1. Public Utilities Board Meeting on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. 2. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. 3. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 4. No Agenda Committee Meeting on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. B. Upcoming Events 1. US Conference of Mayors, January 23-25, 2019, Washington, D.C. 2. Denton County Days, February 18-20, 2019, Austin, TX II. General Information & Status Update A. MLK Day Events and Closing – Please see attached a press release and event flier that was distributed earlier this week sharing events planned for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and related City closings for the holiday. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Rec (event)/Jessica Rogers, Public Affairs (closures) B. DCTA MLK Day Service Schedule – On Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) will not operate North Texas Central College (NCTC) Campus Shuttles and will only operate the University of North Texas (UNT) Mean Green Night Rider in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All other DCTA services will run as normal. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will also be running on a normal weekday schedule on Jan. 21. Please note, due to the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade in Dallas, there may be DART route detours. DCTA encourages those who ride DART to sign up for their Rider Alerts to stay informed about any upcoming changes. For more information about DCTA’s service schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, visit RideDCTA.net. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, Public Affairs C. Ride DCTA Free to the 2019 Denton Black Film Festival - The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) will provide free rides for people attending the 2019 Denton Black Film Festival. From Wednesday, January 23, through Saturday, January 26, DCTA will host a free ride promotion in which festival- goers can ride the agency’s A-train and Denton and Lewisville Connect Bus system at no cost. The agency will not operate service on Sunday, January 27, which is the last day of the festival. For more information about DCTA’s free ride promotion for the 2019 Denton Black Film Festival, please see the attached notification or visit RideDCTA.net. City staff will share this information on the City’s social media channels as well. Staff contact: Jessica Rogers, Public Affairs D. Improving Denton Website and Map Upgrade – Staff from multiple departments have been working hard to improve the digital content related to the Improving Denton campaign on www.improvingdenton.com. All webpages on the Improving Denton site are currently undergoing a content audit to ensure that information is relevant, informative, and useful to Denton residents and visitors. While more changes are on the way, the first two major improvements have already been implemented. Stay tuned for additional improvements over the next few weeks. New GIS Map The City’s Technology Services, Capital Projects, Utilities, and Public Affairs departments worked together to implement a new Construction Projects GIS map. The new map includes both ongoing and upcoming projects, has a user- friendly interface, and gives specific details about each project. The map is featured as an icon on the Improving Denton homepage, and through the following direct link: https://portal.cityofdenton.com/projects/. Project Information The Public Affairs team have also developed new pages on the Improving Denton website to provide more dynamic updates regarding all construction projects. The new pages include: Road and Utility Projects, Regional Mobility Projects, and Recreation and Public Space Projects. Staff are currently working to build dashboards for the major projects to keep residents informed about project progress and phases, budget, schedule, and scope. Staff contact: Stephanie Yates, Public Affairs E. 2019 Construction Guide – The inaugural issue of the Construction Guide, a publication designed to keep Denton residents informed about ongoing and upcoming road, utility, and infrastructure projects, is now available. The 2019 Construction Guide provides readers an update on the progress of the bond program and provides project schedules for major reconstruction projects (including TxDOT projects) and neighborhood projects. The Construction Guide also includes updates on facility improvements, such as the G. Roland Vela Athletic Complex, the North Lakes Dog Park, and Fire Stations Nos. 3 and 8. It has been mailed to more than 54,000 residential addresses in Denton, is being promoted on the City’s social media channels, and is available on the Stay Updated page of the City’s website, www.cityofdenton.com/stayupdated. An electronic version is attached. The development of this publication was a team effort. Special thanks to Capital Projects, Water, Wastewater, Streets, and Drainage for providing information. Staff contact: Jessica Rogers, Public Affairs F. Capital Projects February Public Meeting Schedule – The following community meetings have been scheduled for February. Staff will begin to notify neighborhoods starting next week and additional communications will be sent out.  Holiday Park Neighborhood Meeting o 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7 o Ginnings Elementary Cafeteria, 2525 Yellowstone Pl. o Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Capital Projects  Fireside Development (Hinkle/Windsor Road Improvements) Neighborhood Meeting o 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7 o North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. o Staff contact: Pritam Deshmukh, Capital Projects  PEC-4 Drainage Project Open House o 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21 o Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. o Staff contact: Lee Perry, Capital Projects  2019 Streets Bundle Open House o 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28 o Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. o Staff contact: Lee Perry, Capital Projects G. State Legislative Update – The 86th Session of the Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 8, with Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick being inaugurated on Jan. 15. As of the morning of Friday, Jan. 16, 1,339 bills have been filed. The City’s IGR team has been reviewing and entering bills into our tracking system. Currently, we are tracking 184 bills that could impact the City of Denton in some way. During the legislative session, the Texas Municipal League (TML) will release weekly Legislative Updates which includes information about important legislative actions and a list of city-related bills that have been filed. These updates are typically delivered on Friday mornings. If you receive the weekly emails from TML, you will receive this information in your inbox. If you do not receive the weekly TML emails, copies of the updates and lists of bills are available through the TML website at www.tml.org/legis_updates. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler/Jessica Rogers, Public Affairs H. Tobacco/E-Cigarette Legislation Filed – During the tobacco and e-cigarette work session on January 15, 2019, staff included information regarding legislation that has been introduced for this Texas legislative session. The proposed bills, SB 338 and HB 749, are identical bills that would raise the minimum age for purchase, use, and possession of tobacco and e-cigarettes to 21 statewide (a PDF copy of the filed legislation is also attached). These bills are supported by Texas 21, a coalition of organizations whose “mission is to save lives by preventing tobacco use.” There are currently 65 partners within the coalition including the American Heart Association, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, and other hospitals and medical groups. There are currently six other states that have raised the minimum tobacco sale age to 21. As directed by Council during the work session, staff is preparing a resolution of support for Council consideration for the bills that would raise the minimum age to 21. The resolution is planned for a City Council meeting agenda during February. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, Public Affairs I. Tobacco and E-Cig Education – On Thursday, Feb. 7, the Denton County Healthy Communities Coalition (DCHCC) with Denton County Public Health is hosting a free public education event – Not Just Blowing Smoke – to raise awareness of current trends and how to combat public tobacco and smoking rates with advocacy. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Denton County Elections Administration (701 Kimberly Dr). Registration is required for the event as space is limited. City staff will share this event on our communication channels. Staff also reached out to Dr. Matt Richardson, Director of Denton County Public Health, to discuss a partnership for public education and awareness regarding the dangers of smoking and e-cigs. Staff will be meeting with Dr. Richardson and his staff soon, as well as reaching out and inviting Denton ISD to participate. Staff will provide updates as work progresses. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, Public Affairs J. Get Connected Brochure – The City of Denton has many services available online for residents to use. You can sign up for email alerts, download the Engage Denton app, file a police report, pay your utility bill, and more. To connect residents to online services, the Public Affairs team put together a Get Connected brochure (see attached). The brochure will be distributed throughout City facilities to help connect residents and customers to the many online service options. Hard copies of the brochure have also been placed in the City Council office to be distrib uted by Council Members at public meetings. If you need additional copies, please contact the Public Affairs department. Staff contact: Jessica Rogers, Public Affairs K. State of the City Recap/Annual Report – The City held its 3rd Annual State of the City event on Jan. 17. Approximately 250 people attended the event to learn about City departments, services, and programs. Mayor Watts provided the keynote address, addressing organizational changes, growth and development, capital projects, and social services. Mayor Watts also provided an update regarding ongoing work between the City and Denton County to improve Hickory Creek Road. In conjunction with the State of the City event, the City has released the 2017-18 Annual Report. An electronic version of the Report is available on the City’s website and hard copies are available at City Hall. Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, Public Affairs L. IOOF Cemetery Improvements – Thanks to the $100,000 donation in September from the Elliott-Rayzor family, in cooperation with the Denton Parks Foundation, improvements at the historic IOOF Cemetery are moving forward. New landscaping along Carroll Blvd. started on Tuesday, Jan. 15. This landscaping will highlight the northeast corner of the property. In addition, headstone repairs and renovation to the maintenance building are also underway. Last summer, ornamental fencing on Eagle Drive and Carroll Blvd. was installed. In December 2018, City Council provided direction to Parks and Recreation to move forward on the replacement of the remaining chain link fence with ornamental fencing around the rest of the cemetery. This project is anticipated to be publicly bid in February. Improvements will be completed in the spring except for the fencing which should be completed this summer. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Director, Parks and Recreation M. Sign Language Interpreter at City Council Meetings – Staff was recently asked to provide information about the process required to arrange a sign language interpreter at City Council meetings. The City of Denton will provide sign language interpreters for the hearing impaired if requested at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. Those wishing to arrange an interpreter should call the City Secretary’s Office (940-349-8309) or use Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) by calling 1-800-RELAY-TX. The reason for the 48 hour requirement is to provide staff time to arrange an interpreter. This process is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirement to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities covered by the ADA. Staff contact: Rachel Wood, CMO N. Uber Elevates Research – Following Council Member Hudspeth’s Dec. 18 inquiry regarding Uber’s new aerial ridesharing program, Uber Elevates, Airport staff contacted Uber expressing the City’s potential interest in becoming a part of the DFW Uber Elevates network. Staff also contacted public policy experts noted in several statewide publications about aerial ridesharing to better understand the current legal requirements associated with Uber Elevates. To-date, staff has not received a response to their inquiries. Staff will continue to contact Uber in an attempt to gain additional details about the program. Staff will also contact known airports that are participating in Uber Elevates to learn more about the process they went through and requirements for becoming a part of the network. Following their research, staff will prepare an Informal Staff Report outlining what they learn about the new urban aerial ridesharing program. Staff contact: Scott Gray, Airport O. Water Works Park Seasonal Promotion – The Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) was given approval last year to restructure the fee schedule allowing for flexibility in offering seasonal and market-based promotions. This past holiday season, PARD promoted a special offer on Water Works Park season passes. The holiday special included four season passes for $200. Each additional pass was $40 when purchased as the same time. Pre-season passes are normally $65/each and regular season passes are $75/each. The promotion is a savings of $100 off four regular season passes and $35 off each additional pass. The seasonal promotion has been very successful. Beginning on Black Friday and running through the end of December, 258 passes were sold. Due to its popularity, the promotion has been extended until Jan. 31 as a “Flash Sale.” Passes may be purchased online at www.dentonwaterworks.com, in person at any recreational facility, or by calling the Natatorium at 940-349-8800. A payment plan is also available with 4 equal installment payments due by April 30, 2019. Staff contact: Cathy Avery, Aquatics P. Inclement Weather Openings – Due to the Inclement Weather expected this weekend, Monsignor King Outreach Center (MKOC) will be open Friday and Saturday and DCTA will have a free shuttle on Friday and Saturday to help transport individuals. The Salvation Army Denton will be open as usual and the Salvation Army Lewisville Service Center will open up at 5 p.m., Saturday night as an Emergency Inclement Weather Shelter for Lewisville. They will be having a BBQ dinner cooked by a Denton County Veterans Group, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. DCTA will provide an inclement weather shuttle in Denton for this Friday, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 19 to help individuals in the north area of town access shelter at MKOC or Salvation Army Denton. DCTA will have a shuttle to pick up individuals from North Lakes Recreation Center, departing at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., or 7 p.m., to transport to MKOC or Salvation Army Denton. Staff has shared this information with social service providers and on the City’s social media channels. Staff contact: Dani Shaw, Community Development Manager Q. Memorial Benches – Staff was recently asked to provide information about the process for donating a memorial bench following the recent pedestrian fatality on East Hickory Street. The Parks and Recreation Department’s (PARD) memorial bench program is a unique way to remember a loved one or honor an individual in a public space. In addition to serving as a lasting memorial, benches beautify park spaces and provide a useful amenity that park patrons can enjoy. PARD has identified potential locations for memorial benches to be installed within the parks system. City staff coordinates with donors to determine the best location for each memorial bench. PARD provides donors with the option to purchase a bench to be placed in a new site or to replace an existing bench that may be in need of replacement. Memorial benches cost $2,000, which includes the bench, concrete base, bronze plaque, installation, and maintenance. The image below is an example of a memorial bench in our parks system. Donations must be paid in full prior to bench installation. The estimated delivery and installation time of each bench after payment is approximately 8-10 weeks. Those interested in donating a memorial bench should call Parks Customer Service for additional information at (940) 349-7275. Payments for the memorial bench program are accepted at the Denton Civic Center located at 321 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76209. Staff contact: Drew Huffman, Parks and Recreation R. Campaign Season Signs – In preparation for the spring 2019 campaign season, staff was asked to conduct a sweep of signs remaining in the right -of-way from 2018 elections. Staff conducted the requested sweep the week of Jan. 14 and found no campaign signs remaining in the public right-of-way. All remaining campaign signs across the community are located on private property. Court decisions from the United States Supreme Court and appellate courts in Texas, as well as recent Texas legislation, limit the city’s ability to treat political signs differently from other signs on private property. The City has not removed political signs from private property to ensure enforcement practices are consistent with the law. Staff contact: Lancine Bentley, CIS/Aaron Leal, City Attorney/ Scott McDonald, Development Services S. Notification of Upcoming Development Meetings – On January 8, 2019, City Council requested that staff begin notifying Council as neighborhood meetings are scheduled for new developments. Currently, emails are sent to Planning and Zoning (P&Z) regarding upcoming meetings after a request was made at a recent P&Z meeting. Moving forward staff will send City Council emails of upcoming neighborhood development meetings and include the information in the Friday Report. Additionally, staff recently began including upcoming meetings to the Development Services Department homepage at dentondevelopmentservices.com. Staff contact: Charlie Rosendahl, Development Services T. Elm Street Rezoning Application Withdrawn – Information was provided in the Friday Report on January 4, 2018 regarding a rezoning application for a development on Elm Street north of Windsor Drive (north of the Family Dollar). Staff wanted to provide an update that this application has been withdrawn by the applicant. The applicant determined the project would not be feasible at the reduced density discussed during the Planning and Zoning meeting. This item was postponed by Planning and Zoning to February 20, 2019, but will be removed from the agenda. Staff contact: Richard Cannone, Development Services U. Committee on Citizens with Disabilities – The newly established Committee on Citizens with Disabilities is tentatively slated to hold their first meeting on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. The first meeting will cover a number of housekeeping items such as Texas Open Meetings Act training, the selection of a Chair and Vice Chair, introductions, setting a regular meeting schedule, and a brief discussion of potential future agenda topics. There are two remaining committee seats to be filled, additional information about the new Committee on Citizens with Disabilities will be shared in a future Friday Report. Staff contact: Marc Oliphant, Capital Projects V. Denton Senior Center Closure on Jan. 19 - The Denton Senior Center, located at 509 N. Bell Ave. will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 19 to complete maintenance work in the building. The hardwood floors in the multi-purpose room are currently being refinished. The center will resume regular operations on Tuesday, Jan. 22 following the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Staff contact: Laura Behrens, Parks and Recreation III. Upcoming Events A. Audra Heights Phase 2 Neighborhood Meeting (Z18-0028), January 28, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Branch Library (3020 N. Locust Street) B. Good Samaritan East Tract Neighborhood Meeting (AESA18-0003), January 31, 2019 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at the Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Road C. Mockingbird Multi-Family Neighborhood Meeting (Z18-0022/S18-0005), January 31, 2019 from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. at the Woodlands of Denton Apartments, 1555 Nottingham Drive IV. Attachments A. MLK Day Press Release and Events Flier B. Ride DCTA Free to the 2019 Denton Black Film Festival C. 2019 Construction Guide D. Get Connected Brochure E. Tobacco and E-Cigarette State Legislation V. Informal Staff Reports A. 2019-007 Sobering Centers B. 2019-008 Emerald Ash Borer in DFW C. 2019-009 Commercial Food Diversion D. 2019-010 Code Enforcement of Mobile Home Communities E. 2019-011 Supplemental List F. 2019-012 Service Center Expansion G. 2019-013 Smart City Update H. 2019-014 American Legion Hall Construction Update VI. Council Information A. Council Meeting Requests for Information B. Other Council Requests for Information C. Council Calendar D. Future Work Session Items E. Street Construction Report FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jessica Rogers  (940) 349-7531  Jessica.Rogers@cityofdenton.com OUR CORE VALUES Integrity  Fiscal Responsibility  Transparency  Outstanding Customer Service ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989 MLK, Jr. Day Events and Closings - City Offices Closed Jan. 21 DENTON, TX, Jan. 15, 2019 - City of Denton offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. Parks and Recreation The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department is co-sponsoring an MLK, Jr. Day celebration titled, “Honoring the Dream, While Continuing the Journey.” The event begins at 11 a.m. with a youth flag football game at Fred Moore Park (500 S. Bradshaw St.) and concludes with a program at the MLK, Jr. Rec Center (1300 Wilson St.) honoring Dr. King at 3:30 p.m. Dinner will be served immediately following the program. There will also be a rally and march led by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. beginning at 2 p.m. at the UNT Union Building. The celebration is free and open to residents of all ages. For additional information, visit www.dentonparks.com. MLK Jr. Rec Center will be closed to the public on Monday, Jan. 21, but will open at 3 p.m. for the celebration event. Denton Natatorium, Denia Rec Center, North Lakes Rec Center, Denton Civic Center, Denton Senior Center, American Legion Hall Senior Center, and Goldfield Tennis Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21. North Lakes Driving Range will be open regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Libraries All libraries will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Solid Waste and Recycling There will be no curbside trash, recycling, or yard waste collection on Monday, Jan. 21. Collection will be delayed one day during the week. The City of Denton Landfill at ECO-W.E.R.C.S will be open from 7 a.m. to noon on Jan. 21. Check www.dentonrecycles.com or your Residential Solid Waste & Recycling Service Calendar for current schedule information. 