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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 1, 2019
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. City Council Luncheon on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. in the
City Council Work Session Room.
2. Committee on the Environment Meeting on Monday, November 4, 2019 at
1:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
3. Traffic Safety Commission Meeting on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 5:30
p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
4. Audit/Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 10:30
a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
5. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
in the City Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting in the
Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.
6. Agenda Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in
the City Manager’s Conference Room.
7. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday,
November 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room,
followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
8. Downtown Economic Development Committee on Thursday, November 7,
2019 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
9. Public Art Committee on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in the
City Council Work Session Room.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – The following items will be
discussed during the November 5 City Council work session. Each week, the topics
that will be presented during the next week’s agenda will be included in the Friday
Report the prior week. Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, City Manager’s Office
1. Request for a Work Session to protect veterans from source of
income discrimination for housing.
• Request for a work session adopting an ordinance
provision in the Fair Housing Ordinance to protect
veterans from source of income discrimination, similar
to the City of Dallas.
• Requestor: Council Member Armintor
• Date Requested: October 24, 2019
• Related Information: Informal Staff Report 2019-182
2. Discuss the conversion of the Quakertown Park creek section near
City Hall from concrete to its natural state.
• Request to have the drainage channel conversion
information that was presented during the Committee on
the Environment meeting on March 7, 2019 be presented
during an upcoming work session for full City Council
discussion and input.
• Requestor: Council Member Briggs
• Date Requested: October 14, 2019
• Related Information: None
• Requested Format for Response: Work Session Request
3. Discuss a comprehensive anti-discrimination ordinance.
• Requestor: Council Member Davis
• Date Requested: October 4, 2019
• Related Information: None
• Requested Format for Response: Work Session Request
4. Discuss a Denton Welcoming Committee
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• Develop a welcoming process for new Denton families
with the following components:
(1) A welcome email (with opt out) sent using
addressed gathered through customer service
(potentially through CoServ customer service as
well).
(2) Useful information provided in the email along
with the offer of an orientation visit from a member
of the Denton Welcoming Committee who will
bring a free gift basket
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(3) Check off boxes in the email to indicate special
interests and information needs
(4) Gift baskets to be assembled by the Chamber to
include samples and coupons from local businesses
along with flyers from local nonprofits and
information from the city itself.
(5) Visits to be scheduled and implemented by those
Denton service organizations who choose to
participate as members of the Denton Welcoming
Committee. Target partners would include
organizations such as Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary,
Black Chamber, etc.
• Requestor: Council Member Meltzer
• Date Requested: October 28, 2019
• Related Information: none
• Requested Format for Response: Policy
B. W Oak Street and Fry Street Traffic Signal Reconstruction – The intersection of W
Oak Street and Fry Street will be under construction through December 2019 to
replace the traffic signal. During the construction the intersection will be converted
to an All-Way Stop-Controlled intersection for the safety of the construction crew
and to efficiently install the new signal poles. The existing signal is scheduled to be
removed the first week of November, tentatively November 4. City staff will
monitor traffic and make necessary changes to the intersection control if needed.
Staff contact: Pam Alummoottil, Capital Projects
C. Deerwood Phase II storm runoff – In early October staff met with a resident in the
Deerwood Phase II neighborhood regarding the concerns of excessive storm runoff
experienced in several yards along Fawn Drive and Antler Circle. Staff conducted a
site visit in mid-October with the owner of the large property to the west of the
neighborhood. During the site visit, staff noticed issues on the large property and at
the residents of Fawn Dr. and Antler Circle that could be exacerbating the runoff
issues for the residents. These observations are noted in the attached letter and is
being mailed out to several residents the week of November 4. Staff’s goal is to
make the residents aware of the issues and provide some suggested improvements
that could minimize water damage for the neighbors. Staff contact: Mario Canizares,
City Manager’s Office
D. Certified Entrepreneurial Communities – Council Member Briggs asked staff to
research the process of becoming of a Certified Entrepreneurial Community (CEC).
The CEC program is an economic development strategy that equips communities to
become “entrepreneur-ready.” This designation is awarded by a consulting firm in
North Carolina to communities who apply for and complete the certification
process. Currently, three communities in the country have sought this designation;
Cleveland County, NC, Holly Springs, NC and Amherst County, VA. The
application is an online submission of basic demographic information about the
community, a high-level overview of current efforts to support small business
owners and entrepreneurs, and explanation of existing economic development
community partnerships.
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The CEC certification spans two years. In the first year, communities complete an
Ecosystem Assessment, Action Plan, Score Card, Coaching and Certification. The
Ecosystem Assessment describes the current local entrepreneurial ecosystem. The
Action Plan and Score Card determine key steps and measure progress toward goals.
Certification is awarded when a community accomplishes their goals on two
entrepreneur initiatives. An updated action plan is then developed for year two.
CEC staff consult and support communities throughout the two-year process.
Examples of entrepreneurial initiatives in existing CEC communities are hosting
local events and networking opportunities aimed at building informed connections
and relationships among entrepreneurs and creating a catalog for business resources
at both the local, regional and state level. The cost of CEC certification is $20,000
plus consultant travel. More information can be found at www.creativecec.com/.
Staff contact: Erin Winn, City Manager’s Office
E. NCTCOG Solid Waste Implementation Grant Program Update – Each biennium,
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), allocates funds
generated by landfill tipping fees to the 24 councils of governments (COGs) located
in the state of Texas for the designated function of awarding grants to further the
implementation of regional waste management goals through local programs. The
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) allocates a portion of the
funding toward local and regional Implementation Grants.
The City of Denton Department of Solid Waste and Recycling is planning to apply
in the categories of Source Reduction and Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste,
Litter and Illegal Dumping Cleanups, and Local Solid Waste Management Plans
with requests totaling approximately $420,000. Potential projects include a
comprehensive solid waste management strategy, equipment for the valet program,
HCC program, contamination reduction efforts, drug disposal educational
enhancements, and recycling container improvements. We plan to bring forward a
work session item to Public Utility Board and City Council on December 2 and 3
respectively for approval to proceed with applications. Applications will be due
January 6, 2020 with awarding of executed projects April 2020. The project
implementation period is April 2020 through March 2021. Staff Contact: Tina Ek,
Solid Waste and Recycling
F. Parking Lot Construction at Denia Rec Center- The parking lot in front of Denia
Rec Center is being resurfaced beginning November 6. The construction is expected
to last through the end of the year. Alternate parking will be at the Denia Softball
fields, whose entrance is on Roselawn Drive. Staff contact: Caroline Seward, Parks
and Recreation
G. Yard Waste and Brush Collection Update – As part of the new budget year, the City
of Denton implemented an improved yard waste and brush collection program. The
new program, which utilizes yard waste carts and/or kraft bags, allows residents to
opt-in and opt out of collection service to better align with the customers need, create
efficient routes for organics collection, and mitigate employee injury linked with
our previous program. To date, approximately 3,045 residents have opted into the
program with 2486 choosing carted service and 560 opting for Yard Bags.
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Through the month of October 2019, Solid Waste Staff has continued to run daily
yard waste and brush routes, collecting everything left on the curb and leaving
informational door hangers to ensure they opt-into the new program. Beginning
Monday, November 4, 2019, yard waste and brush crews will continue to collect on
their daily routes but only at houses opted-into the program. Those houses “missed”
will need to call City of Denton Customer Service at 940-349-8700 to schedule
service and crews will return to collect their material. This phase of implementation
will continue throughout the month of November 2019. In December, crews will
start consolidating all opted-in customers to a single collection day. By January
2020, the program should be completely implemented.
The Solid Waste and Recycling Department recognizes that there may be situations
where the use of carts and kraft bags may be inconvenient to a resident (i.e. raking
a heavily wooded lot once or twice per year). While we would urge all residents to
use the new cart and kraft bag program to ensure your organics are composted,
should you wish to use plastic bags, the following option is available; please call
Customer Service, and schedule a bulk waste collection. Due to the time required
to debag the leaves and to mitigate the risk posed to solid waste workers tasked with
debagging leaves, the plastic bagged leaves will be collected and disposed of in the
City Landfill. Residents utilizing this option will be assessed a $75.00/hour fee,
billed in quarter hour increments, after the first twenty-five (25) 30-gallon bags
collected. Staff Contact: Brian Boerner, Solid Waste and Recycling
H. Green Tree Estates Update – In the October 25 Friday Report, City staff gave an
overview of the planned cessation of water services by the Owner of the Green Tree
Estates water system. On October 29, staff held a public meeting and invited the
customers of Green Tree Estates to hear the history of and ask questions pertaining
to the issue. Between 25 and 30 persons attended the meeting, including
representatives of PUC and the water system Owner. Based on inquiries that staff
has received during and after that meeting, the Green Tree Estates fact sheet has
been updated and includes an FAQ section to address common questions
(attached). Staff continues to advocate with state agencies for a longer notification
period prior to cessation and is actively working to place customers in contact with
local housing assistance providers. Additionally, staff will provide the customers
with contact information for their state representatives and regional legal aid
resources. Long term solutions for water provision by the City are being evaluated;
however, those solutions would require the dedication of rights of way, funding of
the improvements by residents or other non-city sources, and a timeline of months
or possibly years. Without intervention by the State or a change in course by the
Green Tree Estates water system Owner, staff expects the customers of Green Tree
Estates to lose water service on November 15. Staff contact: Kenneth Banks,
Utilities
I. Day of the Dead Valet Trash and Recycling Service Plan – On Saturday October 26,
the Day of the Dead Festival was held in the downtown area. Solid Waste staff
working in the Valet Service area expanded operating hours and staff to handle the
anticipated increase in garbage and recycling volumes due to the event. A “mini”
rear loader was used to collect garbage in the festival area and recyclables were
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collected on a truck and trailer with those materials transported to rear loader
strategically staged closely off site. Staff was able to service the entire square within
an hour turnaround, inclusive of the increased automobile and pedestrian traffic.
