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MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 21, 2020
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. CANCELLED - Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, February 24, 2020 at
5:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
2. Public Utilities Board Meeting on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in
the City Council Work Session Room.
3. Council Airport Committee on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the
City Hall Conference Room.
4. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
in the City Council Work Session Room.
5. CANCELLED - Zoning Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, February 26, 2020
at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
6. Special Called - Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, February 27,
2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
7. Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting on Friday, February 28,
2020 at 11:30 a.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room at City Hall East, 601
E. Hickory Street.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – There are NO items scheduled for
discussion during the February 25 City Council work session. Staff contact: Rachel
Balthrop Mendoza, City Manager’s Office
B. Community Market Fees – Council Member Briggs requested additional detail for the
basis of the fee charged to the community market vendors by the Development Services
Department. The new fees were approved by Council in August 2019 following the
Matrix Consulting Cost of Service Study. The study showed the department was under
recovering true costs of service. The community market annual fee of $324 is based on
two hours of staff time at $162 per hour. The two hours includes the processing of the
initial application, and a minimum of three scheduled inspections annually for each
vendor and inspections following complaints. The frequency of inspections for the
community market is greater due to the type of food vendors at the market because
these vendors are setting up onsite weekly which presents a higher risk for potential
contamination of food items. Food establishments such as grocery stores less than
12,000 square feet, day cares, and nursing homes which have similar fees are inspected
twice per year because they are a permanent establishment with a fixed kitchen, but the
inspection is more involved than those for the community market permit. Staff contact:
Kevin Cummings, Food and Health Safety
C. Revised Approach for Roadway Impact Fees – The City Council is tentatively
scheduled to consider adoption of the 2020 Mobility Plan in April 2020. Given the
close linkage between the Mobility Plan and Roadway Impact Ordinance, staff has
decided to postpone efforts to finalize the Roadway Impact Fee schedule in
coordination with the 2020 Mobility Plan adoption.
Following adoption of the 2020 Mobility Plan, staff will take a collaborative approach
with residents and the development community to solicit input as the Roadway Impact
Ordinance is finalized. Staff will implement a similar approach to the collaborative
effort that the Parks and Recreation Department has taken for the Park Dedication and
Park Development Ordinance. On Monday, February 17, staff sent a notification to the
development community regarding the revised approach and asking for focus group
participants. Individuals interested in serving on the Roadway Impact Fee focus group
were asked to email development@cityofdenton.com. Additional details will be
provided over the next few weeks regarding updated plans for our new, collaborative
approach to developing the Roadway Impact Fee Ordinance. Staff contact: Mario
Canizares, City Manager’s Office
D. Denton Municipal Electric Pole Inspection – Denton Municipal Electric (DME) has
contracted with Quality Pole Inspection & Maintenance to inspect approximately
17,000 poles.
Pole inspections have commenced. Per DME’s policy, notification of pole maintenance
work is being provided to impacted customers with either a door hanger or a face-to-
face visit. Residents may notice small excavations near some poles. Excavations allow
the contractor to determine the structural integrity of the pole below grade. Other types
of inspections include visual, sound bore, excavation, or a combination of all three plus
a supplemental treatment. Poles that fail inspection will be replaced in a timely manner.
Short duration outages may be required to install the replacement poles safely. This
inspection will be ongoing for approximately the next three years. Staff Contact: Chris
Lutrick, DME
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E. North Lakes Park Encampment – In March 2019, Parks and Recreation worked with
numerous city departments to conduct an encampment cleanup on the southern edge of
North Lakes Park adjacent to the disc golf course. The cleanup consisted of removing
almost 3 tons of debris from the heavily wooded area at the cost of approximately
$3,000. Parks and Recreation regularly patrols park areas for cleanliness and safety.
Unfortunately, encampments continually move from location to location.
On February 20, the City received an email from a resident and frequent park user
concerned for safety and for the continued cost of cleaning up encampments. City staff
visited the area on February 21 to assess the current impact and to develop a plan to
address the concern. Street outreach does visit the site during scheduled times and will
visit the site in direct response to the resident’s complaint. Staff will evaluate the park
rules, impact to developed recreational use areas within the park including basic health
and safety concerns, and complaints from residents and neighbors. Staff will also
perform public safety assessments related to outreach efforts. An update will be
provided to City Council in a future Friday Report. Gary Packan, Parks and
Recreation/Dani Shaw, Community Services
F. Hickory Creek Road Update – On February 14, City staff responded to a resident’s
request forwarded by Council Member Briggs regarding existing traffic conditions on
Hickory Creek Road, adjacent to McNair Elementary School. The existing slight
horizontal curve along Hickory Creek Road and considerable drop in elevation along
the south edge of the roadway adjacent to the school creates an obvious safety concern,
which is exacerbated during dark times and wet weather events.
In order to address this concern during construction, staff reviewed several options and
is recommending the installation of temporary concrete barriers along the edge of the
existing curb adjacent to the school playground (see attached). These barriers will
improve safety and help in deflecting vehicles that may inadvertently veer off the road
towards the school playground. Staff has requested cost estimates for the barriers and
is currently waiting for the contractor to provide them. Staff plans on installing the
barriers as soon as possible and will be communicating this plan with Denton ISD
officials so that information can be communicated to parents.
In the long term, as the construction comes to a completion and the road is fully
widened, staff will work to design a permanent solution and implement it as a
component of the widening project. Staff will continually work with DISD staff to
ensure they are fully apprised of these activities. Staff contact: Mario Canizares, City
Manager’s Office
G. Windsor Drive Updates – On February 12, Mayor Watts requested staff report on the
road conditions on Windsor Drive that were raised by a resident. Based on the concerns
that were communicated to staff related to the ongoing construction project along
Windsor Drive, the project manager immediately reached out to the resident to better
understand the issue. The primary concerns were related to the access to their property
from Windsor Drive during construction, emergency vehicle routes, the condition of
the roadway when impacted by weather, and the project schedule (construction
completion date).
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In one instance, Station 5 responded to a medical call in the 600 block of Windsor.
Medic 5 transported the patient without any issues from the roadway and no time was
lost on this incident due to the road conditions. Quint 5 made it to the address, but upon
leaving and clearing the incident, became stuck in a slick spot of dirt/gravel roadway
under construction. A track hoe on the job site was used to assist Quint 5.
As part of the overall project, the contractor provided a temporary crossing (over a
utility trench) that provides access to the residential driveway at 621 Windsor Drive.
The significant rain event over the few days preceding the request for update resulted
in accumulation of water over the trench crossing in front of the residential property.
After the initial staff contact with the resident, the construction crew followed up the
next morning and addressed all the access and safety concerns conveyed by the
resident. The following tasks were completed:
Removed and replaced the trench crossing in front of the driveways with
new gravel.
Water pumped out and traffic pylons placed to clearly delineate the
driveway crossings.
Entire site cleaned and work hour limitations reviewed.
Staff also informed the resident that they have been consistently coordinating with
Denton Police and Fire Departments regarding emergency access through the
construction area; the finish date of this project remains end of May 2020. Staff contact:
Kenneth Hedges, Fire/Pritam Deshmukh, Capital Projects
H. Chittamwood and Desert Willow Update – On February 17, City staff responded to a
resident’s concern forwarded by Council Member Briggs regarding existing traffic
conditions on Chittamwood and Desert Willow. Based on staff’s site evaluation, they
will move forward with installing stop signs on the side streets and evaluate the
potential to make this intersection a 4-way stop. The side street stop installation portion
began this week by beginning to obtain the utility locates. The complete installation is
expected during the early part of March.
The 4-way intersection evaluation will be assessed over time, as the Traffic team will
examine the impact of the side streets’ sign installation before moving to a 4-way stop.
Staff contact: Brian Jahn, Capital Projects
I. Hercules Lane Update – On February 18, City staff responded to an inquiry from
Council Member Briggs regarding the schedule of the new section of Hercules Lane.
This section of Hercules, located just west of Locust, will be open as soon as all punch-
list items are completed. Staff recently had a meeting to discuss the project with the
developer and are waiting on signs, striping, and a signal before the road can be
opened. Staff contact: Todd Estes, Capital Projects
J. Denton Municipal Electric Substation Fence Update – On February 18, City staff
responded to an inquiry from Council Member Briggs regarding the potential
installation of a wall around the Denton Municipal Electric (DME) north substation.
DME will be installing the “standard” wall on the south and east sides of the substation,
those which face North Locust and Hercules. This standard wall will be designed to
look similar to walls surround other substations in the City. The West and South
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perimeters require significant grading and erosion/drainage control work which needs
to be done prior to any fence being erected. Constructing a “standard” wall along the
North side of the substation, behind the lots that border the substation to North, is not
recommended as the elevation of the lots will look over the wall. It will be more cost
effective and allow for better maintenance if DME uses chain link fencing on this side
of the substation given that the visual impairment the walls provide to the surrounding
environment is negated by the elevation issues on the north side of the substation. Staff
contact: Terry Naulty, DME
K. Naming of Owsley Park – On February 19, City staff responded to an inquiry from
Council Member Briggs regarding the naming of Owsley Park. This park was
purchased by the City in 1994 through Ordinance 1994-224 (attached). The park is
located in the Owsley Park Addition, which is likely why it is named the same. It is
Parks and Recreation staff’s goal to research the naming and history of each park in the
City and compile complete records, which can subsequently be shared. Staff contact:
Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
L. Temporary Stop Sign Concerns on West Oak and Fry Street – On February 19, City
staff responded to a resident’s concern forwarded by Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth
regarding temporary construction traffic signage at the intersection of West Oak and
Fry Street. Staff visited the site and corrected the issue the same day it was reported.
The stop sign is now on a 7-foot pole with a temporary skid, and was returned to
acceptable traffic standards. Staff contact: Brian Jahn, Capital Projects
M. Traffic Routing Concerns on Bonnie Brae – On February 20, City staff responded to
residents’ concerns forwarded by Council Member Davis regarding existing turning
patterns on Bonnie Brae from the Torchy’s parking lot. Capital Projects staff are in the
process of developing a plan to enhance the left-turn prohibition using additional
signage, pavement markings, and potentially, vertical panels or short bollards as a
visual deterrence while leaving adequate space for vehicles to make a safe turn. This
installation will be taken to the Traffic Safety Commission in April for review and/or
approval. Staff will follow up on progress after that point. Staff contact: Brian Jahn,
Capital Projects
N. Community Garden/Urban Agriculture Inquiry – On February 20, City staff responded
to an inquiry from Council Member Briggs regarding community garden permissions
on TWU property. Multiple departments confirmed TWU would be allowed to plant
crops throughout campus without the need of permits or a land use certificate. Notably,
this is considering the campus property as property which is owned and operated by
the University, zoned as a Public Facility.
The Denton Development Code does address a Community Garden as a standalone use,
which would require a land use certificate. TWU does not fall into this category. The
Sustainability Office may be contacted for further support regarding community
gardens. Staff contact: Katherine Barnett, Sustainability
O. Sustainability Plan Update – The Draft Sustainability Plan update will be presented to
the City Council during the March 3 work session. The Draft Sustainability Plan update
continues the 2012 Simply Sustainable Plan Goals and outlines next steps for the City
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of Denton to continue to expand Environmental/Sustainability initiatives for the
Community and Municipal Operations. The update was presented to the Council
Committee on the Environment in November 2019 and January 2020. The attached
copy of the Draft Sustainability Plan is provided for review. Staff contact: Katherine
Barnett, Sustainability
P. South Lakes Pond Stocking – Parks and Recreation has partnered with Texas Parks and
Wildlife (TPWD) and their Neighborhood Fishin’ program for many years. TPWD
stocks the pond at South Lakes Park to introduce more fishing opportunities to residents
and encourage direct experience with nature.
Neighborhood Fishin’ ponds are “put-and-take” fisheries. Information on stocked fish
and how to catch them is available at the pond. Children under 17 are not required to
have a fishing license.
Unless otherwise noted, 12-inch or longer catfish are stocked every two weeks from
mid-April through October, except for August, due to the water quality concerns caused
by high temperatures. Rainbow trout are stocked every two weeks from late November
through early March. The trout will be 10 inches or longer, and each stocking will have
approximately 300 trout. The most recent stocking of trout is Friday, February 21. Staff
contact: Drew Huffman, Parks and Recreation
Q. North Lakes Dog Park Grand Opening Invitation – The Grand Opening for North
Lakes Dog Park is Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Parks and Recreation would
like to invite City Council to attend the community event and invitations will be
forthcoming to Council and the community.
During the Grand Opening, there will be a few vendors, face painters, a bounce house
for kids, and other fun activities. The animal shelter will also be at the event with a
booth and to promote their animals. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
R. City Council’s Adopt-A-Spot – Denton City Council has been volunteering to clean up
litter along Bell Avenue, Eagle Drive to McKinney Street, through Keep Denton
Beautiful, Inc.’s (KDB) Adopt-A-Spot program since 1992. KDB is in the process of
expanding the program and is seeking confirmation of commitment to program
guidelines and a point of contact from current Adopt-A-Spot partners. See the attached
letter for more information. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Keep Denton Beautiful
S. Library Received Achievement of Library Excellence Award – Denton Public Library
has received the 2019 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas
Municipal Library Director’s Association (TMLDA.) TMLDA is an affiliate of the
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Texas Municipal League. Each year, TMLDA confers awards for outstanding
contributions to public libraries. To successfully receive the Achievement of Library
Excellence Award, the application must exhibit excellence in providing services to
underserved and special populations, in enhancing services, in marketing their
programs and services in innovative ways, in promoting cultural, topical, and
educational programming, in providing literacy support, in providing summer reading
clubs, in pursuing collaborative efforts, in supporting workforce development, in
providing for digital inclusion, and in comprehensively training staff. According to the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 571 public libraries exist in Texas. Of
those libraries, only 53 received this award for 2019. This means Denton Public Library
is among the 10% of Texas Libraries to have achieved this distinction. Staff Contact:
Jennifer Bekker, Library
III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Events
1. Black History Month Celebration – Saturday, February 22 from 9 a.m. to
noon at MLK Jr. Rec Center, 1300 Wilson St. Denton will celebrate Black
History Month, or National African American History Month, with guest
speaker Dr. Pamela Hill. At 9 a.m. the center will 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 ceremony. At 10 a.m. a community health fair will
begin, and the program with the choir and Dr. Hill begins at 11 a.m. Staff
contact: Bobby Givens, Parks and Recreation
2. Tennis Tournament in Denton – Goldfield Tennis Center will be hosting the
Annual City of Denton High School Tennis Tournament Friday,
February 28. There will be 25 schools with over 400 kids participating.
Schools come from the DFW metroplex, as far south as Fort Worth, and as far
north as Wichita Falls. Denton High School is the local team competing in the
tournament. Staff contact: Jason Barrow, Parks and Recreation
3. Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center Celebration – On Sunday,
February 23, Animal Services and the Denton Animal Support Foundation
will host a five-year shelter celebration at the Linda McNatt Animal Care and
Adoption Center. The event will be open to public from 4pm – 6pm and will
include shelter tours along with ½ price adoptions for all animals. Staff
contact: Randi Weinberg, Animal Services
4. Edwards/Swisher Site Cleanup – On Saturday, February 22, Keep Denton
Beautiful volunteers will clean up litter at the site of a future neighborhood
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park near the Villages of Carmel subdivision, located at Edwards and Swisher
Roads. Staff contact: Carly Weld, Parks and Recreation/Keep Denton
Beautiful
5. Mills Road Site Litter Cleanup – Later this March, during KDB’s 32nd Annual
Great American Cleanup (GAC), the litter will be cleaned up at the site of the
City’s future East Lakes Park. The 71.34-acre property was recently purchased
using tree mitigation funds. GAC is Denton’s largest, longest-running citywide
litter cleanup. More than 2,500 volunteers participate annually. For more
information about this event, visit www.kdb.org. Staff contact: Autumn
Natalie, Parks and Recreation/Keep Denton Beautiful
B. Community Meetings
1. Denton Police Substation Open House – Thursday, February 27 from 6 to
8 p.m. at Fire Station #7 (4102 Vintage Blvd.) Staff contact: Ryan Adams,
Public Affairs
2. Mobility Plan Public Meetings:
Friday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St.
Tuesday, March 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Evers Park Elementary School, 3300 Evers Pkwy.
Thursday, March 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Argyle United Methodist Church, 9033 Fort Worth Dr.
Monday, March 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.
South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Ln.
Tuesday, March 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E Hickory St.
Thursday, April 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Sprockets Bicycle Shop, 231 W Hickory St.
Staff Contact: Pamela Alummoottil, Traffic
IV. Attachments
A. Hickory Creek Road Aerial ..................................................................................10
B. Ordinance 1994-224 .............................................................................................11
C. Draft Sustainability Plan ......................................................................................28
D. KDB Letter ...........................................................................................................92
V. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2020-017 Library Program Planning ....................................................................93
B. 2020-018 Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings on Arterial Roadways ..................105
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VI. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .....................................................................107
B. Council Calendar ...............................................................................................108
C. Draft Agenda for March 2 ..................................................................................111
D. Draft Agenda for March 3 ..................................................................................112
E. Future Work Session Items ...............................................................................119
F. Street Construction Report ................................................................................120
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ORDINANCE NO. qq--~
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF
REAL PROPERTY FROM ROBERT H. CALDWELL, JR. AND ELINOR CALDWELL;
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the city Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
approves the contract providing for the purchase of the real prop-
erty described in the contract attached hereto, between the City of
Denton and Robert H. Caldwell, Jr. and Elinor Caldwell.
SECTION II. That the city Council authorizes the city Manager
to execute any and all documents necessary to consummate the pur-
chase of real property in accordance with the contract.
SECTION III. That the city Council authorizes the expenditure
of funds in the amount of Thirty Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Five
Dollars ($30,825.00) for the purchase price of said property and
any additional closing costs which may be incurred in the purchase.
SECTION IV, That this ordinance shall become ~ffective immed-
iately upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~ day of ~.~.~, 1994.
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MICHAEL A. BUCEK, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
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REAL ESTATE CONTRACT
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
THIS CONTRACT OF SALE is made by and between ROBERT H.
CALDWELL, JR. and ELINOR CALDWELL (hereinafter referred to as
Seller") and CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, a home rule municipality, of
Denton, Denton County, Texas, (hereinafter referred to as ,,Purchas-
er''), upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.
PURCHASE AND SALE
Seller hereby sells and agrees to convey, and Purchaser hereby
purchases and agrees to pay for, the tract of land situated in
Denton County, Texas, being more particularly described as Lots 3,
4, and 5 of Block 6 of the Owsley Park Addition together with all
and singular the rights and appurtenances pertaining to the prop-
erty, including any right, title and interest of Seller in and to
adjacent streets, alleys or rights-of-way (all of such real prop-
erty, rights, and appurtenances being hereinafter referred to as
the "Property"), together with any improvements, fixtures, and per-
sonal property situated on and attached to the Property, for the
consideration and upon and subject to the terms, provisions, and
conditions hereinafter set forth.
PURCHASE PRICE
1. Amount of Purchase Price. The purchase price for the
Property shall be the sum of THIRTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-
FIVE DOLLARS ($30,825.00).
2. Payment of Purchase Price. The full amount of the Purchase
Price shall be payable in cash at the closing.
PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS
The obligations of Purchaser hereunder to consummate the trans-
actions contemplated hereby are subject to the satisfaction of each
of the following conditions any of which may be waived in whole or
in part by Purchaser at or prior to the closing.
