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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 10, 2019
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I.Council Schedule
A.Meetings
1.Historic Landmark Commission on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. in
the City Council Work Session Room.
2.Election Reception of the City Council on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 5:30
p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular
Meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.
3.No – Agenda Committee on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in the
City Manager’s Conference Room.
4.Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday,
May 15, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room,
followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
5.Committee on Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at
6:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
6.Development Code Review Committee Meeting on Friday, May 17, 2019
at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
Upcoming Events
1. None
II.General Information & Status Update
A.DCTA Public Meetings – DCTA is hosting four public meetings for its member
cities (Denton, Lewisville, Highland Village) beginning with one this Saturday,
May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Denton Welcome Center. The meetings will
discuss upcoming changes to routes, schedules, and services. Topics include the
Denton Enterprise Airport On-Demand Zone, University Pass Program, A-Train
schedule, and more. Please see the attached presentation and flyer for more
information and a full listing of meeting dates and times. Staff contact: Sarah
Kuechler, Public Affairs
B.Sprayground Opening – The Carl Gene Young, Sr. Park Sprayground will open
for the summer season on Friday, May 10th . The sprayground will be open daily
from 9am-8pm through September 30. The sprayground features a tall water-
spinning flower that is surrounded on the spraypad by ground sprays and
additional sprayers. The new spraygound was designed to entertain children of all
ages and abilities and encourage interaction and play. Since its opening last
summer, the sprayground has become a very popular park feature and great
addition to a vibrant and active neighborhood and community. Staff contact: Gary
Packan, Parks and Recreation
C.Monsignor King Outreach Center (MKOC) Open House – MKOC will be holding
an open house this Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their facility at 300
S. Woodrow. The public is invited to come learn about MKOC’s mission, learn
about volunteer or donation opportunities, and tour the facility that provides
assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness as an emergency shelter open
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights and during inclement weather. Staff
contact: Sarah Kuechler, Public Affairs
D.Aquatic Division Public Input Meeting – Parks and Recreation is hosting a focus
group meeting on Friday, May 10 beginning at 6 p.m. to gather public input on the
aquatics programs and facilities. This meeting is open to the public and will
include members from the high school coaching staff, Aquatics Committee,
program contactors, participants, and interested users. The information that is
collected will be included in the Needs Assessment Survey as part of the future
Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plant. For more information, please visit the
Facebook Event page. Staff contact: Kali Flewellen, Parks and Recreation
E.Kids Traffic Safety Event – Traffic Engineering staff is hosting a Kids Traffic
Safety Event on Saturday, May 11 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Emily Fowler
Library to celebrate National Safe Kids Week. This year’s event celebrates
children playing outdoors with educational activities designed to prevent injuries
and is designed for children ages six to nine. City staff will cover several safety
topics like safely crossing the street, bike safety, and Denton's newest traffic
innovation: Roundabouts.
With roundabouts planned for construction in Denton, staff has developed fun
activities to help children understand how roundabouts function so that they can
safely walk and ride bicycles around them. This program a joint effort between
Denton City Traffic Engineering, Bike/Walk Denton, and the Denton Public
Library. Staff will be handing out a limited number of FREE children's size bicycle
helmets in addition to other fun games and prizes (coloring books, reflective
bracelets, and more). Staff contact: Marc Oliphant, Engineering
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F.Cultural District Update/Community Event – City staff have been working to
complete the application required to achieve the Texas Commission on the Arts
cultural district designation for the Original Denton District. To date, staff have
held engagements events at the Denton Community Market and Arts & Jazz
Festival, as well as a feedback and ideation session at the Patterson-Appleton Arts
Center. An additional event (flier attached) has been planned for 7 to 8 p.m.,
Monday, May 20 at the MLK, Jr. Rec Center (1300 Wilson St.). At this event, staff
will give a brief presentation regarding the cultural district application and work
that has been completed so far, as well as invite the community to provide
feedback on the Original Denton District and their vision for cultural arts in
Denton.
As the application deadline approaches, staff will be presenting the required
resolutions, ordinance, and application to the Public Art Committee (tentatively
scheduled for a special called meeting on Tuesday, May 28), City Council (June
4), and the Economic Development Partnership Board (June 12). The deadline for
the application is June 15. A preliminary draft of the application is expected to be
complete next week and staff is available to sit down with Council Members or
members of the public to review the materials in more detail prior to the scheduled
presentations. Staff contact: Jessica Rogers, Economic Development
G.Deployment of Swift Water Team to Houston – On May 9, the City of Denton Fire
Department mobilized and deployed a swift water rescue team to the City of
Houston in to provide aid for water rescues. The Denton team consists of six
firefighters and will remain in Houston for up to seven days. Should the team be
involved in any rescues, staff will provide an update in a future Friday Report.
Staff contact: David Boots, Fire
H.Dallas Drive and Teasley Lane Construction – City crews have completed the
installation of the drainage improvements on Dallas Drive (sections 1 & 2).
Contractors are currently working on the curb and pattern concrete on Dallas Drive
(section 1), while city crews remove the median on Teasley (sections 3 & 4).
Starting next week contractors will move to Dallas Drive to install the curb and
pattern concrete (section 2).
Currently we are 60% complete and with the loss of 82 working days due to
weather and franchise utilities the current completion date is projected June 14.
Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Streets
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I.April Storm Cleanup Update – During the severe weather event on April 30, 2019,
the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that an EF-1 tornado (86-110
MPH winds) touched down at the TWU golf course and lifted back up near the
Denton Natatorium (see attached map). A follow-up damage assessment
performed by the American Red Cross showed one home destroyed (tree through
the house and inner wall pushed back), one home with major damage, three homes
with minor damage, and 12 other affected homes. At the time of the assessment,
the Red Cross noted that there were no unmet resident needs. Solid Waste staff
have continued to remove debris and yard waste from the affected areas. From
May 1 to May 9, the City removed 314.25 tons of brush and other storm debris at
no cost to Denton residents. An additional 0.58 tons of brush and debris were
delivered to the landfill by residents. Debris will be picked up free of charge
through Saturday, May 11.
Denton’s Water Works Park (WWP) sustained moderate damage during the storm
event. Approximately 365 pieces of pool furniture, ten trash cans, 20 trash can
liners, two lifeguard chairs, three sections of the blue slide in the children’s pool,
and several pieces of shade structure fabric were destroyed by the tornado. Several
trees and shrubs were also damaged. The estimated damage amount is $86,140.69.
Staff are working diligently with Risk Management, the Budget Office, and the
Purchasing Department to replace or make repairs to items impacted by the
tornado. WWP will still open as scheduled for a sneak peek on Saturday, May
18, and Sunday, May 19, from noon to 5 p.m. All amenities including the wave
pool, the four large slides on the slide tower, and the children’s pool will be open
to the general public with the exception of the blue slide in the children’s pool.
Due to the amount of pool furniture destroyed, visitors will be encouraged through
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
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the City’s communications channels to bring their own lawn chairs through the
first week of June. The water park will be open seven days a week beginning
Saturday, May 25. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Public Affairs
J. Tree Preservation and Landscape Standards Question – On March 20, City
Council requested information regarding the possibility of adding “owner-
domiciled” within the Section 35.17.3.B (2) titled “Exemptions” in the Tree
Preservation and Landscape Standards approved by City Council on March 19,
2019. Following a review of the issue by the Legal Department and further
discussion with staff, the code section could be modified to read “Property on
which a single-family or two-family owner-domiciled residential dwelling unit(s)
exists”. As a reminder, the Conservation and Landscape Code will not become
effective until October 1, 2019 along with the updated Denton Development Code.
Staff is planning to have a work session with City Council prior the effective date
to present information and discuss adding owner-domiciled language to the
ordinance and whether Blackjack Oaks should be included as a Quality Tree. Staff
contact: Richard Cannone, Development Services
K. Small Business Resource Fair – Economic Development has partnered with the
North Branch Library Small Business Resource Center and South Branch library
staff to host a Small Business Resource Fair on May 31 from 9 a.m. to noon (please
see attached flyer). The goal is to present information and resources available for
small businesses and entrepreneurs in Denton. The Resource Fair will start at 9
a.m. and end at noon and will include two mini-workshops – How to Use
Reference USA and Marketing and Branding, presented by Library staff.
Economic Development staff will provide one-on-one mentoring for attendees.
Reference USA is a consumer and lifestyles database used for identifying a target
market for a product or service, studying the demographics of a community,
researching consumer demand for a new business or a community before opening
a new business, and estimating the number of potential customers based on
hobbies, interests, and other demographics. The Denton Library offers access and
training to users with a library card. As a small business tool, the database is used
to help users create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds,
and locate people.
The Resource Fair will be held at the South Branch Library to be more convenient
for small businesses in south Denton. Additionally, this will provide an
opportunity for small businesses to hear about free services available in the small
business center of North Branch Library.
City staff will provide handouts, meet one-on-one, and set-up meetings to provide
additional assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs who attend the fair.
Staff contact: Christina Davis, Economic Development
L. Mayor’s Summer Youth Job Program Update – Interviews for the 2019 Mayor’s
Summer Youth Job Program were held during the evening on Wednesday, May 8.
Staff was very impressed with the high-level of applicants this year and were able
to offer positions to 25 high school students. This year, positions are available in
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departments throughout the City of Denton including Animal Services, Libraries,
Parks, Finance, Human Resources, Development Services, Utilities, Engineering,
Purchasing, and more. An introduction to the program for the students is planned
on May 21 at 6 p.m. including a welcome from the Mayor. Through the program,
participants will have access to job skills training, career development resources,
mentorship opportunities, and fulfilling work experience. The participant’s first
day of work will be on June 10 and the program ends the first week of August.
Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, City Manager’s Office
M. Decision Maker Pay and Residency – At the April 23 Council meeting, Council
Member Briggs requested information about the number directors and deputy
director that work for the City of Denton, whether their annual salary is over
$100,000, and whether they reside within City limits. There are currently 42 staff
members that meet these qualifications, including Council appointees, executives,
directors, deputy directors, and assistant directors. Of those, 38.1 percent live
within City limits, while 62 percent live elsewhere, and 100 percent make over
$100,000 (see attached list for salary information). Below is a chart comparing
the residency information to surrounding communities. Staff contact: Carla
Romine, Human Resources
N. Public Art Criteria – During the April 23 Council meeting, staff was asked to
provide information on the criteria that the Public Art Committee uses for funding
requests. Public Art is defined by the existing Public Art Policy and encompasses
the broadest definition of visual art, including all artistic disciplines. The Public
Art Committee (PAC) seeks to create distinct, attractive, and inviting public spaces
by including public art as an integral part of the design of spaces and around
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development. The PAC works to distribute public art throughout the City, with a
focus on sites of concentrated resident and visitor viewership located on or in City-
owned properties as suggested in both the Denton 2030 Plan and Public Art Master
Plan. In addition, the public and City departments present opportunities for the
PAC’s consideration such as feature art at new Parks facilities in northeast Denton
and potential view corridors of prominent stature. The PAC works to maximize
its budget that is comprised of capital improvement bond sale fund and annual
hotel occupancy tax funds specified for public art. When commissioning art for a
site, the PAC develops project-specific criteria on a case-by-case basis that include
requirements pertaining to budget, timeline, site dimensions, weight, longevity
requirements, over-arching theme, etc., into a request for artist qualifications
(RFQ) for the project. These PAC-recommended projects and concepts are
presented to the City Council for final approval. Staff contact: Michelle
Cunningham, Economic Development
O. Online Bike-share Information – During the May 6 City Council work session,
Councilmember Briggs requested that information about the city bike-share
program be posted on the city’s website. Staff has created a new “Bike-Share
Program” (https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/residents/getting-around/bike-
walk/bike-share-program) that is linked directly from the main Bike and Walk
Denton page. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator is working with the vendor,
VeoRide, to create a map of bike corral locations and service area perimeter which
will be added to the webpage once it is ready. Staff contact: Marc Oliphant,
Engineering
P. Spencer Plant Notice – The Garland Power & Light Spencer Generation Plant
located on Spencer Road in Denton and owned by the City of Garland, Texas, is
expected to be in operation during the summer of 2019. Publicly available
documents filed with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) indicate
that the plant operation was suspended at the end of September 2018 but it will be
returned to service and be available to the ERCOT electricity market on June 1,
2019. The Plant experienced a fire during the spring of 2018, but Garland was
able to repair the damage and return it to service for the summer of 2018. From
observation, DME is aware of activity in and around the power plant during the
past several months. Discussions with power plant individuals have revealed that
maintenance and further restoration and update activities have continued since
ceasing operation in 2018. Detailed information about the plans for the Spencer
Generation Plant are not available other than certain notices filed with ERCOT
that are considered public. Staff is providing this information in advance of
possible operations at the Plant. Staff Contact: Tony Puente, Chief Financial
Officer.
Q. Storm Shelter Rebates – During the May 7 City Council meeting, Council Member
Briggs requested information on City-issued storm shelter rebates. The City of
Denton does not currently offer rebates for storm shelters as there is a regional
rebate program offered through the North Central Texas Council of Governments
(NCTCOG). The NCTCOG’s program covers half of the cost for the installation
of a tornado shelter or up to $3,000. The program is dependent on funding
availability, but the Fire Department has confirmed that at least 20 Denton
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residents have successfully participated in the program. Additional information on
NCTCOG’s program can be found online at: https://saferoom.nctcog.org/.
Residents interested in learning best practices for disaster preparedness are
encouraged to contact the Office of Emergency Management at 940-349-8836 or
michael.penaluna@cityofdenton.com. Staff contact: Kenneth Hedges, Fire
R. Clean-up of Encampment at Loop 288 at Pecan Creek – An interdepartmental team
recently reviewed and evaluated a homeless encampment under and adjacent to a
bridge at Pecan Creek on Loop 288. Due to excessive trash and debris causing
significant health and safety concerns, the team is recommending clean-up of the
site. The attached memo outlines the history of the site and actions taken, explains
the evaluation and recommendation from the interdepartmental team, and next
steps in the process. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, Public Affairs
S. Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan Community Meeting – Parks and
Recreation is holding a community meeting on Saturday, May 18 to receive public
input on the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan that is being developed.
This workshop will provide the community with an opportunity to interact with
different station focusing on the Plan, and the feedback received will help to direct
the department’s focus over the next 10 years. More information can be found on
the Parks and Recreation website or on the Facebook Event page. Staff contact:
Kali Flewellen, Parks and Recreation
T. Development Project Mailing – On May 7, City Council requested information on
the certified mailings sent to property owners within 200 feet of a development
project. The local government code only requires regular first-class mailing.
Section 211.007(c) states “The notice may be served by its deposit in the
municipality, properly addressed with postage paid, in the United States mail.”
These mailings are sent certified mail based on City policy. A work session has
been scheduled for July 16 for further discussion of this topic. Staff contact:
Charlie Rosendahl, Development Services
U. Development Project Signage – On May 7, City Council requested information on
the signs placed on subject properties for development projects. The City requires
signs be posted for zoning changes, specific use permits, variance requests, and
historic landmark designations. There are certain criteria required and described
in the attached Public Hearing Notification Sign Criteria and Affidavit. The
information required on the signs include the project number, project name,
Development Services phone number, and the public meeting webpage. Currently,
the City has an active projects map with more detail about the case including the
project manager, project status, dates of the public meeting, and current and
proposed zoning. Staff has been working to improve this map to add details about
the proposal and use terms that are more relatable to residents. Staff will add the
active project map webpage cityofdenton.com/development to signs posted for
developments moving forward and continue to improve the active projects map.
Staff contact: Charlie Rosendahl, Development Services
V. Multifamily On-site Property Manager – City Council requested information on
March 20 about the possibility of adopting an ordinance requiring an on-site
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property manager for multifamily and other rental complexes. The Legal
Department has reviewed this request and determined there is no statute or case
law that would address this exact question. Under the general police power, the
City can adopt any ordinance to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and
the City is not expressly prohibited from adopting this ordinance. However,
requiring a 24-hour, on-site manager will likely be challenged by rental property
owners. A lawsuit could allege the requirement is unreasonable, overly
burdensome, and without a rational basis related to a legitimate government
interest. Staff found no Texas cities requiring 24-hour, on-site management for all
multifamily residences. The City of Dallas does require a full-time manager to
oversee operations for properties over 60 units, but does not require that manager
to be on-site and does not specify a minimum visits or inspections of the property
by the manager. Staff contact: Charlie Rosendahl, Development Services
W. Development Staff Report Impact Fees – Staff has been working to include
additional fiscal information in the staff analysis for development projects. An
approximate roadway impact fee would be part of this analysis, but would also
include other impact fees and anticipated revenues for permitting, utilities, and
taxes. Impact fees would only be estimates and are not accessed until either
platting or permitting depending on the type of project. This fiscal information will
be included in staff analyses in the near future for consideration in deliberations
for development projects. Staff contact: Richard Cannone, Development Services
X. City Initiated Rezoning Update – Earlier this week staff started the public outreach
for the City Initiated Zoning Changes. Letters to property owners letting them
know that their property or properties were being included as part of the City
Initiated Zoning Changes. Staff contacted property owners by phone for those
with contact information available. The first series of City Initiated Zoning
Change public hearings are scheduled for the Planning and Zoning Commission
on May 29, followed by City Council on June 11. Both public hearings will start
at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. To provide notification of the
upcoming public hearings, newspaper notices will be published in the Denton
Record Chronicle this Sunday, public hearing notices to property owners within
200 feet of the subject areas and courtesy postcards to residents within 500 feet
will be mailed out early next week. Additionally, staff will be providing
information next week to the public through the website, social media, and
issuance of a press release. Staff Contact: Ron Menguita, Development Services
Y. Autonomous Vehicle Standards – At the March 20 City Council meeting, Mayor
Watts requested information on standards for new roadway construction to better
facilitate the increase of autonomous vehicles. There are currently no specific
directives at the state or federal level regarding proactive practices for roadway
construction the City will need to adopt now, to better facilitate the use of
autonomous vehicles in the future. Staff is working with stakeholders to remain
informed on potential improvements to better facilitate the increase of autonomous
vehicles.
DCTA hosted a Denton Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Forum initiated by NCTCOG
on April 25, 2019. Stakeholders included the City of Denton, UNT, NCTCOG,
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and DCTA, all met to discuss Denton’s vision involving AV technology alongside
AV expert Kelley Coyner. The meeting dialogue identified key destinations to
potentially deploy AV technology and the focus group’s next steps.
UNT Computer Science and Engineering Department researchers shared their
initiatives involving AV technology, including a self-driving golf cart. UNT
mentioned the future Frisco campus as being designed to serve as a technology
flagship for the University and region. The City of Denton staff proposed to
develop a pilot program incorporating autonomous vehicles as part of the loaner
vehicles used by City staff to access various City facilities across the City. DCTA
mentioned awarding an RFP, involving several vendors with AV technology, soon
providing Denton access to additional resources. DCTA is excited about AV
technology because they are experiencing a driver shortage and autonomous
vehicles are a potential solution.
At the end of the meeting, all stakeholders concluded they support the idea of
incorporating AV technology within the City. The City of Denton is a great
candidate for innovative solutions as it is home to two major universities. A next
meeting is planned to take place after DCTA reviews the RFP vendors list and
TWU and NCTC will also be included as part of the stakeholders. City staff plans
to assist DCTA as they take lead on this important topic and will coordinate with
NCTCOG about potential funding sources. Staff contact: Pritam Deshmukh,
Engineering
III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Events
1. Movies in the Park, “Coco” – Friday, May 10 beginning at 6:00 p.m., crafts
and inflatables begin at 6:00 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:00 p.m. at
Quakertown Park; Staff contact: Jennifer Eusse, Parks and Recreation
2. Kids Traffic Safety Event – Saturday, May 11 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at
Emily Fowler Library (502 Oakland St.); Staff contact: Mark Oliphant,
Engineering
B. Community Meetings
1. Parks and Recreation Aquatic Division Public Input Meeting – Friday, May
10, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Denton Natatorium (2400 Long Rd.); Staff
Contact: Kali Flewellen, Parks and Recreation
2. DCTA Open House Meeting – Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. at the Denton Welcome Center (111 W. Hickory St.); Staff contact:
Sarah Kuechler, Public Affairs
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3. Monsignor King Outreach Center Open House – Saturday, May 11, from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Monsignor King Outreach Center (300 S.
Woodrow); Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, Public Affairs
4. DCTA Open House Meeting – Thursday, May 16, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. at the Downtown Denton Transportation Center (604 E. Hickory St.);
Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, Public Affairs
5. Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan Community Workshop – Saturday,
May 18 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at North Lakes Recreation Center (2001 W.
Windsor Dr.); Staff contact: Kali Flewellen, Parks and Recreation
6. Cultural District Community Meeting – Monday, May 20 from 7:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. at the MLK, Jr. Recreation Center (1300 Wilson St.); Staff contact:
Jessica Rogers, Economic Development
IV. Attachments
A. Upcoming DCTA Meetings ...................................................................................12
B. DCTA Presentation ................................................................................................13
C. Cultural District Meeting Flyer ..............................................................................32
D. April Tornado Path Map ........................................................................................33
E. Small Business Resource Fair Flyer ......................................................................34
F. Decision Maker Pay and Residency Report...........................................................35
G. Memo on Loop 288 Site ........................................................................................36
H. Development Services Notification Sign Criteria..................................................45
V. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2019-097 City Hall West Update ...........................................................................48
B. 2019-098 Gas Transmission Lines and Compressor Stations..............................183
C. 2019-099 Oakwood Cemetery Availability .........................................................185
D. 2019-100 Parks and Recreation Scholarships ......................................................187
E. 2019-101 Pre-Annexation Agreements................................................................199
F. 2019-102 FAA Part 139 Inspection Report .........................................................202
G. 2019-103 Glass and Plastic Recycling Update ....................................................204
VI. Council Information
A. Council Meeting Requests for Information ........................................................211
B. Other Council Requests for Information ............................................................212
C. Council Calendar ................................................................................................213
D. Draft Agenda for May 21 ...................................................................................216
E. Future Work Session Items ................................................................................225
F. Street Construction Report .................................................................................226
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May 2019 Open House Meeting Topics
Presentation Live Online: 5/1 –5/31
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A-train Service Changes
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Proposed A-train Schedule
DCTA • Open House Meeting Topics • May 2019 3
Proposed Changes:
•Modified schedule to allow
for Positive Train Control
(PTC) implementation,
resulting in a minor increase
in travel time
•Additional mid-day service,
including four northbound
and four southbound train
schedules
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*** This color indicates trains that only run on Friday nights only
PROPOSED Northbound A-train Schedule (August 26, 2019 Implementation)
Green
Line
(Arrives)
Trinity
Mills
Station
Hebron
Station
Old Town
Station
HV/LL
Station
MedPark
Station
DDTC
(Arrives)
Train # 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 AM 5302 4:10 4:18 4:34 4:41
5304 4:40 4:48 5:04 5:11
5306 5:00 5:10 5:18 5:34 5:41
5908 5:00 5:27 5:33 5:40 5:48 6:04 6:11
5910 5:55 5:57 6:03 6:10 6:18 6:34 6:41
5912 6:18 6:27 6:33 6:40 6:48 7:04 7:11
5914 6:43 6:57 7:03 7:10 7:18 7:34 7:41
5916 7:18 7:27 7:33 7:40 7:48 8:04 8:11
5918 7:48 7:57 8:03 8:10 8:18 8:34 8:41
5920 8:18 8:27 8:33 8:40 8:48 9:04 9:11
5922 8:48 8:57 9:03 9:10 9:18 9:34 9:41
5924 9:18 9:27 9:33 9:40 9:48 10:04 10:11
5926 9:46 9:57 10:03 10:10 10:18 10:34 10:41
5928 10:24 10:27 10:33 10:40 10:48 11:04 11:11
5930 10:44 10:57 11:03 11:10 11:18 11:34 11:41
5932 11:24 11:27 11:33 11:40 11:48 12:04 12:11
5934 11:44 11:57 12:03 12:10 12:18 12:34 12:41 PM 5936 12:24 12:27 12:33 12:40 12:48 13:04 13:11
5938 12:44 12:57 13:03 13:10 13:18 13:34 13:41
5340 13:40 13:50 14:09 14:16
5942 13:44 14:02 14:08 14:15 14:23 14:39 14:46
5944 14:24 14:32 14:38 14:45 14:53 15:09 15:16
5946 14:44 15:02 15:08 15:15 15:23 15:39 15:46
5948 15:24 15:32 15:38 15:45 15:53 16:09 16:16
5950 15:55 16:02 16:08 16:15 16:23 16:39 16:46
5952 16:24 16:32 16:38 16:45 16:53 17:09 17:16
5954 16:59 17:02 17:08 17:15 17:23 17:39 17:46
5956 17:29 17:32 17:38 17:45 17:53 18:09 18:16
5958 17:59 18:02 18:08 18:15 18:23 18:39 18:46
5960 18:29 18:32 18:38 18:45 18:53 19:09 19:16
5962 18:44 19:02 19:08 19:15 19:23 19:39 19:46
5964 19:24 19:32 19:38 19:45 19:53 20:09 20:16
5966 19:44 20:02 20:08 20:15 20:23 20:39 20:46
5968 20:24 20:32 20:38 20:45 20:53 21:09 21:16
5970 22:24 22:32 22:38 22:45 22:53 23:09 23:16
DHNB04 20:48 20:54
DHNB06 21:18 21:24
DHNB08 21:48 21:54
DHNB10 22:18 22:24 OR DHNB12 0:18 0:24
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*** This color indicates trains that only run on Friday nights only
5969 the Green Line will terminate at Buchman Station
PROPOSED Southbound A-train Schedule (August 26, 2019 Implementation)
DDTC
(Departs)
MedPark
Station
HV/LL
Station
Old
Town
Station
Hebron
Station
Trinity
Mills
Station
Green
Line
(Departs)
Train # 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 AM 5901 4:56 5:02 5:18 5:25 5:31 5:38 5:43
5903 5:26 5:32 5:48 5:55 6:01 6:08 6:13
5905 5:56 6:02 6:18 6:25 6:31 6:38 6:43
5907 6:26 6:32 6:48 6:55 7:01 7:08 7:14
5909 6:56 7:02 7:18 7:25 7:31 7:38 7:43
5911 7:26 7:32 7:48 7:55 8:01 8:08 8:16
5913 7:56 8:02 8:18 8:25 8:31 8:38 8:50
5915 8:26 8:32 8:48 8:55 9:01 9:08 9:10
5917 8:56 9:02 9:18 9:25 9:31 9:38 9:50
5919 9:26 9:32 9:48 9:55 10:01 10:08 10:10
5921 9:56 10:02 10:18 10:25 10:31 10:38 10:50
5923 10:26 10:32 10:48 10:55 11:01 11:08 11:10
5925 10:56 11:02 11:18 11:25 11:31 11:38 11:50
5927 11:26 11:32 11:48 11:55 12:01 12:08 12:10 PM 5929 11:56 12:02 12:18 12:25 12:31 12:38 12:50
5931 12:26 12:32 12:48 12:55 13:01 13:08 13:10
5933 12:56 13:02 13:18 13:25 13:31 13:38 13:50
5935 13:26 13:32 13:50 13:59 14:08 14:15 14:30
5937 14:01 14:07 14:23 14:30 14:36 14:43 14:50
5939 14:31 14:37 14:53 15:00 15:06 15:13 15:26
5941 15:01 15:07 15:23 15:30 15:36 15:43 15:56
5943 15:31 15:37 15:53 16:00 16:06 16:13 16:26
5945 16:01 16:07 16:23 16:30 16:36 16:43 16:56
5947 16:31 16:37 16:53 17:00 17:06 17:13 17:30
5949 17:01 17:07 17:23 17:30 17:36 17:43 17:48
5951 17:31 17:37 17:53 18:00 18:06 18:13 18:30
5953 18:01 18:07 18:23 18:30 18:36 18:43 18:50
5955 18:31 18:37 18:53 19:00 19:06 19:13 19:30
5957 19:01 19:07 19:23 19:30 19:36 19:43 19:50
5959 19:31 19:37 19:53 20:00 20:06 20:13 20:30
5961 20:01 20:07 20:23 20:30 20:36 20:43 20:50
5963 20:31 20:37 20:53 21:00 21:06 21:13 21:30
5965 21:01 21:07 21:23 21:30 21:36 21:43 21:57
5967 21:31 21:37 21:53 22:00 22:06 22:13 22:27
*5969 23:31 23:37 23:53 0:00 0:06 0:13 0:29
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Denton Connect Route Changes
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Current Denton Connect Route Proposed
Proposed
routing will assist
with on time
performance
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Denton Enterprise Airport Zone Expansion
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Denton Enterprise Airport Zone Expansion
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Expansion to Denton Enterprise Airport Zone
•Launching May 13
•New Zone Boundaries:
o I-35E
o North Texas Blvd
o Highland Park Road
o Willowwood Street
o Bonnie Brae Street
o Highland Park Road
o Kendolph Drive
o McCormick Street
o South of Parvin Street (to cover Denia Recreation Center)
o West of Fort Worth Drive
o South of I-35E
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N Bonnie Brae StS Bonnie Brae StScripture St
E Hickory StW Hickory StW Mulberry St
Eagle St Maple St
Charlotte St
E McKinney St
E Sycamore St
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Texas HealthPresbyterianPark & Ride
UniversityVillageShoppingCenter
RazorRanch
DentonEnterpriseAirport
US AviationAcademy
UNT SurplusWarehouse
ALDIDistribution
Ben E. KeithBeveragesWinCo FoodsDistribution
Peterbilt
Tetra Pak
Fastenal
TargetDistribution
Univ. ofNorthTexas
FoutsField
North LakesPark
To Fort Worth
DowntownDenton
Denia Recreation CenterBormanElementarySchool
Airport Zone
NORTH NORTE
LEWISVILLE CONNECT
Route 21
Route 22
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Lyft Zone
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COLLEGE (NCTC) SHUTTLES
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DCTA COMMUTER RAIL
A-train
FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (FWTA)
EXPRESS BUS SERVICE
North Park & Ride
North Texas Xpress
Non-Stop Service
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COLLEGE (NCTC) SHUTTLES
NCTC SouthNC-S
DCTA COMMUTER RAIL
A-train
LEWISVILLE CONNECT
Route 21
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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COLLEGE (NCTC) SHUTTLES
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A-train
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UNT Shuttle Route Changes
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Proposed
Current UNT Shuttle: Colorado Express
Proposed routing will
put the route back on
I-35E with completion
of construction and will
add service along
Bernard Street for
additional capacity
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ProposedCurrent UNT Shuttle: Eagle Point
Proposed routing will
add service to the
Child Development
Center
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•Current UNT Shuttle: Mean Green
•Three buses routed in a clockwise
direction around the campus
•Proposed
•One bus running counterclockwise two
buses running clockwise
•With the one-way streets along the
route, the streets the counterclockwise
bus runs along will change as follows:
•Hickory moves to Oak
•Maple moves to Eagle
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ProposedCurrent UNT Shuttle: North Texan
Proposed routing will add service along Precision
Drive and removes the Victory Hall stop
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University Pass Program Fares
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Proposed UPP Fare Changes
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Proposed Fare Changes
•Proposed changes to become effective on August 1, 2019
View current University Pass Program pricing here -https://www.dcta.net/fares-passes/discount-
programs/university-pass-program
Pass Type Valid Dates Current Rates -Local
Student/Faculty
Local Pass
Proposed
Current Rates -
Regional
Student/Faculty
Regional Pass
Proposed
Spring Semester Pass Jan. 1 –May 31 $125/$170 $120 $175/$340 $240
Summer Semester
Pass
May 1 –Aug. 31 $80 $72 $150 $144
Fall Semester Pass Aug. 1 –Dec. 31 $125/$170 $120 $175/$340 $240
Annual University Pass 12 months from
date of
purchase
$300/$420 $240 $400/$840 $576
*Note: Currently student and faculty rates are separate. The Proposed pass rates are one price for students
and faculty.