Staff encountered several “blocked” containers on Austin Street during the festival.
Working with the affected businesses, valet staff was able to arrange a work around
to address their disposal needs. Overall the valet program service during the Day of
the Dead festival was successful and staff looks forward to continuously improving
service. Staff Contact: Brandi Neal, Solid Waste and Recycling
J. Temporary Parking Lot for School Construction – The City of Denton is working
with the Denton Independent School District on the potential use of a portion of
Avondale Park along Hanover Drive for a temporary parking lot during the Wilson
Elementary construction. The construction is expected to take up to two years. The
proposed temporary parking lot would return to open parkland after the construction
is completed.
The City and DISD are working closely to find a solution with the least amount of
negative impact to the neighborhood and park. To satisfy all internal policies and to
gather public feedback, the City and DISD are hosting several public meetings over
the next few weeks. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
November 14 at 6:00 p.m.- Neighborhood meeting at Wilson Elementary
School
December 2 at 6:00 p.m.- Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board at the
Denton Civic Center
January 7 at 6:30 p.m.- Public Hearing at the City of Denton City Council
meeting
III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Events
1. Texas Arbor Day 2019 – Saturday, November 2 at 8:00 a.m. the new North
Lakes Dog Park. Staff will be planting 71 trees with the help of over 80 volunteers.
Staff contact: Haywood Morgan, Parks and Recreation
2. Heritage Festival – Saturday, November 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center (3310 Collins Road.). Join us to celebrate
the plants, animals, and history of Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center by
attending one of our events. This community event is free and open to the
public! At 10:30 we will host an Arbor Day StoryTime with Denton Public
Library and at 11:30 a.m. we will be joined by the Blackland Prairie Raptor
Rescue for a presentation with live raptors (the birds, not the dinosaurs). Staff
contact: Katherine Barnett, Sustainability
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B. Community Meetings
1. Developer Town Hall Meeting – Monday, November 4 from 9:00 to 11:00
a.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers (215 E McKinney Street). Staf f contact:
Scott McDonald, Development Services
2. Naming Policy Public Hearing – During the City Council meeting on Tuesday,
November 5 at City Hall Council Chambers, 215 E. McKinney St. This public
hearing will be an agenda item during the City Council meeting which begins
at 6:30 p.m. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
3. Adapted Recreation Focus Group Public Meeting – Wednesday, November 6
at 6:00 p.m. at Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. The meeting for
public input on Adapted Recreation is meant to supplement the Needs
Assessment Survey as part of the future Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master
Plan. Staff representatives will be on site to receive input on current adapted rec
programs and events, identify future trends and needs, and discuss potential
new programs, events, and partnerships that could be considered as part of the
future master plan. Residents unable to attend are welcome to submit input via
email to Gary.Packan@cityofdenton.com or call (940) 349-7460. Staff contact:
Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
4. Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Redevelopment/Avondale Park –
Thursday, November 14 at 6:00 pm at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
cafeteria, 1306 E Windsor Drive. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and
Recreation
IV. Attachments
A. Deerwood neighborhood outreach letter ................................................................8
B. Green Tree Estates Fact Sheet ..............................................................................10
V. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2019-184 City Support of External Agencies .....................................................14
B. 2019-185 Hunter Cole Ranch Update ................................................................19
VI. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .......................................................................22
B. Council Calendar .................................................................................................23
C. Draft Agenda for November 12 ............................................................................25
D. Future Work Session Items .................................................................................30
E. Street Construction Report ..................................................................................31
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November 4, 2019
Re:
Dear Resident or Property Owner,
You have received this letter because your property is in an area in which the City has received concerns
from property owners regarding excessive storm runoff onto yards. The pasture land to the west of your
property naturally flows into the Deerwood Phase II neighborhood. Through the years, natural erosion has
caused runoff, at certain locations, into neighboring yards; in some cases, onto adjacent property(s) before
reaching the street. City staff recently visited the area to assess the concerns. During the site visit,
modifications to structures/properties were noticed that may have improved one drainage situation but
produced either a new drainage problem on the property or a negative impact on the neighboring property.
Please consider the following suggestions to address runoff concerns and minimize potential risks and
damages for yourself and neighbors:
1) Potential improvements to your home or property:
− Construct/reconstruct a drainage swale between homes along the property line so stormwater flow
will discharge to the street.
− Do not block storm water runoff that naturally passes through your property onto neighbors’
property.
− Install French drains at low spots and discharge to the street (curb cut permit will be required).
− Clear debris from gutters and downspouts, and direct downspouts toward street, away from homes
or neighboring property.
− Raise your A/C unit above flood level.
− Check your home for water entry points. These entry points can be low windows, doors, and dryer
vents. These can be corrected with low walls or temporary shields.
− More information can be found in the Homeowner’s Guide to Retrofitting: Six Ways to Protect
Your House from Flooding. Copies are available at the City of Denton Public Library or at
http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/480.
− Please note that some flood protection measures may need a building permit and others may not be
safe for your type of building, so be sure to talk to the Building Inspections Department (940-349-
8360).
2) Consider additional flood protection measures:
− Mark your fuse or breaker box to show the circuits to the flood prone areas.
− Learn and familiarize yourself on how to shut off the electricity and gas to your home if a flood
event occurs.
3) Consider purchasing a flood insurance policy:
− Homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover damage from floods. However, because the City of
Denton participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, you can purchase a separate flood
insurance policy. This insurance is backed by the Federal Government and is available to everyone,
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even properties that have been flooded in the past. Because the City of Denton participates in the
Community Rating System, you will receive a reduction in the insurance premium and, since your
home/building is not located in a Special Flood Hazard Area, you may qualify for a lower-cost
Preferred Risk Policy.
− Usually Preferred Risk Policies only cover the building’s structure and not the contents. If you
choose to purchase a Preferred Risk Policy, be sure you to include contents coverage. In most
cases, there is a 30-day waiting period before National Flood Insurance Program coverage takes
effect. Contact your insurance agent for more information on rates and coverage.
Sincerely,
Noreen Housewright, P.E., C.F.M.
Floodplain Administrator
City of Denton
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Summary of Green Tree Estates Water Services
Nov. 1, 2019
Background:
• The owner and operator of a water well at Green Tree Estates, provides water Green Tree Estates
residents. He has informed the City and water customers that he will stop operating the well Nov.
15, 2019 – eliminating the only source of water for these customers.
• The number of customers nears the threshold of being a public water supplier by state rules (25
is the threshold). The City has argued that the services meet the state requirements. Additionally,
the well has a public water supply identification, which is currently listed as “inactive”.
• The 30-day notification falls short of the requirements specified by the Texas Public Utilities
Commission’s (PUC) 120-day notification requirement for public water suppliers.
What are the City’s requirements to provide water?:
• Green Tree Estates was annexed into the City of Denton in 2013. The Service Plan that wa s part
of the annexation agreement specifies a series of steps for the Owner to receive water from the
City. These steps include paying for extension of service from the nearest City Water line
connection to the existing tank system for the well. The tank system would then continue to be
used to distribute water to the residents.
• All roads within Green Tree Estates and the well water distribution system are privately owned,
therefore, the City is unable to directly connect to residences.
• As developments occurred around Green Tree Estates, connection points were established on
two sides of Green Tree estates to facilitate connection by Owner.
• Since annexation in 2013, the Owner has declined to connect to the City of Denton system and
has continued to supply water to customers with an “inactive” regulatory status.
City of Denton efforts on behalf of the residents:
• Upon learning of the intent to cease water services, an outside law firm was contacted to advise
the City on options to avoid a sudden and devastating loss of water services.
• The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) was contacted to assess the situation.
The system at Green Tree Estates is currently listed as an “inactive” Public Water Supply with
the TCEQ. TCEQ staff performed a site visit on August 5, 2019, and determined that the system
has 11 connections serving 26 people, which meets the definition of a public water system.