1. Preliminary Title Report. Within twenty (20) days after
the date hereof, Purchaser, at Purchaser's sole cost and expense,
shall have caused the Title Company (hereinafter defined) to issue
a preliminary title report (the "Title Report") accompanied by
copies of all recorded documents relating to easements, rights-of-
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way, etc., affectin~ the Property. Purchaser shall give Seller
written notice on or before the expiration of ten (10) days after
Purchaser receives the Title Report that the condition of title as
set forth in the title binder is or is not satisfactory, and in the
event Purchaser states the condition is not satisfactory, Seller
shall, at Seller's option, promptly undertake to eliminate or
modify all unacceptable matters to the reasonable satisfaction of
Purchaser. In the event Seller does not do so or is unable to do
so within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice, this
Agreement shall thereupon be null and void for all purposes and the
Escrow Deposit shall be forthwith returned by the Title Company to
Purchaser; otherwise, this condition shall be deemed to be accep-
table and any objection thereto shall be deemed to have been waived
for all purposes.
2. Survey. Purchaser shall, within twenty (20) days from the
date hereof, at Purchaser's sole cost and expense, obtain a current
survey of the Property, prepared by a duly licensed Texas land
surveyor acceptable to Purchaser and Seller. The survey shall be
staked on the ground, and shall show the location of all improve-
ments, highways, streets, roads, railroads, rivers, creeks, or
other water courses, fences, easements, and rights-of-way on or
adjacent to the Property, if any, and shall contain the surveyor's
certification that there are no encroachments on the Property and
shall set forth the number of total acres comprising the Property,
together with a metes and bounds description thereof. It is
mutually agreed that /~///~ shall
survey the property.
Purchaser will have ten (10) days after receipt of the survey
to review and approve the survey. In the event the survey is
unacceptable, then Purchaser shall within the ten (10) day period,
give Seller written notice of this fact. Seller shall, at Seller's
option, promptly undertake to eliminate or modify the unacceptable
portions of the survey to the reasonable satisfaction of Purchaser.
In the event Seller does not do so or is unable to do so within ten
10) days after receipt of written notice, Purchaser may terminate
this Agreement, and the Agreement shall thereupon be null and void
for all purposes and the Escrow Deposit shall be returned by the
Title Company to Purchaser. Purchaser's failure to give Seller
this written notice shall be deemed to be Purchaser's acceptance of
the survey.
3. Seller's Compliance. Seller shall have performed, ob-
served, and complied with all of the covenants, agreements, and
conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, observed,
and complied with by Seller prior to or as of the'closing.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
Seller hereby represents and warrants to Purchaser as follows,
which representations and warranties shall be deemed made by Seller
to Purchaser also as of the closing date:
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1. There are no parties in possession of any portion of the
Property as lessees, ~xcept the City of Denton, tenants at
sufferance, or trespassers.
2. Except for the prior actions of Purchaser, there is no
pending or threatened condemnation or similar proceeding or asses-
sment affecting the Property, or any part thereof, nor to the best
knowledge and belief of Seller is any such proceeding or assessment
contemplated by any governmental authority.
3. Seller has complied with all applicable laws, ordinances,
regulations, statutes, rules and restrictions relating to the
Property, or any part thereof.
CLOSING
The closing shall be held at the office of Dentex Title Com-
pany, Denton, Texas, on or before , or at such
title company, time, date, and place as Seller and Purchaser may
mutually agree upon (which date is herein referred to as the
closing date").
CLOSING REQUIREMENTS
1. Seller's Requirements. At the closing Seller shall:
A. Deliver to Purchaser a duly executed and acknowledged
General Warranty Deed conveying good and marketable title
in fee simple to all of the Property, free and clear of any
and all liens, encumbrances, conditions, easements,
assessments, and restrictions, except for the following:
1. Any exceptions approved by Purchaser
pursuant to Purchaser's Obliqations here-
of; and
2. Any exceptions approved by Purchaser
in writing.
B. Deliver to Purchaser a Texas Owner's Title Policy at
Purchaser's sole expense, issued by Dentex Title Company,
Denton, Texas, (the "Title Company"), or such title company
as Seller and Purchaser may mutually agree upon, in Purch-
aser's favor in the full amount of the purchase price,
insuring Purchaser's fee simple title to the Property
subject only to those title exceptions listed in Closing
Requirements hereof, such other exceptions as may be
approved in writing by Purchaser, and the standard printed
exceptions contained in the usual form of Texas Owner's
Title Policy, provided, however:
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1. The boundary and survey exceptions
shall be deleted if required by Purchaser
and if so required, the costs associated
with same shall be borne by Purchaser;
2. The exception as to restrictive cove-
nants shall be endorsed "None of Record";
and
3. The exception as to liens encumbering
the Property shall be endorsed "None of
Record".
C. Deliver to Purchaser possession of the Property on the
day of closing.
2. Purchaser's Requirements. Purchaser shall pay the full
cash purchase price to Seller at Closing in immediately available
funds.
3. Closinq Costs. Seller shall pay all ad valorem taxes
assessed by any tax jurisdiction through the date of closing due
for all years, including 1994.
All other costs and expenses of closing in consummating the
sale and purchase of the Property not specifically allocated herein
shall be paid by Purchaser, including all escrow fees, cost of tax
certificates and cost of preparation of deed.
REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
Any real estate commissions occasioned by the consummation of
this Agreement shall be the sole responsibility of Seller, and
Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Purchaser from any and
all claims for these commissions.
BREACH BY SELLER
In the event Seller shall fail to fully and timely perform any
of its obligations hereunder or shall fail to consummate the sale
of the Property except Purchaser's default, Purchaser may either
enforce specific performance of this Agreement or terminate this
Agreement.
BREACH BY PURCHASER
In the event Purchaser should fail to consummate the purchase
of the Property, the conditions to Purchaser's obligations set
forth in PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS having been satisfied and
Purchaser being in default Seller may either enforce specific
performance of this Agreement, or terminate this Agreement.
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11. ComDliance. In accordance with the requirements of the
Texas Real Estate License Act, Purchaser is hereby advised that it
shouldlbe furnished with or obtain a policy of title insurance or
Purchaser should have the abstract covering the Property examined
by an attorney of Purchaser's own selection.
DATED this ~ day of ~-.~.~-~t- , 1994.
SELLER
RT H. CALD~WELL, JR.
2603 Jamestown
Denton, Texas 76201
ELINOR CALDWELL
2603 Jamestown
Denton, Texas 76201
PURCHASER
LLmDtV:~ ~SRRELL, City ~nager
215 E. McK~nney Street '
Denton, Texas 76201
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
ntrument was acknowledged before ~e on ~~L~__
by ROBERT H. CALDWELL, JR. " ' '
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
This instrument was acknowledged before me on
by ELINOR CALDWELL.
NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND FOR TEXAS
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DENTEX TITLE COMPANY
417 S. LOCUST, STE. i01
DENTON, TEXAS 76201
817-566-0282
FAX 817-566-6445
CITY OF DENTON
215 EAST MCKINNEY
DENTON, TEXAS 76201
RE: G. F. # 94-1861D
POLICY # 428327
PROPERTY: LOTS 3,4,5, BLOCK 6, OWSLEY PARK ADDITION, DENTON,
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
Enclosed herewith please find your Owner Policy of Title Insurance
on the above referenced transaction.
Your original Warranty Deed was filed with the County Clerk of
Denton County, Texas. It will be returned to you by the County
Clerk.
If you require anything further, please do not hesitate to call.
Thank you for selecting Dentex Title Company to assist you with
your title insurance needs. It has been our pleasure to do
business with you.
Sincerely,
DENTEX TITLE COMPANY
JODI S. JONES
ESCROW ASSISTANT
encl.
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R-03 Property Cat§.: O
1000: 452.00 County Code: 121
OWNER POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE
SCHEDULE A
GF No.: 94-1861D
Policy No.: 428327 Issued with Policy No.
Amount of Insurance: $30,825.00
Premiu~ $452.00
Date of Policy: February 09, 1995 at 2:47 PM
1. Name of Insured:
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
2. The estate or interest in the land that is covered by this policy is: Fee Simple
3. Title to the estate or interest in the land is insured as vested in:
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
4. The land referred to in this policy is described as follows:
LOTS NO. 3, 4 AND 5 IN BLOCK 6 OF THE OWSLEY PARK ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT OF SAID ADDITION OF RECORD
IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF DENTON COUNT% TEXAS.
Dentex Title Company
By
Alamo Title Insurance of Texas ~uthorized'C~untersi§nat~
FORM T-l: Owner Policy-Schedule A Effective January 1. 1993
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OWNER POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE
SCHEDULE B
G.F. No.: 94-1861D
Policy No.: 428327
EXCEPTIONS FROM COVERAGE
This Policy does not insure against loss or damage (and the Company will not pay costs,
attorneys' fees or expenses) that arise by reason of the terms and conditions of the
leases or easements insured, if any, sho~-n in Schedule A and the following matters:
1. The following restrictive covenants of record intemized below (the Company must
either insert specific recording data or delete this exception):
This exception is hereby deleted in its entirety.
2. Any discrepancies, conflicts, or shortages in area or boundary lines, or any
encroachments or protrusions, or any overlapping of improvements.
3. Homestead or community property or survivorship rights, if any, of any spouse of any
insured.
4. Any titles or rights asserted by anyone, including, but not limited to, persons, the
public, corporations, governments or other entities,
a. to tidelands, or lands comprising the shores or beds of navigable or perennial
rivers and streams, lakes, bays, gulfs or oceans, or
b. to lands beyond the line of the harbor or bulkhead lines as established or
changed by any government, or
c. to filled-in lands, or artificial islands, or
d. to statutory water rights, including riparian rights, or
e. to the area extending from the line of mean low tide to the line of
vegetation, or the right of access to that area or easement along and across
that area.
5. Standby fees, taxes and assessments by any taxins authority for the year 1995 and
subsequent years, and subsequent taxes and assessments by any taxing authority for
prior years due to change in land usage or ownership.
6. The following matters and all terms of the documents creating or offering evidence of
the matters (We must insert matters or delete this exception):
a. Any visible and apparent easements over and across said property, the
existence of which does not appear of record.
b. Any part or portion of the herein described property, lying within the
boundaries of a public or private road or right of way.
c. Rights of parties in possession.
d. Any outstanding oil, gas and other mineral interest owned by others of record
in the office of the County Clerk of Denton County, Texas.
Alamo Title Insurance of Texas
Form T-l: Owner Policy-Schedule B Effective January 1, 1993
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OWNER POLICY OF TITLEINSURANCE
Issued by
428327
Alamo Title Insurance
of Texas
SUBJECT TO THE EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE, THE EXCEPTIONS FROM COVERAGE
CONTAINED IN SCHEDULE B AND THE CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS, ALAMO TITLE INSURANCE OF
TEXAS, a Texas corporation, herein called the Company, insures, as of Date of Policy shown in Schedule A,
against loss or damage, not exceeding the Amount of Insurance stated in Schedule A, sustained or incurred by
the insured by reason of:
1. Title to the estate or interest described in Schedule A being vested other than as stated therein;
2. Any defect in or lien or encumbrance on the title;
3. Any statutory or constitutional mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien for labor or material having
its inception on or before Date of Policy;
4. Lack of a right of access to and from the land;
5. Lack of good and indefeasible title.
The company also will pay the costs, attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in defense of the title, as
insured, but only to the extent provided in the Conditions and Stipulations.
ALAMO TITLE INSURANCE OF
TEXA~ ~
President
FORM T-l: Owner Policy of Title insurance Effective January 1, 199323
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CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS - Continued
4, DEFENSE AND PROSECUTION OF ACTIONS: DUTY OF INSURED CLAIMANT TO COOPERATE.
a) Upon written !equest by the insured anq subject to the options co~ltained in Section S of these Conditions and Stipulations. the Company. at its own cost and without
unreasonable delay, shaft provide for the defense el an insured in litigation in which any third party asseds a claim adverse to the title or interest as insured, but onry as to
those stated causes of action alleging a qefect, lien o~ encumbrance or other matter insured against by this policy The Company shall have the right to select counsel of its
choice (subject to the right of {he insured to object for reasonable cause) to represent the insureb as to those stated causes el action and shall not be liable for and will not
pay the fees of any ether counsel The Company w~!l not pay any fees. costs or expenses incurred by the insured in the Pefense of those causes of action that allege
matters not insured against by this gelicy
b) The Company shall have the right, at its own cost, to institute and prosecute any action or proceeding or to do any other act that in its opinion may be necessary or
desirable to establish the title to the estate or interest, as insured, or to prevent or reduce loss or damage to the insured. The Company may take any appropriate action
under the terms of this policy, whether or not it shall be liable hereunder, and shall nol thereby concede liability or waive any provision of this policy. If the Company shall
exercise its rights under this paragraph, it shall do so diligently
c) Whenever the Company shall have brought an action or interposed a defense as required or permitted by the provisions of this policy, the Company may pursue any
litigation to final determination by a court of competent jurisdiction and expressly reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to appeal from any adverse juqgment or order.
d) In all cases where this policy permits or requires the Company ~o prosecute or provide for the defense of any action or proceeding, the insured shall secure to the
Company the right to so prosecute or provide defense in ~he action or proceeding, and all appeals therein, and permit the Company Io use, a~ its option, the name of the
insured for this purpose Whenever requested by the Company. the insured, at tbe Company's expense, shall give the Company all reasonable aid (i) in any action or
proceeding, securing evidence, obtaining witnesses, prosecuting or defending the action or proceeding, or affecting settlement, and (ii) in any other lawful act that in the
opinion of fhe Company may be necessary or desirable to establish the tg[e to the estate or interest as insured. If the Company is prejudiced by the failure of the insured to
furnish the required cooperation, the Company's obligations to the insured under the policy shall terminate, including any liability or obligation to defend, prosecute, or
continue any litigation, wi~h regard to the matter or matters requiring such cooperation
5, PROOF OF LOSS OR DAMAGE.
In addition to and after the notices required under Section 3 of these Conditions and Stipulations have been provided the Company, a proof et loss or damage signed and sworn
to by the insured claimant shall be furnished to the Company within 91 days after the insured claimant shall ascertain the facts giving rise to the loss or damage. The proof of
loss or damage shall describe the defect in, or lien or encumbrance on ~he title, or other matter insured against by this policy that constitutes ~he basis of loss or damage and
shall state, to the extent possible, the basls of calculating the amount of the loss or damage. If the Company is prejudiced by the failure of the insured claimant to provide the
required proof of loss or daFnage, the Company's obligations to the insured under the policy shall terminate, including any liability or obligation to defend, prosecute, or continue
any litigation, with regard to the mai~er or matters requiring such proof el loss or damage.
In addition, the insured claimant may reasonably he required to submit to examination under oath by any authorized representative of the Company and shall produce for
examination, inspection and copying, at sdch reasonable times and pieces as may be designated by any authorized representative of the Company, all records, books, ledgers,
checks, correspondence and memoranda, whether bearing a date before or after Date of Policy, which reasonably pertain to the loss or damage. Further, if requested by any
authorized representative of the Company. the insured claimant shall grant its permission, in writing, for any authorized representative of the Company to examine, inspect and
copy all records, hooks, ledgers, checks, correspondence and memoranba in the custody or centre1 of a third party, which reasonably pertain to the loss or damage. All
information designated as confidential by ffle ~nsured claimant provided to the Company pursuant to this Section shall not be disclosed ~o others unless, in the reasonable
judgment of the Company, it is necessary in the administrat,on of the claim Failure of the insured claimant to submit for examination under oath, produce other reasonably
requested information or grant permission to Secure reasonably necessary information from third padies as required in this paragraph shall terminate any liability of the
Company under this policy as to that claim.
6. OPTIONS TO PAY OR OTHERWISE SETTLE CLAIMS; TERMINATION OF LIABILITY.
In case of a claim under this policy, the Company shall have the fallowing additional options:
a) TO Pay or Tender Payment of the Amount of Insurance.
To pay or tender payment of the amount of insurance under this policy, together with any costs, attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by the insured claimant, which were
authorized by the Company, up to the time el paymen~ or tender of payment and which the Company is obligated to pay.
Upon the exercise by the Company of this option, all liability and obligations to the insured under this policy, other than to make the payment required, shall terminate,
including any liability or obligation to defend, prosecute, or continue any litigation, and the policy shall be surrendered ~o the Company lot cancellation.
h) TO Pay or Otherwise Settle With Parties Other than the Insured er With the Insured Claimant.
i) to pay of otherwise settle with other parties for or in the name of an insured claimant any claim insured against under this policy, together with any costs, artorneys'
fees and expenses incurred by the insured cla~manb which were authorized by the Company up [o the time of payment and which the Company is obligated to pay; or
ii) to pay or otherwise settle with the insured claimant the loss or damage provided for under this policy, together with any costs, attorneys' fees and expenses incurred
by the insured claimant, which were authorized by the Company up to the time of payment and which the Company is obligated to pay.
Upon the exercise by the Company el either of the options provided ~or in paragraphs (b)(i) or (ii), the Company's obligations to the insured under this policy Ior the claimed loss
or damage, other than the payments required to be made. shall terminate, including any liability or obligation to defend, prosecute or continue any litigation
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CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS - Continued
11, LIABILITY NONCUMULATIVE.
It Is expressly understo~:l that the amount of insurance under this policy shall be reduced by any amount the Company may pay under any policy insuring e mortgage to which
exception is taken In Schedule B or to which the insured has agreed, assumed, or taken subject, or which is hereafter executed by an Insured and which ia a charge or lien on
the estate or interest described or referred to in Schedule A, and the amount so paid shall be deemed a payment under this policy to the insured owner.
12. PAYMENT OF LOSS.
a} No payment shall be made without producing this poticy for endorsement of the payment unless the policy has been lost or destroyed, in which case proof of loss or
destruction shall be lumished to the satisfaction of the Company,
b) When liability and the extent of loss or damage has been definitely f~xed in accordance with these Conditions and Stipulations, the loss or damage shall be payable wghln 30
days thereafter,
13. SUBROGATION UPON PAYMENT OR SETTLEMENT.
a) The Company's Right nf Subrogation,
Whenever the Company shall have settled and paid a claim under this policy, al~ right of subrogation shall vest in the Company unaffected by any act of the insured ctaimant.
The Company shall be subrogated to and be entitled to all rights and remedies that the insured claimant would have had against any person or propeffy in respect to the
ctalm had this policy not been issued. If requested by the Company, the insured claimant shall transfer to the Company all rights and remedies against any person or property
necessary in order to perfect this dght of subrogation. The insured claimant shall permit the Company to sue, compromise or settle In the name of the Insured claimant and to
use the name of the insured claimant in any transaction or litigation involving these hghts or remedies.
If a payment on account of a claim does not fully cover the loss of the insured claimant, the Company shall be subregated [o these rights and remedies in the proporllon
that the Company's payment bears to the whole amount of the loss.
If loss should result from any act of the insured claimant, as stated above, that act shall not void this policy, but the Company, in that event, shall be required to pay only
that part of any losses insured against by this policy that shall exceed the amount, II any, lost to the Company by reason of the impahment by the insured claimant of the
Company's right of subrogation.
b) The Compeny'e Rights Against Non-Insured Obligors.
The Company's right of subrogation against non-insured obligors shall exist and shall,include, without limitation, the rights of the insured to indemnities, guaranties, other
policies of insurance or bonds, notwithstanding any terms or conditions contained in those instruments that provide for subrogation rights by reason of this pcticy.
14, ARBITRATION.
Unless prohibited by applicable law or unless this arbitration section is deleted by specific provision in Schedule B of this policy, e[Iher the company or the insured may demand
arbitration pumuant to the Title Insurance Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitrable matters may include, but are nat limited to, any controversy or claim
between the Company and the Insured arising out of or relating to this policy, any service of the Company tn connection with its Issuance or the breach of a policy provision or other
obligation. All arbitrable matters when the Amount of Insurance is $1,000,000 or less SHALL BE arbitrated at the request of either the Company or the Insured, unless the Insured
is an Individual person (as distinguished from a corporation, trust, partnership, association or ether legal entity), All a~ffrable matiers when the Amount of Insurance is in excess of
I ,000,000 shall be arbitrated only when agreed to by both the Company and the Insured. Arbitration pursuant to this policy and under the Rules in effect on the date the demand
for arbitration is made or, at the option of the insured, the Rules in effect at Date of Policy shall be binding upon the parbes. The award may include attorneys' fees only if the laws
of the state In which the land is located permit a court to award attorneys' fees to a prevailing party, Judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator(s} may be entered in any
court having jurisdiction thereof.
