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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 8, 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, October 11, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the
Council Chambers.
2. Library Board on Monday, October 11, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. at the North
Branch Library.
3. Historic Landmark Commission on Monday, October 11, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
at the Development Service Center.
4. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
5. Cancelled- Economic Development Partnership Board on Wednesday,
October 13, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
6. Airport Advisory Board on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in
the Airport Terminal Meeting Room.
7. Health and Building Standards Commission on Thursday, October 14, 2021,
at 3:00 p.m. at the Development Service Center.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – Pursuant to Ordinance No. 19-
2026, the following items will be discussed during the September 21 City Council
Work Session. Each week, the topics included on the next week’s agenda will be in
the Friday Report. Staff contact: Rachel Balthrop Mendoza, City Manager’s Office
1) A work session to establish a Green Catalyst Fund.
(a) Requestor: Council Member Davis
(b) Council Member Request: “I’d like to schedule a 2-minute pitch for a
work session to establish a Green Catalyst Fund, which would use $100k
from the FY21-22 Sustainability Fund to attract, support, and retain firms
that contribute to our sustainability goals, under the guidance of the
Economic Development Strategy”.
(c) Staff Information: If the City Council wishes to move forward with this
request, the item will be sent for review by the Sustainability Framework
Advisory Committee. Developing a work session for Council following
the Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee meeting is expected
to take approximately 10 staff hours.
(d) Date requested: September 14, 2021
(e) Format for response: Work Session
2) Passing a resolution to engage State delegation to oppose the currently
proposed redistricting.
(a) Requestor: Council Member Meltzer
(b) Council Member Request: “The latest congressional redistricting
proposal from the Texas legislature carves up Denton in such a way that
the vast majority of our residents would find themselves sharing a
representative with distant Amarillo, Wichita Falls, and vast stretches of
the Panhandle; areas that have little in common with Denton and Denton
County. It will dilute Denton’s impact during elections. It will inevitably
lead to our being represented by someone with little to no ties to our area
and will hurt constituent services for Dentonites. And it will make it far
more difficult for Denton’s municipal leaders to have a meaningful
connection with our representative in Washington.
I ask this council to adopt a resolution asking the legislature and especially
our own delegation to oppose this travesty and create a compact district
that includes all of the city of Denton and neighboring communities”.
(c) Staff Information: The House Redistricting Committee conducted its
first hearing on HB 1 on October 4, the Texas House of Representatives
redistricting bill. The bill by Chairman Todd Hunter was passed through
the Committee and will hit the House floor on October 12. The Senate
also convened on October 4 to take up SB 4, Senate redistricting, and the
bill passed off its floor. If the City Council wishes to move forward with
this request, staff will prepare a resolution for passage at the next available
Council meeting. Preparation and legal review of the resolution is
expected to take approximately 4 staff hours.
(d) Date requested: September 29, 2021
(e) Format for response: Resolution
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3) Passing a resolution thanking Chris Watts for his service on the DCTA
Board and remove him and John Ryan from their positions for cause.
(a) Requestor: Council Member Armintor
(b) Council Member Request: “I’m writing to propose a 2-minute pitch at
the next Council meeting, October 4 or 12, for a time-sensitive work
session to consider issuing an immediate statement to the DCTA Board
thanking Chris Watts for his service as Council’s appointee to the DCTA
Board and replacing him and his Alternate, John Ryan, prior to the
October 28 2021 DCTA Board meeting, rather than on November 12,
when their terms were originally scheduled to expire.
The cause for Mr. Ryan’s termination as Alternate is the simple fact that
he has not been attending either DCTA Board meetings or Denton City
Council meetings where DCTA has been discussed, and is therefore
unprepared to represent in the event of the primary appointee’s absence.
As for Mr. Watts, although Mr. Watts has worked hard in this role and is
doing what he thinks best for Denton and DCTA, his action would qualify
in both cases as “removal with cause,” the unfortunate but stark cause
being that he has unambiguously and definitively ceased to serve at the
pleasure of this Council.
As No Bus Cuts Denton, a committee of 17 people from 10 different labor
unions, observes in their September 22 petition:
“Mr. Watts ignored City council’s voice at the July 22, 2021 meeting of
the DCTA Board of Directors. Although Denton City Council had passed
a resolution that DCTA should maintain its bus routes for 6 months, Mr.
Watts argued at the July DCTA board meeting that the bus routes should
be maintained for only 3 months. Moreover, at the September 21, 2021
Denton City Council work session, he stated that he thinks that it is not
his role to follow the instructions of Denton City Council as its appointee
to the DCTA Board of Directors.”
Mr. Watts correctly acknowledged at that same September 21 work
session that he serves “at the pleasure of this Council.” His decision not
to serve at the pleasure of this Council by not following the clear direction
of a Council resolution is sufficient cause for removal. There is too much
at stake to allow Mr. Watts to continue in this role any longer. This
Council must consider thanking him for his service and removing him
from the DCTA Board promptly before he can make further decisions that
would permanently impact DCTA bus drivers and riders.
As unpleasant as it is for Council to remove a Council appointee from the
DCTA Board before their term expires, the rules allow it, and there is
recent precedent in Denton for doing so, as Mr. Watts himself did when
he successfully advocated for the premature removal of his predecessor,
Sara Bagheri. As unpleasant as it is to removing a Council appointee from
their appointment a month before their term expires, Mr. Watts does not
depend on his appointment to earn a living, but DCTA bus drivers do. It
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is their livelihoods on the line, and the future of public transportation in
Denton, in any vote or decision he might make in the critical month ahead
to cut bus routes against this Council’s resolution”.
(c) Staff Information: Nominations and résumés for the City of Denton’s
primary and alternate representatives to the DCTA Board of Directors are
due to staff by close of business Friday, October 8. Appointments to the
DCTA Board of Directors are currently scheduled for City Council
consideration at the October 19 City Council meeting. The new primary
and alternate board representatives will serve a two-year term effective
November 13, 2021, through November 12, 2023. In accordance with
state statute and the DCTA Bylaws, board members are required to have
professional experience in the field of transportation, business,
government, engineering, or law. Board representatives must reside
within the Denton City limits and are not required to currently hold an
elected office.
(d) Date requested: September 29, 2021
(e) Format for response: Resolution
B. DCPH Update to Commissioner’s Court – On Tuesday, Oct. 5, Denton County Public
Health (DCPH) presented their standing COVID update to the Denton County
Commissioner’s Court (begins shortly after 43 min. mark and is approx. 10 minutes
in length). The following are some notes from the video for convenience only; the
video should be watched for the full context, charts, and interpretation. Stats can be
viewed at DentonCounty.gov/COVIDstats
• Boosters / Third Shots – As of Monday10/4, DCPH had provided close to 2,000
third dose shots and boosters so far. They have about 13,500 appointments made
through their scheduling system, so many more will be provided through the
coming weeks.
• Daily Hospital Capacity – continues to improve. As of Monday 10/4, 18.6% of
hospitalizations in Denton County were COVID-19 inpatients; last time that it
was that low was the beginning of August.
• Case Demographics – Case count for age group 0-19, which has been impacted
the most by Delta variant, is declining and improving. Note, the Pfizer vaccine
may be approved for ages 5-11 at the end of October. Overall, the case count and
trend for all age groups is declining and improving.
• Testing – Positivity rate of testing is declining, under 10 per 100 testing positive.
Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, City Manager’s Office
C. Winter Storm Uri FEMA Reimbursement – In May 2021, the Finance Department
submitted three separate projects to FEMA for partial reimbursement. In total, staff
submitted $338,105 of operational and payroll expenses. The Finance Department
recently received notification from FEMA that payroll expenses are ineligible for
reimbursement, however, $8,763 in operational expenses will be reimbursed. An
additional $2,605 is pending final approval for reimbursement. Staff contact: Cassey
Ogden, Finance
D. Preserve at Pecan Creek Internet Update – In Spring 2019, residents of a section of
the Preserve at Pecan Creek neighborhood gave a Citizen’s Report to the City Council
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about lack of access to high-speed internet for about 15 homes in their section of the
neighborhood near Swisher Rd. Following that presentation, staff from the City
Manager’s Office participated in neighborhood meetings with the residents and
contacted potential internet providers on their behalf. During Summer 2020, an
interdepartmental team, including staff from Capital Projects, Public Works, DME,
and Technology Services, worked with Denton ISD to allow a provider to utilize
existing, unused portions of the school district’s conduit that runs along Swisher Rd.
to help the residents make a connection. At that time, the residents continued to work
with CenturyLink (now Lumen) to get service to their homes in this section of the
neighborhood.
After much time and work, and a few minor setbacks, residents have informed staff
that they are finally connected to high-speed internet. Staff would like to thank Lumen
Technologies, Denton ISD, and all the staff that worked hard to get them connected.
Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, City Manager’s Office
E. Denton County to Clean Woodrow Area Encampment – Denton County has scheduled
cleanup of trash and debris located on County property in the Woodrow area (below)
beginning Monday, October 18. The cleanup is estimated to last approximately 4-5
days, and Denton County has posted signs to inform occupants of the scheduled
cleanup. Giving Hope’s Street Outreach staff have made no less than 14 official
outreach visits to the location since January 2021 and have reported increasing
concerns of health and safety hazards for occupants of the encampment and the
surrounding area. DPD’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) Officers and Giving
Hope’s Street Outreach staff have visited the location frequently over the last three
weeks to make occupants aware of the upcoming cleanup and have reported an
increased receptiveness of occupants to referrals to services and housing. Other local
shelters and nonprofits have been notified of the upcoming cleanup to assist with
spreading awareness and prepare for providing increased services to individuals
moving on from the Woodrow area encampment. Staff contact: Courtney Cross,
Community Services
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F. COVID-19 Response – The Fire Department is in the process of receiving the
necessary approvals, certifications, training, and equipment to ramp up our COVID-
19 testing internally and COVID vaccination administration to the Denton community.
Over the past several weeks, the Fire Department has been working with Texas
Department of State Health Services and the CDC to become a COVID-19 Vaccine
Provider. Approval to become a vaccine provider was just received and the department
is currently waiting on the arrival of additional required equipment to order, store, and
ultimately administer COVID-19 vaccines in a safe and efficient manner.
This week two FD personnel completed train-the-trainer in-service on the proper use
of the Abbott Molecular COVID testing machines and will begin the process of putting
this equipment into service soon testing City employees. This will give the City a more
accurate resource for COVID testing in cases were a normal antigen COVID test is
inconclusive or suspected to have a false reading.
The Fire Department also assisted Denton County Public Health Department (DCPH)
with two large COVID Vaccine Clinics in Little Elm this week which administered
over 4,000 doses in two days. Additionally, the Denton Fire Department and Police
department will be assisting DCPH this coming Monday and Tuesday with two large
vaccine clinics in Denton at CH Collins Field. The capacity for this 2-day clinic is
10,000 doses over the two days (5,000 per day).
Finally, Denton FD and DCPH have partnered to administer COVID and Flu vaccines
at Our Daily Bread on Friday, October 15. Staff contact: Kenneth Hedges, Fire
G. October/November Resident Update – The October/November issue of the Resident
Update newsletter (attached) is scheduled for delivery to Denton homes the week of
October 10, 2021. This issue features information about Solid Waste service updates;
the new emergency notification system, Alert Denton; the FY 2021-22 budget; the
City’s new vaccine campaign, We Care to Share; and more. Staff contact: Justin
Harmon, Customer Service and Public Affairs
H. Air North Texas Annual Report – This week Sustainability staff submitted their annual
report to the North Central Texas Council of Governments Air North Texas Coalition.
This annual report outlines the City’s participation in outreach and education
campaigns related to Air Quality in the DFW region. Sustainability reported education
and engagement activities for the 2021 ozone season, including Air Quality 101
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workshops, social media outreach, tabling events, blog posts, Resident Update and
Citizen Connection articles, and updates to the sustainability website. Last year
Denton received the Arlo Ambassador award for best use of the Air North Texas
mascot Arlo the “Air”madillo, and anxiously awaits the awards announcements for
this year.
Denton residents can learn more about this effort and sign up for air quality alerts to
be informed when weather conditions are right for high ozone formation by visiting
www.airnorthtexas.org
Additional information about regional air quality and the 2021 ozone season can be
found on the Air North Texas Coalition page. Staff contacts: Katherine Barnett and
James Douglas, Sustainability
I. First Additional Bag Fee to be Temporarily Waived – As presented to Council with
the FY 2021-22 budget, the City will administer a $5.00 fee for the collection of each
additional bag of refuse that is left outside a customer’s trash cart. Through December
2021, the City will waive the first application of this fee for customers. Each customer
for which this fee is waived will also receive an automated courtesy call to notify the
customer know that any future instances of trash bags left outside their cart will incur
the $5.00 fee. This gradual easing into the application of the additional bag fee will
help customers better understand this new fee before they incur a charge on their
account. Beginning January 1, 2022, the additional bag fee will be applied as normal.
Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer Service and Public Affairs
J. Highland Park Road Speeding Concerns - City staff recently attended the Denia
Neighborhood Virtual Community Meeting on Monday, September 27 where several
residents expressed concerns with speeding along the Highland Park corridor. A speed
study was conducted in this area along with the review of the Denton Police
Department and the Public Works Department conducting a review of the existing
signage along Highland Park Road. After completion of these assessments, it was
determined that the speed limit in this area should remain 30 mph and three additional
speed limit signs should be installed along Highland Park Road. The speed limit signs
were installed on Highland Park Road on October 7, 2021 and the City staff will
continue to work with the Denton Police Department on enforcement in this area. Staff
contact: Chandra Murganandham, Capital Projects/Engineering and James Andrews,
Public Works
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K. Vaccination Campaign Update – In late August, the City Council gave direction to
create a communication campaign to encourage vaccination. To kick off the “We
Care” vaccination encouragement campaign, the Public Affairs Department has
launched the We Care Denton website, www.wecaredenton.com. The website will
serve as an information portal and go-to platform for print and digital outreach and
communications. Beginning next week, the City will initiate the ‘We Care to Make a
Difference’ outreach and engagement portion of the campaign. Maximizing digital
platforms, the City will invite the community to share how the vaccine has made a
difference in their lives. With permission, we plan to share different stories, videos,
and photos to foster community support and expand our reach via direct mail, email,
and display advertising. The City is also working with Denton County Public Health
to promote their mobile vaccination program for homebound individuals and
community group-based clinics. In doing so, the County will collaborate with
community groups to help ensure everyone has access to COVID-19 vaccinations.
Staff contact: Maria Denison, Customer Service and Public Affairs
L. Director of Environmental Services and Sustainability – Michael Gange joined the
City of Denton as Director of Environmental Services and Sustainability on October
4. Michael brings over thirty years of comprehensive environmental experience,
including sixteen in local government. His private sector experience focused on
stormwater, air quality, and environmental due diligence. While with the City of Fort
Worth for approximately sixteen years, he led storm water, air quality, and regulatory
compliance initiatives amongst other duties. In Fort Worth, he was also integral to the
LaGrave Field Redevelopment, Trinity River Vision and Chisholm Trail Parkway
projects. At the City of Dallas, he led climate action, stormwater, air quality, zero
waste, and environmental management and assessment efforts. He holds a B.S. from
Texas A&M University at Galveston in Marine Science and a M.S. from the
University of North Texas in Environmental Science.
Michael will oversee the Environmental Services and Sustainability teams, and report
to Assistant City Manager David Gaines. Staff contact: Michael Gange,
Environmental Services
M. American Legion Hall Senior Center Reopening and Celebration – Work is ongoing
to complete the renovation of the American Legion Hall Senior Center. Similar to
other construction projects around the country, construction has been delayed due to
material shortages. The Parks and Recreation Department planned to host an opening
celebration event on Wednesday, October 13. Due to the delays, the event will be
postponed.
Staff hopes to open the center with programming by late November. The opening
celebration event will be scheduled shortly thereafter. Staff contact: Nikki Sassenus,
Parks and Recreation and Scott Gray, Facilities
N. DME Quarterly Newsletter – The October-December edition of the DME Quarterly
Newsletter is available online at https://heyzine.com/flip-book/8a1657b0ca.html. This
issue highlights the Substation Team, and provides employee updates on safety,
energy services, and more. Staff contact: Tony Puente, DME
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O. Community Tree Giveaway – Registration is now closed for the 23rd Annual
Community Tree Giveaway. Online registration opened on Friday, Oct ober 1 at
10 a.m. and closed just before 5 p.m. the same day. The first species to sell out were
Autumn Blaze Maple and Texas Redbud.
The Tree Giveaway waiting list is now open to City of Denton residents. Waiting list
participants are eligible to arrive after the event on October 23 to select any trees not
picked up by registered participants. Trees are first come, first served, while supplies
last. They are limited to waiting list registrants, one per household.
The Community Tree Giveaway is Saturday, October 23, 8 a.m. to noon at the Denton
Landfill, 1527 S. Mayhill Rd., where 700 trees will be distributed to Denton residents.
The Community Tree Giveaway is Keep Denton Beautiful (KDB)’s largest and
longest-running tree distribution effort. This year, KDB will achieve a tremendous
milestone by giving away its 20,000th tree through its annual Tree Giveaway event.
A total of 700 trees will be distributed, with seven different species offered, all of
which are drought-tolerant and native or well-adapted for Denton soils and climate.
Tree species include Autumn Blaze Maple, Lacebark Elm, Chinkapin Oak, Native
Pecan, Texas Redbud, Vitex, and Mexican Plum. Information about the available tree
species, tree planting and care resources for this year’s giveaway can all be found
at www.kdb.org.
As always, the Tree Giveaway will be offered as a drive-thru-only event with required
pre-registration and spaced arrival times every 30 minutes. The giveaway is a
“pandemic-ready” event with limited contact between participants, event staff, and
volunteers. Participants are to remain in their vehicle at all times when driving through
the event and while event staff load their tree into their car.
Similar to the 2020 event, to increase health and safety precautions to mitigate the risk
and spread of COVID-19, staff will utilize an updated event plan that follow the
CDC’s COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Guidelines, as well as local protocols.
Details of the plan include:
• Face coverings are recommended for staff and volunteers when social distancing
is not possible. (This event is outdoors with minimal contact between staff,
volunteers, and participants.)
• Face coverings are encouraged for drive-thru participants.
• All must maintain social distancing.
• Self-screenings and signed COVID-19 liability waivers are required for all
volunteers and participants prior to the event.
• All participants must arrive at their assigned time to drive through the event.
• Participants must remain in their vehicle and encouraged to keep their window
rolled up.
• Staff and volunteers spaced throughout the giveaway route to assist with safety
precautions.
• Contactless e-ticket scanning will be utilized.
Staff Contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation
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P. Hispanic Heritage Month – Every year from September 15 to October 15, Americans
celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by appreciating the community's history,
heritage, and contributions of the ancestors of American citizens who came from
Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and South and Central America.
The MLK Jr. Rec Center will celebrate the first Hispanic Heritage Month event on
October 9, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The theme is “Be Proud of Your Past,
Embrace the Future.” The keynote speaker is Dr. Roxanne Del Rio, Dean of Students
and Outreach at North Central Texas College, Corinth Campus. The event will also
feature entertainment and activities for children.
Sponsors for the event include the Denton chapter of LULAC and photographer
Alexandra Martinez. Sanitizer stations and masks will be available, while social
distancing will be encouraged. Staff contact: Cheylon Brown, Parks and Recreation
Q. Denton NeighborWoods Tree Planting – Parks and Recreation are collaborating with
the Texas Trees Foundation’s NeighborWoods Program, Trammell Crow Residential,
and the Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees in underserved areas of Denton in need
of street trees. Denton Parks and Recreation will plant up to 20, 15-gallon trees on
Saturday, October 9. The areas for planting are Paco Trail east of Ruddell St reet and
the Simmons Street area east of Dallas Drive.
Keep Denton Beautiful and the City of Denton participated in the NeighborWoods
Program, planting 1,543 trees total from 2002-2015. Denton temporarily paused its
participation in NeighborWoods to focus planting efforts associated with the Denton
Tree Initiative (2016-2019).
The Texas Trees Foundation catalyzes creating a new green legacy for North Texas
through transformational, research-based plans that educate and mobilize the public
to activate the social, economic, environmental, and health benefits that trees and
urban forestry provide.
The NeighborWoods program includes a variety of community projects and plantings
in public spaces in collaboration with community members, homeowner associations,
civic groups, businesses, corporations, and local city governments. The goal of the
NeighborWoods program is to provide opportunities for individuals and organizations
to put down roots in their communities by planting trees, which benefit the community
at large in many ways. These benefits include:
• Increasing the overall tree canopy, which will lower energy costs, improve air
quality, absorb rainwater runoff and sequester carbon, and reduce the
overall Urban Heat Island.
• Enhancing the beauty of public spaces to attract people outside and be active, while
also increasing property values of communities.
• Providing shaded areas for recreational use and gathering spaces to create a sense
of community and improve connectivity with nature – thus reducing stress and
improving overall quality of life.
• Bringing communities together through unified teamwork and environmental
stewardship to plant and maintain trees – resulting in greener, cleaner, and
healthier neighborhoods built by invested individuals and organizations.
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Staff contact: Haywood Morgan, Parks and Recreation
R. Core Scientific Denton Project Press Release – This week, Core Scientific issued the
a press release relating to its project in the City of Denton. Since it significantly
references the City of Denton and is related to a project that has come before the
Council, we have included it in this report. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, Customer
Service and Public Affairs
S. Low Cost Vaccine Animal Clinic – The Denton Animal Shelter hosted a Low-Cost
Vaccine Clinic on October 2 at MLK Jr. Rec Center and served 124 animals. The
clinic was sponsored by the Denton Animal Support Foundation and Texas Coalition
of Animal Protection. Staff contact: Randi Weinberg, Animal Shelter
T. Hunting Permits for Clear Creek Natural Heritage Area (Waterfowl and Turkey
Season) – Beginning October 18, Denton Parks and Recreation (PARD) will begin
selling 2021-2022 waterfowl hunting permits for Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
Wildlife Management Area.
In August, PARD began selling hunting permits for dove and feral hog season at Clear
Creek. Hunting permits are offered seasonally to both residents and nonresidents on a
first-come, first-served basis. A total of 88 of 200 Dove/Feral Hog permits were
issued, which generated $3,700 in revenue. These funds will be used for improvements
within Clear Creek, including the parking lot and fencing upgrades, signage,
education, and programming.
Since 2004, the City of Denton has issued individual permits for hunting at Clear
Creek Natural Heritage Area in accordance with the City’s lease agreement with the
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Clear Creek is nearly 3,000 acres,
with 60 percent designated as a wildlife management area. The general public is likely
more familiar with the education center and 8 miles of trails, located at 3310 Collins
Rd, or the future mountain bike trails site, located at 5792 Hartlee Field Rd. Hunting
is not permitted in these areas.
Hunting Program Highlights:
• Waterfowl and turkey hunting season begins Nov. 15 and extends through Jan. 2.
• Hunting permits are issued online on a first-come, first-served basis via the
Denton Parks and Rec registration site: https://secure.rec1.com/TX/city-of-
denton-tx/catalog. An account is required for purchase.
• The cost per hunting permit is $30 per Resident; $50 per Nonresident.
• Legal game during this season includes waterfowl and turkey. Deer Hunting is
prohibited. See hunting seasons calendar for legal game details.
• Clear Creek hunting seasons were developed in collaboration with Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department (TPWD).
• Hunters must abide by state and local regulations outlined in the 2021-2022
TPWD Outdoor Annual Hunting Regulations.
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For hunting questions or inquiries about the program, please
email clearcreek@cityofdenton.com. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and
Recreation
III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. CIP Sidewalk Installation Status Information – On September 3, Council Member
Beck requested information pertaining to public facing and searchable sidewalk
project information as an interim solution prior to the launch of the Capital
Improvement Plan map in early calendar year 2022. Staff has published Discuss
Denton page: City Sidewalk Improvement Projects | Discuss Denton This page is
specific to new sidewalk infrastructure and exclusive to project delivery. The new
webpage contains sidewalk segment information, including the estimated construction
completion timelines for sidewalks that will be constructed in the next three calendar
years. The website also includes the attached map that lists all sidewalk segments that
will be constructed through the end of calendar year 2024. Staff contacts: Robin Davis,
Haley Salazar and Nathan George, Capital Projects/Engineering
B. Over-mowing Complaint – Recently, Parks and Recreation staff and several Council
Members received an email with the subject “over-mowing at North Lakes park
AGAIN.” The area of concern at North Lakes Park is between the dam of the northern
detention pond and Windsor Dr.
