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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 2, 2020
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Committee on the Environment Meeting on Monday, October 5, 2020 at
9:00 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
2. City Council Luncheon on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. via
video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
3. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. via video/teleconference – City
Council Work Session Room. Public Comment Available
4. Library Board on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. via
video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. Public Comment
Available
5. Cancelled - Agenda Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at
2:30 p.m. in the City Manager’s Conference Room.
6. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday,
October 7, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. via
video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. Public Comment
Available
7. Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting on Thursday,
October 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work
Session Room.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Mayoral Approval for Outdoor Event – On September 28 and October 2, 2020, Mayor
Chris Watts issued letters of approval for the following outdoor events that will be more
than 10 people.
• Trunk or Treat at Teasley Commons
• 2020 Twilight Tunes
The Mayor’s letters of approval are attached to this report as are the request materials
for the events. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs
B. General Manager of Utilities – Dr. Kenny Banks recently notified us of his decision to
retire from the City effective November 6. Dr. Banks has been an invaluable member
of the City’s leadership team in his role as General Manager of Utilities as well as being
an expert resource for all environmental and sustainability matters impacting the
community. Dr. Banks served the Denton community for 20 years. He plans to
relocate to Rockport, Texas and has accepted a position with another city in that
vicinity. We ask you to join us in congratulating Dr. Banks and wish him well in this
next stage of his professional career.
Staff is currently evaluating proposals from several executive recruitment firms to
conduct a national search to refill the position of Director of Environmental Services
and Sustainability. We anticipate the search process will take 3-4 months. In the
interim, the Environmental and Sustainability groups will report to Tony Puente,
Executive Manager of Utilities, until a permanent replacement is in place. Staff
contact: Tony Puente, Utilities
C. Positive COVID-19 with Denton Parks and Recreation –
• North Lakes Recreation Center - On Wednesday, September 29, staff learned
that a person who visited North Lakes Recreation Center the evening of Friday,
September 25, for a program tested positive for COVID-19. The person was
wearing a mask the entire time they were at the facility. North Lakes Recreation
Center was cleaned that evening by staff on duty and again by the City’s
contract janitorial service before opening Saturday. The facility will remain
open. However, the program has moved to a virtual platform for the next two
weeks. Staff Contact: Caroline Seward, Parks and Recreation
• Vela Sports Complex – On Tuesday, September 29, staff learned that two
individuals who attended the Youth Flag Football game at 11:30 a.m. tested
positive for COVID-19. The individuals were spectators for the game and
maintained their social distance from others. The spectators did not interact with
anyone else outside of the immediate family.
Again, on September 30, staff received a report that a person who attended the Youth
Flag Football game at 3 p.m. tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was also a
spectator for the game and maintained their social distance from others. The spectator
wore a mask in and out of the facility and only removed it when they were socially
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distanced from others while seated. The spectator did not interact with anyone else
outside of the immediate family.
Based on the information provided, Parks and Recreation athletic staff do not have
reason to believe that either case is related as they include different age divisions, took
place in a later part of the day, and involved new individuals in attendance. The Youth
Flag Football program has established additional safety measures for the players,
spectators, coaches, and staff members:
• The playing field has markings for the spectators that are 10 feet back from the
sideline, with circles painted along the field’s length with a circumference of 4
feet set at 6 feet apart.
• The players sanitize their hands prior, in between, and after each game.
• The game ball is sanitized and rotated out throughout the game.
• Officials and staff members wear a face covering and maintain social distance
from other individuals.
• It is recommended that coaches and players wear masks, but this is not required
because they are considered active on the playing field.
• Spectators must wear face coverings when going in and out of the facility and
when unable to social distance from non-family groups.
The Flag Football league activities will resume as normal. Staff will provide an update
if any further development occurs. Staff contact: Chris Escoto, Parks and Recreation
D. Council Contingency Funds – At the beginning of each Fiscal Year, each Council
Member is allocated $1,700 in Council Contingency Funds that can be distributed to
local non-profit organizations as requested by the Council Member. Because the funds
are reset on October 1, they are usually available for Council Members who were
elected into office during the previous May’s elections or continuing to serve their
second year. Because the election has been rescheduled from May to November this
year due to COVID-19, staff will postpone processing all Council Contingency Fund
requests until November, following the election, so that newly seated Council Members
have the ability to allocate the Council Contingency funds that are available for their
seat. Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, City Manager’s Office
E. Denton County COVID-19 Relief Fund (CRF) Eviction Prevention Program Update –
As of September 25, the United Way of Denton County (UWDC) COVID-19 Relief
Fund (CRF) Eviction Prevention program has provided 2,073 households in Denton
County with 3,493 months of financial assistance. To date, 694 Denton residents have
been provided 1,286 months of assistance. Beginning the week of September 14,
UWDC transitioned away from processing CRF referrals internally and began referring
households in need of CRF assistance back out to local agencies. This change comes
in preparation for the current December 31, 2020 end-date for CRF assistance, as
Congress has still not passed legislation that would extend the use of these funds into
the new year. UWDC will continue to maintain enough capacity to receive direct
referrals for COVID-19 related utility assistance from the City of Denton’s Customer
Service team. The United Way of Denton County shared the attached furlough notice
(with personally identifying information redacted) given to a client whose first-time
request for assistance was approved September 25; the notice is representative of the
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continued economic reverberations of the pandemic. Staff contact: Courtney Cross,
Community Services
F. FEMA Reimbursements – Due to the disaster declaration resulting from the COVID-
19 pandemic, local governments are eligible to seek partial reimbursement through
FEMA for certain expenses incurred related to the management and mitigation of
COVID-19. FEMA accepts reimbursement requests for eligible Category B expenses,
defined as (emergency protective measures such as medical, personal protective
equipment, disinfectant). The deadline to submit for reimbursements was
September 25, 2020. The City is eligible to submit for a 75% federal cost share
reimbursement for eligible Category B Expenses (emergency protective measures such
as medical, personal protective equipment, disinfectant) incurred due to the COVID-
19 pandemic. Staff has submitted three separate project applications for reimbursement
for certain COVID-19 expenses for a total of $219,333. The City’s anticipated
reimbursement of $166,950 assumes full 75% reimbursement and is subject to final
approval by FEMA. Staff will continue to track COVID-19 related expenses not
submitted in the three projects and explore the possibility of utilizing CRF funding for
reimbursement.
The Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) is the Recipient of federal
funding and will make all designated funds available to the City once projects are
approved by FEMA. The process in its entirety should take approximately 4 to 6 weeks.
Staff will update Council on the status of the projects as they progress. Staff contact:
Cassey Ogden, Finance
G. Non-annexation Agreement (NAA) Update – As of Thursday, October 1, 2020, the
staff has received a total of 125 signed NAAs out of 148 that were mailed out or
emailed to property owners that have Ag exemptions on their properties. This leaves
23 NAAs still outstanding. Because we want to give property owners additional
time to submit their signed NAAs and to bring forward as many NAAs for your
consideration at one time, staff is moving the agenda item to consider the NAAs
from October 6 to October 20.
Between now and October 20, staff will continue to reach out to those that have not yet
submitted their signed NAAs. The goal is to obtain all the NAAs and have it ready for
your consideration in one meeting. Please note that the NAA items on the October 6
City Council meeting agenda are there to only allow the Council to postpone the items
to a date certain of October 20.
In addition, the Work Session item to provide a status update on the NAAs and to get
City Council’s input/direction regarding initiating the annexation process for properties
without a NAA has been moved from October 6 to October 13. Staff contact: Ron
Menguita, Development Services
H. 2020 Denton Mobility Community Engagement – Capital Projects and Public Affairs
staff facilitated a series of virtual community meetings to provide a brief overview of
the components of the proposed 2020 Mobility Plan Update on September 9, 10, 14,
17, and 24. Each presentation focused on key aspects of the plan pertaining to specific
geographic areas while allowing attendees to ask questions about any portion of the
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proposed plan. A total of 103 residents participated in the community meetings. The
questions that were asked and responses provided during each meeting can be found
on the City of Denton website here: www.cityofdenton.com/mobilityplan.
Mobility Plan Next Steps: As an additional form of outreach, City staff will be
publishing a Denton Mobility Plan recording that provides an overview of the final
draft plan and various resources for feedback to members of the community that may
not have been able to participate in a live meeting. The recording will be available
through the City’s website and social media platforms.
Community members have the opportunity to submit feedback on the Mobility Plan
draft plan through Friday, Oct. 30. Feedback can be provided on the online map,
through the online comment form, or by emailing City Traffic Engineer, Brian Jahn at
Brian.Jahn@CityofDenton.com. Notification of the recording, final opportunities to
submit feedback on the plan, and reminder of all online resources will be included in a
City issued press release to the local media, and external stakeholders.
On September 28, several Council Members received the attached resident email to
City staff outlining concerns about the 2020 Mobility Plan. The attachment includes
responses in green to each of the requests raised by the resident. Staff contact: Brian
Jahn, Capital Projects/Stephanie Yates, Public Affairs
I. FM 428/Warschun Road Safety Enhancements – On July 30, Council Member Briggs
forwarded a resident concern regarding the safety of the intersection of Warschun Road
and FM 428. Staff provided initial information on a roadway striping plan to improve
the safety of the intersection in the July 31 Friday Report, followed by an update on the
status of intersection striping in the September 11 Friday Report. Since the September
11 update, staff continues preparations for thermal striping and have developed a plan
to install a turn lane on Warschun Road to improve the safety of making right turns
onto FM 428. Staff also contacted the resident who initially brought this matter to
Council Member Briggs’ attention to provide a status update on the project. A virtual
community meeting to discuss the proposed turn lane and other long-term project plans
with area residents and businesses is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Residents in the area will be receiving notification of the upcoming virtual meeting by
mail, through NextDoor, and can also sign up to participate in the meeting at
www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeetings. Once community feedback has
been received, staff will coordinate with the Texas Department of Transportation to
identify funding for the project. Staff will provide a project update in the Friday Report
following feedback received during the October 21 community meeting. Staff contact:
Dusty Draper, Capital Projects/Stephanie Yates, Public Affairs
J. October/November Resident Update – The October/November issue of the Resident
Update newsletter (attached) will be delivered to Denton homes beginning October 3,
2020. This issue features information about pandemic-related state and local orders, a
final “From the Mayor” message from Mayor Chris Watts, an overview of the City’s
FY2020-21 adopted budget, and answers to frequently asked questions about the
upcoming General and Special Elections on November 3. Staff contact: Justin Harmon,
Customer Service and Public Affairs
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K. Natatorium Modified Reopening – The Natatorium will reopen for modified adult-only
hours on Monday, October 5. This is the first public swimming activity at the
Natatorium since the facility closed due to COVID-19 concerns in March. The program
restart is the second of three phases of the Natatorium reopening plan. Programming is
limited to lap swimming, exercise sessions, and physical therapy.
Phase Three will include full program resumption and is expected in January 2021,
depending on all COVID-19 restrictions.
The Natatorium reopened to accommodate DISD swim teams on August 26. Staff
prepared the facility according to the department’s reopening plan. DISD coaches have
enforced social distancing before, during, and after swim practices. To date, there have
been no confirmed positive tests identified. Staff contacts: John Whitmore and Monica
Martin, Parks and Recreation.
L. North Lakes Tennis Center Pro Shop Construction Update – Construction of the North
Lakes Tennis Center Pro Shop began on May 4, by Hangartner Construction. The
project is currently 97 percent complete. Substantial completion is currently scheduled
for October 5. Pictures attached. Staff contact: Jason Barrow, Parks and Recreation
M. Eagle Creek Erosion Control Staking – Crews were onsite this week at the Forestar
Rayzor residential subdivision, located near the Denia neighborhood, setting stakes for
erosion control, limits of disturbance, and tree protection on the west side of the creek
(please see map below). Staff contact: Scott McDonald, Development Services
N. Cattle at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center – Late Wednesday evening, a dozen or
so cattle wandered onto the wetlands trail at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center from
a nearby ranch. Staff worked quickly to notify the rancher and visitors present at the
park, and temporarily closed the park gates. As of Thursday morning, all cows had
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vacated the park, and the staff reopened the trails. This is a common occurrence, and
Parks and Recreation staff are considering possible options to eliminate this issue in
the future. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation
O. 2020 Community Tree Giveaway – The 22nd Annual Community Tree Giveaway is
Saturday, October 24, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Denton Landfill, 1527 S. Mayhill Rd.
Denton residents who preregistered will pick up their trees in a drive-thru-only event.
Residents registered on October 1, and all trees were claimed in a matter of hours. The
event includes 600 trees of eight different species to give to Denton residents.
Previously, Keep Denton Beautiful Inc. hosted the Tree Giveaway, but this year the
event will be presented by Keep Denton Beautiful and the City of Denton.
As always, the Tree Giveaway is a drive-thru-only event with required pre-registration
and spaced arrival times every 30 minutes. The giveaway itself is a “pandemic-ready”
event with limited to no contact between participants and event staff. Participants
always remain in their vehicles and while staff load trees into the car.
As per GA-30G, no Mayoral approval is required for the following activity:
“drive-in concerts, movies, or similar events, under guidelines that facilitate
appropriate social distancing, that generally require spectators to remain in their
vehicles, and that minimize in-person contact between people who are not in the same
household or vehicle.”
To increase health and safety precautions to mitigate the risk and spread of COVID-
19, staff completed a Return to Play detailed event plan that follows COVID-19 Risk
Mitigation Guidelines, the state’s minimum standard health protocols, as well as City
of Denton protocols.
Details of the plan include:
• Face coverings and gloves are required for staff and volunteers.
• Face coverings are required for drive-thru participants.
• All must maintain six feet of social distancing.
• Volunteers have been recruited from households or “pods” at each of the six
tree stations.
• Temperature checks and health screenings are required for all staff and
volunteers.
• Self-screenings and signed COVID-19 liability waivers are required for all
participants to enter the event.
• All participants must arrive at their assigned time to drive through the event.
• Participants must remain in their vehicle with their window rolled up.
• Staff and volunteers spaced throughout the giveaway route to assist with safety
precautions.
Parks and Recreation plans to present an overall department update to City Council on
October 13 at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Staff contact: Autumn
Natalie, Parks and Recreation
P. Wildflower Trail – On September 22, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth requested information
about the vegetation, purpose, and maintenance of North Lakes Park Wildflower Trail.
Staff assessed the vegetation and found it to be healthy and thriving. Staff identified
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the primary plants as common ragweed, giant ragweed, marsh elder, narrow leaf sump
weed, golden rods, late boneset, sneezeweeds, snow-on-the-prairie, and buffalo grass.
These plants are actively growing during this season. While ragweed and marsh elder
are common allergens, they belong in healthy prairie land during the late summer and
early fall.
Staff discovered nothing out of the ordinary that might negatively affect local wildlife.
Staff also spotted many rabbits, birds, and rodents during the assessment in the natural
environment that the Wildflower Trail area provides. Park Maintenance does plan on
installing more interpretive educational signage along with erosion repairs to the trail
later this year to enhance the trail’s experience. Staff contact: Drew Huffman, Parks
and Recreation
Q. North Lakes Park Parking Lot – On September 22, Council Member Briggs asked staff
whether the road and parking lot for the North Lakes Park Airfield, Dog Park and
Wildflower Trail would be paved.
During the second review of the Tennis Center project’s zoning compliance plan on
August 4, Development Services requested staff pave the apron and a portion of the
entrance area used by tennis participants entering and exiting the future parking lot.
Parks and Recreation Department’s design engineer is creating construction plans for
either the paving of this driveway from the Windsor Drive to the parking lot entrance
or to remove this parking lot connected to the gravel road and provide sufficient
turnaround space for fire and solid waste vehicles.
This improvement will occur during the new tennis center’s construction, which is
currently in the bid/award process and is estimated to be completed by the end of 2021.
