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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 25, 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, June 28, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. via in person
or video/teleconference – Council Chambers.
2. Cancelled - Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 3:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
3. Special Called Mobility Committee on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
4. Cancelled - Development Code Review Committee on Wednesday, June 30,
2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
5. Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board on Wednesday,
June 30, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Training Center.
6. Agenda Committee on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. via in person or
video/teleconference – City Hall Conference Room.
7. Cancelled - Downtown Economic Development Committee on Thursday,
July 1, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
8. Public Art Committee on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. via in person
or video/teleconference – Civic Center Community Room.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. DCPH Update to Commissioner’s Court – On Tuesday, June 22, Denton County
Public Health presented their standing COVID update to the Denton County
Commissioner’s Court. Please see attached a copy of the presentation and a link to
the video on the County’s Facebook page is available here (begins 1hr, 13min mark).
Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, CMO / Kenneth Hedges, Fire
B. Inclement Weather Communications – In the Friday, June 4 report, staff included a
copy of the current Inclement Weather communications for Summer 2021. It is
important to note that since City facilities have reopened after COVID, there are City
facilities open this summer during normal operating hours with air-conditioning and
public access to restrooms, water fountains, and sitting areas for those needing a place
to temporarily escape the summer weather.
As way of reminder, these communications were developed as a tool in partnership
with the nonprofits to communicate to the community in extreme weather in a concise
way all of the community resources available, especially the nonprofits that expand
their services and hours during extreme weather periods. City staff helps to push out
this information to the community and community partners through City-wide
communication channels when it meets the collaborative definition of extreme
weather (either above 100 degrees, below 32 degrees, or a City declared emergency
for weather conditions such as severe flooding, etc.) to provide timely and relevant
information when it is most critical. These communications are also regularly
available on the web, posted at facilities, and available at the non-profits.
However, City staff has been made aware of some confusion that the identified City
facilities are not available unless it is 100 degrees, which is not accurate. For example,
the libraries and recreation centers where individuals come year-round and are
welcomed by staff regardless of temperature. Staff is making some changes to the
flyer and language right now to clarify that the City facilities identified with their listed
operating hours are open to the public with air-conditioning and public access to
restrooms, water fountains, and sitting for those needing a place to temporarily escape
the summer weather. Staff anticipates this will be complete next week and will share
a copy of the updated flyer. Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, City Manager’s Office/Dani
Shaw, Community Services
C. Utility Fees Reinstatement Communications – On June 30, 2021, the current Twelfth
Order of Council will expire. As a result of this expiration, the Council’s order-based
mandate for the waiving of certain utility fees (late fees, interruption fees, and
reconnection fees) due to the pandemic will no longer be in effect. With the July 4
holiday approaching, the reinstatement of these fees will begin on Monday, July 12,
2021. Importantly, the City will continue to waive these fees administratively based
upon the direction of Council for the following categories of customers:
1. Those customers that receive utility assistance though Interfaith Ministries, United
Way of Denton County, or other assistance provider; and
2. Those customers that have contacted Customer Service and worked out a payment
plan.
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Staff is preparing for the likelihood that some customers with past due balances will
not be anticipating the reinstatement of fees. Over the coming weeks we will be
working diligently to reach customers to communicate this change. The City’s
communications will include social media engagement, website information, notices
and emails to all online customers, notices on the online payment portal, bill inserts to
all customers, phone calls to all customers (with additional calls to past due
customers), and messages in the call center phone queue. Staff will also distribute
information to local media outlets. It is important to note that these communications
will also be available in Spanish where feasible.
We encourage any customer who is concerned about their ability to pay their bill to
contact Customer Service at (940) 349-8700. There are many payment options to
avoid late payments and/or utility interruptions including utility assistance funding,
payment plans, and pre-paid service. While customers may reach out to utility
assistance providers directly, we ask them to contact Customer Service first, so they
can be directed to the utility assistance program that they are most likely to qualify for
(note: some assistance programs like that of United Way have a different set of
qualifications than others). Staff worked hard to support customers through the
pandemic and look forward to continuing that effort. Staff contact: Ryan Adams,
Customer Service and Public Affairs
D. Forestar Rayzor Development Resident Concerns – Many Council Members have
received e-mails from a concerned resident about the Forestar Rayzor development
that is being constructed near Roselawn Dr. Staff responded to the resident’s concerns
by e-mail, and those responses are included below in green. Moving forward, if a
resident contacts staff and the City Council about this development, staff will respond
to the resident and those responses will be included in that week’s Friday Report. Staff
contact: Deborah Viera, Environmental Services
1. The Forestar development has placed orange fences are at the base of protected
trees. This is on the east side of the creek on Roselawn Dr. and running through
the development. The fences are not at drip line! Without fence placement at
drip line machinery compressing soil and roots will kill the trees on the boarder
and reduced the 50% of the trees by law to be saved.
The applicant is in the process of installing the tree protection fencing.
Installation is ongoing and has not been finalized. Staff is meeting with Eagle
Creek contractors in the field to go over installation and placement of fences
to ensure the development meets the 50% Upland Habitat preservation. Also,
prior to the start of grading and removal of trees and other vegetation allowed
by Code for Phase 4 staff will conduct a field inspection. Development
activities will not be permitted until all deficiencies are corrected. Initial
stormwater and ESA inspection has not been scheduled yet.
2. It also appears that less than 50% of the historical post oak forest is being
preserved. A tree survey needs to be referred to and corrected to include 50%
of this historical forest to be saved.
Staff from Development Services (overseeing Tree Code) and Environmental
Services (overseeing environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) regulations)
reviewed the development plans for compliance with the 50% Cross Timbers
Upland Habitat preservation and confirmed the area shown to be preserved met
the requirement. Due to this project beginning before the adoption of the 2019
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DDC, this project is subject to the 2002 Tree Code and allowed aerial
photographs to be used as evidence of compliance instead of tree surveys.
Therefore, this project is not required to submit a tree survey.
3. Trees are marked to be cut are in the flood plain right by the creek. There was
supposed to be room for a hike /bike trail running in the flood plain. The
current placement of the fence does not allow for this in places.
The Parks Department has not finalized plans for a bike and hike trail on this
property.
4. Why are they clearing land on the east side of the creek when they have not
even put in roads or houses on the west side?
After construction permits have been issued by the City for any of the phases
to proceed with construction and/or clearing activities, it’s up to the developer
to decide the order in which the different phases would be graded and
developed. Permits have been issued for multiples phases at this point.
5. Forestar has placed stakes for silt fence on Roselawn Circle which is on city
property in the middle of the drainage ditch which services drainage for the
city water tower. It will not provide adequate drainage and erosion prevention
for this massive project.
As part of Phase 4 the developer will be improving the drainage swale on the
city property for conveying some of the Forestar (development has been
renamed Eagle Creek) runoff through that channel. The engineering design of
the improved channel was approved as part of the civil engineering plans for
Phase 4. The developer will also be responsible for providing erosion and
sediment controls for all areas disturbed, including the city property. The
stakes installed are for outlining where erosion and sediment controls will be
installed.
6. How far from property line can construction begin? Forestar fences are right
at and beyond property line and on city property.
The developer has the right to do work on their entire property up to their
property line as long as the work is done in accordance with their approved
plans. However, as explained above, drainage improvement necessary for
Eagle Creek will include improving an existing drainage swale located on city
property. The developer is required by the Texas Commission of
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to obtain a general construction permit that
must include all the land that will be disturbed as part of the project. The
general construction permit also requires erosion and sediment controls to be
installed for capturing sediments generated when disturbing the land.
Therefore, the eastern limits of this project will include the work on the city
property for improving the channel and a few feet out from the work for
installing sediment and erosion controls.
7. Please visit Forestar Eagle Creek development on Roselawn Dr. and Roselawn
Circle to see what I am talking about. I appreciate you r prompt response to
these concerns before construction begins.
Staff is actively communicating with designers and contractors representing
the Forestar developer on all outstanding issues. Staff also visited the site
multiple times regarding your concerns.
E. McKinney Street at Bolivar Street Signs – In fall 2020, Traffic Safety Commission
Chair, Daniel Krutka requested that staff evaluate pedestrian safety improvements at
the intersection of McKinney St. and Bolivar St. Staff also received a similar Engage
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Denton request. Following receipt of these requests, site visit studies along with
observations were conducted at the intersection and below are staff’s observations:
• Very low yielding from vehicular traffic to the pedestrians using the legal
crosswalks at the intersection of McKinney St. and Bolivar St.
• Observed sight distance issue due to roadway curvature from Elm Street to N.
Carroll Blvd. along McKinney St.
• Several City employees have had difficulty parking in the public parking lot and
crossing McKinney Street at Bolivar St.
• Several City employees, who work in the new Development Service Center at 401
N. Elm Street, have reported safety concerns as they cross McKinney St., reporting
near misses of being struck by vehicles.
To address the previously mentioned concerns, a progressive incremental approach
was taken which included the installation of a high visibility activated pedestrian LED
signs and re-striped crosswalks. Due to the multiple lanes of travel with the bi-
directional traffic on McKinney St., the curvature of the roadway, and the increase
pedestrian traffic, the traveling vehicles on McKinney St. are not obeying the
pedestrian warning signs which has necessitated the next step in the progressive
incremental approach. Staff evaluated the intersection and installed an all-way stop
crossing (AWSC) at the intersection on June 22, 2021. The purpose of the installation
is to avoid the unsafe mid-block crossing (jay-walking) that is currently happening
now from the public parking lot that citizens and City staff are using which is located
on the southeast corner of McKinney St. and Bolivar St. With the opening of the
Development Service Center, there has been an increased volume of vehicular and
pedestrian usage at this intersection. The Development Service Center has 153 parking
spaces that can be used by residents after hours and on weekends for fest ivals and
events Downtown. The installation of the AWSC will allow residents and staff to be
able to safely cross McKinney St. at Bolivar St. and use the Development Service
Center parking lot, which is now available. Staff contact: Becky Diviney, Capital
Projects
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F. B&C Attendance Policy and Potential Member Removal – The City Code of
Ordinances Section 2-83(c) establishes an absence policy for board/commissions
(boards). An excused absence includes the following: personal or family illness, death
of a family member, jury duty, service in the armed forces, testifying before the
legislature, attending a seminar involving municipal matters of importance to the
member's duties, and absence necessary for the member's business or employment. If
the reason for the absence does not meet that criteria, the member is afforded the
opportunity to seek an exception by the City Council. Board members are required to
notify the Chair or staff liaison prior to the start of a scheduled meeting that they will
be unable to attend. Recently, there has been an increased lack of board member
responsiveness to staff inquiries on their ability/plans to attend a meeting, with staff
making additional follow up contacts via phone call/voice mails. Those efforts did not
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reap a response. As a result, absences remain as unexcused, which end up triggering
the “resign or be removed” component of the attendance policy.
