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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 5, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. Public Utilities Board on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the
Council Chambers.
2. Historic Landmark Commission on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
at the Development Service Center.
3. Library Board on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. at the South
Branch Library.
4. Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers.
5. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at
2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
6. Economic Development Partnership Board on Wednesday, November 10,
2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
7. Cancelled - Airport Advisory Board on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at
3:00 p.m. in the Airport Terminal Meeting Room.
8. Civil Service Commission on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 3:30 p.m.
in the City Hall East, Human Resources Training Room.
9. Community Services Advisory Committee on Friday, November 12, 2021, at
12:00 p.m. at the Development Service Center.
10. Committee on the Environment on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.
at the Sustainability Office.
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 November 9 City Council Work
Session. Each week, the topics included on the next week’s agenda will be in the
Friday Report. Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, City Manager’s Office
1) A proposed Council resolution to DCTA from No Bus Cuts Denton.
a. Requestor: Council Member Armintor
b. Council Member Request: “I would like to pitch this proposed Council
resolution to DCTA from No Bus Cuts Denton at the next Council meeting.
Since there are only 2 more meetings in November, a pitch and (if consensus
achieved) vote on this would have to be on the next possible agenda for it
to be presented at the December 2nd DCTA board meeting.”
c. Staff Information: If the City Council wishes to move forward with this
request, staff will draft a resolution for City Council to consider at their
November 16 meeting. Preparation and legal review of the resolution is
expected to take approximately 10 staff hours.
d. Date requested: November 3, 2021
e. Format for response: Resolution
B. Management of City Facilities - The City Manager and her designees are the
authorized individuals to act for the City in the administration and management of
City buildings and the rules of conduct, including mask enforcement, in such
facilities. Members of Council and the public can contact the following individuals
when they have questions related to the rules of conduct, the safety of staff or other
persons, or to address unreasonably disruptive behavior in the following buildings:
City Hall – Sara Hensley or designee
Development Services Building – Scott McDonald or designee
Police: Chief Dixon or designee
Fire: Chief Hedges or designee
Parks and Recreation: Gary Packan or designee
Libraries: Jennifer Bekker or designee
Other City facilities: Scott Gray or his designee
Staff contact: Sara Hensley, City Manager’s Office
C. Organizational Changes – The attached memo from Sara Hensley, along with an
updated organizational chart, details several organizational changes. Staff contact:
Sara Hensley, City Manager’s Office
D. Comprehensive Plan Update Status – On September 16, 2021, the City hosted a Public
Open House where over 65 people attended, not including staff. At the Open House,
staff presented draft maps and materials and shared input received so far on the updates
to the Comprehensive Plan, Mobility Plan, and the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master
Plan. Attendees were able to view the draft Future Land Use Map, Mobility Plan Map,
and Parks, Recreation, and Trails System Master Plan Map. Attendees were also able
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to provide feedback and input through comment cards. A total of 38 comments cards
were received.
Residents that were not able to attend the in-person event were given the opportunity
to review the draft maps and materials virtually by visiting the dedicated website and
participate as if they were at the open house. Anyone could access the virtual open
house any time of the day from September 16 through September 30, 2021. Although
a sign-in component in the virtual open house was not a requirement, we had 34
participate in one of the exercises. Staff also received over 100 comments/responses
from the virtual open house.
After a Public Open House, staff began drafting recommendations and finalizing the
maps and materials. The Comprehensive Plan Update will appropriately reflect
current and anticipated conditions, embodies the community’s vision, and targets
major issues that the City will address in short- medium- and long-term. In January,
both the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will hold a work session
to receive a report and hold a discussion on the proposed recommendations, maps, and
materials. The anticipated completion of the Update is early Winter 2022. For more
information on the Update, please visit www.cityofdenton.com/denton2040. Staff
contact: Ron Menguita, Development Services
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E. New Agenda Public Commenting System – To better streamline the process for
written citizen comments for public meetings, the City is implementing the eComment
(electronic comment) feature available within our agenda system, Granicus/Legistar.
The eComment module will replace the current “Virtual White Card” process.
After significant testing, including 2 trial runs with Planning & Zoning Commission
meetings, we are ready to roll out the new feature for all public meetings that use a
speaker registration process, including City Council meetings.
City Council or the appropriate Board or Commission member will receive e-mail
notifications as citizens enter comments from the Granicus platform for each meeting
like the example below.
To utilize the new eComment feature, citizens can navigate to the Public Meetings &
Agendas page, where a link to “eComment” will be listed next to each meeting that
has an online public commenting component, as shown below.
Residents will be able to click “eComment” to leave comments on each agenda item
open for public comment. This will simplify the commenting process for residents
with all relevant meeting information linked in the same location on the page. Staff
contact: Rosa Rios, City Secretary’s Office
F. Halloween Harvest Summary – Denia Rec Center held its annual Halloween Harvest,
October 16, and over 500 people attended. Everyone enjoyed the carnival games,
hayrides, bounce houses, storytelling, and concessions. All events were free except
the concessions. The below photos show the family costume contest winners and the
hayride. Staff contact: Robbie Johnson, Parks and Recreation
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G. MLK Jr. Rec Center Howl-O-Ween Events Summary – On Saturday, October 30,
MLK Jr. Rec Center hosted three events: The Halloween Carnival from 10am-12pm,
Dia de los Muertos Celebration from 2p-4p, and the Silent Night-themed Haunted
House from 6p-9p.
The Halloween Carnival had 476 participants and 19 volunteers. Event activities
included free carnival games, goodie bags, face painting, and bounce houses.
Dia de los Muertos had 250 participants and 14 volunteers. Dr. Valerie Ebers Martinez
was an amazing speaker, very educational, and the audience was very diverse. There
were informational tables from Aetna Better Health of Texas, Amerigroup, Cooks
Children’s Health Plan, Greater North Texas Hispanic Chamber, LULAC
Chapter 4366 T, Mack Dental, and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.
The Haunted House had 177 people enter. 70 volunteers helped construct it, and 18
volunteers participated in the live event. Staff contact: Cheylon Brown, Parks and
Recreation
III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. GorillaSnot Follow Up – During the November 2 City Council meeting, Council
Member Beck requested information about the chemical makeup of GorillaSnot,
which was being purchased for use at the landfill. While the specific chemical make-
up of GorillaSnot is proprietary, information contained within the attached Safety
Data Sheet indicates that the product, when used as directed, is not harmful in any
way. The product is non-toxic and does not appear to negatively affect the
environment or community. Staff contact: Eugene McKinnie, Solid Waste and
Recycling
B. Winter Weather Information Online – During the November 4 Agenda Committee
meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer requested information about the action items that
were a result of Winter Storm Uri, and what information is available to the community
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online. The City Auditor’s office continues to track the progress toward the action
items through an online dashboard, and provided Informal Staff Report No. 2021-065
in the August 27 Friday Report.
Staff also has emergency preparedness information available on the Be Ready Denton
webpage. On the site, citizens can find information about planning for yourself and
others, building a supply kit, and ways that others can be of help. There are also links
to communication resources, including emergency notifications, alerts and updates.
Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, City Manager’s Office
C. Malone Street Speeding Concerns – On November 1, a resident contacted staff
concerned about the speed study results on Malone Street. Staff addressed their
concerns and explained how speed studies are conducted and what type of activity
technically constitutes speeding. Typical traffic engineering practice considers
anything in the 15th percentile over a posted speed limit as speeding. For example,
with a street that has a 30 mile per hour (mph) speed limit, speeding would be
considered anything above 34-35 mph. Staff conducted a traffic study on Malone from
October 18, 2021 to October 24, 2021. Speeding was observed with 9.3% of drivers
going over the posted speed limit. Staff is evaluating potential traffic calming
measures at Malone Street and Cordell Street. Staff will report back in a future Friday
Report once the analysis is complete. The Police Department has received several
requests for enforcement on this street, and Malone Street was on their High Visibility
Engagement List from October 27, 2021, to November 3, 2021. The High Visibility
Engagement List tracks high issue areas based on complaints and observed issues such
as speeding, crime, or other concerns. Staff contact: Chandrakanth Muruganandham,
Capital Projects/Engineering
D. Robson Ranch Road and Yarbrough Way – On November 2, Council Member Davis
contacted staff concerned about truck traffic along Robson Ranch Road and
Yarbrough Way. Both of these roads straddle the City of Denton’s corporate limits.
The Denton city limits end at the north curb of Robson Ranch Road and the east curb
of Yarbrough Way. Yarbrough Way is shared by the City of Denton and Denton
County as is stated in Annexation Ordinance 99-264, which is attached. Per this
ordinance, Denton County has the east lane and the City of Denton has jurisdiction
over the west lane of Yarborough Way. Yarbrough Way is bordered by roadways that
are under Denton County and Town of Northlake jurisdiction. In order to effectively
deter truck traffic, signage would need to be placed on adjacent roadways that are not
under the City of Denton’s purview. City staff have contacted Denton County and
Northlake staff regarding potential signage installation. If the City of Denton had
jurisdiction over Yarbrough Way, staff would be required to determine if another
suitable route existed for commercial vehicle drivers to use. Staff believes that some
of the backroads from Justin to Yarbrough Way are smaller and likely have weight-
restricted bridges that the heavier construction vehicles cannot drive over. Under the
City’s truck route ordinance, a truck can drive on a non-truck route road if they are
dropping off or picking up along that road. The Denton Police Department has sent
their commercial vehicle enforcement officer to Yarbrough Way several times and
reported back minimal observation of commercial vehicle traffic.
Staff is looking into where the trucks are coming from/going to and is assessing
alternate route options. The Denton County Sheriff’s Office has license/weight
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deputies that staff can ask for assistance from if necessary. The Capital
Projects/Engineering Department confirmed with a Denton County Official, Capricia
Wills, that Denton County maintains Robson Ranch Road.
Staff will provide an additional Friday Report update once they have determined the
best course of action. Staff contacts: Frank Dixon, Police Department and
Chandrakanth Muruganandham, Capital Projects/Engineering
E. Access to Greenbelt from US 380 – On Saturday, October 30, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer
contacted the Capital Projects/Engineering Department regarding pedestrian access
from US 380 to the Greenbelt Corridor. In September 2020, the City Council
authorized execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) with Denton
County for the construction of a 10-foot side path along the north side of US 380
between Mayhill Road and the Greenbelt Corridor. The new side path represents 2.38
miles of additional pedestrian improvements in the community. Attached is the
presentation from September 2020, outlining the side path connecting to the Greenbelt
Corridor and providing an overview of the ICA with Denton County.
Improvements to US 380 are part of a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
roadway improvement and widening project. TxDOT is currently constructing the first
phase of the project, which includes the south side of US 380 and a 5-foot sidewalk
on the south side of the roadway. The second phase of the project will include the
north side of the roadway and the 10-foot side path, followed by a third phase to
construct the median. TxDOT currently projects completion of all three phases of the
project by December 2023, construction of the 10-foot side path on the north side of
US 380 connecting to Greenbelt Corridor will be completed as part of the project’s
second phase of construction. Staff contact: Rachel Wood, Capital
Projects/Engineering
IV. Information from the City Manager
A. No Bus Cuts Denton – Staff was made aware that Council received the below message
from the No Bus Cuts Denton group. We wanted to make Council aware that this
request needs to go to DCTA and not the City of Denton staff.
The people of Denton and the rest of Denton County should not be expected to simply
“take Via’s word for it” when it comes to our safety. No Bus Cuts Denton asks that
you take the following steps.
Will you please request that City of Denton staff verify the collision and citation data
from Via that DCTA CEO Suarez reported to council using the methods I descri bed
in my comments at last night’s council meeting (please see the attached document
with my comments)? Especially important is recording the license plate numbers of
the Via vehicles ourselves, so that we can be sure of a complete account. Additionally,
will you also request that City of Denton staff carry out the new analysis of the
locations of Via GoZone vehicle stops as I also described in the meeting last night?
By checking - in Denton, Highland Village, and Lewisville (and Denton County
outside of these municipalities) - Via’s collision and citation data and doing the new
GIS analysis of Via vehicle stops, the City of Denton would do a tremendous service
for the people of Denton and the rest of the county. The verification and new analysis
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should include data since the launch of Via’s GoZone on September 7, and should be
ongoing - perhaps with an online “Via GoZone Safety Dashboard” that would allow
the public to evaluate the product that we pay for with our sales tax revenue.
