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McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201  (940) 349-8307 OUR CORE VALUES Integrity  Fiscal Responsibility  Transparency  Outstanding Customer Service MEMORANDUM DATE: May 24, 2019 TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report I.Council Schedule A.Meetings 1.No - Council Airport Committee on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. 2.No - City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. 3.Special Called Public Art Committee on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. 4.No – Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Zone No. 1 Meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. 5.Agenda Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in the City Manager’s Conference Room. 6.Special Called Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room, followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. 7.Bond Advisory Committee on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Training Center. 8.Development Code Review Committee Meeting on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. B.Upcoming Events None II.General Information & Status Update A.Legislative Update – Staff would like to provide an update on the status of four pieces of legislation that have made substantial progress in the Texas State Legislature. •House Bill 1631 (Strickland) amends the Transportation Code to prohibit local authorities, including municipalities, from operating a photographic traffic signal enforcement system, or red-light cameras. This bill gained final passage from the Legislature on May 17, was enrolled, and sent the Office of the Governor for signature. The bill would become immediately effective 20 days after the conclusion of the legislative session or when signed by the Governor, whichever occurs first. This bill is discussed in more detail in an Informal Staff Report within this Friday Report. •Senate Bill 1152 (Hancock) amends the Local Government Code to eliminate certain right-of-way rental fees for telecommunications companies by allowing a company to elect to pay either telephone franchise fees under the access line compensation system or cable franchise fees under the state-issued cable franchise system, but not both as they currently must. The bill allows the companies to choose to no longer pay the lesser of the two fees, although they benefit financially from both by using public land for a private purpose. On April 16, 2019, the City Council passed a resolution in opposition of this bill as it would force City of Denton taxpayers to subsidize the operational costs of private businesses and allow the use of publicly-owned property for less than fair market value. This bill gained final passage from the Legislature on May 21 and will be enrolled and sent to the Office of the Governor for signature. The bill will take effect on September 30, 2019 and will apply only to franchise fee payments made after January 1, 2020. City Staff expects the resulting estimated revenue loss to be over $670,000 per year. •Senate Bill 21 (Huffman) amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit sales to or the possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 years. A notable exception is that military personnel presenting valid military identification may legally purchase and consume cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products. Additionally, persons between the ages of 18 and 21 at the time that the bill takes effect are also exempt. On February 26, 2019, the City Council passed a resolution in support of similar legislation as there is evidence that reducing the availability of tobacco and e-cigarette products for persons between 18 and 21 years of age results in a reduction of smoking and smoking-related public health impacts. This bill gained final passage from the Legislature on May 21 and will be enrolled and sent to the Office of the Governor for signature. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2019. 2 • House Bill 1545 (Paddie) will provide for the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) until its next scheduled review by the Sunset Advisory Commission. Included in the expansive legislation is a provision that allows for the sale of 288 ounces of ale or beer for off-premises consumption by breweries with a brewers permit or manufacturing license. On April 9, 2019, the City Council passed a resolution in support of “to-go” ale and beer sales by breweries as such a change would increase the economic impact of breweries, particularly in Denton, and promote greater fairness under the law by eliminating legal differences relating to “to-go” sales for breweries, distilleries, and wineries. The bill gained passage from the Texas Senate on May 22 and will be enrolled and sent to the Office of the Governor for signature. An amended version of the House Bill passed the Senate on May 22. The House will have until Sunday, May 26 to concur with those amendments. Staff continues to monitor legislation until the 86th Legislative Session comes to a close on Monday, May 27, 2019, and will provide a more comprehensive update to the City Council in a future Friday report. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Public Affairs B. High Speed Internet Coverage Gaps – Following a presentation by a member of the public during the May 7 City Council meeting, Council Members Armintor and Briggs asked staff to coordinate with CenturyLink, Frontier, Charter, and other service providers to determine their willingness to address current service gaps in the community. Following that meeting, staff from the City Manager’s Office have been communicating with the incumbent internet providers in the City to determine if there are any options to provide service for the homes along Swisher Rd., Crapemyrtle Dr., and Crossvine Ct. Both Charter Communications and CenturyLink are currently researching their infrastructure in the area to determine what estimated expenses it would take to get into the area. Frontier Communications does not service that district, as their boundary is Lakeview Dr., which runs to the north of this neighborhood. Staff will continue conversations with Charter and CenturyLink, and will provide updates to Council as information becomes available. Staff contact: Mario Canizares, City Manager’s Office C. Paid Parental Leave – During the May 21 City Council meeting staff was asked to provide information on the status of establishing a Paid Parental Leave Program for City of Denton employees. The attached Informal Staff Report (No. 2019- 087) was distributed on April 26 outlining research that the Human Resources staff conducted on paid parental leave including programs in Austin, Lake Jackson, DeSoto, and San Antonio. While it is difficult to predict how many employees will use leave for a birth or adoption during any given year, the ISR estimates an average annual cost to the City of between $142, 140 and $284,280 depending on the number of weeks included in the program. Funding considerations for a Paid Parental Leave Program will be included in FY 2019-2020 budget discussions. Staff contact: Carla Romine, Human Resources 3 D. Electric Lawn Equipment Rebates – During the May 21 Council meeting, Council Member Meltzer requested information on a rebate program for electric lawn care equipment. A rebate for this type of equipment fits within the goals of the GreenSense program. GreenSense is reviewed annually, and the Electric Lawn Equipment rebate will be proposed for consideration in the program in the future. The GreenSense rebate will be reviewed by the Council Committee on the Environment in June/ July a and will be presented to the Public Utilities Board and City Council as part of the budget process. Information regarding lawn equipment rebates was shared in the April 26 Friday report including information about the Mow Down Smog rebate that is offered in San Antonio through CPS Energy. Staff contact: Katherine Barnett, Sustainability E. Denton Animal Support Foundation – The Denton Animal Support Foundation (DASF) continues to be a generous and wonderful community supporter of Denton Animal Services. Most recently, DASF has funded several animal shelter enhancement opportunities. The new shelter enhancements include state of the art cat towers for the Cat Colony room, inviting functional benches for the meet & greet rooms and the installation of permanent shade sources for the small and large dog yards coming this summer. We are excited for the enhanced experience and safety this will provide our animals, volunteers, residents and staff. The City and Denton Animal Services would like to thank DASF for the continued support in adoption subsides, medical treatment of animals, community outreach and the many other ways they help care for the animals. Staff contact: Tiffany Thomson, Customer Service 4 F. Dallas Drive and Teasley Lane Construction – Contractors have completed the work on the curb and pattern concrete on Dallas Drive (section 1 & 2). City crews have removed the median on Teasley and contractors have begun forming and poring the curb (sections 3 & 4). Currently, the project is 70% complete and with the loss of 84 working days due to weather and franchise utilities the current completion date is projected for June 14. Staff contact: Todd Estes, Engineering G. Construction Outreach to Businesses – During the May 21 Council meeting, Council Member Hudspeth requested information on ways that the City can provide relief to business owners impacted by City construction projects. Staff from the Public Affairs Department are creating a Business Construction Survival Guide for Denton businesses to provide resources and strategies that can be beneficial to mediating the impacts of extended construction or road closures to their businesses. The guide will provide helpful information about the construction process and insight on how to keep businesses operating throughout the duration of a project. In addition, the guide will highlight the resources and services the City offers to help all businesses whether they are impacted by an improvement project or not. To date, staff from the Public Affairs and Economic Development Departments have held meetings to collaborate on content and messaging specific to the needs and concerns of local businesses. A final review will be planned in the coming week with the Public Affairs and Economic Development Departments prior to distribution of the guide. Staff contact: Stephanie Yates, Public Affairs 5 H. GreenSense Solar Rebate Program Update – On May 15, DME staff received its 100th solar application since the start of fiscal year 2019; surpassing the 90 submitted for the entire 2018 fiscal year. This week, two more applications were received and of the 102 projects, 76 have been completed, nine are pending installation, and 17 are in different levels of the City’s approval process. City Council approved $500,000 for the solar portion of the GreenSense Incentive Program, 150% more than the fiscal year 2018 solar budget, allowing more customers to receive rebates before funds were depleted. Customers with completed projects received rebates totaling in $317,014. Additionally, pending projects have $124,305 in committed funds; leaving $58,681 available for future solar installations. Staff contact: Elizabeth Ruiz, DME I. Prairie Street Historical Designation – During the March 5 Council Meeting, Council Member Meltzer requested information on the potential of having a historical designation for Prairie Street. Following the request, staff met on site with Council Member Meltzer to discuss the area, and made a site visit to the American Legion Sr. Center to speak with patrons. A survey of the area indicates that Prairie St., along with nearby developments, show potential for historical designation, as there are a number of single-family residences associated with people who have had significant impacts on Denton’s growth, both physically and culturally. One significant resource that would assist with research is the archive of 1940s tax images held by Denton County. At present, this analog database is out for digitization, and once it is returned and accessible, staff will be able to use this information to form the basis for additional research specific to Prairie Street and the residential development in the area. Staff contact: Roman McAllen, Development Services J. Summer Reading Challenge – Denton Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge has officially begun! The Summer Reading Challenge is a free literacy program for all ages that is designed to encourage the whole community to celebrate a love for reading. Participants who read for five hours will win a free book, and those who read for five additional hours will be entered into a prize drawing for their age group (adults, teen, elementary, preschool). Participants can sign up now through July 22 at denton.readsquared.com, or any Denton Public Library location. Staff contact: Dawn Terrizzi, Libraries 6 K. Cultural Appreciation Series – Denton Public Library will be holding a Cultural Appreciation Series this summer that is made possible by the American Creed: Community Conversations grant that the library was awarded this past winter. The grant provided the library with a $300 programming stipend to develop collaborative programming to build community engagement and encourage respectful community conversations that focus on American culture, ideals and identity. The first program in the series will be a screening of the American Creed documentary that will take place on the evening of Tuesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. The screening will be followed by a discussion led by National Writing Project representative and UNT Education Professor Carol Wickstrom. On June 8 at 2:00 p.m., TWU Psychology Professor John Terrizzi will be giving a presentation on what causes prejudice to happen in the brain and what we can do to better appreciate all diversity. And finally, Denton Public Library and TWU English Professor Gretchen Busl will be leading a book discussion on the title Make Your Home Among Strangers by Jennine Capó Crucet on Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m. The story follows Lizet, the daughter of Cuban immigrants, whose coming- of-age is rocked by the death of a woman fleeing Cuba with her young son. Books are available for checkout with a library card at all of the City of Denton public library branches. All programs will take place at the Emily Fowler Central Library. Staff contact: Dawn Terrizzi, Libraries III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings A. Events None B. Community Meetings 1. Bonnie Brae Roundabout Public Information Meeting – Thursday, May 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church (600 Thomas St.); Staff contact: Jim Jenks, Capital Projects 2. South Lakes Park Public Meeting – Thursday, June 13 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at South Lakes Park Pavilion #2 (556 Hobson Ln.); Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation IV. Attachments A. Informal Staff Report No. 2019-087 Paid Parental Leave .......................................9 B. Press Release – Notice of Public Meeting for Input on South Lake Park .............21 C. Press Release – Memorial Day Closings ...............................................................22 V. Informal Staff Reports A. 2019-105 2019 General Election Voter Turnout in City Limits ............................24 B. 2019-106 Major Systems Replacement Program ..................................................26 7 C. 2019-107 Red Light Camera Prohibition ...............................................................33 D. 2019-108 2019 Denton Arts and Jazz Festival Summary ......................................71 E. 2019-109 2116 W. Oak St. ...................................................................................73 VI. Council Information A. Council Meeting Requests for Information ..........................................................82 B. Other Council Requests for Information ..............................................................83 C. Council Calendar ..................................................................................................84 D. Draft Agenda for June 3 .......................................................................................87 E. Draft Agenda for June 4 .......................................................................................88 F. Future Work Session Items ..................................................................................94 G. Street Construction Report ...................................................................................95 8 Date: April 26, 2019 Report No. 2019-087   