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MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 24, 2020
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Public Utilities Board Meeting on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. via
video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
2. Cancelled - Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, July 27, 2020 at
3:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
3. Special Called - City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Work
Session at 1:00 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, July 29, 2020 at
2:30 p.m. in the City Manager’s Conference Room.
5. Special Called - City Council Meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Work
Session at 8:30 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session
Room.
6. Board of Ethics Meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. via
video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
7. Use-of-Force Ad Hoc Committee Meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at
6:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – 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 July 28 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. A work session revisiting certain provisions of the pilot program for the
Parklet/Streateries in the Mixed Use Downtown Core zoning district
Requestor: Council Member Briggs
Date Requested: July 23, 2020
Requested Format for Response: Work session
B. July 28 Council Work Session Item to Receive Direction on City Order – The Seventh
Order of the Council of the City of Denton was issued June 26, 2020 approved by
Ordinance 20-1255. The order is effective through August 31, 2020. However, the
requirement for certain businesses to implement a Health and Safety Policy is currently
set to expire after August 4, 2020. At the July 28 Council meeting, there will be a work
session item to provide for Council discussion and consideration of the extension or
modification of components of the Seventh Order of Council, including the
requirement of certain businesses to implement a Health and Safety Policy.
Staff have outlined specific items requiring Council direction or recommended updates
to the order in the presentation (attached to the Council Agenda as Exhibit 2). If there
are any items that Council Members would like to add for discussion and pose to their
colleagues for inclusion in the order or for staff to further research, Council Members
are asked to please e-mail those items to City Manager Todd Hileman and Chief of
Staff Sarah Kuechler by this Monday, July 27 at 9:00 a.m. Staff will list out the items
received on a last slide in the presentation for Council discussion and direction. Staff
contact: Sarah Kuechler, City Manager’s Office
C. TWU Parking and Traffic Update – On Thursday, August 23, City staff distributed an
update letter (attached) to residents on and surrounding the TWU campus regarding
the status of ongoing and completed projects to improve parking and traffic concerns
in the area. The update letter included information on street intersection improvements,
planned committee discussions for additional projects, and parking citations data from
the Denton Police Department. After the current phase of improvements, additional
streets and intersections of concern in the area will be evaluated. Staff will work with
the residents to develop a list of candidate locations for evaluation and the results will
be communicated in a future update. Staff contact: Stephanie Yates, Public Affairs
D. Green Tree Estates Status – At the July 21, City Council Work Session, Council
requested staff provide information regarding properties who have paid tap fees to
connect to the City water system, which properties are owner-occupied, which have
created an account in their name, and account standing. Additionally, it was requested
that this information contain the names of both property owners and residents. The
chart below has the requested information. Of the properties listed, only one is not
current in its payment for water. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and
Public Affairs.
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E. August Public Meetings – DTV, Technology Services, Customer Service, and Public
Affairs staff have been involved in varying capacities for each of the 25 hosted virtual
meetings in July. The departments will continue coordinating efforts for the additional
meetings in August, dependent upon each meeting’s public comment or public hearing
needs. Staff liaisons to the various boards and commissions were polled to gauge the
needs of each body. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Public Affairs
F. Deployment of Denton Fire Department Staff – Today at 6:00 a.m., six members of the
Denton Fire Department that serve on Texas Task Force 1 were deployed to south
Texas with a boat as standby swift water rescue resources for Tropical Storm Hanna.
The members are staged in the San Antonio area at this time. Staff contact: Kenneth
Hedges, Fire
G. Utility Disconnections to Begin in August – At the June 26 City Council meeting,
Council provided direction to delay the implementation of disconnections offs for non-
payment until the end of July. Staff anticipates beginning utility disconnections on or
about August 4. Staff previously communicated the possibility of future disconnection
to utility customers and will continue to do so through direct calls to customers, and
general education measures through City communication channels throughout the
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month of August. Currently, approximately 2,100 accounts qualify for disconnection
due to non-payment.
Customers with outstanding balances should contact City of Denton Customer Service
to discuss options to avoid disconnection. Additionally, Customer Service offers a Pay-
As-You-Go service. Pay-As-You-Go is a prepaid utility option that puts the account
holder in control of the payment timeline. Customer Service can be reached by calling
(940) 349-8700. Due to an increase in customers calling to address overdue balances
and disconnections, callers may experience longer than normal wait times during the
month of August. Staff contact: Christa Foster, Customer Service and Public Affairs
H. Homeless Activity at North Lakes Park – A concerned resident contacted City Council
regarding homelessness activity in and around North Lakes Park. Staff responded to
the resident with the following information. The area has been identified as active site
and is being monitored by staff. In addition, the site is being visited by the Homeless
Outreach Team (H.O.T.), a cross-sector collaborative team with representatives led by
Denton Police officers and a Denton Fire Paramedic along with local nonprofit
agencies. The goal of our community’s housing crisis response system is to encourage
people living unsheltered to move to a sheltered option instead. Outreach efforts first
attempt to build a relationship with people living unsheltered in effort to help people
without access to housing find shelter or housing. If people are removed, they will
sometimes move to another unsheltered location. When there is an encampment
identified, as in this case, a referral is made to H.O.T. so they can conduct regular and
targeted outreach to individuals living unsheltered to provide them with information on
housing, employment, and benefit resources they may qualify to receive, and connect
them to available resources. The site appears to have been limited to a couple of
individuals, but may now be growing in size. Staff will be evaluating multiple factors
and issues related to public health and safety and monitoring the site closely to
determine if further action is recommended, such as cleaning and clearing the site. Staff
Contact: Dani Shaw, Community Services
I. UWDC COVID-19 Relief Fund Update – Attached is an update of the United Way of
Denton County’s (UWDC) COVID-19 Relief Fund Eviction Prevention program as of
Wednesday, July 22. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, Public Affairs
J. Unemployment & Business Update – Staff is working to assemble, review, and analyze
unemployment and labor data as releases are made. 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, July 23. The
full report 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 June local unemployment data was released on the Texas Labor Market
Information (www.texasLMI.com) system on July 17. The next release is
scheduled for August 21. The chart with data as of July 17 is below.
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Staff contact: Jessica Rogers, Economic Development
K. Recycling Impacts Due to COVID-19 – On Thursday, July 16, Solid Waste and
Recycling Department staff presented at a webinar for State of Texas Alliance for
Recycling (STAR) on COVID-19 impacts. The presentation included information
about the city’s residential recycling program seeing an increase in tonnage of 14% and
the commercial recycling program reporting a decrease in tonnage of 27%. Overall,
both recycling programs are seeing an increase in contamination from 11%-13%. Solid
Waste and Recycling works closely with Public Affairs using social media to engage
residents and bring awareness to common contaminants. Solid Waste and Recycling
drivers continue to improve the cart tagging program which notifies customers of
proper participation in the program, including accepted recycling materials. While the
home chemical collection drop-off site and Reuse Store is closed due to COVID-19,
staff have seen an increase in curbside collection. The other cities involved in the
webinar included Garland, Grand Prairie, and Allen, all whom reported a similar impact
with increased recycling tonnage across their residential, commercial, and landfill
operations. Staff contact: Brandi Neal, Solid Waste and Recycling Department
L. Use-of-Force Committee – The ad-hoc Use-of-Force Committee held 3 meetings on
June 25, July 16, and July 23. Members also participated in the Use-of-Force simulator
at the Denton Public Safety Training Center in small groups on July 9. All information
on the committee can be found online at www.cityofdenton.com/uofcommittee, which
includes a link to the Public Meetings page where all agendas and meeting materials
can be found.
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The Committee has also solicited public comment asking for citizens to share their
input regarding use of force, or their experience and stories related to the Denton Police
Department. The Committee held its first public input session where citizens could call
in to speak to the Committee this Thursday evening, July 23. There were a total of 12
callers, in addition to 40 online comments received through the online form (please see
attached online comments received). The online form will remain open until the
August 20 Use-of-Force Committee meeting, which is the second scheduled public
input session for citizens to call in and speak to the Committee.
Staff has reached out to solicit the Committee’s feedback if there are additional topics
or information they wish to see that has not been covered. This will help to form the
remaining meeting agendas. Recommendations will likely begin to be developed at the
meetings in late August and early September to meet the September 15 date to deliver
a report to City Council. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, City Manager’s Office
M. Budget Work Sessions – The budget workshop for Thursday, July 30, will begin at
8:30 a.m. and have a hard stop at 2:30 p.m. to allow for the Board of Ethics to meet as
scheduled at 3:00 p.m. Additional budget presentations will be made on August 3,
August 4, and August 6. Staff: Rosa Rios, City Secretary’s Office
N. Posting Signs to Accommodate Curbside Delivery Service – The City has received a
number of inquiries from businesses on the Square regarding the need for temporary
curbside service designated parking. As such, staff are proposing to place signs
designating four spaces on each side of the Square as 15-minute curbside service
parking spots that will be available for all businesses or food service establishments on
the Square (image of sign below). This will allow all visitors to remain in their vehicle
and receive orders safely. While there is no enforceability if other drivers occupy these
spots, we hope this effort will allow residents to continue to support local restaurants
by adding a convenient parking location for takeout service. If these spaces are received
favorably, staff could move forward with an ordinance to make the time limitation of
these spaces enforceable. Staff discussed making this designation with the Denton
Main Street Association leadership, which agrees that this could help support local
restaurants. In addition, staff is providing this information to the DMSA membership.
Staff will wait until the close of business on Wednesday, July 29 to determine the final
location and implementation, pending feedback from DMSA or City Council. Staff
contact: Todd Estes, Capital Projects/Jessica Rogers, Economic Development
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O. Use of Force Simulator Manufacturer – On July 19, Council Member Armintor
requested the name of the manufacturer of the Police Department’s Use of Force
simulator. Staff responded that Virtra is the company that created the simulator. Staff
contact: Frank Dixon, Police
P. Pending Evictions Update – On July 17, Council Member Briggs requested information
about the current number of pending evictions. Staff contacted Justice of the Peace Joe
Holland’s office who said that at this time, there are four total eviction cases to be heard
within the next two weeks. No cases are pending or on hold due to the CARES
Act/COVID-19. Judge Holland’s office indicated that there have not been many
eviction cases filed in their court. All cases that were pending due to COVID-19 have
been heard or dismissed. Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, City Manager’s Office
Q. Sidewalks on Nottingham – On July 16, Council Member Briggs requested information
about sidewalks on Nottingham. The Nottingham sidewalks are part of the 2018
sidewalk project. Plan revisions should be complete the week of July 24. As soon as
the City has acquired all of the needed right-of-way, staff will issue the Purchase Order
to the contractor. Currently, staff estimates this will occur by the end of August. Staff
contact: Brian Jahn, Capital Projects
R. Bike Lane on Windsor & Strickland – On July 16, Council Member Briggs requested
information about parking adjacency and painting of the bike lane on Windsor. Staff
confirmed the bike lane will be adjacent to the curb. On-street parking will be provided
if adequate space is available. Traffic Engineering staff is currently in the process of
updating all of the school zone signage, parking restrictions and pavement markings
around both Strickland and Wilson. These elements will be in place by mid-August for
the potential reopening of the DISD campuses. Staff contact: Brian Jahn, Capital
Projects
S. Potential Traffic Calming Devices on Ruth Street – On July 18, Council Member
Briggs requested information about traffic calming devices on Ruth Street. Traffic
Engineering staff researched, but found no previous speed study on file for Ruth Street.
The first action towards traffic calming in this area will be to perform a speed study to
determine the magnitude and extent of the issue. This initial study will take
approximately two weeks to complete. Once complete, staff will determine what
measures are appropriate and develop an implementation plan. Staff contact: Brian
Jahn, Capital Projects
T. Bike Lane on Locust and Stuart – On July 18, Council Member Briggs requested
information about any plans to redesign Locust and Stuart so that the minimum
standard width of 5 feet is met. Staff evaluated both corridors and determined that each
can accommodate the minimum widths for travel (11’) and bike lanes (6’). These
widths will be designed and incorporated into the next resurfacing project for Stuart,
however, the markings update for Locust may be delayed until TxDOT and the City
have concluded the turnback process currently under discussion. Staff contact: Brian
Jahn, Capital Projects
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U. IH-35E Frontage Road Signage – On July 21, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth requested
information about the adjustment of signage to indicate the correct number of lanes on
the frontage road of IH-35E near Rudy’s. Traffic Engineering staff has contacted and
will work with TxDOT to ensure that the accurate signs are in place. If TxDOT foresees
a delay in any needed sign installation, Traffic Operations staff can assist with
temporary sign fabrication and/or installation. Staff contact: Brian Jahn, Capital
Projects
V. Keep Denton Beautiful – Keep Denton Beautiful’s Community Tree Giveaway
recently received national recognition from affiliate partner Keep America Beautiful
(KAB). This month, KAB released its 2019 Annual Report highlighting beautification,
litter, and recycling efforts throughout the country. The Community Tree Giveaway,
an annual free tree event dating back to 1999, is featured in the "Impact in Our
Community" section. Denton is one of eight communities highlighted and selected for
the cover photo. There are more than 600 state and community KAB affiliates. To view
the full report and read more about the Tree Giveaway,
visit https://kab.org/about/approach/annual-reports/2019-annual-report/. Staff contact:
Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation
W. Park Vandalism –This past week, Parks and Recreation experienced a number of
graffiti-related vandalism in parks such as, but not limited to, Fred Moore Park and
McKenna Park. Parks Maintenance staff worked on July 22 and 23 to clean the
vandalism. Unfortunately, this occurs on a regular basis throughout the year, but tends
to be more focused during the summer months. Staff contact: Drew Huffman, Parks
and Recreation
X. Public Restroom at McKenna Park – A resident contacted Parks and Recreation staff
regarding a port-o-john located west of the basketball. Staff responded to the resident
that this unit was used by the contractor that was working on Bonnie Brae. City staff
contacted the company and they are supposed to remove the unit from the construction
site. Staff contact: Drew Huffman, Parks and Recreation
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. TWU Parking Update ...........................................................................................10
B. UOF Online Comments Received ........................................................................16
C. UWDC COVID-19 Relief Fund Eviction Prevention Program Update ...............25
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V. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2020-065 2018 Net Revenue Report on Economic Development Incentives ......27
B. 2020-066 Reappointment of Baines .....................................................................63
C. 2020-067 Social Services Funding .......................................................................65
VI. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .......................................................................70
B. Council Calendar .................................................................................................71
C. Draft Agenda for August 3 ...................................................................................74
D. Draft Agenda for August 4 ...................................................................................78
E. Future Work Session Items .................................................................................84
F. Street Construction Report ..................................................................................85
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Public Affairs Department
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8116
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July 23, 2020
RE: Traffic and Parking Solutions in Your Neighborhood
Dear Resident or Property Owner:
The City of Denton is contacting you to update you on the status of ongoing and completed
projects to improve parking and traffic around the Texas Women’s University (TWU) campus.
In November 2019, with the help of input from residents in the area, City staff and TWU
implemented a multi-phase initiative to address safety concerns and parking ordinance
violations. This initiative included public education, enforcement, a painted pavement
markings pilot program and street design improvements. An update letter including
improvements City and TWU staff implemented in the first phase of the initiative, was mailed
to residents in December 2019 (see attached).
As part of this effort, the City’s Traffic and Police Departments have:
Implemented Curb and on-street parking pavement markings on Oakland Street (N.
Locust Street to N. Austin Street),
Transitioned Schmitz Avenue at Vine Street, and Sawyer Avenue at N. Austin Street to
“All-Way” stop intersections,
Assigned a City parking enforcement officer to conduct weekly patrols through the area
twice per day,
Increased enforcement of existing City parking ordinances and reduced parking
violations surrounding the TWU campus. The enforcement has also resulted in
continual decreases in moving violations and speeding citations in the area (see
attached), and
Distributed parking education materials to TWU students and contractors. These
materials are available at www.cityofdenton.com/parking.
The final initiative in this phase of improvements is to consider “No Street Parking” on Texas
Street from Mingo to Bell. As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the consideration of
this proposal by the Traffic Safety Commission and the City Council was postponed. The item is
tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Traffic Safety Commission on August 20th,
however any changes in that schedule will be communicated with the neighborhood.
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215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8116
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After the current phase of improvements, additional streets and intersections of concern in the
area can be evaluated. Staff will work with the residents to develop a list of candidate locations
for evaluation and the results will be communicated to you in a future update.
The City’s goal is to keep you informed of the status of ongoing and future traffic and safety
projects in your area. To provide feedback on traffic projects or project communications,
please contact Stephanie Yates, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, at
Stephanie.yates@cityofdenton.com or call (940) 349-8116. For TWU related concerns, please
contact Sam Garrison at sgarrison1@twu.edu or call (940) 898-2911.
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BUILDINGS
ACT 1a Administration & Conference Tower
ADM 1 Admissions Building
AH 72 Alumni House
ASSC 9 Ann Stuart Science Complex
ROTC 104 Army ROTC Building
ART 6 Art Building
ASB 3 Arts & Sciences Building
BHL 35 Blagg-Huey Library
BH 64 Brackenridge Hall
BA 7 Bralley Annex
CFO 13 Classroom & Faculty Offices
DGL 62 Dance-Gymnastics Laboratory Building
DH 126 Dining Hall
DBF 59 Dianne Baker Field
FMC 77 Facilities Management & Construction
FRC 102 Fitness & Recreation Center
GGH 80 Gertrude Gibson House
GRB 4 Graduate Science Research Building
GRN 74 Greenhouse
GH 43 Guinn Hall
HH 30 Hubbard Hall
IF 132 Intramural Field
JH 39 Jones Hall
LC 53 Little Chapel-in-the-Woods
LW Lowry Woods Community
• Austin Hall – 51
• Capps Hall – 50
• Fitzgerald Hall – 48
• Hufford Hall – 55
• Lowry Woods – 41
• Lowry Woods Community Center – 52
• Reagan Houston Hall – 49
• Sayers Hall – 46
• Smith-Carroll Hall – 47
MC 66 Marketing & Communication Building
MCL 15 Multipurpose Classroom –
Laboratory Building
MUS 5 Music Building/Margo Jones
Performance Hall
OC 116 Oakland Complex
OMB 12 Old Main Building
P3 Parliament Villiage
• Mary’s Hall – 125
• North Hall – 123
• South Hall – 124
PB 2 Patio Building
PH 79 Pioneer Hall
PP 57 Pioneer Park
PSP 131 Pioneer Soccer Park
RTC 30 Redbud Theater Complex
STL 111 Science & Technology Learning Center
STH 42 Stark Hall
SH 37 Stoddard Hall
SU 30 Student Union
ULB 10 Undergraduate Laboratory Building
UA 32 University Advancement
WH 11 Woodcock Hall
For interactive map,
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Public Affairs Department
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8116
OUR CORE VALUES
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ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989
December 23, 2019
RE: Planned Traffic and Parking Solutions in Your Neighborhood
Dear Resident or Property Owner:
We are contacting you to update you on the status of parking and traffic improvements around
the Texas Woman’s University (TWU) campus. The Nov. 4th update detailed the City and
TWU’s multi-phase approach to address resident and safety concerns, minimize violations, and
educate students and contractors on existing parking ordinances enforced throughout the City.
With improvements actively underway, we’d like to update you on the status of two of the
parking and traffic solutions shared in the Nov. 4th update.
The City’s Traffic Department began the painted pavement markings pilot program on the first
location at Oakland Street (N. Locust Street to N. Austin Street) on Wednesday, Dec. 11th and
was completed on Wednesday, Dec. 18. On-street parking is now visibly outlined with the newly
painted parking stalls for vehicles and striped no-parking curb lines in the area (see attached
before and after photos).
City Traffic Engineers completed initial street design assessments on Friday, Dec. 20 to improve
low visibility intersections and streets to increase safety in the area. At this time, solutions being
considered are:
• All-Way stop at Schmitz Avenue and Vine Street,
• All-Way stop at Sawyer Avenue and N. Austin Street, and
• “No Street Parking” on Texas Street from Mingo Road to Bell Avenue.
The two “All-Way” stop intersections are scheduled to be transitioned by staff, and the proposed
“No Street Parking” on Texas Street will go before the Traffic Safety Commission and City
Council for direction and consideration early next year. The City is aware of additional streets
and intersections of concern in the area and will carefully consider those as well in the following
phase of assessments.