However, the TCEQ stated that the Owner claimed that some connections were illegal, and the
TCEQs position was that illegal connections can be disconnected without notice. The TCEQ
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further stated that if there is no service agreement or contract with the people receiving water,
the Owner can turn off the well if he wishes.
• TCEQ made a subsequent inspection and documented 9 connections (two of which had been
disconnected by the Owner) and 22 customers. This stands in contrast to resident feedback that
as many as 50 persons may be receiving water from the Green Tree Estates System.
• The Owner was issued a letter (attached) by the City outlining our position (and that of outside
counsel) that discontinuation of services was governed by state law.
• The City then contacted the PUC to request intervention on behalf of the residents. Specifically,
the City requested a proper notice period in keeping with public water suppliers.
• The City has held discussions with the PUC over the course of two months, with varying levels of
responsiveness from the Commission.
Public Utility Commission involvement:
• It is debatable whether the well system meets the requirements of a retail public utility under
the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission (PUC). Although the PUC has worked with the
Owner concerning notification and related activities to cease providing service, the PUC has
taken the position that they cannot require compliance with state rules regarding the cessation
of water services (16TAC 24.249).
Current status:
• The City hosted a public meeting on Oct. 29 to discuss the issue, hear customer concerns, and
discuss options that may be available. There were 25-30 attendees. The property owner and
PUC representative, both of which were in attendance, did not make a statement. At the
meeting residents reported that there may be up to 50 people receiving water from the system.
Additionally, some residents reported that they did specifically pay for water services.
• The Owner has no responsibility to re-house any individuals left without water service after he
stops operating the water well.
• As a person affected by this discontinuation of the current water service, you may have rights
from the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Please call 1-888-782-8477 or go to
http://www.puc.texas.gov/consumer/complaint/Complaint.aspx for more information.
• Residents who are in need of emergency housing assistance may be connected to local agencies
in the community providing housing assistance, should the residents qualify and if funding is
available. Residents wishing to learn more may contact the Community Development Division at
(940) 349-7726.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Updated: 11/1/19
Can the City connect to the homes and provide water?
The City does not have the authority to directly provide water to the homes for several significant
reasons. First, the City would not be able to access properties without the granting of utility easements
by the property owners. Most of these properties, and all Green Tree Estates roads are held by the
water well Owner. Second, by Charter and by policy, the costs for the new infrastructure must be
supplied by the property owner(s).
Any new infrastructure would not be implemented by the Owner’s Nov. 15 water cutoff date. The
granting of easements and design and installation of infrastructure would take months to accomplish.
Can the City connect to the existing system to provide water?
In the approved annexation Service Plan, a process was stipulated for the Green Tree Estates water
system to connect to the City water system and provide City water. Under this process, the City would
provide water (with appropriate backflow controls) into the privately held Green Tree Estates water
storage tank. That water would be metered and billed to the water well Owner. The Owner would then
operate the existing system and provide City-supplied waters to Green Tree Estates Customers. This
Plan assumed the continued operation of the private water system by the owner, however the Owner
has indicated no interest in pursuing this.
The City cannot bypass the water tank and connect water directly into the Green Tree Estates water
system distribution network. This is primarily due to the unknown age and quality of the water pipes.
The City could not take responsibility for a system that might be a hazard to the health and safety of the
customers. Additionally, the Green Tree Estates infrastructure may not structurally withstand the
increase in pressure from the City water system.
Can the City use eminent domain to secure access to properties to
provide water?
The annexation Service Plan specifically stated conditions to connect the property to our system, which
was a condition for annexation. For eminent domain to be used, the city would have to:
1. fund the costs of the infrastructure and the value of the land being taken;
2. demonstrate a public purpose in the eminent domain taking.
Additionally, doing so would set a precedent that would deviate from how the City has historically
facilitated water connections to newly annexed land. This change in policy could have far reaching
ramifications in how developments connect to services, including whether private developers should
receive similar accommodations for new developments.
Can CDBG funds be used to provide water?
CDBG funds can be used for public infrastructure projects for areas that serve low-to-moderate income
persons. The Census block group that Green Tree Estates is a part of is not outright permitted for the
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use of CDBG funds as it does not meet the threshold for income eligibility (51% of low-to-moderate
income persons must be located in the block group). However, an income survey could be performed for
Green Tree Estates to determine eligibility for a specific neighborhood project and could be submitted
to HUD for review and approval. It is not known at this time how long that process would take for HUD
approval.
If this project was eligible for CDBG funds, either 1) the City’s current CDBG funds would need to be
reallocated through a substantial amendment to the City’s Action Plan for Housing and Community
Development (estimated to take 60-90 days without Community Development Advisory Committee
review), or 2) would need to wait for FY2020 HUD funds to be allocated to the City on Aug. 1, 2020.
There are a number of factors that would need to be determined and looked at further including land
ownership, property acquisition regulations, and preliminary environmental assessment in order to be in
compliance with HUD regulations. Furthermore, the intent of CDBG funds is to benefit low-to-moderate
income persons over a period of time – therefore, if sale of the property were to occur in the near
future, it may be possible that there could be risk of repayment of CDBG funds to HUD.
Did the City consider issue when annexing the land?
This issue was considered. The Service Plan was developed prior to annexation and approved by the
County appointed annexation committee. It provided a procedure for the private water system to be
safely connected to the City water system. This Plan assumed the continued operation of the private
water well and system by the Owner.
What are the City’s current efforts regarding this issue?
The City does not contest the right of the Owner to cease operation, it does request that the Green Tree
Estates system follow the State of Texas notification process that is required of public water suppliers.
Additionally, the City is working to hear resident concerns and place them in contact with state agencies
who can answer their questions relating to state rules regarding the cessation of water service.
Additionally, the City is referring interested residence to local housing service providers in the event that
resources are available to assist with rehousing.
While City is also evaluating long-term options to connect Green Tree Estates residences to the City
system. This will not be a short-term solution and any options may take months to implement. At this
point in time, the City expects water service to Green Tree Estates to lose water service on Nov. 15,
2019.
What low-cost or no-cost legal services are available to the Green Tree
Estates residents?
The residents may have legal options available to them. The City, however, is not a position under its
Charter to provide legal services and opinions to them. In addition to directly retaining a private
attorney, the residents may qualify for representation by Legal Aid of Northwest Texas or be able to
secure low-cost or no-cost representation through the Denton County Bar Association.
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas: (940) 383-1406
Denton County Bar Association: (940) 320-1500
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Date: November 1, 2019 Report No. 2019-184
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
City funding and resources provided to outside agencies.
BACKGROUND:
Council Member Davis requested a report on the scope of funds and in-kind resource donations
provided by the City to external agencies. Staff began compiling information with multiple
departments to fulfill this request in July 2019 before the new Council policy and work session
request process was initiated. As such, the attached totals are reflective of funding and resources
provided during FY 18-19.
Each entry on the spreadsheet categorizes the support provided to an external agency with details
on the primary City department responsible, process for securing funding, amount of funding,
source of funding, and any other resources provided. A summary table listing total amount
provided by fund is also included.
Staff identified three primary ways that agencies secure funding from the City: through applying
for HOT/sponsorship funds, applying for Community Development grants, and securing funding
through an agreement, contract, or MOU authorized by City Council.
BY AGREEMENT
Some external agencies are funded or provided resources, such as facility space or staff, through a
City Council-authorized agreement, contract or MOU. Typically, these agreements are Council or
staff initiated and are the result of a work session, informal staff report, or general Council request.
These agreements must be approved by Council.
HOT/SPONSORSHIP FUNDS
The hotel occupancy tax fund is composed of the hotel occupancy taxes collected from hotel
transactions. The strength of the fund is attributed to a growing tourism industry in Denton,
specifically the Convention Center. The use of the funds is limited to activities that directly
enhance and promote tourism. To be considered for HOT/sponsorship funds, eligible organizations
must be based in the City of Denton, be a governmental entity or non-profit Texas corporation,
and present workshops or provide services that promote tourism and the hotel convention industry.
Eligible programming should fall in one of the following categories: convention and visitor
information centers, conventions, advertising, arts, historical, sporting events, sports facilities,
signage, and transportation. Agencies must apply to be evaluated by the Hotel Occupancy Tax and
Sponsorship Committee and if selected, recipients are required to acknowledge that their
organization is funded in part by the City of Denton and to maintain accurate and complete
financial records of each expenditure of hotel occupancy tax revenue made by the organization.
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A detailed description of HOT/sponsorship fund eligibility and the application process can be
found on the City website at https://www.cityofdenton.com/CoD/media/City-of-
Denton/Government/2020-Hotel-Occupancy-Tax-Guidelines.pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
There are two annual grant programs available through Community Development: 1) Community
Development grants for housing and public improvements that assist low to moderate-income
households and help to revitalize neighborhoods and 2) Human Services grants to provide funds
to community human services programs serving low to moderate-income residents.