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We Welcome Your Feedback
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How to Give Feedback
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You can provide feedback in the following ways:
•Fill out the online feedback form –the link to the form can
be found on DCTA’s website at
https://www.dcta.net/about-dcta/public-engagement,
directly under the link to this presentation
•Email your feedback directly to dctainfo@dcta.net
•Provide your feedback via phone by calling DCTA
Customer Service at 940.243.0077
•Send your feedback via DCTA’s GORequest customer
feedback tool, from your phone or desktop –find
instructions for GORequest on DCTA’s website here -
https://www.dcta.net/gorequest
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Department Heads and Level of Decision Makers Immediately Below Them
As of 4/25/19
DEPARTMENT Job Title Over $100K? City
Lives in
Denton City
Limits?*
BUDGET Assistant Director of Finance Yes Frisco No
CITY MANAGER‐ADMINISTRATION Assistant City Manager Yes Coppell No
CITY MANAGER‐ADMINISTRATION Chief of Staff Yes Denton Yes
CITY MANAGER‐ADMINISTRATION City Manager Yes Denton Yes
CUSTOMER SERVICE EX Director of Customer Service Yes Hickory Creek No
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Director of Economic Dvmt Yes Corinth No
ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION General Manager Yes McKinney No
ENGINEERING Deputy Dir of Operations Yes Argyle No
ENGINEERING Dep Dir of Capital Projects Yes Denton Yes
ENGINEERING Asst Dir of Business Svcs Yes Denton Yes
ENGINEERING Dir Cap Projects/City Engineer Yes Denton Yes
ENGINEERING Deputy City Engineer Yes Highland Village No
FINANCE ADMINISTRATION Chief Financial Officer Yes Denton Yes
FIRE ADMINISTRATION Fire Chief Yes Corinth No
FIRE ADMINISTRATION Assistant Fire Chief Yes Sanger No
GENERAL OPERATIONS ADMINISTRAT Exec Mngr of Energy Delivery Yes Corinth No
HUMAN RESOURCES‐ADMIN Director of Human Resources Yes Frisco No
INTERNAL AUDIT‐ADMINISTRATION City Auditor Yes Keller No
LEGAL‐ADMINISTRATION First Assistant City Attorney Yes Denton Yes
LEGAL‐ADMINISTRATION First Assistant City Attorney Yes Denton Yes
LEGAL‐ADMINISTRATION City Attorney Yes Denton Yes
LIBRARY SVCS ‐ ADMINISTRATION Director of Libraries Yes Denton Yes
MUNI COURT JUDGE ‐ ADMIN Municipal Court Judge Yes Flower Mound No
PARKS AND REC ‐ ADMINISTRATION Director of Parks & Recreation Yes Arlington No
PARKS AND REC ‐ ADMINISTRATION Asst Director of Parks & Rec Yes Denton Yes
PLANNING Deputy Dir of Devt Services Yes Highland Village No
PLANNING Development Svcs Director/CBO Yes Keller No
POLICE ‐ ADMIN Police Chief Yes Flower Mound No
POLICE ‐ ADMIN Assistant Police Chief Yes Denton Yes
POWER SUPPLY ADMINISTRATION Exec Mngr ‐ Pwr Suply & Cntrcs Yes Denton Yes
PROCUREMENT & CMP ‐ PURCHASING Director of Prcmt & Compl Yes Denton Yes
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ADMIN Dir of Public Affairs & IGR Yes Corinth No
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ADMIN Dep Dir of Public Affairs & IGR Yes Northlake No
REAL ESTATE Deputy Director ‐ Real Estate Yes Cedar Hill No
SOLID WASTE ‐ ADMINISTRATION Director of Solid Waste Yes Argyle No
SOLID WASTE ‐ DISPOSAL Deputy Dir of Solid Waste Yes Pilot Point No
TECH SVCS ‐ ADMINISTRATION Chief Technology Officer Yes Frisco No
WASTEWATER ‐ ADMINISTRATION Director of Wastewater Yes Coppell No
WATER ‐ ADMINISTRATION Assistant Dir of Env Services Yes Denton Yes
WATER ‐ ADMINISTRATION Director of Water Yes Denton Yes
retiring in
May
WATER ‐ ADMINISTRATION Director of Water Yes Flower Mound No
WATER ‐ UTILITIES ADMIN General Manager of Utilities Yes Whitesboro No
*This information was pulled from JDEdwards. We know of one person who has a Denton PO in JDEdwards but does not live in Denton.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 10, 2019
TO: Todd Hileman, City Manager
FROM: Sarah Kuechler, Director of Public Affairs/IGR
SUBJECT: Site Clean Up at Loop 288 at Pecan Creek
Staff is recommending clean-up of a site adjacent to Loop 288 at Pecan Creek (see map below)
due to excessive trash and debris, health and safety concerns, and continued fire calls at this
location. The following memo outlines the history of the site and actions taken, explains the
recommendation from an interdepartmental team, and next steps.
HISTORY
In November 2017, the City cleaned up an encampment site in Pebblebrook Park after a prolonged
period of interacting and working with the individuals on-site due to the serious public health and
safety hazards posed for individuals on site, the surrounding properties and neighborhoods, and
for responding public safety personnel. The site proposed for clean-up is in the same area as
Pebblebrook Park; however, it is largely now south of Pebblebrook Park and the creek underneath
a TxDOT bridge under Loop 288 and on City property. Please see map below highlighting area.
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The Street Outreach Team, Police Department, and Fire Department have been aware of this new
site underneath and near the Loop 288 bridge for the last year and have continued to monitor and
try to connect with individuals that may be at the site. However, the site has substantially expanded
its footprint of trash and debris and there are significant health and safety concerns.
Additional photos are attached.
The City has a municipal maintenance agreement with TxDOT for Loop 288 which is considered
a Non-Controlled Access highway. Per the agreement, the City’s responsibilities for Non-
Controlled Access highways is to “Perform mowing and litter pickup,”. The State’s responsibilities
for Non-Controlled Access highways is to “Assist in mowing and litter pickup to supplement City
resources when requested by the City and if the State resources are available”.
STREET OUTREACH
The Street Outreach Team is a cross-sector collaborative team with representatives led by Giving
Hope, Inc. and Denton Police that include Denton County MHMR, Vision Ministries, and a
Denton Fire Paramedic doing outreach to individuals living unsheltered two (2) to four (4) times
a month. Their goal is to meet homeless individuals in their environment, provide them with
information on housing, employment, and benefit resources they may qualify to receive, and
connect them to resources. Prior to the City interdepartmental team evaluating this site, the Street
Outreach reported that they had visited this location at least a dozen times over the last 12 months
and at least 3 times within the last 4 months to perform Coordinated Entry assessments and get
individuals connected to resources.
EVALUATION
After receiving a resident complaint regarding trash and debris at this location in March 2019,
Community Improvement Services contracted for clean-up of the site; however, that decision was
not made in consultation with the interdepartmental homeless team, which has a process to monitor
and evaluate sites and encampments. The contracted clean-up was postponed and the site has been
evaluated by an interdepartmental team of Public Affairs/Community Development, Police, Fire,
and Parks and Recreation. This team collaboratively works together to address the impacts of
homelessness on City property and services and improve connections to available resources.
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This team, in consultation with the Street Outreach Team, considered the following factors:
• Outreach Assistance: As stated above, the Street Outreach Team has made repeated visits
over the last year to connect individuals to available resources. However, due to the estimated
number of individuals that stay at or near this site, the team requested for the Street Outreach
Team to make a concentrated effort to visit the site over the last couple weeks to assist
individuals and provide notice that the site may be cleaned up soon so individuals can get
connected to other resources or plan accordingly. The Street Outreach Team visited the site
four times on April 19, April 23, April 26, and May 3. They estimate that approximately 20-
25 individuals had been living in the area, although some may be staying on private property
nearby. By their last visit on May 3, the Street Outreach only encountered a few individuals
left at the site that they had previously contacted and those individuals stated they were making
arrangements to move. Due to the site conditions, volume of trash, and health and safety
concerns, representatives with Giving Hope on the Street Outreach Team support cleaning the
area.
• Health Concerns: There is approximately a 10,000 sq. foot area of trash and debris that poses
a serious public health and safety concern. There is a significant accumulation of junk, litter
and trash associated with the camp, including putrescible food waste, and some evidence of
bodily waste in the immediately surrounding area. This collection of trash, debris and waste
meets the criteria of unsanitary, unhealthful, and unsafe nuisance conditions as defined under
Chapter 14 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances. See attached pictures.
• Watershed Concerns: Due to this area being adjacent to the stream, there were some concerns
regarding flooding and contamination into nearby waterways. Upon visiting the site, staff
measured that from the stream to the lower embankment, where tents and materials are located,
it is about 9 to 12 feet away from the stream depending upon the spot. In the event of a large
storm event, the water levels could rise quickly and cause the material next to the embankments
to become buoyant and get carried downstream into the lake. This is a serious public safety
hazard for any individuals that may be staying there if water levels rise quickly, especially
during overnight hours.
• Fire Department: The Denton Fire Department has responded approximately 21 times to the
site for reports of smoke in approximately the last six months. The large volume of waste, with
flammable materials, is especially concerning for the potential for a large-scale fire risking the
safety of any individuals at or near the site, the preservation of the wooded area, and nearby
businesses and properties. When the Fire Department visited the site on Friday, April 19, they
found two cooking/heating vessels that appear to be used in somewhat cleared out areas.
• Police Department: The Police Department has record of responding to 10 calls in
approximately the last four months since January 1, 2019. Five of these calls appear to be
related to Fire calls for reports of smoke, while the others were for a criminal trespass, warrant
served, pedestrian stop, or assistance to CIS to view the area.
• Resident Complaints: Because the site is somewhat hidden from public view by the street,
trail, or park, there have not been substantial complaints related to this site except for the
continued reports of smoke being seen.
Due to the excessive trash and debris causing significant health and safety concerns, substantial
fire hazard risks posed, potential contamination to nearby waterways, and potential for flooding,
the team is recommending clean-up of the site.
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RECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS
The following is a plan and recommended next steps based upon the team’s evaluation:
• Coordinate with TxDOT: Staff has been in contact with TxDOT and notified them of the
proposed clean-up process on their property underneath the Loop 288 bridge.
• Clean-Up Process:
• Post Signs: On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, City staff would post signs in various
visible locations around the impacted area to notify anyone who may have an
ownership interest in items located, on or around the impacted area which is City
property that said City property will be cleaned up on a specified date and time, which
will be at least fifteen (15) days from the date the sign is posted; that such items will
be removed from the impacted area on the specified date/time and may be subject to
disposal provided the owner of the item cannot be reasonably identified and/or fails to
remove the items by the specified date and time on the posted sign; and lastly, that any
item that is debris, unusable, hazardous or pose a health or safety risk, or is unsanitary
or in soiled condition will be discarded. The signs shall include a City contact person
and phone number where an individual can contact the City with any questions they
may have pertaining to the notice on the sign. The signs will also include identification
of a contact person(s) to connect any individuals experiencing homelessness to social
services and available resources.
• Street Outreach Visit: In addition to the visits made throughout the last year and
within the last month, as previously described in this memo, the Street Outreach Team
will visit the site at least two (2) times from the time the signs are posted to cleanup to
provide referrals and a final reminder that any personal property must be removed
before the scheduled cleanup. Community Development will work with Our Daily
Bread, Monsignor King Outreach Center, and Salvation Army to have an
announcement of the cleanup location made at shelters and during meal services.
• Contractor Clean-up: Community Improvement Services will have a contractor begin
cleanup of the area after the specified date/time. If signs are posted on May 15, it
would be no earlier than May 30. It is unknown how many days this process may
take to complete. Inclement weather could cause delays in the cleanup of the property.
The estimated cost of contractor clean-up is $7,000.
The Street Outreach Team will continue to monitor the site for future activity. Street Outreach is
a valuable tool in the Housing Crisis Response System to ensure that people living on the street
have access to assistance and be included on the community’s Housing Priority List (HPL) for
housing placement.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Photographs
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UNDER THE LOOP 288 BRIDGE
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EAST SIDE OF LOOP 288 – SOUTH OF THE CREEK (4/19/2019)
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Public Hearing Notification Sign Criteria and Affidavit
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Development Services Center – 215 W. Hickory Street – Denton, Texas 76201 voice: (940) 349-8541
www.cityofdenton.com
A public hearing notification sign is a sign erected on the subject property to publicize a Zoning Change request,
a Specific Use Permit request, a Variance request, or a Historic Landmark Designation request. The number of
signs and the placement of signs shall be determined at the time of First Review Comments for each specific
request. It is the responsibility of the owner/project representative to contact Development Services Department
to verify the number and location of signs needed.
Sign Criteria:
SIGN DESIGN
Signs shall be three and a half (3 ½) feet wide by four (4) feet tall. (Please refer to attached sign exhibit.)
The sign shall be constructed in accordance with the City’s design standards for public hearing notification
signs.
a. Two (2) sided, ten (10) millimeter Coroplast sign or other material of equivalent strength and
durability.
b. Lettering shall be placed on both sides of the sign.
c. The letter font style shall be Trebuchet MS. The required font size is 230 (bold) for the sign
heading and 180 for all but for the remainder of the sign. Of the smaller words on the sign,
everything is bold with the exception of the number field, name field, request field, and the
website address. (Please refer to attached sign exhibit.)
d. Metal or wood posts shall be used.
The sign shall comply with the layout and dimensions on the attached Public Hearing Notification Sign
Specification sheet.
PLACEMENT
The sign shall be placed in a location visible from all streets adjacent to the property included in the
request.
One (1) sign shall be erected per each 500 feet of linear street frontage of the property.
Signs shall be located outside of the public right-of-way, and shall be a minimum of two (2) feet off the
ground, unless otherwise directed by the Director of Development Services or his/her designee.
Sign shall be placed perpendicular (at a 90-degree angle) to the roadway.
PROOF OF POSTING The applicant shall furnish an affidavit to the City of Denton Planning Division by 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on
the ninth (9th) day prior to the Commission meeting at which the public hearing is scheduled, certifying
that the required sign was posted on the subject property on or before the tenth (10th) day prior to the said
Commission meeting.
Failure to post the notification sign(s) on the property by the close of business (5 pm) on the Tuesday prior to
the Tuesday Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing shall result in the postponement of
consideration by the Commission.
The property owner is be responsible for maintaining the sign on the property throughout the entire
public hearing process.
REMOVAL OF SIGNS The property owner or his/her representative must remove the sign within three (3) calendar days
subsequent to the final decision by the approving body.
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CITY OF DENTON
PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION SIGN SPECIFICATIONS
3 ½ Feet
4 Feet
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION SIGN
AFFIDAVIT OF SIGN POSTING
Project No. _________________________________________________
Date of Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting: _________________________________________
I hereby certify that I have posted or caused to be posted Public Hearing Notification sign(s) on the property
subject to Project Name/Number____________________________________________________________,
located at__________________________________________________________________________________
Said sign(s) have been obtained through a sign contractor of choice and meet the specifications as stated in the
City of Denton Public Hearing Sign Criteria Sheet.
Posting of said signs was accomplished on ____________________________, 20______. Said signs have been
posted in a manner which provides an unobstructed view and which allows clear reading from the public right(s)-
of-way along_____________________________________________________________________.
I further certify that this affidavit was filed with the Planning Department of the City of Denton within the time
provisions specified in the City of Denton Public Hearing Sign Criteria Sheet
Executed this the _______________day of_____________________, 20____.
______________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant or Authorized Representative for Project No._________________
_______________________________________________________
Printed Name of Applicant or Authorized Representative for Project No.______________
STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BEFORE ME, a Notary Public, on this______
day personally appeared (printed owner’s name) the above signed, who, under oath, stated the
following: “I hereby certify that I am the owner, for the purposes of this application; that all information submitted herein is true and
correct.”
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me, this the day of , 20 .
_____________________________________________________
Notary Signature (seal)
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to post the notification sign(s) on the property by the close of business (5 pm) on
the Tuesday prior to the Tuesday Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing shall result in the
postponement of consideration by the Commission.
STAFF USE ONLY:
Date/Time submitted: ____________________________ Verified by: ______________________________ 47
Date: May 10, 2019 Report No. 2019-097
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Provide an update on the City Hall West window replacement project and review options
recommended by the City Hall West Steering Committee
DISCUSSION:
On April 25, 2019, Council Member Meltzer requested information about the window replacement
project at City Hall West, and later requested information about the options to consider for the
building’s renovation.
In July 2017, the City engaged with Architexas to assist with the proposed renovation of the 1927
City Hall now known as City Hall West. The company was charged with completing an assessment
of the facility and to develop three preliminary conceptual designs with a cost analysis of each
concept. The report that Architexas produced detailed the building’s current condition and
presented options for restoration. Informal Staff Report No. 2018-159 (Attachment 1) provides a
full report on the Architexas recommendations, and these were presented to Council on August
15, 2017 as outlined below:
• Option 1: Complete restoration of the exterior and interior to the original design as
close as possible that will meet all local building codes and accessibility requirements.
o This options would remove the renovation work of the 1980 conversion to a Police
Station reversing the use to city hall or related city offices.
o Projected Budget: $5,352,430.00
• Option 2: Rehabilitation of the building with the restoration of the exterior and an
adaptive use strategy for the interior to accommodate complimentary new use.
o The scope of this work is similar to Option 1, but includes an adaption to a multi-
purpose use that can be for a community meeting facility, event space, and small
theater uses.
o Projected Budget: $5,698,956.00
• Option 3: Restoration of the exterior and renovation of the interior to meet the
minimum requirements of life safety and accessibility.
o This option is a minimal approach to restore the exterior to the greatest extent
possible while leaving the 1980’s interior and exterior renovations.
o Projected Budget: $3,775,176.00
During that presentation in August 2017, the City Council directed staff to establish a City Hall
West Steering Committee to discuss options for renovation to the building and present the full
Council with recommendations. The 24-member Committee was established the following
November with a charge to consider and advise the City Council on the following:
• Whether and to what extent City Hall West should be renovated
• Financial options
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• Whether to lease City Hall West to another agency or private developer
• Determine future use or acceptable uses, programs, and/or activities
• Whether to seek or apply for grant funding.
After eight Committee meetings that were held between December 2017 and October 2018, the
Committee presented (Attachment 2) their recommendations to City Council on November 13,
2018 during a work session. The recommendation was to follow a conceptual design and
conceptual business plan based on a multipurpose community cultural center with the following
potential uses:
• Auditorium – theater, weddings, corporate presentations, city meetings, etc.
• Downstairs – receptions, events, gallery space, museum displays, public meetings,
corporate meetings, etc.
• Upper level – rentable office space, artist studios, or other city uses.
The estimated renovation cost for their recommendation was $6,630,000.00 and included a six- to
nine-month design timeline, and another 15 to 18 months for construction. Major renovation
components of the renovation include windows, auditorium, multipurpose room, and mechanical
components. After discussion during the November 13 meeting, City Council gave feedback on
potential design aspects and ultimately gave staff direction to move forward with window
replacement for $320,000.
Staff is continuing to work with the Texas Historical Commission to gain approval for window
replacement at City Hall West. Staff submitted design documents for review during the week of
April 22 and anticipate to receive comments back by May 24. If needed, staff will incorporate
those responses to those for final approval. Once approved, staff will begin the bid process for the
window replacement.
There has been some discussion regarding initiating the design and ultimate renovation of City
Hall West. In the coming weeks, staff proposes to bring forward a work session to seek direction
from Council about starting the design project. If staff is directed to begin the design process, it
will require a request for qualifications to select an architectural firm and a funding source for the
design project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Informal Staff Report No. 2018-159 City Hall West Steering Committee Recommendation
2. Presentation to Council – City Hall West Steering Committee Recommendation,
November 13, 2018
STAFF CONTACT:
Mario Canizares
Deputy City Manager
Mario.Canizares@cityofdenton.com
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
City Hall West Steering Committee Recommendation
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Hall West (CHW) Steering Committee held seven meetings from December 2017 to
October 2018. The Steering Committee recommended an adaptive restoration of the building
with non-profit management. Estimated restoration costs are $6.63 million, and no funding has
been identified at this point. This information is being provided in advance of a Work Session
scheduled on November 13, 2018 to provide City Council additional time for review.
BACKGROUND:
In July 2017, the City of Denton engaged Architexas, with offices in Dallas and Austin, to assist
with the proposed renovation of the 1927 City Hall now known as City Hall West. Architexas is
a premier historic preservation firm in the State of Texas with over 39 years of experience
specializing in historic preservation, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historic structures. This
firm worked on the renovation of the 1896 Denton County Courthouse and provided full
architectural services for the exterior and adaptive use of the 1927 Collin County Courthouse in
McKinney.
Architexas was charged with completing an assessment of the facility and to develop three
preliminary conceptual designs with a cost analysis of each concept. The Old Denton City Hall
(City Hall West) Preliminary Rehabilitation Assessment Report, included as Attachment 1, and
the concepts it outlined was presented in a Work Session on August 15, 2017. A high, medium
and low proposal with cost estimates ranging from $3.8 to $5.7 million was presented. The low
option was an exterior renovation with minor interior improvements and City Council provided
direction that this option was not a consideration. At that time, there was no funding identified
for the project.
Council also directed staff establish a CHW Steering Committee to be charged with identifying
current City of Denton and community needs that could be matched with the space created as
part of any renovation of the facility. Additional duties of the 24-member Committee included
the review of financial options to fund the renovation, long-term financial considerations for
operation and maintenance of the facility, whether to lease the renovated facility, and
consideration grant opportunities. The CHW Steering Committee was formally established by
Resolution R2017-040 on November 7, 2017 and amended by Resolution R2017-049 on
November 14, 2017. The Committee was comprised of Council Member Duff, Council Member
Hudspeth, and Council Member Ryan, and a total of 21 citizens. The resolution originally had
the Committee’s sunset date on August 1, 2018, but the date was extended to October 31, 2018
following a Work Session held on June 26, 2018.
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The first meeting of the CHW Steering Committee was held on December 18, 2017. This
was an introductory meeting where information was provided by staff on the purpose and
charge of the committee, background on the project, and a chair and vice chair were
selected.
A second meeting was held on January 22, 2018. Craig Melde, principal architect for
Architexas, presented historical information on the building and facilitated a discussion
of the goals and possible future uses for the building to be studied. The Committee
discussed overarching goals for the rehabilitation of the building, including:
• Preserve/restore the exterior
• Adapt for community/public use
• Achieve State and Federal standards
• Rehabilitate significant character defining spaces
• Meet or exceed high environmental and energy efficiency
• Integrate/connect to downtown district
• Youth friendly
• Civic pride
• Income producing to offset costs
The Committee also discussed holding a minimum of one public forum to present
information to citizens about the building and receive input.
The Steering Committee held their third meeting on March 5, 2018. Craig Melde
presented information on different projects that he has been involved with including
different financing models and whether those projects were a public-private partnership
or publicly funded. Mr. Melde also presented information on the Secretary of the
Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation which have been identified by the Committee as a
goal to follow as part of any rehabilitation of the building. The Committee gave direction
for Architexas to further refine two of the floor plans presented and develop economic
models of the building based on those plans. The plan was a mixed-use type facility
focused on restoring the character defining spaces (Fire Truck Room, Auditorium, and
East Entryway) with lease space for offices or art studios on the upper levels. The larger
fire truck room could be used as an event facility, possibly with an outdoor courtyard to
the north, and the auditorium could be used as a performance hall or theater.
At the April 2, 2018 Committee Meeting, Craig Melde presented two conceptual options.
A discussion was held on the McKinney Performing Arts Center as a small contingent of
the CHW Committee toured that facility. Craig Melde outlined estimated operating
financials for the facility to include revenue streams and operating expenses. There was
discussion on the financial solvency of the facility serving as an arts venue. Craig Melde
indicated it may be helpful for Joanna St. Angelo, Director of the Sammons Art Center in
Dallas to assist with analyzing the preliminary proforma developed by Architexas. The
Committee further indicated that a more detailed business plan should be created prior to
holding a public forum.
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Based on the Committee’s comments regarding a financial assessment, the City hired
Joanna St. Angelo to assist in developing a business plan, programming options and
refining the preliminary proforma for repurposing CHW as a multipurpose arts facility.
In early May, Joanna St. Angelo met with the architect, toured CHW and made
recommendations to revise the concepts based on what she understood to be the direction
of the Committee to repurpose the facility to maximum potential as a multipurpose arts
facility.
As part of the May 21, 2018 CHW Steering Committee meeting, the revised conceptual
options were presented for discussion and Ms. St Angelo provided a general overview of
the work plan she would implement to develop the business plan. These conceptual plans
did not show the outline of the fire truck in the former truck bay which had been present
in past conceptual plans presented by Architexas. Discussion was held by the Committee
about the fire truck and a majority of the Committee members present indicated they did
not believe housing the fire truck should be a priority for the facility, rather they
supported including the truck if there was no impact to the functionality of CHW as a
multipurpose arts center.
On July 30, 2018, the Committee voted to finalize the City Hall West floor plan that was
presented and included as Attachment 2. Ms. St. Angelo developed a business plan,
included as Attachment 3, based on the approved floor plan, including information
gathered from a survey that was conducted, and input from the CHW Steering
Committee. The Committee gave direction to generalize the possible uses included in the
business plan and change the nomenclature used in the plan for the building to be a
multipurpose community cultural center since potential uses included more than only arts
uses.
A public meeting was held on Monday, September 10 to provide a presentation to the
public on the conceptual design and conceptual business plan approved by the CHW
Steering Committee. Comment cards were made available to allow citizens to provide
their feedback on the proposal including a level of support and open-ended questions for
additional comments. A webpage was created on the City’s website to include
information on the project and provide the link for online submittal of comment cards. At
the request of multiple individuals, the online comment card was available Tuesday,
September 11 through midnight on Sunday, September 16. A total of 73 responses were
received with 88-percent of respondents very or extremely supportive of the proposal.
Included as Attachment 4 is a summary of the public feedback including the actual
responses both online and physical cards.
The final City Hall West Steering Committee Meeting was held on October 15, 2018.
The purpose was to vote on a final recommendation regarding CHW. Staff compiled and
presented a proposed recommendation based on the prior meetings of the committee and
options to amend as directed. The CHW Steering Committee voted to recommend the
conceptual design and conceptual business plan as presented at the September 10, 2018
public meeting with 17 votes in favor, none against, and one abstention.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The final recommendation from the Committee is for an adaptive restoration of the building as a
multipurpose community cultural center with space available for rentals to provide partial cost
recovery. The construction would include restoration of significant character defining spaces
including the original truck room, the auditorium originally used as the Council Chambers, and
the east entryway and staircase. The Committee direction was not to define specific uses for the
building at this point, but generally the auditorium could be used for performing arts, weddings,
City and community meetings, and corporate rentals. The original truck room could be used for
receptions, events, gallery space, museum displays, and meeting space. The upper floors could
include rentable office or artist studio space, or used for other City departments. The Committee
is recommending non-profit management of the facility which allows for decreased personnel
expenses and increased revenue opportunities from private contributions and grant opportunities
over the public management model. The business plan assumes ongoing City contributions to the
facility of approximately $260,000 annually to subsidize building activities.
The estimated renovation cost based on the Committee’s recommendation is $6.63 million, and
design and construction would take approximately two years. Major components of the
renovation would include replacement of all windows, restoration of the interior based on the
floor plan, upgrades to the building’s mechanical systems, and improving ADA compliance.
Currently, funding for the design and construction has not been identified.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends replacement of the CHW windows at an estimated cost of $320,000 to prevent
the further degradation of the interior until the facility is renovated. This includes $290,000 for
window replacement and $30,000 for demolition and removal of the existing windows. The
replacements would be modern versions of the original design with insulated glazing and a wood
interior for lower maintenance and better efficiency. Since the building is a Registered Texas
Historic Landmark and Local Historic Landmark, the replacement would be reviewed by the
Historic Landmark Commission. If directed by City Council, this cost could be included in the
FY 2019-2020 budget.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. The Old Denton City Hall (City Hall West) Preliminary Rehabilitation Assessment Report
2. Conceptual Design as approved by the CHW Steering Committee
3. Conceptual Business Plan as approved by the CHW Steering Committee
4. CHW Public Feedback Summary
STAFF CONTACT:
Charlie Rosendahl
Business Services Manager
(940)349-8452
Charles.Rosendahl@cityofdenton.com
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1907 Marilla St.
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I. Historical Overview and Project Purpose ................................... 3
II. Building Conditions .................................................................................................................5
Architectural
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Life Safety/Building Code
Accessibility
III. Building Rehabilitation Options ................................................................15
IV. Historic Preservation Incentives .............................................................. 19
V. Appendix ............................................................................................................................................ 20
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Historical Overview and Project Purpose
The City of Denton experienced rapid growth in the fi rst two decades of the 20th-century. In 1927, the
city accepted plans for a new city hall to replace the previous building, constructed in 1894. Designed
by the Fort Worth fi rm of Van Slyke and Woodruff, the building is in the Spanish Renaissance style and is
two stories with a basement. The building faces east and is in a “T”-plan. Historically the east block of the
building housed the administrative offi ces of the city while the rear el contained the municipal auditorium
on the upper fl oors with the fi rehouse below. The east section is arranged as a piano nobile, with the fi rst
fl oor raised slightly above a half basement. The rear el is more-conventionally arranged, with the fi rst fl oor
at grade and lacking a basement. The auditorium is 1 ½ stories in volume. This arrangement creates a
variety of disparate fl oor levels inside.
The primary exterior materials are scratch-faced buff brick with limestone trim and embellishments.
Hipped roofs are the primary form, but the building features two east-facing gables adding weight and in-
terest to the primary façade. Roofs are of red clay tile with accent colors. At the center of the east façade,
the entry bay is topped by a belfry which historically housed the fi re-bell. Fenestration on the building is
regular and was originally 9/9, wood double-hung sash in the east section, with larger 15/15 windows in
the rear el. Large, multi-light bay doors once served the fi re department at the rear el.
Historic postcard image of
the Old Denton City Hall.