Future updates will be communicated to you for improvement milestones throughout the coming
year. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback on the recently completed improvements to
be considered as the parking and traffic solutions are expanded to surrounding areas around the
TWU campus. For City of Denton related concerns please contact Stephanie Yates, Marketing
and Outreach Coordinator, at stephanie.yates@cityofdenton.com or call (940) 349-8116. For
TWU related concerns please contact Sam Garrison at sgarrison1@twu.edu or call (940) 898-
2911.
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Oakland Street (N. Austin Street to N. Locust Street)
Painted Pavement Markings Before and After Images
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Entry Id Name Last Are you a city of Denton resident?Please share your input about Use of Force, or your experience and stories related to the Denton Police Department:City State Postal / Zip Code1 Bill Grubbs Yes We need law enforcement. Our police need the complete support and confidence of the citizens they serve thus increased communication and interaction between police and citizenry is suggested. I suggest more training and investment in non‐lethal technology to retain or arrest individuals. I suggest more training in the use of force and when it is appropriate. Texas Denton2 Forrester Lowrie Yes I believe the current use of force policy uƟlized by the City of Denton Police Department is sufficient. I also believe that Denton has an excellent police force and should support the police department.Denton TX 762053 Jason DAvis Yes I think the police Dept and its officers are great. They deal with the law breakers on a daily basis and need to do so with caution for their own protection. If people would respect the office and comply with their request to freeze, put your hands up, stop. We wouldn't have many problems. Instead almost no one stops and complies with the officer so the officer sadly must use force. There are two side to every argument and I feel the police are getting a bad rap. Sometimes force is necessary but most of the times if people would comply they wouldn't need to use force. The new only shows the chaos, most of which is started by the very people that are breaking the law and then disrespecting the officer, when the police show up to bring law and order back to the streets.. Denton TX 762054 Jennifer Gunn No I support Denton Police Department and feel overall they do a good job protecting the public. I do believe that additional training is always good to help officers deal with challenges in patrolling. We have increases in not only population overall, but people under the influence of drugs or alcohol, mental illnesses, and just individuals quick to anger. Officers deal with high levels of stress, shrinking budgets, and enhanced scrutiny. I feel an overall approach of training (techniques, lessons learned, mental health) new equipment, (body cameras, new technologies for subduing combaƟveness), and making a goal for 2 officers per call can all help create a beƩer overall department. We also need to address concerns by being open with the public, as much as legally possible, taking corrective actions against officers when warranted, and promoting more community policing. I have lived here two years and can count on one hand when I have seen an officer in my neighborhood. Community policing helps with understanding and helps bridge the gap between police and community. I would love to see a plan where officers can protect themselves and others even if deadly force must be used. However, it also needs to strive to ensure the appropriate level of force is used and encourage cooperation between public and police. Denton TX 762105 Dinah Thomas Yes I object to this biased Ad Hoc Committee. Chief Dixon was screened chosen for his ability, integrity, knowledge to secure the personal safety of Denton Citizens by the City of Denton. Denton Police Department has been proactive with the Citizen Police Academy, Officer Kizer’s Faith Community Safe Practices, Summer Camps. I suggest every member must be required to have attended the Citizens Police Academy, a on duty ride‐a‐long with a working Officer in order to pass judgement of our DPD. In house training has been a tradition of DPD for decades. Please produce evidence abuse to citizens has occurred ed. Nothing less will do. This committee needs to DEFEND our POLICE and train our Citizens to be respectful, comply with police in a non‐threatening, non‐violent, forthcoming nature as they obey their Oath of Office with integrity, risking their lives, bodily injury which may cause permanent disability. Name another profession, other than Military with that dedication. This Ad Hoc Committee is political absurd witch hunt, attacking a honorable profession, with dedicated Officers working long hours in inhospitable conditions, for not enough pay, benefits to protect society from law breakers, criminal element. This is an asinine ploy, I am offended, heart broken, dismayed the City of Denton would take this action. God Bless America, God Bless our Officers.Denton TEXAS 762106 Iris Cox Yes I support whatever force the police officers need to apprehend a dangerous criminal. People out there that supports Non choke holds or support unfunding the police have never worked with unruly criminals especially those high on illegal drugs. I do believe though any officer written up by the Chief of Police several times for abuse of force needs to be fired. I am not and never have been in the police force but I do know what they have to go through. Thank you for serving our community. Denton Texas 762107 Tony Railing Yes Nothing but respect. With the University in town and the highly disrespectful population that brings I believe they show a lot of restraint and good judgment.16
8 Pat Powell Yes Those persons hired by the Police Department are properly trained regarding the necessary force required for a given situation. When these men andwomen are doing their job and encounter someone who requires a use of force, their life is possibly on the line and they certainly don't need their hands tied behind their backs with additional requirements placed on them by these useless politically inspired committees, inspired by (and possibly comprised of) persons who most likely have absolutely no experience being involved in such situations. Please DO NOT give in to the strictly political desires of those wishing to further restrict our law enforcement personnel. History shows that no matter what concessions are given, they ARE NEVERenough for those wishing to restrict and they will simply be coming back for more and more concessions until we simply do not have law enforcement. Perhaps rather than addressing Use of Force by the Police, we should instead address those citizens insisting on breaking the law. Use of Force is not a problem for those who are law‐abiding citizens!Denton TX 762059 Colette Yetka Yes I am a citizen who is an avid believer of law and order. I do not believe we can survive as a city or a country without our police, so feel very strongly we should "Back the Blue". The majority of men and women who serve as police are dedicated and committed to public safety and, therefore, should be respected and appreciated. Denton Texas 7621010 Stacy Weldon Yes First of all I have a concern about the extremely diverse makeup of this committee. It doesn't seem to be in line with the makeup of the community and appears to be predisposed to be anti‐police. I think the Denton police and police nationwide do an amazing job especially with the lack of supportthey are currently receiving. The incidents that are causing these types of reviews are few and far between. Please support our police and recognize the great job they do. Also find it interesting that these comments won't be read during the meeting. Hopefully the committee members will read them on their own. Thanks for your time.Denton TX 7620511 Kevin Menard Yes My experience with the DPD over the last twenty‐some‐odd years has been informally positive. Whether it was a stop for a tariff violation, a call due to an elderly neighbors distress, as a protestor at a demonstration, or as a teacher collecting one of my students who had gotten into trouble, in all thecases I experienced the police in Denton were professional, polite, and courteous. Even when I disagreed with them (at a tariff stop for example)Denton Denton 7620512 Cheryl Roth Yes Use of Force when necessary for PD to do their job with a subject who is resisting arrest. Police Officers are trained on when/where this type of force is required. You can't expect a subject who is resisting arrest to calmly put their hands behind their back to be placed in handcuffs. Denton Texas 7620517
13 RW Mason Yes While everyone is heartbroken over the incidents by officers in Minneapolis, Denton Police are a valuable and trusted asset. Denton Police do an exceptional job of building relationships and supporting the Denton community. This unnecessary Committee promoting the current Mayor and former President Obama’s “Commit to Action” initiative should be focusing on other topics than "use of force." I provided much of the information below to Mayor Watt and Councilmember Davis ‐ thank you, Mr. Davis, for responding. Mayor Watt must have been too busy researching non‐Dentonissues to show ciƟzen respect even with a programmed email response. A small number of bad police, anywhere, is unacceptable, and every effort should be made to identify and remove those bad ones. A small number of lawbreakers like individuals that rob or vandalize private property will tear down the entire country we know as the United States of America. No one seems to be talking about the police officers that were injured protecting peaceful people or the retired St Louis Captain that died protecting his friend’s property from robbers or children murdered in Chicago and New York. We need law and order to protect us from individuals that will harm us and our property, whether small or large. I haven't always agreed with Denton Police, but overall I'm thankful for their professionalism despite the acƟons by some Denton City elected officials.I watched the entire video of the incident at UNT with a young man that refused to provide ID, at first would not give his name, and tried to ride away.The officer was well‐trained and handled the situation in a proper and measured manner. The officer was polite to the Mother on the phone and to the students that surrounded the location. He stopped the young man for safety reasons ‐as I've experienced un‐lighted bikes while driving, it is scary for a car driver to discover a bike without a light in your path suddenly. During the arrest process due to violation not addressed by the young man, the officer was polite and kind, asking if he wanted his friend to keep his backpack and charging his phone. I'm unsure if the officer received specific training to handle this type of situaƟon and/or it was his nature to be respecƞul, but I believe he did an excepƟonal job in handling the case. The “defunding movement” is a failure to deal with the issue that bad people exist in every profession. More funding should be provided for training and experiential learning workshops to identify and remove the few bad ones and to help officers deal with complex issues. The Mayor's decision to join this Initiative shows politics in a non‐partisan, according to Texas law, city government. If Denton wants to be a leader, look for funding for professional development and ways to build relationships within the community, and stop wasting time on unnecessary committees likely determined to find fault where there is none.14 Gordon Sallee Yes The city of Denton is lucky to have a very fine police force, and we need to support them as they are. There have been no reported occurrences of "excessive use of force" that I am aware of, so please stop this nonsense. What this council seems to NOT understand is George Floyd was a career criminal who pointed a loaded gun at the womb of a pregnant black woman which caused him to spend a fifth stint in a state prison, and Derek Chauvin, a white police officer (if that matters) had a history of misconduct; a long history. Can anyone of you say that of any of Denton's police officers. If the committee is formed just to review police policies, I'm fine with that; but if the committee is there to force change to police policies, I do have a problem with that. What I want to know is how many members of the committee have ever worn a badge and risk their lives for the sake of others against dangerous criminals; please don't start trouble where there is none just to look good to the public eye. I'm sure the Denton police department has an Internal Affairs department for handling any misdeeds by officers, and I trust them more than I trust this committee.Denton TX 7620515 Patricia Davis Yes I had my house broken into in the middle of the night when I was asleep 3 years ago. The police were very supportive. I was terrified. I live alone and am 66 years old. I have had nothing but positive experiences with the Denton police and do not wish to have any funds diverted from the police dept. We need more funding to help them. Every week we get notifications that people are walking the neighborhoods breaking into cars. When they caught them, the people that broke into my house said they started out breaking into cars and moved up to houses. The police need all of our support. We need theirs. Please do not defund the police dept. It places us all in jeopardy.Denton Texas 7621016 Ethel Tomlinson Yes PD at our home a couple times and the policemen were nothing but respectful and helpful. As an added point, some people have lost respect for law and order and do not think that there are procedures to be followed when requested by aw enforcement and their noncompliance creates issues for the PD and their families and neighbors. I am old school and have always believed we have laws for our safety and without their enforcement we are ROME burning. Yes, there are probably some irritate attitudes out there, but our PD must ensure their safety as well as the safety of others. I am 100% backing our Denton Police force. Also, cannot say enough great words for our nearby Fire Dept personnel and their rapid response when needed. We are blessed to live in a great city and protected by a great PD/FD. Thank you!Note....added comment is after reviewing committee members, I do not recall seeing Latino representation since Denton has a heavy Latino population and having a representative could possible help spread the great work of our PD.Denton Texas 7620518
17 Nancyq De HonoresYes The DPD and its members are an asset to the City of Denton. They are fast, responsible, very well trained and highly educated. Many of them graduated from UNT. They are polite and professional in their intervenƟons. Some years ago, I called DPD to help with the misbehavior of my neighbor's grandson. They came and were impeccable in treating them and solving the situation. I called them also to take care of a wild animal, the officer in charge of Animal Services Dept. came and did his job nicely and clean. Still, by the end of June, I went to pay my taxes, and saw many people wearing masks, as I forgot the mask in my car, a courteous police officer gave me one he had on stock. I think our DPD must be continually funded, as we pay our taxes to be free and protected from wrong doing. Our DPD must have the most recent and the best equipment: cars, uniforms, communicaƟon/ protecƟon devices, and good salaries to serve us the best they can. In July 2016, we remember five of our police officers were murdered in Dallas, they rendered their lives and no remembrance is made of/ for them, many other were wounded, we do remember them in our hearts and prayers. I wish they and all who help us be supported by: "We, The People." I am a language/linguistic professor and feel much gratitude for all those who have given their lives to protect us. Thank you.18 Anthony Houston Yes I believe police officers provide an invaluable service to our community and the vast majority of them seek only to serve and protect. Instances like the George Floyd situation are unacceptable and should be treated as such. However, we cannot let a limited # of incidences like that neuter our officers. Instances like the Rayshard Brooks scenario show that completely peaceful interactions with officers can turn violent in a matter of seconds when a criminal seeks to harm an officer. Our Officers need the best in support, training and tools to respond ‐ which unfortunately includes use of force and use of deadly force in the most extreme circumstances. Denton TX 7621019 William Schofield Yes I just wanted to take a moment and thank the police for their service. While every institution has issues and a few bad employees, the current "re‐evaluation" of police is being driven by politics and emotions not science or need. Can we improve, of course but this committee is not the answer. How many of you have actually been arrested or interfaced with the police? Have any of you ever gone on patrol or been in a questionable situation? Sadly, this citizen believes this is just a feel good exercise not real governance. Tearing down the statutes only hurts history, tearing down the police will be something more dangerous in the present. Be leaders not followers. Denton TX 7620520 Nadja Gibbs Yes I only have good experiences with the Denton PD. However, in response to the formation of this Committee: It is worrying me that policies are only reviewed, because of an actual event. I want to share with you the same as I'd tell my graduate students: An effective process can only happen, if there is continuous optimization. This said there should not only be proper processes in place, which are adapted to match a constantly changing environment and dynamics...there should also be a REGULAR audit process (e.g. a permanent committee with changing members), which is not just a response to an event. DENTON Texas 7620521 Kathleen Kelley Yes The police have my full support. Every officer I have met has been kind, considerate and behaved appropriately. Do not defund our Denton police! I support them. DENTON TX 7620522 Vicki Carter No I have only experienced the utmost professionalism when stopped by our Denton police. At no time have I ever felt threatened or that my rights havebeen infringed upon. Also as a minority, Native American, I do not see my people represented on your committee. I would ask that this is addressed by inclusion also. Denton Tx 7620523 GErry Green Yes This is excessive over‐site for a problem we do not have. I support the police and what they do. If people would stop and respect the officers when questioned and not run or berate them, these problems would not occur. Seems like the people in schools and communities need the addressing and over‐site. While the incident that started this was bad, this is a waste of tax payer money to cave to a movement now run by marxists and people whowant to over throw the government. We need Law enforcement to protect law abiding citizens. When these protesters step over the line, I expect our city council to support our law enforcement and empower them to make the appropriate arrests. Put an end to and not continue this mess,denton tx 7620519
24 Jay Powell Yes As a lifetime Denton resident, I have always heard (and believed) that the Denton Police Department was one of the most respected police agencies in North Texas. Accordingly, I felt quite confident that they have appropriate response to resistance policies in place. However, I recently decided to visit their website to conduct a little research. I was happy to see that their policies are posted online ‐ this transparency is greatly appreciated. I reviewed their various policies related to force and found them to be well thought out, thorough, and appropriate. As a matter of fact, 43 pages of their 217‐page policy manual is dedicated to response to resistance (almost 20%). The policies detail all force‐related issues, including use of the various types of force, the reporting of that force, and the subsequent internal investigation of each incident that is conducted by the Department. I was impressed with the detail of Denton’s policies. I also noted that the Department’s "Response to Resistance Board" already includes an "Accreditation and Compliance Specialist." While there is no definition provided for that member of the board, the title suggests that it is a civilian member that works with the other members to analyze whether, or not, force was within policy. I am a police officer with twenty‐six years of experience, and I have been an Assistant Chief at another North Texas police agency since 2014. I have written numerous police policies over the years and I have been closely involved with my Department’s reviews of our responses to resistance. Accordingly, I feel qualified to rate the caliber of Denton’s Response to Resistance policies. Police officers attend hours and hours of training to become proficient in the use of their various weapons. As they work the streets, they gain valuable experience which hone those skills. The officers are required to attend ongoing training to ensure that they remain proficient and are up‐to‐date on current events and trends. To seat a board of civilians who have not had this extensive training, or those valuable experiences, is counter intuitive. As an example, a board of citizens would never be convened after a structure fire to evaluate the Fire Department’s response to the incident. The citizens do not have the training, nor the job knowledge, to know whether the firefighters’ response was appropriate, or not. I feel that this same raƟonale applies to the idea of ciƟzens evaluaƟng a police officer’s response to a suspect’s resistance.In closing, officers police each other on the street. Their supervisors constantly evaluate their work. In Denton, the Response to Resistance Board thoroughly evaluates each incident involving force by an officer. Administration also closely monitors these incidents and acts on the findings of the board. The Department currently takes appropriate measures related to response to resistance. Use of excessive force, regardless of the suspect’s race, is not a problem in Denton. A murder committed by a police officer thousands of miles away does not automatically necessitate a modification to Denton P.D.’s protocols and operations. I recommend that the Department continue to be transparent and follow their existing policies.Denton Texas 7621025 ConcernedBlack Guy Yes I have a question related to please policy and the number of officers needed on scene. For many years myself and others have observed sometimes three four even five police cars and even more officers on scene for sometimes a single person situation. Of course as a non‐police trained individual there are many situations that may require this much back up but visually and through experience it seems to look like several armed police officers talking to a single or few people and no arrests or made or a citation is given. This long comment was to ask what are the policies or standards for the number of officers presence and are these public? Example, black man panhandling and 4 police cars are present and 5 officers are there and the person is not acting out or being hostile.20