I would very much appreciate a response to our campaign’s request of you at your
earliest convenience. Only a month or so remains until DCTA intends to have Via’s
GoZone replace most of our fixed-route bus system, so there is certainly an urgency
to the public’s need for reliable safety data on the operations of DCTA’s contractor,
Via.
Best regards,
Joshua Hatton
Member, No Bus Cuts Denton
B. Information on Ballot Initiative – Staff received a request from a Council Member
asking if cannabis could conceivably be in a ballot initiative and what it would take to
get it on the ballot for May. The information provided by the City Secretary is
attached and taken from the City Charter.
Also, we would recommend that any individual that seeks to circulate a petition reach
out to the Texas Ethics Commission to determine if they will fall under the campaign
finance reporting laws under a Special Purpose Action Committee.
V. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Parks Master Plan Public Input Meeting – On November 18 at 6 p.m., Parks and
Recreation will have an online Public Input Meeting regarding the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan. Residents will hear from Halff Associates, Inc., the company
creating the Master Plan, and share input about their findings and the implementation
timeline.
To join the meeting, residents can click the link here when the meeting begins. Staff
contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
VI. Attachments
A. Memo re Organizational Changes and Chart .............................................................10
B. Gorilla-Snot Safety Data Sheet ..................................................................................13
C. Ordinance 99-264 .......................................................................................................21
D. Greenbelt Corridor Presentation .................................................................................28
E. No Bus Cuts Denton Comments ................................................................................33
F. Ballot Initiative Guidelines ........................................................................................35
VII. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2020-093 2020 City Hall West Update ......................................................................43
B. 2021-094 Electric Line Undergrounding Strategy .....................................................54
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VIII. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .............................................................................62
B. Council Calendar .......................................................................................................64
C. Draft Agenda for November 16 ..................................................................................66
D. Future Work Session Items .......................................................................................76
E. Street Construction Report ........................................................................................78
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City Manager’s Office
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ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989
DATE: November 5, 2021
TO: All City Employees
FROM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
CC: David Gaines, Assistant City Manager/CFO;
Frank Dixon, Interim Assistant City Manager/ Police Chief;
RE: Organizational Updates
I wanted to take a moment to recognize and share some upcoming changes with the organization.
First, I would like to share that Sarah Kuechler, Chief of Staff, has decided to take another role in
the organization as the Deputy Director of Human Resources, which was recently vacated by
Stephanie Lang as she advanced in her career with another organization. Sarah has made this
change thoughtfully in the balance of her personal and professional goals. We want to thank
Sarah for her dedicated work in the position of Chief of Staff and are grateful to retain her talents
in the organization in a new capacity.
As such, a few organization changes are being made. The following reflects the departments
reporting to each executive leader effective as of Nov. 13, 2021. Attached is an updated
organizational chart as well.
Sara Hensley, Interim City
Manager
David Gaines, Interim Deputy
City Manager
Frank Dixon, Interim Assistant
City Manager/Chief of Police
Deputy City Manager
Asst. City Manager
Interim Chief of Staff
(Customer Service, Public
Affairs, 311)
Community Services
(Animal Services)
Libraries
Parks and Recreation
Human Resources (Risk
Management)
City Secretary
Solid Waste
DME
Finance (Municipal Courts,
Grants, Accounting)
Procurement and Strategic
Services (Compliance)
Economic Development
Development Services
(Planning, Building
Inspections, Real Estate)
Environmental Services
Engineering/CIP
Water Utilities
Public Works (Streets,
Traffic, Drainage, Fleet)
Police
Fire
Public Safety
Communications
Technology Services
Safety
Facilities/Airport
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The shifting of some department reporting relationships is being made to assist with the balance
between the City Manager’s Office and to create synergies in reporting among functional areas.
The following are a few additional changes of note:
Ryan Adams, Director of Customer Service and Public Affairs, will serve as Interim Chief of
Staff assisting the City Manager’s Office with various responsibilities and projects.
Stuart Birdseye has been promoted to become the Deputy Director of Customer Service and
Public Affairs. This position will be critical to helping support Ryan, the team, and many
initiatives, projects, and services that the Department is responsible for. Congratulations to
Stuart on a well-deserved promotion. His vacated Assistant to the City Manager position will
be opened up and posted internally.
Animal Services will now report to Dani Shaw, Director of Community Services. This
transition is made strategically as part of a larger vision to create and unite community and
neighborhood services functions.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or any member of the leadership team with questions.
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Boards, Commissions, & Committees City Auditor
Municipal Judge City Attorney
Municipal Courts
Jamie Lindsay
Grants Management
Laura Behrens
Accounting/Budget/Treasury
Finance
Cassey Ogden
Compliance
Christopher Moar
Procurement & Strategic Services
Christine Taylor
Economic Development
Vacant
Planning / Building Inspections / Real Estate
Development Services
Scott McDonald
Environmental Services / Sustainability
Michael Gange
Engineering / Capital Projects
Becky Diviney
Water Utilities
Stephen Gay
Streets / Traffic / Drainage
Daniel Kremer
Fleet
Terry Kader
Public Works
Ethan Cox
Interim Deputy City Manager
David Gaines
Police
Frank Dixon
Fire / EMS
Kenneth Hedges
Technology Services
Leisha Meine
Public Safety Communications
Suzanne Kaletta
Safety
Misti Jefferson
Facilities / Airport
Scott Gray
Interim Assistant City Manager / Chief of Police
Frank Dixon
Customer Service
Christa Foster
Public Affairs
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Interim Chief of Staff
Ryan Adams
Animal Services
Randi Weinberg
Community Services
Dani Shaw
Libraries
Jennifer Bekker
Parks & Recreation
Gary Packan
Risk Management
Deby Skawinski
Human Resources
Tiffany Thomson
City Secretary
Rosa Rios
Solid Waste
Brian Boerner
DME
Tony Puente
Interim City Manager
Sara Hensley
City Council
Citizens
Effective 11/13/21
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GORILLA-SNOT SAFETY DATA SHEET®
SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME GORILLA-SNOT®
Soil Stabilizer & Dust Control Agent
CHEMICAL FAMILY Synthetic Copolymer Dispersion
MANUFACTURER Soilworks , LLC® - Soil Stabilization & Dust Control
11520 E Germann Rd
Chandler, Arizona 85286 USA
(800) 545-5420 USA
+1 (480) 545-5454 International
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www.soilworks.com
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS (800) 545-5420 USA
+1 (480) 545-5454 International
U.S. DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS NUMBER)
Soilworks, LLC 131946159
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE (CAGE CODE)
Soilworks, LLC 3FTH5
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NATIONAL STOCK NUMBERS (NSN)
275-gallon (1,041 Liter)
55-gallon (208 Liter)
Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Tote
Drum
6850-01-542-3712
U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) CONTRACT
Soilworks, LLC GS-07F-5364P October 31, 2018
SYNONYMS/OTHER MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION
Gorilla-Snot is a formulated, high molecular weight, engineered, prime synthetic copolymer dispersion.
INTENDED USES
For industrial use only. Major industries include construction, mining, military, municipal, oil & gas, energy & renewable energy
and transportation.
Abate dust, air quality control, control dust, controlling dust, desertification prevention, dust abatement, dust control, dust control
agent, dust control material, dust control product, dust elimination, dust inhibitor, dust mitigation, dust palliative, dust pollution
control, dust pollution prevention, dust prevention, dust reduction, dust retardant, dust stabilization, dust stabilizer, dust
suppressant, dust suppression, eliminate dust, fines preservation, fugitive dust control, inhibit dust, mitigate dust, pm10 control,
pm2.5 control, prevent dust, reduce dust, retard dust, soil additive, soil amendment, stabilize dust, stop dust, suppress dust,
wind erosion control.
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SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Appearance:Milky white liquid (transparent once cured)
Odor:Sweet and mild (no odor once cured)
Health Hazards:
Under normal conditions of industrial use, this material is NOT expected to be a primary route of
exposure
Safety Hazards:Nonflammable
Environmental Hazards:NOT classified as dangerous for the environment
HEALTH HAZARDS
INHALATION Under normal conditions of industrial use, this material is NOT expected to be a primary route of
exposure
SKIN CONTACT Under normal conditions of industrial use, this material is NOT expected to be a primary route of
exposure
EYECONTACT Under normal conditions of industrial use, this material is NOT expected to be a primary route of
exposure
INGESTION Under normal conditions of industrial use, this material is NOT expected to be a primary route of
exposure
GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM OF CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING OF CHEMICALS (GHS)
Not a hazardous substance or mixture
U.S. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HMIS) RATING
Health 0 No significant risk to health
Flammability 1 Nonflammable, but will burn on prolonged exposure to flame or high temperature.
Physical Hazard 0 Stable, non-reactive and non-explosive
Personal Protection - No special hazard under normal use
SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
# COMPONENT %CASRN
1. Synthetic Vinyl Copolymer Dispersion 60-20%Non-Hazardous
2. Water 40-80%7732-18-5
SECTION 4 - FIRST-AID MEASURES
Provide medical care provider with this Safety Data Sheet.
EYE CONTACT
If irritation or redness develops from exposure, flush eyes with clean water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT
No treatment necessary under normal conditions of use. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with mild soap and
water. If irritation or redness develops and persists, seek medical attention.
INHALATION
No treatment necessary under normal conditions of use. If breathing difficulties develop move victim away from source of
exposure and into fresh air in a position comfortable for breathing. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
INGESTION
If swallowed do not induce vomiting. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABILITY
Nonflammable and NOT combustible
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This material is an aqueous mixture that will not burn
Dried material will burn in a fire
FLASH POINT
Nonflammable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use water spray, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES & PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray. Proper protective equipment including breathing apparatus must be
worn when approaching a fire in a confined space.
U.S. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) 704 HAZARD CLASS
Legend
0 - Minimal
1 - Slight
2 - Moderate
3 - Serious
4 - Severe
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
For guidance on selection of personal protective equipment see Chapter 8 of this Safety Data Sheet. See Chapter 13 for information on disposal.
Observe the relevant local and international regulations.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Stop the leak, if possible. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
Prevent from spreading or entering drains, ditches, sewers, rivers or open bodies of water by using sand, earth or other
appropriate barriers.
CLEAN-UP METHODS
Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Slippery when spilled. Prevent from spreading by making a barrier with sand, earth or
other containment material. Reclaim liquid directly or in an absorbent. Soak up residue with an absorbent such as clay, sand or
other suitable material and dispose of properly.
ADDITIONAL ADVICE
Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Use local exhaust ventilation if there is risk of inhalation of vapors, mists or aerosols. Properly dispose of any contaminated rags
or cleaning materials in order to prevent fires. Use the information in this data sheet as input to a risk assessment of local
circumstances to help determine appropriate controls for safe handling, storage and disposal of this material.
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STORAGE
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Use properly labeled and closeable containers. Maintain storage
temperature 40 °F (4 °C) to avoid freezing and destabilization. Ideal storage temperature is 72 °F (22 °C).
HANDLING
Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after
handling. When handling product in drums, safety footwear should be worn and proper handling equipment should be used.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
For containers or container linings, use mild steel or high density polyethylene.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Do not freeze.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
The level of protection and types of controls necessary will vary depending upon potential exposure conditions.
Select controls based on a risk assessment of local circumstances. Appropriate measures include: Adequate ventilation to
control airborne concentrations. Where material is heated, sprayed or mist formed, there is greater potential for airborne
concentrations to be generated.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal protective equipment (PPE) should meet recommended national standards. Check with PPE suppliers.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Respiratory protection is NOT required under normal conditions of use in a well-ventilated workplace. In accordance with good
industrial hygiene practices, precautions should be taken to avoid breathing of material. If engineering controls do not maintain
airborne concentrations to a level which is adequate to protect worker health, select respiratory protection equipment suitable for
the specific conditions of use and meeting relevant legislation. Check with respiratory protective equipment suppliers. Where
air-filtering respirators are suitable, select an appropriate combination of mask and filter. Select a filter suitable for combined
particulate/organic gases and vapors.
HAND PROTECTION
Where hand contact with the product may occur the use of gloves approved to relevant standards (e.g. Europe: EN374, US:
F739) made from the following materials may provide suitable chemical protection: PVC, neoprene or nitrile rubber gloves.
