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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 28, 2020
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Cancelled – Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, August 31, 2020 at
3:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
2. Committee on Citizen Engagement Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2020
at 10:30 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
3. Special Called Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at
1:00 p.m. followed by a Work Session followed by a Closed Session followed
by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council
Work Session Room.
4. Cancelled – Agenda Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at
2:30 p.m. in the City Manager’s Conference Room.
5. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday,
September 2, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
6. Downtown Economic Development Committee on Thursday, September 3,
2020 at 8:30 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
7. Use-of-Force Ad Hoc Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2020
at 6:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
8. Public Art Committee on Friday, September 3, 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 25 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: Stuart Birdseye, City
Manager’s Office
1. Repealing the prohibition on sleeping in cars.
a. Requestor: Council Member Armintor
b. Council Member Request: Section 17-101 of our city code states that it
is “unlawful to use a vehicle for living or sleeping quarters, or for the
storage of trash, debris or personal property not normally associated
with the vehicle.” Municipal laws like this that criminalize sleeping in
cars are among the laws singled out by the Texas Homeless Network
(THN) as in need of repeal for effectively criminalizing homelessness.
We should not ignore such recommendations from THN, a highly
respected organization that the Denton County Homeless Coalition lists
as an essential collaborator (see: https://endhomelessnessdenton.com/:
“DCHC is comprised of representatives from nonprofit agencies,
Denton County cities, school districts and other community
stakeholders. The coalition works with the Texas Homeless Network
(linked), the lead agency for Denton County’s Continuum of Care
(CoC), the Texas Balance of State (BoS). DCHC implements CoC
strategies and Denton County and promotes collaborative strategies for
state and federal homeless funding opportunities.” See also:
https://www.thn.org/2019/07/01/the-criminalization-of-homelessness-
across-the-texas-balance-of-state/ ).
Before COVID-19, I tried and failed to get majority consensus on
Council to repeal all of our laws that criminalize homelessness, having
corresponded with THN to consult with them beforehand, and suggested
repealing them to Council all at once. Now under COVID-19, with our
shelters only open at limited capacity, and only 70 or so rooms available,
and encampments being razed, I am trying again, but this time bringing
each law before you individually, one at a time, in the hope that I can
get consensus to at least temporarily repeal this one prohibition against
sleeping in cars, and then take each subsequent law criminalizing
homelessness one at a time so that Council won’t feel pressured to
consider them together as an all-or-nothing bundled proposition.
Although sleeping in a car nightly and living out of a car is far from safe
or ideal, I think we would all agree that if we found ourselves without a
home and nowhere else to go, sleeping in a car on public property (or
on private property or in a Walmart parking lot) would be safer under
COVID-19, in inclement weather, or under any other circumstances
than the alternative of resting your body and possessions out in the street
or in an outdoor encampment on public property. Many people living
out of their cars are employed, which makes sense if you look at what
people are making and compare that to the price of rent and life.
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Please keep in mind that trespassing on private property would still be
illegal and would still require a complaint by the property owner. So,
repealing the prohibition on sleeping in cars does not prevent a private
property owner from calling police on somebody trespassing on their
private property in a vehicle or on foot, sleeping or awake.
I would like us to have a work session considering permanently
repealing this law or at the very least temporarily suspending it or
making it no-priority enforcement for the duration of our COVID-19
emergency or until we can guarantee a safe hotel room or safe shelter
for everyone to shelter in place. Housing first; but until we have
sufficient safe housing and shelter available, a car with a roof, walls,
and a lock, is safer for Denton residents without homes than sleeping
out on the street or in a tent.
Thank you for considering my request. Thanks to my constituents
experiencing homelessness who tell me about their lives now and before
they were homeless. And thanks to everyone out there in the public who
sees them as people who once had homes too. Please consider that, and
the power we have to make a difference by removing unnecessary
barriers, as you consider this modest request to repeal a law that harms
people and helps no one.
c. Staff Information: Staff reviewed records from the Municipal Court
database and were unable to locate any citations that were processed for
an individual sleeping in a vehicle within the past five years.
Specifically, the City Code section that Council Member Armintor cites
is a Property Maintenance Code (PMC) provision. This code sets forth
certain property maintenance requirements for industrial, commercial
and residential property owners. Any violations of the PMC may result
in a citation issued against the property owner. In the example cited
above, it is not the occupants sleeping in the vehicle that are being cited.
Rather the property owner who allowed this to happen is the one cited.
Because this is a PMC issue, Community Improvement Services
respond to this issue. In the last five years, there has not been a
citation/summons for persons sleeping in vehicles. While there have
been some cases reported, the majority of these involve people staying
in RV’s or trailers in private driveways or backyards.
d. Date Requested: June 15, 2020
e. Requested Format for Response: Work Session
B. Utility Assistance Communications – At their August 25 meeting, the City Council
requested staff engage in a communications campaign to encourage utility customers
to address outstanding payments prior to service interruptions. Utility assistance has
been a key topic throughout the City’s communication efforts in response to the
COVID-19-19 pandemic. Information about service interruptions and/or utilities-
related relief funds has been shared on the City’s official social media channels on a
weekly basis from April through June, and on a biweekly basis in July and August.
Additionally, information was provided to the community in the special COVID-19-19
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and August/September issues of the Resident Update newsletter, which were mailed to
Denton households in May and August, respectively. In the coming weeks, additional
social media messaging regarding utility assistance funds; payment options, including
Pay As You Go; and the United Way COVID-19-19 Relief and Recovery funds will
continue to be shared. Future communications will also include dedicated, featured
images/links on the homepage of the City’s official website, continued print
communications to utility customers, and a press release encouraging customers to call
City of Denton Customer Service to avoid service interruption. The City has also
reached out to community partners, such as the Denton Independent School District to
amplify this critical message. Staff contact: Justin Harmon, Customer Service and
Public Affairs
C. Evaluation of Dyno Dirt – The City of Denton converted from land application of
wastewater treatment plant sludge to 100% composting of the sludge in the mid-1990s.
