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040921 Friday Staff Report
City Manager’s Office 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8307 OUR CORE VALUES Integrity Fiscal Responsibility Transparency Outstanding Customer Service MEMORANDUM DATE: April 9, 2021 TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members FROM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager SUBJECT: Staff Report I. Council Schedule A. Meetings 1. Public Utilities Board on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 2. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 3. Special Called - Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 4. Economic Development Partnership Board on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 5. Development Code Review Committee on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 6. Cancelled - Agenda Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. in the City Manager’s Conference Room. 7. Cancelled - Public Art Committee on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. 8. Community Development Advisory Committee on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 9. Cancelled - Human Services Advisory Committee on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. 10. Special Called - Public Art Committee on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. via video/teleconference – City Council Work Session Room. II. General Information & Status Update A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – Pursuant to Ordinance No. 19- 2026, the following items will be discussed during the April 13 City Council work session. Each week, the topics included on the next week’s agenda will be in the Friday Report. Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, City Manager’s Office 1. Put forward for council consideration of an ordinance that no one on a ballot is eligible to be added to a board or commission. a. Requestor: Council Member Ryan b. Council Member Request: “I would like to put forward for council consideration of an ordinance that no one on a ballot is eligible to be added to a board or commission. Reappointment is not a part of this, if you currently serve you can continue to serve. “Anyone running for local, county, state or federal office cannot be initially appointed to a city board or commission between the date when they file and the final results of the election” c. Staff Information: Currently, in order for a person to be eligible to be appointed to a Board or Commission, that person must generally be 1) a qualified voter of the City of Denton (as a result, be a Denton resident), and 2) have no obligations owed to the City of Denton, as outlined in Exhibit 3 and affirmed in the Boards and Commissions Affirmation of Qualifications Exhibit 4. If Council would like to update the requirements with Council Member Ryan’s request, staff will present a draft resolution for Council Consideration at a future City Council Meeting. 2. A work session to discuss directing to the Public Art Committee to establish a city-led public-private partnership which would fund and commission a signature public art installation at Rayzor Ranch Park. a. Requestor: Mayor Pro Tem Davis b. Council Member Request: “I am requesting a work session to discuss directing to the Public Art Committee to establish a city-led public-private partnership which would fund and commission a signature public art installation at Rayzor Ranch Park, more specifically a fountain commemorating the history of the land and Rayzor family while also providing an opportunity for free water play. Below is an example photo of Rotary Fountain in Spokane, WA” 2 c. Staff Information: As discussed during Individual Consideration Item 21- 497 during the April 6, 2021 City Council meeting, there is space available at Rayzor Ranch Park for a public art installation and/or spray ground. If Council would like to move forward with this pro posal, staff will coordinate with the Public Art Committee to develop potential designs and anticipated budget to begin identifying potential funding sources. B. Governor Abbott Executive Order GA-35 – On April 5, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-35 (attached). The order generally states that no governmental entity can compel a person to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and that state agencies and political subdivisions, such as cities and counties, cannot make COVID-19 vaccination a condition of the provision of services or access to any place. These requirements also extend to government and private entities that receive public funds from any source. The order does provide an exception for residents of nursing homes and similar facilities. As the City of Denton does not make vaccination a condition of services or programs, this order will not impact city operations. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs C. Proposed Concrete Plant – On April 6, City staff received the attached TCEQ public hearing notice from members of the community. This notice was never provided to the City since the proposed location of the plant is outside the City’s ETJ. However, after further researching this matter, staff found that in 2002 a separate plant was proposed in this area and while the City filed opposition documents for that plant, a permit was ultimately approved, and the plant has been operational since that time. The current proposed plant would be located next to the existing plant. Based on prior City action, staff submitted the attached letter of opposition on April 7 to this proposed plant and placed a resolution of opposition on the City Council’s agenda for April 13 for consideration and approval. Staff contact: Deborah Viera, Environmental Services D. United Way COVID-19 Utility Assistance – On March 2, Denton County approved local use of COVID relief funds which were authorized by the federal government in late December 2020 after the US Treasury department provided clarity on legal funding use in late February. After awaiting federal guidance on fund use, Unit ed Way of Denton County (UWDC) recently reopened their assistance channels for customers who require utility assistance due to the effects of the pandemic. As many residents were waiting for greatly needed assistance, UWDC has been working through a very high volume of assistance requests but are now ready to begin receiving direct referrals from Customer Service on be half of our customers, effective Friday, April 9. Beginning on this date, any customer seeking financial assistance should contact Customer Service at (940) 349-8700. Customer Service representatives will then gather basic intake information and provide it to the appropriate agency, UWDC or Interfaith Ministries, depending on whether the need is COVID-19 related. This proactive approach will ensure customers do not have the added step of contacting these organizations themselves and ensure the account will not be interrupted while the case is being processed. On April 7, the US Treasury released further clarification was released which restricts the utility assistance usage of newly allocated federal funding for renters and 3 specifically excludes homeowners from receipt of COVID aid for utility bills. Customer Service, UWDC and Interfaith Ministries have coordinated to ensure homeowners experiencing COVID related income loss are referred to Interfaith Ministries where they can still receive assistance throu gh the normal assistance channel. While Interfaith ministries typically submits payment for qualifying customers within 2 weeks of receiving documentation, UWDC will have a short term extended timeline due to the high demand. Customers will not be interrupted during this extended timeline. Staff will continue to work with UWDC to create the most clear and efficient process possible for customers. Staff contact: Christa Foster, Customer Service and Public Affairs E. Sate Legislative Action Update – As bills begin to move through committees, City staff and legislative consultants have been actively involved in upholding Council’s adopted 2021 legislative program. Letters addressed from the Mayor (attached) were submitted in opposition to: • SB 10 – regarding the banning taxpayer-funded legislative consultants; and • Several similar law enforcement defunding bills being heard before the House Ways and Means Committee. Staff also contacted Rep. Stucky’s office and the City’s legislative consultants regarding many priority bills going before their respective committees over the course of the week. HB 2548 which would prohibit a municipality from collecting an inspection fee related to the inspection of a building during a declared state or local disaster. As originally filed, this bill would, in disasters that have no impact to building safety, provide an unnecessary benefit to those property owners seeking inspections and adversely impact taxpayers who derive no benefit from the inspections. Consultants engaged the bill’s author on amenable language for an amendment to only apply to those disasters where issues of building safety and building damage. Following, a committee substitute was put forward which made the bill less burdensome on cities. Staff will continue to take action on bills that impact Denton in alignment with Council’s adopted legislative program. Staff contact: Rachel Balthrop Mendoza, City Manager’s Office F. Library Reopening for Drop-in Access and Adapted Services – Starting May 1, all three Denton Public Library branches will be open for drop-in access and adapted services. The library is also pleased to announce that Library Summer Classes & Events will feature small audience, in-person programs as well as virtual programs. North Branch contactless drive-up hold pickup will continue to remain available. Curbside hold pickup at Emily Fowler Central Library and South Branch will cease on May 1, 2021. Some areas and services may remain unavailable at this time to maintain social distancing and a safe library environment for library patrons. May 1 library drop-in access and adapted services will include: • 30-minute Grab & Go browsing and checkout • Access to limited number of library computers on a first come, first served basis for up to two 1-hour sessions per day OR access to limited laptop workstation tables for internet access for one 2-hour session on a first-come, first-served basis per day. (Daily visits by customers using public computers or laptop stations should not exceed 2.5 hours.) 4 • Interlibrary loan services • 3D printer requests and pick-up • Limited in-person quick answer reference and computer assistance with social distancing • 2020 Summer Reading Challenge prize book selection and pick up Temporary library hours of operation will also be expanded at all three library locations starting May 1, 2021. Expanded temporary hours: • Emily Fowler Central Library • Monday – Wednesday and Friday – Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. • North Branch • Monday and Wednesday – Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Tuesday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. • South Branch • Monday – Tuesday and Thursday – Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Wednesday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Staff contact: Jennifer Bekker, Library G. Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop – The second community meeting for the Comprehensive Plan Update Community Workshop #1 was held during the evening on Monday, April 6. The workshop was scheduled immediately in response to a situation where participants were left out of the first workshop. Following an email blast that was sent out announcing a second date, staff receive 80 registered participants. Similar to the first workshop, participants were introduced to the project team, received an explanation of what is a Comprehensive Plan, were provided with information about the project and answered polling questions throughout. When available, recordings of the workshops will be posted on the City’s dedicated website at www.cityofdenton.com/dentonplan. The community is encouraged to visit the website to keep up to date on upcoming events, download documents, view past presentations, and provide input through various interactive exercises. Staff contact: Scott McDonald, Development Services H. Priority Bill Status Report – While the City of Denton is tracking hundreds of bills filed during the 87th Session of the Texas Legislature that could potentially impact the City of Denton, staff are more closely monitoring the status and progress of a subset of these bills in a priority tracking list. These priority bills have a high impact to the City of Denton and/or are progressing rapidly through the legislature toward full passage. A list of our priority bills that are being monitored is attached. Staff contact: Rachel Balthrop Mendoza, City Manager’s Office I. April/May Resident Update - The April/May issue of the Resident Update newsletter (attached) was delivered to Denton homes this week. This issue features information about Parks and Recreation’s summer hiring opportunities, COVID-19 vaccine resources, Denton Plan 2040, the May 1 City Council election, tips for preventing recycling contamination, and more. Staff contact: Justin Harmon, Customer Service and Public Affairs J. Drinking Water Quality Report – The 2020 Water Quality Report (attached) will be mailed out to utilities customers in May, and contains information about 22 analytes, 5 all reported to be below regulatory maximum levels. No drinking water monitoring violations were issued for 2020. The Report will also be available online in English and Spanish. Staff contact: Tony Puente, Utilities K. Update on Customer Service Call Volumes – Customer Service continues to experience very high call volumes from customers who have utility bill inquiries or need to take action regarding their accounts. This volume is roughly 140% higher than it was in 2019 and as high or higher than many of our peak call periods in 2020. In response to these call volumes and the general growth that has and will occur within the City, Customer Service recently added 7 Customer Service Representatives, bringing out total from 18 to 25. These new hires are currently training – a process which presents challenges as seasoned customer service representatives provide one - on-one guidance to ensure they are ready to take calls alone and are capable of providing accurate information. This process will conclude over the next two weeks, at which point the new hires will work independently and we anticipate call wait times being reduced significantly. Staff will monitor call volumes over the coming months to evaluate the impact of the additional staff members. Customers who call the City are greeted with an automated message acknowledging the above average wait times and providing options to reduce the wait. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs L. Animal Services performs FHO Surgery – On April 7, Animal Services Veterinarian staff performed their first Fermoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) surgery on a shelter dog named Mermaid. An FHO, is a surgical procedure that aims to restore pain-free mobility to a diseased or damaged hip, by removing the head and neck of the femur. Typically, this type of surgery is referred out to a contracted veterinarian clinic and can cost up to $6000 to perform. Animal Services would like to say a special thanks to Denton Animal Support Foundation (DASF) for generously donating the funds to purchase all the necessary medical tools to successfully perform the surgery. We are happy to report that Mermaid’s surgery was successful, and she is now back home with her fo ster parents recovering. Staff contact: Randi Weinberg, Animal Services M. Preschool Update – Over the last few years, many challenges faced the preschools at Denia Rec Center, MLK Jr. Rec Center, and North Lakes Rec Center, including low enrollment, staffing, increased cost, and increased preschool providers. Staff struggled to recruit and maintain preschool teachers; the full-time staff was often used for extended periods while looking for teachers. North Lakes preschool planned to close at the end of the 2019-2020 school year due to the new tennis center construction at the North Lakes Annex. During the pandemic, Denia and MLK Jr. Rec Center evaluated their prescho ol and decided to close permanently. The preschools' closing allows staff to focus on new programs and additional space for facility rentals and programs. Parks and Recreation will continue to offer the preschool camp during the summer. Staff contact: Caroline Seward, Parks and Recreation N. Summer Camps – Registration for Parks and Recreation summer camps opened on April 5. All-day summer camps are Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is a Preschool Camp (ages 3-5), Teen Camp (ages 11-15), and then many options for ages 5-11. The weekly fee includes a T-shirt, field trips, crafts, swimming, and the occasional lunch. The Teen Camp will go on daily field trips, while the other camps go on weekly field trips. 6 PARD is also offering many specialty and sports camps for all ages, like the Clear Creek Camp. This camp is held at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center and lets kids learn outside, get a little dirty, but still go on fun field trips and go swimming. This is also the first year PARD is offering a Before and After Camp Care to help supplement the specialty camps' drop-off and pick-up times. COVID safety precautions will be in place at the camps, including smaller camp sizes, social distancing, frequent handwashing, and sanitation of touchpoints. Counselors will wear masks at all times, campers must wear masks when they cannot social distance. To register for summer camps, visit www.dentonparks.com. Staff contact: Caroline Seward, Parks and Recreation O. Great American Cleanup Results – During March, Keep Denton Beautiful (KDB) hosted Denton's 33rd annual Great American Cleanup (GAC), a community-wide litter cleanup effort. A total of 967 volunteers registered. Volunteers gathered nearly five tons of litter (519 bags of trash and 147.25 bags of recycling) from 91 locations around Denton, including roadways, parks, trails, and school campuses. Volunteer participants contributed a collective 1,273.75 hours of volunteer time, worth an estimated $34,646. KDB held photo contests for a public vote on the KDB Face book page. The following groups received awards for their volunteer efforts: • Most Bags Collected: DATCU East Branch (21 bags) • Best Photo: Adhikari Family • Oddest Item Found: TI-84 Plus graphic calculator – Girl Scout Troop 7849 GAC is part of a nationwide effort with Keep America Beautiful, and Denton is one of more than 20,000 communities that participate each spring. Sites are selected citywide and include roadways, streams and shorelines, and public areas such as parks. KDB tracks litter rates in the community throughout the year to help target areas most in need of cleanup. Community members can participate in these tracking efforts or make recommendations for future cleanup sites by emailing carly.weld@cityofdenton or calling (940) 349-8737. This year's Great American Cleanup was made possible through community contributions and sponsorships, including generous support from the Denton Parks & Recreation Department, the Solid Waste & Recycling Department, Watershed Protection, Keep America Beautiful, and Keep Texas Beautiful. Additional community support was provided by Pan Ector Industries, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Beth Marie's Old-Fashioned Ice Cream, and Gnome Cones. Staff contact: Carly Weld, Parks and Recreation P. Summer Job Hiring – Parks and Recreation regularly hires around 300 seasonal summer jobs for Water Works Park, Civic Center Park, and summer camps. There are jobs for anyone 16 and older available. Some jobs, like lifeguards, require certifications; however, some require no previous experience and will have on-the-job training. These jobs are vital to summer programming running smoothly for Denton. 