This area is mowed twice a year and is maintained according to the maintenance
guidelines of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) with the United States
Department Agriculture (USDA). NRCS built both lakes at North Lakes Park in the
1970s to help mitigate flooding the downtown area. PARD staff mows this area after
the wildflowers and prairie grass have dropped their seed and after ground-nesting
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hatchlings have matured and left their nest. The Wildflower Trail does not get mowed
and serves as a wildlife sanctuary. The mowing activity takes place each year between
August and September. It also is mowed in the winter. This area is maintained by City
staff. A copy of the dam operation and maintenance plan is attached. Staff contact:
Drew Huffman, Parks and Recreation
C. Payment Processor Information Follow-Up – At the September 28, 2021 City Council
meeting, Customer Service received several questions regarding the coming transition
of our current payment vendors to a new vendor, Invoice Cloud. Staff were asked
whether customers with multiple active accounts would be able to register once or if
all of the accounts must be re-registered individually. The vendor has responded that
they are confident it will be possible to link these accounts provided we receive the
appropriate information from our current vendor. The City will work our current
vendor to confirm this information will be available to Invoice Cloud. As Council may
recall from the presentation, the City has had past difficulty in receiving requested
information from our current vendor in a timely manner. Staff were also asked for
information on how Invoice Cloud will work with third-party finance management
applications. These applications process payments in the same way as a bank’s online
bill payment service. They manage these processes independently and these services
do not interface with our current payment portal and will not interface with our new
payment portal. As a result, customers will not be required to take any additional
action. Finally, a council member inquired on data retention expectations with the
current vendor and what their policies were for retaining customer information after
the contract period with the city is concluded. Customer Service has requested this
information from the vendor but has not received response at this time. An additional
report will follow when this information is available. Staff contact: Christa Foster,
Customer Service and Public Affairs
D. Dallas Drive (US 77) and Rio Grande Blvd. Concerns – On September 30, Council
Member Byrd submitted a request to address a resident's safety concerns at Dallas
Drive and Rio Grande Boulevard intersection. Dallas Drive (US 77) is a Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) roadway, and the subject intersection is
located approximately 900 feet from the Calloway's driveway to the east. In
April 2021, TxDOT installed cones and delineators at the intersection of Dallas Drive,
the I-35E northbound offramp and the frontage road (near Calloway’s) to prevent
northbound frontage road motorists from crossing Dallas Drive. The intent of the
cones and delineators is to improve the safety of the intersection and reduce collisions
caused by vehicles traveling at fast speeds on the I-35E offramp not anticipating
through traffic across Dallas Drive. TxDOT made this improvement at the request of
the Denton Police Department following several accidents at the intersection.
TxDOT plans to replace the Dallas Drive left lane I-35E onramp with underpass access
to the I-35E southbound frontage road as part of the future I-35E widening project.
City staff will evaluate the intersection for safety and contact the requestor as soon as
possible to address the issues with temporary solutions. Capital Projects/Engineering
staff will also notify the Denton Police Department of speeding concerns reported on
Dallas Drive. Staff contact: Chandra Muruganandham, Capital Projects/Engineering
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E. 2324 E. Windsor Concerns – On October 5, Council Member Beck submitted a request
to address a resident's concerns at 2324 E Windsor Drive. Construction on Windsor
Drive is part of the 2019 Street Reconstruction Project that includes street
reconstruction and utility upgrades on portions of Windsor Drive, Scripture Street,
Thomas Street, and Hercules Lane. The 2019 Street Reconstruction Project is
scheduled to be completed by the close of quarter 4 of calendar year 2021, which
includes all remaining reconstruction segments on Windsor Drive. Immediately
following receipt of the resident's concerns, staff contacted the contractor for the 2019
Street Reconstruction Project to have the sewer cleanout in the sidewalk placed on the
final punch list of items to be addressed prior to project closeout. Staff has contacted
the resident to ensure that all of their concerns were addressed and will keep the
resident updated as progress is made. Staff contact: Dustin Draper, Capital
Projects/Engineering
F. Roadway Impact Fee Cost Recovery – On Tuesday, October 5, Mayor Pro Tem
Meltzer asked about the total current revenue for Roadway Impact Fees (RIF) and
what that revenue would amount to if the recovery rate were raised to 50 percent. The
table below lists the current recovery rate, year-to-date revenue (through quarter three
of Fiscal Year 2020-2021), and calculated revenue if the recovery rate were raised to
50 percent. The attached map lists the current RIF service areas, the City's current
RIF ordinance can be found online here:
https://www.cityofdenton.com/CoD/media/City-of-Denton/Business/Roadway-
Impact-Fee-Ord-No-2016-189.pdf.
IV. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Animal Trunk or Treat – Thursday, October 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. the Denton Animal
Shelter is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event for the community. Residents are welcome
to bring their kids and go vehicle to vehicle collecting treats. Leashed dogs are
welcome! Staff contact: Randi Weinberg, Animal Services
B. Stream Clean – Saturday, October 16 at various locations throughout Denton.
Denton’s annual waterways cleanup will kick off with a volunteer appreciation
breakfast, after which, volunteers will travel to their assigned locations. Registration
closes on October 7. Individuals and groups are welcome. This event is an
interdepartmental partnership of Denton Parks and Recreation, Watershed, Solid
Waste & Recycling, Water Utilities, Drainage, and Sustainability. The previous event
Current
Recovery
FY 2020-21
YTD Revenue* 50% Recovery Increase
Service Area "A" 19% $ 710,978 $ 1,870,995 $1,160,017
Service Area "B" 32% $ 563,139 $ 879,905 $ 316,766
Service Area "C" 19% $ 195,127 $ 513,491 $ 318,365
Service Area "D" 21% $ 286,546 $ 682,252 $ 395,706
Service Area "E" 18% $ 706,569 $ 1,962,692 $1,256,123
Total $ 2,462,359 $ 5,909,336 $3,446,976
*Actual fee collection through the third quarter.
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was held in 2019, volunteers removed 335 bags of trash, 142 bags of recyclables, and
60 oversized items from our local environment. Registration is available online at
www.bitly.com/denton-volunteer Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and
Recreation
C. Parks and Recreation Fall Events – Please see the list of fall events below from PARD:
WeHike Wednesdays at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center beginning October 13
from 9-10 a.m. On Wednesdays in October, free guided hikes will be offered for
individuals looking to start trail hiking or join a small group. Every first Wednesday
is WeHike Women’s Wednesday.
Family Pumpkin Decorating Contest hosted by North Lakes Rec Center,
registration begins October 1. Families may pick up pumpkins beginning October 2
and return them by October 16. The pumpkins should be decorated but not punctured
or carved in any way. Voting will take place in person and on Facebook October 18-
29. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
The Halloween Harvest Festival at Denia Rec Center is scheduled for October 16
from 4-6 p.m. This outdoor event will feature festival games, concessions, bounce
houses, a costume contest, hayrides, and story-telling from Tejas Story Tellers.
The Fall Movie in the Park will be “Hocus Pocus” at Quakertown Park on October
29 from 6-10 p.m. Families, and individuals are invited to bring their chairs and
blankets out for a costume contest, food trucks, giveaways, and more. The movie will
begin at sunset and will be near the Civic Center Pavilion.
The Halloween Carnival and Haunted House at MLK Jr. Rec Center is on October
30. The Halloween Carnival is 10 a.m.- noon and includes vendor tables, carnival
games, and a costume contest. The Haunted House is 6- 9 p.m., and the center will be
transformed into a “Silent Night” themed haunted house.
Stargazing at Clear Creek will include two stargazing sessions at Clear Creek
Natural Heritage Center on October 30, beginning at 9 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. This
program is offered in partnership with UNT who will lead participants in informed
skygazing observations.
Staff contact: Megan Thomas, Parks and Recreation
V. Attachments
A. October/November Resident Update ..........................................................................17
B. Sidewalk Construction Map .......................................................................................25
C. North Lakes Dam Operation and Maintenance Plan ..................................................26
D. Roadway Impact Fee Service Areas ...........................................................................32
VI. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2021-084 Technology Programs ................................................................................33
B. 2021-085 DEC Dashboard August 2021 ....................................................................36
C. 2021-086 American Public Power Association PWC Nominations ..........................38
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Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .............................................................................42
B. Council Calendar .......................................................................................................44
C. Draft Agenda for October 19 ......................................................................................47
D. Future Work Session Items .......................................................................................59
E. Street Construction Report ........................................................................................61
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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
RESIDENT UPDATECITY OF DENTON
IN THIS ISSUE
• Solid Waste Service Improvements
• New Way to Get Emergency Alerts
• Quick Facts About 2021-22 Budget
• Halloween Safety Tips
• Five Things to Do This Fall
• and more! www.cityofdenton.com
Sunset at North Lakes Driving Range
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Just a few weeks ago, another annual budget
was passed by Council. But what should this
budget tell you, our residents? In fact, beyond
the numbers, funds, and financial charts, our
City’s budget gives us not only a look into the next
year of our operations, but the future of our community:
OUR LOCAL ECONOMY
Our local economy is rebounding well from the pandemic and primed for
future growth. Nothing illustrates this more than the increases in property
values and sales tax revenues. People are building and improving structures,
and making their purchases in Denton, and we can expect for this economic
growth to continue. Put simply, this is a place where people want to build
and spend their life.
SAFETY AND WELLBEING
Police and Fire are the cornerstone of public safety, but this year’s budget
shows that the Council is not only supporting our first responders, but, as
you can see below, we’re viewing safety more broadly by adding positions
to impact homelessness, neighborhood and housing vitality, and animal
services to not only keep us safe, but also improve the welfare and
wellbeing of our community members.
SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
This budget makes several clear statements about our intention to preserve
our natural assets for future generations. We’ve dedicated $500,000 as seed
funding for a new fund that will drive sustainability initiatives throughout the
City. We’ve also updated our water rate structure, creating one simple set of
rates that incentivize residents to practice reasonable conservation.
Much more about the budget is contained within this issue. I hope you give
it a read and tell your Council members what you think.
Denton City Council ....................................................2
From the Mayor ............................................................2
Solid Waste Service Updates in Effect Oct. 1 .........3
City Launches New Emergency Notifications .......3
City Adopts Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget .................4
2020-21 Budget Highlights ........................................5
Tree Up, Denton! ..........................................................6
Halloween Safety Tips .................................................6
We Care to Share .........................................................6
Five Things to Add to Your Fall To-Do List ..............7
Connect With Us to Stay Updated............................8
IN THIS ISSUE FROM THE MAYOR
GERARD HUDSPETH
DENTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor
Gerard.Hudspeth@cityofdenton.com
Vicki Byrd, District 1
Vicki.Byrd@cityofdenton.com
Brian Beck, District 2
Brian.Beck@cityofdenton.com
Jesse Davis, District 3
Jesse.Davis@cityofdenton.com
Alison Maguire, District 4
Alison.Maguire@cityofdenton.com
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5
Deb.Armintor@cityofdenton.com
Paul Meltzer, Mayor Pro Tem,
At Large Place 6
Paul.Meltzer@cityofdenton.com
Not sure who your Council Member is?
Visit www.cityofdenton.com/council, click on
“Find Your Council Member” in the menu bar,
and enter your physical address.
City of Denton offices will be closed
on Nov. 25 & 26 in observance
of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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2 Street Outreach Positions
3 Community Services Coordinator Positions
1 Sworn Officer and 5 Civilian Police Positions
1 Emergency Management Position
1 Animal Control Position
FY 2021-22 BY THE NUMBERS
Number of taxable properties: 56,634
Average increase in value for the properties: 7.9%
Total taxable value: $14.4 billion
Entities contributing sales tax: 11,000+
Estimated sales tax revenue: $46 million
Estimated sales tax revenue increase over previous year: 5%
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SOLID WASTE SERVICE UPDATES IN EFFECT OCT. 1
The City’s Solid Waste & Recycling
Department recently made a number
of updates to yard waste, extra trash
bag, and bulky item residential
curbside collection services. As of
Friday, Oct. 1, the following updates
are in effect:
YARD WASTE
COLLECTION
The subscription
fee for yard waste
and the requirement
to request brush pickup has been
discontinued. You no longer need
to opt in to receive the City’s yard
waste collection services. The monthly
fees for yard waste ($1.00 kraft bags;
$0.50 yard waste cart) will be removed
from your utility bill automatically.
All yard waste must be contained in a
kraft paper bag or a City-issued yard
waste cart—no plastic bags will be
collected. Yard waste carts can be
purchased for $20. Please call
Customer Service at (940) 349-8700
if you would like to purchase a cart.
Uncooked vegetative waste, such as
peels, cores, tops, and loose coffee
grounds can still be placed in your
yard waste cart or kraft bags.
Additionally, you no longer need
to call and request brush piles for
collection. Brush must be cut to
4 to 8 feet in length and stacked with
the cut ends facing the street. Brush
should be at the curb no later than
7 a.m. on your collection day and at
least 4 feet away from other carts and
objects. Brush piles that are more than
4 cubic yards (about the size of
4 washing machines), will have
additional fees assessed. If applicable,
overage charges will automatically be
applied to your residential utility bill.
