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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 22, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Public Utilities Board on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. via
video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
2. Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via
video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
3. Cancelled – Council Airport Committee on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at
10:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
4. Special Called – City Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Work
Session begins at 2:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work
Session Room.
5. Cancelled – Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Zone No. 1 Board
on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the City Council Work
Session Room.
6. Cancelled – Agenda Committee Meeting Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at
2:30 p.m. in the City Manager’s Conference Room.
7. Public Art Committee on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. via
video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
8. Board of Ethics Meeting on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via
video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
9. Community Development Advisory Committee on Friday, January 29, 2021
at 9:00 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
10. Human Services Advisory Committee on Friday, January 29, 2021 at
12:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. 2021 Unsheltered Homeless Census Cancelled – The Point-In-Time (PIT) Count is an
annual census of people experiencing homelessness conducted in communities across
the country that receive federal funding for homelessness, housing, and other
community services. Federally funded nonprofit and governmental agency members
of the Denton County Homeless Coalition partner with volunteers the fourth Thursday
in January to conduct a census of people experiencing homelessness staying in shelter
and living unsheltered. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
utilizes PIT Count data to allocate federal homelessness funding annually.
PIT Counts are coordinated with oversight from Continuum of Care (CoC) lead
agencies, the organizations responsible for allocation and monitoring of federal
homelessness funding to local service areas. The lead agency for Denton County’s
CoC is the Texas Homeless Network (THN). Due to the pandemic, HUD has given
local CoCs the choice to opt out of the unsheltered count this year given the potential
health risks to volunteers and participants, without any penalty or impact to funding
allocations. THN’s board elected to opt out of the unsheltered count, and as a result
Denton County’s Homeless Coalition will only conduct a count of individuals staying
in emergency shelter for the 2020 PIT Count. Individuals staying in shelter will receive
a paper survey, and anyone staying in a hotel that is being paid for by a nonprofit
agency or program will be surveyed over the phone this year. Staff contact: Courtney
Cross, Community Services
B. Utility Outage Webpage – To consolidate information resources regarding water and
power outages, the City created a new webpage www.cityofdenton.com/outage to
provide a single web location for important outage information. The webpage includes
information on how the City communicates with residents during an outage, links to
where specific outage information may be found, and will soon host guidance for
actions residents should take during and after a water or power outage. Staff presented
this page and other outage-related communications practices to the Committee on
Persons with Disabilities on January 21 so that the input from members of the
committee can be considered for future process improvements. Staff Contact: Ryan
Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs
C. Recent Sanitary Sewer Overflow – The attached memo provides details from the
Water/Wastewater department regarding a recent sanitary sewer overflow near 6404
Crapemyrtle Drive. Staff contact: Terry Naulty, Water/Wastewater
D. Solid Waste Service Day Changes in the City of Denton – In a December 4, 2020
Informal Staff Report, Solid Waste and Recycling communicated the need to move
the collection day of approximately 1,700 residents of the Ryan Ranch, Oaks of
Montecito, River Oaks, and Chaucer Estates neighborhoods from Tuesday service to
Wednesday. The purpose of this update is to inform council that the change in service
day will occur on February 17, 2021.
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To help expedite the change, the City will provide notice through a variety of means
to inform and remind residents of the change, to include:
The Week of January 20, 2021
o Direct Mail to each Solid Waste Customer
o Social Media
o Homeowners Association Discussions
Beginning February 8, 2021
o Informational signs posted at the entrance of each neighborhood
To ensure a smooth transition, Solid Waste and Recycling staff will work closely with
Customer Service staff to ensure that residents’ questions can be answered. Staff
contact: Brian Boerner, Solid Waste and Recycling
E. Implementation of an Internal Audit Recommendation Tracker – As of this week, staff
launched an Internal Audit Recommendation Tracker which can be seen by the public
on the City’s website at the Internal Audit webpage. The Tracker includes summary
information on the concurring and implementation rates of internal audits as well as
details on the status of each issued recommendation.
Staff believes this Tracker will increase transparency and accountability by increasing
the visibility of audit recommendations both to City leadership and the public. In
addition, the Tracker allows Departments to self-report on the status of each
recommendation, which should enable more timely audit follow-up reviews. Staff
contact: Madison Rorschach, City Auditor’s Office
F. New City-Related Bills Filed – During the current session of the Texas Legislature,
the Texas Municipal League provides its member cities with summaries of all city-
related bills that have been filed. The attached bill list represents bill summaries of
city-related bills filed in the last week. Staff is actively reviewing these proposed bills
to evaluate their potential impact and develop strategies to engage in outreach with the
legislature and our local delegation prior to and during the upcoming session.
Questions regarding any piece of legislation or to receive the full text of legislation,
please contact Ryan Adams or Rachel Balthrop Mendoza. Staff contact: Ryan Adams,
Customer Service and Public Affairs
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G. Capital Projects Staff Update – On Friday, January 15, Brian Jahn, City Traffic
Engineer resigned from the City of Denton. Brian was a dedicated employee and will
be missed. The City would like to wish him the best of luck with his future endeavors.
Remaining on staff is one Senior Traffic Engineer and one Senior Engineering Traffic
Technician. Capital Projects is reevaluating work responsibilities and staff
assignments prior to posting the position of the City Traffic Engineer and other
vacancies on the Traffic Engineering Team. In the interim, staff will evaluate the
possibility of utilizing pre-qualified engineering firms for any immediate or urgent
needs. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects
H. Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy Online Survey Update –
Following up on the January 8, 2021 Friday Report, the Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Strategy Online Survey will go live Monday January 25, 2021 and re
available for 4weeks for people to provide comment and direction on solid waste and
recycling management and diversion topics. Residents can access the survey online at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DentonCompSolidWasteMgmtStrategySurvey.
The survey is also available on the City’s websites at www.cityofdenton.com or
www.dentonrecycles.com. Links will also be made available through the City’s
various social media outlets.
As part of the survey, residents can volunteer to participate in the follow-up
community “Focus Group/Think Tank” where results will be discussed, and strategies
offered for consideration. This information will serve as a springboard for council and
committee consideration, discussion, and direction. Staff contact: Brian Boerner,
Solid Waste and Recycling
I. Fleet Services Earns Gold Level Award – On January 19, The Dallas-Fort Worth
Clean Cities Coalition announced the winners of its Fleet Recognition Awards,
highlighting 22 public-sector fleets for their efforts to reduce petroleum use and
improve air quality in North Texas. The City of Denton joined the cities of Euless,
Southlake, Carrollton, Dallas, Lewisville as well as the Dallas Area Rapid Transit and
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in receiving Gold Level awards for efforts to
improve air quality. Past Denton awards include Silver in 2017, Bronze in 2018 and
Silver in 2019.
This year’s winners were instrumental in helping the region reduce:
26,029,278 gallons of gasoline equivalent
840,208 pounds of ozone-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx)
72,094 tons of greenhouse gas emissions
In addition to the Gold Level fleet recognition, the City of Denton was also named one
of the regions “Shining Stars” for adding electric vehicles to the fleet and having a
diverse fleet of alternative fueled vehicles which include Battery Electric, Hybrid and
Compressed Natural Gas.
The Clean Cities initiative is a locally based, public-private partnership that promotes
practices and decisions to reduce petroleum consumption and improve air quality in
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the transportation sector. Clean Cities has a goal of increasing petroleum reduction by
15% a year. Staff contact: Terry Kader, Fleet Services
J. Denton Public Library Awarded CARES Act Grant – The Texas State Library and
Archives Commission (TSLAC) recently awarded funding to Denton Public Library
under the TSLAC CARES Grant Program Cycle 2. Denton Public Library was
selected to receive a $20,929 grant to advance digital equity in Denton. Provided by
the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the
funding will be used by the library to expand digital inclusion efforts and provide
technical support, especially for workforce development and broadband availability.
Thirty‐seven other libraries across the state have also received grants through this
program.
“The communities we serve will benefit tremendously from this funding, and we look
forward to implementing new technology services and expanding our existing
resources to support digital equity for all our patrons,” said Jennifer Bekker, Director
of Libraries
Denton Public Library will use the grant to offer:
24/7 wi-fi access in all three library public parking lots and the Nook Park
behind the Emily Fowler Central Library
Additional mobile wi-fi hotspots for check out
Expanded eBook and digital audiobook collections
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission received the funding from the
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to support libraries in responding
to the coronavirus pandemic. In March, Congress provided the federal agency a total
of $50 million in the CARES Act to distribute to states and territories.
“The COVID‐19 pandemic has demonstrated the many ways libraries are more
essential than ever in meeting local needs to stay connected and informed,” said Mark
Smith, TSLAC Director and State Librarian. “We are grateful to the IMLS and the
federal government for providing this assistance to libraries across Texas as they
support their communities in these challenging times.”
ABOUT THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION
Formed in 1909, TSLAC is committed to giving Texans access to information and
programs to improve their lives and communities. TSLAC provides historical and
genealogical search assistance, federal and state government documents, electronic
research, and library services to all Texans, including those who are unable to read
standard print material because of physical or reading disabilities. For more
information, visit www.tsl.texas.gov.
Staff contact: Jennifer Bekker, Libraries
K. Enclave at Brinker Apartments – Last week, Council Member Armintor requested
information on the Enclave at Brinker Apartments at 1851 Brinker Road. Denton
Housing Authority staff provided the attached flyer and unit breakdown for more
information. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, City Manager’s Office
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L. Malone Left-Turn Lane Safety Concerns – On January 13, Mayor Pro Tem Davis
forwarded a resident’s concerns with drivers using the center left-turn lane on Malone
Street for passing, creating unsafe driving conditions. Staff performed a site visit and
found the roadway is properly marked with an exterior solid yellow line with interior
dashed yellow lines this indicates that passing is not legal according to the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices. There are also double arrows throughout the turn
lane and signage is posted on both ends of Malone St., from Jagoe St. to University
Dr., that states the center lane is for left turns only, shown below.
The Police Department has been made aware of the resident’s concerns and will patrol
the roadway for offenders. Staff contacts: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects and Brian
Cose, Police Department
M. Community Garden in South Denton – On January 18, Council Member Meltzer asked
if a community garden could be considered in south Denton, specifically Cross
Timbers South Park. Community gardens are a discussion topic in the Parks,
Recreation and Trails System Master Plan.
While working on Southwest Park’s future and its master plan, there were
conversations about a community garden for this park. However, due to unidentified
funding for Southwest Park, this opportunity would be more of a long-term plan. Staff
will continue to explore options for future gardens and make sure the topic is discussed
and evaluated in the master plan process.
On a similar note, Bowling Green Park’s community garden still has available lots for
gardening. Currently, residents have reserved 28 of the 51 plots for the 2021 year.
Staff is putting together a plan to promote the garden with the anticipation of
increasing utilization. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
N. Card Your Yard – The Parks and Recreation Department continues to get creative
while offering alternatives to in-person holiday festivities. To safely celebrate
Valentine’s Day, from February 7 through 14, residents are encouraged to send a sweet
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“yard card” to a loved one’s home. There will be multiple card options ranging from
$10-$15, with chocolates and balloons available as add-ons. Handwritten cards will
accompany the deliveries. Cards will be placed for 24 hours and is limited to Denton
residents only.
To kick off this season of love, beginning February 1, PARD staff will place surprise
yard cards at the homes of local senior residents. With limited senior activities during
the pandemic, staff hope to send some love and appreciation to our senior community
members. Senior Center staff have nominated current members of the senior center.
Registration is open now at www.dentonparks.com. See below photo of just one of
the yard card options. Staff contact: Jennifer Eusse, Parks and Recreation
O. Governor’s Community Achievement Award – Denton Parks and Recreation will
apply for the 2021 Governor’s Community Achievement Award (GCAA). The GCAA
has been awarded by Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) and the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) for more than 30 years and recognizes communities working
diligently to create and sustain comprehensive environmental and beautification
programs.
Ten GCAA winning communities share $2 million in landscaping awards, based on
population size, to use along TxDOT highways. Denton will apply in population
category 9 (90,001 – 180,000) for $290,000 as an award.
Denton has received awards five times in the past (1990, 1993, 1997, 2002, 2008),
getting a total of $545,000 in funding. Denton placed second five out of the last six
years and was recognized for “Sustained Excellence” for receiving a score of 90 or
higher for the past six years (2015-2020). Past GCAA projects include landscaping
along South Loop 288, East Highway 380, Highway 77, Dallas Drive, and Fort Worth
Drive.