7 Anyone interested can apply at www.dentonjobs.com. Staff contact: Nikki Sassenus, Parks and Recreation Q. DME Quarterly Newsletter – Denton Municipal Electric has created the attached quarterly newsletter for April – June. This edition highlights the Logistics Team, the Safety Program, provides updates on CIP Projects, and includes some Fun Facts. Staff contact: Tony Puente, DME III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information A. Pavement on Western Portion of Windsor Drive – On March 10, Mayor Pro Tem Davis inquired about when the temporary asphalt at the westernmost portion of Windsor Drive would be resurfaced and have curb and gutter installed. The westernmost portion of Windsor Drive, where the current curb and gutter ends (see image of the location below), is Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) right - of-way and will be reconstructed as part of the I-35 Widening Project. City staff have requested that TxDOT make temporary improvements to address the condition of this strip of roadway and will report back once TxDOT communicates their plans to address current conditions. Long-term, TxDOT has plans to build an overpass at Windsor as part of the I-35 Widening Project. Improvements made by the Windsor 35 multifamily development will be temporary until the ultimate overpass is developed. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering B. Smart Meter Compatibility – On March 30, Council Member Ryan requested information about whether DME’s smart meters are compatible with ZigBee. After researching, it appears that ZigBee is “older” technology that is no longer available from that vendor. However, the company is focused on Internet of Things (IoT) via WiFi but DME’s meters also do not have this available. As staff continues to look at updating our Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI), which is now over 10 years old, staff will certainly look at this and any other home network/smart home technologies that we may be able to make available to our customers. Staff contact: Tony Puente, DME C. Oak Hickory Historic District Alleyway Ownership – On April 4, Mayor Hudspeth forwarded a resident inquiry requesting information on the status of repairs and 8 confirmation of ownership of an alleyway that connects the 900 block of Oak Street to the 1000 block of Hickory Street (see map below). Staff has records dating back to November 2018 with the resident who submitted the most recent request about alleyway ownership (timeline is attached). After receiving the initial request, Real Estate and Public Works st aff began researching property ownership of the alleyway. In April of 2019, staff had a formal survey conducted by Teague Nall and Perkins. On May 1, 2019, staff received survey results that confirmed the alleyway is a private drive and is part of the orig inal Yancey Tract that developed portions of the 900 block of Oak Street. Staff hosted a series of community meetings from May 2019 through August 2019 to discuss alleyway ownership and answer questions about parking and speeding enforcement in the Oak Hickory Historic District. If the City were to obtain ownership of the alleyway, property owners would need to convey the right -of-way and any necessary easements to the City and bring the drive up to City standards. If the drive is made public, it will operate as a City street and access will not be limited to property owners. Staff will also need to further investigate if there are any unpaid taxes on the alleyway, which would need to be paid prior to accepting ownership of the alleyway and making it a public drive. Staff contact: Rachel Wood, Capital Projects D. Street Parking Strategy Internal Team – On April 5, Mayor Hudspeth forwarded a resident concern about student’s parking in front of their residence which limits the ability for trash and recycling collection, including a time that someone moved their carts to an area that was inaccessible for the collection trucks resulting in a missed collection. Staff understands these frustrations and assembled an internal team to identify potential solutions that might be able to be applied to this situation and others throughout the city that have similar concerns. Staff will bring these ideas forward for Council discussion during a work session at a future City Council Meeting. Staff contact: Sara Hensley, City Manager’s Office E. Water Meter Box Key – During the work session item at the joint Public Utility Board and City Council meeting on April 5 regarding the storm report for the Water/Wastewater utility, there was a discussion about providing access/key to the water meter box. The water meter boxes are equipped with locking lids to restrict 9 residents/customers from tampering with the meter register, meter, or shut off valve and the meter box can only be accessed by authorized City of Denton personnel or contractors. As such, it is not recommended that the City provide keys or access to residents/customers to the water meter boxes. Typically, residential ho mes have two shut -off valves along the service line between the water main (located under the street) and the residential structure. One valve is located in the water meter box and the second valve is located closer to the structure. The primary function o f the first valve (one located in the meter box) is to provide easy access to City staff for turning the water service on and off and shutting off water service while conducting maintenance or replacing the water meter. The primary function of the second valve (one closer to the structure) is to provide easy access to the resident for shutting off water to their home in case of emergency or while conducting repair/maintenance work. It should be noted that all residential homes within the City constructed in the last 20-25 years have the two-valve system in place and all new development in the City is required to install two separate valves. Additionally, the City has engaged the services of a consultant to review the options for implementing Advance Metering Infrastructure which may enable us to remotely control (turn on and turn off) the valves for individual homes. The AMI study is anticipated to be completed this fall and the results/recommendations will be presented to PUB and Council for direction and approval. Staff contact: Pritam Deshmukh, Water Utilities F. Vision Zero Participation – On April 6, Mayor Pro Tem Davis requested a status update on the Vision Zero Program. Staff and representatives from the Federal Highway Administration presented Vision Zero to City Council in December of 2019 and received direction to establish a Denton Vision Zero Program. The City’s previous Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator started preliminary work to initiate a Vision Zero Program. However, with his departure, the pro ject has been placed on a temporary hold until the position described above can be filled. Staff continues to participate in the monthly Vision Zero Texas Cities meeting in which other cities such as Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston and Lar edo share their experiences and efforts in the Vision Zero arena. When the Sr. Planner -Bicycle, Pedestrian and ADA Coordinator position is filled, the City will resume the development and implementation of a 3-Year Action Plan. Initial interviews for the Sr. Planner will take place on Friday, April 9. Interviews Staff contact: Becky Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering G. Concessions Contract – During the April 6 Work Session, Council Member Davis and Meltzer requested information on the inclusion of sustainable packaging and healthy food options for the outsourced concessions contract with Mega Promotions. The City adopted the contract with Mega Promotions in 2018, and the vendor currently utilizes several sustainable packaging options and provides fr esh fruit as a menu option for patrons. In 2019, the City's Sustainability Department worked with Parks and Recreation to include sustainable packaging for all in-house concessions. The Sustainability Department is currently working with the Procurement Department to develop sustainability provisions for all future contracts. Staff contact s: Katherine Barnett, Sustainability, Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation, and Christine Taylor, Procurement and Compliance 10 H. Update on Mayhill Phase 2 Project – On April 7 Council Member Johnson forwarded a resident inquiry to staff requesting an update on the Mayhill Phase 2 Project. The Mayhill Phase 2 Project (often referred to as the Mayhill DCTA Project because of the planned bridge that will span the A-Train line) will extend Mayhill from Colorado Boulevard to the existing 4-lane divided section of Mayhill north of Quail Creek. Project design is nearing completion, and staff is currently finalizing a few scope items needed to bring the design to 100% complete. Staff anticipates completing design this spring and is currently projecting to complete construction in early calendar year 2023. Staff will have a more precise project schedule once the design is complete and the construction contract has been advertised, which we anticipate will occur in summer 2021. Staff contact: Tracy Beck, Capital Projects I. 377 Southbound Traffic at I-35 E – On April 7, staff received an inquiry from Council Member Ryan regarding what could be done to address traffic back -ups at the southbound intersection of US 377 (Carroll Boulevard) and I -35 E heading out of downtown Denton. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) currently has an active project on US 377 on the southside of I -35 E (from I-35 E to FM 1830) that is approaching closeout with only a few minor punch list items remaining. After construction work is fully closed out (which should be within the next two weeks), TxDOT will coordinate with City Traffic Operations to make necessary signal adjustments to address congestion at the southbound US 377 intersection. City Traffic Operations is reviewing signal timing this week to determine if there is anything that can be done prior to construction closeout to alleviate congestion as quickly as possible. Traffic Engineering staff is currently assessing signage and striping to address confusion by clarifying traffic patterns including through traffic and turning movements. Staff will work with TxDOT to ensure signage and striping is updated at the conclusion of the US 377 project. Staff contact: Rachel Wood, Capital Projects J. Windsor Construction Near Woodrow Wilson Elementary – On April 8 staff received a resident concern that was forwarded from Council Member Armintor regarding both lanes of Windsor Drive being closed during school pickup time near Woodrow Wilson Elementary. The City has had a single lane closure on Windsor from Hanover to Nottingham that has been in place for approximately three weeks. The lane closure was moved to the westbound lane of Windsor Drive from Branch Crossing to Nottingham on Thursday, April 8. The assigned City Project Manager for Windsor Drive has researched the potential of both lanes being closed with the construction contractor, Public Works Inspections, and Denton Independent School District (DISD) and cannot find the source of the dual lane closure that was reported by the resident earlier this week. Staff is coordinating with DISD and will not be conducting additional construction in the immediate vicinity of Woodrow Wilson Elementary until summer break unless an emergency situation arises. The resident who contacted Council Member Armintor also inquired about the total project cost of construction on Windsor Drive. Windsor Drive is a part of the City’s 2019 Street Reconstruction Project, which is currently scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2021. The total construction expense to -date for the Windsor Drive portion of the 2019 Street Reconstruction Project is $4,598,270.15. The total estimate at the time of construction completion for the Windsor Drive portion of the project is $7,450,151.50. Staff contact: Trevor Crain, Capital Projects 11 K. West Hercules Reconstruction Updates – On April 8 Council Member Baker contacted City staff regarding resident concerns about the stat us of construction on West Hercules Lane. The West Hercules Reconstruction Project includes the reconstruction and widening of West Hercules from Stuart to Sherman including the installation of sidewalks, curb and gutter. The project is actively under construction and is nearing closeout with an estimated completion on or before the third quarter of calendar year 2021. After receiving the notification from Council Member Baker, the assigned City Project Manager for the West Hercules Reconstruction Project v isited the site and spoke with both Council Member Baker and the resident to discuss the concerns. Below is an overview of the concerns and the remediation plan for each issue discussed: • Site cleanliness: One of the concerns discussed was the state of the worksite including construction debris, dust and a portable restroom being left on the premises. The worksite has been tidied up and the contractor will address dust at the site once their street sweeper, which malfunctioned on April 7, is repaired. The portable restroom will be removed by April 9. • Condition of fill material: Another concern expressed was the quality of the fill material used on lawns. Staff tested the fill material and confirmed it contained trace amounts of lime, which is not acceptable per City specification. The contractor will be removing four inches of the current fill material and replacing it with higher quality material the week of April 12. • Driveway approach: Two residents were also concerned about the angle of their recently poured driveway approach. Staff has worked with the contractor and adjustments to the approaches should be made to improve the angle of the driveway within the next two weeks. • Sprinkler head damage: The final concern discussed was damage to sprinkler heads. Staff has coordinated with the contractor and the damaged sprinkler heads will be replaced. The Project Manager and Public Works Inspections staff will continue to work with the contractor for the duration of the West Hercules Project to ensure the site r emains tidy and to mitigate impacts to residents. Staff contact: Dustin Draper, Capital Projects IV. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings A. 2020 Street Reconstruction Bundle Virtual Community Meeting – Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Email Stephanie.yates@cityofdenton.com for link to meeting. Staff contact: Trevor Crain, Capital Projects B. All-Way Crossing Virtual Community Meeting – Thursday, April 22 at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Email Stephanie.Yates@cityofdenton.com for link to meeting. See attached flyer for information. Staff contact: Robin Davis, Capital Projects C. All-Way Crossing Virtual Community Meeting – Thursday, April 22 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Email Stephanie.Yates@cityofdenton.com for link to meeting. See attached flyer for information. Staff contact: Robin Davis, Capital Projects 12 V. Attachments A. Executive Order GA-35 .................................................................................... 14 B. TCEQ Concrete Plant Meeting Info .................................................................. 18 C. COD Opposition Letter ..................................................................................... 20 D. Denton Letter re Defunding .............................................................................. 22 E. SB 10 Letter ..................................................................................................... 24 F. Priority Bill Status Report ................................................................................. 26 G. Resident Update April/May 2021 ...................................................................... 32 H. 2020 Water Quality Report ............................................................................... 40 I. DME Quarterly Newsletter ............................................................................... 42 J. Oak Hickory Alleyway Timeline ...................................................................... 72 K. All-walk Crosswalk Meeting ............................................................................ 73 VI. Informal Staff Reports A. 2021-020 Boards and Commissions Meeting Time Survey Results ................... 74 B. 2021-021 DEC Dashboard January 2021 .......................................................... 80 C. 2021-022 State Traffic Citation Programs and Warrant Clearance .................... 82 VII. Council Information A. Council Requests for Information .................................................................... 85 B. Council Calendar ............................................................................................. 87 C. Draft Agenda for April 20................................................................................. 90 D. Future Work Session Items .............................................................................. 98 E. Street Construction Report ............................................................................... 99 13 14 15 16 17 TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN AIR QUALITY STANDARD PERMIT FOR A CONCRETE BATCH PLANT WITH ENHANCED CONTROLS PROPOSED AIR QUALITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 163864 APPLICATION. Platas Concrete Inc, 411 E Jones St, Lewisville, TX 75057-2613 has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Air Quality Standard Permit for a Concrete Batch Plant with Enhanced Controls Registration Number 163864 to authorize the operation of a concrete batch plant. The facility is proposed to be located at the following location: from the Intersection of Farm- to-Market 428 and Wildcat Road go west on Farm-to-Market 428 for approximately 0.37 miles. The site entrance will be on the left. The facility will be located in Aubrey, Denton County, Texas 76227. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=33.304628&lng=- 97.034787&zoom=13&type=r. This application was submitted to the TCEQ on January 20, 2021. The primary function of this plant is to manufacture concrete by mixing materials including (but not limited to) sand, aggregate, cement and water. The executive director has determined the application was technically complete on February 4, 2021. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC HEARING. Public written comments about this application may be submitted at any time during the public comment period. The public comment period begins on the first date notice is published and extends to the close of the public hearing. Public comments may be submitted either in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087, or electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record. A public hearing has been scheduled, that will consist of two parts, an informal discussion period and a formal comment period. During the informal discussion period, the public is encouraged to ask questions of the applicant and TCEQ staff concerning the application, but comments made during the informal period will not be considered by the executive director before reaching a decision on the permit, and no formal response will be made to the informal comments. During the formal comment period, members of the public may state their comments into the official record. Written comments about this application may also be submitted at any time during the hearing. The purpose of a public hearing is to provide the opportunity to submit written comments or an oral statement about the application. The public hearing is not an evidentiary proceeding. 