Suitability and durability of a glove is dependent on usage, e.g. frequency and duration of contact, chemical resistance of glove
material, glove thickness, dexterity. Always seek advice from glove suppliers. Contaminated gloves should be replaced. Personal
hygiene is a key element of effective hand care. Gloves must only be worn on clean hands. After using gloves, hands should be
washed with soap and water and dried thoroughly.
EYE PROTECTION
Eye protection is NOT required under normal conditions of use. If material is handled such that it could be splashed into eyes,
wear splash-proof safety goggles or full face shield.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Skin protection is NOT required under normal conditions of use or for single, short duration exposures. For prolonged or
repeated exposures, use impervious chemical resistant boots, gloves and/or aprons over parts of the body subject to exposure.
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MONITORING METHODS
Monitoring of the concentration of substances in the breathing zone of workers or in the general workplace may be required to
confirm compliance with an OEL and adequacy of exposure controls.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT >212 °F (>100 °C)
COLOR Milky white (transparent once cured)
EVAPORATION RATE <1 (BuAc = 1)
FLASH POINT Nonflammable
FREEZING POINT <32 °F (<0 °C)
ODOR Sweet and mild (no odor once cured)
PH 4-9
PHYSICAL FORM Liquid
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.02-1.10
VAPOR DENSITY >1 (Air = 1)
WATER SOLUBILITY 100% dispersible, completely (until cured)
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY
Stable. Coagulation may occur following freezing, thawing or boiling.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Freezing (until cured)
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS
Hazardous polymerization does not occur
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
Hazardous decomposition products are NOT expected to form during normal storage
CORROSIVITY
Non-corrosive
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CARCINOGENICITY
Components 0.1% are NOT known to be associated with carcinogenic effects
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Not listed as carcinogenic
IARC World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer Not listed as carcinogenic
NTP U.S. National Toxicology Program Not listed as carcinogenic
OSHA U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Not listed as carcinogenic
Prop 65 California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Proposition 65 Not listed as carcinogenic
REPRODUCTIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY
NOT expected to be a hazard
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Based on EPA guidelines, Durasoil is classified as practically non-toxic to all species. When used and applied properly, Durasoil is not known to pose
any ecological problems
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OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS
This material contains non-volatile components, which are NOT expected to be released to air in any significant quantities. The
material is NOT expected to have ozone depletion potential, photochemical ozone creation potential or global warming potential.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
MATERIAL DISPOSAL
Recover or recycle if possible. Do NOT dispose into the environment, in drains or in water courses. To the best of our
knowledge, this material does not meet the definition of hazardous waste under the U.S. EPA Hazardous Waste Regulations 40
CFR 261. Solidify and dispose of in an approved landfill. It is the responsibility of the waste generator to determine the toxicity
and physical properties of the material generated to determine the proper waste classification and disposal methods in
compliance with applicable regulations.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL
Dispose in accordance with prevailing regulations, preferably to a recognized collector or contractor. The competence of the
collector or contractor should be established beforehand.
LOCAL LEGISLATION
Dispose in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
NOT dangerous goods.
U.S.DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
NOT regulated. This material is NOT subject to DOT regulations under 49 CFR Parts 171-180.
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG)
NOT regulated. This material is NOT classified as dangerous under IMDG regulations.
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA)
NOT regulated. This material is either NOT classified as dangerous under IATA regulations or needs to follow country
specific requirements.
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
The regulatory information is not intended to be comprehensive. Other regulations may apply to this material.
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
EPA COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA)
This material does NOT contain any chemicals with U.S. EPA CERCLA reportable quantities.
EPA SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA)
This material does NOT contain any chemicals with SARA reportable quantities
EPA TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
All components listed or in compliance with the inventory.
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EPA CERCLA/SARA SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND TPQS
This material does NOT contain any chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of SARA 302 and 40 CFR 372.
EPA CERCLA/SARA SECTION 311/312 (TITLE III HAZARD CATEGORIES)
Acute Health: No
Chronic Health: No
Fire Hazard:No
Pressure Hazard: No
Reactive Hazard: No
EPA CERCLA/SARA SECTION 313 AND 40 CFR 372
This material does NOT contain any chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of SARA 313 and 40 CFR 372.
CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA)
This material does NOT contain any hazardous air pollutants (HAP, as defined by the CAA Section 12 (40 CFR 61).
U.S. STATE REGULATIONS
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65)
This material does NOT contain any chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive
harm.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS
This material has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the SDS contains all the
information required by the regulations.
CANADIAN DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST (DSL)
All components listed or in compliance with the inventory.
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHIMIS)
None. This material is NOT a controlled material under the Canadian WHIMIS.
INVENTORY REGULATIONS
Australia AICS All components listed or in compliance with the inventory.
Canada DSL/NDSL All components listed or in compliance with the inventory.
China IECSC All components listed or in compliance with the inventory.
Japan ENCS All components listed or in compliance with the inventory.
Korea KECI All components listed or in compliance with the inventory.
Philippines PICCS All components listed or in compliance with the inventory.
United States TSCA All components listed or in compliance with the inventory.
INVENTORIES LEGEND
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
DSL Canadian Domestic Substances List
ENCS Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC China Existing Chemical Inventory
KECI Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
NDSL Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List
PICCS Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
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SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
SDS VERSION NUMBER 1.4
SDS EFFECTIVE DATE 7/15/2015
SDS REGULATIONS
The content and format of this SDS is in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
SDS DISTRIBUTION
The information in this document should be made available to all who may handle the product.
DISCLAIMER
The information presented in this Safety Data Sheet is based on data believed to be accurate as of the date this Safety Data
Sheet was prepared. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IS TO BE IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS
OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION
OR THE MATERIAL, THE SAFETY OF THIS MATERIAL, OR THE HAZARDS RELATED TO ITS USE. No responsibility is
assumed for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use or from any failure to adhere to recommended practices. The
information provided above, and the material, are furnished on the condition that the person receiving them shall make their own
determination as to the suitability of the material for their particular purpose and on the condition that they assume the risk of
their use. In addition, no authorization is given nor implied to practice any patented invention without a license.
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ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ANNEXING 794 ACRES OF
LAND CONTIGUOUS AND ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS,
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWESTERN EXTRATERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND
NORTHEASTERN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE TOWN OF
NORTHLAKE, TEXAS, BETWEEN 1-35W AND FLORENCE ROAD, AND BETWEEN
CRAWFORD AND LIVELY ROAD IN THE COUNTY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING
A SERVICE PLAN FOR THE ANNEXED PROPERTY, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (A-87)
WHEREAS, Robson Denton Development, L P, has petitioned for annexation of
2,745 51 acres of land to the City of Denton, Texas, and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton on April 20,1999, heard the petition and agreed to grant
the petition for annexation of 2,745 51 acres of land, and
WHEREAS, public heanngs were held ~n the Counefl Chambers on May 25, 1999, and
June 1, 1999, (both days being on or after the 40th day but before the 20th day before the date of
the ~nstauUon of the proceedings) to allow all interested persons to state their wews and present
ewdence beanng upon this annexation, and
WHEREAS, on June 22, the C~ty Council reduced the land to be annexed to 794 acres of
the proposed peUt~on, and
WHEREAS, annexation procee&ngs were instituted for the property descnbed here~n by
the mtroducUon of this ordinance at a meeting of the C~ty Council on June 22, and
WHEREAS, this ordinance has been published in full one time in the official newspaper
of the City of Denton on June 26, 1999, after annexation proceedings were instituted and 30 days
prior to City Council taking final action, as required by City Charter, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the annexaUon will be in comphance w~th the
1988 Denton Development Plan, the 1998 Denton Plan Policies, and the 1999 Growth
Management Slxategles and Plan, NOW, THEREFORE
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I That the tract of land described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
incorporated by reference, is annexed to the City of Denton, Texas
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SECTION II That the service plan attached as Exhibit "B", and incorporated by
reference, 'whmh promdes for the extension of municipal services to the annexed property, is
approved as part of this ordinance
Should any part of th~s ordinance be held illegal for any reason, the
holdmg shall not affect the remmmng portxon of this ordinance and the City Council hereby
declares it to be its purpose to annex to the City of Denton all the real property described in
Exhibxt "A" regardless of whether any other part of the described property is hereby effectively
annexed to the C~ty If any part of the real property annexed is already included witlun the city
limits of ttae City of Denton or within the limits of any other city, town or village, or ~s not wlthm
the C~ty of Denton's junsdaet~on to annex, the same is hereby excluded from the temtory
annexed as fully as if the excluded area were not expressly described in this ordinance
That th~s ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days from the
date of its final passage
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 'fl~day °f ~'1999,
JACIr~t~ER, MAYOR
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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Exhibit A - Metes and Bounds
All that certain lot, ~act or parcel of land lying and being situated m the County of Danton, State of
Texas, m the M Scurlook Survey, Abstract Number 1141, the F Gare~a Survey, Abslract Number 502,
the B B B & C.R R Survey, Abstract Number 197, the .l McGowan Survey, Abstract Number 798,
the F Ohver Survey, Abstract Number 989, the $. H Paine Survey, Abstract Number 1617, and being
more particularly described as follows
COMMENCING from a point in Crawford Road, said point also berne the Southeast comer of smd
M Scurlock Survey and the southwest comer of the E Pizano Survey, Abstract Number 994, Denton
County, Texas,
THENCE North 00 degrees 37 minutes 19 seconds East with the east line of smd M. Scurlock Survey,
and the West line of said E P~zano Survey, a distance of 30 00 feet to a point for comer,
THENCE North 89 degrees 51 minutes 20 seconds West along the North line of Crawford Road and
being 30 feet north of and parallel to the south line of smd M Scurlock Survey, a distance of 3840 02
feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the herein described Iract,
THENCE North 89 degrees 51 minutes 20 seconds West along the North hne of Crawford Road and
being 30 feet north of and parallel to the south line of smd M Scurlock Survey, a distance of 6287 95
feet to a point for comer;,
THENCE North 00 degrees 00 minutes 47 seconds East, 30 feet east of and parallel to the center of
Crawford Road and the west lme of smd M Scurlock Survey and the east line of the $ Anderson
Survey, Abstract No 22, a distance of 3696 63 feet to a point for comer;,
THENCE South 89 degrees 24 rmnutes 45 seconds West, 30 feet north of and parallel to the huddle of
Crawford mad and a south hne oftha W L Dunmng Survey, Abstract No 1568 and the north line of
sa~d J Anderson Survey, a distance of 2333.33 feet to a point for comer,
THENCE North 00 degrees 00 mznutes 47 seconds East, 30 feet east of and parallel to the mzddle of
Florence Road, a distance of611.11 feet to a point for comer,
THENCE South 89 degrees 24 minutes 45 seconds West, a thstance of 16 96 feet to a point for comer,
THENCE North 00 degrees 31 minutes 59 seconds West, 30 feet east of and parallel to the middle of
Florence Road, a distance of 3764 93 feet to a point for comer,
THENCE Noxlh 89 degrees 51 minutes 47 seconds East, a distance of 2541 91 feet ~oa point for
comer at the begummg of a curve to the right;
THENCE wlth si. id curve to the right having a central an§lc of 02 degrees lC minute 14 seconds, a
radius of 2640 00 feet to a point for comer;,
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THENCE South, a &stance of 1141.19 feet to a point for comer at the begmmng of a curve to the
right,
THENCE vath said curve to the right having a central angle of 84 degrees 20 minutes 48 seconds, a
rachus of 2640 00 feet to a point for comer,
THENCE South 00 degrees 00 m~nutes 47 seconds West a &stance of 1064 92 feet to a point for
comer,
THENCE East a d~s~anco of 1037 44 feet to a point for comer at the be~nnmg of a curve to the right,
THENCE with smd curve to the nght ha, ang a central angle of 89 degrees 29 w_mutes 35 seconds, a
radms of 2640 00 feet, to the POINT OF BEGINNING and contmmng approxunately 794 acres of
land
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EXH1BITB
SERVICE PLAN
CASE NUMBER.