Article III, Section 2.83(c)(3), states, “Absences resulting in cause for removal: An
unexcused absence of any board, commission, committee, member from more than
three (3) regularly called and scheduled meetings of which he or she is a member in
any one (1) year, or lack of attendance at fifty (50) percent of the number of
regular/scheduled meetings in a year, shall be considered "cause," as that term is used
in Section 14.16 of the Charter, for removal by the city council.” The B&C Handbook
mandates the notification process the City Secretary must undertake to send
notification to a member who has violated the attendance policy provision noted
above. That notification must ask the member to resign within 10 days as of the date
of that letter or face possible removal from their board. Board members are sent the
B&C Handbook at initial appointment, if/when reappointed, as well as following any
amended version adopted by the City Council. To promote compliance and provide
the ease of sending such notification, they have been/are also provided a condensed
version of the notification process and a form to submit should they choose to use it
(Attachment A). Unfortunately, that effort too has not proven successful.
The nominating council member is notified in advance of any member receiving
notice of violation. Below is a list of affected members to date. Noted too are a couple
of upcoming removals scheduled for consideration on July 20. The absences have
remained as unexcused as there has been a lack of responsiveness from the members
as earlier noted.
The City Secretary’s Office will continue to request placement on board agendas to
allow a presentation on the City’s attendance policy (attached). Staff contact: Rosa
Rios, City Secretary’s Office
G. Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Revenue: During the June 22, 2021 Council meeting,
Mayor Hudspeth requested information regarding the tracking of HOT revenue from
on-line lodging companies (i.e. Airbnb and VRBO) with properties in Denton. The
city currently has thirty-seven (37) property types including standard hotel/motels
(28), bed and breakfasts (3) and short-term rentals (STR) (6). In fiscal year 2019-2020,
short-term rental revenue was $4,358 of the total HOT Revenue of $2,110,076. In the
current fiscal year 2020-2021, short-term rental revenue through April is $3,592 of the
total HOT Revenue of $1,244,069 collected year to date.
The City’s 2019 Development Code included regulations for STR. As of February 1,
2020, STR operators are required to annually apply for STR registration through the
Development Services department. The successful registration is valid for one-year
and requires operators to meet certain minimum standards and restrictions outlined in
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the code. Development Services provides Treasury notification of all STR approved
permits. Upon notification, Treasury contacts the operator with instruction on how to
report and pay the City’s seven (7) percent occupancy tax. STR properties have the
responsibility of assessing, collecting, and paying the City it’s seven (7) percent of the
total thirteen (13) percent occupancy tax per each night’s rental. STR may or may not
be in contract with an on-line lodging company.
Below are two City website links available for property operators to find current
information on both HOT reporting and STR registration.
Finance Transparency Page
Permits and Licenses Page
Staff Contact: Cassey Ogden and Randee Klingele, Finance
H. Library Expands Digital Resources and Internet Access with Grant Funding – In
November 2020, The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC)
awarded $20,929 to Denton Public Library under the TSLAC CARES Grant program.
Provided by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)
Act, the funding was used to help the library expand digital inclusion efforts and
provide access to technology and digital resources.
The grant allowed for the expansion of wi-fi internet access outside library facilities.
Final installation was completed last week, and all library public parking lots and the
Nook Park behind Emily Fowler Central Library now have full coverage wi -fi access
24/7. Patrons can access the internet at the library while in the parking lot, Nook Park,
or at bench seating outside library facilities, even when the library is closed.
Grant funding also helped the library expand its circulating mobile wi-fi hotspot
collection from 30 to 45 hotspots this May. Mobile wi-fi hotspots devices allow
patrons to have internet access for multiple devices wherever they need that internet
access. The hotspots can be checked out for three weeks and each hotspot provides
internet service for four to six devices.
An additional 316 eBooks and digital audiobooks were purchased with grant funds
this spring. The materials are available via the librar y’s cloudLibrary downloadable
eBook and digital audiobook collection and include materials for children, teens, and
adults. View the grant funded titles here.
“Denton Public Library strives to provide barrier-free access to digital resources and
broadband and this CARES Act grant helps us provide essential resources and services
for learning, working, and daily life,” said Jennifer Bekker, Director of Libraries.
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission received the funding from the
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to support libraries in responding
to the coronavirus pandemic. In March 2020, Congress provided the federal agency a
total of $50 million in the CARES Act to distribute to states and territories.
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ABOUT THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION
Formed in 1909, TSLAC is committed to giving Texans access to information and
programs to improve their lives and communities. TSLAC provides historical and
genealogical search assistance, federal and state government documents, electronic
research, and library services to all Texans, including those who are unable to read
standard print material because of physical or reading disabilities. For more
information, visit www.tsl.texas.gov.
Staff contact: Jennifer Bekker, Director of Libraries
I. "SolSmart Gold" Designation – The City of Denton received a Gold designation from
the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for
homes and businesses to go solar.
This designation recognizes Denton for taking bold steps to encourage solar energy
growth and remove obstacles to solar development. For companies looking to expand,
a SolSmart Gold designation is a signal that Denton is “open for solar business.”
SolSmart is led by The Solar Foundation and the International City/County
Management Association (ICMA) and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar
Energy Technologies Office. More than 400 cities, counties, and small towns have
achieved SolSmart designation since the program launched in 2016.
As a SolSmart designee, Denton is helping solar companies significantly reduce the
cost of installations and pass those savings on to consumers while making the
community more environmentally sustainable.
To receive designation, cities and counties make changes to their local processes to
reduce the time and money it takes to install a solar energy system. This includes
evaluating local permitting processes, as well as planning and zoning procedures.
Denton had to demonstrate that it has a three-day permitting turnaround and allows
installing solar systems on accessory buildings by right to achieve the gold
designation. SolSmart uses objective criteria to award communities points based on
the actions they take to reduce barriers to solar energy development. Commu nities that
take sufficient action are designated either gold, silver, or bronze.
A special thanks to DME's Energy Services, Engineering, and Metering divisions and
the City's Building Safety and Sustainability Departments for the work they do and
for making the recognition possible.
For more information on the designation, please visit https://solsmart.org/ or contact
DME via email at dme@cityofdenton.com. Staff contact: Bill Shepherd, DME
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J. July Jubilee – On July 3, Parks and Recreation will host the July Jubilee event. This
day of celebration includes the Liberty Run 5K & 1-Mile Walk, the Yankee Doodle
Parade, and the Jubilee Festival.
The 23rd Annual Liberty Run will begin and end at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E.
McKinney St. Registration is required and includes a T-shirt and a swag bag. To
register and view the race map, click here: https://bit.ly/DentonLibertyRun
The Yankee Doodle Parade will begin after the Liberty Run at 9 a.m. The parade will
go from Austin St., around the square, down McKinney Street to the Denton Civic
Center. Companies and groups are welcome to sign up to participate in the parade. To
register, click here: https://bit.ly/YankeeDoodleParade
After the parade from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be a FREE Family Jubilee at Denton
Civic Center and Quakertown Park. There will be multiple food trucks, music,
inflatables, yard games, and lots of patriotic fun. Staff contact: Jennifer Eusse, Parks
and Recreation
III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. Spring Valley Drive at US 380 – On May 16, Council Member Beck forwarded a
resident inquiry regarding safety concerns at the Spring Valley Drive and US 380
intersection. US 380 is a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) facility.
TxDOT is currently planning to build medians along US 380 from Mayhill Road to
Loop 288. Once the medians are installed, Spring Valley Dr. will become a right
in/right out with a hooded left-turn onto Spring Valley Dr. There will be no left-turn
from Spring Valley Dr. due to the proximity of the Spring Valley Dr. to Loop 288 and
the multiple lanes that are required to cross on to US 380. Access restriction is being
planned by TxDOT and City staff will continue to coordinate with TxDOT
representatives to further discuss safety considerations associated with the US 380
project. Staff contact: Becky Diviney, Capital Projects
B. Engage Denton Heat Map – On May 19, Council Member Armintor requested if a
heat map could be created to track incoming traffic engineering related Engage Denton
requests as part of the Mobility Committee Meeting. Currently, the reporting
capabilities for Engage Denton are very limited and reporting requires a significant
amount of manual work due to the way requests are categorized when originally
submitted into the system. Staff projects the new comprehensive 311 system will be
implemented in fall 2022. Once the new 311 system is operational, the City’s reporting
capabilities will be enhanced, and staff will be able to more easily map and report
requests. Ad hoc maps regarding resident requests pertaining to specific projects can
be prepared on an as-requested basis. Staff contact: Rachel Wood, Capital Projects
C. Follow-up from Joint City-DHA Meeting – During the Monday, June 7 luncheon, City
Council held a joint meeting with the Denton Housing Authority’s Board of
Commissioners. There were a few questions asked during the meeting that required a
follow-up response. Please see the below Q&A with that information.
• Q: How long on average does an individual/family use a voucher?
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DHA Answer: The majority of participants (30%) have a length of stay of 10-20
years.
• Q: When will DHA’s new website be completed? Will meeting agendas, minutes,
and materials regularly be posted to keep the public informed?
DHA Answer: The website is being totally redesigned and we expect for it to be
complete in 30-60 days. DHA board meeting agendas and minutes will be posted
on the new website.
• Q: Can DHA meetings be recorded and streamed?
DHA Answer: DHA meetings are currently held virtually due to COVID-19
restrictions. We do not anticipate video recording or streaming DHA board
meetings.
• Q: Are there materials that can help educate landlords on the process for accepting
vouchers and help them overcome some fears/concerns/perceptions of vouchers
being too burdensome?
DHA Answer: There is landlord information on our current website. The new
website will include the Landlord Handbook. However, please refer all inquiries
from landlords or participants to DHA we will be more than happy to assist them.
• Q: Can Planning & Zoning be involved in discussions and assessment of
affordable housing in the City?
City Answer: Planning and Zoning staff have been participating in the Affordable
Housing Assessment since it convened. They are also actively involved in the
Phase 2 process now. In addition, the Planning and Zoning Commissioners will
be participating in the upcoming survey assessment for Phase 2 along with City
Council members, the Denton Housing Authority CEO and Chair, and several
other community stakeholders. As City Council will see in the upcoming survey,
many of the ideas expressed in the meeting will be presented to the stakeholders
in the coming weeks for consideration.
In addition, below are some high-level shared interests of the two boards that were
heard during the work session. City and DHA staff will continue to work together.
• Both: Expressed concerns and a priority for senior affordable housing
• Both: Expressed desire to continue working together on affordable housing;
suggested working groups or other joint efforts (note: City staff engaged DHA in
Phase 1 of the Affordable Housing Assessment and DHA will also be engaged
in Phase 2 throughout the summer)
• Both: Expressed interest for the City and DHA to meet jointly again upon
conclusion of Phase 2 of the City’s affordable housing assessment (expected to
be complete in late August/September)
Staff contacts: Sarah Kuechler, City Manager’s Office and Dani Shaw, Community
Services
D. Bonnie Brae Street Phase 2/Vintage Boulevard Construction Update – On June 10, a
resident contacted Council Member Davis regarding the construction on Vintage
Boulevard. The resident is concerned about the safety of the roadway during
construction associated with the Bonnie Brae Phase 2 Project. The Bonnie Brae Phase
2 involves widening Vintage Boulevard from two to four lanes, including the
installation of traffic signals, drainage improvements, a 10-foot mixed use trail and a
five-foot sidewalk. Due inclement weather in spring 2021, construction has been
significantly delayed. A traffic signal on US 377 is currently being installed. Old
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Bonnie Brae St. is being repaved as well as paving the future southbound lanes from
the old alignment to the intersection at Vintage Blvd. The inside lanes of Vintage are
being paved from US 377 to Hidden Meadow Trail. Streetlight poles, bores for future
irrigation, and stamped/stained concrete are also currently being installed. The project
is set to be completed in late August 2021, pending future weather delays. Staff
contact: Seth Garcia, Capital Projects
E. Ester-based Transformer Insulating Oil – On June 13, Council Member Maguire
requested information about whether ester-based insulating oil could be filtered to
extend its useful life.