GCAA-recognized communities demonstrate excellence in seven areas of
environmental programming:
1. Community leadership and coordination
2. Public awareness
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3. Education
4. Beautification and community improvement
5. Litter prevention and cleanup
6. Solid waste management
7. Litter law and illegal dumping enforcement
In recent years, this award application was written and submitted by KDB staff. With
the recent transition of KDB initiatives to Parks and Recreation, PARD staff will lead
this effort. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation
P. Great American Cleanup Registration Open – The 33rd annual Great American
Cleanup (GAC) registration is now open through February 24. To promote volunteers’
health and safety, GAC will be organized similarly to Keep Denton Beautiful’s
Meetup Cleanup program with socially-distanced, small group cleanups completed
anytime during March. Staff take the following precautions to promote safety:
Online registration and electronic volunteer waiver completion
Group size limited to 10 or fewer individuals
Volunteers will not be matched with volunteers from other groups to work at
one site
Curbside supply pick-up
Health checks before volunteering
Litter grabbers (limited supply), gloves, trash and recycling bags provided
Volunteers must provide and wear masks and bring hand sanitizer
Social distancing should be maintained with individuals not in the volunteer’s
household
CDC Proper Glove Removal instructions provided
Disinfection procedures updated for returned litter grabbers
The Volunteer Post-Cleanup Party is virtual and includes an “Educational
Expo” video resource page, weekly door prizes, and a People’s Choice photo
contest that will go live on Facebook April 1
Staff contact: Carly Weld, Parks and Recreation
Q. Spring Environmental Education Activities – The Parks and Recreation Department
will host virtual educational workshops and a distanced hike at Clear Creek Natural
Heritage Center. Free; Registration is required. For more information and to register,
visit www.dentonparks.com.
February 2, 10 a.m. - World Wetlands Day Hike (in-person at Clear Creek
Natural Heritage Center; spaces limited due to current health restrictions)
February 12, 5:30 p.m. - Unconventional to Sustainable Art (designed for ages
18 and older)
March 6, 10 a.m. - Birding 101
March 20, 10 a.m. - Keyhole Gardening
Staff contact: Vanessa Ellison, Parks and Recreation
R. DME Quarterly Newsletter – The January 2021 issue of “In the Loop,” DME’s
quarterly newsletter, is attached. Staff contact: Tony Puente, Utilities
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III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Public Meetings
1. None
IV. Attachments
A. Memo re Recent Sanitary Sewer Overflow ..........................................................10
B. TML New Bill Listing ..........................................................................................15
C. Enclave Apartments Information .........................................................................27
D. DME January 2021 Newsletter ............................................................................30
V. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .......................................................................64
B. Council Calendar .................................................................................................66
C. Draft Agenda for February 1 ................................................................................69
D. Draft Agenda for February 2 ................................................................................70
E. Future Work Session Items .................................................................................77
F. Street Construction Report ..................................................................................78
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Water/Wastewater Department
901-B Texas Street, Denton, TX 76201
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 20, 2021
TO: Terry Naulty, Interim Director Water/Wastewater
FROM: Casey Bowles, Interim Superintendent Field Operations– Utilities
SUBJECT: Sanitary Sewer Overflow near 6404 Crapemyrtle Drive
On January 13, 2021, at 4:44 pm, city Wastewater staff were notified of a potential sanitary
sewer overflow. Wastewater Collections on-call staff were dispatched to investigate. Upon
arrival, they noticed a manhole overflowing into a wet weather tributary. They discovered the
cause of the blockage to be vegetation grown into the manhole invert. These staff members
immediately started working to clear the vegetation and restore a clear path for the wastewater to
flow through the manhole. They removed the vegetation and cleaned the sewer main downstream
of the overflowing manhole, restoring flow and stopping the overflow at 9:00 pm.
Clean up Effort
On January 14, 2021, we met on site with the Watershed Protection Team to create plan to clean
the SSO and improve the water quality in the tributary. That day, we began cleaning the area
between the tributary and the manhole, removing debris from the tributary, and flushing the
tributary with reclaimed water.
On January 15, 2021, we met on site with Robin Pugh, Aquatic Scientist, from TCEQ. She
recommended that we pump the water out of the tributary and then continue our flushing efforts.
That day, we collected three, 3” pumps and began pumping water from the wet weather tributary
to manholes in the area and erected signs along the waterway to warn residents of the sanitary
sewer overflow and to not enter the area and to avoid any exposure to the water We continued
our pumping efforts until Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Approximately 14,400 gallons of water
was pumped out of the tributary. Tuesday morning, we began flushing the tributary with
reclaimed water. We have added about 40,000 gallons of reclaimed water to the tributary and
spent a total of 140 manhours on this SSO through January 19th. Before and after cleanup
pictures adjacent to the overflow area are attached.
Monitoring and Data Collection
After the pumping phase of remediation was completed, staff began adding dechlorinated reuse
water to the affected tributary upstream of the discharge at the Shady Shores Road bridge. Water
quality is being monitored at three locations. In-situ data collected with a sonde includes 10
Water/Wastewater Department
901-B Texas Street, Denton, TX 76201
dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), salinity and
turbidity. E. coli samples are being collected and submitted to the Denton Municipal Lab which
is NELAP certified for this analyte.
Sampling and flushing will continue until the impacted wet weather tributary and downstream
intermittent stream water returns to baseline conditions with E. coli meeting Texas Surface
Water Quality Standards for Segment 0823.
Staff has been collecting water samples at the three monitoring stations along the tributary and
testing them periodically. Also, during the next seven days, it is anticipated that staff will be
collecting water samples for testing on Thursday (1/21/21), Monday (1/25/21) and Wednesday
(1/27/21) and staff will be monitoring the overall condition of the tributary.
The testing results for the first day (Thursday 1/14/21) and Tuesday (1/19/21) are attached.
Based on the comparison of the tests conducted on water samples collected on Thursday
(1/14/21) the day after the spill was reported and Tuesday (1/19/21) the day after the cleanup
efforts (remediation) were completed, it is evident that there is significant reduction in E-coli
levels (from 900,000 to <1,000 MPN/100 ml) and considerable increase in Dissolved Oxygen
(DO) levels (from 4.1 mg/L to 9.4 mg/L).
Hence, it can be concluded that the remediation effort was successful in significantly improving
the surface water quality of the impacted area along the tributary. As discussed earlier, staff will
continue to monitor conditions along this tributary and conduct periodic water testing in the next
seven days.
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Water/Wastewater Department
901-B Texas Street, Denton, TX 76201
Sanitary Sewer Overflow near 6404 Crapemyrtle Drive - Water Quality Analysis
Location: Upstream of discharge in ephemeral tributary at Shady Shores Rd
date event color odor
Temperatur
e (°C)
DO
(mg/L)
pH
(units)
Conductivit
y (uS/cm)
TDS
(mg/L)
Salinity
(ppt)
Turbidity
(NTU)
E. Coli
(MPN/100ml)
1/12/2021 dry weather screening - baselineclear none 4 10.33 8.0 747 486 0.36 1.65 N/A
Location: immediately downstream of discharge in ephemeral tributary
date event color odor
Temperatur
e (°C)
DO
(mg/L)
pH
(units)
Conductivit
y (uS/cm)
TDS
(mg/L)
Salinity
(ppt)
Turbidity
(NTU)
E. Coli
(MPN/100ml)
1/14/2021 following response to abate SSOmedium gray strong sewage 12.4 4.1 6.99 760 494 0.37 90.22 909,000
1/19/2021 initiation of flushing clear none 8.7 9.4 7.51 755 491 0.37 3.15 <1,000
Location: approximately 1,000 feet downstream past abandoned Swisher Rd
date event color odor
Temperatur
e (°C)
DO
(mg/L)
pH
(units)
Conductivit
y (uS/cm)
TDS
(mg/L)
Salinity
(ppt)
Turbidity
(NTU)
E. Coli
(MPN/100ml)
1/12/2021 dry weather screening - baselineclear none 5.5 7.16 7.8 640 416 0.31 2.68 N/A
1/14/2021 following response to abate SSOclear none 9.2 4.5 7.26 733 477 0.36 8.37 285,100
1/19/2021 initiation of flushing clear none 9.5 9.1 7.57 748 486 0.37 5.35 1,000
Location: approximately 3,400 feet downstream at Burr Oak Dr
date event color odor
Temperatur
e (°C)
DO
(mg/L)
pH
(units)
Conductivit
y (uS/cm)
TDS
(mg/L)
Salinity
(ppt)
Turbidity
(NTU)
E. Coli
(MPN/100ml)
1/19/2021 initiation of flushing clear none 9.5 8.9 7.64 926 602 0.46 1.71 323
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Water/Wastewater Department
901-B Texas Street, Denton, TX 76201
Sampling Locations
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Water/Wastewater Department
901-B Texas Street, Denton, TX 76201
Spill Area Near Manhole (1/14/21) Area After Remediation (1/19/21)
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CITY-RELATED BILLS FILED
(Editor’s Note: You will find all of this session’s city-related bill summaries online
at https://www.tml.org/319/Legislative-Information.)
PROPERTY TAX
H.B. 1084 (P. King) – Property Tax Appraisal: would provide that the additional tax imposed
on land appraised for property tax purposes as open-space or timber land as a result of a
change in the use of the land does not apply to a portion of a parcel of land that is subject to a
right-of-way when the change in use occurs.
H.B. 1090 (Bailes) – Property Tax Appraisal: would provide that if the chief appraiser
discovers that property was omitted from an appraisal roll in one of the three preceding tax
years, the chief appraiser shall appraise the property as of January 1 of each tax year that it
was omitted and enter the property and its appraised value in the appraisal records. (Note:
current law requires the chief appraiser to appraise omitted real property in any one of the five
preceding years.)
H.B. 1099 (Beckley) – Property Tax Appraisal: would, among other things: (1) provide that a
protest on the ground of unequal appraisal of property shall be determined in favor of the
protesting party, unless the appraisal district establishes, among other things, that the appraisal
ratio of the property is equal to or less than the median level of appraisal of a reasonable
number of comparable properties within the appraisal district; (2) provide that for purposes of
(1), above: (a) a person making a determination that property is comparable to another property
must base the determination on the similarity of the properties with regard to location, square
footage of the lot and improvements, property age, property condition, property access,
amenities, views, income, operating expenses, occupancy, and the existence of easements,
deed restrictions, or other legal burdens affecting marketability; and (b) a person calculating the
median level of appraisal of comparable properties must base the calculation on the appraised
value of each comparable property as shown in the appraisal records submitted to the appraisal
review board by the chief appraiser; (3) require the comptroller to, by rule, establish standards
for the development and calibration of adjustments to the appraised value for industrial,
petrochemical refining and processing, and utility properties and other unique properties; (4)
require a district court to grant relief on the ground that a property is appraised unequally if,
among other things, the appraisal ratio of the property exceeds by at least ten percent the
median level of appraisal of a reasonable number of comparable properties in the appraisal
districts; (5) for that for purposes of (4), above: (a) a person making a determination that
property is comparable to another property must base the determination on the similarity of the
properties with regard to location, square footage of the lot and improvements, property age,
property condition, property access, amenities, views, income, operating expenses, occupancy,
and the existence of easements, deed restrictions, or other legal burdens affecting marketability;
and (b) a person calculating the median level of appraisal of comparable properties must base
the calculation on the appraised value of each comparable property as shown in the appraisal
records certified by the chief appraiser; and (6) provide that an appraisal district, an appraisal
review board, or a chief appraiser that prevails in an appeal based on unequal appraisal may be
awarded reasonable attorney’s fees not to exceed $15,000.
H.B. 1101 (Beckley) – Sales Price Disclosure: would provide that: (1) a person may not file for
record or have recorded in the county clerk’s office an instrument conveying real property under
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a contract for sale unless the instrument discloses the sales price of the property; (2) the
purchaser of any property for which an instrument is recorded in violation of (1), above, is liable
to the state for a civil penalty for each violation in an amount equal to five percent of the sales
price of the property; and (3) the attorney general or the county or district attorney for the county
in which the property is located may bring suit to recover a penalty under (2), above.
H.B. 1120 (Lucio III) – Property Tax Appraisal: would, among other things, authorize a
property owner to bring suit to compel an appraisal district, chief appraiser, or appraisal review
board to comply with a procedural requirement applicable to a property tax protest.
S.B. 330 (Lucio) – Property Tax Exemption: would exempt from property taxes property
owned by a charitable organization that provides a meeting place and support services for
organizations that provide assistance to people with substance abuse disorders and their
families without regard to the beneficiaries’ ability to pay.
S.B. 361 (Miles) – Appraisal Cap: would continue the ten percent appraisal cap for residence
homesteads if the property is acquired by, and qualifies as, the homestead of an heir of the
owner or the owner’s spouse or surviving spouse. (See S.J.R. 26, below).
S.J.R. 26 (Miles) – Appraisal Cap: would amend the Texas Constitution to continue the ten
percent appraisal cap for residence homesteads if the property is acquired by, and qualifies as,
the homestead of an heir of the owner or the owner’s spouse or surviving spouse. (See S.B.
361, above.)
PUBLIC SAFETY
H.B. 1001 (Lucio III) – Medical Marihuana: would add post-traumatic stress disorder as an
authorized diagnosis for a prescription for low-THC cannabis. (Companion bill is S.B.
327 by Lucio.)
H.B. 1074 (Hernandez) – Massage Establishments: would amend current law to provide that,
for purposes of abatement of nuisances, a law enforcement agency that makes an arrest related
to the offense of prostitution or violation of laws regulating the licensing of massage
professionals that occurs at a property leased to a person operating a massage establishment,
may provide written notice of the arrest, by certified mail, to the property owner.