AREA:
LOCATION'
A-87
794 Acres
In the far southwestern section of the City of Denton ETJ, in the vicinity of
Crawford Road, Interstate Highway 1-35W
Municipal services to the site descnbed above shall be furnished by or on behalf of the City of Denton,
Texas, at the following levels and in accordance with the following schedule
A Police Protection
In the short term, the Police Department can provide service to Robson Ranch Development using
existing resources, resulting m response times consistent w~th other undeveloped perimeter areas of
the city In the longer term, the Police Department estimates that service can be provided within
average response times for the City as a whole, with the addition of 24 sworn and 8 non-sworn
personnel, phased in proportion to population growth within the annexed tracts
B Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services
F~re service will be avmlable though ex~st~ng faciht~es dunng the interim period when the
annexation tract remains for the most part undeveloped A new Fire Statmn #7 will be needed
the future to provide service to the annexed tracts, to be located m the VlC~mty &the 1-35W / F
2449 intersection
C Water / Wastewater Serwces
Current City of Denton CIP funchng is programmed for the construction of a 20-inch water line
extension that will reach the Hills of Argyle subdiwslon on U S 377 The hne will be extended
further south to Willow Lakes development In a subsequent phase Construction of these
improvements will begin within 2 years and will be completed w~thm 4½ years Development
w~thm the Willow Lakes development IS expected to run the line west to 1-35W The Robson
Ranch development will extend water hnes from 1-35W to dehver water for development Interim
water servme options are available
Wastewatar service will be made available through e~ther extensions from the Hickory Creek
ntemeptor sewer system or through on-site treatment plants that are owned, operated, and
maintained by the City of Denton
D Stormwater Drainage Services
Drainage improvements will be made by property owners at the time of development
Maintenance roll be the responsibility of the City &Denton, supported as a fnnctmn of water and
wastewatar fund transfers prod by rate payers
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E
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Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
Solid waste service are avmlable to the annexed tracts Ex~st~ng contracts between customers and
private waste haulers will not be disturbed Equipment and personnel needed to serve new
development will be added m proportmn to growth m the customer base
Electric Utilities
Electric servme will be made available upon request to all of the property w~th~n the areas being
annexed
Parks and Recreation Services
Neighborhood parks will be pmwded as resident:al growth occurs, as per the C~ty of Denton Park
Dechcatmn Orchnance One commumty park will be needed m the longer term The commumty
park and add:tmnal personnel will be funded as appropriate through c:ty funds
Streets al~d Roads
Crawford and Florence Roads, located on the perimeter of the proposed development, will not be
annexed, and will remain the responsibility of Denton County The majority of roads proposed
w~thm the development are proposed to be private and mmntmned by the developer or the Home
Owners Assoelatmn Any required ~mprovements to pubhe roads will be the responsibility of the
developer, and ultimately maintained by the C~ty of Denton
Building Inspections / Code Enforcement Services
Servmes are available now for the areas to be annexed Addtt~onal personnel will be dedmated to
the areas to be annexed as dmtated by growth
Library Services
The Library Master Plan will determine the appropriate method of service delivery for all areas of
the city, and is near completmn The plan will be presented to C~ty Council on June 22,1999
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A-87
Site Access Map
ROBSON RANCH
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10’ Sidewalk Improvement ProjectUS380-Mayhill to Greenbelt Nature ParkA City, County & TxDOT Participation ProjectSeptember 1, 2020 - City Council Agenda ID 20-169028
US380/377 10’ Sidewalk ProjectFrom Mayhill Road to the Greenbelt Nature Park entrance; an addition of approximately 2.38 miles of 10’ sidewalk along the north side of US380/377, improving both pedestrian and vehicular travelers' safety.Project OverviewFunding Overview10.17.2017 – Original executed TxDOT AFA required a local match of $878,874.75.09.01.2020 – TxDOT AFA Amendment #1 reduces the required match to a fixed cost of $95,000.00, a reduction of $770,306.75. Funds will be submitted to TxDOT upon council approval of the Amendment.09.01.2020 – Denton County ICA provides $55,000 to the City for the project, reducing the City contribution to $40,000.September 1, 2020 City Council Agenda ID 20‐1690229
US380/377 10’ Sidewalk Project•June 4, 2020TxDOT awarded CSJ 035‐10‐057 (Add raised medians, left turn lanes and 10’ sidewalk between Mayhill and the Greenbelt Nature Park) to Ragle Construction, Inc.•September 1, 2020 City approves Amendment #1 to TxDOT AFA reducing City’s obligation from $878,874.75 to $95,000.City approves County ICA, contributing $55,000 to Sidewalk Project‐ reducing City’s contribution to $40,000.•October – 2020 (Estimated)Notice to Proceed will be issued to Ragle Construction, Inc. once TxDOT is in receipt of $95,000 from the City.County Contribution of $55,000 will be issued to the City upon receipt of proof of payment to TxDOT from the City.Construction/Payment ScheduleSeptember 1, 2020 City Council Agenda ID 20‐1690330
Recommendation…•Recommend adoption of the ordinance authorizing the approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the City of Denton and Denton County, with Denton County contributing $55,000 to the City for the County’s participation in the 10‐foot sidewalk addition along US380/377; reducing the City’s total cost toward the project to $40,000. (ID 20‐1690)•Recommend adoption of the ordinance authorizing the approval of Amendment #1 to the TxDOT AFA CSJ# 035‐10‐057 reducing the City’s obligation from $878,874.75 to a fixed amount of $95,000. (ID 20‐1692)September 1, 2020 City Council Agenda ID 20‐1690431
Questions?September 1, 2020 City Council Agenda ID 20‐1690532
Comments by Joshua Hatton, member of No Bus Cuts Denton at
November 2, 2021 Denton City Council meeting
Good evening. My name is Joshua Hatton. My address is 1414 Auburn
Drive, Denton. My thanks to the city workers who have facilitated my
participation in tonight’s meeting – Ms. Welborn and Mr. Birdseye.
I am a member of the organizing committee of No Bus Cuts Denton. We
are twenty people from ten different labor unions, and our petition on
Change.org against the DCTA bus cuts now has over 900 signatures.
My presentation this evening will have two parts.
SLIDE NUMBER 2, please
First, I’ll summarize our Workers’ Plan for Public Transportation, which we
are asking city council to adopt and champion at the DCTA Board of
Directors meeting on December 2nd. Then I will discuss the terrible safety
record of Via corporation’s GoZone vehicles, the CEO of the DCTA acting
as a mouthpiece for Via, and city council’s responsibility to do its due
diligence on the Via GoZone contract – and require that the DCTA do the
same.
The DCTA is in crisis. There is strong popular opposition to its plan to
replace its bus routes with rides in Via’s GoZone minivans. A mass
resignation of DCTA executives was announced right after the approval of
Via’s GoZone contract in July. There was a sign of corruption when one of
those executives was hired by Via just a month after the contract was
approved. This council removed the Chair of the DCTA board, former
Denton mayor Chris Watts, after he promoted the interests of Via
corporation over the will of the people of Denton. The situation at the DCTA
appears to be hopeless.
There is, however, a way out of this crisis. It’s our Workers’ Plan for Public
Transportation.
SLIDE NUMBER 3, please
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Our plan has three interconnected parts: cancel the contract with Via for
GoZone, keep the bus routes, and include the community in a new,
participatory process to decide the future of public transportation. Details
on our Workers’ Plan are available @NoBusCutsDenton on Facebook and
Twitter.
The second part of my presentation focuses on the danger that Via’s
GoZone vehicles pose to our community.
SLIDE NUMBER 4, please
There is a growing number of community reports on social media of
dangerous and illegal activities of Via GoZone vehicles. These include
stopping to pick up or drop off in the right-hand lane of University drive,
where there’s no shoulder and speeds exceed the 40-mile per hour posted
speed limit; going around lowered railroad crossing gates; and getting
pulled over by UNT police. The DCTA admits that Via GoZone vehicles
were involved in ten collisions and got a police citation in only their first six
weeks of operation. However, when the DCTA’s CEO reported these
shocking statistics to Denton City Council, he stated that the figures came
not from the DCTA, but rather from the contractor, Via. We can’t be
expected to simply “take Via’s word for it” when it comes to our safety. City
staff should verify the contractor Via’s reports by getting their vehicles’
license plate numbers at the MedPark station lot where they are parked at
night, and then checking them on insurance claim and police databases.
Additionally, city staff with GIS computing skills should acquire the locations
of Via’s GoZone vehicle stops and compare these with Denton’s no-stop
traffic zones to find out how many violations Via have gotten away with.
SLIDE NUMBER 5, please
No Bus Cuts Denton urges Denton City Council to adopt and champion our
Workers’ Plan to cancel the contract with Via, keep the bus routes, and
include the community in a new decision-making process. We also call on
council to do its due diligence regarding the safety of Via’s GoZone.
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ARTICLE IV. INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
Sec. 4.01. Power of initiative.
The electors shall have power to propose any ordinance, except an ordinance appropriating money or
authorizing the levy of taxes, and to adopt or reject the proposed ordinance at the polls, such power being known
as the initiative. Any initiative ordinance may be submitted to the council by a petition signed by qualified voters of
the city equal in number to at least twenty-five percent of the number of votes cast at the last regular municipal
election.
Sec. 4.02. Power of referendum.
The electors shall have power to approve or reject at the polls any ordinance passed by the council or
submitted by the council to a vote of the electors, except an ordinance appropriating money, issuing bonds or
authorizing the levying of taxes, such power being known as the referendum. Within twenty (20) days after the
enactment by the council of any ordinance which is subject to a referendum, a petition signed by qualified voters
of the city equal in number to at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the number of votes cast at the last preceding
regular municipal election may be filed with the city secretary requesting that any such ordinance be either
repealed or submitted to a vote of the electors.
Sec. 4.03. Form of petition, committee of petitioners.
Initiative petition papers shall contain the full text of the proposed ordinance. Referendum petition papers
shall contain the full text of the ordinance which they propose to repeal. The signatures to initiative or referendum
petitions need not all be appended to one paper, but to each separate petition there shall be attached a statement
of the circulator thereof as provided by this section. Each signer shall sign his name in ink or indelible pencil and
shall give after his name his place of residence by street and number, or other description sufficient to identify the
place. There shall appear on each petition the names and addresses of the same five (5) electors, who, as a
committee of the petitioners, shall be regarded as responsible for the circulation and filing of the petition.
Attached to each separate petition paper there shall be an affidavit of the circulator thereof that he, and he only,
personally circulated the foregoing paper, that it bears a stated number of signatures, that all the signatures were
appended thereto in his presence and that he believes them to be the genuine signatures of the persons whose
names they purport to be.
Sec. 4.04. Filing, examination and certification of petitions.
All papers comprising an initiative or referendum petition shall be assembled and filed with the city secretary
as one instrument. Within twenty (20) days after a petition is filed, the city secretary shall determine whether each
paper of the petition bears the required affidavit of the circulator and whether the petition is signed by a sufficient
number of qualified voters. After completing his examination of the petition, the city secretary shall certify the
result thereof to the council at its next regular meeting. If he shall certify that the petition is insufficient he shall set
forth in his certificate the particulars in which it is defective and shall at once notify the committee of the
petitioners of his findings.
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Sec. 4.05. Amendment of petitions.
An initiative or referendum petition may be amended at any time within ten (10) days after the notification
of insufficiency has been sent by the city secretary, by filing a supplementary petition upon additional papers
signed and filed as provided in the case of an original petition. The city secretary shall within five (5) days after
such an amendment is filed, examine the amended petition and, if the petition is still insufficient, he shall file his
certificate to that effect in his office and notify the committee of the petitioners of his findings and no further
action shall be had on such insufficient petition. The findings of the insufficiency of a petition shall not prejudice
the filing of a new petition for the same purpose.
Sec. 4.06. Effect of certification of referendum petition.
When a referendum petition, or amended petition as defined in section 4.05 of this article, has been certified
as sufficient by the city secretary, the ordinance specified in the petition shall not go into effect, or further action
thereunder shall be suspended if it shall have gone into effect, until and unless approved by the electors as
hereinafter provided.
Sec. 4.07. Consideration by council.
Whenever the council receives a certified initiative or referendum petition from the city secretary, it shall
proceed at once to consider such petition. A proposed initiative ordinance shall be read and provision shall be
made for a public hearing upon the proposed ordinance. The council shall take final action on the ordinance within
sixty (60) days after the date on which such ordinance was certified to the council by the city secretary. A referred
ordinance shall be reconsidered by the council and its final vote upon such reconsideration shall be upon the
question, "Shall the ordinance specified in the referendum petition be repealed?"
Sec. 4.08. Submission of electors.
If the council shall fail to pass an ordinance proposed by initiative petition, or shall pass it in a form different
from that set forth in the petition therefor, or if the council shall fail to repeal a referred ordinance, the proposed
or referred ordinance shall be submitted to the electors not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days
from the date the council takes its final vote thereon. If no regular election is to be held within such period the
council shall provide for a special election.