Page 1 of 5    INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Paid Parental Leave EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In response to requests by Council in 2015 and 2017, Informal Staff Reports (see attached) were provided that summarized the research that the Human Resources staff conducted on paid parental leave. Based on the research conducted at that time, the only cities in the State of Texas that offered paid parental leave (beyond what is required under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)) were Austin, Lake Jackson, and San Antonio. At that time no DFW metroplex cities offered paid parental leave. On April 6, 2019, Councilmember Armintor sent an email to the City Manager requesting a work session on paid parental leave for City of Denton employees. This request was in response to an article about the City of DeSoto’s Council passing a parental leave policy which will be effective October 1, 2019. Below is an update of the report that was sent to the Council on September 22, 2017. BACKGROUND: Currently the City of Denton does not offer paid parental leave beyond the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Under the FMLA, we must offer any employee who has been with the City at least 12 months, and who has worked 1,250 hours in the 12 month period prior to the start of the leave, 12 weeks of protected (assured continued employment), unpaid leave for the following reasons: • for incapacity due to pregnancy, prenatal medical care or child birth; • to care for the employee’s child after birth, or placement for adoption or foster care; • to care for the employee’s spouse, son, daughter or parent, who has a serious health condition; or • for a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the employee’s job. We run our leave policies concurrent with FMLA, so employees can be paid during this 12-week period as long as they have the time accrued. The City of Denton’s leave benefit accruals are outlined in the chart below: Employee Group Sick Vacation Accrual Maximum Accrual Accrual^ Maximum Carry-Over Regular Full-Time, Non-Civil Service Employees 10 hours/month (equates to 15 days/year) 720 hours 10 hours/month (equates to 15 days/year) 320 hours on anniversary date 9 Date: April 26, 2019 Report No. 2019-087   Page 2 of 5    * Fire Civil Service Employees Working Less Than 12-hour Shifts and Police Civil Service Employees 10 hours/month (equates to 15 days/year) No maximum accrual 10 hours/month (equates to 15 days/year) 320 hours on anniversary date *Fire Civil Service Employees Working 12-Hour Shifts 15 hours/month (equates to 15 days/year) No maximum accrual 15 hours/month (equates to 15 days/year) 480 hours on anniversary date * Police and Fire civil service employees’ accruals are in accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code. ^This is the basic monthly accrual rate for full-time employees. Full-time employees also receive four hours of “bonus” vacation time beginning on their 5th anniversary date and an additional four hours for every year of continuous service thereafter (4 hours on 5th anniversary, 8 hours on 6th anniversary, 12 hours on 7th anniversary, etc.) DISCUSSION: The 25 cities listed below were surveyed on paid parental leave benefits: Allen – No Arlington - No Austin - Yes Beaumont# Bryan - No Carrollton - No Dallas – No DeSoto - Yes Fort Worth - No Frisco - No Garland - No Grand Prairie – No Grapevine – No Highland Village - No Irving# Lake Jackson - Yes Lewisville – No Little Elm - No McKinney - No Mesquite - No Plano – No Prosper# Richardson – No San Antonio – Yes The Colony - No # indicates those Cities that did not respond to our survey 10 Date: April 26, 2019 Report No. 2019-087   Page 3 of 5    The chart below summarizes and compares the provisions of the paid parental leave programs of the four (4) cities that offer the benefit. Policy Provisions City of Austin City of DeSoto City of Lake Jackson City of San Antonio Policy Effective Date September 22, 2013 October 1, 2019 November 1, 2016 October 1, 2016 Affected Employees All regular employees except  as noted (temporary  employees and employees  whose employment is  negotiated through a  collective bargaining  agreement, or a meet and  confer agreement, are not  eligible) All full‐time employees All employees All full‐time employees,  except Police and Fire Eligibility Must be eligible for FMLA; if  both parents work for the City,  both receive the  proportionate amount of paid  parental leave (reference  "benefit amount") Must be eligible for FMLA  Must be eligible for FMLA Upon hire Run Concurrently with FMLA?Yes Yes Yes Yes Benefit Amount Maximum of 240 hours  (separate from sick and  vacation hours) for employees  in a 40‐hour budgeted position  to use for the birth of a child  or the placement of a child for  adoption or foster care; leave  is awarded proportionate to  the employee’s budgeted  workweek (i.e., 30 – 39  budgeted hours = 180 hours;  20 – 29 budgeted hours = 120  hours; less than 20 budgeted  hours = 60 hours). The leave  must be taken continuosly. Up to 3 weeks of paid leave,  which must be taken  continuously Up to 6 weeks of parental  leave if pregnant with child  and 3 weeks for all other  employees who qualify for  parental leave, must be taken  continuosly Up to 6 weeks of paid parental  leave, must be taken  continuosly Required to Exhaust Accrued  Leave Before Eligible for Paid  Parental Leave? No No No No Benefit Use Birth of the employee's child  or placement of a child with  the employee for adoption or  foster care Birth of the employee's child  or placement of a child with  the employee for adoption or  foster care Birth of the employee's child  or placement of a child with  the employee for adoption or  foster care Birth of the employee's child  or placement of a child with  the employee for adoption or  foster care Time Restrictions? The leave must be taken  within the FMLA period  associated with the date of  the birth or placement of a  child for adoption or foster  care The leave must be taken  within the FMLA period  associated with the date of  the birth or placement of a  child for adoption or foster  care The leave must be taken  within the FMLA period  associated with the date of  the birth or placement of a  child for adoption or foster  care The leave must be taken  within the FMLA period  associated with the date of  the birth or placement of a  child for adoption or foster  care 11 Date: April 26, 2019 Report No. 2019-087   Page 4 of 5    POTENTIAL IMPACT FOR A PAID PARENTAL LEAVE PROGRAM: FY 17/18 Impact: The chart below shows the number of employees, and the potential cost, had the City offered paid parental leave during FY 17/18. The chart shows the cost based on a three (3) week and six (6) week leave duration model, and the Lake Jackson model. The chart also shows the cost for all employees as well as with civil service employees excluded (Austin & San Antonio models). This information is based on the number of employees who added a baby to the health insurance plan and who were eligible for FMLA at the time. # of Employees 3 Week Model 6 Week Model Lake Jackson All Employees 43 $157,289 $314,579 $172,557 Without Civil Service 26 $85,889 $171,779 $108,816 *Based on salary at the time the employee enrolled the baby on the health insurance plan. Cost is inclusive of base salary only. This cost is over and above any costs associated with sick and vacation leave. FY 18/19 Year-To-Date Impact: The chart below shows the number of employees, and the potential cost, had the City offered paid parental leave thus far during FY 18/19. As above, the chart shows the cost based on a three (3) week and six (6) week leave duration model, and the Lake Jackson model. The chart also shows the cost for all employees as well as with civil service employees excluded (Austin & San Antonio models). This information is based on the number of employees who added a baby to the health insurance plan and who were eligible for FMLA at the time. # of Employees 3 Week Model 6 Week Model Lake Jackson All Employees 19 $71,259 $142,519 $83,678 Without Civil Service 12 $40,144 $80,287 $52,562 *Based on salary at the time the employee enrolled the baby on the health insurance plan. Cost is inclusive of base salary only. This cost is over and above any costs associated with sick and vacation leave. While it is difficult to predict how many employees will use leave for a birth or adoption during any given year, based on the cost estimates that have been provided in the various informal staff reports, the City’s average cost to provide paid parental leave would be approximately $284,280, based on a six (6) week leave duration, and half that ($142,140) based on a three (3) week leave duration. NEXT STEPS If the Council wishes to move forward with adopting paid parental leave, staff can begin working on a policy for Council consideration and approval. 12 Date: April 26, 2019 Report No. 2019-087   Page 5 of 5    STAFF CONTACT: Carla Romine, Director of Human Resources (940) 348-8344 carla.romine@cityofdenton.com   13 Date: September 22, 2017 Report No. 2017-069 Page 1 of 7 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Paid Parental Leave EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In response to a request by Council on October 20, 2015, an Informal Staff Report was provided on December 4, 2015 which summarized the research that the Human Resources staff conducted on paid parental leave. Based on the research conducted at that time, there did not appear to be any other City in the State of Texas that offered paid parental leave (beyond what is required under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)) other than the City of Austin. A summary of Austin’s parental leave benefit is outlined on page 3. At the August 22, 2017, Council meeting, members of the City Council again requested information on parental leave. As such, Human Resources staff did some additional research and followed up with cities previously surveyed to see if they made any changes to their leave benefits that would govern parental leave. Below is an update of the report that was sent to the Council on December 4, 2015. BACKGROUND: At the October 20, 2015, City Council meeting, a citizen report was given by Naomi Wood regarding paid parental leave for City of Denton employees—and her recommendation to extend benefits beyond the FMLA. Council directed staff to do some research as to what other cities in Texas, especially those in the DFW metroplex, were doing regarding parental leave. Under the FMLA, we must offer any employee who has been with the City at least 12 months and who has worked 1,250 hours in the 12 month period, 12 weeks of protected (assured continued employment), unpaid leave for the following reasons: • for incapacity due to pregnancy, prenatal medical care or child birth; • to care for the employee’s child after birth, or placement for adoption or foster care; • to care for the employee’s spouse, son, daughter or parent, who has a serious health condition; or • for a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the employee’s job. We run our leave policies concurrent with FMLA, so employees can be paid during this 12 week period as long as they have the time accrued. The City of Denton’s leave benefit accruals are outlined in the chart on page 2. These accruals reflect the change to the non-civil service sick benefit that was adopted by Council at the 14 Date: September 22, 2017 Report No. 2017-069 Page 2 of 7 September 12, 2017, City Council meeting (increasing the monthly sick leave accrual for non-civil service employees from 8 hours per month to 10 hours per month). Employee Group Sick Vacation Accrual Maximum Accrual Accrual^ Maximum Carry-Over Regular Full-Time, Non-Civil Service Employees 10 hours/month (equates to 15 days/year) 720 hours 10 hours/month (equates to 15 days/year) 320 hours on anniversary date *Police Civil Service Employees and Fire Civil Service Employees Working Less Than 12-hour Shifts 10 hours/month (equates to 15 days/year) No maximum accrual 10 hours/month (equates to 15 days/year) 320 hours on anniversary date *Fire Civil Service Employees Working 12-Hour Shifts 15 hours/month (equates to 15 days/year) No maximum accrual 15 hours/month (equates to 15 days/year) 480 hours on anniversary date * Police and Fire civil service employees accruals are in accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code. ^This is the basic monthly accrual rate for full-time employees. Full-time employees also receive four hours of “bonus” vacation time beginning on their 5th anniversary date and an additional four hours for every year of continuous service thereafter (4 hours on 5th anniversary, 8 hours on 6th anniversary, 12 hours on 7th anniversary, etc.) DISCUSSION: On October 29, 2015, the seventeen cities below were surveyed on paid parental leave benefits. The cities were re-surveyed on August 31, 2017. Allen Arlington Austin Beaumont# Bryan Carrollton Dallas^ Fort Worth^ Frisco Garland^ Grand Prairie Irving^# Lewisville^ McKinney Mesquite# Plano^# Richardson ^ indicates those Cities that did not respond to our survey in 2015 # indicates those Cities that did not respond to our survey in 2017 15 Date: September 22, 2017 Report No. 2017-069 Page 3 of 7 2015 Results Fourteen of the Cities surveyed were part of our standard metroplex survey group. Through our contact with McGriff, Seibels & Williams, the City’s benefits consultants, staff was able to reach out to the Cities of Bryan, Beaumont, and Austin as well. Staff received eleven responses to the survey. Of those eleven, the only City to offer paid parental leave benefits, beyond FMLA, was Austin. Staff went on-line to review the benefits of the Cities that did not respond and could not find anything specific to paid parental leave. On November 3, 2015, Tiffani James, the City of Denton’s Benefits and Leave Coordinator, contacted the Leave Administrator for the City of Austin. The Leave Administrator stated that the Program was requested by two aides who worked for City Council. When asked which Cities they modeled their policy after, she stated she did not know of any other cities in the state of Texas that offered paid parental leave. She knew that the Cities of Chicago and San Francisco offered paid parental leave, but she stated that Austin’s policy was more generous. The following is additional information on their policy: City of Austin – Parental Leave Policy  The Program started on September 22, 2013.  The Program provides a maximum of 240 hours (separate from sick and vacation hours) for employees in a 40-hour budgeted position to use for the birth of a child or the placement of a child for adoption or foster care; leave is awarded proportionate to the employee’s budgeted workweek (i.e., 30 – 39 budgeted hours = 180 hours; 20 – 29 budgeted hours = 120 hours; less than 20 budgeted hours = 60 hours).  The employee must be eligible for FMLA to qualify for the paid parental leave.  Temporary employees and employees whose employment is negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement, or a meet and confer agreement, are not eligible for Parental Leave.  The leave must be taken within the FMLA period associated with the date of the birth or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.  Employees are not required to exhaust their accrued leave to participate in the program.  If both eligible parents work for the City, both receive the proportionate amount of aid Parental Leave (reference second bullet above).  Since inception, over 500 employees (out of 12,000) have used the Program at an approximate cost of $2 million. The Leave Administrator from Austin forwarded the policies from the Cities of Chicago and San Francisco that were given to her. The following is information on both Chicago’s and San Francisco’s policies: City of Chicago – Paid Parental Leave Policy  The Program started on November 1, 2011.  The employee must be eligible for FMLA to be eligible for the leave.  The birth mother may receive up to four weeks for a non-surgical delivery; or six weeks for a C-Section delivery. 16 Date: September 22, 2017 Report No. 2017-069 Page 4 of 7  The birth father, or domestic partner, may receive up to two weeks for the birth of the child.  The employee may receive up to two weeks paid leave for the adoption of a child. City of San Francisco – Paid Parental Leave Policy  The Program started on November 5, 2002.  The leave applies to permanent, provisional and exempt employees who (a) normally work at least twenty hours per week and (b) have completed six months of continuous service; any other City employee (a) who has worked at least 1040 hours in the twelve months prior to leave and (b) whose average work week is at least twenty hours.  