26 Shannon Denise No As someone who has worked for a sheriff's department in the past I am concerned for the LEO's who still wear a the badge. Is anyone concerned for those officers who still wear the badge's safety? Re‐writing the Use of Force policy is essentially making the officers do their job with one hand tied behind their back. Criminals do not follow the law and for the ones who resist law enforcement they do not fight fair. They know the policies officers must abide by and they know that officers will be prosecuted by the media and public opinion if the criminal make any claims that the officer did wrong. Here is a snip‐it of an article where a deputy could have been severely injured or killed if it were not for brave bystanders‐"On 7/18/2020 around 1 AM, Deputy Elliott was off duty, driving her marked patrol car home after her shift when she was flagged down in the City of Auburn near the E Valley Access RD for a very intoxicated male who had just caused a mulƟple vehicle collision. Deputy Elliott checked on all of the occupants of the vehicles involved to make sure no one was injured and everyone was alright. A woman whose car was hit told Deputy EllioƩ the man that had just caused the collision was drunk and trying to walk away from the scene. Deputy Elliott called out to the male to stop, but he kept trying to stumble away from her. Deputy Elliott had to jog up to the male and was able to grab on to him to advise him he was not free to leave and was being detained. The male immediately turned around in a fighting stance with his armsup in the air. A struggle began and at one point Deputy EllioƩ was able to get the suspect onto the ground and call for help on her radio. Suddenly, the suspect wrapped his arms around Deputy Elliott's neck, put her in a headlock and began squeezing. She struggled to get out of the hold but thankfully did not lose consciousness. About this time, Deputy Elliott heard several men's voices yelling "get off of her." A group of young men, pictured below, jumped on the suspect and struggled with him as Deputy Elliott was able to get free. They held the suspects shoulders and legs to the ground to allow Deputy EllioƩ to handcuff the man. Deputy Elliott sustained scrapes and bruising but thankfully she was not seriously injured. We cannot thank these five young men enough for coming to Deputy Elliott's rescue. They quite possibly saved her life. The photo was taken just a few minutes after the teens helped her. Moms and Dads, you should be proud of these kids! The suspect was arrested for felony assault of an Officer and DUI and booked into SCORE jail by Auburn PD, who will be the primary agency on the case. The suspect had several other warrants for his arrest, including for DUI, DWLS 1 and failure to have an igniƟon interlock."Or here is an innocent Trooper who was accused by a female of a heinous crime, received death treats from the public, assumed guilty by public opinion, and then come to find out the claims that the female made against the Trooper were false‐https://abcstlouis.com/news/nation‐world/body‐camera‐footage‐clears‐tx‐state‐trooper‐accused‐of‐rape‐naƟonallyGraham Texas 7645027 Elizabeth Paz Yes I am concerned and upset as to how Denton PD handled the call regarding Darius Tarver back in January. DPD was called to assist him due to having mental health‐related distress and was treated like a criminal by the police rather than someone in need of help. I wonder if Darius was not Black if the call would have been handled differently. I also have to wonder if the officers called to the scene would have had proper Crisis Intervention Training if Darius, also known as DJ, would have been sent by the officers to receive psychiatric services and still be alive today. Amy C. Watson, PhD and Anjali J. Fulambarker, MSW (2012) stated in a study that Crisis Intervention Training has helped police departments around the country to train their officers in de‐escalation techniques in order to properly assist civilians with mental health issues as well as to work in conjunction with local mental health facilities to properly assist these ailing people. I am not sure how Denton PD usually deals with mental health calls, but how Darius Tarver was treated demonstrated that the officers responsible did not demonstrate any competency or sensitivity towards a young Black man in mental distress. Instead of treating all civilians as criminals, I believe Denton PD should work to increase training that police officers receive to better serve those who are people of color and suffering from mental illness and traumatic brain injuries. Crisis Intervention Training as well as diversity and cultural sensitivity training should be a mandatory part of becoming a police officer and should be conducted annually. As a former teacher and a future counselor, I have had to undergo specialized trainings multiple times each year to properly serve my students and clients and ensure that I am held to proper accountability. I believe police officers should be held to a gold standard of accountability, especially if they should fail to properly do their job and endanger civilians' lives recklessly. The four officers who were responsible for Tarver's death must answer to the consequences of their failure to help him, whether that be termination or having charges filed against them. Their actions should be used as an example for not only Denton PD, but for other police departments around the USA. The city of Denton could be leaders in how police departments should properly handle calls with people of color and the mentally ill, but only if we learn from past mistakes.Denton Texas 7620121
28 Elin Kimery Yes I do not believe that the Denton Police Department has been adequately trained in managing systemic and implicit racism or in how to deal with mental health crises. This is seen in the case of Darius Tarver, where force was used suspiciously, inappropriately, and fatally. Denton Tx 7620929 Daniel Peak Yes I've witnessed several incidents where the Denton Police arrested persons demonstrably not cooperating with the officers. On none of these occasions did I believe the Police acted unreasonably, especially when baited and demeaned by the subjects. I was impressed by the patience they exhibited in the face of directed, unpleasant conduct on the part of the alleged culprits.Denton TX 7620530 Daniel Oflaherty Yes I have attended the City of Denton Citizens Police Academy, I have been on ride along with a DPD officer, I have called for service, I have had them at my house due to security system activation, and have witnessed as a community leader for my neighborhood their interaction with homeowners and renters.ALL DPD officers I have been blessed to have interactions with have been professional, kind, and always work with the highest level of integrity and care for the people involved!I find their actions in all interactions I have had with them to be low‐stress, high‐quality, care based with the citizens well‐being at the center of all decisions!Anyone that has a bad interaction with the DPD should know that they all have family to return to after the shift, they want to be safe and happy just like everyone else, but they do stand between lawlessness and peace, and they are the ones that keep the peace!Anyone that considers any changes to the DPD policies, procedures, guidelines, or seeks to mandate any changes should be required to attend the DPD Citizen Police Academy, you can't know what it feels like to work the night shift and deal with a drunk person attacking a roommate, or a drunk driver with kids in the car, or any other situaƟon from reading, you need to be there to understand the REALITY of the DPDs jobs!I stand with my AMAZING DPD and am happy and honored to have each and every officer and member of law enforcement serving my community here in Denton Texas!Denton TX 7621031 Nia Thorton Yes I would like to know the justification for forming this committee. As far as I know there is not a problem with Use of Force in the Denton P.D. This appears to be led by special interest groups originating outside of Denton and they have no right to come into Denton and ask our city to form a committee. The Mayor was in error in obeying their commands and bowing down to a tiny special interest group intent on defunding our Police force. The fact that this committee has been formed is a shame and an embarrassment to those who support the Police Department and this "Committee" should be disbanded immediately and an apology sent to every police officer and citizen of Denton. We will remember this when it is 32 Bethany Weston No My name is Bethany Weston and I am a teacher in Denton ISD and concerned community member. I am commenting today about the “ad‐hoc committee” and its role in Denton policing. I am most concerned about lack of transparency, the role of ICE in the community, and a lack of discussion about school resource officers because it fails to center the most marginalized and affected by policing in Denton. I would like to see complete transparency with community members, specific anti‐racist/discrimination trainings for all officers, and swift specific consequences for use of force. Historically, reform hasn’t prevented or reduced harm to communities, we demand solutions that divest police resources into the community, not the type that further empower and militarize police resources. Thank you for listening. 33 Madeline Fink Yes I hope the City of Denton will go beyond just police reform and invest in programs and policies that help vulnerable citizens economically and socially. I also hope that within the police programs and reforms, racial bias will be clearly addressed as a contributing factor to police violence. Denton TX 7620922
34 Rhonda Powell Yes I have concerns with having people who are not qualified to assess law enforcement policies being put in a position to do so. They do not possess the training, the education, nor the experience to understand why the policies are in place. It is extremely easy for the average person to review footage taken from a body cam or a cell phone then make judgements regarding how they think the situation should have been handled. Law enforcement officers do not have the luxury of time nor knowledge of the outcome when they are in a situation that escalates and becomes deadly. They must relyon training, education, instincts, and experience to maintain order and ensure the safety of those involved. Things such as someone tensing their body in preparation to run, racing heartbeat, shifting to one side, etc., that are undetected to the civilian viewer but are witnessed by the officer. They are mannerisms which indicate the intent to flee, to reach for a weapon, or to harm the officer, and others in law enforcement recognize this. Each agency has an internal affairs department that investigates the actions of their officers. If the public feels as though the department cannot be fair, then have another agency invesƟgate. This is not a role for civilians. In the event that a civilian oversight committee is assembled, I strongly suggest that their criminal histories/backgrounds be taken into account. They should be held to the same standards and face the same scruƟny as our law enforcement officers.During this pandemic, we are turning to members of the scientific community, for they possess extensive knowledge of viruses and how they are spread. When it comes to law enforcement officers, their actions, and their oversight, we must rely on dutiful and learned members of the law enforcement community to update policies and oversee acƟons.Denton TX 7621035 Sherilyn Allen No I was born & raised in Denton. I do 98% of my business in Denton, and I am also part of a church body in Denton. I & my family are invested in Denton. I believe transparency and accountability are always of utmost importance. This is to be required, not just "spoken". Proper "use of force" by law enforcement is extremely important, as every person has the right to a fair trial. While we all desire this, we must acknowledge that not every law engagement is going to end with a perfect outcome. However, when abuse of power happens; transparency, intense investigation, and accountability to the full extent of the law must occur. Our LE officers have a grave responsibility of protecting citizens from those that choose to operate outside of the law which sometimes requires having to make split second decisions. I fully support our Denton Police & the Denton County Sheriff’s Department. I want to see them FULLY funded, FULLY trained & Fully Equipped to do their job. If we want professional officers with integrity, and desire to cull out those that are questionable, we must be willing to make the investment. I do NOT want to see resolutions written & changes made that would weaken our LE or have resolutions being put forth for political purposes. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part & to be heard.Ponder TX 7625936 Amy Morgan Yes Please create more opportunities for transparency and collaboration with citizens and human services in the areas of oversight and community engagement. Also, we need to consider the psychological health of officers and how they interact with the community. I see a common sentiment that officers and their families fear for their safety. Why is that when they out‐weapon everyone they come into contact with? They are armed continuously throughout the day. Police officers wear their body armor and duty belt at all times. The geared‐up duty belt aloneweighs 15‐20 pounds and contains pepper spray, cuffs, gun, ammo, flashlight, gloves, etc. If other first responders can gear up and arrive at the scene of a crisis in the shortest amount of time, officers can as well. They don't have to remain fully armed at all times. When those are the tools at your disposal, you will use them. If we want to reduce harm, we have to start thinking differently.Based on the data from the last meeting, we also need a better way to track metrics to ensure that all voices in the community are heard. We can do better. Denton TX 7620123
37 Mariela Nuñez‐JanesYesMy name is Mariela Nuñez‐Janes and I am part of Movimiento Cosecha Denton and I am also a scholar of immigrant education. I am contacting you about my concerns related to the way the committee operates as well as Denton PD’s policies relevant to the use of force in the immigrant community. I see in these aƩempts an inability to put at the center of conversaƟons and police pracƟces the most marginalized and affected by policing in Denton. Regarding the committee operations, I am concerned by the membership and scope of this committee determined solely by Mayor Chris Watts without involving the community‐at‐large. Such a top down approach ignores community concerns and limits representation to organizations and individuals that are known to the Mayor replicating the circle of power and influence that drives decision making in our city. The call for stories in today’s conversation ignores the trauma of those who are victimized by the police’s use of physical and psychological force. Asking people to share their stories in public without clear guidelines about how the commiƩee will use such stories is evidence of the disregard for the legiƟmacy of community experiences. This is careless and unethical.Regarding Denton PD’s policies, I have attended the recent Proyecto Amistad community forums organized by Denton PD to engage the immigrant community. In these forums I have heard officers tell the community to call them for anything they need while at the same time express their frustration because they are asked to be mental health professionals, social workers, and immigration officials. Officers are right to share this frustration. The presumption that police can solve every problem is not only irresponsible but dangerous. It led to the deportation of a local student with no criminal record who got pulled over because of a broken tail light. It led to the death of Darius Tarver because an officer’s response to serve and protect was to pull a trigger when confronted with a mental health crisis. I recently reviewed Denton PD’s proposal for engaging the immigrant community. It is filled with all sorts of inconsistencies and wrong information about immigration law and procedures, it contains no specific procedures for avoiding inquiries about immigration status, and provides no accountability for officers who do not follow Denton PD’s prerogative of not being concerned with immigration issues. There is no specification of the department’s anti‐discrimination policy or norms of conduct to guarantee “equal enforcement,” particularly as it pertains to the immigrant community in Denton. If Denton PD has an official stance when it comes to avoiding racial profiling specially in inquiries about status and citizenship why not make officers accountable? Why continue insisting in engaging inquiries about immigration status specially in cases of victims of crimes and crime reporting? If Denton PD is only interested in identifying a person’s identity during routine stops and not on inflicting fear why not invest instead in the community resources and programs needed so that those who don’t have a drivers’ license can get a city issued idenƟficaƟon? I would like to see instead policies and practices that prevent the use of force and consequences for violations of these policies and practices including violations of Chief Dixon’s prerogatives specially as they relate to the immigrant community. Historically, reform hasn’t prevented or reduced harm to communities, we demand soluƟons that divest police resources into the community, not the type that further empower and militarize police resources. Sincerely,38 Jean Wildman Yes Being a law enforcement officer is a very difficult, stressful and dangerous job. I grew up with members of my family in law enforcement. My theory is that training and counseling needs to be improved. Also, officers should be encouraged to advisor superiors when they note a fellow officer appears under stress, etc. This is a very stressful time and rebellious individuals who have always been negative towards law enforcement, our political system, etc. are taking advantage in order to create turmoil and dissention.Denton Tx 7622639 Vicki Byrd Yes Good evening. I am a 37 year resident of Denton. My educational background is criminal justice/ psychology and a MAEd. This background led me to become a Law Enforcement Officer, Risk Management Specialist for TWU and SPed teacher specializing in behavioral management for DISD. I said all of that to give credence to these two thoughts: The type of individual considered for employment and the emotional/psychology of said individuals and their ability to stay to task. I suggest that the prevalence of the point system used as an affirmative for veterans be dismissed. Why? The psychology and the connection to civilian life. There is PTSD and other issues they have to contend with. Or consider a 5yr hiring wait time to allow a veteran to fully cultivate back to civilian life. That military mindset is very strong. (I married a 2ndLt.) Secondly, require ALL officers to routinely (throughout lifetime of career) see a family therapist/life coach/counselor. They always need to seem to be ok. It's a hard job and they need personalized care‐taking. Requiring them to check‐in routinely with a professional should be something to consider. I speak up for Law Enforcement because I feel a kinship. I speak for Safety and I speak up for teachers, kids, African Americans, moms, women AND retired folks...because that is who I am. Thanks for the opportunity to speak to the well‐being of Law Enforcement Officers.Denton TX 7620940 Libby Maxwell Yes Anyone who lives in or around south east Denton knows that it is heavily over policed. I’ve seen more cop activity there than anywhere else in Denton. Reform has clearly been ineffective. I believe the city needs to Reinvest in that community, make sure that everyone in Denton has access to safe water, make sure that kids in Denton are getting an equal education despite which school they go to, and work with UNT to make living in Dentonmore sustainable for everyone.Denton Tx 7620524
United Way of Denton County COVID-19 Relief Fund Eviction Prevention Program Outcomes
Last Updated Wednesday, July 22nd at 5:00 p.m.
WEEKLY EXPENDITURES
Week Amount Months
Households
(Duplicated)
3/23 - 3/27 $5,345.00 4 4
3/30 - 4/3 $42,855.30 43 43
4/6 - 4/10 $46,126.32 59 57
4/13 - 4/17 $31,792.18 38 38
4/20 - 4/24 $36,531.86 41 41
4/27 - 5/1 $43,621.71 36 35
5/4 - 5/8 $54,684.39 53 45
5/11 - 5/15 $48,040.69 51 44
5/18 - 5/22 $55,974.57 61 52
5/25 - 5/29 $48,035.35 39 27
6/1 - 6/5 $95,301.75 88 67
6/8 - 6/12 $91,731.22 90 63
6/15 - 6/19 $53,867.90 54 40
6/22 - 6/26 $88,887.29 75 53
6/29 - 7/3 $87,136.27 75 57
7/6 - 7/10 $96,956.21 85 63
7/13 - 7/17 $134,955.39 124 90
Weekly Average $66,031.15 63 51
FUNDING
Outcome
Measure
Denton
Funding
Lewisville
Funding
All Denton County
Funding Total
Funds Raised $130,000.00 $74,000.00 $1,442,500.00 $1,646,500.00
Expenses $130,000.00 $74,000.00 $953,010.66 $1,157,010.66
Current Balance $0.00 $0.00 $489,489.34 $489,489.34
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TYPE OF ASSISTANCE
Rent/Mortgage/Utility 859
Extended Hotel Stay 9
Temporary Hotel 2
Requests Not Approved 25
ASSISTANCE BY CITY
Municipality Households Assisted Months of Assistance
Aubrey 24 34
Bartonville 1 1
Carrollton 71 90
Coppell 5 5
Corinth 19 21.5
Cross Roads 2 3
Dallas 63 81
Denton 256 325.5
Flower Mound 14 18
Frisco 16 19
Haslet 1 2
Justin 5 5
Lake Dallas 21 27
Lewisville 230 274.5
Little Elm 35 48.5
Oak Point 3 5
Pilot Point 3 5
Plano 1 1
Ponder 4 6
Prosper 2 3
Providence Village 4 4
Roanoke 6 9
Sanger 9 11
Savannah 1 1
Shady Shores 1 1
The Colony 73 95.5
Trophy Club 2 2
TOTAL 872 1098.5
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Date: July 24, 2020 Report No. 2020-065
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
2018 Net Revenue Report on Economic Development Incentives
BACKGROUND:
In 2009, the Department of Economic Development created the initial “Return on Investment
Report” to examine the fiscal impact to the City made by the businesses that have received
property and sales tax incentives, evaluate the efficiency of the public investment, and to guide
future policy decisions. The following changes have been made to the report over the years:
2010: State of Texas and Denton County Transportation Authority sales tax revenue was
added.
2013: The report was expanded to include the ad valorem revenue for Denton County,
which includes both the incentives in which the County has partnered with the City, as
well as the revenue from the incentives that the County did not invest in.
2015: Inclusion of Denton Independent School District (DISD) information.
2016: The report was redesigned and can be distributed as one-page City summary or
complete report.
The attached 2018 Net Revenue Report is the seventh update of the report, which provides an
overall look at what the City of Denton received in the way of direct benefits (property and sales
tax revenues) as well as the indirect benefit of new jobs created or existing jobs retained by those
companies and developments that received incentives.
The report covers a tax year schedule, so there is a time delay of when the report is released. The
property tax valuation is based on the values that are released by the Denton Central Appraisal
District (DCAD) for the previous tax year. The certified valuations, released at the end of July,
are compiled from the DCAD website and sent out on a City of Denton Verification Form to the
appraisal district.1 The tax bills are distributed from Denton County in October. The calculations
for the contested properties are prepared upon receipt of the Verification Form from the appraisal
district, which occurs sometime after October until the delinquency deadline in the early part of
the following year, if the property valuation is contested. DCAD also contracts out some of their
accounts to Wardlaw, which may also delay the valuation data for incentives. The remaining
incentive rebates are calculated, checked and processed in the Spring.
The report provides information through 2018 and includes the following:
The date the agreement was approved
The term of the agreement (years incentives are applied)
Property valuation (cumulative since year agreement approved, excluding base year)
Property tax generated (cumulative since year agreement approved, excluding base year)
1 The City of Denton Verification Form also includes a request for the breakdown of the Business Personal Property
(BPP) that is not available on the website and a section that notifies the City if the property is being contested. The
incentive calculations occur for the uncontested properties following the receipt of the forms from DCAD. The City
notifies DCAD if the threshold has been met by companies for all of the tax abatements.
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Sales tax generated – if applicable (cumulative from initiation of sales tax monitoring)
Net property and sales tax revenues (total revenues less incentives)
Cost/benefit Percentage (net revenue divided by the incentive and multiplied by 100)
Ratio of Return (net revenue less incentive, then divided by the incentive)
New jobs created by project
Standard economic development practice for impact analysis is 10 years, so the incentives in the
report are tracked for 10 years regardless of the term. For example, an incentive with a term of
seven years is tracked for an additional three years until the 10-year period is reached. An
incentive is not deducted for the remaining three years following the term. This practice allows
for “apples to apples” comparisons between incentives.
Incentives for expansion projects such as Jostens, Peterbilt Motors, and Flowers Foods are based
only on the new value created by the project. The existing valuation that was relative to each of
these projects was not included in the calculations.
FISCAL INFORMATION:
The City of Denton has awarded a total of 30 incentives to foster development in the community,
with 27 being represented in this report. The remaining three incentives have not initiated as of
2018. The City has invested $22.0 million in tax-related incentives, and in return, has benefited
from a net increase in property and sales tax revenues of $71.3 million since the inception of the
incentive program in 1999. The cost benefit percentage for all of the incentives awarded is
324%. There have been a total of 8,402 jobs created or retained by incentivized projects. The
table, which follows, provides the net revenue summary for the City, County and school district.
City, County and DISD Net Revenue Summaries
Total of all Property Incentives Ratio of
Return City of Denton Denton County Denton ISD
Cumulative Property Valuation $7,055,400,487 $3,403,991,034 $3,403,991,034
Cumulative Property Tax Generated $46,710,381 $8,557,988 $52,923,449
Cumulative Sales Tax Generated $46,543,343 $0 $0
Cumulative Property & Sales Tax $93,253,724 $8,557,988 $52,923,449
Less Incentives $21,982,602 $1,026,998 $621,572
Net Property and Sales Tax Revenue $71,271,122 $7,530,990 $52,301,877
Cost Benefit Percentage 324% 733% 8414%
Ratio of Return 3:2 7:3 84:1
Denton County has participated in a total of six Denton incentives, and Denton Independent
School District has participated in two Denton incentives. Texas school districts were at one time
able to offer tax abatements similar to those of cities and counties, but that authority was
repealed by the Texas Legislature.2
2 School finance involves a complex funding formula from a number of different federal, state and local funding
sources. It is important to note that the report uses the entire DISD tax rate, which includes the Maintenance and
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CONCLUSION:
Incentives are an important tool that can be used to attract or retain private investment in Denton.
Since the incentive options available to Denton are tax based, tracking and reporting on the
cost/benefit of the incentives awarded by City Council enhances transparency, supports fiscal
responsibility, and aids in future decision-making regarding incentives.
ATTACHMENT(S):
2018 Net Revenue Report
STAFF CONTACT:
Erica Sullivan
Economic Development Analyst
(940) 349-7731
Erica.sullivan@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR: Staff initiated
PARTICIPTAING DEPARTMENTS: Economic Development
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 50+ hours
Operations (M&O) and Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rates. The M&O portion of the tax rate is used for salaries,
utilities, supplies etc. The I&S portion of the tax rate is used to fund payments on debt service for facilities and is the
only portion of the DISD tax rate that is not affected by funding from the State of Texas.
