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City Manager’s Office
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8307
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 20, 2019
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
None
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Police Land Acquisition – Earlier this week, Council Member Armintor requested
information about the land acquisition for the Denton Police Department facility
renovation, related to visitation of people in short term detention. Please see the
attached memo from Chief Dixon outlining these details. Staff contact: Frank Dixon,
Police
B. Fine Arts Theater – Northbridge Investments has approached the City for assistance
with the redevelopment of the Fine Arts Theater of Denton. The historic Texas Theater,
situated on the west side of the Denton Courthouse-on-the-Square, first opened in 1935.
In 1957, the theater was renamed the Fine Arts Theater. The venue closed following a
balcony fire in 1982 and has generally been used by non-profits. The theater has been
vacant since 2014 and needs repair. The Fine Arts Theater of Denton, LLC was created
in May 2018 to rehabilitate the theater. Plans include the restoration of the main theater,
which includes approximately 200 seats, a mezzanine that seats 25, another 50-seat
theater on the second floor, and concessions. They plan to offer first run and
independent film, concerts, live theater, receptions, and community events that would
enhance the arts and cultural activity in the downtown core. The developer is leveraging
funds from other sources and is seeking a grant or other funding assistance from the
City to help close the funding gap of the project. A work session is scheduled for
January 7, 2020 to present an overview of the project to City Council and receive
feedback regarding the request for City participation in the project. The attached
information packet contains information regarding the Fine Arts Theater project,
renovation plans, and its financials. Staff Contact: Jessica Rogers, Economic
Development
C. Update on Green Tree Estates – On Thursday, December 19, City staff met with small
group representatives of Green Tree Estates to review the direction staff received form
the City Council at their December 10 Work Session. During the small group meeting,
City staff reviewed the attached letter which summarizes the Council direction and the
information requested by the Council of Green Tree Estates residents and property
owners. This letter was distributed to the residents of Green Tree Estates prior to the
small group meeting. The City also distributed and reviewed the attached FAQ
document that addresses some of the recent questions staff has received from Green
Tree Estates residents and property owners.
Based on additional discussion at the small group meeting, staff will update, translate,
distribute a new FAQ document to the neighborhood. Going forward, staff will
continue to work with the residents of Green Tree Estates as they gather the information
requested by the City Council on December 10. Staff has asked that this information
be available by January 27 so that it can be included in the February 4 agenda packet.
In addition to staff, the meeting was also attended by representatives of LULAC,
Movimiento Cosecha, the North Texas Fair Housing Center, Habitat for Humanity,
North Texas Aging and Disabilities Services, Council Member Armintor, and members
of the local media. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Public Affairs
D. Animal Shelter App – The City of Denton Animal Shelter is using new technology to
assist stray pets find their way back to their families. Through the Finding Rover app,
the shelter is now offering an additional tool to reunite lost pets and find a forever home
for adoptable pets. Finding Rover is a free smart phone app that provides instant
identification of missing dogs and cats by simply taking a photo. The app matches the
face of lost dogs and cats with those found or brought to the shelter and surrounding
areas, allowing owners to search for their animals via smartphone or computer. The
Finding Rover facial recognition technology shows possible matches within seconds.
Staff Contact: Randi Weinberg, Animal Services
E. Pecan Creek Tributary 4 Update – On Tuesday, December 17, City staff was notified
of parking and driveway access issues on Mulberry and Locust Street related to the
active Pecan Creek Tributary 4 (PEC 4) project. Staff worked with the contractor to
quickly restore access for businesses in the area and determine the cause of the
disruption. Once determined that oversights in the existing communication process
were made, Staff and the contractor completed additional outreach including in-person
visits to businesses and property owners in the area to address their concerns and
provide an updated schedule for the active project with planned traffic impacts.
To minimize the reoccurrence of this issue, Staff has updated their project
communication processes to include additional proactive outreach for anticipated
disturbances and impacts on businesses. Staff contract: Jim Jenks, Capital Projects
F. Jan-Feb Resident Update – The January-February Resident Update (attached) will be
delivered to homes beginning January 1, 2020. Beginning with this edition, the
Resident Update will feature a refreshed design that, in addition to a new look, provides
additional design and content flexibility. The January-February edition features
information on the January 23 State of the City event, preparing for winter weather, the
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2020 Census, starting a neighborhood crime watch, and the January 20 MLK Jr. Day
celebrations. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Public Affairs
G. North Lakes Dog Park Opening- The North Lakes Dog Park (808 W. Windsor Dr.)
officially opened to the public on Thursday, December 19. A grand opening is
scheduled for spring 2020, residents and their four-legged friends can enjoy the park
now. Currently, the parking lot for the dog park is off of Windsor Dr. (Airfield parking
lot) but is currently accessible only from Riney Rd. due to road construction. Overflow
parking is at G. Roland Vela Soccer Complex (3801 N. Elm St.).
The 3.65-acre dog park features three main pens, which are all more than an acre, and
a smaller pen is available to rent for events. There are nearly 100 trees, bistro lighting
strung around each pen, water fountains for humans and dogs, and benches. The Denton
Parks Foundation is still raising money for additional seating and shade structures. Staff
contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
H. Legacy Trees – Last week, Council Member Meltzer and Council Member Armintor
requested information about the process to have local trees to be classified “Legacy” if
it is not on the Texas A&M Forest Service Big Trees Registry. The City’s Urban
Forester is in the process of coordinating with Development Services to begin
developing this criteria. Staff expects this process to take till middle of January to
complete. Once this process is established staff will include the newly established
criteria in a future Friday Report. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
I. Gym Floor Closed- At the MLK Jr. Rec Center, the hardwood gym floor will be closed
January 2 through 5. During this time, the floors will be cleaned and sealed as part of
routine maintenance. Staff contact: Bobby Givens, Parks and Recreation
J. Playground construction complete- The playground at the Carnegie Ridge
neighborhood park is complete. This park will soon have a pavilion, new trees, and turf
installed. A picture of the playground is below. Staff contact: Drew Huffman, Parks
and Recreation
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K. City Website Navigation Improvements Update – Phases 1 and 2 of the City of Denton
website navigation improvements are complete, with Phase 3 on the way. Phase 1
entailed streamlining the main menu for the entire website; now residents can see more
information at once when they click on an item in the main navigation. This change
reduces the number of clicks needed to find information on the website. Phase 2
changed the landing page navigation from a scrolling icon menu to a more traditional
menu bar featured underneath the header of each landing page. This improvement
makes all subpages visible in the menu bar on the desktop version of the site and makes
all subpages visible with a dropdown menu on the mobile site. Phase 3 is still in
progress with expected completion by the end of January. Phase 3 will add the landing
page navigation bar to all subpages within a collection of pages, making it easier for
residents to find the information they need without having to navigate back to the main
department landing page to find the other subpages.
Together, these three changes to the website navigation will simplify the user
experience and should make the journey through our website more intuitive for
residents. Staff contact: Sarah Fullwood, Public Affairs
L. I-35E Traffic Signage – On December 11, Council Member Briggs requested that staff
look at the turn indication signs at the intersection of the I-35E northbound service road
at Brinker Rd. Staff reviewed the signs on the frontage roads and determined that the
signs initially installed did not indicate the opportunity to make a U-turn from the inside
lane. Staff replaced the lane designation signs with new signs that include the
previously missing U-turn arrows on December 18. Staff contact: Brian Jahn, Capital
Projects
M. Wilson Elementary Construction Traffic – On December 13, City staff met with
Council Member Briggs and Denton Independent School District staff to develop
solutions to traffic concerns around Wilson Elementary, specifically during the 2-year
reconstruction timeframe. As a result of that meeting, staff will be bringing forward
for Council approval a plan that includes:
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• The removal of the on-street parking on the south side of Windsor between
Hanover and Glenwood,
• The installation of raised barriers between the bike lane and the vehicle travel
lanes on the north side of Windsor between Hanover and Longfellow,
• The installation of a median warning/barrier device on Windsor to prevent
motorists from using the center turn lane as a bypass lane,
• The installation of ALL-WAY STOP signs at the intersections of Windsor at
Longfellow and Glenwood at Emerson and
• The addition of a fourth school crossing guard at Windsor and Longfellow.
These recommendations will be taken to the Traffic Safety Commission and City
Council in January for installation by the first week in February. Staff contact: Brian
Jahn, Capital Projects
III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Events
1. State of the City – Thursday, January 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the
Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center (3100 Town Center
Trail). Staff contact: Rachel Balthrop Mendoza, City Manager’s Office
B. Community Meetings
1. None
IV. Attachments
A. Denton Police Land Acquisition Memo .................................................................6
B. Green Tree Estates Attachments ............................................................................8
C. Fine Arts Memorandum .......................................................................................17
D. Resident Update Jan Feb 2020 .............................................................................34
V. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2019-201 Mobility Plan Update ...........................................................................42
VI. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .......................................................................45
B. Council Calendar .................................................................................................46
C. Future Work Session Items .................................................................................49
D. Street Construction Report ..................................................................................50
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Department of Police
601 E. Hickory St., Suite E Denton, TX 76205 (940) 349-8181 FAX (940) 349-7966
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M E M O R A N D U M
Denton Police Department
Office of the Chief of Police
TO: Todd Hileman, City Manager
Aaron Leal, City Attorney
FROM: Frank Dixon, Chief of Police
DATE: December 18, 2019
SUBJECT: Denton Police Department Land Acquisition
ID #19-2757
Mr. Manager,
I wanted to take a moment to update you, Mayor Watts, and Council on the planned use of
the 1.22 acres of land being purchased at 612 East McKinney Street, in reference to the
planned renovation of the Denton Police Department facility at 601 E. Hickory Street. The
land is immediately adjacent to the main building being renovated. A portion of the land
will be used to create a small parking lot for those who wish to visit our short term detention
facility, located within the Denton Police Department.
In the course of renovating the facility, the detention facility will have its own lobby, where
those who are being released from our custody can depart. The lobby will also allow for
those who need to come back to retrieve personal items, those wishing to bail those in
custody out can come in. Currently, when someone is being released from our custody,
they are escorted through the secured portion of our facility, to the front lobby. In that
lobby, citizens commonly walk in to seek assistance from the police in a variety of forms.
From the filing of police reports, to obtaining fingerprints, attending meetings, and visiting
police department personnel, come in.
Having those persons in custody being walked through the secured portion of our facility
is not ideal, and there is the opportunity for these subjects to see or hear something subject
to confidentiality, see a witness or victim in a criminal case, thus jeopardizing their safety,
or enter into a physical confrontation with a fellow citizen.
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Department of Police
601 E. Hickory St., Suite E Denton, TX 76205 (940) 349-8181 FAX (940) 349-7966
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The detention facility parking area will have man-made and natural barriers (trees and
shrubbery) keeping separate this unsecured portion of the parking area from the secured
area of the parking lot that contains City of Denton employees personal vehicles as well as
Denton Police Department vehicles. There are no plans for in person visitation at our
detention facility, due to the short time that we keep people in custody, (24-48 hours), and
due to the facility not having the space or staffing to conduct visitation. The “visitors” as
referenced above are defined as those coming in to pick someone up who is being released,
or to pick up/drop off items to the detention facility.
Respectfully,
Frank
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Building Safety- Department of Development Services
215 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8360
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The City of Denton Building Safety division provides courtesy inspections as a service to the citizens of Denton.
This type of inspection is not intended for enforcement, rather it is intended to assist homeowners with
understanding safety concerns and helping to offer options to correct.
Courtesy Inspection
To verify if any life safety concerns exist;
o Exposed electrical connections
o Fuel gas connections
o Venting of fuel fired appliances
o General overview of potential hazards which may result in serious injury or death
EXAMPLE: Water heater installation; manufactured housing requires a specific type of water heater, these units
cost two to three times as much as a conventional water heater. Homeowners may not know manufactured
housing requires a specific water heater, coupled with cost factors many times result in an incorrect water
heater being installed. These factors raise concern of whether there are proper water connections, proper
ventilation of gas (fuel fired) appliances, and approved electrical connections. Additionally, there may be
problems associated with size and clearance of the water heater installation, ensuring proper clearances from
combustible materials.