EXTRA TRASH BAG
COLLECTION FEE
Trash bags left outside of trash carts
will no longer be picked up as
bulky items. Instead, you can have
extra bags picked up for $5 per bag for
each bag left outside of your trash cart.
Charges will be
automatically
applied to your
utility bill and there
is no need to call
ahead to have
extra bags collected.
BULKY ITEM COLLECTION
Bulky item collection must be
requested through Customer Service
at (940) 349-8700. Scheduled
service includes two bulky items
per week; $5 per extra item.
Additional fees may apply if items
collected exceed scheduled service.
Bulky items are normal household
items that won’t fit in a trash cart.
Items NOT eligible for pickup through
the bulky item service include
construction/remodeling materials
and trash bags.
For additional information, visit
www.cityofdenton.com/solidwaste.
The City launched a new emergency notification system, Alert Denton, for
residents on Monday, Oct. 4. The system is powered by Everbridge and will
replace the current CodeRED platform to communicate with residents and
businesses during emergencies or other critical events.
All residents, including those who currently receive text or email alerts
through CodeRED, are encouraged to register at www.cityofdenton.com/
alertdenton to receive emergency communications through Alert Denton.
The new platform will alert residents about various events, ranging from
severe weather, fires, floods, critical public safety messages, and other
emergencies. In the future, the City has the capability to allow users to sign
up for non-emergency or routine announcements, such as road closures,
utility maintenance, or major event notifications.
Residents listed in the City of Denton 911 database will be automatically
subscribed to alerts by phone, but Alert Denton allows citizens to self-
register, provide additional contact information, or opt out. To ensure
real-time access to potentially lifesaving information, residents should sign
up to receive messages according to their preferred contact method—
cell phone, SMS, home phone, email, fax, pager, and more.
“Like CodeRED, messages can be tailored to specific geographic areas
to help ensure that the right residents receive the right message,” said
Chief Kenneth Hedges. “We hope all of our community members will take
five minutes and sign up for this potentially lifesaving service.”
SIGN UP FOR THE CITY’S NEW EMERGENCY
NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: ALERT DENTON!
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CITY ADOPTS FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET
On Sept. 21, the Denton City Council officially adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 annual budget. The City of Denton budget
represents an investment in our community—an investment made by taxpayers, ratepayers, residents, and businesses—
to make Denton a great place to live, work, and play.
The City budget process is long, and sometimes complicated, but it’s important for all residents to know the value of their
tax dollars. As you can see below, the average Denton homeowner pays $129.84 in property taxes each month, which helps
to provide funding for critical services and infrastructure in our great city. Listed below are just a few of the enhancements
funded by this year’s budget that will help us to serve you even better in the coming year.
The average Denton
homeowner pays
$129.84 per month
in property taxes to the
City of Denton.
Parks & Recreation capital
improvement projects.
Reinstatement of
six positions, and new and
existing park maintenance
for Parks & Recreation.
One new sworn officer
position, five civilian
positions, and two
outreach positions for the
Denton Police Department.
One new full-time and
two part-time positions
for Denton Public Library.
Street
improvement
projects.
One new Records
Management position for
the City Manager’s Office.
One new Emergency
Management position
for the Denton Fire
Department.
Closed captioning,
translation services, and
one new position for
Customer Service &
Public Affairs.
Public safety capital
improvement projects.
Three new positions for
Community Services to
assist with neighborhood
and housing services.
CITY ADOPTS FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ANNUAL BUDGET
Additional capital
improvement projects,
including vehicle
replacements, facility
improvements, and
the design of Fire Station 9.
One new intern position
for Internal Audit.
One new position
for Municipal Court.
One new Animal
Control Officer for
Animal Services.
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SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS
•Design for new Fire Station 9 ($750,000)
•DTV closed captioning, live Spanish translation,
and one new public meeting attendant ($130,400)
•Bond funds issued for street improvements ($36.64 million)
•Investment in parks approved in the 2019 bond program ($2 million)
•One new Emergency Management position ($95,000)
•Three new Community Development positions ($270,678)
The FY 2021-22 budget includes a
new rate structure, which will result in a
RATE DECREASE
for the average residential
customer for water services, and
NO INCREASES
for wastewater, solid waste,
and electric services.
TAX RATE
$0.565 for every $100
of property value.
TAX RATE HISTORY
$0.6898 $0.6898 $0.6898 $0.6898 $0.6833
$0.6379
$0.6205
$0.5905
$0.54
$0.56
$0.58
$0.60
$0.62
$0.64
$0.66
$0.68
$0.70
Tax RateFiscal Year
Total Tax Rate Per $100 of Valuation
$0.5905
$0.565
2021 2022
TAX RATE
DECREASE
UTILITY RATE HISTORY
Electric (1,200 kWH/month)
Water (7,600 gallons/month)
Wastewater (5,400 gallons/month)
Solid Waste - Standard Cart
Total
FY 2021-22 BUDGET
For additional information, visit www.cityofdenton.com/budget.
BETTER
TOGETHER
BETTER
TOGETHER
FY 19-20
$124.80
$49.94
$31.52
$21.51
$232.01
FY 18-19
$124.80
$49.94
$31.52
$24.51
$235.01
FY 20-21
$124.80
$46.62
$31.52
$20.51
$229.93
FY 21-22
$124.80
$44.22
$31.52
$20.51
$223.38
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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS
One of the most anticipated days of the upcoming fall season, especially for
kids, will be Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 31. Help us keep Halloween safe for
pedestrians and trick-or-treaters by keeping the following safety tips in mind:
Slow down. Be especially
alert when driving in
neighborhoods. Take
extra time looking for
pedestrians.
Make sure your child’s
costume fits properly
to prevent trips and falls.
Masks should not obstruct
their vision.
Turn your headlights on
earlier in the day to spot
pedestrians from greater
distances.
Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers.
Wear light colors if possible.
Last but not least, don’t drink and drive.
TREE UP, DENTON!
By participating in Denton’s urban
forestry programs, you enhance our
city’s urban tree canopy and help
Denton thrive environmentally and
economically.
The Tree Rebate Program was
designed to both incentivize and
reduce the price of tree planting for
Denton residents. This year, we’ve
added new species to the list of
qualifying trees! To learn more about
the program, including step-by-step
instructions, a list of qualifying trees,
and to apply for rebates, visit
www.dentontreerebates.com.
To prioritize plantings in response to
tree loss due to winter storm Uri and
the Emerald Ash Borer, Keep Denton
Beautiful (KDB) and City of Denton
have added incentives for planting
larger trees, with tiered rebates.
Tree rebate applications are accepted
annually from Oct. 1 through May 15.
This year, Texas Arbor Day is on
Friday, Nov. 5. and Denton will
celebrate its 30th year as a Tree City
USA. With the help of volunteers,
Denton Parks and Rec and KDB will
plant 170 seedlings along the North
Lakes Wildflower Trail. The trees of
native species will provide shade
along multiple sections of the trail. In
addition to shade, trees boost oxygen
levels and beautify our public spaces.
To learn more about Texas trees, visit
texastreeid.tamu.edu.”
TREE REBATES ARE AVAILABLE
in the following gallon-size
increments:
5-gallon - $50*
15-gallon - $100*
30-gallon - $250**
*Rebate amounts are per tree for
up to five trees per property.
**Limit two trees per property. Rebates are
applied to eligible Denton utility accounts.
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FIVE THINGS TO ADD TO YOUR FALL TO-DO LIST!
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2
Maintain your drain.
During the holidays, nothing
is better than a home-cooked
meal. However, these meals can
have an adverse effect on your
pipes if you dispose of excess fats, oils,
or grease (FOG) down the drain. FOGs
harden and cling to the walls in your
household pipes or city sewer lines,
which can reduce water flow
and cause a sewage backup into
your home or neighborhood. Visit
www.maintainyourdrain.com
for helpful tips on how you
can better maintain your drain
and to learn more.
3
Turn your pumpkins into Dyno Dirt.
When you’re ready to dispose of your fall pumpkins,
place them at the curb to be picked up with your yard
trimmings. The pumpkins will be mixed with your leaves,
tree branches, and grass, and composted into Dyno Dirt
products by the City’s Beneficial Reuse Division. You can
place your pumpkins in your brown cart, kraft bags, or
simply place your pumpkins on the curb to be
picked up with your brush. As stated on
page 3, you no longer need to schedule
brush pickup. To learn more about the
City’s Solid Waste & Recycling services,
visit www.cityofdenton.com/solidwaste.
To learn more about Dyno Dirt products,
visit www.cityofdenton.com/dyno.
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Prepare your fire safety plan.
October is Fire Prevention Month. Help ensure that
your home and family have a plan and are ready
for the unexpected. Fire Prevention Month is
the perfect time to talk with your family about
fire safety. Make it a family activity by testing
alarms, changing the batteries, learning how
to use a fire extinguisher, and
planning your escape route.
For safety tips and more,
follow the Denton Fire
Department on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/dentonfire.
4 Shop Denton.
Celebrate Shop Small Saturday
on Nov. 27 by visiting or going
online to your favorite Denton
small business and knocking out your
holiday gift-shopping list (and treating
yourself, too!).
When we make the conscious decision
to shop in Denton, we are saying “yes”
to a strong, vibrant, and local economy.
Attend a community event.
Oct. 14, 6-8 p.m. | Denton
Animal Shelter Trunk-or-Treat
Grab your costumes and kick
start your Halloween festivities
with outdoor fun and bags of
candy from City departments!
Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m.
Halloween Harvest
Free Halloween
festivities, including
carnival games and
lots of candy, at
Denia Rec Center.
Oct. 29, 6 p.m.
Movie in the Park
Bring your blankets & lawn
chairs and enjoy “Hocus Pocus”
at Quakertown Park.
Oct. 30 | Halloween Carnival
and Haunted House
Enjoy a carnival in the morning
(10 a.m.-noon) and a haunted
house in the evening (7-10 p.m.)
at MLK Jr. Rec Center.
Oct. 30, 2-4 p.m.
Día de los Muertos
Celebrate this beautiful
Mexican holiday during the
day at the MLK Jr. Rec Center.
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This map is intended to
only show sidewalk
segments that will be
constructed through 2024.
There are several other
segments that will
be designed prior to 2024.
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City of Denton Parks and Recreation
Operation and Maintenance Plan
Soil Conservation Sites 16 and 17a
North Lakes Park
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Table of Contents
Section Contents Page(s)
1. PURPOSE 1
2. BENEFITS 1
3. OPERATION and MAINTENANCE 1
3A. Vegetation 1
3B. Cracking and Spalling 1
3C. Rutting 1
3D. Low Areas 1
3E. Animal 2
3F. Erosion 2
3G. Instability 2
3H. Seepage 3
3I. Toe Drains 3
3J. Spillway and Debris 3
3K. Pipe Deterioration 3
4. INSPECTIONS 4
4A. Responsible Persons 4
4B. Inspection Frequency 4
4C. Additional Inspections 4
4D. Documentation 4
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1. Purpose:
Outline operation, maintenance and inspection procedures of SCS Sites 16 & 17a, Denton Texas, to protect
against deterioration and prolong the life of the dams.
2. Benefits:
Protect the public and owner as well as protection against deterioration, prolong the sites life.
Reduced cost compared to costs of major repairs, loss of life and property, and litigation.