The law of the situs of the land shall apply to an arbitration under the Title Insurance Arbitration Rules.
A copy of the Rules may be obtained from the Company upon request.
15. LIABILITY LIMITED TO THIS POLICY: POLICY ENTIRE CONTRACT.
a) This policy thgether with all endorsements, il any, affached hereto by the Company is the enthe policy and contract between the insured and the Compeny. In interpreting any
provision of this policy, this policy shall be construed as a whole.
b) Any claim of loss or damage, whether or not based on negligence, and which arise out el the status of the tffle to the estate or interest covered hereby or by any action
asseding such claim, shall be restricted to this policy.
c) No amendment of or endorsement to this policy can be made except by a writing endorsed hereon or attached hereto signed by either the President, a Vice President, the
Secretary, and Assistant Secretary, or validating officer or authorized signatory of the Company.
18, SEVERABILITY,
In the event any provision of the policy is held invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, the policy shall be deemed not to include that provision, and all other provisions shall
remain in full force and effect.
17. NOTICES, WHERE SENT.
All notices required to be given the Company and any statement in writing required to be furnished the Company shall include the number ol this policy and shall be addressed to
the Company at 613 N.W Loop 410, Suite 100, San Antonio, Texas 78216.
COMPLAINT NOTICE.
Should any dispute arise about your premium or about a claim that you have filed, contact the agent or write to the Company that Issued the policy, If the probtom te
not resolved, you also may write the Texas Department of insurance, P.O. Box 149091, Austin, TX 78714-9091, Fax No. (512) 418-1771. This notice of complaint pn~ure Is
for Information only and does not become e part or condition of thio policy,
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CITY OF DENTON
Simply
Sustainable Plan
A Strategic Plan for
Denton's Future
October 2019DR AFT28
Executive Summary.....................................................................................................Page 1
Chapter 1: Water.............................................................................................................Page 8
Chapter 2: Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Management.........Page 13
Chapter 3: Energy Conservation and Efficiency...................................Page 17
Chapter 4: Land Use and Open/Natural Space....................................Page 21
Chapter 5: Transportation.....................................................................................Page 27
Chapter 6: Education, Communication and Community
Involvement......................................................................................................................Page 31
Chapter 7: Material Resources Management........................................Page 36
Chapter 8: Environment, Resiliency, and Public Health..............Page 40
Appendix a: Public Engagement...................................................................Page 44
Appendix b: Sustainability Survey Results..............................................Page 47
Acknowledgements..................................................................................................Page 61
Table of Contents :DRAFT29
Executive Summary
The City of Denton first adopted “Simply Sustainable — A Strategic Plan
for Denton’s Future” in February of 2012, establishing a framework for
improving quality of life, protecting the environment, and creating
economic opportunities for its citizens, businesses and institutions
though sustainability initiatives. The collaborative effort with our
citizens, workforce, business owners, institutional leaders, and elected
officials resulted in a plan developed by the community and for the
community. 82 percent of the actions in the original plan were adopted
and are completed or on going.
The update to Simply Sustainable includes new strategies based on best
practices, STAR Communities/ LEED for Cities goals and community
feedback. Our Vision and Guiding principles remain the same moving
forward, while our focus areas and actions have expanded to include
additional strategies and actions to further our sustainability as a
community.
The plan is a living document with strategies and actions reviewed and
updated every five to seven years. Progress reports are completed
annually and reported on the Sustainability website. Provided herein is
an Executive Summary of the Plan, for which the full document can be
downloaded at www.sustainabledenton.com.
Sustainable Denton Vision and
Guiding Principles
Sustainability is defined as “meeting today’s needs without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet those same needs.” Working with
the community the City developed a common vision for a sustainable
Denton, along with guiding principles to help lead the way.
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Vision
The City of Denton will be a sustainable community that will
engage our employees, businesses, institutions, organizations, and
citizens in more sustainable practices. We will work in a leadership role
to improve our environment and utilize our resources in ways that are
fiscally and socially responsible. We do all of this to protect and restore
our environment, create economic value, and support and strengthen
our community.
Guiding Principles
Involve the community in developing and implementing the Plan.
Develop partnerships that encourage collaboration on sustainability issues.
Promote energy management practices within municipal operations and
throughout the community that are efficient and economically sound while
reducing emissions.
Support transportation strategies that reduce air pollution and increase
alternative transportation choices.
Support waste management strategies, including diversion, reuse, recycling,
and energy producing disposal options.
Support green building and sustainable site management within the Denton
community through policy implementation, education, and incentives.
Maintain a diversified power supply portfolio while establishing aggressive
energy efficiency and energy conservation programs.
Commit to the use and purchase of environmentally and socially responsible
materials and products.
Provide high quality drinking water, wastewater treatment, and watershed
management in ways that are environmentally and economically sustainable
for current and future customers.
Conduct all of the activities above with a focus on inclusiveness, equity, and
social responsibility
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Background
Denton has embraced sustainability concepts for decades, the Simply
Sustainable Plan the City sought a systematic and comprehensive
approach to implementing sustainability improvements throughout the
community. The roots of environmental management in Denton are deep, and
the City’s approach to environmental management aims to balance the
protection of natural resources with the economic and social realities of
resource utilization.
Historically, sustainability programs in the City of Denton focused primarily on
energy, water, and wastewater management. However, as regulations became
more stringent and far reaching, programs were developed to address land
use, sludge management, waste disposal management, air quality,
transportation, environmental, resiliency, public health and energy issues.
While the purpose for establishing these programs was predominantly
regulatory compliance and resource protection, the City recognized the
benefits of sustainable management. Today the City’s operations are more
focused on balancing the economic, political, and social implications of
policies and programs. One of the goals of City officials and staff is “to
encourage and support sustainability projects both internally and externally.”
Today, sustainability is a priority of the City Council and has been incorporated
into the City’s strategic planning efforts. This committment continues with the
creation and implementation of this updated Plan.
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Strategies for a more
Sustainable Denton
The Plan includes strategies across eight focus areas, which were
selected through a public involvement and prioritization process.
These strategies include recommendations for policies, community
programs, outreach and education, and capital improvements.
Implementation actions are identified for each strategy. The sum is
certainly greater than the parts – on its own, each strategy provides a
distinct benefit, but as a collective whole, the Plan provides a
substantial opportunity for improving sustainability in Denton.
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Measuring and
Communicating
Progress
Denton has focused on quantitative and representative metrics that are
or can be tracked at the city scale. The Plan utilizes key performance
indicators (KPIs) to measure progress. For each KPI, a baseline
measurement is provided and targets are established for sustainability
improvements. Measuring and communicating the status of these
indicators is an important component of the implementation of the Plan.
Each strategy summary includes actions and key performance indicators
(KPI) to help measure progress. Specific targets are identified to
represent milestones and guide the City’s progress. These indicators and
targets may be reported and tracked at either the strategy or action level.
Primary Interest in Sustainability
Dentonites ranked the following concerns in an online survey.
Conservation of Resources
37%
Health and Safety
27%
Access to Natural Spaces
16%
Air Quality
11%
Water Quality
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Focus Area and Goals :
Protect and restore Denton ’s water bodies
Maintain high level of drinking water quality
Invest in sustainable stormwater , watershed infrastructure ,
management and education
Ensure wastewater is collected , treated , and discharged in
accordance with all regulatory requirements
Take measures to encourage reductions in per capita water
consumption
WATER
Improve regional air quality and take actions to improve non -
attainment status
Take actions to reduce air pollutant emissions , including
greenhouse gases and emissions from government operations
Set reduction targets for municipal and community greenhouse
gas emissions
Complete Greenhouse Gas Contribution Analysis
Assess community hazards and vulnerabilities
Create a Community Resilience Plan
AIR QUALITY
To have under contract by the end of 2020 sufficient
renewable energy supplies to achieve the 100 % renewable
energy supply objective
Encourage energy conservation and efficiency in new and
existing homes and businesses
Ensure efficient energy use in city government facilities
through demand reduction in both new construction and
building retrofits
Continue to require exceptional energy efficiency building
standards for new construction
ENERGY
Promote land use and code /zoning patterns that positively affect
energy use and the environment
Preserve open space , natural areas , and tree canopy
Minimize water use , promote storm water quality , and reduce
storm water quantity through management measures
Promote redevelopment of infill areas and brownfield sites
Improve park and open space opportunities within walking
distance of residents ’ homes
Partner with city departments and local organizations to
implement tree planting goals to increase canopy coverage .
LAND USE
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Focus Area and Goals :
Expand infrastructure for non -vehicle modes of
transportation
Promote public transportation ridership and the use of fuel
efficient /alternative fuel vehicles
Clean Fleet policy goal of 25 % reduction by 2025
Reduce environmental impacts from impervious parking
surfaces
Increase amount of non -road trail systems
TRANSPORTATION
Develop and promote city government and community
sustainability programs to ensure community members of all
demographics have access to participate actively and
effectively
Encourage and promote citizen involvement of community
members of all ages to further understanding of basic
principles of sustainability
Increase sustainability education , awareness and personal
responsibility
EDUCATION ,COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
Reduce solid waste generation and divert waste away from
landfill disposal through increased recycling and reuse
options
Leverage city government ’s purchasing power to procure
goods and services that cause less harm to humans and the
environment , in accordance with procurement laws and
regulations
MATERIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Increase consumption of fresh , locally produced , organic
produce to promote public health and to minimize resource
consumption and negative environmental impacts
Ensure that no one geographic or socioeconomic group in
the city is being unfairly impacted by environmental hazards
Develop plans and polices to ensure our community can
respond to identified risks and vulnerabilities
ENVIRONMENT , RESILIENCY , AND PUBLIC HEALTH
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Chapter 1:
Water
"We never know the worth
of water til the well is dry."
-Thomas Fuller
Water is an integral part of our
community. Denton Water Utilities serve
our residents, businesses, schools, parks,
and public buildings. As increasing
demands are being placed on finite
water resources, sustainable water,
stormwater, and wastewater systems are
necessary to ensure the environmental
and economic viability of communities.
On average, Denton uses about 18
million gallons of water a day from Lake
Lewisville and Lake Ray Roberts. Water
use relies on the availability of
freshwater supplies and requires a
significant amount of energy to power
pumps and treatment processes.
Improving the efficiency of Denton’s
water treatment and delivery system
also has the potential to significantly
reduce energy demand and help keep
rates affordable. Water quality of
receiving waters is also a high priority.
Water pollution can compromise
human and environmental health. Lake
Ray Roberts and Lewisville Lake are
great places for recreation, natural
beauty, and wildlife habitats. Effective
water management (supply, stormwater,
and wastewater) is necessary to
preserve these assets.
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Protect and restore Denton’s water
bodies
Maintain high level of drinking
water quality
Invest in sustainable stormwater,
watershed infrastructure,
management and education
Ensure wastewater is collected,
treated, and discharged in
accordance with all regulatory
requirements
Take measures to encourage
reductions in per capita water
consumption
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Goals
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Successes to Date and Ongoing
Initiatives
The City continues to place an emphasis on maintaining high
standards for drinking water supply and quality, wastewater reclamation,
stormwater management, and watershed protection. Over the past three (3)
years, the City has added over 60 miles of water and sanitary sewer lines to
meet the demands of growth. City crews also replaced 16 miles of water
distribution and sanitary sewer collection mains to prevent the failure of old
pipes installed decades ago. The total length of pipe replacement increases
each year, and as a result, we continue to reduce the number of water main
breaks and sanitary sewer blockages experienced annually.
In addition to these physical improvements to our infrastructure, Water Utilities
has implemented a process to complete annual updates to the Water and
Wastewater Design Criteria Manual and Standards to better control the quality
of construction in the City of Denton.
Sustainability Metrics:
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Strategy #1
Minimize Wastewater
Impacts on the
Environment
Discharges of raw sewage into urban or
natural areas can have significant
detrimental impacts. Raw sewage
poses a health risk in urban areas, and
prolonged discharge in to waterways
poses a risk to water quality and species
habitats. Monitoring and minimizing
sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and
instances when raw sewage is
discharged, is an effective way of
reducing negative environmental
impacts of wastewater in Denton. While
few large wastewater systems achieve
zero SSOs, the number of instances
should be minimized. Tracking the rate
and the location of SSOs can help direct
efforts to improve sewers and address
point source pollution concerns.
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Strategy #2
Implement Changes to the
Drainage Design Criteria
Manual
The quality of Denton’s waterways is a
critical component of the region’s
environmental sustainability. The goal of
Denton’s current storm water ordinance
is to maintain pre-development runoff
characteristics of a site as much as
possible. Where appropriate, revisions
will be made to promote the use of
landscape design, site design, and low-
impact development (LID) practices as
acceptable stormwater collection
and treatment design criteria.
Approaches such as plantings in
medians for roadway runoff and the
reduction of impervious surfaces can
help reduce pollution. In addition, these
practices can reduce the need for
additional separate storm sewer
construction and maintenance, and they
often have the benefit of bringing
attractive landscaping into otherwise
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Strategy #3
Maintain High Quality
Drinking Water
It is important to track water quality to
ensure that high standards are
maintained. The City of Denton
publishes annual water quality reports
listing levels of regulated contaminants.
To obtain an overall picture of water
quality in Denton, information from
water quality reports will be combined
with SSO tracking and other key
indicators to compile ongoing metrics or
indicators of water conditions in Denton.
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Strategy #4
Exceed Minimum
Regulatory Compliance
with Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) Municipal
Stormwater Permit
TCEQ requires a permit for municipal
separate storm sewer systems (MS4).
Meeting permit requirements ensures
stormwater capture, conveyance, and
treatment is compliant with the
minimum stormwater quality measures
established by the TCEQ. Using the
minimum measures as a baseline,
Denton can set goals for stormwater
management. For example, the activities
described in Strategy #2 can help
facilitate implementation of stormwater
BMPs to help meet these higher goals.
According to the EPA, the
average household uses 320
gallons of water per day. In
the City of Denton, at least 40
percent of this goes to lawn
irrigation, and this increases
to around 70 percent during
summer. Approximately
10,000 gallons per household
is lost each year from leaking
toilets, faucets, and valves.DRAFT40
Strategy #5
Promote Water Conservation
North Texas often faces persistent drought or near-drought conditions which can limit
or deplete our lake levels. This has led to the development of five-year and ten-year
targets focused on water savings that are also required by the TCEQ. To meet these
goals the City has developed a Drought Contingency Plan that includes various policies
focused on increasing water conservation within our community.
The Learn 2 Conserve program at the City of Denton offers various resources and
materials to the public on how to reduce water usage at home and in the work place.
Another program the city offers allows citizens to receive a water audit which can help
check irrigation systems for leaks.
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Additional Strategies for
Consideration:
Minimize sewage impacts to the environment from on-site sewage facilities (OSSF).
Ensure that water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure is managed and
maintained so that it meets current and future needs.
1.
2.DRAFT41
Chapter 2:
Air Quality and
Greenhouse
Gas
Management
"When one tugs at a
single thing in nature,
he finds it attached
to the rest of the
world."
-John Muir
Air quality impacts our health and our environment. Denton is located in a non- attainment
area for ozone; air pollution levels in the region persistently exceed national air quality
standards set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). High ozone levels
can cause shortness of breath and coughing. It is also linked to lung diseases such as asthma
and emphysema.
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Goals
Improve regional air quality and
take actions to improve non-
attainment status
Take actions to reduce air pollutant
emissions, including greenhouse
gases and emissions from
government operations
Set reduction targets for municipal
and community greenhouse gas
emissions
Complete Greenhouse Gas
Contribution Analysis
Assess community hazards and
vulnerabilities
Create a Community Resilience
Plan
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Climate change is the rise in global
temperatures resulting in part from
increased levels of greenhouse
gases (GHGs). Recognizing the
importance of this issue Denton
initially signed the US Conference
of Mayors Climate Protection
Agreement in 2005.DRAFT42
Successes to Date and Ongoing
Initiatives
Air quality is not just a local issue - it is affected by pollutants throughout the
region and thus requires regional solutions. The City has formed partnerships
with regional organizations, including North Central Texas Council of
Governments (NCTCOG), North Texas Clean Air Coalition (NTCAC), ICLEI - Local
Governments for Sustainability, Denton County Transportation Authority
(DCTA), and Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition (DRMC). Together, the City and
these organizations can use their collective resources to identify and
implement regional air quality improvements and make joint decisions to
improve air quality. The City also recognizes ozone action days. During ozone
season (May through November) employees and residents are encouraged to
make clean air choices.
Each year, the City will complete a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions inventory
for municipal operations and the community-at-large. The inventory provides
an assessment for establishing GHG emissions reduction targets and
developing action plans to achieve those targets.
Sustainability Metrics:
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Strategy #1
Implement a Sustainable
Municipal Fleet Program
The City has recently enacted a
“sustainable fleet policy.” The policy
requires increased attention to fleet
operations from cradle to grave.
Purchases, operations, efficiency, and
necessity are some of the criteria used to
evaluate the efficiency of the City’s
vehicle fleet. The City has developed a
comprehensive sustainable fleet
program to identify opportunities and
actions the City can take to improve air
quality through fleet operations. The
goal is to have a more sustainable fleet
using the most appropriate vehicle,
operated efficiently, and properly
maintained. The intended results of this
policy are to reduce\emissions, improve
fuel efficiency, and effectively manage
the operating funds required to run the
City’s fleet.
Understanding fleet performance
enables the City to take targeted actions
to improve efficiency. The City of
Denton’s Fleet Services currently uses a
computerized management system.
Fleet Services maintains an inventory of
fleet vehicles and monitors fuel
consumption, fuel economy, mileage,
maintenance schedules, and repair
costs on a monthly basis.
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Strategy #2
Continue and Expand GHG
Program for Municipal
Operations
As a member of ICLEI-Local
Governments for Sustainability and
signatory to the 2005 U.S. Conference of
Mayors Climate Protection Agreement,
the City is committed to addressing
GHG emissions from its own facilities
and operations. The City completes an
annual GHG emissions inventory for
municipal operations and forecast GHG
emissions to assess the “business as
usual” scenario of emissions growth over
time. These emissions forecasts can help
determine the City’s emissions scenario
projected forward, and help set a
feasible emissions reduction target and
timeline.DRAFT44
Strategy #3
Create and Implement a Vulnerability Assessment and
Community Resilience Plan
The City of Denton recognizes the consensus that Climate Change is
impacting communities all over the world. The city would like to develop a
comprehensive plan to document and actively work towards addressing these
issues through the development and implementation of a Vulnerability
Assessment and Community Resilience Plan. Together the city will work with
various departments, local organizations and members of the community to
address issues that are increasing greenhouse gases within the community.
Education and outreach efforts will also be important for educating the public on
how they can help reduce their carbon footprint and help become a part of the
solution.
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UPDATE
The Denton community has
reduced their GHG emissions
by 22% since 2006.
Reductions are anticipated
to decrease further as
Denton continues to
implement actions that
lower their carbon footprint.
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Chapter 3:
Energy
Conservation
and Efficiency
"We shall require a
substantially new
manner of thinking if
mankind is to survive"
-Albert Einstein
The current emphasis on improving energy
efficiency is a result of several dynamics—rising
energy costs, initiatives to reduce dependence
on foreign oil, and air quality improvements
from reducing combustion of fossil fuels. The
City recognizes the importance of energy
conservation and efficiency to Denton’s
citizens, environment, and economy. Patterns
of energy use for industrial, commercial,
residential, and transportation sectors are
important indicators of community
sustainability. Globally, population growth,
industrialization, and urbanization have led to
the upward trend in energy consumption.