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Inside, the building has concrete fl oors of reddish-brown with black perimeter bands and base. Walls and
ceilings are sand-fi nished hard cement plaster. The formal entry retains two original decorative pendant
lights with stenciled globes providing insight as to the original lighting scheme. The main staircase that
once led from this entry to the auditorium has been removed, but the dramatic arched rotunda ceiling
above remains intact, though concealed. The once-spacious auditorium has an arched, beamed-ceiling
with scrolled brackets at the terminal ends of the beams. The balcony and stage areas are partially intact
but obscured by original materials.
The old Denton City Hall has undergone several major renovations in an effort to keep it in a state of utility
for the city. The most extensive of these and the most destructive to the original design was that conduct-
ed in the 1980s to provide space for the Denton Police Department. The project resulted in the removal of
most of the balcony and stage areas of the auditorium, the subdivision of the original fi re department, the
removal of the primary grand stair, the general reorganization of spaces, and the construction of additions
on both the north and south elevations. The additions house elevators to serve the various fl oors of the
building, with the south addition also housing additional offi ce space. Additional but less destructive mod-
ifi cations were made in 1995 and 2001.
Currently vacant, the old Denton City Hall remains in good condition overall, although most of the original
fi nishes are hidden behind modern construction. The building is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
(RTHL, 2015). As such, any work performed on the exterior is subject to review and permitting through
the Texas Historical Commission (THC). The purpose of this report is to provide general information re-
garding the condition of the building and its suitability for rehabilitation.
Its status as an RTHL makes the building eligible for the State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program.
This program provides assistance to building owners in the rehabilitation of historic structures in the form
of franchise tax or insurance tax credits. Non-profi ts and other owners not subject to these taxes may sell
the credits to those who do. The credits can be applied to most hard and soft costs with the exception of
site work and FF&E. These credits can be used to recapture up to 25% of qualifi ed expenditures.
A view inside the balcony
area of the auditorium prior
to major renovations.
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Building Conditions
Southeast oblique
(Architexas, 2017)
Architectural
Exterior
Brick- The primary exterior material is scratch-faced buff brick.
The brick was found to be in good condition with some general biological staining. Brick used at the north
and south additions and as infi ll where doors and windows have been infi lled is a close match, but slightly
lighter than the original.
It is recommended that the brick be cleaned with a restoration cleaner designed for that purpose. The use
of abrasive or high-pressure water blasting should be avoided.
Limestone – Cream-colored limestone is used for trim and decorative elements.
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Typical masonry conditions
at north elevation. Masonry
needs cleaning. Brick infi ll at
bay door location is evident.
(Architexas 2017)
The limestone was found to be in good condition with minor biological staining. Limestone installed as
part of past modifi cations closely matches the original.
It is recommended that the stone be carefully cleaned with a limestone restoration cleaner designed for
that purpose. The use of abrasive or high-pressure water blasting should be avoided.
Mortar – The building has light-colored mortar. The mortar was not tested as part of this evaluation.
Mortar on the building was found to be in good condition.
Upon cleaning, the mortar should be spot checked for areas of loss or erosion. In these areas, repoint
mortar joints as necessary with a mortar matching the original in composition, color, tooling and texture.
Roof – The building has a blended red clay, barrel-tile roof with blue accents.
The roof was found to be in good condition. According to city staff, the roof was repaired relatively recently
with new underlayment and the original roof tiles reinstalled. Tile used at additions in a good match and
largely indistinguishable from the original.
The roof should be thoroughly inspected as part of any rehabilitation project and on a semi-annual basis.
Doors – Historically the building featured a variety of door types of wood or steel with multi-light glazing.
Only the ¾ single-light glazed doors at the primary entry remain. The remainder of the doors is contempo-
rary aluminum storefront.
Doors are in good condition.
It is recommended that the original doors at the east entry and the associated frame and transom be
restored. At all other entries, new doors that are compatible with the historic design are recommended.
Bay-doors – The fi re-truck bays were originally wood paneled, articulated overhead doors. The upper
three rows of panels were glazed with six lights per row. The doors featured a limestone header detail.
The bay doors have been removed and the opening infi lled with brick.
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Left: Typical exterior door
at the northwest facade.
Right: Typical replacement
windows at the auditorium
level.
(Architexas 2017)
The preferred approach would be the re-opening of the bay-door locations and the installation of com-
patible infi ll resembling the original door units. The openings may also be used for compatibly-designed
entry/storefront locations.
Windows – The windows were originally wood-double-hung windows with multi-light sashes. The win-
dows on the east block of the building were originally 9/9, while at the rear el they were typically 15/15.
Arched windows at the auditorium also included multi-light transoms. All of the windows have been
replaced with 1/1 wood units with insulated glass or infi lled entirely.
The windows are of inferior quality and are in fair to poor condition. Most of the windows on the rear el
have been removed and the openings infi lled.
It is recommended that the windows be replaced with new units that match the original in profi le, sight
lines, and number of lights. Metal-clad windows may be appropriate if the appearance can be made to
closely-match the original. Where additions are retained, their windows should be of compatible design
but vary slightly from the original building.
Additions – The building has additions on the north and south. The smaller north addition houses an
elevator. The larger south addition also houses offi ces. The entrances to the additions feature enframed
decorative plaster accents with arched tops, mimicking the original architecture. Wall brick, limestone
and clay-tile roofi ng closely matches the original construction.
The additions are in fair condition but the plaster ornamentation is failing. These plaster elements are also
not architecturally-compatible. Inside, the walls of the additions are generally CMU block.
Further study of the additions is recommended to determine if their retention is necessary to accom-
modate elevators and other upgrades. If retained, they should be improved to be more compatible with
the original building. If removed, windows and other openings that were infi lled in the 1980s should be
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reopened and new doors and windows installed that match the original design.
Site and Landscaping – The paving and landscaping around the building appear to be contemporary
overall but are of a compatible design and well maintained.
Site conditions were found to be good overall. The north side of the building lacks a sidewalk.
Site upgrades will be necessary when rehabilitation occurs to ensure the design is cohesive and proper-
ly serves the building and meets accessibility codes. However, these modifi cations should be relatively
limited.
View of the south facade
showing the original building
at right and the addition
at left. If the addition is
retained, the architectural
details should be improved.
(Architexas 2017)
View of typical site
conditions on the east
side of the building. Site
conditions are generally
good.
(Architexas 2017)
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Interior
Walls – Original walls are 2 to 2.5-inches thick and are of hard plaster, presumably over metal studs and
lath. In almost all cases, original walls have been furred out with conventional framing and drywall to allow
for the integration of infrastructure. New partition walls are of conventional framing with drywall.
Original walls could not be fully assessed due to overlying materials. It appears that the majority of original
walls remain in place, though covered. Some damage to the walls can be expected
It is recommended that all existing contemporary walls be removed for examination of the underlying
original walls for restoration. Where walls must be furred for the integration of infrastructure, it should
occur on the offi ce side of the wall, leaving the original corridor side of the wall exposed. In subdivided
areas such as the fi re station, removal of the existing non-historic walls will allow for reprogramming and
compatible fi nish-out of these spaces. Rehabilitated walls should have the original sand fi nish and paint
color restored. New walls should have a compatible new fi nish to differentiate them from original walls.
Floors – Floors in the main building were of tinted concrete with a main body color of reddish-brown and
border and base of black. The original fl ooring material of the auditorium is not known but may have been
of wood or concrete. Flooring in the fi re station is presumed to have been concrete. All fl oors are covered
with contemporary materials of VCT or carpet.
Floors appear to be in fair condition though a full assessment was diffi cult.
Future rehabilitation work should include the removal of contemporary fl oor coverings and the restoration
of the original fl oor materials. In secondary spaces, the use of carpet or other fl ooring materials is appro-
priate. The use of area rugs in offi ces is encouraged.
Ceilings – Original ceilings are of hard, sand-fi nished plaster on lath but offi ce ceilings at the second fl oor
have been removed entirely. The arched auditorium ceiling remains intact. Most of the building now has
suspended acoustical tile ceilings obscuring the conditions above. In the fi re station section of the build-
Left: Typical original
interior wall with steel
studs, plaster and lath.
Right: The original concrete
fl oor colors are visible
under a layer of mastic:
black at the center of the
photo and reddish-brown
at the bottom.
(Architexas 2017)
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ing the concrete painted concrete structure that was the original ceiling is now covered with suspended
acoustical ceilings.
Ceilings that remain are in fair to poor condition with damage from the installation of utilities and sus-
pended ceilings. Offi ce ceilings on the second fl oor have been removed entirely.
Remove all contemporary ceilings to expose underlying conditions. Restore historic ceilings to original
fi nish and color. Install new ceilings at the second fl oor to match the original ceilings. In corridors and
the auditorium, investigate to determine if special fi nishes are present. Where it is necessary to provide
chases and fur-downs for infrastructure, this should be done on the offi ce side of walls and in secondary
spaces with the original ceilings in corridors and other primary spaces preserved wherever possible. In
the fi re station area, the most appropriate ceiling fi nish will depend on the chosen program. However, the
exposed structure of the original station is preferred.
Main stair – The building originally featured a wide main stair leading from the primary entry lobby to the
auditorium. The stair passes under the building’s double height arched rotunda, now concealed behind
suspended ceilings.
The concrete stair was removed in the 1980s renovations.
The original stair should be reconstructed as part of rehabilitation work and the lobby/rotunda restored.
Auditorium – The original auditorium was a double-height space with an arched, beamed ceiling, a large
balcony, and a theatrical stage.
Modifi cations to the building in the 1980s included the removal of much of the balcony and the stage
area. A fl oor was added within the space to create additional offi ces for the police department. The walls,
ceiling and beams of the auditorium remain largely intact. It is presumed that the fl oor of the auditori-
um was fully or partially raked but this could not be confi rmed. The fl oor is covered with contemporary
materials and could not be evaluated. An important consideration in this area is that the fl oor levels in the
auditorium wing of the building do not align with the offi ce wing. This creates accessibility issues that are
challenging , particularly in the area of the auditorium where the second fl oor was added. This fl oor is not
accessible, rendering it unusable for most functions.
View of the primary lobby at
the main entrance.
(Architexas 2017)
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It is recommended that the modifi cations to the auditorium be reversed and the space restored to its orig-
inal confi guration and fi nish. Accessibility can be achieved to the main fl oor of the auditorium with a new
elevator connecting the primary entry lobby to the auditorium.
Paint and ornamentation – While the original paint and other fi nishes could not be observed, it is likely
the building had a decorative paint scheme, particularly in the auditorium and primary corridors. It is rec-
ommended that a fi nish analysis be conducted by a qualifi ed conservator to establish the characteristics
of the building’s ornamentation. These fi nishes should
be restored wherever possible, with special emphasis on
public spaces.
Vaults – The building originally had several concrete
vaults with heavy steel doors.
All but one of the vaults has been removed. Where vaults
were removed, sections of the upper walls remain and
are now hidden behind suspended ceilings. The single
remaining vault is in good condition, but the vault door
has been over-painted, obscuring the original decorative
fi nish.
The single remaining vault should be retained and the
original vault door restored by a qualifi ed conservator.
Where vaults have been removed, it is recommended that
the original fl oor-plan be restored. This can be accom-
plished with contemporary framing and drywall and will
be more cost effective that attempting to remove the
fragments of heavy concrete walls that remains.
Partial view of the beamed
ceiling at the auditorium.
The fl oor in this image
was added in the 1980s.
(Architexas 2017)
There is one original
vault door in the building.
(Architexas 2017)
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Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems
The Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems at the Old Denton City Hall include some modern
infrastructure that may be reused in a future building rehabilitation. The systems were inspected with
this in mind. It should be assumed that all of these systems will require considerable reconfi guration and
modifi cation to conform with the requirements of a building rehabilitation, but that many primary compo-
nents may be retained and reused. These systems were inspected by ARJO Engineers, Inc. of Dallas and
their comments adapted for this section. The offi cial engineering report is contained in the appendix of
this document.
Mechanical Systems - The HVAC hydronic system is for VAV cooling only with electrical perimeter
heating zones. A 60 ton, R-22, air cooled chiller supplies chilled water to air handler on the top fl oor. The
chiller was salvaged from another building several years ago. It appears to be operating acceptably but
is approximately 15 years old and, in our opinion, is not of adequate capacity to service a fully occupied
building. Any renovation should plan on replacing the machine with a new 90 ton machine.
The air handler on the top fl oor was installed in approximately 1980 and is beyond its normally expected
life. It is currently leaking and, with any renovation, should be replaced with a new 36,000 CFM air handler.
The return air system is somewhat suspect. There is no obvious return air chase and it was reported that
some of the walls were used for return air. A renovation would require the system be addressed. The VAV
terminal boxes on the exterior were reported and appeared to be in good condition.
Two chilled water pumps circulate HVAC cooling water between the air handler and the chiller. The pumps
appear to be in good condition.
There is an energy management system to turn equipment on/off. Controls are pneumatic and electric.
Existing mechanical unit
at the southwest corner
of the building. If feasible,
the mechanical equipment
should be placed remotely
or screened.
(Architexas 2017)
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Recommendations for the mechanical systems include:
1. Replace the 60 Ton Chiller with a 90 Ton Chiller.
2. Replace the Air Handler on the top fl oor.
3. Develop the Return Air System for the building.
Electrical Systems - The building is fed by one 300 KVA pad mounted electric utility company transform-
er. There is an 18 KW back-up generator that supplies required emergency power. The electrical feed
from the utility company transformer serves a distribution panel in the basement. The distribution panel
feeds panels in the basement and two levels above.
The distribution panel is labeled ‘MAINS’. It is 277/480 volt, 600 amps. This panel has six fused switch-
es, each is a service disconnect. ‘MAINS’ service panels ‘HEB’, ‘HCD’ and ‘HCF’. The distribution panel
also serves two elevators and a chiller.
Panel ‘HAB’ located adjacent the distribution panel is 277/480 volts, 100 amps, main lugs only with 42
total spaces. This panel feeds a 30 KVA transformer with serves panel ‘LAB’. Panel ‘LAB’ is 120/208
volts with a 100 amp main breaker and 24 spaces. Panel ‘LAB’ sub-feeds adjacent panel. Label was not
legible. This panel was 120/208 volts with a 100 amp main breaker and has 20 spaces.
Panel ‘EH’ located in the basement and is 277/480 volts, 225 amp main lugs only with 20 space and
feeds transformer ‘EL’. The transformer is 15 KVA and serves panel ‘EL’. Panel ‘EL’ is 120/208 volts with
a 60 amp main circuit breaker and has 27 spaces. Panel ‘EH’ is fed from normal power and emergency
power via an 18 KW generator located in the basement and an automatic transfer switch.
Panel ‘HCD’ is located on the fi rst level and is 277/480 volts, 225 amps main lugs only. This panel has
38 spaces and feeds transformer ‘LCD’. The transformer is 15 KVA and serves panel ‘LCD’. Panel ‘LCD’ is
120/208 volts with a 60 amp main circuit breaker.
Panel ‘HEF’ is located on the second level and is 277/480 volts, 225 amps main lugs only. This panel has
42 spaces and feeds transformer ‘LEF’. The transformer is 15 KVA and serves panel ‘LEF’. Panel ‘LEF’ is
120/208 volts with a 60 amp main circuit breaker.
Lighting throughout the building is mostly fl uorescent with some incandescent mixed in. The incandes-
cent lights selected to remain could be retrofi tted with LED replacement lamps. The fl uorescent lights
will need to be replaced with LED fi xtures.
The fi re alarm system is an addressable Silent Knight system that will be adequate to serve the new de-
sign.
Recommendations for the electrical system include:
1. The electric service and distribution may be adequate. However, if the heating is converted to
gas the electric service would be adequate. There is currently gas service to the building
2. The building is using fl uorescent and incandescent lighting fi xtures. The fl uorescent fi xtures
should be replaced with LED and the incandescent fi xtures should be reused. Retrofi t the incan-
descent fi xtures with LED replacement lamps.
Plumbing - The domestic water piping appears to be copper. Sewer piping appears to be cast iron. Storm
piping is accomplished by exterior downspouts that are discharged at grade. Natural gas is supplied in
steel piping to the emergency generator.
Water closets are tank type Lavatories are both countertop and wall mounted. A renovation would require
restrooms to be modifi ed for handicap accessibility a 50 gallon9KW electric water heater is located in the
2nd fl oor.
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There appears to be some ground water under the building as water was seen going into a sump in the
basement.
Life Safety and Code Compliance
The building’s inherent historic design will not allow full compliance with current contemporary life safety/
building codes. The renovations that have taken place over time have improved the life safety but the
current design does not meet life safety/building codes. Local building code offi cials and the fi re marshal
will need to be involved in any planned rehabilitation to signifi cantly improve the life safety condition of the
building. There are means to improve the life safety of the building while preserving the historical integrity
of the building through clarity in the egress paths, installation of an upgraded early detection and alarm
system and maintaining the fi re suppression (sprinkler) system. The buildings status as a RTHL allows
some fl exibility in the interpretation of the building codes to meet life safety and accessibility compliance.
The building is currently-equipped with a fi re sprinkler system and fi re alarm. The fi re water riser enters
the building in the basement where the fi re water riser is located.
The system had an inspection tag dated December, 2016.
Recommendations for the life safety systems include:
1. The emergency generator appears to be adequate to serve the buildings’ egress and exiting
lights.
2. The fi re alarm control panel appears to be adequate to serve the re-design for this building.
Accessibility
The original multi-level arrangement of the building creates a challenge for full accessibility to each
space. Currently this is partially achieved with the addition of two elevators in the 1980’s renovation. Even
with these additions, total accessibility was not achieved to each fl oor. The elevators do not meet the
current size requirements as well.
A complete rehabilitation project should improve the compliance to meet the accessibility requirements
and upgrade the men and women’s toilets to provide compliance. New elevators should be installed to
meet the space requirements and in locations that maximize the accessibility to the primary spaces in the
building.
Hazardous Materials
A full hazardous materials survey was not available at the time of the building inspection. Prior to any
workbeing performed on the building, The City of Denton should commission a full environmental assess-
ment to identify the presence of hazardous materials.
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Building Rehabilitation Options
Three options have been initially-identi-
fi ed for rehabilitation of the Old Denton
City Hall. All three options would include
restoration of the building exterior, up-
grades to building systems, and improve-
ments to meet safety and accessibility
codes.
Option 1 would include an exterior
restoration and reversal of most past
changes to the building. Primary inte-
rior spaces would be restored with the
exception of the fi re station area on the
fi rst fl oor which would be converted to
offi ce space.
Option 2 is similar to Option 1, but would
further enhance the auditorium and
adjoining spaces for multi-purpose and
event use. This would include adapting
the fi re station area to prefunction or
banquet facilities.
Option 3 would retain and improve
modifi cations made to the building in the
1980s while improving the function of
the building for city use.
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Option #1
Complete restoration of the exterior and interior to the original design as close as possible that will
meet all local building codes and accessibility requirements.
This option removes the renovation work of the 1980 conversion to a Police Station reversing the use to
city hall or related city offi ces. The original area for the fi re department will be available for additional city
offi ces. To meet accessibility standards and building codes, a complete and accurate restoration is not
possible.
The scope includes:
1. Demolish north elevator addition
2. Restore exterior masonry, new windows and bell in the tower
3. Restore the original ground level truck room -provide ramped connection to the south elevator/
bathroom addition. New exterior doors and windows to match original design. Optional recon-
struction of the original Dormitory wall.
4. Rehabilitate the south elevator addition. Add new elevator (multiple stops to provide accessibility
standards)
5. Add new multiple stop elevator to allow accessibility to the auditorium and old fi re truck area and
basement level
6. Modify the existing egress stair in the southwest corner of the Auditorium to the exterior for added
emergency
7. Rehabilitate offi ces on each fl oor
8. Restore the original Auditorium
Demolish added fl oors/infi ll
Reconstruct missing balcony extension to match original design
Reconstruct stage area to match original design
Reconstruct the grand stairs from the entry with arched ceiling above
New windows on the north to match original design
Concrete fl oor with pattern to match original design
New auditorium seating
Install replicated historic pendant lights
New supplemental lighting/sound system
Restore original fi nishes
9. New HVAC system (per narrative)
10. New lighting throughout
11. New exterior lighting for building and site
12. Rework the fi re suppression system with new alarm system
Option #1
Estimated Project Budget $5,352,430.00
Construction Cost Estimate $4,622,430.00
Site work
Exterior Restoration
Interior Adaptive Construction
FF& E $ 250,000.00
Soft Costs
A/E Fees and Expenses $ 480,000.00
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UPNEW SIDEWALKEXISTING FIRE HYDRANTEXISTING LIGHT POLEEXISTING SIGNEXISTING SIDEWALKRESTORED FLAGPOLEEXIST'G CONC. MECH YARDEXIST. STOP SIGNCONC. SIDEWALK OVERLAIDEXIST. CONCRETE APRONEXISTING P.PN CEDAR STREETN ELM STREETOLD DENTON CITY HALL7505 SFNTRUE NORTHN PECAN STREETFENCE FOR THE MECH. PADProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #18/8/2017 1/16" = 1'-0"Site Plan170
DNUPDNDNUPUPUPUPUPDNProposed Level A/B - Total Floor Area 8426 SFCORRIDORS - 1210 SFRESTROOMS - 695 SFTotal Useable Area - 6000 SFSTORAGE - 570 SFELEC/DATA - 395 SFOFFICE - 3320 SFWORK/BREAK ROOM- 775 SFELEV. 1 58 SFELEV. 2 36 SF527 SFOFFICEA108395 SFELEC/DATAA111397 SFMECHANICALA103127 SFOFFICEA105172 SFMEN'SA106211 SFWOMEN'SA109374 SFSTORAGEA112342 SFMECHANICALA102142 SFCORR.A104483 SFCORR.A10798 SFCORR.A110154 SFWOMEN'SB116158 SFMEN'SB115264 SFCORR.B11442 SFSTORAGEB113775 SFWORK ROOM/BREAKROOMB118OVERHEAD DOOR2646 SFSHARED OFFICEB101NTRUE NORTHN ELM STREETN PECAN STREETProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #18/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level A/B171
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UPDNUPDNUP241 SFMEN'SE314255 SFWOMEN'SE317225 SFOFFICEE301173 SFOFFICEE303214 SFOFFICEE304265 SFOFFICEE307225 SFOFFICEE30887 SFOFFICEE30993 SFOFFICEE31068 SFCORR.E313???77 SFSTAIR 1E31260 SFSTAIR 3E319ELEV. 1 50 SFNTRUE NORTH581 SFCORR.E316UPPER PART OF STAGE207 SFOFFICEE302186 SFOFFICEE305167 SFOFFICEE306AUDITORIUM BELOW144 SFCONFERENCEE315BALCONY ABOVEMEN'SE320WOMEN'SE321Proposed Level E - Total Floor Area 3922 SFCORRIDORS - 670 SFOFFICES - 2222 SFRESTROOMS - 500 SFTotal Useable Area - 3536 SFCONFERENCE - 145 SFProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #1 1/8" = 1'-0"Floor Level E173
UPUPProposed Level F - 1680 SFBALCONY - 1395 SFTotal Useable Area - 1590 SFPROJECTOR ROOM - 196 SFNTRUE NORTHUPPER PART OF STAGEAUDITORIUM BELOWPROJECTOR ROOM 196 SFBALCONY 1395 SFProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #18/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level F174
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Option #2
Rehabilitation of the building with the restoration of the exterior and an adaptive use strategy for the
interior to accommodate complimentary new use.
The potential use can be an adaption to a multi-purpose use that can be for a community meeting facility,
event space and small theater uses. The scope of work is similar to Option #1. The offi ces can be for city
and/ or nonprofi t users. The auditorium can be a small performance hall and the original fi re station area
can be an event /reception space seating approximately 150 for banquets or a small theater. The event
space can open to a garden area on the north side.
Option #2
Estimated Project Budget $5,698,956.00
Construction Cost Estimate $ 4,868,956.00
Site work
Exterior Restoration
Interior Adaptive Construction
FF&E $ 350,000.00
Soft Costs
A/E Fees and Expenses $ 480,000.00
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UPNEW SIDEWALKEXISTING FIRE HYDRANTEXISTING LIGHT POLEEXISTING SIGNEXISTING SIDEWALKRESTORED FLAGPOLEEXIST'G CONC. MECH YARDEXIST. STOP SIGNCONC. SIDEWALK OVERLAIDEXIST. CONCRETE APRONEXISTING P.PN CEDAR STREETN ELM STREETOLD DENTON CITY HALL7505 SFNTRUE NORTHN PECAN STREET10' - 0"8' - 0"COURTYARDFENCE FOR THE MECH. PADProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #28/8/2017 1/16" = 1'-0"Site Plan176
DNUPDNDNUPUPUPUPDNProposed Level A/B - Total Floor Area 8426 SFCORRIDORS - 1035 SFRESTROOMS - 695 SFTotal Useable Area - 6600 SFSTORAGE - 570 SFELEC/DATA - 395 SFOFFICE - 655 SFEVENT SPACE - 2646 SFCOURTYARD- 1676 SFCATERING KITCHEN- 775 SFELEV. 1 58 SFELEV. 2 36 SF527 SFOFFICEA108395 SFELEC/DATAA111397 SFMECHANICALA103127 SFOFFICEA105172 SFMEN'SA106211 SFWOMEN'SA109374 SFSTORAGEA112342 SFMECHANICALA102142 SFCORR.A104483 SFCORR.A10798 SFCORR.A110154 SFWOMEN'SB116158 SFMEN'SB115264 SFCORR.B11442 SFSTORAGEB113775 SFCATERING KITCHENB118COURTYARD 1676 SFNTRUE NORTHOVERHEAD DOOR2646 SFEVENT SPACEB101N ELM STREETN PECAN STREETProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #28/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level A/B177
UPUPDNUPDNUP UPDNDNDN219 SFOFFICEC201212 SFCONFERENCEC216240 SFOFFICEC215138 SFMEN'SC206210 SFWOMEN'SC21991 SFOFFICEC202369 SFOFFICEC208369 SFOFFICEC213276 SFLOBBYC211213 SFCORR.C207316 SFCORR.C212129 SFSTAIR 3C204184 SFSTAIR 2C210144 SFSTAIR 1C218NTRUE NORTH248 SFOFFICEC203ELEV. 2 C209 36 SF2377 SFAUDITORIUMD22441 SFCORR.D221459 SFCORR.D222ELEV. 1C21750 SF545 SFSTAGED2236' - 0"3' - 0"3' - 0"Proposed Level C - Total Floor Area 3922 SFCORRIDORS - 1073 SFOFFICES - 1425 SFRESTROOMS - 340 SFTotal Useable Area - 3440 SFProposed Level D - Total Floor Area 3584 SFCORRIDORS - 595 SFAUDITORIUM - 2377 SFSTAGE - 545 SFTotal Useable Area - 3405 SFCONFERENCE - 212 SFProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #28/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Floor Levels C/D178
UPDNUPDNUP241 SFMEN'SE314246 SFWOMEN'SE317225 SFOFFICEE301173 SFOFFICEE303214 SFOFFICEE304265 SFOFFICEE307225 SFOFFICEE30887 SFOFFICEE30993 SFOFFICEE31068 SFCORR.E313???77 SFSTAIR 1E31260 SFSTAIR 3E319ELEV. 1 50 SFNTRUE NORTH581 SFCORR.E316UPPER PART OF STAGE207 SFOFFICEE302186 SFOFFICEE305167 SFOFFICEE306AUDITORIUM BELOW144 SFCONFERENCEE315WOMEN'SE321MEN'SE320BALCONY ABOVEProposed Level E - Total Floor Area 3922 SFCORRIDORS - 670 SFOFFICES - 2222 SFRESTROOMS - 500 SFTotal Useable Area - 3536 SFCONFERENCE - 145 SFProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #2 1/8" = 1'-0"Floor Level E179
UPUPProposed Level F - 1680 SFBALCONY - 1395 SFTotal Useable Area - 1590 SFPROJECTOR ROOM - 196 SFNTRUE NORTHUPPER PART OF STAGEAUDITORIUM BELOWPROJECTOR ROOM 196 SFBALCONY 1395 SFProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #28/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level F180
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Option#3
Restoration of the exterior and renovation of the interior to meet the minimum requirements of life
safety and accessibility.
This option is a minimal approach to restore the exterior to the greatest extent possible while leaving the
1980’s interior and exterior renovations.
This scope of work includes:
1. Restore exterior masonry and new windows
2. Rehabilitate the south and north elevator additions. Add new elevators(multiple stops to provide
accessibility standards)
3. Modify the existing egress stair in the southwest corner of the Auditorium to the exterior for add-
ed emergency
4. Rehabilitate construct offi ces on each fl oor for new programed use
5. New HVAC system (per narrative)
6. New lighting (LED) throughout
7. Rework the fi re suppression system and add emergency egress (exit) lights
8. Rehabilitate interior fi nishes
9. Upgrade all bathrooms and other plumbing systems to meet local codes
Option #3
Estimated Project Budget
Construction Cost Estimate
Site work
Exterior Restoration
Interior Renovation Construction
FF& E
Soft Costs
A/E Fees and Expenses
$ 3,775,176.00
$ 3,315,176.00
$ 120,000.00
$ 340,000.00
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EXISTING SIDEWALKEXISTING FIRE HYDRANTEXISTING LIGHT POLEEXISTING SIGNEXISTING SIDEWALKRESTORED FLAGPOLEEXIST'G CONC. MECH YARDEXIST. STOP SIGNEXIST. CONC. APRON PATCHEDCONC. SIDEWALK OVERLAIDEXIST. CONCRETE APRONEXISTING P.PN CEDAR STREETN ELM STREETOLD DENTON CITY HALL7505 SFNTRUE NORTHN PECAN STREETProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #38/8/2017 1/16" = 1'-0"Site Plan182
UPUPUPUPUPUPUPUPUPTELEPHONE/COMPUTERELEV. 1 50 SFELEV. 250 SFNTRUE NORTHSTORAGESTORAGEHVAC/STORAGESTORAGESTORAGETOILETCOMPUTERDIAGNOSTICMECHANICALRESTROOMRESTROOMBUILDINGOFFICIALPLANS EXAMINERDEPUTYBUILDINGOFFICIALADMINASST.STORAGEINSPECTIONSECRETARYSECRETARY/RECEPTIONOFFICEROFFICEROFFICERELEVATOREQUIP. ROOMMECHANICALN ELM STREETN PECAN STREETProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #38/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level A/B183
UPDNUPDNUP UPUPUPUPNTRUE NORTHSTORAGETOILETELECTRICALPLANNERPLANNERPLANNERPLANNER VIDEOTESTINGLIBRARYPLANNERSECRETARYDIRECTORCORRIDORG.I.SBREAKROOMRECEPTIONPLAN TECH.PLAN TECH.CORRIDORSECRETARYLOBBYCORR.CORR.ELEV. 250 SFELEV. 1 50 SFJAN.MEN'SWOMEN'SBREAK ROOMCOMMUNITYIMPROVEMENTSHAREDCONFERENCEWAR ROOMCORR.COMMUNITYIMPROVEMENTCOMMUNITYIMPROVEMENTCORRIDORCORR.CORRIDORUTILITY OFFICERAISED FLOORTHIS AREACOMMUNITYIMPROVEMENTProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #38/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level C/D184
UPDNUPDNELEV. 250 SFELEV. 1 50 SFNTRUE NORTHCONFERENCE ROOMOFFICEOFFICEOFFICEPLANNERPLANNERADMINPLANNERPLANNEROFFICESECRETARYWORK ROOMCORRIDORCORRIDORPHONE EQUIP.CONFERENCEROOMProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #38/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level E185
UPUPUPUPUPCOMMON AREAELEV. 250 SFELEV. 1 50 SFMECH. ROOMPLAN STORAGE/FILESOFFICEOFFICESOFFICESMEN'SWOMEN'SNTRUE NORTHProject:Location:Phase:Date:221 N Elm St, Denton, TXOLD DENTON CITY HALLSchematic Design - Opt #38/8/2017 1/8" = 1'-0"Level F186
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State Historic Preservation Tax credits
The state tax credit program provides a 25% historic franchise or insurance tax credit based on the qual-
ifi ed rehabilitation expenditures. To qualify for the 25% tax credit for historic buildings, the rehabilitation
must be approved as meeting The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines
for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.