There are two (2) components of a transformer that uses oil which includes the load-
tap-changer (LTC) and the radiators/main tank (main tank). The oil volume in the
LTC/ main tank, as a percentage is 1.3%/98.7% based on a sample.
For the LTC, a biproduct of using the oil is small amounts of water that are naturally
extracted from the cellulous membrane within the transformer. Additionally, the
switching actions of the LTC create a small amount of damage particulates which are
expelled into the oil. The water and damage particulates are filtered out during the
filtration process. If these remain, the result can be a breakdown of the cellulose
membrane and a reduction in the dielectric property of the oil. Both can significantly
de-rate the life of the transformer. Oil in LTC tanks get tested annually. An oil
filtration system is standard in modern transformers and operates by using a pump to
circulate the oil in the LTC tank. Filtration absorbs water and removes particles from
the oil. A pressure sensor indicates when the filter needs to be changed. Information
garnered from Waukesha Transformers, the manufacturer of many of our
transformers, is they do not recommend the use of ester-based oil in the LTC tank.
Ester-based oil’s viscosity increases at lower temperatures. If the oil does not flow
easily, areas within the LTC could lose dielectric properties leading to the potential
for arcing or flashover and failure.
DME does have older transformers that do not have a filtration system on the LTC.
Some of these locations (i.e. old Hickory Substation) are in older facilities that may
be scheduled for replacement. LTC tanks without a filter have the oil replaced every
six (6) years. Also, the volume of oil in the LTC for these older transformers can be
2.5X as much as the oil in the LTC’s for the newer transformers.
The main tanks on all transformers do not have a filter. The tank is vacuumed sealed
prior to service and the oil is filtered at that time. The oil in the main tank is not subject
to potential issues as compared to the LTC oil; therefore, after the tank is sealed, its
oil typically will not need to be serviced during its lifetime operation as a normal
process. Transformer manufacturers recommend yearly testing of the oil in the main
tank to ensure proper oil quality, which DME currently does. Testing identifies issues
that the transformer may be experiencing, and if needed, the oil is filtered and replaced
based on test results. Switching to ester-based oils, in existing transformers, which do
not currently use that oil, would require DME to do extensive sampling and
monitoring to establish new “baseline quality” for the new oil. Historical oil quality
data from existing oil sources would become moot.
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Transformer life depends principally on its loading, external conditions, and internal
transformer conditions; therefore, identifying the extended life due to oil filtering is
not conclusive.
Finally, DME staff previously communicated to Council that the option for ester-
based oil use will be included in the Hickory GIS project and evaluated accordingly.
Staff contact: Tony Puente, DME
F. History of Stoke Denton and Current Updates – At the June 15, City Council Meeting,
Council Member Byrd requested information regarding the history of Stoke Denton
and information related to the transition of Stoke Denton to Hickory and Rail Ventures
and Mayor Hudspeth requested information related to the ongoing space
improvements at 608 E. Hickory.
Timeline & History of Stoke Denton Program
• Summer 2014: City Council provides direction to pursue entrepreneurship/tech
start-up/co-working space program as part of FY 14-15 budget.
• 2014-2015: City staff work to develop program and participate in a public-private
partnership with Rail Yard Partners, Ltd. for the development the Rail Yard and
co-working space.
• Sept. 15, 2015: City executes economic development program agreement and
lease with Rail Yard Partners, Ltd. Economic development program agreement is
funded through Downtown TIRZ.
• Oct. 30, 2015: City and Dallas Entrepreneur Center (DEC) enter into management
agreement for Stoke Denton with a termination date of March 1, 2017.
• March 28, 2017: Management agreement with DEC was amended to allow for
extended term until Sept. 30, 2017.
• August 22, 2017: City Council provided direction to not renew the management
agreement with DEC.
• Sept. 12, 2017: City releases an RFP for Stoke Denton management services.
• Sept. 30, 2017: DEC ceases management of Stoke.
• Oct. 1, 2017: City assumes management of Stoke.
• Oct. 3, 2017: RFP closes; Hickory & Rail Ventures was sole respondent to RFP.
• Oct. 24, 2017: City Council holds work session regarding Stoke Denton
management.
• Nov. 14, 2017: City Council approves ordinance for management agreement and
sublease with Hickory & Rail Ventures; Contract term of Dec. 1, 2017 to Oct. 31,
2018, with option to renew.
• Nov. 13, 2018: City Council approves extension of management agreement and
sublease with Hickory & Rail Ventures; Contract term of Dec. 1, 2018 to Feb. 28,
2021.
• Oct. 13, 2020: City Council briefed regarding lease term based on disclosure of
Commencement Letter that indicated lease termination date was June 30, 2021.
City Council provided direction to align Hickory & Rail Ventures management
agreement and sublease with the City’s lease with Rail Yard Partners.
Additionally, City Council provided direction to pursue program agreement with
Hickory & Rail Ventures for continued program support beyond the June 30, 2021
management agreement date.
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• April 20, 2021: City executes program agreement with Hickory & Rail Ventures
to continue to provide support in key activity areas of: event support (FlintConf,
Big Ideas, Startup Crawl, Global Entrepreneurship Week), program support
(Lunch + Learns, AccelerateHER, Coffee + Convos), marketing support (Blogs,
press releases, podcasts, eBook, videos, social media), and ecosystem support
(Denton Innovation Group, Techmill, Denton Angels, entrepreneurship ecosystem
map).
• June 30, 2021: City lease with Rail Yard Partners terminates.
• July 1, 2021: Hickory & Rail Ventures assumes full control of Stoke Denton
program and lease of space at 608 E. Hickory. City program agreement with
HRV/Stoke Denton begins.
Ongoing Space Improvements
Hickory and Rail Ventures have worked with Rail Yard Partners, Ltd. to keep Stoke
Denton operating at the current facility at 608 E. Hickory and will begin a new lease
on July 1, 2021. Over the years, HRV identified the need for additional office spaces
as private offices were attractive to potential members. As such, HRV worked with
Rail Yard Partners to add additional offices and better use the space in the facility.
Heather Gregory, Stoke Denton Executive Director, provided details of the
improvements below:
• Our 8 private offices have been fully occupied since December 2016 with no
vacancies and a waiting list of people wanting to occupy an office in our
coworking space.
• As part of our negotiation/new lease with the building owner to maintain our
operations in our current location, we are building out 12 new private office spaces
and adding an awning on the west side of the building where we have picnic tables
located.
• Stoke staff will occupy one of the offices and 11 will be available to rent.
• Our space about 9,000 sq ft, and up until recently about 3,000 sq. ft. of that space
was used for events but was underutilized and underperforming. Since there is an
abundance of event space in Denton, we decided to shift the coworking and
dedicated work areas around, reduce our event space, and convert about 1,200 sq
ft into private offices.
• These updates will increase our private office capacity by almost 2.5X (going from
8 to 19 offices) all while maintaining our previous capacity of 30 dedicated desks
and 24 coworking seats.
• Construction began in the middle of May and we expect the offices to be
completed by August 1 and are currently promoting them in the hopes to have
them all or mostly spoken for by the time they are ready.
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Staff contact: Jessica Rogers, Economic Development
G. ERCOT Grid: Supply and Demand – On June 15, Council Member Meltzer requested
information about the ERCOT energy supply situation, and what implications there
might be for Denton’s population growth and housing development.
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Summer has historically seen the highest electric demands in Texas. Recent early
summer appeals from ERCOT for conservation coupled with the historic rotating
outages in February warrant a level of concern and questions about the ability of
ERCOT to meet demands this summer and in the future. Recently enacted legislative
mandates to improve the reliability of the natural gas delivery systems and generators
in ERCOT will take time to implement and will not impact summer readiness.
Identifying natural gas supply critical facilities and ensuring that they will not be
interrupted in the event of future rolling outages will likely be completed prior to the
Winter 2021/2022 but facility weatherization improvements are not likely to be
implemented until the following winter. The ERCOT grid, which consists of all the
generating units, the transmission and distribution systems, is designed to meet
summer peak demand and the natural gas supply related causes of the February rolling
outages should not happen during the summer. As the independent system operator,
ERCOT’s responsibilities include providing independent analysis and reports of future
grid expectations.
Increasing electrical demand associated with population growth and development in
Texas is expected to continue at a rapid pace. Development of new renewable
resources capacity (Wind and Solar) continues to be at a faster pace than the projected
demand increases. While the intermittency of these resources makes assessment of
their ability to meet future demands difficult, ERCOT performs analysis of the supply
and demand on a seasonal basis. ERCOT reports seasonal resource adequacy along
with assessments of above and below average temperature impacts to the system to
inform citizens and business of the probability of supply shortages. DME continuously
monitors these reports and the near term ERCOT conditions, to mitigate potential
adverse financial impacts. The Resource Adequacy can be found at
http://www.ercot.com/gridinfo/resource>. These reports indicate that over the next
two years total, wind capacity is predicted to increase by almost 12,000 MWs, solar
by 15,200 MWs and battery storage by 2,200 MWs, for a predicted generation capacity
addition of 29,400 MWs across the ERCOT grid. These additions, according to
ERCOT, will improve the system reserve margin projection. Staff contact: Terry
Naulty, DME
H. City Parking Lot Repair – On June 15, Council Member Davis requested whether the
City had any scheduled plans to reconstruct the parking lots at both Emily Fowler
Library and City Hall. While those projcts are not currently scheduled, Staff is
implementing an improved CIP process to include a comprehensive plan for the
maintenance and improvement of City parking lots. In the interim, staff will evaluate
both parking lots for immediate maintenance needs and funding possibilities. Staff
contacts: Daniel Kremer, Public Works and Becky Diviney, Engineering
I. Industrial St. Park and the DWIF Monument – On June 18, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer
asked staff about the proposed design of Industrial Park and the Denton Women
Interracial Fellowship (DWIF) Monument based on the concept and timeline provided
in the Friday Report.
In 2018, City Council directed staff to move forward on conceptual designs for
Industrial Park, 108 Industrial St. Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. (TNP) and Parks and
Rec (PARD) staff completed the concept designs. Staff met with the community,
neighbors, businesses, and the Parks, Recreation Board to gain feedback. All input
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received was positive, although staff made some modifications per the input collected.
At this point, staff went back to the City Council and presented the concepts and the
proposed design and budget. After discussion, City Council suggested holding off on
moving forward with this project at that time.
On June 12, 2020, Economic Development staff applied for a grant for the DWIF
Monument. City Council approved the execution of the grant with the Texas
Commission on the Arts in October 2020. The timeline on the grant was for the project
to be completed by August 31, 2021.
The Public Art Committee (PAC) was officially transferred to PARD in September
2020, and staff began the procurement process immediately with the PAC. On March
5, 2020, the PAC selected an artist and developed the concept for the art installation.
After the City Attorney’s Office approved the contract, staff presented the agreement
and concept to City Council in December 2020.
