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HomeMy WebLinkAbout073120 Friday Staff Report City Manager’s Office 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201  (940) 349-8307 OUR CORE VALUES Integrity  Fiscal Responsibility  Transparency  Outstanding Customer Service MEMORANDUM DATE: July 31, 2020 TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report I. Council Schedule A. Meetings 1. Special called - Public Utilities Board Meeting on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 2. City Council Luncheon on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 3. Cancelled - Committee on the Environment Meeting on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. 4. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. (Public Comment Available) 5. Cancelled - Agenda Committee Meeting Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. in the City Manager’s Conference Room. 6. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. (Public Comment Available) 7. Special Called - City Council Meeting on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Work Session at 8:30 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. (Public Comment Available) 8. Special called - Public Art Committee on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 3:00 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 August 4 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 to discuss lowering street speed limits in Denton a. Requestor: Council Member Briggs b. Council Member Request: Council Member Briggs requests a work session to discuss lowering speed limits in Denton. The following link is included to provide more context and information: • https://nacto.org/2020/07/22/nacto-announces-new-framework-to-set- safe-speed-limits/ c. Staff Information: On July 21, City Council approved a contract with CJ Hensch to collect traffic volume and speed data citywide. This will serve as the City’s first step towards establishing safe and appropriate speed limits in the City of Denton. With this data in hand and applying current policies and guidelines relative to ‘speed zoning’, staff proposes to update and validate all speed limits on City roadways. These recommendations will be presented to City Council in the form of a new and comprehensive speed limit ordinance that addresses all roadways in the City – park road, TxDOT roads, and city streets and school zones – in one document. This will facilitate the understanding, maintenance and enforcement of all posted speed limits in the city. Currently, staff estimates a draft ordinance of existing sped limits will be complete by the end of August. This draft document will establish a baseline from which staff will work. The data collection will take approximately 6-8 months depending on several factors including the restart of on-site school activities and the general COVID19 environment. After evaluating this data, staff will prepare and present for City Council review a new speed limit ordinance with proposed modifications. d. Date Requested: July 23, 2020 e. Requested Format for Response: Work Session 2. Discussion regarding passing a resolution “expressing Council’s commitment to work with Denton ISD within our respective limited and overlapping jurisdictions, resources, and abilities, and with local nonprofits as needed, to meet our shared goal of keeping every Denton public school child, staff member, family, and community healthy, protected, physically distanced, housed, and safe from harm under COVID-19.” a. Requestor: Council Member Armintor b. Council Member Request: Council Member Armintor requests a policy discussion regarding passing a resolution “expressing Council’s commitment to work with Denton ISD within our respective limited and overlapping jurisdictions, resources, and abilities, and with local nonprofits as needed, to meet our shared goal of keeping every Denton public school child, staff member, family, and community healthy, protected, physically distanced, housed, and safe from harm under COVID-19, especially the most vulnerable among them, including but not limited to low-income families, immigrant 2 families, ‘essential worker’ families, families with immune-compromised members, families with children with disabilities, and families from communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Towards that shared goal, we resolve to share information between our two jurisdictions in a timely fashion as new needs arise, with respect to privacy and to avoid redundancy, while making the most efficient use of our limited time and resources to provide essential services to vulnerable Denton families, students, and teachers. We understand that DISD will not know the extent of any possible unmet needs, if any, until well after the registration deadline of August 12 when teachers will start reaching out one by one to each student assigned to their classrooms. We share DISD’s hope that the district will have no problem accommodating both staff and students’ needs safely and fully without any further assistance. However, if unmet essential needs arise for Denton families, children, and teachers that DISD cannot resolve or accommodate on their own, we ask them to turn to us for support, at this unprecedented time. In these uncertain times that lie ahead of us, we want all Denton public school teachers, children, and families to know t hat we are all in this together and prepared to think outside the box and problem-solve as necessary to ensure that no Denton child or teacher gets left behind.” c. Staff Information: City staff are communicating with the school district regarding their plans for the upcoming school year. d. Date Requested: July 30, 2020 e. Requested Format for Response: Policy B. Update on Green Tree Estates Fee Payments – At the July 21 and July 28 City Council meetings, staff reported to the Council that six (6) Green Tree Estates properties have paid the tap, meter, and impact fees to connect to the City water system. On Thursday, July 30, an additional property paid the fees, bringing the total number to seven (7). Please see the chart below for information on all properties and fee payments. C. Utility Customer Assistance Update – As previously reported at the Tuesday, July 28, City Council meeting, Interfaith Ministries has dispersed all emergency COVID-19 funding which was provided by the City last spring. At that meeting, Council directed staff to provide an additional $100,000 of funding to Interfaith Ministries for 3 distribution to at risk families whose needs are not COVID-19 related. Processes have been put in place for direct referrals. The City of Denton is connecting customers with COVID-19 related utility assistance needs directly to the United Way of Denton County to determine eligibility for federal funding assistance through the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund. Any customer seeking financial assistance should contact Customer Service at (940) 349-8700 As part of the new process, Customer Service representatives will gather basic intake information and provide it to the appropriate agency (United Way or Interfaith Ministries). This proactive approach will ensure customers do not have the added step of contacting these organizations themselves and ensure the account will not be interrupted while the case is being processed. Staff contact: Christa Foster, Customer Service D. Development Fiscal Impact Request for Proposals (RFP) – The Development Services Department is drafting a scope of work for a fiscal impact analys is tool to be developed to assist in calculating the net impact for proposed developments. This tool will allow staff to provide an analysis based an approved methodology for the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council consideration when an applicant requests changes for a proposed development. Additionally, staff would be able to use this tool to model possible changes or the creation of overlay districts in the future. These would provide a net impact to the City for the development including the City’s cost and expected revenue once the development has stabilized. A request for proposal will be going through the City’s Solicitation Review Committee wit hin the next two weeks and will be issued for solicitation from consultants shortly after. Following the solicitation, a committee of staff would review the proposals and make a recommendation to City Council for the selection of the consultant providing the best value for the City. Staff contact: Charlie Rosendahl, Development Services E. Streets OCI Ratings – During the Streets Budget Work Session, it was requested to see a map showing the city streets with an Overall Condition Index (OCI) of 0 to 45. The attached map shows the distribution of our city street network that has an OCI of 45 or lower. The 0-45 OCI includes a total of 1,029 segments and 327 lane miles making up 25% of the total network. As we continue to work on our bond programs we estimate after the completion of 12/14 bond program the streets below 45 OCI will be at 21.5%. This fart her reduces to between 15%-20% after the completion of the 2019 Bond. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Public Works F. Posting Signs to Accommodate Takeout Restaurant Service – Last week, staff provided an update to City Council regarding inquiries from businesses on the Square regarding the need for temporary curbside service/takeout designated parking. Staff proposed to place signs designating 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. Staff reached out to impacted businesses through the Denton Main Street Association and received positive feedback. As such, Traffic Operations proceeded with installing 17 signs on Friday, July 31 around the Square. Because of the temporary nature of the signs, staff can adjust the locations as needed based on use. A big thank 4 you to the Traffic Operations team for moving quickly on printing and installing the signs. Staff contact: Todd Estes, Capital Project s/Jessica Rogers, Economic Development G. Correction of Information on PEC 4 July 28 Agenda Item – During the July 28 City Council meeting, Council Member Briggs asked a question pertaining to the funding source of the PEC 4 Phase 1&2 project (File ID 20-1312), specifically if bond funds were used. Staff’s response was that the project is funded with Utility and Drainage funds and that bonds were not a funding source. Staff was incorrect in that statement as the $2,485,000 is funded with Drainage General Obligation funds included in Proposition 3 of the 2014 Bond. This amount represents approximately 22% of the construction contract total of $11,200,000. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Project H. Fire Department Response – On Thursday, July 30, the Technical Rescue Team from the Central Fire Station responded to a call on Hill St. when an automobile ran into a home, striking an elderly man inside. In addition to transporting the man to Medical City Denton with serious injuries and applying temporary struts to stabilize t he building, the crew also used wood to shore up the wall and roof to provide a longer - term fix so that the temporary struts could be removed. Thank you to our Fire Department employees for providing critical services and taking the extra time to take care of our community. Staff contact: Kenneth Hedges, Fire 5 I. 2019 Street Reconstruction Schedule - During the July 28 City Council meeting, Council Member Briggs requested the schedule for the 2019 Street Reconstruction Project (File ID 20-1371). The individual street construction schedule is as follows: • Thomas Street -complete • Scripture Street -scheduled completion by the end of August 2020 • Hercules Lane -scheduled completion by November 2021 • Windsor Drive -scheduled completion by March 2022. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects 6 J. Mayhill and McKinney Intersection Layout – During the July 28 City Council meeting, Council Member Briggs requested additional information regarding the layout of the Mayhill and McKinney Intersection (File ID 20-1310). The image below depicts the proposed layout. McKinney Street will be improved from one lane each direction to two lanes each direction and a dedicated turn lane. Utility upgrades include upsizing waterlines on both the north and south sides of the roadway, upsizing drainage lines on south side of the roadway with collection inlets on both sides of the roadway, and wastewater line installation on the east end of McKinney Street. The intersection of McKinney and Mayhill will have new traffic signals installed and along with a new six-foot sidewalk along the south of the street and a twelve-foot mixed use bike path along the north. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects K. Emergency Housing Assistance – On July 27, Council Member Meltzer requested information about resources that residents can use for emergency housing assistance. Anyone in need should reach out the United Way’s Information and Referral Line at (940) 566-2688. This can be helpful to individuals so that they can navigate all available resources. For emergency housing needs in Denton, the Salvation Army shelter is open and Grace Like Rain is providing emergency shelter at the Wheeler House for families. Individuals should call to inquire about bed availability. • Salvation Army: 1508 E. McKinney St., (940) 566-3800 • Grace Like Rain: (940) 535-5557 7 Individuals can reach out to local organizations where they may access other resources like Our Daily Bread. ODB works with households on housing solutions as well as potential hotel rooms that may open as people exit. • Our Daily Bread: 300 W. Oak St., (940) 566-1308 Staff contact: Dani Shaw, Community Services L. Mockingbird Development Information – On July 28, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth requested information regarding the proposed Eden Village road network and interaction with staff. A resident expressed concern to Mayor Pro Tem that staff requested additional changes to the proposal late in the planning stages. A summary of activity regarding the development is below, and additional informatio n is attached to give additional context. Staff contact: Richard Cannone, Development Services • A pre-application conference was held in December where the applicant presented a concept for a mixed-residential rental community. As staff typically does for pre-application conferences, staff identified land use and site design considerations that they should address as they refine their design concept. At the time, staff noted that the current mobility plan requires a collector to traverse this site from east to west. Staff also suggested that while accommodating this collector, it would be best for it to traverse the north side of the property in order to minimize impacts on the upland habitat E nvironmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) that comprises a significant portion of the subject property. • Following that meeting, the applicant and the project planner engaged in additional dialogue, which included the submittal of a revised concept for feedback. Ultimately that dialogue resulted in the applicant modifying the direction of their plans to no lo nger pursue rezoning and/or a Specific Use Permit (SUP). • On June 30, the applicant submitted a Zoning Compliance Plan that deviated from both submittals. In staff’s first review comments to the applicant, staff questioned whether the street network that was proposed met the intent of the current mobility plan, and also pointed out the ongoing review of the 2020 Mobility Plan, which replaces an east west collector through the site with a north south collector that would ultimately provide connectivity to Audra Lane to the north and McKinney to the south, providing relief for both Loop 288 and Mockingbird. • Over the last two weeks, staff had two follow up meetings with the applicant to discuss this issue and the applicant confirmed that their proposed east west collector design met local street standards, not the residential collector standards that would typically apply. Despite this, staff (Traffic Engineering and Development Services) shared that because this is such a minor collector, simply providing some form of connectivity (does not need to be a straight shot, have a 65’ ROW dedication, thicker pavement section, etc) ultimately meets the intent of the current Mobility Plan. Staff also shared that it would be best for 8 the site and the surrounding area if the north south collector was addressed with their plan, and staff would be willing to work with them on section width to minimize impacts on their plan and the adjacent ESA. The interpretation staff provided on the east west collector is very applicant-friendly, which staff believes has certainly incentivized the applicant’s willingness to help implement the north-south collector on the draft mobility plan. • Following these recent meetings, the applicant submitted a schematic for consideration that largely maintains their east -west street network and added the north south collector on the east side of the site. Staff is currently reviewing that and will provide feedback early next week. Additionally, staff needs to work through several administrative considerations such as whether this would require a Mobility Plan amendment. If that was a need, Traffic Engineering and Development Services believe it most appropriate as a City-initiated request. • In conclusion, staff cannot force the applicant to account for the 2020 Mobility Plan in their design; however, the dialogue staff are engaged in with the applicant is moving in the direction that this will be a win/win for both parties M. Emergency Block Grants – On July 28, Council Member Meltzer requested in formation about the distribution of emergency block grants. based on the $20 million in funding allocated from the County’s CARES Act CRF fund, agencies have access to funding for COVID related response and families have access to housing and utility assistance. With the funds available, the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) will have time in the fall to carefully consider how best to allocate the CDBG-CV funding. The process for the allocation of CDBG-CV funds will be under consideration by t he CDAC as informed by community consultation. In September, Community Development staff will begin with a needs assessment Public Workshop to assist the committees with identifying funding process and priorities including CDBG-CV for upcoming fiscal year. Staff contact: Dani Shaw, Community Services N. North Lakes Park Site Clean Up – Please see the attached memo regarding the recommended cleanup of an active homeless encampment in North Lakes Park. Staff contact: Dani Shaw, Community Services O. Striping on FM 428 – On July 30, Council Member Briggs forwarded a resident concern about the road striping on FM 428 which falls within both the City and TxDOT right-of-way. In response this to concern, staff will submit a striping plan that effectively moves the southbound lanes of FM 428 over to make visibility and maneuverability for residents on Warschun Dr. better for both ingress and egress. Staff will submit the plans to TxDOT by the end of next week for approval to stripe and add signage to this location. The attached proposal does not widen any existing roads, which would require property acquisition, and will allow the intersection to be scaled if more controls are needed in the future. There is also precedence for this solution that can be found on other TxDOT roadways throughout the state, including nearby in Justin. Staff contact: Todd Estes, Capital Projects 9 P. 