Benefi t and Financial Requirements
The owner is eligible to recapture 25% of the total qualifying rehabilitation costs in the form of franchise
tax credits. There is a fi ve year recapture period and the credits may be sold or transferred.
Qualifying rehabilitation expenditures must exceed $5,000.00. Qualifying expenditures generally include
all hard and soft costs associated with the rehabilitation with the exception of building acquisition, addi-
tions, FF&E and site work.
An owner may receive the state tax credits in successive applications for any fi scal year after 2014 if the
cost threshold and other program requirements are met. As such, a large project may be broken into
phases, effectively extending the recapture period.
Upon completion of a certifi ed rehabilitation under the state program there are no additional regulatory or
review requirements.
Eligibility
For participation in the program, the subject building must be listed as a state landmark or national land-
mark or be determined eligible to be listed.
Process
The state tax credit process is handled in three parts. The Part A: Evaluation of Signifi cance application
establishes whether the building currently is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is designat-
ed a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark or State Archaeological Landmark, or if it is eligible for listing. If
the building is not yet listed but is found to be eligible, the tax credit project may be undertaken while the
designation process is pursued.
The Part B: Description of Rehabilitation describes the existing conditions of the property and the pro-
posed scope of work. Photographs must be provided, which fully describe the building and clearly show
the condition of all major character-defi ning features of the building prior to the start of work. The pro-
posed work is evaluated by THC staff for its conformance to the Standards.
The Part C: Request for Certifi cation of Completed Work is submitted upon completion of the project and
documents that the work was completed as proposed and in accordance with the Standards. Once the
THC determines that the completed work meets the Standards, a Certifi cate of Eligibility for the state
historic tax credit is provided to the owner. This certifi cate must be presented to the Texas Offi ce of the
Comptroller to receive the state tax credits.
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Appendix
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OLD CITY HALL - DENTON
DENTON, TEXAS
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE/LIFE SAFETY
SURVEY REPORT
ARJO PROJECT NO. 5751
AUGUST 2017
THE SEAL APPEARING ON THIS THE SEAL APPEARING ON THIS
DOCUMENT WAS AUTHORIZED DOCUMENT WAS AUTHORIZED
BY BILL HOWSE, P.E. #27230 BY JAMES H. BAILEY, JR., P.E.
AUGUST 3, 2017 #62360 AUGUST 3, 2017
SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:
ARCHITEXAS ARJO ENGINEERS, INC.
1907 MARILLA. 5501 LBJ FREEWAY
SECOND FLOOR SUITE 435
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77095 DALLAS, TEXAS 75240
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PROPERTY CONDITION ASSESSMENT
OLD CITY HALL - DENTON
DENTON, TEXAS
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE/LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
Mechanical Systems
The HVAC hydronic system is for VAV cooling only with
electrical perimeter heating zones. A 60 ton, R-22, air
cooled chiller supplies chilled water to air handler on the top
floor. The chiller was salvaged from another building
several years ago. It appears to be operating acceptably but
is approximately 15 years old and, in our opinion, is not of
adequate capacity to service a fully occupied building. Any
renovation should plan on replacing the machine with a new
90 ton machine.
The air handler on the top floor was installed in approximately
1980 and is beyond its normally expected life. It is currently
leaking and, with any renovation, should be replaced with a
new 36,000 CFM air handler.
The return air system is somewhat suspect. There is no
obvious return air chase and it was reported that some of the
walls were used for return air. A renovation would require the
system be addressed. The VAV terminal boxes on the exterior
were reported and appeared to be in good condition.
Two chilled water pumps circulate HVAC cooling water
between the air handler and the chiller. The pumps appear to
be in good condition.
There is an energy management system to turn equipment
on/off. Controls are pneumatic and electric.
Electrical Systems
The building is fed by one 300 KVA pad mounted electric
utility company transformer. There is an 18 KW back-up
generator that supplies required emergency power. The
electrical feed from the utility company transformer serves a
distribution panel in the basement. The distribution panel
feeds panels in the basement and two levels above.
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DENTON, TEXAS
The distribution panel is labeled ‘MAINS’. It is 277/480
volt, 600 amps. This panel has six fused switches, each is a
service disconnect. ‘MAINS’ service panels ‘HEB’, ‘HCD’
and ‘HCF’. The distribution panel also serves two elevators
and a chiller.
Panel ‘HAB’ located adjacent the distribution panel is
277/480 volts, 100 amps, main lugs only with 42 total
spaces. This panel feeds a 30 KVA transformer with serves
panel ‘LAB’. Panel ‘LAB’ is 120/208 volts with a 100 amp
main breaker and 24 spaces. Panel ‘LAB’ sub-feeds
adjacent panel. Label was not legible. This panel was
120/208 volts with a 100 amp main breaker and has 20
spaces.
Panel ‘EH’ located in the basement and is 277/480 volts,
225 amp main lugs only with 20 space and feeds
transformer ‘EL’. The transformer is 15 KVA and serves
panel ‘EL’. Panel ‘EL’ is 120/208 volts with a 60 amp main
circuit breaker and has 27 spaces. Panel ‘EH’ is fed from
normal power and emergency power via an 18 KW
generator located in the basement and an automatic transfer
switch.
Panel ‘HCD’ is located on the first level and is 277/480
volts, 225 amps main lugs only. This panel has 38 spaces
and feeds transformer ‘LCD’. The transformer is 15 KVA
and serves panel ‘LCD’. Panel ‘LCD’ is 120/208 volts with
a 60 amp main circuit breaker.
Panel ‘HEF’ is located on the second level and is 277/480
volts, 225 amps main lugs only. This panel has 42 spaces
and feeds transformer ‘LEF’. The transformer is 15 KVA
and serves panel ‘LEF’. Panel ‘LEF’ is 120/208 volts with a
60 amp main circuit breaker.
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DENTON, TEXAS
Electrical Systems Continued
Lighting throughout the building is mostly fluorescent with
some incandescent mixed in. The incandescent lights
selected to remain could be retrofitted with LED
replacement lamps. The fluorescent lights will need to be
replaced with LED fixtures.
The fire alarm system is an addressable Silent Knight
system that will be adequate to serve the new design.
Plumbing Systems
The domestic water piping appears to be copper. Sewer
piping appears to be cast iron. Storm piping is
accomplished by exterior downspouts that are discharged at
grade. Natural gas is supplied in steel piping to the
emergency generator.
Water closets are tank type Lavatories are both countertop
and wall mounted. A renovation would require restrooms to
be modified for handicap accessibility a 50 gallon9KW
electric water heater is located in the 2nd floor.
There appears to be some ground water under the building
as water was seen going into a sump in the basement
Life Safety
The building is equipped with a fire sprinkler system and
fire alarm. The fire water riser enters the building in the
basement where the fire water riser is located.
The system had an inspection tag dated December, 2016.
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Opinions of Repairs and Recommendations
1. Replace the 60 Ton Chiller with a 90 Ton Chiller.
2. Replace the Air Handler on the top floor.
3. Develop the Return Air System for the building.
4. The electric service and distribution may be adequate. However, if the heating is
converted to gas the electric service would be adequate. There is currently gas service to
the building
5. The building is using fluorescent and incandescent lighting fixtures. The fluorescent
fixtures should be replaced with LED and the incandescent fixtures should be reused.
Retrofit the incandescent fixtures with LED replacement lamps.
6. The emergency generator appears to be adequate to serve the buildings’ egress and
exiting lights.
7. The fire alarm control panel appears to be adequate to serve the re-design for this
building.
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1. 60 Ton Trane Air Cooled Chiller.
2. Chilled Water Piping.
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3. York Air Handling Unit on Top Floor.
4. Return Air Opening in Floor.
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5. Chilled Water Pumps in Mechanical Room.
6. Air Compressor for Pneumatic Controls.
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7. Controls for Air Handler.
8. Typical Ceiling Fixtures.
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9. Utility Company Switch and Transformer for Building.
10. Main Switchgear in Basement.
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11. Typical Electrical Panel in Basement.
12. Telephone Panel in Basement.
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13. Restroom Fixtures on 2nd Floor.
14. Typical Tank Water Closet.
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15. 50 Gallon Electric Water Heater on 1st Floor.
16. Gas Fired Emergency Generator in Basement.
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17. Fire Alarm Panel in Basement.
18. Fire Sprinkler Riser in Basement.
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Spreadsheet ReportPage 1 Denton City Hall - Option 18/6/2017 12:40 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 01.000GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01.310PROJECT MANAGEMENT2000Project manager (50%)9.00mo9,500.00/mo85,500------85,5002005Project superintendent18.00mo7,500.00/mo135,000------135,000 01.520CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES1005Project office18.00mo------350.00/mo6,3006,3001050Storage trailers18.00mo------280.00/mo5,0405,0401060Portable toilets18.00mo------240.00/mo4,3204,320 01.540CONSTRUCTION AIDS1017Phone/fax/internet18.00mo------350.00/mo6,3006,3001025Copies/blue prints1.00ls------825.00/ls8258251050Dumpsters12.00ea------500.00/ea6,0006,0009010Equipment rental (lifts/scaffolding)1.00ls----7,200.00/ls7,200--7,200 01.560TEMP BARRIERS & ENCLOSURE9000Construction fencing1.00ls----1,760.00/ls1,760--1,760 01.580PROJECT IDENTIFICATION1000Project sign1.00ea----750.00/ea750--750 01.740CLEANING2010Final cleaning1.00ls4,800.00/ls4,800------4,800 02.000SITE CONSTRUCTION 02.220DEMOLITION9040Demolition1.00ls----215,000.00/ls215,000--215,000 02.930EXTERIOR PLANTS9001Restore landscaping1.00ls----6,500.00/ls6,500--6,500 03.000CONCRETE WORK 03.300CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE9000Exterior concrete (ramps/stair repairs)1.00ls----26,200.00/ls26,200--26,2009001Interior concrete stairs/ramps/trenches1.00ls----92,800.00/ls92,800--92,800 04.000MASONRY 04.220CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS9000New elevator shafts1.00ls----75,000.00/ls75,000--75,000 04.900MASONRY RESTORATION9000Exterior masonry cleaning/restoration1.00ls----28,250.00/ls28,250--28,2509005Masonry openings for overhead doors1.00ls----27,500.00/ls27,500--27,500 05.000METALS 05.120STRUCTURAL STEEL9000Structural steel1.00ls----158,000.00/ls158,000--158,000 05.520HANDRAILS & RAILINGS4010Exterior metal railings1.00ls--6,200.00/ls6,200--6,2009000Interior metal railings1.00ls----19,600.00/ls19,600--19,600103
Spreadsheet ReportPage 2 Denton City Hall - Option 18/6/2017 12:40 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 05.550STAIR TREADS AND NOSING4000Stair nosings1.00ls--12,700.00/ls12,700--12,700 06.000WOOD AND PLASTICS 06.100ROUGH CARPENTRY9000Rough carpentry (framing at stage/balcony)1.00ls----64,600.00/ls64,600--64,600 06.200FINISH CARPENTRY9000Finish carpentry (trim/millwork/railings/etc.)1.00ls----71,000.00/ls71,000--71,000 06.910WOOD RESTORATION-CLEANING9000Misc. repairs/new bell at Bell Tower1.00ls----13,600.00/ls13,600--13,600 07.000THERMAL/MOISTURE PROTECT 07.490ROOFING9000Roof/gutter/downspout repairs1.00ls----27,500.00/ls27,500--27,500 08.000DOORS & WINDOWS 08.050DOORS9000New doors/hardware1.00ls----112,400.00/ls112,400--112,400 08.190METAL DOOR RESTORATION9000Restoration/repair of existing entry doors1.00ls----8,500.00/ls8,500--8,500 08.360OVERHEAD DOORS9000OH doors1.00ls----23,300.00/ls23,300--23,300 08.500WINDOWS9000New wood windows1.00ls----188,000.00/ls188,000--188,000 09.000FINISHES 09.260GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES9000Drywall/framing/ceilings1.00ls----187,000.00/ls187,000--187,000 09.280PLASTER RESTORATION9000Plaster restoration1.00ls----32,000.00/ls32,000--32,000 09.300TILE9000Tile (restroom floors/walls and main entry)1.00ls----45,700.00/ls45,700--45,700 09.545SPECIALTY CEILINGS9000Vaulted ceiling1.00ls----17,200.00/ls17,200--17,200 09.620SPECIALTY FLOORING9000Decorative concrete overlay in Auditorium1.00ls----42,300.00/ls42,300--42,300 09.640WOOD FLOORING9005New wood flooring (balcony and stage)1.00ls----33,200.00/ls33,200--33,200 09.680CARPET9010Carpet/VCT (offices/event space/etc.)1.00ls----68,900.00/ls68,900--68,900104
Spreadsheet ReportPage 3 Denton City Hall - Option 18/6/2017 12:40 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 09.900PAINTS AND COATINGS9000Paint/finishes1.00ls----148,200.00/ls148,200--148,200 10.000SPECIALTIES 10.050SPECIALTIES9020Acoustical upgrades for Auditorium1.00ls----36,200.00/ls36,200--36,200 10.400INDENTIFICATION DEVICES9001Signage1.00ls----3,600.00/ls3,600--3,600 10.520FIRE PROTECTION9000Fire extinguisher/cabinets1.00ls----2,800.00/ls2,800--2,800 10.810TOILET ACCESSORIES9000Toilet partitions/accessories1.00ls----7,500.00/ls7,500--7,500 11.000EQUIPMENT 11.130AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT9000Audio-visual system1.00ls----27,700.00/ls27,700--27,700 12.000FURNISHINGS 12.610FIXED AUDIENCE SEATING9005Fixed seating1.00ls----150,000.00/ls150,000--150,000 13.000SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 13.850DETECTION AND ALARM9000Fire alarm1.00ls----18,500.00/ls18,500--18,500 13.900FIRE SUPPRESSION9000Fire sprinkler1.00ls----31,200.00/ls31,200--31,200 14.000CONVEYING SYSTEMS 14.200ELEVATORS9000Elevators (2 each)1.00ls----193,000.00/ls193,000--193,000 15.000MECHANICAL 15.350PLUMBING 9000Plumbing1.00ls----122,000.00/ls122,000--122,000 15.700HVAC9000HVAC1.00ls----582,000.00/ls582,000--582,000 16.000ELECTRICAL 16.200ELECTRICAL POWER9000Electrical1.00ls----386,000.00/ls386,000--386,000105
Spreadsheet ReportPage 4 Denton City Hall - Option 18/6/2017 12:40 PMEstimate TotalsDescriptionAmountTotalsHoursRateCost BasisCost per UnitPercent of TotalLabor225,3004.83%MaterialSubcontract3,321,36071.24%EquipmentOther28,7850.62%3,575,4453,575,44576.6976.69%Permits34,9680.750%T0.75%General Liability54,1561.500%T1.16%GC Contingency366,45710.000%T7.86%O&P604,65415.000%T12.97%P & P Bond - GC26,750B0.57%Total4,662,430106
Spreadsheet ReportPage 1 Denton City Hall - Option 28/6/2017 12:43 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 01.000GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01.310PROJECT MANAGEMENT2000Project manager (50%)9.00mo9,500.00/mo85,500------85,5002005Project superintendent18.00mo7,500.00/mo135,000------135,000 01.520CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES1005Project office18.00mo------350.00/mo6,3006,3001050Storage trailers18.00mo------280.00/mo5,0405,0401060Portable toilets18.00mo------240.00/mo4,3204,320 01.540CONSTRUCTION AIDS1017Phone/fax/internet18.00mo------350.00/mo6,3006,3001025Copies/blue prints1.00ls------825.00/ls8258251050Dumpsters12.00ea------500.00/ea6,0006,0009010Equipment rental (lifts/scaffolding)1.00ls----7,200.00/ls7,200--7,200 01.560TEMP BARRIERS & ENCLOSURE9000Construction fencing1.00ls----1,760.00/ls1,760--1,760 01.580PROJECT IDENTIFICATION1000Project sign1.00ea----750.00/ea750--750 01.740CLEANING2010Final cleaning1.00ls4,800.00/ls4,800------4,800 02.000SITE CONSTRUCTION 02.220DEMOLITION9040Demolition1.00ls----225,000.00/ls225,000--225,000 02.930EXTERIOR PLANTS9001Landscaping1.00ls----19,500.00/ls19,500--19,500 03.000CONCRETE WORK 03.300CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE9000Exterior concrete (ramps/stair repairs/courtyard area)1.00ls----49,200.00/ls49,200--49,2009001Interior concrete stairs/ramps/trenches1.00ls----92,800.00/ls92,800--92,800 04.000MASONRY 04.220CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS9000New elevator shafts1.00ls----75,000.00/ls75,000--75,000 04.900MASONRY RESTORATION9000Exterior masonry cleaning/restoration1.00ls----28,250.00/ls28,250--28,2509005Masonry openings for overhead doors1.00ls----27,500.00/ls27,500--27,500 05.000METALS 05.120STRUCTURAL STEEL9000Structural steel1.00ls----158,000.00/ls158,000--158,000 05.520HANDRAILS & RAILINGS4010Exterior metal railings1.00ls--6,200.00/ls6,200--6,2009000Interior metal railings1.00ls----19,600.00/ls19,600--19,600107
Spreadsheet ReportPage 2 Denton City Hall - Option 28/6/2017 12:43 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 05.550STAIR TREADS AND NOSING4000Stair nosings1.00ls--12,700.00/ls12,700--12,700 06.000WOOD AND PLASTICS 06.100ROUGH CARPENTRY9000Rough carpentry (framing at stage/balcony)1.00ls----64,600.00/ls64,600--64,600 06.200FINISH CARPENTRY9000Finish carpentry (trim/millwork/railings/etc.)1.00ls----71,000.00/ls71,000--71,000 06.910WOOD RESTORATION-CLEANING9000Misc. repairs/new bell at Bell Tower1.00ls----13,600.00/ls13,600--13,600 07.000THERMAL/MOISTURE PROTECT 07.490ROOFING9000Roof/gutter/downspout repairs1.00ls----27,500.00/ls27,500--27,500 08.000DOORS & WINDOWS 08.050DOORS9000New doors/hardware1.00ls----112,400.00/ls112,400--112,400 08.190METAL DOOR RESTORATION9000Restoration/repair of existing entry doors1.00ls----8,500.00/ls8,500--8,500 08.360OVERHEAD DOORS9000OH doors1.00ls----23,300.00/ls23,300--23,300 08.500WINDOWS9000New wood windows1.00ls----188,000.00/ls188,000--188,000 09.000FINISHES 09.260GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES9000Drywall/framing/ceilings1.00ls----193,000.00/ls193,000--193,000 09.280PLASTER RESTORATION9000Plaster restoration1.00ls----32,000.00/ls32,000--32,000 09.300TILE9000Tile (restroom floors/walls and main entry)1.00ls----45,700.00/ls45,700--45,700 09.545SPECIALTY CEILINGS9000Vaulted ceiling1.00ls----17,200.00/ls17,200--17,200 09.620SPECIALTY FLOORING9000Decorative concrete overlay in Auditorium1.00ls----42,300.00/ls42,300--42,300 09.640WOOD FLOORING9005New wood flooring (balcony and stage)1.00ls----33,200.00/ls33,200--33,200 09.680CARPET9010Carpet/VCT (offices/event space/etc.)1.00ls----68,900.00/ls68,900--68,900108
Spreadsheet ReportPage 3 Denton City Hall - Option 28/6/2017 12:43 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 09.900PAINTS AND COATINGS9000Paint/finishes1.00ls----148,200.00/ls148,200--148,200 10.000SPECIALTIES 10.050SPECIALTIES9020Acoustical upgrades for Auditorium1.00ls----36,200.00/ls36,200--36,200 10.400INDENTIFICATION DEVICES9001Signage1.00ls----3,600.00/ls3,600--3,600 10.520FIRE PROTECTION9000Fire extinguisher/cabinets1.00ls----2,800.00/ls2,800--2,800 10.810TOILET ACCESSORIES9000Toilet partitions/accessories1.00ls----7,500.00/ls7,500--7,500 11.000EQUIPMENT 11.130AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT9000Audio-visual system1.00ls----27,700.00/ls27,700--27,700 11.450KITCHEN EQUIPMENT9000Catering kitchen1.00ls----87,300.00/ls87,300--87,300 12.000FURNISHINGS 12.610FIXED AUDIENCE SEATING9005Fixed seating1.00ls----150,000.00/ls150,000--150,000 13.000SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 13.850DETECTION AND ALARM9000Fire alarm1.00ls----18,500.00/ls18,500--18,500 13.900FIRE SUPPRESSION9000Fire sprinkler1.00ls----31,200.00/ls31,200--31,200 14.000CONVEYING SYSTEMS 14.200ELEVATORS9000Elevators (2 each)1.00ls----193,000.00/ls193,000--193,000 15.000MECHANICAL 15.350PLUMBING 9000Plumbing1.00ls----142,000.00/ls142,000--142,000 15.700HVAC9000HVAC1.00ls----582,000.00/ls582,000--582,000 16.000ELECTRICAL 16.200ELECTRICAL POWER9000Electrical1.00ls----386,000.00/ls386,000--386,000109
Spreadsheet ReportPage 4 Denton City Hall - Option 28/6/2017 12:43 PMEstimate TotalsDescriptionAmountTotalsHoursRateCost BasisCost per UnitPercent of TotalLabor225,3004.63%MaterialSubcontract3,480,66071.49%EquipmentOther28,7850.59%3,734,7453,734,74576.7176.71%Permits36,5170.750%T0.75%General Liability56,5691.500%T1.16%GC Contingency382,78310.000%T7.86%O&P631,59215.000%T12.97%P & P Bond - GC26,750B0.55%Total4,868,956110
Spreadsheet ReportPage 1 Denton City Hall - Option 38/6/2017 12:48 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 01.000GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01.310PROJECT MANAGEMENT2000Project manager (50%)7.00mo9,500.00/mo66,500------66,5002005Project superintendent14.00mo7,500.00/mo105,000------105,000 01.520CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES1005Project office14.00mo------350.00/mo4,9004,9001050Storage trailers14.00mo------280.00/mo3,9203,9201060Portable toilets14.00mo------240.00/mo3,3603,360 01.540CONSTRUCTION AIDS1017Phone/fax/internet14.00mo------350.00/mo4,9004,9001025Copies/blue prints1.00ls------825.00/ls8258251050Dumpsters10.00ea------500.00/ea5,0005,0009010Equipment rental (lifts/scaffolding)1.00ls----7,200.00/ls7,200--7,200 01.560TEMP BARRIERS & ENCLOSURE9000Construction fencing1.00ls----1,760.00/ls1,760--1,760 01.580PROJECT IDENTIFICATION1000Project sign1.00ea----750.00/ea750--750 01.740CLEANING2010Final cleaning1.00ls4,800.00/ls4,800------4,800 02.000SITE CONSTRUCTION 02.220DEMOLITION9040Demolition1.00ls----142,000.00/ls142,000--142,000 02.930EXTERIOR PLANTS9001Restore landscaping1.00ls----6,500.00/ls6,500--6,500 03.000CONCRETE WORK 03.300CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE9000Exterior concrete (ramps/stair repairs)1.00ls----26,200.00/ls26,200--26,2009001Interior concrete stairs/ramps/trenches1.00ls----44,800.00/ls44,800--44,800 04.000MASONRY 04.220CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS9000New elevator shaft1.00ls----44,600.00/ls44,600--44,600 04.900MASONRY RESTORATION9000Exterior masonry cleaning/restoration1.00ls----28,250.00/ls28,250--28,250 05.000METALS 05.520HANDRAILS & RAILINGS4010Exterior metal railings1.00ls--6,200.00/ls6,200--6,2009000Handrails/guardrails - sub1.00ls----9,600.00/ls9,600--9,600 05.550STAIR TREADS AND NOSING4000Stair nosings1.00ls--7,700.00/ls7,700--7,700111
Spreadsheet ReportPage 2 Denton City Hall - Option 38/6/2017 12:48 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 06.000WOOD AND PLASTICS 06.200FINISH CARPENTRY9000Finish carpentry (trim/millwork/railings/etc.)1.00ls----71,000.00/ls71,000--71,000 06.910WOOD RESTORATION-CLEANING9000Misc. repairs/new bell at Bell Tower1.00ls----13,600.00/ls13,600--13,600 07.000THERMAL/MOISTURE PROTECT 07.490ROOFING9000Roof/gutter/downspout repairs1.00ls----27,500.00/ls27,500--27,500 08.000DOORS & WINDOWS 08.050DOORS9000New doors/hardware1.00ls----112,400.00/ls112,400--112,400 08.190METAL DOOR RESTORATION9000Restoration/repair of existing entry doors1.00ls----8,500.00/ls8,500--8,500 08.500WINDOWS9000New wood windows1.00ls----188,000.00/ls188,000--188,000 09.000FINISHES 09.260GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES9000Drywall/framing/ceilings1.00ls----56,000.00/ls56,000--56,000 09.300TILE9000Tile (restroom floors/walls and main entry)1.00ls----45,700.00/ls45,700--45,700 09.640WOOD FLOORING9005New wood flooring (balcony and stage)1.00ls----33,200.00/ls33,200--33,200 09.680CARPET9010Carpet/VCT (offices/event space/etc.)1.00ls----79,600.00/ls79,600--79,600 09.900PAINTS AND COATINGS9000Paint/finishes1.00ls----148,200.00/ls148,200--148,200 10.000SPECIALTIES 10.400INDENTIFICATION DEVICES9001Signage1.00ls----3,600.00/ls3,600--3,600 10.520FIRE PROTECTION9000Fire extinguisher/cabinets1.00ls----2,800.00/ls2,800--2,800 10.810TOILET ACCESSORIES9000Toilet partitions/accessories1.00ls----7,500.00/ls7,500--7,500 13.000SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 13.850DETECTION AND ALARM112
Spreadsheet ReportPage 3 Denton City Hall - Option 38/6/2017 12:48 PMGroupPhaseItemDescriptionTakeoffQuantityLabor Cost/UnitLaborAmountMaterialCost/UnitMaterialAmountSub Cost/UnitSubAmountOther Cost/UnitOtherAmountTotal Amount 13.850DETECTION AND ALARM9000Fire alarm1.00ls----18,500.00/ls18,500--18,500 13.900FIRE SUPPRESSION9000Fire sprinkler1.00ls----31,200.00/ls31,200--31,200 14.000CONVEYING SYSTEMS 14.200ELEVATORS9000Elevators (1 each)1.00ls----98,200.00/ls98,200--98,200 15.000MECHANICAL 15.350PLUMBING 9000Plumbing1.00ls----122,000.00/ls122,000--122,000 15.700HVAC9000HVAC1.00ls----582,000.00/ls582,000--582,000 16.000ELECTRICAL 16.200ELECTRICAL POWER9000Electrical1.00ls----362,000.00/ls362,000--362,000Estimate TotalsDescriptionAmountTotalsHoursRateCost BasisCost per UnitPercent of TotalLabor176,3005.32%MaterialSubcontract2,337,06070.50%EquipmentOther22,9050.69%2,536,2652,536,26576.5076.50%Permits24,8640.750%T0.75%General Liability38,4171.500%T1.16%GC Contingency259,95510.000%T7.84%O&P428,92515.000%T12.94%P & P Bond - GC26,750B0.81%Total3,315,176113
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221 N Elm St, Denton, TX
OLD DENTON CITY HALL
Schematic Design - Opt #3
03/30/2018
1/16" = 1'-0"
Site Plan1
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DENTON CITY HALL WEST PROJECT
CONCEPTUAL BUSINESS PLAN
PREPARED BY
JOANNA ST. ANGELO
ARTS CONSULTANT
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CITY OF DENTON – CITY HALL WEST PROJECT
CONCEPTUAL BUSINESS PLAN
CITY HALL WEST – ADAPTIVE USE PROJECT
• RE DEVELOP AS A MULTIPURPOSE COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER
• 25,635 SQUARE FEET
• BUILT IN 1927
• ORIGINALLY SERVED AS CITY HALL, MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM and FIREHOUSE
• SIGNIFICTLY MODIFIED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR OTHER CITY USES -
1948, 1959, 1989, 1998 and 2001
• CURRENTLY UNOCCUPIED – VACATED NOVEMBER 2016
City Hall West is a City of Denton building, no longer in use, that formerly housed various City
Department offices and has been used as a Fire Station, Police Station, home of the Planning and
Development Department in addition to its original purpose as the official Denton City Hall. While in
relatively good structural condition, it has had significant design modifications from the original design,
deferred maintenance issues, accessibility compliance issues, building code issues and outdated
mechanical systems. While many modifications were made, most of these can be reversed to allow the
building to be rehabilitated to regain its essential historical character. It is designated as a Texas Historic
Landmark but is not on the National Register of Historic Places. There are fewer limitations on design
changes with the current designation versus having both designations.
The facility includes two large, significant spaces that are well configured to support community and
cultural uses. These include a large 4,512 square foot auditorium with a balcony and small stage, and
large 3,420 square foot open space on the lower rear level that is easily adapted to multipurpose uses for
community meetings, exhibits, conferences, training sessions, rehearsals, performances, and private
rentals, such as wedding receptions. This would include installing a catering kitchen and appropriate
support spaces.
The building also includes two floors at the front, configured as office and meeting space. The main
entrance to the building is on the first floor of this portion. These two floors encompass approximately
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4,000 square feet of office space that could be redesigned as rentable office and/or studio space and
would support a large conference room for use by a variety of community and civic groups.
The basement area includes approximately 2,000 square feet of utility and storage space, in addition to
restrooms and hallways. This space is not suitable for office uses other than janitorial and maintenance
personnel and may have limited use for visual arts workshop areas. There will be a need for storage
space for chairs, tables, and other equipment to support community uses in the multipurpose room and
the auditorium, and these areas could be designated for storage and would also include the mechanical
and equipment rooms.