To create the compost, sludge is mixed with wood waste and is composted to produce
a product that meets all requirements to designate the product as a “Class A Biosolid”.
The Class A Biosolid designation is the highest classification attainable for biosolids
under 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 503. To meet these requirements,
Dyno Dirt products undergo rigorous testing to ensure that both biosolids and finished
compost meet the requirements of both 40 CFR Part 503 and 30 Texas Administrative
Code (TAC) Chapter 312. Dyno Dirt (and related product Dyno Soil) are the only
products produced by Denton’s Beneficial Reuse Program that contain sludge from the
wastewater treatment plant.
Staff conducted extensive research regarding the use of an external party to evaluate
the Dyno Dirt sampling data and program. Staff approached this evaluation with the
idea of having two independent researchers that are recognized experts in the field of
risks associated with biosolids perform the evaluations. Since one of the issues of
concern is the presence of unregulated contaminants, staff also sought out individuals
that had knowledge of the topic of risks associated with non-regulatory compounds
based on biosolids research done across the United States. With these variables in mind,
staff identified Dr. Sally Brown, University of Washington, and Ben Davis with Renda
Environmental as potential candidates. Staff contacted both individuals, and both are
willing to examine Denton’s regulatory sampling data (recent data is available at
https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/residents/services/dyno-dirt). These researchers
will also discuss the broader context of risks associated with non-regulatory
contaminants (which are currently not sampled for Dyno Dirt) based on their research.
Dr. Brown is a well-known researcher on the issue of municipal biosolids and has
published many papers on this subject. Ben Davis served as the chair of the Sustainable
Residuals Use Subcommittee for the Water Environment Federation’s Residuals and
Biosolids Committee and was one of the authors of a 2017 research paper entitled
“Land Application of Biosolids: Human Health Risk Assessment Related to
Microconstituents”. He has worked on numerous projects associated with biosolids and
has been on several panels discussing these issues
Dr. Brown and Mr. Davis are currently evaluating sampling and operational data
provided by staff, which includes data on all regulated contaminants from sampling
conducted over the last approximately 25 years. They will also discuss the relative risks
of non-regulated contaminants based on their evaluations of data from similar
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operations. Staff also requested that they provide any operational recommendations
that may improve our products. Schedules for presentations of findings are still being
finalized but should be able to be presented in late September to early October. Staff
contact: Kenneth Banks, Environmental Services
D. Request for Extension of Green Tree Estates Disaster Declaration – On August 27, staff
received an email from a Green Tree Estates advocate notifying the City that they had
completed the process of establishing private easements for the installation of the
private service lines that will connect properties to the City water system. In the email
the advocate also requested that the declaration of disaster for the neighborhood be
extended two weeks (to September 14) to allow temporary water service to continue
while the private lines are installed. The advocate noted that signature delays kept the
easements, and thus the plumbing work, from being completed before the end of
August.
Due to the current declaration of disaster expiring on Monday, August 31, Council
could not consider extending it at its September 1 meeting. As a result, Mayor Watts
will issue a new declaration of disaster prior to the September 1 City Council meeting.
During the meeting, council would have the opportunity to consider extending the
Mayoral declaration through the period requested by the Green Tree Estates
neighborhood. If approved by the council, temporary water service would continue in
its current fashion until the declaration expires. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer
Service and Public Affairs
E. Cooling Stations – Based on the forecasted weather, the Civic Center is open Friday,
August 28 through Saturday, August 29 as a cooling station from noon to 5 p.m. The
center is also preparing for Sunday and Monday if the temperatures remain high. When
the weather reaches 100 degrees, the Civic Center opens to provide relief to anyone
needing access to water, restrooms, and a place to be out of the sun. Masks are required
for everyone who enters the building. Disposable masks and hand sanitizer are
available, and chairs are six feet apart. The entrance is through the plaza, which faces
Quakertown Park. More information can be found in the attached flyer. Staff contacts:
Laura Behrens, Parks and Recreation and Dani Shaw, Community Services
F. Customer Service Update – As reported to the City Council, interruptions of
utility service began Tuesday, August 18. Currently, there are 1,511 residential, multi-
family, and business accounts which are past due and eligible for interruption.
The breakdown is as follows (week over week numbers reflected):
Past Due Accounts Eligible for Interruption:
Class of Service 8/13 8/20 8/28
Commercial 205 267 101
Residential (Post-Paid) 1,269 941 846
Residential (Pre-Paid) 80 80 81
Multi-Family (Post-paid) 893 812 398
Multi-Family (Pre-Paid) 79 82 85
Service Interruptions Performed Each Week:
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Class of Service 8/13 8/20 8/28
Commercial 0 30 11
Residential (Post-Paid) 0 164 414
Multi-Family (Post-paid) 0 171 205
PREPAID (All) 0 0 0
At Council request, reconnect timelines were evaluated, and it was
determined that the average time from issuance of restore through work order
completion is 50 minutes with nearly 50% of customers being reconnected in less than
30 minutes.
No customer has received a late or interruption fee. Service restoration is being made
with partial payment, pay arrangements, and agency referrals as appropriate for the
individual customer’s situation. No deposits are being assessed due to interruption of
service.
