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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 15, 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 - Public Utilities Board Meeting on Monday, May 18, 2020 at
9:00 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
2. Cancelled - Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
in the City Hall Conference Room.
3. City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Closed Meeting
begins at 1:00 p.m. followed by a Work Session at 2:00 p.m. followed by a
Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work
Session Room.
4. Cancelled - Agenda Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.
in the City Manager’s Conference Room.
5. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, May 20,
2020 at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. via
video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
6. Cancelled - Health and Building Standards Commission Meeting on Thursday,
May 21, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
7. Cancelled - Committee on Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, May 21, 2020
at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – Pursuant to Ordinance No. 19-2026,
the following items will be discussed during the May 19 City Council work session.
Each week, the topics that will be presented during the next week’s agenda will be
included in the Friday Report the prior week. Staff contact: Rachel Balthrop Mendoza,
City Manager’s Office
1. Drafting and passing an ordinance requiring all towing companies to provide
vehicle owners of all required notifications orally and in writing following a
non-consensual tow.
• Requestor: Council Member Armintor
• Council Member Request: Request for a work session on drafting and passing
an ordinance “requiring all towing companies towing on either private or public
property to inform towees (or whatever the term is for people whose cars have
been towed, surely not “customers,” but not “victims” either unless the towing
is illegal) *orally and in writing, and before any payment is made* of federal,
state, and city towing law and reporting agencies, contact info, and statute of
limitations (or whatever the appropriate term is in this case fo r the reporting
period window). The oral and written statement should begin by specifying that
under city of Denton law all towing companies are required to provide you with
the following information before any payment is made so that you will know
your rights and your options. To protect both towees and towing companies,
there should be a form for people to initial and sign by hand or with an online
signature saying that they have been read this statement orally and received it
in writing (one copy should go to the company for its files as proof, and another
copy to the towee). On the receipt for payment, it should say that if you were
not given this information both orally and in writing, and if you did not sign the
form, then the tow was illegal, and they need to report it to the appropriate
reporting authority and specify their contact information and their options for
public and private tows.”
• Staff Information: The City Attorney’s Office produced Informal Staff Report
No. 2020-050 (attached) that outlines State statute and current local ordinance
provisions regarding the requirements for tow trucks and vehicle storage
facilities upon non-consensual tows. If Council consensus is reached to pursue
the drafting of an ordinance on this topic, staff can bring forward a work session
in the upcoming weeks.
• Date Requested: April 19, 2020
• Requested Format for Response: Work Session
B. Green Tree Estates Extension Notification – On May 12, the Council approved an
ordinance extending the declaration of local d isaster for Green Tree Estates to July 31,
2020. Within this extension, were milestone deadlines that property owners must
complete if they elect to connect to the City water system. The attached
communication has been drafted and sent to each Green Tree Estates residence and
each property owner on record with the Denton Central Appraisal District. This
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communication has also been provided to neighborhood advocates. Staff contact: Ryan
Adams, Public Affairs
C. Election Petition Conveyed to Governor Abbott – On April 30, the City Council
approved a resolution requesting the State of Texas provide additional options for
municipal elections that are in addition to the November 3, 2020 uniform election
date. The attached letter, which included the Council’s resolution, has been conveyed
to both Governor Abbott and the Office of the Secretary of State for their consideration.
Staff will work with our state legislative consultants to engage and communicate with
Denton’s legislative delegation on this issue. Council will be notified of any updates or
responses that are received from the State. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Public Affairs
D. UWDC COVID-19 Relief Fund Update – Please see below for an update of the United
Way of Denton County’s (UWDC) COVID-19 Relief Fund Eviction Prevention
program as of Wednesday, May 13 at noon. As a reminder, if funds restricted for
Denton or Lewisville residents are expended, unrestricted funds may be used to assist
Denton and Lewisville residents.
The attached flyer intends to assist with promotion of the fund and to provide more
clarification of the overall process. UWDC has connected with the Apartment
Association of Greater Dallas (AAGD) to share this information, and both
organizations agreed to participate in a webinar with area landlords and property
managers to discuss and provide information about the fund. Staff contact: Sarah
Kuechler, Public Affairs
E. Weekly Unemployment Update – Staff is working to assemble, review, and analyze
unemployment and labor data each week. Staff will provide ongoing updates
throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as data is made available.
• U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
o DOL released its weekly unemployment report on Thursday, May 14.
The full report is available here.
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
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o BLS releases area economic summaries with data regarding lo cal area
employment/unemployment, wages, consumer price index, and more.
The current summary for the DFW area includes data through March
2020. The summary is available here.
• Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
o TWC has created a UI Claimant Dashboard to provide updated
graphical representations of data and datasets for download. The
dashboard is available here.
o April local unemployment data will be made available on the Texas
Labor Market Information (www.texasLMI.com) system on May 22.
TWC also provides data on week ly unemployment claims filed and how the claim was
received. The chart with data as of May 15 is below.
Staff contact: Jessica Rogers, Economic Development
F. Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) Status Update – On April 21, the City Council
approved the criteria for the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP). The criteria for
eligibility included:
• A regular full-time employee (as defined in Policy No. 103.01), and
• Have been employed with the City, in a full-time capacity, for at least twelve
full, consecutive months as of April 22, 2020.
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On April 23, employees were provided information regarding the VSP. Employees
were given until April 30 to submit their interest form to Human Resources (HR). A
total of 114 employees expressed an interest in the VSP. Employees who submitted a
VSP interest form were notified that HR received their interest form, which constituted
their “application” for the VSP. They were also informed that they would be receiving
a VSP incentive package that would include a Separat ion Agreement for their
consideration.
All 114 employees who submitted an interest form timely (by the April 30 deadline)
were sent a Voluntary Separation Agreement on May 4 and told that they could begin
turning in their signed, notarized original Separa tion Agreement documents to HR
beginning May 6, at 10:00 a.m. Notaries were made available on-site to provide notary
service to employees. As of May 14, a total of 76 employees have submitted signed,
notarized Separation Agreements to HR. Approved employees will separate on either
May 15, May 29, June 12, or June 19.
The final date for employees who submitted an interest form and received a Voluntary
Separation Agreement to turn in their signed, notarized Separation Agreement is on
June 19 at 5:00 p.m. Staff Contact: Stephanie Lang, Human Resources
G. CARES Act and Funding Opportunities Update – Staff is working with the City’s
assigned Texas Department of Energy Management contact to finalize the first FEMA
reimbursement project application. As the application progresses, staff will report on
the exact expenses and amount submitted in the next few weeks. Staff is also
coordinating and finalizing applications for several fir st responder grants. A chart
outlining the current status of funding opportunities is attached. Staff contact: Erin
Winn, Finance
H. Business Solid Waste Service – On May 10, Council Member Br iggs requested
information regarding billing and service to businesses that have been closed for
COVID-19 who have not created trash or recycling to be collected. City ordinance
requires that customers receiving utility services (such as electric and/or water) are
required to maintain solid waste services of at least once per week. As the department
is contacted by a business, Solid Waste staff works with the business to “right size”
their Solid Waste services and expenses due to impacts resulting fr om COVID-19. The
majority of customers that have contacted the department were able to be reduced to
the lowest levels of service offered by the department , which is a commercial cart at a
rate of $33.00 per month.
Over the past six weeks, staff has been in contact with the Main Street Association and
several individual businesses to help them reduce service and save money where
possible. Staff contact: Brian Boerner, Solid Waste and Recycling
I. Pledge of Allegiance – During the closing comments of the May 12 City Council
meeting, Council Member Davis asked whether the Pledge o f Allegiance could be
reinserted into the Council meeting agendas. Staff added this section to each Council
meeting that includes the 6:30 regular session, beginning with the meeting next week
on May 19. Staff contact: Rosa Rios, City Secretary’s Office
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J. Traffic Alert: North and Southbound US 377 Between Roselawn Drive and Massey
Street – Weather permitting, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will
temporarily close north and southbound lanes of US 377 between Roselawn Drive and
Massey Street to through traffic overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19
through Friday, May 22 and Tuesday, May 26 through Saturday, May 30. The closure
will allow crews to safely continue railroad bridge demolition.