18 The Public Hearing is to be held: Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 6:00 pm Members of the public who would like to ask questions or provide comments during the meeting may access the meeting via webcast by following this link: https://www.gotomeeting.com/webinar/join-webinar and entering Webinar ID 924-788-035. It is recommended that you join the webinar and register for the public meeting at least 15 minutes before the meeting begins. You will be given the option to use your computer audio or to use your phone for participating in the webinar. Those without internet access may call (512) 239-1201 at least one day prior to the meeting for assistance in accessing the meeting and participating telephonically. Members of the public who wish to only listen to the meeting may call, toll free, (213) 929-4212 and enter access code 745-015-898. Additional information will be available on the agency calendar of events at the following link: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/agency/decisions/hearings/calendar.html. RESPONSE TO COMMENTS. A written response to all formal comments will be prepared by the executive director after the comment period closes. The response, along with the executive director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and the response to comments will be posted in the permit file for viewing. The executive director shall approve or deny the application not later than 35 days after the date of the public hearing, considering all comments received within the comment period, and base this decision on whether the application meets the requirements of the standard permit. CENTRAL/REGIONAL OFFICE. The application will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ Central Office and the TCEQ Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office, located at 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, beginning the first day of publication of this notice. INFORMATION. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. Further information may also be obtained from Platas Concrete Inc, 411 East Jones Street, Lewisville, TX 75057-2613, or by calling Mrs. Lacretia White, Project Manager at (972) 768-9093. Notice Issuance Date: February 11, 2021 19 Environmental Services 901-A Texas St., Denton, TX 76200 (940) 349-7162 OUR CORE VALUES Integrity Fiscal Responsibility Transparency Outstanding Customer Service ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989 April 7, 2021 Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105 TCEQ PO Box 13087 Austin, TX 78711-3087 To Whom It May Concern: The City of Denton appreciates the opportunity to share with the TCEQ Commissioners our concerns about the issuance of an air quality general permit for the concrete batch plants with enhanced controls proposed by Platas Concrete Inc. This proposed site is located approximately 400 feet east to a Greenbelt Corridor created and supported by the City of Denton in conjunction with the City of Dallas, Army Corps of Engineers, and Texas Parks & Wildlife. At a cost of over 10 million dollars, the Greenbelt represents a significant financial and time investment by the City and its partners in preserving and protecting this ecologically important and unique upland and riparian habitat area. The Greenbelt is one of our community’s most important locations for environmental protection, education and outdoor recreation. Besides an excellent wilderness/ recreation trail, the Greenbelt provides long-term protection of the Elm Fork River and its associated floodplain. This area contains unique and rich habitats including a significant stand of virgin forest, bottomland hardwoods, bobcats, ducks, coyotes, and bald eagles. Since opening in 1999, over 150,000 people annually have visited and enjoyed the scenic natural beauty found along the Greenbelt. One of the key reasons the Greenbelt was sited in this particular location was to protect the water quality of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River segment, which conveys water for the cities of Denton and Dallas from Lake Ray Roberts to Lake Lewisville, our community’s sole water supply. Platas Concrete proposed site is located within the 100-year floodplain. Given moderate to heavy rains, the proposed site is almost completely inundated by water, which drains directly into the Elm Fork. The proposed facility, located in a floodplain and so close to the Elm Fork, poses a dangerous hazard to the riparian flora and fauna living in the immediate stream segment. This, in turn, can have an overall negative impact on water quality throughout the watershed. 20 2 The City of Denton maintains our strong belief that we can balance development and economic growth with that of protecting our natural heritage. However, based on the reasons mentioned above, the City of Denton must strongly oppose the granting of a TCEQ air quality standard permit. Sincerely, Deborah Viera Assist. Director of Environmental Services 21 Office of the Mayor 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-7717 OUR CORE VALUES Integrity Fiscal Responsibility Transparency Outstanding Customer Service ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989 April 6, 2021 The Honorable Morgan Meyer Chairman, Ways and Means Committee Texas House of Representatives P.O. Box 2910 Austin, TX 78768-2910 Dear Chairman Meyer: The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the City of Denton’s opposition to several similar law enforcement defunding bills being heard before your committee. These bills appear to be based on several assumptions: That only funding is directly correlated with effective public safety; There is no scenario, now or in the future, where police resource reduction and preservation of public safety can coexist; and That a local government cannot effectively provide for public safety services. The City of Denton has taken care to provide appropriate resources for public safety, such as increasing the police budget and staffing as part of the recent FY 2021-22 budget. However, the City believes legislation that provides a penalty, whether by tax rate limitations or other mechanism, for reducing the funding or staffing of its police operations does so at the expense of other critical services that contribute meaningfully to public safety. The City also believes authority for how it funds, staffs, and operates its police department is best left to those who know the community’s needs the best – its residents and the Council they elect to represent them. Under a number of these bills, even an inconsequential reduction in our police budget to replace a costly and ineffective program or a reduction in one staff member due to an interlocal agreement with another law enforcement agency would not only label our City as a “defunding local government”, but punitively roll back revenues that fund other critical, safety-related services such as building inspections, code enforcement, animal services, street maintenance, and fire protection. This punitive action would also extend to our electric utility where rates would be frozen at the same rate in which we were labeled a defunding city. As an enterprise operation, our electric utility must raise revenues to cover the ever-increasing costs of service. Restrictions on the ability to cover these costs would result in additional public safety hazards that come with unreliable or insufficient electric service. Several of these bills create a process by which a state agency, such as the governor’s criminal justice division, can decide of whether a city violates the funding prohibition. We strongly support language that establishes a process by which a city can participate in a formal or 22 2 informal hearing in order to provide relevant information on the city’s budget and budget adoption process. City officials know their budgets and their police departments best, and it is imperative that cities have a seat at the table in any process that would potentially limit revenue for budgeting decisions made by the city. Another procedural safeguard that might help is to give the criminal justice division latitude to determine if a city’s budget decision has a significant adverse impact on public safety within the city. Including such a standard would give the governor’s office necessary discretion to fairly perform its duty under the bill while preserving local flexibly in preserving public safety efficiently and effectively. Additionally, considerations for disasters and economic downturns that necessitate resource reductions would provide benefit in the event of unforeseen calamity. The City would like to extend an invitation to work with you to eliminate any unintended consequences these defunding bills while still meeting the initial intent of incentivizing local law enforcement agencies to be responsive to the communities they serve. For these reasons, the City of Denton opposes law enforcement defunding bills and other similarly drafted legislation as they are currently written. Thank you for your leadership and for taking into consideration the City of Denton’s input. Sincerely, Gerard Hudspeth Mayor Cc: Honorable Members of the House Ways and Means Committee Honorable Members of the Denton County Delegation 23 Office of the Mayor 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-7717 OUR CORE VALUES Integrity Fiscal Responsibility Transparency Outstanding Customer Service ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989 April 6, 2021 The Honorable Paul Bettencourt Senate Committee on Local Government Texas Senate P.O. Box 12068 Austin, Texas 78711 Dear Chairman Bettencourt, The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the City of Denton’s opposition to Senate Bill 10 by Senator Bettencourt. The bill significantly alters the relationship between Texas cities and state government. Under this bill, cities would lose the ability to hire individuals or firms to represent their legislative interests, proactively communicate directly with legislators and legislative staff, or advise the City on legislation and the legislative process. Essentially, this bill prohibits the hiring of persons required to register as lobbyists and severely reduces a city’s ability to engage in the legislative process. With the current volume of city-related bills being considered, it takes an extraordinary amount of time for a legislator to be informed and vote on all those bills. It is even more difficult for mayors and city council members, who may not have the legislative expertise or time to adequately research proposed changes of state statutes, to evaluate the potential impacts on municipal operations. Council and senior staff members cannot quickly and frequently travel to Austin to directly advocate for our constituents on the high volume of city-related bills. Cities rely on the knowledge and expertise of legislative consultants to not only help understand the impacts of bills, but also to help inform legislators which bills have potential adverse impacts on city operations and collaborate with the members to productively resolve issues with proposed legislation. One further concern is the extra expense cities would incur with this bill’s passage. Cities would be forced to hire additional full-time staff to spend the necessary time to provide full analyses of and coordinate action on proposed legislation. Hiring an experienced advocate who is physically present in Austin brings an added level of efficiency to the process of dropping support and opposition cards, providing testimony, and directly engaging with legislative staff and members. Costs for travel, lodging, and full compensation with benefits must be considered if cities can no longer contract with legislative advocates. The money saved by contracting with legislative advocates is far more beneficial to taxpayers. Another issue is the frequency and regularity which private industry uses lobbyists to influence legislation that affects cities. As an elected official I know the importance of being fully informed on the issues I am considering. Legislators work hard to represent the interests of 24 2 constituents who live in their districts. To assist them in that job, they need information from multiple sources and they need to hear every side of the issue, including hearing from cities. When an industry lobbyist assures a legislator a particular bill will not adversely affect his or her constituents, the lawmaker needs a team that can quickly gather the facts, research the law, and respond from the cities perspective. Cities need advocates who can provide this service and help ensure lawmakers clearly understand the impacts of the bills they are considering. For these reasons, the City of Denton opposes SB 10. Thank you for your leadership and for taking into consideration the City of Denton’s position. Sincerely, Gerard Hudspeth Mayor Cc: Honorable Members of the Senate Local Government Committee Honorable Members of the Denton County Delegation 25 City of Denton Priority Bill Status Report 04-09-2021 - 07:34:45 - Action in the date range - Link to Related Information ( ) - Priority Critical/High Priority HB 11 Paddie, Chris(R) Relating to the extreme weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service. Bill History:04-08-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Jurisprudence HB 88 Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public. Companions:SB 161 West, Royce (Identical) 11-10-20 S Filed Bill History:03-25-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety HB 610 Swanson, Valoree(R) Relating to judicial review of certain local laws applicable to state license holders. Bill History:03-24-21 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence HB 638 Krause, Matt(R) Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to adopt a budget that reduces the amount allocated to provide a fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical service. Bill History:03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 652 Paul, Dennis(R) Relating to notice of an epizootic infectious disease occurring in an animal shelter. 26 Bill History:03-22-21 H Reported from committee as substituted House Public Health HB 749 Middleton, Mayes(R) Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. Companions:SB 234 Hall, Bob (Identical) 3- 3-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs Bill History:03-25-21 H Committee action pending House State Affairs HB 753 Cain, Briscoe(R) Relating to municipal solid waste management services contracts. Bill History:03-22-21 H Committee action pending House Environmental Regulation HB 768 Patterson, Jared(R) Relating to the requirement that certain governmental bodies make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet. Bill History:03-25-21 H Committee action pending House County Affairs HB 872 Bernal, Diego(D) Relating to the confidentiality of certain government operated utility customer information. Companions:SB 668 Menendez, Jose (Identical) 3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce Bill History:04-06-21 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House State Affairs HB 1024 Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to the pickup and delivery of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. Companions:SB 298 Hancock, Kelly (Identical) 3-16-21 S Committee action pending Senate Business and Commerce Bill History:03-25-21 S Received in the Senate HB 1391 Middleton, Mayes(R) Relating to the effect of an election at which the voters fail to approve or vote to reduce the ad 27 valorem tax rate adopted by the governing body of a taxing unit. Bill History:03-22-21 H Committee action pending House Ways and Means HB 1416 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Relating to the definition of business day for purposes of the public information law. Companions:SB 925 Zaffirini, Judith (Identical) 3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce Bill History:04-08-21 H Committee action pending House State Affairs HB 1869 Burrows, Dustin(R) Relating to the definition of debt for the purposes of calculating certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit. Bill History:03-22-21 H Committee action pending House Ways and Means HB 1885 Harris, Cody(R) Relating to restrictions on municipal regulation in certain areas. Companions:SB 1922 Lucio, Eddie (Identical) 3-31-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs Bill History:04-07-21 H Reported from committee as substituted House Land and Resource Management HB 1900 Goldman, Craig(R) Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies. Bill History:04-06-21 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House State Affairs HB 2319 Jetton, Jacey (F)(R) Relating to the use of public money to compensate a person who lobbies the federal government. Bill History:03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 2362 Harris, Cody(R) Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies. 28 Bill History:04-01-21 H Voted favorably from committee on House State Affairs HB 2438 Meyer, Morgan(R) Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies. Bill History:04-06-21 H Committee action pending House Ways and Means HB 2548 Morrison, Geanie(R) Relating to the inspection of municipal buildings during a declared disaster. Companions:SB 877 Hancock, Kelly (Identical) 4- 7-21 S First placement on Senate Intent Calendar for Bill History:04-07-21 H Committee action pending House Urban Affairs HB 2590 Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to the time for the issuance of municipal building permits. Companions:SB 1947 Springer, Drew (F) (Identical) 3-31-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Bill History:04-06-21 H Committee action pending House Land and Resource Management HB 2683 Canales, Terry(D) Relating to requirements for open meetings that are broadcast over the Internet or held by telephone conference or videoconference call. Companions:SB 924 Zaffirini, Judith (Identical) 3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce Bill History:04-08-21 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House State Affairs HB 3069 Holland, Justin(R) Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property. Bill History:03-31-21 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence 29 HB 3687 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Relating to the disclosure of lobbying contract information by political subdivisions. Bill History:03-25-21 H Committee action pending House State Affairs HB 3935 Slawson, Shelby (F)(R) Relating to the distribution of municipal sales and use tax revenue to a municipality that reduces the funding allocated to law enforcement agencies. Bill History:04-06-21 H Committee action pending House Ways and Means SB 10 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Relating to the use by a county or municipality of public money for lobbying activities. Bill History:04-06-21 S Committee action pending Senate Local Government SB 23 Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for a municipal or county law enforcement agency. Bill History:04-08-21 S First placement on Senate Intent Calendar for SB 46 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization. Companions:HB 2405 Rodriguez, Eddie (Identical) 4- 8-21 H Voted favorably from committee on House Urban Affairs Bill History:03-29-21 S Meeting set for 10:00 A.M., EXT AUDITORIUM - Senate Local Government SB 234 Hall, Bob(R) Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. Companions:HB 749 Middleton, Mayes (Identical) 3-25-21 H Committee action pending House State Affairs Bill History:03-03-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 778 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Relating to the review by local governmental entities of certain sales and use tax audit reports and audit working papers. 