According to the current Denton Development Code, the parking lot is satisfactory as
it exists. Moving forward, additional parking for accessibility will be reviewed and
considered. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
R. Traffic Concerns at Swisher Road and Pockrus Page Road Intersection – On
September 23, Council Member Briggs requested to have staff investigate traffic
concerns at the intersection of Swisher Road and Pockrus Page Road. The T shaped
intersection is currently a two-way stop and traffic frequently becomes congested along
the southbound lane of Swisher. Staff assessed the intersection and determined the
intersection should become an all-way stop intersection. Staff will add an additional
sign for the eastbound lane of Pockrus Page by the end of October 2020. Staff contact:
Brian Jahn, Traffic Engineering
S. Bonnie Brae Construction Timing with Denton High Opening – On September 24,
Council Member Briggs requested information on the completion of Bonnie Brae and
the opening of the new Denton High School location. Bonnie Brae Phase 6, from US
380 (University Dr.) to US 77 (Elm St.), currently has a projected completion date of
November 2022, with a goal to be substantially complete by the time school begins in
August 2022. Staff is currently negotiating right-of-way with property owners and
experienced a slight schedule delay when obtaining environmental clearance from the
Texas Department of Transportation. Once these negotiations have been completed,
the contract will go out to bid, and the City will work with the contractor who is
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awarded project to find opportunities to expedite the construction schedule. Staff
contact: Seth Garcia, Capital Projects
T. Rockwood Lane Between Royal Lane and Emerson Lane Condition - On
September 24, Council Member Briggs requested information regarding potential
roadway construction scheduled for Rockwood Lane, from Royal to Emerson. The
geotechnical samples taken of the subgrade on this section of roadway in May 2019
reflect that the road is in good condition. Staff will complete a mill and overlay on this
section at the conclusion of the Mistywood project, which is scheduled for completion
by the end of January 2021, weather dependent. The mill and overlay will entail a full
depth mill to remove all asphalt, at this time any needed repairs will be made to the
road base. The road will then be paved to match the current section of Rockwood that
is being reconstructed. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Streets
U. Windsor Drive Construction Updates – On September 24, Council Member Briggs
submitted multiple requests pertaining to Windsor Drive. Those requests will be
answered by category below.
• Communication Windsor is a part of the 2019 Street Reconstruction Project.
Below are the outreach efforts that have occurred to-date in reference to the
Windsor portion of the 2019 Street Reconstruction Project.
Additional outreach efforts for this project are scheduled for November, which
will include a mailer, along with posts on both social media and the project
website. The most up-to-date information can be found on the project webpage
at www.cityofdenton.com/2019streetbundle.
• Status of Construction Phasing The full construction of Windsor Drive was
subdivided into four phases: Locust to Stuart, Stuart to Sherman, Sherman to
Branch Crossing, and Branch Crossing to Saints Circle. Staff is coordinating
with the contractor to ensure necessary signage is in place while the roadway
segments remain one-way. Below is an update on each construction segment:
o Locust to Stuart: construction is complete, and the segment is open to
traffic.
o Stuart to Sherman: utility upgrades are currently underway, new waterlines
have been constructed and wastewater lines are being installed.
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o Sherman to Branch Crossing: new water lines have been constructed and
wastewater lines are currently being installed. The far eastbound lane of
traffic is currently open to allow residents to drive from Sherman to Branch
Crossing.
o Branch Crossing to Saints Circle: this section does not require utility work
and is currently open to traffic.
• Stuart and Windsor Four-Way Stop The four-way stop at the intersection of
Stuart and Windsor is scheduled to be open by October 16, weather permitting.
• Windsor Roadway Conditions There were several questions raised about the
construction conditions along Windsor, each concern will be addressed
separately below:
o Missing sidewalk segments:
• To allow for future water tie-ins, there were several segments of
sidewalk removed. The contractor is conducting daily safety checks
to ensure the fencing around each missing sidewalk segment is
properly secured. The tie-ins are scheduled to be completed over the
next few weeks, once the tie-ins are completed the missing segments
will be backfilled.
o Dirt piles along the job site:
• Staff has committed to removing all dirt piles that are not used as
backfill within one week.
o Jobsite cleanliness:
• As of October 1, the contractor has committed to daily cleanups of
construction debris on the jobsite. Street segments will be cleaned
daily by the onsite street sweeper to decrease the amount of debris.
o Traffic control:
• All current traffic control devices (signs, barricades, cones, etc.) will
be checked three times each day by the contractor and the assigned
Public Works Inspector to ensure the approved Traffic Control Plan
is being properly followed.
o Dust control:
• An onsite water truck will be used throughout the day during active
construction to mitigate dust levels.
Staff contact: Trevor Crain and Dustin Draper, Capital Projects/Stephanie Yates, Public
Affairs
V. Delay in Utility Work and Street Reconstruction on Woodland St. And Roberts St. -
On September 24 Council Member Briggs requested information on the delay between
utility work finishing and street construction beginning on Woodland St. and Roberts
St. Staff is actively working to shorten the timing between utility work and street repair.
The sections of roadway shown below in blue are part of the Outsource Bundle and are
scheduled for construction January to June 2021. The Outsource Bundle is currently in
the bid/award phase, and a more detailed construction sequence will be established
following the Pre-Construction meeting, which is currently projected for December
2020. The segments shown below in orange will be permanently patched. Currently,
the City’s concrete contractor is working in the area to perform patching and replace
curb and gutter. Once this is completed, the Streets Department will begin patching the
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roadway, with scheduled completion in mid-November 2020. Weather permitting.
Staff Contact: Daniel Kremer, Streets
W. Cracking on Edwards Road - On September 24, Council Member Briggs requested staff
investigate possible structural failures on Edwards Rd. Staff assessed the area and
determined the cracks are of minimal concern to the integrity of the road. Cracking on
the side of the road occurs naturally with the contraction and expansion that is
prominent in roadways with no curb and small shoulders. During their investigation,
staff noticed some cracking around a manhole in the street and is continuing to monitor
the area to make sure the condition does not worsen. The roadway is now scheduled to
be crack sealed as part of the ongoing maintenance program. Staff contact: Daniel
Kremer, Streets
X. Speeding on Mockingbird Lane – On September 18, Council Member Briggs
forwarded residents’ concern to us regarding speeding on Mockingbird. Last week,
processes got put in motion to address these concerns from 2 perspectives, one from
the Police Department side in enforcing speed limits and the other from traffic
engineering. Officers began patrolling on the September 24 and spent approximately
5.5 hours on Mockingbird Lane on 5 directed patrols. They made 25 stops during a 6-
day timeframe. From the Traffic Engineering standpoint, staff set out equipment to
begin pulling data for a speed study on October 1. The study will run for about a week,
and once the data has been compiled and analyzed, the decision regarding any future
traffic calming device installations will follow. Staff contacts: Chief Frank Dixon,
Police/Brian Jahn, Capital Projects
Y. Exposed Pipe on Edwards Road - On September 24, Council Member Briggs requested
staff to investigate an exposed pipe and roadway damage on Edwards Rd. at its
intersection with Cabrillo St. Staff investigated the area and found it to be a water valve
with a flipped lid as well as the surrounding road was missing asphalt. Staff returned
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to the site, corrected the placement of the valve lid, and performed a temporary patch
on the area missing asphalt. Staff will schedule a crew to make a permanent repair with
concrete. Staff contact: Pritam Deshmukh, Water Utilities
Z. Farris Road Sewer Project Input Opportunity – On September 25, Council Member
Armintor requested information on a public input opportunity for the Farris Road North
Sewer extension. On October 1, City staff issued a letter (attached) to residents in the
area of the project to provide background information on:
• The proposed Farris Road sewer project to be constructed by a private
developer, which extends along Farris Road from Grant Parkway to Hartlee
Field Road,
• The City of Denton Clear Creek Lift Station, to be generally located north of
Hartlee Field Road, and
• General information on the proposed residential development project generally
located on the east side of East Sherman Drive (FM 428), north of Hartlee Field
Road.
In addition to this information, staff has scheduled a virtual community meeting to
discuss the sewer project, lift station, and to provide responses to questions regarding
the proposed development. This virtual community meeting will take place via Zoom
at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Information on how to join this meeting
was included in the letter as was staff contact information so that residents may directly
contact staff with questions, concerns, or input. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer
Service and Public Affairs
AA. Sherman Road Accident Data – On September 29, Council Member Briggs requested
vehicle accident data for Sherman Road between Bell Avenue and Windsor Drive. This
one-mile stretch of Sherman Drive is a four-lane roadway which carries approximately
11,000 cars per day. Since 2010, there have been 51 crashes recorded along this
section. This is significantly below the statewide average for this size and type of
roadway.
The image below shows the locations of accidents in the area and indicates that most
of the accidents occur at the intersections of Windsor, Coronado, Greenwood and Bell.
With average crash rates of 2 per year or less, the Windsor, Coronado and Greenwood
intersections are not unusually high. With the crash rate at Bell being 4-5 crashes per
year, staff believes this warrants further investigation. Staff will perform a traffic safety
study of this intersection and coordinate with TxDOT to implement the necessary
traffic control measures that result from the study. Staff contact: Brain Jahn, Capital
Projects
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III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Events
1. The Great American Cleanup (Reimagined) from September 11 through
October 17. To register for a cleanup with a small team, visit www.kdb.org.
Staff contact: Carly Weld, Parks and Recreation
B. Community Meetings
1. Naming Policy Public Hearing on October 6. The current Naming Policy only
defines commemorative naming and does not define how staff use temporary
names for a future facility, park, or land, staff is recommending amendments
to the policy that will establish guidelines for this type of naming. Staff
contact: Heather Gray, Parks and Recreation
IV. Attachments
A. Mayor Letter Approving Teasley commons Trunk or Treat ................................15
B. Mayor Letter Approving 2020 Twilight Tunes Events ........................................24
C. Weekly Local Government CRF Update .............................................................40
D. Temp COVID Closure Letter (Redacted) ............................................................42
E. Mobility Plan Resident Response .........................................................................43
F. Tennis Center Picture ...........................................................................................45
G. Farris Road Sewer Picture ....................................................................................53
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H. Farris Road Sewer Project Letter .........................................................................54
V. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2020-084 Draft 2021 City Council Meeting Schedule .........................................58
B. 2020-085 TxDOT Audit of regional Toll Revenue Funded Projects ...................61
VI. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .......................................................................72
B. Council Calendar .................................................................................................75
C. Draft Agenda for October 13 ................................................................................78
D. Future Work Session Items .................................................................................84
E. Street Construction Report ..................................................................................85
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September 28, 2020
Ms. Ashlie Wagganer
Teasley Commons General Manager
3220 Teasley Lane
Denton, Texas 76210
Dear Ms. Wagganer,
Per Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-30, any outdoor gathering in excess of 10 people,
other than those set forth in his order, are prohibited unless the mayor of the city in which the
gathering is held approves of the gathering, and such approval can be made subject to certain
conditions or restrictions not inconsistent with GA-30.
I have received your request for an outdoor gathering for the Teasley Commons Trunk or Treat
event proposed to be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the
Teasley Commons Parking Lot at 3220 Teasley Lane, Denton, TX 76210. Per your request, the
event would involve participants visiting vehicles (spaced 9 feet apart) to receive trick or treat
giveaways, a virtual raffle station, a hair decorating station, dunking both, and a music stag e.
Your proposed event includes face covering requirements, multiple sanitation stations, and
volunteers to ensure sanitation of commonly touched surfaces and ensure social distancing
between parties.
The proposed event is approved per your submitted pla n (attached). The approval is contingent
upon the following:
• All individuals must wear a face covering;
• Hand sanitizer shall be provided;
• Other safety measures outlined in your proposal are followed;
• All regulations relating to outdoor noise are followed; and
• All individuals should maintain 6 feet of separation from others outside the individual’s
group. A group is defined as no more than 10 persons including the members of the
household and those persons who traveled together to the event.
Further recommendations for health and safety measures for outdoor events per the Texas
Department of Health Services for outdoor events are attached.
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Please stay safe and well.
Sincerely,
Chris Watts
Mayor
Attachments:
1. Teasley Commons Request and Plan for Event
2. Open Texas Checklist for Outdoor Events
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Event Details
Event Requested for Approval: Teasley Commons Trunk or Treat
Date of Event: Saturday, Saturday, October 24, 2020
Time of Event: 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Event Address: 3220 Teasley Lane, Denton, Texas 76210 (Parking Lot)
Event Overview: This Trunk or Treat will be a family-friendly Halloween
themed event to provide positive community energy,
support and collect donations towards Lovepacs non-
profit organization local to Denton. Local businesses in
the shopping center will provide a safe, organized and
social distanced “trick or treat” outlet for the
community.
Contact Name: Ashlie Wagganer
Contact Number: (cell) 817-908-4998
Contact Email: teasleycommonsGM@clubpilates.com
Event Stations/Activities
Lovepacs Donation Station Lovepacs is a local non-profit organization
that engages communities to feed children in
need through boxed food donations. Current
Needs & recommendations for donations:
canned food & individually packaged food &
snacks.
We will have a station set up with boxes for
individuals able to place their food in the bins
prior to entry.
Raffle Station Virtual & ticketless raffle. While on-site, as
well as via facebook and social media outlets,
participants will scan an event QR code for
entry into the raffle and receive entry
validation via text on cell phone. Raffle
collection will be texted to winners after the
event. QR Codes will be displayed at each
trunk or treat station, as well as each event
activity station and online via social media for
those who chose to participate virtually.
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Sanitation Station Multiple Sanitation Stations will be provided
throughout the location event parking lot.
Mask will be required upon entry & required
to be worn throughout the entire event. No
exceptions.
Prior to Event Entry:
• Mask on site for those who did not
bring their own.
• Temperature Check prior to event
entry
• Touchless Hand Sanitizer available at
each station and at main tent
“SANITATION STATION” prior to event
entry
• Self-Screen before entering event
area. If symptoms possible of COVID
are present, entry denied and
strongly recommended that individual
NOT participate.
Throughout Event Parking Lot:
• Masks available at every station
• Touchless Hand sanitizer provided
• 11 Hand wash stations available
located inside each business
Trunk or Treat Vehicles Each vehicle – 20 total – will be spaced 9 feet
apart from each other to provide a socially
distanced event flow.
Participants will be encouraged to provide
their own trick or treat bag and volunteers
will wear gloves to hand out candy to
individuals.
Individuals will not be permitted to put their
hands inside the candy bowls/vehicles as this
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will eliminate unnecessary touch points of
contact.
Music Stage Music will be played in the parking lot away
from all participants to provide ambiance and
themed Halloween music.
This will be 1 person with speakers & a mic.
Crazy Hair Decorating Station This station will provide a creative outlet for
individuals to have their hair sprayed with
colors/glitter to match their Halloween
costumes/masks.
Volunteers will be wearing gloves/masks and
will spray the individuals hair. Only 1 person
inside station permitted at a time.
Sign up via text for waiting list & we will text
you when your turn is up.
Mask Contest We will be engaging in a MASK contest. Most
creative mask worn to the event will win a
fun giveaway with local business
products/services. Community members can
participate through social media submission,
text submissions or at the actual event.
Dunking Booth We will have a dunking booth available for
individuals to participate. The throwing space
will be 8 feet away from the actual booth to
provide distance & balls used to throw will be
sanitized between each individual participant
via alcohol. Each participant will get 2
opportunities to throw the balls – we will
have multiple balls on site to provide for time
to sanitize and ensure safety between each
individual turn.
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Logistics of Event Management
Volunteers We will have 30+ adult volunteers pavailable
that will assist in managing the event
logistics.
Volunteers will be required to wear masks
and gloves and will be positioned at each
station & Trunk or Treat vehicle to ensure
socially distanced spacing.
Socially Distanced Space All individuals must wear a face covering (over
the nose and mouth) wherever it is not feasible
to maintain six feet of social distancing from
another individual not in the same household or,
for those engaging in physical activities outdoors,
wherever the individual is not able to maintain a
safe physical distance from others not in the
same household.
Individuals over the age of 65 will be
encouraged to participate virtually and view
via our social media live stream broadcast.
The parking lot will be spaced out into 6x6
squares with chalk drawn lines to assist in
visual social distant guidelines.
Each event will have markers for individuals
to “Stand Here” to give visual markers for
social distance guidelines.
Individuals should maintain 6 feet of
separation from others outside the
individual’s group. A group is defined as no
more than 10 persons including the members
of the household and those persons who
traveled together to the event.
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Local Business Supporting/Participants
Club Pilates Teasley Commons Bang Energy Supplements
Marcos Pizza Prime Dentistry
Its-a-Burger Lonestar Naturals
Cycle Bar Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
The Learning Experience South Branch Library
DATCU Colo Development Partners
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CHECKLIST FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS Page 1 of 2
Outdoor events, such as July 4 celebrations and other large outdoor gatherings with estimated attendance of 10 or
more, are permissible to hold in Texas. The county judge or the mayor, as appropriate, in coordination with the
local public health authority, must give approval to such an outdoor gathering or event prior to it being held.