A detour route for through traffic will be in place (see map attached). Message boards
will be placed to alert drivers of the temporary closure. Drivers are reminded to be alert
when traveling in the area. For more information and future updates for TxDOT road
improvements, visit www.DriveTexas.org. Staff Contact: Stephanie Yates, Public
Affairs
K. Shipping Container Storage – On May 9, Council Member Briggs forward a resident’s
question to staff regarding whether shipping containers could be placed in a backyard
to be used for storage. A shipping container would be allowed for storage in a resident’s
backyard if it meets the conditions listed below. The resident will also need to obtain a
building permit, have a permanent concrete foundation to set the container on, and
provide a foundation plan outlining elevations and set backs. More information about
the permitting process can be found at: https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-
us/business/permits-licenses/building-permits. Staff contact: Charlie Rosendahl,
Development Services
L. Chaparral Court – On May 13, Council Member Briggs forwarded a resident concern
about the condition of the road on Chaparral Court. Staff visited the street to assess the
condition of the surface, which was identified for reconstruction as part o f the 2019
Bond Package.. Staff will temporarily patch the road within the next 7- to 10-days. This
will allow time to schedule a proper base failure repair within the next 60 days which
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will provide an adequate driving surface until the reconstruction is started. Staff
contact: Ethan Cox, Public Works
M. New Virtual Programming – Registration is now open for “Rec Box Rocks,” a fun
interactive recreation program in a box. Included in each box will be the instructions
and materials needed for four-weeks of activities. Starting in June, you can join Parks
and Recreation staff weekly for a virtual walk-through of each activity. The weekly
themes include Dinos Rock, Soaring Into Summer, Cool Cookie Cutters, and Nothing
but Nature. Registration is open online at dentonparks.com and is lim ited to 30
participants. Rec Box Rocks pickup for June will be curbside in the Civic Center
parking lot during designated times on May 25 and May 27. Staff contact: Caroline
Seward, Parks and Recreation
N. Virtual Yankee Doodle Parade – Parks and Recreation is reorganizing the annual event
into an online parade video, which will premiere on Facebook July 4. Anyone who
would like to participate is asked to submit a picture or short video/animation (30
seconds or less with no music) of t heir version of a float. Participants are asked to have
fun and be creative. There will be awards for multiple categories, including Most
Patriotic Baby, Pet, Vehicle, Yard, and more. All entries must be submitted by June 14.
Visit www.dentonparks.com for more information and to register. Staff contact:
Keanna Stallings, Parks and Recreation
O. Summer Food Programming – The Denton Parks and Recreation Department (PARD)
will host the summer food program from MLK Jr. and Denia Recreation Centers.
PARD contracts annually with STH Project, a nonprofit organization, to operate the
service. STHP will serve breakfast and lunch with milk and fruit cups daily from the
recreation centers in a ‘grab and go” style. STHP will need limited access to the facility
during this time. The target date for service is June 1. This year’s STHP contract will
be a consent agenda item for City Council on May 19.
PARD has been working directly with STHP and the Denton Independent School
District (DISD) to coordinate efforts and ensure food services continue through the
summer. Denton will have a total of 12 sites and two additional service points at local
mobile home communities. A clarification on the planned service sites and the
providers was submitted to the Denton Record-Chronicle after incorrect information
was provided in a recently published article. The proposed service sites in Denton are:
• PARD: MLK, Jr. Recreation Center, Denia Recreation Center
• STHP: McMath Middle School, Alexander Middle School, Calhoun Middle
School, Strickland Middle School, Evers Park Elementary, Hodge Elementary,
Pecan Creek Mobile Home Community, Ashli Oaks Mobile Home Community
• DISD: McNair Elementary, LA Nelson Elementary, Ginnings Elementary,
Pecan Creek Elementary
Staff contact: Laura Behrens, Parks and Recreation
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III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Events
All City-sponsored events and programs are suspended until further notice.
B. Community Meetings
All City-sponsored meetings are also suspended until further notice.
IV. Attachments
A. Green Tree Estates Extension Notification .......................................................... 9
B. Mayor’s Letter to Governor on Election Dates .................................................. 14
C. CRF Eviction Prevention Flyer ......................................................................... 23
D. CARES Act and Other Funding Opportunities .................................................. 24
E. US 377 Detour TxDOT Map ............................................................................ 25
V. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2020-050 Pending Work Session Request – Towing ......................................... 26
B. 2020-051 Emerald Ash Borer ........................................................................... 37
VI. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .................................................................... 40
B. Council Calendar ............................................................................................. 41
C. Future Work Session Items .............................................................................. 44
D. Street Construction Report ............................................................................... 45
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el 14 de mayo de 2020
Estimado propietario y residente en Green Tree Estates:
En la junta del Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Denton del martes 12 de mayo de 2020, la
declaración de desastre local fue extendida por el Consejo Municipal del 22 de mayo al 31 de julio
de 2020. Durante este tiempo, la Ciudad de Denton continuará proporcionando agua no potable de
servicio pagable, a los residentes de Green Tree Estates tres veces por semana.
Acción del Consejo:
La ordenanza aprobada por el Consejo establece que:
1. La Ciudad de Denton extenderá la declaración de desastre hasta el 31 de julio de 2020.
2. La Ciudad de Denton renunciará el costo de $9,204 para extender a la línea de agua más
cercana al límite de Green Tree Estates, siempre que:
a. Para el 12 de junio, todas las Inspecciones de Servicio al Cliente se habrán
solicitado y completado en las propiedades que se conectarán al sistema de agua de
la Ciudad; y
b. Para el 3 de julio, los propietarios registros de pleno dominio que deseen conectarse
al sistema de agua de la Ciudad deben pagar la tarifa de $6,938 por grifo, medidor
y pago de impacto.
3. En el 31 de julio de 2020, a las 11:59 p.m., la declaración de emergencia y el servicio
temporal de agua se terminará en Green Tree Estates.
Después del 5 de mayo, ningún cliente nuevo en Green Tree Estates podrá establecer un servicio
de agua con la Ciudad. El Consejo Municipal ordenó que las cabezas de la familia de Green Tree
Estates establezcan una cuenta de agua a su nombre antes del 12 de junio de 2020. Los residentes
pueden llamar a Servicio al Cliente al (940) 349-8700 para hablar en como establecer una cuenta.
Plazos Clave:
Los residentes y los propietarios deben conocer los siguientes plazos.
12 de junio de 2020: Los residentes deben llamar al servicio al cliente al 940-349-8700
para abrir cuentas de agua al nombre de la cabeza de la familia.
12 de junio de 2020: Las inspecciones de Servicio al Cliente deben completarse para las
propiedades que se conectarán al sistema de agua de la Ciudad
3 de julio de 2020: Las propiedades que se conectarán al sistema de agua de la Ciudad
deben pagar $6,938 por la tarifa de grifo, medidor y pago de
impacto
31 de julio de 2020: Último día para el servicio temporal de agua a Green Tree Estates.
Las residencias deben estar conectadas al sistema de agua de la
Ciudad para continuar en ser ocupadas legalmente.
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La Ciudad está lista para conectar las propiedades de Green Tree Estates al sistema de agua de la
Ciudad. Se recomienda que los propietarios interesados en conectarse que se comuniquen con el
personal de la Ciudad para que se cumplan los hitos descritos anteriormente. Al final de esta carta
se encuentra la información de contacto del respectivo departamento y miembro del personal de la
Ciudad que podrá ayudar a los residentes y propietarios con la conexión. Los propietarios deben
comunicarse con el Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo para hacer una cita para la Inspección
de Servicio al Cliente requerida.
Futuras Discusiones del Consejo Municipal
El personal de la Ciudad tiene la intención de actualizar el Consejo sobre Green Tree Estates en
las siguientes fechas:
16 de junio de 2020
21 de julio de 2020
28 de julio de 2020
4 de agosto de 2020
Estas discusiones estarán abiertas al público o, si las juntas del Consejo Municipal continúan
virtualmente, se transmitirán en vivo. En cada caso, habrá disponible una interpretación en español.
Se comunicará más información sobre las reuniones y el acceso a la interpretación en español a
los propietarios y residentes de Green Tree Estates antes de cada junta.
Por favor dirija sus preguntas por correo electrónico a Ryan Adams, Subdirector de Asuntos
Públicos, a Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com o llame al (940) 349-8565. Preguntas en español se
pueden dirigirse a Deborah Viera a Deborah.Viera@cityofdenton.com o al (940) 349-7162.
City of Denton Contact Information:
Para establecer una cuenta de agua:
Departamento de Servicio al Cliente
Christa Foster, Gerente de Servicio al Cliente
940-349-7412
Para inspecciones de la Ciudad:
Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo
Scott McDonald, Director de Servicios de Desarrollo
940-349-8539
Habla Espanol: Andy Zamudio, Técnico de Permisos
(940) 349-8360
Para conectarse a Agua de la Cuidad:
Departamento de Servicios de Agua
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Public Affairs Department
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Becky Diviney, Subdirectora de Agua/Aguas Residuales
940-349-8461
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Public Affairs Department
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May 14, 2020
Dear Green Tree Estates Property Owner or Resident:
At the Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Denton City Council meeting, the declaration of local disaster was
extended by the City Council from May 22 to July 31, 2020. During this time, the City of Denton
will continue to provide paid non-potable water service to the residents of Green Tree Estates three
times per week.