Sec. 4.09. Form of ballot for initiated and referred ordinances.
Ordinances submitted to a vote of the electors in accordance with the initiative and referendum provisions
of this charter shall be submitted by ballot title, which shall be prepared in all cases by the city attorney. The ballot
title may be different from the legal title of any such initiated or referred ordinance and shall be a clear, concise
statement, without argument or prejudice, descriptive of the substance of such ordinance. If a paper ballot is used
it shall have below the ballot title the following propositions, one above the other, in the order indicated: "FOR
THE ORDINANCE" and "AGAINST THE ORDINANCE." Any number of ordinances may be voted on at the same
election and may be submitted on the same ballot, but any paper ballot used for voting thereon shall be for that
purpose only. If voting machines are used, the ballot title shall have below it the same two (2) propositions, one
above the other or one preceding the other in the order indicated, and the elector shall be given an opportunity to
vote for or against the ordinance.
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Sec. 4.10. Results of election, publication.
(a) If a majority of the electors voting on a proposed initiative ordinance shall vote in favor thereof, it shall
thereupon be an ordinance of the city. A referred ordinance which is not approved by a majority of the
electors voting thereon shall thereupon be deemed repealed.
(b) Initiative ordinances adopted and referendum ordinances approved by the electors shall be published, and
may be amended or repealed by the council in the same manner as other ordinances.
Sec. 4.11. Recall of councilmen.
Any member of the city council may be removed from office by a recall election.
Sec. 4.12. Recall petition, committee of petitioners.
Recall petition papers shall contain the name of the councilman (or names of the councilmen) whose
removal is sought, and a clear and concise statement of the grounds for his (or their) removal. There shall appear
at the head of each petition the names and addresses of five electors, who, as a committee of the petitioners shall
be regarded as responsible for the circulation and filing of the petition. Each signer of any petition paper shall sign
his name in ink or indelible pencil and give after his name his place of residence by street and number, or other
description sufficient to identify the place, and the date his signature was affixed. No signature to such petition
shall remain effective or be counted which was placed thereon more than forty-five (45) days prior to the filing of
such petition with the city secretary. The signatures to a recall petition need not all be appended to one paper, but
to each separate petition there shall be attached an affidavit of the circulator thereof that he, and he only,
personally circulated the foregoing paper, that it bears a stated number of signatures, that all signatures were
appended thereto in his presence and that he believes them to be the genuine signatures of the persons whose
names they purport to be.
Sec. 4.13. Filing and certification of petitions, recall election.
(a) All papers comprising a recall petition shall be assembled and filed with the city secretary as one instrument.
Within seven (7) days after a petition is filed, the city secretary shall determine whether each paper bears
the names of five (5) electors who constitute a committee of the petitioners, and the required affidavit of the
circulator thereof, and whether the petition is signed by qualified voters of the constituency of the
councilmember whose removal is sought equal in number to at least twenty-five (25) percent of the number
of the votes cast for that councilmember and all of his opponents in the last preceding general municipal
election in which he was a candidate. As used herein "constituency" shall mean the qualified voters eligible
to vote for the councilmember whose removal is sought, either by geographical district or at large, as the
case may be.
(b) If the city secretary finds the petition insufficient he shall return it to the committee of the petitioners,
without prejudice, however, to the filing of a new petition based upon new and different grounds, but not
upon the same grounds. If the city secretary finds the petition sufficient and in compliance with the
provisions of this Article of the Charter he shall submit the petition and his certificate of its sufficiency to the
council at its next regular meeting and immediately notify the councilman whose removal is sought of such
action.
(c) If the councilman whose removal is sought does not resign within seven (7) days after such notice the city
council shall thereupon order and fix a date for holding a recall election not less than thirty (30) nor more
than sixty (60) days after the petition has been presented to the council. If no general election is to be held
within this time the council shall provide for a special election.
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(Ord. No. 79-86, § 2, 12-11-79, ratified 1-19-80)
Sec. 4.14. Recall election ballots.
Ballots used at recall elections shall conform to the following requirements:
(a) With respect to each person whose removal is sought the question shall be submitted: "SHALL (name
of person) BE REMOVED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL BY RECALL?"
(b) Immediately below each such question shall be printed the two following propositions, one above the
other, in the order indicated:
"YES"
"NO"
Sec. 4.15. Results of recall election.
If a majority of the votes cast at a recall election shall be against the recall of the councilman named on the
ballot, he shall continue in office. If a majority of the votes cast at a recall election be for the recall of the
councilman named on the ballot, he shall be deemed removed from office and the vacancy shall be filled in the
manner prescribed in Article II, section 2.04 of this charter.
Sec. 4.16. Limitations on recalls.
No petition shall be filed against a councilmember within six (6) months after he takes office nor against a
councilmember who has been subjected to a recall election and not removed thereby until at least six (6) months
after such election. Should a regular election occur during the time when a recall petition is current and should the
person(s) being recalled be reelected, the recall petition shall be null and void.
(Ord. No. 79-86, § 2, 12-11-79, ratified 1-19-80)
Sec. 4.17. District judge may order election.
Should the city council fail or refuse to order any recall election when all of the requirements for such
election have been complied with by the petitioning electors in conformity with this Article of the charter, then it
shall be the duty of the District Judge of Denton County, upon proper application therefor, to order such election
and effectuate the provisions of this Article of the charter.
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INITATIVE
PETITION
GUIDELINES
1. Definition (Sec. 4.01)
Electors can propose any ordinance which the City can legally enact except one appropriating money or authorizing the levy of taxes.
Electors can adopt or reject the proposed ordinance at the polls.
2. Initial Time Frame (Sec. 4.02 and Sec. 277.02 of Texas Election Code)
All signatures must be obtained and filed within 180 days of first person who signs. All signatures earlier than the 180th day before
the petition is filed will be invalidated.
3. Petition & Signatures (Sec. 4.01 & 4.04)
Initiative ordinance is by petition filed with City Secretary. Petition signed by qualified voters of the City equaling at least 25% of
the votes cast in the last regular municipal election may be submitted to the City Council.
4. Text (Sec. 4.03)
Petitions must have full text of proposed ordinance.
5. Petition Form (Sec. 4.03 and Sec. 277.02 of Tx. Election Code)
• Signatures are to be in ink or indelible pencil. Signer’s signature only information required to be in signer’s own handwriting.
• Must have printed name, signature, residence address, and signer’s date of birth or voter registration number, and date of sign-
ing. Address must include street address or address at which mail is received, if residence has no address.
• Each petition needs names and addresses of same 5 electors (the committee of petitioners) who are responsible for circulation
and filing of petition.
• Each separate petition paper or page must have an affidavit of the circulator attached which states (sample attached):
• That he and only he personally circulated that paper,
• That it bears a stated number of signatures,
• All signatures were signed in his presence, and
• Circulator believes signatures are genuine signatures
• Affidavit must be signed before a notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths.
• More than 5 persons can circulate the petition, but all circulators must make the affidavit.
6. Filing Petitions (Sec. 4.04)
Must be filed as one instrument.
7. Certification of Petitions (Sec. 4.03 & 4.04)
Within 20 days after filed, City Secretary determines:
• Each petition contains the names and addresses of 5 electors who circulated the petition.
• Each petition has required affidavit of the circulator.
• Petition is signed by a sufficient number of voters. (25% or more of votes cast in last regular election.)
After examination:
• City Secretary certifies results to Council at its next regular meeting if petition is sufficient.
• If insufficient, certificate of City Secretary must state reasons why defective and must notify petitioners at once.
8. Amendment of Petition (Sec. 4.05)
• May be amended within 10 days after notification of insufficiency has been sent.
• Must file a supplementary petition with same requirements as original petition.
• After amendment is filed, City Secretary has 5 days to examine the amended petition. If still insufficient, a certificate of City
Secretary is filed to that effect, the committee is notified of findings, and no further action is taken on that petition.
• New petition for the same purpose can be filed and the finding of an insufficient petition has no bearing on new petition.
9. Effect of Certification (Sec. 4.06)
N/A
10. Consideration by Council (Sec. 4.07)
• Council must proceed to consider at once.
• The proposed initiative ordinance is read.
• Provisions made for a public hearing.
• Council must take final action within 60 days after certification to Council by City Secretary.
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11. Submission to Electors (Sec. 4.08) (TEX. LOC. GOV’T CODE §26.042; TEX. ELEC. CODE §41.001)
• Sent to voters if:
1. Council does not pass initiative ordinance,
2. Council passes ordinance in a different form from petition.
• Submitted to voters not less than 30 or more than 60 days after final Council vote.
• Must have special election if not within period of regular election.
• Must wait until next uniform election date if none falls within period.
12. Form of Ballot (Sec. 4.09)
• Submitted by ballot title prepared by City Attorney.
• Ballot title may be different from legal title.
• Must be clear, concise statement without argument or prejudice; descriptive of the substance.
• With voting machines – ballot title shall have below it the proposition of “FOR THE ORDINANCE,” “AGAINST THE ORDI-
NANCE,” – one above the other in that order.
13. Results of Election (Sec. 4.10)
If a majority votes in favor, it will become an ordinance.
14. Publication (Sec. 4.10)
Shall be published.
15. Amend/Repeal (Sec. 4.10)
Can be amended or repealed by Council in same manner as any other ordinance.
*For additional information, see attached copy of Article IV. Initiative, Referendum and Recall of the Denton City Charter and Texas
Election Code, Chapter 277.
** As Charter was in effect prior to September 1, 1985, additional Charter provisions are valid and effective.
TEC § 1.002. Applicability of Code - (a) This code applies to all general, special, and primary elections held in this state. (b) This code supersedes a conflict-
ing statute outside this code unless this code or the outside statute expressly provides otherwise.
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Sample Wording for Affidavit of Circulator
Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared (name of circulator), who be-
ing by me duly sworn, deposed and stated as follows:
“My name is _________________. I am of sound mind, capable of making this affidavit,
and personally acquainted with the facts herein stated:
I hereby certify that I and only I have personally circulated the attached petition paper(s),
that it contains ______ number of signatures, that all signatures were signed and appended to the
petition paper in my presence, that I believe that the signatures are genuine signatures of the per-
sons who names they purport to be, and that I circulated and obtained these signatures not earlier
than 180 days before the petition is to be filed with the City Secretary.”
____________________________
Signature of Circulator
Sworn to and subscribed before me by _________________________________________on this
____________ day of ___________________, _____.
________________________________________
Signature of Person Administering Oath
________________________________________
Printed Name
________________________________________
Title
My commission expires_____________________
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Basic Petition Requirements
Listed below are basic requirements for a recall petition. This list is not meant to be inclusive of
all requirements and petitioners should refer to the Petition Guidelines chart to be sure that all
requirements are met.
1. Name of Councilmember to be removed and clear and concise statement of grounds for
removal.
2. Printed name, signature, address, date of birth or voter registration number and date of
signing for each person signing the petition.
3. Names and addresses of same 5 electors (committee of petitioners) who are responsible
for circulating and filing the petition on each page of the petition.
4. Affidavit of circulator (see sample)
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
City Hall West – Rehabilitation and Future Use of City Hall West
BACKGROUND:
In July 2017, the City engaged Architexas, to assist with the proposed renovation of the 1927 City
Hall now known as City Hall West (CHW). Architexas is a premier historic preservation firm in
the State of Texas with over 39 years of experience specializing in historic preservation,
rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of historic structures. Architexas was charged with completing
an assessment of the facility and development of three preliminary conceptual designs including
cost analysis. The CHW Preliminary Rehabilitation Assessment Report, and conceptual designs
were presented in a work session on August 15, 2017. Accompanying the design concepts were
three proposals with cost estimates ranging from $3.8 to $5.7 million. The lowest cost option
included an exterior renovation with minor interior improvements. Upon conclusion of the work
session, Council indicated they were not interested in pursuing the lowest cost option, but
recognized funding had not yet been identified for the project to proceed with any of the presented
designs. In addition, Council directed staff establish a CHW Steering Committee charged with
identifying current City and community needs, which could be matched with the space.
The CHW Steering Committee was formally established by Resolution R2017-040 on
November 7, 2017 and amended by Resolution R2017-049 on November 14, 2017. The committee
was comprised of Council Member Duff, Council Member Hudspeth, and Council Member Ryan,
and 21 citizens. The committee met eight times between December 18, 2017 – October 15, 2018.