H.B. 1097 (Lozano) – Kratom: would: (1) authorize the processing and sale of kratom and
kratom products; (2) prohibit the sale or distribution of a kratom product to someone younger
than 18 years of age; (3) authorize a civil penalty for violations of the bill; and (4) provide that
the attorney general, the district or county attorney for the county, or the municipal attorney of
the municipality in which the violation is alleged to have occurred may bring an action to recover
a civil penalty.
H.B. 1102 (Dominguez) – Alcohol To-Go: would allow for the pickup and delivery of alcoholic
beverages for off-premises consumption under certain circumstances.
H.B. 1109 (Dominguez) – Medical Cannabis for Veterans: would: (1) authorize the use of
medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder; (2) authorize the licensing of
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associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; (3) require a cultivating or dispensing license
holder to annually donate at least five percent of the license holder’s net profit to a nonprofit
organization that focuses on getting veterans access to treatment for post-traumatic stress
disorder; and (4) provide that a cultivating or dispensing facility owned or operated by a license
holder may not be located within 1,000 feet of a primary or secondary school or day-care center
that exists on the date of the license holder’s initial application for licensure.
H.B. 1119 (Lucio III) – Uninsured Vehicle Enforcement Program: would provide that: (1) the
Texas Department of Public Safety (department) by rule shall, in consultation with law
enforcement agencies, establish the Texas Uninsured Vehicle Enforcement Program to use
automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems to help law enforcement agencies identify
uninsured motor vehicles; (2) the department may: (a) install an ALPR system on appropriate
infrastructure owned by this state or a political subdivision of this state, including traffic signals,
highway signs, bridges, and overpasses; and (b) use infrastructure described in (2)(a), above,
as necessary to ensure than an ALPR system has access to the necessary power to operate;
(3) the department and law enforcement agencies may use ALPRs to collect captured plate
data so as to enforce the financial responsibility requirements under state law; (4) the captured
plate data may be accessed only by law enforcement agencies and individuals authorized by
the department; (5) a peace officer may: (a) verify by sworn affidavit that a photograph
generated by an ALPR system identifies a particular vehicle operating on a public roadway that
was uninsured at the time the vehicle was being operated; and (b) issue a citation, based on the
affidavit, to a person for operating a motor vehicle without meeting the financial responsibility
requirements; (6) captured plate data collected or retained under this program through the use
of an ALPR system must be retained by a law enforcement agency if the data is being used as
evidence of a violation of the financial responsibility requirements, and if no longer needed as
evidence of a violation, must be deleted or otherwise destroyed; and (7) captured plate data
collected or retained by the department or a law enforcement agency through the use of the
ALPR system may not be used for a purpose other than enforcing the motor vehicle financial
responsibility requirement.
H.B. 1125 (Anchia) – Disclosure of Information to Defendants: This bill known as “the
Richard Miles Act” would provide that: (1) a law enforcement agency filing a case with the
attorney representing the state, including the district attorney, criminal district attorney, county
attorney with criminal jurisdiction, or city or municipal attorney, shall include with the case file:
(a) all documents, items, and information in the possession of the agency that are required to be
disclosed during discovery, and (b) a written statement by a peace officer employed by the
agency acknowledging that the documents, items, and information filed with the case constitute
all of the documents, items, and information in the possession of the agency that are required to
be disclosed to the defendant in the case under the discovery rules; (2) if at any time after the
case is filed with the attorney representing the state, the law enforcement agency discovers or
acquires any additional documents, item, or information required to be disclosed, a peace officer
employed by the agency shall promptly transmit the document, item, or information to the
attorney representing the state; and (3) a law enforcement agency shall promptly disclose to
each attorney representing the state with whom the agency files cases, the identity of each
peace officer or other employee of the agency for whom a finding of misconduct has been
sustained if that finding would be required to disclosed to a defendant under the discovery rules.
H.B. 1141 (Ramos) – Surrender of Firearms: would: (1) provide that, on conviction of a person
for certain family violence offenses or issuance of certain protective orders, a court shall provide
written notice to the person convicted or subject to the protective order that he/she is: (a)
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prohibited from acquiring, possessing, or controlling a firearm; and (b) ordered to surrender all
firearms the person owns; (2) provide that a person in (1) shall surrender a firearm by: (a)
selling the firearm to a licensed dealer; or (b) surrendering the firearm to a law enforcement
agency for holding or disposition; and (3) require a law enforcement agency that takes
possession of a firearm under (2) to follow certain policies and procedures for collecting, storing,
returning, selling, or destroying the firearm, and allows the agency to impose a reasonable fee
for storing a firearm.
H.B. 1157 (Vo) – Licensing Veterans as Peace Officers: would: (1) allow a political
subdivision, including a city, to employ, as a peace officer, a legal permanent resident of the
United States who is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States;
and (2) require that the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement issue a peace officer license to
a person who is a legal permanent resident of the United States if the person: (a) meets the
requirements to be a peace officer; and (b) is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed
forces of the United States.
S.B. 327 (Lucio) – Medical Marihuana: would add post-traumatic stress disorder as an
authorized diagnosis for a prescription for low-THC cannabis. (Companion bill is H.B.
1001 by Lucio III.)
S.B. 343 (Kolkhorst) – Family Violence Bond Conditions: would provide, among other
things, that: (1) as soon as possible, but not later than the next business day after the date a
magistrate issues an order imposing a condition of bond or modifying or removing a condition of
release on bond, the magistrate shall send a copy of the order to the appropriate attorney
representing the state and either to the police chief in the city where the victim of the offense
resides, if the victim resides in a city, or to the sheriff of the county where the victim resides, if
the victim does not reside in a city; (2) the court clerk shall send a copy of the order to the victim
at the victim’s last known address as soon as possible but not later than the next business day
after the date the order is issued; (3) the magistrate or clerk may delay sending a copy of the
order described in (1), above, only if the magistrate or clerk lacks information necessary to
ensure service and enforcement; (4) a copy of the order and any related information may be
send electronically or in another manner that can be accessed by the recipient; (5) if the victim
of the offense is not present when an order is issued, the magistrate shall order a peace officer
to make a good faith effort to provide notice of the order to the victim within 24 hours by calling
the victim’s last known phone number; (6) not later than the third business day after the date of
the receipt of the copy of an order described in (1), above, by the applicable law enforcement
agency, the law enforcement agency shall enter specified information in the statewide law
enforcement information system maintained by the Department of Public Safety or modify or
remove that information, as appropriate.
S.B. 349 (Miles) – Criminal Offenses Recordkeeping: would require the Department of Public
Safety and all local law enforcement agencies that use an incident-based reporting system to
report information and statistics concerning criminal offenses committed in Texas to the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, as a part of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, to include the ethnicity of an arrestee in the reported incident.
S.B. 352 (Miles) – Peace Officer License Suspension: would amend current law to provide that
the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement shall suspend a peace officer’s license upon notification
that the officer has been dishonorably discharged.
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SALES TAX
No Sales Tax bills were filed this week.
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
H.B. 1086 (Gates) – Public Facility Corporations: would repeal the law providing that a
leasehold or other possessory interest in real property that is exempt to the owner of the interest
encumbered by the possessory interest shall be listed in the name of the owner of the
possessory interest for a leasehold or other possessory interest granted by a public facility
corporation during the period the corporation owns projects on behalf of the authorizing
municipality.
S.B. 356 (Miles) – Public Facility Corporations: would provide that a grocery store or an early
learning center located in an economically disadvantaged census tract may be financed by a
public facilities corporation.
S.B. 357 (Miles) – Public Facility Corporations: would provide that a grocery store located in
an economically disadvantaged census tract may be financed by a public facilities corporation.
ELECTIONS
H.B. 1128 (Jetton) – Election Bystanders: would: (1) authorize the following people to be
lawfully present in a polling place during the time the presiding judge arrives there on election
day until the precinct returns have been certified and the election records assembled for
distribution following the election: (a) an election judge or clerk; (b) a watcher; (c) a state or
federal inspector; (d) a person admitted to vote; (e) a child under 18 years of age accompanying
a parent who has been admitted to vote; (f) a person providing authorized assistance to a voter;
(g) a special peace officer appointed by the presiding judge; (h) the county chair of a political
party conducting a primary election; (i) an authorized voting system technician; or (j) a person
whose presence has been authorized by the presiding judge; (2) authorize the following people
to be lawfully present in the meeting place of an early voting ballot board during the time of the
board’s operation: (a) a presiding judge or member of the board; (b) a watcher; (c) an
authorized voting system technician; or (d) a person whose presence has been authorized by
the presiding judge; and (3) authorize the following people to be lawfully present in the central
counting station while ballots are being counted: (a) a counting station manager, tabulation
supervisor, assistant to the tabulation supervisor, presiding judge, or clerk; (b) a watcher; (c) an
authorized voting system technician; or (d) a person whose presence has been authorized by
the counting station manager.
H.B. 1138 (Oliverson) – Mail Ballot Tracking: would require the secretary of state to develop
or otherwise provide an online tool to each early voting clerk that enables a person who submits
an application for a ballot to be voted by mail to track the location and status of the person’s
application and ballot on the secretary’s Internet website and on the county’s Internet website if
the early voting clerk is the county clerk of a county that maintains an Internet website.
H.B. 1150 (Vo) – Early Voting Employee Leave: would provide that: (1) a person commits an
offense if, with respect to another person over whom the person has authority in the scope of
employment, the person knowingly: (a) refuses to permit the other person to be absent from
work while early voting is in progress for the purpose of attending the polls to vote; or (b)
subjects or threatens to subject the other person to a penalty for attending the polls while early
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voting is in progress to vote; and (2) the provisions of (1), above, do not apply in connection with
an election in which polls are open while early voting is in progress for two consecutive hours
outside of the voter’s working hours. (This bill is identical to H.B. 1152 by Vo.)
H.B. 1151 (Vo) – Early Voting: would, among other things, provide that: (1) the authority
ordering an election may order early voting by personal appearance at the main early voting
polling place to be conducted during an extended early voting period beginning on the 19th day
before election day for any number of consecutive days up to and including the third day before
election day; and (2) an authority that extends early voting under (1), above, shall order
personal appearance voting at the main early voting polling place to be conducted for at least 12
hours on any weekday or Saturday and for at least five hours on any Sunday of the extended
early voting period.
H.B. 1152 (Vo) – Early Voting Employee Leave: would provide that: (1) a person commits an
offense if, with respect to another person over whom the person has authority in the scope of
employment, the person knowingly: (a) refuses to permit the other person to be absent from
work while early voting is in progress for the purpose of attending the polls to vote; or (b)
subjects or threatens to subject the other person to a penalty for attending the polls while early
voting is in progress to vote; and (2) the provisions of (1), above, do not apply in connection with
an election in which polls are open while early voting is in progress for two consecutive hours
outside of the voter’s working hours. (This bill is identical to H.B. 1150 by Vo.)
S.B. 331 (Johnson) – Election Interpreters: would: (1) allow an interpreter to be appointed by
an election officer if the voter has not selected an interpreter; (2) provide that, if selected by the
voter,a voting interpreter may be any person other than the voter’s employer, an agent of the
voter’s employer, or an officer or agent of a labor union to which the voter belongs; and (3)
provide that, if appointed to serve as an interpreter by an election officer, an interpreter must be
a registered voter of the county in which the voter needing the interpreter resides or a registered
voter of an adjacent county.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
H.B. 311 (Vasut) – Extension of Disaster Declarations: would, among other things: (1)
amend current law to provide that a state of disaster may not continue for more than 30 days
unless renewed by the legislature by law; (2) provide that the governor may not declare a state
of disaster based on the same or a substantially similar finding for which the state of disaster
was initially declared by the governor within the preceding 12 months; (3) amend current law to
provide that public health disaster may not continue for more than 30 days unless renewed by
the legislature by law; (4) amend current law to provide that the commissioner of the state
health services will no longer be authorized to renew, one time, a public health disaster for an
additional 30 days; and (5) provide that, at any time, either the governor or the legislature by law
may terminate a declaration of a public health disaster.
H.B. 1137 (Cain) – Taxes and Fees During Disaster: would provide that if a governor’s
executive order, proclamation, or regulation issued during a declared state of disaster restricts
the operation of a business or category of business, a business whose operation is restricted by
the order, proclamation, or regulation may not be assessed any tax or fee, including a licensing
fee, by the state during the time the operation of the business is restricted by the order,
proclamation, or regulation.
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MUNICIPAL COURTS
H.B. 1002 (Lucio III) – Hypnotically Induced Testimony: would provide that the testimony of a
person obtained by hypnotizing the person is not admissible against a defendant in a criminal
trial, whether offered in the guilt or innocence phase or the punishment phase of the trial.
(Companion bill is S.B. 281 by Hinojosa.)
H.B. 1104 (Dominguez) – Expunction of Arrest Records: would, among other things, entitle a
person who has been placed under a custodial or noncustodial arrest for certain misdemeanors
to have all records and files related to the arrest expunged if certain criteria are met and verified
by an ex-parte petition submitted by the person.
