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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 15, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Traffic Safety Commission on, Monday, October 18, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. at
the Development Service Center.
2. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.
followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
3. Mobility Committee on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the
Council Chambers.
4. Animal Shelter Advisory Committee on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at
2:00 p.m. at the Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center.
5. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday,
October 20, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – Pursuant to Ordinance No. 21-
1837, the following items will be discussed during the October 19 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. The immediate removal of Chris Watts from the DCTA board.
1) Requestor: Council Member Byrd
2) Council Member Request: “For the immediate removal of Chris Watts from
the DCTA board. This removal will demonstrate the seriousness of the
majority of the City Council’s recommendations to any efforts that are being
put forth on behalf of the city of Denton in any arena.
The Council is the voice of the community and the community is not in favor
of this specific defiant decision that he made. It was apparently under his own
guise which is absolutely not appropriate. Because of this defiance, he is not,
at this point, trusted to speak for us (the community).
Let this notation reverberate the responsibility to any and all members of this
community, that choose to participate in the progress of making the City of
Denton a place to peacefully live, work, and play, a serious one.”
3) Staff Information: Nominations and résumés for the City of Denton’s
primary and alternate representatives to the DCTA Board of Directors were
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 are scheduled to 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.
4) Date requested: October 13, 2021
5) Format for response: Ordinance or Resolution
B. Widespread Power Outage Today – DME experienced a large electrical outage along
Teasley Ln earlier today that effected approximately 2,600 customers. A tremendous
surge in calls ensued and caused the phone system to reach max capacity. During this
max capacity on the phone lines, external callers were unable to connect a call with
City extensions unless a line happened to be available when a customer called.
Customer Service staff was able to post a message at the front of the call queue prior
to the lines having reached capacity. Power was restored to most customers around 1
p.m. Customer Service staff expects the influx of calls emanating from the event to
continue over the weekend. Staff contact: Christa Foster, Customer Service
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C. DCPH Update to Commissioner’s Court – On Tuesday, Oct. 12, Denton County
Public Health (DCPH) presented their standing COVID update to the Denton County
Commissioner’s Court (begins shortly after 28 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 Monday 10/11, DCPH has administered
10,029 boosters and 1,130 third doses.
• Daily Hospital Capacity – Continues to improve. The 7-day average of
COVID hospitalizations continues to decline.
• Transmission by County – Per CDC standards, almost every county in the US
is in an area of high transmission, including Denton County. To lower to a
moderate level of transmission, there would have to be less than 50 cases per
100,000 individuals per week; for Denton County this would mean approx.
450 positives cases or less per week.
Staff contact: Sarah Kuechler, City Manager’s Office
D. First Successful Staff-Administered COVID-19 Molecular Test – Supplemental
COVID testing capabilities were approved by City Council and funded from American
Rescue Funds committed to the COVID-19 response. On Thursday morning,
October 14, a Denton firefighter called in before work to request a COVID-19 test.
Having a mild fever, the day before and feeling sluggish, the fire department decided
to perform both a molecular test with the new Abbott ID Now tester, as well as a Binax
rapid antigen test. The rapid antigen test is good for symptomatic persons, but not as
effective with mild/early symptoms (30-50% accuracy). The rapid test came back
“negative,” yet the molecular test came back “positive” within just a few minutes.
Having the better accuracy (over 95%), the molecular test saved exposure to four other
crewmembers plus five shift personnel leaving duty and possibly other department
members this employee would have contacted during scheduled fire training
Thursday. Each molecular test kit costs $42 in which in this case saved the department
overtime costs for numerous potential vacancies due to quarantine and requiring
overtime personnel to fill those vacancies to maintain a minimum staffing level per
shift. In total, three molecular testing machines were acquired, and Fire is preparing
training and to roll out the two other test machines in areas within the city organization
to expand employee testing. Staff contact: Kenneth Hedges, Fire
E. October 14 Downtown Construction Virtual Community Meeting – On October 14 at
6:00 p.m., staff from Capital Projects/Engineering, Economic Development, Public
Affairs, Public Works, and the Texas Department of Transportation hosted a virtual
community meeting focused on current construction efforts in the greater downtown
area. During the meeting, staff went through the attached presentation and fielded
questions from the 11 meeting participants who included residents and business
owners. Video from the meeting will soon be posted online to:
www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeetings. The October 14 Downtown
Construction Virtual Community Meeting was the latest in a series of meetings that
staff has hosted over the past year to provide construction outreach and solicit
feedback from residents and downtown business owners. Below is a list of other
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meetings hosted and materials provided on construction in the downtown area over
the past year:
• Informal Staff Report (ISR) 2020-102: December 11, 2020, Friday Report
(ISR is attached)
• Downtown Economic Development Committee Presentation: March 4, 2021
(presentation is attached)
• Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Zone No. 1 Board: March 24,
2021 (presentation is attached)
• All-Way Crossing Preliminary Project Design Meeting: April 22, 2021
(presentation is attached)
• Downtown Update (Virtual Community Meeting Hosted by Economic
Development): June 17, 2021 (presentation is attached)
Staff received positive feedback from participants in the recent downtown meetings
regarding the level of engagement that residents and business owners have received
related to current and planned construction projects. The recent addition of the
interactive project webpages available on www.discussdenton.com has also improved
responsiveness and communication on specific projects in downtown and across the
City of Denton. While significant improvements to communication and outreach have
been made over the past year, staff acknowledges that there is always room to further
refine those efforts. Staff welcomes additional ideas on ways we can enhance capital
project communication and outreach efforts in the future. Staff contact: Rachel Wood,
Capital Projects/Engineering
F. American Legion Hall Senior Center Update – Staff recently received an updated
schedule on the ALH project from the contractor which has indicated that a Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) should be obtained in the next couple of weeks. It is
anticipated that most of the construction fencing will be removed today. Following the
TCO, there will still be some final construction activities including some roofing,
landscaping, and punch list items. Parks staff is coordinating the landscaping efforts
and should commence in the next several weeks. Once landscaping is completed the
project should receive a final Certificate of Occupancy (CO).
Regular activities, programming, and open use hours will resume once construction is
complete and the facility has been reopened. The ALH grand opening event date will
be determined after the facility has been reopened. The event will feature remarks
from community members, including the ALH Advisory Committee and SENDA, as
well as performances by the Senior Center and ALH Choirs. The event will also pay
tribute to the original founders and builders of the facility. Following the formal event,
an open house will take place where community members can tour the facility and
participate in demo classes and activities. Light refreshments will be provided. Staff
contacts: Nikki Sassenus, Parks and Recreation and Scott Gray, Facilities
Management
G. Denton Housing Authority (DHA) Website – DHA launched their new website at
www.dentonhousingauthority.com. They are still tweaking and finalizing, but it is
substantially complete and live to the public. In the next few weeks, DHA will
transition to post their own agendas online as well. Staff contacts: Sarah Kuechler,
City Manager’s Office and Dani Shaw, Community Services
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H. DME Storm Damage Report – On Sunday evening, October 10, a strong front moved
through North Texas. The front along, with unseasonable warm temperatures
generated severe weather in and around Denton. The storm produced extensive
widespread lighting, heavy rainfall, and strong winds.
The DME grid experienced 16 outages affecting 446 customers as a result of the storm.
Most of the outages were caused by lightning with power being restored within about
2 and half hours. One extended outage was caused by toppled trees that took down a
distribution line. 55 customers in the Greenwood/Northwood Terrace area were
without power for about 15 hours. DME crews had to remove the trees prior to
rebuilding a section of the line that fed the neighborhood. Power was restored at 12:20
pm on Monday.
For additional details on the recent storm outages please contact DME via email
at dme@cityofdenton.com. Staff Contact: Chris Lutrick, DME
I. Residential Cart Tagging Program Update – The City of Denton Solid Waste and
Recycling Department recently completed a 14-week cart tagging internship program.
During the program, Interns visited 8,627 homes and left a contamination tag at 2,438
(28%). Interns revisited 1150 carts that were tagged in the immediate week prior.
Improvement was seen in 651 carts (57%) previously tag as contaminated. 499 carts
were re-tagged as they continued to contain contamination.
The recycling routes targeted for inclusion in the cart auditing program were selected
based on the highest contaminated routes for the month, as defined by rejected loads,
at our Material Recovery Facility and residential driver-provided data. The audit
process also included a full inspection of the cart contents and the replacement of the
educational sticker. Each cart's lid was lifted and the contents inside were examined.
Any cart with 15% or more contamination (non-program material) was tagged. Each
contaminated cart was left with an “Oops tag” to instruct the resident to remove the
contaminated items and their cart will be collected the next week.
Carts were also evaluated for cracks, broken lids, and wheels that needed repairs.
Repairs needed were reported and initiated.
The benefits of the interns being in the field is the ability to speak directly to the
residents and work with them to remove any non-program material from the cart in
real-time. In addition to the “Oops tag”, a Warning tag was given as a friendly
reminder of some misplaced items and a Recycle Star was given to our all-stars doing
a spectacular job.
The most commonly recycle cart contaminate is plastic film, although the film is
recyclable it is not a program material in our curbside program. Some of the other top
contaminated items are bagged recyclables, yard waste, clothing, and Styrofoam.
Public Outreach focused on the top items and target outreach was performed using
social media platforms.
The purpose of the program is the educate and reduce contamination in our recycling
diversion. With the completion of the program, our residential recycle contamination
has decreased by 11%.
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The Solid Waste and Recycling department will continue the cart tagging program as
part of its education and outreach activities. Intern positions are currently posted on
the City of Denton website. Staff contact: Brandi Neal, Solid Waste & Recycling
J. New Mountain Bike Trail Opening – On Friday, October 15, the new Denton
Mountain Bike Trail on the Hartlee Field Property will open for public use. The
Mountain Bike Trail (5331 Hartlee Field Rd.) is next to the Clear Creek Natural
Heritage Center. The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting is tentatively scheduled for
November 20. The park will be open for the public to enjoy from dusk until dawn.
Staff contact: Drew Huffman, Parks and Recreation
K. Gas Line Reconstruction – On October 11, a resident reached out to staff regarding
gas line reconstruction being constructed in front of their home on Scripture Street.
After receiving this request, the City’s Senior Right-of-Way (ROW) Inspector called
an Atmos representative to determine what work was being performed. Atmos
indicated that the work being performed was being done in response to an emergency
leak. In the case of emergency repairs, a utility may conduct repairs prior to filing files
a ROW permit with the City. This is to ensure that public safety is addressed first and
foremost, and that the paperwork is completed as necessary. The ROW Division of
the Capital Projects/Engineering Department is working on improved communication
tools to help utility companies inform City staff of emergency repairs, so the City can
anticipate the necessary paperwork shortly after. Once staff was made aware of the
emergency repair work on Scripture, staff went onsite and inspected the traffic control.
Traffic controls were installed correctly, but a staff member did observe multiple
residents ignoring the signage, cones, and barricades and driving through the lane
closure. Staff instructed Atmos to close the entire roadway at their repair location and
detour traffic. The detour was installed on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
As part of the 2019 Street Reconstruction Project, there are several remaining punch
list items for Scripture Street now that the project is approaching completion. For
water there is water valve lid replacement, valve stack replacement, general valve
stack leveling, all water valve lids need to be painted, and all valve stacks need to be
cleaned. Remaining items for wastewater are 2 ring and cover replacements, a
manhole lid replacement, general manhole wiping, all manholes need to be painted,
and all manholes need to be cleaned. The items left for streets are backfill curb/gutter,
general cleaning, a driveway replacement, there is cracked sealing on the curb/gutter
in multiple areas, and curb markings need to be added for valves, manholes, and fire
hydrates. They will be completed by the end of November 2021. Staff contacts: Trevor
Crain, Capital Projects/Engineering, and Dustin Draper, Capital Project/Engineering
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III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. Traffic Study Results for Southridge Drive – On July 21, Council Member Maguire
requested a traffic speed study along Southridge Drive near Pennsylvania Avenue.
Traffic Engineering staff collected data in September 2020, and Southridge Drive did
not warrant traffic calming measures at that time. Since the previous analysis was
conducted during COVID-19, staff reevaluated the area from September 30, 2021, to
October 4, 2021. Minimal speeding was observed along Southridge Drive, with 2.6%
of drivers going over the posted speed limit. Based on the most recent results,
Southridge Drive does not warrant the implementation of additional traffic calming
measures.
Staff contact: Chandrakanth Muruganandham, Capital Projects/Engineering
B. Traffic Study Results for Cobblestone Row – On July 30, staff committed to
reevaluating speeding on Cobblestone Row. Council Member Armintor requested a
traffic study for Cobblestone Row on January 3, 2021. The previous study was
conducted during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Staff reevaluated
Cobblestone Row from October 5, 2021, to October 10, 2021. Speeding was observed
along Cobblestone Row, with 7.6% of drivers going over the posted speed limit. The
Police Department has been notified to begin implementation of targeted enforcement.
The Police Department deployed driver feedback signs on Cobblestone Row near
Ashcroft Lane facing westbound traffic on October 14, 2021. Staff contact:
Chandrakanth Muruganandham, Capital Projects/Engineering
C. Hodge Elementary Traffic Safety Results – On August 19, Council Member Beck
requested that the Capital Projects/Engineering Department evaluate the traffic
situation near Hodge Elementary. Staff and the Police Department conducted traffic
observations during the school drop-off and afternoon pick-up hours on September
22-23, 2021, once the school had been in session long enough for traffic patterns to
normalize after the first few weeks of school. Staff conducted traffic observations/data
collection in 2019 and 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and fall
2021 after traffic volumes increased. The field observations/data showed that there
had been significant improvement in the traffic flow with more students using the
school bus, parents using double stacking lines, and making use of the stacking space
around the neighborhood streets. Staff met with the school officials on October 11,
2021 to discuss if any improvement to mitigate traffic congestion measures were
needed. Traffic Engineering staff, the Police Department, and the school agreed that
no additional mitigation is required at this time with the current system in place. Staff
will continue to monitor this area and will work on traffic mitigation measures if
needed in the future. Staff contact: Chandrakanth Muruganandham, Capital
Projects/Engineering
D. Sidewalk Position Rubric – On October 4, Council Member Beck asked if staff has a
rubric for how they position sidewalks in order to minimize impacts on trees, ramps,
poles, mailboxes, etc. Figure 1 is an example of a sidewalk that was built around a
mailbox. Figure 2 and Figure 3 are examples of obstacles that sidewalks move
around. Sidewalk segments are designed to minimize impacts to the existing features
when possible, including utilities, trees, and landscaped areas, and to locate the
sidewalk within the existing public right-of-way. Aligning new sidewalks to navigate
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around existing features and minimize impacts is often necessary to deliver cost-
effective designs that meet the mobility needs of our residents many times within the
right-of-way available.