Council Action:
The ordinance approved by the Council states that:
1. The City of Denton will extend the declaration of disaster to July 31, 2020.
2. The City of Denton will waive the $9,204 cost of extending the nearest water line to the
Green Tree Estates boundary, provided:
a. By June 12, all Customer Service Inspections will have been requested and
completed on those properties that will connect to the City water system; and
b. By July 3, fee simple property owners of record who wish to connect to the City
water system must pay the $6,938 tap, meter, and impact fee.
3. On July 31, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., the emergency declaration and temporary water service
ceases at Green Tree Estates.
After May 5, no new customers in Green Tree Estates can establish water service with the City.
City Council directed that the head of households at Green Tree Estates should establish a water
accounts in their name by June 12, 2020. Residents may call Customer Service at (940) 349-8700
to discuss setting up their account.
Key Deadlines:
Residents and property owners should be aware of the following deadlines
June 12, 2020: Residents should call customer service at 940-349-8700 to set up water
accounts under the name of the head of the household.
June 12, 2020: Customer Service Inspections must be completed for those properties that
will connect to the City water system
July 3, 2020: Properties that will connect to the City water system must pay $6,938 tap,
meter, and impact fee
July 31, 2020: Last day for temporary water service to Green Tree Estates. Residences
must be connected to the City water system to continue to be legally
occupied.
The City stands ready to connect Green Tree Estates properties to the City water system. Property
owners interested in connecting are advised to contact City staff so that the milestones described
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above are met. At the end of this letter are the contact information for the respective department
and city staff member that can assist residents and property owners with connection. Property
owners should contact the Development Services Department to set up their required Customer
Service Inspection.
Future City Council Discussions
City staff intends to update the Council regarding Green Tree Estates on the following dates:
June 16, 2020
July 21, 2020
July 28, 2020
August 4, 2020
These discussions will be open to the public or, if City Council meetings continue to be held
virtually, streamed live. In each case, a Spanish language interpretation will be available. More
information regarding the meetings and access to the Spanish language interpretation will be
communicated to Green Tree Estates property owners and residents prior to each meeting.
Please direct questions via email to Ryan Adams, Deputy Director of Public Affairs, at
Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com or call (940) 349-8565. Questions in Spanish may be directed to
Deborah Viera at Deborah.Viera@cityofdenton.com or (940) 349-7162.
City of Denton Contact Information:
For establishing a water account:
Customer Service Department
Christa Foster, Customer Service Manager
940-349-7412
For City inspections:
Development Services Department
Scott McDonald, Director of Development Services
940-349-8539
Habla Espanol: Andy Zamudio, Permit Technician
(940) 349-8360
For connecting to City Water:
Water Utilities Department
Becky Diviney, Deputy Director of Water/Wastewater
940-349-8461
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YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR RENTAL, UTILITYOR MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE UNITED WAY OF DENTON COUNTY COVID-19 RELIEF & RECOVERY FUND
A RE YOU A DENTON COUNTY RESIDENT IN D A NGER OF
EVICTION OR FORECLOSURE DUE TO INCOME LOSS
A S A RESULT OF COVID -19 ?
Visit the link above to find a nonprofit agency offering assistance that
best fits your household type. Households only need to apply to one
agency for assistance.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
Collecting the below required documentation before you are screened by an agency can help speed up the process.
Verification of Income or Job Loss - Written communication from employer on
company letterhead stating household’s loss of job or income
Current Financial Statements - Copy of current bank statement and current account
balance for every adult in the household; copy of 401k retirement account statement
for all adults in the household if applicable
Documentation of Lease or Mortgage Requirements - Needs to reflect household's
name, address and amount owed.
Copy of Utility Bill (If applicable)
A ssistance is subject to eligibility . Length may vary based on household need .
Payment is made directly to vendors and never directly to households .
Because of high volume , households may wait 1 -3 weeks for financial assistance .
Follow the organization's screening process and provide the required
documentation listed below.
www.UnitedWayDenton.org/COVIDrelief
Payment is made directly to your landlord, property management,
utility or mortgage company.
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COVID-19 Reimbursement Opportunities
Funding Opportunity Grant -Received Grant -Awarded Grant -Applying Emergency Expense
Reimbursement
CARES Act EMS Grant $60,000
Department of Health and
Human Services CARES Act EMS
funding
Unspecified
CARES Act Airport funding $157,000
HUD CDBG CARES Act funding $618,736
Bureau of Justice Coronavirus
Emergency Supplemental
Funding
$82,000
State of Texas Public Safety
Office CESF Grant
$9,621, 787 to be split among
municipalities represented by
NTCOG
Assistance to Firefighters
COVID-19 Supplemental Grant Unspecified
FEMA Public Assistance
Reimbursement*
0-75% of incurred costs could
be reimbursed
Totals $60,000 $775,736 $82,000+
25%-$120,377
50%-$240,755
75%-$361,132
* Based on actual costs
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Date: May 15, 2020 Report No. 2020-050
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
On April 19, 2020, Council Member Armintor sent in a request for a work session for the Council
to consider an ordinance to require certain notices to be provided by tow operators to individuals
whose motor vehicles have been towed from private or public property without their consent;
otherwise known as non-consensual tows. The exact request is worded as follows:
If the following is not already required by law, I would like to make a work session
proposal at the next posted City Council meeting for the city to pass a law requiring
all towing companies towing on either private or public property to inform towees
(or whatever the term is for people whose cars have been towed, surely not
“customers,” but not “victims” either unless the towing is illegal) *orally and in
writing, and before any payment is made* of federal, state, and city towing law and
reporting agencies, contact info, and statute of limitations (or whatever the
appropriate term is in this case for the reporting period window). The oral and
written statement should begin by specifying that under city of Denton law all
towing companies are required to provide you with the following information
before any payment is made so that you will know your rights and your options. To
protect both towees and towing companies, there should be a form for people to
initial and sign by hand or with an online signature saying that they have been read
this statement orally and received it in writing (one copy should go to the company
for its files as proof, and another copy to the towee). On the receipt for payment, it
should say that if you were not given this information both orally and in writing,
and if you did not sign the form, then the tow was illegal and they need to report it
to the appropriate reporting authority and specify their the contact information and
their options for public and private tows.
BACKGROUND:
The operation of tow trucks and vehicle storage facilities (VSFs) is regulated by State law, and
regulations governing the majority of these issues are found at Chapter 2308 of the Texas
Occupations Code. More specifically, Subchapter J of that Chapter governs rights, notice, and
hearings.
Since the request desires to add more notification in connection with non-consensual tows, the
following are the notices that state law that tow operators are required to provide:
(1) a statement of:
(A) the person's right to submit a request within 14 days for a court hearing to
determine whether probable cause existed to remove, or install a boot on, the
vehicle;
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(B) the information that a request for a hearing must contain;
(C) any filing fee for the hearing; and
(D) the person's right to request a hearing in any justice court in:
(i) the county from which the vehicle was towed; or
(ii) for booted vehicles, the county in which the parking facility is located;
(2) the name, address, and telephone number of the towing company that removed the
vehicle or the booting company that booted the vehicle;
(3) the name, address, telephone number, and county of the vehicle storage facility in which
the vehicle was placed;
(4) the name, street address including city, state, and zip code, and telephone number of
the person, parking facility owner, or law enforcement agency that authorized the removal
of the vehicle; and
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of each justice court in the county from which
the vehicle was towed or, for booted vehicles, the county in which the parking facility is
located, or the address of an Internet website maintained by the Office of Court
Administration of the Texas Judicial System that contains the name, address, and telephone
number of each justice court in that county
Any time that the State has passed regulations, preemption of municipal authority becomes a
concern. Generally speaking, in order to preempt the legislative authority of home-rule
municipalities like Denton, the Legislature’s intention to preempt must appear with unmistakable
clarity.
Fortunately, in drafting the towing regulations, the Legislature anticipated and specifically
provided for local regulations at Subchapter E, provided that such local regulations do not try to
relax or undermine State standards and regulations. For example, at Section 2308.201 cities are
prohibited from regulating tow truck lighting standards or procedures relating to consent towing
(e.g., calling AAA), but it allows local authorities to require local registration of non-consent tow
operators (those who tow vehicles from private property) and their tow trucks.
Pursuant to that grant of authority, Denton passed Ordinance 2015-335, which placed additional
restrictions on non-consent tows, codified at Article V of Chapter 23 of Denton’s Code. With
respect to notice, the State statute requires certain written notification previously described to the
owner/operator of a towed vehicle after a non-consent tow. Apart from the State statute, Denton’s
ordinance also requires prompt notification to DPD, so that officers will know that the car was not
stolen.