3.0 Operation and Maintenance:
Vegetation, cracking, spalling, rutting and low areas, animal activity, erosion, instability, seepage, toe
drains, spillway & debris and pipe deterioration
3A. Vegetation:
Ensure the sites are clear of trees, brush, vines, and briars
Mow the grass on the dams at least two times a year, more if required due to higher rainfall amount
3B. Cracking and Spalling:
Desiccation Cracks
Cover cracks with top soil and re-vegetate area
Longitudinal and transverse cracking
An engineer may need to be retained if significant cracking to determine the cause of the cracking
and to make recommendations for correction
Spalling requires and engineer’s evaluation to determine cause and method of repair
3C. Rutting:
Drain and standing water
Regrade and re-compact fill
Slop crest to upstream slope
Periodically regrade
3D. Low Areas:
Determine if low areas are the result of collapse of animal dens
Remove material from crest if from animal dens
Fill in low area and re-compact
Re-vegetate areas
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3E. Animal Control:
Take measures to eliminate or relocate burrowing animals; i.e., beavers, nutria, badgers, weasels, or
gophers and feral hogs
Repair of Animal Activity
For burrows/dens, excavate, backfill, compact, and seed. Also, you can fill holes with grout,
cover with soil, and seed or re-vegetate
For livestock trails, fill with soil and compact and re-vegetate
For hog damage, re-vegetate the damaged area after repairs
3F. Erosion:
Wave Action Erosion
Reestablish slope protection including bedding material. An engineer may be required to design
the slope material
Extensive damage my require flatting the slope before replacement of slope protection
Erosion Gullies
Restore the slope by repairing the area with competent material and compacting material
Address the cause of erosion
Cover the repaired area with topsoil
Re-vegetate the repaired area
Repair erosion channels and gullies as soon as possible. Use good compacted fill and cover with rock
riprap or a high performance turf reinforcement mat
Establish a good grass cover in repaired areas
Erosion around inlets and along conduits will require and engineer to determine the problem and
recommend a correction
Erosion beneath concrete or at outlets:
Undermining or undercutting of concrete or outlet structures can cause collapse of the structure
and will require and engineer to determine the most appropriate method of repair
May require construction of a cutoff wall, properly placed compacted fill, and some type of
erosion protection such as rock riprap
AN undermined structure may have to be replaced
3G. Instability:
Check for leaning poles, guard rails, and slumps on slope
If a slide is located, an engineer needs to be retained
Slide
Engineer should evaluate cause of slide and recommend correction
May require lowering the lake level
May require slide area to be stabilized with lime
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3H. Seepage:
Monitor seepage regularly to determine of the flow is increasing or if the soil material is being carried
in the flow
If quantity of flow is increasing or the flow becomes muddy, an engineer should be retained to
evaluate the condition and make recommendations for further action
May require lowering the lake level
If a boil develops along the downstream toe, and engineer needs to be retains as soon as possible
Repairs my include a die of sand bags or earth around the boil to control the water flow before more
extensive work can be done
May require lowering the lake level
Monitor any flow from under a concrete and any flow from any drainage system
If flow increases or there is soil material in the flow, contact your engineer for recommendations for
correction
3I. Toe Drains:
Clear vegetation around the drain and well outlets
Ensure pipes are in good condition, repair as required
3J. Spillway and Inlet Debris:
Remove debris from spillways, inlets and trash guards
Ensure inlets and trash guards are in good condition, repair rusted out areas and broken bolts
Do not allow construction in the spillway channel
3K. Pipe deterioration:
Will require and engineer to determine the method for repair
May require replacement of the pipe or slip-lining the pope with a smaller pipe and grouting between
the two
Pipe deterioration is usually associated with corrugated metal pipe (CMP)
If the pipe is replaced, do not replace with CMP. CMPs should not be used in dams
The will require and engineer and should be undertaken as soon as possible to avoid erosion of the
dam
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4. Inspections:
Responsible persons, frequency, additional inspections, documentation
4A. Responsible Persons:
Supervisor of North Side Maintenance Crews or their designee is responsible for performing
inspections, maintenance, documentation and reporting to Park Maintenance Superintendent and
Managers
4B. Inspection Frequency:
To be performed at least once a year
4C. Additional Inspections:
To be performed following significant rainfall events or during emergency events
4D. Documentation:
Conditions to be documented with Dam Inspection Form and photographs
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Date: October 8, 2021 Report No. 2021-084
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
During the City Council retreat on February 23, 2021, a consensus of Council gave direction to
provide technology training for youth and seniors as requested by former Council Member Birdia
Johnson.
BACKGROUND:
Throughout the COVID -19 pandemic, Parks and Recreation staff partnered with other City
departments to make significant efforts to offer virtual programs to our community. In some areas,
these efforts fell short due to barriers related to senior and youth access to technology. Staff offered
one-on-one training and virtual small-group training to assist seniors with participating in these
programs. However, the limited access to dedicated in-person training proved to be difficult.
MLK Jr. Rec Center has historically coordinated with the Library to provide outreach technology
programming for youth summer camp participants and anticipates continuing that partnership as
COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Additionally, MLK Jr. Rec Center has partnered with Denton
ISD, Youth Tech Inc., Goodwill, and other community partners to offer a variety of education and
technology programs for youth and adults. These programs began being offered in summer 2021.
The Senior Center has not offered group technology training over the past few years due to lack
of enrollment and the loss of instructors. Staff has occasionally assisted members with learning to
use new smart devices upon request, but no formal class have been offered. In an effort to bring
back individual training opportunities, staff moved one computer to an enclosed room for one-on-
one training but was not able to start the program before the facility closed due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
The Denton Public Library has a variety of online learning resources that include training videos
and exercises to learn technology, business, job hunting, and homework topics. These resources
are available 24/7 with a Denton Public Library account. All residents of the City of Denton are
eligible for a free Denton Public Library card.
Following the reopening of the recreation centers and the libraries post COVID closures, staff from
both departments began working together to develop a plan to collaboratively provide technology
and “how to” classes for the community. Progress has been slowed because of some changes in
staffing and the reopening of facilities; however, programs will be offered in the Fall of 2021.
DISCUSSION:
Through the DPL2Go outreach program, Library and Recreation staff will collaboratively provide
programming at the recreation centers in addition to what is already being provide in the libraries.
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Beginning in October, “Tech Tuesdays” at the Denton Senior Center will include monthly classes
focusing on the introduction of online tools such as creating a g-mail account, attaching documents
to emails, tips and tricks for using internet search engines, tips for filling out online forms,
connecting with others using zoom, recognizing internet fraud, etc. As we work through the
scheduled topics, we will incorporate our favorite applications or “apps”, including Engage
Denton, Discuss Denton, and other apps as requested. The Senior Center also houses public access
computers which will be available for one-on-one private tutoring.
With the opening of the American Legion Hall Senior Center scheduled for October, staff are also
planning to offer technology programs utilizing the ALH computer lab, which will include six
public access computers.
MLK Jr. Rec Center offered seven Youth Tech Inc. Camps this summer (Attachment 3). These
classes included Movie Makers, Roblox Studio, Gaming and Coding, iGame Creators, iCoding,
Animation and Game Design. Two classes were at capacity while the other five were near capacity
with 47 youth registered this summer. Additional programs at MLK Jr. Rec Center are being
coordinated with the library for Fall and Winter sessions.
These programs are marketed via the City of Denton website, social media, the senior recreation
magazine, and the Parks and Recreation PLAY Guide.
By partnering with the library to bring these service to the recreation centers, we hope to encourage
the community to seek additional learning and access opportunities through services offered at the
libraries. In addition to in-person programs, the library offers a variety of online resources.
Support Technology and Workforce Development Training:
• LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)—on demand video classes and tutorials to
build technology, creative, and business skills
• Brainfuse—resume help, career skill training, and citizenship test preparation
• LearningExpress—practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information for
GED, college prep, job searching, citizenship, and more.
• Small Business Reference Center—Information for the small business person including
starting a company, business plans, operation management, sales and growing a
business.
• Reference Solutions—find sales leads, business competition, and support services and
tools for your business
Resources for Students
• Brainfuse Homework Help—live homework help tutoring for grades 3-college 3-10
p.m. daily. Test help, writing assistance, and study materials.
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• Learning Express Library-- practice tests (including STAAR tests), math, reading, and
writing skills improvement and exercises, skill-building courses, and information for
GED, college prep, job searching, citizenship, and more.
• Various research databases and resources for K-12 students also
Denton Public Library also provides Grow with Google virtual classes on a variety of technology
and business topics. Grow with Google classes are online events available to anyone with a
computer or tablet and internet access. Class schedules and topics are provided by the Grow with
Google program and advertised on DPL marketing platforms.
CONCLUSION:
Staff will continue to monitor the demand for a variety of technology “how to” topics and
implement them as able.
STAFF CONTACT:
Megan Thomas
Senior Center Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
Megan.thomas@cityofdenton.com
Cheylon Brown
Martin Luther King Jr. Rec Center Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
Cheylon.brown@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR: Former Council Member Birdia Johnson
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Denton Parks & Recreation
Denton Public Library
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
Completion of ISR: Megan Thomas - 4 hours
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Date: October 8, 2021 Report No. 2021-085
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
FY 2020-21 Denton Energy Center (DEC) YTD August 2021 Dashboard
BACKGROUND:
Attached is the August FY 2020-21 Dashboard for the Denton Energy Center. The dashboard is
intended to give a snapshot of relevant DEC metrics. The dashboards highlight the following:
The Emission Charts (based on calendar year) display the August engine runtime hours,
starts, stops, monthly and annual emissions totals and limits.
DEC MWh Generation and Gross Revenue for FY 2020-21 through August 2021.
o The DEC ran 62,470 MWh more through August of FY 2020-21 compared to FY
2019-20. This resulted in approximately $124.1 million more in DEC Revenue.
A DEC financial summary showing August FY 2019-20 Actuals, FY 2020-21 Budget,
Actuals as of August 2021 and the FY 2020-21 end of year projections.
o As a result of Winter Storm Uri, the FY 2020-21 year-end projections have been
updated to show a $28.8 million increase in DEC fuel cost.
The Plant Monthly Run Hour Comparison Graph illustrates the monthly plant run times.
The Key Trends section explains variances in revenues and expenses.
o Due to running more hours through August, the fuel cost was $24.6 million
higher.
o The net income for the DEC through August equals $88.0 million, which is a
direct result of Winter Storm Uri in February and higher run times than forecasted
during the months of October 2020, April 2021 and June 2021.
o The DEC Gross Margin through August was $108.0 million which is $95.2
million higher than budgeted also mainly due to Winter Storm Uri. (The Gross
Margin = DEC Revenue – Fuel cost –Variable Operating & Maintenance cost.)
Gross Margin represents the component of revenue available to pay fixed cost
including debt.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Denton Energy Center (DEC) Dashboard
STAFF CONTACTS:
Cassey Ogden
Director of Finance
(940) 349-7195
cassandra.ogden@cityofdenton.com
Nick Vincent
Assistant Director of Finance
(940) 349-8063
nicholas.vincent@cityofdenton.com
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City of Denton, Texas
FY 2020-21 Denton Energy Center
YTD AUGUST 2021 Dashboard
Key Trends
For the first 11 months of FY 2020-21, the DEC produced 62,470 MWh more than the same period of
FY 2019-20. This resulted in approximately $124.1 million more in revenues and $25.3 million more in
total expenses than the same time in the previous fiscal year. These increases are a result of the
Winter Storm Uri event in mid-February 2021.
The DEC Gross Margin as of August 31 was $108.0 million which is $95.2 million higher than budgeted.
(Gross Margin = DEC Revenue –Fuel Cost –Variable Operating & Maintenance Cost).
As a result of the February storm, the DEC projected expenditures have been increased by $29.1
million. Fuel expenses account for $28.8 million of this increase.
Description
Engine
Runtime
(hours)*
Hot
Starts
Warm
Starts
Cold
Starts Stops Description
Nitrogen
Oxides
(NOx)
Carbon
Monoxide
(CO)
Volatile
Organic
Compound
(VOC)
Particulate
Matter<10
microns
(PM10)
Particulate
Matter<2.5
microns
(PM2.5)
Sulphur
Dioxide
(SO2)
Ammonia
(NH3)
Carbon
Dioxide
Equivalents
(CO2e)
DEC Monthly Emissions Total (tons)1.56 1.44 1.18 1.17 1.17 0.02 0.31 13,400.00
DEC Annual Permit Limit Operations (tons)**29.78 93.52 48.16 69.72 69.72 1.45 60.90
Monthly Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit 5.25% 1.54% 2.46% 1.68% 1.68% 1.33% 0.51%
Annual to Date Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit 41.20% 13.00% 20.90% 11.80% 11.80% 10.10% 3.10%
* Over the past 12 months, the DEC engines ran 18% of the time. During the month of August, the DEC engines ran 23% of the time.