Upon speaking to customers, referrals for agency assistance are being submitted and
the account exempted from interruption during processing. For the month of August to
date we have received a total of 507 pledges totaling $95,013.93 in vital assistance for
customers. Staff contact: Christa Foster, Customer Service and Public Affairs
G. Denton Police Department Mental Health Division News – Denton PD’s Mental Health
Division is making progress towards being fully operational. The Division will house
the Crisis Intervention Response Team and the Homeless Outreach Team. Both teams
seek to provide critical services to vulnerable populations in the City of Denton and
divert individuals away from the criminal justice system. Many people and
organizations have contributed to this process and Denton PD would like to thank them
publicly for all their work. The intent of the attached newsletter is to inform officers,
partners, and citizens of the division’s progress and goals. Staff contact: Frank Dixon,
Police
H. Hercules Construction Update – There are three separate segments that are either
currently under construction or are planned for construction along Hercules Lane:
Locust to Meadowtrail, Stuart to Locust, and Stuart to Sherman (see attached map).
For the Locust to Meadowtrail segment, the roadway is complete and open to traffic.
A speed study will be completed in fall 2020 and feedback signs have been ordered
that will help calm traffic once installed. An LED stop sign will be placed at Locust
and Hercules to make the intersection more visible. Sidewalks are being constructed
along the north side of Hercules and should be completed by September 30, 2020. Bike
lanes for this segment are programmed for instillation in Spring of 2021.
The second segment under construction is Stuart to Locust. This section of roadway
will include the addition of bike lines on either side of the road. Currently, one lane is
open from Stuart to Redstone to allow access to the residences in the area. Work on the
closed lane is scheduled to be completed by September 9, 2020, when they will shift to
the other lane to begin work. That lane is projected to be closed until October 25, 2020.
Construction on the entirely of the second segment is scheduled to be completed in
early calendar year 2021.
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The third segment under construction is Sherman to Stuart. This segment is being
constructed as part of a public-private partnership and has been broken into two phases,
phase one being Sherman to Sheraton and phase two being Sheraton to Stuart. Phase
one includes a sidewalk installation on the north side of Hercules as well as a full
reconstruction of the roadway. This phase is currently under construction and will be
completed by the end of September 2020. The City is currently working with the
developer regarding the reconstruction schedule of phase two, however, the work is
scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2021. Bike lanes for both phases of this
segment are also programmed for instillation in Spring of 2021. Staff contact: Todd
Estes, Capital Projects
I. Leaning Light Poles – On August 26, Council Member Meltzer forwarded concerns
from residents regarding severely leaning light poles at four (4) different locations
around the city. DME staff went out the same morning to check on the poles listed, and
they have put in a work order to straighten the unguyed poles and the stub poles that
belong to DME. The electrical corner pole that leans is guyed opposite the lean and is
safe. The work to straighten these poles will be completed once crews return from
Hurricane duty in the gulf. Staff contact: Tony Puente, Utilities
J. Update for Yellowstone Place - On August 18, Council Member Briggs requested an
update of the status and condition of Yellowstone Place. The section from Monterey
Drive to Kings Row was reconstructed in May of 2019 and remains in exceptional
shape, with an Overall Condition Index (OCI) of 97.5. The two remaining street
segments on that stretch, Sun Valley Drive to Imperial Drive and Imperial Drive to
Kings Row, have an OCI of 60.01 and 38.68 respectively. Maintenance for both
sections is tentatively scheduled for Spring of 2021.
The final northern section from Juno Lane to Hercules Lane will require a full
reconstruction and is included as part of the 2019 bond program approved by Council
last fall. Streets staff have been in contact with homeowners along this stretch and have
completed patching and other interim repairs over the past year to provide interim
condition improvements. Staff returned to investigate the site last week, based on
staff’s assessment, the road condition has not worsened since the repairs were
completed. Based on current projections, staff anticipates construction will begin on
Yellowstone Place as early as 2023. In the interim, staff will continue monitoring this
segment and will expedite the reconstruction of Yellowstone Place if its condition
further deteriorates. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Streets
Street Route Back Route Ahead OCI Status
YELLOWSTONE
PL JUNO LN HERCULES LN 24.37 2019 Bond
YELLOWSTONE
PL
SUN VALLEY
DR IMPERIAL DR 60.01
Maintenance
required
YELLOWSTONE
PL IMPERIAL DR KINGS ROW 38.68
Maintenance
required
YELLOWSTONE
PL KINGS ROW LAGUNA DR 97.53 Complete
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YELLOWSTONE
PL LAGUNA DR SIERRA DR 97.53 Complete
YELLOWSTONE
PL SIERRA DR
MANHATTAN
DR 97.53 Complete
YELLOWSTONE
PL
MANHATTAN
DR MONTEREY DR 97.53 Complete
K. Information on Counterfeit Denominations – On August 27, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth
forwarded an inquiry from a concerned citizen about counterfeit denominations.
Particularly, the request asked if there are denominations that are counterfeited more
than others. Police Department staff currently finds that the $50 and $100
denominations are counterfeited more than others. In the most recent cases, the bills
are marked “for motion picture use only.” Staff contacts: John Whitmore, Parks and
Recreation
L. Parks and Recreation Department Waivers – The Parks and Recreation Department
(PARD) implemented a new process for all programming, including sports and field
rentals, to address the COVID-19 pandemic. This new process includes the completion
and submission of Return to Play Plans and COVID-19 waivers. The purpose is to
ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local orders, implement the
recommended health protocols, and provide notification to participants regarding
COVID-19 risks.
Contractors, organizers, and renters are now required to submit information or a plan
that shows how they will comply with the current orders in place. This information is
documented on a Return to Play Plan. Additionally, PARD COVID-19 waivers,
available in English and Spanish, must be completed and submitted by every participant
in their activity or event. COVID-19 waivers are also obtained from all participants in
PARD programming. All documents are in fillable PDF form that can easily be shared
electronically or printed as needed. The forms can be electronically completed and
submitted. The documents can also be printed, completed and scanned to us. For those
participating in a PARD program, the waiver is acknowledged and submitted as part of
the online registration.