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DISCUSSION:
Even though both the City and the State require different notifications to take place, they are not
in conflict, because it is possible (and legally required) to obey both. With that in mind, we can
look at specific questions
1. Could a city require that a non-consent tow operator provide oral notice (or maybe written
notice in another language) in addition to State-required written notice? YES. It’s possible
to do both. However, “possible” does not mean “recommended”. First, having a redundant
oral requirement in our ordinance has no impact on State law, authority to tow, or state
permitting – even if they violate our ordinance, it doesn’t matter or have any consequence
with respect to these issues (moreover, tow operators might try using it as an excuse at JP
court for failure to give written notice, claiming “confusion” about oral notice being
acceptable). Second, for purposes of municipal enforcement of the ordinance, it is very
difficult for the prosecution to carry the burden of proof on an issue where there is
conflicting testimony and no objective record.
2. Could a city provide that failure to provide this type of additional notice makes the tow
“illegal”, and requires all fees to be refunded on the spot? NO, because the statute
provides for a hearing before a court, and such an automatic result is inconsistent
with that statutory right (and likely violates due process as well).
3. Could a city require the hearing on notice and probable cause for towing to take place in
the municipal court? NO – that’s inconsistent with the statute providing for such a
hearing to take place in JP court.
4. Could a city alter the “limitations” for challenging a tow in JP court? NO, it would be
inconsistent with the statutory limitation if the city tried to lengthen, and inconsistent
with a citizen’s statutory right to challenge if shortened. Imp ossible for both to apply.
5. Could a city require a VSF to notify an owner or operator of his or her right to challenge
the tow before money is paid, or require the owner/operator to acknowledge receipt with a
signature? Technically, yes, but such a requirement could not alter the statutory duty
to notify in writing, or the timing of statutory events that run from the written notice
under State law. In essence, it would be a redundant notice enforceable in municipal court
by fine or possible loss of city permit status for violation. It might be possible to do both,
but it could very well create a lot of unnecessary confusion for all concerned. Generally
speaking, any regulation that can be challenged as “confusing,” “conflicting,” or
“inconsistent” can benefit the person being regulated (in this case, the tow operator).
Be aware that the State has some very good consumer information fliers about citizens’ rights that
arise out of non-consent tows, and a couple are attached.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
1. TDLR.org : Consumer Information about Towing
2. TDLR.org : Tow-Away Signage in Parking Facilities
STAFF CONTACT:
Aaron Leal
City Attorney
(940) 349-8333
Aaron.Leal@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR:
Staff Initiated
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Consumer Information about Towing
Cars parked in a tow-away zone or parked on property without permission may be towed at the car owner's
expense. These tows are known as Private Property Tows. A property owner may have a boot attached to the
wheel instead of having the car towed. These pages provide information for consumers who have had their
vehicle towed in a private property tow.
I. WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?
When a tow truck tries to tow your car or after your car has been towed, you have certain rights as the car
owner under the law.
Your rights:
If you return to your car and it is being hooked-up to a tow truck but IT IS NOT FULLY hooked up and
ready for towing, you can keep your car WITHOUT paying a CHARGE. You do not need to prove
ownership of the car in this instance.
If you return to your car and IT IS FULLY HOOKED UP, READY FOR TOWING, BUT HAS NOT LEFT THE
PARKING LOT, you may keep your car but YOU MUST PAY A DROP FEE. You do not need to prove
ownership of the car in this instance either.
If your car has been towed from a parking lot, you can nd your car by calling the phone number on the
no parking sign. You can recover your car from the vehicle storage facility (VSF) after documenting that
you are the owner (or allowed user) and paying the towing and storage fees.
At the VSF, you may have access to your car to get ownership documents. You do not have to pay a fee to
do this.
At the VSF, you may have access to your car to recover personal property. You do not have to pay a fee to
do this.
You can claim or just access your car 24-hours a day and within one hour if the VSF accepts cars 24-hours
a day.
If a VSF does not accept cars 24 hours a day, you may claim your car within one hour of your request
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and midnight Monday -Saturday and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on
Sundays except for nationally recognized holidays. VSFs with these hours are not required to release a
car after midnight.
You may request a TOW HEARING at any Justice of the Peace Court in the county where your car was towed if
you believe your car was wrongfully towed, stored or booted; or if you were charged more than the allowed
fee. You must request a tow hearing from the court within 14 days of the tow.
You DO NOT have the right to:
Remove or dismantle any part attached to the car while it is at the VSF.
Retrieve your car from the VSF without paying the towing, storage or other allowed fees.
Have the boot removed without paying the booting fee.
Retrieve your car from the VSF without demonstrating that you are the owner or authorized user of the
car.
Obtain your car after it has been removed from the parking facility but before it has been placed in a VSF.
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PO Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711
(800) 803-9202 [in state only]
(512) 463-6599
Fax: (512) 463-9468
Relay Texas-TDD: (800) 735-29
II. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
If you return to your car and it is being hooked-up to a tow truck but IT IS NOT FULLY hooked up and ready for
towing, THEN you may ask for the release of your car WITHOUT PAYING ANY FEE OR CHARGE and without
proving ownership.
If you return to your car and IT IS FULLY HOOKED UP, READY FOR TOWING, BUT HAS NOT LEFT THE PARKING
LOT, you may keep your car but YOU MUST PAY A DROP FEE. The maximum drop fee statewide is $127 for car
weighing 10,000 lbs or less; $178 for cars weighing more than 10,000 but less than 25,000 lbs; and $229 for
cars with a gross weight rating that exceeds 25,000 lbs. A drop fee can be a less if limited by a city or county
rule, but it can NEVER be MORE than the amounts listed above. A tow truck driver MUST ACCEPT CASH, CREDIT
CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS as payment for the drop charge.
If your car has been towed away then you can nd your car by calling the telephone number posted on the
tow-away sign.
If your car has a boot attached, call the telephone number listed on the warning sticker attached to the
window. DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE THE BOOT OR DRIVE WITH THE BOOT ATTACHED AS THIS MAY DAMAGE
YOUR CAR.
III. RECOVERING YOUR CAR AT A VEHICLE STORAGE
FACILITY
To recover your car at a VSF you MUST:
Provide your photo identi cation,
Prove you are the owner or authorized user of the car, and
Pay all fees for towing and storage.
Provide your photo identi cation. Acceptable forms of ID include:
Any state issued driver's license or identi cation card
Any photo ID issued by the Federal Government
Any photo ID issued by a foreign government such as a Mexico driver's license or a "matricula consular"
Prove you own or have the owner's permission to use the car with any ONE of these:
Your government issued driver's license that shows your name matches the owner information from the
DMV's car registration database
An insurance card showing that you are a named insured for the car
The certi cate of title to the car showing your name as the owner
A notarized power-of-attorney signed by the car owner
A tax collector's receipt and a car registration renewal card with your conforming identi cation
A current automobile lease or rental agreement signed by the operator of the car, or
This TDLR form that you can download, print and ll out: http://www.tdlr.texas.gov/towing/VSF011.pdf.
The VSF must also make this form available to you.
Pay all fees for towing and storage:
The TOW CHARGE: The maximum charge for a private property tow is:
$255 for a car weighing up to 10,000 lbs
$357 for a car weighing more than 10,000 but less than 25,000 lbs
$459 per unit for unit for cars weighing more than 25,000 lbs with a $918 total maximum
These are the maximum rates statewide. Lower rates may be set by local municipal or county rule.
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A DAILY STORAGE CHARGE of between $5.00 and $20 per day or part of a day for a car that is 25 feet long
or less. A VSF must charge $35 per day or part of a day for a car that is longer than 25 feet. Here are
some more facts about the daily storage charge:
A daily storage fee may be charged for any part of the day, except that a daily storage fee may not
be charged for more than one day if the car remains at the VSF less than 12 hours. A day is
considered to begin and end at midnight.
A VSF that accepts a car that is registered in Texas may not charge for more than ve days of
storage fees unless a notice (prescribed in §85.703 of the rules) is mailed or published. The notice is
to inform the owner of the location of the car.
A VSF that accepts a car that is not registered in Texas must not charge for more than ve days
before the date a request for owner information is sent to the governmental entity with which the
car is registered.
A VSF may charge a daily storage fee for each day or portion of a day the car is in storage after the
VSF mails the notice to the registered car owner (or publishes the notice if the owner's address is
unknown) until the car is removed and all accrued charges are paid.
Reasonable storage e orts. A VSF must make reasonable e orts for the storage of a car, such as
locking doors, rolling up windows, and closing doors, hatchbacks, sunroofs, trunks, hoods, or
convertible tops. Such actions are included in the storage fee.