The building lends itself well to adaptation as a multipurpose community cultural center and contains
existing assets that would provide substantial benefit to the community as well as artists and arts groups.
A public survey, which garnered 367 responses, indicates a strong preference for this type of use and
supports the concept of multipurpose use. There is an unusually high percentage of “creatives” in the
community and a documented lack of affordable facilities to support them according to comments from
many of the people who completed the survey.
There are multiple examples of successful multipurpose cultural facilities in Texas and several in the
North Texas region that show the value and benefit to the community for these types of projects.
These include:
• McKinney Performing Arts Center located in the Historic Collin County Courthouse
• Sammons Center for the Arts located in the Historic Dallas Turtle Creek Pump Station
• The Kemp Center for the Arts located in a historic library in Wichita Falls, Texas
• The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts in Lubbock, Texas
All are similar in size and scope of operations. Some are privately managed, and some are city-managed.
There are pros and cons to each of these management options, but both can work. The private
management model allows for public/private partnerships and access to private philanthropy. This
option is generally more cost-effective due to more flexibility in procurement and staffing, and access to
volunteers. The city-managed model is more stable and less prone to recessionary program reductions.
This business plan will outline both options. Neither option provides a “break-even” model and both will
require some City support for facility operations. In either case, the facility should be considered an
amenity like a park, library or recreation center, none of which operate as positive cash flow facilities. It
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is unrealistic to expect that the facility will ever cover its costs through rents and service fees. City
facilities simply aren’t designed to pay for themselves. From City Halls to fire stations, these facilities
are all tax supported, so the best that can be expected is to find a way to enable some cost-recovery.
The development of multipurpose community cultural center will enhance the ability of the City of
Denton to achieve an official Cultural District designation by the Texas Commission on the Arts that can
provide significant annual funding for cultural activities across the City, including this facility.
MANAGEMENT MODELS:
PRIVATE 501(C)(3) MANAGEMENT MODEL - PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
The private operator model utilizing either an existing local nonprofit organization or creating one
specifically for the purpose of operating the facility as a Multipurpose Community Cultural Center, is a
proven method for efficient, responsive management that also harnesses local philanthropy to cover a
portion of the costs. The Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas, and the Louise Hopkins Underwood
Center for the Arts in Lubbock, both utilize this management model with much success.
There are two methods for utilizing this management model. The first is a long-term lease that spells
out the obligations of both parties for managing and financing operations. The second is a Management
Agreement, usually contracted in ten-year renewable terms. Either will work, but the long-term lease
method is more agreeable to outside funders, such as foundations and corporate sponsors, which can be
helpful in obtaining capital and program funding for the project. The private management model will
allow additional investment from the private sector through grants, contributions and naming rights
opportunities. It also allows for ongoing philanthropy to support the operations and programs through
annual campaigns, state and federal grants, corporate sponsorships, endowments, and foundation grants
for programs. Funders, whether foundations or individuals are reluctant to provide contributions and
grants to municipalities or other government entities.
This private management model would require the investment by the City of Denton for capital
renovation costs through a bond program, but would enable the nonprofit partner to access additional
funding from philanthropic support for specialized equipment and furnishings to outfit the theater and
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multipurpose room, and purchase office equipment such as copiers, conference room fixtures, chairs and
tables, and other items that would be necessary for public uses such as performances, conferences,
trainings, and outside rentals. A nonprofit partner could also initiate an endowment campaign to help
offset operating costs through investment returns and would be in a position to do future capital
campaigns to provide funding for future repairs and replacements that would be needed as the facility
ages and mechanical systems need replacement.
There are several ways to approach the public/private relationship:
1.) Provide a capped annual reimbursement to be negotiated within the lease or management
agreement for a percentage of the total operating costs. For example, 60% City-40% Private
Nonprofit Partner. This percentage could be renegotiated in ten-year increments as the nonprofit
partner is able to grow an endowment and annual campaign to provide more of the funding. The
nonprofit partner agency would retain all rental and service fees, develop original programming,
and engage in fundraising campaigns to support operations and create endowments.
2.) City of Denton pays direct the costs for all utilities, repairs, insurance and provides janitorial and
grounds maintenance through existing City departments. This would still require a direct
subsidy, but significantly less than option One. However, the City would also be paying for any
health insurance and pension requirements for janitorial and grounds maintenance staff along
with the ancillary expenses of human resources, workers compensation, etc. related to those City
staff, so would likely be more costly in the long run. The private nonprofit partner would retain
the rental and service fees, manage fundraising, etc. as in option One.
3.) Utilize a hybrid of the first two where the City provides direct-pay of utilities and provides the
maintenance personnel for the first year or two and gradually moves towards the capped annual
reimbursement to reduce the costs associated with the direct-pay model. The nonprofit partners
would retain rents and fees, do the fundraising, etc. as in option One.
All terms would be negotiated in advance between the City and the nonprofit agency.
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT MODEL
The City of Denton could undertake the management and operations of the facility and hire the
personnel as City of Denton employees. The City would pay for all utilities, repairs, insurance, and
maintenance, as well as the full cost of renovations, furnishings and equipment, technology, supplies,
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future capital needs, and any other costs associated with managing the facility. This is the model used by
the City of McKinney for the McKinney Performing Arts Center and the City of Wichita Falls for the
Kemp Center for the Arts. This model is less financially efficient than the Public/Private model and
limits the opportunity to access private philanthropy for both capital and program costs, but it does
guarantee stability, especially in economic downturns. With a private nonprofit operator, there is always
a chance that they will fail, although with sufficient annual support this is less likely. In the case that the
nonprofit partner would fail, another nonprofit agency could be tapped to step in. Again, the terms of
the agreement should specify the options for the City of Denton in this case.
RECOMMENDATION FOR CITY HALL WEST
Based on thirty years of experience managing a multiuse cultural facility and my work with many other
similar facilities, I believe that the Public/Private Management Model provides a better opportunity to
share costs for both the capital investment and the ongoing operating costs for the facility. It also
provides more flexibility in facility operations for salary and wage levels, reduces the burden of
covering health insurance and pension costs, provides a more competitive bid process for any major
repairs or future renovations by utilizing the private partner to manage that process, and allows for
substantial ongoing private philanthropy. Option #3, the hybrid method for the partnership, would
guarantee that the project gets off the ground in the first year to 18 months and provide sufficient
oversight to ensure that the private nonprofit can navigate the first year or so before the facility gets to
full capacity of operations. Once there is sufficient rental activity in place, and an annual campaign has
been launched, the City can begin to remove some of the support and move toward a capped annual
subsidy, leaving the nonprofit partner to manage costs to stay within its budget and limit the financial
impact on the City of Denton. This plan should be laid out in a negotiated agreement.
FACILITY CONFIGURATION
The best and highest use for the City Hall West building is the renovation and development of a
Multipurpose Community Cultural Center that can support both arts and cultural uses along with
community access for public meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops, and outside
rentals for events such as weddings, retirement parties, and corporate events. The current configuration
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of the building includes the original auditorium with balcony, a large open space at the rear of the
building, basement storage and mechanical rooms, and office space in the front portion of the building.
THEATER/AUDITORIUM:
The auditorium space is a straightforward rehabilitation back to its essential original design. Since it
was already structured as a theater/auditorium, it could be used for performances by theater and
performing arts groups, conferences and training sessions for corporate, educational groups, nonprofit
groups and City of Denton uses. To maximize flexibility, a larger stage than the original design with a
backstage passageway will be needed to allow entrance to the stage from either stage left or stage right.
There is not enough room for a formal fly space or wing space, but some very basic elements of these
could be incorporated into the renovation. The main floor should accommodate flexible seating, rather
than fixed seating, so that it can be configured for performances, or with tables and chairs for
conferences, training sessions, corporate events, and private rentals such as weddings, etc. The balcony
would have fixed seating and the projection room would be outfitted to allow movie projectors for film
festivals and educational training sessions.
The theater would allow flexible seating capacity for as few as 100 and as many as 237 people to enable
events of all types and sizes as well as theater in the round. This would include both the balcony and
main floor and assumes the balcony would be raked but the main floor would not be raked. The balcony
could be closed off when smaller groups are using the theater space. A basic lighting grid and sound
system would be required for all users that could be augmented with rental equipment. Comfortable
permanent seats would be necessary in the balcony, but for the main level, 130 comfortable chairs (8
extra chairs as replacements) that can be stacked and removed as needed, would be ideal along with a
selection of round and rectangular tables so the room can be set up for any kind of event. This will also
allow wheel chair/accessibility for all events. This flexibility would allow the most rental options for this
space and rental fees would be set on sliding scales for nonprofit, commercial and private rentals.
BALCONY, PROJECTOR ROOM:
The balcony would require very little change to restore it for seating. Installing comfortable fixed seats
with folding seat bottoms, along with some speakers and a sound booth at the front, is all that is needed.
Spotlights can be mounted on the front of the balcony to augment the lighting in the overhead grid. The
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Projector Room could be re-equipped with the proper equipment, sound proofing and ventilation, and it
would be ready to support film festivals and other types of film events.
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, KITCHEN, PATIO & STORAGE:
The large 3400 sq. foot space on the lower level at the rear of the building has potential for a myriad of
uses. When rehabilitated, it will be able to support rehearsals, performances, meetings, educational and
training events, exhibits, special events such as fundraisers, conferences, commercial/corporate events,
and private rentals such as weddings and parties. This would require taking a portion of the square
footage from one side of the room for a kitchen and for a storage area. This would leave about 2,800
square feet of usable open space and provide maximum flexibility to serve the widest possible spectrum
of uses for the community. This size space would support banquet space for about 200 people, reception
space for about 300, and allow configuration for all types of educational, community and special event
uses. A large load-in area at the rear facing Cedar Street, with garage-style door, is essential to allow
artworks, catering, equipment, and other deliveries to be easily and safely brought in. Large garage-style
doors, simulating the original historic firehouse design, would be an advantage on the north facade
facing McKinney Street This would allow for free flow of patrons and guests to the outside landscaped
patio area during events when it is used as an ancillary space and additional load in options.
PATIO/PARKING COURT:
The outdoor space on the north side of the building would be a valuable ancillary space that would allow
additional parking. Additional load-in areas, and a space that could be cordoned off as a landscaped
patio for special event use, would provide additional flexibility for a variety of rentals and increase
financial yield on some event rentals. The area could be defined with a low cast iron fence and gate, so it
could be used for either parking or event space. This would allow for the area to be opened when needed
for parking and secured when set up as event space and would maximize the flexibility of the facility.
KITCHEN:
The kitchen would be set up as a catering kitchen and not suitable for food preparation, which would
require extra venting and installation of a grease trap, both expensive, and not needed by caterers. A
catering kitchen is more than sufficient for most uses and would require a large double-wide commercial
refrigerator, a large commercial convection oven, a commercial dishwasher, a large capacity ice
machine, several microwaves, a deep commercial sink, lockable storage cabinets, a separate hand
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washing sink, and large stainless-steel prep tables. The option of a large pass-through counter with pull-
down shutter should be considered.
STORAGE:
A large storage space with oversized doors to store tables, chairs, and equipment for the multipurpose
room is essential to efficient management of that room. Portable exhibit panels could also be stored
there when not in use.
OFFICE, STUDIO, & CONFERENCE SPACE:
The two floors at the front of the facility facing Elm Street are already configured for office uses and
have potential to support 10 to 12 rentable studio and/or office spaces that would provide regular
income. The first floor would be designed to allow for a large main entrance lobby to support the theater
space. Men and women’s restrooms and an accessibility elevator to the raised existing auditorium space
will be provided. Offices for building management would be located on either side of the expanded
lobby and would include a box office window to support the theater. These two office locations would
allow for building personnel to be accessible to visitors and patrons and let them keep an eye on building
activity for more security. One of these management offices would also contain the original vault that
could allow temporary storage of any valuable items such as artworks, or overnight box office receipts
from events. The other spaces on the first floor could be configured as needed for rentable studio or
office space. A large co-working space might also be a consideration for this first-floor office area.
The second floor has more square footage to be utilized for office or studio space and has a suitable
option to create a large, well-appointed conference room of around 450 square feet in the center front of
the building. This conference room would have capacity for 15 to 20 around the table and additional
seating for 8 to 10 around the perimeter of the room. The other spaces are available to be used as
rentable office or studio spaces, sized from 150 to 600 square feet. Additional restrooms would be
needed to serve both the office/studio spaces as well as the theater balcony. A small kitchen/break-room
would fit well between the two restrooms and would help support the conference space for meetings
where food or refreshments are served.
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The Management office would also house a copy center for tenant use and would generate income from
fees billed for copies made by tenants. An additional copier would be installed in the second-floor
kitchen/break room area to support the office/studio tenants on that floor. Office and studio tenants
would not be allowed to install separate copiers because they use a lot of electricity and would reduce
the amount of revenue available as a cost offset for building management.
CONFERENCE ROOM:
A large conference room located on the second floor would allow many uses for cultural and nonprofit
groups for meetings and trainings, City of Denton meeting uses, tenant organization meetings, and
corporate and commercial meetings. A large conference table with comfortable chairs and extra seating
along the walls will support a variety of meeting activities. Having a projector and screen available,
along with a white board and conference phone capabilities, would provide ample options for many
groups to utilize the meeting space.
BASEMENT - MECHANICALS, SERVICE ELEVATOR:
The building is constructed with mismatched levels between the front and rear portions of the building.
This arrangement necessitates some stairways and elevators to bridge the up and down from front to
back. There are two existing elevators for this purpose and one of those would be retained and
modernized with the other removed and a small elevator installed near the main entrance to the theater.
Currently, there is no service elevator in the building which is an essential element for a workable
facility, regardless of its use. A service elevator should be installed close to the entrance from Pecan
Street on the South side of the building.
The basement level has five spaces that will serve well for storage and mechanical rooms, and one space
that would be configured for management offices for janitorial, security and event personnel. Several of
these spaces might be usable for certain types of visual arts workshop areas, or with lockable storage for
equipment and supplies used by visual artists or performing artists that are needed for their activities.
This would provide another opportunity to recover revenue through minimal rental fees or use fees.
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RESTROOMS:
There is a requirement for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant, accessible restrooms, one
on each of the three main levels, to be installed adjacent to the service elevator on the south side of the
building. These would be unisex and could also serve as family restrooms, with pull-down changing
tables. The second floor, on the front of the building, would incorporate designated handicapped stalls in
the two restrooms on that floor to ensure that the entire building is compliant. There is need for a total
of nine restrooms in the facility with three on each floor. This will provide adequate facilities for any
type of event within the facility and comply with ADA guidelines.
SECURITY:
The building poses some significant security issues, particularly with the south entrance on Pecan Street,
which is the handicapped entrance. This entrance is out of direct sight of management and does not have
a direct connection with the management offices at the front entrance or in the basement. To address this
issue, a robust security system, with cameras and monitored entrances, is essential. The systems
available today are very effective and affordable, and most can operate with wireless cameras and
motion detectors. This facility would require cameras at all entrances, common areas and within the two
main public event spaces and would include a sophisticated monitor system with live feed as well as
minimum 72-hour recording capacity. Additionally, motion detectors, door and window alarms, and fire
panel would be part of the system with 24-hour security monitoring through one of the commercial
companies that has capacity to monitor both the alarm system and the fire panel. Additionally, the
entrances should have the option for card key access, two-way video, and remote door locks that can be
monitored by management personnel and can allow for entrances to be locked down in emergencies or
unlocked remotely to admit deliveries or visitors.
It is assumed that security guards would be required onsite at most events involving large numbers of
people and/or included alcohol.
TELEPHONY AND WiFi:
Robust Wi-Fi capacity is essential to office tenants as well as visitors and event participants. A single
provider can set up both Wi-Fi and telephone systems and there are several options to manage both.
Fiberoptic cable would be installed by the provider and then either a wired VoIP (preferred) or wireless
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VoIP phone system can be installed to provide phone systems to the offices and studios, and a main
router would power the Wi-Fi system, with firewall, for the secure Wi-Fi system. The Management
would bill out for phone service provided to tenants to recover the costs. Secure Wi-Fi is recommended
over public Wi-Fi.
PARKING:
Adequate parking is essential to the success of this project. Fortunately, the City of Denton recently
developed a large parking lot directly behind the building (west) and street parking is available on some
side streets. There are six parking spaces in front of the building and three designated handicapped
parking spaces on the south side of the building off Pecan Street. There is also a good option to create
six more parking spaces in a parking court on the north side of the building off West McKinney Street
This area could also be dual-purpose and could be gated so it could be closed off and used as a patio for
some events. This would also allow very good handicapped access into the multipurpose room for
events of all kinds.
STAFFING NEEDS:
The minimum staffing needs for operations are three fulltime (FTE) and 1 part time (PTE) position, with
an additional part time janitorial position to be added in the second or third year of operations, as the
facility is booked for more hours and events. Other needs can be handled with contract personnel for
bookkeeping, IT, Sound/Lighting Tech, Special Event help, and Fundraising expertise could be either
contract or part time initially. As the building progresses towards full capacity, and fundraising begins
to increase, additional fulltime and part time personnel will be necessary, and a fulltime Development
Director would be warranted.
Minimum Staffing includes Manager/Executive Director (FTE), Assistant Manager/Administrative
Coordinator (FTE), Building Supervisor/Building Custodian (FTE) and Assistant Custodian/Special
Event Help (PTE).
3 Fulltime Positions:
Manager or Executive Director (ED): The requirements for the position will include experience in
fundraising and grant writing, prior management level experience, preferably in the nonprofit field,
knowledge of financial management, marketing/public relations, and program development. The ED
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will be responsible for hiring all personnel, office leasing, engaging contract personnel, financial
management, grant writing, developing the annual campaign, organizing and managing programs,
seeking bids and approving contracts, marketing and publicity, tenant relations, oversight of all
personnel and volunteers, managing personnel records, and ensuring compliance with all federal, state
and local guidelines for nonprofit corporations.
Assistant Director or Administrative Coordinator: The requirements for the position are clerical and
administrative experience, technical expertise with computer systems, proficiency with software:
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and good communication skills. This employee would be
responsible for all scheduling of the theater, multipurpose room and conference room, preparing facility
rental contracts, meeting with prospective facility users, office administration, managing office
equipment, ordering supplies, and supporting the Manager/Executive Director, as needed.
Building Manager or Building Custodian: The Building Maintenance Supervisor will be required to
manage the building operations, including doing janitorial work, event set-ups and break-downs, minor
repairs and maintenance such as changing HVAC filters, light bulbs, basic plumbing repairs such as
unclogging drains, etc. This position is also responsible for maintaining inventory of janitorial supplies,
supervising contract maintenance workers, such as grounds maintenance and pest control, building lock-
up, monthly roof and mechanical inspections, and other maintenance-related tasks. This position would
also require basic knowledge of sound and lighting systems for the theater and multipurpose room. The
ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar position and appropriate vocational training in
building systems maintenance. This position is critical whether the facility is run by a private nonprofit
or the City of Denton due to the unique equipment in the theater, and the unique needs of the users. It is
vital that there be a permanent staff member with comprehensive knowledge of the building systems,
use guidelines, and specialized equipment.
1 Part time Position:
Assistant Custodian/Special Event Help: This position would support the Building Manager/Building
Custodian with janitorial and maintenance work, setting up and breaking down for events, assisting with
lighting and sound in theater as needed, supervising evening and weekend activities, ensuring building is
secured and locked after events.
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OTHER POSITIONS: Depending on whether the facility is managed by the City of Denton or by a
private nonprofit partner, additional part time or fulltime positions may be needed. If managed by a
nonprofit, a full or part time development director would be needed within a year or two to manage
fundraising and the annual campaign. This might also be a contract position. Additional part time
Janitorial/Maintenance Help would be needed once the facility is running at maximum capacity to help
cover special event set-ups and break downs, hang exhibits, etc.
CONTRACT POSITIONS:
• Bookkeeper
• Sound and Lighting Technicians
• IT Technician
• Fundraising/Development (if not a direct hire position)
• Artistic Director(s)/Curator(s) once programs are established
FEE AND RENTAL SCHEDULE:
Office/Studio Rentals are assumed at $12.00 per square foot as an average. An option to consider is to
create a co-working space in one of the large corner offices where desk space is rented by the month
similar to a membership. Undesignated desk space would be priced less than designated desk space.
For example, a base level member would pay $150 per month and would use whatever desk is available.
A higher- level member would pay $250 per month and would have a reserved spot. This could be
configured for either office or artists studio uses. Visual artists are especially in need of workspace, so
this would be a good option to serve a number of artists simultaneously. For the theater and
Multipurpose Room, an hourly or by-use fee schedule is appropriate. A suggested fee schedule is
included in the next section.
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FACILITY RENTAL SCHEDULE
SPACE
RESIDENT
NONPROFIT
NON-RESIDENT
NONPROFIT COMMERCIAL PRIVATE RENTAL
ALL PURPOSE ROOM
REHEARSAL / AUDITION $30/HR $50/ HR N/A N/A
PERFORMANCE $250 $500 $1,000 N/A
PARTY / RECEPTION $350 $1,000 $1,500 $1,500
MTG. / WKSHOP / CONF.$30/HR $50/ HR $150 / HR N/A
EXHIBITS $150/DAY $200/DAY $500/DAY N/A
CONFERENCE ROOM/
CLASSROOM
MEETING $25/HR $35/HR $50/HR N/A
CLASS/WORKSHOP $25/HR $35/HR $50/HR N/A
THEATER
PERFORMANCE $300/PER PERF*$500 PER/PERF*$1000/PER PERF*$1,500
TECH/REHEARSAL $150/PER DAY*$200/PER DAY*$500/PER DAY*N/A
MEETING/WORKSHOP $250/1/2 DAY $350/1/2 DAY $800/1/2 DAY N/A
RECORDING SESSION $250/DAY $350/DAY $1000/DAY N/A
SPECIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO $50/HR $75/HR $100 / HR, $500/DAY TBD
YOGA $200 N/A N/A
MULTI-ROOM RENTAL**TBD TBD TBD TBD
*Multiple Rental Days - Volume Discount Applies TBD
**Second Room at half price
POTENTIAL BUILDING USERS:
MUSEUMS
CHORAL GROUPS
MUSIC ACADEMIES AND MUSIC GROUPS
DANCE ACADEMIES AND COMPANIES
FILM FESTIVALS
THEATER/DRAMA GROUPS
VISUAL ARTS GROUPS/CLASSES
EXHIBITS
PRIVATE AND CORPORATE RENTALS
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SOURCES OF OPERATING REVENUE:
• THEATER RENTALS TO ARTS GROUPS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS
• MULTIPURPOSE ROOM RENTAL TO COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL GROUPS
• FACILITY RENTALS FOR CORPORATE AND PRIVATE EVENTS
• NONPROFIT PROGRAMS/TICKET SALES
• SPECIAL EVENTS
• FOUNDATION GRANTS (for example - Meadows Foundation, Moody Foundation)
• ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
• MEMBERSHIPS
• CONCESSIONS
• SPONSORSHIPS
• ENDOWMENT
• CITY OF DENTON OPERATIONS SUBSIDY
CAPITAL FUND – SOURCES:
City of Denton Bond Program (for A&E and Renovations)
Foundation Grants (for Equipment and Furnishings)
Naming Rights (for Operating Endowment and Equipment and Furnishings)
Individuals and Business/Corporate (for Equipment and Furnishings and Grand Opening)
OPERATING BUDGET: (first full twelve months and years 2 and 3):
The projected budgets assume the public/private partnership model, with a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
organization managing the facility and raising some of the funds needed to support operations. If the
City of Denton assumes management of the facility, Program Revenue, Fundraising Revenues and
Endowment Revenues would be replaced with City Funding and the related expenses for those same
categories would be deleted. Costs for the City of Denton, as the facility manager, would likely be 15%
to 20% more than projected expenses for a public/private partnership, due to higher personnel costs for
benefits and pension requirements.
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Needs Assessment Survey Results
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How Supportive Are You?Count Percent Comment Summary Count
Extremely 43 59%Include Veterans Museum 7
Very 21 29%Proposed Fee Schedule is too Expensive 7
Moderately 6 8%Consider Acoustics/Soundproofing 4
Slightly 3 4%Consider Possible Duplication with Current Denton Facilities 4
Not at all 0 0%Parking Concerns 4
Total 73 100%Include Film Screenings 3
Backstage is too Small 2
Clarify Funding Sources 2
Clarify Vision For Use 2
Clarify Where Dressing Rooms are Located 2
Create a Dance Friendly Space 2
Incorporate Cultural District Work 2
Space for Artists to Work in the Building 2
Add Comfortable Auditorium Seats 1
Concern for Restoring Building Exterior 1
Consider Sustainability and Energy Usage 1
Consider Tax Credits for Renovation 1
Create Partnerships with Universities for Performing Arts 1
Dedicate Space for Fine Arts 1
Denton Based Management 1
Ensure Quality Facility Maintenance 1
Expedite Construction Time 1
Get Quotes from Multiple Architects 1
Include a Social Space (Café)1
Include Art Classes 1
Include Art Gallery/ Two-Dimensional Work 1
Include Organizations Expressing Interest in the Proposal 1
Include Outdoor Lighting 1
Include Space for Artist Sales 1
Include Toy Museum 1
Income Projects are High 1
More Public Meeting Space 1
Strengthen Connection to Square in Design 1
City Hall West Proposal Feedback Summary
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Date Name (optional)Email(optional)Level of Support What elements could be included to improve the plan?Please provide any additional comments below:
Open-Ended Response Open-Ended Response Open-Ended Response Open-Ended Response
9/16 Stuart Moorhead VLStu@hotmail.com Extremely
Historical perspective of those that served from Denton, by sharing
personal information, would make the display more of an emotional tie
for visitors.
If there was ever a need for a space like this that can bring people together, the times today are
crying out for it.
9/16 Susan Carol Davis scdavis7@mac.com Moderately
Revisit the fee schedule for use of the building. It is steep now and would
not be helpful in facilitating growth in the arts from a grassroots level.
The management or director and support staff for this space need to
come from the "guts" of Denton, from the talent base here which has not
only still but also networking abilities which in turn furthers fundraising.
Please do not hire in a "nationwide" search.
Recommend that no existing arts nonprofit such as GDAC be given the responsibility or oversight of
this space. The Patterson-Appleton Arts Center can be the best place for GDAC to continue its
important work. This new space needs the investment of local artists with background in
entrepreneurial startups and businesses. I like the addition of performance space and screening
space for film, whether festivals or independent filmmakers. This is greatly, greatly needed in town. I
hope that this building represents an increasing interest in a Cultural Arts district stretching north
towards Bolivar, Elm, North Locust, etc.
9/16 Mark Hannah markhannahjr@aol.com Extremely Appears to be on track
Excited about the possibility of the Veterans Hall of Fame and Museum to be included in this
concept. My father was Denton Mayor from 1950-54 and I have had many many visits in my younger
years to this building i.e. Mayor's office, jail, fire station and as I remember the auditorium was the
City Court. I still remember the City attorney, secretary, treasurer, solid waste director, transportation
director etc. As you may tell I am a life long Denton resident and it is very important to keep this
building in tact as part of our history.
9/16 Extremely
9/16 Robyn Lee ckdt.bach@hotmail.com Extremely
Have no particular suggestions; would rely on more informed participants
with regard to the inclusion.
I hope that the Texas Historical Commission is adequately represented with regard to the decision
process so important to record the history of Denton.
9/16 Kenneth Harris U.S. NAVY RETIRED Kenharris731@gmail.com Extremely Make sure to include space for aTexas Veterans museum. I feel the Veterans deserve and would greatly appreciate it.
9/16 Pat Langa planga@aol.com Slightly
I would like to see at least part of this building used as a Texas Veterans
Museum, maybe small theater to show related movie re Vets.
I don't think we need to duplicate facilities at Visual Art Center. And the theatre on the square is
being renovated for another theater.
9/16 Extremely Need to include a Veterans Project in the facility.
9/15 Sam Ivie SamIvieArtist@gmail.com Extremely
The plan looks great - very well thought out. I have no other suggestions.
Really excited about this becoming a reality.
This is the best thing to happen in Denton for visual and performing artists in over 20 years. Providing
anther venue for exhibits and adequate space for creating the art that goes into gallery shows will
enrich the city of Denton in a way it has never seen.
9/15 Peter Salisbury betheheat@me.com Very
Just a simple statement here. Call it what it is. Don't try to spruce up the
idea by calling it something it is not. I know I have heard differing options
on what to call the building, whether it be a multi-use arts facility, a
community center, or a flex-use building. My comment would be please
use a term that is appropriate to who uses it. If you are going to call it an
arts facility, all uses should be in the arts. If a community center, it should
have all community based groups and events, etc. If commercial uses are
involved it should be a flex-use building.
First off, I am in full support of renovation of this building. I am guessing the Sammons Center worked
with and most likely recommended Architexas as the architects to go with. I have nothing against the
organization but I would highly suggest getting multiple quotes from different architects. I have been
privy to other historic projects that talked to several architects and the quotes for renovation were
varied with a range of over 1 million dollars. That's a lot of money and if saved could be put towards
other important projects for Denton.
9/15 Stephanie Holloway stephanie@stephiam.com Extremely
9/15 Catherine M. Williams cwilliams.dance@gmail.com Very
9/14 Linda Creagh creaghl@verizon.net Extremely
Income projections may be high. Plan should continue to stress the need
for tax payer support.Is there active resistance to the proposal?
9/14 Don Windle don.windle@charter.net Extremely Dedicated space for fine arts use through organized groups
This project is an outstanding opportunity for Denton to demonstrate the true civic and community
spirit that characterized our city.
9/14 Very
9/14 Angela Bennett-Engele angelabengele@yahoo.com Moderately
As a daughter of a Medal of Honor recipient from Texas (Capt. Steven L.
Bennett), I would greatly approve of giving space to the Texas Veterans
Hall of Fame Foundation project. Texas needs such a mission, and Denton
has a high population of veterans who deserve such an honor.
If I can be of any assistance with the communication with the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame
Foundation, and the initiatives they have, please do not hesitate to contact me. Angela Bennett-
Engele 214-601-8055 angelabengele@yahoo.com
9/14 Very
I can't tell if there is space that would serve for exhibition of two-
dimensional work.
9/14 Very
9/13 Very
Not forgoing quality maintenance work just to save the City money. With
so much emphasis of having the private investment involved to save
money, something gives. often those third party maintenance and
cleaning contracts hire poor workers without papers, pay them poorly,
and make them work long hours. Denton ISD does this with outsourcing
janitorial services.
9/13 Very
9/13 Grace Chalon gchalon@verizon.net Very Perhaps more public meeting space
9/13 Extremely
Art venues are so important in Denton. This plan helps to promote that
goal.