Provides compensation to supplement state disability insurance payments, paid sick leave and vacation, so the employee will receive the equivalent of his or her full salary for up to twelve weeks.  The employee must exhaust their accrued paid leave before receiving any supplemental compensation.  The supplement compensation shall be provided for no more than twelve weeks for employees on approved FMLA or sixteen weeks for employees on Temporary Pregnancy Disability Leave. Staff also did a Google search for “Paid Parental Leave in Texas.” Many references to the Texas laws governing maternity leave came up. Additionally, references to the University of Texas at Austin policy came up. Their policy offers up to 12 weeks of unpaid parental leave, for employees who are not eligible for Family and Medical Leave. According to their policy, though, employees must use all accrued and available paid leave while taking parental leave. There were also references to similar policies at Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, and Texas Woman’s University. There have been numerous attempts to enact paid parental leave for federal employees. In 2015, S. 2033 was introduced offering 6 weeks of paid leave to federal employees who are experiencing birth, adoption or foster placement of a child. H.R. 532 was also introduced providing that 6 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee (under federal law) shall be paid leave. These bills did not pass. 2017 Results Staff received thirteen responses when re-surveying the Cities. There were no changes to the 2015 survey results; however, staff has found through researching the Internet that, in addition to the City of Austin, the City of San Antonio and the City of Lake Jackson, Texas offer paid parental leave. Specifically, the City of San Antonio offers up to six weeks of paid parental leave to full- time employees (birthing and non-birthing parents), within twelve months after the birth of placement of a new child in connection with adoption or foster. Their paid parental leave runs concurrently with FMLA leave. The City of Lake Jackson, which is a smaller municipality within the Houston-Sugar Land metropolitan area, offers up to six weeks for mothers and three weeks for all other employees who qualify for parental leave. Their paid parental leave also runs concurrently with FMLA leave. 17 Date: September 22, 2017 Report No. 2017-069 Page 5 of 7 There has continued to be a push for paid parental leave at the federal level. A July 22, 2017, article that was published on the USA Today website1 reported: “In its 2018 budget, the Trump administration included a national paid leave plan for parents after the birth or adoption of a child. Proposed are six weeks of paid leave for mothers and fathers at an estimated annual cost of $25 billion, funded by restructuring the federal unemployment insurance system… Congressional Democrats, meanwhile, have reintroduced the Family and Medical Insurance Leave, or FAMILY, Act, which they first submitted in 2013. It would permit all workers to take up to 60 individual days of paid leave per year to care for a new child, a sick family member or one’s own illness. Workers would receive up to 66% of their regular wages to a maximum $1,000 per week. The program, initially introduced in 2013, would be funded by a 0.4% payroll tax on workers’ wages, split evenly between employers and employees… Republican lawmakers have countered this year with the Strong Families Act. That bill would give employers offering at least two weeks of paid family or medical leave a 25% tax credit for wages paid to workers taking up to 12 weeks of leave. The credit would be capped at $3,000 per employee per year. The credit would cease entirely two years after enactment.” On February13, 2017, H.R.1022 and S. 362 (Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2017) were introduced into Congress. As with the bills in 2015, they allow for up to six weeks of paid leave after the birth, adoption or fostering a new child. Federal employees can currently take up to twelve weeks of unpaid family or medical leave in those situations. POTENTIAL IMPACT FOR A PAID PARENTAL LEAVE PROGRAM: 2015 Impact If the City of Denton offered paid parental leave and modeled it after the City of Austin (up to 6 weeks pay), the approximate number of employees who could have benefitted from the program, as well as the estimated cost for 2014 and 2015, are outlined below. This information is based on the number of employees who added a baby to the health insurance plan and who were eligible for FMLA at the time. 2014 2015 (as of November 11, 2015) Number of Employees (includes Police and Fire Civil Service) Approximate Cost* Number of Employees (includes Police and Fire Civil Service) Approximate Cost* 39 $236,487.23 35 $230,032.02 *Based on salary at the time the employee enrolled the baby on the health insurance plan. Cost is inclusive of base salary only. This cost is over and above any costs associated with sick and vacation leave. It is difficult to determine how many of the employees referenced in the chart above would have been subject to unpaid leave without doing a considerable amount of research. However, the 18 Date: September 22, 2017 Report No. 2017-069 Page 6 of 7 Benefits and Leave Coordinator routinely has discussions with employees going out on leave, and they frequently tell her how long they plan on taking off work based on their accrued leave balances. Based on the discussions she remembers, five employees would have been unpaid had they taken six continuous weeks off in 2014 as well as five employees in 2015. It should be noted, however, that according to information found on-line and through discussions with the Leave Administrator for the City of Austin, this program has cost Austin much more than they originally anticipated. In fact, an article on the BenefitsPro website2 stated “…the city had budgeted for 60 of its employees to use the new benefit the first year, once it became available last October. Instead, in just the first seven months since it became available, 162 parents took the paid leave offer. The bill: $691,000 — about twice what the city had planned to spend for the first 12 months...” 2017 Impact Using the same criteria from 2015, the number of employees who could have benefitted from a paid parental leave program and the cost associated with such a program for 2016 and 2017, are outlined below. 2016 2017 (as of September 8, 2017) Number of Employees (includes Police and Fire Civil Service) Approximate Cost* Number of Employees (includes Police and Fire Civil Service) Approximate Cost* 44 $301,775.76 30 $194,967.84 *Based on salary at the time the employee enrolled the baby on the health insurance plan. Cost is inclusive of base salary only. This cost is over and above any costs associated with sick and vacation leave. As far as employees who would have had to use more than their accrued time and, therefore, subject to unpaid time, the Benefits and Leave Coordinator recalls four employees in 2016 and eight employees in 2017. Councilmember Gregory was interested in knowing the potential cost for a benefit consisting of anywhere from two to eight weeks of full pay, ¾ pay, and ½ pay. The cost above assumes six weeks at full pay, which is consistent with Austin’s benefit. If we considered partial payment for six weeks, the cost would be as follows: Year Approximate Cost for ¾ Pay Approximate Cost for ½ Pay 2016 $226,331.82 $146,225.88 2017 (as of September 8, 2017) $150,887.88 $97,483.92 STAFF CONTACT: Carla Romine, Director of Human Resources (940) 348-8344 carla.romine@cityofdenton.com 19 Date: September 22, 2017 Report No. 2017-069 Page 7 of 7 1 Steven Findlay, Citing Sources [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/07/22/paid -parental-leave-idea- could-transcend-politics/501967001/News Paid parental leave may be the idea that transcends politics] 2Cook, Dan: Citing Sources: [http://www.benefitspro.com/2014/08/01/austin-city-workers-embrace-paid-parental- leave-po]: para. 3: [Aug 1, 2014] 20 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ryan Adams  (940) 349-8565  Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com OUR CORE VALUES Integrity  Fiscal Responsibility  Transparency  Outstanding Customer Service ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989 Notice of Public Meeting for Input on South Lakes Park South Lakes Park, June 13 at 6 p.m. DENTON, TX, May 23, 2019 – The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a meeting for public input on proposed parking improvements adjacent to Londonderry Playground, new tennis courts, and the potential for new developments at South Lakes Park that could be considered as part of the future Parks master plan. The public meeting will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 6 p.m. in Pavilion #2 at South Lakes Park, 556 Hobson Ln. South Lakes Park is a 187-acre, multi-use park with two playgrounds, a basketball court, two tennis courts, soft and hard surface trails, and a fishing pier. Londonderry Playground is a neighborhood playground structure located on the north side of South Lakes Park, adjacent to the intersection of Teasley Lane and Londonderry Lane. A staff representative from the Parks and Recreation Department will be on site to provide information and receive input. Residents unable to attend are welcome to submit input via email to Gary Packan, Director of Parks and Recreation, at Gary.Packan@cityofdenton.com or call (940) 349-7460. Contact: Gary Packan, (940) 349-7460, Gary.Packan@cityofdenton.com ### Visit www.cityofdenton.com for more news and to stay updated. 21 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ryan Adams  (940) 349-8565  Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com OUR CORE VALUES Integrity  Fiscal Responsibility  Transparency  Outstanding Customer Service ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989 Memorial Day Operating Hours and Closings City Facilities Closed May 27 DENTON, TX, May 22 – City of Denton facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of the federal Memorial Day holiday. Please note the following with respect to specific City of Denton services and facilities. Libraries All libraries will be closed on Monday, May 27 and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 28. Animal Services and Shelter Animal Service and the Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center will be closed on Monday, May 27 and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 28. To report an animal- related non-emergency, call (940) 349-8181 and select option 8. In case of an emergency, dial 911. Parks and Recreation Denia Rec Center, MLK Jr. Rec Center, North Lakes Rec Center, Denton Civic Center, Denton Senior Center, American Legion Hall, and Goldfield Tennis Center will be closed on Monday, May 27. The following facilities will be open on Monday, May 27: Water Works Park, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Civic Center Pool, noon to 6 p.m.; Denton Natatorium, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; North Lakes Driving Range, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Public Safety Public safety personnel will be on duty during the holiday. The Denton Police Department non- emergency number is (940) 349-8181, and in case of an emergency, dial 911. Utilities Customer Service will be closed on Monday, May 27. To report a utility service emergency, call utilities dispatch at (940) 349-7000. Solid Waste and Recycling There will be no curbside trash, recycling, home chemical collections, or yard waste collection on Monday, May 27. Collection for all customers will be moved forward one day. 22 2 The City of Denton Landfill will be open 7 a.m. to noon on May 27. Check www.dentonrecycles.com or your Residential Solid Waste & Recycling Service Calendar for current schedule information. Airport Airport administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 27. The air traffic control tower will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the airfield will remain open 24 hours per day. Flight services will be available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. throughout the holiday. On behalf of the City of Denton, have a safe and happy holiday. ### Visit www.cityofdenton.com for more news and to stay updated. 23 Date: May 24, 2019 Report No. 2019-105 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Provide an overview of the May 4, 2019 General Election voter turnout by polling location in the City of Denton. DISCUSSION: On May 4, 2019, the City of Denton held its General Election to elect members to City Council Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4. For this election, there were four Early Voting polling locations and 12 Election Day polling locations in the city limits. The information below provides a district breakdown of Early Voting and Election Day voter turnout for each polling location. 24 Date: May 24, 2019 Report No. 2019-105 Staff will provide this information in a similar format for future General Elections. Staff is prepared to discuss polling locations for the May 2020 elections with the City Council in fall 2019. STAFF CONTACT: Rosa Rios City Secretary Rosa.Rios@cityofdenton.com 25 Date: May 24, 2019 Report No. 2019-106 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: On May 7, 2019 during a City Council meeting, a request was made to provide information on the new Major Systems Replacement Program developed by Community Development and recommended for funding for FY2019-20 CDBG funds. BACKGROUND: The City of Denton Community Development Department uses citizen comments and service agencies’ guidance to develop and implement programs and projects that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunity, principally for persons of low to moderate income. The City utilizes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment partnership funds to assist first-time homebuyers and homeowners with home repair programs. Housing Programs currently managed by Community Development include: • Homebuyers Assistance Program – Providing up to $14,999 in down payment assistance and closing costs to buy a first home. • Home Improvement Program – Providing assistance to homeowners for major repairs, including rehabilitation or reconstruction. • Minor Repair Program – Provides up to $10,000 to make essential repairs or add structural accessibility modifications when homeowners lack sufficient resources. DISCUSSION: The Major Systems Replacement Program is a new program that will provide up to $25,000 as a deferred loan to low- and moderate‐income homebuyers or homeowners. The program will help repair major systems that can include: • Electrical system, • Plumbing system, • Roof repairs or replacement, • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC); and • Pier and Beam foundation stabilization. The primary purpose of the program will be to increase the amount of affordable housing units available to low-income buyers in the Homebuyer Assistance Program and provide much need repair assistance to homeowners when repair costs are higher than the $10,000 Minor Repair Program maximum limit, but less than the Home Improvement Program $25,000 minimum limit. These current program limits are in place based on federal requirements that must be met at the different thresholds of financial assistance. The Major Systems Replacement Program will help to address gaps identified through the experience of the Homebuyer Assistance Program and Minor Repair Program as summarized below. 