2 Animal Services The Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21. To report an animal non-emergency, call a duty officer at (940) 349-8181 and press option 8. Public Safety Public safety personnel will be on duty during the holiday. The Denton Police Department can be reached at their non-emergency number, (940) 349-8181. In case of an emergency, dial 911. Utilities Customer Service will be closed on Jan. 21. To report a utility service emergency, call utilities dispatch at (940) 349-7000. Airport Denton Enterprise Airport administrative offices will be closed on Jan. 21. The air traffic control tower will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the airfield will remain open 24 hours per day. On behalf of the City of Denton employees, have a safe and happy holiday. ### Visit www.cityofdenton.com for more news and to stay updated. MLK Jr. Day Celebration Monday, Jan. 21 "Honoring the Dream, While Continuing the Journey" | Youth Flag Football begins at Fred Moore Park | Rally at UNT Union Building before the march | March led by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. | March is met by the community at Fred Moore Park | The program begins at MLK Jr. Rec Center 11 a.m. 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Dinner will be served immediately following program. MLK Jr. Rec Center, (940) 349-8575 1300 Wilson St., Denton, TX. www.dentonparks.com 1 Kuechler, Sarah From:Rogers, Jessica A Sent:Tuesday, January 15, 2019 3:14 PM To:Friday Report Subject:FW: Ride DCTA Free to the 2019 Denton Black Film Festival From: Adrienne Hamilton <ahamilton@dcta.net> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 2:40 PM To: Rogers, Jessica A <Jessica.Rogers@cityofdenton.com> Subject: Ride DCTA Free to the 2019 Denton Black Film Festival Media Contact Information: Adrienne Hamilton, Communications Manager Phone: 972.316.6114 • Email: ahamilton@dcta.net Nicole Recker, Vice President of Marketing and Communications Phone: 972.316.6132 • Email: nrecker@dcta.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ride DCTA Free to the 2019 Denton Black Film Festival Festival‐goers can get a free A‐train and Connect Bus ride by using event code word LEWISVILLE, TEXAS (January 15, 2019) – The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) will provide free rides for people attending the 2019 Denton Black Film Festival. From Wednesday, January 23, through Saturday, January 26, DCTA will host a free ride promotion in which festival-goers can ride the agency’s A-train and Denton and Lewisville Connect Bus 2 system at no cost. The agency will not operate service on Sunday, January 27, which is the last day of the festival. DCTA Free Ride Promotion 411 To take advantage of DCTA's free ride promotion for this year’s Denton Black Film Festival, event goers must say the code word “DBFF19” to agency bus and rail operators when they board. The only services that qualify for DCTA’s free ride promotion are the A-train and Connect Bus system in Denton and Lewisville. The promotion is not valid for other DCTA services including the University of North Texas (UNT) and North Central Texas College (NCTC) Campus Shuttles, Highland Village Connect Shuttle, Collin County Transit, Frisco Demand-Response, Denton Enterprise Airport and Lewisville Lakeway On- Demand services, Access and vanpool. Due to positive train control (PTC) testing and implementation, DCTA has A-train service modifications on Fridays nights and Saturday mornings. Festival goers should keep this in mind when planning their trip. As a reminder, parking is free at all DCTA A-train stations. How to Get to the Festival Riding DCTA Getting to the festival riding DCTA is convenient and easy. Check out the information below to see how you can get to the various festival venues:  Alamo Drafthouse – Denton Connect Routes 4 and 7  Campus Theatre – Denton Connect Route 7  UNT on the Square – Denton Connect Route 7  Black Box Theatre – Denton Connect Route 7  The Patterson-Appleton Arts Center – walk from the Downtown Denton Transit Center (DDTC) or take Denton Connect Route 7  TWU – Denton Connect Routes 5 and 6  Stoke Denton – A-train and Denton Connect Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8  Dan’s Silverleaf – A-train and Denton Connect Route 7  Hickory Street Office – Denton Connect Route 7 If you plan to ride the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Green Line to transfer to DCTA, you will need to purchase a DART local system pass ($6) for that portion of your trip. When you transfer to DCTA, you can ride the rest of the way to the festival free using DCTA’s A-train and Denton Connect Buses using the code word “DBFF19”. When planning your trip, make sure to utilize DCTA’s Transit Tracker system and keep in mind the transfer times between DCTA and DART to ensure you make it back to your desired destination. 3 For more information about DCTA’s free ride promotion for the 2019 Denton Black Film Festival, visit RideDCTA.net. # # # ABOUT DENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Formed in 2002 and funded in 2003, the Denton County Transportation Authority has been focused on an aggressive service implementation strategy to address the mobility needs of North Texas residents. The central element of the agency’s service plan is the A-train, which connects with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) Green Line at Trinity Mills in Carrollton and provides service to five stations within Denton County. In addition to the A-train, DCTA provides Connect Bus service in Denton and Lewisville, Highland Village Connect Shuttle, Denton Enterprise Airport and Lewisville Lakeway On-Demand services, Access service, Frisco Demand-Response service, Collin County Transit service, North Texas Xpress commuter bus service in partnership with Trinity Metro, University of North Texas (UNT) and North Central Texas College (NCTC) Campus Shuttle and vanpool services. The agency carries nearly three million passengers annually system-wide. For more information about DCTA, visit www.RideDCTA.net. If you would rather not receive future communications from Denton County Transportation Authority, let us know by clicking here. Denton County Transportation Authority, PO Box 96, Lewisville, TX 75057 United States WELCOME TO THE CONSTRUCTION GUIDE The City of Denton maintains thousands of miles of roadways, water and wastewater lines, sidewalks, and drainage systems, and over the next two years, Denton will be under construction as infrastructure is rebuilt and expanded city-wide. Capacity is being added all over town, focusing on short-term projects to fix immediate issues and long-term projects to address Denton’s growth and aging infrastructure. The City is dedicating more tax dollars and resources to infrastructure projects than ever before, and working strategically to impove the condition of our roads and get ahead of future mobility and utility challenges. No one in Denton is immune from experiencing the inconvenience and frustrations that come with construction, and the City is working every day to provide meaningful construction information to all residents and businesses. This 2019 Construction Guide will serve as a valuable resource, keeping you informed about the many ways the City is working to improve Denton.CONSTRUCTION GUIDECITY OF DENTON2019STAY INFORMED WITH IMPROVING DENTON The City has made a commitment to residents and visitors that Denton will be a great place to live, work, and play. With orange cones all over town, it’s important to keep citizens updated on projects, track progress, and help relieve the stress of navigating in construction. To help keep you informed and engaged, the City launched new tools through Improving Denton to share information about ongoing infrastructure and mobility projects. • Visit www.improvingdenton.com to get general information about current and upcoming projects, view construction maps, see current lane and road closures, and learn more about the capital improvement program. • While on the website, sign up for email notifications to get messages directly to your inbox about major road projects, planned closures, and more. Through Improving Denton emails, the City will help keep you in the loop on both City and regional mobility projects. • Check your mailbox for project notifications. If you live on or near a planned project, we’ll reach out to you directly to provide project information, schedules, and contact information. • Follow us on social media. We’ll post information on Facebook, Nextdoor, and more. See page 8 for ways you can stay connected. 2 Have a question about a project? We’re available to talk, answer questions, and get your feedback. Use the listing below for frequently contacted departments. For a comprehensive listing, visit www.cityofdenton.com. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE (940) 349-8307 CAPITAL PROJECTS (940) 349-7150 WATER/WASTEWATER (940) 349-8463 UTILITIES DISPATCH (940) 349-7000 UTILITIES CUSTOMER SERVICE (940) 349-8700 CONTACT US For continued updates and information about City of Denton news, projects, programs, and services, look for the next issue of RESIDENT UPDATE when it hits your mailbox this March. NEW MOBILE APP GIVES RESIDENTS THE ABILITY TO SUBMIT REQUESTS OR REPORT ISSUES ON THE GO The City recently launched Engage Denton, a new app that gives you the ability to submit non-emergency requests for services, or report issues, from the convenience of your smartphone. To submit a request or report an issue —such as pothole repairs, sidewalk repairs, or a street light outage— download and open the app, select your request type, add a picture and description, and the City will get to work. You will receive periodic updates about your request and can communicate with City staff through the app. Links to other City services are also available, including utility bill pay and job opportunities. Engage Denton is available in the App Store and Google Play. For additional information, to submit a service request, or report an issue online, visit www.engagedenton.com. STREETS: REPAIR OR REPLACE? An important factor in determining when a street needs to be repaired or replaced is the overall condition index (OCI). All of Denton’s streets are categorized based on the OCI scoring system, a 100-point scale that grades City streets based on surface condition (including rutting, cracking, potholes, and patches) and ride quality. Using specialized equipment, a pavement management consultant drives Denton’s roads to produce the score. Scores are then loaded in the City’s pavement management software program, which helps to develop a preventative maintenance program to manage street assets. When roads have an OCI score of 75 or higher, they are considered in very good or excellent condition. Roads of this caliber require regular maintenance, but not much else. When a road score falls between 45 and 75, it may be considered fair/marginal or good, and will require major maintenance activities to maintain its quality. When a road’s score falls below 45, it is time to schedule reconstruction. Currently, Denton’s roadways have an average OCI score of 65, meaning that many streets need major maintenance or reconstruction. The numerous projects you see throughout this Guide are an effort to bring the City’s roadways to an average OCI score of 75, which allows us to use a more regular maintenance program, instead of reconstruction, to maintain street quality. 3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROGRAM UPDATE As Denton grows, we continue to invest in infrastructure to improve mobility, quality of life, and the health and safety of you and our visitors. The Denton Capital Improvement Program advances many different projects over a number of years, including voter-approved bond programs. In an effort to minimize the impact on the tax rate, the City issues these bonds in increments over a six-year period, with the full amount planned to be issued by 2020. For additional information, visit www.improvingdenton.com. $82,110,000 AUTHORIZED $54,340,000 ISSUED $16,565,000 AUTHORIZED AND ISSUED $8,454,000 AUTHORIZED $7,840,000 ISSUED $11,355,000 AUTHORIZED $5,795,000 ISSUED STREET IMPROVEMENTS Scheduled for Issuance in FY 2018-19: $14,580,000 With more than 400 street segment reconstructions planned, streets are a major focus of the bond program. To date, 219 street segments have been reconstructed and 184 additional segments are planned to be completed by the end of 2020. Later this year, we will begin construction on Hickory Creek Road and segments of Amherst Drive; Avenues A, B, and H; Fannin and Paisley Streets; Londonderry Lane; and Hinkle and Windsor Drives (see more on page 5). We have completed the update of the traffic signals on the downtown square and are working to update others in the downtown area. We are also beginning work to enact a quiet zone by improving the railroad crossings at McKinney, Hickory, Sycamore, and Prairie Streets, with a scheduled completion of July 2019. An additional 20 to 30 street segments will be added to connect projects approved in the 2012 and 2014 bond programs. 219 COMPLETE 1 8 4 P L A N N E D PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES Improving our public safety facilities is a key priority for ensuring that Denton is a safe community. Construction of Fire Station 4 and the police lobby renovation are complete, while the new Fire Training Tower will open later this spring. Fire Station 3 is in design, with construction set to begin this spring as well. STORMWATER DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS Scheduled for Issuance in FY 2018-19: $705,000 Stormwater drainage and flood control improvements are important to protect properties and assets in the floodplain and to alleviate flooding. The Eagle Drive Drainage Improvement Project is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in late summer 2019. Construction on the PEC-4 Drainage Improvement Project and Magnolia Drainage Project will begin early 2019. Multiple drainage improvements along South Bell Avenue, Oak Street, and Hickory Street will help control flooding downtown. We are scheduled to begin work on the first phases of these projects in summer 2019. PARK SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Scheduled for Issuance in FY 2018-19: $4,085,000 Improvements at our parks and recreation facilities help us provide excellent spaces for Denton residents to unite, grow, and play. We have completed construction on the wave pool and concession stand at Water Works Park and a sprayground at Carl Gene Young, Sr. Park. We have also added shelters and basketball courts at Lake Forest and Milam Parks. The G. Roland Vela Athletic Complex is under construction and is expected to be complete by late spring 2019. In addition, playgrounds have been replaced at Evers, Milam, Fred Moore, and Denia Parks. In 2019, we’ll also replace playgrounds at MLK Jr. Rec Center, Carl Gene Young, Sr. Park, and Nette Schultz Park, and the toddler structure at Quakertown Park. Two additional major projects include a new dog park and tennis center at North Lakes Park. Visit www.dentonparks.com for quarterly project updates. 66% 100% 93% 51% 4 PROJECT SCOPE EST. START Allred Water Transmission Main Install 14,000 feet of 24-inch and 30-inch water main along John Paine and Allred between the SW Pump Station and Bonnie Brae.Q3 Bonnie Brae Street Phase 1 Widen existing 2-lane roadway to 4-lane divided roadway from Roselawn to Vintage.Ongoing Bonnie Brae Street Phase 2 Widen Vintage Boulevard from existing 2-lane roadway to 6-lane divided roadway from I-35W frontage road to US 377.Q4 Downtown Drainage Systems Install drainage system along rail line from Sycamore to McKinney.Q3 Eagle Drive Drainage Drainage system improvements at intersection of Eagle and Myrtle as well as street reconstruction of Eagle from Elm to Carroll.Ongoing Elm & Locust Water/Sewer Replace 5,900 feet of water and wastewater lines on Locust and Elm from Hickory to US 380.Q4 Hickory Street Phase 3 Reconstruct roadway and improve utilities from Avenue C to Avenue B.Ongoing Hickory Street Phase 4 Reconstruct roadway and improve utilities from Avenue B to Welch.Q1 Hickory Creek Road East Widen existing 2-lane roadway to 4-lane roadway from Teasley to FM 2499.Q3 Hickory Creek Road West Widen existing 2-lane roadway to 4-lane roadway from Teasley to Riverpass.Q1 I-35/Scripture Water Main Install 600 feet of 20-inch water main along I-35 near Scripture.Q3 I-35/US 380 Water Main Install 1,900 feet of 20-inch water main and 900 feet of 16-inch water main along I-35 near US 380.Q3 Magnolia Drainage Install new box culverts on Hinkle and Windsor from North Pecan Creek to Windsor. Reconstruct the pavement along Hinkle from University to Windsor and along Windsor from Hinkle to Elm. Q1 Mayhill Road Widen existing 2-lane roadway to 4-lane divided roadway from Edwards to US 380.Ongoing McKinney Street Widen existing 2-lane roadway to 4-lane divided roadway from Loop 288 to Grissom.Q1 Morse Street Widen existing 2-lane roadway to 4-lane roadway from Loop 288 to Mayhill.Q3 North South Water Main Phase 2 Install 10,000 feet of 36-inch and 42-inch water main along Bonnie Brae from Roselawn to I-35E.Q1 North South Water Main Phase 3 Install 4,900 feet of 42-inch water main along Bonnie Brae from I-35E to Scripture.Q2 PEC-4 Phases 1 & 2 Install box culvert along Pecan Creek upper tributary between Wainwright and Prairie. Replace water and wastewater lines along Elm and Locust from Eagle to Hickory.Q2 Whether you live, work, or play in Denton, you are likely to be impacted by road or utility construction over the next year. Projects are planned for neighborhood streets and major thoroughfares across all areas of the city. Pages 4 and 5 in this Guide provide a breakdown of the major projects, improvements, and timelines, including when you can expect work to occur. Pages 6 and 7 provide additional details on the regional mobility projects, major City projects, and City facilities that are planned for exciting upgrades in 2019. For additional information, visit www.improvingdenton.com. Q1 - First Quarter 2019 | Q2 - Second Quarter 2019 | Q3 - Third Quarter 2019 | Q4 - Fourth Quarter 2019 MAJOR PROJECTS SCHEDULED FOR 2019 IMPROVING DENTON 2019 PROJECT GUIDE 5 PROJECT EST. START PROJECT EST. START PROJECT EST. START Amherst Drive (S) (Fordham to Malone)Q2 Hinkle Drive (S) (Windsor to University)Q2 Robson Ranch Road (WW) (In easement between Robson Ranch and I-35W) Q3 Atlas Drive (S, W, WW) (Redstone to Hercules)Q1 Johnson Street (S, W) (Mill to Dallas, Collins to Daugherty) Q2 Sagewood Street (S) (Meadow to Peartree)Q3 Avenue A (S) (Ave. A to Greenlee)Q2 Kendolph Drive (S, W, WW) (I-35 to Willowwood)Ongoing Sandy Creek Drive (S, WW) (Angelina Bend to Sandy Creek)Q3 Avenue B (S) (Margie to Underwood)Q1 Kerley Street (S, W, WW) (Duncan to Shady Oaks)Q1 Scripture Street (S) (Thomas to Jagoe)Q2 Avenue H (S) (Louise to Prairie)Q2 Kings Row (S, W, WW) (Stuart to Sherman)Ongoing Sheraton Road (S) (Imperial to Sun Valley)Q4 Bernard Street (S, W) (Hickory to Fannin)Q1 Laguna Street (S) (Yellowstone to Sherman)Ongoing Sierra Drive (S, W, WW) (Yellowstone to Sherman)Ongoing Bowling Green Street (S, W) (Georgetown to Auburn)Ongoing Londonderry Lane (S) (Teasley to Hollyhill)Ongoing Stella Street/Avenue H (S, W, WW) (Bonnie Brae to Ave. G) Q3 Castle Lane (S) (Full extent)Q1 Manhattan Drive (S, W, WW) (Yellowstone to Sherman)Ongoing Thomas Street (S) (Panhandle to W. Oak)Q1 Fannin Street (S, W) (Welch to Beatty)Q2 Mill Street (S, W, D) (Wye to Industrial)Q2 Uland Street (S, WW) (Railroad to Rose)Q2 Forrestridge Drive (S) (Hobson to Highview)Q1 Mistywood Lane/Royal Lane (S, W, WW, D) (Woodhaven to Jamestown, including Royal and Rockwood) Ongoing Wayne Street (S, W) (Boyd to Mozingo)Ongoing Foxcroft Circle (WW) (East of Old North to Emerson & Northcreast to Archer Trail) Q2 Mulberry Street (S, W) (Bernard to Cedar)Q3 Wellington Drive (WW) (Northwest of Sherman)Q1 Fulton Street (S, W, WW) (Congress to W. Oak)Ongoing Northwood Terrace (S, W, WW) (North extent to Edgewood Place)Q2 Westgate Drive (S) (Fladger to Windsor)Q3 Greenway/Augusta (S, WW) (Windsor Farms to dead end)Q4 Orr Street (S, WW) (Elm to Locust)Q2 Whitney Court (S) (Full extent)Q2 Hercules Lane (S, W) (Sherman to Meadow)Q1 Paisley Street (S) (Frame to Ruddell)Ongoing Windsor Drive (S) (Hinkle to Elm)Q2 Highview Circle (S) (Full extent) Q1 Panhandle Street (S) (Aileen to Malone)Q1 Woodbrook Street (S) (Southridge to Hollyhill)Q2 Hill Alley (W) (Robertson to Martin)Q2 Quail Ridge Drive (S, W) (Cooper Branch to La Paloma)Q3 Yellowstone Place (S, W, WW) (Kings Ct. to Monterrey)Q4 Hillcrest Street (S, WW) (Emerson to Scripture)Ongoing Roberts/Woodland/Brown (S, WW) Roberts (from Brown to Brown) and Woodland (Brown to Cherrywood) Q3 ROAD AND UTILITY PROJECTS SCHEDULED FOR 2019 Road and utility projects make up the majority the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), but the CIP also includes regular upgrades, maintenance, and replacements. To maintain the overall health of our transportation and utility infrastructure network, existing roads and underground utility systems have to be reconstructed or replaced when they reach the end of their useful life. While each project is different, this process can include removing and replacing the driving surface, replacing curbs and gutters, updating, moving, or replacing subsurface utilities, and occasionally involves sidewalk replacements. This may be a lengthy process, but this work will result in much-improved streets and utilities, designed to last for many years. The projects listed below are the ongoing and upcoming projects that you can expect throughout 2019. For additional information, visit www.improvingdenton. S - Streets Project | W - Water Project | WW - Wastewater Project | D - Drainage Project Q1 - First Quarter 2019 | Q2 - Second Quarter 2019 | Q3 - Third Quarter 2019 | Q4 - Fourth Quarter 2019 6 Work continues on the I-35E project including the Loop 288/Lillian Miller, Brinker Road, and Mayhill Road intersections. Currently, TxDOT is working on the new northbound overpasses at Loop 288 and Brinker Road. Once those are completed this spring, traffic will shift to the new lanes so that work can begin on the southbound overpasses. The Brinker Road punch-through is expected to occur in early summer, providing an additional access point to navigate from east to west across the Interstate. When construction is complete, motorists will enjoy expanded lane capacity on I-35E and much-improved mobility through the Loop 288/Lillian Miller, Brinker Road, and Mayhill Road underpasses. Visit www.keepitmovingdallas.com for additional information. The US 377 project will increase mobility on a major Denton thoroughfare by widening the two-lane rural roadway to a six-lane divided roadway, installing a new railroad overpass, and adding capacity to the Hobson Lane/FM 1830 (Country Club Road) intersection. Utility work has already started, which includes relocating the water and sewer lines to enable the future road reconstruction. When the roadwork begins later this year, motorists won’t see major impacts to the roadway at first, as new northbound lanes will be constructed on the east side of the existing roadway. Once those are complete, traffic will be shifted to the new lanes to allow reconstruction of the existing lanes. The project is planned for completion in late 2020. Visit www.us377denton.com for additional information. Residents and travelers along Teasley Lane/FM 2181 in south Denton know this area can get very busy. To relieve congestion and better accommodate growth, the existing