Additional duties of the steering committee included the review of financial options to fund the
renovation, long-term financial considerations for operation and maintenance of the facility,
whether to lease the renovated facility, and exploration of grant opportunities.
On November 13, 2018 staff presented the final recommendation from the committee to Council,
which included an adaptive restoration of the building into a multipurpose community cultural
center with space available for rentals to provide partial cost recovery. The committee also
recommended non-profit management of the facility. Staff recommended the immediate
replacement of the CHW windows to prevent the further degradation of the interior until the
facility is renovated. The consensus of Council was to proceed with minor changes, including the
replacement of the windows in FY 2019-2020, as well as consider fixed seating vs. flex seating,
Greater Denton Arts Council as a management option, and making accommodations for the old
fire engine. Funding in the amount of $368,388.13 for the window replacement was provided in
June of 2020. New window installation was reviewed by the Historic Landmark Commission and
Texas Historic Commission and subsequently completed October 20, 2020.
On February 16, 2021, during Winter Storm Uri, a fire suppression line in CHW 's attic ruptured
and flooded the subsequent floors down to the basement. An Environmental Report from 2017
identified multiple locations throughout CHW positive for asbestos. The confirmation of
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hazardous materials limited remediation actions. The water damage resulted in visible mold
growth throughout the building that requires significant material removal down to the studs and
framework to prevent further spread of hazardous materials. The City secured a contractor for
removal of all hazardous materials and liquids, which was completed in October of 2021.
On August 23, 2021, staff issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather the level of interest
and financial commitments by for-profit and non-profit entities. The RFI Invitation was sent to
1,611 suppliers, who had 59 days to respond to eight (8) questions. Approximately 30 suppliers
viewed the RFI, but the City only received one (1) response from Hickory & Rail Ventures LLC.
DISCUSSION:
During the April 13, 2021 work session, staff was given direction to proceed with interior
demolition of CHW. In addition, Facilities Management is working through the procurement
process to create a pre-qualified architecture list, which will provide the City the ability to rank
approved firms based on the project needs and firm qualifications, reducing the procurement
timeframe for contract award. Facilities plans to bring forward for CHW architectural services
contract in December 2021. In September of 2021, Finance distributed $700,000 of Certificate of
Obligation funding for the de-construction and restoration design efforts.
The Facilities team is aware of several entities that expressed verbal interest in using the space,
however, they did not submit official responses to the RFI. Staff recommends engaging an
architectural firm and include a public outreach effort to continue establishing levels of interest
and financial commitments by for-profit and non-profit entities through the interior demolition
design phase.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
August 15, 2017 A Work Session was held to provide CHW Renovation Options.
November 7, 2017 Resolution R2017-040 was approved creating the CHW Steering
Committee.
November 14, 2017 Resolution R2017-049 was approved modifying the CHW Steering
Committee nomination requirements.
December 18, 2017 A CHW Steering Committee meeting was held.
January 22, 2018 A CHW Steering Committee meeting was held.
March 5, 2018 A CHW Steering Committee meeting was held.
April 2, 2018 A CHW Steering Committee meeting was held.
May 21, 2018 A CHW Steering Committee meeting was held.
June 26, 2018 A Work Session was held to provide an update on the Committee process
and receive direction on member vacancies and the upcoming sunset date.
July 17, 2018 Resolution R18-1105 was approved extending the Committee’s sunset
date.
July 30, 2018 A CHW Steering Committee meeting was held.
August 27, 2018 A CHW Steering Committee meeting was held.
September 10, 2018 A public meeting was held.
October 15, 2018 A CHW Steering Committee meeting was held.
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November 2, 2018 Informal Staff Report 2018-159 was included in the Friday Staff Report.
November 13, 2018 A Work Session was held to provide CHW Renovation Options.
April 13, 2021 A Work Session was held to provide direction regarding the rehabilitation
and future use of CHW.
September 14, 2021 Ordinance 21-1851 was approved at City Council for emergency repairs to
damage sustained during Winter Storm Uri.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Hickory & Rail Ventures LLC – Executive Summary City Hall West RFI
STAFF CONTACT:
Scott Gray
Director – Airport and Facilities
Scott.Gray@cityofdenton.com
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Electric Line Undergrounding Strategy
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Identify major corridors that can be cleaned up by undergrounding electric infrastructure and
include estimated costs.
DME initially identified 31 potential roadway corridors in Denton that could be evaluated for
potential overhead to underground electric facility conversion. DME selected five high-profile
locations for more detailed review and cost estimations. The total estimated cost to convert the
five areas identified for potential conversion is $38.74M.
DISCUSSION:
To determine which corridors in Denton might be preferred candidates for the conversion of
overhead distribution facilities to underground, DME Engineering requested from COD
Engineering input as to which roadways they consider entrances to the city. COD Engineering
responded with thirty-one (31) roadways that fall under the category. DME Engineering retrieved
traffic volume data from the North Central Texas Council of Governments as well as the Texas
Department of Transportation and identified, for each roadway, its traffic volume. Two roadways,
IH35 and FM2499 did not have traffic volume study numbers available for the test period (2019)
and were not considered for this analysis. The roadways were then sorted from the highest to least
traffic volume.
After the initial sort, two additional subjective criteria were applied. The first was to accept the
roadway as entrance into the City (Y/N); then if the segment was a “banner” entrance (Y/N). To
qualify as a “banner” entrance the roadway must truly introduce the traveler to either the City’s
downtown core or be a path to shopping and restaurant venues. A few of the roadways identified
in the initial evaluation sort did not have distribution circuits along them or the length of existing
distribution was relatively short; therefore, these roadways were passed over and others added for
consideration due to their impact to aesthetics.
Providing a detailed review and cost estimation to convert overhead facilities to underground for
all 31 corridors was deemed too large of a task to handle with available resources in a timely
manner. Therefore, DME Engineering focused on five major corridors which met the criteria
mentioned above, and presented in Table 1, that would have the most significant aesthetic impact.
# Roadway From To Estimated Cost
1 US 77 (Dallas Dr) I-35E Johnson St $7.80M
2 Loop 288 University Audra $9.87M
3 E McKinney St Loop 288 Railroad Ave $9.77M
4 US 380 Bonnie Brae St Carroll Blvd $3.95M
5 US 77 Loop 288 Bolivar St $7.34M
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# Roadway From To Estimated Cost
Total $38.74M
Table 1
DME Engineering evaluated the existing overhead distribution facilities along each of these five
corridors – see attachments 1 through 5 – and estimated the cost based on total line footage as
using recent history of actual costs for similar projects.
If DME is directed to move forward with these projects, detailed Engineering designs would be
initiated to identify actual below-grade site conditions and availability of land rights necessary for
each segment to further refine the estimates for each project. Given the scope of work for each
project and current workload levels for DME Engineering, it is likely engineering consultant(s) for
design, easement acquisition, and project management services would need to be engaged with an
approximate timeline of ten years to complete. Consultant costs are not included in the estimates.
There is a significant amount of non DME-owned overhead communication (telephone and cable)
lines that would need to be converted to underground to fully attain the cleaner corridor look. The
estimates above do not include any estimated costs for converting these existing overhead
communication lines to underground.
These estimates do not include any cost escalation factors, which would be applicable to multi-
year projects.
CONCLUSION:
DME staff is providing this information in response to Council priorities identified in 2021. If
Council is interested in pursuing any or all these projects, staff would recommend that a 2-minute
pitch be requested so that the full Council can weigh in on this topic.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Roadway 1 - Dallas Drive area
2. Roadway 2 - Loop 288 Area
3. Roadway 3 - McKinney Street area
4. Roadway 4 - US Hwy 380 area
5. Roadway 5 - US77/Elm St area
STAFF CONTACT:
Jerry Fielder – DME Engineering Division Manager
REQUESTOR:
Jesse Davis – City Council District 3
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
DME Engineering
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STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
Approximately 130 hours of DME Engineering staff time was expended to compile this report.
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MCKINNEY
CAMPBELL
OAK
BANNERRAILROAD
SUMMERWIND
BELLMCKINNEY
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PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
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RUDDELL
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CAMPBELL
MACK
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MCKINNEY
FRAME
MACK
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PRIVATE
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RUDDELL
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MCKINNEY
JANNIE
MCKINNEY
MCKINNEY
MACK
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PRIVATE
LONGMEADOW
WOODFORD
KENT
DAVIS
EAGLE NEST
BRADSHAW
DAVIS
RAILROADULAND
LONGMEADOW
RAILROAD
MCKINNEY
AUDRA
LONGMEADOW
RUDDELL
DAVIS
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATEPRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
MCKINNEY
WOOD
WOODROW RailroadTracksWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWMK232MK232McKinneySubstationWoodrowAudraBradshawMcKinneyMatch lineMatch lineMK212, MK231, MK232 OverheadDenton Corridor OH to UG Conversions: McKinney from RR tracks to Loop 288LEGEND- Approximately 6400' of overhead primary lines (MK231 and MK232) on the North side of McKinney.- Approximately 2550' of overhead primary lines (MK212 and MK232) on the South side of McKinney.- Approximately 3150' of underground primary lines (MK212 and MK232) on the North side of McKinney.- Approximately 3150' of overhead secondary lines (MK212 and MK232) on the North side of McKinney.- Approximately 6100' of foreign overhead communication lines and poles on the South side of McKinney.- Over 85 distribution poles and equipment with primary conductor and 10+ poles with secondary conductor are installed between the North and South sides of McKinney.- Virtually all of the DME overhead lines share poles with communications including the North side secondary conductor poles (shown in light blue).- Approximately 60 OH services would be affected by the change.MK212, MK232 UndergroundForeign OverheadNNFeet05001000Feet05001000Joint CommsMK212, MK232 Secondary OverheadROADWAY 3 - MCKINNEY STREET AREA59
BRYN MAWR
UNIVERSITY
WESTWAY
ANNA
HINKLE
CARROLL
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
ALICE
UNIVERSITY
CARROLL
SUNSET
ELM
HINKLE
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
ANNA
BOLIVAR
BOLIVAR
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
ALICE
WESTWAY
CARROLL
CARROLL
WESTWAY
BOLIVAR
WESTWAY
CORNELL
SUNSET
CARROLL
SUNSET
SUNSET
CARROLL
DARTMOUTHAMHERSTCORNELLAMHERSTAMHERST
AMHERST
CARROLL
DENISON
ELM
SUNSET
FULTON
WESTWAY
WESTWAY
WESTWAY
UNIVERSITY
COIT
UNIVERSITY
CARROLLWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWHWY 380HWY 380Carroll BlvdHinkleMaloneNL211BB211UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
EMERY
EMERY
UNIVERSITY
EMERY
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
EMERY
EMERY
EMERY
MALONE
UNIVERSITY
CORNELL
UNIVERSITY
AMHERST
AMHERST
AMHERST
AMHERST
AMHERST
MALONE
MALONE
GEORGETOWN
PRIMROSE
ECTOR
EMERY
GAY
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
EMERY
BONNIE BRAE
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWHWY 380MaloneEctorBonnie BraeBB211BB211BB213TransmissionLine CrossingBB211, NL211 OverheadBB211, BB221, NL211 UndergroundDenton Corridor OH to UG Conversions: HWY 380 from I-35 to CarrollLEGEND- Approximately 3400' of overhead primary line (BB211 and NL211) on the North side of HWY 380.- 32 Primary conductor poles with lighting and distribution equipment.- Approximately 1700' of overhead secondary line (BB211 and BB213) on the South side of HWY 380.- 18 Secondary conductor poles with lighting and communication equipment.- Approximately 2600' of foreign overhead communication lines and poles on the South side of HWY 380.- Appriximately 750' of foreign overhead communication lines and poles on the North side of HWY 380.- Approximately 3450' feet of joint communications are installed on DME overhead poles on both sides of HWY 380.- Approximately 10 services, OH and UG would be affected by this conversion.BB211, BB213 Secondary OverheadForeign OverheadNNFeet0250500Feet0250500Foreign OverheadROADWAY 4 - US HWY 380 AREA60
DORIS
DORIS
MORIN
BEATRIZ
DONNA
JOYCE
CARROLL
BROOKE
BROOKE
GARDENVIEW
GABE
FALLMEADOW
SKELTON
SKELTON
HERCULES
MORIN
NORTHPOINTE
BROOKE
GARDENVIEW
GARDENVIEW
DONNA
JOYCE
BENJIMAN
EVERS
McKAMY
SANTOS
GARDENVIEW
HERCULES
HERCULES
HERMALINDA
ELM
RINEY
EVERS
ELM
ELM
ELM
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
LOOP 288
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
HERCULES
HARDAWAY
RINEY
PRIVATE
LOOP 288
PRIVATE
PRIVATEPRIVATE
MORIN
ASHCROFT
CHAPEL HILL
LINDA
BONNIE BRAE
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CASIEBETH
EUFEMIA
HINKLE
MESQUITE
ELM
RINEY
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WINDSOR
CASIE
MEADOW VIEW
JOYCE
BROOKE
EVERS
FALLMEADOW
CASIE
FALLMEADOW
GARDENVIEW
EVERS
GARDENVIEW
FALLMEADOWFALLMEADOW
ELM
NICOSIA
ROBBIE-O
COBBLESTONE
FALLMEADOW
HERMALINDA
SANTOS
SANTOS
BEATRIZ
SANTOS
TRIPP TRAIL
CHON
BEATRIZ
CONSTANTINA
NICOSIA
CRISOFORO
MORIN
CARRIGAN
CARRIGAN
EUFEMIA
EVAN
COTTON
MEADOWEDGE
BEATRIZ
MEADOWEDGE
MEADOWEDGE
NICOSIA
MORIN
HERCULES
BEATRIZ
ALLISON
HERCULES
HERMALINDA
LOGAN
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BEALL
BEALL
BEALL