Organizations apply annually for funding for the grants. Community Development grant
applications are reviewed by the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) and
Human Services grant applications are reviewed by the Human Services Advisory Committee
(HSAC). The application requires organizations to quantify the need, desired impact, and specific
components of the proposed program. It’s important to note that both the recipients and amount of
the grants vary year to year depending on which organizations apply, which programs are
proposed, and the total grant money available from the CDBG/HOME grant allocations from the
federal government and budgeted by the City in the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City support of outside agencies spreadsheet
2. Special events support provided by Parks and Recreation
STAFF CONTACT:
Erin Winn
Assistant to the City Manager
(940) 349-8115
Erin.winn@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR:
Council Member Davis
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
City Manager’s Office, Finance, Community Development, Animal Services, Customer Services,
Police, Parks and Recreation
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
20 hours
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Department Agency Process to secure funding
Total FY 18-19
Funding provided Funding source
Resources provided? If so, what
kind?
Animal Services Denton Animal Support Foundation Contract $0 n/a
By contract; DAS Training room
provided for DASF Board
Meetings and access to vet clinic
and training room for low cost
vaccinations events.
Library Friends of the Denton Public Libraries Ordinance $0 n/a
By ordinance; storage room and
room for book storage at North
Branch Library.
Parks and Recreation STHProject Contract $0 n/a
By contract; Provide space at
multiple locations to serve
breakfast and lunch during the
summer and dinner during the
school year.
Parks and Recreation
Health and Human Service Commission
(Foster Grandparent Program)MOU $76,500 General fund n/a
Parks and Recreation Parks Foundation Ordinance $0 General fund
By ordinance; office space
provided in City Hall East
Parks and Recreation Denton Youth Sports Association Agreement $0 n/a
By agreement; Use of athletic
fields
Parks and Recreation DISD Ordinance $0 n/a
By ordinance; Joint use of certain
facilities
Solid Waste Services Keep Denton Beautiful Ordinance $436,113 Solid Waste fund
By agreement; the City provides
staffing and associated costs in
the in the coordination and
execution of KDB programs. The
funding amount also includes
lease space for City/KDB staff and
space for Board meetings.
Community Development
United Way of Denton County
(Homelessness Initiatives)MOU $107,748 General fund n/a
Community Development DISD (Mentor Denton)MOU $20,000 General fund n/a
Customer Service Interfaith Ministries Contract $135,000 Utilities fund n/a
Economic Development Stoke (Hickory & Rail Ventures)Contract $218,170 General fund n/a
Economic Development Denton Chamber of Commerce Contract $238,836 General fund n/a
Economic Development Main Street Association Contract $2,600 General fund
By contract; City provides a full-
time program administrator and a
full-time assistant program
administrator
Police Children's Advocacy Center (FairShare)Agreement $153,471 General fund n/a
Police Friends of the Family Grant application $39,395 IAPC grant n/a
Police
Denton Independent School District
(50% of School Resource Officers)MOU $404,390 General fund n/a
Real Estate Greater Denton Arts Council Ordinance n/a
By ordinance; City leases facility
to GDAC for $1/year
Real Estate Denton Community Theater Ordinance $10,800 General fund
By ordinance; City pays
maintenance and utility costs at
DCT rehearsal spaces.
Community Development Denton Christian Preschool Human Services Grant $26,000 Federal- CDBG n/a
Community Development Denton City County Day School Human Services Grant $40,250 Federal- CDBG n/a
Community Development Fred Moore Day Nursery School Inc.Human Services Grant $40,000 General fund n/a
Community Development RSVP Serving Denton County Human Services Grant $5,000 General fund n/a
Community Development SPAN Inc.Human Services Grant $25,000 Federal- CDBG n/a
Community Development
Communities In School of North Texas,
Inc.Human Services Grant $24,000 General fund n/a
Community Development CASA of Denton County, Inc.Human Services Grant $20,000 General fund n/a
Community Development Denton County Friends of the Family Human Services Grant $35,000 Federal- CDBG n/a
Community Development
Greater Lewisville Youth & Family
Services Human Services Grant $11,000 General fund n/a
Community Development Denton Community Health Clinic Human Services Grant $32,000 General fund n/a
Community Development Health Services of North Texas Inc.Human Services Grant $45,000 General fund n/a
Community Development Pediplace Human Services Grant $5,000 General fund n/a
Community Development Denton County MHMR Human Services Grant $15,000 General fund n/a
Community Development RSVP Serving Denton County Human Services Grant $13,000 General fund n/a
Community Development Monsignor King Outreach Center Human Services Grant $32,000 General fund n/a
Community Development
Salvation Army of Denton County
Corps.Human Services Grant $23,250 Federal- CDBG n/a
Community Development Giving Hope, Inc.Human Services Grant $32,500 General fund n/a
Community Development Interfaith Ministries of Denton Inc.Human Services Grant $7,000 General fund n/a
Community Development Our Daily Bread Human Services Grant $15,000 General fund n/a
Community Development United Way of Denton County Human Services Grant $8,754 General fund n/a
Community Development Denton Affordable Housing Corp.
Community Development
Grant (HOME)$5,983 Federal- HOME n/a #VALUE!
Community Development Denton City County Day School
Community Development
Grant (CDBG)$56,960 Federal- CDBG n/a
Community Development FairOaks Senior Housing
Community Development
Grant (HOME)$108,000 Federal- HOME n/aBy Contract/Agreement/MOUCommunity Development Grant Process16
Community Development Denton Community Food Center
Community Development
Grant (CDBG)$100,000 Federal- CDBG n/a
Finance Denton Black Chamber of Commerce HOT application process $26,000
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance Denton Black Chamber of Commerce
Sponsorship fund
application process $3,500 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Denton Black Chamber of Commerce
Sponsorship fund
application process $440 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Denton Chamber of Commerce HOT application process $1,370,781
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance
Denton African American Scholarship
Foundation HOT application process $16,000
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance
Denton African American Scholarship
Foundation
Sponsorship fund
application process $5,000 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Denton Assistance Center
Sponsorship fund
application process $1,500 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Denton Community Market HOT application process $25,000
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance Denton Community Market
Sponsorship fund
application process $3,000 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Denton Community Theatre HOT application process $25,000
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance
Denton County Office of History and
Culture HOT application process $157,590
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance Denton County Livestock Association
Sponsorship fund
application process $400 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Denton Dog Days HOT application process $19,001
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance Denton Festival Foundation HOT application process $105,060
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance Denton Festival Foundation
Sponsorship fund
application process $5,000 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Denton Holiday Festival Association HOT application process $23,500
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance Denton Holiday Festival Association
Sponsorship fund
application process $2,000 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Explorium Denton HOT application process $7,000
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance Explorium Denton
Sponsorship fund
application process $3,000 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Filmmaking Access
Sponsorship fund
application process $500 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Greater Denton Arts Council HOT application process $147,084
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance Greater Denton Arts Council
Sponsorship fund
application process $3,000 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Habitat for Humanity of Denton County
Sponsorship fund
application process $500 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Historic Denton HOT application process $1,000
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance Kiwanis Club of Denton, Breakfast HOT application process $6,000
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance Kiwanis Youth Services
Sponsorship fund
application process $40,000 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Denton Central Business Association HOT application process $35,000
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance Music Theatre of Denton HOT application process $5,355