two-lane road is being widened to a six-lane divided urban roadway from Lillian Miller Parkway to the Corinth city limit. Construction is underway and expected to continue through February 2020. As part of the project, sidewalks and signalized intersections are being added to assist with pedestrian access along the corridor. Visit www.keepitmovingdallas.com for additional information. TXDOT PROJECTS MAJOR CITY PROJECTS To accommodate mobility needs, Bonnie Brae Street is being expanded from a two-lane undivided road to a four-lane divided road. Phase 1 includes widening Bonnie Brae from Roselawn to Vintage, which is currently under construction and should wrap up by late summer 2019. Phase 2 of the project includes expanding Vintage Boulevard from two lanes to a six-lane divided roadway from I-35W to US 377 and will begin in late summer/early fall 2019. As Denton has grown over the years, so has the congestion on Mayhill Road. Since 2017, the City has been working to expand Mayhill from a two-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane divided roadway to accommodate traffic. Construction will continue throughout 2019, and is planned for completion in spring 2020. Once complete, Mayhill Road will be able to handle the continued growth in the area and serve as an alternate route to Loop 288. The reconstruction of Hickory Street (Bonnie Brae to Carroll) is expected to be complete by fall 2019. The project includes upgrading the roadway, water, wastewater, gas, and electric utilities in the area, which will result in a corridor that will last for the next 40 years. Currently, Atmos Gas is working in the area between Avenue B and Welch. If Atmos completes the installation of their new lines as scheduled, the Streets Department will complete this portion of the project by the end of March. Construction on the last phase of the project (Welch to Carroll) is expected to begin in July. Lillian Miller Pkwy.S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E Loop 288Loop 288Lillian Miller Pkwy.Lillian Miller Pkwy.S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E Loop 288Loop 288Lillian Miller Pkwy.Current Intersection Improved Intersection CURRENT INTERSECTION IMPROVED INTERSECTION Brinker Rd.Brinker Rd.Brinker Rd.Brinker Rd.S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 E S Interstate 35 EBr inker Rd.Brinker Rd.LOOP 288 CURRENT INTERSECTION BRINKER ROAD CURRENT INTERSECTION LOOP 288 IMPROVED INTERSECTION BRINKER ROAD IMPROVED INTERSECTION G. Roland Vela Athletic Complex Construction at the Vela Athletic Complex in North Lakes Park continues to progress. New sod has been laid and a new playground consisting of slides, swings, and numerous other play features is also ready to go. In early 2019, work will begin on the concession/restroom facility, and the target date for completion is March 2019. Fire Station No. 3 With bidding underway in early January, construction is expected to start on the new Fire Station No. 3 in spring 2019. The new Station will be built on the corner of McCormick and Underwood Streets across from the existing station. The new station will be greatly expanded, with 14,350 square feet of space, four apparatus bays, and room for a police office. The station will be built to accommodate growth, with the ability to house an additional ladder truck and up to 12 firefighters in the future. The planned in-service date is late summer/early fall 2020. Fire Station No. 8 A new Fire Station No. 8 will be built near the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Brinker Road to serve the growing areas in southeast Denton, businesses in the medical district, and areas near I-35E, Mayhill Road, and State School Road. The new station will be an 8,500-square-foot station with space for six firefighters. It will also be the home of a new fire engine, Engine 8. Medic 8, already in service, will move from its temporary location at Medical City Denton, to the new station. Design will start in early 2019, with a planned in-service date of late fall 2020. North Lakes Dog Park Plans are underway to build a new 3.65-acre dog park at North Lakes Park, near the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center. The park will feature three separate play areas and a fourth small flexible area for play, agility, and/or dog obedience programs. Amenities being considered are based on community feedback and include shade structure(s), dog agility equipment, human and dog water fountains, waste stations, benches, and picnic tables. Concept plans were reviewed and approved by City Council and a ground-breaking is anticipated for spring 2019. All project schedules and timelines are subject to change. Visit www.improvingdenton.com for the most up-to-date information. FACILITY PROJECTS 7 The Pecan Creek Tributary 4 (PEC-4) Drainage Improvement Project includes the installation of new underground box culverts from the intersection of Wainwright Street and Highland Street along the tributary to just west of Prairie Street. The new box culvert will help reduce flooding in the downtown area during large storm events. During construction, crews will also replace and improve the water and wastewater main lines along Elm Street and Locust Street (Eagle to Hickory). Construction is set to begin in April. The Eagle Drive Drainage Project Phase 2 includes constructing an underground drainage system that will replace the open channel to help reduce flooding south of downtown (once all phases of this project are constructed). As part of the project, the City is reconstructing Eagle Drive (Carroll to Elm), which is why part of the roadway is currently closed. Construction on this project will continue this year, with a planned completion date of June 2019. The Hickory Creek Road West Project will widen the existing roadway to include four main lanes, a median, and turn lanes. The project will also include upgrades to storm drains and sidewalks along the roadway. Construction is set to begin in February. The Magnolia Drainage Project is a lot more than just drainage. While the project includes constructing a new storm drain along Windsor and Hinkle Drives to intercept runoff along the route, crews will also be removing and replacing the road surfaces on Hinkle Drive (University to Windsor) and Windsor Drive (Hinkle to Elm). Construction is expected to begin in February. MAJOR CITY PROJECTS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6) Dog Park Concept Plan STAY UPDATED www.improvingdenton.com /cityofdenton /cityofdenton @cityofdentontx A publication of the City of Denton • ADA/EOE/ADEA • TDD (800) 735-2989 • wwww.cityofdenton.com CONSTRUCTION GUIDE CITY OF DENTON 2019 /cityofdenton Email Notifications For additional information about these projects and more, visit www.improvingdenton.com. Wherever you are, you can connect with the City of Denton to find information, report issues, get the latest news, and more. Get news straight to your inbox by signing up for our email newsletters at www.cityofdenton.com/stayupdated. 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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTIONA1.AASection 161.081, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subdivision (1-b) to read as follows: (1-b)AA"Minor" means a person under 21 years of age. SECTIONA2.AASubchapter H, Chapter 161, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Section 161.0815 to read as follows: Sec.A161.0815.AANONAPPLICABILITY. This subchapter does not apply to a product that is: (1)AAapproved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in the treatment of nicotine or smoking addiction; and (2)AAlabeled with a "Drug Facts" panel in accordance with regulations of the United States Food and Drug Administration. SECTIONA3.AAThe heading to Section 161.082, Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec.A161.082.AASALE OF CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 21 [18] YEARS OF AGE PROHIBITED; PROOF OF AGE REQUIRED. SECTIONA4.AASections 161.082(a) and (e), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: (a)AAA person commits an offense if the person, with criminal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 86R5047 SRA-D 1 negligence: (1)AAsells, gives, or causes to be sold or given a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product to someone who is younger than 21 [18] years of age; or (2)AAsells, gives, or causes to be sold or given a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product to another person who intends to deliver it to someone who is younger than 21 [18] years of age. (e)AAA proof of identification satisfies the requirements of Subsection (d) if it contains a physical description and photograph consistent with the person ’s appearance, purports to establish that the person is 21 [18] years of age or older, and was issued by a governmental agency. The proof of identification may include a driver ’s license issued by this state or another state, a passport, or an identification card issued by a state or the federal government. SECTIONA5.AAThe heading to Section 161.083, Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec.A161.083.AASALE OF CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 30 [27] YEARS OF AGE. SECTIONA6.AASectionsA161.083(a), (b), and (c), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: (a)AAA [Pursuant to federal regulation under 21 C.F.R. Section 1140.14(b), a] person may not sell, give, or cause to be sold or given a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product to someone who is younger than 30 [27] years of age unless the person to whom the cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product was sold or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 H.B.ANo.A749 2 given presents an apparently valid proof of identification. (b)AAA retailer shall adequately supervise and train the retailer ’s agents and employees to prevent a violation of Subsection [Subsections] (a) [and (a-1)]. (c)AAA proof of identification described by Section 161.082(e) satisfies the requirements of Subsection [Subsections] (a) [and (a-1)]. SECTIONA7.AASection 161.084, Health and Safety Code, is amended by amending Subsection (b) and adding Subsections (b-1) and (b-2) to read as follows: (b)AAThe sign must include the statement: PURCHASING OR ATTEMPTING TO PURCHASE CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY A PERSON [MINOR] UNDER 21 [18] YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. SALE OR PROVISION OF CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO A PERSON [MINOR] UNDER 21 [18] YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. UPON CONVICTION, A CLASS C MISDEMEANOR, INCLUDING A FINE OF UP TO $500, MAY BE IMPOSED. VIOLATIONS MAY BE REPORTED TO THE TEXAS COMPTROLLER ’S OFFICE BY CALLING (insert toll-free telephone number). PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD NOT SMOKE. SMOKERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE BABIES WHO ARE BORN PREMATURE OR WITH LOW BIRTH WEIGHT. (b-1)AAImmediately following the statement described by Subsection (b), the sign described by that subsection must include the statement: THE PROHIBITIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE DO NOT APPLY TO A PERSON WHO WAS BORN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 31, 2001. (b-2)AAThis subsection and Subsection (b-1) expire September 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 H.B.ANo.A749 3 1, 2022. SECTIONA8.AASections 161.085(a) and (b), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: (a)AAEach retailer shall notify each individual employed by that retailer who is to be engaged in retail sales of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products that state law: (1)AAprohibits the sale or distribution of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products to any person who is younger than 21 [18] years of age as provided by Section 161.082 and that a violation of that section is a Class C misdemeanor; and (2)AArequires each person who sells cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products at retail or by vending machine to post a warning notice as provided by Section 161.084, requires each employee to ensure that the appropriate sign is always properly displayed while that employee is exercising the employee ’s duties, and provides that a violation of Section 161.084 is a Class C misdemeanor. (b)AAThe notice required by this section [Subsection (a)] must be provided within 72 hours of the date an individual begins to engage in retail sales of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products.AAThe individual shall signify that the individual has received the notice required by this section [Subsection (a)] by signing a form stating that the law has been fully explained, that the individual understands the law, and that the individual, as a condition of employment, agrees to comply with the law. SECTIONA9.AASection 161.086(b), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 H.B.ANo.A749 4 (b)AASubsection (a) does not apply to: (1)AAa facility or business that is not open to persons younger than 21 [18] years of age at any time; (2)AAthat part of a facility or business that is a humidor or other enclosure designed to store cigars in a climate-controlled environment and that is not open to persons younger than 21 years of age at any time; or (3)AAa premises for which a person holds a package store permit issued under the Alcoholic Beverage Code and that is not open to persons younger than 21 years of age at any time. SECTIONA10.AASection 161.087, Health and Safety Code, is amended by amending Subsections (a), (b), and (c) and adding Subsections (a-1) and (b-1) to read as follows: (a)AAA person may not distribute [to persons younger than 18 years of age]: (1)AAa free sample of a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product; or (2)AAa coupon or other item that the recipient may use to receive a free [or discounted] cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product or a sample cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product. (a-1)AAA person may not distribute to persons younger than 21 years of age a coupon or other item that the recipient may use to receive a discounted cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product. (b)AAExcept as provided by Subsection (c), a person, including a permit holder, may not accept or redeem, offer to accept or redeem, or hire a person to accept or redeem: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 H.B.ANo.A749 5 (1)AAa coupon or other item that the recipient may use to receive a free [or discounted] cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product or a sample cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product; or (2)AAa coupon or other item that the recipient may use to receive a discounted cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product if the recipient is younger than 21 [18] years of age. (b-1)AAA coupon or other item that [such] a recipient described by Subsection (b) may use to receive a [free or] discounted cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product [or a sample cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product] may not be redeemable through mail or courier delivery. (c)AASubsections (a)(2), (a-1), [and] (b), and (b-1) do not apply to a transaction between permit holders unless the transaction is a retail sale. SECTIONA11.AASections 161.088(b) and (d), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: (b)AAThe comptroller may make block grants to counties and municipalities to be used by local law enforcement agencies to enforce this subchapter and Subchapter R in a manner that can reasonably be expected to reduce the extent to which cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products are sold or distributed, including by delivery sale, to persons who are younger than 21 [18] years of age. At least annually, random unannounced inspections shall be conducted at various locations where cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products are sold or distributed, including by delivery sale, to ensure compliance with this 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 H.B.ANo.A749 6 subchapter and Subchapter R. The comptroller shall rely, to the fullest extent possible, on local law enforcement agencies to enforce this subchapter and Subchapter R. (d)AAThe use of a person younger than 21 [18] years of age to act as a minor decoy to test compliance with this subchapter and Subchapter R shall be conducted in a fashion that promotes fairness. A person may be enlisted by the comptroller or a local law enforcement agency to act as a minor decoy only if the following requirements are met: (1)AAwritten parental consent is obtained for the use of a person younger than 18 years of age to act as a minor decoy to test compliance with this subchapter and Subchapter R; (2)AAat the time of the inspection, order, or delivery, the minor decoy is younger than 21 [17] years of age; (3)AAthe minor decoy has an appearance that would cause a reasonably prudent seller of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products to request identification and proof of age; (4)AAthe minor decoy carries either the minor ’s own identification showing the minor ’s correct date of birth or carries no identification, and a minor decoy who carries identification presents it on request to any seller of or any person who delivers cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products; and (5)AAthe minor decoy answers truthfully any questions about the minor ’s age at the time of the inspection, order, or delivery. SECTIONA12.AASection 161.251, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subdivision (1-b) to read as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 H.B.ANo.A749 7 (1-b)AA"Minor" means a person under 21 years of age. SECTIONA13.AASections 161.252(a), (b), and (c), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: (a)AAAn individual who is younger than 21 [18] years of age commits an offense if the individual: (1)AApossesses, purchases, consumes, or accepts a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product; or (2)AAfalsely represents himself or herself to be 21 [18] years of age or older by displaying proof of age that is false, fraudulent, or not actually proof of the individual ’s own age in order to obtain possession of, purchase, or receive a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product. (b)AAIt is an exception to the application of this section that the individual younger than 21 [18] years of age possessed the cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product in the presence of[: [(1)AAan adult parent, a guardian, or a spouse of the individual; or [(2)]AAan employer of the individual, if possession or receipt of the cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product is required in the performance of the employee ’s duties as an employee. (c)AAIt is an exception to the application of this section that the individual younger than 21 [18] years of age is participating in an inspection or test of compliance in accordance with Section 161.088. SECTIONA14.AASections 161.452(b) and (c), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 H.B.ANo.A749 8 (b)AAA person taking a delivery sale order of cigarettes shall comply with: (1)AAthe age verification requirements prescribed by Section 161.453; (2)AAthe disclosure requirements prescribed by Section 161.454; (3)AA[the shipping requirements prescribed by Section 161.455; [(4)]AAthe registration and reporting requirements prescribed by Section 161.456; (4)A[(5)]AAthe tax collection requirements prescribed by Section 161.457; and (5)A[(6)]AAeach law of this state that generally applies to sales of cigarettes that occur entirely within this state, including a law: (A)AAimposing a tax; or (B)AAprescribing a permitting or tax-stamping requirement. (c)AAA person taking a delivery sale order of e-cigarettes shall comply with: (1)AAthe age verification requirements prescribed by Section 161.453; (2)AAthe disclosure requirements prescribed by Section 161.454; (3)AA[the shipping requirements prescribed by Section 161.455; [(4)]AAthe registration and reporting requirements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 H.B.ANo.A749 9 prescribed by Section 161.456; and (4)A[(5)]AAeach law of this state that generally applies to sales of e-cigarettes that occur entirely within this state. SECTIONA15.AASections 161.453(a) and (c), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: (a)AAA person may not mail or ship cigarettes in connection with a delivery sale order unless before mailing or shipping the cigarettes the person accepting the delivery sale order first: (1)AAobtains from the prospective customer a certification that includes: (A)AAreliable confirmation that the purchaser is at least 21 [18] years of age; and (B)AAa statement signed by the prospective purchaser in writing and under penalty of law: (i)AAcertifying the prospective purchaser ’s address and date of birth; (ii)AAconfirming that the prospective purchaser understands that signing another person ’s name to the certification is illegal, that sales of cigarettes to an individual under the age prescribed by Section 161.082 are illegal under state law, and that the purchase of cigarettes by an individual under that age is illegal under state law; and (iii)AAconfirming that the prospective purchaser wants to receive mailings from a tobacco company; (2)AAmakes a good faith effort to verify the information contained in the certification provided by the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 H.B.ANo.A749 10 prospective purchaser under Subdivision (1) against a commercially available database or obtains a photocopy or other image of a government-issued identification bearing a photograph of the prospective purchaser and stating the date of birth or age of the prospective purchaser; (3)AAsends to the prospective purchaser, by e-mail or other means, a notice that complies with Section 161.454; and (4)AAfor an order made over the Internet or as a result of an advertisement, receives payment for the delivery sale from the prospective purchaser by a credit or debit card that has been issued in the purchaser ’s name or by check. (c)AAA person may not mail or ship e-cigarettes in connection with a delivery sale order unless before accepting a delivery sale order the person verifies that the prospective purchaser is at least 21 [18] years of age through a commercially available database or aggregate of databases that is regularly used for the purpose of age and identity verification. After the order is accepted, the person must use a method of mailing or shipping that requires an adult signature. SECTIONA16.AASections 161.083(a-1) and 161.455, Health and Safety Code, are repealed. SECTIONA17.AA(a) The changes in law made by this Act to Subchapters H, N, and R, Chapter 161, Health and Safety Code, apply only to an offense committed on or after the effective date of this Act. For purposes of this section, an offense is committed before the effective date of this Act if any element of the offense occurred before that date. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 H.B.ANo.A749 11 (b)AAAn offense committed before the effective date of this Act is covered by the law in effect when the offense was committed, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. (c)AAThe changes in law made by this Act to Subchapters H, N, and R, Chapter 161, Health and Safety Code, do not apply to a person who was born on or before August 31, 2001. SECTIONA18.AAThis Act takes effect September 1, 2019. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 H.B.ANo.A749 12 By:AAHuffman S.B.ANo.A338 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTIONA1.AASection 161.081, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subdivision (1-b) to read as follows: (1-b)AA"Minor" means a person under 21 years of age. SECTIONA2.AASubchapter H, Chapter 161, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Section 161.0815 to read as follows: Sec.A161.0815.AANONAPPLICABILITY. This subchapter does not apply to a product that is: (1)AAapproved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in the treatment of nicotine or smoking addiction; and (2)AAlabeled with a "Drug Facts" panel in accordance with regulations of the United States Food and Drug Administration. SECTIONA3.AAThe heading to Section 161.082, Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec.A161.082.AASALE OF CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 21 [18] YEARS OF AGE PROHIBITED; PROOF OF AGE REQUIRED. SECTIONA4.AASections 161.082(a) and (e), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: (a)AAA person commits an offense if the person, with criminal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 86R5047 SRA-D 1 negligence: (1)AAsells, gives, or causes to be sold or given a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product to someone who is younger than 21 [18] years of age; or (2)AAsells, gives, or causes to be sold or given a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product to another person who intends to deliver it to someone who is younger than 21 [18] years of age. (e)AAA proof of identification satisfies the requirements of Subsection (d) if it contains a physical description and photograph consistent with the person ’s appearance, purports to establish that the person is 21 [18] years of age or older, and was issued by a governmental agency. The proof of identification may include a driver ’s license issued by this state or another state, a passport, or an identification card issued by a state or the federal government. SECTIONA5.AAThe heading to Section 161.083, Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec.A161.083.AASALE OF CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 30 [27] YEARS OF AGE. SECTIONA6.AASectionsA161.083(a), (b), and (c), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: (a)AAA [Pursuant to federal regulation under 21 C.F.R. Section 1140.14(b), a] person may not sell, give, or cause to be sold or given a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product to someone who is younger than 30 [27] years of age unless the person to whom the cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product was sold or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 S.B.ANo.A338 2 given presents an apparently valid proof of identification. (b)AAA retailer shall adequately supervise and train the retailer ’s agents and employees to prevent a violation of Subsection [Subsections] (a) [and (a-1)]. (c)AAA proof of identification described by Section 161.082(e) satisfies the requirements of Subsection [Subsections] (a) [and (a-1)]. SECTIONA7.AASection 161.084, Health and Safety Code, is amended by amending Subsection (b) and adding Subsections (b-1) and (b-2) to read as follows: (b)AAThe sign must include the statement: PURCHASING OR ATTEMPTING TO PURCHASE CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY A PERSON [MINOR] UNDER 21 [18] YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. SALE OR PROVISION OF CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO A PERSON [MINOR] UNDER 21 [18] YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. UPON CONVICTION, A CLASS C MISDEMEANOR, INCLUDING A FINE OF UP TO $500, MAY BE IMPOSED. VIOLATIONS MAY BE REPORTED TO THE TEXAS COMPTROLLER ’S OFFICE BY CALLING (insert toll-free telephone number). PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD NOT SMOKE. SMOKERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE BABIES WHO ARE BORN PREMATURE OR WITH LOW BIRTH WEIGHT. (b-1)AAImmediately following the statement described by Subsection (b), the sign described by that subsection must include the statement: THE PROHIBITIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE DO NOT APPLY TO A PERSON WHO WAS BORN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 31, 2001. (b-2)AAThis subsection and Subsection (b-1) expire September 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 S.B.ANo.A338 3 1, 2022. SECTIONA8.AASections 161.085(a) and (b), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: (a)AAEach retailer shall notify each individual employed by that retailer who is to be engaged in retail sales of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products that state law: (1)AAprohibits the sale or distribution of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products to any person who is younger than 21 [18] years of age as provided by Section 161.082 and that a violation of that section is a Class C misdemeanor; and (2)AArequires each person who sells cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products at retail or by vending machine to post a warning notice as provided by Section 161.084, requires each employee to ensure that the appropriate sign is always properly displayed while that employee is exercising the employee ’s duties, and provides that a violation of Section 161.084 is a Class C misdemeanor. (b)AAThe notice required by this section [Subsection (a)] must be provided within 72 hours of the date an individual begins to engage in retail sales of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products.AAThe individual shall signify that the individual has received the notice required by this section [Subsection (a)] by signing a form stating that the law has been fully explained, that the individual understands the law, and that the individual, as a condition of employment, agrees to comply with the law. SECTIONA9.AASection 161.086(b), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 S.B.ANo.A338 4 (b)AASubsection (a) does not apply to: (1)AAa facility or business that is not open to persons younger than 21 [18] years of age at any time; (2)AAthat part of a facility or business that is a humidor or other enclosure designed to store cigars in a climate-controlled environment and that is not open to persons younger than 21 years of age at any time; or (3)AAa premises for which a person holds a package store permit issued under the Alcoholic Beverage Code and that is not open to persons younger than 21 years of age at any time. SECTIONA10.AASection 161.087, Health and Safety Code, is amended by amending Subsections (a), (b), and (c) and adding Subsections (a-1) and (b-1) to read as follows: (a)AAA person may not distribute [to persons younger than 18 years of age]: (1)AAa free sample of a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product; or (2)AAa coupon or other item that the recipient may use to receive a free [or discounted] cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product or a sample cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product. (a-1)AAA person may not distribute to persons younger than 21 years of age a coupon or other item that the recipient may use to receive a discounted cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product. (b)AAExcept as provided by Subsection (c), a person, including a permit holder, may not accept or redeem, offer to accept or redeem, or hire a person to accept or redeem: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 S.B.ANo.A338 5 (1)AAa coupon or other item that the recipient may use to receive a free [or discounted] cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product or a sample cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product; or (2)AAa coupon or other item that the recipient may use to receive a discounted cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product if the recipient is younger than 21 [18] years of age. (b-1)AAA coupon or other item that [such] a recipient described by Subsection (b) may use to receive a [free or] discounted cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product [or a sample cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product] may not be redeemable through mail or courier delivery. (c)AASubsections (a)(2), (a-1), [and] (b), and (b-1) do not apply to a transaction between permit holders unless the transaction is a retail sale. SECTIONA11.AASections 161.088(b) and (d), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: (b)AAThe comptroller may make block grants to counties and municipalities to be used by local law enforcement agencies to enforce this subchapter and Subchapter R in a manner that can reasonably be expected to reduce the extent to which cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products are sold or distributed, including by delivery sale, to persons who are younger than 21 [18] years of age. At least annually, random unannounced inspections shall be conducted at various locations where cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products are sold or distributed, including by delivery sale, to ensure compliance with this 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 S.B.ANo.A338 6 subchapter and Subchapter R. The comptroller shall rely, to the fullest extent possible, on local law enforcement agencies to enforce this subchapter and Subchapter R. (d)AAThe use of a person younger than 21 [18] years of age to act as a minor decoy to test compliance with this subchapter and Subchapter R shall be conducted in a fashion that promotes fairness. A person may be enlisted by the comptroller or a local law enforcement agency to act as a minor decoy only if the following requirements are met: (1)AAwritten parental consent is obtained for the use of a person younger than 18 years of age to act as a minor decoy to test compliance with this subchapter and Subchapter R; (2)AAat the time of the inspection, order, or delivery, the minor decoy is younger than 21 [17] years of age; (3)AAthe minor decoy has an appearance that would cause a reasonably prudent seller of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products to request identification and proof of age; (4)AAthe minor decoy carries either the minor ’s own identification showing the minor ’s correct date of birth or carries no identification, and a minor decoy who carries identification presents it on request to any seller of or any person who delivers cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products; and (5)AAthe minor decoy answers truthfully any questions about the minor ’s age at the time of the inspection, order, or delivery. SECTIONA12.AASection 161.251, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Subdivision (1-b) to read as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 S.B.ANo.A338 7 (1-b)AA"Minor" means a person under 21 years of age. SECTIONA13.AASections 161.252(a), (b), and (c), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: (a)AAAn individual who is younger than 21 [18] years of age commits an offense if the individual: (1)AApossesses, purchases, consumes, or accepts a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product; or (2)AAfalsely represents himself or herself to be 21 [18] years of age or older by displaying proof of age that is false, fraudulent, or not actually proof of the individual ’s own age in order to obtain possession of, purchase, or receive a cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product. (b)AAIt is an exception to the application of this section that the individual younger than 21 [18] years of age possessed the cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product in the presence of[: [(1)AAan adult parent, a guardian, or a spouse of the individual; or [(2)]AAan employer of the individual, if possession or receipt of the cigarette, e-cigarette, or tobacco product is required in the performance of the employee ’s duties as an employee. (c)AAIt is an exception to the application of this section that the individual younger than 21 [18] years of age is participating in an inspection or test of compliance in accordance with Section 161.088. SECTIONA14.AASections 161.452(b) and (c), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 S.B.ANo.A338 8 (b)AAA person taking a delivery sale order of cigarettes shall comply with: (1)AAthe age verification requirements prescribed by Section 161.453; (2)AAthe disclosure requirements prescribed by Section 161.454; (3)AA[the shipping requirements prescribed by Section 161.455; [(4)]AAthe registration and reporting requirements prescribed by Section 161.456; (4)A[(5)]AAthe tax collection requirements prescribed by Section 161.457; and (5)A[(6)]AAeach law of this state that generally applies to sales of cigarettes that occur entirely within this state, including a law: (A)AAimposing a tax; or (B)AAprescribing a permitting or tax-stamping requirement. (c)AAA person taking a delivery sale order of e-cigarettes shall comply with: (1)AAthe age verification requirements prescribed by Section 161.453; (2)AAthe disclosure requirements prescribed by Section 161.454; (3)AA[the shipping requirements prescribed by Section 161.455; [(4)]AAthe registration and reporting requirements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 S.B.ANo.A338 9 prescribed by Section 161.456; and (4)A[(5)]AAeach law of this state that generally applies to sales of e-cigarettes that occur entirely within this state. SECTIONA15.AASections 161.453(a) and (c), Health and Safety Code, are amended to read as follows: (a)AAA person may not mail or ship cigarettes in connection with a delivery sale order unless before mailing or shipping the cigarettes the person accepting the delivery sale order first: (1)AAobtains from the prospective customer a certification that includes: (A)AAreliable confirmation that the purchaser is at least 21 [18] years of age; and (B)AAa statement signed by the prospective purchaser in writing and under penalty of law: (i)AAcertifying the prospective purchaser ’s address and date of birth; (ii)AAconfirming that the prospective purchaser understands that signing another person ’s name to the certification is illegal, that sales of cigarettes to an individual under the age prescribed by Section 161.082 are illegal under state law, and that the purchase of cigarettes by an individual under that age is illegal under state law; and (iii)AAconfirming that the prospective purchaser wants to receive mailings from a tobacco company; (2)AAmakes a good faith effort to verify the information contained in the certification provided by the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 S.B.ANo.A338 10 prospective purchaser under Subdivision (1) against a commercially available database or obtains a photocopy or other image of a government-issued identification bearing a photograph of the prospective purchaser and stating the date of birth or age of the prospective purchaser; (3)AAsends to the prospective purchaser, by e-mail or other means, a notice that complies with Section 161.454; and (4)AAfor an order made over the Internet or as a result of an advertisement, receives payment for the delivery sale from the prospective purchaser by a credit or debit card that has been issued in the purchaser ’s name or by check. (c)AAA person may not mail or ship e-cigarettes in connection with a delivery sale order unless before accepting a delivery sale order the person verifies that the prospective purchaser is at least 21 [18] years of age through a commercially available database or aggregate of databases that is regularly used for the purpose of age and identity verification. After the order is accepted, the person must use a method of mailing or shipping that requires an adult signature. SECTIONA16.AASections 161.083(a-1) and 161.455, Health and Safety Code, are repealed. SECTIONA17.AA(a) The changes in law made by this Act to Subchapters H, N, and R, Chapter 161, Health and Safety Code, apply only to an offense committed on or after the effective date of this Act. For purposes of this section, an offense is committed before the effective date of this Act if any element of the offense occurred before that date. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 S.B.ANo.A338 11 (b)AAAn offense committed before the effective date of this Act is covered by the law in effect when the offense was committed, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. (c)AAThe changes in law made by this Act to Subchapters H, N, and R, Chapter 161, Health and Safety Code, do not apply to a person who was born on or before August 31, 2001. SECTIONA18.AAThis Act takes effect September 1, 2019. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S.B.ANo.A338 12 Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-007 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Provide information on sobering centers that operate as an alternative to hospitals or jails offering a safe place where a publicly intoxicated person can be observed until he or she becomes sober. DISCUSSION: During Concluding Items on November 13, 2018, Council Member Armintor requested information about sobering centers, including the sobering center located in Austin, TX. The National Sobering Collaborative explains that “Sobering Centers provide an alternative place where intoxicated people (frequently homeless) are observed for safe sobering instead of jails, emergency departments or homeless shelters”. The National Sobering Collaborative report, Sobering Center Care in the United States: An alternative to hospital-based and police-based holding policies, finds that, “sobering centers tend to focus on one of three main programmatic purposes: 1. Police diversion, 2. Emergency Department diversion and 3. Homeless/Social welfare practices. This distinction is based upon how the programs began, what their overall goals are and how each program is funded.” (p. 5) Sobering Centers in Travis County, TX and Other Places Chief Dixon recently provided documents related to the development of a sobering facility and program in Austin, TX. This planning process and report were a result of a federal grant for criminal justice planning received in 2012, where the implementation of a sobriety center was the recommendation. Upon that earlier planning group’s recommendation, resolutions supporting implementation of a Sobriety Center were passed unanimously by both Travis County and the Austin City Council. To implement this mandate, a Sobriety Center Planning Committee was convened in March 2014 and the committee issued the Sobriety Center Implementation Report prepared for the Austin City Council and the Travis County Commissioners Court on April 27, 2015 (Exhibit 1). The committee analyzed existing national and local data on the cost of public intoxication on Public Health and Criminal Justice. Using local demographic and arrest data, the committee was able to calculate some of the estimated costs associated with responding to publically intoxicated individuals within Travis County. To estimate costs and operational structure of a sobering center, the committee adopted the Houston Recovery Center model to estimate staff and facility costs as well as governance structure. Research and anecdotal evidence shared in the Austin report and other programs reviewed offer support for the development of a sobering centers and identify benefits as summarized below. • Providing a safe place for recovery from alcohol intoxication • Emergency care for an intoxicated people who are also experiencing homelessness • Alternative to booking/jail reducing citations for individuals • Allow Social Services to more efficiently intervene with chronic inebriates Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-007 • Return law enforcement officers more quickly to patrol duties • Reduced Costs of public safety and emergency services: o Decrease in ambulance visits o Reduce ER visits o Lower officer overtime costs o Generate savings from a decrease in City/County Jail bookings, stays. In reviewing available research and the National Sobering Collaborative website, sobering centers are operating in multiple cities across the country. This assessment is supported by "Identification and Practice Patterns of Sobering Centers in the United States" research that includes a comprehensive chart of programs from 2013 (Exhibit 2) and a similar chart in Appendix 3 of the 2015 Austin report. In addition, staff contacted programs from these lists and confirmed that the majority are still active or have returned from inactive to active operations again. These programs confirmed the following: City Annual Clients # Beds/Mats Ratio of Staff to Clients Structure of Organization (Private/Public/Non‐Prof it/Government) Simple Annual Budget Estimate Austin, TX New 60 1 to 15 Non‐Profit Not Available San Antonio, TX 4200 30 Variable Local Mental Health Authority $1,200,000 Houston, TX 5200 84 1 to 15 Non‐Profit, Local Government Corporations $1,646,000* San Francisco, CA 4450 11 1 to 11 Public Not Available Cambridge, MA NA 107 Variable Non‐Profit Not Available Seattle, WA 22,000 60 1 to 15 Non‐Profit 1,000,000* Bethel, AK 1800 16 Variable Non‐Profit $700,600 San Leandro, CA 7000 50 1 to 11 Non‐Profit Not Available Portland, OR 8400 70 3 to 20 Non‐Profit Not Available Santa Barbara, CA 1,500 8 1 to 8 Non‐Profit $700,000 * This organization's budget figure does not include building costs for its owned or rented facility. The structure and support of these organizations vary from private, nonprofit, government, or some combination of these. Funding is similarly structured with some programs also receiving support from private donors and healthcare funding including Medicare, hospital, and emergency room (ER) sources. Government funding primarily comes from law enforcement and jail budgets, but health and human services funding is also a source in some programs. Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-007 Local Discussions in Denton County The potential for sobering centers in Denton and Denton County has been discussed in a variety of behavioral health discussions involving public safety and substance abuse. For example, the Denton County Behavioral Health Leadership Team’s Jail Diversion Workgroup heard a presentation on the Houston Recovery Center’s Sobering Center. ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Exhibit 1 – April 27, 2015 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 2. Exhibit 2 – Sobering Centers 2013 Chart STAFF CONTACT Dani Shaw Community Development Manager danielle.shaw@cityofdenton.com (940) 349-7237 Sarah Kuechler Director of Public Affairs sarah.kuechler@cityofdenton.com (940) 349-8356 Sobriety Center Implementation Report April 27, 2015 A place to enhance public health and public safety by providing an alternative to the emergency room and jail for publically intoxicated individuals to sober up and, where appropriate, provide a safe environment to initiate recovery. --Sobriety Center Planning Committee Prepared for the Austin City Council And the Travis County Commissioners Court EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 1 Table of Contents Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 2 History ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Mission Statement .......................................................................................................................... 4 Public Intoxication: a Costly Public Health and Criminal Justice Problem ...................................... 4 The Law on Public Intoxication ....................................................................................................... 5 Travis County Data on Public Intoxication Arrests and Demographics .......................................... 