A NOTIFICATION FEE. A VSF may charge up to $50 for notifying you that your car is at their VSF. If a
noti cation must be published, and the actual cost of publication exceeds 50% of the noti cation fee, the
VSF may recover the additional amount of the cost of publication. The publication fee is in addition to the
noti cation fee. The VSF may not charge a noti cation fee if a car is reclaimed by the owner within 24
hours or before noti cation is sent.
An IMPOUNDMENT FEE. A VSF may charge a car owner an impoundment fee if impoundment is
performed. Impoundment means:
If doors, windows, convertible tops, hatchbacks, sun roofs, trunks, or hoods are broken or
inoperative, materials such as plastic or canvas tarpaulins must be used to ensure the protection of
the stored car. To charge the impoundment fee, the VSF must also do at least one of the following:
conduct a written inventory of any unsecured personal property contained in the car; or
remove and store all such property for which safekeeping is necessary, and speci es such
removal and storage on the written inventory; or
obtain the motor car registration information for the car from the Texas Department of Motor
Vehicles or analogous state agency.
THE IMPOUNDMENT FEE MAY NOT EXCEED $20. If the VSF charges a fee for Impoundment, the
written bill for services must specify the exact services performed for that fee and the dates those
services were performed.
GOVERNMENTAL OR LAW ENFORCEMENT FEES. A VSF may collect from a car owner any fee that must be
paid to a law enforcement agency, the agency's authorized agent, or a governmental entity.
ADDITIONAL FEES. A VSF may NOT charge additional fees related to the storage of a car other than fees
listed above.
IV. WHAT INFORMATION AM I ENTITLED TO
REGARDING MY CAR BEING TOWED?
A consumer who has had a private property tow or any tow from a tra c accident is entitled to receive:
A copy of the tow ticket.
A towing company must prepare and issue a tow ticket for each nonconsent tow. A copy of the tow ticket
must be given to the car owner, if the owner or operator is present and available at the time of the tow,
and a copy delivered to the car storage facility.
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The tow ticket may only authorize charges directly related to towing the car. The tow ticket must itemize
each charge and must characterize the fees using the identical fee structure stated in the towing
company's nonconsent towing fee schedule on le with the VSF.
The tow ticket must contain the licensed name of the towing company, publicly listed telephone number,
towing company certi cate of registration number, and the TDLR license number of the towing operator.
A towing company must provide its nonconsent towing fees schedule to all VSF where it delivers cars.
These fee schedules must be given to the public upon request.
A statement of consumer rights to a tow hearing.
The information needed to le for a tow hearing.
Each VSF shall tell the car owner of TDLR's website and email address, mailing address, and telephone
number, for purposes of directing complaints about the car storage to the department.
V. WHAT HAPPENS IF I DID NOT CLAIM MY CAR?
A VSF may consider a car abandoned if it is not claimed by the owner. A VSF must mail or publish at least two
notices stating that they have the car and wait at least 30 days after the second notice before taking any
action.
A VSF may sell a car through a public sale 30 days after the VSF mailed or published the second notice.
Proceeds from the sale will be used to pay towing and storage charges. Any remaining proceeds may be paid
to the vehicle owner. Disputes over the sale or the payment of proceeds may be taken to court.
Special rules apply to a car that is more than 10 years old and in a condition to only be junked, crushed or
dismantled. A VSF with these abandoned nuisance vehicles is not required to send or publish a second notice
and may sell the car 30 days after the rst notice.
VI. REQUEST A TOW HEARING
Consumers that have had their vehicle towed or booted without their consent are entitled to a hearing. The
VSF, towing, or booting company must provide consumers a notice that informs them of their right to a
hearing and that identi es the justice court having jurisdiction. This will be the court where you le a request
for a tow hearing. Consumers must le their request for a hearing before the 14th day (excluding
Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays) after the car was placed in the VSF or booted.
The notice on tow hearings to consumers must include:
(1) a statement that consumers have the right to submit a request within 14 days for a court hearing to
determine whether probable cause existed to remove or boot the car;
(2) a list of the information that must be included in a request for a hearing;
(3) the amount of the ling fee for the hearing;
(4) the name, address, and telephone number of the towing company that removed the car or the booting
company;
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the VSF;
(6) the name, address, and telephone number of the person, property owner, or law enforcement agency
that authorized the tow; and
(7) the name, address, and telephone number of the justice court where the VSF is located or, for booted
cars, the name, address, and telephone number of the justice court where the car was booted.
A consumer's request for a tow hearing must contain the following information. The towing company or VSF is
required to provide you with the information necessary for you to complete items (2) through (6) below.
(1) the name, address, and telephone number of the owner or operator of the car;
(2) the location from which the car was removed or in which the car was booted;
(3) the date when the car was removed or booted;
(4) the name, address, and telephone number of the person or law enforcement agency that authorized
the removal or booting;
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the car storage facility in which the car was placed;
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(6) the name, address, and telephone number of the towing company that removed the car or of the
booting company that installed a boot on the car;
(7) a copy of any receipt or noti cation that you received from the towing company, the booting company,
or the VSF; and
(8) one or more photographs that show the location and text of any sign posted at the parking facility that
states that parking is restricted; or a statement that no sign restricting parking was posted at the parking
facility.
The court may charge a ling fee of $20 for this hearing. These hearings must be held before 21 calendar days
after the court receives the request.
VII. FILING A COMPLAINT WITH TDLR
Consumers may le a complaint on-line through the TDLR website regarding a tow company, tow operator, car
storage facility or their employees, or a booting company or their employees. Here is the link for ling a
complaint: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/Complaints/. Filing a complaint with TDLR is not a substitute for
requesting a tow hearing; however, you may do both.
This is a summary of the provisions contained in the Vehicle Towing and Booting Law, the Vehicle Storage
Facilities Law, or the administrative rules for those laws, and as such is not a complete description of your
rights or of the requirements for license holders.
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TOWING COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE
Tow-Away Signage in Parking Facilities
On this page:
Placement of Signage
Required Information
Size and Materials Requirements
Sample Tow Signs
Placement of Signage
Areas where parking is restricted must be marked with the following signage requirements:
When entering the parking lot or garage, there must be a sign directly facing the driver that is
conspicuously visible
A sign must be located on the side of each driveway or curb-cut where a vehicle can enter the parking lot
or garage
If the parking facility does not have de nite entrance points as de ned by curbs, landscaping, or
other access barriers, and the entry into the parking area is greater then 35 feet in width, then you
may place signs at 25 foot intervals along the entrance
Signs must be permanently mounted on a pole, post, permanent wall, or other permanent barrier
Signs must be installed on the parking facility
Signs must be installed so that the bottom edge of the sign is no lower than ve feet and no higher than
eight feet above ground level
Required Information
Signs prohibiting unauthorized parking must meet the following requirements:
Top of Sign
The topmost portion of a towing sign must contain the international towing symbol (a solid silhouette of a tow
truck towing a vehicle). The international towing symbol must be in bright red, at least four inches in height,
and must be on the uppermost portion of a sign. If the international towing symbol cannot be included on the
uppermost portion of a sign, it may be placed on a separate sign placed immediately above the sign.
The portion of the sign immediately below the international towing symbol must contain the words "Towing
Enforced" in letters of at least 2 inches in height. The letters should be white over a bright red background.
Middle of Sign
The middle portion of the sign must contain the following information displayed in bright red letters at least
one inch in height on a white background:
The words "Unauthorized Vehicles Will Be Towed at Owner's or Operator's Expense"
A statement about who may park in the parking facility and that parking is prohibited for all others
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(512) 463-6599
Fax: (512) 463-9468
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The days and hours that towing is enforced
Bottom of Sign
The bottom portion of the sign must contain a 24-hour per day telephone number (including the area code)
that a vehicle owner or operator may call to locate a towed vehicle. This number must be in lettering of at least
one inch in height, consisting of white letters on a bright red background.
Size and Materials Requirements
Sign dimensions must be at least 18 inches wide by 24 inches tall.
Signs must be made of weather-resistant material, such as metal or plastic that is intended to remain
outdoors permanently.
Sample Tow Signs
Examples of TDLR-approved towing signs:
Patron Parking Towing Sign with descriptions (PDF)
Patron Parking Towing and Booting Sign with descriptions (PDF)
Resident and Visitor Parking Towing and Booting Sign with descriptions (PDF)
Resident Only Parking Towing Sign with descriptions (PDF)
Resident Only Parking Towing and Booting Sign with descriptions (PDF)
Resident and Guest Parking Towing Sign with descriptions (PDF)
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Date: May 15, 2020 Report No. 2020-51
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in the City of Denton
BACKGROUND:
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive exotic beetle native to Asia that was first discovered
near Detroit, Michigan in 2002. EAB is responsible for the death of millions of ash trees across
the country due to larvae feeding on the inner bark of the tree and disrupting a tree’s ability to
circulate and process water and nutrients. Trees are usually infested 2 – 3 years before showing
signs of decline.