Throughout this process, staff worked to find the perfect location for the art. Staff
worked with the members of the DWIF, Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board,
and the PAC on site selection. The sites discussed were Fred Moore Park, Industrial
Street Park, and Quakertown Park. Initially, Fred Moore Park was considered because
the DWIF meetings were held at the American Legion Hall in that park. But the
consensus was to place the monument at Industrial Street Park. The thought was that
Industrial Street Park would get more engagement from the community due to its
location near downtown. Ironically, the former Wolff’s Market was also a meeting
place of the ladies of the DWIF, which is the site of Industrial Street Park today.
With the recent approval of the DWIF Monument and the interest by the stakeholder
groups, staff rekindled the past Industrial Street Park concepts due to the shortness of
the project timeline. Using the concept originally selected from the community
feedback, staff began integrating the DWIF Monument into the park designs with
some modifications. These designs will still include accessibility, trees, open space,
decorative lighting, all to make the space inviting and celebrating Denton arts and
culture, thus making it uniquely Denton.
Industrial Street Park is 4,600 square feet in size. The parcel has a grade of seven
percent and nine trees, along with two planted by staff. The concept design calls for
removing four Hackberry trees and planting seven hardwood trees (5 Redbuds and 2
Maples). Although the initial plan was to install synthetic turf, the plan has changed
to go with natural grass at this time.
Due to the short timeline, PARD needs to begin the park development. Staff will serve
as the general contractor and begin construction in July. If City Council has any
concerns with the park information provided here and in the June 18 Friday Report,
please reach out to PARD staff at the earliest convenience. Staff contact: Gary Packan,
Parks and Recreation
J. Senior Magazine and Programming – On June 18, Council Member Davis requested
information about exercise programs for seniors and whether the senior newsletter will
continue. Prior to COVID closures, Stretch-N-Tone was offered at the senior center.
The previous class instructor decided not to return. Staff found a new instructor and
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revamped the program. The class resumed when facilities reopened in May at Denia
Recreation Center at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays. The class will be offered at
the Senior Center beginning August 4 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. A
third session will be offered at the American legion Hall when that facility opens in
the Fall. Staff plans to have a Stretch- N- Tone class at each recreation center by the
end of the year.
In addition to Stretch-N-Tone, the Parks and Recreation Department also offers
Texercise. Texercise is an educational health program for participants 45 and over in
partnership with the Texas Health and Human Services Department focusing on the
exercise aspects of endurance, strength, balance and flexibility for 12 weeks. It is
currently offered at the Denton Senior Center, Tuesday and Thursday mornings at
10:30 a.m.
As all things during COVID, the senior newsletter has been in flux. The 2021 edition
came out in early March and contained information on how seniors could participate
in recreational activities safely and information on our planned reopening. The guide
was emailed out to all participants and published on the City’s website. A copy of that
guide can be found here.
Shortly after the guide was published, Council approved reopening plans and
information in the guide had to be adjusted to reflect the new programming and
opening schedule. The updated guide was published and sent to press.
Shortly after reopening, the COVID guidelines and mask requirements were changed
again by the state. The senior play guide, once again, needed to be updated to reflect
the new changes and protocols. The most updated guide has been sent to the printer
and will be ready for distribution shortly. The new guide will be mailed to all
registered senior participants.
Going forward, the plan is to have the senior guide produced quarterly and mailed to
senior participants. Staff contact: Nikki Sassenus, Parks and Recreation
K. Nottingham Drive and Old North Road Sidewalks – On June 21 and 24, Council
Member Beck requested additional clarification about the Nottingham Drive and Old
North Street Sidewalks. Below are responses to the additional clarification items. Staff
contact: Robin Davis, Capital Projects
• Nottingham Drive from University Drive to Churchill Drive (east side): Due to
existing right of way (ROW) constraints such as trees, mailboxes and utilities, it
was most feasible, to build this segment with a five-foot wide sidewalk compared
to an eight-foot wide side-path providing a green space buffer throughout most of
the segment stretch. There are exceptions where the sidewalk will begin back of
curb to preserve large trees. This project is currently under construction and
estimated to be complete by August 2021, weather permitting. Residents were
contacted during the ROW Acquisition/Temporary Construction Phase of the
project. Door hangers will be placed on affected properties by the Contractor as an
additional reminder.
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• Additionally, the City’s contractor for the Nottingham Sidewalk Project
continues to diligently maintain the project site. The contractor uses small
equipment (primarily a mini excavator) to minimize site disruption. The
Nottingham sidewalk is 4 inches thick allowing the contractor to dig only
8 inches down in most cases to prepare the subgrade. Hand digging is used
anytime the contractor is performing work near trees or utilities. No trees
are scheduled to be removed along this segment.
• Old North Road from University Drive to Windsor Drive (west side): Where ROW
allows, there will be a new eight-foot side-path from University Drive connecting
to the existing eight-foot side-path before transitioning down to a five-foot sidewalk
near Foxcroft Circle. The project continues to E. Windsor Dr. with a five-foot
sidewalk, providing a green space buffer between the curb and the sidewalk. In
locations where large trees need to be preserved, the sidewalk will begin back of
curb. This project is designed and has a projected construction year of 2024. Staff
is currently developing the sidewalk work plan, and the project timeline could move
up based on the finalization of that work plan.
L. Pennsylvania Drive onto Teasley Lane – On June 22, a resident contacted Council
Member Maguire regarding safety concerns when turning left onto Teasley Lane from
Pennsylvania Drive. Consistent with state and federal guidelines, the current traffic
volumes do not warrant a traffic signal at this intersection. In the future, if the traffic
volume along Pennsylvania Drive increases, this intersection may warrant a traffic
signal, but this will be at the discretion of Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) due to Teasley (FM 2181) being a TxDOT roadway. If additional
development along Teasley near the intersection of Pennsylvania occurs, traffic
volumes may increase to ultimately warrant a traffic signal. Staff is aware of the safety
concerns and will discuss options for potential safety improvements with TxDOT
representatives. Staff contact: Becky Diviney, Capital Projects
M. Cindy Lane and Lariat Road Drainage – On June 22, Council Member Davis inquired
about the maintenance responsibilities of drainage easements near Cindy Lane and
Lariat Road in Ranch Estates. The Drainage department mows and maintains the
major channel running North/South and a small section East/West in the Ranch Estates
neighborhood, highlighted in green on the map (below). The mowing schedule is five
to seven times a year during the growing season, most recently on June 15. Staff
maintains the section in orange on the map (reshaping/silt clean up) when needed as
the property owners have fenced across the easement and have livestock in the fields.
The remaining bar ditches that run along the road and behind the houses are also
maintained (reshaping/silt clean up) on an as-needed basis. Staff inspects the bar
ditches annually to ensure they are flowing properly. These were last inspected in
November 2020.
Council Member Davis also forwarded a concern from a resident on Cindy Lane
experiencing standing water. Staff performed a site visit on the afternoon of June 23
and determined that the silt had increased in the specific bar ditch on Cindy Lane and
others in the neighborhood due to the recent heavy rainfall. Staff has added the
cleaning of these neighborhood bar ditches to the summer maintenance schedule. Staff
contact: Daniel Kremer, Public Works
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N. Garage and Estate Sales Guidelines – On June 22, Council Member Maguire requested
information about the guidelines for having garage and estate sales. She also requested
staff investigate if surrounding communities have any guidelines.
In Denton, Garage sales are called “occasional sales” in the Denton Development
Code defined as: The sale, or offering for sale, of tangible personal property to the
public, upon the premises of an existing residential dwelling, by the owner or leasee
of the residential dwelling. Such sales commonly include garage or yard sales”. The
regulation is that there can be no more than 3 occasional sales in a 12-month period
(limited to one sale every 4 months) and a maximum of 3 days per time.
People that have concerns regarding a violation to this regulation can submit their
complaints to Development Services at 940-349-8360 or through Engage Denton.
Staff would go out to observe the violation and begin the tracking to determine if the
number of sales exceeds this regulation. As far as parking, if people are parked
illegally, then this would be handled by Denton PD by calling non-emergency at 940-
349-8181, but if people are parked legally then the City would be limited in
enforcement capabilities.
We’ve reviewed the following cities regulations, but there are no regulations in these
cities about limiting the number of sales by neighborhood. Staff contact: Charlie
Rosendahl, Development Services
Flower Mound:
• Permitted as a temporary accessory use to single-family attached, detached, duplex
dwellings;
• Cannot exceed three (3) consecutive days;
• The number of garage sales is limited to two (2) per year per household
(Sec. 98-982 of Flower Mound’s Code of Ordinances)
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Plano:
• Permits are required, issued by the Building Inspections office
• No more than three (3) garage sales per calendar year
• Limited to 72 consecutive hours in duration
• Must wait five (5) business days between sales
(Sec 11-366 of Plano’s Code of Ordinances)
Lewisville:
• Permits are required, but there is no fee for the permit
• Limited to two (2) sales in a 12-month period
• Sales may not exceed three (3) calendar days
(Sec. 7-202, 203, and 205 of Lewisville’s Code of Ordinances)
Arlington:
• Permits are required, but there is no fee for the permit
• Limited to three (3) garage sales per residence, within a 12-month period
• Limited to three (3) consecutive days per garage sales
• Garage sale hours are limited to 7AM-7PM
(https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/code_compliance/single_family
_residential/rapid_reference_guide/garage_sales_map_and_guidelines)
O. Westgate Updates – On Friday, June 25 a resident inquiry that was originally sent to
Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Member Davis was forwarded to staff regarding
the status of the Westgate Reconstruction Project. Based on feedback received at the
June 8 Work Session Presentation on the scope of the Westgate Reconstruction
Project, staff has entered into a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn
and Associates to conduct a traffic study focusing on the general geography of the
north/south extents of Westgate Drive including Westgate Drive, Windsor Drive, N.
Bonnie Brae Street, and Bronco Way and the east/west portion of Westgate. Once
completed, the assessment will include baseline volumes and volume projections
based on future development in the area. Results of this study along with more specific
information on options for the proposed scope of the Westgate Reconstruction Project
will be presented at the August 8 Work Session. Prior to the August 10 Work Session,
staff will provide a resident mailer regarding the status of the project, continue to
provide status updates on the City’s Westgate Reconstruction Project webpage
(www.cityofdenton.com/westgate) and email residents who registered for the May 20
Virtual Community Meeting regarding project status. Following final direction from
the City Council on the scope of the Westgate Reconstruction Project, staff will host
an additional community meeting to solicit feedback once the project is at 30%
design. Residents also have the option to sign up for regular email updates on the
project through the project webpage at: www.cityofdenton.com/westgate.