30 Companions:HB 4032 Herrero, Abel (Identical) 4-12-21 H Meeting set for 10:00 A.M. OR ADJ., JHR 140, House Ways and Means Bill History:03-30-21 S Committee action pending Senate Finance SB 861 Paxton, Angela(R) Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law. Companions:HB 3793 Shaheen, Matt (Identical) 3-22-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs Bill History:04-07-21 S Voted favorably from committee as substituted Senate Business and Commerce SB 877 Hancock, Kelly(R) Relating to the inspection of municipal buildings during a declared disaster. Companions:HB 2548 Morrison, Geanie (Identical) 4- 7-21 H Committee action pending House Urban Affairs Bill History:04-07-21 S First placement on Senate Intent Calendar for SB 987 Buckingham, Dawn(R) Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place. Companions:HB 1925 Capriglione, Giovanni (Identical) 4- 1-21 H Voted favorably from committee on House State Affairs Bill History:04-12-21 S Meeting set for 12:30 P.M., EXT AUDITORIUM - Senate Local Government Total Bills: 32 Copyright © 2021. Texas Legislative Service. All Rights Reserved. 31 RESIDENT UPDATECITY OF DENTON 2021 APRIL/MAY IN THIS ISSUE • City Council Election, May 1 • We’re Hiring Summer Jobs • DCPH Vaccine Information • Planning for the Year 2040 • Prevent Recycling Contamination • and more! DENTON STRONG 32 From the Mayor ...............................................................2 Denton City Council .......................................................2 Virtual Public Meetings................................................... 2 We’re Hiring Summer Jobs ...........................................3 COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Need to Know ........3 City to Update Multi-Year Comprehensive Plan .......4 City Council Election Set for Saturday, May 1 ...........5 5 Tips to Keep You Healthy & Safe This Spring .........5 Help Us Prevent Recycling Contamination ...............6 Meet Anthony Cunningham .........................................6 Signs of Spring in the Redbud Capital of Texas ........7 Fire Dept. Celebrates Opening of Stations 3 & 8...... 7 Featured Events ...............................................................7 IN THIS ISSUE 2 To protect the health and safety of the Denton community; City Council, board, and commission members; and City staff, all public meetings have moved to a remote format until further notice. All meetings will use the new Rules of Procedure that were adopted during the March 31, 2020, Council meeting. Scheduled public meetings are streamed online at www.cityofdenton.com/dtv, made available on-demand, and can be viewed live on the City’s DTV cable channel (Frontier FiOS on channel 38, Charter Spectrum on channel 194, and Grande on channel 12). Due to the remote format of the meetings, no in-person attendance at Denton City Hall will be permitted. Certain meetings will accommodate and receive public input on eligible agenda items. Members of the community are able to participate using our virtual public comment options, including an online Virtual White Card and by phone. For additional information and a current list of upcoming public meetings, visit www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETINGS Throughout the last year, Denton has proven to be one of the strongest, most compassionate, and resilient communities in North Texas. From the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020, to February’s unexpected and unprecedented winter weather emergency, the residents and businesses that make up our unique city have stepped up to the challenge. The week of Feb. 14 proved to be bitterly cold and challenging as sub-zero temperatures rapidly covered the state. As you know, communities across Texas, including Denton, were faced with power and water outages, hazardous driving conditions, and empty store shelves. It was an unprecedented event in a year of unprecedented events. For all of us, it was a time of uncertainty and anticipation. For some of us, it was a time of fear and great concern. What I hope to convey to you in this short message is that, throughout the entire storm, this community—our community—stood tall and never wavered. We took care of our loved ones, checked on our neighbors, and provided for those in need. City leaders and staff, in partnership with the State of Texas and Denton County, worked alongside residents, nonprofit organizations, and grass roots community groups to provide Denton residents with access to critical information, warming stations/shelters, power for essential medical devices, bottled water and showering facilities, drivable roadways, and critical emergency services. We all did more with less under trying and extraordinary conditions. Lessons will be learned from this storm. Not everything went the way we would have liked, but we will rise above this challenge more resilient and united than ever. I am proud to be a part of this great community. Stay strong. FROM THE MAYOR DENTON CITY COUNCIL Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor | Gerard.Hudspeth@cityofdenton.com Birdia Johnson, District 1 | Birdia.Johnson@cityofdenton.com Connie Baker, District 2 | Connie.Baker@cityofdenton.com Jesse Davis, District 3 | Jesse.Davis@cityofdenton.com John Ryan, District 4 | John.Ryan@cityofdenton.com Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 | Deb.Armintor@cityofdenton.com Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6 | Paul.Meltzer@cityofdenton.com Not sure who your Council Member is? Visit www.cityofdenton.com/council, click on “Find Your Council Member” in the menu bar, and enter your physical address. Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor City of Denton offices will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. 33 3 COVID-19 VACCINES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW As of March 23, 2021, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced that all individuals over the age of 16 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. To date, the Denton County Public Health (DCPH) vaccine clinic has already administered more than 170,000 first and second doses. To see how you can join the clinic waitlist, visit the DCPH Vaccine Interest Portal at http://bit.ly/DCPHPortal. Demand and availability will impact how long it will take for you to receive your invitation for a vaccine appointment. If you need help getting to the clinic, there are also transportation resources available. Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) and Span Inc. are working with Denton County to help all residents have access to vaccinations. If you have a vaccine appointment and need a ride, just call (940) 243-0077. As our community continues to fight against COVID-19, the City of Denton recommends that individuals and businesses use precautions and best practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to slow the spread. We can help keep our friends, neighbors, and families safe by washing our hands frequently, wearing face coverings, and practicing social distancing. Register for the Vaccine Interest Portal: http://bit.ly/DCPHPortal See if You’re Eligible for the Vaccine: DentonCounty.gov/vaccine Vaccine Clinic Transportation Help: (940) 243-0077 IMPORTANT COVID-19 VACCINE RESOURCES IT'S GREATIT'S GREAT Casey King, Camp Counselor, 2019 WE'RE HIRING SUMMER JOBSSUMMER JOBS Denton Parks and Recreation | www.dentonparks.com We have 300+ summer jobs to fill that are essential to summer programs and facility operations. For job descriptions, conditions of employment, and a schedule of training deadlines, visit www.dentonjobs.com. To register for American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Waterpark Lifeguard training, visit www.dentonparks.com. TRAINING REGISTRATION IS OPEN 300+ SUMMER JOBS AVAILABLE We're currently accepting applications for the following summer camp jobs: We're also currently accepting applications for the following aquatic summer jobs: SUMMER CAMPS WATER WORKS PARK Civic Center Pool, & Denton NAT (age requirements will vary by position) Must like making a positive impact onthe community and in the minds of kids. If you're ready for a rewarding summer job experience, apply online at www.dentonjobs.com Camp Supervisor Camp Counselor Camp Coordinator II Concessions Manager Assistant Concessions Manager Concessions Attendant Pool Cashier Birthday Party Host/Hostess Lifeguard Swim Instructor I Swim Instructor II- WSIAPPLY ONLINEAPPLY ONLINEwww.dentonjobs.com 34 4 CITY TO UPDATE MULTI-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Denton is looking a generation into the future! The City is in the process of updating our Comprehensive Plan— a major guiding document that sets a vision for what the community will be 20 years from today, and provides a pathway toward that vision. The Plan helps us understand our unique community characteristics and environment, and how they can impact development, the provision of City services, protection of our natural assets, and other governmental activities. The Plan sets goals, policies, and actions to manage growth, promote reinvestment, and improve the quality of life for Denton residents. This process occurs once every 5-7 years and is an important and essential event. To capture the spirit of this effort, this significant project was given the name Denton Plan 2040: Growing with a Unified Purpose. “Growing with a Unified Purpose” was selected because the city is currently experiencing, and will continue to experience, tremendous growth. We need a Comprehensive Plan that provides a framework that adequately accounts for Denton’s continued long-term growth and provides a forward-looking roadmap to joins the operations of the City with the goals of the community under a unified purpose. The update process officially kicked off in February with stakeholder interviews and focus group meetings. In March, the City held its first virtual community workshop where attendees were provided the opportunity to share their own vision for Denton’s future. A second community workshop is expected in May 2021, which will focus on Downtown Denton, new growth areas, city infrastructure and services, and economic development. Additional public meetings will occur throughout the spring and summer. Once complete, Denton Plan 2040 will reflect Denton as is and as it will be, embody the community’s vision, and target major issues that the City must address in both the near-term and long-term. The Plan will also include a special topic study, which is to review and update the Downtown Master Plan. The anticipated completion of Denton Plan 2040 is October 2021. For additional information about Denton Plan 2040, including future updates and announcements about public input opportunities, visit www.cityofdenton.com/denton2040. Denton Plan 2040 will play an integral role in various City services, programs, and initiatives, including: • Master Plans • Master Planned Communities • Overlays and Districts • Mobility and Plans for Future Roads • Connectivity • Modes of Transportation (bicycle, trails, bus, and rail transit) • Pedestrian Circulation (Downtown and University areas) • Zoning • Placement of Parks and Open Space • Location of public safety facilities • Economic development strategy • Employment (Workforce Development) • Infrastructure plans, investments • Growth (location, capacity, timeline) • Annexation • Budget and Finance • Land Use (balance and distribution) • Housing (diversity and affordability) • Community Health • Environmental Protection • Air and Water Quality • Natural Resources • Historic Preservation • Tourism and Entertainment • Public Art • Urban Design • Neighborhood Protection • Redevelopment and Infill • Solid Waste and Recycling • Emergency Services 35 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION SET FOR SATURDAY, MAY 1 Saturday, May 1 is Election Day for City Council candidates. Four seats are up for election: Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4. Qualified voters are only eligible to vote for candidates in the district in which they reside. WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES? (Listed in ballot order.) District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 Matt Irvine Connie Baker Jesse Davis John Ryan Birdia Johnson Daniel Clanton Alison Maguire Vicki Byrd Brian Beck WHAT DISTRICT AM I IN? To find your voting district, visit www.cityofdenton.com/vote, click “Locate my Voter District,” and enter your physical address and date of birth. If you have any problems locating your information, contact the Denton County Elections Administration at (940) 349-3200. WHERE DO I VOTE EARLY FOR THE ELECTION? During early voting, you can vote at any polling location in Denton County. You can find early voting location information at www.votedenton.com. WHERE DO I VOTE ON ELECTION DAY? Election Day polling locations are assigned based on City Council district and County precinct. You can find your voting precinct information and polling locations at www.votedenton.com. ¿DONDE PUEDO ENCONTRAR INFORMACION DE ELECCION EN ESPAÑOL? Para obtener información sobre la eleccion en español, visite a www.votedenton.com y haga clic en “Español” en la pancarta que se encuentra arriba de la página o llame a la Oficina de la Secretaria de la Ciudad al (940) 349-8309. As spring weather approaches, the City’s Community Improvement Services Division has compiled a list of tips to help you maintain health and safety in your neighborhood and remain in compliance with City codes: KEEP SIDEWALKS CLEAR: Local code requires that sidewalks remain clear to allow people to walk freely without any obstructions. Take care not to park vehicles over a sidewalk, and keep bushes trimmed to avoid blocking a walkway. TRIM GRASS & WEEDS: Grass and weeds taller than 12 inches in height are considered unsanitary and a code violation. Keep your yard trimmed below 12 inches to help keep the community safer and cleaner! REMOVE TRASH & DEBRIS: Keep property free from trash and debris to prevent attracting mosquitoes, rodents, and disease-carrying pests. Prioritize your property and health by getting rid of bulky trash and items that may collect standing water. Residents can request a bulk trash pickup by submitting a ‘Trash and Recycling’ request through the Engage Denton mobile app or calling Customer Service at (940) 349-8700. STORE TRASH CARTS PROPERLY: Trash carts must be stored on the side or rear of the house or inside a garage or shed. Carts can be put out after 6 p.m. the day before your trash day and must be placed back on the side or rear of house by 8 a.m. the day after trash is collected. REGISTER FOR EMERGENCY WEATHER UPDATES: There is a higher risk of severe storms in Texas during the spring months. CodeRED is an emergency notification service that alerts residents of local emergencies and weather events. Visit www.cityofdenton.com/codered to register for CodeRED alerts and stay prepared for extreme weather conditions. FIVE TIPS TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY & SAFE THIS SPRING 12 3 4 5 536 6 HELP US PREVENT CONTAMINATION Over the last several months, the City has seen an increase in recycling contamination. What is recycling contamination, you ask? Contamination is defined as any material placed in a recycling cart that can contaminate other recyclables. Contamination can affect the processing of recyclables, the safety of staff, and the quality of recycled material. KEEP THESE CONTAMINANTS OUT OF YOUR RECYCLING CART: Bagged Recyclables Please do not bag recyclables. When it gets to our recycling facility, staff will not know if the bag contains clean recyclables or trash. Keep your recycling loose and dry in the cart and at our recycling drop-off locations. Plastic Bags & Film Take single-use plastic shopping bags, films, and wraps (like bread bags, dry cleaning bags, newspaper bags, etc.) to a drop-off box, which are often available at local grocery stores. These items do not belong in your recycling cart. Single-use plastics are flexible and can wrap around our machinery. This halts production and causes our recycling facility staff to have to climb into the machinery and pull out these tanglers. Styrofoam Throw Styrofoam away in your trash cart. Styrofoam is not recyclable through our program and decreases the quality of the recyclables it may be bailed with. Trash Please do not use your recycling cart as an additional trash cart or donation bin. Items such as food waste, yard waste, furniture, and clothing/textiles are all things that do not belong in your recycling cart. If you have additional trash you cannot fit in your trash cart, contact Customer Service at (940) 349-8700 to schedule additional trash bags as bulky items, or make arrangements for a second trash cart. If you aren’t sure how to dispose of something, check out our Waste Wizard app at www.dentonrecycles.com. This online application can provide more information on what goes in your trash cart, recycling cart, or requires special disposal. Our staff is also available to answer any questions you may have—just send an email to dentonrecycles@cityofdenton.com. MEET ANTHONY CUNNINGHAM COMMUNITY RESOURCE OFFICER Since joining the Denton Police Department (DPD) in 2003, Officer Cunningham has dedicated his time to helping bridge the gap between our agency and the community we serve. As part of this commitment to community-oriented, relationship- based policing, he is stationed at a remote office at MLK Jr. Recreation Center. He believes as DPD does, that it is essential for officers to know and understand the people, places, and cultures in the areas where they work. Officer Cunningham’s roots run deep in Southeast Denton where he was raised. He has 25 years of service as a certified police officer and has obtained his Master Peace Officer license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Outside of work, he can be found coaching youth sports and mentoring students. “I am excited for the opportunity to engage community members in dialogue that connects core concerns with community action,” Cunningham said. “This will help the department identify attainable and specific areas for change that will unify and build community trust and empowerment.” To get in touch with Officer Cunningham, call (940) 349-7978, email Anthony.Cunningham@ cityofdenton.com, or stop by the MLK Jr. Recreation Center located at 1300 Wilson St.37 FEATURED EVENTS 7 SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Denton Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge will take place from May 27 to July 31. Readers of all ages can sign up online at Denton.ReadSquared.com beginning May 27. No library card is required and people of all ages are encouraged to join the challenge. HONEY RUN VIRTUAL 5K & 10K Spring is here and so are the blooming redbud trees! The redbud is so beloved in Denton that in 1994, Denton became the Redbud Capital of Texas. Although small in stature, the redbud tree is easily identifiable by its green heart-shaped leaves and vibrant, not red, but pink flowers. Redbuds can grow up to 15 to 30 feet in height and the crown can reach 10 to 20 feet, which makes it the perfect understory tree species. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators are attracted to the bright magenta flowers, and many native species of bees rely on this early bloomer for survival. Texas has three native varieties of redbuds: eastern redbud, Texas redbud, and Mexican redbud. Our Cross Timbers region is well suited for the Texas variety due to its drought tolerance and drier, more alkaline soils. While the typical in-person Redbud Festival may be canceled this year, Keep Denton Beautiful (KDB) is still offering a few ways to celebrate our most beloved tree. KDB, in partnership with Texas Woman’s University (TWU), will be sharing a designated campus Redbud Route along TWU’s Dr. Bettye Myers Butterfly Garden. Walk the route and share your photos using the hashtag #dentonredbuds. While you’re out and about experiencing Denton’s fantastic parks, help us create more future redbud routes across the city by mapping your own findings using the iNaturalist app: www.inaturalist.org/ projects/denton-trees. These pink blossoms only last a short time between mid-March and May—enjoy them before they’re gone! SIGNS OF SPRING IN THE REDBUD CAPITAL OF TEXAS The Denton Fire Department (DFD) recently celebrated the grand opening of the newly rebuilt Fire Station 3 (1401 Underwood St.) on Feb. 12. This four-bay, 16,000-square-foot station replaced the existing two-bay station that was built in 1970. The new station, which can house up to 12 firefighters, currently houses Engine 3 and Medic 3, a small Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting truck (ARFF 3), and a second Battalion Chief who supervises the stations on the west side of the city. Fire Station 3 is built for growth and will eventually house a second truck company. Additionally, on Friday, Feb. 26, DFD opened the brand new Fire Station 8 (3131 Colorado Blvd.). This is the first new fire station and engine company since Fire Station 7 opened for service in 2007. This two-bay, 8,400-square- foot station serves southeast Denton and houses Medic 8, the new Engine 8, and can house up to seven firefighters. To learn more about the Denton Fire Department, including the location of all eight fire stations, visit www.dentonfire.com. DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES OPENING OF REBUILT FIRE STATION 3 AND NEW FIRE STATION 8 Honey Run has gone virtual this year! Visit www.dentonparks.com to register for this free, virtual race. Participants will receive a free T-shirt, but quantities are limited to first come, first served. Prizes will be raffled for those who complete the race. MOVIES IN THE PARK Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Quakertown Park for a socially distanced outdoor family movie night! Movies will begin around sunset. April 23 - The Croods: A New Age (PG) May 14 - Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) For more spring and summer activities, visit www.dentonparks.com. 38 CONNECT WITH US TO STAY UPDATED! A publication of the City of Denton • 03/21 • ADA/EOE/ADEA • TDD (800) 735-2989 • www.cityofdenton.com RESIDENT UPDATE CITY OF DENTON RECYCLABLE IN THE CITY OF DENTON Sign Up for Email Notifications www.cityofdenton.com/stayupdated Want to know what’s going on at the City of Denton? We’ve got you covered! Follow our official communication channels to stay updated about what’s happening in your city. Read City of Denton News & Stories www.cityofdentonnews.com Sign Up for CodeRED Emergency Alerts www.cityofdenton.com/codered /cityofdenton /cityofdenton @cityofdentontx /cityofdenton 39 Denton uses surface water from Lake Lewisville and Lake Ray Roberts for its water supply. Drinking water, both tap and bottled, can come from a variety of sources including rivers, lakes, streams, reservoirs, and springs. As water travels over the land’s surface or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and radioactive material and can be polluted by animal or human activity. Contaminants that might be expected in untreated water include: microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals; pesticides and herbicides; organic chemicals from industrial processes or petroleum use; and radioactive materials. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791 or visiting www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water. Water, whether tap or bottled, is regulated for safety. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulates water provided by public water systems while the Food and Drug Administration establishes regulations for bottled water. Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems. These types of problems are not necessarily causes for health concerns. For more information on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please call Water Production at (940) 349-7525. It is more responsible, and cheaper and easier, to keep contaminants out of our lakes than it is to remove them once they get in. Excessive or improper use of pesticides/herbicides, improper disposal of used oil and antifreeze, and littering are just a few activities that can lead to pollution in our drinking water supply. Learn more about protecting our water on the following pages, and please do your part to stop pollution. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality completed an assessment of your source water and results indicate that some of our sources are susceptible to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for your water system are based on this susceptibility and previous sample data. Any detections of these contaminants may be found in this report. For more information about source water assessments and protection efforts at our system, contact Abbigayle Otteson, Water Regulation Compliance Coordinator, at (940) 349-7477. There are a number of options available to learn more about Denton Water Utilities or to participate in decision-making processes. For questions about this report or the quality of our drinking water, call Abbigayle Otteson, Water Regulation Compliance Coordinator, at (940) 349-7477. For participation opportunities, call Utilities Administration at (940) 349-7154. For the Public Utilities Board meeting times and locations, visit our website at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. EN ESPAÑOL: Este reporte incluye información importante sobre el agua para tomar. Para asistencia en español o para recibir una copia de esta información o una traducción en español de estos datos, por favor llame a Servicio al Consumidor al (940) 349-8700. IMPORTANT SPECIAL NOTICE: You may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water. Infants, some elderly, or Immuno-compromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; those who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with steroids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders can be particularly at risk from infections. You should seek advice about drinking water from your physician or health care provider. Additional guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791 or www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water. LEAD/COPPER INFORMATION: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. This water supply is responsible for providing high-quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Listed on the back of this report are the regulated and unregulated contaminants detected in Denton’s drinking water. All are below allowed levels. Not listed here are hundreds of contaminants for which we tested that were not detected. This report is based upon the most recent data available to Denton Water Utilities. Terms used in the Water Quality Table and in other parts of this report are defined here. • Action Level (AL) - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers a treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. • LRAA - Locational Running Annual Average. • Level 1 Assessment - A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria were found. • Level 2 Assessment - A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an Escherichia coli (E. coli) maximum contaminant level (MCL) violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria were found on multiple occasions. • Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. • NTU - Nepholometric turbidity units. This is the unit used to measure water turbidity. • pCi/L - Picocuries per liter is a measure of radioactivity in water. A picocurie is 10-12 curies - the quantity of radioactive material producing 2.22 nuclear transformations per minute. • ppb - Parts per billion. One part per billion is equal to one packet of artificial sweetener sprinkled into an Olympic-size swimming pool. • ppm - Parts per million. One part per million is equal to one packet of artificial sweetener sprinkled into 250 gallons of iced tea. • Treatment Technique (TT) - A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. • Turbidity - A measure of water’s clarity. How clear the water is can indicate how many particles are in it. The goal is to produce water with turbidity levels as low as possible. The City of Denton’s goal is to achieve a higher level of water quality than that required by state and federal rules and regulations. To learn more about our water and how it is supplied, please read the following water quality report. This report includes water quality information from 2020. As you can see from the Water Quality Table on the next page, we have continued our commitment to providing you and your family with safe drinking water by having no violations in 2020. Water Quality Report 40 Secondary and Other Constituents Not Regulated Constituent Date Tested Unit Average Level Minimum Level Maximum Level Major Sources Violation Sodium 3/04/20 ppm 23.90 20.50 27.30 Erosion of natural deposits; By-product of oil field activity No Unregulated Contaminants Constituent Date Tested Unit Average Level Minimum Level Maximum Level Major Sources Violation Chloroform 2020 ppb 1.59 0.00 3.18 By-product of drinking water chlorination No Bromodichloromethane 2020 ppb 2.84 2.19 3.49 By-product of drinking water chlorination No Dibromochloromethane 2020 ppb 3.17 3.07 3.27 By-product of drinking water chlorination No Bromoform 2020 ppb 0.71 0.00 1.41 By-product of drinking water chlorination No Regulated Inorganic Contaminants Constituent Date Tested Unit Average Level Minimum Level Maximum Level MCL MCLG Major Sources Violation Barium 2/27/20 ppm 0.040 0.039 0.04 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits No Fluoride 2/27/20 ppm 0.196 0.171 0.22 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories No Cyanide 2/27/20 ppb 10.100 0.0 20.2 200 200 Discharge from steel/metal factories; Discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories No Nitrate 2/27/20 ppm 0.563 0.516 0.61 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits No Chromium 2/27/20 ppb 1.250 1.20 1.30 100 100 Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits No Constituent Date Tested Unit Action Level 90th Percentile Number of Sites Exceeding AL MCLG Major Sources Violation Lead 2019 ppb 15 1.2 0 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems;Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives No Copper 2019 ppm 1.3 0.49 0 1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems;Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives No Regulated Synthetic Organic Contaminants Including Pesticides and Herbicides Constituent Date Tested Unit Average Level Minimum Level Maximum Level MCL MCLG Major Sources Violation Atrazine 2/27/20 ppb 0.1 0.1 0.10 3 3 Runoff from herbicide used on row crops No Simazine 2/27/20 ppb 0.045 0 0.09 3 3 Runoff from herbicide used on row crops No Regulated Disinfectants and Disinfection By-Products Constituent Date Tested Unit Average Level Minimum Level Maximum Level MCL MCLG Major Sources Violation TOC1 (Total Organic Carbon) Treated Water 2020 ppm 2.34 1.70 2.68 TT N/A Naturally present in the environment No TOC1 (Total Organic Carbon) Raw Water 2020 ppm 5.03 3.47 6.07 TT N/A Naturally present in the environment No 1Total organic carbon (TOC) has no health effects. The disinfectant can combine with TOC to form disinfection by-products. Disinfection is necessary to ensure that water does not have unacceptable levels of pathogens. By-products of disinfection include trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAA), which are reported elsewhere in this report. Constituent Date Tested Unit Average Level Minimum Level Maximum Level MRDL MRDLG Major Sources Violation Chloramines2 2020 ppm 3.53 0.40 4.80 4 4 Disinfectant used to control microbes No 2Compliance is based on the average level of Chloramines not exceeding the MRDL of 4 ppm. Constituent Date Tested Unit Average Level Minimum Level Maximum Level MCL MCLG Major Sources Violation Bromate 2020 ppb 1 0 3.20 10 0 By-product of drinking water disinfection No Constituent Date Tested Unit LRAA Max Minimum Level Maximum Level MCL MCLG Major Sources Violation TTHM (Total Trihalomethanes)2020 ppb 14 6.60 16.10 80 N/A By-product of drinking water chlorination No HAA5 (Haloacetic Acids)2020 ppb 7 3 8.70 60 N/A By-product of drinking water chlorination No Regulated Microbiological Contaminants Constituent Date Tested Unit Highest Monthly Percentage of Positive Samples Action Level MCLG Major Sources Violation Total Coliform 2020 Samples 0.00 > 5%0 Naturally present in the environment No Constituent Date Tested Unit Highest Single Measurement % of samples <0.3 NTU Turbidity Limits MCLG Major Sources Violation Turbidity3 June 2020 NTU 0.28 100.00 0.3 N/A Soil runoff No Water Quality Table Produced 04/21 by the City of Denton | ADA/EOE/ADEA | TDD (800) 735-2989 | www.cityofdenton.com Water Quality Report 41 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. Management Corner A MESSAGE FROM TONY VOL. 1 ISSUE 6 • APR 2021 Official Newsletter of Denton Municipal Electric This issue: Cover Page PAGE 01 IN THE LOOP PAGE 01 Department Spotlight: Logistics Team PAGE 02 Employee Updates PAGE 05 CIP Projects PAGE 14 Fun Facts PAGE 25 Giving Back PAGE 28 Tony Puente, Utilities Executive Manager Safety Program PAGE 12 Energy Services PAGE 19 Resources PAGE 21 42 Kolby- Inspecting old inventory items in the pole yard for scrape Baker checking in a 3-phase transformer that just arrived from Techline Department SpotlightThe Logistics team oversee a wide variety of DME’s activities pertaining to Distribution, Operations & Maintenance, Substations, System Operations, Engineering, Metering, and Transmission divisions. This includes ordering, receiving, and the distribution of materials. The team tracks projects to completion, ensuring financial reconciliations, and maintains project files that include permits, estimates for materials, tools, repairs, disposal of decommissioned assets, material tickets, purchase orders, invoices and project prints. IN THE LOOP PAGE 02 Logistics Team BY: MISTY WILLIS 43 DME’s Logistics Team effectively coordinates the team’s functions, by project management, warehousing, and distribution of fixed assets and consumable supplies for DME. These include processes that promote direct buy, bulk purchasing, and centralized purchasing to eliminate duplication and conflicts of interest while reducing costs in accordance with City Procurement Policy, standards of inventory management that provide protection against loss due to improper handling or theft, uniform (standard operating) procedures for the management of products, materials and services throughout DME divisions , including purchasing and consistent with standard industry operating procedures, City policy, state and federal regulations.. Kolby and Baker working on some of the many hats we wear- but some say other duties as assigned….Department SpotlightIN THE LOOP PAGE 03 Logistics Team continued... The boss training! 44 Baker-in his spare time likes to fish, hunt, play guitar, piano, spend time with his girl his new dog and his family. Misty-my spare time is consumed with my family, coaching cheer and finishing my degree! Kolby- in his spare time likes to tinker with cars, spend time with his girl and his family. Rowdy- aka “The Boss” – fun fact- he has 11 grandkids! Spare time grandkids sporting events- finishing his house- hunting when he can.Department SpotlightIN THE LOOP PAGE 04 Meet the Team 45 Employee UpdatesDATES OF OBSERVANCE April 01-30: National Safe Digging Month April 18: National Lineman Appreciation Day April 18-24: National Volunteer Week April 19-25: Earth Week April 30: Arbor Day May 01-31: National Electrical Safety Month May 01: Wildfire Community Preparedness Day May 03-09: National Small Business Week May 31: Memorial Day June 07: Public Power Day of Giving June 20-26: National Lightning Safety Awareness Week April May June Russ, Terry - 8 Vaughn, Tara -11 Willis, Misty A - 12 Stastny, Stephen - 13 Ballard, Laura - 16 Day, Smith - 17 Fowler, Randolph 20 Farmer, Brandon - 21 Molina, Javier - 24 Hoke, Kyle - 25 Blackstone, James - 26 Breon, Douglas - 27 Ruiz, Elizabeth - 27 Goble, John - 29 Naulty, Terrance - 30 Hall, William - 5 Puente Jr, Antonio - 6 Lutrick, Christopher - 9 Johnson, Stephen - 11 Harper, Justin - 13 Walding, Brian - 15 Spinelli Jr, Salvatore - 18 Tyler, Jennifer - 18 Hernandez, Shaun - 21 Loucks, Keith - 25 Teniente, Leonel - 27 Ward, Edward - 27 Jones, Tony - 28 Oliver, Troy - 30 Woods, Christopher - 3 Bridges, Samuel - 5 Manns, Ricky - 7 Freeman, Ray - 8 Hutchins, Daniel - 9 Key, Randall - 10 Wilson, Michael - 10 Soto, Gustavo - 12 Greeley, Nicholas - 15 Hall, Thomas - 18 Molsbee, Cameron - 21 Selmi, Richard - 21 Padron, Jordan - 23 Gutknecht, Abraham - 28 Bill Shepherd, Executive Manager of Business Services David Burris, Safety and Training Specialist BIRTHDAYS IN THE LOOP PAGE 05 NEW HIRES & TRANSFERS Bill Sh e p h e r d David B u r r i s 46 CONGRATULATIONS!! JONATHAN LOVE SYSTEM OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR, bELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATIONS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH " "Doc" demonstrates our core values daily. He provides business cases for monies needed, goes above and beyond on all customer requests quickly and efficiently, provides guidance on safety practices, has contingency measures established prior to work being done, and explains why actions are taken. Doc is a man of his word. He provides value to every department at DME and knows how to improve teamwork." What DME Employees had to say: "...Jonathan is a great team player. He provides detailed explanations when asked or called and is always willing to go the extra mile to help. He has a warm personality that always puts you at ease, regardless of the situation."JANUARY47 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH EVERYONE WAS AN... ADMINISTRATION COMPLIANCE DENTON ENERGY CENTER DME TECHNOLOGY SERVICES EMO (FRONT & BACK OFFICE) ENERGY SERVICES ENGINEERING LINE CONSTRUCTION LINE MAINTENANCE LOGISTICS METERING RATES & SETTLEMENTS REGULATORY & RISK SAFETY & TRAINING SUBSTATIONS SYSTEM OPERATIONS/DISPATCH IN FEBRUARY 48 "Thank you so much for such diligent service to our community. We are so fortunate to have great people and a public utility that puts lives before profit. Don't get me wrong, the outages are difficult but 60 degrees is better than freezing temperatures and no power. - Billy Cheek, Public Utilities Board Member" "Denton utilities/DME are really doing a monumental job of keeping things working for all of us. - Ed Soph, Public Utilities Board Member" As I reflect on the unprecedented weather and energy events that we faced last month, I want to express to all DME employees my sincere and deeply felt thanks for the outstanding work that you did. You all went above and beyond your duties. You gave your compassion, knowledge, and the manpower needed to keep DME running and provided our customers the best service possible under challenging circumstances. Your calm, supportive approach to the emergency event significantly contributed to our successful response. There are many positive comments, and I know your selfless work is greatly appreciated. Thank you again. It is comforting to know that you and your colleagues can and