The Public Rights-of-Way Access Guidelines (PROWAG) requires a continuous clear
width of pedestrian access routes to be 4-foot minimum, with a 5 foot by 5 foot turning
space every 200 feet. In the City of Denton, new sidewalks are typicall y constructed
to a continuous 5-foot width or greater. In cases where a conflict with an existing
feature cannot be avoided, such as the mailbox post shown in Figure 4, a continuous
4-foot width is required to satisfy the pedestrian access route requirement of
PROWAG. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does allow a narrower
minimum clear width of 3-foot in constrained locations. Various alternatives may be
considered when designing sidewalks to reduce costs and impacts. These may include
the potential to acquire right-of-way or easements from adjacent property owners or
repurposing a portion of the street where sufficient space is available to maintain
sufficient roadway width and construct the new sidewalk. Staff contacts: Robin Davis,
Chandrakanth Muruganandham, and Nathan George, Capital Projects/Engineering
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4
E. Highland Park Road Speed Limit Changes – On October 12, Council Member Beck
requested information regarding speed limit requests on Highland Park Road and
speed limit changes that have occurred on the roadway in the past. Since October 2020,
there have been five requests regarding speeding concerns on Highland Park Road.
One request was from a Council Member, and the other four were from residents. A
traffic speed study was conducted on January 31, 2021, and September 13, 2021.
Based on study results, it was determined that the speed limit in this area should remain
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30 mph, and additional signage was added to Highland Park Drive on October 7, 2021.
The location of the added signage is attached. Traffic Engineering staff is continuing
to work with the Police Department on enforcement in this area. Staff contacts: James
Andrews, Public Works and Chandrakanth Muruganandham, Capital
Projects/Engineering
F. Highland Park Road Name Change – On October 12, Council Member Beck
forwarded a resident inquiry requesting information on the name change of Highland
Park Road to Parvin Street. The City Council adopted an ordinance attached on
February 2, 2021, to approve the name change for the section of Highland Park Road
from Bonnie Brae Street to the future extension of Parvin Street, to Parvin Street as
shown in the attached map. The new street signs were installed on July 16, 2021 and
reflect the name change. Staff contacts: James Andrews, Public Works, and
Chandrakanth Muruganandham, Capital Projects/Engineering
G. Sidewalk and Bike Lane Installation Circumstances – On October 12, Council
Member Beck forwarded a resident inquiry requesting information on policies
regarding tree removal when a sidewalk is installed and circumstances for when an
on-street bike lane is used instead of a separate bike lane. Below ar e responses to
Council Member Beck's questions:
Can staff please clarify the policies for the situation when sidewalk additions are
directly in conflict with maintenance of old-growth tree canopy, particularly when
said old-growth is in the city's easement
City sidewalks are designed with tree preservation in mind whenever possible. This
effort could mean that the sidewalk will begin "back of curb" with no mow-strip/buffer
area. For trees closer to the street within the City's right-of-way (ROW), the sidewalk
could meander around the tree(s) if the resident agrees and provides the applicable
easement. If the resident is not in agreement, the tree may need to be
removed. Reducing the sidewalk width for short distances is another option that can
be considered as long as it remains American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. In
other cases, a tree (usually a bush or bushes) within the sidewalk path is removed due
to site distance issues for a person exiting their driveways.
Can staff clarify when it is more optimal in such circumstances to use on-street
pedestrian and bike lanes versus the inherit traffic safety issues present when sharing
a lane with cars?
Pedestrian and bicyclist accommodations are often considered together, but the needs
of each user do vary, based on the character of the street environment. Both are
vulnerable to traffic stress, the result of sharing a roadway with auto traffic, which is
particularly of concern on streets with higher traffic volumes or speeds. As traffic
stress declines, both user types will find the street environment more accommodating.
For pedestrians, a shared street environment will only be broadly comfortable on
streets with the lowest volumes of traffic.
Recently published design guidance that discusses accommodating pedestrians on-
street establishes very low thresholds for shared pedestrian travel, a local street that
serves around 400 vehicles per day. A designated pedestrian space may be provided
on-street either as a shoulder or visually delineated pedestrian lane, these facilities will
only remain comfortable at low speed and volume streets which is generally 20-mile
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per hour (mph) streets that serve around 2,000 vehicles per day. Where the street
serves higher speed or volumes of traffic, or where the on-street pedestrian facility
would be blocked by parked vehicles, a dedicated off-road facility like a sidewalk or
side-path is recommended. On urban streets, it is generally recommended that
sidewalks be provided on both sides of the street, though a sidewalk on one side of a
local street may be acceptable.
Design guidance for accommodating bicyclists is similarly outlined by traffic speed
and volume thresholds, which continue to evolve as new guidelines are established.
Shared street environments are generally acceptable on streets with speeds of 25 mph
or lower, that serve 3,000 or fewer vehicles per day. Above these speeds or volumes,
a dedicated facility like a bike lane is recommended, but as traffic stress increases
further, greater separation between the bicyclist and adjacent vehicular traffic is
recommended. On roads with speeds of 35 mph or greater, or that serve more than
7,000 vehicles per day, a separated bike lane or shared use path is recommended. Staff
contacts: Robin Davis and Nathan George, Capital Projects/Engineering
L. Windsor at Nottingham Stop Signs –In Spring 2021, Council Member Beck requested
that staff evaluate pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of E. Windsor
Drive and Nottingham Drive. Staff deferred the request until the reconstruction of that
portion of Windsor Drive was completed. Following receipt of this request, site visit
studies along with observations were conducted at the intersection after the
construction on August 26, 2021, and below are staff's observations:
• Traffic counts at the intersection met the peak hour warrants for all-way stop
signs.
Traffic Operations staff are scheduled to install the all-way stop signs at the
intersection on October 15-22, 2021. The installation of the all-way stop
control(AWSC) will allow all modes of travel (Pedestrians, Automobiles, and
Bicycles) to cross E. Windsor Drive and Nottingham Drive safely. Staff contacts:
Chandrakanth Muruganandham, Capital Projects/Engineering and James Andrews,
Public Works
IV. Information from the City Manager
A. ISO Rating Letter – The Building Safety team underwent an audit by the Insurance
Services Office, Inc. (ISO) in the last year. ISO is an insurer -supported organization
with the mission of providing advisory insurance underwriting and rating information
to reviewers. This is not a required audit, but it does help in providing insurance
companies rating credits to individual property insurance policies in recognition of
community efforts to mitigate property damage due to natural disasters. This audit
typically takes place once every 3 to 5 years.
The last audit that was completed for the City of Denton was in 2016. Since then, the
Building Official, Scott McDonald, has implemented and motivated staff to make
improvements in the department which have resulted in higher points for a lower
rating in both the residential and commercial sections. This lower rating indicates the
improvements made in the last five years including the adoption of the 2021
International Codes, field inspection checklists, and field inspection staffing, has
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resulted in additional safety in the community. Attached is the ISO rating letter. Staff
contact: Emily Loiselle, Development Services
V. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. 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
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
B. 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
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VI. Attachments
A. Downtown Construction Communication Materials ..................................................13
B. Highland Park Speed Limit Signs ............................................................................125
C. Highland Park Road Renaming Ordinance ..............................................................126
D. Highland Park/Parvin Map .......................................................................................129
E. Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule ......................................................130
VII. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2021-087 Lights Out Nights and Bird City Texas Application ................................162
B. 2021-088 Solar Program Update ..............................................................................163
Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information ...........................................................................166
B. Council Calendar .....................................................................................................168
C. Draft Agenda for October 26 ....................................................................................171
D. Future Work Session Items .....................................................................................180
E. Street Construction Report ......................................................................................182
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Downtown Denton Community Update
Thank you for joining us! The meeting will begin momentarily.
October 14, 2021
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Participants and Agenda
Participants
•Capital Projects
➢Rebecca Diviney➢Seth Garcia ➢Robin Davis➢Kyle Pedigo➢Rachel Wood
•Public Affairs➢Maria Denison
•Public Works➢Daniel Kremer
•Economic Development ➢Christina Davis
•Texas Department of Transportation ➢Travis Campbell
Agenda
•Introductions
•Virtual Community Reminders
•Presentation Overview
➢Outreach and Communications Efforts
➢Downtown Projects Overview (City)
➢Elm/Locust Overview (TxDOT)
➢Questions
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•All attendees are muted
•All attendee video is disabled
•Questions:
➢Questions will be answered at the end of the presentation in
the order they are received
➢Select “Raise Hand” to request to speak –For people wishing
to verbally ask a question, those questions will be answered
at the end of the presentation. If you raise your hand, the
presenter will call your name and you will need to unmute
after you have been called on to ask your question
•Presentation will be available after meeting online at:
www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeetings
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Virtual Community Meeting Reminders
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Communications to Downtown
Businesses, Property owners, and Residents
Economic Development
•Weekly updates via email to about 300
verified contacts
•Information sent to businesses, property
owners, and residents of Downtown
•Information includes weekly Street Closure
Report (SCR), active project updates, and
special event street closures
•Posts regarding closures for special events
can also be found on the Facebook accounts
for @DowntownDentonTexas and
@OriginalDentonDistrict
Project-Specific Updates
•Engage Denton https://dentontx.citysourced.com/
•Discuss Denton
https://www.discussdenton.com/improvingdenton
•Construction Guide
•Project Videos on Social Media
•Phone Calls and Emails to Project/Program Managers
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Resident Notification Process
Letter to Impacted Properties
Social Media
Public Meeting
Create Project Webpage
Neighborhood Group Outreach
Letter to Impacted Properties
Social Media
Public Meeting
Create Project Webpage
Neighborhood Group Outreach
Letter to Impacted Properties
Social Media
Council Committee Update
Project Specific Email List Opened
Key Stakeholder Outreach
Neighborhood Group Outreach
Mail Construction Toolkit for Businesses
Denton TV Feature
Door Hangers
Email Update w/ Detour Info
Nextdoor Post
Message Boards
Project Gateway Sign
Email Update
Next Door Post
Webpage Update
WAZE App
Email Update
NextDoor
Email Update
Neighborhood Group Outreach
Email Update
Webpage Update
Nextdoor
Press Release
Broad Social Media Messaging
Webpage Update
Neighborhood Group Outreach
Email Update
Post-Construction Survey
Within 2-4
Weeks of New
Road Segment*
Substantial
Progress
Communications
1-2 Months from
Construction
Start
90% Design*
30% Design*
2 Weeks Prior to
Construction
Start
Within 1 Week of
Any New Lane
Closures*
Completion
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Carroll Blvd Concrete Panel Repair
Limits: Carroll Blvd McKinney St. to Oak St.
Scope
•Concrete panel replacement
Estimate at Completion
$200,000
Schedule
•Construction is estimated to be complete following the Utility
repairs. Summer of 2022
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McKinney Signal Rebuilds
Limits: Intersections of McKinney/Elm St. and McKinney/Locust St
Scope
•Replace Signal Poles and Lumineers
•Replace/Update Signal Cabinets
Estimate at Completion
$500,000
Schedule
•Construction is schedule to be complete 4th Quarter 2021
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Downtown Storm Sewer Phase 1
Limits: Bell Ave. (McKinney to Hickory)
Design Firm: DEH Engineering
Construction: Quality Excavation
Scope
•Drainage Improvements
•Pavement Repair
Estimate at Completion
$1.76 Million
Schedule
Project began in December 2020 and is on schedule
to be completed by Q4 2021
Coordination
Franchise Utilities, Area Businesses
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Downtown Quiet Zones
Limits:
Railroad Crossings at:
•*McKinney St.
•*Hickory St.
•*Sycamore St.
•Prairie St.
Design: In-House, * represents new/improved ped crossing
Scope
•Median Improvements
•Sidewalk Improvements
•Railroad Crossing Improvements
•Addition of Improved Pedestrian Crossings
Estimate at Completion
$1.3 Million base, currently pricing crossing additions
Schedule
Revising design and acquiring UPRR ROW for ped
crossings. Should be in construction by Q3 2022.
Coordination
The City is coordinating this project with UPRR.
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Downtown TIRZ Sidewalk and Lighting
Limits: Elm St. (Parkway to Oak), Oak St. (Carroll to Elm) and
Hickory St. (Carroll to Elm)
Design: Teague Nall and Perkins
Construction: Floyd Smith (Concrete) and
Traffic Operations (Signals)
Scope
•Pedestrian Lighting Improvements
•Sidewalk Improvements
Estimate at Completion
$1 Million
Schedule
Traffic signal design nearing completion, final construction
to begin after traffic signal components are delivered. The
project is estimated for completion in the Q3 2021
Coordination
Franchise utilities, area businesses, and City Departments
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W. Hickory Street
Limits: Welch St. to Carroll Blvd.
Design: Teague Nall and Perkins
Construction: 2L Construction
Scope
•Drainage system upgrades
•Roadway reconstruction
•Sidewalk Installation
•Pedestrian lighting installation
Estimate at Completion
$3 Million
Schedule
Scheduled Completion by Q4 2021
Coordination
Project status updates provided including project information
on the website www.discussdenton.com/hickorystreet with
forecasted lane closures and changes to traffic patterns as
well as communication with businesses and property owners
on project schedule.
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Limits: Wainwright St. –Prairie, Elm, and Locust streets
Design Firm: Freese and Nichols
PEC 4 Phases 1 and 2
Scope
•Install dual 11x8 box culverts for drainage
•Water and Wastewater installation and relocation
•Street Reconstruction
Estimate at Completion
$15.1 Million
Schedule
Project began in July 2019 and is on schedule to be
completed by Q4 2021 (Only inlet installation)
Coordination
Franchise Utilities, Area Businesses, TxDOT
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PEC 4 Phases 3 and 4
Limits: Prairie St –Bernard St.
Design Firm: Freese and Nichols
Scope
•Install 16x8, 12x8, and 10x8 box culverts
•Water and Wastewater installation and
relocation
•Street reconstruction on portions of
Sycamore, Stroud, and Mulberry
Estimate at Completion
$20.3 Million
Schedule
Easement acquisition and construction to
begin after funding is identified.
Coordination
Coordination with Denton County, Franchise
Utilities, and University of North Texas.
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All-Way Crossing
DCTA TRiP (Transportation Reinvestment Program) Funding
Limits: Downtown Square Intersections
Design: Kimley-Horn & Assoc.
60% Design received 9.27.2021
For routine project updates go to www.discussdenton.com/allwaycrossing
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Scope
Installation of permanent all-way
crossings and) signal improvements at
the Courthouse Square Intersections.
Estimate at Completion
$885,720.00 (60%) from Preliminary
Schedule
Design completion Q4 2021. Estimated
construction completion Q3 2022.
Coordination
Community meetings will be held at
30% and 90% design and mailers will be
distributed prior to the start of
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Bell Avenue Sidewalk Connectivity
DCTA TRiP (Transportation Reinvestment Program) Funding
Limits: Bell Ave. (Hickory to Sycamore)
Design: Adams Engineering
Scope
Add missing sidewalk connectivity on the east side of Bell
Avenue in Downtown Denton.
Estimate at Completion
$147,000.00
Schedule
Design complete.
Estimated construction completion Q1 2022.
Coordination
Will coordinate with Real Estate on needed easements.
Anticipate scheduling construction with the City's concrete
contractor Q4 2021.
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A-Train to UNT Bike and Pedestrian Path
Limits: Sycamore St. (northside)
Downtown Denton Transit Center to Welch St.