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2018
Report on Net Revenue
from Incentivized
Economic Development
Projects
City of Denton
Department of Economic Development
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Table of Contents
List of Charts, Graphs, and Tables …………………………………………………………………………………...1
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................... 3
Introduction and Purpose .................................................................................................. 5
City of Denton Revenue ..................................................................................................... 5
Property Tax Abatements ...................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 380 Grant Agreements ............................................................................................. 6
Chapter 380 Grants Based on Property Tax Performance ................................................ 6
Chapter 380 Grants Based on Sales Tax Performance ...................................................... 7
Property and Sales Tax Summary .......................................................................................... 9
Property Tax Summary ...................................................................................................... 9
Property and Sales Tax Summary .................................................................................... 10
Direct and Indirect Impacts .................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 380 Grants on Combined Tax Performance and Development Tools ................... 11
State and Local Revenues ................................................................................................. 12
City, State, and DCTA Sales Taxes ........................................................................................ 12
Denton County Property Tax Generation ..........................................................................14
Property Tax Abatements .................................................................................................... 1 4
Chapter 380/381 Agreements ............................................................................................. 14
Property Tax Summary ....................................................................................................... 15
Denton Independent School District Property Tax Generation ..........................................16
Property Tax Abatements .................................................................................................... 1 7
Chapter 380 Agreements ..................................................................................................... 17
Property Tax Summary ...................................................................................................... …17
Appendix A: Incentive Projects .........................................................................................19
Appendix B: General Methodology ...................................................................................30
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List of Charts, Graphs, and Tables
Charts
Chart 1: Sales Tax Generated and Rebated ........................................................................... 8
Chart 2: Sales Tax Composition ........................................................................................... 13
Graphs
Graph 1: Property Tax Generated and Abated/Rebated ....................................................... 9
Graph 2: New Value Created in Denton .............................................................................. 10
Graph 3: New Jobs Created in Denton ................................................................................ 11
Graph 4: City and County Property Tax Agreements ........................................................... 15
Graph 5: DISD Property Tax Abatements ............................................................................ 17
Tables
Table 1: City of Denton Summary .......................................................................................... 3
Table 2: City, County and DISD Summaries ........................................................................... 4
Table 3: City of Denton Tax Abatements ............................................................................... 6
Table 4: City of Denton Chapter 380 Property Tax Agreements ........................................... 7
Table 5: City of Denton Chapter 380 Sales Tax Agreements ................................................. 8
Table 6: City of Denton Tax Abatements and Chapter 380 Property Tax Agreements ......... 9
Table 7: City of Denton Return Summary ............................................................................ 10
Table 8: Combined Tax Tool Incentive Summary ................................................................ 11
Table 9: City, State, and DCTA Sales Tax Composition ........................................................ 12
Table 10: Total City, State and Local Sales Taxes Cost/benefit ........................................... 13
Table 11: Denton County Property Tax Abatements ........................................................... 14
Table 12: Denton County Property Tax Chapter 381 Rebates ............................................. 14
Table 13: Denton County Return from Property Tax Abatements
and Chapter 380/381 Rebates ......................................................................................... 15
Table 14: Denton County Return Summary ........................................................................ 16
Table 15: DISD Property Tax Abatements ............................................................................ 16
Table 16: DISD Return from City and DISD Agreements ...................................................... 17
Table 17: DISD Return Summary .......................................................................................... 17
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Denton promotes high‐quality development that improves the quality of life of its residents. The City
provides economic development incentives to stimulate private development and redevelopment, expand the tax
base, generate jobs, and enhance the local economy.
Denton is home to several corporate, regional, and internationa l headquarters, as well as central distribution and
maintenance facilities. The City facilitated a number of these projects by granting incentives to make the project
feasible and to reimburse the costs of required public infrastructure.
In 2009, the City’s Economic Development Department created the initial “Return on Investment Report” to
provide a comprehensive look at the fiscal impact made by the businesses that have received property and sales
tax incentives from the City and to evaluate the efficiency of the public investment. In 2016, the report was retitled
the “Report on Net Revenue from Incentivized Economic Development Projects” to accurately reflect the
methodology used and does not include costs to the City for the projects.
The report covers a tax year schedule. The property tax valuation is based on the values that are released by the
Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD) for the previous tax year. The certified valuations are released in July and
the tax bills are distributed in October. The calculations for the contested properties are prepared upon receipt of
the valuation from the appraisal district, which occurs sometime after October until the delinquency deadline the
following year, if contested. Additional information is included in the methodology.
The City has awarded a total of 30 incentives to foster development in the community, with 27 being represented
in this report. The remaining three incentives have not initiated as of 2018. The City has invested $22.0 million in
tax‐related incentives, and in return, has benefited from a net increase in property and sales tax revenues of $71.3
million since the inception of the incentive program in 1999. The cost benefit percentage for all incentives awarded
is 324%. Chapter 380 sales tax rebate incentives represented the highest percentage at 374%, followed by Chapter
380 property tax rebates and property tax abatements at 324% and 178%, respectively. There have been 8,402
jobs created or retained by incentivized projects.
8,402 324% $7.1B $71.3M
New Jobs Benefit Property Valuation Net Revenue
Table 1: City of Denton Summary
Total of all Property Incentives Property Totals Sales Tax Total Total
Cumulative Property Valuation $3,403,991,034 $3,651,409,453 $7,055,400,487
Cumulative Property Tax Generated $22,316,432 $24,393,949 $46,710,381
Cumulative Sales Tax Generated $0 $46,543,343 $46,543,343
Cumulative Property & Sales Tax $22,316,432 $70,937,292 $93,253,724
Less Incentives $7,031,994 $14,950,608 $21,982,602
Net Property and Sales Tax Revenue $15,284,438 $55,986,684 $71,271,122
Cost Benefit Percentage 217% 374% 324%
Jobs Created/Retained 4,731 3,671 8,402
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The report is divided into the following four main sections illustrating the cost/benefit of the public investment of
resources for each taxing entity:
City of Denton Revenues
State and Local Revenues
Denton County Property Tax Generation
Denton Independent School District Revenue
The report also includes two Appendices:
Project Narratives
Methodology
The cost/benefit from each of the three jurisdictions is included below as a ratio of the net revenue to
investment. See Appendix B for additional information on the methodology for this report.
3:2 7:3 84:1
City of Denton Denton County Denton ISD
Table 2: City, County and DISD Summaries
Total of all Property Incentives Ratio
of Return City of Denton Denton County Denton ISD
Cumulative Property Valuation $7,055,400,487 $3,403,991,034 $3,259,865,082
Cumulative Property Tax Generated $46,710,381 $8,557,988 $52,923,449
Cumulative Sales Tax Generated $46,543,343 $0 $0
Cumulative Property & Sales Tax $93,253,724 $8,557,988 $52,923,449
Less Incentives $21,982,602 $1,026,998 $621,572
Net Property and Sales Tax Revenue $71,271,122 $7,530,990 $52,301,877
Cost Benefit Percentage 324% 733% 8,414%
Ratio of Return 3:2 7:3 84:1
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INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
This is the seventh update of the report, which provides a comprehensive look at the fiscal impact made by the
businesses that have received property and/or sales tax incentives from the City and evaluates the efficiency of the
public investment. A brief description of the types of tax incentives offered, the total incentive received by the
company, the City tax revenues generated since the agreement was initiated and the cost/benefit of the projects
are provided. In addition, the report includes information regarding state, Denton County Transportation Authority
(DCTA), Denton County, and Denton Independent School District (DISD) ad valorem and sales tax revenues created
by these developments.
In 2009, the City of Denton Economic Development Department created the initial Return on Investment Report to
examine the fiscal impact made by the businesses that have received property and sales tax incentives from the
City, evaluate the efficiency of the public investment and to guide future policy decisions. State and DCTA sales tax
revenue were added in 2010. In 2013, the report was expanded to include the ad valorem revenue for Denton
County, which includes both the incentives in which the County has partnered with the City, as well as the revenue
from the incentives that the County did not invest in. The report comprised all of the taxing entities with the
inclusion of DISD in 2015. The report was redesigned in 2016.
CITY OF DENTON REVENUE
Property Tax Abatements
Since 1999, the City of Denton has granted abatements of City ad valorem taxes from new and expanded capital
investment resulting in $5.1 million in property related tax incentives, and in return, has benefited from a net
increase in property tax revenues of $9.1 million.
City of Denton tax abatement agreements obligate the company to meet certain threshold requirements of
property valuation in order to receive a tax abatement. In some cases, the number of jobs created and the average
wage for these positions are also thresholds of performance. Chapter 312 of the Local Government Code allows
cities to provide up to 100% abatement on new valuation and limits the term of tax abatements to 10 years. The
following table represents the eight active tax abatements awarded and initiated through 2018. The following five
tax abatements have been completed: United Copper, Peterbilt, Flowers Foods, Fastenal, Aldi and Target. 2018
was also the fourth and final year of the tax abatement for Tetra Pak. The next tax abatements scheduled to come
online are a Peterbilt Motors expansion and West Gate Business Park building 2 in 2019.
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Table 3: City of Denton Tax Abatements
United
Copper
Peterbilt
Motors
Flowers
Foods Fastenal Aldi Foods Target Peerless Tetra Pak Totals
Year
Approved 1998 2001 2004 2008 2008 2010 2011 2013
Incentive
Term
‐2011 2009‐2013 2010‐2016 2013‐2017
2014‐
20181
(2015‐
2018)
Cumulative
Property
Valuation 2 $422.1 $39.1 $329.3 $211.7 $421.2 $668.6 $48.4 $36.3 $2.2
Cumulative
Property
Tax
Generated $2,508,486 $248,933 $2,211,802 $1,422,452 $2,844,536 $4,470,824 $324,850 $238,308 $14,270,191
Less
Property
Tax
Abatement $137,032 $144,914 $363,359 $87,821 $2,152,379 $2,074,169 $34,740 $138,492 $5,132,906
Net
Property
Tax
Revenue $2,371,454 $104,019 $1,848,443 $1,334,631 $692,157 $2,396,655 $290,110 $99,816 $9,137,285
Cost
Benefit
Percentage 1,731% 72% 509% 1,520% 32% 116% 835% 72% 178%
Jobs
Created or
Retained 265 35 480 208 150 160 96 425 1,819
1 Note: Peerless terminated after one year due to the sale of the property
2 In millions
Chapter 380 Agreements
Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code gives cities the authority to provide grants or loans of city funds or
services in order to promote economic development. The City of Denton has entered into 19 Chapter 380 grant
agreements in which it has authorized a grant equal to either a portion of the property tax or sales tax generated
by the project.
Chapter 380 Grants Based on Property Tax Performance
Table 4 provides data through 2018 on economic development agreements that provided grants based on a
percentage of the property tax generated by the project. The City has awarded nine Chapter 380 Property Tax
Agreements. Sally Beauty, Jostens, Labinal/Safran, and Schlumberger have expired. Labinal/Safran, Jostens and
Schlumberger will continue to be tracked for 10 years, while Sally Beauty will not since the incentive had a 10‐year
term. This is the first report that that includes O’Reilly Hotel and Convention Center, WinCo Foods, and Sally Beauty
at the Morse location. Business Air, U.S. Aviation Group, and Victor Technologies were granted Chapter 380
Property Tax grants in 2015, but were terminated in 2017 for the sale of the FBO (Business Air) and not meeting
the valuation threshold requirements (USAG and Victor).
Although a number of the ad valorem projects generate sales taxes, that would not have been generated in Denton
if the business had not located in this community, this study does not include the sales taxes for the ad valorem
only incentives.
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Table 4: City of Denton Chapter 380 Property Tax Agreements
Business
Sally
Beauty
Company
Granite/
Schlumber
ger
Jostens
, Inc.
Labinal/
Safran Mayday
West
Gate
Business
Park O'Reilly
WinCo
Foods
Sally
Beauty
Morse Totals
Base Year of
Agreement 2004 2006/ 2015 N/A N/A 2016
Incentive
Term 2005‐2014 2012‐2018
2009‐
2013
2012‐
2014
2014‐
2023
2016‐
2021 2018 2018
2018‐
2018
Cumulative
Property
Valuation2 $295.7 $679.7 $10.1 $37.9 $34.0 $25.6 $32.7 $107.8 $3.6 $1.2
Cumulative
Property Tax
Generated $1,972,313 $4,448,912 $86,142 $254,302 $224,783 $165,521 $202,981 $668,682 $22,605 $8,046,241
Less
Property Tax
Incentive $662,729 $410,729 $17,544 $60,978 $136,590 $157,347 $164,152 $288,477 $542 $1,899,088
Net New
Property Tax
Revenue $1,309,584 $4,038,183 $68,598 $193,324 $88,193 $8,174 $38,829 $380,205 $22,063 $6,147,153
Cost Benefit
Percentage 198% 983% 391% 317% 65% 5% 24% 132% 4,071% 324%
Jobs
Created/Ret
ained 450 147 600 750 370 19 249 150 177 2,912
1 West Gate Business Park received a one‐time grant in the amount of $50,000 in addition to the ad valorem rebate for 2016
2 In millions
Chapter 380 Grants Based on Sales Tax Performance
Table 5, which follows, details information through 2018 on economic development agreements that provided
grants based on a percentage of the sales tax generated by the project. Four mixed‐use developments have
received sales tax incentives from the City. Golden Triangle Mall initiated its incentive in 2016. Buc‐ee’s Travel
Center opened in late 2018, although the incentive did not init iate until 2019.
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Table 5: City of Denton Chapter 380 Sales Tax Agreements
Development
Denton
Crossing Rayzor Ranch Unicorn Lake
Golden
Triangle Mall Buc‐ee's Totals
Base Year of Agreement 2003 2007 2004 2010 2016
Incentive Term 2005‐2019 2012‐2032 2019‐2043
Cumulative Property
Valuation $1,166,711,707 $1,018,129,801 $1,018,050,176 $428,898,157 $19,619,612 $3,651,409,453
Cumulative Property Tax
Generated $7,726,765 $6,857,494 $6,808,264 $2,866,100 $135,326 $24,393,949
Cumulative Sales Tax
Generated $20,991,531 $16,174,307 $1,612,236 $7,759,269 $6,000 $46,543,343
Total Cumulative Property &
Sales Tax $28,718,296 $23,031,801 $8,420,500 $10,625,369 $141,326 $70,937,292
Less Sales Tax Incentive $6,997,176 $7,167,720 $537,412 $248,300 $0 $14,950,608
Net Property and Sales Tax
Revenue $21,721,120 $15,864,081 $7,883,088 $10,377,069 $141,326 $55,986,684
Cost Benefit Percentage 310% 221% 1,467% 4,179% N/A 374%
Jobs Created/Retained 973 1,380 318 1,000 49 3,671
Note: Rayzor ranch includes mixed beverage taxes
No sales taxes were generated at Buc‐ee's until the December Report for Oct sales (partial month)
Chart 1 provides the sales taxes generated from the five developments and the rebate provided per the Chapter
380 Agreement. It is important to note that Golden Triangle Mall received an incentive for the renovations to the
existing 1980 mall. GTM Development receives 50% of monthly sales tax receipts, less a monthly mall baseline
amount established as $95,898. The incentive was initiated in the summer of 2016, so only half of a year of rebates
were included in the report in 2016. 2017 represented the first full year of payments for GTM Development.
Chart 1: Sales Tax Generated and Rebated
76%
24%
Sales Tax Generated Sales Tax Rebate
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Property and Sales Tax Summary
Property Tax Summary
The cost/benefit for all incentives based on property tax performance, tax abatement, and Chapter 380
Agreements is provided in Table 6 below. Results indicate that since 1999, the City of Denton has awarded $7.0
million in property related tax incentives, and in return, has benefited from a net increase in property tax revenues
of $15.3 million. Over 4,731 jobs have been added as a result of these property‐based incentives.
Table 6: City of Denton Tax Abatements and Chapter 380 Property Tax Agreements
Total of all Property Incentives Property Totals
Cumulative Property Valuation $3,403,991,034
Cumulative Property Tax Generated $22,316,432
Less Incentives $7,031,994
Net Property Tax Revenue $15,284,438
Cost Benefit Percentage 217%
New Jobs Created 4,731
Graph 1: Property Tax Generated and Abated/Rebated
Chapter 380 Property Tax Tax Abatements
$8,046,241
$14,270,191
$1,899,088
$5,132,906
Property Tax Generated Property Tax Incentive
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Property and Sales Tax Summary
The City of Denton has awarded a total of 29 incentives to foster development in the community. Twenty‐two are
represented in the report. The remaining awards were terminated or not initiated in 2018. The City has invested
$21.9 million in tax‐related incentives, and in return, has benefited from a net increase in property and sales tax
revenues in the amount of $71.3 million since the inception of the incentive program in 1999. The cost/benefit for
all of the incentives awarded is 324%. Sales tax incentives represented the highest percent at 374% followed by
Chapter 380 property tax rebates and property tax abatements at 324% and 178%, respectively.
Table 7: City of Denton Return Summary
Total of all Property Incentives Property Totals Sales Tax Total Total
Cumulative Property Valuation $3,403,991,034 $3,651,409,453 $7,055,400,487
Cumulative Property Tax Generated $22,316,432 $24,393,949 $46,710,381
Cumulative Sales Tax Generated $0 $46,543,343 $46,543,343
Cumulative Property & Sales Tax $22,316,432 $70,937,292 $93,253,724
Less Incentives $7,031,994 $14,950,608 $21,982,602
Net Property and Sales Tax Revenue $15,284,438 $55,986,684 $71,271,122
Cost Benefit Percentage 217% 374% 324%
Jobs Created/Retained 4,731 3,671 8,402
Direct and Indirect Impacts
Graph 2: New Value Created in Denton
$‐
$500,000,000
$1,000,000,000
$1,500,000,000
$2,000,000,000
$2,500,000,000
$3,000,000,000
$3,500,000,000
$4,000,000,000
Chapter 380 Property
Tax
Chapter 380 Sales Tax Property Tax
Abatements
$1,227,209,932
$3,651,409,453
$2,176,781,102
Valuation
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Graph 3: New Jobs Created in Denton
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
Chapter 380
Property Tax
Chapter 380
Sales Tax
Tax
Abatements
2,912
3,671
1,819
Jobs
Chapter 380 Grants Based on Combined Tax Performance and Development Tools
The Economic Development Department employs a number of economic development tools to drive economic
growth in the community. Most recently, the City has utilized development districts, sales and use tax rebates,
infrastructure programs, and hotel occupancy tax to finance public improvements and developments. This report
will provide a brief description of the types of tax incentives offered, terms, thresholds required, and the incentive
received by the company. 2015 represented one of the most active years of incentive investment and the use of
multiple economic development tools to support projects.
Table 8: Combined Tax Tool Incentive Summary
Project Incentive Tools
WinCo Foods Distribution Infrastructure grant, sales and use tax for construction,
property tax rebate, and Westpark TIRZ grant
O'Reilly Hotel and Convention
Center
Infrastructure grant, sales and use tax for construction,
property tax rebate, and hotel occupancy tax grant
United States Cold Storage Sales and use tax for construction
Rayzor Ranch Development Sales tax and a Public Improvement District (PID)
Railyard Downtown TIRZ 1 grant and lease
Tax increment financing is a tool that local governments can use to publicly finance needed structural
improvements and enhance infrastructure within a defined area (a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ) in
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order to stimulate private development and redevelopment. An ad valorem valuation base is established in the
first year, and the revenue from the increased valuation from subsequent years is allocated to TIRZ development.
The statutes that regulate tax increment financing are located in Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, also known as
the Tax Increment Financing Act.
A public improvement district (PID) is a defined area where public improvements may be financed through the use
of special assessments to property owners. The funds from the assessment can be used to maintain those
improvements. The regulations for PIDs can be found under Chapter 372 of the Local Government Code.
A sales and use tax rebate for construction is accomplished through a Texas Direct Payment Permit. This incentive
involves a rebate of all or a portion of the sales and use taxes for the purchase of construction materials that would
generate additional local use taxes that the City of Denton would not otherwise receive. The permit allows for
storage of materials without the payment of taxes until the location is determined, so they are not taxed when
holding the goods. This program is regulated by the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 34, Chapter 3,
Subchapter O, Rule 3.28 and Tax Code Title 2, Subtitle E, Chapter 151.