will step up should the need occur again. - Tony Puente, Executive Manager of Utilities What City officials had to say: "The deep freeze of last week tested all of us. I know at Medical City Denton we relied on our coworkers to rise to the challenge for helping each other arrive safely to work, have food available for our patients and coworkers, and to support one another. I know our neighbors who work for the City of Denton also were working tirelessly to provide the safest environment for the community. We acknowledge and appreciate all of their work in every department. Even during the boil ordinance, we were updated on status and quickly notified when the ordinance ended and advised on how to safely return to water usage. One thing that never faltered was our electricity. This critical utility to the safety of our patients, medical staff and coworkers was a constant. Thank you for your leadership and responsiveness to our community. And a sincere thank you to all who work for City of Denton. Steven Edgar CEO - Medical City Denton - Denton, Texas" What the public had to say: 49 "My name is Sarah Plotkin and am a Senior Energy Manager on Target’s Energy Team. My role encompasses partnering with utilities across the country on outage response and power quality, incentives and rate analysis. I wanted to write a note to recognize the efforts of my Account Manager Elizabeth Ruiz and Brad Watts, Manager of Operation & Maintenance during the severe weather and generation shortage events of last week. One of the many Target facilities that was impacted was Target’s food distribution center in the City of Denton. Because this facility services food replenishment for hundreds of Target stores, it is equipped with onsite backup generators via automatic transfer switches. However, the rolling blackouts impacted this facility alternating every 45 minutes which eventually began causing significant damage to Target’s refrigeration equipment. In order to preserve the multi-millions of dollars of produce at this site, Elizabeth and Brad partnered with Target to disconnect this facility from the utility, allowing us to run on backup generator and halting further damage of equipment. I’m so impressed with and thankful for both Elizabeth’s and Brad’s engagement during this event. I know resource constraints are always tight in severe weather storms and this scenario was certainly unparalleled to any other. Elizabeth’s and Brad’s partnership allowed Target to preserve most produce which is now being used to replenish local stores aiding communities recovering from last week. Additionally, I hope that removing the facility from the grid during the EEA Level 3 was beneficial to the utility in decreasing overall load. Working with utilities across the country, I can attest to the fact that we do not always experience this same level of partnership. I cannot thank Elizabeth and Brad enough for their open communication, collaboration and positive attitude during the events of last week and I wanted to ensure they were recognized for their efforts. Thank you, Sarah Plotkin Senior Program Owner Prop Mgmt | Energy & Sustainability | Target Corporation |" What the public had to say: 50 What the public had to say: 51 CONGRATULATIONS!! KENN DARLING ELECTRIC APPLICATIONS ARCHITECT II, DME TECHNOLOGY SERVICES EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH "... Ken is a level-headed great employee and team player that is able to prioritize requests for his valuable time. He is essential to support me and my team. He is always there when we need him and goes above and beyond every time. He exceeds my expectations on every level." What DME Employees had to say: "...Kenn's always on point when asked to help with issues regarding daily operations and Responder questions. He's always got a great attitude and is able to apply his knowledge to effectively help us keep the responder map updated and working, which is essential to our department functioning safely and effectively."MARCH52 Safety ProgramAll DME employees your professionalism and dedication to duty could not have been more evident than the accomplishments that were made during some of the coldest weather in a very long time. Not only did you deal with extreme cold, but you dealt with snow falling and power outages unrivaled in recent history. You did not let these circumstances deter you! Your commitment to Safety and the customers was proven by your actions. Thank you very much for all that you do and Keep it up. IN THE LOOP PAGE 12 BY SALVATORE B. SPINELLI JR. From the Safety Department Ladder Safety Ladders are a great tool and make our lives so much easier but fail to inspect or use a ladder improperly could result in serious injury or death. Please remember the following when using any type of ladder. 53 Safety ProgramIN THE LOOP PAGE 13 Lock the Ladder – This is true for step and extension ladders Make sure the ground is level and solid for the ladder base •Know the climbing limits of your specific ladder (Never Climb on top or stand on last rung) Look around for hidden dangers before climbing on a ladder Foot the Ladder (Have someone assist you if possible) Choose the Right ladder for the job Tie off ladders for safety Climbing and standing on a ladder Always face the ladder when climbing and descending Keep both feet on the ladder Never stand on top of the paint shelf of a step ladder Use proper Ladder angles, 1:4 Ratio, 1 foot away for every 4 feet in height Eye Safety Common Causes of Eye Injuries Striking or Scraping – Small particles such as dust, cement chips, metal slivers, and wood chips can strike or scrape the eye. Penetration – Objects like nails, staples, or slivers of wood can go through the eyeball and result in permanent loss of vision Chemical or Thermal Burns – Industrial chemicals and cleaning products are common causes of chemical burns, commonly experienced by welders What Eye Protection is right for you? Safety Glasses – Protect against flying objects Safety Goggles – Protect against dust or liquid splashes Face Shields – Protect against greater impacts. Must be used with safety glasses or goggles Welding Helmet – Protect against optical radiation Please Welcome David Burris as the new Safety and Training Specialist!! 54 CIP TransmissionIN THE LOOP PAGE 14 During the first quarter of 2021, construction was completed at Brinker Substation including breaker and switch installation, bus installation, and relay panel installation. Also, NERC relay testing was completed and relay coordination setting changes were installed and tested at Pockrus and Denton West Substations. At Denton West, a new SCADA remote terminal unit (RTU) was installed, and power line carrier relays were replaced. Transmission Engineering Group BY MARK ZIMMERER Brinker Substation Relay Panels 55 Substation Land Acquisition1CIP TransmissionIN THE LOOP PAGE 15 Example of a Screen Wall planned for Denton North Substation The major emphasis for the second quarter of 2021 will be issuing a Request for Qualifications for the Hickory GIS Substation Design-Build Project. Work will continue on the permitting and technical specifications for the RFP. 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 and Locust to Spencer transmission lines and the transmission upgrades need for the Hickory Substation. Also, preliminary design to resolve conflicts with the future I35 widening for the Denton North to Masch Branch and RD Wells to Hickory transmission lines will continue. Finally, an RFP will be issued for the demolition of the two buildings on the Eagle Substation property. 2 2 1 1 Projects' Summary NERC Relay Setting Changes Installed NERC Relay Testings & setting changes Completed SCADA Rmeote Terminal Unit Installed Substation Construction Completed 56 IN THE LOOP PAGE 16 Distribution Engineering Capital Projects Group BY DOUG BREON Distribution Engineering has nineteen capital projects in various stages of construction. Thirty-one capital projects were released for construction, but they are not yet in progress. Ninety-six active capital projects are at different stages of the engineering design process. Engineering design was completed and released to Construction in January 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 circuit FW221 and allow new circuit FW211 to serve load in this growing SW Denton area. Engineering design was completed in February and released to Construction to extend 4000’ of distribution line to serve the new Hickory Creek Detention Facility 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, a 70-lot, and a 130-lot residential subdivision; extending electric facilities to serve a 300-unit apartment complex and a 75-unit Townhome development; extending electric facilities to two warehouse developments and 7 new commercial buildings; and extending electric facilities to serve multiple new 5G cellular node antennas. CIP Distribution57 Multi-Family Developments Residential Subdivisions Along Fort Worth Dr CIP DistributionIN THE LOOP PAGE 17 Hickory Creek Detention Facility 58 Warehouse and Commercial Developments CIP DistributionIN THE LOOP PAGE 18 19 Distribution projects in various construction stages 31 Distribution projects released for construction 96 Distribution projects at various stages in the engineering design process 10 Distribution engineering designs completed Projects' Summary 59 Energy Services89 96 3 691 ACkW= $3,220,621 worth 48 New applications processed 89 Permission to Operate Letters issued 58 Letters of Intent issued $259,624 rebates approved & awarded Educational / PSA tweets and 2,335 new followers IN THE LOOP PAGE 19 PV Solar Systems Installed EV rebates processed = $900 ==== 58 Vendor numbers requested=58 Check requests submitted== Average Rebate: $4,476Av. System Cost: $36,598 Solar Program FY 2021-21 Second Quarter EV Rebate Social Media Outreach DME's social media presence continues to grow. Once again, DME was featured this quarter in the APPA's Public Power Daily News. Way to go, DME! 60 As a new member of the DME executive team, Bill comes to us from Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) in Gainesville, Florida. GRU is the 5th largest Municipal utility in Florida, providing Electric, Natural Gas, Water, Wastewater, and commercial Broadband services to 97,000 customers in the greater Gainesville area. There he was the Chief Customer Officer responsible for the overall customer experience, satisfaction, and strategy within the utility as well as purchasing, warehouse, facilities, and real estate. His close to 28 years in the utility industry also included Energy Efficiency, Solar, Distributed Generation, and Key Accounts at GRU. Some achievements included the development and implementation of a very aggressive energy-efficiency and solar initiative at GRU. One of the most notable achievements was a first-in-the-country Solar Feed-In-Tariff Program. The program added 18.5 MW of customer-owned solar to Gainesville in 5 short years and helped spark another 2.5 MW of net-metered projects. He also developed a Turn-Key Emergency Generation Program for commercial customers that involved designing, procuring, installing, and maintaining natural gas and diesel generator units on the customer’s site. Bill has an MBA from the University of Florida, a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and he is a Certified Energy Manager.Energy ServicesIN THE LOOP PAGE 20 Bill Shepherd Executive Manager of Business Services Meet Bill, Our New Boss! Bill!,61 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 IN THE LOOP PAGE 21 Human Resources Updates 62 The City Celebrates Black History Month The storm forced us to cancel the remaining plans for the month, but we took the opportunity to produce some videos that focus on the 2021 Black History Month theme of “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.” Click here to see an amazing glimpse into your peer's lives to learn about the family roots that support their foundations. You can also view recordings of our other events that took place during the month. ResourcesIN THE LOOP PAGE 22 Lewis H. Latimer, one of the electric power industry's leading pioneers. He was an inventor and draftsman best known for his contributions to the patenting of the light bulb and the telephone. https://buff.ly/2JMU6Se #PublicPower #BlackHistoryMonth 63 Hiring Reminder Hiring Managers! As a reminder, please allow for a minimum of two weeks between the offer date and start date of the position you’re hiring for. This time is necessary to complete the onboarding processes and paperwork. Trying to rush the process in less time may actually end up causing more delays. If you have questions about hiring and onboarding, please contact your Talent Acquisition Specialist: Stephanie Rivas (info above). Airport & Facilities Management (Real Estate) Chief of Staff (City Secretary, Community Services, Animal Services) Development Services (Planning, Building Safety) Electric Operations Environmental Services Solid Waste Streets Wastewater Operations Water Operations Departments Serving: Talent Acquisition Specialist Stephanie Rivas (940) 349-7768 stephanie.rivas@cityofdenton.com ResourcesIN THE LOOP PAGE 2364 65 Denton Municipal Electric has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. APPA is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 49 million people in 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. APPA advocates and advises on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations and recognizes its members for exceptional performance, including the RP3 designation. On March 23, 2021, Denton Municipal Electric was publicly recognized with the RP3 Platinum designation during the American Public Power Association Engineering and Operations Conference Awards Ceremony. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, has been offered for 15 years. It recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. Criteria include sound business practices and a utility-wide commitment to safe and reliable delivery of electricity. For the third consecutive time, Denton Municipal Electric joins more than 275 public power utilities nationwide that hold the RP3 designation. “I think over the last year, or so, we’ve seen the vital importance of running a reliable and safe utility,” says Aaron Haderle, Chair of APPA’s RP3 Review Panel and Manager of Transmission and Distribution Operations at Kissimmee Utility Authority, Florida. “The utilities receiving the RP3 designation have proven that they are committed to running a top-notch public power utility by implementing industry best practices.” “We couldn’t be prouder to be honored with this designation,” said Tony Puente, Executive Manager of Utilities. “This is the culmination of a lot of work from a lot of people who really care about powering our community. But, this designation is not a final destination. We are committed to continuing to look for ways to improve our operations and service to our customers.” For more information on the designation, please visit the American Public Power Association website here Fun FactsDenton Municipal Electric Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider IN THE LOOP PAGE 2566 Fun FactsLook at w h a t j u s t arrived!! In addition to last year's Mutual aid commendation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), DME was also recognized by the Texas Public Power Association (TPPA) for the assistance provided to affected communities in Louisiana by Hurricane Laura. Denton Municipal Electric Receives Recognition for Electric Restoration Efforts in Lafayette and Winnfield, Lousiana. IN THE LOOP PAGE 26 Denton Municipal Electric Recognized for Providing Reliable Electric Service to the Community 67 Denton Municipal Electric has received national recognition for the third year in a row for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2020. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities. The Association helps electric utilities track power outage and restoration data through its subscription-based eReliability Tracker service and then compares the data to national statistics tracked by the U.S. Energy Information Administration for all types of electric utilities. This award is an addition to APPA’s Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Platinum designation that DME received last week, which recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. Nationwide, the average public power customer experiences electric outages less than half the amount of time that customers of other types of utilities do. “Public power utilities have proven their commitment to serving their community by continuing to lead the nation in reliability,” said Alex Hofmann, APPA’s Vice President of Technical and Operations Services. “These utilities are the best of the best when it comes to keeping the lights on in their communities.” To put DME’s performance into perspective—not including significant events— its annual average outage time is 54 minutes, while the average for all U.S. electric utilities is 139 minutes. Another performance indicator is the Average System Availability Index. This index tracks how long the system is available to people annually, and DME prides itself of having a 99.99% index rating. “We are proud to receive this recognition. It is a testament to the hard work of all our staff to ensure that we keep Denton powered,” said Jerry Fielder, Engineering Division Manager at Denton Municipal Electric. For more information on the certificate, please visit the American Public Power Association website HERE or contact DME via email at dme@cityofdenton.com. Fun FactsIN THE LOOP PAGE 2768 Employee A p p r e c i a t i o n Giving BackIN THE LOOP PAGE 28 Employee A p p r e ci a ti o n Lots of great stuff! Take a mom e n t t o appreciate h o w awesome y o u a r e Employe e A p p r e c i a t i o n 69 Giving BackRP3 CelebrationRP3 Celebration RP3 Cel e b r a t i o n IN THE LOOP PAGE 29 Way to go, e v e r y o n e!! 70 Comments? IN THE LOOP PAGE 30 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 Bill Shepherd at bill.shepherd@cityofdenton.com 71 Oak Hickory Alleyway Findings TIMELINE 11/16/2018 – Jesse Jenson (928 W. Hickory homeowner) reaches out to the Assistant City Manager to inquire about possibly reconstructing the alleyway. 12/3/2018 – Randy Hunt (President of Historic Denton) asked Chad Allen (former City staff) about plans to reconstruct/upgrade the alleyway. 1/3/2019 – Daniel Kremer informs Jesse Jenson that there are no records of the City acquiring the private drive or any easements. 1/23/2019 – Paul Williamson (City Real Estate) provides his initial findings that show the alley is private and was just not drawn properly in DCAD’s land records/mapping by the way the parent Yancey tract was parceled‐out. 1/24/2019 – Daniel Kremer (Deputy Director of Public Works Operation) provides Jesse Jenson with the deeds from the original owner (Yancey) granting access rights to the driveway to lots on the east side of the driveway. Daniel shares these documents with Randy Hunt on 2/23/2019. 3/26/2019 – Daniel Kremer meets Randy Hunt on site to discuss the private drive. 3/27/2019 – Daniel Kremer informs Randy Hunt via email that the City is pursuing a survey of the area to determine ownership. 4/19/2019 – Staff initiates Alta Survey with Teague Nall and Perkins (TNP). 5/1/2019 – Staff reviews and finalizes the survey with TNP, which shows that the private drive is a remainder of the parent Yancey tract. 5/2/2019 – Staff held a community meeting to discuss parking, street, and alleyway conditions in the Historic District. Similar meetings held on June 19 and August 15 of 2019. 4/3/2021 – Jesse Jenson reaches out to Mayor Hudspeth to make him aware of his concerns about the alleyway condition and ownership in the Oak Hickory Historic District. 