H.B. 1106 (Dominguez) – Supplemental Court Security Fee: would: (1) provide that a person
whose sentence, upon conviction of a misdemeanor or felony offense, includes the imposition of
a fine shall pay a $1 supplemental security fee as a cost of court; and (2) require the treasurer
to deposit the court costs collected under (1), above, to the courthouse security fund or
municipal court building security fund, as appropriate.
S.B. 353 (Miles) – Financial Responsibility: would authorize a justice or municipal court to
access the financial responsibility verification program to verify financial responsibility for the
purpose of court proceedings.
OPEN GOVERNMENT
H.B. 1082 (P. King) – Public Information: would: (1) with regard to information a city holds as
an employer, except from the Public Information Act the home address, home telephone
number, emergency contact information, social security number, and personal family
information of an elected public officer, regardless of whether the elected officer complies with
certain requirements to elect the information be kept confidential; (2) with regard to information
contained in records maintained by the city in any capacity, except from the Public Information
Act an elected public officer’s home address, home telephone number, emergency contact
information, date of birth, social security number, and family member information, if the elected
offer elects to keep the information confidential; and (3) add elected public officers to the list of
individuals who may choose to restrict public access to certain information in appraisal records.
OTHER FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
H.B. 634 (E. Morales) – Newspaper Notice: would, with regard to a city located in a county
that does not have a weekly newspaper that meets certain criteria, provide that a notice must be
published in a weekly newspaper that: (1) devotes not less than 20 percent of its total column
lineage to general interest items; (2) meets one of the following requirements: (a) be entered as
periodical postal matter in the county where published; (b) have a mailed or delivered circulation
of at least 51% of the residences in the county where published; or (c) be published in the
county and designated by the governing body as the newspaper for publication of notices; and
(3) has been published regularly and continuously for at least 12 months before the notice is
published.
H.B. 1083 (P. King) – Animal Shelter: would: (1) provide that a person’s ownership interest in
an impounded animal held in an animal shelter terminates on the date that: (a) another person
adopts the animal from the shelter; or (b) the shelter transfers the animal to an animal rescue
organization; and (2) allow an animal shelter to offer an animal for adoption or transfer to an
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animal rescue organization only after the shelter has complied with any applicable holding
period set out in an ordinance or rule adopted by the city council in which the shelter is located.
H.B. 1089 (Reynolds) – Governmental Liability: would, among other things: (1) provide that a
city is liable for property damage, personal injury, or death proximately caused by the
negligence of its employee if the employee was acting within the scope of employment and: (a)
the employee is a county jailer, peace officer, public security officer, reserve law enforcement
officer, telecommunicator, or school marshal; and (b) the employee would be personally liable
according to Texas law; (2) increase the maximum liability for a city to $250,000 for each person
and $500,000 for each single occurrence for bodily injury or death; (3) provide that a claimant
may now be awarded exemplary damages if a governmental unit is found liable under (1),
above; (4) provide that a governmental unit is not liable when responding to an emergency
situation if, among other things, the act is not negligent; (5) provide that a governmental unit is
not liable for failure to provide or the method of providing police or fire protection, unless the
failure to provide or method of providing protection was negligent, consciously indifferent, or
occurred with reckless disregard; (6) remove governmental liability protections for claims based
on an injury or death connected with any act or omission arising out of civil disobedience, riot,
insurrection, or rebellion; (7) provide that the existence or amount of insurance of a
governmental unit is subject to discovery; and (8) repeal the limitation for municipal liability,
which includes a maximum of $250,000 for each person and $500,000 for each single
occurrence of bodily injury or death and $100,000 for each single occurrence for injury to or
destruction of property.
H.B. 1091 (Reynolds) – Crime Victim Pseudonym: would: (1) require the office of the attorney
general to develop and distribute to all law enforcement agencies a pseudonym form for victims
of certain crimes; (2) require a law enforcement agency investigating certain offenses to offer
the victim (or the parent, conservator, or guardian, if the victim is a child) a pseudonym to be
used in all public files and records concerning the offense; (3) provide that a victim who
completes and returns a pseudonym form may not be required to disclose their name, address,
date of birth, and telephone number in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the
offense; (4) provide that a victim pseudonym form is confidential and may not be disclosed to
any person other than a defendant, except on an order of a court; (5) require a law enforcement
agency that receives a victim pseudonym form to: (a) remove the victim’s name and substitute a
pseudonym on all reports, files, and record’s in the agency’s possession; (b) notify the attorney
for the state; and (c) maintain the form in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the
information; (6) provide that, except as required or permitted by law or court order, a public
servant or other person who has access to or obtains the name, address, phone number, or
other identifying information of certain victims may not release or disclose the information to any
person who is not assisting in the investigation, prosecution, or defense of the case; (7) provide
that a public servant with access to the name, address, or phone number of certain crime
victims who have completed a pseudonym form commits a Class C misdemeanor offense if the
public servant knowingly discloses the information to any person who is not assisting in the
investigation or prosecution of the offense or to any person other than the defendant, the
defendant’s attorney, or a person specified in a court order; and (8) provide that, unless
disclosure is required or permitted by other law, a public servant or other person commits a
Class C misdemeanor offense if the person: (a) has access to or obtains the name, address, or
phone number of certain crime victims; and (b) knowingly discloses the information to a person
who is not assisting in the investigation or prosecution of the offense or to any person other than
the defendant, the defendants attorney, or a person specified in a court order.
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H.B. 1118 (Capriglione) – Cybersecurity: would provide that: (1) a local government employee
or official that uses a computer to complete at least 25 percent of the employee or official’s
required duties shall complete a cybersecurity training certified by the state cybersecurity
coordinator and the state’s cybersecurity council; (2) to apply for a federal or state grant, a local
government must submit with its grant application proof of compliance with the cybersecurity
training requirements; and (3) a local government that has not complied with the cybersecurity
training requirements must repay the grant and will be ineligible for another grant for two years.
(Companion Bill is S.B. 345 by Paxton.)
H.J.R. 65 (Vasut) – Special Session: would amend the Texas Constitution to provide that: (1)
the governor shall, by proclamation, convene the legislature in special session on receipt of a
petition requesting the special session that is signed by at least two-thirds of the members of
each house of the legislature; and (2) the petition must state the date the governor must
convene the session and the specific purpose for which the season is convened.
S.B. 344 (Paxton) – Electronic Signatures: would: (1) include as the definition of an
“electronic signature” one that employs blockchain or distributed ledger technology; (2) provide
that a governmental agency of Texas must accept valid electronic signatures; and (3) provide
that an electronic signature that employs blockchain or distributed ledger technology is a valid
electronic signature for: (a) the issuance of an apostille by the secretary of state, if the apostille
may be signed using an electronic signature; or (b) a contract entered into by a governmental
agency.
S.B. 345 (Paxton) – Cybersecurity: would provide that: (1) a local government employee or
official that uses a computer to complete at least 25 percent of the employee or official’s
required duties shall complete a cybersecurity training certified by the state cybersecurity
coordinator and the state’s cybersecurity council; (2) to apply for a federal or state grant, a local
government must submit with its grant application proof of compliance with the cybersecurity
training requirements; and (3) a local government that has not complied with the cybersecurity
training requirements must repay the grant and will be ineligible for another grant for two years.
(Companion Bill is H.B. 1118 by Capriglione.)
PERSONNEL
H.B. 1087 (Gervin-Hawkins) – Civil Service Disciplinary Suspensions: would amend current
law to provide that, for purposes of the original written statement regarding the suspension of a
firefighter or police officer in a civil service city, or in any hearing regarding the violation of a civil
service rule: (1) the police chief or fire chief, as applicable, may not complain of an act that is
discovered (as opposed to occurred) earlier than the 180th day preceding the date the police
chief or fire chief suspends the firefighter or police officer; and (2) the act complained of need
not be related to a criminal activity.
S.B. 333 (Johnson) – Police Disciplinary Rules: would, among other things, amend current
law to provide that:
1. in a city that has adopted civil service:
a. the police chief may not suspend a police officer for an act that occurred earlier than
the 730th day before the date the officer is suspended;
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b. the police chief, in the original written statement and charges and in any hearing
conducted under the civil services rules involving a police officer:
i. may not complain of an act that is discovered earlier than the 360th day preceding
the date the police chief suspends the police officer;
ii. must allege that the act complained of is related to criminal activity; and
iii. is not required to prove that the officer had the culpable mental state for the
alleged criminal activity or committed the alleged criminal activity beyond a reasonable
doubt;
c. the police chief may not suspend a police officer that is indicted for a felony or
officially charged with the commission of a Class A or B misdemeanor if the act directly
related to the felony indictment or misdemeanor complaint occurred earlier than the 730th
day before the date the officer is suspended;
d. the police chief may, within 30 days after the date of final disposition of the felony
indictment or misdemeanor complaint described in (1)(c), above, bring a charge against
the police officer for a violation of civil service rules, if the action directly related to the
felony indictment or misdemeanor complaint against the police officer was discovered on
or after the 360th day before the date of the indictment or complaint;
e. the police chief may order an indefinite suspension of a police officer based on an act
that is classified as a felony or a Class A or B misdemeanor after the 360-day period
following the date of the discovery of the act by the police department if the police chief
considers delay to be necessary to protect a criminal investigation of the police officer’s
conduct; and
f. the police chief must file with the attorney general a statement describing the criminal
investigation and its objectives within 360 days after the date of the discovery of the act
by the police department, if the police chief intends to order an indefinite suspension as
described in (1)(e), above;
2. in a city that has adopted civil service and has a population of 1.5 million or more:
a. the police chief may not suspend a police officer for an act that is directly related to a
felony indictment or misdemeanor complaint of any other crime involving moral turpitude
that occurred earlier than the 730th day before the date the officer is suspended;
b. the police chief may, within 60 days after the date of final disposition of the indictment
or complaint, bring a charge against a police officer for violation of civil service rules if the
action directly related to the felony indictment or misdemeanor described in (2)(a), above,
was discovered on or after the 360th day before the date of the indictment or complaint;
c. the police chief may order an indefinite suspension of a police officer based on act
classified as a felony or any other crime involving moral turpitude after the 360-day period
following the date of the discovery of the act by the department if the department
considers delay to be necessary to protect a criminal investigation of the person’s
conduct; and
d. the police chief must file with the attorney general a statement describing the criminal
investigation and its objectives within 360 days after the date of the discovery of the act
by the department if the police chief intends to order an indefinite suspension of the officer
after the 360-day period;
e. the police chief may not suspend a police officer for an act that violates a civil service
rule if the act occurred earlier than 730th day before the date the officer is suspended;
f. the police chief may not suspend the police officer later than the 360th day after the
date the department discovers or becomes aware of the civil service rule violation;
g. the suspension of a police officer for violation of a civil service rule is void and the
officer is entitled to the officer’s full pay if:
i. the department fails to file the written statement during the required time;
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ii. the suspension is imposed later than the 730th day after the date the act for which
the officer was suspended occurred; or
iii. the suspension is imposed later than the 360th day after the date the department
discovers or becomes aware of the violation that resulted in the suspension;
h. the police chief may not indefinitely suspend a police for an act that violates a civil
service rule if the act occurred earlier than the 730th day before the date the officer is
indefinitely suspended;
i. the police chief may not complain of an act by a police officer that violates a civil
service rule in the original written statement and charges and in any hearing conducted
under the civil service rules if the act was not discovered within the 360-day period
preceding the date on which the police chief indefinitely suspends the police officer;
3. a meet and confer agreement between a city and a police officers association may not
conflict with and does not supersede the provisions described in (1) and (2), above, if the city
has adopted civil service; and
4. a city may not adopt or implement a collective bargaining agreement affecting police
officers that conflicts with the provisions described in (1) and (2), above.
PURCHASING
No Purchasing bills were filed this week.
TRANSPORTATION
H.B. 1105 (Paddie) – Digital License Plates: would provide that motor vehicles required to
register may be issued a digital license plate.
S.B. 355 (Miles) – Signs on Public Right-of-Way: would provide that a person who places,
commissions the placement of, uses, or benefits from the placement of a sign on the right-of-
way of a public road that is not otherwise authorized by law may be liable for a civil penalty of
$10,000 for each violation.
UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT
H.B. 1130 (White) – Excavation Activities: would provide that: (1) an operator or excavator
may file a civil action for damages for certain requirements relating to excavation; and (2) the
prevailing party in an action in (1), above, may recover reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs,
and other expenses in certain circumstances.
H.B. 1155 (Vo) – Municipal Utility Districts: would provide that once the board of a municipal
utility district that is located in the extraterritorial jurisdictions of more than one municipality has
selected the municipality that may exercise authority within the district as a whole, the board
may not change that selection without the consent of all affected municipalities.
S.B. 364 (Miles) – Clean Air Act Affirmative Defenses: would repeal provisions allowing the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to establish affirmative defenses for enforcement
actions if a facility has an emission event that results in the unauthorized emissions of air
contaminates from one or more emissions points at a regulated entity.