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance North Texas State Fair Association HOT application process $168,000
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance North Texas State Fair Association
Sponsorship fund
application process $5,000 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Finance Tejas Storytelling Association HOT application process $54,829
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance Texas Filmmakers Corporation HOT application process $16,567
Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue n/a
Finance Texas Filmmakers Corporation
Sponsorship fund
application process $10,000 Sponsorship Fund n/a
Total Funding provided $4,860,328
Total General Fund $1,537,769
Total Utilities fund $135,000
Total Solid Waste Fund $436,113
Total Federal funding $420,443
Total HOT and sponsorship
funds $2,291,607 Community Development Grant ProcessHOT/Sponsorship ProcessNotes
-The Sponsorhip fund is funded jointly by the general fund
and electric revenues
-Human Service grants are funded from the General Fund
and Federal CDBG grant; however, per federal regulations,
the maximum amount allowable for Human Services is 15%
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CO‐SPONSORED EVENTSTOTALS18‐19 Co‐sponsored EventsPolice OT Fire & EMS Solid Waste DME PM Overtime PM Regular LS Overtime LS RegularRentals Supplies Janitorial TrashFACILITY FEMA FIRE PERMIT EVENT PERMIT FY18‐19 ActualsVeteran's Stand Down$400$1,575$1,975Bridging Hope Ministries $2,800$2,800Holiday Lighting$10,848 $2,150$934$1,946$200$30$16,108Women's March$4,530$23$4,553Turkey Trot Fun Run$2,609$750$50$200$3,609Texas Storytelling$2,475$434$1,614$4,523Tails and Trails$300$30$330Denton County Radio$90$90Arts & Jazz Festival$63,187 $17,400$15,928 $7,247 $79$1,810$937 $20,619 $400 $7,784$33,320 $2,710$171,421Cinco de Mayo$7,715$1,716$290$227$680$3,600 $472$14,700Movie In the Park$325$30$355Juneteenth$11,409$1,452$601$631$713$1,875 $1,490$200$30$18,401Bridging Hope Ministries $66$400$300$766Bridging Hope Ministries $35$400$300$735Bridging Hope Ministries $30$400$300$730Community Market$266$225$400$1,250$2,141Blues Festival$8,215$338$3,259 $1,283$453$7,000 1581$22,129Totals$111,254 $20,300$338$22,355 $10,355 $79$3,231 $2,883 $22,012 $2,400 $8,464 $54,699.00 $6,276.00$600$120$265,366$167,912$35,759$61,695.00$265,366CO‐SPONSORED EVENTS18‐19 Co‐sponsored Events Ordinance ActualsVeteran's Stand Down$2,500 $1,975Bridging Hope Ministries $3,650 $2,800Holiday Lighting$15,600 $16,108Women's March$4,536 $4,553Turkey Trot Fun Run$5,060 $3,609Texas Storytelling$3,703 $4,523Tails and Trails$300$330Denton County Radio$90$90Arts & Jazz Festival$196,000 $171,421Cinco de Mayo$13,900 $14,700Movie In the Park$355$355Juneteenth$18,167 $18,401Bridging Hope Ministries $300$766Bridging Hope Ministries $300$735Bridging Hope Ministries $300$730Community Market$1,250$2,141Blues Festival$19,352 $22,129Totals$285,363 $265,366FY18‐19 COMPARISONOut of Pocket ExpensesSchedule of Fees WaivedPublic SafetyUtilitiesParks and Recreation18
Date: November 1, 2019 Report No. 2019-185
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Update on Hunter Cole Ranch development
BACKGROUND:
Hunter and Cole Ranch is a proposed 6,000-acre master-planned development west of I-35 West and east
of Robson Ranch. Hunter Ranch is represented by Hillwood Communities, and Cole Ranch is represented
by Stratford Land. The proposed development is located within the city limits and is designated as a
Master Planned Community District under the Denton Development Code. The development’s buildout is
expected to occur over 40 years and is anticipated to include:
• 15,717 single family units
• 5,090 multifamily units
• 424 commercial acres
• 101 industrial acres
Because projects of this size require construction of significant public infrastructure, the developers will
pay for the construction of such improvements and seek reimbursement through a Municipal Management
District (MMD). An MMD is considered a governmental agency and a political subdivision of the
state. The MMD finances public capital improvements and/or services by imposing property taxes,
special assessments, and/or impact fees on property owners within the district who are benefiting
from such improvements. With that source of revenue, and once the assessed value of the property is
10 times greater than the amount of debt to be issued, the MMD can issue bonds, which are then used
to reimburse the developer for the up-front cost of the public improvements.
On February 12, 2019, the Denton City Council passed resolutions of support for the creation of the
MMD to be considered during the State of Texas’ 2019 Legislative session. The district was approved by
the Legislature on June 14, 2019. The MMD’s approval is non-binding and provides the City of Denton
the option, but not the obligation, to create the MMD. As a result, activation of the MMD will be
contingent upon the Denton City Council passing a consent resolution. Accompanying the resolution will
be operating and project agreements. A brief description of each agreement follows.
• Consent Resolution – Consents to the creation of the Hunter and Cole Ranch Improvement
District and the inclusion of the land therein. Allows for the acquisition, construction,
improvement, financing, operation, and maintenance of improvement projects such as roads,
utilities infrastructure, and parks and recreation facilities. Construction of improvements require
City of Denton approval of plans/specifications and inspection of facilities.
• Operating Agreement – Authorizes the district’s construction, operation, financing, and
conveyance of improvement projects such as roads, utilities infrastructure, and parks and
recreation facilities. Includes tax rate limitations and financial reporting requirements.
• Project Agreement – Establishes the need for infrastructure and facilities to serve the property.
Defines the responsibilities and methods in which Improvement Projects such as water,
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wastewater, roads, and recreational facilities will be acquired, constructed, improved, financed,
operated, and maintained. Includes provisions related to design guidelines, affordable housing,
and gas well setbacks.
To prepare for Council’s consideration of the above items, staff will be scheduling work sessions to
review and discuss key provisions contained in each document. The first work session is tentatively
scheduled to occur during the November 19, 2019 City Council meeting.
Currently, City staff and representatives from Hillwood and Stratford are meeting on a regular basis
to negotiate and finalize the proposed agreements that will be considered by Council. As part of this
effort, staff has commissioned several studies, the objectives of which are to validate the accuracy of
the project’s financing plan, ensure adequate infrastructure and facilities, and prevent subsidization
by current and future residents. A description of each study follows.
• Fiscal Impact - The City contracted with TischlerBise to conduct a fiscal impact analysis of the
development. They will create a fiscal impact model to test the viability of various development
scenarios, including financing arrangements, costs, and return on investment. The final analysis
will present all the major findings and reasons for the results. The study is anticipated to be
completed by mid to late November.
• Water & Wastewater - The City contracted with Freese and Nichols to conduct a hydraulic
analysis evaluating the impacts of the proposed developments on the water distribution and
wastewater collection systems. The analysis deliverable is a technical memorandum establishing
design criteria, evaluating future system demands, evaluating regulatory requirements, and
proposing a capital plan for major regional and on-site infrastructure improvements necessary to
support this development. The study is anticipated to be complete by early December.
• Traffic Assessment - The City contracted with HDR Engineering to assess the proposed traffic
carrying capacity of the transportation infrastructure with respect to the traffic generated by the
proposed development as well as the regional traffic in and around the proposed development.
As part of the assessment, the consultant will calculate the proportionality of the local traffic
generated by Hunter and Cole Ranch vs. regional traffic along all the proposed roadways within
the Hunter and Cole Ranch. Additionally, a phasing analysis will be conducted to identify the
phasing of proposed transportation infrastructure (roadway network) based on project (land use)
phasing. The study is anticipated to be completed by mid to late November.
• City Facilities - The City contracted with Quorum Architects to conduct a program and space
needs analysis that projects future needs for a Service Center and Solid Waste Transfer Station
facilities located in the southwest area of the city. The facilities would house field and service
operations to include Solid Waste, Parks, Streets/Drainage, Water and Waste Water Utilities,
Fleet, and Denton Municipal Electric. The study will include an executive summary and matrix
with details related to staff and space needs. The study is anticipated to be completed by early to
mid-November.
The above studies will be critical in the evaluation of the development’s feasibility and economic
viability. As a result, staff has communicated to the developer that the schedule of Council work
sessions and consideration of the agreements will be contingent on completion of the studies and
resolution of concerns raised by staff.