Attached are samples of some of the required documentation. These documents are
shared up front with our contractors and anyone wanting to host an activity or event on
City property as allowed under the current orders. Staff works closely with them in
providing detailed instructions and remaining available to assist throughout the
process. While groups and organizations can have their own waiver and safety plan,
PARD’s Return to Play Plans and COVID-19 waivers have been reviewed and
approved by the City’s Legal Department and are required prior to holding the activity
or event.
M. Bike and Pedestrian Concerns on Sherman Drive – On August 20, Council Members
Briggs, Armintor, and Meltzer forwarded citizen concerns regarding the bike and
pedestrian safety on Sherman Drive. When the development at Stark Farms was
approved, the addition of turn lanes on Sherman Dr. were a part of the approval. The
developer accomplished this construction by using a part of the existing shoulder to
provide the new traffic lanes. The remaining shoulder area does not provide a
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comfortable space for bicyclists or pedestrians. While this is a standard TxDOT design,
staff feels that improved bike/pedestrian accommodations can be provided.
Staff is currently working with the developer and TxDOT to determine an appropriate
solution to this issue. Because it may require adding pavement to Sherman Dr., the
ultimate resolution to this issue may take several months. Staff contact: Brian Jahn,
Capital Projects
N. Requests for Traffic Calming at Various Intersections – On August 21, Council
Member Briggs requested a 4-way stop at Emerson and Nottingham to provide a safe
crossing to the park area and for kids to cross walking home from school. On
August 26, Council Member Briggs also requested a stop sign at the intersection of
Bryan and Linden. Staff will begin the evaluation process for determining the
feasibility of installing an ALL-WAY STOP at both of these intersections. In addition,
staff will place the Bryan and Linden intersection in the queue and conduct a speed
survey of all approaches. These analyses will be delayed, however, until school is back
in session on campus (which is currently scheduled to be September 8 at the earliest)
so as to give staff the best opportunity to satisfy the necessary warrants. Staff contact:
Brian Jahn, Capital Projects
O. Keep Denton Beautiful – In 2018, with new recommendations following the Parks
Foundation audit, the City of Denton began collaborating with the nonprofit partner,
Keep Denton Beautiful, Inc. (KDB) on an updated contract. In September 2018, City
staff presented at a Denton City Council work session to seek advisement on the new
contract. Negotiations continued into 2019, and all parties agreed to reorganize KDB
within the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD). KDB’s Board of Directors and
COD staff have worked closely over the past year to ensure the best outcome for the
community beautification programs.
On March 2, 2020, PARD staff and KDB jointly presented a new contract during a
council work session, which brought up new questions about the sustainability of the
hybrid public-private structure. Soon after, KDB considered possible organizational
changes to best support programs, and ultimately, the board voted to transition all
existing programming to the City and consider dissolving the nonprofit arm. The board
has since taken steps to transition KDB initiatives, financial assets, and intellectual
property to the City.
The KDB, Inc. board members and City staff have been working diligently to execute
a transition plan in the Denton community’s best interest. PARD staff have the passion
for continuing the heritage of KDB and its mission of creating a clean and beautiful
Denton. PARD staff will continue to plan and implement programs with funding
included in the FY 2020-2021 City of Denton budget. PARD staff will rely on the
Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board to provide community input, as needed.
At the same time, KDB, Inc. will form a volunteer task force of KDB advocates to
provide invaluable program support. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and
Recreation
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KDB, Inc. Board of Directors – board@kdb.org
Christa Crowe, President/Chair
Alejandro Moreno, Treasurer
Cassie Hudson, Secretary
Emily Bilcik, Member at Large
Candice Mlakar, Member at Large
P. STAR Texas Environmental Leadership Awards – The City of Denton Sustainability
and Solid Waste Department were awarded the Outstanding Public Outreach Program
award last week for their social media outreach and engagement. They had previous
won the award for the North Texas region but recently learned that they had also won
at the State level. STAR stands for the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling and is
focused on advancing recycling in the State of Texas. Sustainability has been working
with the Solid Waste Department to promote messages online that increase awareness
around recycling in our community. Since 2019, they have been able to increase their
followers by 22 percent on Facebook and 182 percent on Instagram. Staff Contact:
Katherine Barnett, Sustainability
Q. Clear the Shelter Update – The event officially ends this Saturday, August 29, and the
adapted event’s support has been incredible.
The Denton Animal Shelter quickly began scheduling appointments, and currently
have 144 appointments made. As of Monday, 60 animals found their forever homes,
and many more are still up for adoption. In 2019 the shelter adopted 98 animals and
expects the modified event for 2020 to be just as successful. Staff contact: Randi
Weinberg, Animal Services
R. Animal Fosters Needed for Hurricane Laura Evacuees – The Denton Animal Shelter is
expecting the need for dog and cat fosters to increase as Hurricane Laura evacuees
arrive in Denton. While the evacuees are housed in Denton, they are often unable to
keep their animals with them. Denton Animal Shelter would temporarily house the
animal or place the animal in foster care until the owners could safely return home. To
learn more about the fostering program, email gayla.nelsen@cityofdenton.com. Staff
contact: Randi Weinberg, Animal Services
S. Denton Animal Shelter Food Pantry - Due to the COVID-19-19 pandemic and
shutdown, Denton Animal Shelter began a dog and cat food pantry for pet owners in
need. The pantry is still open for Denton residents who may need help providing food
for their pets. Anyone interested should call (940) 349-7549 to set up an appointment
to pick up the food. Those who can donate food for the food pantry can drop off the
donations at the front door of the Animal Shelter, 3717 N Elm St. Staff contact: Randi
Weinberg, Animal Services
III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Events
1. #UniteDenton Virtual Event – August 29 from 9 to 10:00 a.m. on Zoom.