National demand for electricity has also
continually grown, despite the increases in
energy costs and energy efficiency
improvements. According to Energy Outlook
2010 produced by the U.S. Energy Information
Administration, buildings and transportation
sectors led increases in primary energy use.
Because buildings require the most energy in
the United States, understanding the
distribution of energy consumption is an
important step in setting goals for energy
reduction.
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Goals
To have under contract by the end
of 2020 sufficient renewable energy
supplies to achieve the 100%
renewable energy supply objective
Encourage energy conservation
and efficiency in new and existing
homes and businesses
Ensure efficient energy use in city
government facilities through
demand reduction in both new
construction and building retrofits
Continue to require exceptional
energy efficiency building
standards for new construction
1.
2.
3.
4.DRAFT46
Successes to Date and Ongoing
Initiatives
Denton Municipal Electric (DME) is committed to environmental
responsibility as demonstrated through conservation projects and
investments in renewable energy. Since the 1980s, DME has implemented
energy conservation programs, including energy audit services, demand
management and rebate programs. Specifically, the Green Sense Energy
Efficiency Rebate Program is a customer incentive program that offers
rebates to DME customers who perform authorized energy efficiency
improvements in their homes and businesses. In 2009, DME’s agreement to
purchase renewable energy from NextEra Energy Resources, LLC ensured
that 40 percent of electricity distributed to DME customers is generated
using renewable technologies. 1.6 megawatts of DME’s energy is also
provided through a landfill gas to energy project in partnership with the City
of Denton Landfill. In 2016, the City Council approved the Renewable
Denton Plan, an industry leading initiative to increase renewable power
from 40 to 70 percent by 2019. The Council replaced the Renewable Denton
Plan with an even more ambitious goal in 2018 with the adoption of the
Renewable Resource Plan. Within the next two years, DME will offer 100
percent renewable power to all residents and businesses.
Sustainability Metrics:
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Strategy #1
Expand Commercial,
Residential and Industrial
Energy Efficiency Program
DME has a variety of tools available to
commercial, residential and
industrial sector customers. The
program is currently centered on
demand management and rebate
programs. DME will continue to explore
opportunities to work with large
customers and provide assessments of
current conditions, alternate sources of
generation, rebates, and innovative
demand management programs.
Continued education will be the key to
DME’s successful programs.
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Strategy #2
Update Building Codes in a
Timely Manner and
Continue to Exceed
Current International
Conservation Code (IECC)
Minimum Requirements
The City of Denton can
reduce energy consumption in new
construction through efficiency
improvements in lighting, insulation,
and heating and cooling components of
the building code. Building energy
codes provide minimum building
energy requirements, increase energy
efficiency, and provide cost savings in
utilities. Energy codes may include
insulation requirements, window
requirements, and mechanical controls
for off-hours, wattage requirements, and
other standards to raise building energy
efficiency beyond minimum
requirements.
The International Energy Conservation Code serves as the model energy building code.
The IECC code sets minimum energy efficiency provisions for residential and
commercial buildings, offering both prescriptive and performance based approaches.
As standards are updated, or if the City adopts additional green building guidelines or
incentives, it is important to raise the standard of building energy efficiency to help
reduce total energy usage and peak electric demand in buildings.
IECC DRAFT48
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Additional Strategies for
Consideration
Continue to research and pursue opportunities for methane capture, on-site power
generation, and other renewable technologies.
Pursue district heating and cooling opportunities where technically and economically
feasible.
Continue to research and review building rating system.
1.
2.
3.
Strategy #3
Improve the Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes and
Buildings
To reduce community energy consumption, the City is evaluating opportunities to
improve energy efficiency in existing homes and buildings. Beyond energy efficient
building codes and DME’s successful residential and commercial energy rebate and audit
programs, the City will continue to offer educational programs for home and business
owners and track the programs’ success.
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Chapter 4:
Land Use and
Open/Natural Space
"I think that I shall never see a
poem lovely as a tree."
-Joyce Kilmer
Open space and the preservation of
natural resources are critical to
community character and quality of life.
Land use and development policies
should support efficient use of
infrastructure, minimize environmental
impacts, and prevent sprawl, or
expansive development patterns. Sprawl
can be energy intensive, requiring
substantial infrastructure costs and
maintenance, and can increase traffic
congestion due to longer commute
times.
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Goals
Promote land use and code/zoning
patterns that positively affect
energy use and the environment.
Preserve open space, natural areas,
and tree canopy.
Minimize water use, promote
stormwater quality, and reduce
stormwater quantity through
management measures.
Promote redevelopment of infill
areas and brownfield sites.
Improve park and open space
opportunities within walking
distance of residents’ homes
Partner with city departments and
local organizations to implement
tree planting goals to increase
canopy coverage.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
A healthy tree canopy cover
has been shown to reduce
energy needs, reverse the heat
island effect, and improve
quality of life. DRAFT50
Successes to Date and Ongoing
Initiatives
The City of Denton continues to prioritize land use and open space
preservation. With Denton’s current park lands, Clear Creek Natural
Heritage Center, and our commitment to preserving environmentally
sensitive areas (ESAs), the City has made great progress in restoring
and keeping open spaces. The City understands that effective land
management can help reduce the loss of open space, improve
transportation efficiency, and improve air quality. This goes hand-in-
hand with the City’s commitment to keep Denton’s tree canopy robust
and healthy. Denton is working on new master plan that includes new
strategies to help identify, protect and increase the City’s tree canopy.
Sustainability Metrics:
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Strategy #1
Promote Infill Incentives
Infill development is redeveloping land
within a built-up area. It focuses on
reusing obsolete or underutilized
buildings and sites, and can be
important for community character
and growth. Infill development can also
be cost and resource- efficient.
Transportation, water, and energy
infrastructure are often already present
for existing buildings, and the cost of
connecting new development to
existing infrastructure is usually a
fraction of the cost of extending
infrastructure to entirely undeveloped
areas.
Denton offers a variety of incentives for
businesses interested in locating in
Denton. They facilitate grant
applications for the Skills Development
Fund Training Grant and the Texas
Enterprise Zone Program.
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Strategy #2
Evaluate Available
Affordable Housing
Programs/Incentives and
Implement as Feasible
Planning for Denton’s future requires
careful examination of the community’s
affordable housing options and projected
housing demand. Currently the City offers
a Minor Repair Program, a Home
Improvement Program and a Homebuyer
Assistance Program. The Minor Repair
Program provides assistance to low-
income homeowners to make essential
repairs or add accessibility modifications
(such as ramps) when the owner-
occupant lacks sufficient resources. The
Home Improvement Program provides
assistance to low and moderate income
homeowners for major repairs, including
both rehabilitation and reconstruction.
The Homebuyer Assistance Program
provides assistance to first-time
homebuyer to purchase an affordable
house. The City will evaluate existing and
other available affordable housing
programs to increase participation and
opportunies to residents.DRAFT52
Strategy #3
Implement Subchapter 17
of the Denton Development
Code Regarding
Environmentally Sensitive
Areas
Subchapter 17 of the Denton
Development Code (DDC) provides the
City with the legal framework for the
conservation and protection of
floodplains, riparian corridors / buffers,
wetlands, and eastern cross timbers
forests (“upland habitats”), commonly
known as Environmentally Sensitive
Areas (ESA's). Riparian areas, the interface
between land and a river or stream, are
vital for water quality, habitat and flood
mitigation. Upland areas are home to
unique animal and plant habitats, and
often serve as treasured recreational
areas. The City will continue to preserve
and restore these natural corridors.
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Strategy #4
Implement Code Changes
to ensure Landscape
Requirements are based on
the Concept of Multiple
Uses (Stormwater, Shading,
and Drought Tolerance)
The City will evaluate and address
landscaping and stormwater
requirements of commercial
development. Code revisions could greatly
enhance future landscape designs by
incorporating multi-use elements that are
both environmentally beneficial and
aesthetically pleasing. Options for revisions
to the landscape and stormwater
regulations range from a full- scale
integrated stormwater plan that uses
natural elements, such as swales to
capture stormwater and guidelines that
recommend local plants requiring less
watering. It is also important to emphasize
planting during dormant season and
effectively addressing irrigation. Denton’s
code should strike a balance between key
design features/practices and provide a
menu of different options that leave
ample room for the creativity of the
designer and property owner. Landscape
recommendations will be tailored to the
local climate and environment. Best
practices will also be incorporated into
educational material to promote new
landscapes that also meet code
compliance. DRAFT53
Strategy #5
Promote Mixed-Use,
Compact Development in
Targeted Areas
Communities such as Denton are
attracting citizens who desire more
compact or dense development with a
greater variety of uses. This type of
development in turn has many
environmental, economic, and social
benefits. The City will promote mixed-
use, compact development in the
downtown transit area and
commercial districts by specifying
minimum density requirements.
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Strategy #7
Gas Well Development,
monitoring and tracking of
inspections
The City of Denton is located atop the
eastern edge of the Barnett Shale. The
Gas Well Inspections Division works to
protect the health, safety, and general
welfare of the public, and in addition it
ensures the orderly and practical
development of mineral resources in a
manner compatible with existing and
future development of affected surface
uses. Subchapter 22 regulates gas well
drilling and production within the city
limits. This section of the code was
developed to protect public health and
safety while allowing the practical
development of mineral resources.
Monitoring and Inspection information
is available on the city's website.
Strategy #6
Update and Implement
the Tree Code
Denton’s tree canopy is an iconic part
of the landscape and a critical element
of the natural environment. Currently
at 19 percent of the city’s area, the
urban tree canopy has room to expand
in certain zoning districts. The Tree
Code advances the objectives of
retaining existing trees, replacing and
replanting trees, increasing the urban
tree canopy, and planting native trees.
Denton continues to work internally
and partner with other departments
and organizations to promote the
planting of trees. DRAFT54
Strategy #8
Implement Clear Creek Master Plan
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center (CCNHC) is a valuable natural resource with more
than 2,900 acres of open land. It includes ecosystems such as bottomland hardwood
forest, upland prairie, and diverse aquatic habitats. In 2014, a Master Plan was developed
to utilize the area based on the needs of the community. This innovative plan lays out
the vision and goals for Clear Creek along with plans for restoration and reforestation
but also the design for improvements upon the land. The City is building new trails,
natural play structures, and facilities that allow the community to continue utilizing this
area as a natural resource for education and recreation.
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Additional Strategies for
Consideration:
Improve park and open space opportunities within walking distance of residents’ homes.
Review Code to allow/ promote Green Infrastructure Development Code
Update, Implement and Review Integrated Pest Management Plan
Implement a Program to Clean Up, Redevelop, and Reuse Brownfield Sites
1.
2.
3.
4.DRAFT55
Chapter 5:
Transportation
"It is every man's obligation to put back into the world at least
the equivalent of what he takes out of it."
-Albert Einstein
Our current transportation network is
a product of regional development patterns
and infrastructure decisions that reflect a time
when fuel sources and construction costs
were less expensive and when air pollution
was less of a concern. Changes to this network
are often difficult and expensive. Capital and
operating costs for new projects are
extremely high, fuel costs continue to rise, and
air quality continues to be a substantial
concern for the region.
The benefits of increased mobility need to be
weighed against the environmental,
economic, and social costs of transport,
including traffic congestion, impacts of
impervious parking areas to surface water,
stormwater and groundwater supply, air
pollution, long commute times, physical
inactivity, and fuel costs and consumption.
Sustainable transportation options can
decrease our impact on the environment,
reduce the costs of commuting, and improve
quality of life for the Denton community.
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Goals
Expand infrastructure for non-
vehicle modes of transportation
Promote public transportation
ridership and the use of fuel
efficient/ alternative fuel vehicles
Clean Fleet policy goal of 25%
reduction by 2025
Reduce environmental impacts
from impervious parking surfaces
Increase amount of non-road trail
systems
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.DRAFT56
Successes to Date and Ongoing
Initiatives
The City is taking steps to invest in a more sustainable transportation
system. Multiple forms of alternative transportation – bicycling, walking,
telecommuting, carpooling, use of high fuel efficiency or alternative fueled
vehicles and mass transit—help to protect the environment, reduce traffic
congestion, and build active communities. Many initiatives within the City
promote the use of alternative transportation, including annual awareness
and outreach programs designed to inform citizens about alternative
transportation options.
Sustainability Metrics:
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Strategy #1
Update and Implement the
Bicycle Master Plan
In 2011, The City of Denton completed
a Bicycle Master Plan. The primary goal
of the plan is to create an integrated
transportation and recreation
framework to facilitate biking as a viable
transportation alternative throughout
Denton. The plan gathered data
infrastructure for bicycle travel, prepared
design guidelines for constructing
facilities for cyclists, identified
supporting programs and policies, and
estimated construction and
implementation costs. As funding and
resources permit, the City will work
to implement the strategies identified in
the plan.
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Strategy #2
Ensure Current Parking
Standards Provide
Flexibility and Reduce
Environmental Impacts
Excessive parking and impervious
surfaces – artificial structures such as
pavement that is covered by
impenetrable materials – negatively
impact the built environment and
threaten groundwater and surface
water resources. The City will continue
to revise its current parking standards to
reflect local conditions and parking
demand. The parking standards
incorporate flexible methods for
reducing the stormwater, surface water,
and groundwater impacts from parking
areas. Measures may include multiple
use landscaping islands, the
use of pervious surface paving, and
management practices to improve the
quantity and quality of stormwater
draining from parking lots.DRAFT58
Strategy #3
Improve and promote pedestrian opportunities
The City recognizes the importance of walking and the contribution it makes to personal
mobility and the environment. As such, the City will evaluate ways to promote safe, and
convenient opportunities for walking. Improving pedestrian opportunities may include
sidewalks, walkways, and amenities such as lighting and landscaping to encourage physical
activity. The City is evaluating opportunities to increase miles of sidewalk as compared with
miles of streets.
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Additional Strategies for
Consideration:
Encourage sustainable modes of transportation including carpooling options, electric
vehicle charging stations infrastructure, and public transportation.
Evaluate traffic signalization to improve safety and mobility and implement as funding
allows.
Implement and enforce idle reduction policy.
Update and Implement ADA Transition Plan
1.
2.
3.
4.DRAFT59
Chapter 6: Education,
Communication and
Community Involvement
"You can never have an
impact on society if you
have not changed
yourself."
-Nelson Mandela
The sustainability challenges of today
require global, local, and individual
action. Although the City of Denton is
implementing many substantial
initiatives to improve community
sustainability, government actions
cannot and should not be the only
actions. The success of this Plan
depends on the active involvement of
city residents, businesses, and
institutions.
By providing education and involvement
opportunities, regularly tracking
successes and acknowledging areas for
improvements, the community can
understand what the City is doing to
lead the way, and can participate in
making Denton a more sustainable
community.
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Goals
Develop and promote city
government and community
sustainability programs to ensure
community members of all
demographics have access to
participate actively and effectively.
Encourage and promote
involvement of community
members of all ages to further
understanding of basic principles of
sustainability.
Increase sustainability education,
awareness and personal
responsibility
1.
2.
3.DRAFT60
Successes to Date and Ongoing
Initiatives
In 2011, the City launched a sustainability website and education seminar
series in response to community requests. The website and education
program aim to raise awareness about sustainability in the community and
prompt individuals to act. The website provides information to citizens of
all ages, including interactive coloring pages for kids and tips for adults to
learn how to integrate sustainability into daily lives. These messages are
also shared on multiple social media sites
The City promotes community participation in national, regional, and local
environmental events. Denton is working with community organizations
and non-profit groups to educate residents and businesses on
environmental issues and offer tips to address environmental challenges.
During the 2017 -2018 fiscal year, the Sustainability Department
participated in 178 events including: workshops, festivals, volunteer events,
tours and outreach events. These events raise awareness and encourage
individuals to take personal actions to improve community sustainability.
Sustainability Metrics:
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Strategy #1
Evaluate
Opportunities for
Advisory/Stakeholder
Committees
As new projects and strategies form
in Sustainability the City may choose
different methods to involve citizens.
Advisory and Stakeholder
committees will be evaluated as
opportunities arise. These
committees can advise city decision-
makers on sustainability initiatives
and engaging the public and other
community stakeholders.
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Strategy #3
Implement a Green
Business Program to
Identify and
Recognize Sustainable
Businesses
The Green Business Program is intended
to provide recognition to Denton
businesses for their commitment to
sustainability. The City has established
criteria for verifying that businesses
meet sustainability standards including
energy and water conservation, waste
reduction, and pollution prevention.
Businesses in the program will be
officially recognized by the City.
A list of green businesses is available on
the Cities website. Additionally, a
program logo is used to identify
participating businesses. Green
businesses can advertise the logo on
business websites or post a decal on
storefront windows.
Strategy #2
Sustainability and Learn
2 Conserve workshops
Sustainability plans to continue
providing educational workshops
that teach the public about new and
successful ways to conserve
resources, promote local food
production, connect with nature,
and divert waste from the landfill.
These classes are available to all
members of the community and
focus on helping people live a more
sustainable lifestyle.DRAFT62
Strategy #4
Develop and increase
outreach material made
available to the public
The Sustainability Program will work
with departments within in the city to
develop materials that can be
distributed throughout the city that
highlight sustainable events and
practices. These items, articles, and
newsletters will provide more
information on environmentally and
socially responsible practices
that can be implemented within the
City of Denton. It will also highlight
sustainability trends and educate others
on ways to integrate sustainability
principles into operations and daily life.
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Strategy #5
Expand Denton Sustainable
Schools Program
Denton Sustainable Schools encourages
students, families, faculty, and staff to
improve our environment, create
economic value, and support and
strengthen sustainable communities
through the implementation of
comprehensive sustainability education.
The program works with participating
schools to expand educational
opportunities in several focus areas:
Water, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas
Management, Transportation, Material
Resource Management, and the
Environment.
Sustainable Schools is open to any school
in Denton ISD. At the end of the year
participating schools will turn in points
accumulated throughout the year and
can potentially win environmental
awards based on their performance.
Points are earned by recycling, teaching
relevant lessons, field trips, civic
engagement, maintaining a school
garden, hosting sustainable presentation
and other engaging educational
opportunities.DRAFT63
Strategy #6
LEED for Cities
In 2017, the City of Denton became a 3-
Star certified community for the STAR
Communities framework. Through an
extensive reporting process the City was
able to accumulate enough points
using the STAR Communities metric to
qualify as one of only 73 cities to be
certified in the Country. In 2018, the
STAR Communities program merged
with LEED for Cities to form a new
program. This program will continue to
allow the City of Denton to measure
progress in sustainability, as well as,
provide direction regarding areas where
growth is needed. It showcases how
Denton is a leader in the Dallas Fort
Worth metroplex.
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Additional Strategies for
Consideration:
Create a Green Team Program to Identify and Encourage Sustainable practices within
the City
Develop and Implement a Volunteer Program for Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
1.
2.
Strategy #7
Equity and Empowerment
The City of Denton wants to ensure
equity in Sustainability by promoting
inclusion and access to resources
throughout the entire community. Some
of the methods by which that the
Sustainability Program plans to
implement these principles is by working
with other departments and outside
organizations to better understand the
needs of their community. This will help
the city understand what sustainable
workshops could benefit neighborhoods
throughout Denton. The city also intends
to distribute resources by working with
various locations throughout the city. DRAFT64
Chapter 7: Material
Resource Management
"Til now, man has been up
against nature; from now
on he will be up against his
own nature."