Staff has contacted the resident who submitted their inquiry to Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer
and Council Member Davis providing an overview of next steps on the Westgate
Reconstruction Project. Staff contact: Rachel Wood, Capital Projects
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IV. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Northwest Booster Pump Station Virtual Community Meeting – Thursday, July 1 at
6 p.m. via Zoom. Email Stephanie.Yates@cityofdenton.com for link to attend
meeting. Staff contact: Chris Campbell, Water
V. Attachments
A. DCPH COVID-19 Presentation ..................................................................................23
B. Boards and Commissions Attendance Policy and Presentation .................................37
C. Industrial Street Park and DWIF Attachments ...........................................................49
VI. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2021-039 2020 Property Tax Abatements Summary .................................................59
VII. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .............................................................................69
B. Council Calendar .......................................................................................................72
C. Future Work Session Items .......................................................................................75
D. Street Construction Report ........................................................................................76
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Commissioners Court Report
Matt Richardson, DrPH, MPH, FACHE
June 22nd, 2021
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This information is available at: www.dentoncounty.gov/covidstats
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Total Vaccines Administered by DCPH: 402,968
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First Dose Second Dose
Cumberland Presbyterian –Denton 104 525
Strickland Middle School –Denton 65 300
MLK Jr Rec Center –Denton 50 26
Denton County Jail 221 8
DCPH Homebound Vaccinations 0 2
Total Vaccines Administered in Previous 7 Days: 1,301
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Vaccines
Administered in
Previous 7 Days by
Dose Instance
First Dose Second Dose
440
861
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Vaccines
Administered in
Previous 7 Days by
Phase
Homebound
<1%
Phase 12-15
35%
Phase 1A
1%
Phase 1B
8%Phase 1C
4%
Phase 2
50%
Phase SC
2%
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Open Booked Total
Friday, 6/25
Little Elm High School
Little Elm
495 198 693
Upcoming Clinic Location
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Questions?
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Attendance Policy
for
Boards & Commissions
BOARD NAME HERE
MEETING DATE HERE
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Background
•Code of Ordinances Section 2-83(c) establishes an absence policy for board/commissions
members
•Sets forth certain “excused absence criteria”
•City Council approves any absence not within the “excused absence” criteria already outlined with the
Code
•Details notification process
•An excused absence includes the following:
•personal or family illness,
•death of a family member,
•jury duty,
•service in the armed forces,
•testifying before the legislature,
•attending a seminar involving municipal matters of importance to the member's duties, and
•absence necessary for the member's business or employment.
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Absence Notification Required
•Member notifies the Chair or staff liaison of inability to attend
an upcoming meeting in writing:
•Notify as soon as possible –Important notice received in advance
•Email will suffice –no supporting documentation is needed
•Needs to state purpose (excused criteria or other)
•Accepted at face value (honor system)
•City Secretary’s Office to be notified as soon as possible by the Liaison if not
already on the email from the member
•B&C Member Attendance Reporting Guidelines were established
by the City Secretary’s Office and sent to all existing (and new)
members
•Includes a “Board Member Notification of Absence Form”
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Processing Notice of Absence
•City Secretary reviews notification to see if it:
•Meets Excused Absence criteria
•Member & Staff Liaison notified
•At the applicable meeting, *Chair announces absence is excused (Required to be
announced the by Chair, otherwise in violation of B&C Handbook requirements)
•The excused absence is reflected in the minutes of that meeting
•Does not meet Excused Absence criteria
•At the applicable meeting, Chair announces absence of the member and that it is still
pending clarification as to whether excused or non-excused
•At a future meeting, once final determination on the absence is provided from the City Secretary:
•Minutes are presented with the correction to reflect member’s absence was excused
•The correction should be read into the record and reflected in the in the minutes of the new
meeting.
*Note: If the member never provided notice, Chair must announce at the meeting the absence is
unexcused
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Processing Notice of Absence – Cont’d
•If Excused Absence criteria not met:
•Member promptly notified
•Member given option to:
•Leave absence as unexcused; or
•Within 10 days after the absence occurred, the member may submit a request to the
City Secretary’s Office to have the absence excused by the City Council
•City Secretary places item on next available City Council agenda for consideration
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Absence Notification AFTER Meeting Held
•If after 10 days, City Secretary has no ability to excuse the
absence, even if purpose is on the “excused absence” criteria
list:
•Member promptly notified
•Member given option to:
•Leave absence as unexcused; or
•Within 10 days, the member may submit a request to the City Secretary’s Office to have the
absence excused by the City Council
•City Secretary places item on next available City Council agenda for consideration
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City Council Meeting to Consider
•If absence is excused:
•Final decision from City Council reported to board member/staff liaison (copy of adopted resolution provided)
•Resolution mandates:
•The Member’s absence record be corrected
•Minutes of the Meeting be corrected
•Minutes are presented with the correction to reflect member’s absence was excused
•The correction should be read into the record and reflected in the minutes of the new meeting
•If absence is not excused:
•Final decision from City Council reported to board member/staff liaison
•The Member’s absence record is not corrected
•Minutes of the Meeting when the absence occurred must be corrected to reflect City Council denied an excused absence
•Minutes are presented with the correction to reflect member’s absence was unexcused
•The correction should be read into the record and reflected in the minutes of the new meeting
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Attendance Requirements - Removal
8ID OF AGENDA ITEM HERE
•Article II of the City Code:
•Section 2.83(c)
•“Absences. Every board, commission, and committee member shall attend all regularly called and scheduled meetings of the board, commission, or committee of which he or she is a member… Members who cannot attend the meeting must contact the chairperson or an appropriate staff liaison concerning his or her absence prior to the meeting.”
•Section 2.83(c)(3)
•“Absences resulting in cause for removal: An unexcused absence of any board, commission, committee, member from more than three (3) regularly called and scheduled meetings of which he or she is a member in any one (1) year, or lack of attendance at fifty (50) percent of the number of regular/scheduled meetings in a year, shall be considered "cause," as that term is used in Section 14.16 of the Charter, for removal by the city council.”
•Article XIV, Section 14.16 of the Charter
•“Members of boards and commissions of the City of Denton shall serve at the pleasure of the council. Members of such boards and commissions may be removed by the council only for cause and only after being given notice by the council.”
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Attendance Requirements –Removal – Cont’d
9ID OF AGENDA ITEM HERE
•If more than 3 unexcused absences or lack of attendance at more than 50% of the number of regular/scheduled meetings in a year:
•Letter sent to member asking for resignation within 10 days as of the date on that letter … City Manager and nominating Council Member informed in advance
•If resignation received, seat is vacated; new appointment available at the City Council level
•If no resignation is received, item placed on the City Council agenda to consider removal of the member … member still has up to the time the agenda is posted to submit resignation
•Resolution for removal:
•Notes member name, board, dates of absences, staff efforts to contact, lack of response or any response provided (exhibit)
•Agenda item reflects member name and board –public awareness at that point
•Once adopted becomes permanent record of the City
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10QUESTIONS?
This section will vary; if a response is received, that response will be provided as an exhibit.
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Updated: April 23, 2021
B&C Member Attendance Reporting Guidelines
On January 28, 2020, City Council adopted Ordinance 19-2866 updating absence provisions for boards, commissions,
and committees and establishing how an absence will be determined to be excused or unexcused.
Definition: Excused Absence: An excused absence shall include the following:
1.personal or family illness,
2. death of a family member,
3.jury duty,
4. service in the armed forces,
5. testifying before the legislature,
6. attending a seminar involving municipal matters of importance to the member's duties, and
7. absence necessary for the member's business or employment.
Process for Absenteeism
Step 1: Notify the Chair or an appropriate staff liaison concerning your absence prior to the meeting. Please also
include the City Secretary’s Office via citysecretary@cityofdenton.com.
•The Notification of Absence form is attached. You may simply complete it and email it in.
o If the reason for the absence does not meet the Criteria 1-7 noted above, be sure to check Yes or No on
the section under “Other Absence” to request an exception from the City Council.
Step 2: In the event the City Secretary’s Office is not included in the email notification, the Chair and/or staff member
receiving the absence notification shall promptly send the email/attachment to citysecretary@cityofdenton.com.
Step 3: The City Secretary will review the notification sent in Step 1 and determine if the absence meets the criteria
for an excused absence. If the City Secretary determines the purpose for the absence:
1)Meets the criteria for an excused absence: The member will be notified the absence is excused and no
other action is required from the member or the City Secretary’s Office.
2)Does not meet the criteria for an excused absence: The member will be notified promptly via email the
purpose for the absence does not meet the excused criteria and that the absence will therefore be considered
unexcused.
o If on the Notification of Absence form the member indicated that, YES, they do seek an exception, the
City Secretary will place on item on the City Council agenda seeking the absence be excused.
o If on the Notification of Absence form the member indicated that, NO, they do not seek an exception, the
City Secretary will notify the member the absence has been determined as unexcused. At that time, the
member has the option to let the absence stay as unexcused or within 10 days after the absence
occurred, notify the City Secretary they would like to seek an excused absence from the City Council. If
notified to that effect, the City Secretary will place on item on the City Council agenda seeking the absence
be excused.
City Council Determination: The City Secretary will inform the member, Chair, and staff liaison for the respective
board, commission, or committee the decision of the City Council.
*Board/Commission/Committee Action: On the next available board, commission, or committee meeting, the Chair
will announce the final determination of member absences and if excused or not. The announcement will be noted on
the Meeting Minutes to be adopted by the board at a future date.
*The Chair is required to announce if a member’s absence is excused or
unexcused; and such report shall be included in the Minutes of the meeting. For
this reason, the need for staff to return with amendments to a meeting resulting from
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B&C NOTIFICATION OF ABSENCE
Per Section 2.83(c) of the Denton City Code, Members who cannot attend the meeting must contact the
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Date: June 25, 2021 Report No. 2021-039
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Provide information on the 2020 City of Denton Economic Development property tax (ad
valorem) incentive agreements including tax abatements and rebates.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In tax year 2020, the City of Denton had seven active property tax incentive agreements. This
includes five Chapter 380 property tax rebate agreements and two property tax abatement
agreements. In total, the value of the rebates and abatements for tax year 2020 is $1,009,472. The
associated properties have a total valuation of more than $331 million and generate more than
$1.2 million in net property tax revenue for the City.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Denton provides economic development incentives in accordance with the City’s
Tax Abatement and Incentive Policy to stimulate private development and redevelopment,
expand the tax base, generate jobs, and enhance the local economy. The City currently has two
active property tax abatement agreements and five active Chapter 380 property tax rebate
agreements. The property tax rebates are paid annually based on the terms in the individual
grants.
The City is authorized under various regulations and through its adopted policies to offer
property tax abatements and property tax rebates.
Tax Abatements allow local governments to exempt all or a portion of the valuation
increase of real and personal property taxes from a new or expanded business
development for a period of up to 10 years. The statutes regulating tax abatements can be
found in Chapter 312 of the Texas Property Tax Code.
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) allow local governments to finance
improvements and infrastructure within a defined area in order to stimulate private
development and redevelopment. A property tax valuation base is established in the first
year, and the revenue from the increased valuation from subsequent years is allocated to
development within the TIRZ. The statutes that regulate tax increment financing and the
related zones are in Chapter 311 of the Texas Property Tax Code, also known as the Tax
Increment Financing Act.
Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code states that a municipality may
establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs for making loans
and grants of public money and providing personnel and services of the municipality, to
promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial
activity in the municipality.
Freeport Exemptions are an exemption from property tax on goods that have been held
in the state for 175 days or less for the purpose of assembly, storage, manufacturing,
processing or fabrication. The exemption applies throughout the entire taxing jurisdiction.
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A triple freeport exemption means that the three taxing jurisdictions, city, county and
school district, participate.
The City uses these tools to facilitate performance-based property tax incentives, taking the form
of either a property tax abatement (reduction in property tax payment) or property tax rebate
(reimbursement of a portion of property taxes paid). Chapter 380 agreements may also include
an expansion or relocation cash grant, TIRZ grant, or job-based grant that incentivizes high-wage
or knowledge-based jobs.