Denton resident, Paul Taylor with Camp Gladiator, reached out to Parks and
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Recreation staff about a virtual workout event. Taylor will lead a virtual
workout for the community, although registration is required. Everyone
registered will be emailed a Zoom ID to join the virtual event. The event is
FREE for all participants, and the first 100 people to register will receive a free
T-shirt. Register online here: https://bit.ly/UniteDenton Staff contact: Jennifer
Eusse, Parks and Recreation
B. Community Meetings
1. Virtual Public Art Community Meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at
6:00 p.m. via Zoom. The attached flyer contains more information on the
event. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
IV. Attachments
A. Inclement Weather Flyer ......................................................................................12
B. Mental Health Division Newsletter ......................................................................13
C. Hercules Construction Map ..................................................................................19
D. PARD Waivers .....................................................................................................20
E. Public Art Community Input Meeting Flyer ........................................................30
V. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .......................................................................31
B. Council Calendar .................................................................................................32
C. Future Work Session Items .................................................................................35
D. Street Construction Report ..................................................................................36
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Half corner MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION NEWS
AUGUST 2020
940-349-7948
Sharing our progress with the Department and
City of Denton
1. UNDER
CONSTRUCTION
2. ONE MIND
CAMPAIGN
3. HOMELESS
OUTREACH TEAM
4. EMERGENCY
DETENTION
ORDERS &
POLICY
mentalhealth
division@city
ofdenton.com
5. COLLABORATION
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As the MHD’s foundation and framework are being built, we envision what we
would like the division to become. After much reflection and research, a vision
began to emerge with compassion at its core. Compassion is feeling deep
sympathy for those stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to
alleviate that suffering. We must strive to have compassion in our interactions
with our community, as we most certainly would want for our loved ones. The
mission of MHD is “To serve our most vulnerable citizens with compassion and
steadfastness by connecting those in a serious mental health crisis or
experiencing homelessness with help. The Mental Health Division strives to
reduce arrests of people suffering from mental illness while increasing the
likelihood they will receive mental health services.” Our Crisis Intervention
Response Team and Homeless Outreach Team are committed to this endeavor
and will meet any challenges with grace, resilience, and creativity. To our
officers, if this message speaks to your values, consider applying for the CIRT
Officer positions to accomplish this very important mission. The positions will be
announced in the near future. As we construct and fine tune the division, we will
continue to keep everyone informed and introduce the team in upcoming
newsletters.
Sincerely,
Sgt. Elisa Howell
1.UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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“The One Mind Campaign seeks to ensure successful interactions between
police officers and persons af fected by mental illness. The initiative focuses on
uniting local communities, public safety organizations, and mental health
organizations so that the three become ‘of one mind’. To join the campaign, law
enforcement agencies must pledge to implement four promising practices over a
12-36-month time frame. These practices include: establishing a clearly defined
and sustainable partnership with a community mental health organization,
developing a model policy to implement police response to persons affected by
mental illness, training and certifying sworn officers and selected non -sworn
staff in mental health first aid training or other equivalent mental health
awareness course, and providing crisis intervention team training.”
The MHD is already in the process of instituting these practices. We have
collaborated on two grant opportunities with MHMR , and an MOU is set to go
before Council. General orders on crisis intervention and EDOs are being drafted
with the help of our subject matter experts and part ners. Training is currently
being assessed with a plan for implementation. The One Mind Campaign will
bring credibility to the MHD and will serve as a stepping stone to other program
certifications.
2.ONE MIND CAMPAIGN
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H.O.T., in partnership with service providers, has been working
tirelessly to connect people experiencing homelessness with services in the
City of Denton. Going into a campsite is not without risks. These are often
areas that must be trekke d out into where debris and waste has
accumulated that presents hazards to the team and people residing there.
Our amazing partners in this effort are Carrie Powell with Vision and Wendy
Noble with Giving Hope. They collect data, assess the individual’s needs,
and seek to connect them with the most appropriate services.
Every individual
encountered is unique, and
their needs might not be the
same as another. This work
takes empathy and patience
as the team strives to learn
the root cause of an
individual’s homelessness.
There are times when the
living conditions become
hazardous and inhabitable
and impact the surrounding
neighborhoods and
businesses. H.O.T. works
with many City of Denton
Departments, including
Community Improvement
Services, Parks and Rec, and
the FD to assess campsites
and formulate strategies for
moving people out and site
cleanup. Upcoming
newsletters will highlight
Officer Webb and Officer
Butler’s work and the
important role that patrol has
in outreach.
3.HOMELESS OUTREACH
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4.EMERGENCY DETENTION
ORDERS & POLICY
MHD is working to develop our Department’s process and
procedures for the use of Emergency Detention Orders. This will be
pivotal for the agency, as it puts discretion back into the hands of
our officers who are on-scene with individuals in a mental health
crisis. The chart highlights some of the key areas of consideration
for establishing this process.
There are many other considerations and partnerships that have
come to the forefront as this process is explored. We have already
made great strides in understanding the process and getting stake
holders on board. All of this is critical in the creation of our EDO
general order.
Mental Health Court:
•Need court to accept our EDOs
•Learn the court's procedures
Mental Health Facility:
•Find facility that will admit individuals we detain
•Find alternative facilities
•Learn process of admission
Training:
•Learn when it is appropriate to use EDOs
•Learn proper format for affidavits and supplements
pertaining to EDOs
Transport:
•Who will transport patients to court?
•What are the laws regarding transport?
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5.COLLABORATION
The MHD might reside in the PD, but it has been a collaborative
effort from day one. Here are some of our partners in this journey.
• Denton County MHMR Center – This relationship is critical to our
success. Executive Director Pam Gutierrez and the Administrator of Mental
Health & Crisis Services, Brittany Waymack, have provided valuable feedback
and information. We have collaborated on two major grant solicitation s, one of
which has already been awarded. One grant will bring tele-medicine into the
hands of patrol officers at crisis scenes, and the other will bring two social
workers from MHMR into the MHD. MHMR is developing training for Denton
officers that includes Mental Health First Aid and suicide intervention.