9/13 Extremely
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9/13 Slightly
More space or a protocol whereby practicing artists can actually display,
and/or sell work. As it is, it seems like there is much overlap with GDAC
and the PAC. Make it a place where all the arts can exist, on a regular
basis. Daily. Actual creative people being there, doing things, working and
showing, playing music, rehearsing etc. will give it an energy that will draw
people into the space. It seems that so many new arts facilities are
rendered cold and sterile because they simply wait for a show to trundle
in, then they get a little bump by the opening. Then it goes quiet again in
the hope that some rich person's daughter needs a big wedding venue.
Then quiet again.
My fear is that this will turn into just another extension of GDAC, which does a fairly poor job of
including actual Denton artists. It (GDAC and the PAC) seems to be a playground for a limited,
connected, and privileged few ( UNT and TWU faculty, actors and prepackaged traveling shows).
There is a lot of talent in Denton, give it all a venue. Oh, and get somebody to run it that actually has
a feel for Denton and its needs. Don't just run out and get a "resume" that simply wants to use
Denton as a stepping stone to get to California or New York. Consider Susan Carol Davis or Susan
Thornton from the Black Box Theater - lesser known - but truly invested in the cultural health of the
city.
9/13 Extremely Comfortable seats in auditorium
9/13 Moderately
In some respects, the proposed uses seem to duplicate facilities currently
available at the Campus Theatre and the Patterson-Appleton Center for
the Arts. Also, there are numerous venues for weddings and other social
events. If those facilities are insufficient, then plan should be more
specific in justifying the need for additional performance and event space.
9/13 Barbara Lindley Barbara.s.lindley@gmail.com Extremely Art classes
9/13 Very
9/13 Leslie Couture Les8Couture@gmail.com Very
Have something that shows how much parking is available. It is difficult to
visualize how this will work as parking is already difficult to come by. How
can this area support large venues with so few handicapped spaces? I can
see having something there, but not sure the parking will work.
The building has been gutted many times, but still has some elements that should be saved such as
the original safe, the molding, and some of the light fixtures. There may some also be other
components that only members of Facilities Management Staff or other City departments may know
that are hidden by other renovations and should be asked about. I believe one of the dogs that
belonged to the fire department is buried in one of the walls. These stories should be used as part of
the provenance of the building.
9/13 auroradawson65@yahoo.com Very
9/13 Chuck Voellinger catfishandbeignets@gmail.com Very
Greetings. My name is Chuck Voellinger and wrote the historic narrative and text for the Texas
Historic Commission Registered Texas Historic Landmark plaque in the front of the building when I
was a member of the Denton County Historic Commission. I'm happy to see that the City will be
restoring the building and making it a center for community activities. In the conceptual plan
attached to this comment request, I see no drawings or indications of what if anything will be done to
the facade, roof, bell tower, etc. I'm very concerned about those being kept at close to their current
appearance at least. Please review the requirements posted by THC for historic status when
remodeling an historic building:
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.442.htm#442.006 For more information, please
contact DCHC, as they are the designated State entity that handles RTHL applications. Thank you for
your time!
9/13 Extremely
Is there a way to partner with TWU and their community arts programs
for community in dance and music?
9/13 Sharon Barnhill sebarnhill@hotmail.com Very
Backstage area's too small. Will the restrooms have to double as dressing
rooms?I started on this stage in 7th grade! This is a great idea!
9/13 Sharon Spiess Extremely I don’t see any at this time.
I think this committee did a great job of anticipating all possible uses for this facility, as well as
creating a good multi functional design.
9/13 Extremely Not sure
9/13 Extremely
Hope you include old movies especially silent film era with possible live
bands and discussion Many open discussions on visual and theatrical arts
9/13 Kyla Welch khwelch1@gmail.com Very The plan looks quite comprehensive.
9/13 Extremely I believe an art gallery for local artists would be a nice addition.
I believe that this should not be an extension of another non profit that already has a building such as
GDAC. Artist Enclave of Denton County non-profit would do a great job running this facility and be
open to many other groups such as veterans. Susan Davis would be great to run it.
9/13 Very
Seems very good as is (I did not see the projected cost of studio/office
rentals)
9/13 Eric Hutmacher eric.hutmacher@gmail.com Extremely
Need to fine tune the direction of entertainment/wedding venue or
practice space for musicians. You could do both but would need to halt
practicing during actual events to reduce bleed over. Also, consider retro
movie nights (Rocky Horror Picture Show would generate some funds for
$5/head) in the auditorium. Courtyard sounds cool - is there a landscaping
plan? Maybe a small fountain or fish pond?See above.
9/13 Harry Eaddy hleaddy@hotmail.com Extremely The plan is fine a performance and arts center
I believe it is very important for the city of Denton to have a performance and arts center to attract
companies to the city for quality of life issues.
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9/13 Very Space for creative arts
9/13 Extremely
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9/13 Pat Reinke p.reinke@mac.com Extremely
Not sure if this is in the plan, but thinking it would be nice if the facility
could be used by a variety of groups, and not too narrowly focused. This would be a wonderful and needed asset to the Denton community.
9/13 Very Speed up the timing and funding Great to see emphasis on supporting creative Denton citizens and taxpayers
9/13 Kimberley Dietrich kimdietrich@outlook.com Extremely Parking
9/13 Carol Rowley c.rowley@utexas.edu Extremely More visibility for handicapped entrances.
I am concerned that high operational charges will eliminate many art and cultural groups from
participating in using the space.
9/13 Very Minimize the burden on tax payers. In other words, get as much revenue from it as possible!
9/13 Julie Libersat julielibersat@gmail.com Moderately
More realistic rental and scheduling fees for gallery/exhibition space. Cost
per day is prohibitive. Usually exhibitions run for a month. Will exhibition
space have lighting? The presentation of spaces as artists studios is
misleading and there are very few marked, those that are seem to serve as
double purposes.
Not sure if everyday folks can afford these prices. what are facilities/resources for exhibitions? Is
there a system for marketing events? Can programming be used for fundraising?
9/13 Concerned 30 year old Artist Very
Minor things. The focus as an event space is key to everything! When
compared to the bourgeois PAAC, this City Hall West facility could actually
be a staple in the COMMUNITY.
Keep culture in sight with this project. Don't turn it into some dusty museum for elderly people.
Denton thrives because of the arts and events that happen all the time here. That attracts other
artists to visit and more business to occur. The town feels like it is ramping up again. Make this
something interesting and forward thinking.
9/12 Terri Guthrie tejasterri@verizon.net Extremely Outdoor lights to illuminate it at night We need to update and maintain all Denton historical buildings - they are a treasure!
9/12 Very The plan looks detailed. No more elements needed.
9/12 Rachel Yeatts Rachelyeatts50@gmail.com Extremely It looks good so far.
Denton's artist and citizen community will make good use of this facility. Denton will reap rich cultural
rewards at all levels through this kind of support. Thank you for helping this happen.
9/12 Extremely
Provide a list and proposals of groups that have expressed an interest in
the possible use of the facility
A Veterans program or project like the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame would be an anchor for preserving
history and brining bringing visitors to the City
9/12 Roman McAllen roman.mcallen@gmail.com Extremely
The business models do not discuss the state of Texas historic tax credit
program. Their will need to be a non-profit involved in order to take
advantage of the tax credits. We need to consider the options for this so
that the financial incentive can be considered in the overall rehabilitation
cost. I think the City may want to consider having some city offices in this
facility, such as economic development, the main street program or
historic preservation. This would provide some relief for office space and
provide those employees with an interesting and dynamic work
involvement; both are good for productivity. The overall design is of
course very good. I think that we should consider the southeast corner of
the site further. Can anything be done to strengthen the connection to
the square, such as enhancing the size and form of the island at that
corner? Along those lines, I recall someone talking about making cedar
pedestrian only. Such a consideration should be made now so that the
design of building access can consider it.
The highest and best use of this building includes the rehabilitation of the interior auditorium space.
If the exterior is rehabilitated alone, then strong consideration should be given to gutting the interior
space out to the extent necessary to open the space, even if that means the upper floors will not be
useful until completion.
9/11 Beth Beth@TheCalmingCenter.com Very
A little more detail on the parking which is available. How far away is the
City parking to the west of the building? Is that slated to remain free
parking? Handicap accessible? Parking is always a premium selling point.
9/11 Moderately
9/11 Extremely Focus on the Arts and Culture events at CHW.
Include Caroline Booth, Director of Economic Development, in the final report so that awareness of
the Cultural District is established.
9/11 Susan Thornton sjtproducerservices@gmail.com Moderately
As someone who books performance groups and events, I know that the
rate for theatre rental will make it (still) impossible for those groups to use
the facilities. Groups usually can pay only around $30 an hour, and that's
for both rehearsal and performance time. There's no sense in charging
different rates for rehearsals and performances. There is a dire need for
performance space!
9/11 Extremely Affordable Art space How it happens
Physical Card Dianne Erandoph diannerandolph@msn.com Extremely
I am interested in knowing about accoustic ability/elements for the auditorium area. This would be
needed for music artists. Also more information regarding the studio rates/rentals/leases. The
challenge will be to keep this projected income affordable within a resonable as projected for rental
spaces.
Physical Card Ron Fink r-fink6@verizon.net I proposed the toy museum and I think it could be an asset.
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Physical Card Deb Armintor deb.armintor@cityofdenton.com Extremely
Dance compatible florr, affordable studio space for starving artists, make
sure all the arts can use this space.
Please keep comments open through the weekend. Thank you so much for all your hard work on this.
I'm so excited.
Physical Card Christopher Walker christopher.and.walker@gmail.com Extremely
Clear vision for funding (community buy-in), narrative, structure for
private non-profit on management, etc.
I'm all on-board. The plan as proposed fills a particular need in the arts community that no existing
facility, organization, university, et al. currently provides.
Physical Card Sarah Gamblin sgamblin@twu.edu Extremely
You need dance-friendly space. Floor Level E featuring studio/office space
is big enough to be used as dance studio space. It should be on the ground
floor where jumping and floor sounds would not disturb folks below. All
potential studio spaces that are big enough for yoga or dance should have
wood floors. All wood floors for moving (dance, theater, yoga) should be
spruce. Needs a social space like a cafe. Yoga, dance, theater use should
include outreach programs to promote including all of the community.
Need a vision and a passion. Seems kind of dry right now. I imagine this as a home for KUZU- a home
would make it a "place" and a central soul.
Physical Card Jennifer Lane jenrlane@gmail.com Extremely
Waivers for artist fees under certain conditions. A dedicated grants office.
No green room and backstage area is very limited; also, needs artist
dressing room (even if not single purpose and perhaps the bathroom).
I love that the theater was floored over to create a police station- crazy! Glad it's returning to its
original theater/musical purpose. Plesase give lots of thought to chamber music acoustics.
Physical Card Monique McIntyre nevermourningfruit@gmail.com Extremely Extend working studio spaces. Shorterm & longterm, leases or rentals. Sound proof rooms for practice rooms for bands or recording studios.
Physical Card Kate Montgomery Katie@katiemont.com Extremely
I would like a mix between rental studio spaces (more permanent) vs.
rentable spaces by hour for things like teaching, workshops, etc.
We would like the option to have rentable studio spaces for artists (monthly). The millenials in
Denton need access to rentable space for creative arts and business. We need an event center for
conferences. If we could have access to a room with machinery that could be rented such as printers,
large printers, 3D printer, laster etcher, etc.
Physical Card Slightly
Provide alternative interests other than an arts space and rental areas for
artists. Have more specific ideas for the space.
Space should be made available to the veterans to house a museum. More details should be
presented such as museum space to the public.
Physical Card Extremely Sustainability and efficiency for energy use and environmental impact.Much needed. Congratulations on what has been accomplished so far.
Physical Card Extremely
When the plan moves forward, concerns for the accoustics of the
auditorium is vital. All of the wall, floor, and ceiling material needs to be
determined with this in mind. This is not the area to try to save money.Extremely well researched and presented.
Physical Card Kate Lynass KRLynass@aol.com Extremely
Parking considerations on Elm and Pecan. Add two on Elm as taking away
from nonhandicapped on Pecan.
Financing through including in downtown TIRZ considered? Who recommended $1 million
endowment and how likely is that to come to fruition?
Physical Card Val Morgan vbmorgan@msn.com
Elements are basically good service this is a concept that can be fleshed
out through Council.
Will need to find a way to better communicate to the citizens that decisions about use are basically
general/not determined at this time.
Physical Card James Carr james.h.carr@gmail.com Extremely
1) Please have an acoustician, 2) Reachout through the Dentonite! Grand
piano plus secure storage for a piano and stage microphones which need
to be budgeted as well. Modify for the addition of fly space and lighting.
Increased attention to performer needs such as dressing room and green
room. Impreved access to stage level from the service elevator. Larger
projection and sound booth.
A building that originated as a theater does well to be restored as such. Some of the other puposes
raised might be accomodated better elsewhere as a permanent home anyway.
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Background:3/ 161927- Spanish Renaissance Revival StyleApprox. 24,600 square feetRecorded LandmarkPrior Renovations1960s- Central Fire Station1984- Police Station1995- PlanningVacated Nov. 2016Approx. $1 million of deferred maintenanceHVAC- $324,000Windows- $320,000Elevators- $180,000Flooring- $80,400Generator- $30,000Fire System- $25,000169
Background:4/ 16Architexas - June 2017Council Options - Aug. 2017Establish Steering CommitteeRemoved option to renovate exterior onlyCHW Steering Committee - Nov. 201724 member committeeEight meetings held from Dec. 2017 to Oct. 2018Charge- To consider and advise the City Council on: Whether and to what extent CHW should be renovated Financial options Whether to lease CHW to another agency or private developer Determine future use or acceptable uses, programs, and/or activities Whether to seek or apply for grant funding170
Project Goals:5/ 16Preserve exteriorAdapt for community useAchieve standards for rehabilitationRehabilitate significant character defining space, including:East entrywayOriginal auditoriumOriginal truck roomMeet or exceed high environmental and energy efficiencyIntegrate/connect to downtown districtYouth friendlyCivic prideIncome production to offset operating cost171
Other Discussed Uses:6/ 16Housing Denton Historic Fire TruckVeterans Hall of Fame MuseumAntique Toy MuseumConvention and Visitors Bureau172
Committee Recommendation:7/ 16Follow a conceptual design and conceptual business plan based on a multipurpose community cultural center with the following potential uses:Auditorium - theater, weddings, corporate presentations, city meetings, etc.Downstairs - receptions, events, gallery space, museum displays, public meetings, corporate meetings, etc.Upper level - rentable office space, artist studios, or other city uses173
Conceptual Design:8/ 16Site PlanLandscaped Terrace at Main EntranceEvent Courtyard / ParkingLoading ZonesImproved Public Sidewalks and Landscaping174
Conceptual Design:9/ 16First (Lower) LevelEvent FacilityEvent Courtyard /ParkingEvent Facility KitchenLease spaceAccessible EntryAccessible ToiletService Elevator/LoadingStorageMechanical175
Conceptual Design:10 / 16Main LevelManagement OfficesBox OfficePerformance Hall LobbyPerformance Hall – 200-250 Seats w Flexible Seating Lower level w Backstage & Enlarged StageService ElevatorCo-Working SpaceOffice or Studio Lease SpaceMen & Women's Toilets176
Conceptual Design:11 / 16Second (Upper) LevelOffice/Studio Lease SpaceShared Conference RoomCommon Break RoomAccessible Toilet177
Conceptual Design:12 / 16Top LevelBalconyProjection & Sound Room178
Renovation Cost:13 / 16Estimated renovation cost - $6.63MConstruction - $5.69MDesign - $560,000FF&E - $380,000Timeline once funding is identified6-9 month design15-18 month constructionMajor renovation components:WindowsAuditoriumMultipurpose roomMechanical (HVAC, Elevators, etc.)179
Conceptual Business Plan:14 / 16Consultant hired to develop a business planBuilding uses are flexible to accommodate as much income generating rental opportunities as possibleAssumes management by a third partyAssumes a minimum $260,000 annual City subsidyYear 1Year 2Year 3Revenue$156,375$212,000$246,750Expenses416,375472,000506,750Net Income (loss)(260,000)(260,000)(260,000)City Subsidy$260,000 $260,000 $260,000180
Committee Recommendation:15 / 16Follow a conceptual design and conceptual business plan based on a multipurpose community cultural center with the following potential uses:Auditorium - theater, weddings, corporate presentations, city meetings, etc.Downstairs - receptions, events, gallery space, museum displays, public meetings, corporate meetings, etc.Upper level - rentable office space, artist studios, or other city uses181
Charlie RosendahlDirection:16 / 16Seeking direction on the next steps following the Steering Committee RecommendationIntermediate staff recommendationInclude funding in FY19-20 budget for window replacementEstimated cost- $320,000Reduces further damage to the building182
Date: May 10, 2019 Report No. 2019-098
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Provide information about natural gas transmission lines and compressor stations.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Included below are council member Armintor questions concerning the monitoring of natural gas
compressor stations, and the mapping of natural gas transmission lines and compressor stations.
Staff responses are provided below each question.
BACKGROUND:
1. I heard from Ed Soph that the city does not inspect or monitor the line compressor
stations that collect gas from wells and send it to its destination. Is that true? And if so, is
it the responsibility of the pipeline company or some other party?
Ordinance 2015-233 regulates the drilling and production of gas and the development of
gas well facilities. Included below is the definition of a drilling and production site.
Transmission lines and compressor stations are excluded.
Drilling and Production Site. The area dedicated to all authorized above ground gas
well drilling and production activities related to an oil and gas operation on an improved
area and containing all wells, structures, dehydrators, parking areas, security cameras,
lighting, tanks, tank battery ( or any other tank grouping area), drilling rigs, separators,
lift compressors, perimeter walls, utilities, and all other features or objects used during
and after gas well drilling or production activities, as depicted on a Gas Well
Development Plat or Gas Well Development Site Plan, but excluding pits, gathering and
transmission lines and compressor stations. Drilling and Production Site includes the
terms gas well park, gas well pad site, pad site, and drilling and production area.
Line compressors and transmission pipelines are considered parts of the distribution
system for natural gas. The Railroad Commission (RRC) regulates and permits intra-
state transmission pipelines and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
oversees inter-state transmission pipelines. The RRC provides the location of both intra-
state and inter-state transmission lines on maps available online.
2. I'd like to request that a map of gas pipelines and compressor stations in Denton be linked
to the gas well section of the city website, since gas pipelines are a public concern
directly related to concerns about gas wells (production & transmission). Can staff
include a map in next week's Friday report and add it to the website?
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A link to the RRC map viewer has been added under the “Helpful Resources“ banner on
the gas wells inspections webpage. The RRC map includes information for the entire
state and the view could be zoomed-in to show information at the city level. The map
includes information on pipelines (gathering and transmission lines) among other
information that viewers can choose from the Visibility tab, it has an identifying tool that
provides information such as pipeline operator, permit number, pipeline mileage, etc. for
each pipeline, and the map also has query capabilities. However, RRC does not map the
location of compressor stations.
Please let me know if I can provide any additional information.
CONCLUSION:
This ISR has been provided for informational purposes.
ATTACHMENT(S):
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Deborah Viera
Assistant Director of Environmental Services
940.349.7162
Deborah.Viera@cityofdenton.com
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Oakwood Cemetery Burial Plot Availability
BACKGROUND:
Oakwood Cemetery is one of two City-owned cemeteries managed and maintained by the Parks
and Recreation Department and is located at the intersection of East Prairie Street and South
Bradshaw Street. The cemetery was designated a Texas Historical Commission Subject Marker
in 1982 and a Historic Texas Cemetery Marker in 2000. Pioneer settler Hiram Cisco donated the
land for the City-owned community burial ground and named City Cemetery soon after Denton
became the county seat in 1857. It was officially renamed Oakwood Cemetery in 1931.
DISCUSSION:
The cemetery has many unmarked graves, and most of the historical records and documents were
destroyed in the 1875 courthouse fire, therefore making it difficult to identify unmarked graves
and vacant plots. In 2016, the Parks and Recreation Department obtained a quote for $50,000 to
conduct a Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey assessment to identify exact grave locations
within the entire cemetery.
The cemetery is made up of 10 Blocks and has
over 4,829 burial sites with an estimated six
vacant plots that remain.
With the cemetery close to reaching maximum
capacity, the purpose of the survey is to help
identify vacancies for potential new burial
plots.
So far in 2019, a total of 24 people have been
buried at Oakwood Cemetery, eight within the
last two weeks, therefore heightening the need
to survey the cemetery.
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CONCLUSION:
Due to the high cost of the survey, the staff is currently pursuing additional quotes to survey
one block at a time, beginning with Block 4. It’s an older section in the northwest corner of
the cemetery with the highest potential of unidentified vacant plots.
Once the few remaining open lots are utilized, plot purchases will shift to the I.O.O.F. Cemetery
where 503 plots have been identified as vacant. All pre-owned burial plots at Oakwood
Cemetery will continue to be honored. Once quotes are obtained for the GPR, staff will work
with the selected contractor begin the assessment.
Next fiscal year, staff plans to submit a funding request for GPR, inventory, and mapping of the
entire property to assist future burials and to improve historical recordkeeping.
STAFF CONTACT:
Gary Packan, CPRP
Director, Parks and Recreation
(940) 349-7460
Gary.Packan@cityofdenton.com
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) Scholarship Programs
BACKGROUND:
The scholarship program serves children, youth, adults, and seniors. The scholarships exist to
execute the mission of the PARD by assisting low-income families and subsidizing costs
associated with PARD programs and events, in accordance of guidelines set forth by the City
Council.
PARD offers two scholarship programs. The PARD offers a full scholarship program for low to
extremely low income families to attend summer camp. Full scholarships cover the entire
summer camp fee for the participant. Families are responsible for a one-time $10 administrative
fee. The full scholarship program is funded by PARD operation funds and Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal grant funding. The second scholarship covers half of
program fees, up to $150/year and can be applied to any PARD program and is partially funded
by the Parks Foundation.
Participants in the full scholarship program must meet an income criterion of low, very low, or
extremely low based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to
comply with federal funding requirements. The income limit is updated on an annual basis and
applied to the subsequent funding year. Scholarship awards and income documentation are
included in the required reporting for CDBG funding. The free scholarship openings are divided
across the eight full day summer camps. Registration for the free camp began April 1, 2019.
Free
Scholarship
Spots
Maximum
Registration
Preschool Camp at MLK Jr. Rec Center 2 12
Preschool Camp at Denia Rec Center 1 6
Camp Discovery at MLK Jr. Rec Center 4 42
Camp Exploration at the Civic Center 18 130
Camp Quest at the North Lakes Annex 4 24
Camp Voyage at Denia Rec Center 4 26
Camp Super Kids at North Lakes Rec Center
(usually at McMath Middle School) 19 65
Teen Camp at the Civic Center 4 56
The cost for a child to attend the 11-week free summer camp program is about $1,200. The
CDBG Grant for summer 2019 covers approximately 38% of the cost of camp. The remaining
cost is subsidized by PARD.
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Funding for partial scholarships is raised through various activities including donations, fund-
raising, and allocation of proceeds from PARD hosted events, programs, and activities. Funds
raised by the Foundation are held in a Parks Foundation account. Parks Foundation advises
PARD on the amount available for scholarships each year. Funds raised by PARD remain in a
City account.
Eligibility for a partial scholarship is based on criteria used by the Denton Independent School
District (DISD) for free and reduced lunches. Parents and guardians must provide a copy of the
free or reduced lunch letter from the school district or submit a copy of the current year
completed IRS tax forms indicating low to extremely low income. The time period is August 1 to
July 31 to coincide with the DISD calendar.
Scholarships are awarded by PARD staff on a first come first serve basis. Requests are
processed by PARD staff and recorded in Civic Rec, the Department’s registration software. As
an individual registers for a youth program, a partial credit is applied. The registrant is
responsible for the remaining balance. PARD requests reimbursement for the partial credit from
the Parks Foundation on a quarterly basis. Scholarship information is available on the City’s
website, https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/residents/parks-recreation/activities-
programs/camps-childcare, and is distributed to DISD Social Work Services.
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Scholarships will be awarded in accordance with the attached policy and household income
levels. The scholarship policy establishes the eligibility requirements, distribution, award level,
and guidelines that apply to all PARD programs for which a fee is charged. The policy and
application also align with documentation requirements for grant funding.
See Scholarship policy for details
Since August 1, 2018 PARD has awarded 47 people with partial scholarships and 56 people
(maximum registration) with full summer camp scholarships. We currently have 9 people on the
waiting list for the free summer camp scholarship.
The goal of PARD is to offer 75 free summer camp scholarships. This would meet the historical
demand based on scholarships offered and wait list numbers. It would also fall within the
available capacity for the number of registrants in each camp keeping a safe counselor to child
ratio.
For the partial scholarship program, PARD staff is working with the new Executive Director of
the Parks Foundation, Brooke Moore, to evaluate the need and establish fundraising goals.
Traditionally, the department provides 190 people with partial scholarships at a total amount of
$20,000 for program activities and hope to provide expanded opportunities in the future. We are
excited to explore new approaches to grow the program and will report information to the
Council as it develops.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
PARD Scholarship Policy
STAFF CONTACT:
Caroline Seward
Program Area Manager, Parks and Recreation
caroline.seward@cityofdenton.com
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DENTON PARKS AND REC
Scholarship Policy
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of the policy is to provide guidelines for the application and distribution of scholarships
for Denton Parks and Recreation (“PARD”) program and events.
II. POLICY
The scholarship policy establishes the eligibility requirements, distribution, award level, and
guidelines that apply to all PARD programs for which a fee is charged. The Scholarship Program will
serve children, youth, adults, and seniors. It is the desire of the Denton City Council that scholarships
exist to execute the mission of the PARD by assisting low-income families and subsidizing costs
associated with PARD programs and events, in accordance of guidelines set forth by the City Council.
III. ELIGIBILITY
Applicants are required to be City of Denton residents and must provide proof of residency
(current utility bill or driver’s license).
Applications must be completed by a parent or guardian (must bring legal documents
verifying guardianship) if the recipient is under the age of 18.
Must provide a copy of the free or reduced lunch letter from the Denton Independent School
District (DISD)
or
Must submit a copy of the current year completed IRS tax forms indicating low to extremely-
low-income qualification for Federally assisted programs.
Free camp must provide General Certificate of Income and Self-Certification Income Form.
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IV. APPLICATION
Complete the Scholarship Application Form, one form per family listing all eligible family
members.
Provide required documentation for proof of eligible services.
Scholarship eligibility doesn’t guarantee admittance or available space for all programs and
events as funding is determined by budget allocations each fiscal year.
Recreation staff will review applications.
Applications will be processed within 10 business days after all documentation is received
and verified.
Applicants will be notified by email of their status after the application has been processed.
V. DISTRIBUTION
Partial scholarships are awarded August 1-July 31 or in association with the distribution of the free or
reduced lunch letter from DISD. Free camp scholarships are awarded in April. Applications must be
submitted annually. Funding is determined by budget allocations each fiscal year.
Each partial scholarship covers 50% of the program or event registration fee. The scholarship does not
cover late fees, additional supply fees or fees paid directly to contract instructors.
Recipients of scholarships have five (5) business day from notice of award to cancel or decline the
scholarship. Failure to provide the above-stated notice will result in the recipient losing any remaining
scholarship allocations and the participant will be ineligible for any additional scholarships for two (2)
full years from the date of the non-compliance.
VI. PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Free camp scholarship abide by the following policies:
Campers must attend at least eight hours of camp per day.
If a camper attends a day of camp for less than eight hours, this will be considered an absence. In
order to receive credit for attending camp, the child must attend at least eight hours between 7
a.m. and 6 p.m.
Any camper missing five consecutive days or 10 total days will be dropped from camp. This
includes absences due to behavior, illness, vacations, death in the family, school events, or any
other personal or family reason.
If the camper is no longer able to attend due to the absence policy, the participant’s account will
be ineligible to apply for any PARD scholarships or other free or subsidized camp program for a
full two years from the date of occurrence.
All scholarships are non-transferable and they cannot be replaced with additional scholarship funds due
to the non-use of the original scholarship.
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VII. MAXIMUM ELIGIBILITY
Each eligible family member is limited to a maximum of $150 in partial scholarships per year. Some
scholarships for specific programs may differ depending on awarded grants. Scholarships can be used
for any Parks and Rec program or event.
Free camp scholarships are limited to two children per family.
Scholarship funding is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
VIII. TERMINATION
Scholarship recipients who provide false or incomplete eligibility information to the City will
immediately forfeit their scholarship. Household accounts that have a past due balance for any PARD
program will not be eligible for a scholarship until the balance has been paid in full.
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City of Denton Parks and Recreation
Partial Scholarship Application
There is a limited amount of scholarships available to help partially cover the cost of a program or event
offered by Parks and Recreation. All information below must be filled out to be considered. Proof of
residency and proof of eligibility is required with the application.
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
Last Name: _________________________________ First Name: ________________________________
Primary Phone: ____________________________ Email: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________ Apt#:____________
City: ________________________________ State: ___________________________ Zip: ___________
Family members applying for a scholarship:
First Name Last Name Date of Birth
Number in Household Adults: _____ Children: ______ Length of Residency in the City of Denton: ______
Ethnicity: (please circle)
White Black/African American American Indian/Alaskan Native & White Asian & White
Hispanic American Indian/Alaskan Native American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black Black & White
Asian Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Other Multi-Racial
Household Characteristics: (circle all that apply)
Handicapped/Disabled Single/Female Head of Household
Married/Shared Household Elderly (65 or over)
By signing below, I certify that the information provided is correct. I have read the scholarship guidelines. I understand that my
request may be denied. I understand that my scholarship will expire July 31 if not used. I understand that I must reapply for a
scholarship each year. I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that
the information will be verified by previous year’s tax statement if free or reduced lunch letter is not available.
I also understand that if I do not use the scholarship I have been awarded, that I will provide at least a five (5) business day
notice to cancel the scholarship. Failure to do so will result in losing remaining scholarships allocation and the participant will
not be eligible for any additional scholarships to PARD programs for two (2) full years.
__________________________________________________________ ___________________
Participant or Guardian Signature Date
STAFF USE ONLY
Completed Application __________
Date Notified__________________
Date Entered in CivicRec: ________
Initials________________________
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City of Denton Parks and Recreation
Free Camp Application
All information below must be filled out to be considered. Proof of residency and proof of eligibility is
required with the application.
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
Last Name: _________________________________ First Name: ________________________________
Primary Phone: ____________________________ Email: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________ Apt#:____________
City: ________________________________ State: ___________________________ Zip: ___________
Children applying for a scholarship (max of 2 per family):
First Name Last Name Date of Birth
Number in Household Adults: _____ Children: ______ Length of Residency in the City of Denton: ______
Ethnicity: (please circle)
White Black/African American American Indian/Alaskan Native & White Asian & White
Hispanic American Indian/Alaskan Native American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black Black & White
Asian Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Other Multi-Racial
Household Characteristics: (circle all that apply)
Handicapped/Disabled Single/Female Head of Household
Married/Shared Household Elderly (65 or over)
I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
information will be verified to the extent possible and that the penalty for intentionally providing false information
will be the refusal of my child in the City of Denton Free Scholarship. If income falsification is found after camp
starts, I will be responsible for retro payment of camp at $125 per week for all weeks attended. I understand that I
will need to provide documents proving my income to allow my child’s participation in this program. In addition, I
will follow the camp rules and regulations including the attendance policy as outlined in the parent manual.