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. o TWC also provides data on weekly unemployment claims filed and how the claim was received. The chart with data as of July 17 is below. • Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation o The additional $600 provided to unemployment insurance benefit recipients ends effective July 31, unless extended by Congress. Staff contact: Jessica Rogers, Economic Development 10 Q. Dyno Dirt in Park Space Update – In the July 2 Friday Report, Parks and Recreation responded an apparent inaccuracy in a social media post placed by a resident. After reviewing the information, staff determined there was a communication error by staff regarding Dyno Dirt's future use. Unfortunately, the communication error led the resident to believe a change in policy had occurred. Prior to July 2, the department had used various Dyno products such as Dyno Dirt (with biosolids), Dyno Lite, and mulch throughout the park system in general open space. After much discussion, Parks and Recreation has elected to use Dyno Lite as needed for park repairs until a third-party can be selected to review the Dyno Dirt product. Additionally, the department does not plan to conduct any topdressing within the parks due to COVID-19 related budget reductions. Parks and Recreation will continue to make enhancements and evolve as new products enter the market, and staff learn new, trending information. The depar tment is dedicated to looking for ways to improve the park system by preserving open space, improving play experiences, and providing recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. A Parks, Recreation and Trails System Master Plan is ongo ing and should be completed in early 2021. If you have questions, ideas, or feedback for Parks and Recreation, email gary.packan@cityofdenton.com or call at (940) 349-7460. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation 11 R. 2019 Bond Program Sidewalks – On June 30, Council Member Briggs forwarded a resident request regarding the timing and design of sidewalks that are included in the 2019 Bond Program. Staff is currently in the programming phase of the sidewalks as part of the program, and have a goal of completing sidewalks within a quarter -mile radius of each elementary and middle school within city limits. City staff will with individual property owners on any issues, including trees, to find whether there is an alternative that can be constructed to have minimal impact to trees along the route. Normally, there is an 8.5’ right -of-way from the back of the curb to the location that a typical sidewalk is placed. Every situation is unique, and these issues would be addressed during the planning and design phase. Any tree that is removed on private property would be compensated, however staff’s first choice is to find a route around the tree, especially those that are well established. Once constru ction begins, sidewalk segments typically take approximately 90 days to complete. Staff contact: Todd Estes, Capital Projects S. DME Initiates Upgrades to City-Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations — On Tuesday, June 9, City Council approved the upgrade of outdated city-owned electric vehicle charging stations with modern platforms at the North Branch Library, North Lakes Recreation Center, South Branch Library, and South Lakes Park. The charging stations' upgrade is the first phase of DME's Electric Vehicle (EV) strategy to address short- and long-term service and infrastructure needs that will arise as EV adoption increases. The strategy consists of upgrading existing chargers, establishing a public charger rebate program, expanding the public-owned charging network, and encouraging beneficial home charging behaviors. Additionally, the EV strategy is in line with the Sustainability Plan Transportation Strategy: Develop Electric Vehicle Strategy to address short- and long- term infrastructure and charging needs as electric vehicle ownership expands. DME applied for a grant from TCEQ in April to offset the costs. If the grant is awarded this Fall, the funds will reimburse 50% of the charging station upgrade costs. The upgrade replaces ten outdated single-port Blink chargers with four state-of-the-art Level 2 dual-port ChargePoint Chargers. The new chargers have more customer - friendly features and will provide DME with additional services currently not available with existing chargers. The most important benefit from the new charging platform is the availability of customer usage data. The platform will provide DME customer data from the vehicles that elect to utilize the chargers. This data is a critical component of DME’s EV infrastructure plan. The charging stations upgrade is scheduled for August 4 to August 11. During this period the city-owned stations will be unavailable. Citizens may utilize the charging stations below during the upgrade. Charging Station Name Address Hickory Creek Plaza 5017 Teasley Ln Best Western Premier 2450 Brinker Road Walmart Supercenter 2750 W. University 12 For more information about this project, please email dme@cityofdenton.com. Staff contact: Chris Lutrick, DME 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. OCI Ratings Between 0-45 ............................................................................... 14 B. Eden Village Street Network Issues .................................................................. 15 C. North Lakes Park Site Cleanup ......................................................................... 21 V. Informal Staff Reports A. 2020-068 US 377 Construction Hours .............................................................. 24 B. 2020-069 Bond Credit Ratings .......................................................................... 26 VI. Council Information A. Council Requests for Information .................................................................... 52 B. Council Calendar ............................................................................................. 53 C. Draft Agenda for August 11.............................................................................. 56 D. Future Work Session Items .............................................................................. 61 E. Street Construction Report ............................................................................... 62 13 NLegend Street OCI 0-45 Centerline 14 Pre-Application Conference Submittal –12/8/2019 15 Post Pre-App Submittal for Feedback–12/23/2019 16 Zoning Compliance Plan Application –6/30/2020 17 Currently Adopted Mobility Plan 18 Draft 2020 Mobility Plan 19 Proposed Schematic of revised network –7/27/2020 20 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201  (940) 349-8307 OUR CORE VALUES Integrity  Fiscal Responsibility  Transparency  Outstanding Customer Service ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989 MEMORANDUM DATE: July 31, 2020 TO: Todd Hileman, City Manager FROM: Dani Shaw, Community Services Manager SUBJECT: Site Clean-up North Lakes Park Staff is recommending clean-up of a site within North Lakes Park due to excessive trash and debris, health and safety concerns, and sustained complaints from residents and neighbors. The following memo outlines history of the site and actions taken, explains the recommendation from an interdepartmental team, and next steps. HISTORY The site is an active encampment. The Homeless Outreach Team (H.O.T.) from Police, Fire, and local nonprofit staff have been reaching out to this site for more than six (6). The site has approximately five (5) different tents housing from five (5) to (ten) 10 people experiencing homelessness at any given time. Please see below a map showing the location of the site. MAP IMAGE **Area outlined in red will be cleared of litter. 