EXAMPLE: If an addition/alteration to add plumbing (bathroom, kitchen, laundry, etc.) water, sewer, gas, electric
and other potential safety concerns.
Customer Service Inspection
Prior to continuous water service being established, Texas law requires an inspection of the private water-
distribution system as a way to ensure that the water is safe to drink. This type of customer service inspection is
required in Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Subsection 290.46(j). All the rules in 30 TAC 290,
Subchapter D, are administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). As a component of
the law, the City of Denton is required to ensure a Customer Service Inspection (CSI) is conducted;
A Customer Service Inspection is an examination of the private water distribution system for the purpose of
providing or denying water service. The inspection is limited to the identification and prevention of cross-
connections, potential contaminant hazards, and illegal lead materials. Customer service inspections are
completed before providing continuous water service on any existing service where there is reason to believe
that cross-connections or other potential contaminant hazards exist, or after any material improvement,
correction, or addition to private water distribution facilities.
Verify no cross-connections exist;
o inspection of water service,
o checking toilet flush valves,
o checking hose bib(s),
o pressure relief valve on water heater.
Offering to provide both a courtesy inspection including a Customer Service Inspection is designed to provide
homeowners a greater understanding of the items which may require corrections prior to any other investment.
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Departamento de Seguridad de Edificios -
Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo
215 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8360
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La División de Seguridad de Edificios de la Ciudad de Denton proporciona inspecciones de cortesía como un servicio a los
ciudadanos de Denton. Este tipo de inspección no es realizado para exigir o implementar regulaciones, sino que está
destinado a ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas a comprender los problemas de seguridad y ayudar a ofrecer opciones
adicionales o requeridas para mejorar las viviendas.
Inspección de cortesía
Los siguientes se verificarán para determinar si existen problemas que afectarían su salud/vida;
o Conexiones eléctricas expuestas
o Conexiones de gas combustible
o Ventilación de los aparatos de combustible
o Visión general de los peligros potenciales que pueden resultar en lesiones graves o la muerte
EJEMPLO: Instalación de calentador de agua; la carcasa fabricada requiere un tipo específico de calentador de agua, estas
unidades cuestan de dos a tres veces más que un calentador de agua convencional. Los propietarios pueden no saber que la
vivienda fabricada requiere un calentador de agua específico, junto con los factores de costo muchas veces resultan en un
calentador de agua que no esté apropiadamente instalado. Estos factores plantean la preocupación, como por ejemlo las
conexiones de agua adecuadas, ventilación adecuada de los aparatos de gas (combustible) y conexiones eléctricas
aprobadas. Además, puede haber problemas asociados con el tamaño y el espacio libre de la instalación del calentador de
agua, asegurando una holgura adecuada de los materiales combustibles.
EJEMPLO: Si se añade/altera plomería (baño, cocina, lavandería, etc.) agua, alcantarillado, gas, electricidad y otros posibles
problemas de seguridad.
Inspección de Servicio al Cliente
Antes de que se establezca el servicio continuo de agua, la ley de Texas requiere una inspección del sistema privado de
distribución de agua como una manera de garantizar que el agua es segura para beber. Este tipo de inspección de servicio al
cliente se requiere en el Título 30 del Código Administrativo de Texas (TAC), Subsección 290.46(j). Todas las reglas en 30
TAC 290, Subcapítulo D, son administradas por la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ). Como componente de la
ley, la Ciudad de Denton está obligada a garantizar que se lleve a cabo una Inspección de Servicio al Cliente (CSI);
Una Inspección de Servicio al Cliente es un examen del sistema privado de distribución de agua con el propósito de
proporcionar o denegar el servicio de agua. La inspección se limita a la identificación y prevención de conexiones cruzadas,
posibles peligros contaminantes y materiales de plomo ilegales. Las inspecciones de servicio al cliente se completan antes
de proporcionar un servicio continuo de agua en cualquier servicio existente donde haya razones para creer que existen
conexiones cruzadas u otros peligros potenciales de contaminantes, o después de cualquier mejora material, corrección, o
además de instalaciones privadas de distribución de agua.
Verificar que no existan conexiones cruzadas;
o inspección del servicio de agua,
o comprobar las válvulas de descarga del inodoro,
o babero(s) de manguera de control,
o válvula de alivio de presión en el calentador de agua.
La oferta de proporcionar una inspección de cortesía, incluyendo una inspección de servicio al cliente, está diseñada para
proporcionar a los propietarios una mayor comprensión de los artículos que pueden requerir correcciones antes de
cualquier otra inversión.
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Green Tree Estates Next Steps Meeting
Dec. 19, 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
Relating to Dec. 10 Council Direction
1. Will the city accept a payment plan for the cost of the meter, impact fee, etc.?
No. The Code of Ordinances requires meter, impact, etc. fees to be paid prior to the installation of the meter.
2. Who can conduct the trenching and make the plumbing connections?
Any plumbing work must be permitted and inspected by the City. A person who owns the property that they
also reside on, may perform the plumbing work on that property, though any owner‐occupied work must be
permitted and inspected prior to concealment or connection. Any work done on rental property, must be
permitted, performed by a licensed plumber, and inspected by the City.
Trench digging is not addressed in the plumbing code and does not have to be performed by a licensed plumber.
The City requests that residents and property owners consult the City regarding what work may or may not need
to be performed by a licensed plumber.
3. Will the city allow for the residents to hire their own inspectors to conduct the inspections at the homes?
No. While the property owners may request any qualified individual inspect their property at any time,
independent inspectors do not represent the City and may not accurately represent City code requirements and
life safety concerns. The City recommends property owners request voluntary courtesy inspections from the City
of Denton to best understand deficiencies with a property.
4. Does a backflow prevention device prevent the need for a Customer Service Inspection prior to connection to
the City water system?
No. Under state law, even with the presence of a backflow device the City is still required to perform a Customer
Service Inspection prior to connecting to the City system.
5. What documents will satisfy the ownership requirements that GTE residents have been directed to complete?
Property ownership will be shown on the Denton Central Appraisal District (CAD) website. The property owner
of record with the CAD will have the ability to connect to City water (as opposed to renters or some other
interest held by an individual like a contract for deed or lease purchase agreement). Additionally, each lot record
on Denton CAD has a deed reference. The deed can be pulled from the County's online real property records.
The City will not require proof of ownership of the roads, easements, etc. to connect to City water. This
information is for the benefit of the GTE residents so that they can protect the location of and maintain access
to their respective water lines. This information can be pulled from the plat of record and/orthe County's real
property records (available online). Other information may have to be researched and new documents drafted.
Green Tree Estates property owners may need to consult an attorney and/or title company.
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Temporary Water Service Billing (Feb. 13 – May 22)
1. What is the cost of the water per month?
The City charges $0.0052 per gallon of water. Each customer will be charged for the amount of water to fill each
275‐gallon tank and 55‐gallon barrel three times per week. This equates to a monthly water charge of $20.59
for customers with one (1) 275‐gallon tank and $37.75 for customers with two (2) 275‐gallon tanks. Attached is
a chart that shows the cost for each Green Tree Estates residence.
2. How and what is the process for establishing payment by GTE residents?
a. are deposits required, credit check?
b. is payment for water in advance or in arrears
c. application process?
Each customer will complete an application for water service prior to Feb. 13, 2020. Each application will
require identification be provided and a credit check be performed to follow. Billing will be provided for the
previous month’s usage. Bills are issued electronically or by mail, and payment may be submitted in person, by
mail, or electronically.
Customers will be charged a one‐time fee of $3.00. A deposit may be required based on the customer’s credit
score.
3. What community partners might be able to offer financial or other assistance?
The City of Denton provides financial assistance information for water customers experiencing short‐term
financial emergencies which might prevent them for paying for utility service. This information is attached.
4. Can the City establish a grant fund in lieu of payment plans?
Green Tree Estates residents can make this request of the City Council at the Feb. 4, 2020 City Council Work
Session.
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Address
Number
of 55
Gallon
Barrels
Number
of 275
Gallon
Totes
Total
Gallons
Cost per
Gallon*
Total Cost
per Fill
Number
of Fills
Monthly
Cost
4010 Hilltop 1 2 605 $0.0052 $3.15 12 $37.75
4003 Hilltop 1 2 605 $0.0052 $3.15 12 $37.75
4011 Hilltop 1 2 605 $0.0052 $3.15 12 $37.75
4015 Hilltop 1 2 605 $0.0052 $3.15 12 $37.75
4002 Hickory 1 1 330 $0.0052 $1.72 12 $20.59
4008 Hickory 1 2 605 $0.0052 $3.15 12 $37.75
4016 Hickory 1 1 330 $0.0052 $1.72 12 $20.59
4009 Hickory 1 1 330 $0.0052 $1.72 12 $20.59
6502 Willow 1 1 330 $0.0052 $1.72 12 $20.59
6414 Willow 1 1 330 $0.0052 $1.72 12 $20.59
6509 Willow - A 1 2 605 $0.0052 $3.15 12 $37.75
6509 Willow - B 1 2 605 $0.0052 $3.15 12 $37.75
4007 Meadow 1 2 605 $0.0052 $3.15 12 $37.75
4055 Ash 1 1 330 $0.0052 $1.72 12 $20.59
Monthly Water Consumption per Address
* Cost only includes water based on a fire hydrant rate of $5.20 per 1,000 gallons without a
facility charge.
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Sometimes citizens experience short-term financial emergencies, which prevent them from paying for vital
utility service. The P-L-U-S One program – Prevent Loss of Utility Service – helps families keep cool in the
summer and warm in the winter. Customers donate to the program and funds are provided to Interfaith
Ministries of Denton for distribution to residents.
The link to contact Interfaith Ministries to start the screening process for assistance is:
http://www.ifmdenton.org/i-need-help
After consideration of provided information, you will be contacted regarding eligibility of appointment. Please
make sure the phone number you provide is correct as Interfaith will make two (2) phone call attempts. If
unable to reach you, it is your choice to complete another initial screening form.
You MUST bring all required documents to your scheduled appointment. If you do not bring all the required
documents (listed at the bottom of this email), you will not be seen by a caseworker.
An appointment does not guarantee assistance. Assistance is determined by availability of funds, your
circumstances, and proper documentation.
Once the screening form is submitted, your case will be reviewed, and you will be contacted by the phone
number you have provided within 1 to 2 business days. If you have not received notification within 3 business
days, please call Interfaith’s client line: 940-565-5479 (Monday-Friday 8am-11:30am & 1:00pm-3:30pm)
In order to qualify for assistance, you will need to provide documentation proving loss of income in your name
that has created this short-term crisis. Financial Assistance cannot be provided over the telephone. Assistance
will require an office appointment.
Please note: Priority will be given to residential households whose circumstances are as follows:
• Gross family income is 65% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI)
• Electricity powered life-support systems are in use
• Serious illness exists with a member of the household
• Disabled, homebound, or elderly residents age 65 years or above, existing on a fixed income
reside there
• Small children of that household reside at the dwelling
• Recent emergencies (such as a home fire, layoffs from work, excessive medical expenses, etc.)
have occurred and are beyond the applicant’s control
• Families that meet the income guidelines and who have not received utility assistance within
twelve (12) months of the current application
• DMU customers are eligible for assistance a maximum of three (3) times in a calendar year
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Documents Required by Interfaith Ministries:
• Identification
o Head of Household must provide Driver’s License or Texas State Issued Id
o Social Security number for all household members
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• Income
o Example: Pay stubs, Food Stamp award letter, SSI or SSDI Award Letter, Verification of
Housing Assistance, Veteran Benefits, Verification of Retirement Income, child support
summary.