-Dennis Gabar
The City of Denton promotes sustainable
materials management through
recycling, landfill energy recovery,
environmentally preferable purchasing,
and litter reduction. Material goods can
use energy intensive processes, may
contain excessive packaging and may
be transported over long distances
before they are used once and
discarded. The transportation of waste
to disposal sites produces air pollutants,
as does the decomposition of solid
waste at the landfill. The amount of time
a landfill can be effectively utilized can
also be extended if materials destined
for the landfill can be reduced, reused,
and / or recycled. Fortunately, there are
many local opportunities to manage
material resources efficiently and
promote economic growth and
environmental quality.
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Goals
Reduce solid waste generation and
divert waste away from landfill
disposal through increased
recycling and reuse options.
Leverage city government’s
purchasing power to procure goods
and services that cause less harm to
humans and the environment, in
accordance with procurement laws
and regulations.
1.
2.
At multiple stages of a product’s lifecycle
— extraction and processing of raw
materials, manufacturing, distribution,
storage, transport and disposal —
innovations in materials management
can reduce waste and promote reuse.
Examples of strategies include recycling,
composting, source reduction, and
energy recovery from waste.
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Successes to Date and Ongoing
Initiatives
Denton has an active recycling program for citizens, governmental facilities,
and public facilities. Denton offers innovative programs, including a home
chemical collection program, successful community clean-up events, and
yard waste composting.
Through the Home Chemical Collection (HCC) program, the City
provides at-home collection of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) to all
residents. In an effort to reuse materials, the City redistributes HHW material
to residents at its ReUse Store.
Lastly, the City’s Solid Waste Department collects municipal yard waste
(bagged grass clipping and leaves, brush and tree limbs) for composting.
Yard waste and waste activated biosolids recycled from the Pecan Creek
Water Reclamation Plant are used to make Dyno Dirt, compost made and
sold by the Beneficial Reuse Division.
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Strategy #1
Promote Clean-up Events
The City of Denton promotes and
sponsors clean-up events by providing
supplies and recruiting volunteers in
partnership with internal departments
and external community organizations.
During clean-up events, volunteers
collect trash from streets, waterways,
and neighborhoods. Clean-up sites
often include parks, business grounds,
school grounds, and nature trails.
Through its relationships with local
businesses and organizations, the City
can request donations, supplies, or in-
kind support.
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Strategy #2
Implement Formal
Environmentally Preferred
Purchasing Policy
The City is establishing a formal
Environmentally Preferred
Purchasing Policy to guide the City’s
purchasing decisions and promote the
use of products and services that best
align with the city’s sustainability goals.
In making purchasing decisions, certain
products and services will be evaluated
based on their environmental impact in
addition to price and performance.
In evaluating environmental
performance, the entire product
lifecycle will be considered. The policy
will cover office supplies, electronic
equipment, cleaning products and food
and beverage materials.DRAFT67
Strategy #3
Divert Solid Waste from Landfill through Recycling
Denton is continually expanding its recycling program to increase and improve
citizen access to recycling opportunities. The City currently provides curbside
single stream recycling services to single-family
residences and the opportunity for recycling at multi-family residences
and businesses. To increase recycling participation in multi- family residential
units, the City offers free waste audits and education to multi- family complexes
that would like to recycle. Commercial recycling services
currently include cardboard, office/mixed paper, or single-stream (commingled)
recycling. Denton recently introduced a recycling pilot program for businesses
located downtown in the Square District to study opportunities to increase
recycling effectiveness.
In addition having a public/private partnership with a Materials Recycling Facility
at the municipal landfill improves recycling efficiency. This facility helps to
minimize trips to deliver recyclables for sorting and allows better tracking of
recycling participation in Denton.
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Chapter 8: Environment,
Resiliency, and Public
Health
"You can never have an
impact on society if you
have not changed
yourself."
-Nelson Mandela
Food plays a critical role in
community health, economy,
environment, and culture. By
supporting pollinators, local farmers,
urban agriculture, and community
gardens, the City supports local
businesses, facilitates public access to
local food, and helps decrease air
pollution and fossil fuel consumption
by reducing the distance food travels.
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Goals
Increase consumption of fresh,
locally produced, organic produce
to promote public health and to
minimize resource consumption
and negative environmental
impacts
Ensure that no one geographic or
socioeconomic group in the city is
being unfairly impacted by
environmental hazards
Develop plans and polices to ensure
our community can respond to
identified risks and vulnerabilities
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2.
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Successes to Date and Ongoing
Initiatives
Every April through September, local food businesses and artists
participate in the Denton Community Market held at the corner of
Mulberry Boulevard and Carroll Street. The market is a community
gathering space for locally produced foods and locally produced arts
and crafts. The City is evaluating opportunities to support local food
production including urban gardens, food cooperatives, backyard
chickens, and Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA).
The City of Denton is also focused on supporting pollinators and
has shown their continued support by participating in programs like Bee
City USA and Monarch City USA. These programs require annual activities
and reporting. The City of Denton currently maintains three pollinator
gardens at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center along with three more
native plant beds. These gardens can be used to educate the public and
students that visit Clear Creek on how to properly develop and maintain
their own gardens. Denton also hosts annual events that aid in supporting
local pollinators such as the Honey Run and a Pollinator Celebration that
takes place during Pollinator Week each year. These events are the perfect
opportunity for all ages to learn more about what they can do for the local
pollinators in their community.
Sustainability Metrics:
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Strategy #3
Assess and strengthen
Denton’s social, economic
and government resilience
A resilient city bounces back from acute
shocks and tackles chronic stresses. This
strategy will ensure Denton is becoming
more resilient by building a sustainable
city, mobilizing volunteers, engaging
partners, and creating a vibrant workforce.
Through public engagement and research
we plan to identify strengths and
weaknesses in social, economic and
government resilience identify practical
steps for improvements. Moving forward
we plan to establish long-term community
goals that allow us to increase safety,
security and stability, improving quality of
life for residents.
Strategy #2
Complete the National
Wildlife Federation’s
Community Wildlife Habitat
Certification
Denton is committed to the restoration
and creation of wildlife habitats within
our community and is working towards
becoming a certified Wildlife Habitat
Community through the National Wildlife
Federation. This program will be a
collaborative effect between the
community and the various programs
that are already taking place at the City of
Denton. The City plans to obtain enough
points to get certified and maintain their
certification within the program.
Strategy #1
Bee City USA and Monarch
City USA
In 2016 the City of Denton joined Bee City
USA and developed an urban beekeeping
policy that was adapted for the City of
Denton. Since then Denton has become
the first city in the State of Texas to
become a member of the Monarch City
USA program with the intention of
increasing our support for local pollinators
within the community. Denton is also
proud to be a part of the Mayors’ Monarch
Pledge.DRAFT71
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Strategy #4
Encourage Backyard and Community Gardening within
City Limits
To support consumption and production of local food, the City of Denton is
implementing measures to promote backyard and community gardens. A
community garden is land used collectively by a group of people to grow fresh
produce and plants. Community gardens can promote healthier eating and
transform unused land into productive and attractive spaces that demonstrate
the benefits of local food production. Backyard gardens are located and
maintained by an individual on their property. This enables a person to be able
to produce their own source of food.
To increase access and availability of local food, the City provides education on
various topics such as beekeeping, backyard urban chickens, gardening, seed
starting, composting, and forms of permaculture. Many of these classes are
taught by local farmers and experts in the agricultural industry. By partnering
with local experts we are able to connect members in the community with
one another to build support around local food production.
Denton will continue to partner with various organization to provide
gardening resources such as the Emily Fowler Seed Library which provides free
seeds to local residents.DRAFT72
This section describes the process and results of an extensive public
engagement process and how the information gathered has helped to shape
the Plan. The planning process was designed to give citizens, businesses, and
institutions multiple opportunities to participate and provide input to the Plan.
The public engagement process included key stakeholders, city staff, and
community members in identifying and analyzing ideas, studying existing
policies and programs, and developing a list of actions and opportunities for
meeting the City’s sustainability goals. The City received input from over 300
citizens, educators, environmentalists, sustainability experts, business leaders,
homeowners, city officials, and staff throughout this process via multiple
avenues, including working groups, community meetings, and a sustainability
survey.
Appendix a: Public
Engagement
Staff gathered information about existing programs, identified focus areas and
goals, and evaluated sustainability strategies for implementation. Three distinct
groups of influenced the development of the Plan.
Plan Development
Interdepartmental Team
The City organized a team of employees representing a diverse group of
departments, including Purchasing, Solid Waste, Economic Development,
Planning, Facilities, Community Development, Water and Wastewater,
Communications, Transportation, Building Inspections, Environmental Services,
and Parks. The Interdepartmental Team was tasked with gathering data,
providing recommendations, and refining and evaluating sustainability
strategies. The team’s knowledge of government operations and existing
programs and policies was essential in identifying realistic and actionable
strategies.
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The Committee on the Environment (COE) consists of three City Council
members dedicated to advancing the City’s commitment to environmental
protection. The COE provides expertise and recommendations during the
update. COE was able to provide guidance and feedback on the planning
process, goal identification and strategy prioritization and selection.
The community meetings enabled citizens to discuss sustainability in ways that
relate to their everyday lives. Participants were asked to generate ideas for
advancing sustainability in each of the focus areas, and were encouraged to ask
questions of city staff present for clarification as needed.
Sustainability Community Meeting #1 - March 21, 2018, 6:30-8:00 PM:
Purpose:
The first community meeting for citizens was held on March 21st, 2018, to
introduce the citizens to the Simply Sustainable Plan updates and provide an
overview of the planning process, their respective roles, receive feedback
regarding sustainable strategies they would like to include.
Attendees:
Attendees included individuals from the community.
Presentation:
Sarah Luxton, Denton Sustainability Coordinator, welcomed attendees. Luxton
provided a brief presentation on the definition of sustainability, the Vision
Statement and Goals for Sustainable Denton, and an overview of the project and
timeline. The bulk of the workshop was spent in allowing citizens to provide
feedback in each of the eight focus areas.
Community Meetings
Sustainability Survey
A public survey was conducted to gather and prioritize sustainability strategies.
The survey was provided online from Fall 2017 through Spring 2018 to gather
additional input from the community. A detailed report on the survey results
can be found below.
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Committee on the Environment
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Sustainability Community Meeting #2 - March 22, 2018, 6:00-8:00 PM:
Purpose:
The second community meeting for citizens was held on March
22, 2018, to introduce the citizens to the Simply Sustainable Plan updates and
provide an overview of the planning process, their respective roles, receive
feedback regarding sustainable strategies they would like to include.
Attendees:
Attendees included individuals from the community.
Presentation:
Sarah Luxton, Denton Sustainability Coordinator, welcomed attendees. Luxton
provided a brief presentation on the definition of sustainability, the Vision
Statement and Goals for Sustainable Denton, and an overview of the project
and timeline. The bulk of the workshop was spent in allowing citizens to
provide feedback in each of the eight focus areas.
Sustainability Community Meeting #3 – May 6, 2018, 5:00-7:00 PM:
Purpose:
The third community meeting for citizens was held on May 6,
2018, to present the feedback collected from the previous community
meetings, as well as, all of the information collected from the online surveys
and discuss strategy prioritization.
Attendees:
Attendees included individuals from the community.
Presentation:
Sarah Luxton, Denton Sustainability Coordinator, welcomed attendees. Luxton
provided a brief presentation on the definition of sustainability, the Vision
Statement and Goals for Sustainable Denton, and an overview of the project
and timeline. Next, we spoke about the feedback that had been collected in
each of the eight focus areas and how we would implement this feedback into
the updated version of the Simply Sustainable Plan.
Community Meetings
Continued
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Appendix b:
Sustainability Survey
Results
The City of Denton (City) has updated the Sustainability Plan for City
government operations and the community-at-large. A critical component of a
successful updated plan is stakeholder participation. The City employed various
methods of community outreach and participation, including the Sustainable
Denton Survey. The purpose of the survey was to gather input from City
stakeholders about sustainability strategy ideas, as well as to document how
City stakeholders prioritize the strategies and focus areas of sustainability.
Survey Objectives
Data Collection Method
Denton Sustainability employees informed City stakeholders of the Sustainable
Denton Survey during public meetings. Public meetings were held on March 21,
March 22, and May 9, 2018. The survey was also publicized on the City website,
the Denton Sustainability website and Facebook page, a City email list, and at
City outreach events. The number of completed surveys for Version 1 and
Version 2 was 287 and 264, respectively. These surveys are thus an important
source of data from hundreds of stakeholders within Denton.
It is important to note, the potential voluntary response bias inherent to this
non-random survey collection method. People with strong opinions about
sustainability were potentially more likely to respond to the survey. Therefore,
the survey results do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the entire City
population. Nonetheless, the survey results are useful in gauging public opinion
about sustainability.
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Residency and role of survey participants
Definition and conceptualization of sustainability
Prioritization of sustainability strategies and focus areas
Data was collected through the use of a semi-structured questionnaire. The
average amount of time to complete both versions of the survey was four
minutes each. The questionnaire assessed the following three areas:
Summary of Key Findings
Residency and Role of Survey Participants
As illustrated in Figure 1, the majority of survey respondents – 72 percent – have
resided in Denton for five or more years. Respondents residing in Denton for
less than five years made up 15 percent of surveys. The remaining 13 percent of
respondents who were not Denton residents identified their role in the
community as an education provider, business owner/representative, health
care professional, City of Denton employee/official, environmental professional,
or as a role not identified in the survey, as demonstrated in Table 1.
Sustainable Denton Survey
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Survey Questionnaire
Version 1
Table 1: Role in CommunityDRAFT
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The community was asked to select a definition of sustainability they identified
with most. As shown in Table 2, no definition received a majority of votes.
However, the most popular definition among respondents by a significant
margin – receiving 41 percent of votes – was the following: “Using, developing,
and protecting resources at a rate and in a manner that enables people to
meet their current needs and also provides that future generations can meet
their own needs.” The second most selected definition – comprising 29 percent
of survey responses was “Improving the quality of human life while living within
the carrying capacity of supporting eco-systems.” Obtaining 20 percent of
survey responses, the third most popular definition was “Meeting the needs of
the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet
their own needs.” Unique definitions of sustainability that were not offered as
choices in the survey were provided by seven percent of respondents. A
representative definition described sustainability as “Using only the resources
we currently need while taking actions to enhance future availability of
resources including the environment.” Just three percent of respondents chose
the definition “No net per capita loss of natural or human capital.”
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Definition and Understanding of
Sustainability
Denton Resident for 5 years or more
72%
Denton Resident for 0-5 years
15%
Not a Denton Resident
13%
Figure 1: Residency of Survey Respondents
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Purchasing – Use and purchase of environmentally and socially responsible
materials and products.
Air Quality – Making sure the air is healthy and safe for all community
members. Programs with emission reducing initiatives like ozone action,
transportation reduction and efficiency, and air quality tracking.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) management – Promote environmentally and
economically sound GHG management practices throughout the
community. GHG management includes energy efficiency, waste reduction,
transportation upgrades, and community education.
Green Business Programs – Programs that highlight existing businesses
going a step beyond to reduce their footprint and make a positive impact on
the community.
Transportation – Enhance and implement strategies that reduce air pollution
and increase alternative transportation choices.
Energy Conservation and Efficiency – Promote energy conservation
techniques and help educate and facilitate residents and businesses in
energy efficiency improvements.
Ecosystems and Open Space – Protect and manage open space in the
community while taking precautions to protect existing habitats.
The City developed ten focus areas for the updated Sustainability Plan.
Respondents were asked to rank each of the focus areas on a scale from one to
five, with one being the least important and five being the most important.
Focus areas included the following:
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Importance of Focus Areas
Table 2: Definitions of Sustainability
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Waste Management – Further strategies including diversion, reuse, recycling
and energy producing disposal options.Involvement of the Community and
Stakeholders – Involve community and stakeholders in development and
implementation of sustainability planning and activities.
As demonstrated in Table 3, every focus area scored above a four out of five,
based on the weighted average score for each focus area. Respondents
identified Air Quality as the most important, followed by Ecosystems and Open
Space, Greenhouse Gas Management, Waste Management, Transportation,
Energy Conservation and Efficiency, Involvement of Community and
Stakeholders, Purchasing, Green Building/Sustainable Site Management, and
Green Business Programs, as illustrated in Figure 2.
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Importance of Focus Areas
Continued
Table 3: Importance of Focus AreasDRAFT
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Investing in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar over natural gas
Preserving green spaces
Improving upkeep of sidewalks and parks
Educating businesses and citizens on their role in becoming a sustainable
community
Respondents were shown six sustainability strategies and asked to choose the strategy
they would most like to see improved in the upcoming three years. Additionally,
respondents had the option of providing their own unique strategy. As shown in Table
4, 28 percent of respondents would like to see more availability of recycling for
businesses, apartments, and other commercial properties. This was followed by 21
percent of respondents who opted for more access to public transportation and
bike/pedestrian opportunities. Fifteen percent of respondents hope to see more City
policies promoting sustainable building and development. Twelve percent of
respondents would like more availability of rebates and other measures encouraging
conservation of water and energy at home. Ten percent of respondents want to see
more availability of local food and community garden access. An additional ten percent
of respondents provided their own unique strategy they hope to see in the next three
years. Finally, four percent of respondents would like to see more implementation of a
Green Business Program recognizing and rating local businesses. Some examples of
unique strategies offered by respondents include:
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Sustainability Strategies
Figure 2: Importance of Focus Areas (weighted average score
from 1-5)
0 1 2 3 4 5
Air Quality
Ecosystems and Open Space
Greenhouse Gas Management
Waste Management
Transportation
Energy Conservation and Efficiency
Involvement of Community and Stakeholders
Purchasing
Green Building/Sustainable Site Management
Green Business Programs DRAFT81
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Additional Ideas:
Table 2: Definitions of Sustainability
In concluding the survey, respondents were given the opportunity to provide
additional ideas for sustainability strategies that were not previously discussed.
Contact information for the City of Denton Sustainability was provided and
respondents were encouraged to reach out with their ideas over specific
projects, community programs, policy changes, educational initiatives, and any
other ideas.DRAFT82
Summary of Key Findings
Residency and Role of Survey Participants
In this version of the survey respondents were shown various roles within the
community and were asked to select all which applied to them. Many
respondents chose more than one role within the community. As
demonstrated in Table 5, a majority – 74 percent – of respondents identified
themselves as Denton residents. City of Denton employees and officials made
up 22 percent of respondents. Eleven percent of respondents identified
themselves by providing their own role which was not offered as an option in
the survey. Eight percent of respondents indicated that they were business
owners or representatives. An additional eight percent of respondents were
students, while six percent of respondents classified their role in the
community as education providers. Environmental professionals and health
care providers were the least common roles of respondents, making up just
four percent and three percent of the surveyed population, respectively.
Sustainable Denton Survey
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Version 2
Table 5: Role in CommunityDRAFT
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Respondents were shown six aspects of sustainability and asked to identify
their largest concern. Responses are demonstrated in Figure 3 and Table 6.
More than one-third – 37 percent – of respondents identified their greatest
concern as conservation of resources. More than one-quarter – 27 percent – of
respondents were primarily concerned with health and safety. Sixteen percent
of respondents selected access to natural spaces as their greatest concern.
Respondents who identified their largest concern as air quality and water
quality made up 11 and six percent of the surveyed population, respectively. Just
three percent of respondents stated that they are most concerned with access
to public transit.
Primary Interest in
Sustainability
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Figure 3: Primary Interest in Sustainability
Conservation of Resources
37%
Health and Safety
27%
Access to Natural Spaces
16%
Air Quality
11%
Water Quality
6%DRAFT84
Respondents were shown seven sustainability categories and asked to rank
each category in order of importance with one being the most important and
seven being the least important. The categories were taken from the STAR
Community Rating System framework for sustainability. Table 7 lists all seven
focus areas, and the number of respondents for each rank within each focus
area. A score was calculated to determine how respondents, on average,
ranked each focus area. The rankings are shown in Table 8 from most
important to least important.