26 Date: May 24, 2019 Report No. 2019-106 Homebuyer Assistance Program The Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) has been hard hit for the last several years, due to the lack of affordable homes for sale in Denton. The maximum sales price for the program has recently increased to $225,000; however, not many houses are currently available in the city limits of Denton at that price or below. According to the Building Inspection Division, the average value for a Single-Family dwelling is $321,143. Denton’s housing market is currently a seller’s market that includes multiple offers on homes and offers with conventional financing regularly do not win the bid on a house. Many times cash offers are above asking offers and win the bid on the house. The homes that are available in the market at a price that would qualify for the program are being sold as-is and typically do not meet the property standards as required by HUD to receive down payment and closing cost assistance, such as major systems with a life expectancy of five years. Replacing major systems will allow older homes to be eligible for the Homebuyer Assistance Program, thereby helping more households become first-time homebuyers. Minor Repair Program The Minor Repair Program (MRP) currently provides repair assistance of up to $10,000, but sometimes this amount is not enough to assist an older home that needs major systems replaced. About 15% of homeowners assisted in MRP return the following year to discuss another critically needed repair. The Major System Replacement Program will be able to address more than one major system replacement at one time. For example, a roof replacement ($7,500), HVAC replacement ($6,500) and sewer line replacement ($1,600) would be a total cost of $15,600. It would provide critical health and safety repairs for the homeowner to ensure long- term safe, stable housing. It will also improve efficiency in program delivery by grouping projects, resulting in streamlining the client application and reducing the number of site visits, work write ups, and final inspections. Replacing major systems will help address much needed repairs not currently eligible under MRP. Draft Major Systems Replacement Program Guidelines Staff has drafted program guidelines for the new program to address general program requirements to apply. The program guidelines will be brought forward for adoption by City Council this summer following the adoption of the 2019 Action Plan, which is planned for consideration at the June 4, 2019 City Council meeting. CONCLUSION The Major Systems Replacement Program will increase the number of affordable housing units available in the Denton that meet the property standards set by HUD that will be available to first-time homebuyers going through HAP and address a gap in MRP. 27 Date: May 24, 2019 Report No. 2019-106 ATTACHMENT(S): Exhibit 1 - Draft Major Systems Replacement Program Guidelines. STAFF CONTACT: Alma Espino Housing Programs Manager 940-349-7756 Alma.Espino@CityofDenton.com 28 1 of 4 Effective 10/1/2019                                      The Major Systems Replacement Program provides assistance to low and moderate‐income homeowners to make  essential repairs to some or all the home’s major systems.     This program is not designed as a complete home renovation, but rather a program  to repair the major systems in a home. Repairs are prioritized with an emphasis on  structural and systems repairs. As part of the assessment process, staff will  determine the services that will need to be completed on the property. During the  inspection, staff will evaluate the condition of the home as well as the impact of not  addressing some of the needed repairs. As such, it may be determined that the  home’s necessary repairs exceed available funding and therefore may lead to denial  of the project.    Who is Eligible?  As a homeowner, you may be eligible for assistance under this program, if you meet all the following conditions:   Your home is a single‐family dwelling unit located in the city limits of Denton, Texas.   Your home requires a major system replacement, which if left unattended, would jeopardize the health and/or  safety of the occupants.     You must hold fee simple title to the property for not less than one year.    You must be a United States citizen or legal resident alien.   Household income cannot exceed 80 percent of the Area Median Income Limits, adjusted for family size. The  current eligible income limits are:   Family  Size  Maximum  Income  Family  Size  Maximum  Income  Family  Size  Maximum  Income  Family  Size  Maximum  Income  1 $43,250 2 $49,400 3 $55,600 4 $61,750  5 $66,700 6 $71,650 7 $76,600 8 $81,550  Income Limit Source:  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development   ‐ Effective:  10/01/2018   You must not be delinquent on any property taxes to any taxing entity in Denton County. This applies only to  applications for a repair subsequent to the first one, and does not include accounts where payment  arrangements are up to date, proof of arrangement must be provide. Elderly/disabled who have established  payment plans or have signed up for tax deferral are not subject to this requirement.   • Your home must not be newer than fifteen years old.  • You must complete the application process and your application and the   requested repair must be approved.  • Your property must meet all environmental restrictions and regulations including floodplain, historical, lead‐ based paint, etc.  Properties in the 100‐year floodplain or floodway are not eligible for this assistance.   Major Systems Replacement Program assistance may be denied to any applicant that has not met the requirements  under any other Community Development Program.  Major Systems Replacement   Program Guidelines  Effective: October 1, 2019 29 2 of 4 Effective 10/1/2019   What Type of Repairs is Eligible?  Generally, repairs or modifications to achieve accessibility that are urgently needed  to make the housing safe, sanitary or habitable that can be completed for $25,000 or  less are eligible for assistance. Community Development staff will inspect the unit to  determine if the following major systems are needed:   Electrical systems   Plumbing systems, including water and/or sewer lines   Roof repairs or replacement   Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)   Pier and Beam foundation stabilization, approved on a case‐by‐case basis    Eligible Repairs: Repairs necessary to protect the health and safety of the household include repair and/or  replacement of failed plumbing fixtures, clogged/broken sewer lines, damaged or exposed electrical wiring, switches,  outlets, leaking roofs, etc.     Ineligible Repairs:   Repairs that are only cosmetic in nature are not eligible. However, some cosmetic repairs may be carried out under the program in small areas where a repair has been completed and only when necessary to make the immediate areas match (as close as possible) the surrounding area. The program will not provide for cosmetic repairs that are not a part of the repair. Example: floor covering to a complete room when a repair disturbed only a small section of flooring.  Perils covered by insurance claims are not eligible for funding from this Program except as described in the "Note"  section above.     Unsafe and substandard structures that cannot be made safe for habitation for $25,000 or less will not be eligible  for assistance. The owner will receive a letter notifying of the hazards and why assistance is being denied. Under  such circumstances, Community Development Division will recommend a household seek safe housing as soon as  possible.     What are the Maximum limits for the Program?   Eligible housing units may be approved for assistance only one time. There is no guarantee that the full amount will  be awarded. The amount of the award will solely be determined by the city. If the bid for the approved repair is more  than the maximum allowable funds, the project will not be eligible.    Maximum funding per application for owner‐occupied single‐family structures:    Up to $25,000 per application may be available for approved, eligible repairs. Repair(s) costing over $25,000 are  not eligible.  Once completed, no additional assistance may be requested with this program.  Once the approved repairs are completed and the contractor(s) receives payment, no additional repairs can be  requested or approved.  Limited Funds: Staff responds to requests for repairs on a first‐come‐first‐served basis from the date the completed  application is received. A specific amount of funding has been set up for each program year quarter beginning August  1st.   30 3 of 4 Effective 10/1/2019 Will the Repairs need to be Paid Back?  Deferred loan will be provided that will be forgiven on a monthly basis over 5‐10  years.  No payment is required as long as you remain in the home as required and  meet all deed requirements.    How do I Apply?  1. Contact our office for an application and inspection of the repair  2. Complete the application process    3. Submit required documentation    What Happens After I Apply?   Community Development Division staff will complete an inspection to determine if project is eligible. If eligible,  you will receive information and forms to apply.   Community Development Division staff will verify all the application information and environmental restrictions  and regulations. Application and repair request will be submitted for review to the Community Development  Administrator. If any information is found to be intentionally falsified, the application will be rejected and the  applicant will not be allowed to reapply to this program.   You will receive verbal and/or written notice of the date application is accepted or rejected along with details of  the decision if application is rejected.   In the event your house is 45 years old or older, the Texas Historical Commission may have to be notified.   When painted surfaces will be affected in a house built before 1978, the area will be tested for lead based paint.  A lead based paint inspection and/or risk assessment shall be conducted by a licensed risk assessor. If your house  is found to have lead‐based paint hazards, hazard reduction techniques will be utilized.   A bid document will be written up for the repairs needed to correct the health or safety‐related problem. A cost  estimate will be completed before bids are sought. Only contractors who carry a minimum of $100,000 liability  insurance may perform the work. This program maintains a list of contractors who meet the insurance  requirements. This is not a reference list. Any interested contractor who can document appropriate insurance  coverage and is not on the most recent list of contractors that are ineligible to work on projects involving federal  funds.      Note:  If the bid for the approved repair is more than the maximum allowable funds, the project will not be eligible  and the City of Denton will be unable to complete the repair.   The contractor/repair company will provide a one‐year warranty for work completed, if possible.    Upon final inspection approval, contractor may submit invoice. The payment request will be processed upon  project approval and contractor can expect payment within 15 working days from date invoice was approved.    What the Program is Not   Although the Major Systems Replacement Program is designed to respond to a wide variety of problems, it has limits  and should not be confused with other programs offered by the City of Denton Community Development Division.        31 4 of 4 Effective 10/1/2019  It is not a Rehabilitation program. Many times the most recent item,  system, or structure to fail in a home may prompt the homeowner to seek  assistance from the Major Systems Replacement Program while many other  items are also in need of repair. The Major Systems Replacement Program  is designed to respond to the most urgent need, that if left unrepaired,  would lead to further deterioration or to the house becoming unlivable. The  City of Denton, Community Development Division also offers a Home  Improvement Loan Program that can address many more issues than this  program.   It is not assistance for home sellers. The homeowner must affirm that they  intend to live in the home for the next 12 months as far as foreseeable. The funds are intended to keep a  homeowner living in their home; not to assist them in selling it.     It is not a remodel service. To extend assistance to as many households as possible, systems and items must be  repaired rather than replaced, if possible. The main goal of the program is to provide approximately one  additional year of life to the item, to give the homeowner time in which to make arrangements for a more  permanent solution.    Other Provisions  Dispute: The contractor’s work will be monitored by the applicant, City of Denton staff that may include Community  Development staff or/and the City of Denton building code inspector.  If the applicant considers any work done by  the contractor to be unsatisfactory or incomplete, the applicant should advise the contractor of the discrepancy and  ask that it be corrected.  In the event a dispute exists between the applicant and the contractor with respect to the  work, the City shall take appropriate action in accordance with the provisions of the construction contract to assure  that the applicant is satisfied before making any payment to the contractor.  In the event a dispute cannot be  resolved, the Division Director shall consider all pertinent facts and shall decide an appropriate course of action to  resolve the dispute.  Contact Information: The program is administered by the City of Denton Community Development Division and  federally funded by Community Development Block Grant. Questions about this program can be addressed to:    City of Denton  Community Development Division  601 E. Hickory St., Suite B  Denton, Texas 76205  Or by calling:  (940) 349‐7726 or (940) 349‐7236  ADA/EOE/ADEA ~ TDD (800) 735‐2989   Applicants are subject to all program requirements and  guideline changes. Guidelines are subject to change  without notice.    The Major Systems Replacement Program is subject to  availability of funds.  If there are no funds available,  potential applicants will be placed on a waiting list.   32 Date: May 24, 2019 Report No. 2019-107 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Information relating to the impact of House Bill 1631, which prohibits the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: House Bill 1631 was recently passed by the Texas State Legislature and prohibits the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems. The bill compels the City of Denton to cease its use of a red-light camera system and, as a result, staff are working with the system vendor to discuss the ending of operations and termination of our services contract. BACKGROUND: On November 15, 2005, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Redflex Traffic Systems USA for the administration of an automated traffic signal enforcement system, or a “red-light camera” system. The contract was amended on July 21, 2009, allow for an additional five (5) year contract term, with the option for two five (5) year extensions. The City exercised the first extension in 2014 and would be eligible to exercise the second extension on or before July 20, 2019. On May 17, 2019, House Bill 1631 received final passage from the Texas State Legislature and was sent to the Office of the Governor on May 21 for signature. This bill amends the Transportation Code to prohibit local authorities, including municipalities, from operating a photographic traffic signal enforcement system, or red-light camera. If a city entered into a contract for the administration and enforcement of a red-light camera prior to May 7, 2019, the City may continue operate the system until the end of the contract term. The Bill becomes law immediately upon the Governor’s signature or 20 days after the adjournment of the legislative session, whichever comes first. It is widely expected that the Governor will sign H.B. 1631 or leave it unsigned, thus allowing it to become law. DISCUSSION: H.B. 1631 contains a provision such that if a city entered into a contract for the administration and enforcement of a red-light camera prior to May 7, 2019, the City may continue operate the system until the end of the contract term. However, this provision does not apply to any City whose contract language authorizes the termination of the contract on the basis of adverse state legislation. The City of Denton contract with Redflex Traffic Systems, while in effect on May 7, 2019, contains language allowing the termination of the contract based on adverse state legislation. As a result, staff believes the City will no longer have the legal authority to operate a red-light camera system after the effective date of H.B. 1631, which, at the latest, would be June 16, 2019. 33 Date: May 24, 2019 Report No. 2019-107 In anticipation of passage of the HB 1631 into law, Staff members have begun discussions with Redflex regarding the likely termination of our contract and the future removal of their assets from the City’s rights-of-way. Additionally, the City of Denton is reviewing options to disregard any violations resulting from a red-light camera that were issued on or after May 18, 2019. This is the day after H.B. 1631 was adopted by the Legislature and enrolled. If the City took such a step, the violations received on or before May 17, 2019, remain valid and enforceable. Staff is preparing a Work Session presentation, currently scheduled for June 3, to discuss the effects of H.B. 1631 including financial impacts and the process and timeline for ceasing red-light camera operations. CONCLUSION: Due to the passage of H.B. 1631 from the legislature, the City of Denton will be compelled to cease red-light camera operations. A Work Session presentation is being prepared to provide additional information and a discussion opportunity for the City Council. ATTACHMENT(S): 1. House Bill 1631 (Enrolled) 2. 