**Operations Annual Limit accounts for Balance of Plant standard emissions
Emissions
August 2021
Engines (1-12)2,
Month Revenue MWh $/MWh
Oct-20 $2,739,241 31,581 $86.74
Nov-20 $1,037,719 14,117 $73.51
Dec-20 $457,097 7,225 $63.27
Jan-21 $565,793 8,622 $65.62
Feb-21 $118,076,297 32,026 $3,686.89
Mar-21 $545,993 5,143 $106.17
Apr-21 $3,441,543 18,842 $182.66
May-21 $921,026 8,653 $106.44
Jun-21 $2,904,459 24,204 $120.00
Jul-21 $3,192,506 30,246 $105.55
Aug-21 $2,220,479 27,134 $81.83
Total FY 2020-21 $136,102,152 207,792 $654.99
Generation & Gross Revenues
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2020-21 FY 2020-21
ACTUALS*BUDGET YTD PROJECTION
DEC REVENUE 11.99$ 24.55$ 136.10$ 137.16$
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
Energy Expense - Fuel 3.34$ 10.35$ 27.96$ 39.16$
Personnel Services 1.75 1.79 1.65 1.79
Materials & Supplies 0.31 1.72 0.19 1.72
Maintenance & Repair 0.14 0.56 0.35 0.56
Insurance 1.11 1.11 1.20 1.11
Operations 0.19 0.33 0.64 0.66
Debt Service - Principal 6.85 7.85 7.19 7.85
Debt Service - Interest 8.99 9.43 8.65 9.43
Interfund Transfers 0.07 0.24 0.22 0.24
Transfer to Capital Projects - 0.02 - 0.02
DEC EXPENDITURES 22.75$ 33.40$ 48.05$ 62.54$
DEC NET INCOME (10.76)$ (8.85)$ 88.05$ 74.62$
Note: All dollar figures presented in millions.
*Represents same period (11 months) as FY 2020-21 YTD for comparison purposes. Total Net
Income for FY 2019-20 was ($11.98 million).
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Date: October 8, 2021 Report No. 2021-086
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Nomination for Membership on the Policy Makers Council (“PMC”) of the American Public
Power Association (“APPA”).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Denton, through Denton Municipal Electric, is a member organization of APPA.
APPA is a not-for-profit association comprised of public electric utilities that power 2,000 towns
and cities nationwide and represents public power utilities before the federal government on topics
such as electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations.
BACKGROUND:
The PMC is comprised of 45 members (40 regular members and five officers) who are either
elected or appointed officials on the governing authorities of public power distribution utilities,
including mayors, city council members, and elected or appointed board members. Four members
are appointed to the PMC from each of the 10 geographic regions recognized by APPA. Texas is
included in the West South Central region and this region currently has two vacancies on the PMC.
The PMC meets a minimum of twice a year in Washington, D.C. (during the APPA Legislative
Rally in February and at a separate PMC-only meeting in July). (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
the PMC has met virtually the previous two years.) PMC members participate in meetings with
elected representatives and congressional staff to advance APPA’s legislative and regulatory
agendas. PMC members are expected to attend these meetings. In addition to the meetings
referenced above, PMC members are asked to participate in monthly calls to update them on
legislative issues, as well as to respond to action items as they arise. The PMC is a very effective
voice for public power on Capitol Hill.
Calendar year 2022 is expected to be an active year on issues of importance to public power
utilities. APPA will need the continued assistance of PMC members to advocate for public power’s
policy positions on energy, climate, environment, infrastructure, the Power Marketing
Administrations/ Tennessee Valley Authority, and tax/municipal bond issues. The PMC needs
dedicated, enthusiastic, and active community leaders with ties to key congressional offices to
advocate on behalf of public power.
The regular term on the PMC is three years. At the end of the first term, if a member wishes to
continue serving on the PMC, they are eligible to serve a second term. Vacancies within a region
that cannot be filled by a member from that region are represented by an “at-large” member who
serves a one-year term. This allows vacancies to be filled temporarily by public power officials
from regions where there are more candidates than vacancies. Such “at-large” members can then
request in subsequent years to serve as regular members if there are vacancies in the regions. If
there is no vacancy, an individual may request to continue serving in an “at-large” capacity.
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To serve on the PMC, the candidate must be a current elected or appointed official on the governing
board of their utility. If a member of the PMC loses re-election, departs office, or is term-limited,
they are no longer eligible to serve on the PMC. For example, if a current PMC member departs
office in May 2022 and APPA is notified prior to June 1, 2022, the utility may request to have
someone serve out the remainder of 2022 on a temporary basis. If a PMC member departs office
and APPA is notified after June 1, 2022, the spot will convert to a vacancy and a new candidate
will need to be nominated in the fall of 2022 to begin serving in 2023.
The vacancies on the PMC are allocated among the regions listed below:
REGION VACANCY(S)
Mountain: CO, NM, UT, WY 2
East North Central: IL, IN, MI, OH, WI 0
West North Central: IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD 1
West South Central: AR, LA, OK, TX 2
Atlantic: DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV 1
Southwest: AZ, CA, NV 2
East South Central: AL, KY, MS, TN 2
Northeast: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT 3
Northwest: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA 0
Other: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa 4
The Nomination Form (attached) must be accompanied by a professional resume/curriculum
vitae. Nominations must be submitted to APPA no later than Friday, November 19, 2021.
Given Council’s expressed interest to actively engage policymakers at the State and Federal level,
staff is presenting this opportunity for Council to nominate a candidate to represent the City’s
interests at the Federal level. If Council Members wish to nominate a candidate, please let me
know no later than Monday, October 18th. If staff receives a nominee, a Resolution for Council’s
consideration will be placed on the October 26th meeting agenda.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Notification Form from APPA
STAFF CONTACT:
Antonio Puente, Jr., DME General Manager
(940) 349-8487
Antonio.Puente@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR: Staff initiated
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Denton Municipal Electric
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 1 hour
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NOMINATION FORM FOR AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION (APPA)
POLICY MAKERS COUNCIL
Name of Nominee ______________________________________________________________
Title & Utility _______________________________________________________________
Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Telephone (___) __________________
Email __________________________________________________________________
Duration of Elected/Nominated Term _______________________________________________
How many terms can the nominee serve? Are there any restrictions to be aware of for the
nominee?
______________________________________________________________________________
Name of Additional Point of Contact (i.e., an assistant, Commission Secretary, etc.) __________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Title & Company _______________________________________________________________
Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Telephone (___) __________________
Email __________________________________________________________________
Nominated By:
Name _______________________________________________________________________
Title & Organization____________________________________________________________
Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Telephone (___) __________________
Email ________________________________________________________________________
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Based on your experience with the nominee, why should this person by selected to serve on the
2022 PMC? __________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Please write any additional information you would like us to know about the nominee to aid in
the decision-making process.
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Please submit your completed nomination form and return it via email by Friday, November 19,
2021. APPA is asking all nominators to submit a professional resume and/or curriculum vitae of
nominees to assist in the decision-making process.
Steve Medved
Government Relations Specialist
American Public Power Association
2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 1000
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 202-467-2928
SMedved@PublicPower.org
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Council Requests for InformationCompleted Council Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Mayor Hudspeth07/20/21Can staff check on a drainage issue on N. Ruddell St. across from the Service Center?Daniel KremerPublic Works -DrainageInformation was included in the August 20 Friday Report, staff isdeveloping a long-term solution to this issue2Council Member Byrd07/30/21One Minute Pitch Request: Worksession to establish an action plan to elevate and implement theproposed development of what is known as Denton Basic Services Center: Ruddell Tiny VillageProjectSarah KuechlerCity Manager's OfficeCouncil Member will advise staff on scheduling pending the Sept.23 trip to Community First3Council Member Davis09/14/21I'd like to schedule a 1-minute pitch for a work session to establish a Green Catalyst Fund, whichwould use $100k from the FY21-22 Sustainability Fund to attract, support, and retain firms thatcontribute to our sustainability goals, under the guidance of the Economic Development Strategy.Rachel Balthrop Mendoza City Manager's OfficeStaff will schedule this pitch for the October 12 agenda.4Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer09/29/21Two-Minute Pitch Request: Resolution to engage State delegation to oppose the currently proposedredistrictingRyan AdamsPublic AffairsStaff will schedule this pitch for the October 12 agenda.5Council Member Armintor09/29/21Two-Minute Pitch Request: Issue a resolution thanking Chris Watts for his service on the DCTABoard and remove him and John Ryan from their positions for causeSarah KuechlerCity Manager's OfficeStaff will schedule this pitch for the October 12 agenda.6Council Member Byrd09/30/21Can staff assess the traffic on Dallas Dr. near Township II?Rachel WoodCIP - Traffic Engineering Information is included in the October 8 Friday Report7Council Member Beck10/04/21Can staff provide information about working around objects when pouring new sidewalks?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsStaff is gathering information for this request and will provide anupdate soon.8Council Member Beck10/05/21Can staff check on the condition on a sewer clean out that is not level with a new sidewalk onWindsor?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation is included in the October 8 Friday Report9Council Member Beck10/05/21Can staff provide a resident (and Council Member) information about the cost/requirements to fill apool with concrete?Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesStaff is gathering information for this request and will provide anupdate soon.10Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer10/05/21Can staff provide information about Impact Fees?Rachel WoodCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation is included in the October 8 Friday Report11Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer10/05/21Can staff provide information about the $5 per plastic bag fee Solid Waste is charging for leafcollection?Brian BoernerSolid WasteInformation is included in the October 8 Friday Report12Council Member Beck10/08/21Can staff provide information about tracking City Council comments to the media?Ryan AdamsPublic AffairsInformation is included in the October 8 Friday Report43
October 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 Cancelled - 9:00 am COE 11:30 am Council Luncheon 6:00 p.m. P &R Beautification Board 5 No Council Meeting 6 5:00 pm P&Z Commission 7 8:00 am Agenda Committee 8:30 a.m. DEDC 4 pm Public Art 8 Community Srvc Adv Comm 12pm 9 10 11 9:00 am PUB 5:30 p.m. Library Board HLC – 5:30pm 12 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 13 Cancelled-11:00 a.m. EDPB 5:30 pm - AAB 14 3:00 pm – Health & Building Standards Commission 15 16 17 18 11:30 am Traffic Safety Commission 19 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 20 9:00 am Mobility Committee Meeting 2 pm Animal Shelter Advisory 6:30 pm P&Z Commission 21 22 23 24 25 9:00 am PUB 26 10:00 am - CAC 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session 27 28 3:00 Board of Ethics 29 30 31 44
November 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 11:30 am Council Luncheon 2 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 10:00 am Community Engagement 3 4 8:30 a.m. DEDC 12:00 pm Bond Committee 5 6 7 8 9:00 am PUB 9 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 10 11:00 a.m. EDPB 5:30 pm - AAB 11 3:30 p.m. Library Board 12 1:00 pm COE 13 14 15 11:30 am Traffic Safety Commission 16 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 17 9:00 am Mobility Committee Meeting 18 3:00 Committee on Persons w/ Disablilites 19 20 21 22 23 10:00 am - CAC No Council Meeting 24 12:00 p.m. TIRZ No.1 25 Thanksgiving Day Holiday 26 Day After Thanksgiving Holiday 27 28 29 30 No Council Meeting 45
December 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 8:30 a.m. DEDC 3 4 5 6 11:30 am Council Luncheon 7 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session 8 11:00 a.m. EDPB 5:30 pm - AAB 9 3:30 p.m. Library Board 10 1:00 pm COE 11 12 13 9:00 am PUB 14 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session 15 9:00 am Mobility Committee Meeting 16 17 18 19 20 11:30 am Traffic Safety Commission 21 No Council Meeting 22 23 Christmas Eve Holiday 24 Christmas Day Holiday 25 26 27 28 10:00 am - CAC No Council Meeting 29 30 31 New Year’s Day Holiday 46
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
City Council
Council Chambers2:00 PMTuesday, October 19, 2021
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Citizens are able to participate in one of the following ways (NOTE: Other than public hearings, citizens are
only able to comment one time per agenda item; citizens cannot use both methods to comment on a single
agenda item. Public comments are not held for work session reports.):
• Virtual White Card – On October 15, the agenda was posted online at
www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to the Virtual White Card, an
online form, will be made available under the main heading on the webpage. Within this form, citizens may
indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. Comments may
be submitted up until the start of the meeting, at which time, the Virtual White Card form will be closed.
Similar to when a citizen submits a white card to indicate their position on the item, these comment forms
will be sent directly to City Council members and recorded by the City Secretary.
City Council Members review comments received in advance of the meeting and take that public input into
consideration prior to voting on an agenda item. The Mayor will announce the number of Comment Cards
submitted in support or opposition to an item during the public comment period. Comments will not be
read during the meeting. The City Secretary will reflect the number of comments submitted in
favor/opposition to an item, the registrant’s name, address, and (summary of) comments within the Minutes
of the Meeting, as applicable.
OR
• By phone – Citizens wishing to speak over the phone during this Council meeting, may call (940)
349-7800 beginning 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time. Comments by phone will be accepted until
the item is opened for discussion by the Council. When the call is initially received, a staff member will
receive the caller’s information and either: 1) offer to call the citizen back when it is time for them to speak,
or 2) record the caller’s information, support or opposition, and comment. If the caller chooses to record
their support or opposition, rather than speaking during the meeting, the Mayor will announce the number
of comments submitted in support or opposition to the item. If the caller wishes to receive a call back, the
voice of each caller will be broadcast into the meeting during the public commenting time of their desired
agenda item. Individuals will be able to comment once per agenda item, no matter the method.