• Expenses
o Example: Phone, cable, electric, and water bills, car insurance, car payment, outstanding
loans, rent, mortgage, etc.
• Crisis
o Example: Notice of layoff or termination from employer, auto repair bill, medical receipts,
etc.
• 6 month payment and billing history from the City of Denton’s Municipal Utilities
While Interfaith Ministries is the organization which distributes PLUS One utility assistance donated funds,
they are not the only source for assistance. The following organizations also assist with Denton utilities.
Additional Resources:
• TCOG (Texoma Council on Governments): 866-904-8647
o Apply at: www.tcog.com/energy/apply
o Denton Office located at Serve Denton: 306 N. Loop 288
o Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 5:30pm; Friday 7:30am – 11:30am
o Assists with electric, gas, and propane bills to income qualified households in Denton
County.
• Giving Hope, Inc: 940-382-0609
o Office located at Serve Denton: 306 N. Loop 288
o Program Details: https://hopeincdenton.com/need-assistance/
o Monday – Thursday 9:30am -11:30am and 1:30pm – 3:30pm (Friday by appointment only)
• First Baptist Church: 940-382-2577
• Cross Timbers Church: 940-240-5100
• Singing Oaks Church of Christ: 940-387-4355
• Community Services: 800-831-9929
• Additional resources can be found by calling 211 or visiting
www.unitedwaydenton.org/FindHelp
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Public Affairs Department
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-7531
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December 13, 2019
Dear Green Tree Estates Residents,
On Dec. 10, the Denton City Council discussed Green Tree Estates during its scheduled Work Session. During this meeting,
the Council received a presentation from City staff that discussed site conditions, code compliance observations/concerns,
and options for Green Tree Estates residents including permanent water provision and assistance with finding alternative
housing. Several residents of Green Tree Estates also provided public input directly to the Council at this meeting.
After the discussion, the Council gave the following direction to staff:
1. Extend the existing declaration of disaster by an additional 100 days. This extension will allow the city to
continue the provision of potable and non‐potable water to the residents of Green Tree Estates through the end
of the school year. When officially approved by Council, the declaration of disaster run through May 22, 2019.
2. Continue provision of potable and non‐potable water. City staff will continue the provision of potable water as
requested and non‐potable water three times per week through May 22. Beginning Feb. 13, Green Tree residents
will be billed for water used to fill each City of Denton water container at the residence and any associated fees
or charges. The billing does not include any costs associated with the delivery of water.
3. Provide voluntary courtesy inspections to Green Tree Estates residences. These inspections will allow residents
to understand any life, safety, health, or other code violations that exist on their property that would prevent
connection to the City of Denton water system. Staff will also provide information and assistance regarding how
any code violations can be corrected. Any life, safety, and health issues that are immediate hazards to the welfare
of residents shall be immediately addressed by the resident and/or property owner. Information on courtesy
inspections is included with this letter.
4. Address life, safety, and health issues with non‐occupied structures. Staff will immediately address any health
and life safety issues in non‐occupied structures within the Green Tree Estates neighborhood. This includes any
structures deemed by the Building Official to be “attractive nuisances” and/or dangerous structures.
5. City Council also outlined responsibilities of both City staff and the Green Tree Estates residents and property
owners so that they may provide a final direction (see table below). City staff will provide an update to the City
Council at their Feb. 4, 2020 work session. The City respectfully requests that information requested by the
Council provided to City Staff on or before Jan. 27, 2020 so that it may be included for discussion at the Feb. 4 City
Council meeting.
City of Denton Green Tree Estates (GTE)
Extends disaster declaration through May 22
Provides non‐potable water through May 22
Begin billing residents for water on February 13
Provides voluntary courtesy inspections
Provides information on how to comply with the City
Code
Confirm ownership of all GTE Roads and Easements
Confirm ownership of all GTE Lots
Confirm which lots are owner‐occupied
Confirm which property owners are interested in
connecting to a water meter at GTE boundary (with
the property owners paying associated costs)
Schedule courtesy inspections to identify life, safety,
and health issues. To schedule, call (940) 349‐8360.
Plan on how to address life, safety, and health
violations identified in the courtesy inspections
Begin paying for water beginning February 13
City Staff will be holding a meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 4:30 p.m. at Denton City Hall (215 E. McKinney Street) to
review the City Council direction and responsibilities of the City and Green Tree Estates. While the League of United Latin
American Citizens is assisting to arrange attendance by Green Tree Estates representatives, any resident or property
owner may attend.
Please direct questions via email to Ryan Adams, Deputy Director of Public Affairs, at Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com or
call (940) 349‐8565. Questions in Spanish may be directed to Deborah Viera at Deborah.Viera@cityofdenton.com or (940)
349‐7162.
Enc.: Courtesy Inspection Overview
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215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-7531
OUR CORE VALUES
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ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989
13 de diciembre de 2019
Estimados Residentes de Green Tree Estates,
El 10 de diciembre, el Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Denton hablo sobre Green Tree Estates durante la sesión de
trabajo programada. Durante esta reunión, el Consejo Municipal recibió una presentación del personal de la Ciudad que
hablo sobre las condiciones del sitio, las observaciones/preocupaciones del cumplimiento del código, y las opciones para
los residentes de Green Tree Estates, incluyendo la provisión de agua permanente y la asistencia para encontrar viviendas
alternativas. Los residentes de Green Tree Estates también proporcionaron aportes públicos directamente al Consejo
Municipal en esta reunión.
Después de la discusión, el Consejo Municipal dio la siguiente dirección al personal:
1. Amplíe Extiende la existente declaración de desastre por 100 días adicionales. Esta extensión permitirá que la
Ciudad continúe la provisión de agua potable y no potable a los residentes de Green Tree Estates hasta el final del
año escolar. Cuando se aprueba oficialmente por el Consejo, la declaración de desastre se extenderá hasta el 22
de mayo de 2019.
2. Continuar la provisión de agua potable y no potable. El personal de la Ciudad continuará la provisión de agua
potable según lo solicitado y agua no potable tres veces por semana hasta el 22 de mayo. A partir del 13 de
febrero, a los residentes de Green Tree se les facturará el agua utilizada para llenar cada contenedor de agua de
la Ciudad de Denton en la residencia y cualquier tarifas o cargos asociados. La facturación no incluye ningún coste
asociado con la entrega de agua.
3. Proporcione inspecciones voluntarias de cortesía a los residentes de Green Tree Estates. Estas inspecciones
permitirán a los residentes entender cualquiera violación de código de vida, seguridad, salud u otras que existen
en su propiedad que impediría la conexión con el sistema de agua de la ciudad de Denton. El personal también
proporcionará información y asistencia con respecto a cómo se pueden corregir las infracciones de código.
Cualquier problema de vida, seguridad, y de salud que sea riesgos inmediatos para el bienestar de los residentes
deberán ser abordados/corregidos inmediatamente por el residente y/o propietario de la propiedad. En esta carta
se incluye información sobre inspecciones de cortesía.
4. Abordar problemas de vida, seguridad y salud con estructuras no ocupadas. El personal abordará
inmediatamente cualquier problema de salud y seguridad de la vida en las estructuras no ocupadas dentro del
vecindario de Green Tree Estates. Esto incluye cualquier estructura considerada por el Oficial de Edificios como
"molestias atractivas" y/o estructuras peligrosas.
5. El Consejo Municipal también delineó las responsabilidades tanto del personal de la Ciudad como de los
residentes de Green Tree Estates y los propietarios para que puedan proporcionar una dirección final (ver tabla
a continuación). El personal de la Ciudad proporcionará una actualización al Consejo Municipal en su sesión de
trabajo del 4 de febrero de 2020. La Ciudad respetuosamente solicita que la información solicitada por el Consejo
Municipal se haya proporcionado al personal de la Ciudad el 27 de enero de 2020 o antes, para que pueda incluirse
para su discusión en la reunión del Consejo el 4 de febrero.
Ciudad de Denton Green Tree Estates (GTE)
Extiende la declaración de desastre hasta
el 22 de mayo
Proporciona agua no potable hasta el 22
de mayo
Comience a facturar a los residentes por
agua el 13 de febrero
Proporciona inspecciones voluntarias de
cortesía
Proporciona información sobre cómo
cumplir con el Código de la Ciudad
Confirme el derecho de propiedad de todas las carreteras y
servidumbres de GTE
Confirme el derecho de propiedad de todos los lotes GTE
Confirme qué lotes están ocupados por el propietario
Confirmar qué propietarios están interesados en conectarse a un
medidor de agua en el límite de GTE (con los propietarios
pagando los costos asociados)
Programe inspecciones de cortesía para identificar problemas de
vida, seguridad y salud. Para programar, llame al (940) 349‐8360.
Planificar cómo abordar violaciones de vida, seguridad y de salud
identificadas en las inspecciones de cortesía
Comienza a pagar por el agua a partir del 13 de febrero
El personal de la Ciudad llevará a cabo una junta el jueves 19 de diciembre a las 4:30 p.m. en el edificio municipal (215 E.
McKinney Street) para revisar la dirección del Concejo Municipal y las responsa bilidades de la Ciudad y Green Tree Estates.
Mientras que la Liga de Ciudadanos Latino Americanos Unidos está ayudando a organizar la asistencia de representantes
de Green Tree Estates, cualquier residente o propietario de propiedad puede asistir.
Por favor dirija sus preguntas por correo electrónico a Ryan Adams, Director Adjunto de Asuntos Públicos, al
Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com o llame al (940) 349‐8565. Las preguntas en español pueden ser dirigidas a Deborah
Viera al Deborah.Viera@cityofdenton.com o (940) 349‐7162.
Incluido: Descripción general de la inspección de cortesía
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FINE ARTSTEXAS THEATRE
EST. 1935
212 S. Elm Street | Denton, TX 76201 | northbridgemc.com
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HISTORY
For 79 years, generations of Dentonites driving
down North Elm Street on the town Square have
been greeted by the giant red, white and blue Fine
Arts Theater marquee, a staple of downtown. Since
1935, the space has been a theater (before then, it
was home to two different furniture and undertaker
businesses). Originally named the Texas Theater (its
name would change to the Fine Arts Theater in 1957),
it was part of the Denton Square’s theater row, which
featured five theaters around the courthouse. But by
1981, the theater was forced to close. It reopened as
a dollar theater in April 1982, but the balcony caught
fire only five months later.
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CONDITION AT TIME OF PURCHASE
Fine Arts Theater of Denton, LLC, was formed
in May 2018 by local forward-thinking, civic-
minded, Denton enthusiasts with the plan of
purchasing and rehabilitating Fine Arts Theater.
Since 1982, the building had been periodically
used as a church and performance space, but it
remained vacant since 2014.
During this time, the condition of the theater
suffered due to previous fire damage and
subsequent weather effects.
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PRESENT CONDITION
Since the purchase of the historic Fine Arts Building in 2018, a substantial amount of
planning and predevelopment work has been completed to date including:
• Engaged Architexas, a Dallas-based historic preservation architectural firm;
• Remediated asbestos and mold throughout the structure;
• Completed demolition of the interior in preparation for the full renovation;
• Completed construction of a new roof;
• Worked with local contractor Tim Beaty Builders to value engineer and devise a full
renovation budget;
• Completed renovation plans and specifications and obtained City of Denton permit
approval; and
• Obtained approval for the Federal Historic Tax Credit Application (State of Texas
Historic Tax Credit approval pending).
To date, a total of $1.776 million has been expended, including $764,000 for purchase
of the building and $1.012 million for predevelopment costs.
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FINE ARTS FUTURE
Alex Payne, Brad Andrus, Jason Reimer, Barak Epstein, and Martin Isles are all
experienced investors and promoters representing the ownership group, which is intent
on returning the Fine Arts Theater back to the community in its most viable function as a
multi-use entertainment venue.