21 2 This site was previously clean March 18, 2019. Since then, people experiencing homelessness have return to the site and are known to be camping in the park overnight. Parks and Recreation, Police, and Community Improvement Staff have visited the site to monitor the levels of trash and debris, health and safety concerns, and in response to ongoing complaints from residents and neighbors regarding this location.. EVALUATION The site has been monitored by an interdepartmental team of Parks and Recreation, Community Development, Police, Fire, Legal and Public Affairs since February 2020. The site is in close proximity to a high use area near the disc golf course where regular concerns from public users of the park have been shared with Parks staff. In addition, H.O.T. continues to work collaboratively to address the impacts of homelessness on City property by referring people living unsheltered to community services and improving connections to available housing resources. Prior to the City interdepartmental team evaluating the evolving site conditions, H.O.T. visited this location at least a five (5) times over the last 6 months to attempt to perform Coordinated Entry assessments and work to get individuals connected to resources. The site is recommended to be cleaned up based upon the following considerations:  The focus area is an active encampment: Based upon all visits, over a period of six (6) months, the site current has approximately five (5) different tents housing several people experiencing homelessness ranging between five (5) to (ten) 10 individuals during the regular visits.  Outreach Assistance: As stated above, H.O.T. has made repeated visits to connect individuals to available resources. Due to the estimated number of individuals that stay at or near this site, the team has requested for H.O.T. to visit specifically to provide notice that the site will be cleaned so individuals have time to connect to other resources or plan accordingly to remove personal belongings. Due to the reported declining site conditions, trash and debris, and health and safety concerns, cleaning the area has been recommended.  Health Concerns: The trash and debris collecting in various areas that poses a serious public health and safety concern. There is an accumulation of junk, litter and trash associated with the camp, including putrescible food waste, and some evidence of bodily waste in the immediately surrounding area risking the safety of any individuals passing through the site, individuals and families visiting the park, the preservation of the wooded area, and protection of nearby properties. This collection of trash, debris and waste meets the criteria of unsanitary, unhealthful, and unsafe nuisance conditions as defined under Chapter 14 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances.  Resident Complaints: Because the site is within public view by both active users of the park especially at the disc golf course as well as its proximity to the adjacent neighborhood, there have been substantial complaints related to this site. Due to the excessive trash and debris causing significant health and safety concerns, risks posed to the public and resident concerns, the site is recommended to be cleaned. CLEAN-UP PROCESS Staff plans to proceed with the following steps to clean-up the site, but beforehand, give advance notification to individuals who may be impacted by the clean-up of the site, and hopefully, provide a connection to resources to individuals who may benefit from such resources. 22 3  Post Signs: On Monday, August 3, 2020 Parks and Recreation staff plans to post signs in various visible locations around the impacted area to notify anyone who may have an ownership interest in items located, on or around the impacted area which is City property that said City property will be cleaned up on a specified date and time, which will be 72 hours later from the date the sign is posted; that such items will be removed from the impacted area on the specified date/time and may be subject to disposal provided the owner of the item cannot be reasonably identified and/or fails to remove the items by the specified date and time on the posted sign; and lastly, that any item that is debris, unusable, hazardous or pose a health or safety risk, or is unsanitary or in soiled condition will be discarded. The signs shall include a City contact person and phone number where an individual can contact the City with any questions they may have pertaining to the notice on the sign. The signs will also include identification of a contact person(s) to connect any individuals experiencing homelessness to social services and available resources.  H.O.T. Visit: H.OT. will visit the site prior to clean-up to provide referrals and a final reminder that any personal property must be removed before the scheduled clean-up. Community Development will work with local agencies to have an announcement of the clean-up location made at shelters and during meal services.  Contractor Clean-up: PARKS will have a contractor begin clean-up of the area on or about August 7, 2020. It is unknown how many days this process may take to complete. Inclement weather could cause delays in the clean-up of the property. 23 Date: July 31, 2020 Report No. 2020- __ INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: US 377/Ft. Worth Drive Project Extended Construction Hours BACKGROUND: The US 377/Ft. Worth Drive Widening and Reconstruction Project is a State project managed by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). TxDOT has provided the City with advanced notice of their planned 24-hour construction schedule beginning August 3, 2020 and ending September 30, 2020. The limits of the 24-hour work will take place between Roselawn and FM 1830 along US 377. SEMA Construction, Inc. is TxDOT’s contractor for the project. Over the past two weeks, SEMA Construction, Inc. has distributed notices (depicted below) to all residences and businesses within a 500-foot radius between Roselawn and FM 1830, and has set out electronic message boards providing advanced notice to motorists regarding the planned work. 24 Date: July 31, 2020 Report No. 2020- __ DISCUSSION: TxDOT has informed City of Denton staff that their contractor, SEMA Construction, Inc., will begin operating a 24-hour shift schedule beginning August 3, 2020 and ending September 30, 2020. The construction work being performed will consist of milling, dirt excavation, and storm pipe operations along US 377/Ft. Worth Drive between Roselawn and FM 1830. The 24-hour work schedule will help expedite the completion of the US 377/Ft. Worth Drive Widening and Reconstruction Project, currently scheduled for March 2021. CONCLUSION: The Public Affairs Department will share the public notice provided by SEMA Construction, Inc. as well as the above project map through City media outlets including NextDoor, the City website www.improvingdenton.com, and the Improving Denton email listserv. Contact information for the Project Engineer with SEMA Construction, Sam Reynolds, will be provided in the public notice for any resident inquiries. Residents can sign up for email alerts to receive project-related information directly to their inbox at www.improvingdenton.com STAFF CONTACT: Seth Garcia, Project Manager – Capital Project Engineering (940) 349-8938 Robin Davis, Program Manager – Capital Projects Engineering (940) 349-7713 Rebecca Diviney, Deputy City Engineer – Capital Projects Engineering (940) 349-8461 REQUESTOR: Staff initiated PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Capital Projects – Engineering STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 1 hour 25 Date: July 31, 2020 Report No. 2020-069       INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Bond credit ratings for the upcoming General Obligation (GO) and Certificates of Obligation (CO) bond sales. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council notice of recent bond credit ratings from Fitch Ratings (Fitch) and Standard & Poor’s (S&P) for the upcoming GO and CO bond sales. The City Council is scheduled to consider adoption of bond ordinances to authorize the bond sales on August 4, 2020. DISCUSSION: On June 16, 2020 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20-916 and 20-917 directing the publication of a Notice of Intention to issue COs. The City Council is scheduled to consider adoption of bond ordinances to authorize the bond sales on August 4, 2020. On July 8th, staff and the City’s financial advisor, Hilltop Securities Inc., participated in conference calls with analysts from Fitch and S&P to discuss the City’s financials and upcoming GO and CO bond sales. As a result of these conference calls, and a review of financial information, both S&P and Fitch assigned a rating of ‘AA+’ to the City’s upcoming bond sales. This is the second highest rating offered by either rating agency. There is no change to either rating from the prior year and both indicated a stable rating outlook for the City. For your review, staff has attached the rating reports and a ratings chart for both rating agencies Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. ATTACHMENTS: Fitch and S&P Credit Rating Reports Ratings Chart STAFF CONTACT: David Gaines, Assistant City Manager/CFO (940)-349-8260 David.Gaines@cityofdenton.com 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Summary: Denton, Texas; General Obligation Primary Credit Analyst: Jim Tchou, New York (1) 212-438-3821; jim.tchou@spglobal.com Secondary Contact: Kate Boatright, Farmers Branch (1) 214-871-1420; kate.boatright@spglobal.com Table Of Contents Rating Action Stable Outlook Credit Opinion Related Research WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT JULY 23, 2020 142 Summary: Denton, Texas; General Obligation Credit Profile US$62.42 mil GO rfdg & imp bnds ser 2020 dtd 08/01/2020 due 02/15/2040 Long Term Rating AA+/Stable New US$58.49 mil certs of oblig ser 2020 dtd 08/01/2020 due 02/15/2050 Long Term Rating AA+/Stable New Rating Action S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA+' rating to Denton, Texas' approximately $62.42 million series 2020 general obligation (GO) refunding and improvement bonds and approximately $58.49 million series 2020 certificates of obligation, and affirmed its 'AA+' rating on the city's existing GO debt and certificates of obligation. The outlook is stable. The bonds are payable from a direct and continuing ad valorem tax levied, within the limits prescribed by law, on all taxable property within the city. The certificates are payable from revenue from a direct and continuing ad valorem tax levied, within the limits prescribed by law, on all taxable property within the city and a limited surplus net revenue pledge of its utility system, not to exceed $1,000. However, we rate the certificates based on the city's ad valorem pledge. State statutes limit the maximum ad valorem tax rate for home-rule cities to $2.50 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation (AV) for all city purposes. Administratively, Texas' attorney general will permit the allocation of $1.50 of the $2.50 maximum tax rate for all GO debt, as calculated at the time of issuance and based on 90% tax collections. In fiscal 2020, the city is levying 59.045 cents: 20.509 cents for debt service and the remaining 38.536 cents for operations. Based on the application of our criteria, titled "Issue Credit Ratings Linked To U.S. Public Finance Obligors' Creditworthiness" (published Nov. 20, 2019, on RatingsDirect), we do not differentiate between Denton's limited-tax GO debt and general creditworthiness. We think that the city's ability to meet debt service and continue to operate successfully has a strong link to its creditworthiness, and that there are no significant resource fungibility limitations. We understand officials intend to use series 2020 bond proceeds to finance various improvements, including street, park system, and public safety facilities for the police department, and to refinance portions of the series 2010 certificates of obligation and series 2010 and 2010A GO bonds for debt service savings. Series 2020 certificate proceeds will be used to finance vehicles and equipment, fire station improvements, municipal government building renovations, park renovations, wastewater system improvements, and electric light and power system improvements, among others. WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT JULY 23, 2020 243 Credit overview We expect ongoing economic development in Denton will likely continue to support future property and sales tax growth, the city's two leading revenue sources. We believe the city will continue to benefit from its access to the broad and diverse metropolitan statistical area (MSA), which we view as a positive credit factor. In our opinion, Denton's very strong management, which has resulted in consistently strong budgetary performance, further supports the city's credit quality. We think very strong management will likely be key to Denton successfully navigating the financial challenges presented by COVID-19. We imagine challenges associated with COVID-19 and the related recession could pressure the city's budgets, as it will most local governments, during the next one to two years. In line with our view of the ongoing economic contraction, we expect sales taxes could lag historical performance. (For further information, please see "The U.S. Faces A Longer and Slower Climb From The Bottom," published June 25, 2020.) We, however, do not expect it to have an effect on Denton's ability to maintain very strong reserves during the next few fiscal years because of the city's formal minimum-fund balance policy. Management will continue to monitor budget-to-actual performance closely and make adjustments as necessary. We expect budgetary performance will likely remain relatively stable in fiscal 2021 as a result of management's conservative budgeting approach and identified areas for cost-control. We also think the city's participation in the broad and diverse Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA will likely contribute to overall rating stability. Therefore, we do not expect to change our rating during the next few years. Although our outlook is generally for two years, we recognize the potential for downside risk because of COVID-19 and the related recession during the next six to 12 months. The rating also reflects our opinion of the city's: • Very strong economy, with access to a broad and diverse MSA and a local stabilizing institutional influence; • Very strong management, with strong financial policies and practices under our Financial Management Assessment (FMA) methodology; • Adequate budgetary performance, with balanced operating results in the general fund and a slight operating surplus at the total governmental fund level in fiscal 2019; • Very strong budgetary flexibility, with an available fund balance in fiscal 2019 of 27% of operating expenditures; • Very strong liquidity, with total government available cash at 144.3% of total governmental fund expenditures and 11.0x governmental debt service, and access to external liquidity we consider strong; • Weak debt and contingent liability profile, with debt service carrying charges at 13.1% of expenditures and net direct debt that is 129.1% of total governmental fund revenue; and • Strong institutional framework score. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors We have analyzed the city's environmental factors, including health and safety risks posed by COVID-19, coupled with social and governance risks relative to the economy, as well as the city's financial management, budgetary performance, budgetary flexibility, and liability profile, and determined all are in line with our view of the sector WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT JULY 23, 2020 3 Summary: Denton, Texas; General Obligation 44 standard. Tornadoes and flooding pose the greatest environmental threats to the city. Officials would rely on cash-based reserves to minimize one-time service disruptions, if necessary, until receiving federal funds for eligible damages. Stable Outlook Downside scenario We could lower the rating in the unlikely event that growth-related or fixed-cost pressure were to weaken budgetary performance, leading to sustained and significant reserve drawdowns. Upside scenario We could raise the rating if continued economic expansion were to result in improvement of wealth and income to levels we consider comparable with those of higher-rated peers, coupled with reduced debt, while management maintains strong finances. Credit Opinion Very strong economy We consider Denton's economy very strong. The city, with an estimated population of 135,989, is located in Denton County in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA, which we consider to be broad and diverse. The city also benefits, in our view, from a stabilizing institutional influence. The city has a projected per capita effective buying income of 88.5% of the national level and per capita market value of $92,806. Overall, the city's market value grew by 11.5% over the past year, to $12.6 billion in 2020. The county unemployment rate was 3.0% in 2019. The local economy, largely based in retail, manufacturing, distribution, education, and health care, has recently grown in tandem with robust geographic and economic expansion in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. As home to both the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University, the city also benefits from a stabilizing institutional presence, in our view. Primary leading city employers include: • University of North Texas (4,626 employees), • Denton Independent School District (4,417), • Peterbilt Motors -- Headquarters & Plant (3,075), • Texas Woman's University (1,875), and • Denton State Supported Living Center (1,700). The local property tax base is very diverse, with the 10 leading taxpayers accounting for just 7% of taxable AV in fiscal 2020. Taxable AV has demonstrated steady year-over-year growth since fiscal 2014, and management expects another 7% increase for fiscal 2021. Recent economic developments include: • United States Cold Storage completing its six million cubic-foot facility in 2019, which was a $28 million capital WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT JULY 23, 2020 4 Summary: Denton, Texas; General Obligation 45 investment on a 40-acre site that created 100 jobs; • Eleven new commercial development permits, which, with a combined total value of more than $140 million, is the largest investment, with two industrial shell buildings totaling more than 600,000 square feet; and • The recent approval of the Cole and Hunter Ranch developments, which include a combined 6,400 acres for development. The master planned communities will include 12,900 single-family units, 6,450 multi-family units, 485 acres for commercial development, and 256 acres for industrial development. With a planned 40-year build-out, these developments will be the largest and most significant developments in Denton. Very strong management We view the city's management as very strong, with strong financial policies and practices under our FMA methodology, indicating financial practices are strong, well-embedded, and likely sustainable. Key policies and practices include management's: • Conservative revenue and expenditure assumptions when compiling the annual budget, which typically allows for favorable budget