2005 Contract with Redflex Traffic Systems USA 3. 2009 Contract Amendment with Redflex Traffic Systems USA STAFF CONTACT: Ryan Adams Deputy Director of Public Affairs/IGR (940) 349-8565 Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com 34 H.B.ANo.A1631 AN ACT relating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTIONA1.AAThe heading to Chapter 707, Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 707. PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM PROHIBITED SECTIONA2.AAChapter 707, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Sections 707.020 and 707.021 to read as follows: Sec.A707.020.AAPHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM PROHIBITED. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a local authority may not implement or operate a photographic traffic signal enforcement system with respect to a highway or street under the jurisdiction of the authority. (b)AAThe attorney general shall enforce this section. Sec.A707.021.AAUSE OF EVIDENCE FROM PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM PROHIBITED. Notwithstanding any other law, a local authority may not issue a civil or criminal charge or citation for an offense or violation based on a recorded image produced by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system. SECTIONA3.AASection 27.031(a), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (a)AAIn addition to the jurisdiction and powers provided by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 35 the constitution and other law, the justice court has original jurisdiction of: (1)AAcivil matters in which exclusive jurisdiction is not in the district or county court and in which the amount in controversy is not more than $10,000, exclusive of interest; (2)AAcases of forcible entry and detainer;and (3)AAforeclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens on personal property in cases in which the amount in controversy is otherwise within the justice court ’s jurisdiction[; and [(4)AAcases arising under Chapter 707, Transportation Code, outside a municipality ’s territorial limits]. SECTIONA4.AASection 780.003(b), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: (b)AAThe account is composed of money deposited to the credit of the account under the [Sections 542.406 and 707.008,] Transportation Code[,] and under Section 780.002 of this code. SECTIONA5.AASection 133.004, Local Government Code, as amended by Chapters 718 (H.B. 2359), 1027 (H.B. 1623), and 1149 (S.B. 1119), Acts of the 80th Legislature, Regular Session, 2007, is reenacted and amended to read as follows: Sec.A133.004.AACIVIL FEES. This chapter applies to the following civil fees: (1)AAthe consolidated fee on filing in district court imposed under Section 133.151; (2)AAthe filing fee in district court for basic civil legal services for indigents imposed under Section 133.152; (3)AAthe filing fee in courts other than district court 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 H.B.ANo.A1631 2 36 for basic civil legal services for indigents imposed under Section 133.153; (4)AAthe filing fees for the judicial fund imposed in certain statutory county courts under Section 51.702, Government Code; (5)AAthe filing fees for the judicial fund imposed in certain county courts under Section 51.703, Government Code; (6)AAthe filing fees for the judicial fund imposed in statutory probate courts under Section 51.704, Government Code; (7)AAfees collected under Section 118.015; (8)AAmarriage license fees for the family trust fund collected under Section 118.018; (9)AAmarriage license or declaration of informal marriage fees for the child abuse and neglect prevention trust fund account collected under Section 118.022;and (10)AAthe filing fee for the judicial fund imposed in district court, statutory county court, and county court under Section 133.154[; and [(11)AAthe portion of the civil or administrative penalty described by Section 542.406(c)(1), Transportation Code, imposed by a local authority to enforce compliance with the instructions of a traffic-control signal; [(11)AAthe portion of the civil or administrative penalty described by Section 707.008(a)(1), Transportation Code, imposed by a local authority to enforce compliance with the instructions of a traffic-control signal]. SECTIONA6.AAThe following are repealed: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 H.B.ANo.A1631 3 37 (1)AASection 29.003(g), Government Code; (2)AASections 542.405,542.406, and 544.012, Transportation Code; and (3)AASections 707.001(2),707.002,707.0021,707.003, 707.004,707.005,707.006,707.007,707.008,707.009,707.010, 707.011,707.012,707.013,707.014,707.015,707.016,707.017, 707.018, and 707.019, Transportation Code. SECTIONA7.AA(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this Act to the contrary, if before May 7, 2019, a local authority had enacted an ordinance to implement a photographic traffic signal enforcement system under Sections 542.405 and 542.406, Transportation Code, or Chapter 707, Transportation Code, and entered into a contract for the administration and enforcement of the system: (1)AAthe local authority may continue to operate the system under that ordinance and under the terms of that contract until the expiration date specified in the contract as the contract existed on May 7, 2019; and (2)AAthe photographic traffic signal enforcement system, and any proceeding initiated or civil or administrative penalty imposed after the effective date of this Act are governed by the applicable law in effect immediately before the effective date of this Act, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. (b)AASubsection (a) of this section does not apply to a contract for the administration and enforcement of a photographic traffic signal enforcement system entered into before May 7, 2019, that authorizes termination of the contract on the basis of adverse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 H.B.ANo.A1631 4 38 state legislation. (c)AANeither the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles nor a county assessor-collector may refuse to register a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation of former Chapter 707, Transportation Code, solely because the owner of the motor vehicle is delinquent in the payment of a civil penalty imposed under that chapter as permitted under Subsection (a) of this section. SECTIONA8.AAThis Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2019. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 H.B.ANo.A1631 5 39 ______________________________ ______________________________ AAAAPresident of the Senate Speaker of the HouseAAAAAA I certify that H.B. No. 1631 was passed by the House on May 8, 2019, by the following vote:AAYeas 109, Nays 34, 3 present, not voting. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the HouseAAA I certify that H.B. No. 1631 was passed by the Senate on May 17, 2019, by the following vote:AAYeas 23, Nays 8. ______________________________ Secretary of the SenateAAAA APPROVED:AA_____________________ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADateAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAA_____________________ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGovernorAAAAAAA H.B.ANo.A1631 6 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Date: May 24, 2019 Report No. 2019-108 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Provide an update on the 2019 Denton Arts & Jazz Festival ridership numbers. DISCUSSION: The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival experienced another successful event in 2019. This year, festival staff estimate there were 220,000 people in attendance, a decrease of 5,000 attendees from 2018. On May 20, 2019, staff from Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), Denton Festival Foundation (foundation for the Arts & Jazz Festival), and Cit y Manager’s Office scheduled a conference call to discuss the ridership numbers over Arts & Jazz Festival weekend. This year, DCTA provided multiple complementary modes of transportation to and from the festival including the A-Train and bus shuttles that picked up passengers from two stations at the Medpark station and Denton Presbyterian Hospital. Overall, the number of A-Train passengers decreased slightly from 2018; the following information was provided by DCTA. The timing of the Festival also coincide with the Early Voting period for the municipal election each year. DCTA offered complementary rides to anyone holding a voucher or that notified their bus driver they were taking public transportation to an Early Voting location. According to DCTA records, there were zero passengers who took advantage of this promotion. Table 1 below summarizes A-Train ridership in 2019 compared to 2018, and Table 2 provides bus shuttle service ridership data. Table 1 Event Day* 2019 Denton Arts & Jazz Festival A-Train Ridership 2018 Denton Arts & Jazz Festival A-Train Ridership Friday 1,495 1,536 Saturday 597 802 *A-Train Service was offered on Friday and Saturday, Arts & Jazz Fest takes place Friday - Sunday Table 2 2019 Bus Shuttle Ridership 2018 Bus Shuttle Ridership Friday MedPark: 247 166 Saturday MedPark: 779 Presbyterian: 122 1,036 N/A Sunday MedPark: 307 Presbyterian: 29 506 N/A Total 1,484 1,708 71 Date: May 24, 2019 Report No. 2019-108 For added convenience, DCTA added a second parking area and shuttle at the Denton Presbyterian Hospital and provided free transportation for Early Voting on Saturday, April 27. Because of this increase in parking and shuttling, there were efforts to advertise these changes to the public. Table 3 outlines the costs of these promotional efforts as well as the cost of on-site staffing. Ultimately, the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival was successful. There are improvements to be made regarding the ridership numbers for both the A-Train and bus shuttles; however, 2019 decreases in transit ridership are aligned with the decrease in attendance from 2018 levels. Staff agreed to the following enhancements for next year’s festival, currently scheduled for April 24-26, 2020 to improve customer experience, enhance communication efforts, and increase the number of DCTA riders: • Hold a kick-off call in early January 2020 to discuss plans for the event and shuttles. • Finalize plans for the shuttles by the end of February and begin to advertise the public transportation options. The City of Denton will cross promote public transportation options for the event. STAFF CONTACT: Mario Canizares Deputy City Manager Mario.Canizares@cityofdenton.com Efforts Cost 2 Buses at Medpark from Friday - Sunday $7,200 2 Buses at Denton Presbyterian Hospital from Saturday – Sunday $5,460 Shuttle Signage $342 Printing Promotional Fliers (Design and Distribution) $285.85 Event Sponsorship $1,500 Tent Fee $275 Brand Ambassador Fee $3,995 News Release, Email Marketing, Social Media, Hop on Board Blog N/A 72 Date: May 24, 2019 Report No. 2019-109 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Provide a report on the 1226 W. Oak Property. BACKGROUND: • The Health and Building Standards Commission (HaBSCo) convened a Regular Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 that included Item HBS 19-001 – “Hold a public hearing to affirm or reject an order by the Building Official to declare structures substandard. The structures are located on parcel #29063, addressed as 1226 West Oak, Bldg. No. 1226, 1224, 1232, 212, 216, 220, and one unaddressed structure.” o This followed a Nov. 2018 Community Improvement Inspection and the notice required that permits be obtained and repair or demolition work commence by Feb. 8, 2019. o On Feb. 8, 2019, a re-inspection of the premises and structure(s) was performed. The substandard conditions noted in the Notice and Order remained the same. o On Feb. 21, 2019, HaBSCo voted to enforce the order giving the landlord 90 days, until May 27, 2019 to comply to address the structures through either demolition or rehabilitation or both. (Exhibit 1) o It is our understanding that the landlord has decided to demolish the structures and the landlord has sent a letter to the tenants to leave the premises by May 15, 2019. (Exhibit 2) DISCUSSION: Notice and Assistance Provided There is nothing in the law that requires the City of Denton to provide any relocation services. However, the City of Denton has gone above and beyond to provide the following relocation services and assistance to the individuals who reside on the property as set forth below. • Building Inspections notified Community Development that HaBSCo was considering an order that could result in a number of tenants being evicted by the Landlord and Community Development staff was present at the Feb. 21 HaBSCo hearing. • Following the decision, Community Development staff spoke with those tenants present at the hearing to make referrals to local agencies providing housing assistance and to share Community Development contact information. • Community Development’s phone number was included in the notice sent to tenants to evacuate the premises by May 15 for any tenants needing assistance. • Since late February, Community Development has referred at least 12 different tenants to local housing agencies for housing assistance. 73 Date: May 24, 2019 Report No. 2019-109 • Staff has also been engaged in ongoing contact with Mr. Hudson who was featured in the Denton Record Chronicle article. Mr. Hudson has been a daily participant at services at Our Daily Bread for many years and he is actively working with Case Managers from Giving Hope, Inc. and Our Daily Bread there. Case managers know Mr. Hudson and all his service needs. While they have not yet been able to find a landlord or housing solution, they are continuing to seek all possible options including Veteran programs and if necessary, emergency shelter and storage of his belongings. • Staff has also been in contact with Giving Hope and Our Daily Bread who together have worked with 14 tenants from this property. Through these agencies, nine have been assessed, diverted, or housed depending upon their needs and qualifications. Current Status • Multiple utility accounts on the property (216 Fry St., 220 Fry St., 1226 W Oak St., 1232 W Oak St ) were commercial and have meters that service the entire building for electric and/or water services. With the exception of 216 Fry St. where the sentinel lights account continues to be active, the rest have been turned off for nonpayment. There are few units on the property (212 Fry St., 1224 W Oak St) that have individual, residential meters for each unit. Services are set up and paid for by the residents in their own names. 5/24/19 Summary of All Properties (Exhibit 3). • Due to the best of our knowledge, there are a few tenants remaining on the property. On the afternoon of Thursday, May 23, a police officer reported speaking with 5 individuals that were remaining on the property. This is supported by the summary referenced above. • Non-profit agencies will continue to outreach with the remaining individuals at the site to offer assistance. Next Steps for Property • According to the Order of the Health and Building Standards Commission, Mr. Naderi has until May 27, 2019 to comply with the order by either demolishing the substandard structures or repairing the substandard structures on his property. • If after May 27, the owner fails to comply with the order, the City is authorized to immediately proceed with further action, including demolition of the structures, and, if such action is taken, will place a lien on the property in order to recover its costs. Additional time will be required to bid out the demolition work, determine funding, and likely would be an incremental process over several months. o Community Improvement Services (CIS) Division will perform an inspection of the structures which are the subject of the order on or after Monday, June 3, 2019. o CIS will document either the compliance with the order or non-compliance with the order. 