Examples of its activity will involve various presentation options including movies (first-
run and independent), film festivals, concerts, live performance and rentals such as
receptions, seminars and worship services, as well as various community-based rentals.
The rehabilitation plan includes a restored main theater with approximately 200 seats
and V.I.P. mezzanine (25-30 seats), a smaller movie theater on the second level with
approximately 50 seats, a new concession area at the entrance and a bar that overlooks
the downtown courthouse open to theater patrons and casual visitors alike, making it an
instant tourist attraction.
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REHABILITATION PLANS
UP
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Location:
Phase:
Date:
Denton, TX
Denton Fine Arts Theater
Pre-Design
Oct. 9, 2018
1/8" = 1'-0"
Level 1 Floor Plan1
1/8" = 1'-0"
Level 2 Floor Plan4
1/8" = 1'-0"
Level 3 Floor Plan6
1/8" = 1'-0"
East Elevation2 1/8" = 1'-0"
West Elevation3
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REHABILITATION PLANS
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UPUP
UP
DN
DN
UP
UP
131 SF
STO.
196 SF
PROJECTION
74 SF
SOUND
BAR/
CONCESSION
ELEVATOR
150 SF
MEN
50 SF
STORAGE
STAIR 1
50 SF
STORAGE
STAIR 2
263 SF
GREEN ROOM
TICKETSUP
UP
209 SF
WOMEN
SALES
AAUUDDIITTOORRIIUUMM SSEEAATTSS:: 119966
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5
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PORTABLE
STAIR
PORTABLE
STAIR
18' - 4"
54 SF
RESTROOM
428 SF
STO.
ELEVATOR
580 SF
VIP
47 SF
VIP BAR STAIR 1
STAIR 2
529 SF
BAR
65 SF
BATHROOM
DN
DN
256 SF
BALCONY
VVIIPP SSEEAATTSS:: 2244
18 SF
JAN.
7
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212 SF
PROJECTION
99 SF
OFFICE
ELEVATOR
18 SF
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Level 1100' - 0"
Level 2110' - 8"
Level 3121' - 6"
Roof Level133' - 2 1/2"
Level 4125' - 3 1/2"
Level 1100' - 0"
Level 2110' - 8"
Level 3121' - 6"
Roof Level133' - 2 1/2"
Level 4125' - 3 1/2"
Level 1100' - 0"
Level 2110' - 8"
Level 3121' - 6"
Roof Level133' - 2 1/2"
Level 4125' - 3 1/2"7' - 11"3' - 9 1/2"10' - 10"10' - 8"STAGE
LOBBY
BAR BALCONY
STO.
PRIVATE AUDITORIUM
VIP
Level 1100' - 0"
Level 2110' - 8"
Level 3121' - 6"
Level 4125' - 3 1/2"3' - 9 1/2"10' - 10"10' - 8"PROJECTION
BAR/
CONCESSION LOBBY
BAR BALCONY
PROJECTION
STO.VIP
SOUND
STAGE
PRIVATE AUDITORIUM
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Project:
Location:
Phase:
Date:
Denton, TX
Denton Fine Arts Theater
Pre-Design
Oct. 9, 2018
1/8" = 1'-0"
Level 1 Floor Plan1
1/8" = 1'-0"
Level 2 Floor Plan4
1/8" = 1'-0"
Level 3 Floor Plan6
1/8" = 1'-0"
East Elevation2 1/8" = 1'-0"
West Elevation3
1/8" = 1'-0"
Longitudinal Section5
1/8" = 1'-0"
Longitudinal Section7
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FINE ARTSTEXAS THEATRE
115 N. ELM STREET | DENTON, TX 76201 PAGE 8
OPERATING PROFORMA
Revenue Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Film revenues $475,968 $499,766 $544,043
Concession sales $388,055 $453,774 $544,135
Screen advertising $30,000 $33,600 $34,800
Other income (video sales, event rentals, misc.)$108,000 $118,800 $130,680
Total revenue $1,002,023 $1,105,940 $1,253,658
Cost of sales
Film costs $214,186 $224,895 $250,260
Performance Fees, DJs, M&E $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
Advertising $40,081 $44,238 $50,146
Concessions $97,014 $113,443 $136,034
Total cost of sales $381,280 $412,576 $466,440
Gross Profit $620,743 $693,364 $787,218
61.9% 62.7% 62.8%
Operating Expenses
Theater salaries, wages and related $229,958 $241,456 $253,529
Property taxes $115,000 $118,450 $122,004
Utilities $40,081 $44,238 $50,146
Repairs and maintenance $20,388 $21,427 $22,032
Insurance $31,200 $34,800 $42,000
Management fees $31,037 $34,668 $39,361
Credit card fees $32,566 $35,943 $40,744
Accounting and legal $6,000 $6,000 $6,000
Other operating expenses $10,020 $11,064 $12,537
Total Operating Expenses $516,250 $548,047 $588,353
Operating Income before Debt Service $104,492 $145,318 $198,866
Debt service ($108,243) ($108,243) ($108,243)
Net Profit (Loss) before taxes ($3,750) $37,075 $90,623
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REHABILITATION BUDGET
Building Purchase (at actual)$763,643
Pre-development Costs (at actual)
Asbestos abatement $126,252
Demolition $214,169
Roof replacement $234,200
Architectural and engineering $287,750
Creative consultation services $86,825
Tax credit application fees $6,300
Property taxes $15,220
Other related costs $41,382
Total Pre-development costs $1,012,098
Rehabilitation Costs (projected)
Rehabilitation costs $3,275,077
Furniture & fixtures $547,813
Soft costs & contingencies $471,917
Interest & related costs $120,000
Operating working capital $250,000
Total Projected Rehabilitation costs $4,664,808
Total Projected Project Costs $6,440,548
Funding Sources
Cash equity already invested $750,000
Permanent debt $1,400,000
Historic Tax credits (Estimated)$1,689,062
Grants or other funding needed (Gap)$2,601,486
Total Funding Sources $6,440,548
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TIMELINE
2018
2020
2019
2021
Purchase
5/2018
Game Plan/Strategize
5/2018-11/2018
Close Pre-development Loan
12/2018
Award of Tax Credit &
Close Bridge/NMTC
Construction Loan
11/2019
Engage Architexas &
Develop Rehab Plans
7/2018-3/2019
Demolition/
Remediation
1/2019-10/2019
Rehabilitation
1/2020-12/2020
Completion/
FF&E
1/2021-2/2021
Close Permanent Loan
2/2021
GrandOpening
Spring 2021
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REHABILITATION TEAM
NorthBridge Consulting provides full service consulting
for land use, real estate, and economic development
projects. Services are available for all aspects of a
development project, from early project feasibility and
site selection, through full entitlement work, to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
Their associates are leaders in their respective fields of experience. The company offers
a wide range of expertise in land use planning, real estate development, economic
development, public/private partnerships, strategic planning, and project management.
Architexas provides a broad range of services
encompassing architecture, planning and historic
preservation. With every project, they follow a process
that begins with researching and understanding the
context – the physical, historical, and programmatic conditions – within which they
will be working. Each project is seen as an opportunity to create a carefully crafted
response to a unique set of circumstances and client aspirations.
Talented Friends is a creative direction company collaborating across
multiple mediums. The common thread found throughout their varied
output is thoughtful curation and attention to detail from concept to
execution.
Tim Beaty is a highly respected local contractor who has completed
a number of historical building restorations in downtown Denton.
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PROOF OF CONCEPT
THE TEXAS THEATRE | thetexastheatre.com
After over a decade of disrepair, in February 2010 Jason Reimer began screening
films at the Texas Theatre and launched a marketing campaign as part of the Oak
Cliff Foundation, a community non-profit that previously owned the defunct theater.
By August of that same year, Barak Epstein formed Aviation Cinemas and Reimer
joined the team. Construction began that fall with a new bar and concession as well as
renewed projection capabilities.
After re-opening in December there was immediate interest to use the building again
in many different ways including workshops, award shows, live performance and most
of all, movie screenings.
The Texas Theatre today is a strong community anchor for art and commerce
and a highly decorated, unique entertainment experience open for movies and events
of all kinds.
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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC IMPACT
As a recognized arts leader invested in the continued development of the City of
Denton as a strong, vibrant and healthy community, the Historic Fine Arts Theater
is committed to expanding opportunities to improve the lives of the most vulnerable
people residing in Denton’s underserved neighborhoods and to ensure that theater arts
experiences are accessible to all members of the community.
The Historic Fine Arts Theater of Denton is committed to the growth of diverse
programming, community partnerships and collaborations, theater training and more
importantly, to provide an arts community center for downtown Denton.
The restoration of this iconic feature that sits in the heart of the Downtown Denton
Square will be a catalyst for economic growth and revitalization for the entire historic
square. Theater events directly and in partnership with others will draw almost 10,000
patrons to downtown Denton each year where they can shop, dine, and visit the
original historic Denton County Courthouse. This increase in visitors will boost the
downtown economy and the local hotel and visitor industry.
JOB TRAINING IN THE THEATER ARTS
The Historic Fine Arts Theater plans to partner with the University of North Texas’s
Media Arts and Hospitality Management Departments to provide training, jobs and
internships for aspiring film and theater arts majors.
COMMUNITY AND SPECIAL EVENTS
The Historic Fine Arts Theater intends to open its doors for local non-profits, businesses
and major corporations, community groups, civic organizations, and public authorities
to hold fundraisers, celebrations, and awareness events throughout the year. Non-
profit organizations, including regional festivals, will be extended heavily discounted
rates for building usage. The Theater will also be available as a private wedding or
other party venue at rental rates which are expected to be as much as 50% less than
other venues of similar size.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS
The Historic Fine Arts Theater intends to coordinate with Denton Independent School
District and neighboring school districts to offer field trips for K-6 children to view
educational or historical films during the school year. It is expected that at least 2,500
children per school year will participate in these educational field trips.
HIGH SCHOOL THEATER ARTS AND FILM EDUCATION
Thousands of local high school students will be able to benefit each school year from
exposure to theater arts educational activities that foster their social and emotional
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development, self-expression, and creativity. The Historic Fine Arts Theater intends to
regularly present and host educational program throughout the school year. One such
program is High School Film Labs. High School Film Labs is a series of six informative
and engaging film workshops to pique the interest of student filmmakers and teachers.
The High School Film Labs content is aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
making the curriculum more meaningful to classroom lessons while helping teachers
and administrators balance the impact of student film in their public or private high
school schools.
THEATER ARTS EDUCATION
Thousands of local high school students will be able to benefit each school year from
exposure to theater arts educational activities that foster their social and emotional
development, self-expression, and creativity. The Historic Fine Arts Theater intends to
regularly present and host educational productions throughout the school year.
CLASSIC AND HISTORICAL MOVIE SERIES
The Historic Fine Arts Theater intends to annually host various low cost and often free
events related to cinema history and film culture, including classic films on 35MM
prints, special screenings with guest speakers or cast members and more. Examples
of these screenings would be holidays such as Veterans Day and Memorial Day or
similar national days of remembrance and sponsored by community leaders who want
to offer increased access and educational background to film culture at venues like the
Historic Fine Arts Theater.
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GREATER DENTON ARTS COUNCIL,
THIN LINE FILM FESTIVAL AND RADIO KUZU
The Historic Fine Arts Theater plans to partner with the Greater Denton Arts Council
(“GDAC”), the Thin Line Film Festival and Radio KUZU.
GDAC has served the Denton community for almost 50 years by providing support for
Denton’s artists and community arts organizations. GDAC sponsors family programs
on the third Saturday of each month, Summer Arts Camps and Arts Afterschool
programs which provide access to the arts for the underserved Denton community.
The Fine Arts Theater will provide a venue for GDAC sponsored programs and events.
The Thin Line Film is a documentary film festival conducted each spring at various sites
throughout the City of Denton. The Historic Fine Arts Theater will serve as one of the
film and event venues for Thin Line Film Festival.