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STAFF CONTACT:
Ethan Cox
Director of Public Works
(940) 349-7421
Ethan.cox@cityofdenton.com
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
City Manager’s Office, Public Works, Capital Projects, Water & Wastewater, Finance
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
2 hours
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Council Member RequestorDate Service Request Summary of Request Time SensitivityPreferred format for responseDepartment CommentsCouncil Member Davis05/14/19 PolicyStaff report on City funds provided to outside entities including partnerships where real estate is provided (cash or in-kind), or funding for salaries is provided and the requirements placed on those entities.Informal Staff Report CMOInformation will be included in the November 1 Friday Report. Council Member Meltzer08/01/19 PolicyReview the use of the Historic Tax Abatement Incentives to encourage redevelopment in the area.Informal Staff Report Economic Development Staff is collecting data and finalizing report; pending other departmental prioritiesCouncil Member Davis09/17/19 ClarificationFollow up on development services fees conversation with DACA. Ideally, addressing the specific concerns raised in Lee Allison’s email to Council on 9/17.Following Meeting w/ DCDA Reps Informal Staff Report Development Services Information will be included in a future Friday ReportCouncil Member Davis09/17/19 PolicyCemetery Fees Comparison/Study. I’d like to know the basis of our current cemetery fees, and comparisons with other similar municipal cemeteries. I’m particularly interest in time-sensitive fees (i.e., 24-hour fee) and the policy decisions behind them.When availableInformal Staff Report Parks and RecreationInformation will be included in a future Friday Report.Council Member Briggs09/24/19 PolicyCan historic preservation be moved out of planning and under economic dev. What would be the benefits and challenges?Informal Staff Report Development Services Staff is developing an ISRCouncil Member Armintor09/25/19 PolicyHow do other cities in the area conduct citizen police review boards?Informal Staff Report PoliceCouncil Member will present at a future work sessionCouncil Member Armintor09/26/19 PolicyWork Session to develop a comprehensive antidiscrimination ordinance.Work SessionCouncil Member will present at a future work sessionCouncil Member Davis10/04/19 PolicyAnti-Discrimination Ordinance. I’d like to discuss an anti-discrimination ordinance at a work session to coincide with release of the 2019 MEI.October/Dependent on MEI Work SessionCMOCouncil Member Davis will present this request at the November 5 City Council work sessionCouncil Member Armintor10/05/19 PolicyA work session on having an ordinance exactly like the Dallas Veterans' Housing Discrimination ordinance. Please add this to my queue. Is it possible to bump it up to the top of the work session request queue so I can do my little 1-minute presentation on it before Veterans Day (Nov 11). So that would be on or before Nov 5.Before Veterans DayWork SessionDevelopment Services Council Member Armintor will present this request at the November 5 City Council work sessionCouncil Member Briggs10/14/19 PolicyDiscuss the conversion of Quaker town, City Hall creek from concrete section back to naturalNot time sensitiveWork SessionCapital ProjectsCouncil Member Briggs will present this request at the November 5 City Council work sessionCouncil Member Armintor10/16/19 PolicyCan the Council discuss possible programs for the NTCOG Solid Waste Implementation Grant ProgramNovember 2019 (grant application due Jan 6)Informal Staff Report Solid Waste and Recycling Information will be provided in a future Friday ReportCouncil Member Briggs10/16/19 PolicyHave we thought about Becoming a certified entrepreneurial community. http://creativecec.com/. Can we?NoneInformal Staff Report City Manager's OfficeInformation will be included in a future Friday ReportCouncil Member Armintor10/22/19 PolicyCan we please have a Friday report on what the total cost has been to the city of external legal counsel to the Ethics committee, which attorney(s) used, cost per hour charged, and on what occasions?Friday ReportInternal AuditInformation will be included in a future Friday ReportCouncil Member Meltzer10/26/19 Policy“Most of the wells in yet-to-be developed areas are currently Low Priority in classification. The wells in the proposed Hunter/Cole Ranch development are such. But, that classification could change with development. I thought it might be advantageous to know which of those now Low Priority pad sites can drill/frack more wellsas that might influence setback considerations. This would entail staff reviewing at least the 51 well permits currently on the Hunter/Cole land.”EmailDevelopment Services Information will be included in a future Friday ReportCouncil Member Briggs10/27/19 PolicyWork session on smart city led applications discussion on what we need to do next stepsDepends on if necessary before installedWork Session DME Information will be included in a future Friday ReportMayor Pro Tem Hudspeth10/28/19 Service Request Can staff check on the activity behind the Vibe Apartments? SoonEmailCommunity Development Information will be included in a future Friday ReportCouncil Member Armintor10/29/19 PolicyCan the civic center have its own insurance policy where entities like Bridging Hope who might want to use it in inclement weather can pay a deposit or a fee to cover the cost so they don't have to get their own liability policy, which they can't afford?SoonEmailParks and Recreation/Risk ManagementInformation will be included in a future Friday ReportMayor Pro Tem Hudspeth10/29/19 ClarificationWhat are the steps to get signage approved on the pedestrian bridge near UNT?Email Capital Projects Information will be included in a future Friday Report22
November 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 12:00 am Council Luncheon 1:30pm Committee on the Environment 5:30 pm Traffic Safety Commission 5 10:30am Audit/Finance 1:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 6 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 7 Downtown ED Committee 8:30am 4:00pm Public Art Committee 8 9 10 11 9:00am Public Utilities Board 5:30pm HLC 12 9:00 am Mobility Committee 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 13 11:00am EDP 14 15 11:00 am DCRC 16 17 18 4:00pm ZBA 19 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 20 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 21 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting 5:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities 22 23 24 25 26 No Council Meeting 27 11:00am TIF Board (TIRZ # 1) 28 29 30 23
December 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 11:30 am Council Luncheon 1:30pm Committee on the Environment 5:30 pm Traffic Safety Commission 3 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 4 5 4:00pm Public Art Committee 6 7 8 9 9:00am Public Utilities Board 5:30pm HLC 10 9:00 am Mobility Committee 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 11 11:00am EDP 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 12 13 11:00 am DCRC 14 15 16 4:00pm ZBA 17 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 18 19 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting 5:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities 20 21 22 23 24 No Council Meeting 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 No Council Meeting 24
City Council
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Work Session Room2:00 PMTuesday, November 12, 2019
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSED
MEETING IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City
Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
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 a new
Administrative Criteria Manual, a new Environmentally Sensitive Areas Criteria Manual
and updates to existing Criteria Manuals.
DCA19-0008A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on proposed enhancements to
the Development Review process.
ID 19-2686B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the cost recovery
and resource allocation study for the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD).
ID 19-1721C.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information.
ID 19-2210D.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider
specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City
Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent
with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
Closed Meeting:
Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under ID 19-2694A.
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Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas
Government Code, Section 551.071.
Receive a presentation from staff regarding public power competitive and financial matters
related to a Power Purchase Agreement between the City of Denton, as the seller of
power and electric energy services, and Texas Woman’s University, as a buyer of power
and electric energy services; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding
the same. Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the
above matters where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the
duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would
jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation.
Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open
Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a
Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.
(The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of
the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, the City Council will convene in a Special Called
Meeting to consider the following item(s):
1. 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 – G). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members
to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, the Consent
Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion, they may be
considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, approving a City
co-sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $3,748 of in-kind services and resources for
the Downtown Denton Turkey Trot and Kids’ Gobble Wobble, which will be held on
Thursday, November 28, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., at the McKinney Street
parking lot; and providing an effective date.
ID 19-2621A.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, approving a City sponsorship of
in-kind services and resources in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for the Denton Fire
Traditions Calendar Fundraiser on Saturday, November, 16 2019; and providing an
effective date.
ID 19-2673B.
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Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to utilize a contract through
Tarrant County, Bid Number 2019-064, for the repair, replacement, and the installation
of new Guard Fence (guardrails); providing for expenditures of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 7176 - awarded to Vann/Elli, Inc., in the two (2) year
not-to-exceed amount of $100,000).
ID 19-2680C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract through
the TXMAS Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number
TXMAS-18-00CORP12 for managing live online vehicle and equipment auctions for
disposal of City of Denton fleet assets and Police Department impound vehicles;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7212
- awarded to IronPlanet Inc. dba GovPlanet, for one (1) year, with the option for two (2)
additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year).
ID 19-2681D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, Nunc Pro Tunc,
correcting an inadvertent mistake in Ordinance No. 19-2196, specifically the awarded
amount of the services agreement IDEXX Distribution, Inc. c/o IDEXX Laboratories for
drinking water compliance testing and for laboratory services and animal testing materials
for the Denton animal shelter; providing an effective date (File 7133).
ID 19-2682E.
Consider approval of the minutes of October 22, 2019.ID 19-2684F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton (“City”) authorizing the Mayor
to act on the City’s behalf in executing an amendment to the Joint Operating Agreement
(the “JOA”) by and between, and among, Texas Municipal Power Agency (the
“Agency”) and the cities of Bryan, Denton, Garland, and Greenville (the “Parties”); and,
providing an effective date.
ID 19-2685G.
2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
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 ImageNet
Consulting, LLC, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative
Purchasing Network Contract# DIR-TSO-4159 for the lease of 90 digital copiers for
various City of Denton departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 7134 - awarded to ImageNet Consulting, LLC, in the
five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,182,585).
ID 19-2674A.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton (“City”) authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract of Sale by and between Kornu, Pia et al
and Wen Tsai., collectively, the “Owner”), and the City, for the sale and purchase of fee
simple title to an approximate 71.34 acre tract of land, situated in the M. Forrest Survey,
Abstract No. 417, Denton County, Texas for the purchase price of Two Million Three
Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Dollars and No Cents
($2,354,220.00); authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; providing for severability
ID 19-2176B.
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and an effective date. (Mills Road)
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 Archer Western
Construction, LLC, for the construction of Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant
(LLWTP) Phase II Improvements; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (IFB 7138 - awarded to Archer Western Construction, LLC,
in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,588,880).
ID 19-2678C.
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 Links Construction,
LLC, for the construction of a new Fire Station #8, located at 3131 Colorado Boulevard;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
7140 - awarded to Links Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$4,188,822.30).
ID 19-2679D.
Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Airport Advisory Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Commimttee, Board of Ethics,
Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Community Development Advisory Committee,
Health & Building Standards Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Human
Services Advisory Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board,
Planning & Zoning Commission, Public Art Committee, Public Utilities Board, Traffic
Safety Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
ID 19-2515E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the
Special Bond Election held on November 5, 2019; and providing an effective date.
ID 19-2709F.