Since it was first detected in Michigan, the beetle has spread to 35 States and 6 Canadian
provinces. As of December 2018, the Texas A&M Forest Service confirmed repo rts of EAB in
Tarrant County (northwest of Fort Worth). EAB has infested and killed ash trees in the Eagle
Mountain Lake area and now it has been identified in Denton.
DISCUSSION:
On Thursday May 7, 2020 the Urban Forester met with a homeowner in the Villages of Carmel
neighborhood who had concerns that his ash trees might have EAB. After meeting with the
homeowner, he was waiting to cross the street and noticed a bug land on a leaf of an ash tree. With
the assistance of the homeowner he was able to capture the bug and place it in ziploc bag. Upon
further investigation he had a strong notion that the bug was an adult EAB beetle. He informed the
homeowner that the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) would be contacted to get a second opinion.
Later that day he emailed pictures to Courtney Blevins, Urban Forester with the TSF. Courtney
replied that he thought the diagnosis of EAB was right and requested a meeting to pick up the
specimen the next day and send it to the TFS entomologist for positive identification.
On Friday May 8, 2020 the Urban Forester received a call from Allen Smith Entomologist with
the TFS who used the pictures to confirm the specimen is an EAB beetle. For it to be official the
specimen would have to be sent to a lab in Michigan for positive identification. Allen stated once
we receive positive identification, Denton County will be quarantined by the Texas Department of
Agriculture (TDA). This means that a protocol will be in place to reduce of the spread of the EAB.
TDA will also have to inspect and approve our wood waste recycling equipment/program at the
landfill to verify we are compliant with standards for processing EAB wood waste products for
resale. Mr. Smith also stated that there would be a meeting with communities, agencies and
businesses in Denton County that will be affected by the quarantine. Both Allen and Courtney
have offered their assistance to help the City of Denton deal with this pest.
The State of Denton Urban Forest 2016 report calculated Denton’s urban forest to consist of about
4% (138,000) ash trees including public and private properties. Ash represent the eighth most
populous tree in Denton, most of which are located on private property, natural areas and near
riparian areas. As a part of Davey Resource Group’s work on the Urban Forest Master Plan
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Date: May 15, 2020 Report No. 2020-51
(UFMP) a street tree (tree within the street right -of-way) count was performed on 10% of public
streets. Using this data, it was extrapolated that Denton has approximately 20,850 street trees
(between the curb and sidewalk). Utilizing data above it has been calculated the approximate
number of ash street trees is 834.
About 70% of City properties maintained by Parks and Recreation have been inventoried for ash
trees. A total of 59 ash trees have been inventoried, with most locations having only two or less
ash and the majority of those being less than 12 inches DBH, (Diameter by Breast Height). The
highest concentration of ash trees are in Lake Forest Park and Sequoia Park.
Standard industry options for managing EAB are:
1. Proactively remove the tree and replant with a non-ash species.
2. Treat ash via trunk injections or soil drench to allow for systematic removal and
replacement over time.
3. Commit to a preventative treatment program for t he life of the tree.
Staff has the following recommendations:
On city maintained property:
1. Treat high profile ash greater than 14 inches DBH in maintained area , currently 2 ash are
recommended for treatment .
2. Proactively remove and replace all other ash in maintained areas over the next year.
Street trees:
1. Distribute educational materials to property owners informing them about EAB and their
options as stated above to address the EAB.
2. Explore options for replacing street trees.
Development Projects
1. Amend the Denton Development Code to list ash as a non-protected tree.
CONCLUSON:
While treatments can begin after infestation, generally by the time EAB is detected the infestation
is too far-gone (less than 50% of crown remaining) for treatments to be e ffective. Depending on
the insecticide used, treatments are required annually or biennial. Please see the following websites
for additional information.
http://www.emeraldashborer.info/
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/maps/plant-health/eab-storymap
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/plant-pest-and-disease-programs/pests-and-
diseases/emerald-ash-borer
STAFF CONTACT:
Haywood Morgan
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Date: May 15, 2020 Report No. 2020-51
Urban Forester, Parks and Recreation
Haywood.Morgan@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR:
Staff Initiated
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
Parks and Recreation Department
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
Parks and Recreation Department 7 hours
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Council Requests for InformationCouncil Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Council Member Briggs02/03/20Would 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 thisBalthrop MendozaCity Manager's OfficeRequest will be presented during a future PendingRequest work session2Council Member Armintor04/19/20Work session request: If the following is not already required by law, Iwould like to make a work session proposal at the next posted CityCouncil meeting for the city to pass a law requiring all towing companiestowing on either private or public property to inform towees (or whateverthe term is for people whose cars have been towed, surely not"customers," but not "victims" either unless the towing is illegal) *orallyand in writing, and before any payment is made* of federal, state, andcity towing law and reporting agencies, contact info, and statute oflimitations (or whatever the appropriate term is in this case for thereporting period window). The oral and written statement should beginby specifying that under city of Denton law all towing companies arerequired to provide you with the following information before anypayment is made so that you will know your rights and your options. Toprotect both towees and towing companies, there should be a form forpeople to initial and sign by hand or with an online signature saying thatthey have been read this statement orally and received it in writing (onecopy should go to the company for its files as proof, and another copy tothe towee). On the receipt for payment, it should say that if you were notgiven this information both orally and in writing, and if you did not signthe form, then the tow was illegal and they need to report it to theappropriate reporting authority and specify their the contact informationand their options for public and private tows.LealLegalRequest will be presented at the May 19 meeting3Council Member Briggs05/10/20How are we handling the closed businesses with no trash at all? BoernerSolid Waste and RecyclingInformation will be provided in the May 15 Friday Report4Council Member Briggs05/09/20Are shipping containers allowed in backyards to be used for storage?RosendahlDevelopment ServicesInformation will be provided in the May 15 Friday Report5Council Member Briggs05/11/20Can I request a speed study od Redstone Rd?JahnCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report6Council Member Davis05/12/20I’d like us to go back to reacting the pledge of allegiance at the beginningof our 6:30 meetings. I think the agenda committee could just add thisback in, and the technical requirements are minimal.RiosCity Secretary's OfficeInformation will be provided in the May 15 Friday Report7Council Member Briggs05/13/20Can we put Chaparral Ct on the list to get fixed? It is on the 2019 bondprogram but that is likely way off. And this spot is bad.CoxPublic WorksInformation will be provided in the May 15 Friday Report8Council Member Briggs05/14/20Can staff look into business owner's email about gaming machines atlocal convenience stores?DixonPolice DepartmentInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report9Council Member Meltzer05/14/20Can staff look into business owner's email about gaming machines atlocal convenience stores?DixonPolice DepartmentInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report40
May 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 123 4 Cancelled-11:30 am Council Luncheon Cancelled-COE 1:30 Cancelled-Traffic Safety Commission 5:30 pm 5 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 6 Cancelled-2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 7 Cancelled-8:30 DEDC Cancelled-4:00 Public Art Committee 8910 11 PUB 9am – virtual Cancelled-HLC 5:30pm 12 8:00 am CC Closed 1:00 pm CC Work Session Cancelled - Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am13 Cancelled - 11:00 EDPB 14 HOT Committee 1pm 151617 18 Cancelled - PUB 9am Cancelled ‐ ZBA 5:30pm 19 1:00 pm CC Closed 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 20 Cancelled - 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 21 Cancelled - 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities Cancelled ‐ HABSCO 4pm 222324 25 Memorial Day Holiday 26 10am Council Airport Committee No Council Meeting 27 12:00 TIF Board (TIRZ) 2:30pm Agenda Committee 28 Cancelled -5:30PM Board of Ethics 293031 41
June 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 11:30 am Council Luncheon COE 1:30 Traffic Safety Commission 5:30 pm 2 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 3 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 4 8:30 DEDC 4:00 Public Art Committee 567 8 PUB 9am 9 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am 10 11:00 EDPB 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30 Airport Advisory Board 11 HOT & S Tentative Committee 10-12 121314 15 16 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 17 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 18 HOT & S 9:00 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities HABSCO 4pm 192021 22 PUB 9am 23 10am Council Airport Committee 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 2425 HOT & S 9:00 5:30PM Board of Ethics 262728 29 ZBA 5:30pm 30 No Council Meeting 42
July 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 12 8:30 DEDC 4:00 Public Art Committee 3 4th of July Holiday 45 6 No Luncheon Meeting COE 1:30 Traffic Safety Commission 5:30 pm 7 No Council Meeting 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 101112 13 PUB 9am 14 No Council Meeting 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 12:00 TIF Board (TIRZ) 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 23 242526 27 PUB 9am ZBA 5:30pm 28 10am Council Airport Committee 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 29 2:30pm Agenda Committee 30 5:30PM Board of Ethics 31 43
Meeting Date
19-May
COVID-19 Update
20-942
CDBG and Grants
20-948
Ethics Ordinance
Changes
20-851
Board of Ethics Rules of
Procedure
HTC Application
20-865
Review of Council
Requests
20-460
26-May 19-2914
Special @ 1 p.m.