All individuals must wear a face covering (over the nose and mouth) wherever it is not feasible to maintain
six feet of social distancing from another individual not in the same household or, for those engaging in
physical activities outdoors, wherever the individual is not able to maintain a safe physical distance from
others not in the same household.
The following are the minimum recommended health protocols for all outdoor events in Texas. These minimum
health protocols are not a limit on the health protocols that individuals may adopt. Individuals are encouraged to
adopt additional protocols consistent with their specific needs and circumstances to help protect the health and
safety of all Texans.
The virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to others by infected persons who have few or no symptoms. Even if
an infected person is only mildly ill, the people they spread it to may become seriously ill or even die, especially if that
person is 65 or older with pre-existing health conditions that place them at higher risk. Because of the hidden nature
of this threat, everyone should rigorously follow the practices specified in these protocols, all of which facilitate a safe
and measured reopening of Texas. The virus that causes COVID-19 is still circulating in our communities. We should
continue to observe practices that protect everyone, including those who are most vulnerable.
Please note, public health guidance cannot anticipate every unique situation. Individuals should stay informed and
take actions based on common sense and wise judgment that will protect health and support economic revitalization.
Health protocols for individuals:
Individuals aged 65 or older are at a higher risk of COVID-19. To the extent possible, avoid contact
within 6 feet with individuals aged 65 and older. Individuals aged 65 and older should stay at home as
much as possible. Large gatherings, even those held outside, pose a significant risk to this population.
Individuals may not be in a group larger than 10 individuals (including those within the individual’s
household). Within these groups, individuals should, to the extent possible, minimize in-person
contact with others not in the individual’s household. Minimizing in-person contact includes
maintaining 6 feet of separation from individuals. When maintaining 6 feet of separation is not
feasible, other methods should be utilized to slow the spread of COVID-19, such as washing or
sanitizing hand frequently, and avoiding sharing utensils or other common objects.
Individuals should maintain 6 feet of separation from others outside the individual’s group. A group
is defined as no more than 10 persons including the members of the household and those persons
who traveled together to the event.
Self-screen before going to an outdoor event for any of the following new or worsening signs or
symptoms of possible COVID-19:
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty
breathing
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills
Muscle pain
Headache
Sore throat
Loss of taste or smell
Diarrhea
Feeling feverish or a measured temperature
greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit
Known close contact with a person who is lab
confirmed to have COVID-19
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Wash or disinfect hands after any interaction with employees, other individuals, or items at the
outdoor event.
Clean and sanitize any items before and after use.
Local approval factors:
Local approval for large outdoor gatherings (those with an estimated attendance exceeding 10
individuals) is appropriate in this instance because a statewide standard is unable to take into account
the various factors needed to ensure such a gathering in varied locations is safe and will minimize the
spread of COVID-19. Further, business parity is not an issue at large outdoor events.
In evaluating large gatherings (those with an estimated attendance exceeding 10 individuals), the
county judge or the mayor, as applicable, should consider the following factors:
The overall number of projected attendees;
The likelihood of individuals over the age of 65 attending;
The density of the forum and the ability to ensure social distancing of 6 feet between
individuals; and
The level of transmission in the county.
Gatherings of less than 10 individuals may proceed consistent with all the health protocols above
without approval of the county judge, local health authority, or mayor, as applicable.
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Office of the Mayor
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Christine Gossett
Executive Director, Denton Main Street Association
PO Box 2017
Denton, TX 76202
Dear Ms. Gossett,
Per Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-30, any outdoor gathering in excess of 10 people,
other than those set forth in his order, are prohibited unless the mayor of the city in which the
gathering is held approves of the gathering, and such approval can be made subject to certain
conditions or restrictions not inconsistent with GA-30.
I have received your request for an outdoor gathering for the 2020 Twilight Tunes Events
proposed to be held on in downtown Denton on the following dates:
October 8, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
October 15, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The proposed event is provided the COVID-19 safety precautions are followed as they are
included within your request (attached). The approval is additionally contingent upon the
following:
All individuals must wear a face covering in accordance with GA-29 (attached);
The event must be in compliance of all requirements of GA-30 (attached);
Sufficient staff or volunteers are available to implement the event’s COVID-19 safety
precautions; and
All individuals should maintain 6 feet of separation from others outside the individual’s
group. A group is defined as no more than 10 persons including the members of the
household and those persons who traveled together to the event.
Further recommendations for health and safety measures for outdoor events per the Texas
Department of Health Services for outdoor events are attached.
Please stay safe and well.
Sincerely,
Chris Watts
Mayor
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Attachments:
1. Event Request
2. GA-29
3. GA-30
4. Open Texas Checklist for Outdoor Events
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September 29, 2020
City of Denton - Mayor’s Office
215 McKinney St.
Denton, TX 76201
To Whom It May Concern:
The Denton Main Street Association would like to receive a waiver for two upcoming drive-in concerts in place
of the usual Fall Twilight Tunes on the courthouse lawn. This promotion will have limited participation and will
be a social distanced outdoor concert. The dates of the drive-in Twilight Tunes concerts are:
October 8, 2020 – 6 -7 p.m.
October 15, 2020 – 6 -7 p.m.
The Wells Fargo pay-to-park section of the E. Hickory parking lot is marked with 100 parking spaces and the
concerts will have 50 vehicles or less. Participants will be required to sign-up for a parking pass in advance of
the Twilight Tunes concerts and volunteers will be working the parking lot entrance and monitoring the lot
during the events.
Guidelines for social distancing and attending the concert:
Cars will be parked in a alternating pattern to give 6+ feet of distance between vehicles.
Anyone outside of a vehicle must sit at end of the car and be 6+ feet from any other group
Anyone outside of their vehicle must wear a mask
Entry to the lot will begin at 5 p.m.
Everyone will be required to leave the parking lot by 7:30 p.m.
There will be three to four volunteers in the lot to help monitor activity. Additionally, we will have signage in
place to aid attendees in following CDC guidelines and reminding participants of any social distancing/mask
mandates that may be in place during that time.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Best regards,
Christine Gossett - Executive Director, Denton Main Street Association
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July 2,2020
The Honorable Ruth R.Hughs
Secretary of State
State Capitol Room 1E.8
GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT
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Secretary of State
Austin,Texas 78701
Dear Secretary Hughs:
Pursuant to his powers as Governor of the State of Texas,Greg Abbott has issued the following:
Executive Order No.GA-29 relating to the use of face coverings during the
COVID-19 disaster.
The original executive order is attached to this letter of transmittal.
tly submitted,
lerk to the Governor
GSD/gsd
Attachment
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BY THE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
Executive Department
Austin,Texas
July 2,2020
EXECUTIVE ORDER
GA29
Relating to the use offace coverings during the COVID-19 disaster.
WHEREAS,I,Greg Abbott,Governor of Texas,issued a disaster proclamation on March
13,2020,certifying under Section 4 18.014 of the Texas Government Code that the novel
coronavirus (CO VIP-19)poses an imminent threat of disaster for all counties in the
State of Texas;and
WHEREAS,in each subsequent month effective through today,I have renewed the
disaster declaration for all Texas counties;and
WHEREAS,the Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services
(DSHS),Dr.John Hellerstedt,has determined that COVID-19 continues to represent a
public health disaster within the meaning of Chapter 81 of the Texas Health and Safety
Code;and
WHEREAS,I have issued executive orders and suspensions of Texas laws in response to
COVIP-19,aimed at using the least restrictive means available to protect the health and
safety of Texans and ensure an effective response to this disaster;and
WHEREAS,as Texas reopens in the midst of COVID-19,increased spread is to be
expected,and the key to controlling the spread and keeping Texans safe is for all people
to consistently follow good hygiene and social-distancing practices;and
WHEREAS,due to recent substantial increases in COVID-19 positive cases,and
increases in the COVID-19 positivity rate and hospitalizations resulting from COVID
19,further measures are needed to achieve the least restrictive means for reducing the
growing spread of COVTD-19,and to avoid a need for more extreme measures;and
WHEREAS,I have joined the medical experts in consistently encouraging people to use
face coverings,and health authorities have repeatedly emphasized that wearing face
coverings is one of the most important and effective tools for reducing the spread of
COVID-19;and
WHEREAS,given the current status of COVD-19 in Texas,requiring the use of face
coverings is a targeted response that can combat the threat to public health using the
least restrictive means,and if people follow this requirement,more extreme measures
may be avoided;and
WHEREAS,wearing a face covering is important not only to protect oneself,but also to
avoid unknowingly harming fellow Texans,especially given that many people who go
into public may have COVID-19 without knowing it because they have no symptoms;and
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WHEREAS,the “governor is responsible for meeting ...the dangers to the state and
people presented by disasters”under Section 418.011 of the Texas Government Code,
and the legislature has given the governor broad authority to fulfill that responsibility;
and
WHEREAS,failure to comply with any executive order issued during the COVID-19
disaster is an offense punishable under Section 418.173 by fine;
NOW,THEREFORE,I,Greg Abbott,Governor of Texas,by virtue of the power and
authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas,do hereby order
the following on a statewide basis effective at 12:0 1 p.m.on July 3,2020:
Every person in Texas shall wear a face covering over the nose and mouth when
inside a commercial entity or other building or space open to the public,or when
in an outdoor public space,wherever it is not feasible to maintain six feet of social
distancing from another person not in the same household;provided,however,
that this face-covering requirement does not apply to the Miowing:
1.any person younger than 10 years of age;
2.any person with a medical condition or disability that prevents wearing a
face covering;
3.any person while the person is consuming food or drink,or is seated at a
restaurant to eat or drink;
4.any person while the person is (a)exercising outdoors or engaging in
physical activity outdoors,and (b)maintaining a safe distance from other
people not in the same household;
5.any person while the person is driving alone or with passengers who are
part of the same household as the driver;
6.any person obtaining a service that requires temporary removal of the face
covering for security surveillance,screening,or a need for specific access
to the face,such as while visiting a bank or while obtaining a personal-
care service involving the face,but only to the extent necessary for the
temporary removal;
7.any person while the person is in a swimming pool,lake,or similar body
of water;
8.any person who is voting,assisting a voter,serving as a poli watcher,or
actively administering an election,but wearing a face covering is strongly
encouraged;
9.any person who is actively providing or obtaining access to religious
worship,but wearing a face covering is strongly encouraged;
10.any person while the person is giving a speech for a broadcast or to an
audience;or
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the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)regarding
minimal cases of COVID-19,and (b)whose county judge has
affirmatively opted-out of this face-covering requirement by filing with
TDEM the required face-covering attestation form—provided,however,
that wearing a face covering is highly recommended,and every county is
strongly encouraged to follow these face-covering standards.
Not excepted from this face-covering requirement is any person attending a
protest or demonstration involving more than 10 people and who is not practicing
safe social distancing of six feet from other people not in the same household.
TDEM shall maintain on its website a list of counties that are not subject to this
face-covering requirement pursuant to paragraph number 11.The list can be
found at:www.tdem.texas.gov/ga29.
Following a verbal or written warning for a first-time violator of this face-
covering requirement,a person’s second violation shall be punishable by a fine
not to exceed $250.Each subsequent violation shall be punishable by a fine not to
exceed $250 per violation.
Local law enforcement and other local officials,as appropriate,can and should
enforce this executive order,Executive Order GA-28,and other effective
executive orders,as well as local restrictions that are consistent with this
executive order and other effective executive orders.But no law enforcement or
other official may detain,arrest,or confine in jail any person for a violation of this
executive order or for related non-violent,non-felony offenses that are predicated
on a violation of this executive order;provided, however,that any official with
authority to enforce this executive order may act to enforce trespassing laws and
remove violators at the request of a business establishment or other property
owner.
This executive order hereby prohibits confinement in jail as a penalty for the
violation of any face-covering order by any jurisdiction.
Executive Order GA-2$is hereby amended to delete from paragraph number 15
the phrase:“,but no jurisdiction can impose a civil or criminal penalty for failure
to wear a face covering.”
The governor may by proclamation amend this executive order or add to the list of
people to whom this face-covering requirement does not apply.
This executive order does not supersede Executive Orders GA-b,GA-13,GA-17,GA
19,GA-24,GA-25, GA-27,or GA-28 as amended.This executive order shall remain in
effect and in full force until modified,amended, rescinded,or superseded by the
governor.
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September 17,2020
The Honorable Ruth R.Hughs
Secretary of State
State Capitol Room 1E.8
Austin,Texas 78701
Dear Secretary Hughs:
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Pursuant to his powers as Governor of the State of Texas.Greg Abbott has issued the following:
Executive Order No.GA-30 relating to the continued response to the COVID-19
disaster as Texas reopens.
The original exectitive order is attached to this letter of transmittal.
Governor
GREG ABBOTT
ectfully submitted,
GSD/gsd
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BY THE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
Executive Department
Austin,Texas
September 17,2020
EXECUTIVE ORDER
GA3O
Relating to the contütued response to the COVID-19 disaster as Texas reopens.
WHEREAS,I,Greg Abbott,Governor of Texas,issued a disaster proclamation on March
13,2020,certifying under Section 418.0 14 of the Texas Government Code that the novel
coronavirus (COVID-19)poses an imminent threat of disaster for all counties in the
State of Texas;and
WHEREAS,in each subsequent month effective through today,I have renewed the
disaster declaration for all Texas counties;and
WHEREAS,I have issued executive orders and suspensions of Texas laws in response to
COVID-1 9,aimed at protecting the health and safety of Texans and ensuring an
effective response to this disaster;and
WHEREAS,I issued Executive Order GA-Os on March 19,2020,mandating certain
social-distancing restrictions for Texans in accordance with guidelines promulgated by
President Donald J.Trump and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC);
and
WHEREAS,I issued Executive Order GA-14 on March 31,2020,expanding the social-
distancing restrictions for Texans based on guidance from health experts and the
President;and
WHEREAS,I subsequently issued Executive Orders GA-16,GA-iS,GA-21,GA-23,and
GA-26 from April through early June 2020,aiming to achieve the least restrictive means
of combatting the threat to public health by continuing certain social-distancing
restrictions,while implementing a safe,strategic plan to reopen Texas;and
WHEREAS,as Texas reopens in the midst of COVID-19, increased spread is to be
expected,and the key to controlling the spread and keeping Texas residents safe is for all
Texans to consistently follow good hygiene and social-distancing practices, especially
those set forth in the minimum standard health protocols from the Texas Department of
State Health Services (DSHS);and
WHEREAS,in June 2020,Texas experienced substantial increases in COVD-l9 cases
and hospitalizations,necessitating targeted and temporary adjustments to the reopening
plan to achieve the least restrictive means for reducing the growing spread of COVID-19
and the resulting imminent threat to public health,and to avoid a need for more extreme
measures;and
WHEREAS,I therefore issued Executive Orders GA-28 and GA-29 in late June and early
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July 2020,respectively,and amended Executive Order GA-28 by proclamation on July
2,2020;and
WHEREAS,due to improved medical treatments for COVJD-19 patients,substantial
increases in testing,abundant supplies of personal protective equipment,and Texans’
adherence to safe practices like social distancing,hand sanitizing,and use of face
coverings,the spread of COVID-19 and the number of new COVD-19 cases and
hospitalizations have steadily and significantly declined since late July;and
WHEREAS,as Texas continues to reopen,everyone must act safely,and to that end, this
executive order and prior executive orders provide that all persons should follow the
health protocols from DSHS,which whenever achieved will mean compliance with the
minimum standards for safely reopening,but which should not be used to fault those
who act in good faith but can only substantially comply with the standards in light of
scarce resources and other extenuating COVID-19 circumstances;and
WHEREAS,in the Texas Disaster Act of 1975,the legislature charged the governor with
the responsibility “for meeting ...the dangers to the state and people presented by
disasters”under Section 418.011 of the Texas Government Code,and expressly granted
the governor broad authority to fulfill that responsibility;and
WHEREAS,under Section 418.012,the “governor may issue executive orders
hav[ingJ the force and effect of law;”and
WHEREAS,failure to comply with any executive order issued during the COVID-19
disaster is an offense punishable under Section 418.173 by a fine not to exceed $1,000,
and may be subject to regulatory enforcement;
NOW,THEREFORE,I,Greg Abbott,Governor of Texas,by virtue of the power and
authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas,and in
accordance with guidance from the Commissioner of the Texas Department of State
Health Services,Dr.John Hellerstedt,other medical advisors,the White House,and the
CDC,do hereby order the following on a statewide basis effective at 12:01 a.m.on
September 21,2020:
Every business establishment in Texas shall operate at no more than 50 percent of the
total listed occupancy of the establishment;provided,however,that:
1.There is no occupancy limit for the following:
a.any services listed by the U.S.Department of Homeland Security’s
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)in its Guidance
on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce,Version 4.0 or any
subsequent version;
b.religious services,including those conducted in churches,congregations,
and houses of worship;
c.local government operations,including county and municipal
governmental operations relating to licensing (including marriage
licenses),permitting,recordation,and document-filing services,as
determined by the local government;
d.child-care services;
e.youth camps,including but not limited to those defined as such under
Chapter 141 of the Texas Health and Safety Code,and including all
summer camps and other daytime and overnight camps for youths;
f.recreational sports programs for youths and adults;
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g.any public or private schools,and any public or private institutions of
higher education,not already covered above;and
h.drive-in concerts,movies,or similar events,under guidelines that facilitate
appropriate social distancing,that generally require spectators to remain in
their vehicles,and that minimize in-person contact between people who
are not in the same household or vehicle.