Each year, once values are received and property tax payments are due, calculations are
performed by the Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD) and Economic Development staff.
For abatements, DCAD determines the amount of an abatement for active agreements by
applying the terms of the approved abatement. The corresponding company will then see a
reduction in their tax bill. For property tax rebate agreements, Economic Development staff
review property tax values and payments made, then calculate the amount of the rebate by
applying the terms of the approved agreement. The corresponding company then receives a
rebate directly from the City. For all agreements, specific valuation, job, and wage threshold
requirements in the agreements are verified using a certificate of compliance, third party
verification from the DCAD, and IRS documentation. The valuation, revenue, job, and incentive
information is captured in the annual Net Revenue Report and tracked over time to determine the
net benefits to Denton.
Summary memos of the 2020 active property tax abatement agreements and property tax Chapter
380 agreements are attached. The memos include breakdowns of property valuation, including
taxable values that may be ineligible under the specific terms of the applicable agreement. Because
the terms vary by agreement, each payment/abatement is calculated and reviewed individually.
ATTACHMENT(S): 2020 property tax abatement and rebate summary memos.
STAFF CONTACT:
Jessica Rogers
Director of Economic Development
Jessica.Rogers@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-7531
Erica Sullivan
Economic Development Analyst
Erica.Sullivan@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-7731
REQUESTOR: Staff initiated
PARTICIPTAING DEPARTMENTS: Economic Development
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 2 hours
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Economic Development Department
401 N. Elm St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-7776
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 4, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
David Gaines, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer
Cassandra Ogden, Director of Finance
FROM: Erica Sullivan, Economic Development Analyst
SUBJECT: Tax Year 2020 Mayday Manufacturing Chapter 380 Grant
This is the seventh year of the ten-year agreement with Mayday Manufacturing. Under the Chapter 380
Agreement, the company will pay 100% of the property taxes owed to the City and will receive a grant
equal to 75% of the increase in valuation for the building and equipment resulting from the
improvements to the facility located at 3100 Jim Christal. The difference between the property tax
improvements over the taxes of the 2012 base year valuation is eligible for the incentive and is deducted
from the total valuation. The grant payment calculation is based on the following:
Description Valuation Not Eligible Eligible
Building/Improvements $6,568,689 $1,579,926 $4,988,763
Land $1,380,111 $1,380,111 $0
Equipment $7,238,302 $3,047,908 $4,190,394
Inventory Less Freeport $1,880,924 $1,880,924 $0
Totals $17,068,026 $7,888,869 $9,179,157
Since Mayday Manufacturing and American Realty Capital Properties (ARCP) met the $5 million
threshold of the grant agreement, once they have paid their property taxes, the City will issue a grant
payment in the amount of $40,649. The net property tax payment to the City will equal $60,130.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 349-7731.
cc: Jake Clerihew, Denton Central Appraisal District
Tom Shaw, Mayday Manufacturing
Torry Peoples, Mayday Manufacturing
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Economic Development Department
401 N. Elm St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-7776
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 4, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
David Gaines, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer
Cassandra Ogden, Director of Finance
FROM: Erica Sullivan, Economic Development Analyst
SUBJECT: Tax Year 2020 West Gate Business Park Chapter 380 Grant
This is the fifth year of the City of Denton’s ten-year Chapter 380 agreement with West Gate Business
Park (WGBP). The Agreement provides a 70% rebate on the valuation of the real property
improvements for building/Lot 1.
Description Valuation Not Eligible Eligible
Building/Improvements $8,723,336 $0 $8,723,336
Land $838,094 $838,094 $0
Equipment $0 $0 $0
Inventory less Freeport $0 $0 $0
Totals $9,561,430 $838,094 $8,723,336
Since WGBP met their $3 million threshold, they will receive the full 70% rebate in the amount of
$36,055. Net City ad valorem taxes owed by WGBP (total less the rebate) is $20,401.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 349-7731.
cc: Jake Clerihew, Denton Central Appraisal District
Brandon Martino, WGBP Investments, LTD.
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Economic Development Department
401 N. Elm St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-7776
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 4, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
David Gaines, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer
Cassandra Ogden, Director of Finance
FROM: Erica Sullivan, Economic Development Analyst
SUBJECT: Tax Year 2020 WinCo Foods Chapter 380 Grant
This is the third year of the agreement for WinCo Foods. Under the Chapter 380 Agreement, WinCo
Foods will pay 100% of City property taxes and will receive a grant equal to 60% of the building and
equipment valuation of the distribution center (excluding inventory, vehicles and supplies).
WinCo will receive 60% of the ad valorem tax, 40% of the ad valorem contribution into Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone No. Two by the project until the construction costs for Phase I public improvements
have been reimbursed. It is anticipated that full reimbursement will occur in approximately ten years,
depending on how the zone develops. The first year after full reimbursement, the second term of the grant
agreement shall commence, and will include a 60% rebate of the City’s ad valorem revenue for a period of
four years. The ad valorem grant payment calculation is based on the following:
Description Valuation Not Eligible Eligible
Building/Improvements $55,454,968 $0 $55,454,968
Land $5,045,032 $5,045,032 $0
Equipment $21,175,530 $725,640 $20,449,890
Inventory Less Freeport $21,260,528 $21,260,528 $0
Totals $102,936,058 $27,031,200 $75,904,858
The Agreement thresholds require a minimum valuation of $50 million in real property improvements
and business personal property value. Since WinCo met their threshold requirements, they will receive
an ad valorem grant payment equal to 60% of the eligible amount. The total project costs for Phase I
amounted to $7,154,641.55. Once WinCo has paid their property taxes, the City will issue a payment
in the amount of $268,910. WinCo Foods’ net payment to the City less the rebate was $338,880.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 349-7776.
cc: Jake Clerihew, Denton Central Appraisal District
Lori Gilbertson, WinCo Foods
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401 N. Elm St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-7776
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 4, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
David Gaines, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer
Cassandra Ogden, Director of Finance
FROM: Erica Sullivan, Economic Development Analyst
SUBJECT: Tax Year 2020 WinCo Foods Chapter 380 TIRZ No. Two Grant
This is the third year of the agreement for WinCo Foods. Under the Chapter 380 Agreement, WinCo
Foods will pay 100% of the property taxes owed to the City and County and will receive a grant equal
to 40% of the contribution of the City and County into the Tax Increment Fund (land and improvements)
from the distribution center. Both entities participate in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) at a
rate of 40%. Business personal property (equipment) is not included in the TIRZ contribution.
WinCo will receive 40% of the ad valorem tax contribution (land and improvements) into the Tax
Increment Fund from the City and County, 60% of the City’s portion of the ad valorem by the
project (excluding land, inventory, vehicles and supplies) until the construction costs for Phase I
public improvements are reimbursed. The anticipated full reimbursement will occur in
approximately ten years, depending on how the zone develops. The first year after full
reimbursement, the second term of the grant agreement shall commence, and will include only the
60% rebate of the City’s ad valorem revenue for a period of four years. The ad valorem TIRZ grant
payment calculation is based on the following:
Description Valuation Not Eligible Eligible
Building/Improvements $55,454,968 $0 $55,454,968
Land $5,045,032 $0 $5,045,032
Equipment $21,175,530 $21,175,530 $0
Inventory Less Freeport $21,260,528 $21,260,528 $0
Totals $102,936,058 $42,436,058 $60,500,000
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The Agreement thresholds require a minimum valuation of $50 million in real property improvements
and business personal property value. Since WinCo Foods met their threshold requirements, they will
receive an ad valorem grant payment equal to 60% of the eligible amount. The total project costs for
Phase I amounted to $7,154,641.55. Once WinCo has paid their City and County property taxes, the
City will issue an incentive grant payment in the amount of $197,336. WinCo Foods’ net property tax
payment to the City less the rebate was $100,226.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 349-7776.
cc: Jake Clerihew, Denton Central Appraisal District
Lori Gilbertson, WinCo Foods
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Economic Development Department
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-7776
DATE: May 17, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
David Gaines, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer
Cassandra Ogden, Director of Finance
FROM: Erica Sullivan, Economic Development Analyst
SUBJECT: O’Reilly Hotel Partners Denton Chapter 380 Grant for 2020
This is the third year of the twenty-five year agreement for O’Reilly Hotel Partners Denton (OHPD).
Under the Chapter 380 Agreement, OHPD will pay 100% of the property taxes owed to the City and will
receive a grant equal to 100% of the building and equipment valuation of the hotel and convention center
(excluding inventory, vehicles and supplies).
OHPD will receive 100% of the ad valorem tax, hotel occupancy tax, and sales tax generated by the
project for a maximum of 25 years or until the combined principal amount of $28 million and interest
payment of $26 million, for a total aggregate amount of $54 million, is reached, whichever comes first.
The incentive is capped at $54 million.
The ad valorem grant payment calculation is based on the following:
Description Valuation Not Eligible Eligible
Building/Improvements $28,752,973 $0 $28,752,973
Land $6,247,027 $6,247,027 $0
Equipment $2,980,178 $31,000 $2,949,178
Totals $37,980,178 $6,278,027 $31,702,151
Table does not include the valuation for the missing Houlihan's 2019 account with an
eligible valuation of 501,024.
The Agreement thresholds require an investment of $80 and $20 million in real property improvements
and business personal property value. Since OHPD met their threshold requirements, they will receive an
ad valorem grant payment equal to 100% of the eligible amount plus a $2,958 adjustment for the
Houlihan’s 2019 account that was not captured. Once they have paid their property taxes, the City will
issue an incentive grant payment in the amount of $190,145. OHPD’s net property tax payment to the
City less the rebate for 2020 is $37,069.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 349-7776.
cc: Jake Clerihew, Denton Central Appraisal District
Courtney Brown, O’Reilly Hospitality Management
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Economic Development Department
401 N. Elm St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-7776
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 4, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
David Gaines, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer
Cassandra Ogden, Director of Finance
FROM: Erica Sullivan, Economic Development Analyst
SUBJECT: Tax Year 2020 Peterbilt Tax Abatement
This is the fourth year in the City of Denton’s eight-year tax abatement with Peterbilt Motors. The
Agreement provides a 70% abatement on the valuation of the building and equipment resulting from
the expansion improvements to the existing facility building, new stand alone building, and on eligible
personal property. The difference between the property tax improvements over the taxes of the 2015
base year valuation is eligible for the incentive and is deducted from the total valuation. The grant
payment calculation is based on the following:
Description Valuation Not Eligible Eligible
Building/Improvements $22,144,000 $15,644,000 $6,500,000 Land $4,356,000 $4,356,000 $0 Equipment 114,477,526 $61,691,150 $52,786,376 Inventory Less Freeport $11,911,283 $11,911,283 $0 Totals $152,888,809 $93,602,433 $59,286,376
Since Peterbilt Motors met the $18.5 million threshold of the grant agreement, they received the full
70% abatement amount of $245,041 Net City ad valorem taxes owed by Peterbilt (total less abatement)
is $657,697.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 349-7731.
cc: Jake Clerihew, Denton Central Appraisal District
Brian Roberts, Peterbilt Motors
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401 N. Elm St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-7776
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 4, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
David Gaines, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer
Cassandra Ogden, Director of Finance
FROM: Erica Sullivan, Economic Development Analyst
SUBJECT: Tax Year 2020 West Gate Business Park Tax Abatement
This is the second year of the City of Denton’s ten-year tax abatement agreement with West Gate
Business Park (WGBP). The Agreement provides a 60% abatement on the valuation of the real property
improvements for buildings 2/Lot 2 and 3/Lot 3 in the business park. The agreement provides an
additional 10% abatement for the location of a supplier to an existing primary industry and/or an
additional 5% for the location of a national headquarters for a total abatement of up to 75%.