Welch St.(west side)
Hickory St. to existing bike lane near Eagle Dr.
Design: Kimley-Horn & Associates
Anticipate 60% plan submittal 10.1.2021
Scope
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements on route from the
A-Train Station to UNT Campus, including a 10-foot
side-path, new traffic signal and bike radar detection.
Estimate at Completion
$2.6 Million (preliminary)
Schedule
Design completion Q1 2022.
Estimated Construction completion Q4 2023.
Coordination
Coordination with UPRR and DCTA in relation to pedestrian
railroad crossing requirements. Community meetings will be
held at 30% and 90% design and mailers will be distributed
prior to the start of construction.
DCTA TRiP (Transportation Reinvestment Program) Funding
TxDOT TASA (Transportation Alternative Set Aside) Funding
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Elm/Locust Phase 2
Limits: Elm St. and Locust St. from U.S. 380 To Hickory St.
Design: Halff and Associates
Scope
•Drainage system upgrades
•Wastewater upgrades
•Water Upgrades
Estimate at Completion
$20.2 Million
Schedule
•Design completed Q2 2021
•Construction schedule is dependent on Funding
Coordination
Project status updates will begin once funding has been acquired
and project moves into Bid/Award Phase
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TxDOT –City of Denton Partnership on Elm/Locust Roadway Project October 14, 2021 18
•South of McKinney Street
•Both legs of Elm/Locust
•Eagle between Elm/Locust
Elm & Locust
Roadway Reconstruction
Project Location
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TxDOT –City of Denton Partnership on Elm/Locust Roadway Project October 14, 2021
Status
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•TxDOT and the City of Denton are working together to develop a plan repair the roadway on
Elm/Locust between McKinney Street and Eagle Drive
•Roadway repairs are to be completed after the City of Denton’s water/wastewater
project is completed.
•The City and TxDOT began working together this past Summer as the
water/wastewater project began to come to a close to develop a strategy for the
roadway repairs.
•TxDOT is working closely with the City to ensure that the new infrastructure placed
under the roadway is not impacted during construction.
•At the completion of construction of the roadway repairs, the City of Denton has agreed to
remove this segment of Elm/Locust/Eagle to become maintained by the City.
•This allows the City to redevelop the roadway to be more consistent with the City’s
Downtown vision.
•TxDOT is working closely with the City to ensure that the project meets their needs
going forward.
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TxDOT –City of Denton Partnership on Elm/Locust Roadway Project October 14, 2021
Next Steps
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•TxDOT is acquiring roadway cores on the existing roadway to understand what pavement
section is currently out there.
•This will impact how the repairs are planned.
•Should be completed by October 15, 2021.
•Confirm with the City of Denton the proposed roadway project.
•Identify areas where the roadway base needs additional repair beyond a new surface.
•Develop plans and let the project for construction.
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All-Way Crossing
Downtown Square
Pedestrian
Improvements
Virtual Community Meetings
Thursday, April 22
Thank you for joining us! The meeting will begin momentarily.
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Participants and Agenda
Participants
Capital Projects Dept.
•Rebecca Diviney, P.E. –Director & City Engineer
•Rachel Wood, Deputy Director
•Robin Davis, Project Manager
•Chandra Muruganandham, P.E. –Traffic Engineering
•Abhishek Acharya, P.E., Project Engineer/Kimley-Horn & Assoc., Inc.
Public Affairs Dept.
•Stephanie Yates, Engagement Coordinator
Economic Development Dept.
•Jessica Rogers, Director
Streets Dept.
•Daniel Kremer, Director
Parks & Recreation Dept.
•Gary Packan, Director
•Drew Huffman, Assistant Director
Agenda
Introductions
Virtual Community Reminders
Background/How We Got Here
Project Concepts
Questions and Feedback
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•All attendees are muted
•All attendees video is disabled
•Questions:
➢Questions will be answered at the end of the presentation in the
order they are received, and will only display in the Q&A after they
are answered
➢Select “Raise Hand” to request to speak –For people wishing to
verbally ask a question, those questions will be answered at the end
of the presentation. If you raise your hand, the presenter will call
your name and you will need to unmute after you have been
called on to ask your question
•Presentation will be available at:
www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeetings
Virtual Community Meeting Reminders
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Background-How we got here
Pilot Program:
•In an effort to improve pedestrian safety in the downtown square area, staff proposed to implement an exclusive pedestrian phase at the four traffic signals
around the square.
•An exclusive pedestrian phase is a type of traffic signal movement that temporarily stops all vehicular traffic, thereby allowing pedestrians to cross an
intersection in every direction safely at the same time.
Staff presented this proposal to the following:
➢10.21.2019 -Main Street Association
➢11.04.2019 -Traffic Safety Commission
➢11.07.2019 -Denton Economic Development Committee (DEDC)
➢11.12.2019 –Mobility Committee
➢11.21.2019 –Committee on Persons with Disabilities
•On November 22, 2019 the pilot program was put into action.
•In July 2020, Staff compiled public input and presented to City Council on July 20, 2020.
➢Results indicated there was significant support for the All-Way Crossings.
➢90% of the pedestrians who responded felt the All-Way Crossings were as safe or safer than the previous pedestrian operations at these signals. This was shared by 83% of the driving respondents as well as
all cycling and transit respondents.
•In an effort to make these improvements permanent, ADA ramps, grade improvements and crosswalk markings will need to be installed.
•On March 16, 2021 City Council approved the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates for the design of the All-Way Crossings
Pedestrian Improvements Project.
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Project Scope
Installation of permanent all-way crossings and signal
improvements at the Courthouse Square Intersections.
Project Stakeholders
Downtown Patrons Business Owners and Employees
Denton County Denton Main Street Association
Downtown TIRZ Board Economic Development
Parks & Recreation Streets Department
Traffic Engineering Traffic Operations
Project Communication
Community meetings will be held at the conceptual and 90%
design phases of the project.
Project letters will be distributed to community members and
businesses in the project area prior to the start of construction,
including advanced notice of any planned traffic impacts.
Routine project status updates will also be available at
www.cityofdenton.com/allwaycrossing.
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Project Schedule
Estimate at Completion
➢$662,000.00 –Conceptual Level
✓Initiation:Complete
✓Planning:Complete
✓Pilot Study:Complete
➢Design:Underway
▪Council approved the professional service agreement with Kimley
Horn & Associates, Inc. for design engineering on March 16, 2021
➢Construction: Estimated completion -Quarter 3, 2022
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Concept A
➢Curb removal
➢Full stamped concrete
for new diagonal
crossings
➢ADA ramp installation for
new diagonal crossings
➢Paint refresh on existing
parallel crossings
➢Grade improvements
➢Signal modifications
➢Removal of plantings for
new diagonal crossings
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Concept B
➢Curb removal
➢Sectioned stamped
concrete for new
diagonal crossings
➢ADA ramp installation for
new diagonal crossings
➢Paint refresh on existing
parallel crossings
➢Grade improvements
➢Signal modifications
➢Removal of plantings for
new diagonal crossings
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Benefits
This project will create enhanced pedestrian safety and encourage more pedestrian activity in and around the Downtown
Square.
Benefits include:
▪Eliminates multiple crossing efforts per signal timing
▪Reduces crossing distance, hence increasing time for both vehicle and pedestrian during normal traffic signal cycle
▪Allows more pedestrians to cross at a time
▪Promotes high visibility for pedestrians hence increasing safety
All-Way Crossings will also:
▪Allow large planters to remain in current locations
▪Can be built to match existing stamped concrete around the square
Cities that have had success using all -way crossings:
▪San Antonio, TX –S. Flores Street and Dolorosa
▪El Paso, TX –Santa Fe St. and Main Drive
▪Nashville, TN –Broadway (downtown)
▪Phoenix, AZ -3rd and 5th Avenue
▪Portland, OR –Pearl District
▪Seattle, WA -1st and Pike, 1st and University, & 1st and Cherry
▪Los Angeles, CA –Hollywood Blvd and Highland Avenue
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Next Steps
▪Step 1 -Proceed with design efforts to 60%
➢Estimated completion Quarter 2, 2021
▪Step 2 -Hold 90% design virtual community meetings
➢Estimated completion Quarter 3, 2021
▪Step 3 -Complete Final Design of All Way Crossings
➢Estimated completion Quarter 4, 2021
▪Step 4 -Advertise for construction –Quarter 4, 2021
➢Estimated completion Quarter 4, 2021
▪Step 5 -Notify Community of Construction Contractor, anticipated Notice to Proceed (NTP)
and construction schedule with continued communication efforts during construction as
stated in Project Communication on Slide 4.
➢Estimated completion Quarter 1, 2022
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All-Way Crossing Project Manager, Robin Davis
➢Robin.Davis@cityofdenton.com| (940) 349-7713
Online and Email:
➢To check the latest project updates of the All-Way Crossing
project at anytime, and sign up for email alerts, visit
www.discussdenton.com/allwaycrossing
Stay Informed
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Questions?
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Date: December 11, 2020 Report No. 2020-102
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Provide an overview of planned and current construction projects in the greater-downtown area.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, December 9, Council Member Davis requested a comprehensive overview of the
status and schedule of current and planned construction projects in the greater-downtown area.
The Capital Projects and Utilities Departments currently have over $40 million in capital
infrastructure investments that are currently planned, underway, or are nearing completion in the
greater-downtown area. This staff report provides a high-level overview of those capital projects
along with information on planned maintenance and improvement projects by various City
operations.
Capital and Utility Infrastructure Projects
Downtown Storm Sewer Phase I
Description: Upgrade of the drainage system and pavement repair along the Union
Pacific Railroad (UPRR) right-of-way from McKinney to Hickory and on Oak from
Oakland to UPRR.
Estimated Construction Cost: $1.76 M
Project Status: Notice to Proceed for Construction issued December 10, 2020.
Construction to begin by January 2021.
Estimated Completion: Fall 2021
Downtown Quiet Zones
Description: Median and sidewalk improvements at four downtown Union Pacific Rail
Road (UPRR) crossings, including McKinney, Prairie, Sycamore, and Hickory. The
planned improvements, coupled with necessary federal approvals, will result in quiet
zones that exempt train conductors from having to sound their horns when approaching
the designated rail crossings.
Estimated Cost: $1.3 M
Project Status: Design to be completed December of 2020. Should be in construction by
Spring of 2021
Estimated Completion: Fall 2021 for the City’s portion. UPRR has signalization
upgrades to be made at Hickory that are independent of the City’s work.
Estimated Construction Cost: $1.3 M
Project Status: Design to be completed December of 2020. Should be in construction by
Spring of 2021
Estimated Completion: Fall 2021 for the City’s portion. UPRR has signalization
upgrades to be made at Hickory that are independent of the City’s work.
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Downtown Sidewalks and Lighting
Description: Pedestrian lighting improvements on Locust, Elm, Oak, and Hickory
Streets along with sidewalk improvements on Elm and Hickory Streets.
Estimated Construction Cost: $1 M
Project Status: Traffic signal design nearing completion, final construction to begin after
traffic signal components are delivered.
Estimated Completion: Summer 2021
West Hickory Street
Description: Drainage improvements, lighting improvements, and street & sidewalk
reconstruction along W. Hickory Street between Welch and Carroll
Estimated Construction Cost: $3 M
Project Status: Under construction. The first four phases are nearing completion.
Estimated Completion: Summer 2021
PEC-4 Phases 1 & 2
Description: Pecan Creek Tributary Drainage Improvement Project (PEC-4) Phases 1
and 2 will install approximately 1,500 linear feet of box culvert along the Pecan Creek
Upper Tributary between Wainwright St. and Prairie St. This project also includes 6,000
linear feet of water improvements and 7,800 linear feet of wastewater improvements
along Elm St. and Locust St. between Eagle Dr. and Hickory St. The water and
wastewater utility work has been completed. The contractor is currently finishing the
storm drain on Elm. Once completed, paving on Prairie between Locust and Pierce will
begin. The contractor is also working on concrete repair on Elm and Locust.
Estimated Cost: $15.1 M
Project Status: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: Summer 2021
Elm & Locust Phase 2
Description: Drainage upgrades and replacement of water and wastewater lines on
Locust and Elm from US 380 to Hickory Street. In addition to water and wastewater
improvements, project also includes traffic control, paving, sidewalks, and pavement
markings.
Estimated Construction Cost: $20.2 M
Project Status: Under Design
Estimated Completion: Determined Following Design
Bell Avenue
Description: Replace aging infrastructure (water distribution mains, water meters,
wastewater collection mains) along Bell Avenue from University Drive to McKinney
Street.
Estimated Construction Cost: $1.5 M
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Project Status: Construction is currently underway (started in November). The
wastewater main replacement has been completed and the water main replacement
project will begin later this month.
Estimated Completion: Fall 2021
Denton Municipal Electric Operations and Maintenance Projects
Highway 77 & Bentwood
Planned Improvement: Installation of two decorative light emitting diode (LED) lights
and poles
Estimated Completion: Completion in first quarter of calendar year 2021
Elm & Cedar
Planned Improvement: Replacement of one streetlight that currently has damaged
conduit.
Estimated Completion: Completion in first quarter of calendar year 2021
Elm Street Streetlight Replacement
Planned Improvement: Replacement of existing streetlights with LED lights on Elm
Street going north and south from the Denton Courthouse Square. Project is currently 80%
complete.
Estimated Completion: Completion in first quarter of calendar year 2021
Verizon 5G Node Network Project
Planned Improvement: Design and installation of 17 5G network nodes for wireless
communication.
Estimated Completion: Estimated completion in first quarter of calendar year 2021
Solid Waste Improvements
To ensure businesses in the greater-downtown area can continue to receive service from the Solid
Waste and Recycling Department during active construction, Solid Waste is coordinating with
business owners to set out temporary dumpsters. Currently, there are three businesses that have
been impacted by construction on Elm Street, temporary dumpsters were in place for impacted
business on Thursday, December 10. Service in the Downtown valet solid waste and recycling
service area will remain unaffected during the planned construction.
ATTACHMENTS:
Downtown Construction Project Map
STAFF CONTACTS:
Chris Lutrick
Denton Municipal Electric
Executive Manager of Operations
(940) 349-7152
Chris.Lutrick@cityofdenton.com
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Brian Boerner
Director of Solid Waste
(940) 349-8001
Brian.Boerner@cityofdenton.com
Rachel Wood
Deputy Director of Capital Projects
(940) 349-7718
Rachel.Wood@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR: Council Member Davis
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
Capital Projects
Utilities
Denton Municipal Electric
Solid Waste
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
3 hours
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Elm & Locust Phase 2
Pec 4 Phase 1 and 2
Downtown Quiet Zones
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Downtown Sidewalks and Lighting
Bell Ave
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Downtown
Economic
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Committee
Capital Project
Update
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Downtown Storm Sewer Phase 1
Limits: Bell Ave –McKinney St. to Hickory St.
Design Firm: DEH Engineering
Construction: Quality Excavation
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Downtown Storm Sewer Phase 1
Scope
•Drainage Improvements
•Pavement Repair
Estimate at Completion
$1.76 Million
Schedule
Project began in December 2020 and is on schedule to be completed by Q4 2021.