2.The following types of business establishments may operate at up to 75 percent
of the total listed occupancy of the establishment,except for those
establishments in areas with high hospitalizations as defined below:
a.in-store,non-CISA retail establishments;
b.dine-in restaurants,as defined below in paragraph No.7;
c.non-CISA office buildings;
d.non-CISA manufacturers;
e.museums and libraries;and
f.gyms and exercise facilities and classes.
“Areas with high hospitalizations”means any Trauma Service Area that has had
seven consecutive days in which the number of COVID-19 hospitalized patients
as a percentage of all hospitalized patients exceeds 15 percent,until such time as
the Trauma Service Area has seven consecutive days in which the number of
COVTD-19 hospitalized patients as a percentage of all hospitalized patients is 15
percent or less.A current list of areas with high hospitalizations will be
maintained at www.dshs.texas.gov/ga303 1.
3.Except as provided below by paragraph No.6,this 50 percent occupancy limit
does not apply to outdoor areas,events,or establishments,except that the
outdoor areas or outdoor venues identified in paragraph No.2 of Executive
Order GA-28 shall operate at no more than the percentage of normal operating
limits as was set forth in Executive Order GA-2$.
4.There is no occupancy limit for the following establishments that operate with at
least six feet of social distancing between work stations:
a.cosmetology salons,hair salons,barber shops,nail salons/shops,and other
establishments where licensed cosmetologists or barbers practice their
trade;
b.massage establishments and other facilities where licensed massage
therapists or other persons licensed or otherwise authorized to practice
under Chapter 455 of the Texas Occupations Code practice their trade;and
c.other personal-care and beauty services such as tanning salons,tattoo
studios,piercing studios,hair removal services,and hair loss treatment and
growth services.
5.Amusement parks shall operate at no more than 50 percent of the normal
operating limits as determined by the owner.
6.For any outdoor gathering in excess of 10 people,other than those set forth
above in paragraph Nos.1,2, 3,or 5,the gathering is prohibited unless the
mayor of the city in which the gathering is held,or the county judge in the case
of a gathering in an unincorporated area,approves of the gathering,and such
approval can be made subject to certain conditions or restrictions not
inconsistent with this executive order.
7.Only restaurants that have less than 51 percent of their gross receipts from the
sale of alcoholic beverages,and whose customers eat or drink only while seated,
may offer dine-in services.
8.People shall not visit bars or similar establishments that hold a permit from the
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SECRETARY OF STATE
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Governor Greg Abbott Executive Order GA-30
September 17,2020 Page 4
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)and are not restaurants as
defined above in paragraph No.7;provided,however,that the use by such bars
or similar establishments of drive-thru,pickup,or delivery options for food and
drinks is allowed to the extent authorized by TABC.
9.People shall not use commercial rafting or tubing services,including rental of
rafts or tubes and transportation of people for the purpose of rafting or tubing.
10.For any business establishment that is subject to a 50 percent “total listed
occupancy”limit or “normal operating limit,”and that is in a county that has
filed with DSHS,and is in compliance with,the requisite attestation form
promulgated by DSHS regarding minimal cases of COVLD-19,the business
establishment may operate at up to 75 percent of the total listed occupancy or
normal operating limit of the establishment.
11.For purposes of this executive order,facilities with retractable roofs are
considered indoor facilities,whether the roof is opened or closed.
12.Staff members are not included in determining operating levels,except for
manufacturing services and office workers.
13.Except as provided in this executive order or in the minimum standard health
protocols recommended by DSHS,found at www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus,
people shall not be in groups larger than 10 and shall maintain six feet of social
distancing from those not in their group.
14.People over the age of 65 are strongly encouraged to stay at home as much as
possible;to maintain appropriate distance from any member of the household
who has been out of the residence in the previous 14 days;and,if leaving the
home,to implement social distancing and to practice good hygiene,
environmental cleanliness,and sanitation.
15.In providing or obtaining services,every person (including individuals,
businesses,and other legal entities)should use good-faith efforts and available
resources to follow the minimum standard health protocols recommended by
DSHS.
16.Nothing in this executive order or the DSHS minimum standards precludes
requiring a customer to follow additional hygiene measures when obtaining
services.
17.People may visit nursing homes,state supported living centers,assisted living
facilities,or long-term care facilities as determined through guidance from the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).Nursing homes,state
supported living centers,assisted living facilities,and long-term care facilities
should follow infection control policies and practices set forth by HHSC,
including minimizing the movement of staff between facilities whenever
possible;and
1$.Public schools may operate as provided by,and under the minimum standard
health protocols found in,guidance issued by the Texas Education Agency
(TEA).Private schools and institutions of higher education are encouraged to
establish similar standards.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary,the governor may by proclamation add
to the list of establishments or venues that people shall not visit.
This executive order shall supersede any conflicting order issued by local officials in
response to the COVJD-19 disaster,but only to the extent that such a local order restricts
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Governor Greg Abbott
September 17,2020
Executive Order GA-30
Page 5
services allowed by this executive order,allows gatherings prohibited by this executive
order,or expands the list or scope of services as set forth in this executive order.
Pursuant to Section 418.016(a)of the Texas Government Code,I hereby suspend
Sections 418.1015(b)and 418.10$of the Texas Government Code,Chapter 81,
Subchapter F of the Texas Health and Safety Code,and any other relevant statutes,to the
extent necessary to ensure that local officials do not impose restrictions in response to the
COVID-19 disaster that are inconsistent with this executive order,provided that local
officials may enforce this executive order as well as local restrictions that are consistent
with this executive order.
All existing state executive orders relating to COVID-19 are amended to eliminate
confinement in jail as an available penalty for violating the executive orders.To the
extent any order issued by local officials in response to the COVID-19 disaster would
allow confinement in jail as an available penalty for violating a COVID-19-related order,
that order allowing confinement in jail is superseded,and I hereby suspend all relevant
laws to the extent necessary to ensure that local officials do not confine people in jail for
violating any executive order or local order issued in response to the COVD-19 disaster.
This executive order supersedes Executive Order GA-2$,but does not supersede
Executive Orders GA-b,GA-13, GA-17,GA-19,GA-24,GA-25, GA-27,or GA-29.
This executive order shall remain in effect and in full force unless it is modified,
amended,rescinded,or superseded by the governor.This executive order may also be
amended by proclamation of the governor.
Given under my hand this the 17th
day of September,2020.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THESECRETARYOFSTATE
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GREG
Governor
OTT
ATTEST BY:
UTH R.HUGHS
Secretary of State
SEP 1?2020
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CHECKLIST FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS Page 1 of 2
Outdoor events, such as July 4 celebrations and other large outdoor gatherings with estimated attendance of 10 or
more, are permissible to hold in Texas. The county judge or the mayor, as appropriate, in coordination with the
local public health authority, must give approval to such an outdoor gathering or event prior to it being held.
All individuals must wear a face covering (over the nose and mouth) wherever it is not feasible to maintain
six feet of social distancing from another individual not in the same household or, for those engaging in
physical activities outdoors, wherever the individual is not able to maintain a safe physical distance from
others not in the same household.
The following are the minimum recommended health protocols for all outdoor events in Texas. These minimum
health protocols are not a limit on the health protocols that individuals may adopt. Individuals are encouraged to
adopt additional protocols consistent with their specific needs and circumstances to help protect the health and
safety of all Texans.
The virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to others by infected persons who have few or no symptoms. Even if
an infected person is only mildly ill, the people they spread it to may become seriously ill or even die, especially if that
person is 65 or older with pre-existing health conditions that place them at higher risk. Because of the hidden nature
of this threat, everyone should rigorously follow the practices specified in these protocols, all of which facilitate a safe
and measured reopening of Texas. The virus that causes COVID-19 is still circulating in our communities. We should
continue to observe practices that protect everyone, including those who are most vulnerable.
Please note, public health guidance cannot anticipate every unique situation. Individuals should stay informed and
take actions based on common sense and wise judgment that will protect health and support economic revitalization.
Health protocols for individuals:
Individuals aged 65 or older are at a higher risk of COVID-19. To the extent possible, avoid contact
within 6 feet with individuals aged 65 and older. Individuals aged 65 and older should stay at home as
much as possible. Large gatherings, even those held outside, pose a significant risk to this population.
Individuals may not be in a group larger than 10 individuals (including those within the individual’s
household). Within these groups, individuals should, to the extent possible, minimize in-person
contact with others not in the individual’s household. Minimizing in-person contact includes
maintaining 6 feet of separation from individuals. When maintaining 6 feet of separation is not
feasible, other methods should be utilized to slow the spread of COVID-19, such as washing or
sanitizing hand frequently, and avoiding sharing utensils or other common objects.
Individuals should maintain 6 feet of separation from others outside the individual’s group. A group
is defined as no more than 10 persons including the members of the household and those persons
who traveled together to the event.
Self-screen before going to an outdoor event for any of the following new or worsening signs or
symptoms of possible COVID-19:
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty
breathing
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills
Muscle pain
Headache
Sore throat
Loss of taste or smell
Diarrhea
Feeling feverish or a measured temperature
greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit
Known close contact with a person who is lab
confirmed to have COVID-19
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OUTDOOR EVENTS: Page 2 of 2
Wash or disinfect hands after any interaction with employees, other individuals, or items at the
outdoor event.
Clean and sanitize any items before and after use.
Local approval factors:
Local approval for large outdoor gatherings (those with an estimated attendance exceeding 10
individuals) is appropriate in this instance because a statewide standard is unable to take into account
the various factors needed to ensure such a gathering in varied locations is safe and will minimize the
spread of COVID-19. Further, business parity is not an issue at large outdoor events.
In evaluating large gatherings (those with an estimated attendance exceeding 10 individuals), the
county judge or the mayor, as applicable, should consider the following factors:
The overall number of projected attendees;
The likelihood of individuals over the age of 65 attending;
The density of the forum and the ability to ensure social distancing of 6 feet between
individuals; and
The level of transmission in the county.
Gatherings of less than 10 individuals may proceed consistent with all the health protocols above
without approval of the county judge, local health authority, or mayor, as applicable.
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United Way of Denton County COVID-19 Relief Fund Eviction Prevention Program Outcomes
Last Updated Friday, September 25th at 5:35 p.m.
WEEKLY EXPENDITURES
Week Amount Months
Households
(Duplicated)
3/23 - 3/27 $5,345.00 4 4
3/30 - 4/3 $42,854.30 43 43
4/6 - 4/10 $46,085.95 57 57
4/13 - 4/17 $32,092.23 38 38
4/20 - 4/24 $36,787.09 41 41
4/27 - 5/1 $43,606.58 36 35
5/4 - 5/8 $55,072.99 51.5 44
5/11 - 5/15 $47,984.69 51.5 44
5/18 - 5/22 $61,817.38 61 52
5/25 - 5/29 $48,039.52 38.5 26
6/1 - 6/5 $96,321.75 90.5 68
6/8 - 6/12 $88,825.90 89.5 63
6/15 - 6/19 $54,046.36 54 40
6/22 - 6/26 $85,037.08 75 53
6/29 - 7/3 $87,213.59 75 57
7/6 - 7/10 $96,909.43 84 63
7/13 - 7/17 $134,450.92 124 90
7/20 - 7/24 $156,977.56 140 91
7/27 - 7/31 $211,039.09 173 101
8/3 - 8/7 $190,345.00 194 117
8/10 - 8/14 $190,854.15 203 116
8/17 - 8/21 $215,147.17 262 125
8/24 - 8/28 $256,055.75 333 144
8/31 - 9/4 $253,159.91 335 158
9/8 - 9/11 $238,556.51 273 144
9/14 - 9/18 $256,410.70 315 136
9/21 - 9/25 $215,006.66 263 124
Weekly Average $120,223.82 130 77
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United Way of Denton County COVID-19 Relief Fund Eviction Prevention Program Outcomes
Last Updated Friday, September 25th at 5:35 p.m.
ASSISTANCE BY CITY
Municipality Households Assisted Months of Assistance
Argyle 4 10
Aubrey 88 169
Bartonville 1 1
Carrollton 146 231
Coppell 5 5
Corinth 34 43.5
Cross Roads 7 15
Dallas 158 253
Denton 694 1286
Flower Mound 26 39
Frisco 50 76
Haslet 1 2
Justin 12 15
Krum 8 19
Lake Dallas 39 64.5
Lewisville 467 708
Little Elm 81 141.5
Northlake 1 1
Oak Point 6 10
Pilot Point 8 13
Plano 3 10
Ponder 11 25
Prosper 13 25
Providence Village 9 14
Roanoke 13 23
Sanger 24 38
Savannah 1 1
Shady Shores 1 1
The Colony 160 261.5
Trophy Club 2 2
TOTAL 2073 3493
FUNDING
Metric Denton
Funding
Lewisville
Funding
All Denton County
Funding
PACCAR
Funding Total
Funds
Raised $130,000.00 $74,000.00 $3,030,389.64 $75,000.00 $3,309,389.64
Expenses $130,000.00 $73,400.00 $2,970,246.23 $75,000.00 $3,248,646.23
Current
Balance $0.00 $600.00 $60,143.41 $0.00 $60,743.41
TYPE OF ASSISTANCE
Rent/Mortgage/Utility 2055
Extended Hotel Stay 12
Temporary Hotel 6
Requests Not Approved 41
APPROVED REQUESTS BY AGENCY
Agency Number of Requests
Christian Community Action 323
Denton County Friends of the Family 146
Giving HOPE, Inc. 128
Grace Like Rain 323
Interfaith Ministries 39
Metrocrest Services 160
Next Steps The Colony 119
Our Daily Bread 43
Salvation Army Denton 233
Salvation Army Lewisville 43
United Way of Denton County 517
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September , 2020
A W
Denton, TX 76209
Dear A :
Due to the current situation caused by the coronavirus, we can no longer schedule you to work at this
time. Therefore, you will be furloughed and placed on a Temp Closure COVID leave effective 9/ /2020
with an expected return date of 9/ /2020. Your manager will be in contact regarding any updates
related to your return. Please note that the provisions below apply only to a Temp Closure COVID
leave of absence.
Pay During This Leave
• PTO usage
o You will be able to request any accrued/unused PTO. If you reside in a state that
provides paid sick time pursuant to state or local law, you may also use available sick
time. PTO and/or sick time requests should be emailed to
benefitsdepartment@learningcaregroup.com. Be sure and include your name and ID
number in the subject line of the email.
Benefit During This Leave
• If you are currently enrolled in benefits and would like to make payments while on your leave
please email benefitsdepartment@learningcaregroup.com to setup payment arraignments.
Otherwise any missed premiums (arrears) will be taken as double deductions on future
paychecks once you return from leave, until you are current with your premiums.
We sincerely appreciate the incredible commitment and professionalism you have shown throughout
this situation. Our team has been wonderfully supportive to our children and one another while taking
extreme care to follow our protocols to maintain a safe and healthy environment. It has made a
profound difference for our whole school community during these challenging times.”
If you have any questions or need any clarification, please feel free to contact the Pay and Benefits
Connection at 877-767-5241.
Sincerely,
LCG Benefits Department
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September 28 email from resident, responses to the resident’s requests and statements provided by staff
are in green.