Description Valuation Not Eligible Eligible
Building/Improvements $8,845,272 $0 $8,845,272
Land $1,119,492 $1,119,492 0
Equipment 0 0 0
Inventory less Freeport 0 0 0
Totals $9,964,764 $1,119,492 $8,845,272
Since WGBP met their $3 million threshold and did not have a tenant that is a supplier to an existing
primary industry and/or a national headquarters, they will receive a 60% abatement in the amount of
$31,336. Net City ad valorem taxes owed by WGBP (total less the abatement) is $27,501.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 349-7731.
cc: Jake Clerihew, Denton Central Appraisal District
Brandon Martino, WGBP Investments, LTD.
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Council Requests for InformationCompleted Council Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Council Member Beck05/16/21A resident has concerns about entrance and exit traffic safety at the intersection of Spring Valley @380. Can I get a brief near-term expected mobility plan change statement to provide to him for thisregion between 288 and Mayhill? In addition, could we comment on the traffic safety of thisintersection and any plans for CoD or TXDOT to mitigate the safety issues he describes?Becky Diviney, Rachel Wood,Scott McDonaldCIP - Capital ProjectsDevelopment ServicesInformation is provided in the June 25 Friday Report.2Council Member Armintor06/03/21I'm proposing a brainstorming work session to get Council's direction on ways in which we canupdating our tree ordinance to better preserve our cities' irreplaceable urban forests and be more inline with our preservation goals and values. Under a higher-bar tree ordinance, developers couldstill seek exceptions to the rules from Council (and from Planning and Zoning) if they wish, but it ismore transparent and effective to have a tree ordinance that truly reflects Council's high standardson tree preservation than for councilmembers to vote no to proposals that are following the currenttree ordinance but don't meet Council's high standards for preservation.Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesStaff will schedule this during the July 27 pending Council requestwork session3Council Member Armintor06/03/21I'm proposing a 1-minute pitch for a work session on making city boards and committees moreinclusive and accessible for the public to serve and participateCatherine Clifton, Rosa Rios City Secretary's Office Legal Staff will schedule this during the July 20 pending Council requestwork session4Council Member Armintor06/07/21I want to bring back my 1-minute pitch from 2019 (or was it 2018?) on prohibiting incomediscrimination for housing for veterans. Staff has already done the prep work for it, and my requestremains unchanged from the last time I brought it forward.Dani ShawCommunity ServicesStaff will schedule this during the August 3 pending Council requestwork session5Council Member Davis06/10/21Can staff provide an update on Vintage construction?Rachel WoodCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation is provided in the June 25 Friday Report.6Council Member Davis06/11/21I would like to have a work session on making a city-wide speed reduction effort part of the mobilityplan update, consistent with our Vision Zero goals.Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsStaff will schedule this during the July 20 pending Council requestwork session7Council Member Maguire06/13/21Regarding the Friday report item about ester-based transformer insulating oil: Can the ester-basedinsulating oil be filtered to extend its useful life? Can the mineral oils DME currently uses be filtered?Antonio PuenteDMEInformation is provided in the June 25 Friday Report.8Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer06/15/21Could we get a note in a Friday report assessing whether the fragility of the ERCOT energy supplysituation has or should have any implications for our pace of population growth and housingdevelopment? Ultimately I’m suggesting a check of the medium range outlook for energy supply vs.demand.Antonio PuenteDMEInformation is provided in the June 25 Friday Report.9Council Member Davis06/15/21Are the Emily Fowler Library and City Hall parking lots on a facilities or CIP schedule for resurfacingany time soon? They are in pretty bad shape, and are very public-facing facilities.Daniel KremerPublic WorksInformation is provided in the June 25 Friday Report.10Council Member Beck06/16/21Can the City Attorney provide a very short ISR on existing methods to get items on the agenda aswell as the powers in the charter or TLGC that are the basis for those current mechanismsCatherine CliftonLegalStaff is developing the information and will provide in an upcomingFriday Report11Council Member Beck06/20/21Can staff look into the Security Fence for Trees on Forestar DevelopmentDeborah VieraEnvironmental ServicesInformation is provided in the June 25 Friday Report.12Council Member Beck06/21/21Can someone in Cap Projects update me on: 1.The on-the-books RoWs for Nottingham and OldNorth: confirming that it’s 8ft? 2. The proposed general sidepath plan for the same street’s 2021sidepath upgrades are 5ft verge + 5ft sidewalks? (i.e. 10ft) 3. If #1 and #2 are correct, what is theprocess for handling the 2ft discrepancy?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation is provided in the June 25 Friday Report.13Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer06/24/21Would it take an ordinance to open cooling stations at 90 degrees instead of 100?Dani ShawCommunity ServicesStaff will provide information to the Council Member14Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer06/25/21Can staff provide next-steps for the Westgate project?Rachel WoodCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation is provided in the June 25 Friday Report.70
One-Minute Pitches ApprovedCouncil Member RequestorOne-Minute Pitch SummaryStaff AssignedDepartmentCommentsAction RequiredISR/WS Date ScheduledEstimated Staff Time toPrepare1Mayor Pro Tem DavisI 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 -ParksApproved during the April 13 Pending Request work session - Develop with Public ArtCommitteeThis is currently in development and will be processedthrough the Public Art CommitteeN/A2Mayor Pro Tem DavisI would like a work session on revising our PID policy. Specifically to better define EconomicDevelopment and to discuss residential requirements.Jessica RogersEconomic DevelopmentApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onMay 11.Work SessionThis is currently scheduled to be discussed in a worksession on August 17.3Council Member ArmintorRequesting a one-minute pitch to replace the format of the one-minute pitch systemStuart BirdseyeCity Manager's OfficeApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onMay 25.Work SessionThis is currently scheduled to be discussed during theAugust 21 Council Retreat15-20 hours4Council Member MeltzerRequesting a one-minute pitch regarding form-based zoningScott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onMay 18.Work SessionThis is currently scheduled to be discussed in a worksession on August 3.15-20 hours5Council Member BeckCouncil, Committee, Commission, and Board Officer Nominations and voting process (RankedChoice Voting)Catherine Clifton, RachelBalthrop Mendoza, Rosa RiosCity Manager's Office CitySecretary's Office LegalApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onMay 25.Work SessionStaff is developing the information and will schedule a worksession in late-summer 2021.TBD6Council Member MaguireRequesting work session on a City initiative to increase COVID vaccine access.Sarah KuechlerCity Manager's OfficeApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onMay 25.Work SessionThis is scheduled to be discussed during a work session onAugust 10.10-20 hours7Mayor HudspethI’m requesting a one-minute pitch to gain consensus to review the committees (relevance &viability).Catherine Clifton, Rosa Rios City Secretary's Office Legal Approved during the Pending Council Request work session onJune 8.Work SessionStaff is working on the required information for this worksession and will schedule once it is finalized20 hours8Council Member DavisI am requesting a work session for Council to consider giving direction to amend the sign ordinance,creating exemptions for 1) "off premise signs" adjacent to a business property, or within a certaindistance, without requiring the business to obtain a new Certificate of Occupancy; and 2) wall signsthat are closer in function to murals and serve as public art.Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onJune 8.Work SessionStaff is working on the required information for this worksession and will schedule once it is finalized60+ hours9Council Member MaguireI am requesting a work session for Council to revisit the issue of a comprehensive non-discrimination ordinance for the City of Denton. Discussion can include protections againstdiscrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, race, ethnicity, national origin,religion, disability, age, and veteran status; and protections against discrimination in the areas ofhousing, employment, healthcare, and public accommodation. Since staff already did quite a bit ofwork on this topic last year, I am also requesting that the information compiled by staff regardingother Texas cities' non-discrimination ordinances be included in an upcoming Friday report.Sarah KuechlerCity Manager's OfficeApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onJune 15.Work SessionStaff is currently developing the presentation andinformation.12-15 hours10Mayor HudspethAuthorize staff to re-negotiate this ordinance with UNT staff and then brining it back to the citycouncil for approval before it auto-renews.Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsApproved during the Pending Council Request work session onJune 15.Work SessionStaff is currently developing the presentation andinformation.20 hours71
June 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 No Council Meeting 2 3 8:00 am Agenda Committee 8:30 am – DEDC 3:00 pm - Health & Building Standards 4 5 6 7 9:00 am – COE - Cancelled 11:30 am – CC Special Called 1:00 p.m. CC Denton Housing Auth Board of Commissioners 4:00 p.m. Zoning Board of Adjustment 6:00 p.m. P &R Beautification Board 8 2:00 pm - 2nd Tuesday Session 9 11:00 am – EDPB 5:00 p.m. P & Z Commission 10 10:00 a.m. - AAB 3:00 p.m. Health & Building Standards Commission 11 12 13 14 9:00 am – PUB Cancelled-3:00 p.m. Historic Landmark Commission 5:30 p.m. Library Board 15 2:00 pm ‐ CC Work Session 6:30 pm ‐ CC Regular Session 16 9:00 am - Mobility Committee Meeting 3:00 pm - Animal Shelter Advisory 17 3:30 p.m. Health & Building Standards Commission 18 9:00 am – CDAC- Cancelled 12:00 pm – HSAC-Cancelled 3:00 CoPwD (Special Called Mtg.) 19 20 21 11:00 am - Traffic Safety Commission 22 Cancelled-10:00 am - CAC 2:00 pm - 4th Tuesday Session 23 Cancelled-11:00 a.m. Development Code review Committee 4:00 p.m. P&Z Commission 24 9:00 am – Community Partnership 3:00 pm - Board of Ethics 3:30 pm - Health & Building Standards 25 Cancelled-10:00 am - Audit/Finance 1pm Sust.Advisory Framework Committee 26 27 28 9:00 am – PUB Cancelled-3:00 p.m. Zoning Board of Adjustment 29 No Council Meeting 1:00 pm - Mobility Committee Meeting 30 Cancelled-11:00 a.m. Development Code Review Committee Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board – 6pm 72
July 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 8:00 a.m. Agenda Committee Cancelled -8:30 am – DEDC Public Art – 4pm 2 3 4 5 No Council Luncheon 4th of July Holiday 6 No Council Meeting 7 8 9 10 11 12 9:00 am – PUB 5:30 p.m. Library Board 13 No Council Meeting 14 11:00 am - EDPB 5:30 pm - AAB 15 3:00 pm - CoPwD 16 9:00 am - CDAC 12:00 pm - HSAC 17 18 19 20 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 21 9:00 am - Mobility Committee Meeting 11:00 a.m. Development Code Review Committee 22 1:00 pm - Audit/Finance 23 24 25 26 9:00 am - PUB 27 2:00 pm - 4th Tuesday Session 28 12:00 pm - TIRZ No.1 29 3:00 pm – Board of Ethics 30 31 73
August 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 9:00 am COE 11:30 am Council Luncheon 3 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 4 5 8:00 Agenda Committee 8:30 a.m. DEDC 12:00 pm – Bond Committee 6 7 8 9 9:00 am PUB 5:30 p.m. Library Board 10 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 11 11:00 a.m. EDPB 5:30 pm - AAB 12 3:30 p.m. Library Board 13 14 15 16 11:30 am Traffic Safety Commission 17 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 18 9:00 am Mobility Committee Meeting 11:00 a.m. Development Code Review Committee 19 20 9:00 a.m. Community Development Advisory Committee 12:00 p.m. HSAC 21 22 23 9:00 am PUB 24 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 25 12:30 p.m. Development Code Review Committee 26 3:00 pm – Board of Ethics 27 1:00 pm – Audit/Finance 28 29 30 31 No Council Meeting 74
Meeting Date
29 - June 2021 No meeting - 5th Tuesday 21-738
July 6 & 13, 2021 No meetings - RECESS PERIOD 21-738
20 - July 2021
[Regular]FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget,
CIP & 5-Year Financial Forecast
21-938
FY 2021-22 Departmental
Presentations: DME; Streets;
Traffic; Engineering; Facilities;
Airport
21-455
Streets Fund
21-854
Denton Parks Foundation
Annual Plan & Contract
TBD
Internal Audit - Building Permits
21-703
Council Request
21-759
27 - July 2021
[Special]
FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget,
CIP & 5-Year Financial Forecast
21-939
FY 2021-22 Departmental
Presentations: Solid Waste;
Water; Wastewater/
Drainage; Fleet; Customer
Service; Development Services
(includes Real Estate)
21-456
ARP Funding
21-1054
Internal Audit - Water
Distribution
21-982
Council Request
21-760
2 - August 2021
[Luncheon]
Budget Workshop
21-1087
3 - August 2021
[Regular]Comp Plan
21-1278
DDC Tree Preservation
21-1162
Form-Based Zoning
(Meltzer)
TBD
Economic Development
Incentive
21-1361
Council Request
21-1088
10 - August 2021
[Special]
Capital Improvement Program
and Five-Year Financial Forecast
21-458
Internal Audit - Water
Production
21-981
Westgate
21-1268
City initiative to increase
COVID vaccinations
(Maguire)
21-1321
Council Request
21-1089
17 - August 2021
[Regular]
Capital Improvement Program
and Five-Year Financial Forecast
21-459
Dev. Districts Policy -
Economic Dev.