STATE AND LOCAL REVENUES
City, State, and DCTA Sales Taxes
Table 9 provides the breakdown of the total revenue to City, State, and the Denton County Transportation
Authority (DCTA) from sales taxes generated at the major retail developments that have received incentives from
the City of Denton. The State of Texas collects sales and use taxes from all retail sales and taxable services. The
State has directly benefited from the incentives awarded for these mixed‐use developments. Since 2005, the State
of Texas has received a total of $194.0 million in additional sales tax revenues as a result of the incentives awarded
by the City. The state revenues comprise 76% of the total sales taxes generated by these mixed‐use centers.
Table 9: City, State, and DCTA Sales Tax Composition
Denton
Crossing Rayzor Ranch Unicorn Lake
Golden
Triangle Mall Buc‐ee's Rates Totals
Base Year of
Agreement 2003 2007 2004 2010 2016
Incentive Term 2005‐2019 2016‐2035 2019‐2043
Total Sales $1,399,435,400 $1,078,287,133 $107,482,400 $517,284,600 $400,000 $3,102,889,533
Total City Sales
Tax Generated $20,991,531 $16,174,307 $1,612,236 $7,759,269 $6,000 $0.0150 $46,543,343
Total State Sales
Tax Generated $87,464,713 $67,392,946 $6,717,650 $32,330,288 $2,000 $0.0625 $193,907,596
Total DCTA Sales
Tax Generated $6,997,177 $5,391,436 $537,412 $2,586,423 $33,000 $0.0050 $15,545,448
Total Sales Tax
Generated $115,453,421 $88,958,689 $8,867,298 $42,675,980 $41,000 $0.0825 $255,996,387
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Table 10: Total City, State, and Local Sales Tax Cost/benefit
Development
Denton
Crossing Rayzor Ranch Unicorn Lake
Golden
Triangle Mall Buc‐ee's Rates Totals
Base Year of Agreement 2003 2007 2004 2010 2016
Incentive Term 2009‐2023 2016‐2035 209‐2043
Sales Tax Generated $115,453,421 $88,958,689 $8,867,298 $42,675,980 $33,000 $0.0825 $255,955,387
Less Sales Tax Incentive $6,997,176 $7,167,720 $537,412 $248,300 $0 $14,950,608
Total Net Revenue $108,456,245 $81,790,969 $8,329,886 $42,427,680 $33,000 $241,004,779
Cost Benefit Percentage 1,550% 1,141% 1,550% 17,087% N/A 1,612%
Chart 2: Sales Tax Composition
18%
76%
6%
Total City Sales Tax Total State Sales Tax Total DCTA Sales Tax
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DENTON COUNTY PROPERTY TAX GENERATION
The 2018 report provides the ad valorem revenue that Denton County received from all of the incentives awarded
by the City of Denton. The cost/benefit is also provided for the four Tax Abatements and the two Chapter 380
Agreements in which the County jointly participated with the City to stimulate economic growth. Chapter 311 and
312 of the Texas Property Tax Code authorize taxing entities to provide tax abatements. Chapter 381 of the Local
Government Code authorizes counties to provide loans or grants to support economic development activities
Property Tax Abatements
Table 11: Denton County Property Tax Abatements
Peterbilt
Motors Flowers Foods Aldi Foods Target Totals
Year Abatement Approved 2001 2004 2008 2010
Incentive Term 10 Years 5 Years 7 Years 5 Years
Abatement/Rebate 100% 30% 35% 60%
Cumulative Property Valuation $39,091,296 $329,264,609 $421,232,088 $668,595,451 $1,458,183,444
County Cumulative Property Tax
Generated $97,965 $856,180 $1,109,994 $1,714,990 $3,779,129
Less County Property Tax
Abatement $56,774 $110,244 $280,043 $439,768 $886,829
County Net Property Tax
Revenue $41,191 $745,936 $829,951 $1,275,222 $2,892,300
Cost Benefit Percentage
73% 677% 296% 290% 326%
New Jobs Created 35 480 150 160 825
Chapter 380/381 Agreements
Table 12: Denton County Property Tax Chapter 381 Rebates
Business
Sally Beauty
Company
Granite/Schlumberger
Properties Totals
Incentive Term 5 Years 5 Years
Abatement/Rebate 40% 25%
Cumulative Property Valuation $295,714,200 $628,358,362 $924,072,562
Cumulative Property Tax Generated $764,167 $1,540,790 $2,304,957
Less Property Tax Incentive $125,516 $14,653 $140,169
Net New Property Tax Revenue $638,651 $1,526,137 $2,164,788
Cost Benefit Percentage 509% 10,415% 1,544%
Jobs Created/Retained 450 147 597
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Property Tax Summary
Table 13: Denton County Return from Property Tax Abatements and Chapter 380/381 Rebates
Joint Participation City Participation Property Totals
Cumulative Property Valuation $2,433,622,496 $970,368,538 $3,403,991,034
County Cumulative Property Tax Generated $6,200,137 $2,357,851 $8,557,988
Less County Property Tax Abatement $1,026,998 $0 $1,026,998
County Net Property Tax Revenue $5,173,139 $2,357,851 $7,530,990
Cost Benefit Percentage 504% 0 733%
New Jobs Created 1,819 2,787 4,606
Graph 4: City/County Property Tax Agreements
$3,022,853
$5,535,135
$140,169
$886,829
Chapter 380 Property Tax Tax Abatements
Property Tax Generated Property Tax Incentive
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Table 14: Denton County Return Summary
Total of all Property Incentives Property Totals
Cumulative Property Valuation $3,403,991,034
Cumulative Property Tax Generated $8,557,988
Less Incentives $1,026,998
Net Property Tax Revenue $7,530,990
Cost Benefit Percentage 733%
New Jobs Created 4,606
Denton County has participated in a total of six Denton incentives to promote development in the local
community. The County has invested a total of $1.0 million in tax related incentives, and in return, has benefited
from a net increase in property tax revenues in the amount of $7.5 million since the inception of the incentive
program in 1999. The cost/benefit for all of the incentives awarded (joint and City only) is 733%. The cost/benefit
from all of the tax abatements and Chapter 380/381 property tax incentives was 524% and 2,057%, respectively.
DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX GENERATION
The Return on Investment Report was expanded in 2015 to include the ad valorem revenue that Denton
Independent School District (DISD) has received from all the incentives awarded by the City of Denton. The
cost/benefit is also provided for the two tax abatements in which DISD jointly participated with the City to
stimulate economic growth. (Note: Texas school districts were at one time able to offer tax abatements similar to
those of cities and counties, but that authority was repealed by the Texas Legislature). It is also important to note
that the report uses the entire DISD tax rate, which includes the maintenance and operations and interest and
sinking portions of the tax rate.
Property Tax Abatements
Table 15: DISD Property Tax Abatements
United Copper Peterbilt Motors Totals
Year Abatement Approved 1998 2001
Incentive Term 5 years 10 Years
Abatement/Rebate 15%100%
Cumulative Property Valuation $422,085,765 $39,091,296 $461,177,061
DISD Cumulative Property Tax Generated $7,320,320 $644,587 $7,964,907
Less DISD Property Tax Abatement $250,680 $371,572 $622,252
DISD Net Property Tax Revenue
$7,069,640 $273,015 $7,342,655
DISD Benefit Percentage 2,820% 73% 1,180%
New Jobs Created 265 35 300
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Graph 5: DISD Property Tax Abatements
Table 16: DISD Return from City and DISD Agreements
Joint Participation City Only Participation Property Totals
Cumulative Property
Valuation $461,177,061 $2,942,813,973 $3,403,991,034
DISD Cumulative Property
Tax Generated $7,964,907 $52,923,449 $60,888,356
Less DISD Property Tax
Abatement $622,252 $0 $622,252
DISD Net Property Tax
Revenue $7,342,655 $52,923,449 $60,266,104
DISD Return on Investment
Percentage 1180% N/A 9685%
New Jobs Created 300 3,730 4,030
Chapter 380 Agreements
DISD did not participate with the City of Denton’s Chapter 380 Property Tax Agreements.
Property Tax Summary
Table 17: DISD Return Summary
Total of all Property Incentives Property Totals
Cumulative Property Valuation $3,403,991,034
Cumulative Property Tax Generated $52,923,449
Less Incentives $621,572
Net Property Tax Revenue $52,301,877
Cost/benefit Percentage 8,414%
New Jobs Created 4,030
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Denton Independent School District has participated in two Denton tax abatement incentives to stimulate
economic growth in the local community. DISD has invested a total of $621,572 in tax related incentives, and in
return, has benefited from a net increase in property tax revenues in the amount of $52.3 million since the
inception of the incentive program in 1999. The cost benefit percentage from all of the tax abatements alone was
5,351%. The cost/benefit from all of the incentives awarded is 8,414%.
School finance involves a complex funding formula from several different federal, state and local funding sources.
As aforementioned, the report uses the entire DISD tax rate, which includes the Maintenance and Operations
(M&O) and Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rates. The M&O portion of the tax rate is used for salaries, utilities,
supplies etc. The I&S portion of the tax rate is used to fund payments on debt service for facilities and is the only
portion of the DISD tax rate that is not affected by funding from the State of Texas.
The two Denton tax abatement incentives represented in Table 15, that the ISD has participated in, include a
complete 10‐year history. DISD invested a total of $622,252 in tax related incentives, and in return, has benefited
from a net increase in property tax revenues in the amount of $7.3 million from the two companies that received
abatements. The cost benefit percentage from these tax abatements was 1,180%.
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APPENDIX A
Appendix A: Incentive Projects
Tax Abatements
Name United Copper
Year Applied 1998
Terms 25% for 6 years
Threshold(s) $35 M, 250 jobs, $34K Average Wage
United Copper received the City of Denton’s first tax abatement. Three thresholds were set for the company to
meet in order to receive a 25% abatement over a six‐year term. The company did not reach the employment
threshold in the Agreement and therefore did not receive the full 25% abatement. The percentage was reduced by
the ratio that the threshold was missed. The figures represent ten years of economic impact. Although the tax
abatement had a six‐year term, standard economic development practice for impact analysis is ten years.
Peterbilt Motors agreement was an incentive for the expansion of the headquarters office and consolidation of
regional sales and financing offices in the Metroplex. The agreement provided a 100% abatement on the increase
in valuation over the 2001 valuation on the building located at 1700 Woodbrook. The base year valuation of the
building in the amount of $1,933,540 was deducted from the calculations.
Peterbilt received a 70% tax abatement for a term of eight years for a 17,500‐square‐foot expansion of their
current manufacturing facility to improve material flow from trucks into the expanded metering center in 2015
(Phase I). Their growth in 2014 resulted in a 20% increase in employment and a 32% increase in production levels.
These increases have also been the driving force behind similar growth of other businesses in Denton that support
Peterbilt. This project was completed in 2016. The Company requested an amendment to its Agreement to include
the construction and equipping of a new stand‐alone 102,000‐square‐foot building north of the existing plant in
2016 (Phase II). The terms of the amendment for the new building are 70% for seven years (remainder of term).
Peterbilt is Denton’s largest private employer, with approximately 2,100 employees. Peterbilt did not meet the
$18.5 million threshold, therefore; the abatement was not granted for tax years 2017 and 2018. Peterbilt did meet
the threshold requirements in tax year 2019, so the company will appear in the 2019 report.
Name Peterbilt
Year Applied 2001
Terms 100% for 10 years
Threshold(s) $5M, increment of building only
Name Peterbilt
Year Applied 2016
Terms 70% for 8 years
Threshold(s) $18.5 M above base
Name Flowers Foods
Year Applied 2003
Terms 35% for 5 years
Threshold(s)
PI: $5M, PII: $20M, PIII: $30M above
base
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Flowers Foods purchased the former Andrew Corporation plant. The incentive is based on the increase in valuation
over the existing valuation of the base year. Therefore, the 2004 building valuation of $1,920,009 was deducted
from the calculations. Flowers Foods abatement was terminated after 2010 when they did not meet the threshold
requirement, but this report continued to track the valuation for a 10‐year period. Flowers Foods is one of
Denton’s top 10 private employers, with approximately 480 employees.
Fastenal completed a 200,000‐square‐foot regional headquarters/distribution center near the Denton Enterprise
Airport in the fall of 2008. The tax abatement agreement requires a minimum threshold of $5,000,000 in valuation.
2013 was the final year of Fastenal’s five‐year agreement that provided a 35% abatement on the valuation of the
building improvements and equipment. Fastenal employs 208.
Name Aldi
Year Applied 2007
Terms 100% for 5‐7 years based on $2.5 infrastructure reimbursement
Threshold(s) $25M
Aldi’s 500,000‐square‐foot distribution center was completed in 2009. The project required that Aldi construct a
$2.5 million road that also services the Denton Enterprise Airport. Aldi received 100 percent tax abatement on all
new valuation, except land, until they were reimbursed for the construction of the road or for a term of seven
years. This is the only incentive that includes the abatement of inventory. Aldi employs 150 and services more than
25 Aldi grocery stores in the North Texas area. The first Denton Aldi grocery store opened in the summer of 2013.
The incentive with Aldi was completed in 2016 and the incentive will be tracked for 10 years until 2019.
Target Corporation’s 400,000‐square‐foot refrigerated/frozen food distribution center was constructed in 2012.
This $100 million project received a 65% tax abatement for five years from the City to help offset costs to improve
Airport and Corbin Roads. This facility services over 240 stores in nine states with frozen and perishable food
products. Target opened in March 2013 and employs 160 area residents. The incentive with Target Corporation
was completed in 2017 and the incentive will be tracked for 10 years until 2022.
Name Peerless
Year Applied 2011
Terms 40% for 5 years
Threshold(s) $5M, 85 jobs with an Average Wage of $50,000
Peerless Manufacturing selected Denton to expand and consolidate their Texas operations. The company designs,
engineers, and manufactures highly specialized filtration, separation equipment, industrial silencers, heat
exchangers, and air pollution reduction systems to energy industry customers involved in gas and oil production,
processing, and power generating. They constructed an 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility in 2013. The
Name Fastenal
Year Applied 2004
Terms 35% for 5 years
Threshold(s) $5M
Name Target
Year Applied 2010
Terms 65% for 5 years
Threshold(s) $40 M
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company received a five‐year, 40% tax abatement from the City for the new facility. The Agreement was
terminated when the property was sold and made the company ineligible for a tax abatement.
Name Tetra Pak
Year Applied 2013
Terms 65% for 4 years
Threshold(s) $5M above base
Tetra Pak Materials manufactures, processes, packages and distributes liquid foods all over the globe. The aseptic
packaging process removes air and bacteria, which allows for a product shelf life of a minimum of six months. In
2000, the company added the Americas Global Information Management hub, a pilot research and development
center, and relocated the U.S. Technical Service Center to Denton. In 2013, the company received a four‐year 65%
tax abatement for expanding their facility and relocating their corporate headquarters operations from Chicago to
Denton. The increase in real and business personal property valuation of the project 32,000‐square‐foot expansion
was $8.9 million, and Tetra Pak created a total of thirty‐two new jobs with this expansion. The incentive initiated in
2015. Tetra Pak currently employs 375. The incentive was completed in 2018 and the incentive will be tracked for
10 years until 2024
West Gate Business Park received a ten‐year 60% tax abatement in 2016 on improvements only to include
Buildings 2 and 3 in the business park, which brings new Class A industrial/manufacturing space to Denton. West
Gate Business Park could receive an additional 10% abatement for the location of a supplier to an existing primary
industry and/or an additional 5% for the location of a national headquarters for a total abatement of up to 75%.
The abatement will initiate the year following the year in which Building 2 receives a CO. A permit was issued for
Building 2 in 2018, so the abatement will be included in the 2019 Net Revenue Report. Easyflex, a company that
manufactures corrugated stainless steel products, is the new tenant that has located in Building 2.
In 2019, Tyson Sales and Distribution received an abatement of 25% of their business personal property only
(which does not go into the TIRZ) for 6 years. The Company provides refrigerated warehousing and distribution
services to the Tyson Foods, Inc. companies. Tyson had $38 billion in sales in FY 2017 and employs 122,000. The
company will construct 350,000+ square foot highly automated refrigerated distribution center. The facility will
contain automated storage and retrieval systems, including stacker cranes, gantry robots for layer picking, pallet
conveyors and transfer cars, and a monorail. It is expected to ship 700 million pounds of product annually from
the facility. The facility will have about a 2 megawatt annual electric demand which will add another Top 25
customer for DME. It will employ 100 on a full‐time basis with hourly wages ranging from $20 to $45. The grantee
is required to create 95 jobs with an average hourly wage of $23.58. A $25.5 million business personal property
valuation threshold is required in year one. The business personal property valuation thresholds are tiered based
Name West Gate Business Park (WGBP)
Year Applied 2015, 2016 Tax Abatement
Terms 60% > for HQ and major employer, 10 yrs.
Threshold(s) $3M
Name Tyson Sales and Distribution
Year Applied 2019 Tax Abatement
Terms 25% on BPP only for 6 yrs.
Threshold(s)
$25.5M year 1, tiered valuation based on DCAD
depreciation schedule, 95 jobs, $23.58 /hr.
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on the Denton Central Appraisal District’s depreciation schedule. It is anticipated that the project will be included
in the 2022 report.
CHAPTER 380 GRANTS
Chapter 380 Grants Based on Property Tax Performance
Sally Beauty Company received a grant equal to 40% of the property tax paid on new valuation created by the
construction and equipping of a new international headquarters facility at Colorado Boulevard for a ten‐year
period. Valuation at the existing facility located at 3900 Morse was not eligible for consideration. The final tax year
of the agreement with Sally Beauty was 2014. Sally Beauty is one of Denton’s top 10 private employers, with
approximately 950 employees.
In 2016, Sally Beauty received a grant equal to 50% of the property tax paid on new valuation created by the
complete interior remodel of its Morse property for a three‐year period. Sally Beauty will continue to own and
occupy both the Morse and Colorado properties in Denton. They are currently at capacity and will be transferring
employees from their acquisitions of other companies and plan t o add an additional 80 employees in the next two
years. Sally Beauty appears in this 2018 report; however, the grant was terminated after the Morse property was
sold in March 2019.
Granite Properties received a seven‐year, 50 percent incentive on buildings and equipment. However, after three
years of incentive payments, Granite Properties requested permission to sell a portion of their land and one
building to Grand Mesa. The City of Denton entered into an agreement with Grand Mesa for the renovation of a
152,000‐square‐foot building and 36 acres of land at the Granite Point Business Park. The renovation and
equipping of the building were performed for Schlumberger Technology Corporation. Grand Mesa assigned the
incentive to Schlumberger in 2012.
Name Schlumberger
Year Applied 2012
Terms 50% for 7 years
Threshold(s) $5 M, 80 jobs, $45K Average Wage
Schlumberger, a Fortune 500, French‐owned oilfield service company, held a grand opening in 2011 for their
150,000‐square‐foot regional maintenance facility at the Granite Point Industrial Park. Renovation of the building
increased the value by roughly $10 million. A Chapter 380 grant previously awarded to Granite Properties/Grand
Name
Sally Beauty:
Headquarters
Year Applied 2003
Terms 40% for 10 years
Threshold(s) $20 M
Name Sally Beauty: Morse
Year
Applied 2016
Terms 50% for 3 years
Threshold(s) $28.6 M, 250 jobs, Avg. Wage %51,800
Name Granite Properties
Year Applied 2010
Terms 50% for 7 years
Threshold(s) PI: 250K Square Feet, PII: 50K Square Feet
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Mesa was transferred to the company as an incentive for the Denton location. Schlumberger employed 184 in
2016. The incentive was completed in 2018 and the incentive will be tracked for 10 years until 2021.
Jostens’ incentive was based on the increased property tax on the building and equipment resulting from the
expansion of an existing facility. Dollar amounts shown in this report reflect the deduction of Jostens’ base year
valuation of $11,569,410. Work on the Jostens project was completed in 2008, establishing 2009 as the first year of
the incentive. Although the company met the contractual threshold of constructing the expansion and purchasing
and/or moving more than $2 million in equipment to the facility, a significant amount of old equipment was
removed, creating an overall reduction in the valuation for 2009. The 2010 valuation rose, showing an increase
over the base year, but less than the 2009 decrease. Jostens is one of Denton’s top 10 private employers, with
approximately 450 employees. The incentive was completed in 2015 and the incentive will be tracked for 10 years
until 2019.