It’s known as a lie by omission.
City staff has presented power points to the Public and Council, leading the Public and Council to believe that
only five major roadways are being altered in the North East quadrant in the 2020 Mobility Plan update as
compared to the 2015 plan. That is NOT true.
Due to the amount of content in the draft 2020 Mobility Plan Update, each Mobility Community meeting
presentation focused on a few key aspects of the plan while allowing attendees to ask questions about any
portion of the proposed plan.
The sixth major change is the development of a Secondary Arterial to carry 15,000 to 25,000 cars per day past
the front gates of Clear Creek Nature Preserve. Collins road would be straightened enough to increase traffic
speeds. Collins Road would be widened to 110” with four lanes of traffic and a median.
The proposed 2020 Mobility Plan Update includes a context-sensitive approach to roadway designation. A
secondary arterial can be as small as a 2-lane, undivided roadway in rural conditions. The right-of way is
identified as 110’ so that, in the future as development occurs, additional roadway or amenities can be included.
This means the road may be widened or a side path may be added. Unless a need is generated by additional
traffic, the roadway can stay as a 2-lane facility.
To change from a county road which does not even have a painted dividing line, to a 4-lane, divided roadway
classified as a Secondary Arterial carrying 15,000- 25,000 cars a day is a MAJOR change in the Denton Mobility
Plan. City Staff has not openly and honestly disclosed this MAJOR change.
These roadways are not necessarily going to become 4-lane, divided facilities. If the projected traffic volumes do
not occur, this road will not be widened.
Secondly, City staff DID NOT notify any of the residents along Collins or Mingo road of this proposed
roadway. Citizens of the city and of the county have NOT had the opportunity to comment on this major change.
Notification was conducted through the City’s website, across social media platforms, and through a City issued
press release distributed to the Denton Record Chronicle regarding the virtual community input meetings. In
addition to the five virtual community meetings, feedback continues to be gathered on the final draft plan
throughout October 2020 through the interactive map or by direct contact information found on the Mobility Plan
webpage.
Changing Collins and Mingo Road is a BAD idea for the following reasons:
Proposed (New Build): Rural Alternative
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Collins Road is the gateway to the Clear Creek Nature Preserve. Increasing traffic will increase traffic
noise thereby reducing the enjoyment and purpose of the Nature Preserve.
The widening of these roadways is contingent upon and typically performed by new development. The City does
not have the resources to acquire needed right-of-way and/or construct a roadway that does not address a need
generated by surrounding development.
Increasing traffic speeds will exponentially increase traffic noise volume levels.
The 2020 Mobility Plan Update proposes a context-sensitive approach to the establishment of speed limits. The
proposed plan includes the use of “target speeds” on roadways which means the City sets the speed limit to the
speed the driver should maintain to safely navigate the roadway. In many instances, this will lower speed limits
across the City.
Increasing traffic will kill wildlife. Wildlife does not understand the boundaries of the Nature Preserve.
Roadways will not be widened unless there is an increase in traffic need.
Economics do not support the public investment into such a roadway. The East side of Collins is located in a
flood plain that cannot be developed resulting in no new tax base or tax revenue. The South side of Mingo is
blocked by railroad bypass switching tracks, which does not lend access from Mingo to the South thereby NOT
providing any economic stimulus to the South side of Mingo Road. Nature Preserve land which is owned by the
Corp of Engineers is located on both the East and West sides of Collins. The City’s plan would destroy portions
of the Nature Preserve, placing a major Secondary Arterial road within the boundaries of the Nature Preserve.
If this roadway is widened, it will be funded by new development. If the roadway is widened or improved, the
actual alignment will be determined by an engineering study which will include an examination of environmental
impacts to trees, floodplain, etc.
The City and the County made agreements in the past signed by Judge Mary Horn which would act to preserve
the very rural nature of this environmentally sensitive area. City Director P.S. Aurora had these documents during
the 2015 Mobility Plan study. Collins Road was removed in 2015 from any future development mobility plans
supported by these documents.
Please preserve this environmentally sensitive area along Collins Road.
Omitting controversial plans by City Staff should not be tolerated by Council. Denton residents deserve better
transparency. Not notifying affected residents and stake holders should not be tolerated either.
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We know it can be hard to keep track of all the news
and updates in response to the ongoing COVID-19
pandemic. With a number of local and state orders
currently in effect, we wanted to highlight some of
the key elements of these orders, especially those
that most affect the people of our community.
The Denton City Council recently voted to extend
the Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health
Emergency first executed on March 13. The Council
also adopted a new Tenth Order of Council that
supersedes all previous orders related to the
pandemic. Both the declaration and the order will
remain in effect until Thursday, Dec. 31.
Though not addressed in the Council’s new order,
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has a number of
statewide orders in place that also provide guidance
and mandates for the Denton community.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• In accordance with Governor Abbott’s order,
GA-29, everyone should take caution when
in public by practicing social distancing and
staying at least six feet apart from those
outside your household.
• GA-30 requires limited occupancy for
certain businesses, and outdoor gatherings
are currently limited to no more than 10 people.
Occupancy limits vary depending on business
type. Visit open.texas.gov for details.
• GA-29 also states that all persons age 10 years
and older must wear face coverings when in
public where social distancing is not possible.
See the order and exemptions at open.texas.gov.
• All commercial and nonprofit entities in the
city of Denton are required to develop and
maintain a health and safety policy that
incorporates the face covering and social
distancing requirements ordered by the state.
Safety policies must be posted in clear view of
employees and members of the public.
Concerns that a business is not following occupancy
requirements by state order or does not have signage
posted as required by local order, or about general
health and safety, may be reported through the
City’s Engage Denton mobile app. Engage Denton
is available for download from the App Store or
Google Play Store. To file a report online, visit
www.engagedenton.com.
To learn more about the City’s response to the
COVID-19 pandemic, including local orders,
visit www.cityofdenton.com/coronavirus. For
more information about Gov. Abbott’s state orders,
visit gov.texas.gov/coronavirus.
PANDEMIC-RELATED STATE AND LOCAL ORDERS
CURRENTLY IN EFFECT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
www.cityofdenton.com
RESIDENT UPDATECITY OF DENTON
2020
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
PRACTICE
SOCIAL
DISTANCING
OCCUPANCY
LIMITS ARE
IN PLACE
HEALTH & SAFETY
POLICIES REQUIRED
FOR BUSINESSES
WEAR FACE
COVERINGS
IN PUBLIC
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With the Nov. 3 Council election just around the
corner, and my time as your Mayor coming to an
end, I am continuously reminded of all that we
have accomplished together throughout the twelve
years that I have been a member of the Denton City
Council. Thank you for the honor and privilege of serving as your Mayor for the
past six and a half years, especially during these historic and unprecedented
times. From increasing local economic opportunities to improving services to
those experiencing homelessness, none of it could be accomplished without
the compassionate spirit, strong heart, and steel determination of you, the citizens
of this great city.
I never could have imagined that, in my final months as Mayor, a global pandemic
would hit our community like it has. COVID-19 has forced us all to pause and
work together to discover new ways of doing most everything. From the very
beginning, the Council and City staff have worked tirelessly to create new policies,
processes, and procedures that would ensure continuation of critical City services,
and minimize the impact on the local economy is as much as possible. We never
expected that we would be fighting this battle today, but I am proud of the swift
actions the City has taken, and I know that our local government will continue to
fight along with us, our families, and our businesses, as we all work to bring this
vibrant community through some of our most trying times.
As you’ll see in this newsletter, the City is already hard at work making plans
for the future as we enter into the 2020-21 fiscal year. In spite of the financial
challenges we have faced, we are proud to be able to provide you with no tax
rate increases, no rate increases for wastewater and electric services, and rate
decreases for water, solid waste, and recycling services.
When the time comes for me to pass the baton to your next Mayor, I can proudly
move on to new adventures knowing that this diverse, hard-working, unique, and
original community stands on a firm foundation
for success—one that we have all built together.
FROM THE MAYOR
State & Local Orders: What You Need to Know .......1
From the Mayor ...............................................................2
Virtual Public Meetings...................................................2
Denton City Council .......................................................2
Five Things to Add to Your Fall To-Do List .................3
City Adopts FY2020-21 Budget ....................................4
FY2020-21 Budget Overview........................................ 5
General and Special Elections Set for Nov. 3 ............6
City Celebrates DME with Public Power Week .........7
The DOs and DON’Ts For Outside Animals ...............7
Opt In to the City’s Yard Waste Program ...................7
IN THIS ISSUE
DENTON CITY COUNCIL
IN THIS ISSUE
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Chris Watts, Mayor | Chris.Watts@cityofdenton.com
Gerard Hudspeth, District 1 | Gerard.Hudspeth@cityofdenton.com
Keely G. Briggs, District 2 | Keely.Briggs@cityofdenton.com
Jesse Davis, District 3 | Jesse.Davis@cityofdenton.com
John Ryan, District 4 | John.Ryan@cityofdenton.com
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 | Deb.Armintor@cityofdenton.com
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6 | Paul.Meltzer@cityofdenton.com
To protect the health and safety of the
Denton community; City Council, board, and
commission members; and City staff, all public
meetings have moved to a remote format
until further notice. All meetings will use the
new Rules of Procedure that were adopted
during the March 31 Council meeting.
Scheduled public meetings are streamed
online at www.cityofdenton.com/dtv, made
available on-demand, and can be viewed live on
the City’s DTV cable channel (Frontier FiOS on
channel 38, Charter Spectrum on channel 194,
and Grande on channel 12). Due to the remote
format of the meetings, no in-person attendance
at Denton City Hall will be permitted.
Certain meetings will accommodate and receive
public input on eligible agenda items. Citizens
are able to participate using a number of
virtual public comment options, including
an online Virtual White Card and by phone.
For additional information and a current
list of upcoming public meetings, visit
www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings.
VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETINGS
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
City of Denton offices will be closed on
Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in
observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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2
Maintain your drain.
During the holidays, nothing
is better than a home-cooked
meal. However, these meals
can have an adverse effect on
your pipes if you dispose of excess fats,
oils, or grease (FOG) down the drain.
FOGs harden and cling to the walls in
your household pipes or city sewer
lines, which can reduce water flow
and cause a sewage backup into
your home or neighborhood. Visit
www.maintainyourdrain.com
for helpful tips on how you
can better maintain your drain
and to learn more.
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Turn your pumpkins into Dyno Dirt.
When you’re ready to dispose of your fall pumpkins,
place them at the curb to be picked up with your yard
trimmings. The pumpkins will be mixed with your leaves,
tree branches, and grass, and composted into Dyno Dirt
products by the City’s Beneficial Reuse Division. If you’ve
opted in to the Yard Waste program, you can
place your pumpkins in your brown cart or
in a kraft bag. If you aren’t opted in to yard
waste service, you can place your
pumpkins with your brush and schedule
a pickup by calling the automated
self-service line at (940) 349-8740. To
learn more about our Dyno Dirt products,
visit www.cityofdenton.com/dyno.
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Prepare your fire safety plan.
October is Fire Prevention Month. Help ensure that
your home and family have a plan and are ready
for the unexpected. Fire Prevention Month is the
perfect time to talk with your family about
fire safety. Make it a family activity by testing
alarms, changing the batteries, learning how
to use a fire extinguisher, and
planning your escape route.
For safety tips and more,
follow the Denton Fire
Department on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/dentonfire.
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FIVE THINGS TO ADD TO YOUR FALL TO-DO LIST
Celebrate Texas Arbor Day.
Join Keep Denton Beautiful
and the City of Denton Parks
and Recreation department on
Saturday, Nov. 6 for a day-long
celebration of nature. They will host
virtual tree planting activities, including
a tree-themed StoryTime.
Register for the event and learn more
at www.kdb.org.
Visit your local Library.
In October, the Denton Public
Library plans to reopen
the doors to the North Branch
and South Branch libraries.
After taking
precautions
to keep our
community safe
from COVID-19,
these libraries
will be reopening
at 50-percent
capacity. This reopening
will allow for walk-in service
and non-scheduled use of
the Library’s computers.
To learn more about the
Library’s reopening plan, visit
library.cityofdenton.com.
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CITY OF DENTON ADOPTS FY2020-21 BUDGET
After months of deliberation and public input through online and over-the-phone comments from residents,
the Denton City Council has adopted a budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year, which began Oct. 1. This annual
budget reflects Council priorities, which include public safety, infrastructure improvements, a continued
investment in countywide homelessness strategic initiatives, and a new 311 system for a more efficient
response to citizen requests.
The FY20-21 adopted budget includes no rate increase from the current tax rate of $0.5905 per $100 of
valuation, which still allows the City to maintain a tax rate lower than the no-new-revenue tax rate, which
is the tax rate that results in the same amount of revenue from existing properties as the prior year. The
budget also includes rate decreases for Water and Solid Waste & Recycling services and continues the
trend of no increases to utility rates over the past four years. There are no rate changes for Wastewater
and Electric services.
Take a look at the graphs below for a brief overview of where your local government’s funds come from
and where they are spent. For a quick overview of the newly adopted FY2020-21 budget, see page 5.
Adopted Tax Rate — The adopted FY20-21 budget includes a tax rate equal to the current tax rate of $0.5905.
Of the adopted tax rate, $0.380364 will be applied to fund operations and maintenance in the General Fund
and $0.210090 will be applied to fund tax-supported debt.
Utility Rates — Setting the rates for Electric, Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste & Recycling services is an
important component of the City’s annual budget process. Utility rates are set so that sufficient revenues
are generated to support operations, maintenance, and improvements for each of the City’s utility funds.
To view the FY2020-21 residential utility rates, visit www.cityofdenton.com/utilityrates.
To learn more about the FY2020-21 budget and tax information, visit www.cityofdenton.com/budget.
General Fund
Expenditures
by Function
A. Police 29.2%
B. Fire 25.8%
C. Public Safety
Communications 3.1%
D. Animal Services 1.8%
E. Parks & Recreation 9.7%
F. Planning/Community Dev./
Inspections 5.7%
G. Libraries 4.9%
H. Legal/
City Manager’s Office 4.2%
I. Finance/Internal Audit/HR 5%
J. Other 4%
K. Traffic/Transportation/
Street Lighting 2.4%
L. 380 Agreement 1.8%
M. Municipal Court/Judge 1.4%
N. Economic Development 0.8%
A. Ad Valorem Taxes 38%
B. Sales Taxes 30%
C. Franchise Fees 4%
D. Fees, Permits,
Use of Reserves 14%
E. ROI 7%
F. Cost of Service 7%
General Fund
Revenue
A
B
C
D
E
F
CITY OF DENTON GENERAL FUND
REVENUE & EXPENDITURES
A
BC
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K L M N
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SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS
•New 311 system for efficient response to citizen requests ($1.3 million)
•Six new Sworn Police Officer positions ($811,598)
•Three new Firefighter positions for Station #8 ($273,263)
•2019 Bond Election funds issued for Street Improvements ($12.4 million)
•Bond funds issued for Public Safety Facilities 2019 Bond Election ($42.9 million)
The FY 2020-21
budget includes
RATE DE CREASES
for water and solid waste &
recycling services, and
NO INCREASES for wastewater
and electric services.
TAX RATE
$0.5905 for every $100
of property value.
TAX RATE HISTORY
$0.6898 $0.6898 $0.6898 $0.6898 $0.6898 $0.6833
$0.6379
$0.6205
$0.5905
$0.54
$0.56
$0.58
$0.60
$0.62
$0.64
$0.66
$0.68
$0.70
Tax RateFiscal Year
Total Tax Rate Per $100 of Valuation
$0.5905
2021
Proposed
Budget
NO TAX RATE
INCREASE
UTILITY RATE HISTORY
FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20* FY 20-21
Electric (1,200 kWH/month) $129.26 $124.80 $124.80 $124.80
Water (9,200 gallons/month) $54.18 $54.18 $54.18 $53.10
Wastewater (5,400 gallons/month)** $33.12 $31.52 $31.52 $31.52
Solid Waste - Standard Cart* $24.51 $24.51 $21.51 $20.51
Total $243.50 $235.01 $232.01 $229.93
*FY 17-18 and FY19-20 reflect mid-year rate decreases
**FY 18-19 reflects a 5% rate decrease and min volume decrease from 6,000 to 5,400
Proposed
Budget
FY 2020-21 BUDGET
For additional information, visit www.cityofdenton.com/budget.