KUZU Terrestrial radio station is based in Denton, just off the downtown square. KUZU
regularly holds events open to the public and encourages people from all walks of life
to become involved by creating their own shows. KUZU will host monthly and annual
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events to be held at the Historic Fine Arts Theater as well as skills training workshops
that pertain to radio communications. These events are projected to interact with as
many as 2,500 people a year.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
From major metropolitan areas to small rural towns, research shows that the arts
and culture industry is an economically sound investment. It attracts audiences, spurs
business development, supports jobs and generates government revenue. Locally as
well as nationally, the arts mean business.
Dr. Michael Carroll from UNT’s Economic Research Group has been engaged to
prepare an analysis of the economic impact of the revitalization of the historic Fine
Arts Theater. His findings will be presented at the council work session.
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FINE ARTS PRESS
Oak Cliff comes to Denton as
Texas Theater’s reel heroes
rescue historic Fine Arts movie
house
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FINE ARTSTEXAS THEATRE
EST. 1935
ALEX PAYNE
972 979 7727
alex@axisrealty.biz
BRAD ANDRUS
940 358 3588
brad@axisrealty.biz
JASON REIMER
940 391 5899
jasonmreimer@gmail.com
212 S. Elm Street | Denton, TX 76201 | northbridgemc.com
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On Thursday, Jan. 23, the City of Denton will
host its annual State of the City event at the
Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention
Center (3100 Town Center Tr.) from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Now in its fourth year, State of the City is a great
opportunity for the Denton community, the Mayor
and City Council, and City staff to come together to
celebrate the accomplishments from the past year
and look forward to building the future together.
Denton reached major milestones in 2019, including
the completion of major road construction projects,
opening a second runway at Denton Enterprise
Airport, completing a new Fire training facility,
and celebrating the grand opening of the
G. Roland Vela Athletic Complex.
The City is also planning and building for the
future. With voter approval of a $220 million bond
package this past fall, the City continues to make
investments into facilities for the Police Department,
improving roadways, and purchasing land within the
city for future park space.
Event attendees will have the opportunity to meet
with staff from various City departments to ask
questions and receive information about many
of the services and programs that the City provides.
You can hear from Parks and Recreation,
Denton Public Library, Sustainability, Streets and
Capital Projects, Police, Fire, and Animal Services,
just to name a few.
The event is free and open to everyone, and there
is no preregistration required. The department fair
begins at 6 p.m., and the Mayor will give his State
of the City address beginning at 7 p.m.
ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY SCHEDULED FOR JAN. 23
www.cityofdenton.com
RESIDENT UPDATECITY OF DENTON
2020
JANUARY | FEBRUARY
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As we start a new year, it’s an ideal time
to reflect on our past achievements and
look forward to the future. In 2019, the
Denton community and the City of
Denton worked together to accomplish
some truly amazing feats.
The City reconstructed 10.8 lane-miles of roads in 2019, and
community support for improved transportation continues into
2020. In fact, safer city infrastructure will be a priority for years
to come thanks to citizens authorizing $154 million in bonds
toward street improvements. The City also began crafting its
2020 Mobility Plan, which will address citywide transportation
in the years ahead.
Alongside mobility, development remained a priority for the
City in 2019. This can be seen in the adoption of the Denton
Development Code, which features simplified processes and
increased transparency for development projects. Our ability
to manage an astounding amount of growth is one of the
reasons Denton was named a Top 10 Boomtown by
www.smartasset.com. In 2019, the City also celebrated
Denton being named as a cultural district by the State of Texas,
which highlights the heart of Denton’s unique cultural arts scene.
By reducing the city’s property tax rate, reducing solid waste
rates, and maintaining all other utility rates, the City continued
its focus on serving citizens while practicing effective financial
management. Furthermore in 2019, the City launched a
number of initiatives to enhance quality of life, public safety,
the environment, and address homelessness.
Please join me, the City Council, and our City staff on Jan. 23
at our State of the City event as
we celebrate these and other
successes of 2019 and preview
all that is to come in 2020.
FROM THE MAYOR
Annual State of the City Scheduled for Jan. 23 ........1
From the Mayor ...............................................................2
Upcoming Public Meetings ...........................................2
Denton City Council .......................................................2
Prepare Now for Winter Weather Conditions ...........3
City to Begin Registration of Short-Term Rentals ....4
Committee Formed Ahead of 2020 Census .............4
Start a Crime Watch in Your Neighborhood.............. 5
Get to Know Denton’s Industrial Park......................... 5
Rec Center to Host Events in Honor of MLK Jr. .......6
Mobile Hotspots Available at the Library ....................6
Featured Events ...............................................................7
Stay Updated ....................................................................8
IN THIS ISSUE
DENTON CITY COUNCIL
These and other public meetings are broadcast
live on DTV and at www.cityofdenton.com/dtv.
For a current list of meetings and agendas,
visit www.cityofdenton.com/public-meetings.
IN THIS ISSUE
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Chris Watts, Mayor | Chris.Watts@cityofdenton.com
Gerard Hudspeth, District 1 | Gerard.Hudspeth@cityofdenton.com
Keely G. Briggs, District 2 | Keely.Briggs@cityofdenton.com
Jesse Davis, District 3 | Jesse.Davis@cityofdenton.com
John Ryan, District 4 | John.Ryan@cityofdenton.com
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 | Deb.Armintor@cityofdenton.com
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6 | Paul.Meltzer@cityofdenton.com
Not sure who your Council Member is?
Visit www.cityofdenton.com, click on the magnifying glass in the
top right corner, and type “Find My Council Member” in the search bar.
DENTON CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, Jan. 7 - Work Session & Council Meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 14 - Work Session
Tuesday, Jan. 28 - Work Session
Monday, Feb. 3 - Luncheon
Tuesday, Feb. 4 - Work Session & Council Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 11 - Work Session
Tuesday, Feb. 18 - Work Session & Council Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 25 - Work Session
PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD
Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 10 & 24
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Jan. 8 & 22, Feb. 5 & 19
UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
City of Denton offices will be closed on
Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Chilly temperatures are here, serving as an important reminder to be ready for the hazards that can
accompany winter weather. In the event of an emergency, the City of Denton has resources and plans in
place to quickly respond. Are you prepared? Get started by reading key local information below, and for
more resources, visit www.ready.gov.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
The City of Denton uses CodeRED to issue emergency notifications straight to your phone. CodeRED is a
geographical-based system and uses street addresses to target specific areas. You can also opt in to receive
weather warnings issued by the National Weather Service. Register for CodeRED or update your information
at www.cityofdenton.com/codered.
Visit www.cityofdenton.com for important updates on City
services. Also, follow the City on Facebook (cityofdenton) and
on Twitter (@cityofdentontx) to stay informed.
If there is a power outage, Denton Municipal Electric provides
updates on Twitter (@dmepower). An outage map is also available
at www.dmepower.com. To sign up for outage text alerts for your
home or business, call (940) 349-7650.
REPORT AN ISSUE
Call 911 if the issue you are reporting is a public safety emergency.
The non-emergency number is (940) 349-8181.
Call (940) 349-7000 to report a utilities-related incident that
requires immediate attention, such as downed electrical poles
or wires, a water main break, a clogged or overflowing sewer
main, or a leaking water meter or hydrant.
You can notify the City of non-immediate issues through
Engage Denton. Download the mobile app on your smartphone,
or submit a request online at www.engagedenton.com.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
The Denton Independent School District will announce school
closing decisions on the district’s website, www.dentonisd.org,
and social media. The district’s main phone line—(940) 369-0000
—will also report closings.
Area universities and colleges will report closings and delays on
their respective websites. Schools will also report these to local
television and radio stations. Make sure the school has your
up-to-date contact information in case of an emergency.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN
When the temperature is expected to fall below 32 degrees,
daytime warming centers and other resources are available to
anyone in need of shelter or assistance. For a list of public
facilities, service providers, and emergency shelter locations,
visit www.cityofdenton.com/communitydevelopment.
PREPARE NOW FOR WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS
• Create an emergency plan
at www.ready.gov/plan.
• Sign up for CodeRED
emergency notifications
at www.cityofdenton.com.
• Check on family members
or neighbors who may need
assistance.
• Bring pets and plants inside.
• Cover exposed pipes and turn
off sprinkler systems.
• Drip water and leave cabinets
open to prevent freezing.
• Stock up on home essentials
like water, non-perishable
food, warm clothing, and
batteries.
• Create a car emergency
kit with items such as a
flashlight, first-aid kit,
blankets, and jumper cables.
• Check your tires and complete
other car maintenance.
• Install and test batteries of
smoke and carbon monoxide
detectors.
WINTER WEATHER CHECKLIST
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CITY TO BEGIN REGISTRATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS
On Feb. 1, the City of Denton will begin registration of short-term rentals. Short-term rentals are defined
as the renting of an entire residence for fewer than 30 days. These types of rentals are commonly found
on websites such as Airbnb and VRBO. As popularity of
short-term rentals grows, residents who have these types
of rental properties will be required to register with the
City and must follow certain regulations in the
Denton Development Code.
Regulations include limiting the amount of on-site
advertisement, setting a limit on the number of occupants,
providing required safety and contact information for guests,
and notifying the neighbors near the property. Individuals
who rent only a single room of their property, or rent for
greater than 30 days, are exempt from these regulations
required by the Denton Development Code.
For additional information, or to register your short-term rental, visit www.cityofdenton.com or contact
Development Services at (940) 349-8360.
COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE
FORMED AHEAD OF 2020 CENSUS
Mark your calendar for April 1, 2020! Known as “Census Day,”
this date is when the 2020 Census will officially open for residents
to complete. Performed only once every 10 years, the Census
counts every individual within the United States. The City of
Denton, along with other community partners, has formed a
Complete Count Committee to help spread the word about the
Census and to encourage people throughout Denton to complete
their Census form.
The Committee’s mission is to encourage participation in the Census through outreach and education,
particularly with historically hard-to-count groups such as students, renters, and immigrants. It consists of
representatives from the City, our local universities, nonprofit service providers, and religious institutions.
The 2020 Census will offer residents a new feature—
online submission. Participating in the Census will
now be easier than ever as you can complete the
Census from anywhere at any time. As we move closer
to Census Day, the Committee looks forward to directly
engaging the community on this and other details and
sharing the importance of the 2020 Census.
If you would like to request that someone from the
Complete Count Committee come and speak to your
local group or organization about the 2020 Census,
contact Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com.
For additional information about the United States
Census and the Complete Count Committee, visit
www.dentoncounts2020.com or the Census Bureau’s
2020 Census website at www.2020census.gov.
WHY COMPLETE THE CENSUS ON APRIL 1, 2020
1. It is a foundation of our democracy
(it’s in the Constitution).
2. It determines legislative districts and
how you’re represented in Austin and
Washington, D.C.
3. It determines how hundreds of billions
of federal funds are distributed.
4. It is the basis for population projections
over the next decade.
These are just a sample of the benefits of a
Complete Count in 2020.
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START A CRIME WATCH IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
The Denton Police Department values community engagement.
One simple way to get involved in your own neighborhood is by
establishing a Neighborhood Crime Watch. Already in place across
Denton, these are organized groups of residents who strive to
reduce crime by informing law enforcement about any suspicious
activities in the area.
Participation in this crime prevention program is free. When
neighbors are committed to watching out for neighbors, residents
can deter crime while also unifying their own communities. In
addition to enhancing safety, a Neighborhood Crime Watch helps
neighborhoods build relationships with Denton police officers.
The Denton Police Department guides residents through the
process of establishing a Neighborhood Crime Watch. After the
Police Department helps determine how many signs are needed
in a neighborhood, the Traffic Operations Division will install the
signs. These signs demonstrate a neighborhood’s unified
commitment to crime prevention by letting all visitors know that
suspicious activity will be reported to the police.