5/29/2020 Emergecy Order
June 1 Lunch 19-2914
2-Jun
COVID-19 Update
20-943
2020 Mobility Plan
Update7
20-245
EV Charger Upgrade
20-732
CIP Update
20-888
Review of Council
Requests
20-671
9-Jun
COVID-19 Update
20-944
Audit Facilities Maint.
20-963
Denton Development
Code Amendments
Review of Council
Requests
20-672
16-Jun
COVID-19 Update
20-945
Urban Forest Master Plan
20-426
Sustainable Denton Plan
20-521
Drop-off Recycling
Center
20-768 Water Loss Audit
Green Tree Estates
20-965
Review of Council
Requests
20-673
23-Jun
COVID-19 Update
20-946
FYs 19-20 and 20-21
Budget Updates
20-806
Review of Council
Requests
20-674
Special @ 1 p.m.
6/30/2020 Budget Updates
Accessory Dwelling
Units, and Screening
DCA19-0011 Delegated Authority Stormwater Master Plan
Construction Code
Review (TBD)
NOTE: No Meetings July
6, 7, and 14
Group Home Code
Amendment Public Art
Purchasing Manual
Update
Right of Way Ordinance
Follow-up
Review of Council
Requests July 21
20-847
Municipal Broadband
20-556
Denton Development
Code Amendments
(Cont'd)
Urban Forest Master Plan
20-426 Plugged Gas Wells
Review of Council
Requests July 28
20-848
Library Master Plan
20-526
TIF Grants for
Accessibility
Work Session Requests
Determined by Council -
Date TBD
Community Public Art
and Community Tree
Grants
Ethics Ordinance
Revision
Small Cell Lawsuit
Participation Tree Ordinance Review
Veteran Source of
Income Housing
Discrimination OrdinanceWork Sessions Planned - Date TBDNo meeting; Day after Memoral Day Holiday
No meeting
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX
As of May 14, 2020
Currently Slated Work Session Items
44
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Broken Arrow Dunes Burning Tree 06/01/20 05/29/20
Curb and Concrete Repair. The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of, Curb
remove and install back.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Dunes Broken
Arrow Windsor 06/01/20 06/26/20
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
Greenwood Kaywood Crestwood 06/08/20 06/19/20
Installing Valley Gutter across
Greenwood at the intersection
of Kayewood. The process
starts with barricading then
remove pavement and
subgrade and install new
concrete Valley Gutter.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Hickory Exposition Bradshaw 06/01/20 06/26/20
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
I35E northbound service
road located
500 ft west
of Bonnie
Brae
TBD TBD Wastewater Improvements
(Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater (940) 349-8909
N. Carroll W.Oak McKinney
St.06/01/20 08/28/20
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
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
(One Lane traffic control)
Engineering Part of Bonnie Brae Ph. I
Capital Project (940) 349-8910
Royal Ln.Royal Rockwood TBD TBD bundle Engineering this will be part of bundle
Thomas St.Panhandle Oak TBD TBD Streets Construction Capital Projects Part of 2019 Street
Bundle (940) 349-7104
Street Closure Report
Upcoming Closures
Week of May 18, 2020 - May 24, 2020
Upcoming Closures
45
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Vista Verde Montecito Intersection 06/01/20 06/26/20
Concrete Sidewalk Repair. The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of concrete
Sidewalk, remove, and install
new concrete
Also installing Valley Gutters
across Vista Verde at the
intersections
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Total 10
Upcoming Closures
46
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Broken Arrow Dunes Old Orchard 05/11/20 06/12/20
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
Brown Dr Roberts St Woodland St 02/10/20 07/10/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Chaucer Hemingway Hickory
Creek 05/11/20 06/12/20
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
Cherrywood Ln Woodland St Northwood
Tr 02/10/20 07/10/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Colorado Blvd Brinker Rd
3201
Colorado
Blvd
02/17/20 06/12/20
Private Development: Drainage,
Water, Sanitary Sewer, and
Pavement for Fire Station #8
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor, Direct
business contact (940) 205-9230
Colorado Blvd Loop 288
450 Feet
north of
Loop 288
05/18/20 06/26/20
This project will be removing the
left turn lane on the northbound
side of Colorado Blvd into the
Mall.
Floyd Smith
Concrete
The project sent out a
mailout and door
hangers when the first
phase started in April.
(940) 349-7104
Eagle Elm Locust 03/30/20 05/29/20 PEC 4 1&2 Drainage and
Utility Improvements Engineering
West bound Traffic
being detoured down
Locust to Maple to Elm.
NextDoor, N/A (940) 349-8938
Elm Mulburry Prairie 05/11/20 06/05/20 PEC 4 Utility Project Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
FM 2181
City of
Denton/Cori
nth City
Lillian Miller 11/18/19 TBD Street Widening TxDOT
Watch TXDOT message
boards for local street
closure updates.
(940) 349-8425
FM 2499 Pine Hills Hickory
Creek Rd 03/27/20 06/01/20
Ana Site Construction:
Water and Sewer Bore FM2499
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor (940) 205-9230
Foxcroft Emerson Emerson 01/30/20 07/17/20
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 09/17/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
water services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Street Closure Report
Week of May 18, 2020 - May 24, 2020
Current Closures
Current Closures
47
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
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
Hidden Meadows Trail
Intersection
with Vintage
Blvd
back of
Vintage blvd
right of way
03/16/20 05/29/20
Intermittent closures of this
intersection for construction
activities
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8938
Hollyhill Ln Longridge Dr Tennyson
Trl 03/06/20 06/23/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
water services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
John Paine Road
Southwest
Pump
Station
John Paine
Rd at John
Paine
Rd/Allred
near IH 35W
01/06/20 07/31/20
Construction is continuing thru
COVID-19. Please respect
workers efforts in the field and
always maintain social
distancing.
5/12/20 Update - Partial
Opening Goal: John Paine from
Johnson north to Allred/John
Paine near IH 35W may be
ready to re-open End of May.
John Paine Road from Johnson
Road south will remain closed
but is still scheduled to re-open
July 31.
4/8/20 John Pain Closure to be
set up this week due to
construction phasing progress.
4/1/20 John Paine closure to set
up on 04/13/2020 thru 4/17/20.
3/25/20 John Paine closure to
set up on 04/13/2020. 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
Current Closures
48
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Johnson Lane John Paine
Road
Just west of
first
driveway
01/06/20 05/31/20
5/31/20 Update - Project is still
on schedule to re-open Johnson
Road on May 31, 2020.
3/25/20 Construction is
continuing thru COVID-19.
Please respect workers efforts
in the field and always maintain
social distancing.
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 St.Smith St.Daugherty
St.05/18/20 07/02/20
Install new storm drain from the
intersection of Smith and
Johnson to the intersection of
Johnson and Daugherty.
Drainage NextDoor (940) 349-7197
Kerley Street Duncan
Street
Shady Oaks
Drive 02/05/20 07/31/20 Street Reconstruction Streets (940) 349-7146
Locust St.Oak McKinney 04/13/20 05/30/20 Sidewalk Improvements Engineering
5/14/20 - Contractor
delayed due to weather
and COVID related work
slowdowns.
(940) 349-8910
Locust St.Warren Ct.Sycamore
St.03/09/20 05/29/20
Storm drain improvements as
part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project. West side lane closure
until May 12th Changing to
Eastside lane closure until May
29th.
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Locust St.Highland St Eagle Dr 03/09/20 05/29/20
Sewer main improvements, as
part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project. West side lane closure.
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Mantan Calvert La Fonda 05/11/20 06/12/20
Concrete Sidewalk Repair. The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of concrete
Sidewalk, remove , and install
new concrete
Streets N/A (940) 349-7176
Masch Branch U S 380 Jim Crystal 02/17/20 07/17/20
We will be reconstructing
Masch Branch from 380 to Jim
Crystal.
Streets Direct business contact,
Door hangers (940) 349-7146
Mockernut Rd.
Intersection
with Vintage
Blvd.
back of
Vintage
Blvd. right of
way
03/16/20 05/29/20
Intermittent closures of this
intersection for construction
activities.