• Lake Dallas PD Chief Corolla – Chief Corolla has been working on
implementing the EDO process at his agency for the last three years. He
serves on the Judicial Commission on Mental Health and has blazed a trail that
has made it significantly easier for us to achieve the same goals. Chief Corolla
graciously provided invaluable information and advice to us.
• Mayhill Hospital - Chief Executive Officer Loren Fouch has given her
support and has offered training for the PD. This is another key relationship
that will aid us in development. Training on Mayhill Hospital’s procedures and
practices will be forthcoming.
• Judge Jahn - The Honorable Judge Jahn has offered his support and
resources to the MHD. We will be working closely with him and his team as we
develop training and procedures for the PD.
• Judge Atkinson – We are very fortunate to have the Honorable Judge
Atkinson in our corner. Immediately, he expressed interest in working with the
MHD to improve our response to those with mental illness that are arrested.
His insight and experience will certainly prove to be invaluable to us.
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Hercules from Locust to Meadowtrail
1. Roadway is complete and open to traffic.
2. A speed study will be completed this fall and driver
feedback signs are on order to be placed here to help
calm traffic.
3. A LED Stop sign will be placed at Locust and Hercules.
4. Sidewalks are being constructed along the north side
of Hercules and should be complete by the end of
September.
Hercules from Stuart to Locust
1. This is part of the 2019 Street Bundle (2014
Bond).
2. This section should be complete in early 2021.
Hercules from Stuart to Sherman
1. This section of Hercules is being constructed
via Public-Private Partnership.
2. Construction is being performed by the
developer.
3. Phase 1 from Sheraton to Sherman will be
complete by the end of September, 2020.
4. Phase 2 from Stuart to Sheratonis
anticipated to be complete summer of 2021.
2 1
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20
Policy and Worksession RequestsCompletedCouncil Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Council Member Armintor06/15/20I would also like to bring back my my previous one-minute pitch to repeal ourordinances that experts, advocacy groups, and my homeless constituents both saycriminalize homelessness (see earlier staff report for the list). The public interest in lawenforcement reform and civil libertiesKuechlerPublic AffairsRequest will be presented during the September 1Pending Request work session2Council Member Briggs07/21/20Do we have a longe range development fiscal policy/plan?Ogden/CannoneDevelopment Services Finance Information will be provided in a future Friday Report3Council Member Briggs08/14/20Send a Resolution to the govenor, either open bars or provide funding they need as theyare required to stay closed.BirdseyeCity Manager's OfficeRequest will be presented during a future PendingRequest work session4Council Member Armintor08/17/20In this week's Friday staff report, I'd like to know what independent third party has beenchosen to test the Dyno Dirt (if the decision has already been made), a list of thechemicals they will be testing for *beyond* the EPA standard that we already test for(including household names for pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and otherproducts/poisons/toxic substances). I would also like to know if Dyno Dirt Light will betested as well so that we can have a point of comparison.BanksWastewaterInformation will be provided in August 28 Friday Report5Council Member Briggs08/18/20Can staff give an update on the work being performed on Hercules?EstesPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in August 28 Friday Report6Council Member Meltzer08/18/20Can staff give background on the stop sign on Ryan Road at Montecito?EstesPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in August 28 Friday Report7Council Member Briggs08/18/20Can staff check on the condition of Yellowstone Pl.?CoxPublic Works -StreetsInformation will be provided in August 28 Friday Report8Council Member Briggs08/20/20Please identify all street that have completed W WW a year or so ago and are waiting fornew pavement. Ex: Atlas. Also those going through the W WW upgrades now and whenthey are scheduled for new Pavement Ex: FoxcroftPugsley/CoxPublic Works Wastewater Water Information will be provided in the September 4 FridayReport9Council Member Meltzer08/20/20Can staff address safety concerns for bike and pedestrian on Sherman Dr?JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in August 28 Friday Report10Council Member Briggs08/20/20Can staff address safety concerns for bike and pedestrian on Sherman Dr?JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in August 28 Friday Report11Council Member Armintor08/20/20Can staff address safety concerns for bike and pedestrian on Sherman Dr?JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in August 28 Friday Report12Council Member Briggs08/21/20A request for a 4 way stop at Emerson and Nottingham to provide a safe crossing to thepark area and for kids to cross walking home from schoolJahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in August 28 Friday Report13Council Member Briggs08/24/20Is the City sending firefighters to California for the wildfires?HedgesFireInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report14Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth08/25/20Outline: Wall of Fame at American Legion Hall. Format for response: Draft budget forimplementation. Desired outcome: Using the medallion or QR technology for history ofkey Southeast Denton Residents. It is one of the most rented buildings in the city andrenters can learn about the community. I would advocate, we interview the key residentsnow and they can record a message for visitors (Ms. Cole, Ms. Minter, Ms. Kimball, Ms.Clark, etc). I would like to include the data captured on the rail trail. Also, the city shouldconnect with the UNT Professor that has the footage from Freedman Town 2.0 (CarlaCarter - professor of media arts at UNT).PackanPublic Works -ParksRequest will be presented during the September 15Pending Request work session15Council Member Briggs08/26/20Request to see if a stop sign can be added at Bryan and Linden to help with speeding, orany other traffic calming device for LindenJahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in August 28 Friday Report16Council Member Briggs08/27/20I received an email about issues with waivers for teams playing on Denton fields. Oneteam didn’t have all players sign so game was moved out of Denton and to Dallas. Iassume it is a COVID waiver? Can someone walk me through the process of how out oftown traveling teams are supposed to get the waivers and return them?PackanPublic Works -ParksInformation will be provided in August 28 Friday Report17Council Member Briggs08/27/20can we investigate this rat infestation on the streetShawAnimal Services CommunityServices Environmental ServicesInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report18Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth08/27/20Someone asked which denominations are counterfeited? Is their a particulardenomination, more than others?DixonPoliceInformation will be provided in August 28 Friday ReportPage 1 of 1Exported on August 28, 2020 5:22:58 PM CDT
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 9:00am Cancelled - HLC 3:00pm 11 1:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session Cancelled - Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am 12 11:00 EDPB Cancelled - 2:30pm Agenda Committee 13 Cancelled - 8:30 DEDC 6pm Use-Of-Force Committee 141516 17 18 12:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 19 Cancelled - 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 20 Cancelled-Traffic Safety Commission 11:00 am Cancelled – COPWD 3pm Cancelled ‐ HABSCO 4pm 6pm Use-Of-Force Committee 212223 24 PUB 9:00am 25 Cancelled -10am Council Airport Committee 1:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 26 Cancelled - 2:30pm Agenda Committee Cancelled – 3:30p Civil Service Commission 27 3:00PM Board of Ethics 282930 31 Cancelled ‐ ZBA 5:30pm 22
September 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 COCE 10:30 1:00 pm CC 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 2 Cancelled -- 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 3 8:30 DEDC 6pm Use-Of-Force Committee 4 3:00 Public Art Committee 56 7 Labor Day Holiday No Luncheon Meeting 8 No Council Meeting Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am COE 1:00pm 9 11:00 EDPB 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30 Airport Advisory Board 10 111213 14 PUB 9:00am 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 3:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities HABSCO 4pm Traffic Safety Commission 11:00 am 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 9:00am ZBA 5:30pm 29 No Council Meeting 30 2:30pm Agenda Committee 23
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 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 9:00am 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 3:00pm 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 9:00am 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 24
Meeting Date
1-Sep
Audit - Procurement Card
Process (Follow Up)
20-1488
All-Walk Cross Walk Plan
20-1510
Little Elm/911
20-1535
Economic Dev. Incentive
Applications
20-1717
FY 20-21 Proposed
Budget, CIP & 5-Year
Forecast
20-1524
Public Library Master
Facilities Plan
20-526
Mosquito Suveillance
20-1743
Council Requests Sept. 1
20-1201
7-Sep No Meeting - Labor Day
8-Sep
10-Sep - Budget CANCELLED
15-Sep
COVID-19 Update
20-1494
Non-Discrimination
Ordinance
20-1470
FY 20-21 Proposed
Budget, CIP & 5-Year
Forecast
20-1524
November 3 Election
Update
20-1368
Cap. Improvement
Update
20-1687
Landfill Engineering Study
20-1531
Management of Stoke
20-1476
Economic Development
Strategic Plan (Follow Up)
20-1615
Renewable Power
Supply - Closed Meeting
Council Requests
20-1202
22-Sep
COVID-19 Update
20-1495
Gas Well
20-1186
Audit - COVID-19
Response
20-1384
2020-2021 Audit Plan
20-1478
ETJ Update
20-1668
CRS Update
20-1661
Council Requests
20-1203
29-Sep
5-Oct - Luncheon
COVID-19 Update
20-1663
Use-Of-Force Ad Hoc
Cmte. Report
20-1586
Council Requests Oct. 5
20-1489
6-Oct
13-Oct
COVID-19 Update
20-1664
Council Requests Oct. 13
20-1490
20-Oct
COVID-19 Update
20-1665
Speed Limits
20-1538
Council Requests Oct. 20
20-1491
27-Oct
COVID-19 Update
20-1666
Council Requests Oct. 27
20-1492
Accessory Dwelling Units,
and Screening
DCA19-0011
Construction Code
Review (TBD)Delegated Authority
Group Home Code
Amendment
Forestar Rayzor - Tree
Canopy
20-1480
Municipal Broadband
20-556
Council Requests Nov. 2
20-1657
Public Art
Right-of-Way Ordinance
Follow-up Stormwater Master Plan DME Solar Programs
Affordable Housing
Assessment Report
Council Requests Nov. 3
20-1658
Denton Development
Code Amendments
Council Requests Nov. 10
20-1659
Council Requests Nov. 17
20-1660
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
Lowering Speed Limits
Study
No Meeting - National Night Out
No Meeting - Day After Labor Day
No Meeting - 5th Tuesday
Work Sessions Planned - Date TBDFUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX
As of August 28, 2020
Currently Slated Work Session Items
25
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
12 Royal Oaks Forest Ridge Forest Ridge 09/14/20 10/02/20
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
Abbots Sand Piper Pennsylvani
a 09/07/20 09/25/20
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
Barrel Strap Road
North of
Hickory
Creek Road
Ocean Drive 09/07/20 01/04/21
This project is to add drainage
upgrades and widen Hickory
Creek Road. It is also adding an
acceleration lane to Barrel Strap
Road.
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7426
Hemingway Livingston Chaucer 09/07/20 09/25/20
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
Linden Bonnie Brae Stanley 09/07/20 09/18/20
Installing Valley Gutter across
Linden at the middle of the
block between Bonnie Brae and
Stanley. The process starts
with barricading then remove
pavement and subgrade and
install new concrete Valley
Gutter.