If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Crime Watch,
or would like more information about the program, contact
Community Resource Officer Shane Kizer at (940) 349-7241
or Shane.Kizer@cityofdenton.com.
GET TO KNOW DENTON’S INDUSTRIAL PARK
If you have lived in Denton for a while, you may remember seeing nothing but crops and cattle in fields west
of I-35. Over the last five years, however, this once rustic pastureland has been transformed into a modern
industrial park and an economic engine for our community.
The nearly 1,000-acre Industrial Park is home to an array of businesses with the majority of development
in the distribution and manufacturing sectors. Major retailers such as WinCo and Target operate advanced
distribution facilities that help keep their retail stores’ shelves filled, while manufacturers such as Peterbilt
and Tetra Pak make products in Denton that can be found all over the world. Soon, United States Cold
Storage and Tyson Frozen Foods will also join the Industrial Park, bringing even more distribution capacity,
investment, and jobs to the city.
Why is Denton so attractive to these industries?
Texas is centrally located, which allows businesses
to deliver their products to either coast within two
days, saving time and money. Denton is also
strategically located at the I-35E and I-35W
intersection and is in close proximity to both
air and rail transportation facilities. These
transportation options make delivering products
across the country even easier.
Industrial businesses play an integral role in the Denton community because they make large capital
investments in our growing city, which generates property tax revenues to support services like police, fire,
libraries, and parks. These businesses also enhance our retail and commercial development, generate more
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REC CENTER TO HOST COMMUNITY EVENTS IN
HONOR OF MLK JR. AND BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The MLK Jr. Rec Center will host a number of community events in January and February in honor of
Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and Black History Month. “We are positioned in the heart of the community
and feel it’s our responsibility and opportunity to honor that community through celebrating our heritage,”
said Bobby Givens, MLK Jr. Rec Center Manager.
On Monday, Jan. 20, the center will celebrate MLK Jr. Day. The day will
begin at 11 a.m. with a friendly game of flag football at Fred Moore Park
(500 S. Bradshaw St.). Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will hold a rally at 2 p.m.
at the UNT University Union (1155 Union Circle Dr.) and march to Fred Moore
Park. From there, the march will continue to MLK Jr. Rec Center, where a
special program will begin around 3:30 p.m. and celebrate the life and legacy
of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“This is a day that we can reconnect with our community,” Keanna Stallings,
Recreation Coordinator, said. “There are many people who come back to the
center for just this one event each year. It’s a homecoming.”
February is Black History Month, and the center will celebrate with a student art contest. Local artists, grades
K-12, are invited to create a piece of art focusing on the theme, “Remembering our Past, Speaking Out for Our
Future,” through Feb. 7. Contest entries will be on display at the center throughout the month. Winners will be
announced at a special event on Saturday, Feb. 22 where the center will also add Reginald Seastrunk to the
Wall of Honor. Seastrunk was an educator and former employee at the MLK Jr. Rec Center. His dedication to
the community was significant and will be remembered during this time.
For more information on these events, visit www.dentonparks.com.
MOBILE HOTSPOTS AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT
AT DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Beginning in February, Denton Public Library is expanding its circulation materials to include mobile hotspots.
These 4G hotspots will let library cardholders access the internet from anywhere, allowing them to freely work
on homework, pay a bill, or apply for jobs.
Thirty hotspots will be available for checkout, with 10 being located at each of the three Denton Public Library
locations—North Branch, South Branch, and Emily Fowler. Just like books, movies, and music, library patrons
may borrow one hotspot for three weeks at a time. If the device isn’t returned by the due date, it will be
deactivated until it is returned.
Each hotspot connects to multiple WiFi enabled devices, so one hotspot can even connect a whole household
to the internet. If all hotspots are checked out, patrons may also access the internet through the library’s
public computers or use the library’s WiFi.
Hotspot checkout is just one way the Denton Public Library is
increasing access to information and breaking down barriers
for library cardholders. In 2019, the library launched fine-free
late returns and automatic renewals and increased its ebook and
audiobook collection from 18,000 titles to 125,000. To see all that
the library has to offer, visit library.cityofdenton.com or stop by
one of the three library branches.
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7FEB. 23LINDA MCNATT ANIMAL CARE & ADOPTION
CENTER FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sunday, Feb. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m.
3717 N. Elm St.
Join staff and volunteers at the animal shelter
for a special community open house event
celebrating five years of animal care and
adoptions at this incredible Denton facility.
For all ages. FEB. 1SCOUT DAY 2020
Saturday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m.
North Lakes Rec Center - 2001 W. Windsor Dr.
Enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family
while learning how Denton conserves resources in
this annual educational event. Being a Scout is not
required. This year’s theme is “Creating a Healthy
Planet,” and that includes taking care of ourselves
and the environment. For all ages.
Visit www.sustainabledenton.com to register. FEB. 23HONEY RUN 6: 5K, 10K, & 1-MILE WALK
Saturday, Feb. 15 from 8 to 11 a.m.
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
3310 Collins Rd.
Visit www.sustainabledenton.com to
register for this popular annual event where
you’re invited to run with your honey or fly solo
on the trails! This special event also features a
honey tasting and beekeeping workshop.
For all ages. JAN. 8LIBRARY VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION FOR ADULTS
Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m.
South Branch Library - 3228 Teasley Ln.
Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.
Emily Fowler Central Library - 502 Oakland St.
Is volunteering one of your resolutions for 2020?
Denton Public Library is always in need of
dedicated volunteers. Join us at an orientation
where you will learn all about volunteering at the
library. Volunteers must pass a background check.
FEATURED EVENTS
Parks and Rec Events Feb. 4 | Career & College Fair
Explore your options!
Jan. 11 | North Lakes Group Ex Sampler
Sample popular group exercise for free.
Feb. 7 | Valentine Family Dance
A dance for the entire family.
Feb. 8 | Adapted Rec Sweetheart Ball
A sweet Saturday dinner and dance party.
Feb. 22 | Black History Celebration
A community celebration at MLK Jr. Rec Center.
Jan. 11 | Senior Center Open House
A great day for demos, discounts, and deals.
Jan. 20 | MLK Jr. Day Celebration
A community-wide march and celebration!
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Date: December 20, 2019 Report No. 2019-201
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
On December 17, 2019 the Traffic Engineering team provided council an overview of the 2020
Denton Mobility Plan Update under work session agenda item ID 19-2485. At that meeting, staff
indicated how information about the draft Thoroughfare Plan would be provided for council to
review before the next work session scheduled on January 7, 2020.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Denton is developing a mobility plan that combines three plans into one:
- the Thoroughfare Plan,
- the Bicycle Plan, and
- the Pedestrian Plan.
This combination allows for a single, more cohesive and comprehensive approach for the planning
and development of the City’s transportation infrastructure. The ‘complete streets’ concept, where
designers consider all modes of transportation in a corridor, is a goal of the mobility plan in order
to provide the required infrastructure to serve the many types of transportation users. Vision Zero,
the goal of eliminating all fatal and serious injury crashes, is also a guiding principal of the mobility
plan that City staff will apply as design criteria.
The 2015 Mobility Plan can be viewed using this following link:
https://www.cityofdenton.com/CoD/media/City-of-
Denton/Business/Printable%20Maps/DentonMobilityPlan.pdf
The draft 2020 Thoroughfare Plan, Bicycle Plan, and Pedestrian Plan can be viewed by using the
following link:
https://wpm2.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=9701f88609e74ddbb00545ac06f90
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Roadway classifications included in the 2020 Thoroughfare Plan consist of:
Freeway – Streets that intend to move traffic through and around the City.
Primary Arterial – Streets that serve major routes into and through the City. Controlled by
traffic signals and capable of high traffic volumes.
Secondary Arterial – Streets that serve major routes into and through the City. Served
moderate levels of traffic volumes and can accommodate various modes of travel.
Collector – Streets that collects associated traffic from residential and rural street, or
industrial streets.
Bicycle facility types included in the Bicycle Plan consist of:
On-Street – Bicycle facilities on the roadway include Conventional Bike Lanes, Buffered
Bike Lanes, Separated Bike Lanes/Cycle Track, and Shared Lanes.
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Off-Street – Bicycle facilities off the roadway include Shared-Use Sidepath (within right-
of-way) and Trails (outside right-of-way).
The Pedestrian Plan identifies sidewalk gaps within the City and high priority locations are near
schools, high ridership transit stops, and intersection crossings.
CONCLUSION:
City staff is planning to add additional work sessions to discuss the three plans together based on
geographical areas versus separating the plans. Below is the tentative order of work sessions:
January 7th – Downtown Area
January 14th – Northern Area
January 28th – Eastern Area
February (TBD) – Western Area
February (TBD) – Southern Area
Figure 1 - Mobility Plan Work Session Focus Areas
Questions on the draft Thoroughfare Plan can be sent to Pamela Alummoottil at
pamela.alummoottil@cityofdenton.com and questions on the draft Bicycle Plan and Pedestrian
Plan can be sent to Marc Oliphant at Marc.Oliphant@cityofdenton.com.