3. 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 ___________________
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
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NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
WILL PROVIDE ACCOMODATION, SUCH AS 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 940-349-8309 OR
USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX
SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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Meeting Date
4‐Nov Lunch
5‐Nov
Non‐Profit Development
Fee Grant Program
19‐2242
Horse‐Drawn Carriages
19‐2370
Comprehensive Waste
Management Strategy
19‐2594
Closed Session ‐ Reviews
of Municipal Judge and
Internal Auditor
19‐2631
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2209
12‐Nov
Development Review
Process Improvements
19‐2686
Recreation Cost of
Service Study
19‐1721
City Criteria Manuals
DCA19‐0008
Pilot Program ‐
Pedestrian‐Only Interval
(DT Square)
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2210
19‐Nov Green Building Incentives
Economic Development
Audit
City Initiated Zoning
Changes
19‐2274
Construction Code
Review
Cole Hunter Ranch
19‐2259
Mobility Plan Update
19‐2485
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2211
2‐Dec Lunch
3‐Dec
Doorbell Monitoring
Technology
Pilot Program ‐
Pedestrian‐Only Interval
(DT Square)
Vision Zero
19‐2445
Sagebrook Annexation
Development
19‐2369 Roadway Impact Fees Cole Hunter Ranch
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2256
10‐Dec
Denton County
Behavioral Health
Leadership Team
19‐2338
DME Budget Update
19‐2470
Fire Standards of
Coverage
Chamber Contract
19‐1946
Employee Ethics Policy
19‐018
Stoke Annual Update
19‐2628
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2257
17‐Dec Green Building Incentives
Accessory Dwelling Units,
Walls, Fences, and
Screening
DCA19‐0011
Review of Council
Requests
19‐2258
6‐Jan Lunch
7‐Jan
Review of Council
Requests
20‐001
14‐Jan
Review of Council
Requests
20‐002
21‐Jan
28‐Jan
Review of Council
Requests
20‐003
Pay‐As‐You‐Go Program
Overview Outdoor Noise
Right of Way Ordinance
Follow‐up
Purchasing Manual
Update DME GreenSense
Sustainability Plan
Update
Review of Council
Requests Feb. 04
TBD
Affordable Housing/
Housing Assistance
Group Home Code
Amendment
Gas Well Update
& Closed Session Item
(pulled from 10/8/19
WS)
Utilities Management
Study Public Art Canopy Trails
Review of Council
Requests Feb 11
TBD
High Voltage Lines
Review of Council
Requests Feb 18
TBD
Review of Council
Requests Feb 25
TBD
Work Session
Requests Determined
by Council ‐
Date TBD
Incentives for City
Employee Residency
Community Public Art
and Community Tree
Grants
TIF Grants for
Accessibility
Integrated Pest
Management Plan
Review
No meeting; MLK Holiday on 1/20
Work Sessions Planned ‐ Date TBDFUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX
As of November 1, 2019
Currently Slated Work Session Items
Tentative ‐ Joint w/Denton ISD
Mayhill Bridge
19‐2601
Mews Street
19‐2240
30
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Bell Ave Texas Schmitz 11/24/19 12/01/19 Water tap for TWU STLC meter
vault Water NextDoor (940) 205-9230
Chipping Campden Argyle Lane Winthrop Hill
Road 12/02/19 12/16/19 Base Failure Repairs Streets door hangers (940) 349-7146
Crosstimber Mill Wye 12/20/19 12/27/19 Street Repairs
(Road Closure)Streets (940) 349-7146
Edge wood Crestwood Northwood
Terrace 11/11/19 12/13/19 Curb and Gutter Repair Streets Door Hangers (940) 349-7160
Edwards Road S. Mayhill Camino Real
Trail 11/11/19 11/25/19 Base Failure Repairs Streets door hangers (940) 349-7146
FM 2181
City of
Denton/Cori
nth City
Lillian Miller TBD TBD Street Widening TxDOT TxDOT Project -
currently on hold (940) 349-8425
Fry Oak Hickory 12/02/19 11/27/19 Signal reconstruction Traffic Direct business contact (940) 349-7486
Hickory Creek Rd.Teasley Riverpass TBD TBD Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering (940) 349-8910
I35E northbound service
road located 500 ft west
of Bonnie TBD TBD Wastewater Improvements
(Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater (940) 349-7128
Northwood Terrace Edgewood Cul v Sac 11/11/19 12/13/19 Curb and Gutter Repair Streets Door Hanger (940) 349-7160
Robson East Side of
RR 35W TBD TBD Wastewater Main Install
(Temporary Lane Closure)Wastewater (940) 349-7128
Rockwood Ln.Royal Mistywood TBD TBD bundle Engineering this will be part of bundle Door Hangers
Roselawn Dr.Bonnie Brae Kansas City
Southern RR TBD TBD
Drainage and Roadway
Construction
Bonnie Brae Phase 1
(One Lane traffic control)
Engineering Part of Bonnie Brae Ph. I
Capital Project (940) 349-8910
Royal Ln.Royal Rockwood TBD TBD bundle Engineering this will be part of bundle
Shady Oaks Dr.Teasley Woodrow TBD TBD Base Repairs
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets
Crews will move here
after work on Kerley St.
is complete
Meet with Business
Owners (940) 349-7146
Thomas St.Panhandle Oak TBD TBD Streets Construction Capital Projects Part of 2019 Street
Bundle (940) 349-7104
Total 14
Street Closure Report
Upcoming Closures
Week of November 4, 2019 - November 10, 2019
Upcoming Closures
31
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Avenue C W Oak W Hickory 11/11/19 11/29/19 Signal Reinstallations (Street
Closure)Traffic Weather delay (940) 349-7486
Blagg Rd.Mayhill Geesling 03/18/19 11/30/19 Mayhill Project Bridge
(Temporary Street Closure)Engineering Part of Mayhill Rd.
Widening Capital
Website & Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-8925
Bonnie Brae St.Highland
Park Willowwood 05/13/19 11/14/19
Water Main Replacement
North South Water Main Ph. II
( Temporary Street Closure)
Engineering
Part of North South
Water Main Ph. II
Capital Project (Bonnie
Brae from Roselawn to
Website, Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-8910
Bonnie Brae St.Roselawn Corbin 10/21/19 11/08/19
Water Main Replacement
North South Water Main Ph. II
( Temporary Street Closure)
Engineering
Part of North South
Water Main Ph. II
Capital Project (Bonnie
Brae from Roselawn to
(940) 349-8910
Bonnie Brae St.Intersection
of Scripture 06/13/19 11/08/19
Roundabout
Bonnie Brae Ph. IV
(Intermittent Closures)
Engineering
Part of Bonnie Brae Ph.
IV Capital Project (I35E
to Scripture). Weather
Website, Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-8910
Brinker Rd.Loop 288 Quail Creek 07/08/19 11/14/19 Storm Drain Demolition
(Temporary Lane Closure)Drainage Website, Nextdoor
Notification (940) 391-6299
Brinker Rd.Intersection
of IH 35E 09/25/19 11/29/19 Signal Installation (Road
Closure)Traffic (940) 349-7486
Clydesdale Dr.Wheeler
Ridge Spanish 10/07/19 11/22/19 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk
Repair Streets (940) 349-7160
E. McKinney St.Grissom S. Fork 03/11/19 12/01/19
Storm Drain Installation and
Street Widening
(Temporary, Intermittent
Engineering
Part of McKinney Rd.
Widening Capital
Project
(940) 349-8910
Elm St.Oak Parkway 09/23/19 01/18/20 Sidewalk Improvements Engineering
Part of Downtown TIF
Sidewalk & Lighting CIP
- Temporary lane and
shoulder closures due
to sidewalk
(940) 349-8425
Forrestridge Dr.Hobson Timbergreen 08/19/19 11/27/19
Concrete Replacement/Mill and
Overlay
(Temporary Lane Closure)
Streets Completion delayed
from 11/01/2019.(940) 349-7160
Fry Scripture Oak 11/04/19 11/29/19 Traffic Signal Improvements Traffic Direct business contact (940) 349-7486
Ft. Worth Dr. (US 377)IH 35E
0.26 mi
south of FM
1830
12/03/18 12/12/20
Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures
during non-peak traffic)
TxDOT 10/08/19 (940) 387-1414
Ft. Worth Dr. (US 377)IH 35E Mission St 10/17/19 10/23/19 Infrastructure Safety Upgrades
(temporary closures)TxDOT (940) 387-1414
Greenwood Crestwood
Pl
intersection
of 11/04/19 11/25/19 Curb and Gutter improvements
(temporary closures)Streets (940) 349-7146
Street Closure Report
Week of November 4, 2019 - November 10, 2019
Current Closures
Current Closures
32
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Hinkle Dr.US 380 Headlee 05/23/19 11/09/19
Street and Drainage
Improvements Magnolia
Drainage Ph. II
(Temporary Lane Closures)
Engineering
Part of Magnolia
Drainage Capital
Project (Hinkle from
University to Windsor
and Windsor from
Schedule impacts due
to inclement weather.(940) 349-8910
Hinkle Rd.Headlee Windosr 07/03/19 11/30/19
Street and Drainage
Improvements Magnolia
Drainage Ph. II
(Street Closure)
Engineering
Part of Magnolia
Drainage Capital
Project (Hinkle from
University to Windsor
and Windsor from
Schedule impacts due
to inclement weather (940) 349-8910
Jagoe St.Scripture W Oak 10/03/19 11/08/19 Signal Reinstallations (Street
Closure)Traffic Weather delay (940) 349-7486
Jim Crystal IH 35 Western
Blvd 10/22/19 11/13/19 Base Repairs
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets delayed completion date
due to weather (940) 349-7160
Linwood Crestwood
Pl
intersection
of 11/04/19 11/25/19 Curb and Gutter improvements
(temporary closures)Streets (940) 349-7146
Locust St.E. Prairie Maple 08/12/19 11/18/19 Drainage Improvements Pec 4
Ph. I & II (Temporary Lane Engineering (940) 349-8910
Locust St.Eagle Hickory 08/12/19 12/30/19 Drainage Improvements Pec 4
Ph. I & II (Temporary Lane Engineering (940) 349-8910
Locust St.Oak McKinney 11/18/19 01/31/20 Sidewalk Improvements Engineering Part of Downtown TIF
Sidewalk & Lighting CIP (940) 349-8910
Mayhill Rd.US 380 Edwards 09/01/17 02/01/20 Street Widening (Temporary
Lane Closures)Engineering Part of Mayhill Rd.