PID Policy (Davis)
21-1271
DMSA Partnership Agreement
21-1327
Chamber Partnership
Agreement
21-1328
Council Request
21-1090
21 - August 2021
[Retreat]Council Retreat
One-Minute Pitch Process
Discussion (Armintor)
TBD
24 - August 2021
[Special]
Capital Improvement Program
and Five-Year Financial Forecast
21-460
Internal Audit - Payroll
Administration Audit
21-1267
Non-Discrimination
Ordinance (Maguire)
TBD
Council Request
21-1091
31 - August 2021 No meeting - 5th Tuesday 21-738
6 - September 2021 No meeting - Labor Day 21-738
7 - September 2021 No meeting - Labor Day 21-738
14 - September 2021
[Special]
Internal Audit - EMS Billing &
Collection Audit
21-1269
Council Request
21-1272
21 - September 2021
[Regular]
Council Request
21-1273
28 - September 2021
[Special]
FY 2021-22 Annual Audit Plan
21-1319
Council Request
21-1274
Redistricting Update
Stormwater Master
20-1661
Leak Adjustment Ordinance
21-557
Construction Code Review
21-735
TPID update
21-1332 - Oct. 12
ETJ - Lake Ray Roberts
21-738
Southwest Park Master Plan
Review
21-553
Delegated Authority
TBD
Mobility Plan
TBD
Parkland Dedication &
Development Ordinance
21-109
Economic Development
Programs and Policy
Discussions
21-1330 - Oct. 12
Flag Discussion
(Armintor)
UNT Parking Agreements
(Hudspeth)
Relevance of Committees
(Hudspeth)
Off-premise Signs
(Davis)
Council and Committee
Board Officer Ranked-Choice
Voting
(Beck)Council Requested Work Sessions TBDWork Sessions Planned - Date TBDFUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIX
As of June 25, 2021
Currently Slated Work Session Items
75
1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR June 28 - July 4Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell AveatMingo Rd08/27/21 09/11/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Bell AveWithers StMingo Rd08/24/21 10/05/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3Bell AveTexas StWithers St07/31/21 08/23/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane4Bernard StHickory StChestnut St10/06/21 11/16/21 Water Distribution will bereplacing the water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane5Carroll Blvd (SB)StroudHighland07/19/21 08/20/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. The processstarts with Barricading the failedsections of concrete pavement,remove the pavement, andinstall new concrete.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com6Deerwood PWYKings RowGrant PWY07/06/21 08/06/21 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRobbin Webber7EdwardsDesert WillowForrest Willow07/19/21 09/03/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. Remove thepavement and install newconcrete.StreetsRobbin Webber8Lido Way and Balboa Court Bell AvenueEnd07/05/21 09/01/21 Full width pavementreplacement and subgradeimprovement.Engineering StreetsKyle Pedigo9Peach StN Locust DrFowler Dr06/28/21 09/30/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTyler CurtsPage 1 of 1Exported on June 25, 2021 10:37:32 AM CDT76
2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell AveMcKinney StreetHickory Street02/01/21 07/02/21 Closures starting 6/1/21.Various traffic shifts will berequired at the intersection ofBell and Oak (betweenMcKinney and Hickory) in orderto cross Bell with a newdrainage line on Oak Street.Engineeringkyle.pedigo@cityofdenton.com2Bell AveAdministration DrTexas St07/02/21 07/30/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3Bell AveatMckinney St06/28/21 08/26/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane4Bonnie BraeIH 35EScripture06/15/20 07/30/21 North South Water Main Phase3StreetsSeth Garcia5Bonnie Brae (SB)OakHickory06/14/21 09/22/21 This block is closed tosouthbound traffic only, detoursare posted. Northbound lanestill open. Installation of electricduct banks for DME substationproject and steel casing forwater main projectOtherMark Zimmerer6Caddo CircleChamplianCul v Sac06/14/21 07/09/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair.remove failed sections ofconcrete Sidewalk, remove, andinstall new concreteStreetsRobbin Webber7Carroll Blvd (SB)EganPanhandle05/31/21 07/16/21 Concrete Street Panel Repair.The process starts withBarricading the failed sectionsof pavement, remove thepavement and subgrade, andinstall new concrete pavement.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com8Chebi LaneOld North RoadFreedom Lane06/21/21 09/10/21 Full width pavementreplacement and subgradeimprovement.Engineering StreetsKyle Pedigo9Creekdale DriveDead EndRaintree Way06/28/21 07/09/21 Mill/OverlayStreetsRobbin Webber10E Windsor DrNottinghamBranch Crossing06/14/21 08/27/21 Roadway reconstruction EngineeringDustin.Draper@cityofdenton.co11EagleLocustElm06/28/21 07/30/21 Patching of utility trench lines. EngineeringSeth Garcia12ElmHickoryEagle05/11/20 07/30/21 PEC 4 Utility ProjectEngineeringSeth Garcia13Elm StreetEagle Drive(dead end)05/17/21 09/30/21 Atmos Energy will be closingstreet intermittently to replaceand relocate an existing gasmain and service linesAtmosAlice Province14Hickory StreetWelchCarroll08/31/20 09/04/21 Construction is set to begin onWest Hickory Street between N.Welch Street and Carroll Blvd inOctober of 2020 and continuethrough September of 2021.Detailed lane closureinformation is forthcomingpending approval of thecontractor's phasing and trafficcontrol plans.EngineeringKyle Pedigo15LocustEagleHickory06/28/21 07/30/21 Patching of utility trench lines. EngineeringSeth GarciaPage 1 of 2Exported on June 25, 2021 10:37:59 AM CDT77
Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact16MckinneyduchessGlengarry02/01/21 12/24/21 McKinney - Mayhill IntersectionThis project is widening theintersection and 600' each wayto match existing conditionsalong McKinney. Also includeswater, wastewater, anddrainage improvements.EngineeringTrevor Crain17Mistywood LaneOld North RoadCraig Lane06/21/21 09/10/21 Full width pavementreplacement and subgradeimprovement.Engineering StreetsKyle Pedigo18NottinghamUnversity (US380)500 feet to the south06/02/21 07/14/21 Milling and turn lane additionwith a siganl upgrade.EngineeringDustin Draper19Oak StreetBell StreetUPRR Railroad02/01/21 08/28/21 Adding drainage line to OakStreet as part of the DowntownStorm Sewer Project.Engineeringkyle.pedigo@cityofdenton.com20Riverchase TrailStoneway DriveCreekdale Drive06/28/21 07/09/21 Mill/OverlayStreetsRobbin Webber21ScriptureBonnie Brae1, 300 ft. to the West03/22/21 02/25/22 Reconstruct; Scripture fromBonnie Brae to approximately1,300 ft. to the west . Thisincludes removal andreplacement of failed sectionsof curb and gutter. Milling of theold asphalt pavement and thestabilization of subgrade andthe installation of new asphaltpavement.Phase I East Bound OutsideLanePhase II West Bound OutsideLanePhase III Middle LaneStreetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com22Walnut StreetLocust StreetElm Street05/17/21 09/30/21 Atmos Energy will beexcavating street to completereplacement /relocation of theirexisting gas mainAtmosAlice Province23Western BlvdJim ChrystalAirport Rd06/01/21 08/02/21 PH1- Installing sewer lineacross Western from median toprivate property. PH2- Medianremoval, future pour for TurnLanesPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David24WindorBonnie BraeParkside Dr06/21/21 07/05/21 18" SS LinePrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David25Windsor Dr EastHanover DRLongfellow LN06/01/21 06/30/21 Complete street reconstructionis being preformed. As shown inthe attached TCP the road willbe closed and resident onlytraffic will be allowed fromLongfellow to Bristol ST.EngineeringDustin Draper26Windsor Dr EastHanover DrLongfellow Ln06/01/21 07/30/21 Complete street reconstructiononly allowing resident onlytraffic.EngineeringDustin Draper27WoodhavenMsitywoodEmerson04/05/21 07/14/21 This project will consist of theremoval and replacement offailed sections of curb andgutter, the milling off the oldasphalt and base material, limestabilize the subgrade and theinstallation of new asphaltpavement.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.comPage 2 of 2Exported on June 25, 2021 10:37:59 AM CDT78
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Amherst DrGeorgetown DrMalone St04/15/21 06/25/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling new water main andwater services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Boxwoodat Chittamwood3800 Boxwood06/07/21 06/25/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. Remove thepavement and install newconcrete.StreetsRobbin Webber3Crestmeadow Street WindsorBauer05/31/21 06/18/21 Curb and Gutter Repair: Theprocess starts with barricadingthe failed sections and theninstalling new Curb and Gutter.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com4UlandRailroadRose02/11/21 06/21/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany SherranePage 1 of 1Exported on June 25, 2021 10:40:19 AM CDT79