Coordination
Franchise Utilities, Area Businesses, TxDOT
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Downtown Quiet Zones
Limits:
Railroad Crossings at:
•McKinney Street
•Hickory Street
•Sycamore Street, and
•Prairie Street
Design: In House
21-33154
Downtown Quiet Zones
Scope
•Median Improvements
•Sidewalk Improvements
•Railroad Crossing Improvements
Estimate at Completion
$1.3 Million
Schedule
Design finalized January 2021. Should be in construction by Q 3 2021.
Coordination
The City is coordinating this project with the Downtown Storm Sewer Phase I project.
21-33155
Downtown TIF Sidewalk and Lighting
Limits: Elm St.(Parkway to Oak), Oak St.(Carroll to Elm)
and Hickory (Carroll to Elm)
Design: Teague Nall and Perkins
Construction: Floyd Smith (Concrete) and
Traffic Operations (Signals)
21-33156
Downtown TIF Sidewalk and Lighting
Scope
•Pedestrian Lighting Improvements
•Sidewalk Improvements
Estimate at Completion
$1 Million
Schedule
Traffic signal design nearing completion, final construction to begin after traffic signal
components are delivered. The project is estimated for completion in the Q2 2021
Coordination
Franchise utilities, area businesses, TxDOT
21-33157
W. Hickory Street
Limits: Welch to Carroll
Design: Teague Nall and Perkins
Construction: 2L Construction
21-33158
Scope
•Drainage system upgrades,
•Roadway reconstruction
•Sidewalk Installation
•Pedestrian lighting installation
Estimate at Completion
$3 Million
Schedule
Scheduled Completion by Q3 2021
Coordination
Project status updates provided including project information on the Improving Denton website
with forecasted lane closures and changes to traffic patterns as well as communication with
businesses and property owners on project schedule.
W. Hickory Street
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Limits: Wainwright –Prairie & Elm & Locust
Design Firm: Freese and Nichols
PEC 4 Phases 1 & 2
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PEC 4 Phases 1 & 2
Scope
•Install dual 11x8 box culverts for drainage
•Water and Wastewater installation and relocation
•Street Reconstruction
Estimate at Completion
$15.1 Million
Schedule
Project began in July 2019 and is on schedule to be completed by Q 3 2021.
Coordination
Franchise Utilities, Area Businesses, TxDOT
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PEC 4 Phases 3 & 4
Limits: Prairie St -Bernard
Design Firm: Freese and Nichols
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PEC 4 Phase 3 &4
Scope
•Install 16x8, 12x8, and 10x8 box culverts
•Water and Wastewater installation and relocation
•Street reconstruction on portions of Sycamore, Stroud, and Mulberry
Estimate at Completion
$17.7 Million
Schedule
Easement acquisition and construction to begin after funding is identified.
Coordination
Coordination with Denton County, Franchise Utilities, and University of North Texas.
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Elm/Locust Phase 2
Limits: Elm Street and Locust Street from
U.S. 380 To Hickory Street
Design: Halff and Associates
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Elm/Locust Phase 2
Scope
•Drainage system upgrades
•Wastewater upgrades
•Water Upgrades
Estimate at Completion
$20.2 Million
Schedule
•Design to be complete Q2 2021
•Construction schedule is dependent on Funding
Coordination
Project status updates will begin once funding has been acquired and project moves into
Bid/Award Phase
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Development Service Center Parking Lot
Improvements
Limits: Parking Lot for 401 N. Elm
Design: In-House
Contractor: MSB Constructors
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Scope
•Parking lot reconstruction
•Drainage improvements
•Lighting, sidewalk, landscaping and pavement striping
Estimate at Completion
$1.2 Million
Schedule
Construction scheduled for completion Q2 2021
Coordination
Bi-weekly meeting held with contractor and Development Services staff to provide updates on
progress.
Development Service Center Parking Lot Improvements
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All-Way Crossing
Limits: Downtown Square Intersections
Design: Council Consideration of Contract with
Kimley-Horn on March 16, 2021
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Scope
Installation of permanent all-way crossings and signal improvements on the Courthouse
Square
Estimate at Completion
$662,000.00
Schedule
City Council consideration of design contract on March 16. Estimated Construction
Completion Q3 2022
Coordination
Community meetings will be held at 30% and 90% design and mailers will be distributed
prior to the start of construction.
1921-049
All-Way Crossing
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Bell Avenue Sidewalk Connectivity
Limits: Bell Avenue from Hickory to Sycamore
Design: Adams Engineering
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Scope
Add missing sidewalk connectivity on the east side of Bell Avenue in Downtown Denton
Estimate at Completion
$116,101.79
Schedule
Construction scheduled for completion Q1 2022
Coordination
Coordinating with the Real Estate on property acquisition and working with the City's concrete
contractor to schedule construction
Bell Avenue Sidewalk Connectivity
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A-Train to UNT Bike and Pedestrian Path
Limits: Sycamore St (Downtown Denton
Transit Center Welch) and Welch St.
(Hickory to Eagle)
Design: Council Consideration of contract
with Kimley-Horn on March 16, 2021
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Scope
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements on route from the A-Train Station to the University of North
Texas Campus, including a 10-foot side-path, new traffic signal and bike radar detection.
Estimate at Completion
$2.6 Million
Schedule
Construction scheduled for completion Q4 2023
Coordination
Coordination with UPRRR & DCTA in relation to pedestrian RR crossing requirements will occur soon
after design contract is approved by Council. Community meetings will be held at 30% and 90%
design and mailers will be distributed prior to the start of construction.
A-Train to UNT Bike and Pedestrian Path
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Questions?
2474
Downtown Capital
Project Update
TIRZ Board
March 24, 2021
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Downtown Storm Sewer Phase 1
Limits: Bell Ave –McKinney St. to Hickory St.
Design Firm: DEH Engineering
Construction: Quality Excavation
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Downtown Storm Sewer Phase 1
Scope
•Drainage Improvements
•Pavement Repair
Estimate at Completion
$1.76 Million
Schedule
Project began in December 2020 and is on schedule to be completed by Q4 2021
Coordination
Franchise utilities, area businesses, and Union Pacific Railroad
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Downtown Quiet Zones
Limits:
Railroad Crossings at:
•McKinney Street
•Hickory Street
•Sycamore Street, and
•Prairie Street
Design: In-House
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Downtown Quiet Zones
Scope
•Median Improvements
•Sidewalk Improvements
•Railroad Crossing Improvements
Estimate at Completion
$1.3 Million
Schedule
Design finalized January 2021. Should be in construction by Q3 2021.
Coordination
The City is coordinating this project with the Downtown Storm Sewer Phase I project and Union
Pacific Railroad
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Downtown TIF Sidewalk and Lighting
Limits: Elm St.(Parkway to Oak), Oak St.(Carroll to Elm)
and Hickory (Carroll to Elm)
Design: Teague Nall and Perkins
Construction: Floyd Smith (Concrete) and
Traffic Operations (Signals)
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Downtown TIF Sidewalk and Lighting
Scope
•Pedestrian Lighting Improvements
•Sidewalk Improvements
Estimate at Completion
$1 Million
Schedule
Traffic signal design nearing completion, final construction to begin after traffic signal
components are delivered. The project is estimated for completion in the Q2 2021
Coordination
Franchise utilities, area businesses, other City Departments
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W. Hickory Street
Limits: Welch to Carroll
Design: Teague Nall and Perkins
Construction: 2L Construction
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Scope
•Drainage system upgrades,
•Roadway reconstruction
•Sidewalk Installation
•Pedestrian lighting installation
Estimate at Completion
$3 Million
Schedule
Scheduled Completion by Q3 2021
Coordination
Project status updates provided including project information on the Improving Denton website
with forecasted lane closures and changes to traffic patterns as well as communication with
businesses and property owners on project schedule.
W. Hickory Street
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Limits: Wainwright –Prairie & Elm & Locust
Design Firm: Freese and Nichols
PEC 4 Phases 1 & 2
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PEC 4 Phases 1 & 2
Scope
•Install dual 11x8 box culverts for drainage
•Water and Wastewater installation and relocation
•Street Reconstruction
Estimate at Completion
$15.1 Million
Schedule
Project began in July 2019 and is on schedule to be completed by Q3 2021
Coordination
Franchise Utilities, Area Businesses, TxDOT
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PEC 4 Phases 3 & 4
Limits: Prairie St -Bernard
Design Firm: Freese and Nichols
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PEC 4 Phase 3 &4
Scope
•Install 16x8, 12x8, and 10x8 box culverts
•Water and Wastewater installation and relocation
•Street reconstruction on portions of Sycamore, Stroud, and Mulberry
Estimate at Completion
$17.7 Million
Schedule
Easement acquisition and construction to begin after funding is identified.
Coordination
Coordination with Denton County, Franchise Utilities, and University of North Texas.
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All-Way Crossing
Limits: Downtown Square Intersections
Design: Council approved contract with
Kimley-Horn on March 16, 2021
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Scope
Installation of permanent all-way crossings and signal improvements on the Courthouse
Square.
Estimate at Completion
$662,000.00
Schedule
Design completion Q3 2021. Estimated construction completion Q3 2022 .
Coordination
Community meetings will be held at 30% and 90% design and mailers will be distributed
prior to the start of construction.
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All-Way Crossing
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Bell Avenue Sidewalk Connectivity
Limits: Bell Avenue from Hickory to Sycamore
Design: Adams Engineering
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Scope
Add missing sidewalk connectivity on the east side of Bell Avenue in Downtown Denton.
Estimate at Completion
$116,101.79
Schedule
Design complete. Estimated construction completion Q1 2022.
Coordination
Coordinating with the Real Estate on property acquisition and working with the City's concrete
contractor to schedule construction.
Bell Avenue Sidewalk Connectivity
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A -Train to UNT Bike and Pedestrian Path
Limits: Sycamore St. -Downtown Denton
Transit Center to Welch
Welch St. -Hickory to Eagle
Design: Council approved contract
with Kimley-Horn on March 16, 2021
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Scope
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements on route from the A-Train Station to the University of North
Texas Campus, including a 10-foot side-path, new traffic signal and bike radar detection.
Estimate at Completion
$2.6 Million
Schedule
Design completion Q1 2022. Estimated Construction completion Q4 2023.
Coordination
Coordination with UPRR & DCTA in relation to pedestrian railroad crossing requirements will occur
soon now that the design contract has been approved. Community meetings will be held at 30% and
90% design and mailers will be distributed prior to the start of construction.
A-Train to UNT Bike and Pedestrian Path
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Elm/Locust Phase 2
Limits: Elm Street and Locust Street from
U.S. 380 To Hickory Street
Design: Halff and Associates
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Elm/Locust Phase 2
Scope
•Drainage system upgrades
•Wastewater upgrades
•Water Upgrades
Estimate at Completion
$20.2 Million
Schedule
•Design to be complete Q2 2021
•Construction schedule is dependent on Funding
Coordination
Project status updates will begin once funding has been acquired and project moves into
Bid/Award Phase
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Development Service Center Parking Lot
Improvements
Limits: Parking Lot for 401 N. Elm
Design: In-House
Contractor: MSB Constructors
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Scope
•Parking lot reconstruction
•Drainage improvements
•Lighting, sidewalk, landscaping and pavement striping
Estimate at Completion
$1.2 Million
Schedule
Construction scheduled for completion Q2 2021
Coordination
Bi-weekly meeting held with contractor and Development Services staff to provide updates on
progress.
Development Service Center Parking Lot Improvements
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Questions?
2498
Downtown Denton Community Update
Thank you for joining us! The meeting will begin momentarily.
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Participants and Agenda
Participants
•Economic Development
•Jessica Rogers
•Christina Davis
•Police Department
•Preston Pohler
•Elisa Howell
•Jim Bryan
•Community Services
•Courtney Cross
•Dani Shaw
•Capital Projects
•Rachel Wood
•Seth Garcia
•Kyle Pedigo
•Robin Davis
•Denton County Transit Authority
•Sarah Ault
•Mary Worthington
Agenda
•Introductions
•Virtual Community Reminders
•Downtown Community Updates
•Meeting Presentation
•Questions and Feedback
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•All attendees are muted
•All attendees videos are disabled
•Short presentation by staff
•Questions
•Q&A -Questions will be answered at the end of the
presentation in the order they are received, and will only
display in the Q&A after they are answered
•Select “Raise Hand” to request to speak –For people
wishing to verbally ask a question, those questions will
be answered at the end of the presentation. If you raise
your hand, the presenter will call your name and you will
need to unmute after you have been called on to ask
your question
•Presentation will be available at
www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeeting
Virtual Community Meeting Reminder
6/17/2021 3 101
Denton Police Department
6/17/2021 4 102
Denton Police Department Downtown Division
OUR CORE VALUES
Pride Respect Integrity Dedication Excellence
•Goals
-Foot, Bike, Vehicle Patrol
•Engagement
•Staffing
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Crisis Intervention Response Team
Hour of Operation:
•Sunday-Friday
•18 hours a day
•7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
•On call CIRT officers
for EDO’s
Objectives:
•Connect those in need with resources
•Grow community partnerships
•Decrease arrests for minor offenses –jail diversion
for the mentally ill
•Case assignments
•Follow up services/wrap around care, case
management and crisis prevention
•Conduct welfare checks for DC MHMR-remove the
responsibility from patrol
•Participate in mental health awareness and
advocacy events
•Improve outcomes in emergency responses
6/17/2021 6 104
Community Services
6/17/2021 7 105
Community Services
▪Coordination and collaboration with local nonprofits and community partners
▪Increase Access to Community Resources:
o Affordable Housing Rental List
o Navigating Fair Housing
o Transportation Access –DCTA/Services Map
▪Affordable Housing Acquisition, Creation, Preservation
o Grants to Nonprofit Developers:i.e. DAHC, Habitat for Humanity
o Private and Nonprofit Developers: Housing Tax Credit Program, Development Fee Grant
o City Housing Programs:
•Home Buyer Assistance Program:Assistance with first-time home purchases for low and
medium income residents
•Home Repair Programs: Minor Repair, Home Renovation or Reconstruction
▪Improving Neighborhoods And Public Facilities
o Property Maintenance Code Enforcement;
o Neighborhood Grants; and
o Improvements to Public Facilities, Non-Profit Facilities and Public Infrastructure
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Community Services
▪Making Homelessness Rare, Brief & Nonrecurring
o FUNDING Community Efforts
o Making DATA Informed Decisions
o Mobilizing, advocating, and empowering public-private:
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS
▪Project: Loop 288
o Co-located Services for people experiencing and at-risk of
homelessness
▪Project: Affordable Housing Assessment
o Completed Affordable Housing Assessment Phase 1
with Analysis Report (January, 2021)
o Initiated Phase 2 (expected FY 2020-21) to Develop an
Affordable Housing Strategy and Toolkit
Strengthening The Housing Crisis Response System
6/17/2021 9 107
Capital Projects
6/17/2021 10 108
Downtown Storm Sewer Phase 1
Limits: Bell Ave. (McKinney to Hickory)
Design Firm: DEH Engineering
Construction: Quality Excavation
Scope
•Drainage Improvements
•Pavement Repair
Estimate at Completion
$1.76 Million
Schedule
Project began in December 2020 and is on schedule
to be completed by Q4 2021
Coordination
Franchise Utilities, Area Businesses,
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Downtown Quiet Zones
Limits:
Railroad Crossings at:
•McKinney St.