• At regular meetings only, citizens can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda (Open Microphone).
Alert the call taker if you wish to speak under the Open Microphone category. If you would like to give a
public report, see the information below.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 215 E.
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
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WORK SESSION
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on any item listed on the Consent Agenda prior to its
consideration. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any item(s). Any person
who wishes to address the City Council regarding these items may do so by utilizing the "By Phone"
registration process as referenced under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE
CITY COUNCIL detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time the City
Council considers this item. Registrants may call in and remain on hold or receive a call back at the time the
Work Session is called to Order and are encouraged to ensure they remain accessible to accept the call.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
3. Work Session Reports
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update to the
Cit y of Denton’s COVID-19 response. [Council Priority; Estimated
Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
ID 21-2135A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a redistricting
update. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
ID 21-1979B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the on-street
parking agreements with the University of North Texas. [Estimated
Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
ID 21-1982C.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information for: [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
ID 21-1417D.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider
specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City
Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent
with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
1. Closed Meeting:
-- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT A CLOSED MEETING IS NEEDED; OTHERWISE, WILL BE
DELETED. --
Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open
Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a
Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.
(The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of
the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Regular Meeting has been taken by Council may
be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the
Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting
will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council.
_________________________________________________________________________________
AFTER DETERMINING THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS AT WHICH
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
“Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation: Shelter Your Neighbor WeekID 21-1857A.
Proclamation: Denton DiablosID 21-1858B.
Proclamation: Friends of Libraries WeekID 21-2097C.
Proclamation: Lights Out NightsID 21-2265D.
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total
of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of
prior registration and open microphone speakers.
1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to
make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City
Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion
of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the
City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the
City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda
and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.
Mr. Tristan Seikel regarding a proposed ordinance about cannabis decimalization in
the City of Denton.
ID 21-2125A.
Ms. Eli Agawu regarding support for cannabis decriminalization in the City of Denton.ID 21-2148B.
Ms. Alexandra Ponette regarding traffic challenges and opportunities on Highland
Park Road.
ID 21-2203C.
Ms. Ashleigh Pembroke regarding traffic challenges and opportunities on Highland ID 21-2204D.
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Park Road.
Ms. Linnie McAdams regarding traffic challenges and opportunities on Highland Park
Road.
ID 21-2227E.
Mr. Michael Lioy regarding the traffic problem caused by Eagle Creek Development.ID 21-2266F.
2) Open Microphone. This section of the agenda permits any person who has not registered in
advance for a citizen report to make comments about public business items not listed on the agenda. Such
person(s) shall have registered using the “Virtual White Card” or “By Phone” process outlined by the City
on its website or meeting notice.
During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak.
However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public
in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal
to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual information; or a recitation of existing policy.
Council Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented
during open microphone reports.
NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City
Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Residential
Rural (RR) District to Residential 1 (R1) District on approximately 1.372 acres of land
generally located on the south side of Miller Road, approximately 260 feet east of Masch
Branch Road, within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment
to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of
$2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission voted [7-0] to recommend approval as a Residential 1
(R1) District. (Z21-0013c, Noguez Single-Family Rezoning, Mark Laird).
Z21-0013cA.
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification Mixed Use
Neighborhood (MN) and Residential 6 (R6) to a Light Industrial (LI) District on 20.83
acres and from a Residential Rural (RR) to LI District on approximately 4.17 acres of
land for a total of approximately 25 acres generally located on the south side of E.
University Drive approximately 880 feet east of Geesling Road and on the east side of
Geesling Road, approximately 800 feet south of E. University Drive, in the City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map;
providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof;
providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission voted [7-0] to recommend approval of the request. (Z21-0010, Geesling
Road Industrial, Hayley Zagurski).
Z21-0010aB.
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Residential 3
(R3) District to Residential 7 (R7) District on approximately 0.5 acre of land generally
Z21-0014bC.
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located on the east side of Bolivar Street, approximately 172 feet north of West Congress
Street, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the
City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00
for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning
and Zoning Commission voted [7-0] to recommend approval the request. (Z21-0014b,
Bolivar Zoning, Julie Wyatt)
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification on approximately
7.11 acres from Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR4) District and Rural Residential (RR)
District to a Planned Development (PD) District. The site is generally located on the north
side of East McKinney Street, approximately 1615 feet east of South Trinity Road, in the
City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official
zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations
thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission voted [7-0] to approve the request. (PD20-0010a, Light Industrial, Julie
Wyatt)
PD20-0010aD.
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, approving a Specific Use Permit to allow for a multi-family dwelling use on
approximately 9.92 acres of land, generally located on the east side of Loop 288,
approximately 300 feet south of E McKinney Street in the City of Denton, Denton
County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a
penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for
severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission
voted [3-2] to approve the request. THIS PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN
CONTINUED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 MEETING. (S21-0001c,
Pebblebrook Parkside, Karina Maldonado)
S21-0001cE.
Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, approving a Specific Use Permit for an increase in building height, from 40 feet to
60 feet, for a proposed multi-family development on approximately 7.61 acres of land
zoned Mixed Use Neighborhood (MN) District, generally located on the south side of
Interstate Highway 35 East, approximately 1,500 feet south of Lillian B Miller Parkway in
the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official
zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations
thereof; providing for severability and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission voted [7-0] to recommend denial of the request. (S21-0004, Millennium
Crest, Hayley Zagurski)
S21-0004aF.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff
recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to
implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received
background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to
consideration.
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Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A – AP). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members
to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, the Consent
Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion, they may be
considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda.
Consider approval of the minutes for September 28 and October 4, 2021.ID 21-2205A.
Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Airport Advisory Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Ethics,
Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Community Services Advisory Committee,
Health & Building Standards Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Library
Board, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Public
Art Committee, Public Utilities Board, Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee,
Traffic Safety Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
ID 21-2206B.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the October 4, 2021
meeting absence of a Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Member be excused;
and declaring an effective date.
ID 21-2272C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton delegating authority to the City
Manager to administer Council Contingency Fund Spending Agreements in accordance
with the procedure set forth herein, and to execute said agreements; providing for the
expenditure of Council Contingency Funds in accordance with the procedure set forth
herein; and providing for an effective date.
ID 21-2193D.
Consider appointments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two
(Westpark TIRZ) Board of Directors, including appointment of a Board Chair.
ID 21-2174E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton repealing and replacing Chapter
30, titled "Flood Prevention and Protection," of the Denton Development Code, codified
as Subpart B of the Denton Code of Ordinances; providing a repealer clause; providing
for penalties; providing for codification; providing a severability clause; and providing an
effective date.
ID 21-2202F.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and Denton City County Day School to
provide Community Development Block Grant funds for a Preschool Program in Denton,
Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to exceed $45,000.00; and providing an
effective date.
ID 21-1921G.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and Denton County Friends of the Family,
Inc. to provide Community Development Block Grant funds for a Domestic Violence and
Sexual Assault Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to
exceed $50,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1922H.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and The Salvation Army, a Georgia
ID 21-1923I.
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Corporation, to provide Community Development Block Grant and Community
Development Block Grant CARES Act funds for The Salvation Army KARE Kitchen
and Food Pantry in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to exceed
$35,000.00; and providing an effective date.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and Children’s Advocacy Center for North
Texas to provide Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funds for a Direct
Client Services Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to
exceed $85,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1924J.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and Health Services of North Texas, Inc.
to Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funds for a City of Denton
Supported Poverty Primary Care Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure
of funds not to exceed $75,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1925K.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and Special Programs for Aging Needs
(SPAN), Inc. to provide Community Development Block Grant funds for a Senior
Congregate Meals and Home Delivery Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the
expenditure of funds not to exceed $25,500.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1926L.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and CASA of Denton County, Inc. to
provide General Fund Dollars for a Court Advocacy Program in Denton, Texas;
authorizing the expenditure of funds not to exceed $36,000.00; and providing an effective
date.
ID 21-1928M.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and Chisholm Trail RSVP, Inc. to provide
General Fund Dollars for a Volunteer Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the
expenditure of funds not to exceed $9,250.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1929N.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and Communities in Schools of North
Texas to provide General Fund Dollars for a Case Management Program in Denton,
Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to exceed $34,000.00; and providing an
effective date.
ID 21-1930O.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and Denton Christian Preschool, Inc. to
provide General Fund Dollars for the Stop Poverty Educate At-risk Kids (SPEAK)
Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to exceed
$30,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1931P.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and Denton County MHMR Center to
provide General Fund Dollars for the Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS)
ID 21-1932Q.
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Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to exceed
$28,000.00; and providing an effective date.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and Fred Moore Day Nursery School, Inc.
to provide General Fund Dollars for a Childcare Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing
the expenditure of funds not to exceed $35,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1933R.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and Grace Like Rain, Inc. to provide
General Fund Dollars for a Childcare Gap Funding Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing
the expenditure of funds not to exceed $30,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1934S.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and North Texas Solutions for Recovery,
Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for a Residential Transitional Program in Denton,
Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to exceed $45,000.00; and providing an
effective date.
ID 21-1935T.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and PediPlace to provide General Fund
Dollars for a Child Healthcare Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of
funds not to exceed $25,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1936U.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and Our Daily Bread, Inc., to provide
General Fund Dollars for Security and Program Services in Denton, Texas; authorizing the
expenditure of funds not to exceed $90,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1937V.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton and Denton County Friends of the Family for the purpose of
the Friends of the Badge 2022 sponsorship; providing for the expenditure of funds; and
providing for an effective date. ($5,000 - Community Partnership Committee
recommends approval 3-0)
ID 21-2228W.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton and the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame for the purpose of the
2021 Induction Ceremony sponsorship; providing for the expenditure of funds; and
providing for an effective date. ($3,000 - Community Partnership Committee
recommends approval 3-0)
ID 21-2236X.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton and the Texas Filmmakers Corporation for the purpose of the
Thin Line Fest 2022 sponsorship; providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing
for an effective date. ($12,640 - Community Partnership Committee recommends
approval 3-0)
ID 21-2235Y.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton and Serve Denton for the purpose of the Serve Denton
ID 21-2234Z.
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Celebration sponsorship; providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing for an
effective date. ($3,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton and North Texas State Fair Association, Inc. for the purpose
of the 2022 North Texas Fair and Rodeo Kids Zone sponsorship; providing for the
expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($5,000 - Community
Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)
ID 21-2233AA.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton and Health Services of North Texas, Inc. for the purpose of
the 2022 Denton Back to School Fair sponsorship; providing for the expenditure of
funds; and providing for an effective date. ($10,000 - Community Partnership Committee
recommends approval 3-0)
ID 21-2232AB.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton and Habitat for Humanity of Denton County for the purpose
of the Party with a Purpose sponsorship; providing for the expenditure of funds; and
providing for an effective date. ($3,000 - Community Partnership Committee
recommends approval 3-0)
ID 21-2231AC.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton and Greater Denton Arts Council, Inc. for the purpose of the
Community Art Grants Program sponsorship; providing for the expenditure of funds; and
providing for an effective date. ($7,500 - Community Partnership Committee
recommends approval 3-0)
ID 21-2230AD.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton and Denton Holiday Festival Association, Inc. for the
purpose of the 2021 Denton Holiday Lighting Festival sponsorship; providing for the
expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($2,570 - Community
Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)
ID 21-2229AE.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton and Denton Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for the
purpose of the 2022 Denton Blues Festival and Young Minority Entrepreneurs Program
sponsorship; providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date.
($5,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)
ID 21-2251AF.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton and Denton Black Film Festival Institute for the purpose of
the 2022 Denton Black Film Festival sponsorship; providing for the expenditure of funds;
and providing for an effective date. ($12,640 - Community Partnership Committee
recommends approval 3-0)
ID 21-2252AG.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City
Manager to accept the TexTreasures Grant #TXT-22004 for SFY 2022 (Federal Award
Identification Number LS-249990-OLS-21) from the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission through the Institute of Museum and Library Services in the amount of
ID 21-2164AH.