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8938
Current Closures
49
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Moss Creek Ft. Worth Dr.Bent Creek 05/11/20 06/12/20
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
N. Bell Ave Texas College 02/28/20 05/31/20 Building out west side of
building
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor (940) 205-9230
Old North Chebi Ln Emerson Ln 05/18/20 06/04/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
water services on Foxcroft.
Water N/A (940) 349-7125
Pembrooke Chasewood Long Ridge 04/20/20 05/22/20
Curb and Gutter Repair. The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of, Curb and
Gutter remove and install
Curbs.
Also Mill and Overlay section of
Street that was impacted with
the curb repair.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Prairie St.Locust St.Elm St.03/23/20 06/26/20
Storm drain improvements, as
part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project. Street closed to thru
traffic.
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Roberts St Bell Ave Cherrywood
Ln 02/10/20 07/10/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services.
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Roselawn Bonnie Brae Bernard 05/12/20 05/29/20 Bonnie Brae Phase 1 Engineering NextDoor (940) 349-8938
S. Elm St.Prairie St.Eagle 03/16/20 05/22/20
Water main improvements
along Elm St. as part of the Pec-
4 Ph 1&2 Project.
Engineering Alternating East and
West side lane closures
Direct business contact,
Door hangers (940) 349-8938
Scripture Street Thomas
Street Malone 03/16/20 06/30/20
The 2019 Street Reconstruction
project consists of the
reconstruction of roadways
listed above. This
reconstruction shall include new
curb and gutter, ADA compliant
ramps in sidewalks, asphalt or
concrete roadways as well as
upgraded drainage, water and
wastewater facilities
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7426
Shagbark Dr
intersection
with Vintage
Blvd
back of
Vintage Blvd
right of way
03/16/20 05/29/20
Intermittent closure of the
intersection for construction
activities.
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8938
Current Closures
50
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Thomas Street W. Oak Panhandle 03/16/20 06/01/20
The 2019 Street Reconstruction
project consists of the
reconstruction of roadways
listed above. This
reconstruction shall include new
curb and gutter, ADA compliant
ramps in sidewalks, asphalt or
concrete roadways as well as
upgraded drainage, water and
wastewater facilities
Engineering
NextDoor, Email
Notification, Direct
business contact
(940) 349-7426
Wainwright Highland ct Warren ct 04/27/20 05/22/20 PEC 4 Drainage project. Road
Reconstruction Engineering Eastside Lane closure
for pavement repair only.N/A (940) 349-8938
Warren Ct.Wainwright
St.Locust St.12/16/19 06/05/20 Drainage Improvements as part
of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project Engineering Closed to thru traffic Direct business contact,
door hangers (940) 349-8938
Windsor Drive North Locust Stuart 05/11/20 07/01/20
Installation of sewer and water
facilities.
Windsor Drive - Closed EB -
Open one Way WB
Engineering NextDoor (940) 349-7426
Woodland St Brown Dr Cherrywood
Ln 02/10/20 07/10/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Total 41
Current Closures
51
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
941 Precision Airport Rd W. Oak St.04/20/20 05/12/20
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. C I-35 Eagle 04/28/20 05/29/20 Garage completion and tear
down of crane on private
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 04/24/20
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
Elm St.Oak Parkway 09/23/19 04/18/20 Sidewalk Improvements Engineering
3/26/20 - Contractor
delayed for 2 weeks.
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
Street Closure Report
Week of May 18, 2020 - May 24, 2020
Completed Closures
Completed Closures
52
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Hickory Creek Rd.Teasley Riverpass TBD TBD Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering
From 1/13/20 to 3/8/20,
City's Contractor will be
clearing trees and
vegetation along the
south side of Hickory
Creek Rd., from the west
property line of McNair
Elementary School to
the Riverpass Dr.
intersection. This will
not involve any lane
closures, but
construction zone
signage will be put up to
warn motorists. Atmos
still needs to relocate
their facilities east of the
Montecito intersection
before our Contractor
can fully deploy to the
project.
Phone call to McNair
Elementary Principal (940) 349-7112
Hobson Country Club Forest Ridge 04/06/20 04/20/20
Paving connection at FM1830
as part of the TxDOT 377
project.
Engineering,
TxDOT
NextDoor, Message
Boards (940) 349-8938
Jim Christal Westen Blvd
Army
Reserve
Center 3250
Jim Christal
Rd
04/24/20 04/27/20 Warranty repair -Road repair
around a Sewer Man Hole.
Waste Water,
Private
Development
Direct business contact,
contractor will have
direct contact with
affected parties. April 10
2020
(940) 783-6800
Johnson Street; Smith
Street Dallas Drive
Daughtery
Street, at S
Locust
Street
04/06/20 07/31/20
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
Longridge Woodbrock
St.Hollyhill Ln.04/20/20 05/08/20 Emergency repair of drainage
system Drainage N/A (940) 349-7197
Loop 288 Colorado
225 west of
Colorado
blvd
03/16/20 05/15/20
This project is to install a drive
approach at the Golden Triangle
Mall as part of the Colorado
Blvd and Loop 288 intersection
improvements.
Engineering,
Floyd Smith
Concrete
Floyd Smith concrete will
resume work on this
project April 6th 2020.
Direct business contact (940) 349-7104
Completed Closures
53
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Maple St.Elm St.Myrtle St.02/24/20 03/06/20
Water Line improvements, as
part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project. Alternating lane
closures.
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-7112
Mayhill Rd.
US 380 (E.
University
Dr.)
Edwards Rd.09/01/17 04/30/20 Street Widening (Temporary
Lane Closures)
Engineering,
Traffic, TxDOT,
CIP
Construction is
continuing thru COVID-
19. Please respect
workers efforts in the
field and always
maintain social
distancing.
4/8/20 - Lanes continue
to open. Expect various
lane closures as work
wraps up without benefit
of full lane closures.
4/1/20 - Ultimate Lanes
are being opened as
roadwork is coming to
end.
3/25/20 - Additional
Lane(s) may open as
early as this week.
3/18/20 - Project
Walkthrus are underway
and lanes will continue
to be closed as needed
to facilitate final work.
Door Hangers (940) 349-8925
Montecito Dr.Hickory
Creek Rd.
Buena Vista
Dr.TBD TBD
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
Quail Creek Dr.Quail Creek
Dr.
Berry Down
Ln.04/27/20 05/05/20
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
Rushing Springs Dr.Hickory
Creek Rd.
Marble Cove
Ln.TBD TBD
Installation of new storm
drainage line. Intersection
closure. Traffic will be detoured
to Serenity Way.
Engineering N/A (940) 349-7112
S. Locust St.Warren Ct.Maple 12/16/19 05/08/20 Drainage Improvements as part
of the Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project.Engineering West side lane closure Direct business contact,
Door hangers (940) 349-8938
Completed Closures
54
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
US 380 (E. University Dr.)
1200' East of
N. Mayhill
Rd.
1200' West
of E. Mayhill
Rd.
11/01/19 04/30/20 Signal Upgrade and Installation
Engineering,
Traffic, TxDOT,
CIP
Construction is
continuing thru COVID-
19. Please respect
workers efforts in the
field and always
maintain social
distancing.
4/8/20 - Ongoing
4/1/20 - US 380/Mayhill
Signal Installation is
wrapping up
successfully. Next step
requires pavement
marking installations to
set stop bars and
pedestrian crosswalks.
This work will require
various lanes of travel to
be closed. Typically,
there will be 2 lanes
closed in each direction
(eastbound and
westbound) with a
minimum of one-lane
open at all times.
3/25/20 - US 380/Mayhill
Signal Installation is in
progress. Expected to
last 1 - 2 weeks and will
require various lanes of
travel to close.
Additional outreach not
needed (940) 349-8925
W Parkway Street Locust
Street N Elm Street 03/16/20 04/17/20
This project is a sidewalk
installation project on the south
side of W Parkway from Locust
to Elm. It is part of our 2018
Sidewalk Program that will
improve pedestrian access and
upgrade ADA infrastructure. The
local businesses in this are will
be notified by door hanger and
personal visits by staff to ensure
all necessary concerns are
addressed.
Engineering,
Public Works
Inspections,
Floyd Smith
Concrete
Direct business contact,
Door hangers (940) 349-7104
Completed Closures
55
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
West Windsor Drive Mesquite
Street
North Elm
Street 03/30/20 04/30/20
Closure of lanes of Windsor
Drive to facilitate paving
operations related to the
Magnolia Phase II drainage
improvement project.
Westbound and center lanes will
be closed and re-paved and
then swapped to a closure of
the Eastbound and center lanes
once the Westbound lanes are
complete.
Engineering Email Notification (940) 349-8425
Total 20
Completed Closures
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