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LOCUST
LOCUST
LOCUST
LOCUSTLOCUST
JOYCE
FALLMEADOW
NICOSIA
RINEY
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DEL
ELM
WINDSOR
ELM
COBBLESTONE
McKAMY
ELM
ELM
WINDSOR
ELM
WINDSOR
ELM
ELM
ELM
BROOKE
BONNIE BRAE
BROOKE
BROOKE
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RINEY
PUBLIC ALLEY
BROOKE
COBBLESTONE
EVERS
PUBLIC ALLEY
FALLMEADOW
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
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PRIVATE
PRIVATE
HERMALINDA
FALLMEADOW
NORTHPOINTE
FALLMEADOW
HERMALINDA
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HERCULES
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PRIVATE
PRIVATE
ELMELM LOOP 288LOOP 288
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PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
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LOCUST
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ELMELM
ELM
BONNIE BRAE BONNIE BRAE LOOP 288LOOP 288
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
ANN ARBOR
MEADOWTRAIL
SOLANASOLANA
SOLANA
SOLANA
GREYSTONE
BECKER
BRENTWOOD
DAVENPORT
CRICKET
CANONGATE
HARDAWAY
SAMUEL
EVERS
WILSON
ROBBIE RUN
JACKSON HOLLOW
CODY
BEALL
CRIMSON
CALVARY
TRINITY
CROWN
ABRAM
HERCULES
RINEY (FUTURE)
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WindsorLoop288CCCCCCC CC
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C CCCC CCCC CCCC CC SCSNL211NL211NL221NL211NL221DBLCKTWWWWWWW WWWWWWWWWW WWWWWW WW WNL222WNL213TransmissionLine CrossingNL211, NL213, NL221, NL222 OverheadNL211, NL221 UndergroundDenton Corridor OH to UG Conversions: Elm from Loop 288 to WindsorLEGENDN- Approximately 2500' of overhead line (NL222) on the North side of Elm.- Approximately 1350' of overhead line (NL213) on the South side of Elm without attached joint comms.- Approximately 5150' of overhead lines (NL211 and NL221) on the South side of Elm with attached joint comms.- Approximately 4100' of underground lines (NL211 and NL221) along the North side of Elm.- About 61 poles, with streetlights and distribution equipment.- Roughly 12 affected services, both overhead and underground.Joint CommsFeet05001000ROADWAY 5 - US77/ELM ST AREA61
November 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 11:30 a.m. Council Luncheon 4:00 p.m. P & R Beautification Board 2 3:00 p.m. CC Work Session 6:30 p.m. CC Regular Session 3 5:30 p.m. P&Z Commission 4 8:00 a.m. Agenda Committee CANCELLED - 8:30 a.m. DEDC 3:00 p.m. Health & Building Standards Commission 4:00 p.m. Public Art 5 11:00 a.m. Bond Oversight Committee 6 7 8 9:00 a.m. PUB 5:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Ajustment 5:30 p.m. Library Board 5:30 p.m. HLC 9 2:00 p.m. 2nd Tuesday Session 10 11:00 a.m. EDPB CANCELLED - 3:00 p.m. AAB 11 3:30 p.m. Civil Service Commission 12 12:00 p.m. Community Services Advisory Committee 1:00 p.m. COE 13 14 15 16 2:00 p.m. CC Work Session 6:30 p.m. CC Regular Session 17 9:00 a.m. Mobility Committee 12:00 p.m. DCRC 12:00 p.m. Downtown Denton TIF Special 5:00 p.m. P&Z Commission 18 3:00 p.m. Committee on Persons w/ Disablilites 19 1:00 p.m. Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee 20 21 22 3:00 p.m. Zoning Board of Ajustment 23 No Council Meeting 24 CANCELLED - 12:00 p.m. TIRZ No.1 25 Thanksgiving Day Holiday 26 Day After Thanksgiving Holiday 27 28 29 30 No Council Meeting 62
December 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 8:00 a.m. Agenda Committee 8:30 a.m. DEDC 4:00 p.m. Public Art 3 4 5 6 11:30 a.m. Council Luncheon 4:00 p.m. P & R Beautification Board 7 2:00 p.m. CC Work Session 6:30 p.m. CC Regular Session 8 11:00 a.m. EDPB 5:30 p.m. AAB 9 10 12:00 p.m. Community Services Advisory Committee 1:00 p.m. COE 11 12 13 9:00 a.m. PUB 3:30 p.m. Library Board 14 2:00 p.m. 2nd Tuesday Session 15 9:00 a.m. Mobility Committee 16 17 18 19 20 21 No Council Meeting 22 23 Christmas Eve Holiday 24 Christmas Day Holiday 25 26 27 28 No Council Meeting 29 30 31 New Year’s Day Holiday 63
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Policy and Worksession RequestsCompleted Council Member Requestor DateSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments1Council Member Davis10/15/21Can we ask TxDOT about making the right-most southbound lane of US-377 @ I-35E right turnAND straight ahead? It's currently right-turn only (even though the lane continues unused throughand past the intersection), leading to essentially only one lane of southbound through traffic andmajor backup.Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsStaff is assessing this request and will provide information in anupcoming Friday Report2Mayor Hudspeth10/21/21Will staff provide commentary on the proposed zoning amendment requested by a constituent?Tina FirgensDevelopment ServicesStaff is assessing this request and will provide information to theCouncil Member3Mayor Hudspeth10/30/21Can staff check on a hole in a resident's yard on Edgewood Place?Stephen GayWaterStaff is assessing this request and will provide information to theCouncil Member4Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer10/30/21Can staff provide information on US380 near the greenbelt?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsStaff is assessing this request and will provide information to theCouncil Member5Council Member Davis11/02/21Can staff check on the ownership of Yarborough Way?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsStaff is assessing this request and will provide information to theCouncil MemberPage 1 of 1Exported on November 5, 2021 3:23:56 PM CDT65
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
City Council
Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
2:00 PMTuesday, November 16, 2021
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CLOSED MEETING BEGINS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION IN THE
COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Citizens are able to participate in one of the following ways (NOTE: Other than public hearings, citizens are
only able to comment one time per agenda item; citizens cannot use both methods to comment on a single
agenda item. Public comments are not held for work session reports.):
• eComment – On November 12, the agenda was posted online at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings.
Once the agenda is posted, a link to make virtual comments using the eComment module will be made
available next to the meeting listing on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Within eComment, 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 ability to make an eComment will be closed.
Similar to when a citizen submits a white card to indicate their position on an item, the eComments will be
sent directly to members of the City Council 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, November 16, 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 regarding an update to the
City of Denton’s COVID-19 response.
* [Council Priority; Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
ID 21-2430A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a redistricting
update.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 120 minutes ]
ID 21-1980B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding board/commission
processes:
· Absences/Attendance Exceptions
· Appointment Order of Members
· Background Checks
· Dual Membership
· Qualifications
· Removal
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
ID 21-2284C.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for: [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
ID 21-1764D.
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:
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Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.074.
Deliberate and discuss the employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the
Interim City Manager.
ID 21-2422A.
Receive a report and hold a discussion on Public Power matters consistent with Texas
Government Code 551.081.
Consider contract amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between the
City of Denton and Samson Solar Energy, LLC. Under Ordinance No. 18-1858, the
Denton City Council determined that specific information contained in the PPA between
the City and Samson Solar should be excepted from public disclosure, as permitted by
the provisions of §552, 133 of the Texas Government Code.
ID 21-2471B.
Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open
Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a
Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.
(The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of
the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Regular Meeting has been taken by Council may
be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the
Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting
will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council.
Following the Closed Meeting, the City Council will reconvene in Open Meeting to take action, if any, on
matters discussed in closed session.
_________________________________________________________________________________
AFTER DETERMINING THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS AT WHICH
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
“Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation: Denton 360°ID 21-2465A.
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
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A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total
of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of
prior registration and open microphone speakers.
1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to
make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City
Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion
of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the
City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the
City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda
and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.
Mr. Stephen Dillenburg regarding general public welfare concerns.ID 21-2476A.
2) Open Microphone. This section of the agenda permits any person who has not registered in
advance for a citizen report to make comments about public business items not listed on the agenda. Such
person(s) shall have registered using the “Virtual White Card” or “By Phone” process outlined by the City
on its website or meeting notice.
During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak.
However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public
in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal
to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual information; or a recitation of existing policy.
Council Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented
during open microphone reports.
NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City
Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.
4. 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 – Y). 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 of November 1 and November 2, 2021.ID 21-2376A.
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, Internal Audit
Advisory Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning
ID 21-2373B.
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& Zoning Commission, Public Art Committee, Public Utilities Board, Sustainability
Framework Advisory Committee, Traffic Safety Commission, and Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, concurring with the City
Manager’s reorganization of the City of Denton’s administrative departments and
divisions; authorizing the expenditure of funds in connection with the reorganization; and
providing an effective date.
ID 21-2506C.
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-Coronavirus funds for The Salvation Army KARE Kitchen
and Food Pantry Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an
amount not to exceed $35,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1923D.
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 Tuition Assistance for Early Childhood Education in
Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed
$35,000.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1933E.
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 21-1938F.
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 21-1939G.
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 21-1940H.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute a service agreement with Giving Hope, Inc. 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 $64,600.00; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-1947I.
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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 Our Daily Bread and the
City of Denton and providing for the expenditure of funds for homelessness initiatives in
the amount of $100,000 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 21-1948J.
Consider appointments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two
(Westpark TIRZ) Board of Directors, including appointment of a Board Chair.
ID 21-2174K.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a grant application
from 3 Wishes Gifts located at 101 W. Oak Street, Ste. 108, from the Downtown
Reinvestment Grant Program not to exceed $1,205.00; and providing for an effective
date. The Downtown Denton Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.1 Board
recommends approval (6-0).
ID 21-2500L.
Consider approval of a resolution declaring that the purposes of the decommissioning
reserve account under the Joint Operating Agreement between the Texas Municipal
Power Agency (the “Agency”) and the cities of Bryan, Denton, Garland, and Greenville
(the “Member Cities”) have been accomplished and approving a reduction of the required
account balance of the Decommissioning Reserve Account.
ID 21-2442M.
Consider approval of a resolution revising Administrative Policy No. 403.07 “Debt
Service Management” and providing for an effective date.
ID 21-2445N.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the
City of Denton and Jagoe-Public Company for the Hickory Creek Road Widening
Project; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(File 6903 - Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $167,960.50, for a
total contract award aggregated to $5,488,830.50). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval ( - ).
ID 21-2393O.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Denton and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., amending
the contract approved by City Council on January 14, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount
of $1,398,600.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City Council; said second
amendment to provide additional design engineer services, and hydraulic analysis in
support of the Northwest Booster Pump Station and Water Transmission Main project;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File
6590-081 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount
not-to-exceed $248,500.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed
$1,773,400.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 21-2394P.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Service Agreement
with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., to provide regulatory permitting/approval support,
ID 21-2395Q.