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GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS SET FOR NOV. 3
As previously stated in the August/September issue of Resident Update, the Saturday, May 2, 2020, General
and Special elections were postponed to Tuesday, Nov. 3, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose
of the elections is to elect candidates to City Council Districts 1 and 2 (known as single-member districts), with
only qualified voters residing in that district being eligible to vote, and elect candidates to City Council Places
5, 6, and 7/Mayor (known as at-large seats), wherein any qualified voter in the city may vote for one candidate
in each of those places.
WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES IN THE GENERAL ELECTION?
The following are the candidates on the ballot for the General Election on Nov. 3, in ballot order:
Place 5 (At Large) Place 6 (At Large) Place 7 (Mayor, At Large)
Deb Armintor Jim Mann Keely Briggs
Rick Baria Paul Meltzer Gerard Hudspeth
Liam York Michael Mitchell
WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES IN THE SPECIAL ELECTION?
The following are the candidates on the ballot for the Special Election on Nov. 3, in ballot order:
District 1 (Single Member) District 2 (Single Member)
Birdia Johnson Ronnie Anderson
George Michael Ferrie Jr. Daniel Clanton
Connie Baker
Kady Irene Finley
Jon Hohman
HOW DO I REGISTER TO VOTE?
You will need to register through the Denton County Elections Administration. To learn more, visit
www.votedenton.com. The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 elections is Monday, Oct. 5.
WHAT DISTRICT AM I IN?
To find your voting district, visit www.cityofdenton.com/vote, click “Which District Am I In,” and enter your
physical address. If you have any problems locating your information, contact the Denton County Elections
Administration at (940) 349-3200.
WHAT IS MY VOTER REGISTRATION NUMBER?
To find your Voter Registration Number, visit the Denton County Elections Administration website at
www.votedenton.com and click “Voter Lookup.” Having your Voter Registration Number readily available
when going to vote is extremely helpful when inquiring where you will vote or getting a determination
on the status of your voter registration. You can also find the number on your Voter Registration Card.
If you have any problems locating your information, contact the Denton County Elections Administration
at (940) 349-3200.
WHERE AND WHEN DO I VOTE EARLY FOR THE ELECTION?
During early voting—from Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Friday, Oct. 30—registered voters can vote at any polling
location in Denton County. Visit www.cityofdenton.com/vote for early voting times and location information.
WHERE AND WHEN DO I VOTE ON ELECTION DAY, NOV. 3?
Election Day polling locations are assigned based on City Council District and County Precinct. You can find
your voting precinct information and polling locations at www.cityofdenton.com/vote.
¿DONDE PUEDO ENCONTRAR INFORMACION DE ELECCION EN ESPAÑOL?
Para obtener información sobre las elecciones en español, visite a www.votedenton.com y haga clic
en “Español” en la pancarta que se encuentra arriba de la página o llame a la Oficina de la Secretaria de
la Ciudad al (940) 349-8309.50
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CITY CELEBRATES COMMUNITY-OWNED DENTON
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC WITH PUBLIC POWER WEEK
From Oct. 4 to 10, the City of Denton will join more than
2,000 other community-owned utility systems in the
United States to celebrate Public Power Week. Each year,
the first week of October is designated as a time to help
residents understand how you can better engage with, benefit
from, and recognize community-owned electric utilities like
Denton Municipal Electric (DME) for their contributions to the
city of Denton.
For more than 115 years, the City of Denton has placed a high
value on community-owned services like DME. The not-for-
profit electric utility company provides:
• Denton residents and ratepayers with a direct say in utility
operations and policies;
• Homes, businesses, schools, social services, and local
government agencies with reliable, efficient, and
sustainable electricity;
• Consumer protections and sound business practices
designed to ensure the best possible service at
not-for-profit rates;
• Education on energy efficiency, environmental protection,
and safety awareness;
• Stewardship of the community’s electric and information
infrastructure;
• Incentives for energy efficiency and economic
development; and
• A helping hand to communities who have experienced
natural disasters.
FALL IS HERE! OPT IN TO THE
CITY’S YARD WASTE PROGRAM
Now that the fall season is upon us, the leaves will begin
to fall from your trees and limbs will need trimming. The
City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Department offers a Yard
Waste Program where, when you opt in and pay the
one-time $20 cart fee, you will receive a large brown
bin that is collected weekly along with your green trash
bin and blue recycling bin. You can also place yard waste
in paper kraft bags, which can be purchased at lawn and
garden stores.
Additionally, when you join the Program, you can set
up to four cubic yards of tree limbs on your curb for
pick-up. If you have more than four cubic feet, a special
pick-up can be quickly arranged for your next trash day.
To register, call our automated line at (940) 349-8740.
When you call, be sure you know your City of Denton
utility account number or the last four digits of the ID on
file for the account. To learn more about the program,
visit www.cityofdenton.com/yardwaste.
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ANIMAL SHELTER
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DON’Ts for
Outside Animals
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Oct. 1, 2020
RE: Proposed Farris Road Sewer Project, City of Denton Clear Creek Lift Station Project,
and Proposed Residential Development North of Hartlee Field Road
Dear Resident or Property Owner:
We are contacting you to update you on the status of:
The proposed Farris Road sewer project to be constructed by a private developer, which
extends along Farris Road from Grant Parkway to Hartlee Field Road,
The City of Denton Clear Creek Lift Station, generally located north of Hartlee Field
Road, and
Concerns related to the proposed residential development project generally located on the
east side of East Sherman Drive (FM 428), north of Hartlee Field Road.
The current status of the proposed development is in the early stages of platting. The developer is
evaluating the potential layout of the subdivision as a Planned Development (PD).
Proposed Farris Road Sewer Project:
A private developer has proposed construction of a wastewater forcemain and gravity main from
their proposed lift station within their development, south to the nearest connection to the City’s
wastewater collection system with available capacity at Grant Parkway.
The City has a regulatory requirement to serve the development (TAC 24.161) As long as the
Developer meets all conditions of the Code and other governing regulations of the City, we have
a requirement to provide service.
No agreements or approvals have been made at this time. When public utility infrastructure is
constructed by a developer, it is inspected by the City and dedicated to the City upon acceptance so
that the City can carry on operations and maintenance. This is consistent with the process for all
development within the City’s service area.
City of Denton Clear Creek Lift Station
The City’s Wastewater Utilities Department is currently in the preliminary design stage of the Clear
Creek Lift Station Project generally located north of Hartlee Field Road and east of the proposed
residential development. This project will provide adequate capacity to accommodate all sewer
flows north of Hartlee Road, pumping the wastewater south to the Pecan Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant. The Clear Creek Lift Station will ultimately handle the wastewater flow from the
land area north of Hartlee Field Road, and Loop 288 and extending west to IH-35. This ultimate
development is expected occur over multiple decades.
Once the design is completed for the Clear Creek Lift Station, active construction is anticipated to
begin in fall 2021 and be complete by summer 2023. As the project progresses, detailed
construction timelines will be provided to members of the community in the area through mailed
project update letters, and can be provided through the contact information included in this letter.
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Farris Road Sewer Project Virtual Community Meeting Oct. 22:
The City will host a virtual community meeting through Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m.
to provide residents and property owners the opportunity to receive an update on the status of the
Farris Road Sewer project, and the proposed residential development project, among other items.
Residents that are interested in attending the virtual community meeting must submit an email
request with their name, contact numbers and email address to
Stephanie.Yates@cityofdenton.com to receive a meeting link. Residents are encouraged to sign
up to attend the meeting at least 24 hours in advance to receive the meeting link. A community
meeting notice including special accommodations and additional input opportunities for the
upcoming virtual meeting is attached with this letter.
Residents can also send questions regarding these projects to Pritam Deshmukh at
Pritam.Deshmukh@cityofdenton.com or 940-349-7710. For questions about the proposed
development, please contact Erica Marohnic at Erica.Marohnic@cityofdenton.com or 940-349-
7274.
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NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING
Dear Resident or Property Owner:
The City of Denton will hold a virtual Community Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22 regarding
the Farris Road Sewer project and the proposed residential development project located on the
east side of East Sherman Drive, north of Hartlee Field Road.
The City will host the virtual community meeting to provide residents and property owners the
opportunity to:
Discuss the Farris Road Sewer Project which extends along Farris Road from Grant
Parkway to Hartlee Field Road,
Discuss the proposed residential development project generally located on the east side of
East Sherman Drive (FM 428), north of Hartlee Field Road,
Discuss potential impacts from the proposed residential development on neighboring
residents, including Oak Bend Circle residents; and
Additional concerns from community members.
Staff from the City of Denton will be available to discuss the project and answer questions from
those participating in the virtual meeting. The meeting will be hosted online using a remote
format through the video-conferencing interface Zoom. Instructions on how to attend and
participate in the virtual meeting is listed below. For more details on virtual community
meetings, visit www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeeting.
Informational Public Meeting Information:
Date/Time: 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020
How to attend: Residents that are interested in attending the virtual
meeting must submit an email request with their
name, contact number and email address to
Stephanie.Yates@cityofdenton.com to receive a
meeting link. Residents are encouraged to sign up to
attend the virtual meeting at least 24 hours in
advance to receive the meeting link.
Special accommodations: The City will provide select accommodations, such
as sign language interpreters for the hearing
impaired, if requested at least 48 hours in advance of
the scheduled meeting. Please email
Stephanie.Yates@cityofdenton.com so
accommodation requests can be reviewed and
processed.
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Additional input opportunities: Contact Julie Wyatt using the contact information
below, if you are unable to attend the virtual
community meeting and would like to submit a
question or share your feedback with the City.
City of Denton Contact Information:
Residents are welcome to contact City staff with any questions or concerns regarding the
scheduled virtual community meeting.
For questions related to proposed
residential development project:
Planning and Zoning Department
Julie Wyatt, Senior Planner
Julie.Wyatt@cityofdenton.com
940-349-8585
For questions related to the Clear Creek
Lift Station:
Water/Wastewater Utilities Department
Pritam Deshmukh, Deputy Director
Water/Wastewater Utilities
Pritam.Deshmukh@cityofdenton.com
940-349-7710
To receive a meeting link to attend the
virtual meeting, and request special
accommodations:
Customer Service and Public Affairs
Stephanie Yates, Marketing & Outreach
Coordinator
Stephanie.Yates@cityofdenton.com
940-349-8116
For concerns or questions related to
general City of Denton issues or
service requests:
Engage Denton, Mobile and Online Service
Request System for the City of Denton
www.engagedenton.com
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Date: October 2, 2020 Report No. 2020-084
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Draft 2021 City Council Meeting Schedule
BACKGROUND:
The attached draft 2021 City Council Meeting Schedule has been prepared for City Council review
and input to ensure member availability and planning.
DISCUSSION:
To recognize the diversity of our community and of our City Council, staff considered major
Jewish and Christian holidays historically observed by both the City and previous City Councils
in preparing the 2021 City Council Meeting Schedule. As has been the practice and pursuant to
the City Council Rules of Procedure, taken into consideration when setting the schedule were (1)
any luncheons, work sessions, or regular/special called meetings that would follow a holiday are
not included as potential meeting dates; (2) no meeting scheduled on a city-recognized holiday or
the day that follows as applicable; and (3) no meetings take place the 5th Tuesday of an applicable
month.
There is no formal action required as the meeting calendar complies with the City Council Rules
of Procedure.
CONCLUSION:
Comments and/or suggested revisions should be sent to the City Secretary’s Office by Friday,
October 16, 2020. Staff will then finalize the calendar and make it available to City departments
and the public.
STAFF CONTACT:
Rosa Rios
City Secretary
rosa.rios@cityofdenton.com
940-349-8309
REQUESTOR:
Staff Initiated
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
6 hours
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft 2021 City Council Meeting Schedule
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2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday January 4 Luncheon
Tuesday January 5 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday January 12 2nd Tuesday Session
Tuesday January 19 No Meeting MLK Day Holiday (1/18) and USCM, Washington, DC (1/21-23)
Tuesday January 26 4th Tuesday Session
Monday February 1 Luncheon
Tuesday February 2 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday February 9 2nd Tuesday Session
Tuesday February 16 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday February 23 4th Tuesday Session
Monday March 1 Luncheon
Tuesday March 2 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday March 9 No Meeting NLC, Washington, DC (3/7-10) and Spring Break (3/8-12)
Tuesday March 16 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday March 23 4th Tuesday Session
Tuesday March 30 No Meeting 5th Tuesday
Monday April 5 Luncheon
Tuesday April 6 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday April 13 2nd Tuesday Session
Tuesday April 20 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday April 27 4th Tuesday Session
Monday May 3 Luncheon
Tuesday May 4 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday May 11 2nd Tuesday Session
Tuesday May 18 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday May 25 4th Tuesday Session
Tuesday June 1 No Meeting Day After Memorial Day (5/31)
Tuesday June 7 Luncheon
Tuesday June 8 2nd Tuesday Session
Tuesday June 15 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday June 22 4th Tuesday Session
Tuesday June 29 No Meeting 5th Tuesday
Monday July 5 No Luncheon Break (Fourth of July Holiday Recognized)
Tuesday July 6 No Meeting Break
Tuesday July 13 No Meeting Break
Tuesday July 20 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday July 27 4th Tuesday Session
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Monday August 2 Luncheon
Tuesday August 3 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday August 10 2nd Tuesday Session
Tuesday August 17 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday August 24 4th Tuesday Session
Tuesday August 31 No Meeting 5th Tuesday
Monday September 6 No Luncheon Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday September 7 No Meeting
Tuesday September 14 2nd Tuesday Session
Tuesday September 21 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday September 28 No Meeting 5th Tuesday
Monday October 4 Luncheon
Tuesday October 5 No Meeting National Night Out
Tuesday October 12 2nd Tuesday Session
Tuesday October 19 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday October 26 4th Tuesday Session
Monday November 1 Luncheon
Tuesday November 2 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday November 9 2nd Tuesday Session
Tuesday November 16 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday November 23 No Meeting Thanksgiving (11/25-26)
Tuesday November 30 No Meeting 5th Tuesday and Hanukkah (11/29)
Monday December 6 Luncheon
Tuesday December 7 Work/Regular Session
Tuesday December 14 2nd Tuesday Session
Tuesday December 21 No Meeting Holiday Break
Tuesday December 28 No Meeting Holiday Break
CREATED: October 1, 2020
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Date: October 2, 2020 Report No. 2020-085
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
This report will discuss the TxDOT audit of the City’s Regional Toll Revenue (RTR) funded
projects.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this report is to provide the Mayor and City Council information on the audit
findings, management responses, and process improvements made.
DISCUSSION:
The objective and scope of the audit was to determine whether the City of Denton has effective
internal controls in place to ensure Regional Toll Revenue (RTR) funds are managed in
accordance with applicable funding agreements and verify whether costs are allowable and
adequately supported. The City was notified of the audit at the end of January 2020, and the
audit concluded on July 31, 2020.
The scope of the audit included current processes and procedures implemented by the City to
manage the six RTR funded agreements between TxDOT and the City. The six transportation
projects are:
Fiber Optic Trunk Lines
Bonnie Brae
Mayhill Road
North Texas Boulevard
Hickory Creek Road
McKinney Street
The audit included four findings with no adverse action against the City. Staff agreed with the
findings and has taken steps to resolve each. Ultimately, the audit was a positive experience and
will result in improved processes. The full audit report is attached.
As a result of the audit, the City created a Grant Management Office to facilitate management
and reporting for all grants received by the City of Denton. The Office reports to the Assistant
City Manager and includes the positions of Grant Administrator and Grant Analyst.
Other process improvements include updating all projects from inception through the current
reporting period in the Revenue and Project Tracking System (RAPTS) for NCTCOG. Moving
forward the City will provide NCTCOG a monthly summary report and detailed reconciliations
of monthly expenditures, city matching requirements, and interest earnings for each project. The
City has published desk procedures for project reporting in the RAPTS system. The reporting is
now included as part of the City’s month end financial close process.
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Finance began work on an Administrative Directive for grants in December 2019. A section of
this directive covers Suspension and Debarment as recommended in the audit. It gives specific
instructions on how to search the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). These instructions
include directions on printing and retaining this information for future audit documentation and
compliance. The directive was reviewed by the Legal Department and the Policy Review
Committee. Any necessary changes will be implemented by the new Grant Management Office.