S.B. 365 (Miles) – Environmental Justice Reports: would:
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1. define “affecting facility” as a facility required to obtain a permit from the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for wastewater discharge, injection wells, and
under the Solid Waste Disposal Act and Clean Air Act;
2. define “environmental justice community” as a United States census block group, as
determined in accordance with the most recent United States census, for which: (a) 30
percent or more of the noninstitutionalized population consists of persons who have an
income below 200 percent of the federal poverty level; or (b) 50 percent or more of the
population consists of members of racial minority or ethnic minority groups;
3. require that a person applying for a permit for a new affecting facility or the expansion of
an affecting facility submit to TCEQ an environmental justice report stating whether the
facility or expansion is to be located in an environmental justice community and include
demographic information to support the applicant’s conclusion as to whether the facility or
expansion is to be located in an environmental justice community;
4. require that TCEQ review the environmental justice report and determine whether the
affecting facility or expansion is to be located in an environmental justice community and
publish its determination and findings in writing;
5. provide that if TCEQ determines that the affecting facility or expansion is to be located in
an environmental justice community, the applicant must, before TCEQ may issue a permit:
(a) file with TCEQ a public participation plan that meets the requirements of (6), below, and
obtain TCEQ ’s approval of the plan; (b) consult with the chief elected official of the city in
which the facility or expansion is to be located (if it will be located in a city) to evaluate the
need for a community environmental benefit agreement in accordance with (8), below; and
(c) participate in a public hearing under (7), below;
6. provide that a public participation plan must: (a) contain measures to facilitate effective
public participation in the regulatory process, including measures that allow residents of the
environmental justice community to have an appropriate opportunity to participate in
decisions about a proposed affecting facility or expansion that may adversely affect
residents’ environment or health, and seek out and facilitate the participation of those who
potentially would be affected by the facility or expansion; and (b) include a certification that
the applicant will undertake the measures contained in the plan;
7. provide that, if TCEQ determines that an affecting facility or expansion is to be located in
an environmental justice community, TCEQ shall provide notice and conduct a hearing to
address issues of environmental justice posed by the construction or expansion of the
facility;
8. provide that a city or county and the owner or developer of an affecting facility may enter
into a community environmental benefit agreement under which the owner or developer
agrees to mitigate adverse impacts reasonably related to the facility, including impacts on the
environment, traffic, parking, and noise; and
9. provide that, before negotiating the terms of a community environmental benefit
agreement, the city or county shall provide a reasonable and public opportunity for residents
of the potentially affected environmental justice community to be heard concerning the need
for, and terms of, an agreement.
S.B. 366 (Miles) – TCEQ Administrative Penalties: would: (1) provide that the amount of an
administrative penalty assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality may not
be less than $250 a day for each violation; and (2) the minimum penalty provision in (1), above,
does not apply to an administrative penalty assessed against a facility operator who violates the
Public Employer Community Right-to-Know Act or the Nonmanufacturing Facilities Community
Right-to-Know Act.
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Fully equipped wellness center
Elevators in every building
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Handicap Units Market Rate Units 50% AMI Units 60% AMI Units 80% AMI Units
1 Bdrm Units 3 57 7 7 56
2 Bdrm Units 3 58 7 6 51
3 Bdrm Units 1 10 0 1 3
Totals per AMI 7 125 14 14 110
Total Units
Handicap Units Market Rate Units 50% AMI Units 60% AMI Units 80% AMI Units
1 Bdrm Units $1,065 - $1,225 $1,065 - $1,225 $807 - $845 $963 - $975 $1,000 - $1,145
2 Bdrm Units $1,315 - $1,555 $1,315 - $1,555 $932 - $945 $1,099 - $1,115 $1,230 - $1,450
3 Bdrm Units $1,615 $1,615 -$1,230 $1,530
Handicap Units Market Rate Units 50% AMI Units 60% AMI Units 80% AMI Units
1 Bdrm Units 700 - 900 700 - 900 700 - 900 700 - 900 700 - 900
2 Bdrm Units 1,002 - 1,241 1,002 - 1,241 1,002 - 1,083 1,002 - 1,083 1,002 - 1,241
3 Bdrm Units 1,350 1,350 -1,350 1,350
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VOL. 1 ISSUE 5 • JAN 2021
Official Newsletter of Denton Municipal Electric
IN THE LO P
This issue:
Management Corner:
A Message from Tony
PAGE 01
IN THE LOOP PAGE 01
Department Spotlight:
Metering Department
PAGE 02
Employee Updates
PAGE 04
CIP Projects
PAGE 09
Resources
PAGE 19
Fun Facts
PAGE 30
Giving Back
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Tony Puente, Utilities Executive Manager
Management Corner
A MESSAGE FROM TONY
Safety Program
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System Operations
PAGE 13
Energy Services
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Happy New Year and welcome 2021! As I think about the events of 2020 and
what each of us and many in our community have experienced, I want you
to know how honored and proud I am of the work you do. While 2020 may
not be remembered as a "great year," I can say that you accomplished major
projects that have had positive impacts on the service we deliver to our
customers and community. Additionally, we saw the departure of dear co-
workers as a result of the voluntary separation program. Still, I trust that
each of them made the best decision for themselves and their families.
Their contributions will not be forgotten.
As we look forward to 2021, I'm excited about what is ahead of us, and I'm
hopeful that this will be a great year! To begin, we've restarted the hiring
process to bolster our safety and training program by adding a second
Safety and Training Specialist and a Safety and Training Manager. The
specialist's hiring is in full swing, and the manager position should be
posted in a few days. I ask that you provide this safety and training team
your full support and attention. We also reorganized DME in late 2020,
which resulted in vacancies and hiring for positions like the Energy
Services Division's Executive Manager. Another effort that we are excited
about is the possibility of expanding our fleet of electric and hybrid
vehicles. Our Line Division Managers have expressed an interest in piloting
an F-150 Hybrid vehicle that we hope will meet our needs, while doing our
part in reducing emissions. Lastly, the other project that we will take on will
be a full TCOS rate filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. We
believe that we've made prudent transmission investments over the last 17
years. In turn, our customers should receive a fair return on investment
from other ERCOT customers who benefit from those investments.
Again, I want to thank you for your daily work, and remember that I
welcome your critical feedback. Together we will continue to demonstrate
the value DME provides to our customers and community.
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Department SpotlightThe Electric Metering Department is a business unit of Denton
Municipal Electric that provides several services. We are the
‘cash register’ of the electric department as we install, maintain,
and collect usage and other electrical data from our residential
and commercial customers through our Automated Metering
Infrastructure (AMI) system. Metering first began implementing
the AMI system in 2010 using only our own personnel and saw
it through to completion in 2015 (many other utilities use
contractors to install their AMI systems). We have 77 collectors
installed around town that collect the readings and meter data
from over 57,000 electric meters.
IN THE LOOP PAGE 02
Metering Department
BY: BRANDON HAMBY
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Department SpotlightWe have a dedicated AMI team that specifically monitors and maintains the
AMI system. We also have a Meter Data and Billing team that consists of
Meter Service Technicians that manually read all the water meters, a Meter
Billing Coordinator that runs reports on the readings collected and
prepares the reads to be sent for billing, and Meter System Administrators
that create billing files and run reports in our Meter Data Management
system and maintain the electric meter service points and rate assignments
in our Customer Information System. In addition to those teams, we have a
team of Electric Meter Technicians responsible for the programming,
installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all electric meters
and metering equipment within the city. The Senior Meter Technicians are
responsible for programming, annual testing, and certifying with the State
of Texas all ERCOT settlement meters within the city. The Electric Meter
Technicians also perform all turn-ons, turn-offs, and cut non-pays issued by
Customer Service.
IN THE LOOP PAGE 03
Metering Department continued...
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DATES OF OBSERVANCE
January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 21: Squirrel Appreciation Day
February 1-28: Black History Month
February 8: National Kite Flying Day
February 11: Thomas Edison Birthday
February 14: Valentines Day
February 15: President's Day
February 18: National Battery Day
February 21-27: Engineers Week
February 25: Discover Girl Day (Introducing a Girl to Engineering)
March 1-31: Women's History Month
March 4: World Engineering DayEmployee UpdatesSamuel Caldwell, Operations and Maintenance
Journeyman
Jonaustin Warren, Distribution Apprentice
Baker Brooks, Distribution Logistics Specialist
Colby Johnson, Distribution Logistics Specialist
BIRTHDAYS
IN THE LOOP PAGE 04
NEW HIRES & TRANSFERS
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
FARMER, DANIEL L - 2
GONZALEZ, BRANDON - 7
GRIFFIN, KEVIN EARL - 8
MALL, AZMAT SAMUEL - 10
PEDROZA, STEVEN - 10
SANDERS, BRIAN PAUL - 13
BARBER, TONYA SPRABARY - 18
HOLT, EDDIE WALTER - 23
ANDERSON, DONNA KAY - 25
PANDO JR, ARTHUR R - 26
RICHARDS, CHARLES S - 28
LINKS, GREG LYNN - 29
COULTER, ELIZABETH LILLIAN - 2
RAMIREZ, BRYAN - 2
COULTER, ZACHARY COLT - 6
LEWIS, JEREMY B - 12
HANSON, JAMES C - 24
WALLUM, JASON GARY - 27
SCOTT, CHRISTOPHER L - 28
REEVES, COLBY MICHAEL - 2
TROYER, ROBERT ANTHONY - 2
GUERRERO, RAY - 3
VAN HOOSER, MICHAEL JORDAN - 4
WOLZEN, DEREK DIRK - 4
HICKMAN, ERIC JOSEPH - 5
INMAN, JAMES VAN - 5
GAYTAN, JOSE A - 7
CHRISTIANSEN, DENVER WILLIAM - 19
RICHARDSON, CHRIS BEDFORD - 20
MILLER, HAYDEN ALLEN - 22
THOMAS II, DAVID F - 30
Misty Willis, DME Logistics Supervisor
Troy Oliver II, Lead Lineman
Cody McDermott, Journeyman
PROMOTIONS
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Employee UpdatesIN THE LOOP PAGE 05
CONGRATULATIONS!!
JOSE GAYTAN
MANAGER - ENERGY ANALYTICS, ENERGY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
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""...Anyone that can perform at the highest level whilst carrying out not only their own work but also that of 2 additional
employees is clearly demonstrating an above and beyond work ethic. Jose lost a data specialist and despite not being a data
specialist, has taken on board that role, whilst also maintaining his own work responsibilities. He has put countless hours,
much of the time 12+ hours a day, often 7 days per week, to keep operations flowing. Jose has kept a positive attitude, has
rarely complained, has continued to be highly responsive to customer and colleague needs, and remained a considerable team
player. Jose has also put on his project implementation hat, working tirelessly to ensure that the ETRM system is not only
implemented technically but also commercially, to the levels required, despite having overall data management needs and his
own fundamental analysis and congestion management responsibilities. Jose exhibits a strong selfless attitude, high acumen
to our business functions, and a deep understanding of what it takes to keep moving forwards. His often self-taught
data/technological skills are impressive if not astounding. I am proud to be his colleague, proud to be on the team with him,
and proud to nominate him for acknowledgment and recognition of his contribution to DME and City of Denton Ratepayers
and Tax Payers."
"Jose effectively applies his experience and vast knowledge in helping the EMO, not only in his current role but filling in other
roles because of recent departures. Jose has maintained a positive attitude and high professional output that is reflected in his
work and willingness to help while working remotely."
What DME Employees had to say:
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Safety ProgramCheck your tires, proper tread depth, tire inflation, uneven wear
Replace your windshield wipers
Change your oil
Check your battery
Check your antifreeze
Driving in the winter means changes in the way you drive. Snow, sleet,
and ice can lead to hazardous road conditions. Prepare your vehicle for
the upcoming winter season
IN THE LOOP PAGE 06
BY SALVATORE B. SPINELLI JR.
Safety and Training Update
WINTER SAFETY TIPS
“Hard hats, they’re not just for decorations.”
Drive Safely in the Snow
“Leave sooner, drive slower, live longer”
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Safety ProgramChange your CO batteries every 6 months
Have your heating system, water heater, and any gas, oil, or coal-
burning appliances serviced annually
Keep vents and flues free of debris
Never leave a motor running in an enclosed or partially enclosed
space such as a garage
Never run a motor, generator, or pressure washer less than 20 feet
from an open window
Carbon Monoxide detectors save lives! The most common symptoms of
Carbon Monoxide poisoning are often described as “flu-like” –
headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and
confusion. Prevention ideas!
IN THE LOOP PAGE 07
Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Your DME Safety Committee Team
Lanny Amyx
Daniel Farmer
Arthur Pando
Terry Russ
Christopher Scott
Coia Sneed
Brian K Walding
Cameron Zahn
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Safety ProgramDME’s Safety Committee Team is committed to building a better safety
program designed to be collaborative and inclusive. Our goal is to get
the complete buy-in of all employees, resulting in a better, safer, and
more enjoyable workplace. The committee meets once a month on the
third Wednesday of each month. All employees are welcome to bring
ideas to your representative or the Safety and Training Specialist, Sal
Spinelli.