variance by fiscal year-end; • Budget amendments that, if needed, the city council can make--management informs the council quarterly on how the budget is developing through budget-to-actual reports; • Formal debt and investment management policies, reviewed annually, with quarterly investment reports to the council; • Annually updated, long-range capital improvement plan and multiyear financial forecast; and • Formal policy of maintaining a minimum unassigned general fund balance at 20% of budgeted expenditures and an additional 5% resiliency reserve, for 25% combined, to safeguard against unusual financial circumstances or economic downturns. Adequate budgetary performance Denton's budgetary performance is adequate, in our opinion. The city had balanced operating results in the general fund of 0.4% of expenditures, and slight surplus results across all governmental funds of 1.0% in fiscal 2019. We have adjusted our ratios for what we view as recurring expenditures out of the general fund and capital outlay across all governmental funds financed with debt. Our forward-looking opinion of adequate budgetary performance reflects uncertainty concerning the effect and duration of COVID-19 and the related recession on the city. Management attributes fiscal 2018 performance largely to actual expenditures coming in under budget by $2.7 million, supported by reduced costs in personnel services, materials and supplies, maintenance and repairs, and service operations. These expenditure savings offset revenues missing the city's budgeted target by $800,000. In fiscal 2019, property taxes generated 47% of total governmental activities, followed by sales taxes at 25% and franchise fees at 17%. For fiscal 2020, management is projecting near break-even operations after implementing several cost-control initiatives in response to anticipated revenue losses as a result of COVID-19, whereby officials froze merit increases, initiated a hiring freeze, delayed some capital projects, and implemented a voluntary separation program, which was WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT JULY 23, 2020 5 Summary: Denton, Texas; General Obligation 46 offered to all employees. For fiscal 2021, the preliminary budget is balanced. Supporting both fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021 budgets is approximately $7.6 million the city received from the county in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to use toward COVID-19-related expenses. Very strong budgetary flexibility Denton's budgetary flexibility is very strong, in our view, with an available fund balance in fiscal 2019 of 27% of operating expenditures, or $30.7 million. The city has historically maintained very strong reserves, consistently exceeding its formal policy of maintaining 20% of budgeted expenditures. With fiscal year-end 2020 expectations of near break-even operations, coupled with an expected balanced budget for fiscal 2021, we expect budgetary flexibility will likely remain very strong during the next few fiscal years. Very strong liquidity In our opinion, Denton's liquidity is very strong, with total government available cash at 144.3% of total governmental fund expenditures and 11.0x governmental debt service in 2019. In our view, the city has strong access to external liquidity, if necessary. Denton's access to the market during the past two decades, including numerous GO and revenue-backed bond issuances, demonstrates its strong access to external liquidity. It has historically maintained what we consider very strong cash, and we do not believe cash will likely materially weaken during the next few fiscal years. All city investments comply with Texas statutes and its own formal policy. Investments were in treasuries, agencies, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, municipal bonds, and local government investment pools at June 1, 2020; we consider none of these aggressive. We have not identified any contingent liabilities that could pose a material liquidity risk. Therefore, we do not expect liquidity will likely deteriorate from its very strong position during the next few fiscal years. Weak debt and contingent liability profile In our view, Denton's debt and contingent liability profile is weak. Total governmental fund debt service is 13.1% of total governmental fund expenditures and net direct debt is 129.1% of total governmental fund revenue. Total direct debt is approximately $974 million, and overall net debt equals 8.3% of market value. We understand Denton expects to issue approximately $69.2 million in tax-supported debt in fiscal 2021 for various citywide improvements, including streets and public safety. While we do not currently view the amount as significant, due to Denton's rapid pace of growth, we expect the city and school districts serving the city will have ongoing growth-related capital needs that could inflate overall net debt-to-market value ratios above 10%, which could weaken our assessment of the debt profile. Pension and other postemployment benefits • We do not view pension and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) liabilities as an immediate credit pressure because we believe required contributions are currently manageable compared with total governmental expenditures. WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT JULY 23, 2020 6 Summary: Denton, Texas; General Obligation 47 • If required material contributions were to increase unexpectedly during the next few fiscal years, we think this would not have an effect on fiscal stability because of the sizable reserves officials could use for contingencies, if needed. • Although OPEB liabilities are largely funded on a pay-as-you-go basis, which, given claims volatility as well as medical cost and demographic trends, is likely to lead to escalating costs, contribution requirements may be amended by the city. Denton participates in the following plans as of Dec. 31, 2018, the latest measurement date: • The state-administered Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): 79.8% funded, with a net pension liability equal to $100.4 million. • The Denton Firefighters' Relief & Retirement Fund: 79.3% funded, with a net pension liability equal to $22.6 million. • OPEB: defined-benefit, group-term life insurance through the TMRS-administered supplemental death benefits fund, and retiree health care. Denton's combined required pension and OPEB contributions totaled 10.0% of total governmental fund expenditures in fiscal 2019. Of that amount, only 0.4% represented OPEB payments. Denton's required pension contribution is its actuarially determined contribution, calculated at the state level based on an actuary study, and the city has historically funded annual required costs in full. Actuarial assumptions include a 6.75% discount rate, which we view as somewhat aggressive, representing market risk and resulting in contribution volatility if TMRS fails to meet assumed investment targets. Additionally, contributions are likely to grow as a result of the use of level-payroll funding, rather than level-dollar contributions, which would result in consistent payments. Strong institutional framework The institutional framework score for Texas municipalities is strong. Related Research • S&P Public Finance Local GO Criteria: How We Adjust Data For Analytic Consistency, Sept. 12, 2013 • Criteria Guidance: Assessing U.S. Public Finance Pension And Other Postemployment Obligations For GO Debt, Local Government GO Ratings, And State Ratings, Oct. 7, 2019 • Through The ESG Lens 2.0: A Deeper Dive Into U.S. Public Finance Credit Factors, April 28, 2020 Ratings Detail (As Of July 23, 2020) Denton GO Long Term Rating AA+/Stable Affirmed Denton GO Long Term Rating AA+/Stable Affirmed Denton GO Long Term Rating AA+/Stable Affirmed WWW.STANDARDANDPOORS.COM/RATINGSDIRECT JULY 23, 2020 7 Summary: Denton, Texas; General Obligation 48 Ratings Detail (As Of July 23, 2020) (cont.) 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All rights reserved. 50 Classification Moody's S&P Fitch Meaning Aaa AAA AAA Prime Grade Aa1 AA+AA+ Aa2 AA AA High Grade Aa3 AA-AA- Investment Grade A1 A+A+ A2 A A Upper Medium Grade A3 A-A- Baa1 BBB+BBB+ Baa2 BBB BBB Lower Medium Grade Baa3 BBB-BBB- Ba1 BB+BB+ Ba2 BB BB Non-Investment Grade Speculative Ba3 BB-BB- B1 B+B+ B2 B B Highly Speculative B3 B-B- Junk Caa1 CCC+CCC+Substantial Risks Caa2 CCC CCC Extremely Speculative Caa3 CCC-CCC-In Default with Little Ca CC CC+Prospect of Recovery C CC CC-In Default D D D BOND RATING CHART Note: City's current ratings for all general obligation debt are: AA+ from S&P and Fitch. Moody's has not rated the City's new bonds since 2011 but maintains a surveillance rating of Aa2 for any outstanding general obligation debt (2011 and prior). 