Importance of Focus Areas
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Table 6: Primary Interest in Sustainability
Table 7: Ranking of Focus AreasDRAFT
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Respondents were presented with five sustainability strategies and asked
to choose the strategy they would most like to see improved in the City.
Responses are shown in Table 9. Nearly one-third of respondents – 31
percent – identified that they would like to see more availability of
recycling for businesses, apartments, and other commercial properties,
mirroring the findings from Survey 1. The next most preferred strategies for
improvement – both receiving 22% of votes – were availability of local food
and community garden access, and access to public transportation and
bike/pedestrian opportunities. Fifteen percent of respondents identified
Greenhouse gas reporting and climate adaptation planning as the strategy
they would most like to see improved. Finally, 11 percent of respondents
selected resources for energy efficiency in low income housing as the
sustainability strategy they would most prefer to be improved.
Sustainability Strategies to
be Improved
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Table 8: Ranking of Focus Areas
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As a final survey question, respondents were asked how they thought the
City should address strategies in sustainability from a choice of three
options. Additionally, respondents were given the option of providing
their own method which was not listed as an option on the survey. As
shown in Table 10 and Figure 4, both policy change and community
programs received more than one-third – 35 percent – of the votes each.
Educational outreach was preferred by 21 percent of respondents, while
nine percent identified their own unique method for addressing
sustainability strategies. It is significant to note that the respondents were
nearly evenly split on the best approach to achieving sustainability, with a
slight preference towards policy changes and City programs.
Preferred Method for
Addressing Sustainability
Strategies
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Table 9: Perferred Sustainability StrategiesDRAFT
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Table 10: Preferred Method for Addressing
Sustainability Strategies
Policy Changes
35%
Community Programs
35%Educational Outreach
21%
Other
9%
Figure 4: Preferred
Method for Addressing Sustainability StrategiesDRAFT
88
A majority of survey respondents perceive a sustainable
community as one that is primarily focused on the well-being
of future generations while meeting current needs. One of
the ways a community can protect future generations is
through the conservation of resources, which was identified
by 37 percent of respondents as their greatest concern with
sustainability, as illustrated in Figure 3. This concern was
echoed in Version 1 of the survey when respondents were
asked which sustainability strategy they would like to see
improved over the next three years. As shown in Table 4, 28
percent of respondents identified more availability of
recycling programs as their preferred strategy. Similarly, in
Version 2 of the survey, respondents were asked which
sustainability strategy they would like to see improved.
Again, the most popular strategy – chosen by 31 percent of
respondents – was an increase in the availability of recycling
programs, as demonstrated in Table 9.
A second major theme is that respondents seem most
interested in strategies which give them more control over
their individual impact. This interest is for infrastructure to be
enhanced in ways that provide them with greater options to
reduce their own personal amount of pollution and waste, for
example, through
more public transit and, again, recycling.
In conclusion, respondents see importance in protecting the
well-being of future generations, and believe this can be
done by conserving resources and taking actions to reduce
their personal impact on the environment. Thus, respondents
place a higher value on recycling programs over other
strategies for sustainability.
Conclusion
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The City of Denton would like to acknowledge all of the
support it received from the various community members
that participated in various surveys and community
meetings. We would also like to thank Brittany Lemay of the
University of North Texas for her assistance with both
Appendix a & b.
The photograph on the cover of the Simply Sustainability
Plan was taken by Candace Moon of the City of Denton.
Several of the photographs throughout the plan were
provided by Stuart Birdseye of the CIty of Denton.
Acknowledgements
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Feb. 21, 2020
Mayor Chris Watts & City of Denton City Council
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, TX 76201
Dear Mayor Watts and City Council Members:
Thank you for your commitment to keeping our community clean and beautiful! Denton City Council has been
a partner of Keep Denton Beautiful, Inc.’s (KDB) Adopt-A-Spot program since 1992. Council’s spot is the stretch
of roadway along Bell Avenue from McKinney Street to Eagle Drive, a highly visible location. In recent years,
KDB has noticed a drop-off in participation. KDB is seeking confirmation that council members would like to
continue to adopt the spot and, if so, provide a point of contact for Adopt-A-Spot newsletters and updates.
KDB’s Adopt-A-Spot program engages volunteers to help keep Denton clean and litter-free. Last year, 822
adopters donated 1,105 volunteer hours valued at $27,270. These volunteers collected 451 bags of trash and
recycling, removing an estimated 3.4 tons of litter from our community.
Adopt-A-Spot partners make a two-year commitment to clean up their designated location four times a year
(once per quarter). Partners also commit to completing a post-cleanup report online and disposing of the litter
collected, while KDB provides free supplies, which includes bags, gloves, safety vests, and litter grabbers.
The Adopt-A-Spot program is expanding. KDB currently has a waitlist of residents ranging from families to
businesses who are interested in adopting a cleanup route. To meet this growing need, KDB, in partnership
with Denton Parks and Recreation Department, is adding seven new locations along the Katy Trail, bringing the
total number of Adopt-A-Spot locations to 59.
As the program grows, KDB is confirming commitment from adopting groups to the program’s guidelines and
updating points of contact. If you choose to forego participation in the Adopt-a-Spot program, there are other
ways to partner with KDB, including the upcoming Great American Cleanup on March 21. KDB also offers
Meetup Cleanups, one-time litter cleanups at varying locations across Denton on an as-needed basis.
If Denton City Council would like to continue this partnership with one member taking the lead, please contact
KDB Program & Volunteer Coordinator Carly Weld at carly.weld@cityofdenton.com to confirm.
A clean, beautiful city results in a higher quality of life for residents, higher property values, and increased
customers in business districts. Thank you for your continued support of KDB and its programs!
Kind regards,
Board of Directors
Keep Denton Beautiful, Inc.
92
Date: February 21, 2020 Report No. 2020-017
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Library Program Planning Process and Program Attendance Requirements
BACKGROUND:
In conversation with Sara Hensley, Assistant City Manager, council members requested clarification about
library program planning and program attendance requirements.
DISCUSSION:
Denton Public Library provided planned 1,378 in-house programs in FY18/19 for 30,912 attendees. In-
house programs are those classes and events that are presented or hosted at one of the three Denton Public
Library locations.
Library programs are developed in compliance with the Denton Public Library’s Library Program Policy.
Library programs support the Denton Public Library’s mission and vision, outlined below.
Mission:
Denton Public Library strengthens community, transforms lives, and inspires imagination.
Vision:
Denton Public Library will be a welcoming and inclusive center of the community, advancing
literacy and education, providing accessible and relevant resources and technology to expand
knowledge, and developing innovative services and engaging activities to encourage discovery
Library programs are developed and planned by professional librarians with assistance from experienced
library assistant II staff members. Events are submitted by program coordinators each season and
reviewed by Branch Managers and the Director of Libraries. These programs are promoted through social
media, bookmarks, outreach, and the seasonal Classes and Events program flier, which is published in the
Spring (January-April), Summer (May-August), and Fall (September-December). Programs are also
presented to the Library Board for review and input before programs are advertised or the Classes &
Events fliers are published.
Library programs are free and developed for a variety of ages and interests. Some programs include age
limits when best suited for a particular audience. Age limits for programs are listed in the program
description. All community members matching age recommendations are invited and encouraged to
attend any library program. The Program Policy clarifies age guidelines for library programs:
Youth programs are offered to children and their caregivers for specific age groups listed in the
program’s description. Adults will not be permitted in designated children’s programs unless they
are accompanying children or are adult observers who have secured approval from a librarian in
advance.
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Teen programs are offered for the specific age group listed in the program’s description. Because
of the unique needs of the teen population, adults and young children are not permitted to stay in
the room during a teen program unless the supervising librarian has made an exception due to
special circumstances, such as a participant who needs caregiver assistance. This allows teens to
feel safe and comfortable in an environment without unfamiliar adults, as well as giving parents
and guardians confidence that their child will only be interacting with their peers. Parents and
guardians are welcome to observe the program from outside the room. Adult observers will need
to secure approval from a librarian in advance. Adult observers may include educators, students,
and librarians, and are not guaranteed approval to observe Youth or Teen programs.
Adult programs are for the specific age group listed in the program’s description. Adults will not
be permitted to bring children who are under the age listed unless they have secured approval
from a librarian in advance.
Library programs are coordinated based on the library’s seasonal Classes & Events flier calendar: Spring,
Summer, and Fall. To ensure that programs are included in the seasonal Classes & Events flier, programs
are planned four to six months in advance. Large-scale programs may have a much longer planning
period, with some requiring a six to ten month planning timeframe. Program information is submitted
according to the following schedule for inclusion in the library’s Classes & Events flier and library
marketing efforts:
Spring Programs-programs submitted in October; reviewed by Library Board in November; flier
printed in mid-December
Summer Programs-programs submitted in March; reviewed by Library Board in April; flier
printed in mid-April
Fall Programs-programs submitted in June; reviewed by Library board in July; flier printed in
mid-July
The Library seeks community input about future programs in a variety of methods year-round: surveys;
patron comments submitted via comment cards, online suggestion form, or in-person conversation; and
focus group discussions with local organizations and partners. In addition, library staff participate in
professional organizations, trainings, and keep up with professional library literature to learn about
informational, educational, arts, and cultural programming and service trends across the North Texas area,
the state and the nation. This summer and fall, library staff will be using the Public Library Association
(PLA) Project Outcome survey and analysis tool to review library programs to help improve
programming quality and identify relevant topics and community needs for future programs.
Library staff conducts analysis of current program impact using attendee surveys, attendance statistics,
staff observation of attendee engagement, attendee comments, and conversations with local organizations
and partners. Program impact and outcome is analyzed to determine whether there is additional need for
the same or similar programs in the future. The Library Program Policy also includes a process for
Denton residents or registered borrowers of the Denton Public Library to share concerns or objections
about scheduled library programs.
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STAFF CONTACT:
Jennifer Bekker, Director of Libraries
jennifer.bekker@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-8753
REQUESTOR: Sara Hensley
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Library
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: One hour
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DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY PROGRAM POLICY
Revised by the Library Management Team, Jan. 16, 2020
Library Board approved revision, February 10, 2020
Library programs are an extension of library services and promotes and complements the
library’s other services and collections. The Library Program Policy of the Denton Public
Library is designed to be guided by its Mission and Vision Statements:
Mission Statement:
Denton Public Library strengthens community, transforms lives, and inspires
imagination.
Vision Statement:
Denton Public Library will be a welcoming and inclusive center of the
community, advancing literacy and education, providing accessible and relevant
resources and technology to expand knowledge, and developing innovative
services and engaging activities to encourage discovery.
The Denton Public Library supports intellectual freedom and subscribes to the Library Bill of
Rights and its interpretative statements, including “Library-Initiated Programs and Displays as a
Resource: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights” (2019).
The professional staff of the Denton Public Library designs, plans, prepares, and presents
programs and events for all ages. A library program is a planned event by library staff for library
users. No fees will be charged for attendance at library programs.
Use of the library’s public meeting rooms by an organization or individual to hold a public event
is not a library program and must follow the guidelines set out in the Denton Public Library
Meeting Room Policy.
The library may incorporate cooperative programming with other agencies, organizations, and
educational institutions capitalizing on existing knowledge and expertise when they are
compatible with the library's mission. Library program presenters who are affiliates of
commercial enterprises may provide general knowledge without direct promotion of a business
enterprise resulting in potential profit. The library does not allow programs of a purely
commercial nature.
The library reserves the right to cancel programs as deemed necessary and will make every effort
to notify the public in advance. Programs scheduled on a day when the Library is closed due to
inclement weather are automatically cancelled. Rescheduling is at the discretion of the library
staff.
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Guidelines for attending programs:
Attendees of all ages are expected to abide by the Denton Public Library Rules of Conduct.
Attendees 17 and under and their parents will be expected to abide by the Unattended Children
Policy.
Library staff recognizes that children may sometimes display behaviors that are disruptive for a
program situation. Parents will be asked to calm the child or leave the room with the child in the
event of problem behavior. Once the child is no longer displaying these behaviors, they may
return to the program. Adults displaying behavior in programs that violates the Denton Public
Library Rules of Conduct may be asked to leave the program or the library.
A library card is not required to attend a program, but patrons attending programs are
encouraged to apply for a card to take full advantage of all the library resources.
Age Limits for programs:
The library may set age limits or other guidelines for participation in a program when the
program is designed and best suited for a particular audience. These age limits will be noted in
the program descriptions.
Youth programs are offered to children and their caregivers for specific age groups listed in the
program’s description. Adults will not be permitted in designated children’s programs unless
they are accompanying children or are adult observers who have secured approval from a
librarian in advance.
Teen programs are offered for the specific age group listed in the program’s description.
Because of the unique needs of the teen populations, adults and young children are not permitted
to stay in the room during a teen program unless the supervising librarian has made an exception
due to special circumstances, such as a participant who needs caregiver assistance. This allows
teens to feel safe and comfortable in an environment without unfamiliar adults, as well as giving
parents and guardians confidence that their child will only be interacting with their peers. Parents
and guardians are welcome to observe the program from outside the room. Adult observers will
need to secure approval from a librarian in advance.
Adult observers may include educators, students, and librarians, and are not guaranteed approval
to observe Youth or Teen programs.
Adult programs are for the specific age group listed in the program’s description. Adults will
not be permitted to bring children who are under the age listed unless they have secured approval
from a librarian in advance.
Sale of Materials during library programs:
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Ancillary materials, such as CDs or books which are related to the content of a program, may be
offered for sale at a library program as a convenience to attendees. The sale of these materials as
part of a library program is acceptable when sales are in promotion of literature, literacy, or
culture and are consistent with the library’s mission. To sell these items, the program presenter
must receive permission from the staff member coordinating the program in advance.
Program Attendance Limits:
When safety or the success of a program requires it, attendance may have to be limited. When
limits must be established, attendance may be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
Advance registration or distributing free tickets before the event ma y be used if attendance is
anticipated to exceed program limits. This should be noted in the program description.
Due to limited space and fire codes, customers will not be allowed into a program that has
reached capacity. The staff member in charge of the program will determine when a program has
reached capacity.
Groups Attending Programs:
Due to room capacity limitations, childcare centers or other organized groups wanting to attend a
program should make arrangements with the library at least two weeks before attending to make
sure that space is available. When visiting the library or participating in library events, caregivers
with childcare centers or other youth groups must be supervised by their adult leaders and will
need to follow child-to-caregiver ratios from the Texas Department of Family and Protective
Services Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers.
Objections to library programs:
The library welcomes expressions of opinions from the public about library programs. Concerns
or questions should first be addressed to the library staff coordinating the program. If this does
not resolve the issue, Denton residents or registered borrowers of the Denton Public Library may
complete and submit a Statement of Concern form. The form will be received by a librarian,
dated, and submitted to the Director of Libraries. The Director of Libraries will forward the
Statement of Concern to the Denton Public Library Board for consideration and official input at
the next scheduled Library Board meeting. The Director of Libraries shall have the
responsibility for the final decision. The complainant shall be notified of the Director of
Libraries’ decision within one (1) month from the date of Library Board meeting in which the
program was discussed, except in unusual circumstances (i.e. staff leave, transition of personnel,
etc.)
Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the content of the
program or the views expressed by participants. A program will not be automatically excluded or
cancelled because its topic may be regarded by some as controversial.
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Tours
Library staff is available to provide tours of the library to groups of children, students, and
organizations. The tour should be scheduled at least two weeks in advance of the proposed date.
Refreshments
Refreshments may be served at programs. Food will be purchased from a kitchen certified by the
City of Denton Consumer Health Department or purchased pre-packaged from a store.
Evaluation of Programs
Library staff will conduct regular evaluations of programs and services to make sure the needs of
the community are being met within staff limitations and budgetary restrictions.
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DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
STATEMENT OF CONCERN
FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMS OR DISPLAYS
Revised by the Library Management Team, Jan. 16, 2020
Approved by the Library Board, February 10, 2020
Note: If you wish to request reconsideration of an item in the library's collection, please use
the Reconsideration of Library Materials Form.
Name: _______________________________________ Date: ____________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
E-mail address: _________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________
☐ I am a Denton resident ☐ I have a current borrower account at the Denton Public Library
Library card # _____________________
I am filling out this form:
☐ As an individual
☐ On behalf of a group/organization called:___________________________________
Program or display on which you are commenting:
Name/Description: ______________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________________________________
Branch: ☐ Emily Fowler Central Library ☐ North Branch ☐ South Branch
Presenter/Performer (if applicable): _________________________________________
Intended Audience: ☐ All Ages ☐ Adult ☐ Teen ☐ Children
Any other descriptive information __________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Please list your reasons for filing this request. Please be as specific as possible. (You
may attach pages to this form if needed.)
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What brought this program or display to your attention?
Have you attended the entire program or event or viewed the entire display? Have you attended
another event with this presenter?
Did you share your concerns with library staff at the program/branch? What was their response?
In what way could this program or display be of value?
Please suggest alternative events, displays, or services that could provide similar information on
this topic or support in this area to the community.
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _______________
Please return the completed form to the Director of Libraries, library@cityofdenton.com.
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Library Bill of Rights
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas,
and that the following basic policies should guide their services.
I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and
enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be
excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current
and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or
doctrinal disapproval.
III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide
information and enlightenment.
IV. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment
of free expression and free access to ideas.
V. A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age,
background, or views.
VI. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve
should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or
affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.
VII. All people, regardless of origin, age, background, or views, possess a right to privacy and
confidentiality in their library use. Libraries should advocate for, educate about, and protect
people’s privacy, safeguarding all library use data, including personally identifiable information.
Adopted June 19, 1939, by the ALA Council; amended October 14, 1944; June 18, 1948;
February 2, 1961; June 27, 1967; January 23, 1980; January 29, 2019.
Inclusion of “age” reaffirmed January 23, 1996.
Although the Articles of the Library Bill of Rights are unambiguous statements of basic
principles that should govern the service of all libraries, questions do arise concerning
application of these principles to specific library practices. See the documents designated by the
Intellectual Freedom Committee as Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights.
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Library-Initiated Programs and Displays as a Resource: An Interpretation of
the Library Bill of Rights
Library-initiated programs support the mission of the library by providing users with additional
opportunities for accessing information, education, and recreation. Article I of the Library Bill of
Rights states, “Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information,
and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves.” Library displays increase
awareness of programs, resources, and services.
Library-initiated programs include, but are not limited to, lectures, displays, exhibits, community
forums, performing and visual arts,1 participatory workshops, technology programming, creative
learning programming, wellness programs, story times, continuing education, fairs and
conventions, book clubs, discussion groups, demonstrations, and presentations for social,
cultural, educational, or entertainment purposes. Library-initiated programs may take place
onsite at the library, off-site at other locations, or online, and may be provided by library
workers, volunteers, or partners. Libraries may also choose to promote their programs, services,
and resources though displays and digital signs.
Library-initiated programs and displays utilize library worker expertise for community interests,
collections, services, facilities, and providing access to information and information resources.
They introduce users and potential users to library resources and the library’s role as a facilitator
of information access. The library may participate in cooperative or joint programs with other
agencies, organizations, institutions, or individuals to facilitate information access in the
community the library serves.
Libraries should not discriminate against individuals with disabilities and shall ensure they have
equitable access to library resources. Library-initiated programs and displays should comply with
all applicable laws, including the standards and requirements of The Americans with Disabilities
Act and state and local disability accessibility guidelines.2 If a program is held in a location not
controlled by the library, the library should assure that the space is accessible to all users. If users
overflow designated event areas during library events, libraries should secure accessible public
spaces (e.g., ramps, pathways, and emergency exit routes) to ensure access and safety for
everyone. Reasonable accommodations should also be made to have interpretation or real-time
captioning for the deaf or hard of hearing at library-initiated programs when needed or requested
by library users.