IN THE LOOP PAGE 08
“Safety is a full-time job – don’t make it a part time practice”
DME will be bringing back the Safety Meetings. Please be on the
lookout for additional information as we prepare to roll out the new
program.
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CIP TransmissionDuring the fourth quarter of 2020, construction was completed on a
concrete screen wall along the south and east sides of the Denton
North Substation to improve the area's site security and aesthetics.
Inside Brinker Substation, construction was completed on a 22’ tall and
500’ long gravity retaining wall, which allows space for the substation
equipment and prevents erosion of the hill. Also, during this quarter,
the land for the future Underwood Substation was acquired from
Petrus Investments. This substation will serve the future Hunter and
Cole Ranch developments. We also completed the construction of the
RD Wells to Hickory Transmission Line Tie-In project. This project is
needed to convert the existing transmission line to 138kV in
preparation for the future Hickory GIS Substation
IN THE LOOP PAGE 09
Transmission Engineering Group
The Masch Branch Substation was completed and energized this
quarter and will provide DME service to our service territory's far
northwestern sections.
BY MARK ZIMMERER
The major emphasis for the fourth quarter of 2020 will continue to be
on Hickory and Brinker Substations. Work will continue on the
permitting and technical specification for procurement of the Gas-
Insulated Hickory Substation. Construction of Brinker Substation will
continue and is expect to be completed by the summer of 2021.
Design and easement acquisition will continue for the Hickory to
Locust transmission line, and the transmission upgrades need for the
Gas-Insulated Hickory Substation. Preparation for replacement of the
RTU and the 345kV Power Line Carrier units at Denton West will
continue and is planned to be completed in March 2021
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CIP TransmissionIN THE LOOP PAGE 10
Brinker Substation Gravity Retaining Wall
Denton North Substation Screen Wall
Underwood Substation Site
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IN THE LOOP PAGE 11
Distribution Engineering Capital Projects Group
BY DOUG BREON
Distribution Engineering has twenty capital projects in various stages
of construction. Twenty capital projects were released for
construction, but they are not yet in progress. Ninety-seven active
capital projects are at different stages of the engineering design
process. CIP DistributionEngineering design was completed in November, and construction
will begin soon on a 3-way circuit tie near the intersection of Jim
Christal Rd and Precision Dr. This will improve reliability to
customers in this area and improve operational flexibility.
Engineering design is also nearing completion to upgrade 1.2 miles of
distribution line to double-circuit along Fort Worth Dr south of the
Fort Worth Substation. This project will relieve over-loading concerns
on the circuit and allow the new circuit FW211 to serve load in this
growing area in SW Denton. Engineering designs were also recently
completed on several other major projects this quarter, including
extending electric facilities to serve one 102-lot and another 42-lot
residential subdivision; extending electric facilities to serve one 362-
unit, one 225-unit, and another 160-unit apartment complex; and
extending electric facilities to serve multiple new 5G cellular node
antennas.
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New Apartment Complex
Residential Development
Along Fort Worth Dr
CIP DistributionIN THE LOOP PAGE 12
Jim Christal Rd and Precision Dr
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IN THE LOOP PAGE 13
System Operations Group
BY JERRY LOOPER
System Operations System Operations is responsible for coordinating and executing electric switching orders
for many various reasons. These reasons include accommodating neighboring entities,
maintaining employee safety and system reliability during construction projects,
responding to system disturbances, and contingency planning. Provided is a breakdown of
Transmission and Distribution Switching performance over the last 10 months:
166 orders written total – including switching out and switching in
19 changes made during switching total – 3 changes that could be made moving
forward and 16 changes made because of unforeseen circumstances during
switching
9 orders were canceled due to not needing or a contingency plan
5 emergency orders, and the rest were scheduled
Neighboring Entities Orders, Recloser Requests, and Stay Normal
55 revisions made total before executed
0 switching errors
- 8 canceled
- 1 contingency plan
- 1 order with TMPA
- 1 order with DEC – Black Start Testing
- 5 orders and 6 Stay Normal with ONCOR
- 1 Stay Normal and 5 Recloser Requests with Brazos
Transmission Switching:
Distribution Switching:
209 orders written total – including switching out and switching in
13 changes made during switching, and all of these were made because of unforeseen
circumstances during switching
13 orders were canceled due to not needing or a contingency plan
35 emergency orders, and the rest were scheduled
11 orders that were UNT (no TWU orders)
41 revisions made total before executed
3 switching errors – 1- UNT, 1- field crews, 1-System Ops
- 6 canceled
- 7 contingency plans
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IN THE LOOP PAGE 14System Operations 567 Outages Worked
(Duration 1min or more)
1.9 Average Outages per Day
59.56
Average Minutes per
Day (L-Bar)113
CAIDI (in minutes)
OutagesSystem Operator Daily Log
4,262 Substation Entries
Recorded
1,593 Recloser Status
Change
1,392 Hotline Tag Status
Change
1,854 Auto XFMR LTC Tap
Changes
764 ERCOT Calls Recorded
93 Other Entity Calls
Recorded
1,988 Alarms/Action/Events
Recorded
1,475 Clevest Tickets Created
4.8 Average Tickets
Created per Day
Clevest Tickets
System Operations is responsible for maintaining records for crew tracking and work
order management. Provided is a breakdown of workforce activity and system
performance for the last 10 months:
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Energy ServicesIN THE LOOP PAGE 15
Solar Application Process Change
All applications will be submitted through the City’s Building Safety
Division. DME will no longer accept solar applications.
Applicants will create their permit through eTRAKiT
Applicants will receive a temporary log-in to ProjectDox to upload the
application and supporting documents, including the interconnection
agreement and rebate form.
In collaboration with the City's Building Safety Division and DME's
Engineering, the Energy Services Division updated the distributed
generation application process by eliminating unnecessary steps and
utilizing the Building Safety Divison's robust project intake infrastructure.
Below are the changes made to the distributed generation (Solar) process:
As of October 1, 2020, the following changes to the City of Denton’s
distributed generation application process are effective:
To learn about the permitting process, visit www.dmepower.com or contact
the City’s Building Safety Division at Building@cityofdenton.com or call
(940) 349-8360.
At the beginning of the FY2020-2021, solar rebates became available, and
solar panel companies from around the nation arrived in Denton to sell
solar systems to our customers. Customers reported that some companies
had good business practices; others did not. As a result, DME notified the
public through various City communication avenues to be aware of possible
scams and questionable business practices. Below is one of several public
notifications.
Public Service Announcement
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Energy ServicesIN THE LOOP PAGE 16
DME customers, protect yourself from unethical selling practices. Solar
rebates are now available, so keep these key things in mind when
purchasing a solar power system. Report unethical and suspicious practices
to DME at dme@cityofdenton.com. #PublicPower #DME
Scam Alert!!
Solar Rebate Update
The City of Denton implemented the Solar Rebate Program in 2009 to help
offset initial equipment costs related to solar installations. Over the last
several years, solar prices have decreased, leading to increased solar
installations, system sizes, and rebate amounts.
On October 1, 2020, the City of Denton's Solar Rebate Program started with a
budget of $500,000 for solar installations. As of 12/4/2020, the City received
91 solar applications qualifying for $422,193 in rebates. The remaining fund
balance for the solar rebates was $77,807, which was eventually depleted on
December 11, 2020—when 19 solar applications were approved.
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Energy ServicesIN THE LOOP PAGE 17
The rapid disbursement of solar rebate funds is driven by the decrease in
solar installation costs, which has led to an increase in installations and
system sizes. To put into perspective, for FY2018-2019, the $500,000
designated to the Solar Rebate Program lasted until June of 2019 (8 months).
For the FY2019-2020, $500,000 in rebate funds lasted until February of 2020
(3 months). For FY2020-2021, solar rebate funds lasted until early December
of 2020 (2 months).
It is also worth noting that customers are choosing to install solar systems
without receiving a rebate. If we compare FY2018-2019 and FY2019-2020, we
see that while the total number of solar installations increased by 56 from
132 to 188, installations that received a rebate actually decreased from 116 to
108. Still, solar installations that did not receive a rebate increased 400%
from 16 to 80.
Another factor contributing to the quick allocation of solar rebates is the
size of the systems. Low solar installation costs have allowed customers to
purchase more solar equipment, which has led to higher rebate amounts
since rebates are based on the system's size. For example, the average
system size for FY2018-2019, FY2019-2020, and FY2021-2021 are 7.27AC kW,
7.60AC kW, and 8.45AC kW, respectively.
This fiscal year it only took two months to commit the solar rebate funds
entirely, and we are on track to exceed previous last year’s record
installation numbers for systems that did not receive a rebate.
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Attitude and commitment to work
Interpersonal skills
Work performance
Personal traits or characteristics
This month, DME starts its first Employee Recognition Program. The
program intends to recognize employees who have served in an
exemplifying manner, provided outstanding service through their work,
and exhibited a positive and supportive attitude.
The program consists of two awards, the Employee of the Quarter Award
(The Tony Award) and the Employee of the Month Award (The People’s
Choice Award). Nominations for the quarterly award are done by
supervisors and the monthly award by employees. Please see the
attachment for more information on the program, including nomination
criteria and nomination submittal instructions.
To nominate a co-worker for the Employee of the Month Award (The
People’s Choice Award), please enter your nominee's name in our
spreadsheet here. The employee who has his/her name mentioned the
most would be the award winner and spotlight. Nominations can be
submitted throughout the month, and the winner will be announced in
January. Winners of subsequent months will be determined in the same
manner. Consider the following when nominating someone: Energy ServicesIN THE LOOP PAGE 18
DME Implements Employee of the Month Program
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ResourcesIN THE LOOP PAGE 19
Holiday Scams and Cyber Security Tips
Although the Holidays already passed, scams will continue after the
holidays. Our friends at Tech Services want to make you aware of
common scams and provide cybersecurity tips.
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Who’s your go-to person in HR?
Meet April David - your HR Business Partner
April is your point-of-contact for guidance on City
policies, HR processes, and workplace issues. April
looks forward to hearing from you by phone at 349-
8342 or email at april.david@cityofdenton.com
ResourcesWe recognize that we are all in uncharted territory right now as we do
our best to navigate the challenges that COVID-19 has created for our
community and our organization. We have put together a page of
resources, tools, and training options to help both employees and
supervisors navigate this “new normal” of remote work and shelter in
place. We focused on five areas; surviving and thriving, online events,
self-paced learning, home & family resources and laughter.
Surviving & thriving focuses on being comfortable with not feeling
okay during these unprecedented times with Covid-19. This section
focuses on employees getting the assistance they need or talking with
someone through the Employee Assistance Program.
Online events focus on webinars, podcasts, Ted Talks and other
resources to assist employees in getting information from other leaders
so that they may learn and grow to improve their skillset.
Self-paced learning focuses on City online training courses available to
all employees via our Talent Management Learning System. Courses
that allows employees to continue to be self-feeders and grow as a
professional.
Home & family resources focuses not just on employees impacted by
Covid-19, but spouses, partners, and children as well. This section has
resources on supporting children and teens through this pandemic,
working parents and information about homeschooling.
The laughter section focuses on cartoons, videos, memes, and parodies
that take your mind off the current situation, because laughter is truly
the best medicine.
To access this resource page go to:
https://codenton.sharepoint.com/sites/codsp/COVIDHR
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Human Resources Updates
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ResourcesGreetings, City Employees.
We wanted to provide you the most up to date information from
Denton County regarding vaccine availability. Denton County is
following the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) guidelines.
DSHS has instructed all vaccine providers to open up and begin
administration to Tier 1B immediately.
IN THE LOOP PAGE 21
COVID Vaccine Update 12/30/20
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine.aspx
If any city employee falls into the below category and would like to be
vaccinated, they can call Denton County Public Health (DCPH) at
(940) 349-2585 to pre-register for a vaccine clinic. NOTE: Due to high
call volume, it may take several calls to get through the line.
People 65 years of age and older
People 16 years of age and older with at least one chronic medical
condition that puts them at increased risk for severe illness from
the virus that causes COVID-19, such as but not limited to:
Cancer
Chronic kidney disease
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or
cardiomyopathies
Solid-organ transplantation
Obesity and severe obesity (body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or
higher)
Pregnancy
Sickle cell disease
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Texas Phase 1B Vaccine Priorities:
Information is changing daily, and we will advise of any further
updates. Please share with any employee that does not have access to
email.
Tiffany Thomson
Director of Human Resources | City of Denton | (940) 349-7401
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All Employees:
In order to track sick time associated with COVID, the Finance
Department is creating a new pay code for 2021 COVID sick time. As of
1/1/2021, COVID sick time balances will be reset to 80 hours for full-time
employees, see attached policy addendum. All other employees (3/4 time,
part-time, and temporary) will have their COVID sick time hours prorated.
Please note:
Beginning 1/1/2021, use pay code ‘SICK-COV-CTY-659’ in Kronos for
COVID sick time.
If you have questions, please contact the Payroll Office at
Payroll@cityofdenton.com.