Name Safran/Labinal
Year Applied 2011
Terms 50% for 3 years
Threshold(s) $5 M over base
Labinal/Safran relocated and expanded their North American Wiring and Services Division headquarters and
relocated over 700 employees to Denton and has invested nearly $5.8 million in building, site, and other
improvements to the property located on Russell Newman Boulevard. They have also moved equipment and other
business personal property to Denton that is valued at $6 million. The grant agreement provided a grant equal to
50% on the increment from the increase from the base valuation for a period of three years. Labinal/Safran is one
of Denton’s top 10 private employers, with approximately 727 employees. The incentive was completed in 2015
and the incentive will be tracked for 10 years until 2022.
Name Mayday
Year Applied 2012
Terms 75% for 10 years
Threshold(s) $3 M over base
Mayday Manufacturing/Tailwind Technologies manufactures precision bushings, sleeves, pins, and other
machine parts used in the aerospace industry. Mayday Manufacturing was acquired by Ohio‐based Tailwind
Technologies in June 2009. Mayday provides just‐in‐time delivery of aerospace parts and operates the plant 24
hours a day, seven days a week to accomplish this goal. High Tech Metal Refinishing is a subcontractor that
performs the anodizing, cadmium platings, chemical film, black oxide, hard foam, liquid penetrant inspection,
magnetic particle inspection, priming, painting, passivation and thermal processing of PH seals. The company is co‐
located with Mayday providing for more efficient production and delivery capability. The agreement requires a
minimum investment of $3 million in building, site and other improvements. The agreement stipulates that no
valuation on the existing business personal property of Mayday Manufacturing and Hi‐Tech Metal Refinishing will
be included in this incentive. The contract provides a grant equal to 75% on the increment above the base
valuation for a period of ten years. The company purchased an 80,000 square foot facility in 2012 and completed
the 15,000 square foot expansion of the facility at the close of 2013. Mayday employs approximately 245. In 2017,
Name Jostens
Year Applied 2008
Terms 75% for 7 years
Threshold(s) $5 M over base
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Mayday received a Texas Enterprise Zone grant from the State of Texas for a 15,000 square‐foot building
expansion for additional production capacity and consolidation of shipping and inspection departments, as well as
additional machinery and equipment spread over five years, primarily driven by production capacity associated
with the expanded building footprint.
US Aviation Group (USAG), which is headquartered at the Denton Enterprise Airport, trains pilots from the United
States and around the globe. Demand for USAG’s commercial flight training is booming, and the company is
expanding its existing flight simulation training facilities and has purchased additional simulation equipment and
aircraft. This expansion will create 16 new jobs. USAG was awarded a 70% tax rebate for three years on their new
capital investment of $10.7 million. Business Air assigned its airport lease to US Aviation in 2017, making USAG the
sole Fixed Based Operator (FBO) at the Denton Enterprise Airport. USAG has over 150 employees. The grantee did
not meet the required threshold for tax year 2017 and the Chapter 380 Agreement was terminated. No grant
payments were made prior to termination.
In 2015, an incentive was granted to Westgate Business Park (WGBP). The industrial development received a
minimum of 60% with an additional 5% for a national headquarters and/or ten percent for support of major
employers not to exceed 75% of City ad valorem taxes attributable to improvements for a period of 10 years.
WGBP includes three multi‐tenant buildings totalling 413,000 square feet of new industrial/manufacturing space in
Denton. The Chapter 380 grant applies to Building 1.
In 2016, the Chapter 380 Agreement was amended to include a 70 percent rebate on Building 1 improvements
(excluding land and business personal property) and to add a one‐time grant payment in the amount of $50,000. A
separate Tax Abatement Agreement for Buildings 2 and 3 was also approved so that WGBP could be eligible to
apply for a tax abatement from Denton County. The terms of the abatement are: a 60 percent abatement of City ad
valorem taxes attributable to new capital investments resulting in an increase of assessed value of real property
improvements; the amount of the abatement may be increased by an additional 5 percent for a national
headquarters and/or 10 percent for a supplier in support of major employers in Denton. Quality Industries leased a
86,500 square foot building (Building 1) for their metal fabrication operations at the industrial park and received
their Certificate of Occupancy in 2017.
In 2015, a grant agreement was awarded to Business Air Manufacturing (BAM). The grant is equal to 70% of the
increase in property tax revenues on the improvements to the building and new business personal property up to a
maximum of $9,500,000 in increased valuation for a period of two years. The company may extend the length of
Name U.S. Aviation
Year Applied 2015
Terms 75% for 3 years
Threshold(s) $5 M over base
Name West Gate Business Park (WGBP)
Year Applied 2015, 2016 Chapter 380 Agreement
Terms 70% for 10 years
Threshold(s) $3M
Name Business Air Manufacturing (BAM)
Year Applied 2015
Terms 70% up to $9.5M plus 5% for extension 2‐9 years
Threshold(s) PI: $15M, PII: $50M, PIII: $80M
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this grant by attracting additional investment in the form business aircraft based at its facilities at the Denton
Enterprise Airport by the specified date and investment level thresholds. In addition to a grant extension, Business
Air would receive five percent of the increase in taxable valuation attributable to these new business aircraft for
the duration of the grant extension. The company is expanding with plans to build a new 24,000‐square‐foot
hangar with an additional 4,000 square feet of office space. The hangar space should allow the addition of 10
corporate aircraft with values ranging from $1.5 to $10 million per aircraft. In addition to the hangar, Business Air
will be purchasing a corporate aircraft to be based at the airport for the exclusive use of providing air taxi service to
the area. The incentive should begin in 2017. Business Air assigned its airport lease to US Aviation in 2017. Business
Air was purchased by US Aviation Group in 2017 and was no longer operating or occupying property at 5007 and
4777 Airport Road, so the City terminated the grant. No payments were made to Business Air prior to termination.
Victor Technologies is a global manufacturer dedicated to developing innovative advanced cutting, gas control, and
specialty welding solutions. Founded in 1913, the original San Francisco manufacturing operations were relocated
to their new headquarters in Denton in the mid‐1960s. Victor Technologies is expanding the existing facility.
Improvements to the existing operation will create approximately 30,000 square feet of Research and
Development space. A new 185,400‐square‐foot warehouse and remodelled parking lots completed the
renovations.
The current operation employs 414 full time employees. Victor has a distribution center in DFW that employs
about 100 people that will be transferred to the new facility in Denton. Over the next three years, Victor will create
an additional 100 new jobs. Victor Technologies received an incentive equal to 65% of the increase in the City’s ad
valorem taxes for seven years while maintaining a minimum of 85 percent of new jobs created with an average
wage of 28.81 per hour. It is anticipated that Victor’s incentive will start in 2017. Victor did not meet the required
threshold to receive the incentive and was terminated in 2017. No grant payments were made prior to
termination.
Chapter 380 Grants Based on Sales Tax Performance
Denton Crossing is a 52‐acre retail development that is comprised of 500,000 square feet of retail and commercial
tenants. The incentive reimburses infrastructure costs for Spencer Road improvements. The development is home
to: Best Buy, Kroger, Old Navy, Famous Footwear, Ulta, and Total Wine & More, to name a few. The City of Denton
granted its first‐ever sales tax incentive rebate of one‐third of the sales tax generated by the project for a period of
15 years. A Home Goods was opened in 2018. The final rebate for Denton Crossing will occur in September 2020.
Name Victor Technologies
Year Applied 2015
Terms 65% for 7 years
Threshold(s) $6.5M above base, 85 jobs with Average Wage of $28.81/hr.
Name Denton Crossing
Year Applied 2005
Terms One‐third of sales taxes from development for 15 years
Threshold(s) 450K Square feet of retail
Name Unicorn Lake
Year Applied 2004
Terms One‐third of sales taxes from development for 15 years
Threshold(s) 35K Square Feet of retail
Denton
Crossing
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Unicorn Lake is a master‐planned 134‐acre mixed‐use center that incorporates the urban style development of
residential over retail along the lake. The City granted a rebate of one‐third of the sales tax generated by the
project for 15 years. The incentive reimburses infrastructure costs in return for the creation of an urban‐style
development, a roadway to provide needed access, and associated hardscape to create the desired pedestrian
connectivity. The Villas of Tuscan Hills, a 116 lot residential community that overlooks the lake, provides luxury
homes. BJ’s Brewhouse, Blue Ginger Japanese Bistro, Dogwood Estates (an independent living community), the
Brick House Gym, Cinemark, Hilton Homewood Suites, Washington Federal Savings and Loan, Towne Center Bank,
and several medical offices represent some of the businesses that have located in the development.
The Rayzor Ranch agreement provides for a 50% share in the City’s sales tax revenue generated by the project for
a period of 25 years. Rayzor Ranch Marketplace completed over 582,000 square feet of retail and commercial
space. Sam’s and Wal‐Mart anchor the Market Place with 137,381 and 189,929 square feet, respectively. Staff
began tracking property tax revenues in 2009 and sales tax revenues in 2010 when these large retail boxes opened.
Some of the new stores in the development include: James Avery and Guitar Center.
The Rayzor Ranch Town Center located on the south side of the development will initiate in 2018. Heritage Trail
Boulevard has been constructed to allow access to the next phases. Alamo Draft House, Andy B’s, Cotton Patch
Cafe and Zoey’s s are now open. An 11‐story, 318‐room Embassy Suites hotel and 70,000 square‐foot Convention
Center opened in December 2018. An additional 15% sales tax rebate on the Rayzor Ranch Town Center and
Marketplace have been added to offset the hotel and convention center until $5 million is reached.
The Rayzor Ranch Public Improvement District (PID) was created in May of 2014 and includes approximately 230
acres owned by Allegiance Hillview, L.P. and DB Denton II, LLC (“Owners”) located in the southeast quadrant of the
intersection of West University Drive (U.S. Highway 380) and Interstate Highway 35.
The property is being developed for commercial/retail and multi‐family uses comparable in quality to the Rayzor
Ranch project north of West University Drive and will be unique and exceed the standards in the Denton
Development Code.
Assessments will be secured by a lien on the property that is senior to private financing but junior to the lien for ad
valorem taxes. No single‐family uses will be assessed. No City property will be assessed, and the City will not
otherwise have any liability to pay assessments. All costs of the collection and administration of the district will be
paid by property owners as part of the annual instalments of assessments.
Golden Triangle Mall was purchased by the M.G. Herring Group and the Weitzman Group. The partnership has
made renovations to the mall, including: the addition of restaurants and stores; improving the building façade;
creating a food court; and improving the parking lot and landscaping. Both phases of the renovations are now
complete and include: the installation of energy efficient lighting, interior landscaping and updated finishes. The
Name Rayzor Ranch
Year Applied 2007
Terms One‐half of sales taxes from development for 25 years
Threshold(s) PI: 400K Sq. Ft., PII: 270K (90%) 4‐1/18 300K Sq. Ft. of retail 7/1/18
Name Golden Triangle Mall
Year Applied 2011
Terms One‐half of sales taxes above base from development for 15 years
Threshold(s)
$9.5M GTM, 45‐60M by GTM & tenants
Actual: $9.2 M based on the current investment of $58.3 million.
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Golden Triangle Mall’s J.C. Penney was one of the sites selected to include a Sephora and the Disney Store within
the department store. An international retailer, H and M, opened in August 2015.Conn’s will be taking the anchor
location that Sears vacated. Fitness Connection is also planned for the development. The incentive is based on the
increase in sales tax above the 2010 base sales tax generated for the development.
Buc‐ee’s Travel Center is a commercial development that will include an approximately 53,000‐square‐foot retail
store, fuel sales, a car wash, and peripheral development along I‐35E for future development. The main retail store
and the associated fuel sales will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The incentive reimburses the
developer for public infrastructure improvements and other neighborhood/public amenities.
The proposed development has resulted in the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) advancing several
mobility improvements to the intersections of Loop 288/Lillian Miller and I‐35E, Mayhill Road and I‐35E, and
Brinker Road and I‐35E. In order to facilitate these improvements, TxDOT requires a local funding match of $2
million. The developer funded the $2 million, to be reimbursed as a part of the incentive agreement.
Additionally, the developer will incur approximately $5.2 million in public infrastructure costs, including water,
wastewater, storm sewer, right‐of‐way dedication, and constructing a new city street. The City has granted an
incentive of 50% sales tax rebate for 25 years, on the Buc‐ee’s parcel as well as the outparcels. The first phase
consists of 50% for 5 years for infrastructure improvements. The second phase grants a 50% sales tax rebate for
the Buc‐ee's travel center, retail and sit‐down restaurants; and 25% on remaining fast food and service. Buc‐ee’s
Travel Center opened in late October 2018. One partial month of sales taxes were reported in 2018 (December
2018 report for October 2018 sales).
Chapter 380 Grants Based on Combined Tax Performance and Development
Tools
WinCo Foods acquired approximately 77 acres in the Westpark Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two
(TIRZ 2) area to develop a regional, multi‐state distribution facility for consumer products. The 800,000+/‐ square
foot distribution facility located on the west side of Western Boulevard, just north of Airport Road. WinCo is a
regional retailer with multiple distribution facilities across the United States. This particular project includes
approximately $130 million in capital investment and will create 165 jobs with an annual payroll of around $7.2
million.
Name Buc‐ee's Travel Center
Year Applied 2015
Terms One‐half of sales from retail & sit down, 25% for fast food & service for 25 years
Threshold(s) $25M travel center
Name WinCo Foods
Year Applied 2015
Terms
Infra. $1M & $860K water & wastewater; construction sales & use taxes; 100% of
the tax increment until costs of public improvements reimbursed, City 1: 60% until
project costs paid; City 2: additional 4 years of ad valorem
Threshold(s) $50M, $850K sales tax for construction
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The agreement with WinCo accomplishes two objectives: (1) full reimbursement of the cost of Phase 1 TIRZ 2
improvements using a combination of funding mechanisms; and (2) an economic development incentive of 60% of
the City’s ad valorem tax revenue for a period of four years following full reimbursement of Phase 1 improvements.
The first term of the grant agreement ends when full reimbursement has occurred, and includes the following
forms of reimbursement: up to $1 million for water lines, utilizing the City’s Water Development Plan Line Fund; up
to $865,000 in reimbursement for the sewer lines, utilizing the City’s Wastewater Development Plan Line Fund;
100% of the Sales and Use Tax for construction materials, furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the construction of
the project; 100% of the tax increment collected in the TIRZ 2 fund associated directly with WinCo, until full
reimbursement occurs. This includes the City and County’s 40% contribution to the TIRZ 2 Fund annually. WinCo
will receive the City’s remaining 60% of ad valorem revenue until full reimbursement occurs. It is anticipated that
full reimbursement will occur in approximately 8‐10 years and will be approximately $7 million. The first year after
full reimbursement, the second term of the grant agreement initiates and will include the following: a 60% rebate
of the City’s ad valorem revenue for a period of four years, for an estimated total incentive of $1.7 million.
The $1,865,000 grant for infrastructure improvements was completed. The local sales and use tax collected by
the City on construction materials, furniture, fixtures, and equipment purchases for the development of the
property was also completed. The TIRZ and ad valorem grants began in 2018.
The Railyard downtown project is located in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ 1),
Downtown Implementation Plan (DTIP) and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) areas. Rail Yard Partners, LTD.,
renovated an existing 28,000‐square‐foot building as a part of a larger transit‐oriented catalyst project. They
invested an initial $12 million in the co‐working and mixed‐use space. The City leases 9,216 square feet for a
collaborative working space. Hickory & Rail Ventures took over the management of the co‐working space in 2018.
The Agreement with Rail Yard Partners, LTD., involves an annual grant of $76,000 for five years, for a total incentive
of $380,000. The Commercial Lease Agreement for the co‐working space is a five‐year lease at $9.75 per square
foot for year one, with an approximate 3.7 % increase in the cost annually thereafter, in addition to operating
expenses including the City’s pro rata share of real estate taxes, insurance, common area maintenance, and
operating expenses. The five‐year grant will terminate in 2021/22.
O’Reilly Hotel Partners Denton convention center and hotel development in the Rayzor Ranch Town Center
includes a 300‐room, full service Embassy Suites hotel, a 70,000‐square‐foot convention center, and a Houlihan’s
restaurant. The convention center meeting space can accommodate conventions of up to 650 participants and the
grand banquet room can host events with up to 1,750 people. It is a major anchor for the Rayzor Ranch Town
Center and capitalizes on the synergy from nearby shopping, entertainment, and dining.
Name Railyard
Year Applied 2015
Terms
TIRZ No. 1 grant for $76,000 for 5 years, commercial lease at $9.75 /Sq. Ft year 1 &
3.7% increase after
Threshold(s)
TIRZ grant requires commercial lease to remain in effect, improvements in accordance
with Agrmt.
Name O'Reilly
Year Applied 2015
Terms
100% of property, HOT & construction sales taxes generated by the project,
cap is $54M, construction sales taxes reduced to 50% after threshold, 25 years
Threshold(s)
$80M investment and $20M increase above base, $850K sales tax for
construction
THE
RAILYARD
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The Chapter 380 Agreement includes a 100% rebate of the ad valorem tax, hotel occupancy tax, and sales tax
generated by the project. The term is for a maximum of 25 years or until the combined principal amount of $28
million and interest payment of $26 million, for a total aggregate amount of $54 million, is reached, whichever
comes first. The incentive is capped at $54 million; however, staff estimates that the actual incentive to be
between $30‐$35 million. The incentive also includes 100% of the construction sales and use tax up to $850,000, at
which time the grant will be reduced to 50%. The sales tax, Hotel Occupancy Tax, ad valorem and sales and
use tax rebate for the construction and equipping of the facility initiated in 2018.
In 2018, United States Cold Storage (USCS) received a 50% cost share of the sales and use taxes (up to $70,000) for
the construction of their new distribution facility on a 40 acre site in the Westpark TIRZ No. Two. The company
plans to offer storage, re‐pack, and case pick, distribution and transportation solutions for production facilities in
the United States and Mexico. Preliminary plans provide for rail service, export services to Mexico, cooler and
freezer storage, and on‐site customer offices. USCS estimates that it will invest $34 million in the project, which will
create approximately $28 million in new ad valorem value in Denton. The estimated electric demand is 1.5
megawatts annually, which will make USCS a Top 25 customer for Denton Municipal Electric (DME). The company
plans to create 67 new jobs by Year 3 of operations with an average salary of $36,074. USCS is expected to come
online in 2020/21.
Name USCS
Year Applied 2018
Terms
50% of construction sales and use taxes generated by the
construction and initial equipping of the project, cap is $
Threshold(s)
$23.7 Million valuation, 42 jobs, $850,000 for sales and use
construction and FFE taxes
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APPENDIX B
Methodology
In 2009, the City of Denton’ Department of Economic Development created the initial Return on Investment Report
to examine the fiscal impact made by the businesses that have received tax incentives from the City, evaluate the
efficiency of the public investment, and guide future policy decisions. State and local sales tax revenues created by
the sales tax incentives were added to the study in 2010. In 2013, the report was expanded to include the ad
valorem revenue for Denton County, which includes both the incentives in which the County has partnered with
the City, as well as the revenue from the incentives that the County did not invest in. The final taxing entity Denton
Independent School District (DISD), was added in 2015. The report was redesigned in 2016. This report represents
the seventh update of the report prepared nine years after the original report was created.
The incentives are tracked for ten years regardless of the term. Standard economic development practice for
impact analysis is ten years. For example, an incentive with a term for seven years is tracked for an additional three
years until the ten‐year period is reached. An incentive is not deducted for the remaining three years following the
term. This is standard practice and also allows for more commensurable comparisons between incentives.
The ad valorem or property tax valuation is based on the values that are released by the Denton Central Appraisal
District (DCAD) for the previous tax year. The certified valuations, released in July, are compiled from the DCAD
website and sent out on a City of Denton Verification Form to the appraisal district. This form also includes a
request for the breakdown of the Business Personal Property (BPP) that is not available on the website and a
section that notifies the City if the property is being contested. The incentive calculations occur for the
uncontested properties following the receipt of the forms from DCAD. The City notifies DCAD if the threshold has
been met by companies for all of the tax abatements. DCAD also contracts out some of their accounts to Wardlaw.
The tax bills are distributed from DCAD in October. The calculations for the contested properties are prepared
upon receipt of the Verification Form from the appraisal district, which occurs sometime after October until the
early part of the following year.
Sales tax is collected by calendar year and is based on the allocation month that the sales tax report from the Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts is received. Sales tax is generated two months prior to the receipt of the reports
from the state comptroller. Sales tax generated in December 2016 is reported to the City in February of 2017, for
example. Historical tax rates for Denton County and DISD, dating back to 1999, were gathered for this study from
DCAD, Denton County, and DISD. The terms for the incentives were provided by Denton County and DISD, as
several the agreement terms and investment percentages differ from the terms of the City.