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
Street Closure Report
Upcoming Closures
Week of August 31, 2020 - September 6, 2020
Upcoming Closures
26
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Precision Airport Rd 1500ft north 09/21/20 10/24/20
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main and
services
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Robson East Side of
RR 35W TBD TBD Wastewater Main Install
(Temporary Lane Closure)Wastewater (940) 349-8909
Tripp Trl Dolris Skelton 09/14/20 10/09/20
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
Total 9
Upcoming Closures
27
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
4617 Shy Creek Long Rd.Summer
Stream 08/31/20 09/18/20
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
7801 Falcon Ridge Eagle Path Echo Hill 08/31/20 09/18/20
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
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
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 10/02/20 Haven at Daugherty: Pavement
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
N/A (940) 205-9230
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
Elm Hickory Prairie 05/11/20 09/25/20 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 11/30/20 Street Widening TxDOT (940) 349-8425
Street Closure Report
Week of August 31, 2020 - September 6, 2020
Current Closures
Current Closures
28
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
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 09/07/20
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 09/14/20
Intermittent closures of this
intersection for construction
activities
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8938
Hollyhill Lane Tennyson
Trail
Longridge
Drive 08/31/20 09/04/20 Mill and Overlay Hollyhill Lane Streets Door hangers (940) 349-7146
Locust St.Prairie Highland 03/09/20 09/25/20
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
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 I-35 Cliffside 07/13/20 08/31/20
Section of paving being re-
done; waiting on finished
drainage
Private
Development N/A (254) 248-7624
Prairie Elm Pierce 06/01/20 09/25/20 PEC 4 Utilities Engineering NextDoor, Direct
business contact (940) 349-8938
Current Closures
29
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Prairie St.Locust St.Elm St.03/23/20 09/25/20
Storm drain improvements, as
part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project. Street closed to thru
traffic.
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
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 09/18/20 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
Shagbark Dr
intersection
with Vintage
Blvd
back of
Vintage Blvd
right of way
03/16/20 09/25/20
Intermittent closure of the
intersection for construction
activities.
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8938
Stuart at Manhattan 08/29/20 09/15/20
Wastewater Collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line.
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Walnut Elm Locust 08/05/20 09/11/20 Water Main Replacement engineering
Local traffic and
Deliveries will be
allowed. NO on street
parking will be
allowed.
Fliers (940) 349-8938
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
8-20-20: Atmos Energy
is currently relocating
gas line on the South
side of W. Hickory
between Welch and
Bernard. Once Atmos
finishes, the contractor
will mobilize into that
same area to begin
construction.
Email Notification, Direct
business contact (940) 349-8425
Current Closures
30
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Windsor Stuart Longfellow 08/24/20 08/23/21 Installation of utilities and street
reconstruction Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7426
Windsor Hanover Branch
Crossing 08/24/20 08/16/21 Install utilities and road
reconstruction Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7426
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
Total 31
Current Closures
31
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
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
Colorado Blvd Brinker Rd
3201
Colorado
Blvd
02/17/20 07/31/20 Pavement for Fire Station #8
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor, Direct
business contact (940) 205-9230
E. Windsor Old North
Rd.Armstrong 07/06/20 08/05/20
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
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 31, 2020 - September 6, 2020
Completed Closures
Completed Closures
32
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Green Bend Winter
Creek Cul v sac 07/06/20 08/14/20
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair. The process
starts with Barricading the failed
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement, and
install new concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Headlee St.Mesquite At
Intersection 07/06/20 07/27/20
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 Creek Rd.Teasley Riverpass TBD TBD Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering
From 1/13/20 to 3/8/20,
City's Contractor will be
clearing trees and
vegetation along the
south side of Hickory
Creek Rd., from the
west property line of
McNair Elementary
School to the Riverpass
Dr. intersection. This
will not involve any lane
closures, but
construction zone
signage will be put up to
warn motorists. Atmos
still needs to relocate
their facilities east of the
Montecito intersection
before our Contractor
can fully deploy to the
project.
Phone call to McNair
Elementary Principal (940) 349-7112
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
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 08/13/20 Wastewater collections will be
installing a new main line.Wastewater (940) 349-8909
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Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
John Paine Road
Southwest
Pump
Station
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
Construction is
continuing thru COVID-
19. Please respect
workers efforts in the
field and always
maintain social
distancing.
7/15/20 - Project
continues on-schedule.
Water valve installed on
US 377, vault and final
lines underway at US
377 and Bonnie
Brae/Allred. All roads
are open to public.
Signs are being
removed this week.
Work continues along
US 377 in Right of Way
but will not require lane
closures.
6/30/20 - Project is
progressing on-
schedule. Pump station
water line passed
testing and was in
service 6/19/20.
6/19/20 - Work near
Bonnie Brae and US
377/Fort Worth Drive is
underway. Work will be
in the ROW but may
impact shoulder and
occasional travel lanes
for equipment/material
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
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Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
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
Kerley Street Duncan
Street
Shady Oaks
Drive 02/05/20 07/31/20 Street Reconstruction Streets (940) 349-7146
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
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
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
Asphalt surface mix is
scheduled to be install
August 22nd
message boards and
door hangers (940) 349-7146
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Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Paisley at Mulkey 08/14/20 08/28/20
Wastewater Collections will be
installing a new wastewater
service line.
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Riney Rd N. Bonnie
Brae Hardaway 07/16/20 07/24/20 Tapping Sleeve water (940) 205-9230
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
Rushing Springs Dr.Hickory
Creek Rd.
Marble Cove
Ln.TBD TBD
Installation of new storm
drainage line. Intersection
closure. Traffic will be detoured
to Serenity Way.
Engineering N/A (940) 349-7112
Scripture 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
Swan Park White Dove Glen Falls 07/20/20 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
Warren Ct.Wainwright
St.Locust St.12/16/19 08/07/20 Drainage Improvements as part
of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project Engineering Closed to thru traffic Direct business contact,
door hangers (940) 349-8938
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
West Oak St / Jim Chrystal Western
Blvd.I35 07/06/20 08/12/20
Phased Road Reconstruction.
There is an attached TCP with
4 phases as well as a schedule.
Private
Development N/A (209) 603-8077
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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 Street N. Bell Frame 07/20/20 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
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