Thank you,
Cassey Ogden
Director of Finance
City of Denton
940-349-7195
COVID-19 Sick Time
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Tips on
looking
after
yourself
Managing
COVID-19 Stress
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Take a
break
from the
news.
Information overload can be
upsetting. Make an effort to
switch off your screens once
in a while.
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Take care
of your
body.
Meditate, eat well-balanced
meals, take deep breaths.
Aside from staying safe,
stay healthy.
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Make time
to unwind.
Use a few minutes of
your day to do something
you enjoy.
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Connect
with
others.
Talk to people you trust
about your concerns and
how you're feeling.
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The situation may
be overwhelming, but
coping with stress will
make you, the people you
care about, and your
community stronger.
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#STOPTHESPREAD
Source: World Health Organization
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In Q1 of FY 2020-21, DME completed,
processed, and installed the following:Fun Facts1 Screen wall
completed
1 Retention wall
completed
1
Transmission Line
Completed1
Substation
Completed
20 Distribution projects
in various
construction stages
20 Distribution projects
released for
construction
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Distribution projects
at various stages in the
engineering design
process
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engineering designs
completed
Distribution Engineering Transmission Engineering
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427 ACkW=86 Educational tweets
Substation Land
Acquisition1
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From Oct. 4-10, Denton Municipal Electric (DME) celebrated Public Power
Week along with more than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit
electric utilities nationwide.
Reliable, safe, affordable electricity is what public power is about, and it’s
what DME delivers year-round. It’s important to tell our community why
public power is the right choice. But right now, I want to recognize YOU
— the team that continues to work hard during the challenges that we
have encountered this year to keep our community’s power on.
Public power thrives because we are community-owned and governed by
local decision-making, and—most importantly — because we are staffed
with hardworking employees like you who care about the community
and take pride in serving our friends and neighbors in the City of
Denton.
With your hard work and dedication, we’ve accomplished all the things
you will read about in this edition of In the Loop.
During the past year, you and your colleagues have also made many
contributions to our community, above and beyond your daily jobs as we
power on. For example, DME kept local operations running smoothly
while providing mutual aid assistance to Bowie, Texas, Lafayette and
Winnfield, Louisiana, after being hit by natural disasters.
We appreciate all that you do and hope you enjoy working here. Please
share your thoughts and ideas about how DME can better meet your
needs.
Keeping the lights on is a 24-7 commitment. Thank you for living up to it!Fun FactsDME Celebrated Public Power Week...A Message from Tony
We are not done yet!
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Fun FactsThe ten largest municipally-owned utilities.
The 18 largest electric cooperatives.
The 40 top-selling Retail Electric Providers that buy and sell
electricity in the competitive markets within ERCOT.
The nine state-regulated investor-owned utilities.
In 2019, the Sierra Club’s Lone Star Chapter published its first annual
Texas Clean Energy Scorecard, where it ranked DME #2 amongst the top
10 largest municipally-owned utilities in Texas.
The Texas Clean Energy Scorecard is an interactive website that utility
customers in Texas can use to inform themselves about their utility’s
clean energy efforts. It shows how utilities invest their money in green
technologies, reduce energy demand, and provides a forum for citizens to
ask utilities to do more.
For the first edition of the Texas Clean Energy Scorecard, the Sierra Club
used 2019 information gathered from the Public Utility Commission of
Texas, State Energy Conservation Office, Energy Information
Administration, and web searches. It divided the scoring into four main
categories:
Of the ten largest municipally-owned utilities, DME ranked #2, between
Austin Energy at #1 and San Antonio’s CPS Energy at #3. Rankings for
2020 have not been published yet, but DME expects to gain additional
ranking points due to service improvements and added renewable
energy to its energy portfolio. To review the full ranking and criteria used
for the 2019 edition, visit the link to the Sierra Club’s Texas Clean Energy
Scorecard website below.
Link to Sierra Club’s Texas Clean Energy Scorecard:
https://www.texascleanenergyscorecard.com/
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All this hard work pays!
Sierra Club Ranks Denton Municipal Electric (DME) #2 Amongst the
Top 10 Largest Municipally-Owned Utilities in Texas
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Comments?
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We hope this edition of "In the Loop" was informative and that you learned more about DME's employees and
the work they do for the Denton community. Thank you to all the departments and divisions that contributed
with content. The newsletter would not have been possible without your help. If you have any suggestions or
comments on how to improve the newsletter, please contact:
Juan Pagoada-Reyes at juan.pagoada-reyes@cityofdenton.com or Chris Lutrick at chris.lutrick@cityofdenton.com
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Policy and Worksession RequestsCouncil Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Council Member Armintor01/08/21What would it take for the City to become an Bird City Texas?Katherine BarnettEnvironmental ServicesInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report2Mayor Pro Tem Davis01/12/21Can we look at ways to make the center turn lane on Malone more safe? Specifically how to keepfolks from using it as a passing lane?Brian JahnPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report3Mayor Hudspeth01/14/21Would staff support and are there funds for a protected bike lane - from the Katy trail to Teasleystreet? I believe the street is wide enough to support this modification. This would move the citytowards the plan to connect to the South lakes park & move towards connecting Township II to theRail Trail.Gary PackanPublic Works -ParksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report4Council Member Meltzer01/15/21Does staff feel there would be merit to requiring asbestos surveys in residential demolitions and whyor why notScott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report5Council Member Meltzer01/18/21Constituent request: Can staff comment on community gardens on parkland? Specifically on thenortheast corner of Sweet Cloud Park?Gary PackanPublic Works -ParksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report6Mayor Hudspeth01/20/21Will staff provide an update on the City's policies regarding coyote removal from neighborhoods?Randi WeinbergAnimal ServicesInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report7Council Member Ryan01/20/21Can staff check on the sidewalks that are under construction on S. Elm St.?Becky DivineyPublic WorksInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report8Page 1 of 1Exported on January 22, 2021 3:34:42 PM CST65
January 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 New Year’s Day Holiday 2 3 4 9:00 am COE Cancelled 12:00 pm Council Luncheon 5 3:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 6 No ‐ 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 7 8 9 10 11 9:00 am PUB Cancelled – Traffic Safety 12pm HLC 3pm 12 Special Called Council 3:00 pm 13 TIRZ2 11am Cancelled - 11:30 a.m. EDPB Cancelled ‐ 2:30pm Agenda Committee Cancelled - 5:30 pm - AAB 14 11:00 pm - AAB 15 16 17 18 MLK Day Holiday 19 No Council Meeting Civil Service Comm 3:30pm 20 9:00 am Mobility Committee Meeting – Canceled Cancelled ‐ 2:30pm Agenda committee 4:30pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session 21 3:00 pm CoPwD 22 23 24 25 9:00 am PUB 3pm ZBA 26 Cancelled-10:00 am – CAC 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 27 Cancelled - 12:00 p.m. TIRZ No.1 Cancelled ‐ 2:30pm Agenda Committee 28 12pm Public Art 3:00 pm Board of Ethics Mtg 29 Community Dev Adv Comm 9am Human Svcs Adv Comm 12pm 30 31 66
February 2021 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9:00 am COE 11:30 am Council Luncheon 2 10:00 am Community Engagement Meeting 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 3 4 8:30 a.m. DEDC 12:00 pm Bond Committee 5 6 7 8 9:00 am PUB 9 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 10 11:00 a.m. EDPB 2:30 pm Audit/Finance 5:30 pm - AAB 11 3:30 p.m. Library Board 12 13 14 15 16 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 17 9:00 am Mobility Committee Meeting Animal Shelter Advisory 2pm 18 19 20 21 22 9:00 am PUB 23 10:00 am - CAC 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 24 25 3:00 pm Board of Ethics 26 27 28 67
March 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9:00 am COE 11:30 am Council Luncheon 2 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 10:00 am Community Engagement 3 11:30 am Traffic Safety Commission 4 8:30 a.m. DEDC 5 6 7 8 9:00 am PUB 9 No Council Meeting 10 11:00 a.m. EDPB 5:30 pm - AAB 11 3:30 p.m. Library Board 12 13 14 15 16 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 17 9:00 am Mobility Committee Meeting 18 3:00 pm CoPwD 9:00 Community Partnership Committee 19 20 21 22 9:00 am PUB 23 10:00 am - CAC 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 24 12:00 p.m. TIRZ No.1 25 26 27 28 29 30 No Council Meeting 31 68
City Council
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Council Work Session Room11:30 AMMonday, February 1, 2021
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 11:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
Note: Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Davis and Council Members Birdia Johnson, Connie
Baker, John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer will be participating in the work session via
video/teleconference.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall,
215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Work Session Reports
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the naming
applications for parks and trails as submitted by residents, local developers and the Parks
and Recreation Department.
ID 20-2320A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion on Police Department Overview.ID 20-2354B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information for:
ID 20-2271C.
NOTE: 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.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas, on the 29th day of January, 2021 at ___________________
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR
USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX
SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Council Work Session Room2:00 PMTuesday, February 2, 2021
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
Note: Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Council Members Birdia Johnson, Connie Baker,
John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer will be participating in the work session, closed meeting and
regular meeting via video/teleconference.
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Due to COVID-19 precautions, members of the public will not be able to attend the February 2, 2021
meeting, 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 January 29, 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, February 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall,
215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on any item listed on the Consent Agenda prior to its
consideration. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any item(s). Any person
who wishes to address the City Council regarding these items may do so by utilizing the "By Phone"
registration process as referenced under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE
CITY COUNCIL detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time the City
Council considers this item. Registrants may call in and remain on hold or receive a call back at the time the
Work Session is called to Order and are encouraged to ensure they remain accessible to accept the call.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
3. Work Session Reports
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an affordable
housing assessment report for the City of Denton provided by Reinvestment Fund, Inc.
ID 20-1844A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a request for a
resolution of support from a developer applying for 4% housing tax credit with the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
ID 21-093B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information for:
ID 20-2272C.
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:
Deliberations regarding Real Property Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072.
Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential acquisition of certain real property interests located in the B.B.B
& C.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 196, the W. Roark Survey, Abstract 1087, the J. Severe
Survey, Abstract 1164 and the J. Withers Survey, Abstract 1343, all in Denton County,
Texas, for utility infrastructure.
ID 21-121A.
Deliberations regarding Real Property Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072;
Consultation with Attorneys Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
ID 21-027B.
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Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential acquisition of certain real property interests located in and
around the J. Rogers Survey, Abstract Number 1084; the J. Withers Survey, Abstract
1343; the M. Rogers Survey, Abstract 1080; and the N. Britton Survey, Abstract
Number 051, each in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas where a public
deliberation of such potential acquisitions would have a detrimental effect on the City’s
position in negotiations with third parties. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding
legal issues associated with the potential acquisitions involving the real property described
above where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the
City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize
the City’s legal position in any negotiation, potential administrative proceeding, or potential
litigation.
Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071
Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues including, but not limited to,
allegations of Fair Housing Act, Fair Housing Amendments Act, and Americans with
Disabilities Act violations, and related statutory and common law claims, where a public
discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the
City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal
position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation.
ID 21-155C.
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 Regular Meeting has been taken by Council may
be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the
Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting
will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council.
_________________________________________________________________________________
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON,
TEXAS AT WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
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“Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
2. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total
of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of
prior registration and open microphone speakers.
1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to
make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City
Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion
of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the
City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the
City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda
and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.
Ashley Chapman regarding a Non-Annexation agreement and City of Denton
permitting process.
ID 21-134A.
2) Open Microphone. This section of the agenda permits any person who has not registered in
advance for a citizen report to make comments about public business items not listed on the agenda. Such
person(s) shall have registered using the “Virtual White Card” or “By Phone” process outlined by the City
on its website or meeting notice.
During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak.
However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public
in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal
to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual information; or a recitation of existing policy.
Council Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented
during open microphone reports.
NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City
Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.
3. 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, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a grant advance
agreement by and between and the City and the United Way of Denton County providing
ID 21-057A.
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for the working capital for the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG-CV) in the
amount of $500,000.00 for in furtherance of the coordinated system of homeless
assistance programs; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date.
Consider adoption of an ordinance ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager
and the Purchasing Agent for the purchase of EMS Professional Liability Insurance
Coverage for the City Of Denton, and authorizing the expenditure of additional funds for
such purpose, through the City’s sole broker of record, Lockton Companies, LLC; and
providing an effective date (File 7622 - awarded to Admiral Insurance Company for a
three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $72,926.43).
ID 21-095B.
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
Vermeer Equipment of Texas, LLC dba Vermeer Texas-Louisiana, Inc., through the Buy
Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 597-19, for the purchase of two (2)
Vac Tron Model LP873STD trailer-mounted hydro-excavators for the Water
Distribution and Electric Operations Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7609 - awarded to Vermeer Equipment of
Texas, LLC dba Vermeer Texas-Louisiana, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of
$177,800.00).
ID 21-113C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, rejecting any and all competitive bids under IFB 7549 for Lab Supplies for
the Water Production Department and Municipal Lab; and providing an effective date
(IFB 7549).