Any camper missing five consecutive days or 10 total days will be dropped from camp. This policy is in effect even
if the absences are due to illness, vacations, death in the family, school events, behavior or any other personal or
family reason. If the camper is no longer able to attend due to the absence policy, the camper will be unable to
apply for any PARD scholarships or other free or subsidized camp program for a full two years from the date of
occurrence.
_____________________________________________________________ ___________________
Participant or Guardian Signature Date
STAFF USE ONLY
Completed Application __________
Date Notified__________________
Date Entered in CivicRec: ________
Initials________________________
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General Certification of Income
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Address/City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________________________
I hereby certify that I receive INCOME from the following sources (check all that apply):
□ Yes □ No Wages from employment (including commissions, tips, bonuses, fees, etc.)
□ Yes □ No Unemployment or disability payments
□ Yes □ No Social Security payments
□ Yes □ No Retirement, pensions, annuities, insurance policies
□ Yes □ No Public assistance payments (TANF)
□ Yes □ No Child support, alimony
□ Yes □ No Gifts received from persons not living in my household
□ Yes □ No Income from operation of a business
□ Yes □ No Sales from self-employed resources (Avon, Mary Kay, Shaklee, etc.)
□ Yes □ No Interest or dividends from assets
□ Yes □ No Rental income from real or personal property
□ Yes □ No Any other source not named above – List:__________________________________________
Required Documents:
_____ Proof of residency (current utility bill or driver’s license)
_____ Legal documents verifying guardianship (Birth Certificate or Legal Guardianship)
_____ Free or reduced lunch letter from the school district.
_____ Current year completed IRS tax forms indicating low to extremely-low-income qualification for
Federally assisted programs
_____ General Certificate of Income and Self-Certification Income Form
Statement of No Income or Assets:
□ I currently have no income of any kind and there is no known pending or upcoming change expected
to my financial or employment status during the next 12 months.
□I will be using the following sources of funds to pay for housing and other necessities (ex. Spouse’s
Income):___________________________________________________________________________
Under penalty of perjury, I certify that the information presented in this certification is true and accurate
to the best of my knowledge. The undersigned further understand(s) that providing false representations
herein constitutes an act of fraud. False, misleading or incomplete information may result in the
termination of assistance.
_________________________________________________________________ ___________________
Signature of Applicant Date
Do you receive SNAP?
□ Yes □ No
Amount $__________
Not included as income
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Pre-Annexation Development Agreements
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Development Services staff has received multiple inquiries regarding pre-annexation development
agreements in recent months. One such agreement is in the process of being formally submitted at
this time. Prior to this, the Creekside development off of Ryan Road has been the only pre-
annexation development agreement processed and approved by the City Council. Staff encourages
the use of these agreements in the future, and is working to formalize a process for handling these
as they are proposed. As part of that process, Staff is seeking direction from Council on whether
these agreements should be presented only to City Council in the future or whether the agreements
should first go to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation.
BACKGROUND:
In 2017, Senate Bill 6 was approved and went into effect. This bill makes involuntary annexation
difficult for cities, but did not alter a city’s ability to enter into pre-annexation development
agreements.
Texas Local Government Code (TLGC) Section §212.172 gives cities authority to enter into
development agreements with property owners whose land is located in the city’s extraterritorial
jurisdiction (ETJ). TLGC §212.172 allows the City to enter into development agreements for ETJ
properties in order to:
1. Guarantee a property will not be annexed;
2. Extend the City’s planning authority for a development plan;
3. Authorize enforcement of land use and development regulations that apply in the City;
4. Authorize enforcement of land use and development regulations other than those that apply
within the City;
5. Provide for infrastructure for the land;
6. Authorize enforcement of environmental regulations;
7. Provide for annexation of the land as a whole or in parts and to provide for terms for the
annexation;
8. Specify the uses and development of the land before and after annexation; or
9. Include other lawful terms and considerations the parties consider appropriate.
Denton has often entered into non-annexation agreements with property owners under this
authority, and has entered into one pre-annexation development agreement in recent years. In the
past few months, Development Services staff has received multiple inquiries from parties
interested in pursuing pre-annexation development agreements. One of these agreements is in the
process of being formally submitted for review and consideration by the City Council.
Prior to this, the only pre-annexation development agreement that has been processed and
approved was for the Creekside development off of Ryan Road (reference ordinance 2016-251).
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The Creekside agreement included development standards for three distinct tracts: an
approximately 140 lot single-family subdivision, a three-lot residential development located along
the creek itself, and an additional phase of a nearby assisted living facility. Additionally, the
agreement outlined the platting, annexation, and zoning processes for each tract of the
development and specified what public improvement and impact fees would be assessed for each
tract. The agreement allowed the City to ensure the future developments who meet and exceed the
City’s standards for residential development, require the plugging of an existing gas well, and
provide for the preservation of Environmentally Sensitive Areas that are not normally protected in
the ETJ, while the developer was able to have assurance that their desired zoning would be
approved upon annexation into the City.
DISCUSSION:
The City has limited authority to enforce its development regulations in the ETJ that includes
platting and floodplain regulations. The City has no authority over land uses or development
standards, and thus cannot ensure that developments in the ETJ are compatible and cohesive with
adjacent development inside the City limits. Pre-annexation development agreements such as the
one adopted for Creekside offer the City a valuable tool to secure comprehensively planned high-
quality developments on the periphery of the City, with possible benefits including:
• Cohesive Character - Development standards similar to those often seen in Planned
Developments (PDs) can be applied in order to define the space and create a sense of place.
Standards include, but are not limited to, architectural details, building materials, landscape
design, and tree canopy.
• Connectivity – The developments could be required to provide pedestrian, bicycle, and
vehicular paths within a community and joining adjacent communities and transportation
networks.
• Sustainability – The City’s standards for ESA and tree preservation can be applies in order
to protect the area’s resources for future generations.
• Open Space – Requirements for open space can be applied, including active and passive
recreation areas for the entire community.
• Durability - By applying the City’s standards or heightened standards to periphery
developments, unique, desirable neighborhood long-lasting legacies for the City of Denton
can be created.
Staff has seen consistent development pressures within the City of Denton’s extraterritorial
jurisdiction (ETJ), and based upon recent proposals for development in the ETJ staff has
determined that pre-annexation development agreements may be merited on a more frequent basis.
Therefore, a policy for handling these requests should be established to provide consistent
timelines and processes for these proposals as they occur.
The Creekside pre-annexation agreement was reviewed by staff and presented directly to City
Council for consideration. This process is consistent with the TLGC requirement for the City’s
governing body to approve this type of agreement. However, because the agreement included
requirements for platting and assured zoning designations for the tracts upon annexation, it would
have been reasonable and consistent with other City process to first pursue a recommendation on
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the agreement from the Planning and Zoning Commission since they would be required to approve
and make recommendations on those future actions.
Pre-annexation agreements provide an opportunity for staff to analyze the impacts of development
within that would not otherwise be reviewed within the City’s ETJ and to determine what system
improvements are needed to roadways, utilities, etc. to support the development. For example, the
agreement for Creekside specified precisely what road improvements were needed, what utility
connections would be made, and what impact fees would be assessed for the development. Staff
proposes to use this agreement as a starting point in crafting future pre-annexation agreements to
ensure consistency in the process.
For future pre-annexation agreements, staff proposes the following process:
• Staff review and recommendation
• Planning and Zoning Commission review and recommendation as an item for Individual
Consideration
• City Council review and decision as an item for Individual Consideration
Once a pre-annexation agreement is adopted, the order of development projects would be:
• Platting
• Annexation
• Zoning
• Permitting
CONCLUSION:
It is likely that the City will see more applications for pre-annexation development agreements in
the coming months, and a policy for how to process these requests is needed.
It is staff’s recommendation that future pre-annexation development agreements be reviewed by
staff, taken to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation, and then taken City
Council for a final decision. This process flow is consistent with the zoning or specific use permit
process; however, pre-annexation agreements do not require a public hearing. However, if the
Council is interested, staff can bring forward a policy discussion to determine how future pre-
annexation development agreement should be processed.
STAFF CONTACT:
Richard Cannone, AICP
Deputy Director/Planning Director
Richard.Cannone@cityofdenton.com
(940)349-8507
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139 Initial
Inspection Report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Council provided staff direction on November 5, 2018 to pursue FAR Part 139 Airport
Certification, as was previously recommended in the 2015 Airport Master Plan and 2011 Airport
Business Plan. On January 24, 2019 and February 7, 2019 the FAA conducted a preliminary Part
139 inspection at the Airport. FAA provided the Inspection Report on April 17, 2019, which
indicated several deficiencies. FAA indicated that none of the identified items would prevent the
Airport from pursuing Airport Certification. The FAA went further to complement the Airport’s
condition overall.
BACKGROUND:
On January 24, 2019 the FAA conducted a preliminary Part 139 inspection at the Airport. Eight
members of the FAA’s compliance/inspection team spent the day with Airport staff going over all
aspects of the Airport’s operations and safety. Focus areas included: movement area pavement and
lighting, security fencing, fuel farms, and ARFF capabilities. On February 7, 2019, a follow-up
night inspection was conducted to insure all runway and taxiway lights and signs were functioning
properly, as well as ensuring the reflectivity of the pavement markings.
The FAA’s report was received on April 17, 2019. The report identified seven Part 139 sections
that had deficiencies as follows:
1. Paved Areas
o Runway 18/36 has several areas of cracks and flacking
2. Safety Areas
o Numerous areas of 3” lips
o Irregular infield drainage inlet
o Several sign bases settling
3. Markings, Signs and Lighting
o Surface Painted Hold Position Signs will be required
o Enhanced Taxiway Centerlines Markings
o Taxiway Alpha and Bravo centerline obscured
4. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting: Equipment and Agents
o Conduct regular tests of ARFF trucks and agent
5. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting: Operational Requirements
o Dispatch/response procedural improvements
o Install aircraft radios in primary ARFF vehicles
6. Hazardous Materials
o Self-serve signage
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o Fuel farm signage
o Refueling truck parking
o Refueling truck maintenance
7. Traffic/Wind Indicators
o Primary wind cone faded
o Relocate secondary wind cones
FAA indicated that none of the identified items would prevent the Airport from pursuing Airport
Certification. The FAA went further to complement the Airport’s condition overall.
Several of the items identified will likely be addressed utilizing future TxDOT grants, such as
pavement repairs, markings, and relocating wind cones. The Safety Area items are being examined
by staff to determine if those repairs can be completed “in-house” or if outside contractor’s
assistance would be required. Staff has coordinated with the Fire Department and Air Traffic
Control Tower Manager on enhancing the various ARFF issues. The Hazardous Material items
will be provided to the tenants so that they can address their facility discrepancies.
CONCLUSION:
In order to gather additional details on anticipated annual costs, staffing, and procedures, staff has
been in communication with representatives of Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, Tuscaloosa,
Alabama, to coordinate a visit in early summer to review their Part 139 operations. This airport is
currently utilizing their Part 139 certificate to support sports charters associated with the University
of Alabama, similar to Denton’s anticipated use with UNT. Following this visit, staff will prepare
a report with an anticipated timeline, capital projects and associated funding sources, and budget
impacts.
STAFF CONTACT:
Scott Gray
Airport Manager
Scott.Gray@cityofdenton.com
940-349-7744
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Glass and plastic recycling update
BACKGROUND:
The City of Denton’s recycling program provides for collection and recycling of materials
including plastics #1 – 7, glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans and foil, steel cans, mixed paper,
cardboard, and cartons and juice boxes. The City’s Solid Waste department collects residential and
commercial recyclables and delivers these materials to an onsite material recycling facility (MRF)
owned and operated by Pratt Industries.
On March 26, 2019, Pratt Industries informed Solid Waste staff that glass and plastics #3 – 7 were
being landfilled due to issues with material quality and a lack of buyers in the regional recyclables
market. Upon receiving this notice, staff initiated a review of the Pratt processing agreement to
determine if the firm could be compelled to recycle this material. The agreement states that
ownership of the recyclable materials collected by the City is transferred to Pratt upon delivery.
Further, Pratt is solely responsible for marketing the materials to regional recycling processors. In
the event that a recyclable material cannot be sold, Pratt’s processing agreement allows the firm
to landfill that material by notifying the City of Denton. Please note, per Pratt, it is in their best
financial interest to find end markets for the recyclable material being collected as anything that is
landfilled does so at a cost to them.
The contract review concluded in late April, and staff determined that a written notice had not been
provided regarding the decision to landfill this material. On April 29, 2019, staff issued a letter to
Pratt requesting written notification of this decision, an explanation of how this occurred, and the
firm’s current and future efforts to divert these materials from the landfill. Staff’s written request
and Pratt’s response are attached for Council’s review.
As the review was conducted, staff maintained dialogue with Pratt regarding potential markets and
alternative means of diverting and recycling these materials. Pratt assured staff that they were
working diligently to secure end markets for these materials and recently notified staff that they
have identified buyers. On April 24, 2019, Pratt identified two buyers for plastics #3 – 7 and began
diverting and selling materials to those facilities. In regards to glass, Pratt has identified a potential
buyer in Houston. A test shipment of glass was sent to this facility on May 7, 2019, and staff is
awaiting word on whether the buyer will accept additional shipments.
The remainder of this report provides an overview of the materials in question and a summation
of next steps.
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PLASTICS #3 - 7:
Plastic products are typically labeled with numbers one (1) through seven (7) in accordance with
a coding system that helps consumers identify the type of plastic used to make the item. Examples
of Plastics #1 and #2 include most consumer drink bottles, plastic food jars, milk jugs, shampoo
bottles, and household cleaner bottles. Plastics #1 and #2 are still being diverted and recycled.
Plastics #3 – 7 are briefly described below. While these materials are currently being recycled and
sold to recycling processors, the market for these materials is small and volatile.
• Plastics #3 – Made from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC or V). PVC is typically rigid and/or
glossy. Common examples include spray bottles, mouthwash bottles, and clear food
packaging.
• Plastics #4 – Made from low-density Polyethylene (LDPE). LDPE plastics are typically
flexible like mustard squeeze bottles. Common examples include packaging foam, flexible
container lids, squeeze bottles, and plastic soda can rings.
• Plastics #5 – Made from Polypropylene (PP). PP plastics are typically semi-rigid with a
low gloss appearance. Common examples include bottle caps, medicine bottles, and
margarine or yogurt tubs.
• Plastics #6 – Made from Polystyrene (PS). PS plastics are typically brittle and glossy.
Common examples include plastic cups and plates, compact disc cases, plastic cartons and
trays.
• Plastics #7 – Categorized as “other” plastics. Examples can include baby bottles, safety
glasses, Tupperware, and reusable drinking bottles.
GLASS:
Denton’s recycling program accepts clear and colored glass bottles and jars. In order to recycle
glass, the material must be sorted and separated twice. First, glass received in comingled recycling
loads must be separated from contaminants and other recyclable materials, and then the glass must
be separated according to color (clear, green, brown, etc.). Once separated, glass is easily
recyclable; however, the sorting process associated with glass can be problematic if the material
is contaminated or broken into small pieces. Additionally, the regional market does not include
many glass recyclers, and those in the region have been flooded with an increased supply of glass
as a result of the downturn in the recycling market.
In response to depressed commodity prices and overwhelming supply, Pratt’s glass processor
elected to tighten their quality standards to reject shipments containing contamination and glass
cullet under two (2) inches in size. Because Denton’s glass is collected via a co-mingled single
stream collection, the glass sorted by the Pratt processing facility is often broken into small pieces
and contains non-glass contaminants. As a result, that glass processor decided to no longer accept
Denton’s glass shipments.
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As stated above, a potential glass buyer has been identified in Houston. While we are hopeful this
facility will continue accepting Pratt’s shipments from Denton, staff is investigating additional
options to improve the quality and marketability of the glass being collected in our program.
NEXT STEPS:
In regards to the recycling habits of our residents and businesses, customers should continue
placing all acceptable material in their recycling containers. This includes plastics #1 – 7, glass
bottles and jars, aluminum cans and foil, steel cans, mixed paper, cardboard, and cartons and juice
boxes. The recycling market will likely remain volatile for the next several months; however, we
want our customers to remain committed to separating these materials and exercising responsible
recycling habits.
Moving forward, Pratt has committed to immediately notify staff of any changes or updates
regarding the sale of recyclable materials. As updates are received, staff will provide information
to the City Council. An overview and update of this situation will be presented to the City Council
during the May 21, 2019 work session.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 – City of Denton letter to Pratt Industries
Exhibit 2 – Pratt response to City of Denton
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Ethan Cox
Director of Public Works
(940) 349-7421
Ethan.Cox@cityofdenton.com
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1527 S. Mayhill Rd., Denton, TX 76208 (940) 349-8700
OUR CORE VALUES
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April 29, 2019
Pratt Industries, Inc.
Attn: Shawn State, President
1599 Highway 138 NE
Conyers, GA 30013
Dear Mr. State:
It has recently come to our attention that Pratt Industries has begun landfilling materials defined
as acceptable recyclable materials in Pratt’s processing agreement with the City of Denton.
During a telephone conversation on March 26, 2019, you informed me that Pratt’s Denton
material recovery facility (MRF) had begun landfilling plastics #3-7 and glass due to a lack of
buyers in the recycling market.
City of Denton staff were not notified of the decision to landfill these materials prior to Pratt’s
implementation. City staff have an obligation to the City Council and our community to provide
relevant information regarding our programs and services. By neglecting to inform us of these
changes, Pratt hindered our ability to communicate critical information to our customers in a
timely and transparent manner. To date, Pratt Industries has not provided the City of Denton with
written notification, as defined in Section 1.06 of the processing agreement, to allow these
materials to be disposed of at the Denton landfill.
Pursuant to the above concerns, this letter is being issued to request that Pratt provide proper
written notification requesting that certain recyclable materials be landfilled due to market
conditions that are preventing sale of said material.
As part of Pratt’s response, the City of Denton requests that Pratt explain how the above
breakdown in communication occurred as well as an action plan for how similar breakdowns will
be prevented in the future. Additionally, the City of Denton asks that Pratt provide a brief written
description of the events that led to plastics #3-7 and glass being landfilled. Finally, we request
that Pratt describe the firm’s current efforts and future plans to market and sell these materials.
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As a partner and vendor of the City of Denton, our customers and community hold Pratt
Industries to the same values and standards as our organization. It is important that Pratt work to
reestablish a trusting relationship with the City of Denton by being more transparent now and in
the future. We look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Ethan Cox
Director of Solid Waste & Recycling
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CouncilRequestsRow IDTitleRequestRequest Date Staff Responsible Request TypeDepartmentStatusRequested By12019-066Bulk Collection for Commercial Staff report on options to have curbside bulky item collection for commercial dumpsters. 12/18/18CoxCouncil MeetingSolid WasteA work session is planned for May 21.Watts22019-260PEC-4 SurveyISR on requirements to survey property owners adjacent to the PEC-4 project regarding theirwillingness to allow use of right-of-way easements for bicycle and pedestrian paths?02/26/19EstesCouncil MeetingCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Meltzer32019-294Prairie St. Historic Designation Staff report on the potential historic designation for Prairie Street.03/05/19McAllen/McDonaldCouncil MeetingDevelopment ServicesInformation is provided in the April 12 Friday report. An ISR will be providedon May 24.Meltzer42019-359Autonomous Vehicle Standards Provide information on standards for new roadway construction to better facilitate the increase ofautonomous vehicles.03/20/19Estes/KremerCouncil MeetingCapital ProjectsAn update was provided in the April 5 Friday report. Additional informationwill be included in the May 10 Friday report.Watts52019-352Proclamation SupportingIslamic CommunityRequest for a proclamation supporting Denton's Islamic community and their contributions to ourculture and quality of life.03/20/19AdamsCouncil MeetingCity Manager's OfficeThis will be on the May 21 agenda.Armintor62019-362City Properties for AffordableHousingInformation on if City-owned properties are eligible for affordable housing including which City-owned properties fall within the "distressed zone" and if they are potentially eligible for NewMarket Tax Credits.03/20/19Kuechler/ShawCouncil MeetingCommunity DevelopmentA summary will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor72019-357Comprehensive Low-IncomeHousing StrategyWork Session on comprehensive process for low-income housing strategy that includes housingbonds, density bonuses, grants for low income rentals, land swaps and other tactics to maximizethe availability of affordable housing.03/20/19Kuechler/ShawCouncil MeetingCommunity DevelopmentThis process will be discussed during the May 21 Affordable Housing worksession.Meltzer82019-351On-Site Property Manager forRental PropertyProvide a staff report on what it would take to develop an ordinance that would ensure an on-siteproperty manager was present at multifamily and other rental complexes.03/20/19McDonald/CannoneCouncil MeetingDevelopment ServicesInformation will be provided in the May 10 Friday report.Armintor92019-354Fire Department RecruitmentMarketingProvide costs to have an agency more effectively advertise the Fire Department for recruitment.03/20/19Adams/HedgesCouncil MeetingFire/Public AffairsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth102019-383Utility Bill AssistanceStaff report on incentives that other cities offer to help residents pay utility bills.03/26/19ThomsonCouncil MeetingCustomer ServiceThis will be addressed during the Customer Service budget presentation.Armintor112019-430Council Committees WorkSessionWork session regarding delineating the roles and responsibilities of Council Committees04/03/19WoodCouncil MeetingCity Manager's OfficeA work session is scheduled for June 3.Watts122019-431Rayzor Ranch UpdateISR on Rayzor Ranch Town Center change of ownership, information on the land overlays andthe process to amend overlays, and information related to the incentives.04/03/19Puente/McDonaldCouncil MeetingEconomic Development/DevelopmentServicesInformation will be provided in The May 17 Friday reportWatts132019-428Police Officer Staff LevelsInformation on the number of police officer positions that are needed by the city and our planaddress any gaps.04/03/19DixonCouncil MeetingPoliceInformation will be provided in a future Friday reportBriggs142019-456Ethics Attorney OpinionsWork Session on individuals covered as City officials under the Ethics Ordinance obtaininginformation from the City's Ethics attorney and Outside Counsel04/09/19WoodCouncil MeetingCity Manager's OfficeA work session is scheduled for June 3.Watts152019-469Community MarketInformation on the addition of a City position to support all non-profit agencies.04/09/19Kuechler/RogersCouncil MeetingPublic Affairs/Community Development Information will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth162019-458Food DiversionWhat are the benefits of a food diversion program? Are there ordinances we can model?04/09/19CoxCouncil MeetingSolid WasteInformation will be provided during a work session currently scheduled forJune 25Meltzer172019-494Unfilled Board & CommissionSeatsStaff report on measures that can be taken to ensure that board and commission seats do notremain unfilled for an extended period of time.04/16/19Rios/WoodCouncil MeetingCity SecretaryA work session is scheduled for June 3.Armintor182019-519Green Painting for Bike/PedLanesIs green painting on pavement for bike/pedestrian lanes a wise policy? Discuss pros/cons andbest practices04/23/19Pritam/OliphantCouncil MeetingCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in the May 10 Friday report.Hudspeth192019-529Public Art CommitteeInformation on the criteria that the Public Art Committee uses for funding requests04/23/19RogersCouncil MeetingEconomic DevelopmentInformation is provided in the May 10 Friday report.202019-524Department LeadershipLocation and SalaryRequest information on the salary (do they make over $100K) and location (do they live inDenton) of department directors and deputy directors. Include comparison information fromLewisville, Flower Mound, Carrollton, Frisco, Little Elm, McKinney, and Plano. Discuss any ideason incentivizing senior staff to live in Denton.04/23/19RomineCouncil MeetingHuman ResourcesInformation is provided in the May 10 Friday reportBriggs212019-526Green BuildingCan Sustainability staff reach out to Zero Energy builder to see what we can learn, buildingcodes, what could we do to encourage green building in Denton?04/23/19BarnettCouncil MeetingSustainabilityInformation will be provided in the July Committee on the EnvironmentmeetingHudspeth222019-574Bike Share LinkCreate a link on the City's website about the Bike Share program05/06/19OliphantCouncil MeetingEngineeringInformation is provided in the May 10 Friday report.Briggs232019-575Kansas City RR Daily Trips How many daily trips go through Denton on the Kansas City Rail Line?05/06/19DeshmukhCouncil MeetingEngineeringInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Ryan242019-576Hickory Creek WideningStaff Report on additional costs for bringing the Hickory Creek widening project to six lanes.05/06/19DeshmukhCouncil MeetingEngineeringInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Ryan252019-565Naming RightsWhat are the policies for both Denton County and the State of Texas with regard to namingpublic facilities owned by each entity respectively? Are there any laws impacting or prohibitingthe City's naming policy?05/06/19Gray/PackanCouncil MeetingParks and RecreationInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor262019-577Municipal BroadbandStaff report on short-term strategies to address residents who are without high-speed internetalong with what can be done to address this long term.05/07/19BirdseyeCouncil MeetingCity Manager's OfficeInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor272019-578Internet CoverageCoordinate with CenturyLink, Frontier, AT&T and other service providers to determine theirwillingness to address current service gaps in the community.05/07/19BirdseyeCouncil MeetingCity Manager's OfficeInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs282019-586CDBG LocationsCan CDBG allocations be required to be located in specific areas around the City? How manylots/homes is Habitat for Humanity planning to purchase and build?05/07/19Kuechler/ShawCouncil MeetingCommunity DevelopmentInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth292019-580Wolfe Village East Support Clarification on if Wolfe Village East was in favor of or in opposition to the Mockingbird multifamilyproject.05/07/19Menguita/McDonaldCouncil MeetingDevelopment ServicesInformation will be provided in the May 17 Friday report.Ryan302019-582Road Impact FeesStaff report on if traffic impact fee payments can be included as a part of the package for Councilconsideration.05/07/19McDonaldCouncil MeetingDevelopment ServicesInformation is provided in the May 10 Friday report.Ryan312019-583Project Summary on Notices Include a brief project description on public notice signage for upcoming rezonings.05/07/19McDonaldCouncil MeetingDevelopment ServicesInformation is provided in the May 10 Friday report.Watts322019-584Certified Mail for ZoningInformation on if zoning notices need to be sent as certified mail to residents in a 200' radius, canthis be eliminated to offset costs associated with notifying residents via utility bills?05/07/19McDonaldCouncil MeetingDevelopment ServicesInformation is provided in the May 10 Friday report.Ryan332019-581Storm Shelter RebatesDoes the City offer rebates for storm shelters?05/07/19HedgesCouncil MeetingFireInformation is provided in the May 10 Friday report.Briggs342019-573Special EventsWhat are the three events that did not meet the special event guidelines?05/07/19PackanCouncil MeetingParks and RecreationInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs352019-585Artificial TurfStaff report on the City's use of artificial turf and the viability of using it in parks and sports fields.05/07/19Packan/BehrensCouncil MeetingParks and RecreationInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.ArmintorPage 1 of 1Exported on May 10, 2019 2:09:33 PM CDT211
CouncilRequestsRow IDTitleRequestRequest Date Staff Responsible Request TypeDepartmentStatusRequested By12019-079Verizon Pole DebtUpdate on the Verizon pole attachment debt.12/03/18Puente/Morrow/Adams Other Council RequestsDMEInformation will be provided in a future Legal Status Report.Meltzer22019-094SUP for all MultifamilyStaff report describing if requiring Specific Use Permits for all multifamily developments would bea violation of the Fair Housing Act.02/09/19LealOther Council RequestsCity Attorney's OfficeInformation will be provided in a future Legal Status report.Meltzer32019-364Tree Preservation andLandscape StandardsExemption Revision ResearchLegal opinion on the potential impact of adding "owner domiciled" to exemption B of the TreePreservation and Landscape Standards. The proposed revised exemption would read, "Propertyon which a single-family or two-family owner domiciled residential dwelling unit(s) exists03/20/19McDonaldOther Council RequestsDevelopment ServicesInformation is provided in the May 10 Friday report.Meltzer42019-395Tree Code ProcessesWhat is the planned process during the tree code's pre-enforcement period to vet whether blackjack oaks are part of the cross timbers and should be treated like post oaks, and vet andreconsider whether the term owner-domiciled will be inserted in the exemption for single familyand duplex homes?03/27/19CannoneOther Council RequestsDevelopment ServicesA response regarding blackjack oaks is included in the April 12 Friday report.Information regarding the "owner domiciled" term is provided in the May 10Friday report.Meltzer52019-414Street ContractorsPrepare a list of contractors who were found to have done faulty compaction work leading tostreet failures.04/02/19EstesOther Council RequestsCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Meltzer62019-440Signal study at Brinker/QuailCreekAdditional information is needed on why previous traffic study at Brinker and Quail Creek wasinsufficient to create a signal. Also requests typical interval time between traffic studies.04/08/19Estes/DeshmukhOther Council RequestsCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in a future Friday ReportHudspeth72019-449Speed Sign InstallationInstall speed signs that record data on a rotating schedule on Windsor (after Nottingham),Nottingham (near park), Kings Row (from Sherman to Loop)04/08/19DixonOther Council RequestsPoliceInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs82019-453Installation of Yield Sign NearBuc-ee's offrampCan we discuss with TxDOT the addition of a yield sign for the frontage road by the Buc-ee'sofframp? Cars are coming off the ramp at 60 plus mph trying to get into the right lane to turn intoBuc-ee's.04/09/19Canizares/EstesOther Council RequestsCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in the May 10 Friday report.Briggs92019-482Multi-family CompostingProgramIn addition to the previous request for multi-family recycling, prepare information on multi-familyand curbside composting.04/13/19CoxOther Council RequestsSolid WasteInformation will be provided during a work session currently scheduled forJune 25Meltzer102019-499Service Center BuildingCould the small building in the Service Center parking lot potentially be used by a non-profitagency? If this is an option, would the process be to make it available to non-profit agencies?04/16/19Canizares/Wood/Kuechler Other Council RequestsCity Manager'sOffice/Facilities/CommunityInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Meltzer112019-500Homeless Housing Placements Which organizations listed on the dashboard our housing are housing individuals each month?This will help Council understand where grants are needed most.04/16/19KuechlerOther Council RequestsCommunity DevelopmentInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs122019-515"Find Your Councilmember"WebpageFix irregularities with the "Find Your Councilmember" webpage that is directing certain people tothe wrong Council Member04/22/19Kraft/PuenteOther Council RequestsTechnology ServicesStaff is currently working on a solution. Information will be provided in afuture Friday report.Briggs132019-533Windows at City Hall West Information on window replacements at City Hall West04/25/19CanizaresOther Council RequestsCity Manager's OfficeInformation is provided in the May 10 Friday report.Meltzer142019-536City Hall WestAre there any other options to consider for City Hall West?04/26/19BirdseyeOther Council RequestsFacilitiesInformation is provided in the May 10 Friday report. A work session isscheduled for June 18.Meltzer152019-561City Assume Maintenance ofPrivate RoadInformation on the process required for the City to consider assuming maintenance of CarpenterRoad, which is currently a private gravel road off of McKinney.05/02/19Estes/PuenteOther Council RequestsCapital Projects/FinanceInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs162019-568Board of Ethics Legal Costs What is the dollar amount that Mr. Prouty billed the City for the May 2 Board of Ethics meeting? 05/02/19DalalOther Council RequestsInternal AuditInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor172019-558Vehicle illegally parked at W.Prairie StreetAddress vehicle that is illegally parked on West Prairie Street blocking a driveway.05/02/19DixonOther Council RequestsPoliceInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs182019-551Leadership Denton ClassProjectProvide a copy of the presentation that was provided to City Council that included downtownsolid waste strategies.05/02/19CoxOther Council RequestsSolid WasteInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth192019-559Congress and CarrollIntersectionAddress major congestion concern at Congress and Carroll. The congestion is of particularconcern due to the proximity of this intersection to schools.05/03/19Estes/DeshmukhOther Council RequestsCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs202019-560Clarification on CouncilAbsencesReview and clarify Council attendance records dating back to July 2018.05/03/19Wood/RiosOther Council RequestsCity Secretary's OfficeInformation will be provided in the May 17 Friday report.Armintor212019-566Gas Well Line CompressorStation InspectionsDoes the City inspect or monitor the line compressor stations that collect gas from wells andsend it to its destination? Provide a map of gas pipelines and compressor stations that can belinked to the gas well inspection section of the City's website. Also provide the map in a futureFriday Report.05/06/19BanksOther Council RequestsUtilitiesInformation will be provided in the May 10 Friday report.Armintor222019-572Hickory Creek AlignmentCrossingsStaff report on the project and funding status of the veloweb (multi-use path) that is planned forthe Hickory Creek floodplain. Include information on the connectivity this proposed path wouldprovide and options to receive (if necessary) NCTCOG funding for this project.05/07/19Oliphant/EstesOther Council RequestsEngineeringInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor232019-587Tuition ReimbursementProgramInformation on the City's tuition reimbursement program -does the City still require use of localschools since online education has become so prevalent? Provide clarification on if the willprovide reimbursement to students who pay for their education with student loans.05/07/19RomineOther Council RequestsHuman ResourcesInformation will be provided in the May 10 Friday report.Briggs242019-570Opening Taliaferro StreetInformation on if it is possible/advisable to re-open Taliaferro Street so that it connects to Bolivarto N. Locust Street.05/07/19Canizares/Cox/Kremer Other Council RequestsPublic WorksInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs252019-590First Amendment Section ofSpecial Events OrdinanceRequest to allow for public input on the Special Event Ordinance and additional information onthe First Amendment component of the ordinances. Information on the potential removal of theFirst Amendment section of the ordinance or revise the First Amendment section to somethinglike "First Amendment Event Exemptions and Protections.05/10/19Behrens/PackanOther Council RequestsParks and RecreationInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.ArmintorPage 1 of 1Exported on May 10, 2019 2:11:21 PM CDT212
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City Council
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Work Session Room & Council Chambers11:30 AMTuesday, May 21, 2019
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 11:30 A.M. IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall,
215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on Consent Agenda Items only. Each speaker will be
given a total of three (3) minutes to address any items he/she wishes that are listed on the Consent Agenda.