Property tax is included from the base year of the economic development agreements or the first tax year that was
available from DCAD when the initial report was compiled. Sales tax revenue reflects the revenues received since
the initial tracking began or the grant payments were initiated. For example, the Unicorn Lake Agreement was
approved in 2004; however, the first grant payment was made in 2009 after the thresholds were met. Property
valuation for Unicorn Lake is cumulative since 2006 and sales tax is provided beginning in 2009. Sales tax
monitoring for Rayzor Ranch began in 2010 prior to the receipt of the first payment in July 2012 to assist the City
with preparing the 5‐year forecast during the budgeting process. The incentive for Golden Triangle Mall was
initiated in the summer of 2016, so only half of a year of rebates are included in the report. Tracking for the
development began in 2013.
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This study seeks to aid in the decision‐making process by providing the net revenue from the incentivized projects.
The calculations for the net revenue and cost/benefit are inclu ded below.
Net Revenue = Revenues (property only and or sales tax generated) ‐ incentive
The report carries these calculations a step further to obtain the Cost/benefit of the incentive projects.
Cost/benefit Percentage = Net revenue/incentive X 100
It is important to note that the report only gathers the sales tax generated from the projects which received a sales
tax incentive. These include: Denton Crossing, Unicorn Lake, Rayzor Ranch and Golden Triangle Mall. Other
projects, such as Schlumberger, generates sales taxes that would not have been generated in Denton if the
business had not located in this community. This study takes a more conservative approach and does not include
the sales taxes for the ad valorem only incentives.
The rate of return provides the net revenue of the taxes generated relative to the cost of the incentive, as a ratio.
The ratio of return for the City in 2018, for example, was 3:2. Another way of putting this is that the City received 3
times the revenue of the incentive foregone. The formula is presented below.
Ratio of Return = Net Revenue (property only and or sales tax generated‐incentive)/incentive
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2018 Update Prepared by:
Erica Sullivan, Economic Development Analyst
City of Denton
215 E. McKinney
Denton, Texas 76201
940‐349‐7776
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Date: July 24, 2020 Report No. 2020-066
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Reappointment of Commission John Baines as Civil Service Commissioner for another term
beginning on September 1, 2020, and ending on August 30, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
Police and Fire personnel of the City of Denton are governed by Chapter 143 of the Texas Local
Government Code and have been since the late 1940s. With the adoption of Chapter 143, the City
is required to implement a Civil Service Commission.
Chapter 143.006(b) of the Texas Local Government Code states, “The commission consists of
three members appointed by the municipality's chief executive and confirmed by the governing
body of the municipality. Members serve staggered three-year terms with the term of one member
expiring each year.”
Per Chapter 143.006(c), a person appointed to the Commission must:
1) be of good moral character;
2) be a United States citizen;
3) be a resident of the municipality who has resided in the municipality for more than three
years;
4) be over 25 years of age; and
5) not have held a public office within the preceding three years.
The current Commissioners are Darhyl Ramsey, John Baines, and Lilyan Prado-Carrillo.
Commissioner Ramsey has served on the Commission since August of 2004, Commissioner
Baines has served since August of 2017, and Commissioner Prado-Carrillo has served on the
Commission since September of 2018. Commissioner Baines term expires on August 30, 2020.
DISCUSSION:
John Baines has served diligently on the Civil Service Commission since August 2017.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the above information, City Manager Todd Hileman will be reappointing Mr. Baines as
Civil Service Commissioner for another term beginning September 1, 2020, and ending August 30,
2023, based on his experience and tenure.
STAFF CONTACT:
Tiffany Thomson, Director of Human Resources
(940) 349-7401
Stephanie Lang, Deputy Director of Human Resources/Director of the Civil Service Commission
(940) 349-8297
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PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
Human Resources
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
1 hour
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Provide information about social services funding for agencies in Denton
BACKGROUND:
On June 10, 2020, Council Member Davis requested information about the amount of funding for
local, state, and federal agencies that provide social services, public health, and educational
services that are available in Denton. This is a very complex analysis with over a hundred social
service agencies serving Denton and Denton County with a range of funding from local, state,
federal, and private sources. Staff does not have access to all of the funding information.
However, staff can provide, as an example only, the funding levels and sources of the 18 agencies
that have a funding relationship with the City as budget information is requested as part of grant
applications and monitoring. This is intended to show the diversified funding sources of social
service agencies that serve the community and is in no way inclusive of all agencies that operate
independently and provide services in Denton.
DISCUSSION:
Social Services Funding
Speaking specifically about organizations that provide social services, the City’s FY 2019-20
Budget includes $1.5 million in social service funding. For this report, “social services” refers to
agencies that support services in six categories: Children and Youth, Homelessness/Homeless
Prevention, Health Care, Mental Health, Seniors, and Intermediaries. The funding that the City
provides only represents a portion of the funds available to social service agencies that operate in
the City of Denton. These agencies offer several unique services to the community and may also
receive Federal, State, City of Denton, Denton County and Private funding. For the purposes of
this report, staff identified the 18 social service agencies that currently receive social service grants
through the City of Denton, and those service agencies were placed into the six categories listed
above. Using operating budget information that is provided to the City by participating agencies
through the City’s grant application process, staff has estimated that the 18 social service agencies
are funded at the levels as below. Again, this is not inclusive of all the social services funding in
the City of Denton and Denton County and is only intended to provide an example of the
diversified funding sources that exist to serve the community.
Service Type City County State Federal Private Total
Child Care and Youth At-Risk $356,485 3,594,241$ 1,278,814$ 3,761,142$ 7,043,698$ $16,034,380
Homelessness/At-Risk $1,096,750 327,869$ 603,375$ 2,857,826$ 3,727,274$ $8,613,094
Health Care $63,200 908,974$ 2,038,613$ 2,978,582$ 8,401,360$ $14,390,729
Seniors $25,000 138,420$ 437,000$ 1,569,720$ 877,912$ $3,048,052
Mental Health $18,000 4,104,045$ 23,899,127$ 1,431,135$ 935,400$ $30,387,707
Other Public Services $5,000 36,000$ 20,644$ 78,563$ 249,867$ $390,074
Total $1,564,435 $9,109,549 $28,277,573 $12,676,968 $21,235,511 $72,864,036
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The City’s allocation of CDBG, HOME and General Fund for social service activities are
leveraged by local social service providers to carry out programs and services to address
community needs. For the 2019-20 program year this coordination between public and private
service agencies involves $72,864,036 in Federal, State, Local (City of Denton and Denton
County), and Private funding from the City’s grant partners alone.
City of Denton Outside Agency Funding
Overall in FY 2019-20, the City will provide direct or indirect support to 69 service agencies in
the Denton Community. This includes $5.8 million in budgeted funds directly to 58 of these
organizations and non-financial contributions, such as staffing, meeting space, and other support
to 11 of those agencies. The following chart outlines all the contracts with outside service agencies.
Department Agency Agency Type
Total FY 2019-
2020 City
Funding
Provided to
Agency
Community Development CASA of Denton County, Inc. 501c3 $31,000
Community Development
CASA of Denton County, Inc. (Public Facility
Improvements) 501c3 $40,000
Police Children's Advocacy Center 501c3 $165,485
Community Development Communities In School of North Texas, Inc. 501c3 $30,000
Community Development Denton Affordable Housing Corp. 501c3 $60,500
Finance Denton African American Scholarship Foundation 501c3 $16,000
Finance Denton African American Scholarship Foundation 501c3 $5,000
Finance Denton Assistance Center 501c3 $1,500
Finance Denton Black Chamber of Commerce 501c6 $26,000
Finance Denton Black Chamber of Commerce 501c6 $3,500
Finance Denton Black Chamber of Commerce 501c6 $440
Finance Denton Central Business Association 501c6 $35,000
Economic Development Denton Chamber of Commerce 501c6 $238,836
Finance Denton Chamber of Commerce $1,370,781
Community Development Denton Christian Preschool 501c3 $28,000
Community Development Denton City County Day School 501c3 $38,000
Finance Denton Community Market 501c3 $25,000
Finance Denton Community Market 501c3 $4,000
Finance Denton Community Market 501c3 $3,000
Parks and Recreation Denton Community Theater 501c3 $10,900
Finance Denton Community Theatre 501c3 $25,000
Community Development Denton County Friends of the Family 501c3 $35,000
Finance Denton County Livestock Association 501c5 $400
Community Development Denton County MHMR 501c3 $18,000
Finance Denton County Office of History and Culture Government $157,590
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Finance Denton Dog Days 501c3 $19,001
Finance Denton Festival Foundation 501c3 $105,060
Finance Denton Festival Foundation 501c3 $5,000
Finance Denton Holiday Festival Association 501c3 $23,500
Finance Denton Holiday Festival Association 501c3 $2,000
Police Denton Independent School District $404,390
Fire Denton ISD (ATC, Clown Shows, Career on Wheels) 501c3 $4,500
Fire Explorer Program n/a $3,000
Finance Explorium Denton 501c3 $7,000
Finance Explorium Denton 501c3 $3,000
Community Development FairOaks Senior Housing (Rental Rahab) 501c3 $108,000
Finance Filmmaking Access 501c3 $500
Fire Fire Camp for Kids n/a $3,000
Community Development Fred Moore Day Nursery School Inc. 501c3 $35,000
Community Development Grace Like Rain 501c3 $80,932
Finance Greater Denton Arts Council 501c3 $147,084
Finance Greater Denton Arts Council 501c3 $3,000
Finance Habitat for Humanity of Denton County 501c3 $500
Community Development Habitat for Humanity of Denton County 501c3 $220,000
Community Development Health Services of North Texas Inc. 501c3 $53,200
Finance Historic Denton 501c3 $1,000
Police Homeless Outreach Team (H.O.T.) n/a $265,117
Customer Service Interfaith Ministries (Utility Assistance) 501c3 $135,000
Parks and Recreation Keep Denton Beautiful 501c3 $321,270
Finance Kiwanis Club of Denton, Breakfast 501c4 $6,000
Finance Kiwanis Youth Services 501c3 $40,000
Economic Development Main Street Association 501c6 $2,600
Community Development Monsignor King Outreach Center (HS Grant) 501c3 $50,000
Community Development Monsignor King Outreach Center (Enhanced Shelter) 501c3 $400,000
Community Development
Monsignor King Outreach Center (Facility
Improvements) 501c3 $80,000
Community Development Monsignor King Outreach Center (RRH) 501c3 $60,000
Finance Music Theatre of Denton 501c3 $5,355
Finance North Texas State Fair Association 501c3 $168,000
Finance North Texas State Fair Association 501c3 $5,000
Community Development Our Daily Bread (HS Grant) 501c3 $43,850
Community Development Our Daily Bread (RRH) 501c3 $67,100
Community Development Our Daily Bread (SO) 501c3 $64,600
Parks and Recreation Parks Foundation 501c3 $76,500
Community Development Pediplace 501c3 $10,000
Community Development RSVP Serving Denton County 501c3 $5,000
Community Development Salvation Army of Denton County Corps. 501c3 $25,000
Community Development SPAN Inc. 501c3 $25,000
Economic Development Stoke (Hickory & Rail Ventures) LLC $218,170
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Finance Tejas Storytelling Association 501c3 $54,829
Finance Texas Filmmakers Corporation 501c3 $16,567
Finance Texas Filmmakers Corporation 501c3 $10,000
Community Development United Way of Denton County 501c3 $12,000
Community Development United Way of Denton County 501c3 $80,000
Fire
H.O.T. - Homelessness Outreach/ Community Medicine
(Partnership with PD and Nonprofits) None Non-Financial
Parks and Recreation STHProject 501c3 Non-Financial
Parks and Recreation Health and Human Service Commission State Agency Non-Financial
Animal Services Denton Animal Support Foundation 501c3 Non-Financial
Parks and Recreation Denton Youth Sports Association 501c3 Non-Financial
Library Friends of the Denton Public Libraries 501c3 Non-Financial
Library Emily Fowler Library Foundation 501c3 Non-Financial
Library
Denton ISD (Books2Go Library Account Registration
Program) School District Non-Financial
Fire Fire Inspections for Foster Homes (about 30+ per year) Individual Non-Financial
Parks and Recreation DISD School district Non-Financial
Greater Denton Arts Council 501c3 Non-Financial
Grand total $5,844,557
STAFF CONTACT:
Nick Vincent
Assistant Director of Finance
Nicholas.Vincent@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-8063
Dani Shaw
Community Services Manager
Danielle.Shaw@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-7237
Stuart Birdseye
Assistant to the City Manager
Stuart.Birdseye@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-8009
REQUESTOR:
Council Member Davis
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
Finance, Community Services, City Manager’s Office
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STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: Eight hours
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Policy and Worksession RequestsCompletedCouncil 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 Davis06/10/20How much money ALL local, state, and federal agencies spend on socialservices, education, public health, etc. in Denton.Birdseye/GainesCity Manager's Office/Finance Information will be provided in July 24 Friday Report3Council Member Armintor06/15/20I would also like to bring back my my previous one-minute pitch to repealour ordinances that experts, advocacy groups, and my homelessconstituents both say criminalize homelessness (see earlier staff reportfor the list). The public interest in law enforcement reform and civillibertiesKuechlerPublic AffairsRequest will be presented during a future PendingRequest work session4Council Member Armintor06/15/20I would also like to get my engine brake ban request back in the queue,after the two reforms above. I decided to pull it because of covid-19.Balthrop MendozaCity Manager's OfficeRequest will be presented during the July 28 PendingRequest work session5Council Member Armintor06/15/20Now that the Supremes have ruled in favor of trans civil rightsprotections in employment, can we please make room at our next postedmeeting (or the next posted meeting after that?) to continue ourdeliberation on a comprehensive anti-discrimination ordinance forDenton?KuechlerPublic AffairsRequest will be presented during a future PendingRequest work session6Council Member Briggs06/22/20https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/06/16/dallas-county-commissioners-vote-in-favor-of-cite-and-release/?fbclid=IwAR21j_hPRf4aQ1Bd4f4kQcvjECkoqQtQKRFmkS82RQcBGsTxyoqr3tFAP0Y Would like to see if our PD could consider a citeand real ease program and if we did what that would entailDixonPoliceInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report7Council Member Briggs06/30/20Can staff answer questions about the sidewalks in the 2019 Bondprogram?EstesCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report8Council Member Briggs07/14/20Can we allow the business use of bump-outs similar to what they did inColorado?CannoneDevelopment ServicesRequest will be presented during the July 28 PendingRequest work session9Council Member Briggs07/16/20When sidewalks on Nottingham are going inEstesCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in July 24 Friday Report10Council Member Briggs07/16/20Confirming the bike lane on Windsor beside Strickland will be paintednear the curb and if there is parking it will be on outside as we discusseda year agoJahnCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in July 24 Friday Report11Council Member Davis07/17/20I would like to know if certain parcels in District 3 are already on theParks and Rec Dept.'s radar for acquisition, or if they should be. Detailsprovided by email.PackanParks and RecreationInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report12Council Member Briggs07/17/20How many pending evictions are there?BirdseyeCMOInformation will be provided in July 24 Friday Report13Council Member Briggs07/17/20Can staff get in touch with Interfaith Ministries regarding the Apple TreeProject?BirdseyeCMOInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report14Council Member Briggs07/18/20Complaints about speeding on Ruth Street. Has the city ever looked atcalming devices or other options?JahnCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in July 24 Friday Report15Council Member Briggs07/18/20Will staff clarify any plans to redesign Locust & Stuart so the bike lane atleast meets minimum width standards (5 ft minimum)?EstesCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in July 24 Friday Report16Council Member Armintor07/19/20Which company makes the use of force simulator used by DPD? DixonPoliceInformation will be provided in July 24 Friday Report17Council Member Armintor07/19/20Do either of the two local police union support this? What is their publicstatement on this endorsement?https://www.cbsnews.com/news/national-association-of-police-organizations-endorses-president-trump/DixonPoliceInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report18Council Member Briggs07/21/20Do we have a longe range development fiscal policy/plan?Ogden/CannoneFinance/Development Services Information will be provided in a future Friday Report19Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth07/21/20Can staff clean the graffiti at Fred Moore Park?PackanParks and RecreationInformation will be provided in July 24 Friday Report20Council Member Briggs07/22/20Will staff provide an update as to the work being done on the creek onOld North Rd?EstesCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in July 24 Friday Report21Council Member Briggs07/23/20A work session on new data and request to lower street speed limits inDenton , https://nacto.org/2020/07/22/nacto-announces-new-framework-to-set-safe-speed-limits/CoxPublic WorksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report22Council Member Briggs07/23/20I would like to know how many homes in preserve at pecan creek area/d2 have been skipped for recycling and trash in past few months. I amgetting reports weekly it seems.BoernerSolid Waste & RecyclingInformation will be provided in a future Friday ReportPage 1 of 1Exported on July 24, 2020 4:19:15 PM CDT70
July 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 No - 2:30pm Agenda Committee 2 8:30 DEDC Cancelled-4:00 Public Art Committee 3 4th of July Holiday 45 6 No Luncheon Meeting Cancelled-COE 1:30 ZBA 3:00pm 7 No Council Meeting 3:00PM Board of Ethics 8 11:00 EDPB No-2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 9 6pm Use-Of-Force Committee 101112 13 PUB 9am HLC 3:00pm 14 No Council Meeting Cancelled - Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am 15 Cancelled - 2:30pm Agenda Committee 16 1:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities Cancelled‐HABSCO 4pm 6pm Use-Of-Force Committee 17 3:00 Public Art Committee 1819 20 9am HOT&S Traffic Safety Commission 3:00 pm 21 1:00 pm CC Work Session 22 12:00 TIF Board (TIRZ) Cancelled -2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 23 10am Council Airport Committee+ 6pm Use-Of-Force Committee 242526 27 PUB 9am Cancelled ‐ ZBA 5:30pm 28 1:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 29 Cancelled - 2:30pm Agenda Committee 30 8:30am City Council Special Called 3:00PM Board of Ethics 6pm Use-Of-Force Committee 31 71
August 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 12 3 11:30 am Council Luncheon COE 1:30 Cancelled Traffic Safety Commission 5:30 pm 4 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 5 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 6 8:30 am Council Budget Workshop 8:30 DEDC 4:00 Public Art Committee 789 10 PUB 9am 11 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am 12 11:00 EDPB 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30 Airport Advisory Board 13 141516 17 18 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 19 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 20 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities HABSCO 4pm 212223 24 PUB 9am 25 10am Council Airport Committee 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 2627 3:00PM Board of Ethics 282930 31 ZBA 5:30pm 72
September 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 2 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 3 8:30 DEDC 4:00 Public Art Committee 456 7 Labor Day Holiday No Luncheon Meeting COE 1:30 8 No Council Meeting Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am 9 11:00 EDPB 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30 Airport Advisory Board 10 111213 14 PUB 9am 15 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 10:30 am Audit Finance16 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 17 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities HABSCO 4pm 181920 21 22 10am Council Airport Committee 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 23 12:00 TIF Board (TIRZ) 24 3:00PM Board of Ethics 252627 28 PUB 9am ZBA 5:30pm 29 No Council Meeting 30 2:30pm Agenda Committee 73
City Council
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Council Work Session Room11:30 AMMonday, August 3, 2020
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 11:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK
SESSION IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
Note: Mayor Chris Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Gerard Hudspeth, and Council Members Keely Briggs, Jesse
Davis, John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer will be participating in the work session, closed meeting,
and special called meeting via video/teleconference.
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Due to COVID-19 precautions, members of the public will not be able to attend the August 3, 2020 City
Council meeting in-person. To accommodate and receive input on agenda items, citizens will be able to
participate in one of the following ways (NOTE: Other than public hearings, citizens are only able to
comment one time per agenda item; citizens cannot use both methods to comment on a single agenda item.
Public comments are not held for work session reports.):
• Virtual White Card – On July 31, the agenda was posted online at
www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to the Virtual White Card, an
online form, will be made available under the main heading on the webpage. Within this form, citizens may
indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. Comments may
be submitted up until the start of the meeting, at which time, the Virtual White Card form will be closed.
Similar to when a citizen submits a white card to indicate their position on the item, these comment forms
will be sent directly to City Council members and recorded by the City Secretary.