6 Current Costs Associated with Publically Intoxicated Individuals .................................................. 9 Scope of Services Recommended ................................................................................................. 10 Proposed Staffing and Estimated Costs ........................................................................................ 11 Facility & Location ......................................................................................................................... 12 Governance ................................................................................................................................... 13 Funding ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Recommendations for Implementation ....................................................................................... 14 Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 15 Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................................... 16 Appendices: 1. City of Austin Resolution .......................................................................................................... 17 2. Travis County Resolution ......................................................................................................... 20 3. Researched Sobriety Centers Comparison Chart ..................................................................... 22 4. Public Intoxication Arrests Site Mapping ................................................................................. 23 5. Houston Recovery Center Photos ............................................................................................ 26 EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 2 Executive Summary For more than a decade, the need for a sobriety center in Austin/Travis County has been an important but missing component needed to effectively address public intoxication in our community. The human and fiscal costs of public intoxication are significant. In addition to the costs related to police officer time and the costs of court proceedings and incarceration, the county incurs a cost for court‐appointed attorneys for indigent defendants. There are costs associated with the emergency room visits, as well as other costs incurred by the community each year. This report contains the findings of the Sobriety Center Planning Committee, makes specific recommendations where appropriate, and identifies issues that need to be addressed by the Travis County Commissioners Court and Austin City Council. Based on the information gathered during stakeholder input, a sobriety center facility should provide the following capabilities:  A safe place for sobering up  Medical screening to ensure appropriateness for services at the center  Referrals to treatment  Peer recovery in lieu of clinicians or counselors  Security The annual staffing expense is estimated at $1,333,500 for 27 full time equivalent positions and related staffing and administrative costs. The facility should be about 5,000 square feet with a 30 to 40 bed capacity. It should be easily accessible from the central Austin area, in close proximity to public transportation, medical, psychiatric, and detoxification services. Three topics remain to be addressed: governance of the sobriety center, location, and allocation of costs. As a result of the historic transition of the Austin City Council to ten district‐based council members as well as 3 seats up for election on the Travis County Commissioners Court at the end of 2014, the Committee determined the best course of action was to report its current findings and obtain a sense of direction from the Commissioners Court and new City Council before addressing the remaining items. EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 3 History In January 2002, Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gomez, Austin City Council Member Beverly Griffith, and Integral Care Executive Director David Evans announced funding for a study to assess the feasibility of creating a Sobering‐Up Station for Austin/Travis County. After six months of work by numerous stakeholders a “Sobering‐Up Station Feasibility Study” was released on June 14, 2002. Subsequent to the feasibility study, unfortunately, no further planning occurred until March 2009 when the Travis County Justice and Public Safety Department was selected to participate in the national Justice Reinvestment at the Local Level (JRLL) initiative. The objective of this initiative was to identify, through a collaborative process, recommendations to reduce jail populations and reinvest the savings into more proactive public safety measures. Planning sessions were held from October 2009 through January 2010, and the top recommendation resulting from the process was to implement a sobriety center. Grant funding was denied for this initiative and, as an alternative, Travis County received funding to implement a permanent supportive housing program for frequent offenders. In 2012, Travis County received a federal grant for criminal justice planning. Once again, implementation of a sobriety center was a recommendation of the planning group, now called the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. As Chair of the Committee, Travis County Court at Law 5 Judge Nancy Hohengarten drafted resolutions for both the Austin City Council and Travis County Commissioner’s Court in support of implementation planning. With the sponsorship of Council Members Kathie Tovo, Chris Riley and Mike Martinez and Commissioner’s Court Judge Sam Biscoe, the resolutions supporting implementation of a Sobriety Center were passed unanimously by both local governmental bodies. (Appendices 1 and 2) Pursuant to the resolutions’ mandates, a Sobriety Center Planning Committee was convened by Judge Hohengarten in March 2014. Andy Brown was selected to lead the committee. This new stakeholder group, which involved a variety of community public and private partners, including those from the business, nonprofit and health care sectors, met for the last year updating research, learning best practices, visiting centers, and reaching consensus on the need and focus of a proposed sobriety center for Austin/Travis County. And, as part of that discussion, there was also consideration and discussion of potential treatment models, staffing, funding and location. EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 4 Mission Statement The Committee recommends the following mission statement: The mission of the Austin/Travis County Sobriety Center is to enhance public health and public safety by providing an alternative to the emergency room and jail for publically intoxicated individuals to sober up and, where appropriate, provide a safe environment to initiate recovery. Public Intoxication: a Costly Public Health and Criminal Justice Problem A Sobriety Center is a critical need in Austin/Travis County. Public intoxication (PI) is a serious public health issue with significant health, quality of life, and fiscal impact on the local community and government. In 2006, excessive drinking cost the US $223.5 billion (72.2% from lost productivity, 11.0% from health care costs, 9.4% from criminal justice costs, and 7.5% from other effects)1 Binge drinking2 is of particular concern, especially in Austin / Travis County. Of the total estimated cost of excess drinking in the US, $170.7 billion (76.4%) can be attributed to binge drinking. Reducing the prevalence of binge drinking among adults is a leading health indicator in Healthy People 2020 (objective SA‐14.3). According to Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data3, the prevalence of binge drinking amongst Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area adults has been consistently and notably higher than Texas and U.S. binge drinking averages (see chart below). This fact contributed to Austin being named the 5th Drunkest City in the nation in 20124. 1Bouchery EE, Harwood HJ, Sacks JJ, Simon CJ, Brewer RD. Economic costs of excessive alcohol consumption in the United States, 2006. Am J Prev Med 2011;41:516–24. 2 According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a “binge” is a pattern of drinking alcohol that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 gram percent or above. For the typical adult, this pattern corresponds to consuming 5 or more drinks (male), or 4 or more drinks (female), in about 2 hours.# 3 https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/chs/brfss/query/brfss_form.shtm 4 http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2012/12/28/25‐drunkest‐cities‐2012‐from‐milwaukee‐to‐burlington‐ vermont.html#5b3d8d96‐f4ca‐4102‐9fbf‐946deb652cc7 EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 5 Prevalence of Binge Drinking Among Adults 2008 2009 2010 Austin MSA 19.7% 18.9% 17.3% Dallas MSA 14.2% 10.1% 13.9% Houston MSA 17.2% 14.6% 14.9% Texas 14.7% 14.9% 14.6% US 15.1% 15.1% 14.7% Center for Health (CHS) Statistics Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data. Austin, Texas: Texas Department of State Health Services. Excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States accounting for an estimated average of 80,000 deaths and 2.3 million years of potential life lost (YPLL)† during 2001–2005. Binge drinking accounted for more than half of the excessive alcohol consumption deaths and two thirds of the YPLL5. Moreover, drinking too much contributes to over 54 different injuries and diseases, including: unintentional injuries (e.g., car crashes, falls, burns, drowning), intentional injuries (e.g., firearm injuries, sexual assault, domestic violence), alcohol poisoning, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancy, children born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, high blood pressure, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases, liver disease, neurological damage, and poor control of diabetes. The Law on Public Intoxication Public intoxication (PI) is a criminal offense in the State of Texas, as it is in many other states. Some states do not criminalize PI but allow law enforcement to take a person into protective custody. In Texas, PI is defined by Texas Penal Code Section 49.02 which states: “A person commits an offense if the person appears in a public place while intoxicated to the degree that the person may endanger the person or another.” PI is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500. However, if a person has been convicted of PI three previous times in a 24‐ 5 http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5337a2.htm EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 6 month period, the offense can be filed as a Class B misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine not to exceed $2000. Peace officers are not required to arrest or ticket PI cases under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 14.031. Instead, an officer may release the individual to the care of an adult who agrees to assume responsibility for the individual, if the officer believes detention in a penal facility is unnecessary for the protection of the individual or others. Under the proposed Austin/Travis County Sobriety Center, law enforcement will retain the right to decide whether to arrest, ticket, or release an individual they believe is publically intoxicated. Release to a sobriety center qualifies under the responsible adult standard. Persons arrested on multiple charges that happen to include PI would not be taken to the sobriety center. Travis County Data on PI Arrests & Demographics It is estimated that approximately 76 percent of the people arrested for PI in Travis County during fiscal years 2008 through 2014 might be eligible clients for the Sobriety Center. Twenty‐ four percent of the people arrested for PI were considered ineligible because their arrest also contained charges for non‐PI offenses, such as assault or driving while intoxicated, which would make them ineligible for the sobriety center. The table below provides a breakdown of these specific PI arrests by fiscal year. Public Intoxication Bookings Eligible for Sobering Center FY08‐FY14 Public Intoxication – Enhanced (Class B) 210 197 204 166 110 85 77 531 475 559 442 270 183 162 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 People Bookings EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 7 Public Intoxication (Class B and Class C) Overall public intoxication arrests have declined during the past seven years due to changes in police policy that emphasize arrest for other chargeable offenses, such as criminal trespass. Detailed analyses of the people booked for PI, found that they were overwhelmingly male and aged 22‐40, and that the race/ethnicity demographics roughly correspond to the demographics of Travis County. In fiscal year 2014, for example, 56 percent were white, 30 percent were Latino, 11 percent were African American, and 2 percent were Asian. Of these arrestees, 75 percent lived in Travis County and 84 percent were housed (as opposed to homeless). 4,924 4,648 4,369 3,995 3,350 3,166 2,518 6,296 5,844 5,728 4,986 4,037 3,754 3,032 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 People Bookings 56% 2% 11% 30% FY14 Demographics ‐PI Bookings White Asian Af. American Latino EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 8 During the seven‐year data analysis period, 85 percent of the people booked charged only with PI and, were never re‐arrested for PI. The Committee also examined data gathered by the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, which screened people who were arrested for PI in fiscal years 2011 through 2014. The findings showed that only about 3 percent of the people arrested for Class C PI offenses had a potential mental health issue, compared to 30‐40 percent of people arrested on Class B PI enhanced charges. Even though this data was collected for administrative purposes rather than research purposes, it may provide a starting point for considering the needs of potential sobriety center consumers. 79%76%73% 71%70% 72%75% 21%24%27%29%29%27%25% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Public Intoxication Arrests by Origin of Residence FYs 2008‐2014 Austin/Travis County Out‐of‐Town 19,589 1,995 590 252 173 512 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 123456 or more Frequency of Public Intoxication Bookings Per Person FYs 2008‐2014 EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 9 In a separate analysis that examined the frequency and occurrence of public intoxication bookings, data showed that arrests occurred most often on weekends, peaking at 3:00 a.m., and that arrests for PI were spread out fairly evenly across all months of the year with no month driving up the overall arrest numbers. Current Costs Associated with Publically Intoxicated Individuals The Committee has calculated some of the estimated costs associated with responding to publically intoxicated individuals within Travis County. It is important to note that not all costs are contained in the report as many are difficult to ascertain and estimate accurately. The three major cost categories included are the Austin Police Department, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Central Booking Facility and Jail, and Seton Healthcare Family system. Austin Police Department: Officer‐time costs to arrest an individual for PI range from $55 to $97 per person. Based upon 2014 data the estimated total cost for 3,032 PI bookings is between $166,760 and $294,104. Travis County Sheriff’s Office: Costs (last calculated in 2011) are $152.99 per booking and $96.71 per jail bed day. In 2014, there were 3,032 bookings for PI that accounted for 75,487 jail bed‐day hours (calculated hourly due to releases in less than 24 hours). Therefore, the total estimated booking costs were $463,866 and the total estimated jail bed‐day costs were $304,181. Seton Healthcare Family: Seton Healthcare Family (Seton) has estimated associated direct costs for individuals they encountered in their Emergency Departments within Travis County in FY2013, that might have met the criteria for a sobriety center. Therefore, the estimates do not include those patients who were most likely to be disqualified based on the presence of a medical diagnosis that would warrant an acute care Emergency Department visit. Seton estimates that there were approximately 4,317 individuals that might have met the criteria in FY2013. The per patient costs for those individuals ranged from $619 to $275 (using mean and median data); for a total direct cost range of $2.6M to $1.1M. (Note: Hospital Corporation of America/HCA St. David’s estimated that the number of publically intoxicated people they had EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 10 contact with in 2013 was 2,368, but this number may include some who would not qualify for admittance to a sobriety center. No cost figures were obtained) While reductions in arrests, hospitalizations and bookings may not result in a dollar‐for‐dollar reduction in these direct costs, it is anticipated that the cost of a sobriety center will be substantially less than sum of the current annual direct costs. (And the potential impact is even greater if indirect costs are considered.) Scope of Services Recommendation The primary function of the sobering center should be to provide a safe, monitored environment for intoxicated individuals to sober up, regain baseline functioning and return to regular activities. A secondary priority should be to seize an opportunity to engage, motivate and link hazardous substance users to recovery‐oriented community resources and to stay engaged with individuals once they return to the community supporting them as they start and sustain long‐term recovery. Based upon these objectives, it is recommended that the following services/staffing be provided: 1) Safe Sobering ‐ The center should provide a safe place for sobering up prior to check out. It is expected that the typical stay will last from four to eight hours, during which the individual would be assigned a bed/mattress (or possibly a mat), and regularly observed and monitored for safety and comfort prior to checking out. No food service will need to be provided, but liquids to promote hydration should be available. 2) Medical Screening ‐ The center should provide medical screenings at check‐in and again prior to checkout, to ensure the individual’s safety and appropriateness for services at the center. This service could be provided by Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). 3) Referrals to Treatment – It is recommended that the sobering center NOT be a licensed treatment provider but, rather, should attempt to engage its clients, EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 11 encourage continued sobriety, and refer clients to treatment alternatives in the community. 4 Peer Recovery ‐ The center should employ and train peer recovery specialists (in lieu of licensed clinicians and counselors) to monitor individuals throughout their stay at the center, and to provide brief interventions, motivational interviewing and referral to community resources. 5 Security ‐ The center should employ off‐duty law enforcement officers to provide security and intervention with unruly or violent individuals and to ensure the safety of all clients and staff. Proposed Staffing and Estimated Costs The Committee strongly endorses the Houston Recovery Center staffing model (see appendix 5 for HRC photos). Below are the staff positions with estimated costs for the volume of clients anticipated for Austin. Number Annual Salary Total Salaries Management and Administration: Center Director/Executive Director 1 85,000 85,000 Human Resources/Accounting 1 55,000 55,000 Administrative Coordinator 1 40,000 40,000 Program Staffing: Program Director 1 55,000 55,000 Intake: Intake Supervisor 1 40,000 40,000 Intake Specialists (EMT) 5 40,000 200,000 Psychiatric Technicians 3 35,000 105,000 Support: Recovery Support Supervisor 1 40,000 40,000 Recovery Support Shift Leads 4 37,500 150,000 EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 12 Peer Recovery Support Specialists 6 35,000 210,000 Case Manager/Community Support Services 2 35,000 70,000 Total Salaries 1,050,000 Benefits (22%) 231,000 Other Personnel Costs (Training, Licensure, etc.) (5%) 52,500 Security Contract Basis Off Duty Law Enforcement 8 hours/day/ 10p.m. to 6a.m. 1 $63/hour $183,960 Total Projected Personnel Costs $1,333,500 Facility & Location Based upon Austin/Travis County data and information gathered from other cities, there are a number of recommendations for size, type, and location of a sobriety center. Building Size: It is estimated that the facility should be about 5,000 square feet with 3,000 to 4,000 square feet for sobriety serves and 1,000 to 2,000 square feet for administrative and office areas. General Location: The sobriety center should be easily accessible from the central Austin/downtown area and in close proximity to medical, psychiatric, and detoxification services as well as public transportation. Appendix 4 shows the locations of PI arrest and the volume in central Austin for 2013. Surrounding Area: The sobriety center should not be located in an area where there is immediate access to alcohol, high numbers of drug or alcohol abuse related crimes or close residential neighborhoods, but rather a commercial, industrial or medical complex site. Secure drop off/pick up: The site must provide for a secure area where law enforcement patrol cars or vans and ambulances can securely enter and transfer persons to and from the sobriety center. Bed Capacity: Based upon local data (see chart below) and the need for hospital ER diversion, it is recommended that the sobriety center have 30‐40 beds. EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 13 Governance Governance and management models for sobriety centers vary across the country, but most are operated by non‐profit organizations. (See appendix 3). Options for Austin include contracting with a non‐profit or for‐profit organization, establishing a governmental non‐profit pursuant to Texas laws, or delegating this function to a specific city and/or county department or jointly administered effort pursuant to the Texas Inter‐local Cooperation Act. The Houston City Council established a local governmental organization (LGC) non‐profit pursuant to these Texas statutes: Chapter 431 Transportation Code, Chapter 394 Local Government Code, and Chapter 22 Business Organizations Code. The City of San Antonio opted to contract with the local mental health authority (LMHA) in Bexar County to provide a sobriety center that agency’s Restoration Center. In San Francisco the public health department is funded to operate the sobriety center. Portland, Seattle and San Diego all contract with non‐ profits that were independently established, in some cases for decades, to provide sobriety center services. To date, no local for‐profit or non‐profit organization has expressed interest in providing sobriety center services in Austin/Travis County. However, once a governance structure has been determined, a formal process to request proposals may spur interest. Austin Travis County Integral Care, our Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA), is not interested operating a sobriety center because it falls outside its treatment mission. The most practical scenario may be the creation of a Local Government Corporation (LGC) for an Austin/Travis Sobriety Center, by either the City of Austin or Travis County (or a combination of the two). EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 14 The City of Austin and Travis County should consult with their legal representatives regarding the pros and cons of the different governing options. Funding From the onset of the committee’s effort, it has been anticipated that the primary funding needed for a sobriety center would be derived from the City of Austin and Travis County. This is due to the fact that most arrests for public intoxication originate in and are adjudicated by the City of Austin (in the case of Class C offenses) and Travis County (in the case of Class B offenses). However, considering the widespread negative impact of PI on our community, other potential funding alternatives should be vetted as well. For example, in addition to reaching out to the health and wellness community, e.g., Central Health and local hospitals for financial contributions and/or in‐kind support, we also suggest similar conversations with non‐health care related businesses; and the exploration of grants from charitable foundations, and the applicability of social innovation financing (e.g., social impact bonds). Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) committed to a one‐time award of $500,000 for operational expenses for a Sobriety Center in Austin as long as the funds are paid to the city or county. These funds could then be transferred to a LGC established by the City Council or Travis County Commissioners. Recommendations for Implementation First, the City of Austin Council and the Travis County Commissioners must together determine governance and management of the facility after consultation with their legal representatives. Second, eligible locations need to be identified by City and County staff in order to cost out any building construction or renovation. Third, a comprehensive budget should be developed with the information contained in this report regarding services. EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 15 Summary The need for a sobriety center in Austin/Travis County has been identified repeatedly through different studies and collaborative processes that have involved top City/County officials and key community partners. It has been demonstrated that PI has many major impacts on our community, including loss of life, reduced productivity, diminished community health and quality of life, and significant cost to taxpayers. Up to now, we have attempted to address this community problem through our criminal justice system and in our hospitals. Under the current system, there is little focus given to engaging public intoxicants in treatment or behavior modification programs that might help to mitigate the problem. Every year, we spend millions of taxpayer dollars on very costly modalities that are not designed to address this serious community health problem. The Austin/Travis County Sobriety Center Planning Committee urges the Austin City Council and Travis County Commissioners Court to take immediate steps toward implementing a sobriety center as a strategy to improve public safety, to reduce costs to the community, and to appropriately treat people with alcohol and substance use disorders. EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 16 Acknowledgements This status report is made possible by the hard work and dedication of the participants in the Austin‐Travis County Sobriety Center Committee who were responsible for the research and development of the ideas contained within this report, as well as for writing this report. The committee especially thanks Leonard Kincaid of the Houston Recovery Center and Shannon Bernadin‐Smith of the San Francisco Sobriety Center for their willingness to provide significant assistance. Members of the Austin‐Travis County Sobriety Center Committee included: Andy Brown, Attorney at Law Judge Nancy Hohengarten, County Court at Law #5 Roger Jefferies, County Executive, Travis County Justice and Public Safety and his staff: Carsten Andreson, Cathy McClaugherty, and Efrain Davila Art Acevedo, Austin Police Chief Asst. Chief Jason Dusterhoft, Austin Police Department Robin Peyson, Austin ROSC (Recovery‐Oriented Systems of Care) Initiative Dr. Paul Hinchey, Austin‐Travis County Office of the Medical Director Dr. Tom Coopwood, Central Health Joel Ferguson of Austin Recovery Bill Brice of the Downtown Austin Alliance Pete Valdez of Downtown Austin Community Court Dr. Carlos Tirado Ashton Cumberbatch of Seton Healthcare Family Dr. Chris Ziebell, Emergency Department University Medical Center Dr. Kerby Stewart and Philander Moore, Texas Department of State Health Services Dick Rathgeber and Sgt. Henry Gonzalez of the Salvation Army Austin David Escamilla, Travis County Attorney Ana Almaguel, Travis County Health and Human Services & Veteran’s Services Jason Howell, SoberHood Maria Talamo, Austin Recovery Oriented System of Care EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 17 Appendix 1 EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 18 EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 19 EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 20 Appendix 2 EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 21 EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 22 Sobering Centers in the United States –March 2015 Name Volunteers of America‐Sobering Services Center The San Francisco Sobering Center Hooper Detox Center Sobering Station (Central City Concern) Houston Center for Sobriety Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) Dutch Shisler Sobering Support Center City San Diego San Francisco Portland Houston San Antonio Seattle State CA CA OR TX TX WA Start Year 2000 2003 1971 2013 2011 1998 Annual Budget $200,000 Funded by County HHS 60%, San Diego PD 15% and fees charged to clients. $1,030,000 Funded by City/County (one entity that includes hospital, ER, and all healthcare funding) $742,754 Funders unknown $1,500,000 Funded by City $1,521,292 $1 million from City, $130,920 from University Health System, $390,372 from CHCS Medicaid receipts. $436,474 Funded by City and County Detox Yes No Yes No Yes No Client Encounters (Annual) 6,884 4,450 6,500 5,000 6,600 2,000 Beds 55 11 6 84 40 60 Referral Police Emergency Departments EMS, Police, Street Outreach Teams, Homeless Van Service, Other Van Services Emergency Departments, Walk‐ In/Self‐Referral, Police, Homeless Van, Other Van Services Police Police Emergency Departments, Walk‐ In/Self‐Referral, EMS, Police, Homeless Van, Other Van Services Clients Admitted Voluntarily or Non‐ Voluntarily? Voluntary Voluntary Both Voluntary Voluntary Voluntary Are Clients Charged? No Charge / Adjudication. No Charge / Adjudication for person brought to center. San Francisco police do arrest some PI offenders. No Charge / Adjudication. No Charge / Adjudication for person brought to center. Houston police do arrest some PI offenders. No Charge / Adjudication for person brought to center. San Antonio police do arrest some PI offenders. No Charge / Adjudication. PI by State Misdemeanor Misdemeanor None Class C Misdemeanor Class C Misdemeanor None Governance Non‐Profit Public Health Department Non‐Profit Non‐Profit (local governmental organization non‐ profit) Local mental health authority contract Non‐Profit Notes: ‐ There are other centers in the U.S. that once provided sobriety services, but that are no longer funded. Additionally, there are centers that offered services similar to those of sobriety centers, but they are not considered sobriety centers. A list of those centers can be provided if needed. ‐ Annual Budget is taken from most recent year found. ‐ Beds may also refer to mats, cots, or openings in the sobriety center. ‐ The number of beds does not necessarily refer to the number of total people served at any one time. For example, the Hooper Detox Center Sobering Station (Central City Concern), in Portland, may serve up to 30 people at a time. This also explains difference between the annual client encounters and the number of bed. ‐ Sobering Centers have received little attention from researchers‐social scientists. Shannon Smith‐Bernardin, a PhD candidate in Nursing/Health Policy who has worked at the Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) in San Francisco, is currently conducting a national study of sobering centers. She has shared a part of this work with Travis County (a table entitled Sobering Centers in the US ‐2013) which some data on this table is derived from. She has also written two short articles about the CHCS. Finally, Dr. Scott Campbell has written an overview of the CHCS on ambulance diversion. Appendix 3 EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 23 ARREST MAPPING These FY13 Public Intoxication Maps were created using arrest data from Travis County’s Tiburon database. Arrest location and addresses were converted into latitude‐longitude coordinate pairs using free internet software at www.findlatitudeandlongitude.com. Coordinate pairs where then mapped using batchgeo.com software (free internet software). Total PI bookings = 3,754 of which Class C = 3,571 – Mapped 3,536 (Oct 2012 – Mar 2013 = 1,804 and Apr 2013 – Sep 2013 = 1,732) Class B = 183 – Mapped 181 Public Intoxication Misdemeanor C Bookings 6 Month Snapshot, 1804 bookings October 2012 – March 2013 Appendix 4 EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 24 Public Intoxication Misdemeanor C Bookings 6 Month Snapshot April 2013 – September 2013 EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 25 Public Intoxication Misdemeanor B Bookings 12 Month Snapshot October 2012 – September 2013 EXHIBIT 1 Sobriety Center Implementation Report 26 Sobering Room for Males (female room has less beds) Front from street with secured entrance on right Secure entrance for law enforcement and Medical Intake Control Center for Male and Female Rooms Sobering Room for Males (Female Room Has Less Beds) Houston Recovery Center Photos Appendix 5 EXHIBIT 1 Sobering Centers in the US ‐ 2013Center NameSan Francisco Sobering CenterHouston Recovery Center: Houston Center for SobrietyCASPAR Inc. Emergency Services CenterVolunteers of America‐ Sobering Services CenterDutch Shisler Service Center (DSSC)Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation Sobering CenterCherry Hill Detoxification Services ProgramCentral City Concern Sobering StationSanta Barbara Community Sobering CenterMid‐Arkansas Substance Abuse Services*Dallas Serial Inebriate Program (SIP)*Center InformationCenter LocationSan Francisco, CAHouston, TX Cambridge, MA Sandiego, CA Seattle, WA Bethel, AKSan Leandro, CAPortland, OR Santa Barbara, CALittle Rock, ARDallas, TXWebsite or Contact Information415‐734‐4200 houstonrecoverycenter.orgcasparinc.orgvoa‐swcal.org 202‐205‐1092 907‐543‐3781 horizonservices.orgcentralcityconcern.org805‐966‐3017 501‐686‐9393 none givenNumber of Client Encounters 4450 5200 NA 6884 18,522 1800 7000 6500 1200‐1500900NANumber of Unduplicated Clients1500NA880NA20001000NANANANANANumber of Beds/Mats1184107556020500020NAMale Beds86800Female Beds31600Max Clients at One Time118610755602050708205If at Max Capacity, do you refer Clients to ER/ED? YesNoNo Not SpecifiedYesYesNoYesNoYesNoIf no, where are they sent?Jail Other SheltersOther SheltersJailJailRatio of Staff to Clients1 to 111 to 15Variable1 to 101 to 15Variable1 to 11 3 to 20 or 5 to 201 to 81 to 5UnknownLength of Stay:Minimum Length: No Miminum4 Hours No Minimum4 Hours No MinimumNA No Minimum1 Hour4 Hours3 DaysNAMaximum Length:24 Hours12 Hours No MaximumNA12 Hours12 Hours23 Hours24 Hours10 Hours21 DaysNAAverage Length of Stay: 6‐10 Hours7 HoursAre you open 24/7?YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesFounding of Center20032012197019791996 (PHS took over in 2009)200920081971199319822011Entity of a City/State/County Division?City/CountyNoNo City/County City/County/StateNo‐ Part of HIS SystemNo‐ "County Grant"City/CountyNoNoCity/CountyOversight, or regulatory agencyNoneNoneBuilding Inspectors, Health Inspectors City/County ReviewsCounty Contract MonitorState Division of Behavioral Health, State Health CorporationInternal Financial Audits, County/State AuditsUnknownNoneState Office Division of Behavioral HealthNoneStructure of Organization (Private/Public/Non‐Profit/Government)PublicNon‐Profit, Local Government Private, Non‐Profit Non‐Profit Non‐Profit Non‐Profit Non‐ProfitNon‐Profit Private, Non‐ProfitPrivate, Non‐Profit Local GovernmentPositions included in Staff:Full‐time or Part‐time?Full‐timeBothBoth Full‐TimeBothBothBothBoth Part‐TimeBothBothPaid or Volunteer?PaidPaidPaidPaidPaidPaidPaidPaidPaidPaidPaidStaff TrainingRN EMT/Paramedic, CANLocal Training ‐ No specific degreeLocal Training‐ No specific degree EMT/ParamedicEMTRN EMT/ParamedicLocal Training‐ No specific degreeRNVariedClient InformationAge Restrictions?<18<18<18<18<18<18<18<18<18<18<18Do you treat only Alcohol Intoxication?NoNoNoYesNoYesNoNoYesNoNoEXHIBIT 2 Sobering Centers in the US ‐ 2013How are Clients Referred:Emergency Departments EMS, Police, Street Outreach Teams, Homeless Van Service, Other Van Services PoliceWalk‐In/Self‐Referral, PolicePoliceEmergency Departments, Walk‐In/Self‐Referral, EMS, Police, Homeless Van Service, Other Van servicesEmergency Departments, Walk‐In/Self‐Referral, Police, Homeless Van, Other Van ServicesEmergency Departments, Walk‐In/Self‐Referral, Police, Homeless Van, Other Van ServicesEmergency Departments, Walk‐In/Self‐Referral, Police, Homeless Van, Other Van ServicesPoliceEmergency Departments, Walk‐In/Self‐Referral, Police, Treatment FacilitiesEmergency Departments, EMS, Police, Homeless Van Service, Other Van ServicesMedical TriageRN based: Mini‐Mental Status, Vital Signs, General AssessmentEMT and Paramedic Based: Breathalyzer , Vital Signs, General Assessment Non medical assessment. Must be able to walk. No specific triage criteria.Non medical assessment of general well being. No specific triage criteria.EMT based: Vital Signs, complaints, signs of injury and illness.EMT based: Vital Signs, complaints, signs of injury and illness.Telephone screen, followed by RN assessmentEMT based : Vital Signs, complaints, signs of injury and illness.Police based intake. No specific medical assesmentTelephone screen, followed by nurse assessmentEMS protocols use. No specific intake assessment at center.Percentage of refered clients deamed appropirate96‐100%96‐100%96‐100%90‐95%90‐95%96‐100%96‐100%96‐100%90‐95%80‐89%90‐95%If requiring ER/ED Care, how is client transported?EMS or Sobering Center VanEMSEMSEMS or Law Enforcement EMS or ESP VanEMSEMS or Sobering Center VanEMSEMSEMS or Sobering Center VanEMS or "Partner City Medical Vans"Can Client be Banned from the Program?YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoTreatments Provided:Some Medications, Case ManagementBrief Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, Peer Support, Referral to TreatmentNone at Center, Co‐located with other homeless servicesNoneWound Care, Vital Signs, Medical Assessment and Monitoring, Case Management, Referrals to other ServicesScreening Brief Intervention, Referral TreatmentVitals, Medical History, Medication HistoryNone at Center, Co‐located with other homeless servicesNoneSome medications, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Case ManagementIntravenous Fluids, Some Medications, Peer Counseling, Coordinate Ongoing Medical and Psychiatric careDoes Client Receive Follow‐Up Care?NoYesNoNo YesNoNoYesNoNoYesClients are admitted Voluntarily or Non‐Voluntarily?VoluntaryVoluntary Voluntary Voluntary Voluntary Voluntary VoluntaryBoth VoluntaryBoth VoluntaryDo you admit clients in Custody or on Psychiatric Holds?NoNoNoNoNoNoNo Yes‐ Civil HoldsNoNANoDo you have Security/Law Enforcement on‐site?NoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesDo you offer referral/rehab/housing?YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesEXHIBIT 2 Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-008 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Provide information on the confirmed spread of the Emerald Ash Borer to the DFW region. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive exotic beetle native to Asia that was first discovered near Detroit, Michigan in 2002. EAB is responsible for the death of millions of ash trees across the country due to larvae feeding on the inner bark of the tree and disrupting a tree’s ability to circulate and process water and nutrients. EAB has been confirmed in Texas and will soon be a concern for the City of Denton’s ash trees. As such, we want to provide an update to Council on what the Parks and Recreation Department is doing to prepare for this issue. Since it was first detected in Michigan, the beetle has spread to 35 States and 6 Canadian provinces. As of December 2018, the Texas A&M Forest Service confirmed reports of EAB in Tarrant County (northwest of Fort Worth). EAB has infested and killed ash trees in the Eagle Mountain Lake area (less than 30 miles away from Denton). DISCUSSION: The State of Denton Urban Forest 2016 Report calculated Denton’s urban forest to consist of about 4% (138,000) ash trees, including trees located on public and private properties. Ash trees represent the eighth most populous tree in Denton with a structural (replacement) value of $102.6 million. Ash also provide approximately $287,000 in annual environmental benefits such as carbon sequestration, avoided water run-off, pollution removal, and energy savings. Options for managing EAB are: 1. Commit to a preventative treatment program for the life of the tree. 2. Treat ash trees to allow for systematic removal and replacement over time. 3. Remove the tree and replant with a different species of tree. While treatments can begin after a tree has been infested, generally by the time EAB is detected the infestation is too far-gone (less than 50% of crown remaining) for treatments to be effective. Depending on the insecticide used, treatments are required annually, biennially or triennially. Staff is developing an EAB Preparedness Plan, which includes a community outreach strategy. The media for community outreach may include information sharing via the City website, social media, pamphlets, and brochures. This plan is based on an outline provided by the Texas A&M Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-008 Forest Service entitled Community Forest Planning Guide: EAB. The objectives of this plan are to: 1. Reduce the financial cost to manage EAB establishment in the community 2. Reduce tree canop y cover losses from EAB 3. Reduce the amount and severity of damage and loss to people, property, the economy and the environment that results from tree loss due to EAB 4. Maintain community forest health, safety, and benefits 5. Maintain and enhance confidence in elected officials, city staff, and programs EAB will also be a topic of discussion in the forthcoming Urban Forest Master Plan. Please see the following websites and attachments for additional information: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/maps/plant-health/eab-storymap https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/plant-pest-and-disease-programs/pests-and- diseases/emerald-ash-borer STAFF CONTACT: Haywood Morgan, Jr. Urban Forester, Parks and Recreation (940) 349-8337 Haywood.Morgan@cityofdenton.com Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-009 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: The Committee on the Environment requested an informal staff report on the City’s current commercial food diversion programs. BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: The Solid Waste Department currently maintains a commercial food collection and landfill diversion program. The program was established in March 2012 to collect and compost pre- consumer vegetative food waste. Solid Waste is responsible for collecting the waste, and the Beneficial Reuse Division composts the material as part of the division’s Dyno Dirt program. The collection service is available to any Denton business wishing to divert pre-consumer vegetative food waste. Collection occurs once per week, and the cost of service is $374.13 per month. This rate is being evaluated as part of Solid Waste’s rate correction strategy. Five commercial customers are currently participating in the program, and their participation diverted 371 tons of food waste in FY 2017-2018. Historical diversion volumes are detailed below: Fiscal Year FY 17-18* FY 16-17 FY 15-16 FY 14-15 FY 13-14 FY 12-13 FY 11-12 Diverted Food Waste in Tons 371.23 427.47 487.06 437.21 379.76 343.85 199.70 *The number of participants has been maintained year over year despite the recent reduction in volume Solid Waste staff offer this and other diversion programs to commercial entities through ongoing direct marketing efforts. Commercial customers interested in participating in vegetative food waste diversion may contact Brandi Neal, Solid Waste’s Business Account Coordinator, at (940) 349-8027. Prior to receiving service, prospective customers will receive a waste audit and consultation with Solid Waste staff to prevent contamination and ensure program success. Staff is evaluating the acceptance of vegetative food waste for residential customers as a part of the yard waste business case analysis which will be presented in late spring 2019. Please feel free to contact me if you have additional questions or concerns. STAFF CONTACT(S): Ethan Cox Director of Solid Waste (940) 349-7421 Ethan.Cox@cityofdenton.com Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-010 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Code Compliance of mobile home communities in the City of Denton EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with a general overview of mobile home community code compliance within the City of Denton. BACKGROUND: During Concluding Items at the Jan. 8 City Council Meeting, Council Member Meltzer requested that Code Enforcement assess the conditions of manufactured home developments near the proposed Woodlands of McKinney site on East McKinney Street in the City of Denton (COD). DISCUSSION: There are currently two manufactured home communities in the COD near the proposed site of the Woodlands of McKinney: Ashli Oaks and Denton Falls Parks. Ashli Oaks has approximately 636 homes and Denton Falls has around 188 homes. Ashli Oaks is currently the largest manufactured home community in the COD. The average mobile home park in the COD contains approximately 210 homes. There are other manufactured home communities and developments that allow manufactured homes in the same general vicinity of the proposed Woodlands of McKinney site that are not in the COD and are not regulated nor inspected by the COD. These other communities and neighborhoods fall under the jurisdiction of Denton County. Denton County does not have a property maintenance code comparable to the COD. Overall, the standards for property maintenance are much lower outside of the city limits. CIS Approach Community Improvement Services’ (CIS) approach to manufactured home communities is the same as any other residential community in the COD. These communities are expected to maintain the same standards and adhere to the same code requirements as t raditionally built homes. In manufactured home communities, the developer typically owns the property and leases pad sites to owners of mobile homes. The inspection of these communities, as a whole, can be challenging because the CIS officer must know what is considered part of the leased pad site space, which is generally the responsibility of the homeowner (or lessee), and which areas are considered common space of the community, which are the responsibility of the property owner through their management company. To address the unique aspects of manufactured home communities and to ensure consistency across all of the mobile home communities across the City, CIS now has one officer dedicated to regular mobile home community inspections. This CIS officer established a positive working Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-010 relationship with the management companies for COD’s manufactured home communities while ensuring that the communities are at or being brought back up to COD standards. The majority of the mobile home communities throughout the COD are fairly comparable in their overall quality and code compliance. Ashli Oaks and Denton Falls, which are near the proposed Woodlands of McKinney development, have average code compliance when compared to other manufactured home communities in the COD. The table below lists each manufactured home community in the COD, the number of homes in each community, the number of cases opened in 2018 in each community (remember the majority of all cases are voluntarily remediated), and the number of cases per home in each community (# of cases/# of homes). 