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STAFF CONTACT:
Brian Jahn
City Traffic Engineer
940-349-8148
Brian.Jahn@cityofdenton.com
Pamela Alummoottil
Traffic Engineer
940-349-7486
pamela.alummoottil@cityofdenton.com
Marc Oliphant
Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator
940-349-8954
Marc.Oliphant@cityofdenton.com
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Council Requests for InformationCouncil Member Requestor DateService RequestSummary of RequestPreferred format forresponseStaff Assigned DepartmentComments1Council Member Meltzer08/01/19PolicyReview the use of the Historic Tax Abatement Incentives to encourageredevelopment in the area.Informal Staff ReportRogersEconomic DevelopmentStaff is collecting data and finalizing report; pendingother departmental priorities2Council Member Briggs10/27/19PolicyWork session on smart city led applications discussion on what we needto do next stepsWork SessionLutrickDMEInformation will be included in a future Friday Report3Council Member Davis11/05/19PolicyLarge-Scale Mural on Post Office Building. This is a left-field request, soand ISR or even a polite email to tell me it’s impossible is just fine. I’dlike to work with the Postal Service or the GSA or whatever theappropriate federal agency is to use City public art funds (and perhapscommunity raised fund) to paint a large-scale mural on the East wall ofthe post office (the one that faces the City Hall parking lot)Informal Staff ReportRogersEconomic DevelopmentInformation will be included in a future Friday Report4Council Member Briggs11/21/19Service RequestResident Concern: Are there any permanent solutions for the speedingaround Wilson Elementary?EmailInformation will be included the December 20 FridayReport5Council Member Briggs12/04/19Service RequestCan staff address the concerns of a resident regarding dangerous trafficon Vine St., Texas St., and Schmidt near TWUFriday ReportJahnCapital ProjectsInformation will be included in a future Friday Report6Council Member Davis12/06/19ClarificationTodd E. is all over this, and is already pulling some info together for me.But it'd be a good ISR for the whole council to have. I'd like to see asummary of the mobility improvements (streets and sidewalks) that weare making in connection with construction of the new Denton HighSchool. I'm especially interested in pedestrian and bike connectivity withnearby neighborhoods, and on the Western side of the campus. Thanks!Informal Staff ReportEstesCapital ProjectsInformation will be included in a future Friday Report7Council Member Briggs12/11/19Service RequestCan staff look at the turn indication signs at the intersection of I-35E andBrinker?EmailEstesCapital ProjectsInformation will be included the December 20 FridayReport8Council Member Briggs12/13/19PolicyNeed to revise our tree ordinanceWork SessionMcDonaldDevelopment ServicesCouncil Member Briggs will present during the pendingitems work session on January 7.9Council Member Armintor12/14/19Service RequestCan staff look at the new sidewalks in front of QT on Eagle for ADAaccessibility?EmailEstesCapital ProjectsInformation will be included in a future Friday Report10Council Member Armintor12/14/19ClarificationHow can you get a local tree classified "Legacy" if it's not on the TAMUbig trees list?Friday ReportPackan/Morgan Parks and RecreationInformation will be included the December 20 FridayReport11Council Member Briggs12/15/19Service RequestWhen is the slide at Eureka scheduled to be replaced? Report that kidswere climbing on, over boarded up slide.EmailPackan/Huffman Parks and RecreationInformation will be included in a future Friday Report12Council Member Meltzer12/16/19ClarificationHow does one get a local tree classified as legacy if it's not already onthe TAMU big Trees list?EmailPackan/Huffman Parks and RecreationInformation will be included the December 20 FridayReport13Council Member Davis12/16/19PolicyI am requesting a work session on amending Chapter 2, Article XI(Ethics), Sec. 2-269 (Definitions), to add the words "discussions,conversations, correspondence, or" and "polling places" to the definitionof "Deliberations," to read as follows: "Deliberations: Discussions at thedais; voting as a member of the board or commission; or presentationsas a member of the audience before any city board or commission;conversing or corresponding with other city officials or staff. This termdoes not apply to discussions, conversations, correspondence, or ageneral vote on a broad, comprehensive, or omnibus motion, such asapproval of the city budget or polling places."Work SessionDalalInternal AuditCouncil Member Davis will present during the pendingitems work session on January 7.14Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth12/16/19Service RequestCan staff look at the signage on the frontage road of I-35 E (southbound)and Teasley Dr.EmailEstesCapital ProjectsInformation will be included in a future Friday Report15Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth12/17/19Clarificationis the property behind the homes on Mack Dr. City property?Legal Status ReportPackanParks and RecreationInformation will be included in a future Friday Report16Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth12/17/19PolicyI believe that citizens should be able to park on public streets without apermit. Please research and let me know if their is an agreement withUNT and your analysis of that agreement. It seems they would be usingpublic streets for income. Secondly, how can me make adjustments toallow citizens to park their for a limited time.EmailDeshmukhCapital ProjectsInformation will be included in a future Friday Report17Council Member Briggs12/20/19ClarificationCan staff check on the notice that residents in the Preserve at PecanCreek received about the upcoming Planning and Zoning meeting?EmailMcDonaldDevelopment ServicesInformation will be included in a future Friday Report18Council Member Briggs12/20/19What construction is occuring, and what is the timeline for constructionon Atlas?EmailKremerPublic WorksInformation will be included in a future Friday Report19Council Member Briggs12/20/19ClarificationWas a specific incident reported to Police, what was the outcome?EmailDixonPoliceInformation will be included in a future Friday Report20Council Member Briggs12/20/19Service RequestCan staff look at the signal timing at Brinker and Loop 288?EmailEstesCapital ProjectsInformation will be included in a future Friday Report45
December 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 11:30 am Joint CC/DISD Luncheon 1:30pm Committee on the Environment 5:30 pm Traffic Safety Commission 3 10:30 Committee on Citizen Engagement 12:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 4 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5 4:00pm Public Art Committee - Cancelled 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 - Cancelled 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 12 13 14 15 16 5:30pm ZBA 17 12:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 18 19 4:00pm HaBSCo Meeting-CANCELLED 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities 20 21 22 23 24 No Council Meeting 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 No Council Meeting 46
January 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 New Year’s Day Holiday 2 345 6 11:30 am Council Luncheon COE 1:30 Traffic Safety Commission 5:30 pm 7 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 8 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 5:30 Airport Advisory Board 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 9 8:30 DEDC Special Called 11:00 EDPB Special Called 4:00pm Public Art Committee Special Called 101112 13 PUB 9am 14 10:30am Audit/Finance 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am 15 2:30pm Agenda Committee 16 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities HABSCO 4pm 171819 20 MLK Day Holiday 21 No Council Meeting 22 12:00 TIF Board (TIRZ) 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 23 242526 27 PUB 9am ZBA 5:30pm 28 10am Council Airport Committee 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 29 2:30pm Agenda Committee 30 5:30PM Board of Ethics 31 47
February 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 12 3 11:30 am Council Luncheon COE 1:30 Traffic Safety Commission 5:30 pm 4 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 5 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 6 8:30 DEDC 4:00 Public Art Committee 789 10 PUB 9am 11 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am 12 11:00 EDPB 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30 Airport Advisory Board 13 HOT & Sponsorship Tentative 10:00 141516 17 18 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 19 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 20 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities HABSCO 4pm 212223 24 PUB 9am ZBA 5:30pm 25 10am Council Airport Committee 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 2627 5:30PM Board of Ethics 2829 48
Meeting Date
CANCELLED
6-Jan Lunch CANCELLED
1/7/2019
Start @ 12p
Mobility Plan Update2
19-2883
Main Street Association
Partnership
19-2764
Sagebrook Annexation
Development (TBD)
19-2369
City Hall West
19-2840
Fine Arts Theatre
19-2739
Review of Council
Requests
20-001
14-Jan Cole Hunter Ranch3 Hickory Creek Alignment
Construction Code
Review Landfill Permit
Mobility Plan Update3
19-2884
Polling Locations
19-2914
Review of Council
Requests
20-002
21-Jan 19-2914
1/28/2019
Start @ 2 p.m.KDB Annual Report
2020 Mobility Plan
Update4
19-2885
Annual Gas well
Summary
19-2843
Economic Development
Audit
19-2723
Annual DME Risk Policy
Approval
Gas Wells - Public
Hearing @ 6:30 p
(Council Chamber)
Review of Council
Requests
20-003
3-Feb Lunch
Fire Standards of
Coverage
Police Construction
Elevations Review
4-Feb Green Tree Estates Thriving Earth Exchange
Pay-As-You-Go Program
Overview
Accessory Dwelling Units,
Walls, Fences, and
Screening
DCA19-0011
Delegated Authority Review of Council
Requests
20-004
11-Feb
Denton County
Behavioral Health
Leadership Team
19-2338
Airport Guiding
Documents
Review of Council
Requests
20-005
18-Feb Credit and Collections
Economic Development
Incentive Policy
Integrated Pest
Management Plan
Review
Review of Council
Requests
20-006
25-Feb
TIF Grants for
Accessibility
Review of Council
Requests
20-007
Outdoor Noise
Right of Way Ordinance
Follow-up
Purchasing Manual
Update DME GreenSense
Sustainability Plan
Update
Affordable Housing/
Housing Assistance
Review of Council
Requests Mar 03
20-008
Group Home Code
Amendment
Gas Well Update
& Closed Session Item
(pulled from 10/8/19 WS)
Utilities Management
Study Public Art
Review of Council
Requests Mar 17
20-009
Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations
Doorbell Monitoring
Technology
19-2959
Review of Council
Requests Mar 24
20-010
Review of Council
Requests Apr 07
20-011
Work Session
Requests Determined
by Council -
Date TBD
Community Public Art
and Community Tree
Grants
Veteran Source of
Income Housing
Discrimination
Ordinance
Quakertown Park
Drainage Channel
Anti-Discrimination
Ordinance Plugged Gas Wells
No meeting; MLK Holiday on 1/20
Work Sessions Planned - Date TBDFUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX
As of December 20, 2019
Currently Slated Work Session Items
49
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
950 Masch Branch Rd.University
Dr.
Jim Christal
Rd.01/06/20 03/13/20
4. Concrete Street repair. The
process starts with barricading
the failed sections of pavement,
remove the pavement and
subgrade, and install new
concrete pavement.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Bent Creek Kappwood Spring
Creek 01/06/20 03/13/20
Concrete Street panel and
Sidewalk repair. The process
starts with barricading the failed
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement and
subgrade, and install new
concrete pavement.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Hickory Creek Rd.Teasley Riverpass TBD TBD Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering
Franchise utility
relocations have
progressed to the point
where Jagoe can deploy
to the site soon and
begin work on at least a
portion of the site (the
portion west of the
Montecito intersection).
We are awaiting an
updated schedule of
completion from CoServ
Gas and Atmos, which
we will provide Jagoe so
that they in turn can
update their mobilization
and construction
schedule. At this point it
looks like the lane
closures along Hickory
Creek Rd. will not start
until at least late
(940) 349-8910
I35E northbound service
road located 500 ft west
of Bonnie TBD TBD Wastewater Improvements
(Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater (940) 349-7128
IOOF Street Eagle Drive Sycamore
Street 01/06/20 03/27/20
Atmos Energy temporarily
closing IOOF and Highland
Street to through traffic for
replacement/ upgrade of
existing gas main and services
along IOOF Street, north of
Atmos, Public
Works
Inspections
Atmos Energy to notify
apartment complex's in
area at least three
business days in
advance.
(940) 205-8278
Street Closure Report
Upcoming Closures
Week of December 23, 2019 - December 29, 2019
Upcoming Closures
50
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
John Paine Road
Southwest
Pump
Station
John Paine
at John
Paine
01/06/20 05/31/20
Install approximately water main
along Old John Paine and Allred
between the Southwest Pump
Station and South Bonnie Brae.
Water NextDoor (940) 349-8925
Johnson Lane John Paine
Road
Just west of
first
driveway
01/06/20 05/31/20
Install approximately water main
along Old John Paine and Allred
between the Southwest Pump
Station and South Bonnie Brae.
Water NextDoor (940) 349-8925
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
S. Elm St.Prairie St.Maple St.02/01/20 02/28/20
Installation of new water main
along Elm St. as part of the Pec-
4 Ph 1&2 Project.
Engineering Direct business contact,
Door hangers (940) 349-7112
S. Elm St.Prairie St.Maple St.01/18/20 01/31/20
Installation of new water main
along Elm St. as part of the Pec-
4 Ph 1&2 Project
Engineering Direct business contact,
Door hangers (940) 349-7112
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
W. Mulberry St.Locust St.Elm St.01/06/20 01/17/20
Installation of new water main
along Mulberry as part of the
Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project.
Engineering Direct business contact,
Door hangers (940) 349-7112
Westheimer Gessner Fonden 01/13/20 02/14/20
Concrete Sidewalk repair. The
process starts with barricading
the failed sections of Sidewalk,
remove and install new
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Total 15
Upcoming Closures
51
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
7704 Mirror Rock White Dove Montecito 12/16/19 01/10/20
Concrete Street Panel Repair .
The process starts with
barricading the failed sections
of concrete pavement, remove
the pavement and subgrade,
and install new concrete
Streets Door Hangers (940) 349-7146
Ave B Underwood Eagle 12/23/19 01/29/20
We are replacing the water
main, all fire hydrants, and all
water services on Ave B from
Underwood to Eagle
Water
We will be distributing
flyers to affected
customers.
(940) 349-7332
Beechwood County Club
Rd.Wintercreek 12/09/19 02/14/20
Concrete Street panel and
Sidewalk repair. The process
starts with barricading the failed
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement and
subgrade, and install new
concrete pavement
Streets Door Hangers (940) 349-7146
Blagg Rd.Mayhill Geesling 03/18/19 12/31/19 Mayhill Project Bridge
(Temporary Street Closure)
Engineering,
Traffic, CIP
Part of Mayhill Rd.
Widening Capital
Website & Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-8925
Bonnie Brae St.Roselawn Corbin 10/21/19 01/03/20
Water Transmission Main
Installation (closed to thru
traffic)
Engineering
Part of North South
Water Main Ph. II
Capital Project (Bonnie
Brae from Roselawn to
(940) 349-8910
Collier St Eagle Dr N. Interstate
35 12/14/19 12/31/19
Carriage Square
Public Utility Improvement:
Water, Wastewater, Drainage,
and Paving
Public Works
Inspections Door Fliers (940) 205-9230
Crosstimber Mill Wye 12/20/19 01/03/20 Street Repairs
(Road Closure)Streets (940) 349-7146
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 reconstruction.