72 ALL-WAY CROSSING VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS Join the City of Denton at an upcoming All-Way Crossing virtual community meeting to learn about the plans and share your input on the next phase of the pedestrian safety improvement project at the intersections around the Courthouse Square. Visit www.cityofdenton.com/allwaycrossing to learn more Thursday, April 22 at 11 AM Thursday, April 22 at 6 PM and to register to attend. Plan to Attend a Virtual Meeting Join the Conversation 73 April 9, 2021 Report No. 2020-020 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Board and Commissions Meeting Time Survey Results EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On Feb. 9, 2021, the Council directed City staff to conduct a survey of all board and commission members to determine if members were satisfied with the current meeting days and times of their respective bodies. The results show that a significant majority of the 71 respondents are satisfied with their current meeting dates and times. Staff will recommend that the liaison for the Public Art Committee schedule a discussion with that body on meeting days and times. DISCUSSION: On Feb. 9, 2021, the Council directed City staff to conduct a survey of all board and commission members to determine if members were satisfied with the current meeting days and times of their respective bodies. This direction was subsequent to a “1-minute pitch” request for a work session on board and commission meeting times. Staff distributed a survey to 168 board and commission members via email on March 9, 2021 with a deadline to complete by March 16. A total of 71 responses were received, which is representative of 42% of all board and commission members. The survey requested the following: • Name and Board or Commission of which the respondent was a member; • Whether the member was satisfied with their current meeting day or time; • If not satisfied, their preferred day of the week or time of day to meet; and • Any additional comments they wanted to share. Of the 71 responses, 56 (79%) were satisfied with their current meeting day and time while 15 (21%) responded as not satisfied. Below is a chart that summarizes the responses by board and commission. Included are the total responses for each board, the number and percentage of responses listed as “unsatisfied” with their current meeting day or time, and the percentage of the board that responded as “unsatisfied” (regardless of whether the survey was completed). Only the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board, the Public Art Committee, and the Traffic Safety Commission had “unsatisfied” responses at or above 50% of total responses. Because of the low response rates from the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board and the Traffic Safety Commission, two (2) and one (1) response respectively, staff does not feel the dissatisfaction rate is necessarily representative of each bo dy. The Public Art Committee, however, received 6 responses from a body of 9 members; and these responses were evenly split on whether they were satisfied with their current meeting day and time. 74 April 9, 2021 Report No. 2020-020 Boards and Commissions Total Responses Responded “Unsatisfied” % Responded “Unsatisfied” % Committee "Unsatisfied” Airport Advisory Board 4 1 25% 14% Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 3 1 33% 14% Board of Ethics 6 1 17% 14% Bond Oversight Committee 5 0 0% 0% Civil Service Commission 0 0 0% 0% Committee on Persons w/ Disabilities 7 0 0% 0% Comm. Dev. Advisory Committee 4 0 0% 0% Downtown Denton TIRZ Board 2 0 0% 0% Economic Dev. Partnership Board 2 0 0% 0% Health and Bldg. Standards Commission 3 0 0% 0% Historic Landmark Commission 7 2 29% 22% Human Services Advisory Committee 3 0 0% 0% Library Board 5 2 40% 29% Parks, Rec., & Beautification Board 2 1 50% 14% Planning and Zoning Commission 5 0 0% 0% Public Art Committee 6 3 50% 33% Public Utilities Commission 2 0 0% 0% TIRZ #2 Board 0 0 0% 0% Traffic Safety Commission 1 1 100% 14% Zoning Board of Adjustment 3 1 33% 14% (NOTE: The Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board and Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee did not have members at the time of the survey and the Development Code Review Committee was recently formed. As a result, they are not listed/represented in the survey results .) CONCLUSION: The results reflect that most members of all boards and commissions, with one exception, are satisfied with their current meeting times. The staff liaison for the Public Art Committee will, at the earliest opportunity, solicit feedback from the Committee regarding their meeting day and time to determine if the current schedule is satisfactory. ATTACHMENTS: The survey’s raw data, in excel spreadsheet form, is available by request. STAFF CONTACT: Ryan Adams Director of Customer Service and Public Affairs Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com REQUESTOR: City Council PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: 75 April 9, 2021 Report No. 2020-020 City Secretary’s Office Customer Service and Public Affairs STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 4 hours 76 April 9, 2021 Report No. 2020-020 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Board and Commissions Meeting Time Survey Results EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On Feb. 9, 2021, the Council directed City staff to conduct a survey of all board and commission members to determine if members were satisfied with the current meeting days and times of their respective bodies. The results show that a significant majority of the 71 respondents are satisfied with their current meeting dates and times. Staff will recommend that the liaison for the Public Art Committee schedule a discussion with that body on meeting days and times. DISCUSSION: On Feb. 9, 2021, the Council directed City staff to conduct a survey of all board and commission members to determine if members were satisfied with the current meeting days and times of their respective bodies. This direction was subsequent to a “1-minute pitch” request for a work session on board and commission meeting times. Staff distributed a survey to 168 board and commission members via email on March 9, 2021 with a deadline to complete by March 16. A total of 71 responses were received, which is representative of 42% of all board and commission members. The survey requested the following: Name and Board or Commission of which the respondent was a member; Whether the member was satisfied with their current meeting day or time; If not satisfied, their preferred day of the week or time of day to meet; and Any additional comments they wanted to share. Of the 71 responses, 56 (79%) were satisfied with their current meeting day and time while 15 (21%) responded as not satisfied. Below is a chart that summarizes the responses by board and commission. Included are the total responses for each board, the number and percentage of responses listed as “unsatisfied” with their current meeting day or time, and the percentage of the board that responded as “unsatisfied” (regardless of whether the survey was completed). Only the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board, the Public Art Committee, and the Traffic Safety Commission had “unsatisfied” responses at or above 50% of total responses. Because of the low response rates from the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board and the Traffic Safety Commission, two (2) and one (1) response respectively, staff does not feel the dissatisfaction rate is necessarily representative of each body. The Public Art Committee, however, received 6 responses from a body of 9 members; and these responses were evenly split on whether they were satisfied with their current meeting day and time. 77 April 9, 2021 Report No. 2020-020 Boards and Commissions Total Responses Responded “Unsatisfied” % Responded “Unsatisfied” % Committee "Unsatisfied” Airport Advisory Board 4 1 25% 14% Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 3 1 33% 14% Board of Ethics 6 1 17% 14% Bond Oversight Committee 5 0 0% 0% Civil Service Commission 0 0 0% 0% Committee on Persons w/ Disabilities 7 0 0% 0% Comm. Dev. Advisory Committee 4 0 0% 0% Downtown Denton TIRZ Board 2 0 0% 0% Economic Dev. Partnership Board 2 0 0% 0% Health and Bldg. Standards Commission 3 0 0% 0% Historic Landmark Commission 7 2 29% 22% Human Services Advisory Committee 3 0 0% 0% Library Board 5 2 40% 29% Parks, Rec., & Beautification Board 2 1 50% 14% Planning and Zoning Commission 5 0 0% 0% Public Art Committee 6 3 50% 33% Public Utilities Commission 2 0 0% 0% TIRZ #2 Board 0 0 0% 0% Traffic Safety Commission 1 1 100% 14% Zoning Board of Adjustment 3 1 33% 14% (NOTE: The Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board and Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee did not have members at the time of the survey and the Development Code Review Committee was recently formed. As a result, they are not listed/represented in the survey results.) CONCLUSION: The results reflect that most members of all boards and commissions, with one exception, are satisfied with their current meeting times. The staff liaison for the Public Art Committee will, at the earliest opportunity, solicit feedback from the Committee regarding their meeting day and time to determine if the current schedule is satisfactory. ATTACHMENTS: The survey’s raw data, in excel spreadsheet form, is available by request. STAFF CONTACT: Ryan Adams Director of Customer Service and Public Affairs Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com REQUESTOR: City Council PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: 78 April 9, 2021 Report No. 2020-020 City Secretary’s Office Customer Service and Public Affairs STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 4 hours 79 Date: April 9, 2021 Report No. 2021-021 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: FY 2020-21 Denton Energy Center (DEC) YTD January 2021 Dashboard BACKGROUND: Attached is the January 2021 FY 2020-21 Dashboard for the Denton Energy Center. The dashboard is intended to give a snapshot of relevant DEC metrics. The dashboard highlights the following: The Emission Chart (based on a calendar year) displays the January engine runtime hours, starts, stops, monthly and annual emissions totals and limits. DEC MWh Generation and Gross Revenue for FY 2020-21 through January 2021. o The DEC ran 24,203 MWh more through January of FY 2020-21 compared to FY 2019-20. This resulted in $1.1 million more in DEC Revenue. A DEC financial summary showing January FY 2019-20 Actuals, FY 2020-21 Budget, Actuals as of January 2021 and the FY 2020-21 end of year projections. o The FY 2020-21 year-end projections are equal to the FY 2020-21 budget. The Plant Monthly Run Hour Comparison Graph illustrates the monthly plant run times. The Key Trends section explains variances in revenues and expenses. o Although running more hours through January 2021, fuel cost was $88,300 lower. o The DEC Net Income was ($2.65) which is expected for this portion of the fiscal year. o The DEC Gross Margin was $3.9 Million which is $3.6 Million higher than budgeted due to higher DEC Revenue each month (Gross Margin = DEC Revenue – Fuel cost –Variable Operating & Maintenance cost). Gross Margin represents the component of revenue available to pay fixed cost including debt. ATTACHMENT(S): Denton Energy Center (DEC) Dashboard STAFF CONTACTS: Antonio Puente, Jr Executive Manager of Utilities (940) 349-8487 antonio.puente@cityofdenton.com Nick Vincent Assistant Director of Finance (940) 349-8063 nicholas.vincent@cityofdenton.com 80 City of Denton, Texas FY 2020-21 Denton Energy Center YTD January 2021 Dashboard Key Trends For the first 4 months of FY 2020-21, the DEC produced 24,203 MWh more than the same period of FY 2019-20. This resulted in approximately $1.2 million more in revenues and $8,600 less in total expenses than the same time in the previous fiscal year. The DEC Gross Margin as of January 31 was $3.9 Million which is $3.6 Million higher than budgeted. (Gross Margin = DEC Revenue –Fuel Cost –Variable Operating & Maintenance Cost). At this point in the fiscal year, FY 2020-21 year-end projections are equal to the FY 2020-21 budget. Note: All dollar figures presented are in millions of dollars. Month Revenue MWh $/MWh Oct-20 $2,739,241 31,581 $86.74 Nov-20 $1,037,719 14,117 $73.51 Dec-20 $457,097 7,225 $63.27 Jan-21 $565,793 8,622 $65.62 Total FY 2020-21 $4,799,849 61,545 $77.99 Generation & Gross Revenues FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2020-21 FY 2020-21 ACTUALS*BUDGET YTD PROJECTION DEC REVENUE* 3.56$ 24.55$ 4.80$ 24.55$ EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Energy Expense - Fuel 0.94$ 10.35$ 0.85$ 10.35$ Personnel Services 0.58 1.79 0.60 1.79 Materials & Supplies 0.08 1.72 0.02 1.72 Maintenance & Repair 0.01 0.56 0.02 0.56 Insurance 0.01 1.11 0.01 1.11 Operations 0.06 0.33 0.10 0.33 Debt Service - Principal 2.45 7.85 2.58 7.85 Debt Service - Interest 3.31 9.43 3.19 9.43 Interfund Transfers 0.02 0.24 0.08 0.24 Transfer to Capital Projects - 0.02 - 0.02 DEC EXPENDITURES 7.46$ 33.40$ 7.45$ 33.40$ DEC NET INCOME (3.90)$ (8.85)$ (2.65)$ (8.85)$ *Preliminary, Unaudited Figures Description Engine Runtime (hours)* Hot Starts Warm Starts Cold Starts Stops Description Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Carbon Monoxide (CO) Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Particulate Matter<10 microns (PM10) Particulate Matter<2.5 microns (PM2.5) Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Ammonia (NH3) Carbon Dioxide Equivalents (CO2e) DEC Monthly Emissions Total (tons)1.60 1.61 1.28 0.80 0.80 0.02 0.14 4,562.00 DEC Annual Permit Limit Operations (tons)**29.78 93.52 48.16 69.72 69.72 1.45 60.90 Monthly Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit 5.36% 1.72% 2.66% 1.14% 1.14% 1.11% 0.22% Annual to Date Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit 5.40% 1.70% 2.70% 1.10% 1.10% 1.10% 0.20% * Over the past 12 months, the DEC engines ran 15% of the time. During the month of January, the DEC engines ran 11% of the time. **Operations Annual Limit accounts for Balance of Plant standard emissions Emissions January 2021 Engines (1-12) 81 Date: April 9, 2021 Report No. 2021-022 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Potential Participation in State Traffic Citation Programs and Warrant Clearance BACKGROUND: During the Municipal Court Payments Audit, Staff found that the state of Texas offers two legislative tools that are intended to incentivize Municipal Court defendants to pay outstanding fines and fees. Based on Staff research, these tools are considered to be best practices to improve fine and fee collection and expedite warrant clearance. Each tool is described below: • The Scofflaw Program (Chapter 702 of the Texas Transportation Code) allows municipalities to contract with the Texas Department of Transportation to refuse to register or renew a motor vehicle’s registration if the vehicle owner has an outstanding warrant for violation of a traffic law. • The OmniBase Program (Chapter 706 of the Texas Transportation Code) allows municipalities to contract with the Texas Department of Transportation to deny defendants who attempt to renew their driver’s license if the individual has failed to pay fines and fees related to traffic violations. According to Municipal Court Administration Division Staff, the City was enrolled in the Scofflaw Program in the past; however, it stopped participating in 2017 due to operational costs and procedural reasons. On the other hand, the City has never enrolled in the OmniBase Program. According to Municipal Court staff, the City is not considering participation in either of these programs at this time. DISCUSSION: During fiscal year 2019-20 about 73 percent of the 15,200 citations issued were for traffic law violations. About 30 percent of the fines and fees assessed on these citations – amounting to about $767,000 – remain outstanding. In addition, 142 warrants have been issued for these citations. Warrants are typically issued if a defendant fails to appear in court or fails to pay adjudicated fines and fees. That being said, based on a review of traffic citation and warrant demographic information, implementation of these Programs may disproportionately impact certain segments of the City’s residents. In particular: • About 60 percent of issued warrants and 70 percent of cases with failure to appear status have defendants who are men, who make up about 49 percent of the City’s population; • Almost 35 percent of issued warrants have defendants who are young adults (people aged between 18 and 25 years), who make up about 22 percent of the City’s population; and 82 Date: April 9, 2021 Report No. 2021-022 • Almost 40 percent of issued warrants and 35 percent of cases with failure to appear status have Black and African American defendants, who make up about 10 percent of the City’s population. Similarly, about 17 percent of citations are issued to Black and African American people. Historically, on average, the Denton Municipal Court issues 5,600 arrest warrants per year. The 146 warrants relied on to create the above race-based percentages were issued by the Court in the months before the COVID-19 Pandemic began. In addition, it should be noted that these differences are generally reflective of traffic citations and warrants issued in Texas and the United States as a whole. CONCLUSION: Implementing the Scofflaw and OmniBase Programs may help expedite the clearance of warrants and the collection of outstanding traffic-related fines and fees. That being said, implementation of these programs may disproportionately impact certain sectors of the City’s communities. If the City considers implementing these Programs in accordance with best practices, Staff should consider potential impacts to the community as well as operational costs and benefits. Furthermore, the Denton Municipal Court is currently developing and launching a few innovative, internal projects to reduce the need for warrants being issued by the court. A soft launch of one of the programs resolved around half of the cases where a defendant failed to appear and would have otherwise been issued a warrant. These projects are designed to assist all defendants with case resolution. According to Judge Atkinson, “Denton deserves a Municipal Court that is willing to innovate beyond current best practices to find solutions that work for all members of our community. Those innovations will not be focused primarily on punitive measures but rather on leveraging technology to accomplish the foundational goals of the court system.” STAFF CONTACT: Madison Rorschach, City Auditor Internal Audit Department (940) 349-7228 Madison.Rorschach@CityofDenton.com Tyler Atkinson, Municipal Court Judge Office of the Municipal Court Judge (940) 349-8140 Tyler.Atkinson@CityofDenton.com REQUESTOR: Staff Initiated PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: 83 Date: April 9, 2021 Report No. 2021-022 Internal Audit Department and Office of the Municipal Court Judge STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: This information was gathered as part of the Municipal Court Payments Audit. 