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process evaluation, design services, bidding assistance, construction administration, and
commissioning/startup support for the Granada Lift Station Replacement Project for the
Water Utilities Division; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFQ 7574-008 - awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., in the
not-to-exceed amount of $159,300.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
( - ).
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 Industrial Power
Truck & Equipment, through the TIPS Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract #
200802, for the purchase of one (1) Isuzu/NewWay rear load refuse truck for the Solid
Waste Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 7834 - awarded to Industrial Power Truck & Equipment, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $154,797.49). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
( - ).
ID 21-2434R.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, for approval of a pre-qualified professional services list of State Certified
firms to provide architectural, engineering, and other services as customarily provided for
municipal, vertical construction projects for the Facilities Management Department; and
providing an effective date (RFQ 7818 - for a three (3) year term).
ID 21-2435S.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a third amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Denton and Freese and Nichols, Inc., amending the
contract approved by City Council on June 21, 2016, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$654,135.00; amended by Amendments 1-2 approved by the City Council and
Purchasing; said third amendment for phase 3 archeological recovery tasks and to provide
additional design, archeological, environmental services, and railroad coordination for the
Hickory Creek Interceptor Phases I and II Project; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6137 - providing for an additional third
amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $306,994.00, with the total contract
amount not-to-exceed $1,316,974.43). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
( - ).
ID 21-2440T.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of the first amendment to a contract extension
between the City of Denton and Bean Electrical, Inc., through November 27, 2022, to
provide additional traffic signal maintenance services for the Traffic Department; and
declaring an effective date (IFB 6897 - extending a contract with Bean Electrical, Inc., to
November 27, 2022).
ID 21-2444U.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute and deliver to Atmos Energy Corporation two Temporary Construction
Easements containing an approximate total of 133,653 square feet (3.068 acres), a
Waterline Encroachment Agreement containing approximately _____ square feet (____
acres), and an Electric Easement Encroachment Agreement containing approximately
ID 21-2441V.
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_____ square feet (____ acres), each located along Spencer Road and situated in the
Gideon Walker Survey, Abstract No. 1330, and the Mary L. Austin Survey, Abstract
No. 4, City and County of Denton, Texas; providing for severability; and providing an
effective date.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
accept an offer from the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) to convey
0.8983 acres out of the 41.629 acre parcel of land to TxDOT in the Thomas Toby
Survey, Abstract No. 1285, owned by the City of Denton, located at 3820 Airport Road
(FM 1515); authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete
the contemplated transaction.
ID 21-2335W.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to continue a memorandum of understanding with the United
States Marshals Service, (USMS) for the participation of the Denton Police Department
in the Regional Fugitive Task Force; for the purpose of locating and apprehending
fugitives; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-2390X.
Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to
execute a Reciprocal Agreement for Exchange of Confidential Information with the Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts; authorizing the City of Denton Police Department to
examine certain confidential information controlled by the Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts during the investigation of crimes in which this information is believed to be
evidence, both exculpatory and inculpatory; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-2391Y.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
-- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT A PUBLIC HEARING IS NEEDED; OTHERWISE, WILL BE
DELETED.
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, confirming the effective period of the declared state of local disaster related
to the COVID-19 emergency as provided in Ordinance No. 21-1825 to December 31,
2021; superseding and replacing the Fifteenth Order of Council of the City of Denton
issued September 21, 2021 approved by Ordinance No. 21-1825; providing a repealer
clause; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-2432A.
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 Southern Ionics,
Inc., for the supply of emissions reagent for the Denton Energy Center; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7548 - awarded to
Southern Ionics, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1)
year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,793,000.00). The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
ID 21-2392B.
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 vendors for the
ID 21-2502C.
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purchase of water and wastewater chemicals for the Water Production and Reclamation
Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (IFB-BV 7743 - awarded to Chameleon Industries, Inc., Tanner Industries, Inc.,
DPC Industries Company, Brenntag Southwest, Inc., DPC Industries, Inc., Polydyne,
Inc., Petra Chemical Company LLC, PVS Technologies, Inc., Chemtrade Chemicals US
LLC, and Pencco, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1)
year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $13,242,875.00). The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval ( - ).
Consider an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or his
designee, to enter a Development Agreement with the First Texas Homes, Inc., for the
purpose of accepting approximately 18.037 acres of land for Public Park use as well as
purchasing an adjoining 4.881 acres for Public Park use.
ID 21-2143D.
Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton regarding the addition of land to
La La Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County, encompassing approximately
1018 acres of land located south of Hawkeye Road, east of Freeman Road, north of FM
1173, and west of Miller Road, within Division 2 of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the
City of Denton, Texas; and providing an effective date.
ID 21-2470E.
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Power
Purchase Agreement (PPA) between the City and Samson Solar Energy, LLC and
providing an effective date.
ID 21-2472F.
7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website
(https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/open/agendas-minutes) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215
E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on November 12, 2021, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
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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
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy Implementation
and Funding Plan and Schedule 21‐2425 Solid Waste & Recycling Council Priority 1:30
Non‐Discrimination Ordinance Update 21‐2100 City Manager's Office
Legal Council Request 1:00
Update on Police Headquarters 21‐2037 City Manager's Office City Business 0:45
COVID‐19 Update 21‐2429 City Manager's Office Council Priority 0:30
Two‐Minute Pitch:21‐1763 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Total Est. Time: 4:15
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
Drawing Session ‐ Redistricting 21‐1980 Legal City Business 2:00
COVID‐19 Update 21‐2430 City Manager's Office Council Priority 0:30
Two‐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: 4:30
November 23, 2021
November 30, 2021
Parkland Dedication and Park Development Fees 21‐2142 Parks & Recreation City Business 1:00
Roadway Impact Fees TBD Engineering/Capital Projects City Business 1:00
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:30
Public Meeting Video Recording Prioritization 21‐2087 Public Affairs City Business 0:30
Criteria Manuals 21‐2466 Development Services City Business 0:45
Leak Adjustment Ordinance 21‐557 Customer Service
Water/Wastewater City Business 0:30
Flag Policy Follow‐Up 21‐2477 City Manager's Office
Legal Council Priority 0:45
Two‐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: 3:30
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 21‐2406
Community Services
City Manager's Office
Development Services
Council Priority 1:00
Overview & Precursor of Changes to Comp Plan TBD Development Services City Business
Two‐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
December 21, 2021
December 28, 2021
January 3, 2022
Parks Master Plan 21‐2423 Parks & Recreation City Business 1:00
Sidewalk and ADA Plan 21‐2464 Engineering City Business
Audit Follow‐Up of Utility Payment Assistance Program 21‐2401 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30
Two‐Minute Pitch:21‐2386 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:30
Non‐Discrimination Ordinance Follow‐Up TBD City Manager's Office
Legal Council Request 1:00
Polling Locations for May 7, 2022 21‐1765 City Secretary City Business 1:00
Sign Topper Program 21‐2480 Development Services Council Request
Byrd ( 9/14/2021)1:00
Cannabis Follow‐Up TBD City Manager's Office Council Request
Armintor (11/2/21)0:45
Two‐Minute Pitch:21‐2387 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 4:45
November 9, 2021
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
NO MEETING ‐ THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
NO MEETING ‐ 5TH TUESDAY
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: November 5, 2021
Other Major Items for Meeting:
January 4, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
January 11, 2022
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.)
December 14, 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.)
NO MEETING ‐ Christmas Holiday
NO MEETING ‐ Christmas Holiday
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
NO MEETING
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
January 18, 2022
Audit of Energy Management Office Admin.21‐2402 Internal Audit Internal Audit Report 0:30
Comp Plan Update 21‐2436 Development Services City Business 1:30
Mobility Plan Update TBD
Engineering
Public Works, Development
Services
Council Priority
Two‐Minute Pitch:21‐2388 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:00
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
Electric Service Standards 21‐2167 DME City Business 0:30
Electric Market Re‐Design TBD DME City Business Jan. 2022
Economic Development Programs and Policy Discussion 21‐1330 Economic Development City Business
Tourism Public Improvement District Update 21‐1332 Economic Development City Business
Electric Rates and Budget 21‐2405 Finance City Business 0:45
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
Approved Council Request Work Sessions to be
Scheduled
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan
Items to be Scheduled
Work Session Dates to be Determined
January 25, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
NO MEETING ‐ MLK Day Holiday
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1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Nov 8th - 14thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell AveTexas StWithers St12/21/21 01/28/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Bell AveWithers StMingo Rd01/29/22 03/11/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3Bernard StHickory StChestnut St06/09/22 07/21/22 Water Distribution will bereplacing the water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane4Hopkins DrTravis StHopkins Dr11/22/21 12/07/21 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany.sherrane@cityofdenton.com5MontecitoBuena VistaPalo Verde11/29/21 12/17/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair.Remove failed sections andinstall new concreteStreetsRobbin WebberPage 1 of 1Exported on November 5, 2021 11:11:38 AM CDT78
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 Webber3Archer TrailFoxcroft CircleEmerson11/08/21 12/23/21 Residential roadwayreconstruction and during theconstruction only resident trafficwill be allowed.EngineeringDustin Draper4Bell AveatMingo Rd10/30/21 12/11/21 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane5Carroll Blvd (SB) & (NB)MulberryEagle07/12/21 11/29/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. The processstarts with Barricading the failedsections of concrete pavement,remove the pavement, andinstall new concrete.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com6Chestnut StreetSouth Welch StreetBernard Street10/18/21 01/03/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig7ElmHickoryEagle05/11/20 11/19/21 PEC 4 Utility ProjectEngineeringSeth Garcia8Hickory 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 Pedigo9Locksley LaneEmersonMaid Marion11/08/21 12/17/21 Residential Roadwayreconstruction, and during theconstruction resident traffic onlywill be allowed.EngineeringDustin Draper10MckinneyduchessGlengarry02/01/21 12/24/21 McKinney - Mayhill IntersectionThis project is widening theintersection and 600' each wayto match existing conditionsalong McKinney. Also includeswater, wastewater, anddrainage improvements.EngineeringTrevor Crain11Orr StreetElm StreetLocust Street10/25/21 11/30/21 Roadway Reconstruction thisproject only affects onebusiness and notification wasdirect with the business owner.EngineeringDustin Draper12Quail RidgeCooper Branch ELa Paloma Dr09/07/21 12/10/21 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper13Stella St.North Texas BlvdBonnie Brae10/29/21 03/15/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig14Welch StreetChestnut StreetMulberry Street09/27/21 11/14/21 University of North Texasexcavating street to connectservices to Art Studio BuildingPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsAlice Province15Western BlvdJim ChrystalAirport Rd08/16/21 12/31/21 Paving: Decal LanesPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David16Williamsburg RowJamestown LnNottingham Dr10/26/21 11/19/21 Wastewater Collection will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and servicesWastewaterTiffany Sherrane17WindsorBonnie BraeParkside08/09/21 12/31/21 Pavement RestorationPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-DavidPage 1 of 1Exported on November 5, 2021 11:11:49 AM CDT79
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 Sherrane3Bonnie Brae (SB)OakHickory06/14/21 10/27/21 This block is closed tosouthbound traffic only, detoursare posted. Northbound lanestill open. Installation of electricduct banks for DME substationproject and steel casing forwater main projectOtherMark Zimmerer4Elm 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 Province5Keystone CtWest of StuartEast of 1109 Keystone Court 10/18/21 10/29/21 Concrete panel repairPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsTucker Eller6Long RoadW of LaGrone Academy School E of LaGrone Academy School 10/25/21 10/29/21 Replacing concrete road panels Private DevelopmentTucker Eller7McKinney St@ Elm Stintersection08/02/21 10/29/21 Temporary lane closures inplace as crews work to safelyinstall new traffic signals at theintersectionsTrafficJames Andrews8McKinney St@ Locust Stintersection08/02/21 10/29/21 Temporary lane closures inplace as crews work to safelyinstall new traffic signals at theintersectionsTrafficJames Andrews9RuddellHWY 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 Gideon10Ryan RdCreekside DrParadise Ln09/27/21 10/29/21 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain lineWastewaterTiffany Sherrane11Stuart RdSouth side Keystone Court North side Keystone Court 10/25/21 10/29/21 Repairing concrete panels Private DevelopmentTucker Eller12WelchEagleCollins08/23/21 10/30/21 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Engineering Streets WaterWastewaterKyle PedigoPage 1 of 1Exported on November 5, 2021 11:11:58 AM CDT80