(940) 349-8425
First Street Bolivar
Street Elm Street 11/18/19 12/23/19
Atmos Energy replacing 150ft of
gas main (maintenance).
Intermittent closures required to
complete repairs and paving
restoration.
Atmos Direct business contact (940) 205-8278
FM 2181
City of
Denton/Cori
nth City
limits
Lillian Miller 11/18/19 TBD Street Widening TxDOT
TxDOT Project - New
contractor selected and
starting to mobilize.
Various lane closures
possible starting
(940) 349-8425
Street Closure Report
Week of December 23, 2019 - December 29, 2019
Current Closures
Upcoming Closures
52
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Fry Oak Hickory 12/16/19 01/03/20 Signal reconstruction Traffic Direct business contact (940) 349-7486
Ft. Worth Dr. (US 377)IH 35E Mission St 10/17/19 02/01/20 Infrastructure Safety Upgrades
(temporary closures)TxDOT (940) 387-1414
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
Hinkle Dr.Headlee Windsor 07/03/19 01/18/20
Street and Drainage
Improvements Magnolia
Drainage Ph. II
Engineering Road open to local
traffic only.
Hinkle/Windsor closed
starting 11/11/19.(940) 349-8910
Lantana Drive Plumbago Cul v Sac 01/06/20 01/27/20
Concrete Sidewalk repair. The
process starts with barricading
the failed sections of Sidewalk,
remove and install new
Streets Door Hangers (940) 349-7146
Locust St.Walnut Mulberry 12/16/19 01/17/20 Water Main Improvements
(East Side Parking Lane Engineering Part of PEC-4 Ph. 1 & 2
Drainage Capital Project
Speaking with property
owners; doorhangers (940) 349-8910
Locust St.Oak McKinney 12/14/19 01/31/20 Sidewalk Improvements Engineering Part of Downtown TIF
Sidewalk & Lighting CIP (940) 349-8910
Maple Street Elm Street Locust
Street 12/09/19 02/28/20
Atmos Energy/ Driver Pipeline
relocating gas main and
services in preparation for
PEC4 drainage capital project.
ROW Permit.
Atmos, Public
Works
Inspections
Direct business contact (940) 349-8910
Mayhill Rd.US 380 Edwards 09/01/17 02/01/20 Street Widening (Temporary
Lane Closures)
Engineering,
Traffic, TxDOT,
CIP
Door Hangers (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
Oak at Jagoe St. Signal Intersection
of Jagoe 09/09/19 12/28/19 Signal Construction
(Intermittent Lane Closures)Traffic (940) 949-7486
Oak St. at Fry St. Signal Intersection
of Fry 11/04/19 12/28/19 Signal Construction
(Intermittent Lane Closures)Traffic (940) 349-7486
Parvin Jacqueline
Drive
Westwood
Drive 11/06/19 01/15/20 Denia Parking Lot will be
reconstructed.Streets Direct business contact (940) 349-7146
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
S. Elm St.Prairie St.Maple St.12/16/19 01/17/20
Sewer main improvements
along Elm St. as part of the Pec-
4 Ph 1&2 Project.
Engineering Direct business contact,
Door hangers (940) 349-7112
Upcoming Closures
53
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
S. Locust St.Warren Ct.Highland St.12/16/19 01/31/20 Drainage Improvements as part
of the Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project.Engineering Direct business contact,
Door hangers (940) 349-7112
Sagewood St.Meadow Peartree 10/01/19 01/31/20 Streets Reconstruction Streets (940) 349-7160
Smith St.Johnson Dallas 11/18/19 02/14/20
Wastewater Main Install
(Temporary Lane Closure; Will
reopen at 6 pm daily)
Wastewater
Construction date
delayed from
09/30/2019.
(940) 349-7128
University/US 380 1200' East
of Mayhill
1200' West
of Mayhill 11/01/19 02/01/20 Signal Upgrade and Installation
Engineering,
Traffic, TxDOT,
CIP
Outside lanes of US 380
will be closed at the
intersection of Mayhill
Rd. for intermittent work
and signal upgrades.
Additional outreach not
needed (940) 349-8925
Warren Ct.Wainwright
St.Locust St.12/16/19 01/31/20 Drainage Improvements as part
of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project Engineering Direct business contact,
door hangers (940) 349-7112
Welch Street Oak St.Hickory St.12/09/19 02/21/20 Street reconstruction with
sidewalk improvement.Streets door hangers (940) 349-7146
West Windsor Drive Parkside
Drive
Mesquite
Street 11/11/19 02/08/20
Installation of new storm
drainage line, sanitary sewer
line, and pavement
replacement along Windsor as
part of the Magnolia PH II
Streets,
Drainage, Water,
Waste Water
NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8425
Wind River Lillian Miller Teasley Ln.12/09/19 12/27/19
Concrete Sidewalk repair at
intersection of Wind River at
Teasley Ln. The process starts
with barricading the failed
sections of Sidewalk, remove
and install new concrete.
Streets Door Hangers (940) 349-7146
Total 34
Upcoming Closures
54
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Ave C W Oak W Hickory 11/07/19 12/20/19 Signal Reinstallations (Street
Closure)Traffic Weather delay (940) 349-7486
Bell Ave Texas Schmitz 12/02/19 12/05/19 Asphalt trench on Bell Public Works
Inspector NextDoor (940) 205-9230
Bonnie Brae St.Intersection
of Scripture 06/13/19 11/05/19
Roundabout
Bonnie Brae Ph. IV
(Intermittent Closures)
Engineering The closure was re-
opened on 11/5/19.
Website, Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-8910
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
Brinker Rd.Loop 288 Quail Creek 07/08/19 11/22/19 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
No additional closures planned
for this construction, potentially
only lane closures.
Traffic (940) 349-7486
Canoe Ridge Ln.Silent Star Sweet Cloud 09/30/19 11/01/19 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk
Repair Streets (940) 349-7160
Chipping Campden Argyle Lane Winthrop Hill
Road 12/02/19 12/16/19 Base Failure Repairs Streets door hangers (940) 349-7146
Clydesdale Dr.Wheeler
Ridge Spanish 10/07/19 12/20/19 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk
Repair Streets delayed completion date
due to weather (940) 349-7160
Crestwood Linwood Greenwood 11/18/19 11/21/19 Curb and Gutter Repair Streets
Need to close Crest
Wood St. from Linwood
to Greenwood to put in a
Concrete Valley Gutter
across the Street. This
was originally going to
only be a lane closure
because they were
going to do half of the
valley gutter at a time.
Due to the elevation and
angle this one needs to
be poured all at once so
it will have to be a full
closure.
Weather permitting we’ll
be Closing it on Monday
11-18-19 and opening it
door hangers (940) 349-7160
Street Closure Report
Week of December 23, 2019 - December 29, 2019
Completed Closures
Upcoming Closures
55
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
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
Edgewood 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 12/19/19 Base Failure Repairs Streets door hangers (940) 349-7146
Elm St.Stroud Prairie 11/13/19 11/22/19 Sewer Main Replacement
(partial lane closure; western Engineering Direct business contact,
Other (940) 349-7112
Forrestridge Dr.Hobson Timbergreen 08/19/19 11/21/19
Concrete Replacement/Mill and
Overlay
(Temporary Lane Closure)
Streets Completion delayed
from 11/01/2019.(940) 349-7160
Fry Scripture Oak 11/04/19 12/20/19 Traffic Signal Improvements Traffic Direct business contact (940) 349-7486
Greenwood Sherman Cherrywood 10/21/19 11/04/19 Street Repairs
(Road Closure)Streets (940) 349-7160
Greenwood Crestwood
Pl intersection 11/11/19 12/06/19 Curb and Gutter improvements
(temporary closures)Streets delayed due to weather (940) 349-7146
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
Hinkle Dr.US 380 Headlee 05/23/19 11/30/19
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 Hinkle to Elm)
Ongoing temporary
construction closures.
No full road closures
planned for this section.
Most access currently
(940) 349-8910
Hollyhill Ln.Ticonderoga
Dr.Lafayett Ln.12/09/19 12/11/19
Drainage department will be
repairing the storm drain in front
of 2245 Hollyhill Ln. the work is
expected to last no longer than
two days. Traffic will be
detoured to Lynhurst Ln.
Drainage Door hangers t affected
residents (940) 349-7197
Jagoe St.Scripture W Oak 10/03/19 11/07/19 Signal Reinstallations (Street
Closure)Traffic Weather delay (940) 349-7486
Jim Christal Western
blvd.Jim Christial 12/16/19 12/21/19 U.S Cold storage drainage
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
Melvin.evans@cityofden
ton.com (940) 218-3562
Jim Crystal IH 35 Western
Blvd 10/22/19 11/26/19 Base Repairs
(Temporary Lane Closure)Streets delayed completion date
due to weather (940) 349-7160
Linwood Crestwood
Pl intersection 11/11/19 12/06/19 Curb and Gutter improvements
(temporary closures)Streets delayed due to weather (940) 349-7146
Upcoming Closures
56
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Locust St.Eagle Highland 08/12/19 11/07/19 Drainage Improvements Pec 4
Ph. I & II (Temporary Lane Engineering (940) 349-8910
Morse St./Mayhill Mayhill at
Morse
Mayhill at
Morse 09/01/17 12/19/19 Traffic Signal Install (Temporary
Street Closure)
Engineering,
Traffic, CIP
Signal Installation is
complete. Intersection
will be opened with the
partial traffic opening on
(940) 349-8925
Northwood Terrace Edgewood Cul v Sac 11/11/19 12/13/19 Curb and Gutter Repair Streets Door Hanger (940) 349-7160
Oakland St Locust St Austin 12/17/19 12/18/19
Striping on street parking stalls
we will not close the road but
will not allow parking.
Traffic N/A (940) 349-7156
Oakridge St Edgewood
Pl
intersection
of 11/11/19 12/06/19 Curb and Gutter improvements
(temporary closures)Streets delayed due to weather (940) 349-7146
Orr Elm Locust 09/04/19 11/15/19 Wastewater Main Replacement
(Street Closure)Wastewater Completion date delayed
from 10/01/2019 (940) 349-7128
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.Elm Pierce 11/04/19 12/20/19
Water and Wastewater Main
Improvements (street closed to
thru traffic)
Engineering Part of Pec 4 Ph. I & II
Drainage Capital Project
Speaking to property
owners; door hangers (940) 349-8910
Quail Ridge Cooper
Branch La Paloma 10/14/19 12/20/19
Water Main and Service
Replacements,
(Temporary Lane Closure)
Water (940) 349-7181
Rockwood Lane Royal Lane Emerson
Lane 12/02/19 12/20/19
Replace damaged storm drain
pipe and inlets. The process
starts with barricading the
section of street to be removed,
remove and replace the
damaged storm drain pipe and
inlets and repair the street cut
with new asphalt pavement.
Drainage Other (940) 349-7197
Sheraton Rd.Hercules north 10/01/19 12/18/19 Streets Reconstruction Streets (940) 349-7160
Spring Creek Creek Bend Winter
Creek 09/09/19 10/25/19 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk
Repair Streets (940) 349-7160
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 12/13/19 Concrete Panel & Sidewalk
Repair Streets delayed completion date
due to weather (940) 349-7160
Texas Bell Ave.Oakland 12/16/19 12/20/19 SS pipe installation Public Works
Inspection Email Notification (940) 205-9230
W. Mulberry St.Locust St.Elm St.12/16/19 12/20/19 Water main improvements as
part of the Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Engineering Direct business contact,
door hangers (940) 349-7112
Upcoming Closures
57
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Walnut St.Elm Austin 09/30/19 12/13/19 Atmos Utility Relocation
(Street Closure)Engineering
Atmos relocated gas
main and services (in
preparation for Pec 4
Drainage Capital
Project), and is now
restoring paving.
Atmos Energy making in
person/ verbal contact
with businesses on
square
(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 43
Upcoming Closures
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