•Hickory St.
•Sycamore St.
•Prairie St.
Design: In-House
Scope
•Median Improvements
•Sidewalk Improvements
•Railroad Crossing Improvements
Estimate at Completion
$1.3 Million
Schedule
Design finalized January 2021. Should be in
construction by Q3 2021.
Coordination
The City is coordinating this project with the
Downtown Storm Sewer Phase I project and UPRR.
6/17/2021 12
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Downtown TIRZ Sidewalk and Lighting
Limits: Elm St. (Parkway to Oak), Oak St. (Carroll to Elm) and
Hickory St. (Carroll to Elm)
Design: Teague Nall and Perkins
Construction: Floyd Smith (Concrete) and
Traffic Operations (Signals)
Scope
•Pedestrian Lighting Improvements
•Sidewalk Improvements
Estimate at Completion
$1 Million
Schedule
Traffic signal design nearing completion, final construction
to begin after traffic signal components are delivered. The
project is estimated for completion in the Q3 2021
Coordination
Franchise utilities, area businesses, and City Departments
6/17/2021 13 111
W. Hickory Street
Limits: Welch St. to Carroll Blvd.
Design: Teague Nall and Perkins
Construction: 2L Construction
Scope
•Drainage system upgrades
•Roadway reconstruction
•Sidewalk Installation
•Pedestrian lighting installation
Estimate at Completion
$3 Million
Schedule
Scheduled Completion by Q3 2021
Coordination
Project status updates provided including project
information on the website www.ImprovingDenton.com
with forecasted lane closures and changes to traffic
patterns as well as communication with businesses and
property owners on project schedule.
6/17/2021 14
112
Limits: Wainwright St. –Prairie, Elm, and Locust streets
Design Firm: Freese and Nichols
PEC 4 Phases 1 and 2
Scope
•Install dual 11x8 box culverts for drainage
•Water and Wastewater installation and relocation
•Street Reconstruction
Estimate at Completion
$15.1 Million
Schedule
Project began in July 2019 and is on schedule to be
completed by Q3 2021
Coordination
Franchise Utilities, Area Businesses, TxDOT
6/17/2021 15 113
PEC 4 Phases 3 and 4
Limits: Prairie St –Bernard St.
Design Firm: Freese and Nichols
Scope
•Install 16x8, 12x8, and 10x8 box culverts
•Water and Wastewater installation and
relocation
•Street reconstruction on portions of
Sycamore, Stroud, and Mulberry
Estimate at Completion
$20.3 Million
Schedule
Easement acquisition and construction to
begin after funding is identified.
Coordination
Coordination with Denton County, Franchise
Utilities, and University of North Texas.
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All-Way Crossing
Limits: Downtown Square Intersections
Design: Council approved Kimley-Horn &
Assoc. contract on 3/16/2021
Scope
Installation of permanent all-way
crossings and signal improvements at
the Courthouse Square Intersections.
Estimate at Completion
$662,000.00 (preliminary)
Schedule
Design completion Q3 2021.
Estimated construction completion Q3
2022.
Coordination
Community meetings will be held at
30% and 90% design and mailers will
be distributed prior to the start of
construction.For routine project updates go to www.discussdenton.com/allwaycrossing
6/17/2021 17 115
Bell Avenue Sidewalk Connectivity
Limits: Bell Ave. (Hickory to Sycamore)
Design: Adams Engineering
Scope
Add missing sidewalk connectivity on the east side of Bell
Avenue in Downtown Denton.
Estimate at Completion
$147,000.00
Schedule
Design complete.
Estimated construction completion Q1 2022.
Coordination
Will coordinate with Real Estate on needed easements.
Anticipate scheduling construction with the City's concrete
contractor Q4 2021.
6/17/2021 18116
A-Train to UNT Bike and Pedestrian Path
Limits: Sycamore St. (northside)
Downtown Denton Transit Center to Welch St.
Welch St.(west side)
Hickory St. to existing bike lane near Eagle Dr.
Design: Council approved Kimley-Horn & Associates
contract on 3/16/2021.Scope
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements on route from
the A-Train Station to UNT Campus, including a 10-foot
side-path, new traffic signal and bike radar detection.
Estimate at Completion
$2.6 Million (preliminary)
Schedule
Design completion Q1 2022.
Estimated Construction completion Q4 2023.
Coordination
Coordination with UPRR and DCTA in relation to
pedestrian railroad crossing requirements. Community
meetings will be held at 30% and 90% design and
mailers will be distributed prior to the start of
construction.
6/17/2021 19 117
Elm/Locust Phase 2
Limits: Elm St. and Locust St. from U.S. 380 To Hickory St.
Design: Halff and Associates
Scope
•Drainage system upgrades
•Wastewater upgrades
•Water Upgrades
Estimate at Completion
$20.2 Million
Schedule
•Design to be complete Q2 2021
•Construction schedule is dependent on Funding
Coordination
Project status updates will begin once funding has been acquired
and project moves into Bid/Award Phase
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Development Service Center
Parking Lot Improvements
Limits: Parking Lot for 401 N. Elm St.
Design: In-House
Contractor: MSB Constructors
Scope
•Parking lot reconstruction, drainage
improvements
•Lighting, sidewalk, landscaping and pavement
striping
Estimate at Completion
$1.2 Million
Schedule
Construction scheduled for completion Q2 2021
Coordination
Bi-weekly meeting held with contractor and
Development Services staff to provide updates on progress.
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Denton County Transportation
Authority (DCTA)
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Denton County Transit Authority
GoZone Details:
•Zone-based
•On-demand
•Rideshare
•App-based Booking
•Operated by Via
Service Delivery:
•Replaces majority of Connect
fixed route and on-demand
zones services
•Extends service area beyond
existing service structure
Improved Customer
Experience:
•Shorter wait times
•Streamlined booking process
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Denton County Transit Authority
•DCTA’s Feedback Portal:
•DCTAfeedback.net
•Open April 19, 2021 through June 25, 2021
•Request for Presentations:
•Mary Worthington at
mworthington@dcta.net
•Accepting requests through June 18, 2021
•1:1 Q&A Session:
•Mary Worthington at
mworthington@dcta.net
•Open April 19, 2021 through June 25, 2021
www.dcta.net
To provide feedback on the
GoZone Service changes visit:
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•Jessica Rogers, Director
•Jessica.Rogers@cityofdenton.com | (940) 349-7531
•Christina Davis, Economic Development Specialist
•Christina.Davis@cityofdenton.com| (940) 349-7730
•Preston Pohler, Police Lieutenant
•Preston.Pohler@cityofdenton.com | (940) 349-7956
•Jim Bryan, PD Downtown Sergeant
•Jim.Bryan@cityofdenton.com | (940) 349-7996
•Elisa Howell, Police Sergeant
•Elisa.Howell@cityofdenton.com | (940) 349-7948
•Sara Gawor, Crisis Intervention Program Manager
•Sara.Gawor@cityofdenton.com | (940) 349-8467
•Danielle Shaw, Community Services Manager
•Danielle.Shaw@cityofdenton.com | (940) 349-7237
•Courtney Cross, Asst. Community Services Manager
•Courtney.Cross@cityofdenton.com | (940) 349-7235
•Rachel Wood, Dept. Director Capital Projects
•Rachel.Wood@cityofdenton.com | (940) 349-7718
•Seth Garcia, Construction Projects Manager
•Seth.Garcia@cityofdenton.com | (940) 349-8938
•Kyle Pedigo, Construction Projects Manager
•Kyle.Pedigo@cityofdenton.com | (940) 349-8425
•Robin Davis, Construction Projects Manager
•Robin.Davis@cityofdenton.com | (940) 349-7713
•Mary Worthington, DCTA
•mworthington@dcta.net | (972) 221-4600
•Sarah Ault, DCTA
•shultquist@dcta.net | (972) 221-4600
Stay Connected
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Questions?
6/17/2021 26 124
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ORDINANCE NO. 21-071
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME-RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, RENAMING HIGHLAND PARK ROAD TO PARVIN STREET, BETWEEN
ITS INTERSECTION WITH BONNIE BRAE STREET TO THE FUTURE EXTENSION OF
PARVIN STREET; PROVDrNG FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Brock A. Pfister of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., on behalf of Kevin
Lazares ofForestar (USA) Real Estate Group, has applied for a street name change from Highland
Park Road to Parvin Street, between its intersection with Bonnie Brae Street to the future extension
of Parvin Street, as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference
(hereinafter, the “Subject Area”); and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 202 1, the City Council conducted a public meeting, and finds
that the request meets and complies with all substantive and procedural standards set forth in the
Denton Development Code, and is consistent with the Denton Plan 2030; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton, in considering the request for a street
name change from Highland Park Road to Parvin Street in the Subject Area, has determined that
the requested name change is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, and general welfare
of the City of Denton, and accordingly, the City Council of the City of Denton is of the opinion
and finds that said name change is in the public interest and should be granted as set forth herein;
NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
incorporated herein by reference as true.
SECTION 2. The street name of Highland Park Road in the Subject Area is hereby
changed to Parvin Street.
SECTION 3. The City's official Mobility Plan map is amended to show the change in the
street name.
SECTION 4. The provisions of this ordinance are severable, and the invalidity of any
phrase or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remainder of
this ordinance. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase or word in this ordinance,
or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance,
and City Council of the City of Denton, Texas hereby declares it would have enacted such
remaining portions despite any such invalidity.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately after its passage and
approval.
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BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVENESS GRADING SCHEDULE
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule is to review the available public
building code enforcement agencies and to develop a Building Code Effectiveness Classification for
insurance underwriting information and rating purposes.
The Schedule measures the resources and support available for building code enforcement. It also
evaluates how those resources apply to the mitigation of the natural hazards common to the specific
jurisdiction. These measurements are then developed into a Building Code Effectiveness Classification
number on a relative scale from 1 to 10, with 10 representing less than the minimum recognized
protection.
The Schedule is an insurance underwriting information and rating tool. It is not intended to analyze all
aspects of a comprehensive building code enforcement program. It is not for purposes of determining
compliance with any state or local law or regulation, nor is it for making property/casualty loss
prevention or life safety recommendations. It should not be used for purposes other than insurance
underwriting information and rating.
The Building Code Effectiveness Classifications developed through the use of this Schedule are only one
of several elements used to develop insurance rates for individual properties. Other features specifically
relating to individual properties such as construction, occupancy, and exposures have similar importance
in the development of these rates.
The Schedule is divided into 3 sections:
Administration of Codes:
This section evaluates the administrative support available in the jurisdiction for code enforcement. It
looks for adopted building codes and modifications of those codes through ordinance, code enforcers
qualifications, experience and education, zoning provisions, contractor/builder licensing requirements,
public awareness programs, the building department's participation in code development activities and
the administrative policies and procedures.
Plan Review:
This section assesses the plan review function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience,
performance evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of construction documents for
compliance with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded.
Field Inspection:
This section evaluates the field inspection function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience,
performance evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of building construction for
compliance with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded.
The attached "Commercial Classification Details" identify the subject matter, maximum points
achievable and the points obtained in the review of your community. This information is provided to you
without recommendation and is for your use in understanding the details of the measurement of your
building code enforcement activities in relationship to the Building Code Effectiveness Grading
Schedule.
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Commercial
SECTION I
ADMINISTRATION OF CODES
100. GENERAL
This section evaluates the administrative support for code enforcement within the jurisdiction -- the
adopted building codes and the modifications of those codes through ordinance, code enforcers
qualifications, experience and education, zoning provisions, contractor/builder licensing requirements,
public awareness programs, the building department's participation in code development activities, and
the administrative policies and procedures.
105. ADOPTED CODES
Maximum Points Possible 8.00 points
Points Scored 8.00 point(s)
The latest edition of the model codes should be adopted and enforced by the jurisdiction.
CODES
Points Possible when adopted code is published
within ____ years of the survey date:
Points Scored5610More Then 10
8.00 pts 6.88 pts 2.21 pts 0.85 pts 8.00 pts
108. ADDITIONAL CODE ADOPTIONS
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 3.350 point(s)
CODES
Points Possible when adopted code is published
within ____ years of the survey date:
Points Scored5610More Then 10
Electric 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.670 pts
Mechanical 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.670 pts
Fuel Gas 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.670 pts
Pumbling 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.670 pts
Energy 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.670 pts
Wildland Urban interface 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.000 pts
110. MODIFICATION TO ADOPTED CODES
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 4.00 point(s)
There should be no modifications to the structural design provisions of the adopted codes and referenced
standards that would weaken the intent for construction mitigation of natural hazards as defined in the
model codes and referenced standards. No proration is permitted in this item.
** Maximum allowable points = (points credited in item 105) x 0.125 x 4.0
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112. METHOD Of ADOPTION
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 points
Points Scored 1.00 point(s)
Points awarded for timely unamended adopted of nationally recognized code publication.
115. TRAINING
Maximum Points Possible 13.0 points
Points Scored 12.06 point(s)
Amount of expenditures for training equaling at least 2% of the annual operating budget for all building
department related activities
Pts Poss.Scored
3.00 points 2.98 point(s)
Each code enforcement person receiving the following amount of training per year:
Pts Poss.Scored
Administration 12 hours .................................1.25 points 1.25 point(s)
Legal 12 hours .................................1.25 points 1.25 point(s)
Mentoring 12 hours .................................1.25 points 0.53 point(s)
Technical 60 hours .................................4.25 points 4.25 point(s)
Incentives provided by the jurisdiction for continuing education, outside training, certification and
certification maintenance
Department pays certification exam fees.
Pts Poss.Scored
0.5 point 0.50 point
Department provides incentive for outside training/certification.
Pts Poss.Scored
0.5 point 0.50 point
Department pays for continuing education, etc.
Pts Poss.Scored
0.5 point 0.50 point
Education of elected officials or governing authorities in building codes and building code enforcement a
minimum of 3 hours per official per year
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.30 point
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120. CERTIFICATION
Maximum Points Possible 12.00 points
Points Scored 4.92 point(s)
The credit for certification is as follows:
Certification of code enforcement personnel (applicable to the position requirements) through a
comprehensive examination representative of the performance area for which certification is sought
Pts Poss.Scored
8.00 points 4.67 point(s)
State or local jurisdiction mandated program for certification.