A Request to Speak Card should be completed and returned to the City Secretary before Council considers
this item.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
3. Work Session Reports
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding funding options and
recommendations to strengthen the housing crisis response system and homelessness
initiatives in Denton County, including an option to increase shelter availability.
ID 19-607A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Service and
Assessment Plan for the Rayzor Ranch Public Improvement District (PID) One.
ID 19-763B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the Denton Energy
Center (“DEC”) Sound Level Study.
ID 19-916C.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Solid Waste
department’s Home Chemical Collection, yard waste and brush collection, and bulk
waste collection services.
ID 19-1107D.
Receive an update report and hold a discussion regarding the Solid Waste department’s
recycling program
ID 19-1108E.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction on the Denton
Development Code Update and Draft Zoning Map.
DCA18-0009tF.
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Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider
specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City
Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent
with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
1. Closed Meeting:
Information to be provided/updated when available by Kelly or Sherri in Legal.ID 19-1093A.
Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open
Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a
Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.
(The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of
the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
_________________________________________________________________________________
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS AT
WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
“Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Christchurch Mosque Shooting RemembranceID 19-717A.
Concern for the Hungry DayID 19-1096B.
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public. This section of the agenda permits
any person who has registered in advance to make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or
she wishes to be considered by the City Council. This is limited to no more than four (4) speakers per
meeting with each speaker allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the
conclusion of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in
discussion. If the City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City
Council will give the City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or
regular meeting agenda and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.
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C. Additional Citizen Reports - This section of the agenda, which is also known as the "open microphone"
section, permits any person who is not registered for a citizen report to make comments about public
business items not listed on the agenda. This section is limited to two open microphone speakers per
meeting with each speaker allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes. Such person(s) must file a "Blue Card"
requesting to speak during this period, prior to the calling of this agenda item.
During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak.
However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public
in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal
to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual policy; or a recitation of existing policy. Council
Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented during
open microphone reports.
NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City
Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff
recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to
implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received
background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to
consideration.
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A – O). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members
to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, the Consent
Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion, they may be
considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
approving a grant application for LAD Ventures, representing 101 W. Hickory Street,
from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program not to exceed $25,000; and providing
for an effective date (the Economic Development Partnership Board recommends
approval 10-0).
ID 19-942A.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
approving a grant application for Steve Severance, representing Steve’s Wine Bar from
the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program not to exceed $10,000; and providing for an
effective date (the Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval
11-0).
ID 19-943B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract through
the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number 527-17 for the
acquisition of LED Street Lights for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7067 - awarded to
Dealers Electric Supply Co., in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
ID 19-1033C.
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Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with
Holt CAT through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number
032515, for the acquisition of one (1) Caterpillar model 836K Compactor for the Solid
Waste Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an
effective date (File 7058 - awarded to Caterpillar Inc. dba Holt CAT, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $203,238.56). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(6-0).
ID 19-1034D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Entrust One Facility
Services, Inc., for cleaning services for the City of Denton Downtown Square and Cedar,
Hickory, and Industrial Streets; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 6988-awarded to Entrust One Facility Services, Inc., for
one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total
five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $185,000).
ID 19-1035E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with L.J. Power, Inc., for
the supply of generator services; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (IFB 7037- awarded to L.J. Power, Inc., in the five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $750,000).
ID 19-1040F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with
Staples Contract and Commercial, LLC, through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing
Network Contract Numbers 584-19, 579-19, 576-18 and 569-18 for the acquisition of
Office Supplies and Equipment, Furniture, Technology Equipment, Products, Services
and Software, and Custodial Supplies and Equipment, for the City of Denton through an
online marketplace; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 6838 - awarded to Staples Contract and Commercial, LLC, in the five
(5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000).
ID 19-1042G.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton releasing, abandoning, and
vacating a 0.152 acre public access easement granted to the City of Denton by
Windjammer, ltd., recorded as Instrument No. 2005-11369 in the Real Property
Records, Denton County, Texas; providing for severability and an effective date.
(EAR19-0001 Unicorn Lake Addition, Shoreline Drive turn-around easement
abandonment - Mark Laird)
ID 19-1045H.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., through the U.S. Communities Cooperative Purchasing
Program Contract Number 16154 and 170009 for procurement fulfillment of
Maintenance, Repair, Operating Supplies, Industrial Supplies, and related Products for
the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 7001 - awarded to Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., in the five (5) year
ID 19-1046I.
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not-to-exceed amount of $300,000).
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with
Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC, through the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance
(National IPA) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract Number R142104 for
procurement fulfillment of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Supplies and
Related Services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (File 7002 - awarded to Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC., in
the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $425,000).
ID 19-1047J.
an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing
the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc.,
through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number 110515, for
Case Management, Probation Tracking and Mobile Electronic Citation Software for
Municipal Courts and Public Safety; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 7074 - awarded to Tyler Technologies, Inc., in the five
(5) year not-to-exceed amount of $878,306.33).
ID 19-1051K.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute with
Stripe-A-Zone, Inc., through an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the
City of Grand Prairie, Bid Number 16113, under the Government Code, Chapter
791.001, to authorize City of Denton contracts for pavement markings services;
authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 7077
-awarded to Stripe-A-Zone, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $320,000).
ID 19-1053L.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton prohibiting on-street parking
along the north side of Underwood Street between Avenue B and McCormick Street;
providing a repealer clause, providing a savings clause; providing for a penalty not to
exceed $500 for violations of this ordinance; providing that violations of this ordinance
shall be governed by Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, and
providing for an effective date. Traffic Safety Commission approves 6-0.
ID 19-1078M.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton prohibiting on-street parking
along the east side of Bernard Street from Willowwood Street to Acme Street; providing
a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing for a penalty not to exceed $500
for violations of this ordinance; providing that violations of this ordinance shall be
governed by Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, and providing
for an effective date. Traffic Safety Commission approved 6-0.
ID 19-1079N.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
ratifying and approving a list of properties as historically significant sites in need of tax
relief to encourage their preservation; and providing an effective date. (ID 19-1094,
Roman McAllen)
ID 19-1094O.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider approval of a Resolution re-appointing a member to the Board of Directors of ID 19-824A.
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the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Joint Powers Agency, representing the City of
Denton, Texas; and declaring an effective date.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a revision to an
interlocal agreement between the City of Denton and the University of North Texas for a
Bike Share Program owned and administered by the University of North Texas; and
providing an effective date.
ID 19-1027B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the University of North Texas to define the duties and obligations
involved with the coordination of public safety related efforts; and providing an effective
date.
ID 19-1060C.
Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Health & Building Standards Commission,
Special Citizens Bond Advisory Committee, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
ID 19-1099D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for reimbursement costs for
the Hickory Creek Road Guardrail Installation Project.
ID 19-1083E.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton nominating
Tyson Sales and Distribution Inc. to the Office of the Governor, Economic Development
and Tourism (“OOGEDT”) through the Economic Development Bank (“The Bank”) as an
Enterprise Project (“Project”); and providing an effective date.
ID 19-929F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Jagoe-Public
Company, Inc., for the construction of the PEC 4 Drainage Improvements Phase 1 and 2
and Elm, and Locust Water and Sewer Improvements Phase 1 for the City of Denton;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB
6900-001 - awarded to Jagoe-Public Company, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of
$10,960,623.19). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
ID 19-1031G.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Works Contract
with Rey-Mar Construction for the construction of the Hickory Creek lift station for the
City of Denton, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date. (IFB 6894 - awarded to Rey-Mar Construction, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$3,418,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
ID 19-1032H.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with DDM Construction
Corporation, for the construction of the North Bonnie Brae Street at Scripture Street
Roundabout Project for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7027 - awarded to DDM Construction
Corporation, in the amount of $2,905,536.70).
ID 19-1054I.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance regarding a proposed
revision to the Denton Development Code; specifically to amend Subchapter 5 Zoning
Districts and Limitations, Subchapter 8, Group Homes, Subchapter 14, Parking
Standards, and Subchapter 23, Definitions related to supportive residential uses and
treatment facilities; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for
violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. THIS ITEM HAS
BEEN POSTPONED TO THE JUNE 4, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
(DCA19-0004, Treatment Centers, Julie Wyatt)
DCA19-0004
c
A.
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance amending the newly revised
(2019) Denton Development Code to: add Section 2.1.2(I), Design Standards Review
Procedures; to amend Table 2.2-A: Summary of Development Review Procedures, to
add Section 2.10 Design Standards Review Procedures, for the purpose of establishing
procedures for processing an application for a Certificate of Design Consistency; to add a
new section 4.10, establishing The Denton Square District, generally bounded by Cedar
Street, Pecan Street, Austin Street, and Walnut Street, in Denton, Texas, and generally
including all properties adjoining those boundary streets, providing for design standards
for new construction and certain repairs and renovations within the boundaries of said
Denton Square District; and providing for appeals; to provide for severability, penalties in
the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof, savings, repealer, publication,
and an effective date; and further approving the Denton Square District Design Guidelines
as an additional source of guidance for future construction, repairs, and renovations in the
Denton Square District. (DCA18-0007, The Denton Square District, Sean Jacobson).
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO THE JUNE 4, 2019 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING. THIS ITEM WILL BE RENOTICED FOR THAT DATE.
DCA18-0007
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B.
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance regarding an amendment to
the Rayzor Ranch Overlay District to provide standards and criteria for the residential
development within the Rayzor Ranch South Campus - South Mixed Use District, being a
part of the approximately 257 acre Rayzor Ranch South Campus generally located on the
south side of West University Drive/US 380 and west of Bonnie Brae Street in the City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map;
providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof;
providing for severability and establishing an effective date. (Z18-0026, Rayzor Ranch
South, Hayley Zagurski).
Z18-0026cC.
Hold a public hearing inviting citizens to comment on the City of Denton’s 2019 Action
Plan for Housing and Community Development.
ID 19-1029D.
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding an initial zoning district and use classification and a change in the zoning
district and use classification from Rural Residential (RD-5) district to Neighborhood
Residential 4 (NR-4) district on 36 acres, Neighborhood Residential 3 (NR-3) on 41
acres, and Neighborhood Residential 2 (NR-2) on 15 acres, totaling approximately
Z18-0011eE.
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92.06 acres of land, generally located on the east side of East Sherman Drive (FM 428),
approximately 1,465 feet north of Hartlee Field Road in in the City of Denton, Denton
County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a
penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for
severability and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to
deny the request. (Z18-0011, Agave Ranch, Julie Wyatt)
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Neighborhood
Residential 2 (NR-2) to a Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4) Zoning District on
approximately .101 acres of land generally located on the north side of Prairie Street,
adjacent to Oakwood Cemetery and approximately 610 feet west of South Bradshaw
Street, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the
City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00
for violations thereof; providing for severability and an effective date. The Planning and
Zoning Commission voted __-__ to ____ the request. (Z19-0004, Prairie Parcel, Karina
Maldonado)
Z19-0004F.
7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas, on the ________day of ___________________, 2019 at ________o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.)
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM AND COUNCIL
CHAMBERS ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED
MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 349-8309 OR USE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO
THAT A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER CAN BE SCHEDULED THROUGH THE CITY
SECRETARY’S OFFICE.
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Future Work Session Items 5/10/2019
Meeting Date
14‐May
21‐May
11:30 Start Time
Home Chemical
Collection, Bulky Item,
and Yard Waste
Collection Business
Case Analysis Rayzor Ranch PID DEC Noise Mitigation
Denton Development
Code Public Hearing
Process
Funding Options for
Shelter and
Homelessness
3‐June Lunch
Acceptance of
Sponsorships and
Donations Policy
Red Light Camera Pilot
and Contract
Living Wage for City
Contractors
4‐Jun
Water, Wastewater,
Solid Waste Budget
Presentation
DME & Customer
Service Budget
Presentation Cultural District
11‐Jun
General Fund A/V
Values and Updated 5
Year Forecast
General Fund Budget
Presentations (4
Presentations)
Board of Ethics
Presentation
Development Service
Fees
Contractor
Procurement
Options/Facility
Project Budget
Planning
18‐Jun
General Fund Budget
Presentations (4
Presentations) City Hall West
Gateway Signage and
Design Standards
Economic
Development
Corridor/Small Area
Reinvestment Grant
Council & Committee
Rules of Procedure
25‐Jun
General Fund Budget
Presentations (4
Presentations) Municipal Broadband
Construction Code
Review
Work Session Strategy
Session
Traffic Signalization
and Traffic/Roadway
Technology
15‐July Lunch
16‐Jul
Manufactured Home
Financial Risk
Disclosure Charity Care
Employee Ethics
Policy
Development Services
Certified Mailings
23‐Jul
Purchasing Manual
Update Atmos Energy Update
Outdoor Music
Venues and Noise
Ordinance
Commercial Food
Diversion
5‐Aug Lunch
South Lakes Park
Parking Lot Scooter Share Blue Zones Gas Well Sampling
Inclement Weather
Policy
Mandatory Recycling
for Commercial and
Multifamily Real Estate Policy
Right of Way
Ordinance Follow‐up Police Overtime (IA) Affordable Housing
Sobering Centers
Group Home Code
Amendment Joint EDPB Luncheon P‐Card (IA)
Mews Streets
Municipal Rental
Inspection Program
Update
Reciept and Use of
Gas Well Revenue Utility Street Cuts (IA)
Top priorities from
3/4 Work Session
Top Priorities from
4/23 Work Session
Currently Slated Work Session Items
Date TBD
Canvass Election
Joint DISD/City Council Luncheon
Gas Well Notification Disclosure RequirementsGas Well Setback and Distance Study
225
Street/Intersection From To
Date of
Construction
Date of
Completion Brief Description of Construction Department Letters
Other
Communication
Department
Contact:Updated Information / Notes
Atlas Dr.Redstone Hercules 3/25/19 5/21/19 Water Main Replacement
(Temporary Lane Closures)Water 12/17/18 Website & Letters (940) 349-7167
Blagg Rd.Mayhill Geesling 3/18/19 10/31/19 Mayhill Project Bridge
(Road Closure)Engineering
Website &
Nextdoor
Notification
(940) 208-4318
Bonnie Brae St.Roselawn North of
Vintage 7/1/17 7/1/19 Street Widening
(Phase 1 Street Closure)Engineering 6/14/18 (940) 349-8910
Daisy Dr.Boxwood Sweet Gum 4/29/19 6/14/19 Concrete Panel Repair
(One Way Lane Closure)Streets 4/15/19 (940) 349-7160
Dallas Dr. Intersection of Teasley 11/12/18 6/14/19 Turn Lane Upgrade
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 11/5/18 (940) 349-7160 Completion udated from 5/24/19
Eagle Dr.Elm Carroll 1/31/19 6/28/19 Drainage Improvements
(Street Closure)Drainage (940) 268-9726
Edgewood Northwood
Terrace Crestwood 5/9/19 7/6/19
Wastewater and Water Main
Replacement
(Temporary, Intermitten Road
Closure)
Wastewater
and water (940) 349-7300
Hann St. Locust Austin 5/6/19 6/10/19 Water Line Improvements
(Street Closure)PWI 4/11/19 (940) 268-9726 Project Updated from 4/29/19-5/31/19
Hercules Ln.Sherman Stuart 3/25/19 7/15/19 Water Main Replacement
(Temporary Lane Closure)Water 3/4/19 (940) 349-7167
Heritage Tr.South of
University Linden 3/28/19 5/31/19 Turn Lane Installation
(One lane both directions closed)PWI Website (940) 268-9842 Updated End from 5/3 to 5/31
Hickory St.Industrial Bell 5/7/19 5/18/19 Private Construction
(Street Closure)Engineering (940) 349-8910
Highview Ct.Highview Cr.Dead End 4/29/19 6/7/19 Street Reconstruction
(Street Closure)Streets 4/18/19 (940) 349-7160
Highview Cir.Forrest Ridge Forrest Ridge 4/29/19 6/21/19 Street Reconstruction
(Street Closure)Streets (940) 349-7160
Hinkle Dr.University Windsor 4/1/19 6/1/20
Street and Drainage Improvements
(Magnolia Drainage Ph II Temporary
Street Closures)
Engineering 11/13/18 (940) 349-8910
Construction Projects Report
Week of May 13-19, 2019
CURRENT PROJECTS See Yellow Highlighted for Major Closures
For general inquiries and questions, please contact the Project Management Office at (940) 349-7227
226
Kerley St.Duncan Shady Oaks 4/25/19 8/17/19 Wastewater Main Replacement
(Street Closure)Wastewater Website, Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-7300 Streets Repairs to follow 8/5/19-1/9/20
Kings Row Yellowstone Sherman 5/6/19 6/28/19 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 12/7/18 (940) 349-7160 Updated Project from Curb/Gutter Replacement
Kings Row Yellowstone Stuart 4/15/19 8/16/19 Street Reconstruction
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 4/9/19 Website, Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-7160
Massey St. Hwy 377 200' West 5/6/19 5/17/19 Street Boring
(Street Closure)TxDot Email Notifications (940) 387-1414 New Project
Mayhill Rd.US 380 Edwards 9/1/17 2/1/20 Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 1/3/18, 1/24/18 Door Hangers (940) 208-4318
E. McKinney St.Grissom S. Fork 3/11/19 7/1/19
Storm Drain Installation and
Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closure)
Engineering 3/7/19 (940) 349-8910
Mercedes Rd.Oakwood Willowwood 5/15/19 6/12/19 Street Construction
(Street Closure)Streets 4/23/19 (940) 349-7160 Start Pushed from 5/6 to 5/15
Michial St. McCormick Knight 5/15/19 6/12/19 Street Construction
(Street Closure)Streets 4/23/19 (940) 349-7160 Start Pushed from 5/6 to 5/15
Morse St.Intersection of Mayhill 4/18/19 5/18/19 Waterline Improvements
(Intersection Closure)PWI
Website,
Businesses & DCTA
Contacted
(940) 208-4318
Myrtle St.Eagle Maple 9/4/18 5/31/19 Eagle Drainage Improvements
(Street Closure)Engineering 8/21/18 Contacted DCTA (940) 349-8910
Oak St.Fulton Mounts 12/10/18 12/14/18 Water Improvements
(Street Closure)Water (940) 349-7167 New Project
Neff St.Greenlee Collins 5/15/19 6/12/19 Street Construction
(Street Closure)Streets 4/23/19 (940) 349-7160 Start Pushed from 5/6 to 5/15
North Texas Blvd.Chestnut Stella 4/29/19 5/16/19 Curb Repairs
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets
Website,
Businesses & DCTA
Contacted
(940) 349-7160 End pushed from 5/10 to 5/16
Northwood Terrace Cul de sac Edgewood
Place 5/9/19 7/6/19
Wastewater and Water Main
Replacement
(Temporary, Intermitten Road
Closure)
Wastewater
and water (940) 349-7300
Paco Tr.Ruddell Cul de sac 5/6/19 6/7/19 Sidewalk Repair
( Lane Closure)Streets 4/26/19 (940) 349-7167 New Project
Peak St.Greenlee Fannin 5/15/19 6/12/19 Street Construction
(Street Closure)Streets 4/23/19 (940) 349-7160 end pushed from 5/6 to 5/15
Ranchman Blvd.Intersection of FM 2181 1/4/19 5/31/19
FM 2181 Road Widening
(Road Closure on Ranchman to the
east and west of FM 2181)
TxDOT
Nextdoor
Notification,
Electronic Signs
(940) 349-8910
Sheraton Rd. Sun Valley Hercules 3/25/19 5/24/19 Street Reconstruction
(Street Closure)Streets (940) 349-7160 New Project
227
Sherman Dr.Monterey Stuart 5/7/19 7/12/19 Wastewater Main Replacement
(Temporary Lane Closure)Wastewater Website (940) 349-7167 Completion updated from 7/5/19
Smoke Tree Boxwood Plumbago 4/29/19 5/31/19 Concrete Panel Repair
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 4/16/19 (940) 349-7160
Stuart Rd.Long Keystone 1/30/19 6/30/19 Street Reconstruction
(Street Closure)
CM
Construction
Nextdoor
Notification (940) 231-9963
US 377 (Ft. Worth Dr.)IH 35E 0.26 mi south of
FM 1830 12/3/18 12/12/20
Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures during non-
peak traffic)
TxDOT 9/25/18 Public Meeting
10/8 (940) 387-1414
Yellowstone Pl.Kings Row Monterey 1/28/19 5/20/19 Street Reconstruction
(Temproary Block Closures)Streets 1/23/19 (940) 349-7160
Ave. C Hickory Mulberry 9/24/18 4/12/19 UNT Monument Wall
(Road Closure)
Public Works
Inspections UNT Project (940) 349-8905
Bonnie Brae St.University Linden 3/4/19 4/8/19 Sewer Line Installation
(West side Southbound Lane Closure)Engineering
Nextdoor
Notification &
Website
(940) 268-9842
Bonnie Brae St.University Crescent 4/1/19 4/19/19 Sewer Line Installation
(West Side Southbound Lane)Engineering 3/14/19
Website, Letters,
Business
Notifications
(940) 268-9842
Bonnie Brae St.Scripture Linden 4/1/19 4/19/19 Water Improvements
(Street Closure)Engineering 3/14/10
Website, Letters,
Business
Notifications
(940) 268-9842
Bowling Green St.Georgetown Auburn 1/5/19 4/10/19 Street Reconstruction
(Street Closure)Streets 12/17/18 (940) 349-7160
Carroll Blvd.Panhandle Crescent 3/25/19 4/26/19 Street Panel Repair
(Northbound Only Lane Closure)Streets 3/11/19 (940) 349-7160
Crestwood Pl.Greenwood Kayewood 4/1/19 4/30/19 Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter
(Street Closure)Streets 3/21/19 (940) 349-7160 New Completion
Crestwood Pl.Liveoak Edgewood 4/1/19 5/7/19 Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter
(Street Closure)Streets 3/21/19 (940) 349-7160 Project Updated from 4/30/19
Crestoak Pl.Liveoak Oakridge 4/1/19 5/7/19 Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter
(Street Closure)Streets 3/21/19 (940) 349-7160 Project Updated from 4/30/19
Edgewood Pl. Oakridge Crestwood 5/9/19 7/6/19
Water and Wastewater Main
Replacement
(Temporary Lane Closure)
Water
Wastewater (940) 349-7167 Project has been rescheduled for a Later date
FM 2181
City of
Denton/Corinth
City limits
Lillian Miller 7/11/17 7/1/20 Street Widening TxDOT TxDOT (940)-387-1414
Fulton St.Congress Gregg 2/27/19 4/19/19
Wastewater Main Replacement,
Street Repairs
(Daily Street Closure will re-open at
the end of each day)
Wastewater 2/14/19 Wastewater
(940) 349-7300
COMPLETED PROJECTS
228
Kings Row Calvert Dunes 4/4/19 5/8/19 Wastewater Main Replacement
(Temporary Road Closure)Wastewater Website, Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-7300 Expedited Completion from 5/6/19
Laguna Dr.Yellowstone Sherman 12/17/18 4/26/19 Street Reconstruction
(Street Closure)Streets 12/7/18 (940) 349-7160 New Completion
McKinney St.Mack Bellaire 2/25/19 4/5/19 Street Construction
(Temporary Lane Closure)Engineering 2/14/19 (940) 268-9726
McKinney St. Austin Oakland 3/25/19 4/19/19 Sidewalk and ADA Improvements
(Temporary Eastbound Lane Closure)Engineering
Website,
Businesses
Contacted
(940) 391-6299
Mustang Dr. Sundown Palomino 3/4/19 4/26/19
Concrete Street Panel and Sidewalk
Repair
(Temporary Lane Closure)
Streets 2/22/19 (940) 349-7160
Nottingham Dr.Kings Row Stratford 4/4/19 5/8/19 Wastewater Main Replacement
(Temporary Road Closure)Wastewater Website, Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-7300 Completion udated from 5/6/19
Oakridge St.Edgewood Crestoak 4/1/19 5/7/19 Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter
(Street Closure)Streets 3/21/19 (940) 349-7167 Project Updated from 4/30/19
San Felipe Dr.Willowick Chimney Rock 4/15/19 4/25/19 Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets Website, Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-7160
Scripture St. Ector Gober 2/4/19 5/1/19
Atmos Utility Relocations
(Westbound Lane Closure; Intersection
at Hillcrest Closed)
Atmos Nextdoor
Notification (940) 205-9821 Street Repairs to follow - TBD
Shady Shores Hwy 77 Swisher 4/8/19 4/10/11 Concrete Street Panel
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets Nextdoor Notification,
Website (940) 349-7160
Sheraton Pl. Sheraton Buckingham 3/18/19 5/10/19 Street Reconstruction
(Street Closure)Streets 3/11/19 (940) 349-7160 Extended Completion from 4/26/19
Sycamore St.At Railroad
Crossing 5/1/19 5/3/19 Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation
(Street Closure)Engineering Email Notifications (940) 349-8910
University Dr.1200' West 1200' East 4/30/19 5/3/19 Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation
(Temporary Road Closure)Engineering Email Notifications (940) 208-4318
Bell Ave.Intersection of McKinney 5/27/19 6/28/19
Intersection Improvemetns
(Northbound right turn lane,
temporary lane closure)
Engineering 2/22/19 Website & Letters (940) 349-8910
Bonnie Brae St.Roselawn I35E TBD TBD North South Water Main Phase 2
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 11/26/18 (940) 349-8910
Hickory Creek Rd.Teasley Riverpass TBD TBD Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 11/26/18 (940) 349-8910
Hickory St. Ave B Welch 6/3/19 10/1/19 Street Reconstruction
(Street Closure)Streets (940) 349-7160
UPCOMING PROJECTS
229
Hickory St. Intersection of Fry 6/3/19 6/18/19 Wastewater Main Replacement
(Temporary Road Closure)Wastewater (940) 349-7300
Johnson St.E. Collins E. Daugherty 5/22/19 7/3/19
Water Main Replacement
(Temporary Street Closure will open at 6:00
pm daily)
Water (940) 349-7167
Kendoph Ln. Underwood Willowwood 5/20/19 6/24/19 Street Repairs
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 5/6/19 Website, Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-7160 Updated start from 4/30/19
Mills Rd Intersection of Mayhill 5/28/19 8/1/19 Storm Drain Inlet and Repave
(Full Closure)Engineering (940) 208-4318
Mistywood Ln.Rockwood Jamestown 7/17/19 11/11/19
Water Main Replacement, Street
Repairs
(Intermittent Street Closure)
Water 12/17/18 Water
(940) 349-7167 Project timeline updated from 6/28/19-10/23/19
Panhandle St.Carroll Bolivar TBD TBD Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 4/9/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
PEC 4 - Engineering In Design Installing Underground Box Culvert Engineering 11/13/18 (940) 349-8910
Roselawn Dr.Bonnie Brae Kansas City
Southern RR TBD TBD
Drainage and Roadway Construction
(Bonnie Brae Phase 1
One Lane traffic control)
Engineering N/A (940) 349-8910
Rockwood Ln. Royal Mistywood 10/28/19 TBD Street Repairs
(Road Closure)Streets 11/23/18 Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Royal Ln.Royal Rockwood 10/28/19 TBD Street Reconstruction
(Road Closure)Streets 11/23/18 (940) 349-7160
Shady Oaks Dr.Teasley Woodrow TBD TBD Base Repairs
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets Electronic Signs Meet with business
owners (940) 349-7160
Stuart Rd.Windsor Kings Row TBD TBD Concrete Curb and Gutter Repair
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets (940) 349-7160
Thomas St.Panhandle Oak TBD TBD Streets Construction Streets (940) 349-7160
Vintage Blvd.US 377 I35W 10/1/19 10/1/21 Street Widening
(Bonnie Brae Phase 2)Engineering (940) 349-8910
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