74 Date: May 24, 2019 Report No. 2019-109 o A report will be prepared summarizing the findings of the inspection. o At this time if persons are found to still be living in the substandard structures, the Building Official for the City of Denton may issue an order to vacate the structure or structures and Community Improvement Services would be authorized to secure the buildings. o Any remaining individuals at the site who are required to vacate will be offered information and support for housing assistance through a community non-profit partner. ATTACHMENT(S): Exhibit 1 – Order of Heath and Building Standards 02-26-19 Exhibit 2 – Exhibit 2 - Landlord Letter 04-15-19 Exhibit 3 - 1226 W Oak St - Summary of All Properties STAFF CONTACT: Sarah Kuechler Director of Public Affairs sarah.kuechler@cityofdenton.com (940) 349-8356 75 Date: May 24, 2019 Report No. 2019-109 76 DENTON ORDER OF THE HEALTH AND BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION February 21,2019 CASE 1812-0431, #1812-0430, #1812-0429, #1812-0427,#1812-0426,#1812-0382,#1812-0705 Address: 1226 W Oak St, Denton TX Legal Description: PONDER ADDN LOT 1A Property ID: 29063 On February 21, 2019~ the Health and Building Standards Commission ofthe City of Denton , Texas (the "Commission") considered whether the structures located at 1226 W Oak St (220 Fry St; Unknown Bldg #, Fry St; 216 Fry St; 212 Fry St; 1232 W Oak St; 1226 W Oak St; 1224 W Oak St) are substandard , dilapidated and unfit for human habitation, and do not meet minimum standards and the buildings constitute a ha zard to the public health, safety, and welfare. The City appeared and was represented by Stephanie Berry, Assistant City Attorney, and testimony was given by Community Improvement Services Officer Heather Dow and Building Inspections Supervisor Billy Ewton. The owner of the structure, Bahman Naderi was duly served with notice and was r epresented by his Attorney William Trantham, before the Comm ission. Mr. Naderi agreed to this order. Based on arguments and evidence presented at that hearing, the Commiss ion found that the structures located at 1226 W Oak St (220 Fry St; Unknown Bldg#, Fry St; 216 Fry St; 212 Fry St; 1232 W Oak St,; 1226 W Oak St; 1224 W Oak St), are s ubstandard, dilapidated, unfit for human habitation, and a hazard to the public health , safety, and welfare, according to the Denton City Code Chapter 2, Chapter 17, Articles Xill, and Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §214.00l(a), and that Bahman Naderi is the owner. Based on the arguments and evidence presented at the February 21, 2019 hearing, the Commission did issue an order to the owner to repair or demolish the structures at 1226 W Oak St (220 Fry St; Unknown Bldg #,Fry St; 216 Fry St; 212 Fry St; 1232 W Oak St,; 1226 W Oak St; 1224 W Oak St) within ninety days (90) of the date the order was signed. It is therefore ORDERED: T he owners shall repair or demolish of all the structures on site no later than 90 days following the date of this order, and shall maintain the property secured in a reasonable manner from unauthorized entry during such demolition or rep airs. On or about May 27 , 2019 Community Improvement Services Officer Heather Dow will inspect the property and assess progress and compliance with this order. The fmdings of this assessment will be presented to the Commission by appearing in person or through electronic means of distribution. If the Owner elects to perform repairs, he or she exclusively assumes all risk, expense and responsibility for ensuring that all legal requirements and standards are fully and strictly satisfied within the strict time constraints of this order, regardless of whether such standards are required under Denton's Code or any other law. Neither City, nor its staff, assumes any responsibility for identifying these standards, nor for guiding the Owner towards a timely, successful or feasible repair. Neither the City nor its staff warrant, assure, represent or recommend that timely, compliant, affordable, complete, or satisfactory repairs are feasible, or even possible, whether under ideal 77 79 1226 W Oak St   5/24/19 Summary of All Properties  The following accounts have meters that service the entire building for the services listed.  For commercial cut  non pay accounts, water and electric meters are not disconnected at the same time.  To ensure accuracy, all  meters for commercial water service which are shown to be off have been verified by a field crew to confirm the  status.    216 Fry St  This account was turned on overnight Tuesday, 5/21.  Upon discovery that the service was commercial, it was  turned back off Wednesday morning.  This location has an account for sentinel lights which is active.  The  building does not have active water or electric services.  5/24/19 field crews found the water meter had been  reconnected and have turned it back off and locked it.  Unit Number Electric Water Notes  Sentinel On N/A No request for termination; account is paid to current  BLDG Off 5/8/19 Off 5/17/19 Cut Non Pay; Tampering ‐ Water 5/24    220 Fry St  Water is set to be turned off with the Verify Cut Non Pay which is done 7 days after interruption.  There is no  electric service currently.  Unit Number Electric Water Notes  BLDG Off 5/23/19 On Electric Cut Non Pay; Water scheduled for cut 5/30/19    1226 W Oak St  This account was turned on overnight Tuesday, 5/21.  Upon discovery that the service was commercial, it was  turned back off Wednesday morning.  5/24/19 field crews found the water meter was still off.  It has been  locked.  Unit Number Electric Water Notes  BLDG Off 5/8/19 Off 5/17/19 Cut Non Pay    1232 W Oak St   Field technicians discovered tampering of the electric meters at the property on 5/22/19.  5/24/19 field crews  found the water meter had been reconnected and have turned it back off and locked it.  Unit Number Electric Water Notes  BLDG Off 5/8/19 Off 5/16/19 Cut Non Pay; Tampering ‐ Electric 5/22, Water 5/24  80 The locations below have individual, residential meters for each unit.  Services are set up and paid for by the  residents in their own names.  As residential water and electric meters are turned off at the same time,  individual water meters which are listed as off were not field validated.  212 Fry St  This location is individually metered for water and electric.  Service is in the names of residents.   Unit Number Electric Water Notes  1 On On No request for termination; account is paid to current  2 On On No request for termination; account is paid to current  3 On On No request for termination; account is paid to current  4* Off 6/7/18 Off 6/7/18 $406.99 Write off balance 1/1/19  1224 W Oak St  This location is individually metered for electric.  Electric service is in the names of residents.   Unit Number Electric Water Notes  BLDG N/A On Account past due; Scheduled to cut 5/29/19  1 On On No request for termination; account is paid to current  2* Off 5/1/19 Off 5/1/19 Customer requested turn off  3 On On No request for termination; account is paid to current  4* Off 5/15/19 Off 5/15/19 Customer requested turn off  5* Off 5/17/19 Off 5/17/19 Customer requested turn off  6* Off 4/24/19 Off 4/24/19 Customer requested turn off  7* Off 2/26/19 Off 2/26/19 Cut Non Pay  8* Off 2/22/19 Off 2/22/19 Customer requested turn off  9* Off 5/23/19 Off 5/23/19 Cut Non Pay  10* Off 2/19/19 Off 2/19/19 Customer requested turn off  *Water meters for individual residential accounts were not validated as off or locked by field on 5/24/19. 81 CouncilRequestsRow IDTitleRequestRequest Date Staff Responsible DepartmentRequest TypeStatusRequested By12019-260PEC-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?02/26/19EstesCapital ProjectsCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Meltzer22019-294Prairie St. Historic Designation Staff report on the potential historic designation for Prairie Street.03/05/19McAllen/McDonaldDevelopment ServicesCouncil MeetingInformation is provided in the May 24 Friday Report.Meltzer32019-357Comprehensive 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/ShawCommunity DevelopmentCouncil MeetingThis process will be discussed during a future work session.Meltzer42019-362City 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/ShawCommunity DevelopmentCouncil MeetingA summary will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor52019-354Fire Department RecruitmentMarketingProvide costs to have an agency more effectively advertise the Fire Department for recruitment.03/20/19Adams/HedgesFire/Public AffairsCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth62019-431Rayzor 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.04/03/19McDonald/RogersEconomic Development/DevelopmentServicesCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Watts72019-428Police Officer Staff LevelsInformation on the number of police officer positions that are needed by the city and our planaddress any gaps.04/03/19DixonPoliceCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday reportBriggs82019-469Community MarketInformation on the addition of a City position to support all non-profit agencies.04/09/19Kuechler/RogersPublic Affairs/Community Development Council MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth92019-575Kansas City RR Daily Trips How many daily trips go through Denton on the Kansas City Rail Line?05/06/19DeshmukhCapital ProjectsCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Ryan102019-576Hickory Creek WideningStaff Report on additional costs for bringing the Hickory Creek widening project to six lanes.05/06/19DeshmukhCapital ProjectsCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Ryan112019-565Naming 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/PackanParks and RecreationCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor122019-577Municipal 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.05/07/19BirdseyeCity Manager's OfficeCouncil MeetingAn update is provided in the May 24 Friday Report.Armintor132019-578Internet CoverageCoordinate with CenturyLink, Frontier, AT&T and other service providers to determine theirwillingness to address current service gaps in the community.05/07/19BirdseyeCity Manager's OfficeCouncil MeetingAn update is provided in the May 24 Friday Report.Briggs142019-586CDBG 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/ShawCommunity DevelopmentCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth152019-585Artificial TurfStaff report on the City's use of artificial turf and the viability of using it in parks and sports fields.05/07/19Packan/BehrensParks and RecreationCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor162019-630PEC 4 Property Documentation Document the current state of properties that will be upgraded and altered through the PEC 4Drainage Improvements Project for historical records.05/21/19EstesCapital ProjectsCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Davis172019-631Public Safety Plan forRoundabout ConstructionInformation on public safety plan to ensure necessary clearance and planning is in place for theBonnie Brae roundabout construction project.05/21/19EstesCapital ProjectsCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth182019-639Roadway WarrantyClarification on the two year warranty for roadway projects and how that compares withwarranties made by other jurisdictions.05/21/19Estes/DeshmukhCapital ProjectsCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Meltzer192019-650MKOC AccessibilityInformation on sidewalks near MKOC and the feasibility of adding a DCTA stop at the facility.05/21/19Estes/CanizaresCapital Projects/City Manager's Office Council MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor202019-644Kids at Play SignsDesign and purchase a "slow kids at play" sign with the City logo that could be made available toresidents for placement in their yards.05/21/19Estes/KuechlerCapital Projects/Public AffairsCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth212019-632Police Facility TimelineStaff report on the timeline to remodel the current Police Headquarters compared to the newPolice Substation.05/21/19CanizaresCity Manager's OfficeCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Ryan222019-634DCTA Work SessionWork Session on options to enhance City's partnership with DCTA under the new governancestructure.05/21/19CanizaresCity Manager's OfficeCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Davis232019-646Redistricting ResolutionResolution from City Council to ask the County to wait on their redistricting until the 2020 Census05/21/19WoodCity Manager's OfficeCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor242019-625Coordinated Entry Process Staff report on the coordinated entry process and how individuals are assessed.05/21/19Kuechler/ShawCommunity DevelopmentCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor252019-643Habitat for Humanity Homes inNew DevelopmentsInformation on ways to incentivize the inclusion of Habitat for Humanity homes to newdevelopments.05/21/19Kuechler/ShawCommunity DevelopmentCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs262019-652Our Daily Bread Day Center Information on if Our Daily Bread would be open to becoming a day center.05/21/19Kuechler/ShawCommunity DevelopmentCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor272019-642Industrial Sites to NoiseOrdinanceInformation on how industrial sites could be added to noise ordinance.05/21/19McDonaldDevelopment ServiceCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs282019-641Landlord IncentivesLandlord incentives provided by the City for reduced taxes for those making units available fortransitional housing.05/21/19McDonaldDevelopment ServicesCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs292019-624DEC Staff ReportStaff report on the costs to turn off the DEC to address the noise and pollution issues. Includeoperating and maintenance costs to run the plant, contingency reserves, and the debt servicepayments.05/21/19PuenteDMECouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor302019-651DEC NoiseStaff report on research done for anticipated sound at the DEC, promises made as the projectwas developed, and information on landscaping options to buffer the noise.05/21/19PuenteDMECouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor/Watts312019-645Business Owner Relief duringConstructionInformation on ways to provide relief to business owners impacted by City construction projects.05/21/19RogersEconomic DevelopmentCouncil MeetingInformation is provided in the May 24 Friday report.Hudspeth322019-635Miracle League BaseballStaff report on what it would take to support miracle league baseball.05/21/19PackanParks and RecreationCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Meltzer332019-637Options for Oakwood CemeteryROWInformation on the ability to add plots or tree banking on abandoned ROW at OakwoodCemetery.05/21/19PackanParks and RecreationCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Meltzer342019-638North Lakes Park Gym Hours Options to keep North Lakes Park Gym open on Sunday mornings.05/21/19PackanParks and RecreationCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Meltzer352019-648Child Care at City CouncilMeetingsStaff report on the feasibility of providing child care at City Council meetings.05/21/19PackanParks and RecreationCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor362019-628Recycling ContaminationStaff report on ways to reduce recycling contamination rates, including alternative bin designsand what cities with low contamination rates have done to educate the public.05/21/19Boerner/CoxSolid WasteCouncil MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor/Meltzer372019-633Reduced Waste PlansWork Session on commercial recycling and reduced waste/food diversion program.05/21/19BoernerSolid WasteCouncil MeetingThis may be included with the Commercial Recycling presentation that willbe scheduled for later this summer.Davis382019-629Art Project for Glass and PlasticReuseCould the arts community including the Public Art Commission and Greater Denton Arts Councilconduct community projects that include plastics and glass?05/21/19Boerner/Cox/RogersSolid Waste/Economic Development Council MeetingInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor392019-636Rebates for Electric LawnEquipmentStaff report on rebates for electric lawn equipment05/21/19BarnettSustainabilityCouncil MeetingInformation is provided in the May 24 Friday report.MeltzerPage 1 of 1Exported on May 24, 2019 2:11:46 PM CDT82 CouncilRequestsRow IDTitleRequestRequest Date Staff Responsible DepartmentRequest TypeStatusRequested By12019-079Verizon Pole DebtUpdate on the Verizon pole attachment debt.12/03/18Puente/Morrow/Adams DMEOther Council RequestsInformation 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.02/09/19LealCity Attorney's OfficeOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the May 24 Legal Status report.Meltzer32019-414Street ContractorsPrepare a list of contractors who were found to have done faulty compaction work leading tostreet failures.04/02/19EstesCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Meltzer42019-440Signal 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/DeshmukhCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Hudspeth52019-500Homeless 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.04/16/19KuechlerCommunity DevelopmentOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs62019-561City 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/PuenteCapital Projects/FinanceOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs72019-570Opening 