2018 Mobile Home Community Code Compliance Name # of Homes # of Cases in 2018 # of Cases Per Home ASHLI OAKS 636 283 .44 CENTER POINT 175 138 .78 COUNTRYVIEW 78 127 1.63 DENTON FALLS 188 301 1.60 GASTON* 24 157 6.54 HICKORY CREEK 382 5 .01 HILLCREST 55 26 .47 LAKEWOOD ESTATES 406 14 .03 PECAN CREEK 225 234 1.04 RIVIERA 32 76 2.38 SHERWOOD 113 287 2.53 TOTAL 2,314 1,648 .71 *Staff is actively working with the owner of this property to improve compliance at this site CONCLUSION The lifespan of manufactured homes is cyclical. These cycles primarily occur when one or more of the property or management company changes. The key for CIS to successfully manage these cycles is to first encourage any positive changes that a new owner and/or management company may want to implement. Upon learning about ownership or management changes, CIS tries to minimize any potential dips in the overall quality of the community through concentrated, proactive outreach for manufactured home communities. Additionally, prior to the Council request last week, CIS was already working in the Ashli Oaks Community ensuring that the COD are being maintained and has now moved over to Denton Falls. STAFF CONTACT: Brad Lahart, Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal (940) 349-8860 Brad.Lahart@cityofdenton.com Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-011 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Information on the planed format for presenting future supplemental budget requests throughout the FY2019-2020 budget development process. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In advance of the FY2019-2020 budget process, staff will present a revised financial forecast to City Council later this spring. The presentation will include revised revenue and expenditure projections and provide Council an initial review of supplemental requests. The supplemental list identifies projects beyond current funding for consideration in the FY2019- 2020 budget. These requests could be initiated through Council discussion or by staff. Staff will provide detailed information on all requests. Each package will highlight the programs or services requested, new positions, vehicles, funding requested and projected revenue (if any) associated with the new program. The categories below will be used to present requests. A few previously identified requests are included as examples. FY2019-2020 Supplemental Requests Program Title Requested Expense Amount FY2019-2020 Revenue/Cost Offset Net Cost CITY COUNCIL - CAPITAL Street Lighting FM 2499 $ 2,247,700 $ - $ 2,247,700 CITY COUNCIL - OPERATING (NON-CAPITAL) Community Market $ 110,000 $ - $ 110,000 STAFF INITIATED - CAPITAL Police Facility Rehab $ 3,000,000 $ - $ 3,000,000 STAFF INITIATED - OPERATING (NON-CAPITAL) Mechanical Chest Compression Devices (CPR) $ 82,000 $ - $ 82,000 This list of requests will assist us in balancing the needs of the community with the resources available. We are in the process of compiling the list of needs from all of the departments, and we will continue to keep the City Council informed as we develop the budget. Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-011 STAFF CONTACT: David Gaines, Assistant Director of Finance 940-349-8260 David.Gaines@CityofDenton.com Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-012 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Provide an update on the planned expansion of the City Service Center and vacation of adjacent City-owned property. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This Informal Staff Report has been prepared to provide an update on the planned reconfiguration of the City Service Center parking lot, equipment storage area, and the vacation of the adjacent City-owned property located at 1024 N. Ruddell Street. The Service Center property is partially located within the floodplain and the parking area is subject to periodic flooding. In preparation for the remodel and parking lot reconfiguration, a civil consultant is preparing to submit a proposal for a drainage study that may be needed on the property. As plans continue to evolve, the Materials Management lay down area is expected to be relocated to allow staging space for the parking lot work. This may be revised as the plans are further developed. BACKGROUND: In January 2002, tracts of land near the intersection of Mingo and Ruddell Streets were identified in the City of Denton Facilities Master Plan for Service Center related projects and for the possible realignment of Ruddell Street. In the fall of 2002, property owners in the area contacted the Materials Management Department and offered their property, located east of the City’s Service Center complex, for purchase. The approximately 19 acres of land also included one vacant and one tenant-occupied house. In the first quarter of 2003, the City entered into a purchase contract for the subject property. The terms of the contract provided that the residential tenant be given a 60-day notice of Lease Termination in regard to his “month-to-month” lease. Following the purchase, the Materials Management Department oversaw the disposition of the property. Shortly after the land purchase, the tenant, Mr. Nunez, entered into a short-term, below market lease with the City. From the time of the purchase to present date, Mr. Nunez continued to lease the house from the City with reminders that the he would be required to vacate the property when plans to expand the Service Center complex were anticipated to begin. Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-012 The last lease renewal expired in August of 2018. Rather than renewing the lease, Mr. Nunez was allowed to remain in the property on a month-to-month basis. In November 2018, following telephone conversations informing him of the City’s intent to move forward with its plans to expand the Service Center, Mr. Nunez was issued a notice that the lease was being terminated in accordance with the purchase contract. In consideration of the holiday season, the notice to vacate was extended through the end of January, 2019. City staff has periodically checked in with the tenants and has extended an offer to help with moving, if needed. The tenants have consistently confirmed that they have made other housing arrangements and will be vacating the property by the end of January as agreed. CONCLUSION: Within 60 days of the property vacancy, the City will conduct asbestos and other testing in preparation of demolishing the structure and clearing the tract for its assemblage and use at the City Service Center. Planned uses include expanding the area for equipmen t storage and for the future Ruddell Street Connector. STAFF CONTACT: Deanna Cody, Deputy Director of Real Estate 940-349-8353 Deanna.Cody@CityofDenton.com Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-013 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Provide information on the City of Denton’s Smart City Initiative. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: During the Oct. 9, 2018 City Council meeting, Denton resident Dorothy Kuhn requested the City develop a smart city vision and strategy based on community needs. Following her remarks, the City Council directed staff to provide information and recommendations on Denton’s smart city plan. First, staff reviewed what initiatives city departments have already completed or have in progress that would qualify for inclusion in a smart city plan, a few examples of which are provided below. Staff also attended the Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo in Oct. 2018 and will attend the US Forum on Smart City Connectivity in February. As part of our research, staff explored over 30 smart city organizations that could potentially assist in generating a smart city plan. In addition, a benchmarking survey of 15 local cities was conducted to determine what methods our neighboring cities are utilizing to create their smart city plans. Staff research results and recommendations on how best to develop Denton’s definition of what makes a smart city and a corresponding implementation plan are anticipated to be presented to the Committee on Citizen Engagement (COCE) on Feb. 5. BACKGROUND: Staff investigated over 30 local, regional, and international smart city organizations. Instead of there being a central authority and singular definition of what makes a smart city, there are multiple organizations vying to be the leader of a rapidly growing industry. Some programs turn cities into testbeds for new technologies while others partner local governments with businesses looking to sell smart city products and services. These smart city programs are sponsored by large corporations including IBM, Microsoft, Cisco and Dell who pay up to $50,000 annually to be marketed to cities through case studies, press releases, newsletters, conferences, and workshops. What these programs lack is a neutral perspective and a focus on our specific community needs. If citizen input should be the foundation for Denton’s smart city plan, these organizations would not enable us to build a plan that prioritizes public needs above everything else. Like Denton, many neighboring cities are just beginning to realize the need for a formal smart city plan. As mentioned earlier, a survey of 15 Texas cities was conducted to explore what methods are being utilized to develop smart city programs across the state. Nine metroplex cities responded: Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Frisco, Grapevine, McKinney, Plano and Richardson, and none have a formal smart city plan in place yet. Like Denton’s Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-013 current situation, six of the cities reported having of a few individual projects underway that can be considered smart projects while lacking a formal smart city plan. For additional details on the results of the survey, please see Attachment 1. Below are several efforts that are currently under way in Denton that will likely fit with our future definition of a smart city. Ongoing Smart City Efforts:  Open Data Portal: This program enhances the city’s use of data and evidence. Denton launched its Open Data Portal in 2016 and continues to provide our community with datasets and dashboards including an interactive Community Crime Map, the City’s Operating Budget, and a dashboard for each Key Focus Area of the Strategic Plan with performance results. http://data.cityofdenton.com/  Free Public Wi-Fi Downtown: Free Wi-Fi service offered in downtown Denton since 2015.  Engage Denton application: Mobile application launched in June 2018. This app provides citizens a user-friendly way to enter service requests online and receive emails and text reminders about their weekly recycling and trash pickups. https://dentontx.citysourced.com/  Interactive Capital Improvement Plan Project Map: Realtime display of location, project timeline, contact details, and other relevant information about infrastructure projects in the planning and construction phases. An improved version of the interactive map was just added to the Open Data Portal on January 16. https://dentontxgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=a24a5e6a5b0c4df fb8dfb04a0da828f6 Upcoming Smart City Initiatives:  Automated Traffic Management System (ATMS): Smart traffic signals will send data back on a fiber network aiding staff in moving vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians more safely and efficiently through our transportation network. The fiber network is being installed now and the new Traffic Management Center (TMC) is planned to be built this year on Mayhill Road. The project will finish with an ATMS software upgrade scheduled to coincide with Traffic staff’s relocation to the new TMC later this year. DISCUSSION: After considerable research into the multitude of smart city programs and organizations, staff recommends hiring a consulting firm to assist with this project. The main benefit of hiring a consulting firm is that it would provide staff with impartial guidance during the development of a smart city strategy free from bias. Further, this direction would enable staff to require the gathering of citizen input be the foundation of the project. Based on informal discussions with vendors, staff estimates this project would cost between $70,000 and $100,000 and require between four to six months to complete once purchasing processes have concluded. The following outputs are expected to be written into the scope of work: Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-013 1. Identification of community values & needs 2. Smart city definition for Denton 3. Smart city strategy a. Roadmap i. Prioritized list of projects ii. Synced with existing Strategic Plan iii. Measures for effectiveness b. Framework for future staff decisions CONCLUSION: Staff recommends entering into an agreement with a consulting firm to prepare a smart ci ty strategy and multi-year implementation plan based on our specific community needs. Staff will present research and recommendations to the Committee on Citizen Engagement (COCE) on Feb. 5. Following discussion and feedback from the COCE, staff recommendations will be provided to the full City Council. ATTACHMENT(S): Table with smart cit y survey results STAFF CONTACT: Lisa Collaud Management Analyst Lisa.Collaud@cityofdenton.com 940.349.7519 Melissa Kraft Chief Technology Officer Melissa.Kraft@cityofdenton.com 940.349.7823 Rachel Wood Chief of Staff Rachel.Wood@cityofdenton.com 940.349.7718 Smart City Survey DataCarrollton Coppell Farmers Branch Flower Mound Frisco Grapevine McKinneyPlano RichardsonFormal Smart City PlanNo No No No No No No No NoSmart City Individual InitiativesStarted research six months ago; Have met with a few consulting companies & Dallas Innovation Alliance; Already have a few projects that would likely fall under the umbrella of smart city but they need a formal definition.Coppell's Executive Team has developed a definition based in part on an International City/County Management Association E‐book; Will likely look to hire a consultant to develop a plan; Has multiple projects already in place brought about by business needs that could be considered smart city initiatives including automatic license plate readers & smart water meters.Smart cell service light pole pilot project underwayHas just formed a committee to discuss strategy; Has smart traffic signal projects underway; All efforts have grown organically from departments' suggestions that were supported by City Management & Council.Plano has a committee comprised of major departments to review advancements quarterly; Additionally they have partnered with the University of Texas at Dallas and the Plano School District's Advanced Placement Program for students on pilot IOT devices.Some initiatives underway with the University of Texas at DallasContactDiane Holmes, Information Technology Director/Chief Information OfficerJerod Anderson, Director of Enterprise SolutionsBen Williamson, Assistant to the City ManagerShelly Willson, Customer Relations ManagerBeth Ann Unger, Information Services ManagerTessa Allberg, Chief Technology OfficerSid Hudson, Chief Information OfficerBrandi Youngkin, Assistant City Manager & Chris Chiancone, Director of Technology Services/Chief Information OfficerGreg Sowell, Communications Director Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-014 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: American Legion Hall design and construction update. BACKGROUND: The American Legion Hall Senior Center, located at 629 Lakey Street, is a busy recreational facility used for active senior adult programing such as sewing, educational seminars, exercise, table games, fellowship, and monthly socials. The facility has two structures, the south side built in 1957 (2,500 square feet) and the north side (2,600 square feet) built in 2003, which is connected by a covered walkway. The buildings serve as a social and recreational gathering place for adults age 50 and older. In the summer of 2017, the Parks and Recreation Department provided a tour of this facility to the City Manager. During the tour, it was noticed that several areas of the south structure built in the late 1950s had cracks in the wall and showed signs of foundation settling. The north structure had no structural issues. As a result, an engineering study was commissioned by Eikon Consulting to determine the stability of the structure, provide a repair estimate, or a replacement estimate if the repairs were too costly. Based on the age of the building, Eikon recommended that the cost to repair was not worth the effort and a full replacement of the south structure was recommended. The firm initially estimated that $614,712 was needed to replace the structure like for like with the same square footage as the current structure. This information was presented to the City Council during the Facilities Management Budget Work Session. As a result of this information, $614,712 has been budgeted in the FY 2017/18 budget for the design and construction of a new structure. In late 2017, Eikon Consulting was selected as the architectural firm for the project. Their initial design fee was $64,220 which allowed $550,462 for construction. As part of the project scope, Eikon conducted community meetings of the users and engaged City staff on the programming elements for the facility to determine the appropriate design. Based on this feedback, Eikon has recommended that the two stand-alone structures be merged into a single larger facility to approximately 7,100 square feet. This would allow the spaces to be better utilized and become more versatile by accommodating larger events, subdividing for smaller events, keeping patrons indoors, and providing a better flow throughout the building. As a result of combining the spaces, the north building would need renovation and upgrades to current safety code requirements, which were not scoped as part of the original project budget. Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-014 Gary Packan presented the design and funding to City Council on June 5, 2018. With the selected add alternates Eikon’s estimated probable cost to merge the two buildings and make the required renovations was projected at $1,100,050. Original Expenses Amount Original project scope: $ 614,712 Eikon design Fee: $ 64,220 Add revised scope: $ 243,038 Add alternates $ 67,500 Furniture, fixtures, equip. $ 75,000 Eikon design increase: $ 35,580 Total for revised project $1,100,050 Original Funding Amount Original project funding $ 614,712 Parks Gas Fund $ 100,000 Parks Bond Interest $ 153,000 Parks 915/916 Funds $ 249,838 Total funding $1,117,550 DISCUSSION: Over the course of the last six months, Eikon has been working on the completion of construction drawings. The initial budget amount of $1,100,050 from April 2018 was included in the June 2018 presentation. Since the conclusion of the construction drawings, a total of three estimates have been completed. These estimates ranged from $1,446,426 to $1,955,299. At this time, Eikon feels that the high estimate is a potential outliner. During the process of evaluating and comparing all estimates, staff found that “soft costs” such as insurance, builder mark-up, testing, permits, and a contingency were not included in the original estimate provided by Eikon. These costs are approximately $300,000-400,000. Eikon, along with staff, have identified potential value engineering, deductive alternatives for the bid as well as possible work that could be completed and/or managed by staff to help contain the costs. These items include removing the loggia, decreasing the multipurpose/storage room, and substituting building materials to help get the project closer to an acceptable construction total. CONCLUSION: Currently, $1,117,550 in cash funding has been identified for this project. If needed, an additional $307,424 is available from a combination Park Dedication (915) and Development (916) Funds to be utilized for this project. The final construction documents have been completed. The project will be put out for bid using the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. This will provide a more accurate range of costs for the Date: January 18, 2019 Report No. 2019-014 project. The results of the bid will be presented to Council with options to move forward in early March. STAFF CONTACT: Caroline Seward Program Area Manager, Parks and Recreation (940) 349-8271 Caroline.Seward@cityofdenton.com Council Meeting Requests for InformationRevision Date01/18/2019Request Request Date Staff Responsible Department Status Requested By1Update on marketing/advertising policy and naming opportunities at City facilities. 8/2/2018 Langley/Packan Parks and Recreation A work session is planned for February 26. Hudspeth2Information on providing additional options for broadband service aside from current service providers. 9/25/2018 Birdseye/Collister Public Affairs Information will be provided in the January 25 Friday report. Briggs3Information and recommendations on Denton's Smart City initiatives. 10/9/2018 Kraft/Wood Technology Services ISR is provided in the January 18 Friday report. Briggs/Meltzer4Review of the City's agreement with the Denton Housing Authority. 10/16/2018 Kuechler/Reinwand/Leal Community Development Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Briggs5Strategy for addressing telecommunications and utility lines along Dallas Drive including pricing and timing. 10/16/2018 Canizares/Morrow DMEInformation was included in the November 21 staff report. A detailed ISR will be provided in a future Friday report. A work session is scheduled for February 5. Briggs 6Staff report on the potential establishment of a citizens' tenant committee to advocate for renter rights. 11/13/2018 Wood/Neal/Leal City Manager's Office Information will be provided in the January 25 Friday report. Armintor7Information on alternative strategies to promote high-tech entrepreneurship. 11/13/2018 Booth Economic Development Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Meltzer8Staff report on establishing a sobering center in Denton similar to the ones recently opened in San Antonio, Houston, and Austin. 11/13/2018 Dixon/Kuechler/Wood Police ISR is provided in the January 18 Friday report. Armintor9Information on a potential program to incentivize residents to use doorbell monitoring technology to assist with public safety. 11/13/2018 Dixon/Padgett/Birdseye Police Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Hudspeth10Information on the potential creation of a small business or corridor reinvestment grant program. 11/27/2018 Booth Economic Development Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Briggs11Provide an update on the street failure issue. 