84 85 Council Requests for InformationCouncil Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Mayor Pro Tem Davis03/10/21Western end of Windsor, at the I-35 frontage road. When will the temporary asphalt extension of thewest-bound lane be replaced with a permanent road surface with curb-and-gutter? The currentsurface is very poor, and is basically right on grade.Becky DivineyPublic WorksInformation will be provided in the April 9 Friday Report2Mayor Hudspeth03/28/21Can staff check on a water leak at Teasley and Dallas Drive?Pritam DeshmukhWaterInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report3Council Member Meltzer03/30/21Would it be hard to find out what total residential electricity billings were for the thirty days thatincluded the storm and for the subsequent thirty days? Or average bill vs. average bill, whichever iseasier.Christa FosterPublic AffairsInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report4Council Member Ryan03/30/21Are the AMI smart meters were zigbee compliant.Antonio PuenteDMEInformation will be provided in the April 9 Friday Report5Mayor Hudspeth04/04/21Can staff follow up with a resident about her utilities billing?Antonio PuenteWaterInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report6Mayor Hudspeth04/04/21Can staff assess a resident's email about an alleyway in the Oak hickory historic district?Becky DivineyPublic WorksInformation will be provided in the April 9 Friday Report7Council Member Johnson04/05/21Can staff look into a railroad quiet zone on Teasley?Rachel WoodPublic Works -CIPInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report8Mayor Hudspeth04/05/21Can staff follow up with resident about parking issues and violations, and solid waste questions onFannin St.?Brian BoernerSolid WasteInformation will be provided in the April 9 Friday Report9Mayor Hudspeth04/06/21Can staff assess resident concerns on E. McKinney?Sarah KuechlerCommunity ServicesInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report10Council Member Meltzer04/06/21Can staff provide information on a proposed Concrete Plant at FM 428 (east of Aubrey)? WillCouncil have an opportunity to weigh in?Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesInformation will be provided in the April 9 Friday Report11Council Member Johnson04/06/21Can staff provide an update re all council communication #1062 on DTV being out on Charter?Rachel Balthrop Mendoza City Manager's OfficeInformation will be provided in a future Friday Report12Mayor Pro Tem Davis04/06/21Could we please get an update on the Vision Zero pedestrian safety inititive?Becky DivineyPublic Works-TrafficInformation will be provided in the April 9 Friday Report13Mayor Pro Tem Davis04/06/21I am requesting a work session to discuss directing to the Public Art Committee to establish a city-led public-private partnership which would fund and commission a signature public art installation atRayzor Ranch Park, more specifically a fountain commemorating the history of the land and Rayzorfamily while also providing an opportunity for free water play. (Please included the attached photo ofRotary Fountain in Spokane, WA in the presentation)Gary PackanPublic Works -ParksThis will be presented during the April 13 Pending Request worksession14Council Member Ryan04/06/21I would like to put forward council consideration of an ordinance that no one on a ballot is eligible tobe added to a board or commission. Reappointment is not a part of this, if you currently serve youcan continue to serve. “Anyone running for local, county, state or federal office cannot be initiallyappointed to a city board or commission between the date when they file and the final results of theelection “Rosa RiosCity Secretary's OfficeThis will be presented during the April 13 Pending Request worksession15Council Member Armintor04/07/21Can staff coordinate with the construction on Windsor to work around school drop off and pick uptimes?Becky Diviney, Scott McDonald Development Services PublicWorksInformation will be provided in the April 9 Friday Report86 April 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Cancelled - 8:30 am - DEDC 2 3 4 5 9:00 am – COE 11:00am – PUB/CC joint meeting 12:00 pm – SC Council Cancelled-3:00 p.m. - HLC 6 3:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 7 Cancelled ‐ 2:30 pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm - P&Z 8 1:00 pm - AAB 9 10 11 12 9:00 am – PUB 3:00pm Parks, Rec, Beau 13 3:00 pm - 2nd Tuesday Session 14 11:00 am - EDPB 12:30 pm – DCRC Cancelled ‐ 2:30 pm Agenda Committee 15 CANCELLED- 4pm Public Art Committee 16 9:00 am - Community Dev Adv Comm CANCELLED-12:00 pm - Human Svcs Adv Comm 4pm Public Art Committee 17 18 19 11:30 am - Traffic Safety Commission 20 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 21 9:00 am - Mobility Committee Meeting 12:30 pm - DCRC 5:00 pm - P&Z 22 9: 00 - Community Partnership Committee 23 1:00pm Audit/Finance 24 25 26 9:00 am - PUB 3:00 pm - ZBA 27 10:00 am - CAC 2:00 pm - 4th Tuesday Session 28 12:00 pm - DCRC 29 10:00am - Board of Ethics 30 87 May 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 9:00 am - COE 11:30 am - Council Luncheon 4 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 10:00 am - Community Engagement 5 5:00 pm - P&Z 6 8:30 am - DEDC 12:00 pm - Bond Committee 7 8 9 10 9:00 am - PUB 11 2:00 pm - 2nd Tuesday Session 12 11:00 am - EDPB 5:30 pm - AAB 13 3:30 p.m. - Library Board 14 15 16 17 11:30 am - Traffic Safety Commission 18 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 19 9:00 am - Mobility Committee Meeting 20 3:00 pm - CoPwD 21 9:00 am - Community Dev Adv Comm 12:00 pm - Human Svcs Adv Comm 22 23 24 9:00 am - PUB 25 10:00 am - CAC 2:00 pm - 4th Tuesday Session 26 12:00 pm - TIRZ No.1 27 10:00am - Board of Ethics 28 1:00pm Audit/Finance 29 30 31 Memorial Day Holiday 88 June 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 No Council Meeting 10:00 Community Engagement 2 3 8:30 a.m. DEDC 4 5 6 7 9:00 am COE 11:30 am Council Luncheon 8 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 9 11:00 a.m. EDPB 5:30 pm - AAB 10 3:30 p.m. Library Board 11 12 13 14 9:00 am PUB 15 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 16 9:00 a.m. Mobility Committee Meeting Animal Shelter Advisory 3pm 17 18 19 20 21 11:30 am Traffic Safety Commission 22 10:00 am - CAC 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 23 24 9:00 Community Partnerhship Committee 3:00 pm Board of Ethics 25 10:00am Audit/Finance 26 27 28 9:00 am PUB 29 No Council Meeting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' & CC/ ) B * XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX -I ;4 #4$#I 96 ! +4 4 -I +H 4+N; 4;- $4 F!G- 44- H$ -G--4; $#4 $ 4;;-!G4 - $ +#$ 4 8- 4 $ 4#- $; 8- -;$!-G--4; $ * 4 -I 8-GG #+,-4 $ + +$-+ ;F $; ;- G$ F$ 4 -4##44#; H+# 4 4$#- - $-#4 -H #4UF4;4 $ G4$; =@ +F#; - $,$ 4 +H 4 ; 4FG4 44- * G4$;4 $GG 4 -I ;4 #4$#IN; +HH- 4 $ 0=2.>=0.@>20 +# F;4 4G4 + F- $-+; 4,- 4; H+# 4 4$H 36 !I $GG- /.@22.#4G$I.S ;+ $ #4$;+$!G4 $ + +$-+ $ !4 $##$ 4* 97 Meeting Date 24-Nov 4 - Jan 2021 City Council 2020 Committees 12 - Jan 2021 Internal Audit - Utility Meter Council Requests 26 - Jan 2021 ETJ Update 2021 May General & June Council Retreat 13 - April 2021 [Special @ 3:00 p.m.]City Hall West 21-662 4% Housing Tax Credit 21-499 Mid-Year DEDP Update 21-384 Municipal Court Payments Audit 20-2553 Council Requests 21-190 20 - April 2021 [Regular]Funding Recommendations from CDAC & HSAC 21-500 Hartlee Field Development 21-383 Bowling Green Parks Master Plan 21-678 Village of Carmel Master Plan 21-680 Budgets, rates, and fund balance for Electric, Water, Wasterwater and Solid Waste 21-631 Council Requests 21-191 27 - April 2021 [Special] Update on ETJ Items TBD Hinkle Round About 21-617 Southwest Park Master Plan Cost Review TBD Council Requests 21-192 TBD 21-500 3 - May 2021 [Luncheon] 4 - May 2021 [Regular]Runoff Elelction Locations 21-280 LDG Vintage Ranch 21-690 LED Streetlighting Funding TBD Council Request 21-434 11 - May 2021 [Special] COVID Update 21-635 Denton Trails Update 21-555 Mosquito Abatement 21-700 Note: General Election Canvassed at this meeting Council Request 21-435 18 - May 2021 [Regular] Parkland Dedication & Development Ordinance 21-109 Construction Code Review TBD Westgate 21-616 CIP Update TBD Council Request 21-436 25 - May 2021 [Special]Leak Adjustment Ordinance 21-557 Qualifying Expenses for Tax Exemption of Historic Sites 21-442 Council Request 21-437 TBD 1 - June 2021 No meeting - Day after Memorial Day Holiday 7 - June 2021 [Luncheon]Joint Meeting with City/DHA TBD 8 - June 2021 [Special] 1FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget, CIP & 5-Year Financial Forecast 21-451 Delegated Authority TBD Council Request 21-560 15 - June 2021 [Regular] 2FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget, CIP & 5-Year Financial Forecast 21-452 Community Services - HSAC and CDAC 21-684 Council Request 21-561 22 - June 2021 [Special] 3FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget, CIP & 5-Year Financial Forecast 21-453 Internal Audit - Building Permits 21-703 Council Request 21-562 29 - June 2021 No meeting - 5th Tuesday Tree Ordinance Review August 2021 DME Solar Programs 20-21 Utilities Budget and Rates 20-2261 Legislative Update 21-080 LED Lighting and Birds session TBD Redistricting Update June/July 2021 Stormwater Master 20-1661 Dev. Districts Policy Manual TBD B&C Handbook (Including Attendance Policy) 21-271 Southwest Park Master Plan Review 21-553 Mobility Plan TBD Fund Balance Policy (General Fund, Internal Service Fund, Utilities) 20-2394 Internal Audit - Water Production & Distribution TBD Economic Development Programs and Policy Discussions Catalyst Fund Discussion (Included in Budget discussions)TPID update FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX As of April 09, 2021 Currently Slated Work Session Items Work Sessions Planned - Date TBDNo Meeting - Thanksgiving 98 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 Malone St 04/15/21 04/26/21 Water Distribution will be installing new water main and water services. Water NextDoor, Door hangers (940) 349-7128 Bell Ave at Mckinney St 07/28/21 09/25/21 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 07/13/21 07/27/21 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 05/29/21 07/12/21 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 05/05/21 05/27/21 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 University Riney Rd 04/19/21 04/30/21 Water Line Installation Private Development NextDoor (940) 205-9230 Chimney Rock San Felipe Memorial 04/19/21 05/21/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete Sidewalk, remove, and install new concrete Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 San Felipe Chimney Rock Kirby 04/12/21 04/23/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete Sidewalk, remove, and install new concrete Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Scripture Lovell Normal 04/30/21 05/02/21 Loading Crane onto Jobsite Public Works Inspections NextDoor, Message Boards (940) 391-2956 Street Closure Report Upcoming Closures Week of April 12, 2021 - April 18, 2021 Upcoming Closures 99 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Thorough Bred Thackery at Intersection 04/26/21 05/21/21 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 Total 10 Upcoming Closures 100 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 Administratio n Dr Texas St 04/08/21 05/04/21 Water Distribution will be installing a new water main line and services. Water Email Notification, Direct business contact, N/A (940) 349-7278 Bonnie Brae IH 35E Scripture 06/15/20 07/30/21 North South Water Main Phase 3 Engineering, Water Temporary Flagging in all lanes for pipe delivery. Direct business contact (940) 349-8938 Carmel St Hobson El Paseo 03/08/21 05/07/21 Curb and Gutter Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of, Curb and Gutter remove and install curb and gutter. Weather delays. Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Elm Hickory Prairie 05/11/20 04/30/21 PEC 4 Utility Project Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938 Fulton Congress Panhandle 03/29/21 04/23/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete Sidewalk, remove, and install new concrete Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Hickory Street Welch Carroll 08/31/20 09/04/21 Construction is set to begin on West Hickory Street between N. Welch Street and Carroll Blvd in October of 2020 and continue through September 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 3-23-21: Construction work in the North lane of W. Hickory between Welch and Bernard is nearing completion. Lane shutdown will shift to North lane of W. Hickory between Bernard and Carroll week of 3/29/21 Email Notification, Direct business contact (940) 349-8425 Mckinney duchess Glengarry 02/01/21 07/30/21 McKinney - Mayhill Intersection This project is widening the intersection and 600' each way to match existing conditions along McKinney. Also includes water, wastewater, and drainage improvements. Engineering NextDoor (940) 349-7526 Street Closure Report Week of April 12, 2021 - April 18, 2021 Current Closures Current Closures 101 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 04/24/21 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 Old Bonnie Brae Roselawn Vintage 02/08/21 04/16/21 Bonnie Brae Phase 2 will be repaving Old Bonnie Brae Engineering NextDoor, Direct business contact (940) 349-8938 Salon Ct Thorough bred Cul v Sac 04/05/21 04/30/21 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 Scripture Bonnie Brae 1, 300 ft. to the West 03/22/21 06/25/21 Reconstruct; Scripture from Bonnie Brae to approximately 1,300 ft. to the west . This includes removal and replacement of failed sections of curb and gutter. Milling of the old asphalt pavement and the stabilization of subgrade and the installation of new asphalt pavement. Phase I East Bound Outside Lane Phase II West Bound Outside Lane Phase III Middle Lane Streets Direct business contact (940) 349-7146 Sun Ray Cat Tail Red Bud 03/29/21 04/23/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair. The process starts with Barricading the failed sections of concrete Sidewalk, remove, and install new concrete Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Current Closures 102 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Uland Railroad Rose 02/11/21 04/30/21 Wastewater collections will be installing a new wastewater main line and services. Waste Water NextDoor, N/A, Other (940) 349-8909 Western Blvd Airport Rd Jim Chrystal 12/21/20 04/30/21 Westpark Warehouse Phase 2 Public Works Inspections, Private Development Direct business contact (940) 205-9230 Windosr Nottingham Branch Crossing 04/09/21 05/31/21 Roadway reconstruction Engineering NextDoor, Direct business contact (940) 349-7426 Wood St Mckinney St Davis St 04/05/21 05/17/21 Wastewater collections will be installing a new wastewater main line and services. Waste Water NextDoor, Door Hangers (940) 349-8909 Woodhaven Msitywood Emerson 04/05/21 07/14/21 This project will consist of the removal and replacement of failed sections of curb and gutter, the milling off the old asphalt and base material, lime stabilize the subgrade and the installation of new asphalt pavement. Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Total 19 Current Closures 103 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 Administrati on Dr 02/22/21 04/07/21 Water Distribution will be installing a new water main line and services. Water Email Notification, Direct business contact, N/A (940) 349-7128 Colorado Blvd Valley Creek Rd Greenspoint Circle 03/01/21 03/06/21 Contractor for Vista Verde will be installing water improvements along the back of curb on the South side of Colorado Blvd. This is not a full road closure This is a single lane closure. See attached approved TCP. This be a minimal closure and should take one week max according to the contractor. Public Works Inspections, Private Development NextDoor, Email Notification (940) 268-9842 Colorado Blvd Valley Creek Rd San Jacinto Blvd 02/22/21 03/08/21 UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, work has been delayed till the 22nd of February. Contractor for Vista Verde (Private Development) will be performing a bore and installing a water tap. This will be a lane closure not a full closure. See attached plan sheets for TTC. The TTC contains 2 phases. Phase one (Outside lanes, East and West) is set to last 3 days. Phase two (inside lanes, East and West) is set to last 4 days. Public Works Inspections, Private Development NextDoor, Other (940) 231-9036 Colorado Blvd Spencer Road San Jacinto Blvd 03/28/21 03/28/21 DCTA replacing grade crossing tubs Denton County Transportation Authority Message Boards (3/22)(940) 268-7285 Colorado Blvd Spencer Road San Jacinto Blvd 03/28/21 03/28/21 DCTA replacing grade crossing tubs Denton County Transportation Authority Message Boards (3/22)(940) 268-7285 Street Closure Report Week of April 12, 2021 - April 18, 2021 Completed Closures Completed Closures104 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Cordell Hillcrest at Intersection 03/01/21 03/19/21 Installing Valley Gutter across Cordell at the intersection of Hillcrest. The process starts with barricading then remove pavement and subgrade and install new concrete Valley Gutter. Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Creekdale Dr Raintree Way Riverchase Trl 12/09/20 04/02/21 Wastewater Collections will be installing a new wastewater main and services. Waste Water N/A (940) 349-8909 Crescent Fulton Coit 03/01/21 04/08/21 Water Distribution will be installing a new water main line and services. Water NextDoor, N/A, Other (940) 349-7128 Cresent Coit Caroll 03/01/21 03/05/21 Repair spalling on bridge deck.Streets N/A (940) 349-7146 Drexel Purdue Hofstra 03/01/21 04/09/21 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 Friesian Morgan Cul v Sac 03/01/21 04/09/21 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 Ft. Worth Dr. (US 377)IH 35E FM1830 10/17/19 03/12/21 Infrastructure Safety Upgrades & New Sewer Main Install (temporary closures) TxDOT (940) 349-8938 Highland Park Bonnie Brae Jasmine 01/25/21 03/10/21 Laying new waterline to the along Highland Park towards Bonnie Brae. Engineering weather is delaying testing of the new line in Highland Park. NextDoor (940) 268-8946 March Rail Cat Tail Heron Pond 01/11/21 03/05/21 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 Completed Closures105 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Mayhill Morse MKinney St 02/05/21 03/12/21 Phase one should last two weeks. 02-05-2021 thru 02-19- 2021 Contractor will be constructing the drive way approaches and will be moving traffic to the West side of Mayhill per attached plan. Phase 2 should last one week 02-19-2021 thru 02-26-2021 Contractor will be constructing the drive way approaches and will be moving traffic to the North Side of McKinney St per attached plan. Public Works Inspections, Private Development NextDoor, Email Notification, Social media 940-205-8278 Mistywood Lane Woodhaven Jamestown 10/01/20 03/26/21 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 Riverchase Trl Stoneway Dr Waterside Pl 12/09/20 04/02/21 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 03/19/21 Update: Due to multiple rain events and below freezing temps, all concrete placement has been delayed. Therefore delaying the contractors drainage improvements and road reconstruction. They plan to be complete by 03-19-2021. Contractor will be demoing the existing drainage and roadway and then installing drainage improvements across Ryan RD at the Hunter's Creek area. Public Works Inspections, Private Development NextDoor, Email Notification (940) 268-9842 Completed Closures106 Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Date Closure End Date Description Department Upcoming Info/Notes Public Meeting Other Communication Department Contact Scripture Lovell Malone 03/20/21 03/27/21 Need road closure to load crane onto jobsite. Weather could be an issue so the closure is extended just in case they need more time. Private Development NextDoor (940) 391-2956 Windsor Hanover Branch Crossing 08/24/20 04/08/21 Install utilities and road reconstruction Engineering NextDoor, Email Notification (940) 349-7426 Total 22 Completed Closures107