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.02 point
State or local jurisdiction mandated program of certification maintenance through continuing education at
least once every 3 years
Pts Poss.Scored
1.50 points 0.19 point(s)
Program of employee certification in the field they are employed (prior to employment or within one year
of date of hire or advancement)
Pts Poss.Scored
1.00 point 0.02 point
Program of employee certification where specific code related educations and experience are required
prerequisites to testing requirements
Pts Poss.Scored
1.00 point 0.03 point
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125. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 3.40 point(s)
The following is reviewed:
Certification as a building official
Pts Poss.Scored
0.60 point 0.60 point
Licensed Architect or Engineer
Pts Poss.Scored
0.60 point 0.00 point
High School diploma
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
College degree
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.50 point
Masters degree
Pts Poss.Scored
0.40 point 0.40 point
Construction related experience
Pts Poss.Scored
None 0.00 point
less than 2 years 0.10 point
or two to five years 0.20 point
or more than five years 0.60 point 0.60 point
Code enforcement experience
Pts Poss.Scored
None 0.00 point
less than 2 years 0.10 point
or two to five years 0.20 point
or more than five years 0.60 point 0.60 point
Building official experience
Pts Poss.Scored
less than 2 years 0.10 point
or two to five years 0.20 point
or more than five years 0.60 point 0.60 point
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130. SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL
Maximum Points Possible 0.50 point
Points Scored 0.00 point
Pts Poss.Scored
Selection through examination 0.25 point 0.00 point
Selection through peer review 0.25 point 0.00 point
135. DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points
Points Scored 0.00 point(s)
The credit for design professionals is as follows:
If supervisory plan review staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers
Pts Poss.Scored
1.00 points 0.00 point
If non-supervisory plan review staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 points 0.00 point
If supervisory field inspection staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.00 point
140. ZONING PROVISIONS
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 0.00 point
Where possible, special (through ordinance or code amendment) zoning provisions that address mitigation
measures for buildings subject to local natural hazards.
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145. CONTRACTOR/BUILDER LICENSING AND BONDING
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 0.40 point
Contractors/builders licensed and bonded to work in the jurisdiction being graded. The licensure
dependence upon examination and experience
Licensing requirement for contractors and builders
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
Licensing by examination
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.13 point
Licensing by experience
Pts Poss.Scored
0.30 point 0.08 point
Bonding requirements for contractors
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
155. PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS
Maximum Points Possible 2.50 points
Points Scored 2.50 point(s)
The amount of expenditures for public awareness programs equaling a minimum of 0.5% of the annual
operating budget for all building department related activities
Pts Poss.Scored
1.25 point 1.25 point
The amount of hours spent by code enforcers on public awareness programs, equaling a minimum of 3
hours per code enforcement employee per year
Pts Poss.Scored
1.25 point 1.25 point
160. PARTICIPATION IN CODE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Maximum Points Possible 0.50 points
Points Scored 0.50 point(s)
The building department involvement in code development activities and associations with groups or
organizations that assemble building enforcement personnel for the purpose of education and advancement
of effective building codes.
Participation in Code change Activities
Pts Poss.Scored
0.25 point 0.25 point
Participation in Code association/chapter meetings
Pts Poss.Scored
0.25 point 0.25 point
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165. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Maximum Points Possible 0.50 points
Points Scored 0.50 point(s)
The credit for "Policies and Procedures" is as follows:
A policies and procedures guide for employees
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
The policies and procedures guide covers technical code requirements (such as approved products listings)
that would assist a designer or builder
Pts Poss.Scored
0.05 point 0.05 point
Publicizing the policies and procedures guide as available to the public.
Pts Poss.Scored
0.05 point 0.05 point
A formal appeal process that a contractor/builder or architect/design professional can utilize as recourse
to a building official's interpretation of the adopted building code/zoning regulations
Pts Poss.Scored
0.30 point 0.30 point
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SECTION II
PLAN REVIEW
200. GENERAL
This section evaluates the plan review function to determine the following:
Staffing levels
Personnel experience
Performance evaluation schedules
Review capabilities, and level of review of construction documents for compliance with the adopted
building code for the jurisdiction being graded
205. EXISTING STAFFING
Maximum Points Possible 9.00 points
Points Scored 9.00 point(s)
Staffing levels sufficient to assure comprehensive reviews of construction documents for compliance with
the adopted building codes
** Maximum allowable points = points achieved in item 215
points possible in item 215 x item 205
210. EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL
Maximum Points Possible 1.50 points
Points Scored 1.48 point(s)
5 years or greater experience in plan review of plan review staff.
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215. DETAIL OF PLAN REVIEW
Maximum Points Possible 11.50 points
Points Scored 11.50 point(s)
The credit for the comprehensiveness of plan review is as follows:
Comprehensive review of plans performed even if they were prepared and sealed by a registered design
professional certified in the appropriate field of work
Pts Poss.Scored
3.25 points 3.25 point(s)
Structural plan reviews conducted for all proposed building construction or building
additions/modifications including a review of engineering calculations
Pts Poss.Scored
3.25 points 3.25 point(s)
A means to evaluate, or reference evaluation service reports, for substitute products and/or materials for
conformance with the intent of the structural portions of the adopted building codes
Pts Poss.Scored
2.00 point 2.00 point
A detailed checklist used with each plan review to assure all pertinent building code issues have been
considered
Pts Poss.Scored
1.50 points 1.50 point(s)
The checklist becomes a part of the permanent record of the project address
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.50 point
Department maintains detailed records of review activity.
Pts Poss.Scored
1.00 points 1.00 point(s)
220. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 1.00 point
Credit for quality assurance programs for plan reviewers is as follows:
Annual employee performance evaluations
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50
point point
"Follow-up" plan reviews by a different plan reviewer conducted semiannually
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50
point 0.50 point
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SECTION III
FIELD INSPECTION
300. GENERAL
This section evaluates the field inspection function to determine the following:
Staffing levels
Personnel experience
Performance evaluation schedules
Review capabilities and level of review of building construction
305. EXISTING STAFFING
Maximum Points Possible 9.00 points
Points Scored 9.00 point(s)
Staffing levels sufficient to assure comprehensive reviews of building construction for compliance with
the adopted building codes
310. EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL
Maximum Points Possible 3.00 points
Points Scored 2.46 point(s)
5 years or greater experience in field inspection
Pts Poss.Scored
1.50
points 1.10 point(s)
2 years or greater of construction related experience
Pts Poss.Scored
1.50
points 1.36 point(s)
315. MANAGING INSPECTION AND RE-INSPECTION ACTIVITY
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 1.00 point
Detailed record keeping of inspection activity.
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320. INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points
Points Scored 1.50 point(s)
A detailed checklist completed for each building construction project to assure that all pertinent building
code issues have been considered
Pts Poss.Scored
1.50 points 1.50 point(s)
The checklist becomes a part of the permanent record of the project address
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.00 point
325. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 points
Points Scored 1.00 point(s)
Where necessary to assure structural integrity, the building department requirement for special inspections
for specific structural elements conducted by professional inspectors who have been certified for such
work
Pts Poss.Scored
0.70 point 0.70 point
The certification being obtained by a combination of:
Examination
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
Experience in the field of inspection they will be performing
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
An interview by the building official to assess qualifications
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
330. INSPECTIONS FOR NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION
Maximum Points Possible 1.50 points
Points Scored 1.50 point(s)
When there are construction mitigation measures defined in the adopted building code for the natural
hazard(s) peculiar to the area being graded, special inspections that focus on compliance with the
provisions of the code
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335. FINAL INSPECTIONS
Maximum Points Possible 2.50 points
Points Scored 2.50 point(s)
Final inspections performed on all buildings after the construction is completed and the building is ready
for occupancy
340. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points
Points Scored 2.00 point(s)
Certificates of occupancy issued by the building department after the construction is completed and prior
to the building being occupied
345. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 1.00 point
Credit for quality assurance programs for field inspectors is as follows:
Annual employee performance evaluations
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.50 point
"Follow-up" field inspections by a different field inspector conducted semiannually
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.50 point
Jurisdiction: Denton Total points:85.57
State: TX Classification:2
Commercial
Survey Date: 05/04/2021
FINAL SCORING
Section 1 40.63
Section 2 22.98
Section 3 21.96
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Subtotal 85.57
Item 105 8.00
The final score is determined by a relationship between Item 105 and the balance of the
scoring.
[{(Section I + Section II + Section III) - Item
105} x
Points achieved in Item
105
Points possible in Item
105
] + Item
105
[{(40.63+22.98+21.96)-8.00}x8.00/8.00)]+8.00=85.57
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Classification Point Spreads Classification Point Spreads
1 93.00 - 100.00 6 48.00 - 55.99
2 85.00 - 92.99 7 39.00 - 47.99
3 77.00 - 84.99 8 25.00 - 38.99
4 65.00 - 76.99 9 10.00 - 24.99
5 56.00 - 64.99 10 0.01 - 9.99
Close
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October 13, 2021
Mr. Scott McDonald, Director of Development Services
Denton
15 East McKinney Street
Denton, TX 76201
RE: Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule Results
Denton, Denton County, TX
Dear Mr. McDonald:
We wish to thank you for the cooperation given to our representative, Dean Shattuck, CFPS,
CHCM, during our recent survey. We have completed our analysis of the building codes adopted by
your community and the efforts put forth to properly enforce those codes. The resulting Building
Code Effectiveness Grading Classification is 3 for 1 and 2 family residential property and 2 for
commercial and industrial property.
The Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) is an insurer-supported organization with the primary
mission of providing advisory insurance underwriting and rating information to insurers. There is
no requirement that insurers use our advisory material. Insurers may have adopted, or may be in the
process of adopting, an ISO insurance rating program that will provide rating credits to individual
property insurance policies in recognition of community efforts to mitigate property damage due to
natural disasters. These insurers may use the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Classification
we have recently developed for your community as a basis for the credits used. While individual
insurers may use different credits or different effective dates, the ISO program will apply credits to
new construction within Denton that has been issued a Certificate of Occupancy in the year of
publication and forward.
We will email our report which provides additional information about our classification process and
how we have graded various aspects of your community’s building codes and their enforcement.
We want to highlight the fact that the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule is an
insurance underwriting and information tool; it is not intended to analyze all aspects of a
comprehensive building code enforcement program nor is it for purposes of determining
compliance with any state or local law or for making property/casualty loss prevention and life
safety recommendations.
If you have any questions about the Classification that was developed, please let us know.
Additionally, if you are planning on any future changes in your building codes or their enforcement,
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Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
tel. 1 800 444-4554
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please advise us as these changes may affect our analysis and your community’s grading
classification.
Sincerely,
BCEGS Notification Team
Insurance Services Office
Phone: +1.800.444.4554
Email: BCEGSNotifications@iso.com
Enclosure
cc: Ms. Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
Denton
215 East McKinney Street
Denton, TX 76201
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BUILDING CODE EFFECTIVENESS GRADING SCHEDULE
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule is to review the available public
building code enforcement agencies and to develop a Building Code Effectiveness Classification for
insurance underwriting information and rating purposes.
The Schedule measures the resources and support available for building code enforcement. It also
evaluates how those resources apply to the mitigation of the natural hazards common to the specific
jurisdiction. These measurements are then developed into a Building Code Effectiveness Classification
number on a relative scale from 1 to 10, with 10 representing less than the minimum recognized
protection.
The Schedule is an insurance underwriting information and rating tool. It is not intended to analyze all
aspects of a comprehensive building code enforcement program. It is not for purposes of determining
compliance with any state or local law or regulation, nor is it for making property/casualty loss
prevention or life safety recommendations. It should not be used for purposes other than insurance
underwriting information and rating.
The Building Code Effectiveness Classifications developed through the use of this Schedule are only one
of several elements used to develop insurance rates for individual properties. Other features specifically
relating to individual properties such as construction, occupancy, and exposures have similar importance
in the development of these rates.
The Schedule is divided into 3 sections:
Administration of Codes:
This section evaluates the administrative support available in the jurisdiction for code enforcement. It
looks for adopted building codes and modifications of those codes through ordinance, code enforcers
qualifications, experience and education, zoning provisions, contractor/builder licensing requirements,
public awareness programs, the building department's participation in code development activities and
the administrative policies and procedures.
Plan Review:
This section assesses the plan review function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience,
performance evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of construction documents for
compliance with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded.
Field Inspection:
This section evaluates the field inspection function to determine the staffing levels, personnel experience,
performance evaluation schedules, review capabilities, and level of review of building construction for
compliance with the adopted building code for the jurisdiction being graded.
The attached "1 - and 2 - family Classification Details" identify the subject matter, maximum points
achievable and the points obtained in the review of your community. This information is provided to you
without recommendation and is for your use in understanding the details of the measurement of your
building code enforcement activities in relationship to the Building Code Effectiveness Grading
Schedule.
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TX, Denton
1 - and 2 - family
SECTION I
ADMINISTRATION OF CODES
100. GENERAL
This section evaluates the administrative support for code enforcement within the jurisdiction -- the
adopted building codes and the modifications of those codes through ordinance, code enforcers
qualifications, experience and education, zoning provisions, contractor/builder licensing requirements,
public awareness programs, the building department's participation in code development activities, and
the administrative policies and procedures.
105. ADOPTED CODES
Maximum Points Possible 8.00 points
Points Scored 7.60 point(s)
The latest edition of the model codes should be adopted and enforced by the jurisdiction.
CODES
Points Possible when adopted code is published
within ____ years of the survey date:
Points Scored5610More Then 10
8.00 pts 6.88 pts 2.21 pts 0.85 pts 7.60 pts
108. ADDITIONAL CODE ADOPTIONS
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 3.350 point(s)
CODES
Points Possible when adopted code is published
within ____ years of the survey date:
Points Scored5610More Then 10
Electric 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.670 pts
Mechanical 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.670 pts
Fuel Gas 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.670 pts
Pumbling 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.670 pts
Energy 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.670 pts
Wildland Urban interface 0.67 pts 0.33 pts 0.18 pts 0.004 pts 0.000 pts
110. MODIFICATION TO ADOPTED CODES
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 3.80 point(s)
There should be no modifications to the structural design provisions of the adopted codes and referenced
standards that would weaken the intent for construction mitigation of natural hazards as defined in the
model codes and referenced standards. No proration is permitted in this item.
** Maximum allowable points = (points credited in item 105) x 0.125 x 4.0
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112. METHOD Of ADOPTION
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 points
Points Scored 1.00 point(s)
Points awarded for timely unamended adopted of nationally recognized code publication.
115. TRAINING
Maximum Points Possible 13.0 points
Points Scored 12.06 point(s)
Amount of expenditures for training equaling at least 2% of the annual operating budget for all building
department related activities
Pts Poss.Scored
3.00 points 2.98 point(s)
Each code enforcement person receiving the following amount of training per year:
Pts Poss.Scored
Administration 12 hours .................................1.25 points 1.25 point(s)
Legal 12 hours .................................1.25 points 1.25 point(s)
Mentoring 12 hours .................................1.25 points 0.53 point(s)
Technical 60 hours .................................4.25 points 4.25 point(s)
Incentives provided by the jurisdiction for continuing education, outside training, certification and
certification maintenance
Department pays certification exam fees.
Pts Poss.Scored
0.5 point 0.50 point
Department provides incentive for outside training/certification.
Pts Poss.Scored
0.5 point 0.50 point
Department pays for continuing education, etc.