“Socially excluded, marginalized, and underrepresented people, not just the mainstream
majority, should be able to see themselves reflected in the resources and programs that libraries
offer.”3 Libraries should actively seek to include a variety of programming options representing
diversity of genres, formats, ideas, and expressions with a multitude of viewpoints and cultural
perspectives that reflect the diversity in our communities. Library-initiated programs that cross
language and cultural barriers introduce community members to the library’s resources and
provide access to information. Libraries serving multilingual or multicultural communities
should make efforts to accommodate the information needs of those who speak and read
languages other than English, including advertising for such events.
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Concerns, questions, or complaints about library-initiated programs and displays are handled
according to the same written policy and procedures that govern reconsiderations of other library
resources. These policies should apply equally to all people, including, but not limited to, library
users, staff, and members of the governing body. The policies should set forth the library’s
commitment to free and open access to information and ideas for all users.
Programs should not be canceled because of the ideas or topics of the program or the views
expressed by the participants or speakers, nor should library workers censor or remove displays
because someone may disagree with the content. Library sponsorship of a program does not
constitute an endorsement of the program content or the views expressed by the participants or
speakers, any more than the purchase of resources for the library collection or curation of a
display constitutes an endorsement of the resources content or its creator’s views. Libraries
should vigorously defend the First Amendment right of speakers and participants to express
themselves.
Article V of the Library Bill of Rights states, “A person’s right to use a library should not be
denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.” The right to use a library
encompasses all the resources the library offers, including the right to attend library-initiated
programs. Libraries create programs for an intended age group or audience based on educational
suitability and audience interest; however, restrictions on participation based solely on the
gender, chronological age, or educational level of users violate this right and should be enforced
only when not doing so would adversely impact the safety of the participants or interfere with the
intended purpose of the program. Parents and guardians may restrict their own children’s access
to library programs, but no person or organization can interfere in others’ access and
participation. A parent or guardian may discuss their child’s access to and participation in library
programs with their child, but may not impose those decisions on others, including other
people’s children.
Libraries should not deny access to library-initiated programs if patrons owe the library for
overdue fines or other fees. If libraries charge program participants for supplies used, they should
make every effort to reduce economic barriers to participation.
Any collection and retention of program participants’ personal information should be on an opt-
in basis only. While attendees may need to demonstrate their eligibility to attend the program by
showing a library card or student ID, they should not be required to share their personal
information in order to attend a library program.
1 "Visual and Performing Arts in Libraries: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights,” adopted
February 13, 2018, by ALA Council.
2 “Services to People with Disabilities: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights,” adopted January
28, 2009, by the ALA Council; amended June 26, 2018.
3 “Equity, Diversity, Inclusion: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights,” adopted June 27, 2017, by
the ALA Council.
Adopted January 27, 1982, by the ALA Council; amended June 26, 1990; July 12, 2000; June 26, 2018
under previous name "Library-Initiated Programs as a Resource"; and June 24, 2019.
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Date: February 21, 2020 Report No. 2020-018
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
On February 4, 2020, citizen comments were received by the City Council concerning pedestrian
and bicycle fatalities that have occurred when individuals were attempting to cross arterial
roadways.
BACKGROUND:
The citizen comments discussed the deaths of several city residents which occurred when they
were attempting to cross major roads within the city limits and focused on the distances between
intersections with pedestrian protections such as crosswalks and push button activated pedestrian
signals.
To address conditions such as those identified, the City is working to retrofit older infrastructure
that was built prior to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to improve the safety of non-
motorized right-of-way users such as pedestrians and cyclists. As the city reconstructs and
reevaluates signalized intersections it is adding pedestrian signals and push buttons to make the
intersections complete. For example, the intersection of Kings Row and US 288, one of those
identified in the presentation, will be re-built in 2021 and will include full pedestrian safety
features.
If there are no adjoining sidewalks at the intersections, however, it can be hard to justify because
we are not trying to encourage pedestrian traffic where sidewalks do not exist. The city is unable
to provide crossings at all locations in the near term but is working towards the goal of a complete
pedestrian network in the long term.
The 2019 bond will be funding new sidewalk segments around elementary and middle schools.
The City is also working to install HAWK (High-intensity Activated crossWalK beacon) signals
near schools and other facilities that generate high pedestrian volumes. HAWKs are modified stop
signals that are activated by a push button. In order to install a HAWK signal, the intersection
must meet Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) warrant criteria. (See image below)
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The City is also installing push-button LED edge-lit crosswalks signs at locations throughout the
city. The LED signs are less expensive than HAWK signals and do not have the same warrant
criteria. City traffic engineering staff will evaluate each location on a case by case basis for the
appropriate treatment.
Many roadways within the City limits are owned and controlled by TxDOT which limits the city’s
ability to improve them. The city engineer and traffic staff are evaluating possible plans to modify
the maintenance and improvement agreements with TxDOT so that the City has greater control
over these roads.
The Pedestrian component of the Mobility Plan identifies sidewalk gaps within the City and
prioritizes them based on proximity to schools, high ridership transit stops, and intersection
crossings. The ADA Transition Plan evaluated all of the signalized intersections in the city for
their ADA compliance.
CONCLUSION:
City staff are actively working on numerous projects to plan and fund major transportation
infrastructure safety improvements such as the 2020 Mobility Plan (including Bike and Pedestrian
Plan updates), the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Transition Plan, 2019 Sidewalk Bond
Projects, and several major road improvement projects.
Questions can be sent to Marc Oliphant at Marc.Oliphant@cityofdenton.com.
STAFF CONTACT:
Brian Jahn
City Traffic Engineer
940-349-8148
Brian.Jahn@cityofdenton.com
Marc Oliphant, AICP
Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator
940-349-8954
Marc.Oliphant@cityofdenton.com
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Council Requests for InformationCouncil Member Requestor DateService RequestSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Council 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!EstesCapital ProjectsInformation will be included in a future Friday Report2Council Member Meltzer01/13/20ClarificationWill staff prepare a report detailing the total amounts of PM 10 and PM2.5 emissions currently allowed by permit to entities in the City?BanksRequest will be presented during an upcoming PendingRequest work session3Council Member Armintor01/16/20Service RequestWill staff prepare a review of the last two months' traffic stops in theSouth East Denton area?DixonPDInformation will be provided in future Friday Report4Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth01/27/20Service RequestWill staff look into traffic signage at Pockrus & Post Oak?JahnCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in future Friday Report5Council Member Davis01/28/20Service RequestWill we take a look at the curb cut from the Torchy’s parking lot ontoBonnie Brae? It’s supposed to be right in, right out. But I’ve had reportsof accidents or near-accidents when people ignore the rules there andmake left turns. Will we look at options to prevent or discourage leftturns?JahnCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in February 21 Friday Report6Council Member Briggs02/03/20PolicyWould like to request council discuss a citywide public health study.http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Health/Info_to_Post/HealthReport-linked.pdf Like thisRequest will be presented during an upcoming PendingRequest work session7Mayor Watts02/04/20Service RequestWill staff respond to issues presented by members of the publicregarding crossing safety on arterial roadways?OliphantEngineeringInformation will be provided in February 21 Friday Report8Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth02/08/20Service RequestCan staff address the resident issues with the business at 511 RobersonStreet? Loud Music late at night.DixonPoliceInformation will be provided in future Friday Report9Council Member Armintor02/09/20Service Request(1) Can staff explore the possibility of a temporary restriction on parkingon the mailbox side of Lattimore until sidewalks can be constructed onthat side of the street? Even with the USPS door delivery option forseniors and people with disabilities, until sidewalks can be constructedthe best option for general neighborhood accessibility for residents withdisabilities and senior residents might be restricting parking on one side(indicated with paint). (2) Can someone please let me know which otherresidential Denton streets besides Lattimore are lacking both sidewalksand USPS door service (i.e. lacking both at the same time, not just oneor the other)?EstesCapital ProjectsRequest will be presented during an upcoming PendingRequest work session10Council Member Briggs02/10/20PolicyHave a work session/closed session on joining TML and other Texascities in lawsuits regarding franchise fees and also small cellKuechlerCMORequest will be presented during an upcoming PendingRequest work session11Council Member Briggs02/11/20ClarificationHave any considerations been made for the safety of school childrenalong proposed Hickory Creek Rd.EstesCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in future Friday Report12Council Member Briggs02/12/20PolicyWould like an update on the TPID process and where it standsRogersEconomic DevelopmentInformation will be provided in future Friday Report13Council Member Briggs02/15/20ClarificationDo you know if the City of Denton still has the landfill open to residentsfor free one day a year as part of the bulk clean up? I know in years pastthey offered this service as a once a year event and it was usually in thespring. I didn't see any mention of it on the city's website so I wasn'tsure.BoernerSolid WasteInformation will be provided in future Friday Report14Council Member Briggs02/16/20PolicyUse of ROW for personal reasons. Setting up sm stage and speakers onsidewalk downtown. Does this need permit or permissionDixonPoliceInformation will be provided in future Friday Report15Council Member Briggs02/16/20PolicyHow did Owsley Park come to be? How and when was it named? PackanInformation will be provided in February 21 Friday Report.16Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth02/14/20Service RequestWill staff address stop sign issue at Fry and West Oak?JahnCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in February 21 Friday Report.17Council Member Briggs02/19/20ClarificationWhat are the regulations if a local university wanted to plant cropsthroughout the campus? Would the entire campus have to be registeredas a community garden? Are there any city regulations regardingdistribution?RosendahlDevelopment ServicesInformation will be provided in February 21 Friday Report18Council Member Briggs02/20/20Service RequestWater leak on wood haven street for 3 months and when reported toldnot big enough for attention but continues to leak water all downEmerson.DivineyWater UtilitiesInformation will be provided in future Friday Report19Council Member Briggs02/19/20Service RequestWill staff look into repair schedule for Audra Rd?KremerStreetsInformation will be provided in February 21 Friday Report20Council Member Briggs02/21/20ClarificationHow are fires investigated currently?HedgesFireInformation will be provided in future Friday Report21Council Member Briggs02/20/20ClarificationCan staff clarify the tree questions at the Pulte Development?CannoneDevelopment ServicesInformation will be provided in future Friday Report22Mayor Watts02/21/20Service RequestWill staff look into sidewalk conditions and repair during constructionaround 525 South Locust?EstesCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in future Friday Report107
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 10:30am COCE 1:00 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 HLC 5:30pm 11 Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am 1:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 12 10:30 TIRZ2 11:00 EDPB 2:30pm Agenda Committee 13 HOT & Sponsorship Committee 10:00 am 5:30PM Board of Ethics 141516 17 18 10:30am Audit Finance 1:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 19 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 20 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities 212223 24 PUB 9am ZBA 5:30pm‐CANCELLED 25 10am Council Airport Committee 12:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 26 ZBA 5:30pm‐CANCELLED 27 6:30pm Special Called P&Z 28 Community Development Advisory 11:30am 29 108
March 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 11:30 am Council Luncheon COE 1:30 Traffic Safety Commission 5:30 pm 3 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 4 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 5 8:30 DEDC 4:00 Public Art Committee 678 9 PUB 9am 10 No Council Meeting Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am 11 11:00 EDPB 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30 Airport Advisory Board 12 131415 16 17 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 10:30 am Audit Finance18 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 19 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities HABSCO 4pm 202122 23 PUB 9am 24 10am Council Airport Committee 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 25 12:00 TIF Board (TIRZ) 2:30pm Agenda Committee 26 5:30PM Board of Ethics 272829 30 ZBA 5:30pm 31 No Council Meeting 109
April 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2:30pm Agenda Committee 2 8:30 DEDC 4:00 Public Art Committee 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 11:00 EDPB 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 5:30 Airport Advisory Board 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 9 HOT & S 1:00 101112 13 PUB 9am 14 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 21 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 22 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 110
City Council
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Work Session Room11:30 AMMonday, March 2, 2020
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 11:30 A.M. IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Monday, March 2, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall,
215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Work Session Reports
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff and the Keep Denton Beautiful, Inc.
Board of Directors direction regarding the City’s proposed agreement with Keep Denton
Beautiful, Inc.
ID 20-171A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding updates to the
Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM).
ID 20-425B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide direction regarding the Electric, Water
and Wastewater Management Study performed by NewGen Strategies and Solutions,
LLC.
ID 20-508C.
NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its
Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or
as otherwise allowed by law.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas, on the 28th day of February, 2020 at ___________________
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR
USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX
SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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City Council
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Work Session Room & Council Chambers2:00 PMTuesday, March 3, 2020
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215
E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on Consent Agenda Items only. Each speaker will be
given a total of three (3) minutes to address any items he/she wishes that are listed on the Consent Agenda.
A Request to Speak Card should be completed and returned to the City Secretary before Council considers
this item.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
3. Work Session Reports
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the 2020 Denton
Mobility Plan Update, with a focus on the southern area of the city.
ID 20-137A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the City of Denton’s
Tax Abatement and Incentives Policy.
ID 20-522B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a planned
transit-oriented, mixed-use development in downtown Denton and a possible
public-private partnership.
ID 20-313C.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a proposed
development fee grant program.
ID 20-486D.
Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding update of the 2012
Sustainability Plan.
ID 20-521E.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information.
ID 20-008F.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider
specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City
Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent
with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
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1. Closed Meeting:
Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.074.
Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, procedures, and contracts of the
Municipal Judge.
ID 20-345A.
Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Governmental Code Section 551.071.
Consult with the City’s attorneys on the status, strategy, funding, prospects for appeal,
and potential resolution of litigation in Cause No. DC-17-08139, styled “Michael Grim
and Jim Maynard v. City of Denton, Texas,” pending in the 68th Judicial District Court,
Dallas County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with
the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under
the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Profession Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or
otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation or appeal.
ID 20-528B.
Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open
Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a
Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.
(The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of
the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Regular Meeting has been taken by Council may
be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the
Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting
will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council.
_________________________________________________________________________________
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS AT
WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
“Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
2. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
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B. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total
of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of
prior registration and open microphone speakers.
1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to
make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City
Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion
of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the
City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the
City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda
and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.
2) Open Microphone. This section of the agenda permits any person who has not registered in
advance for a citizen report to make comments about public business items not listed on the agenda. Each
speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. Such person(s) must file a "Blue
Card" requesting to speak during this period prior to the calling of this agenda item.
During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak.
However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public
in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal
to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual policy; or a recitation of existing policy. Council
Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented during
open microphone reports.
NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City
Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff
recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to
implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received
background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to
consideration.
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A – I). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members
to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, the Consent
Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion, they may be
considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas adopting a revised City of
Denton Handbook for Boards, Commission and Council Committees; and declaring an
effective date.
ID 20-466A.
Consider approval of the minutes of February 18, 2020 and amendment of the minutes
for February 4, 2020.
ID 20-507B.
Consider approval of a resolution revising Administrative Policy No. 403.07 “Debt
Service Management”; and providing an effective date. The Audit/Finance Committee
recommends approval (3-0).
ID 20-485C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Water Main ID 20-487D.
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Cost Participation Agreement between the City of Denton and Westray Group, LP, a
Texas limited partnership, for the City's participation in the oversizing of water mains and
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this ordinance; authorizing the expenditure
of funds therefore; and providing an effective date. (in the not-to-exceed amount of
$137,758.00).
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with United Electronic
Recycling, LLC, for electronic recycling services for the City of Denton; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7156 - awarded to
United Electronics Recycling, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$161,252.20). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 20-494E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, rejecting any and all competitive bids under RFP 7160 for the supply of
scale house management software for the Solid Waste and Recycling department; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7160). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
( - ).
ID 20-495F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager
and the Purchasing agent for the emergency purchases for the State School Interceptor
sewer line failure and the Hickory Creek forcemain break in accordance with Texas Local
Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and
services made to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality’s
residents is exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000 shall be awarded by
the governing body; and providing an effective date (File 6917 - State School failure
expenditure of $260,709.20 and Hickory Creek forcemain break expenditure of
$71,245.49). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 20-497G.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a third amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Denton and Telvent USA, LLC, amending the contract
approved by City Council on May 7, 2013, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$491,813.75; amended by Amendment 1-2 approved by Purchasing; said third
amendment to provide continued vendor support of the Denton Municipal Electric (DME)
ArcFM Solution and associated software modules along with new hardware and software
upgrades; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(File 5770 - providing for an additional three (3) year term and third amendment
expenditure amount not-to-exceed $142,000, with the total contract amount
not-to-exceed $722,980.75). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 20-498H.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a City
co-sponsorship to the Texas Storytelling Association, in an amount not to exceed $2,932
of in-kind services and resources for the 35th Annual Texas Storytelling Festival, which
will be held on Thursday, March 12, through Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the Denton
Civic Center; and providing an effective date.
ID 20-499I.
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4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas establishing a Subsidy and
Resource Allocation Policy for the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD); and
declaring an effective date.
ID 20-288A.
Consider approval of a resolution supporting the Texas Department of Transportation’s
proposal for the removal of certain roadways from the state highway system within the
City of Denton; and providing for an effective date.
ID 20-411B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute an amendment to an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation for an expansion of Mayhill Road from a two-lane rural
roadway to a four lane divided urban arterial roadway from IH 35 East to US 380 in the
City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date.
ID 20-412C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Byrne Construction
Services (BCS), for the design, engineering, and renovation of the Development Services
Building, located at 401 North Elm Street for the City of Denton; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7228 - awarded to
Byrne Construction Services (BCS), in the not-to-exceed amount of $206,150).
ID 20-429D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with
Altec Industries, Inc., through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract
number 012418-ALT, for the acquisition of Altec model aerial trucks for various City
Departments: Electric Distribution, Electric Operations, Traffic, and Parks; authorizing the
expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 7287 - awarded to
Altec Industries, Inc., in the two (2) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,000,000). The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 20-496E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending ordinance No.
2012-366, as amended by ordinances 2014-039, 2014-274, 2015-370, and 2016-354
relating to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number Two, to amend the number
of terms the developer representative may serve on the Board of Directors; repealing all
conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
ID 20-441F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (Westpark TIRZ) Bylaws; and declaring an
effective date.
ID 20-440G.
Consider adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal
Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with Denton County, Texas, a duly organized political subdivision of the State
of Texas, for the construction of the South Bonnie Brae Street phase II/Vintage Blvd
Project, wherein Denton County agrees to contribute an amount not to exceed Five
ID 20-479H.
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Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($5,750,000); authorizing the expenditure
of funds thereof; and declaring an effective date.
Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Airport Advisory Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Ethics,
Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Community Development Advisory Committee,
Health & Building Standards Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Human
Services Advisory Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board,
Planning & Zoning Commission, Public Art Committee, Public Utilities Board, Traffic
Safety Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
ID 20-257I.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a request by Ann Yale with AHY, LLC to
rezone approximately 0.154 acres from a Residential 4 (R4) district to a Mixed-Use
Neighborhood (MN) district. The subject property is generally located at 311 Jannie
Street, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (Z19-0014, Jannie Street, Cindy
Jackson)
Z19-0014cA.
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton
approving a change in the zoning district and use classification from Planned Development
(PD) to Residential 6 (R6) on approximately 59.244 acres, generally located on the west
side of South Bonnie Brae Street, approximately 1,604 feet south of the intersection of
South Bonnie Brae Street and Killdeer Trail, in the City of Denton, Denton County,
Texas; adopting an amendment to the city’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in
the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and
establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval [6-0]. (Z19-0013c, Cambridge Brook, Sean Jacobson)
Z19-0013cB.
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance amending the Denton
Development Code Subchapter 2, Administration and Procedures, related Alternative
Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Plans and platting. (DCA19-0024b, Alternative
ESA Plans and Platting, Julie Wyatt)
DCA19-0024
b
C.