Widening Capital Door Hangers (940) 349-8925
Mayhill Rd.Intersection
of US 380 09/01/17 02/01/20 Street Widening (Temporary
Lane Closure)Engineering
Outside lanes of US 380
will be closed at the
intersection of Mayhill
(940) 349-8925
Mistywood Ln.Woodhaven Jamestown 10/07/19 02/06/20
Water Main, Services, and Fire
Hydrant Replacements
(Temporary Lane Closure,
Reopen at 6 pm daily)
Water Part of Mistywood
Water Project (940) 349-7181
Morse St.Intersection
of Mayhill 09/01/17 02/01/20 Traffic Signal Install
(Temporary Street Closure)Engineering (940) 349-8925
Oak at Jagoe St. Signal Intersection
of Jagoe 09/09/19 12/07/19 Signal Construction
(Intermittent Lane Closures)Traffic (940) 949-7486
Oak St. at Fry St. Signal Intersection
of Fry 11/04/19 12/14/19 Signal Construction
(Intermittent Lane Closures)Traffic (940) 349-7486
Oakridge St Edgewood
Pl
intersection
of 11/04/19 11/25/19 Curb and Gutter improvements
(temporary closures)Streets (940) 349-7146
Orr Elm Locust 09/04/19 10/28/19 Wastewater Main Replacement
(Street Closure)Wastewater Completion date
delayed from (940) 349-7128
Parvin Jacqueline
Drive
Westwood
Drive 11/06/19 11/27/19 Denia Parking Lot will be
reconstructed.Streets Direct business contact (940) 349-7146
Poinsettia Blvd.Manten Harvest 10/07/19 12/20/19
Concrete Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closure; Will
reopen at 5 pm daily)
Streets (940) 349-7160
Prairie St.Locust Pierce 09/23/19 11/30/19
Drainage Improvements
Pec 4 Ph. I & II
(Termporary, Intermittent Street
Closure)
Engineering
Part of Pec 4 Ph. I & II
Capital Project;
Closures from
Wainwright to Bell to
(940) 349-8910
Current Closures
33
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Quail Ridge Cooper
Branch La Paloma 10/14/19 11/25/19
Water Main and Service
Replacements,
(Temporary Lane Closure)
Water (940) 349-7181
Rockwood Ln.Royal Mistywood 10/07/19 02/06/20
Water Main, Services, and Fire
Hydrant Replacements
(Temporary Lane Closure,
Reopen at 6 pm daily)
Water Part of Mistywood
Water Project (940) 349-7181
Royal Ln.Mistywood Rockwood 10/07/19 02/06/20
Water Main, Services, and Fire
Hydrant Replacements
(Temporary Lane Closure,
Reopen at 6 pm daily)
Water Part of Mistywood
Water Project (940) 349-7181
Sagewood St.Meadow Peartree 10/01/19 01/31/20 Streets Reconstruction Streets (940) 349-7160
Sheraton Rd.Hercules north 10/01/19 12/18/19 Streets Reconstruction Streets (940) 349-7160
Smith St.Johnson Dallas 10/29/19 11/28/19
Wastewater Main Install
(Temporary Lane Closure; Will
reopen at 6 pm daily)
Wastewater
Construction date
delayed from
09/30/2019.
(940) 349-7128
Spring Creek Winter
Creek Bent Creek 10/25/19 12/13/19 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk
Repair Streets (940) 349-7160
Tahoe Ln.Ottawa Saranac 09/30/19 11/22/19 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk
Repair Streets delayed completion date
due to weather (940) 349-7160
University/US 380 1200' East
of Mayhill
1200' West
of Mayhill 11/01/19 11/30/19 Signal Upgrade and Installation
Engineering,
Traffic, TxDOT,
CIP
Additional outreach not
needed (940) 349-8925
W Windsor Mesquite 300' W of
Hinkle 10/24/19 11/25/19 Street and Drainage
Improvements Engineering
Closure has been
temporarily delayed
due to inclement
weather conditions.
(940) 349-8910
Walnut St.Elm Austin 09/30/19 11/15/19 Atmos Utility Relocation
(Street Closure)Engineering
Part of Pec 4 Drainage
Capital Project. Atmos
relocation in progress.
(940) 349-8910
Wintercreek Dr.Kappwood Greenbend 10/07/19 12/20/19
Concrete Panel & Sidewalk
Repair (Temporary Lane
Closure; Will reopen at 5 pm
Streets (940) 349-7160
Total 46
Current Closures
34
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Balboa Ct.Lido Way Cul de sac 08/12/19 09/13/19
Concrete Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closure;
Street will Reopen after 5 pm)
Streets (940) 349-7160
Bonnie Brae St.Roselawn North of
Vintage 07/01/17 10/01/19 Street Widening
(No Street Closures)Engineering Part of Bonnie Brae Ph.
I Capital Project (940) 349-8910
Canoe Ridge Ln.Silent Star Sweet Cloud 09/30/19 11/01/19 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk
Repair Streets (940) 349-7160
Cruise St.Fiste Comer 08/14/19 09/13/19
Concrete Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closure;
Street will reopen after 5 pm)
Streets (940) 349-7160
Greenwood Sherman Cherrywood 10/21/19 11/04/19 Street Repairs
(Road Closure)Streets (940) 349-7160
Hickory St.Fry Welch 08/16/19 10/22/19 Street Reconstruction (Street
Closure)Streets
Street repairs to follow
on Hickory from Welch
to Carroll
this portion can be
moved to completed
(940) 349-7160
Kerley St.Duncan Shady Oaks 04/25/19 10/11/19 Wastewater Main Replacement
(Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater Completion date
delayed from
Website, Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-7128
Lakeview Blvd.Blagg Stallion 08/19/19 09/20/19 Concrete Panel Repair
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets (940) 349-7160
Lido Way Bell Cul de Sac 08/12/19 09/13/19
Concrete Sidewalk Repair
(Temporary Lane Closure;
Street will Reopen after 5 pm)
Streets (940) 349-7160
Massey St.Hwy 377 200' West 09/09/19 09/13/19 Street Boring
(Street Closure)TxDot Email Notifications (940) 387-1414
Newport Ave.Mockingbird Pace 08/12/19 09/13/19
Sidewalk Repair (Temporary
Lane Closure, Will reopen after
5 pm each day)
Streets (940) 349-7160
Orr St.Bolivar Locust 08/07/19 09/11/19
Water Improvements
(Temporay Lane Closure;
Reopen at end of each day)
Water Website (940) 349-7181
Panhandle Bolivar Carroll 09/30/19 10/14/19
Street reconstruction (Street
Closure; Will reopen at 7 pm
daily.)
Streets can be moved to
completed (940) 349-7160
S. Mayhill Rd.Colorado I-35 09/23/19 09/25/19 Street Repairs
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets New Completion (940) 349-7160
Scripture St.Bonnie Brae 1000' ft west 08/14/19 10/05/19
Part of Bonnie Brae
Roundabout Project
(Temporary Street Closure)
Water
Completion delayed
from 10/02/2019. Part of
Bonnie Brae
(940) 349-7181
Spring Creek Creek Bend Winter
Creek 09/09/19 10/25/19 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk
Repair Streets (940) 349-7160
Street Closure Report
Week of November 4, 2019 - November 10, 2019
Completed Closures
Completed Closures
35
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Wainwright St.Sycamore Bell 06/24/19 09/27/19
Atmos Utility Relocation
(Temporary, Intermittent Street
Closure)
Atmos New Completion
Wayne St.Boyd Mozingo 09/17/19 10/11/19
Water Improvements
(Temporary Lane Closure; Will
reopen at end of each day)
Water
Completion date
accelerated from
10/21/2019.
(940) 349-7181
Wintercreek Dr.Kappwood Country
Club 08/05/19 09/20/19 Concrete Street Panel Repair
(Temporary Lane Closures)Streets (940) 349-7146
Total 18
Completed Closures
36