The Finance Department created a Utility and Capital Improvement Planning Division to
monitor all project budgets and prepare the Transportation Improvement Modification Program
reports. Any future budget transfer requests will have preapproval from the NCTCOG. All RTR
project reporting will be completed by this group moving forward. In addition, this group of
analysts will focus on the Utility budgets and City-wide financial capital projects. The group
will bring detailed discussions forward to the Boards, Commissions, and City Council regarding
bond programs, project funding, execution and completion.
ATTACHMENTS:
TxDOT Audit Report of Regional Toll Revenue for the City of Denton
STAFF CONTACT:
Cassandra Ogden, Director of Finance
(940)-349-7195
Cassandra.Ogden@cityofdenton.com
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External Audit Report
Audit of Regional Toll Revenue – City of Denton
TxDOT Compliance Divisio n
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Audit of Regional Toll Revenue - City of Denton 1 July 2020
Objective and Scope
To determine whether the City of D enton (City) has effective internal controls in place to
ensure Regional Toll Revenue (RTR) funds are managed in accordance with applicable
funding agreements and verify whether costs are allowable and adequately supported.
The scope of this audit include d current processes and procedures implemented by the City
to manage RTR funds and all RTR agreements between TxDOT and the City.
Overall Conclusion
The City’s internal controls were not always effective to ensure that RTR funds were
managed in accordance with applicable funding agreements. Specifically, TxDOT identified
control weaknesses over monthly reporting and project closeout. Expenditures were
supported by sufficient documentation and were allowable per TxDOT agreements. However,
the City did not have processes in place for performing and maintaining documentation of
vendor suspension and debarment verifications prior to contract execution, and for
reallocating funds between agreement budget categories.
City personnel approve vendor invoices prior to payment, maintain sufficient documentation
to support RTR expenditures, ensure RTR expenditures are within the period of availability
and allocate interest to RTR accounts each month based on the City’s internal processes.
The City has completed environmental reviews as required by agreements and has met RTR
agreement match requirements. Additionally, t he City’s Internal Ethics and Compliance
Program meets the requirements of Title 43 Texas Administrative Code Part 1 §10.51.
Background
The RTR program was funded by an upfront comprehensive development agreement (CDA)
concession payment and excess toll revenues generated in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Projects use standard agreement templates developed in partnership between the North
Central Texas Council of Government’s (NCTCOG) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
Regional Transportation Council (RTC) and TxDOT at the inception of the program.
In 2006, the Texas Transportation Commission approved a memorandum of understanding
with the RTC requir ing RTC -selected agreements to be financed using RTR funds upon
concurrence from the Commission. RTR funding for Texas State Highway 121 and 161
includes an initial deposit of approximately $3.6 billion and $354 million in additional toll
revenues.
RTR agreements between TxDOT and the City are advance-based. The City is required to
keep the awarded amount in an interest-bearing account after receiving the RTR award
amount from TxDOT and provide monthly reporting to NCTCOG throughout the agreement. At
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the end of the agreement, the City is required to return unexpended funds and interest
earned to TxDOT.
Since program inception, the City has been awarded seven RTR advance-based agreements
totaling $116,891,852 ($141,047,989 including the local match).
Results
Expenditures
Expenditures were supported by sufficient documentation and were allowable per TxDOT
agreements. For the three projects tested, expenditures were for approved cost phases,
actual expenditures did not exceed the amount budgeted, expenditures were incurred in the
correct period of availability, match ing requirements were met, and match funds used were
allowable.
Agreement Closeout
The City did not have sufficient controls in place to close out projects in accordance with
TxDOT procedures and agreement requirements. For the one closed RTR project (CSJ 0918-
46-243), the City did not perform an audit of costs following project completion as required
by article 15 of the agreement. Not completing a closeout audit of costs increases the risk
the City may incorrectly calculate unexpended funds and interest earned, resulting in an
incorrect amount of funds returned to TxDOT and reduced RTR project funding available.
Additionally, the City did not submit t he closeout package to TxDOT within 30 days of project
completion as required by TxDOT RTR Off -System Closeout Procedures. The project was
completed in May 2013, but the City did not submit the closeout package to TxDOT until
March 2014. As a result, TxDOT was not notified in a timely manner of the completion of the
RTR project.
Recommendation: Document and implement controls to ensure RTR project closeout
requirements are met within required timeframes. Perform past due audit of costs and
timely remit identified excess funds and interest to TxDOT as required by the agreements.
Monthly Reporting
For all 6 open RTR agreements, the City did not submit all required information in its
monthly reports to NCTCOG. The City self -reports RTR project information to the NCTCOG
Revenue and Project Tracking System (RAPTS) monthly. The City’s reports to NCTCOG did
not consistently include all elements required by the agreements. Per article 22 of the
agreements, monthly reports to NCTCOG must include local match expenditures,
expenditures by separate agreement phases, interest rate, interest earned for the period,
cumulative interest earned, and a status of developing the agreement. Incomplete or
inaccurate reporting distorts available program information for decision making and may
impact the funding available for future RTR projects.
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Specifically, for 2 of 6 open projects, the City did not report invoice information to support
expenditures as required. For all 6 projects tested, the City did not report the status of
developing the project as required by article 22 of the agreements.
• CSJ 0918-46-245 - Bonnie Brae
Invoice information and status of developing the project not reported in RAPTS .
• CSJ 0918-46-246 – Mayhill Road
Invoice information and status of developing the project not reported in RAPTS .
• CSJ 0918-46-244 - Fiber Optic
Invoice information was entered through December 2019; however, the status of
developing the project was not reported in RAPTS.
• CSJ 0918-46-298 - McKinney Street
Invoice information was entered through December 2019; however, the status of
developing the project was not reported in RAPTS.
• CSJ 0918-46-281 - North Texas Boulevard
Invoice information was entered through September 2019; however, the status of
developing the project was not reported in RAPTS.
• CSJ 918-46-290 - Hickory Creek Road
Invoice information was entered through July 2019; however, the status of
developing the project was not reported in RAPTS.
The City requested NCTCOG remove historical RTR project information from RAPTS mid
2019 when the City determined interest earned had not been calculated correctly. The City
has reported corrected 2014 through 2018 RTR project information in RAPTS on a quarterly
basis and then monthly beginning with January 2019.
R ecommendation: Document and implement controls to ensure compliance with monthly
reporting requirements and ensure all project reporting to NCTCOG is complete and
accurate.
Suspension and Debarment
The City did not retain evidence it performed suspension and debarment verifications prior
to contract execution as required by article 26 of the agreements. The City does not have
procedures in place to verify vendors are not suspended or debarred prior to contract
execution. Not performing suspension and debarment verifications increases the risk that
the City may enter into a contract with a prohibited vendor . TxDOT verified the vendors for
the RTR projects tested are not currently suspended or debarred.
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Recommendation: Document and implement controls that ensure suspension and
debarment verifications are performed prior to contract execution and that documentation
of suspension and debarment verifications are retained as required.
Reallocating Funding between Budget Categories
For 1 of 6 open projects, the City did not obtain NCTCOG approval prior to reallocating RTR
funding between approved budget categories in accordance with the NCTCOG
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Modification Policy. Per Attachment A of the
agreement, funds are allocated to specific fiscal years within budget categories and
approved by the Regional Transportation Commission with concurrence by the Texas
Transportation Commission.
The Cit y uses an internal budget transfer form to transfer funds or expenditures between job
numbers; however, the City was not aware of the requirement to request a TIP modification
prior to moving RTR funding between approved budget categories. As a result, $1.7 million
in RTR funds was transferred between budget categories without approval from NCTCOG.
Specifically:
• CSJ 0918-46-245 – Bonnie Brae Road from IH -35E to US 377
$1,734,314 allocated to Construction per the agreement was transferred to Right
of Way.
Recommendation: Document and implement controls for transferring funds that align with
the NCTCOG TIP Modification Policy and ensure NCTCOG approval prior to reallocating
funding between approved budget categories.
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Appendix I
Project Information
This audit was conducted for the Dallas District (DAL), TxDOT Administration, and the Chief
Audit and Compliance Officer. The audit was included in the fiscal year 20 20 Compliance
Division work plan and performed by Gail Ates (Engagement Lead), Michael Boehme, and
Quinton Crummedyo. Engagement fieldwork was conducted from February 2020 to May
2020.
The audit was conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing
Standards and in conformance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice
of Internal Auditing. Those standards require we plan and perform the audit to obtain
sufficient, appropriate evidence to provide a reasonable basis for our findings and
conclusions based on our audit objectives. We believe the evidence obtained provides a
reasonable basis for our findings and conclusions on our audit objectives.
Methodology
• Gained an understanding of City’s operating structure.
• Interviewed key DAL personnel.
• Interviewed key C ity personnel in the Engineering Department, Capital Improvement
Department, Procurement Department, Compliance and Purchasing Department ,
Finance Department, and Controller’s Office.
• Reviewed reports generated from the City’s financial system.
• Reviewed City’s Investment Policy, Procurement Procedures, Vendor Banking
Procedures, Grant Administration Procedures (draft), Accounts Payable Procedures
(draft).
• Reviewed the City’s City-wide risk assessment and the City’s internal processes for
RTR reporting.
• Tested expenditures for sufficient documentation and allowability.
Criteria
• Funding agreements between TxDOT and the City.
• TxDOT RTR Off -System Closeout Procedures
• NCTCOG Transportation Improvement (TIP) Program Modification Policy
• Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Internal
Control — Integrated Framework.
• Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book).
City Policies and Procedures.
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Appendix II
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Council Requests for InformationCouncil Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth09/01/20Will staff discuss a citation received by a citizen for advertising on the Square? Is this in violation ofa City ordinance?Rachel Balthrop Mendoza City Manager's OfficeInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report2Council Member Davis09/16/20I-35 E Landscaping Near UNT. This isn't a City responsibility, and it's a little nit-picky. But I can'thelp but notice TxDOT's landscaping underneath the NT Blvd overpass is lacking. That's a gatewayto our city, and it not attractive or well maintained. Anything we can do there?.Dani Shaw, Gary Packan Community Services Public Works-ParksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report3Council Member Briggs09/18/20Can something be done about the speeding on Mockingbird?Frank DixonPoliceInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport4Council Member Briggs09/18/20Windsor is really bad. It is dusty , streets are blocked. Friday report said 2021 be like this. Cansomeone please drive it and give our neighborhood a better understanding of the plans?Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport5Council Member Briggs09/19/20There was another wreck on Sherman. This one was at Wilsonwood. How many wrecks onSherman have there been between Bell and Windsor? Is this a high rise area for accidents and ifso, is there anything we can do to prevent them?Brian JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport6Council Member Briggs09/22/20I wondered if the city might consider using biodegradable bags for the dog poop in the city parks ?https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=908886646265550Gary PackanPublic Works -ParksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report7Council Member Briggs09/22/201 min pitch resolution asking Gov. to open bars and allow them to operate as other businessesRachel Balthrop Mendoza City Manager's OfficeInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report8Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth09/22/20Can I meet with staff to walk the Wildflower Trail at North Lakes to understand the 'plan'?Gary PackanPublic Works -ParksInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport9Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth09/22/20Can staff reach out to a resident on Kerley Street, who is pleased with the additional speed limitsign, about additional traffic control measures that might be placed on the street?Brian JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report10Council Member Briggs09/23/20Can we have an update on Mingo rd - I know we were told it was being looked at for a side path orsidewalk. Is there a schedule, funding, anything that can be verified?Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report11Council Member Briggs09/23/20Change the intersection behind the Pecan Creek Elementary school at Swisher and Pockrus Pageto a three-way stop. The signed timed 'no left turn' on southbound Swisher is ineffective inminimizing traffic back ups on southbound Swisher.Brian JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport12Council Member Briggs09/24/20Has Rockwood between between Royal and Emerson been overlooked? Not in work plans.Daniel KremerPublic Works -StreetsInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport13Council Member Briggs09/24/20When are the sidewalks on Nottingham going in and is Nottingham scheduled to be replacedanytime soon?Brian JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report14Council Member Briggs09/24/20Can we add speed limit signs at both ends of Hercules with a radar sign in the middle to controlspeeding?Brian JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in the October 9 FridayReport15Council Member Briggs09/24/20Also, can we add a flashing crosswalk across Hercules for park crossing safelyBrian JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in the October 9 FridayReport16Council Member Briggs09/24/20Is DentonHigh going to open before Bonnie Brae is complete , are these still being times together?Becky Diviney, Scott McDonald Public Works -CIPInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport17Council Member Briggs09/24/20Edwards was just redone and already is cracking, have structure failure. Is there a way to inspectthis work?Daniel KremerPublic Works -StreetsInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport18Council Member Briggs09/24/20At Edward and Carrillo there is a pipe sticking out of the road, open area needs patchDaniel KremerPublic Works -StreetsInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport19Council Member Briggs09/24/20Will the road leading to dog park, wildflower trail be paved?Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport20Council Member Briggs09/24/20How does staff communicate construction projects with the Fire Department to ensure accessibility?Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report21Council Member Briggs09/24/20Residents on Windsor are not receiving contractor communication abut the status of projects, whatcan we do to make sure effective communication is being done?Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport22Council Member Briggs09/24/20What are we doing the full roadway (Sherman to Bell) at once instead of phasing?Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport (part of the Windsor blurb)23Council Member Briggs09/24/20Can we improve the signage on Windsor to keep people from driving the wrong way on a one-waystreet?Brian JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport24Council Member Briggs09/24/20Can staff assess construction on Rockwood/Royal? You can't continue down Rockwood to get to380.Daniel KremerPublic Works -StreetsInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report25Council Member Briggs09/24/20Can staff look at the contract for Windsor to open up portions after individual segments arecompleted?Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport26Council Member Briggs09/24/20What can be done to temporarily ensure the neighborhood has access during construction nearWilson Elementary.Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport27Council Member Briggs09/24/20Can Traffic Engineering look at the area of Kings Row and Sherman, south of Windsor, to see ifthere are temporary measures to address safety concerns?Brian JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report28Council Member Briggs09/24/20When will the Stuart and Windsor 4-way stop be opened?Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport (Windsor blurb)29Council Member Briggs09/24/20Can staff confirm if work has stopped on Roberts/Woodland/Sauls? There are still issues that needto be addressed.Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport30Council Member Briggs09/24/20Can staff assess whether speed humps should be place back onto Parkside?Brian JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report31Council Member Armintor09/25/20Can staff clarify when the public input opportunity will be for the Farris Rd. North sewer extensionRyan AdamsPublic AffairsInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport73
Council Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments32Council Member Briggs09/27/20On Nov 9th would like to request a proclamation to the Women Veterans of America- Denton Ch 48.Too many times women are over looked as Veterans and need to be celebrated and honored.https://wvachapter48.com/?fbclid=IwAR3dxrxDBqW0a348AMQV8aJRwZ8B8gKXpfNV0q1XJlBmFbB49i-ngHTWT0ERachel Balthrop Mendoza City Manager's OfficeInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report33Council Member Davis09/24/20Can staff look into any agreements for underground wiring at the Vintage SubdivisionRachel WoodPublic Works -CIPResponse was email only34Council Member Briggs09/28/20Friday report says Am Legion Hall is behind schedule due to design errors? What errors and howmuch has that cost over original approval?Scott GrayFacilitiesInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report35Council Member Meltzer09/29/20How many of our schools now either have sidewalks approaching them or have sidewalkconstruction funded? What percent of Denton schools is that?Brian JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report36Council Member Briggs09/28/20Can staff respond to email with concerns about previous communication about the northern sectionof town (Collins Rd.) related to the Mobility Plan?Becky DivineyPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in the October 2 FridayReport74
City Council
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Council Work Session Room12:00 PMTuesday, October 13, 2020
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 12:00 P.M. 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 October 13, 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 October 9, the agenda was posted online at
www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to the Virtual White Card, an
online form, will be made available under the main heading on the webpage. Within this form, citizens may
indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. Comments may
be submitted up until the start of the meeting, at which time, the Virtual White Card form will be closed.
Similar to when a citizen submits a white card to indicate their position on the item, these comment forms
will be sent directly to City Council members and recorded by the City Secretary.
City Council Members review comments received in advance of the meeting and take that public input into
consideration prior to voting on an agenda item. The Mayor will announce the number of Comment Cards
submitted in support or opposition to an item during the public comment period. Comments will not be
read during the meeting. The City Secretary will reflect the number of comments submitted in
favor/opposition to an item, the registrant’s name, address, and (summary of) comments within the Minutes
of the Meeting, as applicable.