Hold a public hearing a request by Fisher 59 Properties LLC. for approval of an
amendment to the Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan for Fisher 59. The
approximately 49.9-acres site is generally located on the north side of West University
Drive and west of North Masch Branch Road in the City of Denton, Denton County,
Texas. (AESA20-0001, Fisher 59, Christi Upton)
AESA20-000
1b
D.
6. CONCLUDING ITEMS
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A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas, on the 28th day of February, 2020 at ___________________
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR
USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX
SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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Meeting Date
25‐Feb @ 12:00 p.m.
(Note: UNT Great
Convos event starts @
6pm)
Anti‐Discrimination
Ordinance
20‐291
Quakertown Park
Drainage Channel
20‐432
Mobility Plan Update5
19‐2885
Follow Up on
Procurement Process
Audit
20‐471
Bonnie Brae Rd./
Scripture St.
Investigation (Audit)
20‐472
2‐Mar Lunch
@ 11:30 a.m.
Integrated Pest
Management Plan
Review
20‐425
Utilities Management
Study
20‐508
KDB Annual Report
20‐171
3‐Mar
Sustainability Plan
20‐521
Development Fee Grant
Program
20‐486
2020 Mobility Plan
Update6
20‐137
Lang Partners Update
20‐313
Tax Abatement and
Incentives Policy
20‐522
Closed Meeting ‐
Performance Review
(Judge)
20‐345
Review of Council
Requests Mar 03
20‐008
10‐Mar 19‐2914
17‐Mar
Urban Forest Master
Plan
20‐426
Library Master Plan
20‐526
Commercial Paper
20‐268
2020 Mobility Plan
Update7
20‐245
EV Charger Upgrade
20‐438
Ethics Ordinance
Changes
20‐541
Review of Council
Requests Mar 17
20‐009
24‐Mar
FY 18‐19 Annual Report
& Audit
20‐457
Drinking Water Risk and
Resiliency Assessment
20‐510
SB. 2 Budget
Implications Municipal Broadband
Credit and Collections
20‐315
Review of Council
Requests Mar 24
20‐010
31‐Mar 19‐2914
6‐Apr Lunch
@ 11:30 a.m.
7‐Apr
TIF Grants for
Accessibility
Review of Council
Requests Apr 07
20‐011
14‐Apr
Review of Council
Requests Apr 14
20‐175
21‐Apr Green Tree Estates
Review of Council
Requests Apr 21
20‐176
28‐Apr DTV Public Meetings
Review of Council
Requests Apr 28
20‐177
Accessory Dwelling
Units, and Screening
DCA19‐0011 Delegated Authority
Doorbell Monitoring
Technology
19‐2959 Stormwater Master Plan
Construction Code
Review (TBD)
Review of Council
Requests May 05
20‐458
Group Home Code
Amendment Public Art
Purchasing Manual
Update
Right of Way Ordinance
Follow‐up
Review of Council
Requests May 12
20‐459
Review of Council
Requests May 19
20‐460
Review of Council
Requests May 26
20‐461
Work Session Requests
Determined by Council ‐
Date TBD
Community Public Art
and Community Tree
Grants
Ethics Ordinance
Revision Plugged Gas Wells Tree Ordinance Review
Veteran Source of
Income Housing
Discrimination
Ordinance
No meeting; NLC‐ Washington (Mar. 8‐11)
No meeting; 5th Tuesday
Work Sessions Planned ‐ Date TBDFUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX
As of February 21, 2020
Currently Slated Work Session Items
119
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
3309 Forest Ridge Rolling Hills El Paseo 03/02/20 03/28/20
Concrete Street Panel Repair.
The process starts with
Barricading the failed sections
of concrete pavement, remove
the pavement, and install new
concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Broken Arrow Dunes Old Orchard 03/09/20 04/03/20
Concrete Sidewalk Repair. The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of concrete
sidewalk, remove , and install
new concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Dunes St Broken
Arrow Old Orchard 03/02/20 03/20/20
Concrete Curb and Sidewalk
Repair. The process starts with
Barricading the failed sections
of concrete and, remove , and
install new concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Eagle Dr Ave. C Kendolph 03/02/20 03/08/20 Fire Hydrant Relocation
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor (940) 205-9230
Hickory Creek Rd.Teasley Riverpass TBD TBD Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering
From 1/13/20 to 2/21/20,
City's Contractor will be
clearing trees and
vegetation along the
Phone call to McNair
Elementary Principal (940) 349-7112
Hollyhill Ln Longridge Dr Tennyson Trl 03/06/20 05/04/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
water services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
I35E northbound service
road located
500 ft west
of Bonnie
Brae
TBD TBD Wastewater Improvements
(Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater (940) 349-8909
Industrial Sycamore Bell 03/09/20 03/27/20
Installing Valley Gutter across
Industrial at the intersection of
Sycamore. The process starts
with barricading then remove
pavement and subgrade, and
install new concrete Valley
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Street Closure Report
Upcoming Closures
Week of February 24, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Upcoming Closures
120
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Quail Creek Dr.Quail Creek
Dr.
Berry Down
Ln.03/16/20 04/03/20
Concrete Street Panel Repair.
At roundabout Circle. The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of concrete
pavement, remove the
pavement, and install new
concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Robson East Side of
RR 35W TBD TBD Wastewater Main Install
(Temporary Lane Closure)Wastewater (940) 349-8909
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
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
Rushing Springs Dr.Hickory
Creek Rd.
Marble Cove
Ln.03/02/20 03/13/20
Installation of new storm
drainage line. Intersection
closure. Traffic will be detoured
to Serenity Way.
Engineering N/A (940) 349-7112
Thomas St.Panhandle Oak TBD TBD Streets Construction Capital Projects Part of 2019 Street
Bundle (940) 349-7104
Union Circle Welch Welch 03/09/20 03/20/20
Curb And Gutter Repair.
Repairing Broken Curbs and
Drive Approaches, barricade
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Total 14
Upcoming Closures
121
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.02/17/20 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
Ave B Underwood Eagle 01/08/20 03/05/20
Water Distribution will be
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 02/28/20
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
Bent Oaks Teasley Cul V Sac 02/24/20 03/27/20
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair. The process
starts with Barricading the failed
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement, and
install new concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Brown Dr Roberts St Woodland St 02/10/20 06/04/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Cherrywood Ln Woodland St Northwood
Tr 02/10/20 06/04/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Collier St Eagle Dr N. Interstate
35 02/10/20 02/28/20
Carriage Square:
Building out West side of
Parking Garage(Private)
Public Works
Inspections Door Fliers (940) 205-9230
Colorado Blvd Brinker Rd
3201
Colorado
Blvd
02/17/20 04/13/20
Private Development: Drainage,
Water, Sanitary Sewer, and
Pavement for Fire Station #8
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor, Direct
business contact (940) 205-9230
Street Closure Report
Week of February 24, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Current Closures
Current Closures
122
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Elm St.Oak Parkway 09/23/19 02/29/20 Sidewalk Improvements Engineering
Part of Downtown TIF
Sidewalk & Lighting CIP -
Temporary lane and
shoulder closures due to
sidewalk reconstruction.
Schedule delayed due to
significant weather
impacts and traffic signal
relocations at McKinney.
(940) 349-8425
FM 2181
City of
Denton/Cori
nth City
limits
Lillian Miller 11/18/19 TBD Street Widening TxDOT
Various daytime lane
closures with flaggers
between 1/27/20 and
2/21/20 for pothole
repair. Ranchman Blvd
closed starting 2/3/20
and remain closed for
approximately 3 weeks
for TXDOT water line
installation.
(940) 349-8425
Foxcroft Emerson Emerson 01/30/20 06/11/20
Wastewater main replacement.
Projects extents, Emerson from
Emerson Circle to Foxcroft.
Emerson Circle from Emerson
to End
Foxcroft from Emerson to
Northcrest
Foxcroft from Old North to
Emerson
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Foxcroft Cir Emerson Ln Emerson Ln 03/09/20 07/02/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
water services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Fry Scripture Oak 11/04/19 02/28/20 Traffic Signal Improvements Traffic Direct business contact (940) 349-7486
Ft. Worth Dr. (US 377)IH 35E Mission St 10/17/19 11/27/20 Infrastructure Safety Upgrades
(temporary closures)TxDOT (940) 349-8938
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
Haven Way Brookside Park Place 02/24/20 03/13/20
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair. The process
starts with Barricading the failed
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement, and
install new concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Hickory Creek Rd.Montecito
Dr.
Rushing
Springs Dr.02/25/20 02/28/20
Installation of new storm
drainage line. Flaggers will
direct traffic, in one direction at
a time.
Engineering
PM will contact McNair
Elementary Principal
again on 2/7/20.
(940) 349-7112
Current Closures
123
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Hinkle Dr.Headlee Windsor 07/03/19 02/29/20
Street and Drainage
Improvements Magnolia
Drainage Ph. II
(Street Closure)
Engineering
Significant delays in
placing base pavement
due to weather.
(940) 349-8910
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
Eagle Drive.
Atmos, Public
Works
Inspections
Atmos Energy to notify
apartment complex's in
area at least three
business days in
advance.
(940) 205-8278
John Paine Road
Southwest
Pump
Station
John Paine
Road at
John Paine
Road near
IH 35W
01/06/20 05/31/20
Road closure is expected to
start 3/6/20 depending on
weather conditions. Notices will
be released the week before
closure. John Paine Road will
be closed as needed. Project
includes installation of water
main along Old John Paine and
Allred Road between the
Southwest Pump Station on
John Paine Road near
Parkplace Dr. on and South
Bonnie Brae St.
Water NextDoor (940) 349-8925
Johnson Lane John Paine
Road
Just west of
first
driveway
01/06/20 05/31/20
Road closure is for the
installation of new water main
along Old John Paine Rd. and
Allred Rd. between the
Southwest Pump Station on
John Paine Rd. near Parkplace
Dr. and South Bonnie Brae St.
Water NextDoor (940) 349-8925
Johnson Street; Smith Street Dallas Drive
Daughtery
Street, at S
Locust
Street
02/17/20 03/27/20
Atmos Energy is relocating/
replacing existing gas mains
and services for upcoming
reconstruction of Smith Street;
including gas main crossing
Johnson Street at Smith Street.
Atmos
Direct business contact,
Atmos Energy to
distribute door hangers,
place sign boards, and
notify residents in
person
(940) 268-7285
Kerley Street Duncan
Street
Shady Oaks
Drive 02/05/20 07/10/20 Street Reconstruction Streets (940) 349-7146
Lakeway Marble Falls Still House 02/17/20 03/06/20
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair. At intersection
of Haven way. The process
starts with Barricading the failed
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement, and
install new concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Locust St.Hickory St.Mulberry St.02/17/20 02/25/20
East side lane closure.
Associated with the Pec-4 Ph 1
and 2 Capital Improvements
Project.
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-7112
Current Closures
124
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Locust St.Oak McKinney 02/10/20 03/31/20 Sidewalk Improvements Engineering
Part of Downtown TIF
Sidewalk & Lighting CIP.
Schedule delayed due to
weather
(940) 349-8910
Longfellow / Brightwood Terr.Emerson Windsor 02/17/20 03/06/20
Installing Valley Gutter across
Long Fellow at the intersection
of Brightwood Terrace. The
process starts with barricading
then remove the pavement and
subgrade, and install new
concrete Valley Gutter
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Masch Branch U S 380 Jim Crystal 02/17/20 04/27/20
We will be reconstructing
Masch Branch from 380 to Jim
Crystal.
Streets Direct business contact,
Door hangers (940) 349-7146
Mayhill Rd.
US 380 (E.
University
Dr.)
Edwards Rd.09/01/17 02/28/20 Street Widening (Temporary
Lane Closures)
Engineering,
Traffic, TxDOT,
CIP
2/13/20 - Traffic switch
completed on Thursday
2/13/30 moving
remaining northbound
traffic (north of
McKinney) to the
ultimate northbound
lanes. Lane closures are
still to be expected for
both Northbound and
Southbound travel for
length of project, but
there will always be one
lane open in each
direction. There maybe
intermittent 5-10 minute
road closures at
southern most end of
project for of concrete
barrier work. Dates and
times are unknown at
this time.
Door Hangers (940) 349-8925
Mistywood Ln.Woodhaven Jamestown 10/07/19 03/06/20
Water Main, Services, and Fire
Hydrant Replacements
(Temporary Lane Closure,
Reopen at 6 pm daily)
Water Part of Mistywood Water
Project (940) 349-7181
Montecito Dr.Hickory
Creek Rd.
Buena Vista
Dr.02/19/20 02/28/20
Installation of new storm
drainage line. Full street
closure.
Engineering
City PM will contact
McNair Elementary
Principal again on
2/7/20.
(940) 349-7112
N. Bell Ave Texas College 02/27/20 04/10/20 Building out west side of
building
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor (940) 205-9230
Current Closures
125
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Oak at Jagoe St. Signal Intersection
of Jagoe 09/09/19 02/28/20 Signal Construction (Intermittent
Lane Closures)Traffic Updated per Pamela
Alummoottil's directive (940) 949-7486
Oak St. at Fry St. Signal Intersection
of Fry 11/04/19 02/28/20 Signal Construction (Intermittent
Lane Closures)Traffic (940) 349-7486
Prairie St.Elm St.Pierce St.11/04/19 02/28/20
Water and Wastewater Main
improvements, as part of Pec-4
Ph 1&2 Project. Prairie St. will
be closed to thru traffic.
Engineering (940) 349-7112
Roberts St Bell Ave Cherrywood
Ln 02/10/20 06/04/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services.
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Rockwood Ln.Royal Mistywood 10/07/19 03/06/20
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 03/06/20
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. Bonnie Brae St.Willowwood
St.
Highland
Park Rd.01/28/20 03/20/20
Water transmission main
installation. Street will be
closed to thru traffic.
Engineering
Door hangers delivered
to local residents on
1/29/20.
(940) 349-7112
S. Elm St.Prairie St.Eagle 01/01/20 02/29/20
Water main improvements
along Elm St. as part of the Pec-
4 Ph 1&2 Project.
Engineering East side lane closure.Direct business contact,
Door hangers (940) 349-7112
S. Locust St.Prairie St.Mulberry St.01/09/20 02/29/20
Wastewater main installation as
part of the Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project.
Engineering West lane closure.Direct business contact,
door hangers.(940) 349-7112
S. Locust St.Warren Ct.Highland St.12/16/19 04/03/20 Drainage Improvements as part
of the Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project.Engineering West side lane closure Direct business contact,
Door hangers (940) 349-7112
Stone Crop Woodbine Hidden
Meadow 02/17/20 03/06/20
Concrete Sidewalk Repair.
Repairing failed sections of
sidewalk, barricade and
remove and install new
sidewalk.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
US 380 (E. University Dr.)
1200' East of
N. Mayhill
Rd.
1200' West
of E. Mayhill
Rd.
11/01/19 02/28/20 Signal Upgrade and Installation
Engineering,
Traffic, TxDOT,
CIP
Outside lanes of US 380
may need to be closed,
as needed, at the
intersection of Mayhill
Rd. for intermittent work
until project is
completed.
Additional outreach not
needed (940) 349-8925
Vintage US377
Hidden
Meadows
Trail
02/17/20 02/24/20
Union Pacific Railroad will be
replacing the crossing at
Vintage Blvd and US377.
Engineering N/A (940) 349-8938
W Oak St Cedar Bolivar 02/24/20 02/24/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing a water service going
to 221 W Oak
Water Direct business contact (940) 349-7332
Warren Ct.Wainwright
St.Locust St.12/16/19 05/05/20 Drainage Improvements as part
of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project Engineering Closed to thru traffic Direct business contact,
door hangers (940) 349-7112
Current Closures
126
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
West Windsor Drive Parkside
Drive
Mesquite
Street 11/11/19 03/28/20
Installation of new storm
drainage line, sanitary sewer
line, and pavement replacement
along Windsor as part of the
Magnolia PH II Project. Windsor
expected to open from Parkside
to Hinkle in mid-February
pending weather.
Streets,
Drainage, Water,
Waste Water
NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8425
Woodland St Brown Dr Cherrywood
Ln 02/10/20 06/04/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Total 49
Current Closures
127
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Acme US377 Bernard 01/27/20 02/22/20
TxDOT will have the section
closed at US377 only for paving
and drainage work. Dates
extended due to weather delays.
TxDOT (940) 349-8938
Ave C Eagle Dr.I-35 02/10/20 02/16/20 Crane Erection
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor (940) 205-9230
Bell Ave.Texas College 02/10/20 04/27/20 Building out East side of
building
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
Rescheduling street
closure for later date NextDoor (940) 205-9230
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
Blagg Rd.N. Mayhill
Rd.Geesling Rd.03/18/19 02/13/20 Mayhill Project (Temporary
Street Closure)
Engineering,
Traffic, CIP
Blagg Road is expected
to open Friday, February
7 upon the opening of
Mayhill Northbound
travel lanes pending no
further delays due to
Website & Nextdoor
Notification (940) 349-8925
Bonnie Brae St.Roselawn Corbin 10/21/19 01/24/20
Water Transmission Main
Installation (closed to thru
traffic)
Engineering
Part of North South
Water Main Ph. II
Capital Project (Bonnie
(940) 349-8910
Carmel Hobson El Paseo 02/19/20 02/19/20
The Drainage Department will
be repairing storm drain in front
of 3200 Carmel road will be
closed to through traffic. A
Drainage NextDoor, Email
Notification (904) 349-7197
Street Closure Report
Week of February 24, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Completed Closures
Completed Closures
128
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
E McKinney James St Campbell 02/17/20 02/17/20
The drainage department will be
cleaning a section of bar ditch in
front of 1435 E McKinney
Drainage NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7197
E Sherman Dr Wilsonwood
Dr Coronado Dr 01/13/20 01/29/20 Wastewater collections will be
replacing wastewater mainline.Wastewater (940) 349-8909
Eagle Dr.S. Locust St.S. Elm St.02/10/20 02/12/20
Right westbound lane closure.
Associated with the Pec-4 Ph
1&2 Capital Project.
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-7112
Fry Oak Hickory 02/08/20 03/02/20 Signal reconstruction Traffic This full closure will no
longer be needed Direct business contact (940) 349-7486
Hickory Creek Rd.Westside Pl.Montecito
Dr.02/15/20 02/15/20
Installation of new storm
drainage line. Flaggers will
direct traffic, in one direction at
a time.
Engineering
Direct business contact,
City PM will contact
McNair Elementary
Principal again on
(940) 349-7112
Mckinney Loop 288 S. Fork 01/13/20 01/31/20
The McKinney Road Widening
project will be widening the road
from a 2 lane road to a 4 lane
road with a dedicated turning
Engineering (940) 349-7426
S. Bonnie Brae St.Highland
Park Rd.Solar Way 01/24/20 01/31/20
Water Transmission Main
installation (closed to thru
traffic).
Engineering
Part of North-South
Water Main Ph II Capital
Project
Door Hangers
distributed to local
residents 1/23/20.
(940) 349-7112
Smith St.Johnson Dallas 11/18/19 02/07/20
Wastewater Main Install
(Temporary Lane Closure; Will
reopen at 6 pm daily)
Wastewater
Construction date
delayed from
09/30/2019.
(940) 349-7128
Spencer Loop 288 Brinker 01/20/20 01/29/20
Repairing Broken Street
Concrete Panels on Spencer
Rd.
Streets (940) 349-7146
W. Eagle Dr.S. Locust St.S. Elm St.02/10/20 02/12/20
Westbound and eastbound
inside lane closures.
Associated with Pec-4 Ph
1&2 Capital Project.
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-7112
Westheimer Gessner Fondren 01/13/20 01/29/20
Concrete Sidewalk repair. The
process starts with barricading
the failed sections of Sidewalk,
remove and install new
concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Total 18
Completed Closures
129