11/27/2018 Estes Capital Projects Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Meltzer12Staff report on the feasibility of adopting and enforcing gas well notification disclosure requirements for new occupants of dwellings located within 1,000 feet of a gas well pad site. 12/4/2018 Leal/McDonald Development Services Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Meltzer 13Information on the total number of trucks coming through Denton, a map of the general geography of Denton's new industrial corridor indicating City vs. State roads, and quantify the infrastructure impact caused by major industrial developments. 12/11/2018 Booth/Estes Economic Development Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Armintor/Briggs/Watts14Provide a status update on the identification of projects for the Opportunity Zone. 12/11/2018 Booth Economic Development Information will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs15Information on the best way for pedestrians to safely cross University Drive to access TWU's soccer fields. 12/11/2018 Deshmukh/Estes/Wood Capital Projects Information will be provided in the January 25 Friday report. Hudspeth16Provide information on the new Uber flights program including details on if the Denton Enterprise Airport meets the specifications of the program. 12/18/2018 Gray/Puente Airport Information is be provided in the January 18 Friday report. Hudspeth17Adopt a Planning & Zoning developer engagement policy similar to what Council adopted for items resulting in a tie-vote. 12/18/2018 Rosendahl/Leal Development ServicesPolicy will be discussed at the January 23 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting. A resolution will be included in the February 5 City Council agenda. Ryan Council Meeting Requests for InformationRevision Date01/18/2019Request Request Date Staff Responsible Department Status Requested By18Staff report on options to have curbside bulky item collection for commercial dumpsters. 12/18/2018 Cox Solid Waste A work session is planned for March 26. Watts19Update on red light camera pilot project. 12/18/2018 Deshmukh/Dixon Police Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Briggs20Information on the process to add a memorial bench at Quakertown Park for the young woman involved in a pedestrian fatality on East Hickory Street. 1/7/2019 Packan Parks and Recreation Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Armintor21Information on pedestrian safety on East Hickory Street between the City Hall East Parking Lot and the DCTA station. 1/7/2019 Deshmukh/Dixon Capital Projects Information will be provided in the January 25 Friday report. Armintor22Have Code Enforcement assess conditions of manufactured home developments near the Woodlands of McKinney site. 1/8/2019 Lahart/McDonald CIS ISR is provided in the January 18 Friday report. Meltzer23Provide guidance on the ability to provide speakers who have signed up to speak at a Public Hearing the opportunity to speak more than once. 1/8/2019 Leal City Attorney's Office Information will be provided in a future Legal Status report Watts24Begin notifying Council Members prior to developer pre-planning meetings occurring in their respective districts. 1/8/2019 Cannone/McDonald/Leal Development Services Information is provided in the January 18 Friday report. Ryan25Start conducting development fiscal impact analysis associated with planned developments. 1/8/2019 Cannone/McDonald Development Services Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Briggs26Information on a potential process to notify homebuyers of the risks associated with purchasing manufactured/mobile homes. 1/8/2019 Leal/Neal City Attorney's Office Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Meltzer27Information on the potential establishment of an affordable housing advisory board. 1/8/2019 Kuechler/Shaw Community Development Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Briggs Other Council Information Requests01/18/2019Request Request Date Staff Responsible Department Status Requested By1Staff Report on commercial food diversion programs. 6/4/2018 Cox Solid Waste ISR is provided in the January 18 Friday report. Briggs2Information on the potential benefits of air quality monitors in Denton. 9/17/2018 Barnett SustainabilityInformation will be shared with the Committee on the Environment during their January meeting. Meltzer 3Information on consultant recommendations for recycling and bulky items. 11/5/2018 Cox Solid Waste A work session is planned for March 26. Meltzer 4Staff report on rental property inspections including practices to address faulty roofs and mold and information on how other cities ensure compliance with the Tenant Bill of Rights. 11/6/2018 Wood/Neal/Leal City Manager's Office Information will be provided in the January 25 Friday report.Armintor5Coordinate with TxDOT on Teasley and Pennsylvania to reduce speed on portion of Teasley and put a traffic light at the intersection. 11/12/2018 Deshmukh/Estes Capital ProjectsInformation was provided in the November 16 and November 30 Friday report. Staff will provide updates once a signal warrant analysis is conducted. Armintor6Develop a comprehensive housing inventory of transitional and permanent supportive housing units in the city and perform a needs assessment. 11/13/2018 Kuechler Community Development Staff is working on this project and will provide updates as it progresses. Armintor7Information on introducing a curbside organics/composting collection program, including to what extent a market can be found for the product. 11/28/2018 Cox Solid Waste Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Meltzer 8Information on the feasibility and requirements to make multi-family recycling universal, including the needed education and outreach to minimize contamination risk. 11/28/2018 Cox Solid Waste A work session is planned for March 5. Meltzer 9Information on zoning concern for a proposed batch plant off of Roselawn Drive. 11/29/2018 Cannone/McDonald Development ServicesA status update is provided in the December 7 Friday report. Staff will provide updates once additional information is received from TxDOT. Briggs10Update on the Verizon pole attachment debt. 12/3/2018 Puente/Morrow DMEInformation will be provided in a future Friday and/or LegalStatus report. Meltzer 11Update on all sidewalk projects that received Safe Routes to School funding, including Stuart to Ginnings and the area surrounding Woodrow Elementary. 12/5/2018 Deshmukh/Estes/Oliphant Capital ProjectsInformation was provided in the December 7 Friday report. Staff will provide additional information on project timing following feedback from TxDOT. Briggs12Information on planned intersection enhancements at 77 and I-35. 12/14/2018 Deshmukh/Estes Capital Projects Information will be provided in a future Friday Report. Briggs13Information on a potential process to require re-notification of a new project that is being developed where Council action was previously required, even if there are no changes to zoning. 12/14/2018 Cannone/McDonald Development Services Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Meltzer 14Better lighting solution to improve pedestrian safety on the square. 12/15/2018 Estes/Deshmukh Capital Projects Information will be provided in a future Friday Report. Armintor/Briggs15Staff report on the effectiveness and resources required for municipal rental inspection programs across the state. 12/20/2018 Lahart CIS Information will be provided in the January 25 Friday report.Meltzer 16Information on our current reasons that an individual would be turned away from a warming station and the feasibility of establishing a ledger to track the reason individuals might be asked to leave. 1/7/2019 Kuechler/Packan/Bekker Parks and Recreation Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Armintor17Staff report on the legality of allowing residents to participate inpublic hearing electronically and discuss options with the Committee on Citizen Engagement. 1/10/2019 Leal/Kuechler Public AffairsInformation will be provided in a future Friday or Legal Status report. Armintor/Briggs18Staff report on recommendations to add City-funded temporarystorage lockers to homeless shelters. 1/11/2019 Kuechler/Shaw Community Development Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Meltzer 19Information on additional measures that can be taken and a potential project timeline for improving traffic safety on W. Oak Street.1/12/2019 Deshmukh/Dixon Capital ProjectsInformation will be provided in the January 25 future Fridayreport. Meltzer Other Council Information Requests01/18/2019Request Request Date Staff Responsible Department Status Requested By20Removal of political signs from the November and May 2018 election as we gear up for spring 2019 elections. 1/13/2019 McDonald/Lahart/Leal CIS Information is provided in the January 18 Friday report. Ryan21Confirmation on the timing requirements to sign up to have a sign language interpreter present at a City Council meeting. 1/13/2019 Wood/Leal City Manager's Office Information is provided in the January 18 Friday report. Armintor22Information on the ADA accessibility requirements for DCTA's new microtransit options. 1/14/2019 Canizares City Manager's Office Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Hudspeth23Project timeline on installing the missing sidewalk segment on McKinney located across the street from City Hall. 1/15/2019 Deshmukh Capital Projects Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Hudspeth24Project timeline on the disabled person drop off zone on Locust south of downtown and improving wheelchair accessibility on Locust sidewalks. 1/15/2019 Deshmukh Capital Projects Information will be provided in a future Friday report. Hudspeth January 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 No Council Meeting 2 3 4:00pm Public Art Committee 4 5 6 7 8:00 am Council Meeting 1:30pm Committee on the Environment-will be rescheduled 5:30pm Traffic Safety Commission 8 11:00am Mobility Committee 12:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 9 11:00am EDP 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 10 11 12 13 14 9:00am Public Utilities Board 5:30pm HLC 15 12:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 16 No Agenda Committee 17 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting Cancelled 18 19 20 21 22 No Council Meeting 10:00 am Council Airport Comm. Cancelled 11:00am Committee on the Environment 23 11:00am TIF Board (TIRZ #1) 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 24 25 26 27 28 6:00pm Public Utilities Board 4:00pm ZBA 29 No Council Meeting 30 31 February 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 11:30 am Council Luncheon 1:30pm Committee on the Environment 5:30pm Traffic Safety Commission 5 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 6 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 7 4:00pm Public Art Committee 8 9 10 11 9:00am Public Utilities Board 5:30pm HLC 12 11:00am Mobility Committee 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 13 11:00am EDP 14 2:00 HOT & Sponsor Committee 15 16 17 18 DENTON COUNTY DAYS 19 CC Work Session/Regular Session-Cancelled DENTON COUNTY DAYS 20 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session DENTON COUNTY DAYS 21 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting 22 23 24 25 6:00pm Public Utilities Board 4:00pm ZBA 26 10:00am Council Airport Comm. 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 27 28 Future Work Session Items 1/18/2019 Meeting Date Notes 4‐Feb Lunch Cultural District City Hall East Facility Plan for PD Location will be City Hall East/Police HQ 5‐Feb Cole/Hunter Development Follow‐ Up Housing Tax Credit Applications Dallas/Teasley Telecom Poles 1001 Mayhill Facility Improvements 12‐Feb Right‐of‐Way Ordinance Downtown Design Standards Denton Development Code Construction Code Review 26‐Feb Work Session Strategy Session Airport Governance Bell Avenue Update on Marketing/ Naming Policy Development Service Fees 4‐Mar Lunch Fire Diversity Council Appointee Review Process Animal Shelter* 5‐Mar Employee Ethics Policy DEC Noise Mitigation Mews Streets Recycling Business Case Analysis Bonnie Brae and Scripture Tract 19‐Mar New Market Tax Credits Patrick Park Tennis Center Special Event Ordinance Update Streetlight Pilot 26‐Mar Credit and Collections Study Home Chemical Collection and Bulky Item Business Case Analysis Solid Waste Mid‐ Year Budget Review Integrated Pest Management Program Rayzor Ranch Park Date TBD South Lakes Park Parking Lot Purchasing Manual Update Yard Waste Collection Business Case Analysis Solid Waste Rate Discussion (Potentially combined with budget) Scheduled from 10/23 Work Session Top 5 from 11/27 Work Session 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 Athens Dr.Tawakoni Eagle Mountain1/22/19 2/13/19Street Panel Repair (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 12/17/18(940) 349‐7160 Delayed start from 1/17/19Atlas Dr.Redstone Hercules1/8/19 3/11/19Wastewater Main Replacement (Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater 12/17/18(940) 349‐7300 Water improvements to followAve. AMaple Eagle3/19/18 3/31/19UNT 2018 Residence Hall Project (Both SB Lanes Closed)Engineering N/ACoordinate with UNT(940) 349‐8910Ave. CHickory Mulberry9/24/18 2/8/19UNT Monument Wall (Road Closure)Public Works InspectionsUNT Project(940) 349‐8905Bernard St.Fannin W Chestnut1/4/19 4/5/19Street Reconstruction (Street Closure)Streets 12/17/18(940) 349‐7160Bowling Green St.Georgetown Auburn11/29/18 1/25/19Water Main Replacement (Daily Street Closure will re‐open end of each day)Water 11/7/18(940) 349‐7167Extended completion from 1/22/19Bowling Green St.Auburn Georgetown1/14/19 3/29/19Street Reconstruction (Street Closure)Streets 12/17/18(940) 349‐7160Bonnie Brae St.RoselawnNorth of Vintage7/1/2017 7/1/2019Street Widening (Phase 1)Engineering 6/14/18(940) 349‐8910Castle Ln.WilsonwoodSouthern dead end1/3/19 2/22/19Street Reconstruction (Street Closure)Streets 12/17/18(940) 349‐7160Dallas Dr. Intersection of Teasley11/12/18 3/8/19Turn Lane Upgrade (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 11/5/18(940) 349‐7160Egan St.Intersection of Malone1/14/19 1/25/19Sidewalk Repair (No Street Parking)StreetsNextdoor Notification(940) 349‐7160 Construction Projects Report Week of January 21 ‐27, 2019 CURRENT PROJECTSSee Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresFor general inquiries and questions, please contact the Project Management Office at (940) 349‐7227Page 1 of 6 Street/Intersection From ToProposed Date of ConstructionProposed Date of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Eagle Dr.Elm Carroll12/3/18 5/31/19Drainage and Water Improvements (Street Closure)Engineering(940) 349‐8910Eagle Mountain Dr.Athens Gilmer1/7/19 2/1/19Street Panel Repair (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 12/17/18(940) 349‐7160Elm St.Eagle Maple10/22/18 1/31/19Box 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)‐387‐1414Hickory St. Ave BWelch12/10/18 2/28/19Atmos Utility Relocations (Parking Area Only)Atmos(940) 205‐9821 Street Repairs to followHinkle Dr. 600 FtSouth of Headlee1/22/19 2/19/19Utility Line Improvements (Northbound Lane Closure)(940) 268‐9842 New ProjectJunipero St.Del Rey Dolores 1/21/19 2/8/19Concrete Work (Temporary Lane Closures)Developer (Gilco)Nextdoor Notification, Door Hangers(940) 268‐9726Kerley St.Duncan Shady Oaks1/3/19 3/18/19Water Main Replacement (Daily Street Closure will re‐open end of each day)WaterNextdoor Notification, Door Hanger(940) 349‐8910 Wastewater improvements to followKings RowYellowstone Sherman12/26/18 4/26/19Curb and Gutter Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 12/7/18(940) 349‐7160Laguna Dr.Yellowstone Sherman12/17/18 4/26/19Curb and Gutter Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 12/7/18(940) 349‐7160Lipizzan Dr.Wheeler Ridge Thoroughbred 1/22/19 2/22/19Street Panel Repair (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 1/11/19(940) 349‐7160Manhattan Dr. Yellowstone Sherman11/26/18 3/29/19Curb and Gutter Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 11/14/18(940) 349‐7160Mayhill Rd.Intersection of Gayla11/26/18 1/31/19Part of Mayhill Street Widening (Road Closure with Detour)Engineering(940) 349‐8910Mayhill Rd.US 380 Edwards 9/1/17 2/1/20Street Widening (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 1/3/18, 1/24/18Door Hangers(940) 349‐8910McKinney St.Woodrow Jannie12/10/18 2/1/19Utility Improvements (Temporary Outside Lane Closure)Engineering N/A(940) 349‐8910Page 2 of 6 Street/Intersection From ToProposed Date of ConstructionProposed Date of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Mistywood Ln.Rockwood Jamestown1/3/19 3/5/19Rockwood Drainage Improvements (Intermittent Street Closure)Drainage 12/17/18(940) 349‐8488Water Replacement to FollowMyrtle St.Eagle Maple 9/4/18 5/31/19Eagle Drainage Improvements (Street Closure)Engineering 8/21/18Contacted DCTA(940) 349‐8910Paisley St.Ruddell Audra 1/22/19 2/22/19Sidewalk Repair (No Street Parking)Streets 1/16/19(940) 349‐7160 Delayed start from 1/2/19Prominence Pkwy.Mayhill Atlanta1/31/18 1/31/19Mayhill Road Widening (Road Closure)Engineering 1/24/18Door Hangers(940) 349‐8910Ranchman Blvd.Intersection of FM 21811/4/19 2/4/19FM 2181 Road Widening (Road Closure on Ranchman to the east and west of FM 2181)TxDOTNextdoor Notification, Electronic Signs(940) 349‐8910Riney Rd.N. Elm Solana9/29/17 1/31/19Road Removal and Replacement (Road Closure)Engineering YesElectronic Signs(940) 349‐8910Rockwood Ln. Royal Mistywood11/26/18 3/5/19Rockwood Drainage Improvements (Intermittent Street Closure)Drainage 11/23/18Door Hangers(940) 349‐8488Roselawn Dr.US 377 Bernard1/7/19 1/26/19US 377 Street Improvement (Road Closure)TxDOTNextdoor Notification(940) 349‐8910Royal Ln.Royal Rockwood11/26/18 3/5/19Rockwood Drainage Improvements (Intermittent Street Closure)Drainage 11/23/18(940) 349‐8488Scripture St. Thomas Ector1/4/19 2/5/19Atmos Utility Relocations (Westbound Lane Closure; Intersection at Hillcrest Closed)AtmosNextdoor Notification(940) 205‐9821Shady Oaks Dr.Teasley Woodrow12/3/18 2/1/19Base Repairs (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets Electronic SignsMeet with business owners(940) 349‐7160Sierra Dr.Yellowstone Sherman11/26/18 3/29/19Curb and Gutter Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 11/14/18(940) 349‐7160Spencer Rd. Mayhill Bridges4/2/18 1/31/19Mayhill Road Widening (Road Closure)Engineering 3/16/2018, 9/14Contacted departments affected(940) 349‐8910US 377 (Ft. Worth Dr.)IH 35E0.26 mi south of FM 183012/3/18 TBDStreet Widening (Temporary Lane Closures during non‐peak traffic)TxDOT 9/25/18Public Meeting 10/8(940) 387‐1414Page 3 of 6 Street/Intersection From ToProposed Date of ConstructionProposed Date of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Collins St. Eagle Locust11/26/18 12/21/18Transmission Distribution Improvements (Street Closure)DME N/A(940) 349‐8700Fulton St.Oak Broadway6/7/18 1/4/19Water Main Construction (Street Closure)Water 6/5/18(940) 349‐7167 Upcoming Wastewater WorkHickory St.Ave CAve B9/24/18 1/15/19Phase III Street Reconstruction (Street Closure)Streets 9/12/18(940) 349‐7160 New CompletionJohn Paine Rd.Athens Gilmer12/17/18 12/28/18Street Panel Repair (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 12/7/18(940) 349‐7160Lakeview Blvd.Draught Horse 801 Lakeview11/26/18 12/21/18Street Panel Repair (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 11/14/18(940) 349‐7160Mistywood Ln.Woodhaven Rockwood11/7/18 1/7/19Wastewater Main Reconstruction (Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater 8/23/18(940) 349‐7300Water improvements to follow in mid 2019Oak St. Fulton Mounts 12/17/18 1/4/19Water Main Replacement (Street Closure)Water 12/10/18(940) 349‐8910Prairie St.Bell Skinner 1/11/19 1/14/19Private Construction (Road Closure)Private BusinessNew CompletionSeven Oaks Ln.Rambling BrookGlen Falls12/7/18 12/28/18Street Panel Replacement/ Sidewalk Repair (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 11/7/18(940) 349‐7160Spring Side Rd.Underwood Westcourt1/7/19 1/18/19Street Panel Repair (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets N/ABusiness Contacted(940) 349‐7160Completion expedited from 1/25/19Swan Park Dr. Glen Falls Seven Oaks11/14/18 12/21/18Sidewalk Repair/Panel Replacement (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 11/7/18(940) 349‐7160Walnut St. Locust Austin10/29/18 12/28/18Atmos Service Connection (Street Closure)Engineering N/A(940) 349‐8914COMPLETED PROJECTSPage 4 of 6 Street/Intersection From ToProposed Date of ConstructionProposed Date of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes AtlasRedstone Hercules4/30/19 6/27/19Water Main Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)Water(940) 349‐8910Bonnie Brae St.Roselawn I35E2/15/19 2/15/20North South Water Main Phase 2 (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 11/26/18(940) 349‐8910Fulton St.Congress Gregg2/18/19 4/2/19Wastewater Main Replacement Final Phase (Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater(940) 349‐7300 Street improvements to follow in mid 2019Fulton St.Congress Gregg4/2/19 6/1/19Street Reconstruction (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets(940) 349‐7160Hercules Ln.Sherman Sun Valley2/27/19 6/22/19Water Main Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)Water(940) 349‐8910Hickory St. Ave BWelch3/25/19 TbdStreet Reconstruction (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets(940) 349‐7160 Following Atmos CompletionHickory Creek Rd.Teasley Riverpass3/1/19 6/1/20Street Widening (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 11/26/18(940) 349‐8910Hillcrest St.Crescent Emory3/8/19 4/12/19Wastewater Main Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)Wastewater(940) 349‐7300Hinkle Dr.University Windsor3/1/19 3/1/20Phase I‐ Storm Water Improvements (Magnolia Drainage Ph II Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 11/13/18(940) 349‐8910Johnson St.Mill E CollinsDallas E Daugherty3/19/19 4/29/19Water Main Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)Water(940) 349‐8910Kerley St.Duncan Shady Oaks4/2/19 7/29/19Wastewater Main Replacement (Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater(940) 349‐7300Mistywood Ln.Jamestown Woodhaven6/28/19 10/23/19Water Main Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)Water(940) 349‐7300Street Improvements to followMistywood Ln.Jamestown WoodhavenTBDStreet Reconstruction (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets(940) 349‐7160UPCOMING PROJECTSPage 5 of 6 Street/Intersection From ToProposed Date of ConstructionProposed Date of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Panhandle St.Carroll BolivarTBD TBDStreet Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 4/9/18Door Hangers(940) 349‐7160PEC 4 ‐ EngineeringIn DesignInstalling Underground Box CulvertEngineering 11/13/18(940) 349‐8910Roselawn Dr.Bonnie BraeKansas City Southern RRTBD TBDDrainage and Roadway Construction (Bonnie Brae Phase 1 One Lane traffic control)Engineering N/A(940) 349‐8910Scripture St. Ector Gober2/4/19 2/28/19Atmos Utility Relocations (Westbound Lane Closure; Intersection at Bradley Closed)Atmos(940) 205‐9821Scripture St. Gober Normal3/4/19 3/29/19Atmos Utility Relocations (Westbound Lane Closure)Atmos(940) 205‐9821Stuart Rd.Windsor Kings RowTBD TBDConcrete Curb and Gutter Repair (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets(940) 349‐7160Stuart Rd.Long Keystone1/30/19 4/30/19Street Reconstruction (Street Closure)CM Construction(940) 231‐9036 New ProjectThomas St.Panhandle Oak 2/1/19 TBDStreets Construction Streets(940) 349‐7160Vintage Blvd.US 377 I35W 10/1/2019 10/1/2021Street Widening (Bonnie Brae Phase 2)Engineering(940) 349‐8910YellowstoneKings Row Monterey 2/1/2019Curb and Gutter Replacement (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets(940) 349‐7160Page 6 of 6