City Council Members review comments received in advance of the meeting and take that public input into
consideration prior to voting on an agenda item. The Mayor will announce the number of Comment Cards
submitted in support or opposition to an item during the public comment period. Comments will not be
read during the meeting. The City Secretary will reflect the number of comments submitted in
favor/opposition to an item, the registrant’s name, address, and (summary of) comments within the Minutes
of the Meeting, as applicable.
OR
• By phone – Citizens wishing to speak over the phone during this Council meeting, may call (940)
349-7800 beginning 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time. Comments by phone will be accepted until
the item is opened for discussion by the Council. When the call is initially received, a staff member will
receive the caller’s information and either: 1) offer to call the citizen back when it is time for them to speak,
or 2) record the caller’s information, support or opposition, and comment. If the caller chooses to record
their support or opposition, rather than speaking during the meeting, the Mayor will announce the number
of comments submitted in support or opposition to the item. If the caller wishes to receive a call back, the
voice of each caller will be broadcast into the meeting during the public commenting time of their desired
agenda item. Individuals will be able to comment once per agenda item, no matter the method.
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• At regular meetings only, citizens can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda (Open Microphone).
Alert the call taker if you wish to speak under the Open Microphone category. If you would like to give a
public report, see the information below.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Monday, August 3, 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. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on any item listed on the Consent Agenda prior to its
consideration. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any item(s). Any person
who wishes to address the City Council regarding these items may do so by utilizing the "By Phone"
registration process as referenced under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE
CITY COUNCIL detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time the City
Council considers this item. Registrants may call in and remain on hold or receive a call back at the time the
Work Session is called to Order and are encouraged to ensure they remain accessible to accept the call.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
3. Work Session Reports
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give direction regarding the FY 2020-21 Police
Operating Budget.
ID 20-1412A.
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.
1. Closed Meeting:
Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy and options for
resolution of the appeal in Docket No. 20-40432, styled “Emily Brown v. Eric Coulston
and the City of Denton” pending in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth
Circuit; 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 Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise
compromise the City’s legal position in the pending matter.
ID 20-1411A.
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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 Special Called 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.
Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, the City Council will convene in a Special Called Meeting to
consider the following items:
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff
recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to
implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received
background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to
consideration.
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A – _). 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.
-- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT CONSENT ITEMS ARE SCHEDULED; OTHERWISE, WILL
BE DELETED. --
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
-- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ARE
SCHEDULED; OTHERWISE, WILL BE DELETED. --
8. 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 31st day of July, 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
Council Work Session Room2:00 PMTuesday, August 4, 2020
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
Note: Mayor Chris Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Gerard Hudspeth, and Council Members Keely Briggs, Jesse
Davis, John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer will be participating in the work session, closed meeting,
and regular meeting via video/teleconference.
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Due to COVID-19 precautions, members of the public will not be able to attend the August 4, 2020 City
Council meeting in-person. To accommodate and receive input on agenda items, citizens will be able to
participate in one of the following ways (NOTE: Other than public hearings, citizens are only able to
comment one time per agenda item; citizens cannot use both methods to comment on a single agenda item.
Public comments are not held for work session reports.):
• Virtual White Card – On July 31, the agenda was posted online at
www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to the Virtual White Card, an
online form, will be made available under the main heading on the webpage. Within this form, citizens may
indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. Comments may
be submitted up until the start of the meeting, at which time, the Virtual White Card form will be closed.
Similar to when a citizen submits a white card to indicate their position on the item, these comment forms
will be sent directly to City Council members and recorded by the City Secretary.
City Council Members review comments received in advance of the meeting and take that public input into
consideration prior to voting on an agenda item. The Mayor will announce the number of Comment Cards
submitted in support or opposition to an item during the public comment period. Comments will not be
read during the meeting. The City Secretary will reflect the number of comments submitted in
favor/opposition to an item, the registrant’s name, address, and (summary of) comments within the Minutes
of the Meeting, as applicable.
OR
• By phone – Citizens wishing to speak over the phone during this Council meeting, may call (940)
349-7800 beginning 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time. Comments by phone will be accepted until
the item is opened for discussion by the Council. When the call is initially received, a staff member will
receive the caller’s information and either: 1) offer to call the citizen back when it is time for them to speak,
or 2) record the caller’s information, support or opposition, and comment. If the caller chooses to record
their support or opposition, rather than speaking during the meeting, the Mayor will announce the number
of comments submitted in support or opposition to the item. If the caller wishes to receive a call back, the
voice of each caller will be broadcast into the meeting during the public commenting time of their desired
agenda item. Individuals will be able to comment once per agenda item, no matter the method.
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• At regular meetings only, citizens can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda (Open Microphone).
Alert the call taker if you wish to speak under the Open Microphone category. If you would like to give a
public report, see the information below.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, August 4, 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 any item listed on the Consent Agenda prior to its
consideration. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any item(s). Any person
who wishes to address the City Council regarding these items may do so by utilizing the "By Phone"
registration process as referenced under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE
CITY COUNCIL detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time the City
Council considers this item. Registrants may call in and remain on hold or receive a call back at the time the
Work Session is called to Order and are encouraged to ensure they remain accessible to accept the call.
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 an update to the
City of Denton’s COVID-19 response.
ID 20-1204A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give direction regarding departmental
presentations in preparation for the FY 2020-21 Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement
Program, and Five Year Financial Forecast.
ID 20-1153B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information.
ID 20-1048C.
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.
1. Closed Meeting:
-- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT A CLOSED MEETING IS NEEDED; OTHERWISE, WILL BE
DELETED. --
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.
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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 WORK SESSION ROOM AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON,
TEXAS AT WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
“Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
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.
Pat Smith regarding the Shiloh Field Community Garden Update and Partnership
Request.
ID 20-1394a.
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. Such
person(s) shall have registered using the “Virtual White Card” or “By Phone” process outlined by the City
on its website or meeting notice.
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 information; 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.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff
recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to
implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received
background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to
consideration.
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A – H). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members
to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, the Consent
Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion, they may be
considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an interlocal
cooperation agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton County
Transportation Authority (“DCTA”), for the purpose of establishing cyclical and
preventative maintenance of the Denton easements portion of the DCTA corridor;
authorizing the expenditure of funds; and declaring an effective date.
ID 20-1139A.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Biggs & Mathews Environmental, Inc., for design services of the drop off area
located within the Public Disposal Facility at the City of Denton Landfill; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7109-010 -
Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Biggs & Mathews
Environmental, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $124,500). The Public Utilities
Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 20-1315B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., for the design of Landfill Cell Four (4) at the City of
Denton Landfill; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7109-012 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to
Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $221,100). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 20-1407C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager
and the Purchasing agent for the Hickory Creek Lift Station pump failure and sanitary
sewer overflow 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 7253 - Hickory Creek Lift Station pump failure and sanitary sewer overflow
expenditure of $179,606.34). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 20-1408D.
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
ID 20-1409E.
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Texan Waste Equipment Inc. dba Heil of Texas, through the Buy Board Cooperative
Purchasing Network Contract # 599-19, for the purchase of repair services for Heil
refuse bodies for the Solid Waste refuse fleet; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7421 - awarded to Texan Waste
Equipment Inc. dba Heil of Texas, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of
$450,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
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 Rene’ Bates
Auctioneers, Inc., for the management of auction services to the City of Denton; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7334 -
awarded to Rene’ Bates Auctioneers, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of
$200,000).
ID 20-1410F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Sole Source Agreement
between the City of Denton and Genscape, Inc., amending the contract approved by City
Council on August 2, 2016, in the not-to-exceed amount of $106,354.27; said first
amendment to provide the continuation of access to and use of the Genscape platform;
which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government
Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are
available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6190 - providing for
an additional two (2) year with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year terms and
first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $286,000, with the total contract
amount not-to-exceed $392,354.27). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(6-0).
ID 20-1413G.
Consider adoption of an ordinance granting authority to the City Manager to negotiate
and sign a Memorandum of Understanding, not exceeding 18 months, between the City of
Denton and Denton Independent School District (DISD) for the use of, not to exceed,
10,000 square feet of storage space in the City owned warehouse located at 651 S.
Mayhill at no charge.
ID 20-1403H.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing a development agreement between the
City of Denton and Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC; providing for the future
maintenance of critical transportation infrastructure; authorizing the City Manager to
execute the agreement and providing for an effective date.
ID 20-1395A.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton regarding the creation of the
Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16, encompassing approximately 552.985
acres of land generally located north of Old Stoney Road, south of Jackson Road, and
west on FM 156, within Division 2 of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of
Denton, Texas; and providing an effective date.
ID 20-1379B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal ID 20-1335C.
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corporation, authorizing the approval of an expenditure in the amount of $234,357, in
addition to the existing expenditure in the amount of $32,915 for the improvement of
traffic signals and pedestrian facilities along McKinney St at Woodrow/ Audra Ln and
Mockingbird Ln.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
-- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT PUBLIC HEARINGS ARE SCHEDULED; OTHERWISE,
WILL BE DELETED. --
7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas, on the 31st day of July, 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
6, 7 & 14-Jul 19-2914
28-Jul
COVID-19 Update
20-1047
Emergency Order
20-1446
One-Way/Two-Way
Discussions
20-1229
Budget Updates
20-1150
Forstar Razor - Tree
Canopy
20-1448
Council Requests July 28
20-848
Special -
Budget Workshop
30-Jul
Budget Updates
20-1151
3-Aug
Luncheon
Police Dept. Budget
20-1412
4-Aug
COVID-19 Update
20-1204
Budget Updates
20-1153
Council Requests Aug. 4
20-1048
Special - Budget
Workshop
6-Aug Budget Updates
20-1154
11-Aug
COVID-19 Update
20-1205
Sustainability Plan
20-1352
Council Requests Aug. 11
20-1049
18-Aug
COVID-19 Update
20-1206
Economic Development
Strategic Plan
20-1130
EDPB and Contract
between City/Chamber
20-1185
Library Master Plan
20-526
Council Requests Aug 18
20-1050
25-Aug
DOVID-19 Update
20-1207
November 3 Election
Update
20-1368
Internal Audit - COVID-19
Pandemic Preparedness
20-1384
Gas Well
20-1186
Council Requests Aug 25
20-1051
Accessory Dwelling Units,
and Screening
DCA19-0011
Construction Code
Review (TBD)Delegated Authority
Group Home Code
Amendment
2020 Mobility Plan
Update7
20-245
Council Requests Sept. 1
20-1201
Municipal Broadband
20-556
Denton Development
Code Amendments Public Art
Right-of-Way Ordinance
Follow-up Stormwater Master Plan
Sept. 7 & 8 - No Meetings
(Labor Day/Day After)
Council Requests Sept. 15
20-1202
Council Requests Sept. 22
20-1203
Sept. 29 - No Meeting
(National Night Out)
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
Ordinance
No meetings - Council Break
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX
As of July 24, 2020
Currently Slated Work Session Items
Work Sessions Planned - Date TBD84
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Como Lake Wind River Loon Lake 08/10/20 09/11/20
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
Hercules N. Locust Stuart 08/01/20 12/31/20
The road will be closed as a
part of the 2019 Street
construction bundle Project.
Hercules is set to have
reconstruction of the curbs,
gutters and the street.
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification, Mail outs (940) 349-7426
Hudsonwood Berrydown Stockbridge 08/03/20 08/28/20
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
Mistywood Lane Woodhaven Jamestown 10/01/20 01/29/21
Street Reconstruction
Remove and replace curb and
gutter as needed.
Remove old asphalt and
stabilize subgrade.
Install asphalt pavement
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Northcrest Rd Foxcroft Cir Emerson Ln 03/06/20 10/16/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
water services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Precision Dr Airport Rd Peterbilt 08/03/20 08/28/20
Wastewater Collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main and services.
Waste Water N/A (940) 349-8909
Robson East Side of
RR 35W TBD TBD Wastewater Main Install
(Temporary Lane Closure)Wastewater (940) 349-8909
Total 7
Street Closure Report
Upcoming Closures
Week of July 27, 2020 - August 2, 2020
Upcoming Closures
85
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Bonnie Brae IH 35E Scripture 06/15/20 03/01/21 North South Water Main Phase
3
Engineering,
Water Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Brainy Trace Ct Bent Creek Cul v Sac 06/29/20 07/31/20
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 07/31/20
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 07/31/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Cherrywood Ln Woodland St Roberts St 07/27/20 11/20/20
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main and
water services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Cherrywood Ln Woodland St Roberts St 07/27/20 11/20/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Collins Dallas Dr.Johnson St 07/20/20 07/31/20 Haven at Daugherty: Pavement
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
N/A (940) 205-9230
Colorado Blvd Brinker Rd
3201
Colorado
Blvd
02/17/20 07/31/20 Pavement for Fire Station #8
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor, Direct
business contact (940) 205-9230
E. Windsor Old North
Rd.Armstrong 07/06/20 08/03/20
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
Elm Hickory Prairie 05/11/20 07/31/20 PEC 4 Utility Project Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Street Closure Report
Week of July 27, 2020 - August 2, 2020
Current Closures
Current Closures86
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
FM 2181
City of
Denton/Cori
nth City
limits
Lillian Miller 11/18/19 TBD Street Widening TxDOT (940) 349-8425
Foxcroft Cir Emerson Ln Emerson Ln 01/30/20 09/04/20
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
Construction to continue
with intermittent
closures
N/A (940) 349-8909
Foxcroft Cir Emerson Ln Emerson Ln 03/09/20 10/16/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
water services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Ft. Worth Dr. (US 377)IH 35E Mission St 10/17/19 11/27/20 Infrastructure Safety Upgrades
(temporary closures)TxDOT (940) 349-8938
Green Bend Winter
Creek Cul v sac 07/06/20 08/14/20
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
Headlee St.Mesquite At
Intersection 07/06/20 07/31/20
Curb and Gutter Repair. The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of, Curb and
Gutter remove and install
Curbs.
From Addresses 607 to 512
Mesquite
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Hercules Lane E. Sherman
Dr.
Huntington
Dr.06/04/20 07/31/20
Completed removal and replace
of Hercules Lane in conjunction
of the added turn lanes for the
Sherman Crossing project.
Public Works
Inspections
Email Notification, Door
hangers (940) 391-6299
Hidden Meadows Trail
Intersection
with Vintage
Blvd
back of
Vintage blvd
right of way
03/16/20 08/31/20
Intermittent closures of this
intersection for construction
activities
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8938
Hollyhill Ln Longridge Dr Tennyson
Trl 03/06/20 07/27/20
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
07/02/20 08/14/20 Wastewater collections will be
installing a new main line.Wastewater (940) 349-8909
Kerley Street Duncan
Street
Shady Oaks
Drive 02/05/20 07/31/20 Street Reconstruction Streets (940) 349-7146
Current Closures87
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
King Row Nottingham Dunes 07/20/20 08/21/20
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
Locust St.Prairie Highland 03/09/20 07/30/20
Storm drain improvements as
part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project. East Side ln Closure
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Mockernut Rd.
Intersection
with Vintage
Blvd.
back of
Vintage
Blvd. right of
way
03/16/20 07/31/20
Intermittent closures of this
intersection for construction
activities.
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8938
N. Bell Ave Texas College 02/28/20 07/31/20 Sidewalk
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor (940) 205-9230
N. Carroll W.Oak McKinney
St.06/08/20 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
Northwood Terrace North End Edgewood
Place 07/21/20 08/21/20
Street Reconstruction
Curb and gutter has already
been replaced.
Remove the old asphalt and
stabilize subgrade
Install asphalt pavement.
Streets message boards and
door hangers (940) 349-7146
Prairie Elm Pierce 06/01/20 08/28/20 PEC 4 Utilities Engineering NextDoor, Direct
business contact (940) 349-8938
Prairie St.Locust St.Elm St.03/23/20 08/28/20
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 07/31/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services.
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Rockwood Lane Royal Lane Mistywood
Lane 07/20/20 09/30/20
Street Reconstruction
Remove and replace curb and
gutter as needed
Remove the old asphalt and
stabilize the subgrade
Install asphalt pavement
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Roselawn Bonnie Brae Bernard 05/12/20 08/28/20 Bonnie Brae Phase 1 Engineering NextDoor (940) 349-8938
Current Closures88
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Royal Lane Rockwood
Lane
Mistywood
Lane 07/20/20 09/30/20
Street Reconstruction
Remove and replace curb and
gutter as needed.
Remove old asphalt and
stabilize subgrade.
Install asphalt pavement.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Scripture Street Thomas
Street Malone 03/16/20 08/21/20
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 08/31/20
Intermittent closure of the
intersection for construction
activities.
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8938
Swan Park White Dove Glen Falls 07/20/20 08/21/20
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
Warren Ct.Wainwright
St.Locust St.12/16/19 07/31/20 Drainage Improvements as part
of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project Engineering Closed to thru traffic Direct business contact,
door hangers (940) 349-8938
West Oak St / Jim Chrystal Western
Blvd.I35 07/06/20 08/07/20
Phased Road Reconstruction.
There is an attached TCP with
4 phases as well as a schedule.
Private
Development N/A (209) 603-8077
Windsor E. Sherman Nottingham 06/15/20 08/01/21
This closure is to install
underground utilities in this area
with street Reconstruction to
follow.
Engineering NextDoor (940) 349-7426
Windsor Drive North Locust Stuart 05/11/20 08/02/21
Installation of sewer and water
facilities.
Windsor Drive - Closed WB -
Open one Way EB
with street reconstruction to
follow
Engineering NextDoor (940) 349-7426
Current Closures89
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Woodland St Brown Dr Cherrywood
Ln 02/10/20 07/31/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Woodland St Frame St Cherrywood
Ln 07/27/20 11/20/20
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main and
water services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Woodland Street N. Bell Frame 07/20/20 08/21/20
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
Total 43
Current Closures90
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
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
Broken Arrow Dunes Burning Tree 06/03/20 06/26/20
Curb and Concrete Repair. The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of, Curb
remove and install back.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Daugherty Johnson Meadow 07/01/20 07/02/20 Water Tap
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor (940) 205-9230
Dunes Broken
Arrow Windsor 06/03/20 07/01/20
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
FM 2499 Pine Hills Hickory
Creek Rd 03/27/20 07/01/20
Ana Site Construction:
Water and Sewer Bore FM2499
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor (940) 205-9230
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
Greenwood Kaywood Crestwood 06/15/20 07/03/20
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 06/08/20 07/03/20
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
Street Closure Report
Week of July 27, 2020 - August 2, 2020
Completed Closures
Completed Closures
91
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 Phone call to McNair
Elementary Principal (940) 349-7112
John Paine Road
Southwest
Pump
Station
Johnson
Road 01/06/20 07/15/20
Install approximately 14,000
linear feet of 24-inch and 30-
inch water main along Old John
Paine and Allred between the
Southwest Pump Station and
South Bonnie Brae.
Water NextDoor (940) 349-8925
Johnson Daugherty Smith 06/15/20 07/17/20
This is a modification of the
previous street closure for
install new storm drain. Ground
conditions have changed on the
job site and will now require a
full street closure.
Drainage
Direct business contact,
Direct contact with
residents
(940) 349-7197
Johnson St.Smith St.Daugherty
St.05/18/20 07/17/20
Install new storm drain from the
intersection of Smith and
Johnson to the intersection of
Johnson and Daugherty.
Drainage NextDoor (940) 349-7197
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
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
Masch Branch U S 380 Jim Crystal 02/17/20 06/19/20
We will be reconstructing
Masch Branch from 380 to Jim
Crystal.
Streets Direct business contact,
Door hangers (940) 349-7146
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
Riney Rd N. Bonnie
Brae Hardaway 07/16/20 07/24/20 Tapping Sleeve water (940) 205-9230
Completed Closures
92
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
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
Scripture Malone Lovell 06/29/20 06/30/20
Loading crane from jobsite. Did
not get to do it last weekend
because of the rain
Private
Development Email Notification (940) 391-2956
Vista Verde Montecito Intersection 06/08/20 07/02/20
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
Welch Street Union Circle Eagle Drive 06/22/20 07/15/20
Mill and Overlay: Welch Street
from Union Circle to Union
Circle and Highland to Eagle
Drive.
Streets
Due to a rain delay, We
had to reschedule the
section of Welch
between Highland and
Eagle Drive.
Notified UNT of the
project limits.(940) 349-7146
Total 21
Completed Closures
93