ID 21-115D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, approving proposals from A2ZGC Inc. dba A-Star General Contracting
Co., and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the reconstruction of a residential
property located at 1802 Westwood Drive, under the City of Denton Home
Improvement Program; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFP 7565 -A2ZGC Inc. dba A-Star General Contracting Co., in the
not-to-exceed amount of $176,000.00).
ID 21-117E.
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
Industrial Power, LLC dba Industrial Power Truck and Equipment, through The Interlocal
Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract # 200405 for First Responder emergency vehicle
body repair services for the Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7607 - awarded to Industrial Power, LLC
dba Industrial Power Truck and Equipment, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$180,000.00).
ID 21-118F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-ruled municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a revision to the
agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery LLC establishing a mutually acceptable
understanding and agreement for the Interconnection of City of Denton transmission
ID 21-127G.
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facilities, who owns and operates an electric utility with the trade name of Denton
Municipal Electric (DME), and Oncor Electric transmission facilities at the Corinth and
Arco Substation Interconnection points.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-ruled municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and agreement with
Oncor Electric Delivery LLC establishing a mutually acceptable understanding and
agreement for a master Agreement for Street Lighting Service with the City of Denton
who owns and operates an electric utility with the trade name of Denton Municipal
Electric (DME) and Oncor Electric LLC.
ID 21-128H.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal
Corporation, renaming Highland Park Road to Parvin Street, between its intersections
with Bonnie Brae Street to the future extension of Parvin Street; providing for severability
and an effective date.
ID 21-071I.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute a first amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Denton Independent School District (DISD), amending the agreement approved by City
Council on October 23, 2020, for reimbursement to the City in the estimated amount of
$987,121.74 for compensation and benefits of student resource officers (SROs) assigned
at DISD for the period of January 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021, and providing an
effective date.
ID 21-142J.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding a rezoning from Residential 4 (R4) District to Planned Development
(PD) District on an approximately .23-acre property generally located on the west side of
Duncan Street and the east side of Hill Street, approximately 240 feet north of Smith
Street, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the
City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00
for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning
and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to [approve/deny] the request. (PD20-0008a,
Habitat for Humanity, Hayley Zagurski).
PD20-0008aA.
5. CONCLUDING ITEMS
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February 2, 2021City Council Meeting Agenda
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas, on the 29th day of January, 2021 at ___________________
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
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Meeting Date24-Nov1-Dec COVID-19 Update Overview of Construction 17 - Dec
2021 4 - Jan 2021 City Council 2020 Committees 12 - Jan 2021 Internal Audit - Utility Meter Reading Council Requests
26 - Jan 2021
COVID-19 Update
20-2117
ETJ Update
20-1668
2021 May General & June Runoff
elections - locations, dates, and times
20-2399
Council Retreat
21-122
1 - Feb 2021
Luncheon
Police Department Overview
20-2354
Policy for Naming of Parks
20-2320
Council Requests
20-2271 Feb 1
2 - Feb 2021
Affordable Housing
Assessment Report
20-1844
Tax Housing Credit
21-093
Council Requests
20-2272 Feb 2
9 - Feb 2021
Stormwater Master
20-1661
TIRZ Study
20-2182
Economic Development Strategic Plan
and Funding Options
21-124
Council Requests
20-2273 Feb 9
16 - Feb 2021
Loop 288 Building Agreement
21-056
20-21 Utilities Budget and Rates
20-2261
Fund Balance Policy (General Fund,
Internal Service Fund, Utilities
20-2394
DCRC Discussion
21-136
Council Requests
20-2274 Feb 16
23 - Feb 2021
Capital Project CIP Update
20-2531
Internal Audit - Utility Payment
Assistance Program
20-2554
Legislative Update
21-080
Council Requests
20-2275 Feb 23
1-March 2021
Luncheon
Joint DISD Meeting
TBD
Council Requests
20-2385 Mar 1
2-March 2021
COVID-19 Update Mar. 2
20-1886
Mosquito Abatement Policy
TBD
Council Requests
20-2386 Mar 2
9-March 2021 No Meeting
16-March 2021
Parkland Dedication & Development
Ordinance
21-109
Council Requests
20-2387 Mar 16
23- March 2021
Municipal Court Payments Audit
20-2553
Council Requests
20-2388 Mar 23
30 -March 2021 No Meeting
Accessory Dwelling Units, and
Screening
DCA19-0011 Construction Code Review (TBD)
Economic Development Incentive
20-2529 July 27
Delegated Authority
TBD
Public Art Right-of-Way Ordinance Follow-up DME Solar Programs
Redistricting Update
June/July 2021
Hartlee Field PID
20-1789 Group Home Code Amendment
Canvass Runoff Election Results &
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX
As of January 22, 2021
Currently Slated Work Session Items
Work Sessions Planned - Date TBD77
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Bell Ave McKinney
Street
Hickory
Street 02/01/21 04/30/21
Various traffic shifts will be
required at the intersection of
Bell and Oak (between
McKinney and Hickory) in order
to cross Bell with a new
drainage line on Oak Street.
Engineering,
Drainage, Public
Works
Inspections
NextDoor, Email
Notification, Direct
business contact
(940) 349-8425
Bell Ave at Mckinney St 07/08/21 09/04/21
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main line
and services.
Water Email Notification, Direct
business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278
Bell Ave at Mingo Rd 06/22/21 07/07/21
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main line
and services.
Water Email Notification, Direct
business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278
Bell Ave Withers St Mingo Rd 05/10/21 06/21/21
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main line
and services.
Water Email Notification, Direct
business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278
Bell Ave Texas St Withers St 04/15/21 05/07/21
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main line
and services.
Water Email Notification, Direct
business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278
Bell Ave Administratio
n Dr Texas St 03/18/21 04/14/21
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main line
and services.
Water Email Notification, Direct
business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278
Carmel St Hobson El Paseo 02/08/21 04/09/21
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
Friesian Morgan Cul v Sac 02/08/21 03/12/21
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
Highland Park Bonnie Brae Jasmine 01/25/21 02/03/21
Laying new waterline to the
along Highland Park towards
Bonnie Brae
Engineering NextDoor (940) 268-8946
Street Closure Report
Upcoming Closures
Week of January 25, 2021 - January 31, 2021
Upcoming Closures
78
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
McKinney Railroad Ave Bell Ave 02/01/21 04/02/21
The Downtown Storm Sewer
Project will upgrade the storm
drainage in the downtown
corridor along the West side of
the UPRR tracks between
McKinney and Hickory. The
contractor will trench across
Hickory in 3 phases to place
storm sewer.
Engineering,
Drainage, Traffic,
Public Works
Inspections
NextDoor, Email
Notification, Direct
business contact
(940) 349-8425
Oak Street Bell Street UPRR
Railroad 02/01/21 04/30/21
Adding drainage line to Oak
Street as part of the Downtown
Storm Sewer Project.
Engineering,
Drainage, Public
Works
Inspections
NextDoor, Email
Notification, Direct
business contact
(940) 349-8425
Smith Street Johnson Dallas 01/25/21 01/29/21 Mill and Overlay Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Welch Eagle Maple 01/25/21 01/25/21 Repair Water Main Leak Water Direct business contact (940) 349-7332
Total 13
Upcoming Closures
79
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Bell Ave Chapel Dr Administratio
n Dr 02/01/21 03/18/21
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main line
and services.
Water Email Notification, Direct
business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278
Bell St University Dr Chapel Dr 12/14/20 01/29/21
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main line
and services.
Water Email Notification, Direct
business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278
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
Brinker Colorado
Blvd.
I-35 Service
Rd 01/19/21 01/29/21
Concrete Street Panel 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
Creekdale Dr Raintree
Way
Riverchase
Trl 12/09/20 03/20/21
Wastewater Collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main and services.
Waste Water N/A (940) 349-8909
Elm Hickory Prairie 05/11/20 02/26/21 PEC 4 Utility Project Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Fannin St Welch St Bernard St 12/21/20 01/28/21
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main line
and 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
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
Johnson Street Daugherty
Street Smith Street 10/26/20 01/25/21
Install new curb and gutter. Mill
off old pavement and install
new asphalt to match the grade
of the new inlets. Weather
delays, asphalt base course has
been installed.
Streets
Scheduling conflict with
concrete contractor so
we move the start date
to 10-26-20. 80%
complete the surface
course still needs to be
installed.
Door hangers (940) 349-7146
Street Closure Report
Week of January 25, 2021 - January 31, 2021
Current Closures
Current Closures
80
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
March Rail Cat Tail Heron Pond 01/11/21 02/12/21
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair. The process
starts with Barricading the failed
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement, and
install new concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Mistywood Lane Woodhaven Jamestown 10/01/20 02/22/21
Street Reconstruction
Remove and replace curb and
gutter as needed.
Remove old asphalt and
stabilize subgrade.
Install asphalt pavement.
Weather delays.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Prairie Elm Pierce 06/01/20 03/26/21 PEC 4 Utilities Engineering NextDoor, Direct
business contact (940) 349-8938
Prairie St.Locust St.Elm St.03/23/20 03/26/21
Storm drain improvements, as
part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project. Street closed to thru
traffic.
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Precision Dr Airport Rd 1500' north 01/20/21 02/15/21
Wastewater Collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main and services.
Wastewater
Purdue Drexel Syracuse 01/11/21 02/12/21
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
Riverchase Trl Stoneway Dr Waterside Pl 12/09/20 03/20/21
Wastewater Collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main and services.
Waste Water N/A (940) 349-8909
Ryan Rd Roxbury St FM 2181 01/04/21 02/05/21
Contractor will be demoing the
existing drainage and roadway
and then installing drainage
improvements across Ryan RD
at the Hunter's Creek area.
They will also be installing a
new water line to the property
and then repaving this section
of road.
Message boards to be put out
on December 14th 2020.
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 268-9842
Current Closures
81
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Spencer Road Bridges St.Mayhill Road 12/07/20 02/08/21
Greystar will be placing their
sanitary line along Spencer Rd
for the Elan Denton project.
Waste Water,
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
Pushed back 2 weeks
due to a delay with the
Sanitary Sewer install.
Email Notification (940) 391-6299
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
Western Blvd Airport Rd Jim Chrystal 12/21/20 03/31/21 Westpark Warehouse Phase 2
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
Direct business contact (940) 205-9230
Windsor Hanover Branch
Crossing 08/24/20 08/16/21 Install utilities and road
reconstruction Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7426
Windsor Stuart Longfellow 08/24/20 08/23/21 Installation of utilities and street
reconstruction Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7426
Total 22
Current Closures
82
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Amherst Dr Georgetown
Dr Hinkle Dr 09/28/20 01/19/21
Wastewater Collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services.
Wastewater N/A (940) 349-8909
Avenue C Chestnut
Street
Highland
Street 12/14/20 12/18/20
Unite Private Networks, and
sub-contractor Verticom,
temporarily closing street to
install fiber optic service.
Public Works
Inspections,
Unite Private
Networks
Direct business contact (940) 205-3779
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
Club House at Sombrero 11/30/20 12/23/20
Concrete Sidewalk and ADA
Ramps Repair. The process
starts with Barricading the failed
sections of concrete Sidewalk,
remove, and install new
concrete
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Clydesdale Weeler
Ridge
Spainsh
Lane 12/07/20 01/15/21
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
Crow St Panhandle
St Gober St 12/21/20 01/08/21 New Sewer Line & Water
Services will be installed.
Public Works
Inspections
NextDoor, Email
Notification, Direct
business contact
(940) 231-9965
Hidden Meadows Trail
Intersection
with Vintage
Blvd
back of
Vintage blvd
right of way
03/16/20 01/01/21
Intermittent closures of this
intersection for construction
activities
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8938
Highland Park Jasmine st Bonnie Brae 12/03/20 12/17/20 boring a new water and sewer
line under the KCS Railroad.
Public Works
Inspections
NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 268-8946
Locust St.Prairie Highland 03/09/20 01/01/21
Storm drain improvements as
part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project. East Side ln Closure
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Street Closure Report
Week of January 25, 2021 - January 31, 2021
Completed Closures
Completed Closures83
Street/Intersection From To Closure
Start Date
Closure
End Date Description Department Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Mockernut Rd.
Intersection
with Vintage
Blvd.
back of
Vintage
Blvd. right of
way
03/16/20 01/01/21
Intermittent closures of this
intersection for construction
activities.
Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-8938
Paddock Lipizzan English
Saddle 12/14/20 01/07/21
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
Precision Airport Rd 1500ft north 10/12/20 12/18/20
Water Distribution will be
installing a new water main and
services
Water N/A (940) 349-7278
Spring Creek Creek Bend Beechwood 10/05/20 12/18/20
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
Underwood McCormick Ave. B 11/09/20 01/04/21
Road will be closed for paving
and sidewalk construction for
the new Fire Station #3
Public Works
Inspections N/A (210) 563-1599
Welch St.Eagle Highland 01/19/21 01/19/21 water tap for 811 S. Welch Water NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7278
Windsor Stuart E. Sherman 09/07/20 12/22/20 This closure is to reconstruct
Windsor Drive Engineering NextDoor, Email
Notification (940) 349-7426
Total 16
Completed Closures84