OR
• By phone – Citizens wishing to speak over the phone during this Council meeting, may call (940)
349-7800 beginning 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time. Comments by phone will be accepted until
the item is opened for discussion by the Council. When the call is initially received, a staff member will
receive the caller’s information and either: 1) offer to call the citizen back when it is time for them to speak,
or 2) record the caller’s information, support or opposition, and comment. If the caller chooses to record
their support or opposition, rather than speaking during the meeting, the Mayor will announce the number
of comments submitted in support or opposition to the item. If the caller wishes to receive a call back, the
voice of each caller will be broadcast into the meeting during the public commenting time of their desired
agenda item. Individuals will be able to comment once per agenda item, no matter the method.
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• At regular meetings only, citizens can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda (Open Microphone).
Alert the call taker if you wish to speak under the Open Microphone category. If you would like to give a
public report, see the information below.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 12:00 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 20-1664A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an overview of the
previous February 25, 2020 Council work session, federal and state civil rights law,
summary of a recent Supreme Court decision regarding employment matters, and
research of comprehensive non-discrimination ordinances.
ID 20-1470B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding options for
establishing citizen Sustainability Advisory Committee.
ID 20-1794C.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Stoke Denton
Entrepreneur Center, the associated lease and sublease agreements, and the management
agreement with Hickory & Rail Ventures, LLC.
ID 20-1476D.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Economic
Development Strategic Plan and additional funding options for economic development.
ID 20-1615E.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding options related to
the completion a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy for the City of
Denton.
ID 20-2020F.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding improvements to the
City’s drainage infrastructure network and Stormwater Master Planning efforts.
ID 20-1661G.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding pending 2020
Non-Annexation Agreements (NAAs) and properties without a NAA.
ID 20-1778H.
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Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information.
ID 20-1491I.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider
specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City
Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent
with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
1. Closed Meeting:
Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consultation, discussion, deliberation, and receipt of information from the City’s attorneys
involving legal matters relating to the annexation or extension/renewal of non-annexation
agreements for eligible properties, and to provide the City’s attorneys with direction,
where a public discussion of these legal matters would clearly conflict with the duty of the
City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
ID 20-2015A.
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.
2. 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 – J). 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 authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute an Interlocal Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Denton Independent School District (DISD), for reimbursement
ID 20-1918A.
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to the City in the estimated amount of $695,315 for compensation and benefits of student
resource officers (SROs) assigned at DISD for the period of July 1, 2020, through June
30, 2021, and providing an effective date.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing
classifications and positions in the Police Department; creating and abolishing certain
positions; repealing ordinance No. 19-2943 relating to establishing the classifications and
prescribing the number of positions in each classification for the Police Department;
providing repealer, cumulative, and severability clauses; and declaring an effective date.
ID 20-1919B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept the TexTreasures
Grant #TXT-21007 for SFY 2021 (Federal Award Identification No.
LS-246193-0LS-20) from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission through the
Institute of Museum and Library Services in the amount of $24.820.00 for the period of
September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021 to fund the digitization of the Denton
Record-Chronicle beginning with issues published in 1938 through the end of 1954.
ID 20-1973C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Peak Program Value, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company, for program
management services for the construction phase of the Public Safety Buildings (Police
Headquarters, Police Substation, and Firing Range) and additional services for new or
renovations of City buildings as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7425 - Professional Services
Agreement for Program Management Services awarded to Peak Program Value, LLC,
for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total
three (3) year term; approval of Task Order #1 for construction phase services for the
Public Safety Buildings in a not to exceed amount of $696,074).
ID 20-1995D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, rejecting any and all competitive bids under IFB 7463 for Landscape &
Grounds Maintenance; and providing an effective date (IFB 7463).
ID 20-1996E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with GT
Distributors, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract #
603-20, for the purchase of public safety equipment and supplies for the Denton Police
and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 7479 - awarded to GT Distributors, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount
of $393,000).
ID 20-1997F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with
BWI, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 611-20,
for the acquisition of turf grass seeds, tools, and landscape supplies for the Parks and
Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 7496 - awarded to BWI, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for
ID 20-1998G.
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two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed
amount of $75,000).
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Burns & McDonnell, Inc., for the supply of a solid waste management strategy for
the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7281 - awarded to Burns & McDonnell,
Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $155,250).
ID 20-2009H.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton revising the Harassment
Prevention Policy No. 108.10 and declaring an effective date.
ID 20-1909I.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, approving an agreement
between Daniel Black and the City of Denton and the conceptual design for a public art
mural painting to be located on the Union Pacific Railroad underpass located at the
intersection of Robertson Street and Bell Avenue; and providing an effective date.
ID 20-1792J.
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
ID 20-1635A.
ID 20-1994B.
ID 20-1873C.
ID 20-1954D.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
approving the Economic Development Strategic Plan; and providing an effective date.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Denton and RPS Infrastructure, Inc., amending the
contract approved by City Council on September 18, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount
of $2,031,479.50; amended by Amendment 1 approved by City Council; said second
amendment to provide additional engineering and design services relating to the Bonnie
Brae Phase 6 - University (US 380) to Loop 288 street improvement project; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6590-032 -
providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed
$340,609, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,769,848.50).
Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton amending
resolution No. 2012-026 by modifying the name of the Committee on Citizen Engagement
to the Committee on Community Engagement.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton regarding the creation of Legends
Ranch Utility District of Denton County, encompassing approximately 553 acres of land,
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.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding the
Development and Consent Agreement with Legends Ranch, LLC., concerning the Denton
County Municipal Utility District and other related matters; and providing an effective
date.
ID 20-1955E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton prohibiting parking on Kimberly ID 20-2039F.
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Drive between Morse Street and Karina Street; providing a repealer clause; providing a
savings clause; providing for a penalty not to exceed $200 for violations of this ordinance;
providing that violations of this ordinance shall be governed by Chapter 18 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Denton; and providing for an effective date.
4. 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
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Denton, Texas, on the 9th day of October 2020 at ___________________
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
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Meeting Date
29-Sep
5-Oct
Luncheon
Use-Of-Force Ad Hoc
Cmte. Report
20-1586
6-Oct
Landfill Engineering Study
20-1531
Denton Development
Code Amendments
DCA20-0001d
Council Requests
20-1490
13-Oct
COVID-19 Update
20-1664
Citizen Sustainability
20-1794
NAA Update
20-1778
CSWMS
20-2020
Stormwater Master
20-1661
Non-Discrimination
Ordinance
20-1470
Management of Stoke
20-1476
Economic Development
Strategic Plan (Follow Up)
20-1615
Council Requests
20-1491
20-Oct
Affordable Housing
Assessment Report
20-1844
ETJ Update
20-1668
Gas Well
20-1186
Municipal Broadband
20-556
Council Requests
20-1492
27-Oct
Cap. Improvement
Update
20-1891
Citywide Speed
CM Briggs Request
20-1758
Dyno Dirt Update
20-1969
Health Insurance Claims
Process
20-1977
Council Requests
20-1493
2 - Nov
Luncheon
3-Nov
10-Nov
COVID-19 Update
20-1886
Internal Audit - Utility
Meter Reading
20-1978
Council Requests
20-1658
17-Nov
24-Nov
Accessory Dwelling Units,
and Screening
DCA19-0011
Construction Code
Review (TBD)Delegated Authority
Group Home Code
Amendment
Hartlee Field PID
20-1789
Council Requests Dec 1
20-1659
Public Art
Right-of-Way Ordinance
Follow-up DME Solar Programs
Utilities Commercial
Paper
Council Requests Dec 7
20-1660
Redistricting Update
Spring 2021
Council Requests Dec 8
20-1990
(NOTE: Canvass Runoff,
if any)
Council Requests Dec 15
20-1991
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
CANCELLED - Election Day
No Meeting - Thanksgiving
No Meeting - 5th Tuesday
Canvassing of November 3 General and Special
Election
CANCELLED Work Sessions Planned - Date TBDFUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX
As of October 2, 2020
Currently Slated Work Session Items
81
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Johnson Street Daugherty
Street Smith Street 10/12/20 11/24/20
Install new curb and gutter. Mill
off old pavement and install
new asphalt to match the grade
of the new inlets.
Streets Door hangers (940) 349-7146
McKinney ST.Loop 288 100ft 10/12/20 10/26/20
Temporary lane closure for
public works construction along
bar ditch
Public Works
Inspections N/A (682) 299-8148
Merlot Riesing Pinot 10/26/20 11/06/20
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
Napa Valley Shiraz Sonoma 10/19/20 10/30/20
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
Precision Dr Airport Rd 1500' north 12/01/20 12/29/20
Wastewater Collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main and services.
Wastewater
Roberts N. Bell Brown 10/19/20 11/20/20
Curb and Gutter Repair . The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of, Curb and
Gutter remove and install
Curbs.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Robson East Side of
RR 35W TBD TBD Wastewater Main Install
(Temporary Lane Closure)Wastewater (940) 349-8909
Shiraz Napa Valley Claret 10/12/20 10/30/20
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 7
Street Closure Report
Upcoming Closures
Week of October 5, 2020 - October 11, 2020
Upcoming Closures
82
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Abbots Sand Piper Pennsylvani
a 09/08/20 10/02/20
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
Amherst Dr Georgetown
Dr Hinkle Dr 09/28/20 12/28/20
Wastewater Collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services.
Waste Water N/A (940) 349-8909
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
Bonnie Brae IH 35E Scripture 06/15/20 03/01/21 North South Water Main Phase
3
Engineering,
Water
Temporary Flagging in
all lanes for pipe
delivery.
Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Cherrywood Ln Woodland
St Roberts St 08/03/20 10/16/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Collins Dallas Dr.Johnson St 07/20/20 10/30/20 Haven at Daugherty: Pavement
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
N/A (940) 205-9230
Como Lake Windriver Loon Lake 10/05/20 11/13/20
Concrete Street Panel . The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of concrete
pavement, remove the
pavement, and install new
concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Doris McKamy Tripp Trail 10/05/20 10/23/20
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 10/30/20 PEC 4 Utility Project Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Street Closure Report
Week of October 5, 2020 - October 11, 2020
Current Closures
Current Closures
83
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
FM 2181
City of
Denton/Cori
nth City
limits
Lillian Miller 11/18/19 11/30/20 Street Widening TxDOT
9/17/20 - Sundown Blvd.
West of FM-2181 will be
closed for concrete
repair starting next
week. The closure will
last approximately 2
weeks.
l
(940) 349-8425
Foxcroft Cir Emerson Ln Emerson Ln 03/09/20 10/30/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
water services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Ft. Worth Dr. (US 377)IH 35E FM1830 10/17/19 02/01/21
Infrastructure Safety Upgrades
& New Sewer Main Install
(temporary closures)
TxDOT (940) 349-8938
Hemingway Livingston Chaucer 09/08/20 10/02/20
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
Hickory CreeK Road Teasely FM 2499 10/06/20 02/16/21
Widening of Hickory Creek road
from Teasley to FM 2499 with
an acceleration lane being
constructed on FM 2499.
Project also included drainage
upgrades.
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7426
Hidden Meadows Trail
Intersection
with Vintage
Blvd
back of
Vintage blvd
right of way
03/16/20 10/30/20
Intermittent closures of this
intersection for construction
activities
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8938
Lake View Post Oak Indian Paint 09/21/20 10/09/20
Concrete Street Panel Repair.
It starts with Barricading the
failed sections of concrete
pavement, remove the
pavement, and install new
concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Current Closures
84
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Locust St.Prairie Highland 03/09/20 10/30/20
Storm drain improvements as
part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project. East Side ln Closure
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
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
Mockernut Rd.
Intersection
with Vintage
Blvd.
back of
Vintage
Blvd. right of
way
03/16/20 10/30/20
Intermittent closures of this
intersection for construction
activities.
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8938
Northcrest Rd Foxcroft Cir Emerson Ln 03/06/20 10/30/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
water services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Prairie Elm Pierce 06/01/20 10/30/20 PEC 4 Utilities Engineering NextDoor, Direct
business contact (940) 349-8938
Prairie St.Locust St.Elm St.03/23/20 10/30/20
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 Airport Rd 1500ft north 10/19/20 10/21/20
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main and
services
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Rockwood Lane Royal Lane Mistywood
Lane 07/20/20 10/12/20
Street Reconstruction
Remove and replace curb and
gutter as needed
Remove the old asphalt and
stabilize the subgrade
Install asphalt pavement
Streets
Rain delays moved out
completion date to
October 12th
N/A (940) 349-7146
Roselawn Bonnie Brae Bernard 05/12/20 10/16/20 Bonnie Brae Phase 1 Engineering NextDoor (940) 349-8938
Royal Lane Rockwood
Lane
Mistywood
Lane 07/20/20 10/12/20
Street Reconstruction
Remove and replace curb and
gutter as needed.
Remove old asphalt and
stabilize subgrade.
Install asphalt pavement.
Streets
Rain delays moved out
completion date to Oct
12th
N/A (940) 349-7146
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
Current Closures
85
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Shagbark Dr
intersection
with Vintage
Blvd
back of
Vintage Blvd
right of way
03/16/20 10/30/20
Intermittent closure of the
intersection for construction
activities.
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8938
Spring Creek Creek Bend Beechwood 10/05/20 11/25/20
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
Stuart Road North of
Windsor
South of
windsor 09/07/20 11/16/20 Street repairs Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7426
Trinity Road Lutha Ln Mary Ln 10/01/20 11/01/20 Culvert Improvements on Trinity Drainage N/A (940) 349-7197
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
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
Windsor Stuart Longfellow 08/24/20 08/23/21 Installation of utilities and street
reconstruction Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7426
Current Closures
86
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Windsor Hanover Branch
Crossing 08/24/20 08/16/21 Install utilities and road
reconstruction Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7426
Windsor Stuart E. Sherman 09/07/20 12/14/20 This closure is to reconstruct
Windsor Drive Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7426
Woodland St Frame St Cherrywood
Ln 08/03/20 10/16/20
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main
and water services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Total 38
Current Closures
87
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
7801 Falcon Ridge Eagle Path Echo Hill 08/31/20 09/10/20
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
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
Como Lake Wind River Loon Lake 08/10/20 09/02/20
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
Street Closure Report
Week of October 5, 2020 - October 11, 2020
Completed Closures
Completed Closures
88
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
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
Foxcroft Cir Emerson Ln Emerson Ln 01/30/20 09/25/20
Wastewater main replacement.
Projects extents, Emerson from
Emerson Circle to Foxcroft.
Emerson Circle from Emerson
to End
Foxcroft from Emerson to
Northcrest
Foxcroft from Old North to
Emerson
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
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
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
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
Hickory Creek Rd.Teasley Riverpass TBD TBD Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering Phone call to McNair
Elementary Principal (940) 349-7112
Hollyhill Lane Tennyson
Trail
Longridge
Drive 08/31/20 09/18/20 Mill and Overlay Hollyhill Lane Streets Door hangers (940) 349-7146
Hollyhill Ln Longridge Dr Tennyson
Trl 03/06/20 09/18/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
water services.
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Completed Closures
89
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
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
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
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
Linden Bonnie Brae Stanley 09/08/20 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
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
Completed Closures
90
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
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 message boards and
door hangers (940) 349-7146
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
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
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
Completed Closures
91
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Rushing Springs Dr.Hickory
Creek Rd.
Marble Cove
Ln.TBD TBD
Installation of new storm
drainage line. Intersection
closure. Traffic will be detoured
to Serenity Way.
Engineering N/A (940) 349-7112
Scripture 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
Shady Oaks Kerley Teasley 09/21/20 10/01/20 Full Depth Asphalt Street
Repair east of Teasley Streets
NextDoor, Direct
business contact,
message boards
(940) 349-7146
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
Stuart at Manhattan 09/03/20 09/15/20
Wastewater Collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line.
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
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
Walnut Elm Locust 08/05/20 09/11/20 Water Main Replacement engineering Fliers (940) 349-8938
Walnut Elm Locust 08/05/20 09/11/20 Water Main Replacement engineering Fliers (940) 349-8938
Warren Ct.Wainwright
St.Locust St.12/16/19 08/07/20 Drainage Improvements as part
of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project Engineering 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 Notified UNT of the
project limits.(940) 349-7146
Completed Closures
92
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
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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
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
Total 49
Completed Closures
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