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$24.820.00, for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022; to fund the
digitization of historical issues of the Denton Record-Chronicle (DRC); authorizing the
City Manager to carry out all duties of the City pursuant to the grant; providing a savings
clause; and providing an effective date.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for design services for Southeast Denton
Package - B Improvements for the Capital Improvement Projects Department as set forth
in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFQ 7599-001 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,660,100.00). The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 21-2168AI.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a sixth amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Denton and Peak Program Value, LLC., amending the
contract approved by City Council on October 13, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$696,074.00; amended by amendments 1-5 approved by Purchasing and City Council;
said sixth amendment to provide preconstruction and construction management services
for Fire Station Number 9; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date (File 7425 - providing for an additional sixth amendment expenditure
amount not-to-exceed $216,769.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed
$1,998,785.00).
ID 21-2170AJ.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of the second amendment to a contract between the
City of Denton and Christian Community Action, amending the contract approved by City
Council on December 17, 2020 in the not-to-exceed amount of $197,926.00; amended
by Amendment 1 approved by City Council; said second amendment to extend the term
of the contract to January 31, 2022; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7525-001 -
extending a contract with Christian Community Action to January 31, 2022).
ID 21-2171AK.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of the third amendment to a contract between the
City of Denton and Giving Hope, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council
on December 17, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $277,616.00; amended by
Amendments 1-2 approved by City Council; said third amendment to extend the term of
the contract to January 31, 2022; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7525-002 -
extending a contract with Giving Hope, Inc. to January 31, 2022).
ID 21-2172AL.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of the second amendment to a contract between the
City of Denton and The Salvation Army-Denton, amending the contract approved by City
Council on December 17, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $656,465.00; amended
by Amendment 1 approved by City Council; said second amendment to extend the term
of the contract to January 31, 2022; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7525-004 -
ID 21-2173AM.
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extending a contract with The Salvation Army-Denton to January 31, 2022).
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Joel Van Der Sloot
dba Golfers Academy, LLC, for golf instructor services for the Parks and Recreation
Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7346-02 - awarded to Joel Van Der Sloot dba Golfers Academy, LLC, for
one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total
five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00).
ID 21-2188AN.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton releasing, abandoning, and
vacating a Drainage Easement granted to the City of Denton by Carol Payne Gaede and
Roland Edward Payne, recorded as Instrument No. 2005-53934 in the Real Property
Records, Denton County, Texas; providing for severability and an effective date.
(Windsor 35 Addition - Drainage Easement abandonment request - Mark Laird)
EAR20-0001AO.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton recognizing October 9, 2021 as
world migratory bird day; authorizing the Sustainability Department to pursue the “Bird
City Texas” certification; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-2263AP.
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton confirming the effective period
of the declared state of local disaster related to the COVID-19 emergency as provided in
Ordinance No. 21-1825; superseding and replacing the Fifteenth Order of Council
issued September 21, 2021 approved by Ordinance No. 21-1825; providing a repealer
clause; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-2137A.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council for the City of Denton appointing a
Primary Representative to the Board of Directors of the Denton County Transportation
Authority; and providing for an effective date.
ID 21-2270B.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council for the City of Denton appointing an
Alternate Representative to the Board of Directors of the Denton County Transportation
Authority; and providing for an effective date.
ID 21-2271C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Floyd Smith
Concrete, Inc., for concrete repair and installations, including the concrete pavement,
curb, gutter, sidewalks, ADA ramps, and valley gutters for the Public Works Department
and other various City departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 7777 - awarded to Floyd Smith Concrete, Inc., for two
(2) years, with the option for three (3) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five
(5) year not-to-exceed amount of $39,000,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval ( - ).
ID 21-2176D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending Chapter 25 of
the Code of the City of Denton, Texas by adding Section 25-15, related to new
procedures for naming and renaming streets; and providing for a savings clause and an
ID 21-2177E.
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effective date.
7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website
(https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/open/agendas-minutes) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215
E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on October 15, 2021, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR
USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX
SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
DDC Tree Preservation Review 21-1162 Development Services
Parks
Council Priority
Council Request Meltzer
(5/11/21)
1:30
Audit Follow-Up - Roadway Quality Management 21-1802 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30
COVID-19 Update 21-2134 City Manager's Office Council Priority
City Business 0:30
City Manager Recruitment Process 21-2212 Human Resources City Business 0:30
One-Minute Pitch:21-1416 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Human Resources TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 4:00
Redistricting Update 21-1979 Legal City Business 0:30
COVID-19 Update 21-2135 City Manager's Office Council Priority
City Business 0:30
UNT Parking Agreements 21-1982 Engineering
Legal, Development Services
Council Request
(Hudspeth) 6/15/2021 0:45
One-Minute Pitch:21-1417 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:45
Off-Premise Signs 21-2165 Development Services
Legal
Council Request
Davis (6/8/21)1:00
Ranked-Choice Voting for Council and Committee Board Officers 21-1981 City Manager's Office
City Secretary's Office, Legal
Council Request Beck
(5/25/21)1:00
COVID-19 Update 21-2136 City Manager's Office Council Priority
City Business 0:30
Internal Audit - EMS Billing & Collection Audit 21-1269 Internal Audit
Fire Internal Audit Report 0:30
One-Minute Pitch:21-1418 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Human Resources TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 4:00
Update on Homelessness Initiatives and Housing Crisis Response
System 21-1843 Community Services Council Priority
City Business 1:00
Drawing Session - Redistricting 21-1980 Legal City Business 0:45
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:15
Audit Follow-Up - Police Overtime 21-1804 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
Update on Police Headquarters 21-2037 City Manager's Office City Business 0:45
Electric Service Standards 21-2167 DME City Business 0:30
City Holidays 21-2211 Human Resources City Business 1:00
One-Minute Pitch:21-1762 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:45
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy Implementation
and Funding Plan and Schedule 21-1912 Solid Waste & Recycling Council Priority 1:30
Flag Policy Discussion 21-2156 City Manager's Office
Legal
Council Request
Armintor (6/15/2021)0:45
Non-Discrimination Ordinance Update 21-2100 City Manager's Office
Legal Council Request 1:00
ETJ - Lake Ray Roberts 21-738 Development Services City Business 0:45
One-Minute Pitch:21-1763 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 5:00
Polling Locations for May 7, 2022 21-1765 City Secretary City Business 0:30
Audit Follow-Up - Police Property Room Procedures 21-1803 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30
More Inclusive Board and Committee requirements TBD City Secretary's Office
City Manager's Office, Legal
Council Request
Armintor (7/20/21)1:00
One-Minute Pitch:21-1764 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:00
November 23, 2021
November 30, 2021
Housing TBD
Community Services
City Manager's Office,
Development Services
Council Priority
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 0:30
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: October 8, 2021
November 1, 2021
(Luncheon @11:30 a.m.)
October 26, 2021
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting)
November 16, 2021
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.
December 6, 2021
(Luncheon @11:30 a.m.)
October 12, 2021
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting)
October 19, 2021
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
November 2, 2021
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting: Reimbursement Ordinance
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting: Appointment of Assistant Judges (21-1808); Closed Session Police Headquarters
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
NO MEETING - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
NO MEETING - 5TH TUESDAY
November 9, 2021
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting)
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
Economic Development Programs and Policy Discussion 21-1330 Economic Development City Business 1:00
Tourism Public Improvement District Update 21-1332 Economic Development City Business 1:00
Public Meeting Video Recording Prioritization 21-2087 Public Affairs City Business 0:30
Leak Adjustment Ordinance 21-557 Water/Wastewater City Business 0:30
One-Minute Pitch:21-1964 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 4:00
Homestead Exemption 21-2155 Finance City Business 1:00
One-Minute Pitch:21-1966 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:00
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
Parkland Dedication and Development Ordinance 21-109 Parks & Rec City Business 1:00
Naming of Parks TBD Parks & Rec City Business TBD
Item Dates Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
FY 2022-23 Budget Development February -
October 2022
Finance
All other departments Budget Summer 2022
Mobility Plan (Multiple Sessions Likely)Ongoing - Fall
2021
Engineering
Public Works, Development
Services
Council Priority Fall/Winter 2021
Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to
Complete Requestor
Sign Topper Program 9/14/21 Development Services 40 ByrdApproved Council Request Work Sessions to be
Scheduled
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan
Items to be Scheduled
Work Session Dates to be Determined
December 14, 2021
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting)
December 7, 2021
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
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1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Oct 11th - 17thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell AveTexas StWithers St11/30/21 01/06/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Bell AveWithers StMingo Rd01/07/22 02/18/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3Bell AveatMingo Rd10/18/21 11/29/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane4Bernard StHickory StChestnut St05/18/22 06/29/22 Water Distribution will bereplacing the water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane5Keystone CtWest of StuartEast of 1109 Keystone Court 10/18/21 10/29/21 Concrete panel repairPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsTucker Eller6Stuart RdSouth side Keystone Court North side Keystone Court 10/25/21 10/29/21 Repairing concrete panels Private DevelopmentTucker EllerPage 1 of 1Exported on October 8, 2021 10:58:25 AM CDT61
2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Allred RdJM Prosperity Farm Rustic BarnVenueBonnie Brae09/27/21 07/31/22 Storm Installation, CuttingGrade on AllredPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David2Bell AveCollege StTexas St08/04/21 10/14/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3Bonnie Brae (SB)OakHickory06/14/21 10/27/21 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 Zimmerer4Carroll Blvd (SB) & (NB) MulberryEagle07/12/21 10/29/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. The processstarts with Barricading the failedsections of concrete pavement,remove the pavement, andinstall new concrete.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com5ElmHickoryEagle05/11/20 10/29/21 PEC 4 Utility ProjectEngineeringSeth Garcia6Elm StreetEagle Drive(dead end)05/17/21 10/29/21 Atmos Energy will be closingstreet intermittently to replaceand relocate an existing gasmain and service linesAtmosAlice Province7Hickory StreetWelchCarroll08/31/20 10/15/21 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 Pedigo8MckinneyduchessGlengarry02/01/21 12/24/21 McKinney - Mayhill IntersectionThis project is widening theintersection and 600' each wayto match existing conditionsalong McKinney. Also includeswater, wastewater, anddrainage improvements.EngineeringTrevor Crain9McKinney St@ Elm Stintersection08/02/21 10/29/21 Temporary lane closures inplace as crews work to safelyinstall new traffic signals at theintersectionsTrafficJames Andrews10McKinney St@ Locust Stintersection08/02/21 10/29/21 Temporary lane closures inplace as crews work to safelyinstall new traffic signals at theintersectionsTrafficJames Andrews11Quail RidgeCooper Branch ELa Paloma Dr09/07/21 10/29/21 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper12RuddellHWY 380Mingo Rd10/05/21 10/08/21 Water Distribution will berepairing a water main valveand will re-open the road at theend of the day.WaterJames Gideon13Ryan RdCreekside DrParadise Ln09/27/21 10/29/21 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain lineWastewaterTiffany Sherrane14WelchEagleCollins08/23/21 10/30/21 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Engineering Streets WaterWastewaterKyle PedigoPage 1 of 2Exported on October 8, 2021 11:14:29 AM CDT62
Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact15Welch StreetChestnut StreetMulberry Street09/27/21 11/23/21 University of North Texasexcavating street to connectservices to Art Studio BuildingPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsAlice Province16Western BlvdJim ChrystalAirport Rd08/16/21 12/31/21 Paving: Decal LanesPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David17WindsorBonnie BraeParkside08/09/21 12/31/21 Pavement RestorationPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-DavidPage 2 of 2Exported on October 8, 2021 11:14:29 AM CDT63
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell PlatMckinney St07/08/21 10/08/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Chebi LaneOld North RoadFreedom Lane06/21/21 09/10/21 Full width pavementreplacement and subgradeimprovement.Engineering StreetsKyle Pedigo3College Park DrPeach StEnd of College Park Dr 06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane4EagleLocustElm06/28/21 09/10/21 Patching of utility trench lines. EngineeringSeth Garcia5Fowler DrCollege Park DrPeach St06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane6Mistywood LaneOld North RoadCraig Lane06/21/21 09/10/21 Full width pavementreplacement and subgradeimprovement.Engineering StreetsKyle Pedigo7Peach StN Locust DrFowler Dr06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane8ProvenceVintageSonoma09/03/21 09/21/21 Paving and Drainage work Drainage Engineering Seth Garcia9ScriptureBonnie Brae1, 300 ft. to the West03/22/21 09/20/21 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.com10Walnut StreetLocust StreetElm Street05/17/21 09/30/21 Atmos Energy will beexcavating street to completereplacement /relocation of theirexisting gas mainAtmosAlice Province11Windsor Dr EastBroken BowArmstrong07/28/21 09/30/21 Street Reconstruction will beperformed on the westboundlane of E WindsorEngineeringDustin DraperPage 1 of 1Exported on October 8, 2021 11:14:41 AM CDT64