Pts Poss.Scored
0.5 point 0.50 point
Education of elected officials or governing authorities in building codes and building code enforcement a
minimum of 3 hours per official per year
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.30 point
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120. CERTIFICATION
Maximum Points Possible 12.00 points
Points Scored 4.92 point(s)
The credit for certification is as follows:
Certification of code enforcement personnel (applicable to the position requirements) through a
comprehensive examination representative of the performance area for which certification is sought
Pts Poss.Scored
8.00 points 4.67 point(s)
State or local jurisdiction mandated program for certification.
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.02 point
State or local jurisdiction mandated program of certification maintenance through continuing education at
least once every 3 years
Pts Poss.Scored
1.50 points 0.19 point(s)
Program of employee certification in the field they are employed (prior to employment or within one year
of date of hire or advancement)
Pts Poss.Scored
1.00 point 0.02 point
Program of employee certification where specific code related educations and experience are required
prerequisites to testing requirements
Pts Poss.Scored
1.00 point 0.03 point
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125. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
Maximum Points Possible 4.00 points
Points Scored 3.40 point(s)
The following is reviewed:
Certification as a building official
Pts Poss.Scored
0.60 point 0.60 point
Licensed Architect or Engineer
Pts Poss.Scored
0.60 point 0.00 point
High School diploma
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
College degree
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.50 point
Masters degree
Pts Poss.Scored
0.40 point 0.40 point
Construction related experience
Pts Poss.Scored
None 0.00 point
less than 2 years 0.10 point
or two to five years 0.20 point
or more than five years 0.60 point 0.60 point
Code enforcement experience
Pts Poss.Scored
None 0.00 point
less than 2 years 0.10 point
or two to five years 0.20 point
or more than five years 0.60 point 0.60 point
Building official experience
Pts Poss.Scored
less than 2 years 0.10 point
or two to five years 0.20 point
or more than five years 0.60 point 0.60 point
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130. SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL
Maximum Points Possible 0.50 point
Points Scored 0.00 point
Pts Poss.Scored
Selection through examination 0.25 point 0.00 point
Selection through peer review 0.25 point 0.00 point
135. DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points
Points Scored 0.00 point(s)
The credit for design professionals is as follows:
If supervisory plan review staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers
Pts Poss.Scored
1.00 points 0.00 point
If non-supervisory plan review staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 points 0.00 point
If supervisory field inspection staff are graduate or registered architects or engineers
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.00 point
140. ZONING PROVISIONS
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 0.00 point
Where possible, special (through ordinance or code amendment) zoning provisions that address mitigation
measures for buildings subject to local natural hazards.
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145. CONTRACTOR/BUILDER LICENSING AND BONDING
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 0.40 point
Contractors/builders licensed and bonded to work in the jurisdiction being graded. The licensure
dependence upon examination and experience
Licensing requirement for contractors and builders
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
Licensing by examination
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.13 point
Licensing by experience
Pts Poss.Scored
0.30 point 0.08 point
Bonding requirements for contractors
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
155. PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS
Maximum Points Possible 2.50 points
Points Scored 2.50 point(s)
The amount of expenditures for public awareness programs equaling a minimum of 0.5% of the annual
operating budget for all building department related activities
Pts Poss.Scored
1.25 point 1.25 point
The amount of hours spent by code enforcers on public awareness programs, equaling a minimum of 3
hours per code enforcement employee per year
Pts Poss.Scored
1.25 point 1.25 point
160. PARTICIPATION IN CODE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Maximum Points Possible 0.50 points
Points Scored 0.50 point(s)
The building department involvement in code development activities and associations with groups or
organizations that assemble building enforcement personnel for the purpose of education and advancement
of effective building codes.
Participation in Code change Activities
Pts Poss.Scored
0.25 point 0.25 point
Participation in Code association/chapter meetings
Pts Poss.Scored
0.25 point 0.25 point
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165. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Maximum Points Possible 0.50 points
Points Scored 0.50 point(s)
The credit for "Policies and Procedures" is as follows:
A policies and procedures guide for employees
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
The policies and procedures guide covers technical code requirements (such as approved products listings)
that would assist a designer or builder
Pts Poss.Scored
0.05 point 0.05 point
Publicizing the policies and procedures guide as available to the public.
Pts Poss.Scored
0.05 point 0.05 point
A formal appeal process that a contractor/builder or architect/design professional can utilize as recourse
to a building official's interpretation of the adopted building code/zoning regulations
Pts Poss.Scored
0.30 point 0.30 point
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SECTION II
PLAN REVIEW
200. GENERAL
This section evaluates the plan review function to determine the following:
Staffing levels
Personnel experience
Performance evaluation schedules
Review capabilities, and level of review of construction documents for compliance with the adopted
building code for the jurisdiction being graded
205. EXISTING STAFFING
Maximum Points Possible 9.00 points
Points Scored 9.00 point(s)
Staffing levels sufficient to assure comprehensive reviews of construction documents for compliance with
the adopted building codes
** Maximum allowable points = points achieved in item 215
points possible in item 215 x item 205
210. EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL
Maximum Points Possible 1.50 points
Points Scored 1.48 point(s)
5 years or greater experience in plan review of plan review staff.
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215. DETAIL OF PLAN REVIEW
Maximum Points Possible 11.50 points
Points Scored 11.50 point(s)
The credit for the comprehensiveness of plan review is as follows:
Comprehensive review of plans performed even if they were prepared and sealed by a registered design
professional certified in the appropriate field of work
Pts Poss.Scored
3.25 points 3.25 point(s)
Structural plan reviews conducted for all proposed building construction or building
additions/modifications including a review of engineering calculations
Pts Poss.Scored
3.25 points 3.25 point(s)
A means to evaluate, or reference evaluation service reports, for substitute products and/or materials for
conformance with the intent of the structural portions of the adopted building codes
Pts Poss.Scored
2.00 point 2.00 point
A detailed checklist used with each plan review to assure all pertinent building code issues have been
considered
Pts Poss.Scored
1.50 points 1.50 point(s)
The checklist becomes a part of the permanent record of the project address
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.50 point
Department maintains detailed records of review activity.
Pts Poss.Scored
1.00 points 1.00 point(s)
220. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 1.00 point
Credit for quality assurance programs for plan reviewers is as follows:
Annual employee performance evaluations
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50
point point
"Follow-up" plan reviews by a different plan reviewer conducted semiannually
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50
point 0.50 point
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SECTION III
FIELD INSPECTION
300. GENERAL
This section evaluates the field inspection function to determine the following:
Staffing levels
Personnel experience
Performance evaluation schedules
Review capabilities and level of review of building construction
305. EXISTING STAFFING
Maximum Points Possible 9.00 points
Points Scored 9.00 point(s)
Staffing levels sufficient to assure comprehensive reviews of building construction for compliance with
the adopted building codes
310. EXPERIENCE OF PERSONNEL
Maximum Points Possible 3.00 points
Points Scored 2.46 point(s)
5 years or greater experience in field inspection
Pts Poss.Scored
1.50
points 1.10 point(s)
2 years or greater of construction related experience
Pts Poss.Scored
1.50
points 1.36 point(s)
315. MANAGING INSPECTION AND RE-INSPECTION ACTIVITY
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 1.00 point
Detailed record keeping of inspection activity.
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320. INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points
Points Scored 1.50 point(s)
A detailed checklist completed for each building construction project to assure that all pertinent building
code issues have been considered
Pts Poss.Scored
1.50 points 1.50 point(s)
The checklist becomes a part of the permanent record of the project address
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.00 point
325. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 points
Points Scored 1.00 point(s)
Where necessary to assure structural integrity, the building department requirement for special inspections
for specific structural elements conducted by professional inspectors who have been certified for such
work
Pts Poss.Scored
0.70 point 0.70 point
The certification being obtained by a combination of:
Examination
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
Experience in the field of inspection they will be performing
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
An interview by the building official to assess qualifications
Pts Poss.Scored
0.10 point 0.10 point
330. INSPECTIONS FOR NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION
Maximum Points Possible 1.50 points
Points Scored 1.50 point(s)
When there are construction mitigation measures defined in the adopted building code for the natural
hazard(s) peculiar to the area being graded, special inspections that focus on compliance with the
provisions of the code
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335. FINAL INSPECTIONS
Maximum Points Possible 2.50 points
Points Scored 2.50 point(s)
Final inspections performed on all buildings after the construction is completed and the building is ready
for occupancy
340. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Maximum Points Possible 2.00 points
Points Scored 2.00 point(s)
Certificates of occupancy issued by the building department after the construction is completed and prior
to the building being occupied
345. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
Maximum Points Possible 1.00 point
Points Scored 1.00 point
Credit for quality assurance programs for field inspectors is as follows:
Annual employee performance evaluations
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.50 point
"Follow-up" field inspections by a different field inspector conducted semiannually
Pts Poss.Scored
0.50 point 0.50 point
Jurisdiction: Denton Total points:81.1
State: TX Classification:3
1 - and 2 - family
Survey Date: 05/04/2021
FINAL SCORING
Section 1 40.03
Section 2 22.98
Section 3 21.96
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Subtotal 84.97
Item 105 7.60
The final score is determined by a relationship between Item 105 and the balance of the
scoring.
[{(Section I + Section II + Section III) - Item
105} x
Points achieved in Item
105
Points possible in Item
105
] + Item
105
[{(40.03+22.98+21.96)-7.60}x7.60/8.00)]+7.60=81.1
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Classification Point Spreads Classification Point Spreads
1 93.00 - 100.00 6 48.00 - 55.99
2 85.00 - 92.99 7 39.00 - 47.99
3 77.00 - 84.99 8 25.00 - 38.99
4 65.00 - 76.99 9 10.00 - 24.99
5 56.00 - 64.99 10 0.01 - 9.99
Close
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Date: October 15, 2021 Report No. 2021-087
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Lights Out Nights and Bird City Texas Application
BACKGROUND:
Staff presented information on both the Lights Out Nights and Bird City Texas programs in April
of 2021. Staff has provided education to the community regarding Lights Out for Birds to
encourage non-essential outdoor lighting be turned off during peak bird migration times.
A review of Bird City Texas requirements for 2020 was presented at the April meeting with a
matrix of requirements that could be met by the city. Staff will be requesting approval of a
Resolution at the October 19th meeting authorizing staff to submit a bird city application this year
and recognizing World Migratory Bird Day.
Lights Out For Birds
A Lights Out Nights Proclamation will be presented October 19, 2021 to increase awareness of
education efforts and the benefits of turning lights off during peak migration.
Bird City Texas
The certification process was created by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 2019. It
uses a community-based approach to help educate the public on ways that they can support birds
and other local wildlife. The program encourages the protection and creation of habitat.
The City of Denton will pursue basic certification under the program which requires the
completion of activities within three categories of requirements: Community Engagement,
Habitat Enhancement and Protection, and Creating Safer Spaces for Birds. Cities that have
completed the certification process to date include Bastrop, Dallas, Houston, Galveston, San
Antonio, and Port Aransas.
STAFF CONTACT:
Katherine Barnett, Sustainability and Customer Initiatives Manager
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Update on the City’s Solar Rebate Program funds.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Denton implemented the Solar Rebate Program in 2009 to help offset initial equipment
costs related to solar installations. Since that time, solar prices have decreased 35%, leading to an
increase in solar installations, system sizes, and rebate amounts per project.
On October 1, 2020 the City of Denton's Solar Rebate Program started with a budget of $500,000
for solar installations. During FY2021, the City received 104 solar applications that qualified for
$500,000 in rebates.
DISCUSSION:
The rapid disbursement of solar rebate funds is driven by the continued drop in solar installation
costs which has led to an increase in installations and system sizes. To put into perspective, for
FY2019, the $500,000 designated to the Solar Rebate Program lasted until June of 2019 (8
months). For the FY2020, $500,000 in rebate funds lasted until February of 2020 (3 months). For
FY2021, solar rebate funds lasted until early December of 2020 (2 months).
It is also worth noting that customers are choosing to install solar systems without receiving a
rebate. If we compare FY2019 and FY2020 we see that while the total number of solar installations
increased by 56 from 132 to 188, installations that received a rebate actually decreased from 116
to 108 but solar installations that did not receive a rebate increased 400% from 16 to 80. This trend
is expected to continue.
Another factor contributing to the quick allocation of solar rebates is the size of the systems. Low
solar installation costs have allowed customers to purchase more solar equipment, which has led
to higher rebate amounts since rebates are based on the system's size. For example, the average
system size for FY2019, FY2020, and FY2021 are 7.27AC kW, 7.60AC kW, and 8.61AC kW,
respectively.
The structure of the rebate was modified several times along the way to address continued drop in
system prices and to allow dollars to go further. When the program started it was a flat $3 per AC
Watt up to $15,000. In 2014 it was changed to $1.50 per Watt up to $30,000. In 2018 it went to
$0.75 per watt for solar only and $1.50 per watt when coupled with batteries. The last change
came about in October of 2019. That current structure is shown below.
PV Only PV with Battery Storage
3.0 kW to 5.0 kW $0.80 per AC Watt 3.0 kW to 5.0 kW $1.20 per AC Watt
5.1 kW to 10.0 kW $0.60 per AC Watt 5.1 kW to 10.0 kW $0.90 per AC Watt
Above 10.1 kW $0.40 per AC Watt Above 10.1 kW $0.60 per AC Watt
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It only took two months to commit the solar rebate funds entirely in the FY2021, and we exceeded
last year’s record installation numbers for systems that did not receive a rebate.
For FY2022 we are once again offering rebates for Residential and Commercial PV systems. The
Authorized amount budgeted is $500,000 and we have no doubt the trends we’ve seen to date will
continue as system applications have already begun to come in.
Below are a table and graphs showing the budgeted rebate amounts, total rebates given, total
number of solar installations, and average system sizes per fiscal year since 2017.