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 Capital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs82019-572Hickory 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/EstesCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor92019-590First 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/PackanParks and RecreationOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Armintor102019-599Windsor Traffic Control Devices Status update on traffic control devices for Windsor and Bonnie Brae and Windsor and Hinkle 05/14/19DeshmukhCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Davis112019-601Gas Well Pre-EmptionSpecifics regarding the previously stated State pre-emption concerns for gas wells. Need morespecific information on who is grandfathered in and why.05/14/19Leal/BanksCity Attorney's Office/UtilitiesOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided during the July 15 Luncheon. A separate LegalStatus Report will also be distributed related to this issue.Davis122019-595Homeless EncampmentAnalysisHigh level financial analysis comparing clean-up of homeless encampments to providing portabletoilets and servicing a dumpster for the same size population.05/14/19Kuechler/ShawCommunity DevelopmentOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Meltzer132019-600City Funds to Outside Entities Staff report on City funds provided to outside entities including partnerships where real estate isprovided (cash or in-kind), or funding for salaries is provided and the requirements placed onthose entities.05/14/19Gaines/WoodFinance/City Manager's Office Other Council RequestsInformation will be provided in the May 31 Friday report.Davis142019-598Employee Gift PolicyInformation on how the City of Denton's Employee Gift Policy compares to policies of peer cities,especially as they pertain to Police and Fire.05/14/19Ogden/LindsayProcurement & ComplianceOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Davis152019-606Board and CommissionInformation on WebsiteList of current board and commission membership including term, who appointed them, andeligibility to serve a repeat term on the City's website.05/16/19Wood/RiosCity Secretary's OfficeOther Council RequestsInformation will be posted online within the next few weeks. A work sessionrelated to board and commission appointments is scheduled for June 18, atthat time City Council will receive binders with details outlining thenomination process.Armintor162019-610Gas Well DiscussionPlease prepare a Legal Status Report on the requirements for existing gas wells and/or padsites. Additionally, have staff prepare maps of all gas well plats together with various setbackradii that identifies the applicable setback setback for each pad site and the conditions requiredto make new gas well development subject to new codes. If most sites are vested, what is leftthat would be impacted by the new regulations?05/17/19McDonald/Leal/BanksCity Attorney's Office/DevelopmentServices/UtilitiesOther Council RequestsInformation will be included in the July 15 work session and a separate LegalStatus Report.Watts172019-616Fair GroundsCan the City consider purchasing the Fair Grounds?05/18/19HilemanCity Manager's OfficeOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs182019-615Jail time vs. shelter costsHow much does it cost taxpayers for someone to stay one night in jail and how does thatcompare to the daily rate for the Monsignor King enhanced shelter?05/19/19Kuechler/DixonCommunity Development/Police Other Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs192019-612Blood DonationLocation for blood drive near the square.05/19/19Rogers/GloverEconomic DevelopmentOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Meltzer202019-621Internet Coverage GapsProvide an update on staff efforts to work with internet service providers to identify internet gapsand provide solutions for residents who currently do not have access to high speed broadband.05/20/19Canizares/BirdseyeCity Manager's OfficeOther Council RequestsAn update is provided in the May 24 Friday Report.Armintor212019-623Turn Lane Signage at 288/I-35UnderpassWork with TxDOT to address signage issue at the 288/I-35 underpass which shows two left turnlanes when there is only one.05/21/19Deshmukh/EstesCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.Briggs222019-626Unicorn Lake and Wind River Please review traffic at Unicorn Lake and Wind River, the intersection needs a four way stopsign. Traffic is increasing in the area and is becoming hazardous.05/21/19Estes/DeshmukhCapital ProjectsOther Council RequestsInformation will be provided in a future Friday report.BriggsPage 1 of 1Exported on May 24, 2019 2:13:24 PM CDT83   May 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 5:30pm Board of Ethics 2 4:00pm Pubic Art Committee 3 4 5 6 9:00am Public Utilities Board 12 pm Council Luncheon 1:30pm Committee on the Environment  7 1:30 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 8 11:00am EDP 2:30pm Agenda Committee 9 10 11:00 am DCRC 11 12 13 4:30pm HLC 14 9:00 am Mobility Committee - CANCELED 5:30 pm CC Recepton Special Called Session 15 4:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session NO -2:30pm Agenda Committee 16 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting – CANCELED 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities 17 11:00 am DCRC 18 19 20 6:00pm Public Utilities Board 4:00pm ZBA-CANCELED 21 11:30 am CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 22 11:00am TIF Board (TIRZ # 1) 2:30pm Agenda Committee 23 1:00pm HOT & Sponsorship Committee Meeting 24 11:00 am DCRC 25 26 27 CITY OFFICES CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY 28 No Council Airport No Council Meeting 4:00pm Public Art Committee 29 No TIF Board (TIRZ # 1) 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 30 6:00 pm Bond Advisory Committee 31 11:00 am DCRC   84   June 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 11:30 am Council Luncheon 1:30pm Committee on the Environment 5:30 pm Traffic Safety Commission 4 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 5 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 6 4:00pm Public Art Committee 7 8 9 10 9:00am Public Utilities Board 5:30pm HLC 11 9:00 am Mobility Committee 11:00 City Council Group Photo 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 12 11:00am EDP 13 14 15 16 17 18 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 19 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 20 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting 5:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities 21 22 23 24 6:00pm Public Utilities Board 4:00pm ZBA 25 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 26 27 28 29 30   85   July 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 No Luncheon Meeting 1:30pm Committee on the Environment  5:30 pm Traffic Safety Commission 2 No Council Meeting 3 4 4:00pm Public Art Committee (New date TBD since this is a holiday) 5 6 7 8 9:00am Public Utilities Board 9 9:00 am Mobility Committee No Council Meeting 10 11:00am EDP 11 12 13 14 15 11:30 am Council Luncheon 5:30pm HLC 16 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 17 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 18 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting 5:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities 19 20 21 22 6:00pm Public Utilities Board 23 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 24 11:00am TIF Board (TIRZ # 1) 25 26 27 28 29 4:00pm ZBA 30 No Council Meeting 31   86 City Council City of Denton Meeting Agenda City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Work Session Room Classroom C 11:30 AMMonday, June 3, 2019 After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Monday, June 3, 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 3. Work Session Reports Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the City of Denton’s Cultural District program, formation of the City’s first Cultural District (the Original Denton District), and the City’s application to the Texas Commission on the Arts Cultural Districts Program. ID 19-1068A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding establishing a living wage requirement for city contractors. ID 19-1197B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding the implementation of an Acceptance of Sponsorships and Donations Policy. ID 19-911C. RED LIGHT CAMERAID 19-1206D. NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law. C E R T I F I C A T E I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Denton, Texas, on the ________day of ___________________, 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. Page 1 Printed on 5/24/2019 87 City Council City of Denton Meeting Agenda City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Work Session Room & Council Chambers1:00 PMTuesday, June 4, 2019 WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 1:00 P.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, June 4, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered: 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 the Water Fiscal Year 2019-20 Operating and Capital Budget. ID 19-1192A. Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the Wastewater and Drainage Fiscal Year 2019-20 Operating and Capital Budget. ID 19-1193B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the Customer Service Fiscal Year 2019-20 Operating Budget. ID 19-1194C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding the fee charged to commercial accounts when utilizing the online and phone payment channel. ID 19-1202D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an internal audit of the Police Property Room. ID 19-1205E. NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law. _________________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 Printed on 5/24/2019 88 June 4, 2019City Council Meeting Agenda 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 Resolution of Appreciation for Tim Fisher.ID 19-1090A. 3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council. B. Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City Council. This is limited to no more than four (4) speakers per meeting with each speaker allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting. C. Additional Citizen Reports - This section of the agenda, 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 – M). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members Page 2 Printed on 5/24/2019 89 June 4, 2019City Council Meeting Agenda 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 of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Denton Music and Arts Collaborative to enable them to continue its programs that support and encourage the creative arts in the city; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($500) ID 19-1041A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton prohibiting on-street parking along the south side of West Hickory Street from Avenue B to Welch 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. ID 19-1123B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton to convert the traffic pattern on Avenue A (from West Hickory Street southward to Mulberry Street) and on Mulberry Street (from Avenue A eastward to Welch Street) from two-way to one-way traffic flow whereby Avenue A will be northbound one-way and Mulberry westbound one-way; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause;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. ID 19-1124C. Consider approval of a resolution appointing Frank Pugsley as the City’s representative to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval XX-XX. ID 19-1126D. Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development a 2019 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development with appropriate certifications, as authorized and required by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended; authorizing the Community Development Manager and Community Development Coordinator to sign release of liens and subordination agreements upon certain conditions; and providing for an effective date. ID 19-1146E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, amending Chapter 22 “Parks and Recreation” of the Code of Ordinances, City of Denton, Texas by amending Section 22-6 “Public Art Committee” to provide that the Public Art Committee shall have the duty to make recommendations to the City Council related to cultural districts; amending Section 22-6 to add the Director of Economic Development as an ex-officio member of the Public Art Committee; and providing an effective date. The Public Art Committee recommends approval 0-0. ID 19-1156F. Consider adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton designating the Original Denton District as a Cultural District; and providing an effective date. The ID 19-1157G. Page 3 Printed on 5/24/2019 90 June 4, 2019City Council Meeting Agenda Public Art Committee recommends approval (0-0). Consider adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton in support of the Original Denton District seeking state designation as an official cultural district from the Texas Commission on the Arts; and providing an effective date. The Public Art Committee recommends approval (0-0). ID 19-1158H. 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 Ponder Company, Inc., for the Replacement of Resilient Sports Gym Floor at City of Denton’s North Lakes Recreation Center; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7005 - awarded to Ponder Company, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $100,595.45). ID 19-1159I. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, approving a City co-sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $18,167 of in-kind services and resources for the Denton Juneteenth Celebration, which will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., at the Fred Moore Park; and providing an effective date. ID 19-1174J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, granting the Denton Juneteenth Celebration Committee a noise exception, pursuant to section 17-20 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, for the Denton Juneteenth Celebration, which will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 15, 2019, from to 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Fred Moore Park; granting an increase in sound levels from 70 to 75 dba and a variance in hours of operation for amplified sound levels for an outdoor event; and providing an effective date. ID 19-1187K. Consider approval of the minutes of May 21, 2019.ID 19-1190L. Consider approval of a resolution nominating one candidate to a slate of nominees for the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District; and declaring an effective date. ID 19-1203M. 6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $47,990,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019"; authorizing the issuance of the Bonds; delegating the authority to certain City officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said Bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. ID 19-1137A. Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $26,720,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2019" for General Government and Technology Services; authorizing the issuance of the Certificates; delegating the authority to certain City officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said Certificates; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. ID 19-1138B. Page 4 Printed on 5/24/2019 91 June 4, 2019City Council Meeting Agenda Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Health & Building Standards Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Special Citizens Bond Advisory Committee, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. ID 19-1191C. 7. 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. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0). (DCA19-0004, Treatment Centers, Julie Wyatt) DCA19-0004 e A. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a Specific Use Permit for a Treatment Facility on approximately 4.4 acres of land, generally located on the east side of North Ruddell Street, approximately 495 feet north of Mingo Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; 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 recommended approval with conditions (6-0). (S19-0009, Ruddell Campus, Julie Wyatt) S19-0009aB. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a change in the zoning classification from a Downtown Commercial Neighborhood (DC-N) zoning district and use classification to a Downtown Commercial General (DC-G) zoning district and use classification on approximately 0.964 acres of land generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of W. Mulberry Street and S. Carroll Boulevard in the city of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the city’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. (Z19-0002b, Denton Bank, Cindy Jackson) Z19-0002bC. Hold a public hearing and consider approval of an ordinance of the city of Denton, Texas, approving a specific use permit to allow a drive-through facility in association with a bank on a property generally located in a Downtown Commercial General (DC-G) zoning district and use classification on approximately 0.964 acres and generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of W. Mulberry Street and S. Carroll Boulevard in the city of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the city’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. (S19-0007, Denton Bank, Cindy Jackson) S19-0007bD. Hold a public hearing and consider approval of an ordinance amending the Denton Development Code (2002) to: create a new Subchapter 35.25 Denton Square District, establishing The Denton Square District, generally bounded by Cedar Street, Pecan DCA18-0007 e E. Page 5 Printed on 5/24/2019 92 June 4, 2019City Council Meeting Agenda Street, Austin Street, and Walnut Street, in Denton, Texas, and generally including all properties adjoining those boundary streets, providing for design standards within the boundaries of said Denton Square District; and further amending the recently adopted Denton Development Code (2019) to amend Subchapter 2 Administration and Procedures, and Subchapter 4 Overlay and Historic Districts; 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. (DCA18-0007e, The Denton Square District, Sean Jacobson). 8. 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. Page 6 Printed on 5/24/2019 93 Future Work Session Items 5/24/2019 Meeting Date 3‐June Lunch Acceptance of  Sponsorships and  Donations Policy  Cultural District Living Wage for City  Contractors  Red Light Camera  Pilot and Contract  4‐Jun Water, Wastewater,   Budget Presentation  Customer Service  Budget Presentation  Commercial Credit  Card Fees  Police Property Room  Audit (IA) 11‐June  (City Council Group  Photo at 11:00) 11:45 Parks Master  Plan Exercise Day Break Building  Traffic Signalization  and Traffic/Roadway  Technology Solid Waste Budget  Presentation  18‐Jun General Fund Budget  Presentations (4  Presentations)  Contractor  Procurement  Options/Facility  Project Budget  Planning  Development Service  Fees  Council Committee  and Boards &  Commission   Appointments  Board of Ethics  25‐Jun General Fund Budget  Presentations (4  Presentations)  Municipal Broadband Inclement Weather  Policy  Civic Center Fee  Waivers 15‐July Lunch 16‐Jul Manufactured Home  Financial Risk  Disclosure Charity Care  Work Session Strategy  Session  Development Services  Certified Mailings  2nd Preliminary  Budget Discussion/ Departmental  Presentations  including DME 23‐Jul Purchasing Manual  Update  Atmos Energy Update Outdoor Music  Venues and Noise  Ordinance Departmental Budget  Presentations  Economic  Development Corridor  Plan/Reinvestment  Grant 1‐Aug 5‐Aug Lunch 6‐Aug Council & Committee  Rules of Procedure  DCTA Update Commercial Food  Diversion/Waste  Reduction Strategies  13‐Aug Employee Ethics  Policy  Rayzor Ranch PID Procurement Audit  (IA) Utility Street Cuts (IA) 20‐Aug Signage and Design  Standards Construction Code  Review  Real Estate Policy  Mosley Road Landfill Affordable Housing/  Housing Assistance Scooter Share  Blue Zones Police Overtime (IA) Joint EDPB Luncheon Right of Way  Ordinance Follow‐up Sobering Centers Group Home Code  Amendment Mews Streets  Municipal Rental  Inspection Program  Update Top priorities from  3/4 Work Session  Top Priorities from  4/23 Work Session Currently Slated Work Session Items Date TBD Joint DISD/City Council Luncheon Gas Well Setback and Distance Study Gas Well Notification Disclosure  Requirements Budget Workshop  94 Street/Intersection From To Date of ConstructionDate of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Acorn Bend Rd.Field Bend Cule de Sac5/28/19 6/28/19Street Panel and Sidewalk Repair      (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 5/14/19(940) 349‐7160 New ProjectAtlas Dr.Redstone Hercules3/25/19 5/28/19Water Main Replacement            (Temporary Lane Closures)Water 12/17/18Website & Letters(940) 349‐7167Bell Ave.Intersection of McKinney5/28/19 7/5/19Intersection Improvements           (Northbound right turn lane, temporary lane closure)Engineering 2/22/19Website & Letters(940) 349‐8910 New ProjectBlagg Rd.Mayhill Geesling3/18/19 10/31/19Mayhill Project Bridge                (Road Closure)EngineeringWebsite & Nextdoor Notification(940) 208‐4318Bonnie Brae St.RoselawnNorth of Vintage7/1/17 7/1/19Street Widening                     (No Street Closures)Engineering 6/14/18(940) 349‐8910Part of Bonnie Brae Ph. I Capital ProjectBonnie Brae St.Highland ParkWillowwood 5/13/19 6/19/19Water Main Replacement            North South Water Main Ph. II        (Street Closure)EngineeringWebsite, Nextdoor Notification(940) 349‐8910Part of North South Water Main Ph. II Capital Project (Bonnie Brae from Roselawn to I35E); Completion extended from 5/24/19Daisy Dr.Boxwood Sweet Gum4/29/19 6/14/19Concrete Panel Repair                (One Way Lane Closure)Streets 4/15/19(940) 349‐7160Dallas Dr. Intersection of Teasley11/12/18 6/14/19Turn Lane Upgrade                   (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 11/5/18(940) 349‐7160Eagle Dr.Elm Carroll1/31/19 6/28/19Eagle Drainage Improvements        (Street Closure)Engineering(940) 268‐9726Part of Eagle Dr. Dainage Capital Project                                                                              Construction Projects Report  Week of May 27‐June 2, 2019                 CURRENT PROJECTSSee Yellow Highlighted for Major ClosuresFor general inquiries and questions, please contact the Project Management Office at (940) 349‐722795 Street/Intersection From To Date of ConstructionDate of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Edgewood Pl.Northwood TerraceCrestwood5/9/19 7/6/19Wastewater and Water  Main Replacement                        (Temporary, Intermittent  Road Closure)Wastewater and water5/2/19(940) 349‐7300Forrestridge Dr.Highview Cr. Highview Cr.5/20/19 6/7/19Atmos Utility Relocations           (Westbound Lane Closure) AtmosCommunity Meeting(940) 293‐7039Hann St. Locust Austin5/6/19 6/10/19Water Line Improvements           (Street Closure)PWI 4/11/19(940) 268‐9726Hercules Ln.Sherman Stuart3/25/19 7/26/19Water Main Replacement            (Temporary Lane Closure)Water 3/4/19(940) 349‐7167Completion date extended from 7/15/19Heritage Tr.South of UniversityLinden3/28/19 6/18/19Turn Lane Installation                (One lane both directions closed)PWIWebsite (940) 268‐9842Highland St.Carroll IOOF5/20/19 7/15/19Highland Street Fence                (Intermittent Closures)Parks(940) 349‐7464Highview Ct.Highview Cr. Dead End4/29/19 6/7/19Street Reconstruction                (Street Closure)Streets 4/18/19(940) 349‐7160Highview Cir.Forrest Ridge Forrest Ridge5/20/19 6/21/19Street Reconstruction                (Street Closure)Streets 5/6/19(940) 349‐7160Hinkle Dr.US 380 Headlee5/23/19 9/1/19Street and Drainage Improvements    Magnolia Drainage Ph. II              (Street Closure)Engineering 11/13/18(940) 349‐8910Part of Magnolia Drainage Capital Project (Hinkle from University to Windsor and Windsor from Hinkle to Elm)Johnson St.E. Collins E. Daugherty5/29/19 7/3/19Water Main Replacement             (Temporary Street Closure will open at 6:00 pm daily)Water 5/6/10(940) 349‐7167 New ProjectKendoph Ln. Underwood Willowwood5/20/19 6/24/19Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter   (Street Closure)Streets 5/6/19Website, Nextdoor Notification(940) 349‐7160Kerley St.Duncan Shady Oaks4/25/19 8/17/19Wastewater Main Replacement       (Street Closure)WastewaterWebsite, Nextdoor Notification(940) 349‐7300  Streets Repairs to follow 8/5/19‐1/9/20Kings RowYellowstone Sherman5/6/19 6/28/19Street Reconstruction                (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 12/7/18(940) 349‐716096 Street/Intersection From To Date of ConstructionDate of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Kings RowYellowstone Stuart4/15/19 8/16/19Street Reconstruction                (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 4/9/19Website, Nextdoor Notification(940) 349‐7160Mayhill Rd.US 380 Edwards 9/1/17 2/1/20Street Widening                     (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 1/3/18, 1/24/18Door Hangers(940) 208‐4318E. McKinney St.Grissom S. Fork3/11/19 7/1/19Storm Drain Installation and          Street Widening                     (Temporary Lane Closure)Engineering 3/7/19(940) 349‐8910McKinney St.South Fork Grissom5/29/19 5/31/19Street Widening                     McKinney Street Widening  Project    (Full Closure)           Engineering 5/29/10New ProjectMercedes Rd.Oakwood Willowwood5/15/19 6/12/19Street Construction                   (Street Closure)Streets 4/23/19(940) 349‐7160Myrtle St.Eagle Maple 1/31/19 6/28/19Eagle Drainage Improvements        (Street Closure)Engineering 8/21/18Contacted DCTA(940) 349‐8910Part of Eagle Dr. Drainage Capital ProjectNeff St.Greenlee Collins5/15/19 6/12/19Street Construction                   (Street Closure)Streets 4/23/19(940) 349‐7160Northwood TerraceCul de sacEdgewood Place5/9/19 7/6/19Wastewater and Water  Main Replacement                        (Temporary, Intermittent  Road Closure)Wastewater and water5/2/19(940) 349‐7300Paco Tr.Ruddell Cul de sac5/6/19 6/7/19Sidewalk Repair                      (Lane Closure)Streets 4/26/19(940) 349‐7167Peak St.Greenlee Fannin5/15/19 6/12/19Street Construction                   (Street Closure)Streets 4/23/19(940) 349‐7160Pennsylvania Dr.Intersection of Hollyhill5/28/18 6/14/19Valley Gutter Installation             (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 5/15/19(940) 349‐7160 New ProjectSheraton Rd. Sun Valley Hercules3/25/19 5/24/19Street Reconstruction                (Street Closure)StreetsWebsite(940) 349‐7160Sherman Dr.Monterey Stuart5/7/19 7/12/19Wastewater Main Replacement       (Temporary Lane Closure)WastewaterWebsite(940) 349‐7167Smoketree Tr.Boxwood Plumbago4/29/19 5/31/19Concrete Panel Repair                (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 4/16/19(940) 349‐716097 Street/Intersection From To Date of ConstructionDate of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Stuart Rd.Long Keystone1/30/19 6/30/19Street Reconstruction                (Street Closure)CM ConstructionNextdoor Notification(940) 231‐9963Teal Dr.Poinsettia Cyrus5/28/19 6/14/19Sidewalk Repair                     (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets 5/14/19(940) 349‐7160 New ProjectUS 377 (Ft. Worth Dr.)IH 35E0.26 mi south of FM 183012/3/18 12/12/20Street Widening                     (Temporary Lane Closures during non‐peak traffic)TxDOT 9/25/18Public Meeting 10/8(940) 387‐141498 Street/Intersection From To Date of ConstructionDate of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Crestwood Pl.Greenwood Kayewood4/1/19 4/30/19Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter (Street Closure)Streets 3/21/19(940) 349‐7160Crestwood Pl.Liveoak Edgewood4/1/19 5/7/19Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter (Street Closure)Streets 3/21/19(940) 349‐7160Crestoak Pl.Liveoak Oakridge4/1/19 5/7/19Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter (Street Closure)Streets 3/21/19(940) 349‐7160Hickory St.Industrial Bell5/7/19 5/8/19Private Construction                  (Street Closure)Engineering(940) 349‐8910Kings RowCalvert Dunes4/4/19 5/8/19Wastewater Main Replacement       (Temporary Road Closure)WastewaterWebsite, Nextdoor Notification(940) 349‐7300Michial St. McCormick Knight5/6/19 5/16/19Street Construction                   (Street Closure)Streets 4/23/19(940) 349‐7160Morse St.Intersection of Mayhill4/18/19 5/16/19Waterline Improvements             (Intersection Closure)PWIWebsite, Businesses & DCTA Contacted(940) 208‐4318North Texas Blvd.Chestnut Stella 4/29/19 5/15/19Curb Repairs                        (Temporary Lane Closure)StreetsWebsite, Businesses & DCTA Contacted(940) 349‐7160Nottingham Dr.Kings Row Stratford4/4/19 5/8/19Wastewater Main Replacement       (Temporary Road Closure)WastewaterWebsite, Nextdoor Notification(940) 349‐7300Oakridge St.Edgewood Crestoak4/1/19 5/7/19Street Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter (Street Closure)Streets 3/21/19(940) 349‐7167Ranchman Blvd.Intersection of FM 21811/4/19 5/16/19FM 2181 Road Widening              (Road Closure on Ranchman to the east and west of FM 2181)TxDOTNextdoor Notification,        Electronic Signs(940) 349‐8910San Felipe Dr.Willowick Chimney Rock4/15/19 4/25/19Sidewalk Repair                      (Temporary Lane Closure)StreetsWebsite, Nextdoor Notification(940) 349‐7160Scripture St. Ector Gober2/4/19 5/1/19Atmos Utility Relocations           (Westbound Lane Closure; Intersection at Hillcrest Closed)AtmosNextdoor Notification(940) 205‐9821Sheraton Pl. Sheraton Buckingham3/18/19 5/10/19Street Reconstruction                (Street Closure)Streets 3/11/19(940) 349‐7160COMPLETED PROJECTS99 Street/Intersection From To Date of ConstructionDate of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Sycamore St.AtRailroad Crossing5/1/19 5/3/19Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation      (Street Closure)EngineeringEmail Notifications(940) 349‐8910University Dr.1200' West 1200' East4/30/19 5/3/19Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation      (Temporary Road Closure)EngineeringEmail Notifications(940) 208‐4318Yellowstone Pl.Kings Row Monterey1/28/19 5/20/19Street Reconstruction                (Temproary Block Closures)Streets 1/23/19(940) 349‐7160100 Street/Intersection From To Date of ConstructionDate of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Bonnie Brae St.University Linden6/3/19 6/14/19Private Development                 (Temporary Lane Closure)Engineering(940) 349‐8910Bonnie Brae St.Intersection of Scripture6/11/19 8/3/19Roundabout                         Bonnie Brae Ph. IV                   (Intersection Closure)Engineering(940) 349‐8910Part of Bonnie Brae Ph. IV Capital Project (I35E to Scripture)FM 2181City of Denton/Corinth City limitsLillian MillerTBDTBDStreet WideningTxDOT(940)‐387‐1414TxDOT Project ‐ currently on holdHickory Creek Rd.Teasley RiverpassTBDTBDStreet Widening                     (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering 11/26/18(940) 349‐8910Hickory St. Ave BWelch6/3/19 10/1/19Street Reconstruction                (Street Closure)Streets(940) 349‐7160Hickory St. Intersection of Fry6/3/19 6/18/19Wastewater Main Replacement       (Street Closure)Wastewater(940) 349‐7300Longfellow Ln.Intersection ofBrightwood Terrace 6/3/19 6/21/19Valley Gutter Installation             (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 5/15/19(940) 349‐7160Mills Rd.Intersection of Mayhill6/3/19 8/1/19Storm Drain Inlet and Repave         (Full Closure)Engineering 5/15/19(940) 208‐4318Start date extended from 5/28/19Massey St. Hwy 377 200' WestTBDTBDStreet Boring                        (Street Closure)TxDotEmail Notifications(940) 387‐1414Mistywood Ln.Rockwood Jamestown7/17/19 11/11/19Water Main Replacement, Street Repairs                             (Intermittent Street Closure)Water 12/17/18Water               (940) 349‐7167Panhandle St.Carroll BolivarTBDTBDStreet Resurfacing, Curb and Gutter (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets 4/9/18Door Hangers(940) 349‐7160PEC 4 ‐ EngineeringInstalling Underground Box CulvertEngineering 11/13/18(940) 349‐8910Roselawn Dr.Bonnie BraeKansas City Southern RRTBDTBDDrainage and Roadway Construction   (Bonnie Brae Phase 1                 One Lane traffic control)Engineering N/A(940) 349‐8910UPCOMING PROJECTS101 Street/Intersection From To Date of ConstructionDate of Completion Brief Description of Construction Department LettersOther CommunicationDepartment Contact:Updated Information / Notes Rockwood Ln. Royal Mistywood10/28/19 TBDStreet Repairs                      (Road Closure)Streets 11/23/18Door Hangers(940) 349‐7160Royal Ln.Royal Rockwood10/28/19 TBDStreet Reconstruction                (Road Closure)Streets 11/23/18(940) 349‐7160Shady Oaks Dr.Teasley WoodrowTBDTBDBase Repairs                         (Temporary Lane Closure)Streets Electronic SignsMeet with business owners(940) 349‐7160Stuart Rd.Windsor Kings RowTBDTBDConcrete Curb and Gutter Repair      (Temporary Lane Closures)Streets(940) 349‐7160Thomas St.Panhandle Oak TBDTBDStreets Construction                 Streets(940) 349‐7160Vintage Blvd.US 377 I35W 10/1/19 10/1/21Street Widening                     (Bonnie Brae Phase 2)Engineering(940) 349‐8910102