51 Council Requests for InformationCouncil Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Council Member Briggs02/03/20Would like to request council discuss a citywide public health study.http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Health/Info_to_Post/HealthReport-linked.pdf Like thisBalthrop MendozaCity Manager's OfficeRequest will be presented during a future PendingRequest work session2Council Member 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 session3Council 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 session4Council Member Briggs06/30/20Can staff answer questions about the sidewalks in the 2019 Bondprogram?EstesCapital ProjectsInformation will be provided in July 31 Friday Report5Council 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 Report6Council 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 WorksRequest will be presented during the August 4 PendingRequest work session7Council 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 Report8Council Member Armintor07/25/20I would like to a Friday Report from Economic Development on howsome other U.S. cities have subsidized grocery delivery before and/orduring COVID to partner with and/or subsidize Instacart, Lyft/Uber,and/or other forms of grocery & essentials delivery to help people shelterin place under COVID. After a vaccine is found, this can help to addressour food desert issue in Denton. See: "Increase funding for emergencySNAP benefits and other social safety net programs for anyone who isfood insecure (the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, passed bythe House of Representatives on March 14, includes this)" .https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2020/03/16/for-millions-of-low-income-seniors-coronavirus-is-a-food-security-issue/,https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/online-purchasing-pilot ,https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-ramp-up-online-grocery-without-breaking-the-bank/RogersEconomic DevelopmentInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report9Council Member Meltzer07/27/20Will staff provide information about what emergency housing may becurrently available in the area?ShawCommunity ServicesInformation will be provided in July 31 Friday Report10Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth07/28/20Will staff provide an update about plans for the property at Mockingbird &Loop 288?MCDonald/CannoneDevelopment ServicesInformation will be provided in July 31 Friday Report11Council Member Meltzer07/28/20Will staff assist in responding to constituents on the below question?1. Have they started the process to distribute the emergency blockgrants , what is that process, who is handling it, etc.?ShawCommunity ServicesInformation will be provided in July 31 Friday Report12Council Member Meltzer07/29/20How many acres (approximately) of Cross Timbers Upland Habitatenvironmentally sensitive areas remain extant in the City of Denton?Banks/VieraEnvironmental ServicesInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report13Council Member Armintor07/30/20Request meeting with DISD to discuss the remaining unmet needs ofDenton families with children enrolled in city of Denton public schools,and the needs of the teachers and staff who make their educationpossible., especially low-income Denton families, and families who werenot heard from during the last shutdown, particularly r.e. childcare needsduring school hours and after school hours for working families. Iunderstand concerns about jurisdictional distinctions, but DISD familiesliving in Denton are in need right now, and these are our constituents.DISD has information about what their needs are that can help us helpthe people we serve, and help us mitigate COVID spread at this crucialtime, especially for low-income families and children of "essentialworkers" who don't have the childcare they need to consider the onlineoption that would help protect their families and and the entire city. Wecan't afford to leave those needs up to an underfunded school district,and must get creative and work together to help Denton families andteachers in need for the sake of public health. I would like to know howthe city can assist with space for social distance learning, fundingchildcare for families, seeing if rec center staff might want to assist withCOVID-safe small childcare , and connecting undemployed Dentonservice industry and childcare workers with city of Denton families withurgent childcare needs under COVID.Request will be presented during the August 4 PendingRequest work session52 August 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday       12 3 8:30 am Special Called PUB 11:30 am Council Luncheon COE 1:30 Cancelled  4 1:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 5 Cancelled - 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session  6 8:30 am Council Budget Workshop 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       53 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           54 October 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday     1 8:30 DEDC 4:00 Public Art Committee 234 5 11:30 am Council Luncheon COE 1:30 Traffic Safety Commission 5:30 pm 6 No Council Meeting 7 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session  8 91011 12 PUB 9am 13 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am 14 11:00 EDPB 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30 Airport Advisory Board  15 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities HABSCO 4pm 161718 19 20 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 21 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session  22 232425 26 PUB 9am ZBA 5:30pm 27 10am Council Airport Committee 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 28 2:30pm Agenda Committee 29 3:00PM Board of Ethics   3031        55 City Council City of Denton Meeting Agenda City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Council Work Session Room1:00 PMTuesday, August 11, 2020 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM THE CLOSED MEETING WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSED MEETING 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 11, 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 August 7, 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 Page 1 Printed on 7/31/2020 56 August 11, 2020City Council Meeting Agenda • 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. • 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 11, 2020, at 1:00 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 20-1205A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update on options concerning the operations of residential recycling centers in the City of Denton. ID 20-1349B. Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding update of the 2012 Simply Sustainable A Strategic Plan for Denton’s Future. ID 20-1352C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a proposal from Hickory & Rail Ventures, LLC for programming support from March 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021. ID 20-1476D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the General Fund preliminary FY 2020-21 Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five Year Financial Forecast. ID 20-1475E. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council ID 20-1049F. Page 2 Printed on 7/31/2020 57 August 11, 2020City Council Meeting Agenda requests for information. 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. 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 1. CONSENT AGENDA Each of these items is recommended by Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to consideration. Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent Agenda (Agenda Items A – E). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, the Consent Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion, they may be considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a grant application from H2 Oak, LLC, from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program not to exceed $7,313; and providing for an effective date. The Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board recommends approval (6-0). ID 20-1425A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a second amendment to an economic development agreement with Buc-ee’s, Ltd., to clarify the term of the agreement; and providing an effective date. ID 20-1441B. Page 3 Printed on 7/31/2020 58 August 11, 2020City Council Meeting Agenda 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 Terry K. Davidson dba T.D. Golf, for golf instructor services for the City of Denton Parks Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7346 - awarded to Terry K. Davidson dba T.D. Golf, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $150,000). ID 20-1461C. 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 Primary Health, Inc. dba CareNow, for the supply of Drug, Alcohol and Physical Testing Services for the City of Denton Human Resource Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7326 - awarded to Primary Health, Inc. dba CareNow, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $360,380). ID 20-1462D. 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 Texas Series of Lockton Companies, LLC, for property and causality insurance brokerage services; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7365 - awarded to Texas Series of Lockton Companies, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $480,000). ID 20-1463E. 2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Economic Development Partnership Board. ID 20-1445A. Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas placing a proposal on the September 15, 2020, City Council public meeting agenda to adopt a 2020 Tax Rate that will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or the effective tax rate; calling two public hearings on a tax increase to be held on September 1, 2020, and September 15, 2020 and calling a budget public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to be held on September 15, 2020; requiring publication of notices of the public hearings in accordance with the law; requiring the posting of the notices of the public hearings on the City’s Internet website; requiring the posting of the notices on the City’s public access channel; and providing an effective date. ID 20-1472B. Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton authorizing the filing by the City Manager, or his designee, of project applications for a remote camera surveillance system for illegal dumping grant in the amount of $26,366.79, from the North Central Texas Council of Governments; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to act on behalf of the City in all other matters that are related to these project applications, pledging that if funding for these projects is received, the City of Denton will comply with all project requirements of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the State of Texas; and providing for an ID 20-1468C. Page 4 Printed on 7/31/2020 59 August 11, 2020City Council Meeting Agenda effective date. 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 20-1379D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the execution of a “Development and Consent Agreement Regarding Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16,” pertaining to the City’s consent to the District and related matters; and providing an effective date. ID 20-1496E. 3. CONCLUDING ITEMS A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted. C E R T I F I C A T E I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Denton, Texas, on the 7th day of August, 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. Page 5 Printed on 7/31/2020 60 Meeting Date 3-Aug Luncheon Police Dept. Budget 20-1412 PD Staffing Study 20-1469 4-Aug COVID-19 Update 20-1204 Budget Updates 20-1153 Atmos Franchise Agreement 20-1499 Utility Disconnections for Businesses 20-1508 2020 NNAs 20-1509 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 Residential Recycling Centers 20-1349 Management of Stoke 20-1476 FY 20-21 Capital Budget & 5-Year Forecast 20-1475 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 Streatery Follow-up Forstar Razor - Tree Canopy 20-1480 Council Requests Aug 18 20-1050 25-Aug DOVID-19 Update 20-1207 November 3 Election Update 20-1368 Gas Well 20-1186 Non-Discrimination Ordinance 20-1470 GTE Update Engineering Study for Landfill Council Requests Aug 25 20-1051 1-Sep COVID-19 Update 20-1493 Audit - Procurement Card Process (Follow Up) 20-1488 Council Requests Sept. 1 20-1201 7-Sep No Meeting - Labor Day 8-Sep 15-Sep COVID-19 Update 20-1494 Audit - COVID-19 Response 20-1384 2020-2021 Audit Plan 20-1478 Council Requests 20-1202 22-Sep COVID-19 Update 20-1495 Council Requests 20-1203 29-Sep 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 Oct. 5 20-1489 Municipal Broadband 20-556 Denton Development Code Amendments Public Art Right-of-Way Ordinance Follow-up Stormwater Master Plan Oct. 6 - No Meetings (National Night Out) Work Session Requests Determined by Council - Date TBD Ethics Ordinance Revision Small Cell Lawsuit Participation Tree Ordinance Review Veteran Source of Income Housing Discrimination Ordinance FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX As of July 31, 2020 Currently Slated Work Session Items Work Sessions Planned - Date TBDNo Meeting - Day After Labor Day No Meeting - 5th Tuesday 61 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 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 Pockrus Page I35 Cliffside Dr 07/16/20 08/07/20 Carmel Villas subdivision- Small section of Pockrus Page is being repaved for entrance. Private Development N/A (817) 929-0527 Robson East Side of RR 35W TBD TBD Wastewater Main Install (Temporary Lane Closure)Wastewater (940) 349-8909 West Hickory Street Welch Carroll 08/31/20 05/29/21 Construction is set to begin on West Hickory Street between N. Welch Street and Carroll Blvd in September of 2020 and continue through May of 2021. Detailed lane closure information is forthcoming pending approval of the contractor's phasing and traffic control plans. Atmos, Streets, Drainage, Water, Waste Water Email Notification, Direct business contact (940) 349-8425 Total 6 Street Closure Report Upcoming Closures Week of August 3, 2020 - August 9, 2020 Upcoming Closures 62 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 Brown Dr Roberts St Woodland St 02/10/20 08/07/20 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 08/07/20 Wastewater collections will be installing a new wastewater main line and services Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909 Cherrywood Ln Woodland St Roberts St 08/03/20 11/30/20 Water Distribution will be replacing the water main and services. Water N/A (940) 349-7278 Collins Dallas Dr.Johnson St 07/20/20 08/28/20 Haven at Daugherty: Pavement Public Works Inspections, Private Development N/A (940) 205-9230 E. Windsor Old North Rd.Armstrong 07/06/20 08/05/20 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 08/28/20 PEC 4 Utility Project Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938 FM 2181 City of Denton/Cori nth City limits Lillian Miller 11/18/19 TBD Street Widening TxDOT 7/30/20 - Construction of a new water line will proceed across Ryan Road, but traffic will be maintained in each direction. Please be aware of changing traffic patterns and refer to construction signage for changes. (940) 349-8425 Street Closure Report Week of August 3, 2020 - August 9, 2020 Current Closures Current Closures 63 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Foxcroft Cir Emerson Ln Emerson Ln 01/30/20 10/01/20 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 02/01/21 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 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 Hercules Lane E. Sherman Dr. Huntington Dr.06/04/20 08/14/20 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 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 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 Closures 64 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 08/28/20 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 09/25/20 Intermittent closures of this intersection for construction activities. Engineering NextDoor, Email Notification (940) 349-8938 N. Bell Ave Texas College 02/28/20 08/28/20 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 Precision Dr Airport Rd Peterbilt 09/11/20 10/07/20 Wastewater Collections will be installing a new wastewater main and services. Waste Water N/A (940) 349-8909 Roberts St Bell Ave Cherrywood Ln 02/10/20 08/07/20 Wastewater collections will be installing a new wastewater main line and services. Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909 Current Closures 65 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact 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 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 Walnut Elm Locust 08/05/20 08/28/20 Water Main Replacement engineering Local traffic and Deliveries will be allowed. NO on street parking will be allowed. Fliers (940) 349-8938 Warren Ct.Wainwright St.Locust St.12/16/19 08/05/20 Drainage Improvements as part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project Engineering Closed to thru traffic Direct business contact, door hangers (940) 349-8938 West Oak St / Jim Chrystal Western Blvd.I35 07/06/20 08/14/20 Phased Road Reconstruction. There is an attached TCP with 4 phases as well as a schedule. Private Development N/A (209) 603-8077 Current Closures 66 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact 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 Woodland St Brown Dr Cherrywood Ln 02/10/20 08/07/20 Wastewater collections will be installing a new wastewater main line and services Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909 Woodland St Frame St Cherrywood Ln 08/03/20 11/30/20 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 42 Current Closures 67 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 Brainy Trace Ct Bent Creek Cul v Sac 06/29/20 07/27/20 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 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 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 Street Closure Report Week of August 3, 2020 - August 9, 2020 Completed Closures Completed Closures 68 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact 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 Headlee St.Mesquite At Intersection 07/06/20 07/27/20 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 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 Hickory Creek Rd.Teasley Riverpass TBD TBD Street Widening (Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering Phone call to McNair Elementary Principal (940) 349-7112 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 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 Completed Closures 69 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Maple St.Elm St.Myrtle St.02/24/20 03/06/20 Water Line improvements, as part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project. Alternating lane closures. Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-7112 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 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 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 23 Completed Closures 70