Table A
Solar Installation and Rebates per Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Rebate
Budget $200,000 $300,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Rebates
Given 32 55 116 108 104
Installs w/o
Rebates 13 27 16 80 101
Systems
Installed 45 82 132 188 205
Avg. System
Size ACkW
27.21 All*
7.36 Res.
Only
11.65 All*
6.25 Res.
only
7.27 All*
7.25 Res.
only
7.60 All*
7.16 Res.
only
8.61 All*
7.83 Res.
only
*2017: all installed includes Target (660 ACkW) and Embassy Suites (248 ACkW)
*2018: all installed includes Tetra Pak (420 ACkW) and All About Imports (36.38 ACkW)
*2019: all installed includes two small commercial (5.04 and 11.40 ACkW)
*2020: all installed incudes Community Pharmacy (80 ACkW) and a small commercial system (4.93 ACkW)
*2021: all installed includes Denton ISD Wilson Elementary (169 ACkW)
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Graph A
STAFF CONTACT:
Bill Shepherd
(940) 349-7493
William.Shepherd@cityofdenton.com
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE: Juan Pagoada-Reyes – 1.0 Hours
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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 Beck10/04/21Can staff provide information about working around objects when pouring new sidewalks?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation in provided in the October 15 Friday Report3Council Member Armintor10/12/21What was the rationale for removing the lights at Elm and Locust at Parkway, and to ask what canbe done to make that intersection safer and prevent collisions.Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation in provided in the October 15 Friday Report4Council Member Beck10/12/21Can staff provide information about Dr. Kennedy and City collaboration on the MosquitoServeillance Program?Michael GangeEnvironmental ServicesStaff has provided a preliminary response and continues toresearch this request5Council Member Armintor10/12/21Can staff provide information about the renaming of Highland Park Rd.?Tina FirgensDevelopment ServicesInformation in provided in the October 15 Friday Report6Council Member Beck10/12/21Could staff please propose specific legal language in ordinance 20-2575 that would allow the SFACto have an "Executive Session" during which confidential matters could be discussed.Mack ReinwandLegalStaff will provide this information in a Legal Status Report7Council Member Beck10/12/21Can staff please collate a list of public generated requests for speed limit changes over the last 2-3years, as well the pre- and post- request speed limits themselves? Please include instances bothwhen speed limits were altered as well as when they remained the same.Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation in provided in the October 15 Friday Report8Council Member Beck10/12/21Has a request been made to rename Highland Park to Parvin?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsInformation in provided in the October 15 Friday Report9Council Member Armintor10/12/21I'm responding to a post in the Southeast Denton Bulletin Board group asking for invoices for theAmerican Legion Hall restoration and the Carl Young Splash Pad.Cassey OgdenFinanceStaff has provided this information to the Council Member10Council Member Armintor10/12/21Can staff provide information on questions regarding DCTA GoZones?Rachel WoodCIP - Capital ProjectsStaff has provided the questions to DCTA and will include in afuture Friday Report11Council Member Beck10/14/21Can staff check on the condition of Old North St. between Emerson and Foxcroft?Ethan CoxPublic Works -StreetsStaff is assessing this request and will provide information in anupcoming Friday Report12Council Member Beck10/14/21Can staff check on the quality of a street repair on Emerson?Ethan CoxPublic Works -StreetsStaff is assessing this request and will provide information in anupcoming Friday Report13Council Member Beck10/15/21Can staff provide information on the Role of the City in an unoccupied house?Dani ShawCommunity ServicesStaff has provided information to the Council Member14Council Member Byrd10/15/21Can staff provide information about the status of ALH?Gary Packan, Scott Gray Facilities Public Works -Parks Information in provided in the October 15 Friday Report167
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 Traffic Safety Commission 5:30pm 19 3:00 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 31 168
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 169
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 170
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
City Council
Council Chambers2:00 PMTuesday, October 26, 2021
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CLOSED MEETING WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION IN
THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSED
MEETING IN THE COUNCIL 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 22, the agenda was posted online at
www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to the Virtual White Card, an
online form, will be made available under the main heading on the webpage. Within this form, citizens may
indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. Comments may
be submitted up until the start of the meeting, at which time, the Virtual White Card form will be closed.
Similar to when a citizen submits a white card to indicate their position on the item, these comment forms
will be sent directly to City Council members and recorded by the City Secretary.
City Council Members review comments received in advance of the meeting and take that public input into
consideration prior to voting on an agenda item. The Mayor will announce the number of Comment Cards
submitted in support or opposition to an item during the public comment period. Comments will not be
read during the meeting. The City Secretary will reflect the number of comments submitted in
favor/opposition to an item, the registrant’s name, address, and (summary of) comments within the Minutes
of the Meeting, as applicable.
OR
• By phone – Citizens wishing to speak over the phone during this Council meeting, may call (940)
349-7800 beginning 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time. Comments by phone will be accepted until
the item is opened for discussion by the Council. When the call is initially received, a staff member will
receive the caller’s information and either: 1) offer to call the citizen back when it is time for them to speak,
or 2) record the caller’s information, support or opposition, and comment. If the caller chooses to record
their support or opposition, rather than speaking during the meeting, the Mayor will announce the number
of comments submitted in support or opposition to the item. If the caller wishes to receive a call back, the
voice of each caller will be broadcast into the meeting during the public commenting time of their desired
agenda item. Individuals will be able to comment once per agenda item, no matter the method.
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• At regular meetings only, citizens can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda (Open Microphone).
Alert the call taker if you wish to speak under the Open Microphone category. If you would like to give a
public report, see the information below.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, October 26, 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:
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 on ranked-choice voting for
City Council, Council Committees and Boards/Commissions.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
ID 21-1981A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update to the
City of Denton’s COVID-19 response.
* [Council Priority; Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
ID 21-2136B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 024 -
Emergency Medical Services Billing & Collections.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
ID 21-1269C.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Off-Premise Signs.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
ID 21-2165D.
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 21-1418E.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider
specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City
Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent
with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
1. Closed Meeting:
Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.ID 21-2323A.
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Receive information from staff; consult with the City’s attorneys, and provide direction
pertaining to the status, strategy, and possible resolution of condemnation case styled City
of Denton v. Robert P. Donnelly, Cause Number PR-2018-01099, pending in the
Probate Court of Denton County, Texas where discussion of these legal matters in an
open meeting would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton
and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending
litigation.
Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open
Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a
Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.
(The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of
the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Special Called Meeting has been taken by Council
may be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the
Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting
will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, the City Council will convene in a Special Called Meeting to
consider the following items:
1. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff
recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his designee to
implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council has received
background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to
consideration.
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A – AG). 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 October 12, 2021.ID 21-2207A.
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,
ID 21-2208B.
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Traffic Safety Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the October 11, 2021
meeting absence of a Public Utilities Board Member be excused; and declaring an
effective date.
ID 21-2291C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Chapter 3 - Airports
of the Code of the City of Denton to remove references to the former Council Airport
Committee and make other related modifications; providing a repealer and savings clause;
providing for penalties; providing a severability clause; providing for codification; and
providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (6-0).
ID 21-2122D.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the United
Way of Denton County, Inc. and the City of Denton and providing for the expenditure of
funds for Homelessness Initiatives in the amount of $80,000 for partial funding for staffing
of the program in furtherance of the coordinated system of homeless assistance program;
authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1938E.
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 21-1921F.
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 21-1922G.
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
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.
ID 21-1923H.
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 21-1924I.
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 21-1925J.
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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 21-1926K.
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 for Children Program in Denton,
Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00; and
providing an effective date.
ID 21-1928L.
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 the Volunteer Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the
expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $9,250.00; and providing an effective
date.
ID 21-1929M.
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 Case Management Programs in Denton,
Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $34,000.00; and
providing an effective date.
ID 21-1930N.
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 in an amount not to
exceed $30,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1931O.
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)
Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to
exceed $28,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1932P.
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 in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and providing an
effective date.
ID 21-1933Q.
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 in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and providing an
effective date.
ID 21-1934R.
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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 Substance Use Treatment Program
in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed
$45,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1935S.
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 Primary Care Pediatric Services in Denton, Texas; authorizing the
expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and providing an effective
date.
ID 21-1936T.
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 staff supporting Program Services in Denton, Texas;
authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00; and
providing an effective date.
ID 21-1937U.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Denton and United
Way of Denton County, Inc. providing for the expenditure of funds in the amount of
$40,000 for a grant to fund the Barriers Fund for the prevention and diversion of
homelessness in furtherance of the coordinated system of homeless assistance programs;
authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1939V.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Denton and United
Way of Denton County, Inc. providing for the expenditure of funds in the amount of
$18,850 for a grant to fund Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Licenses
in furtherance of the coordinated system of homeless assistance programs; authorizing the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1940W.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute a service agreement with [AGENCY], providing for Street
Outreach program services in furtherance of the coordinated system of homeless
assistance programs; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor in an amount not to
exceed [AMOUNT]; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1947X.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the city manager, or
his designee, to execute a service agreement by and between [AGENCY] and the City of
Denton and providing for the expenditure of funds for homelessness initiatives in the
amount of [AMOUNT] for Rapid Re-Housing rental assistance in furtherance of the
coordinated system of homeless assistance programs; authorizing the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1948Y.
Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 18 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic,"
Article III "Speed of Vehicles," Section 18-73 "Speed Limits on Certain Roads and
Highways," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, to change the locations,
ID 21-2249Z.
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extent, and speed limits of certain speed zones during construction; providing a repealer
clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty
clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing an effective date.
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 21-2251AA.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an
application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Incident
Management Freeway Blocking Equipment grant in the amount of $200,000 for the
purchase of a traffic blocking vehicle; and providing for an effective date.
ID 21-2310AB.
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 GTS Technology
Solutions, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative
Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-4526, for Information Technology staff
augmentation services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7434 - awarded to
GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional
one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$470,120.00).
ID 21-2268AC.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 7775 for Health
Concierge Services; and providing an effective date (RFP 7775).
ID 21-2274AD.
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 Carahsoft
Technology Corporation, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR)
Cooperative Purchasing Network, Contract No. DIR-TSO-4288, for the purchase of
eCivis Grant Management System for the Grants Management Office; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7813- awarded to
Carahsoft Technology Corporation, in the not-to-exceed amount of $254,071.00).
ID 21-2275AE.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, providing for,
authorizing, and approving the purchase of cyber network liability insurance coverage for
the City of Denton through the City’s broker of record, Lockton Companies LLC.
(Lockton), and in accordance with Chapter 252.024 of the Texas Local Government
Code, such coverage is exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; and
providing an effective date of October 1, 2021, (File 7844 awarded to Lockton
Companies, LLC. for a one (1) year amount of $108,352.53 and an estimated two (2)
year not-to-exceed amount of $271,000 allowing for a renewal increase of 50% year
over year).
ID 21-2276AF.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a City ID 21-2062AG.
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co-sponsorship to the Denton Area Running Club in an amount not to exceed $5,451 of
in-kind services and resources for the 6th Annual Downtown Denton Turkey Trot and
Kids’ Gobble Wobble, which will be held on Thursday, November 25, 2021, from 7:00
a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the McKinney Street parking lot; and providing an effective date.
2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton stating no objection to the
Roselawn Senior Apartments Ltd. 4% housing tax credit application to Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs for proposed new construction of Roselawn Senior
Apartments in Denton, Texas to provide affordable rental housing; and providing an
effective date.
ID 21-2238A.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton stating no objection to the
Roselawn Village Ltd. 4% housing tax credit application to Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs for proposed new construction of Roselawn Village Apartments in
Denton, Texas to provide affordable rental housing; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-2240B.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the
expenditure of funds for the payment of wholesale transmission charges in the total amount
of $6,654,159.68, and, providing an effective date.
ID 21-2095C.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton amending
Chapter 18, Article V, of the Code of Ordinances to allow for the operation of Golf Carts
on certain roadways running through the city of Denton; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1608D.
Consider approval of a resolution to appoint a member to the Policy Makers Council of
the American Public Power Association to represent the City of Denton, a Texas
Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date.
ID 21-2296E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
accept an offer from Mark Hicks Investments, LLC. to purchase certain real property
and improvements comprised of a 0.449 acre tract located at 414 West Parkway Street,
jointly owned by the City of Denton and the Denton Chamber of Commerce; authorizing
the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to consummate the contemplated
transaction; authorizing the City Manager to carry out all duties of the City pursuant to the
contract; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-2297F.
3. CONCLUDING ITEMS
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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 22, 2021, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
__________________________________________
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
Redistricting Update 21-1979 Legal City Business 1:00
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: 3:15
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
Off-Premise Signs 21-2165 Development Services
Legal
Council Request
Davis (6/8/21)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 Council Priority
City Business 0:30
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: 3:15
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
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: 4:15
Polling Locations for May 7, 2022 21-1765 City Secretary City Business 0:30
More Inclusive Board and Committee requirements 21-2284 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: 2:30
November 23, 2021
November 30, 2021
Parkland Dedication and Park Development Fees 21-2142 Parks Rec City Business 1:00
Roadway Impact Fees TBD Public Works City Business
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:30
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: October 15, 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 19, 2021
Work Session (@3:00 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:
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
Audit Follow-Up - Police Property Room Procedures 21-1803 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30
Housing TBD
Community Services
City Manager's Office,
Development Services
Council Priority 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: 3:30
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
ETJ - Lake Ray Roberts 21-738 Development Services City Business 0:45
Comp Plan TBD City Business Feb. 2022
Electric Market Re-Design TBD DME City Business Jan. 2022
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 18th - 24thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell AveTexas StWithers St12/13/21 01/20/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Bell AveWithers StMingo Rd01/21/22 03/03/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3Bell AveatMingo Rd10/30/21 12/11/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane4Bernard StHickory StChestnut St06/01/22 07/13/22 Water Distribution will bereplacing the water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane5Long RoadW of LaGrone Academy School E of LaGrone Academy School 10/25/21 10/29/21 Replacing concrete road panels Private DevelopmentTucker 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 15, 2021 10:57:23 AM CDT182
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-David2AmherstGeorgetownMalone10/18/21 01/21/22 Street ReconstructionStreetsRobbin Webber3Bonnie 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 11/19/21 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 Pedigo8Keystone CtWest of StuartEast of 1109 Keystone Court 10/18/21 10/29/21 Concrete panel repairPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsTucker Eller9MckinneyduchessGlengarry02/01/21 12/24/21 McKinney - Mayhill IntersectionThis project is widening theintersection and 600' each wayto match existing conditionsalong McKinney. Also includeswater, wastewater, anddrainage improvements.EngineeringTrevor Crain10McKinney St@ Elm Stintersection08/02/21 10/29/21 Temporary lane closures inplace as crews work to safelyinstall new traffic signals at theintersectionsTrafficJames Andrews11McKinney St@ Locust Stintersection08/02/21 10/29/21 Temporary lane closures inplace as crews work to safelyinstall new traffic signals at theintersectionsTrafficJames Andrews12Quail RidgeCooper Branch ELa Paloma Dr09/07/21 10/29/21 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper13Ryan 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 Pedigo15Welch 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-DavidPage 1 of 2Exported on October 15, 2021 11:13:17 AM CDT183
Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact17WindsorBonnie BraeParkside08/09/21 12/31/21 Pavement RestorationPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-DavidPage 2 of 2Exported on October 15, 2021 11:13:17 AM CDT184
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell AveCollege StTexas St08/04/21 10/12/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Bell PlatMckinney St07/08/21 10/08/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3College Park DrPeach StEnd of College Park Dr 06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane4Fowler DrCollege Park DrPeach St06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane5Peach StN Locust DrFowler Dr06/28/21 09/24/21 Wastewater collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane6ProvenceVintageSonoma09/03/21 09/21/21 Paving and Drainage work Drainage Engineering Seth Garcia7RuddellHWY 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 Gideon8ScriptureBonnie 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.com9Walnut StreetLocust StreetElm Street05/17/21 09/30/21 Atmos Energy will beexcavating street to completereplacement /relocation of theirexisting gas mainAtmosAlice Province10Windsor Dr EastBroken BowArmstrong07/28/21 09/30/21 Street Reconstruction will beperformed on the westboundlane of E WindsorEngineeringDustin DraperPage 1 of 1Exported on October 15, 2021 11:13:27 AM CDT185