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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 19, 2021
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings (for next two weeks)
1. Cancelled - Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, November 22, 2021, at
5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
2. No City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
3. Cancelled - Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Zone No. 1 Board on
Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. at the Development Service
Center.
4. No City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
5. Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday,
December 1, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
6. Agenda Committee on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. in the City
Hall Conference Room.
7. Cancelled - Public Art Committee on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 4:00
p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. I-35 Northbound Exit Ramp to US 380 Opening Next Week – City staff received the
attached traffic advisory from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on
Friday, November 19 that the new northbound Interstate 35 (I -35) exit ramp to US
Highway 380 (US 380) will open at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24. The old exit
ramp to US 380 will close with the opening of the new ramp. Ahead of the exit ramp
opening, various lane closures on northbound I -35 will begin at 9 p.m. on Tuesday,
November 23. These closures are needed in order to restripe the lanes for the new exit
ramp and move concrete t raffic barrier. Please note this work is weather permitting
and subject to change based on conditions.
This work is part of a $1.8 million ramp improvement project on northbound I -35 at
US 380 in Denton County. The project will reverse the northbound entr ance and exit
ramps to address increased traffic in the area. Construction is expected to be complete
by early 2022. Additional information regarding TxDOT lane and road closures can
be found at www.DriveTexas.org. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital
Projects/Engineering
B. Nette Shultz Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project Update – On Thursday,
November 18, Capital Projects/Engineering staff and Nette Shultz Elementary
Principal, Matt Preston hosted a virtual co mmunity meeting regarding upcoming Safe
Routes to School (SRTS) grant funded sidewalk segments that are currently being
designed to enhance connectivity to the school. The $317,300 in SRTS grant funding
was first approved in 2012, and since that time the Nette Shultz Elementary campus
has been renovated and reconfigured. As a result of the campus reconfiguration, staff
and Principal Preston reassessed the originally planned sidewalk segments and
recommended replacing the portion planned for Brookfield Lane with Glenwood
Drive. Staff has worked with Kimley-Horn and Associates, the selected design firm
for the project and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), who
is responsible for managing the SRTS funding for the project and has received
approval to proceed with the revised sidewalk installation on Glenwood Drive.
There were approximately 30 participants in the November 18 community meeting.
During the meeting, participants expressed general support for changing out
Brookfield Lane for another sidewalk segment and requested a feasibility analysis of
potentially using SRTS funds to construct sidewalks on Hanover Drive from Emerson
Lane to the Nette Shultz campus instead of Glenwood Drive. Staff will work with
Kimley-Horn and Associates and NCTCOG to confirm the feasibility of Hanover and
will need to weigh cost considerations for the redesign and construction of the
proposed sidewalk segment. Once the feasibility assessment has been completed, staff
will share information in a future Friday Report, will update information on the
Discuss Denton sidewalk page (https://www.discussdenton.com/citysidewalks), and
will provide information directly to individuals who registered for the Novemb er 18
community meeting. Prior to going to construction on the SRTS sidewalk segments,
an additional community meeting will be held to discuss the construction schedule
with Nette Shultz parents and impacted residents. The presentation from the
November 18 virtual community meeting is attached. Staff contacts: Robin Davis and
Rachel Wood, Capital Projects/Engineering
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C. SW&R Battery Diversion Event Recap – The Household Battery Diversion events,
discussed in the Informal Staff Report included in the November 12 Friday Report,
have begun. The first t wo events (held November 6 and 13) were successful in safely
removing 591 pounds of battery waste in the community. This is equivalent to
approximately 10% of the total weight of batteries collected throughout FY
2020/2021. Team members from the Home Chemical Collection and Sustainability
were able to accomplish these events in four hours on these days.
The Solid Waste and Recycling department will be evaluating data (participation,
locations, volumes, etc.) as we look to prepare for the two remaining, planned events
to make an even larger impact in spreading awareness of safe battery disposal and
safely removing as much battery waste as possible from the waste stream. Staff
contacts: Arturo Garcia and Tammy Clausing, Solid Waste and Recycling
D. City Secretary’s Office Staffing Level –As presented during the November 16 Work
Session, Deputy City Secretary Zolaina Parker’s retirement from the City of Denton
becomes effective November 30. As part of the adopted FY 2021 -2022 Annual
Budget, the City Secretary’s Office was approved for the new position of Records
Management Specialist . To maintain the existing service level, as well as meet the
goals and objectives of the office, the hiring process for these two positions is being
expedited. The target date to fill the Deputy City Secretary position is mid-December
with the Records Management Specialist to follow in January 2022. Staff contact:
Rosa Rios, City Secretary’s Office
E. DME Winter Preparedness – Over the last several months, DME has been working
with various community partners to ensure that plans are in place for the upcoming
winter season. DME has updated contacts with the University of North Texas, Texas
Woman’s University, Denton ISD, FEMA, and the two major hospitals to ensure
proper notification channels are in place. DME staff recently toured one of FEMA’s
facilities to ensure adequate plans are in place and to establish contacts with facility
personnel. Since Winter Storm Uri, DME has updated its load shed plan by adding
previously unknown critical infrastructure facilities, removing facilities with adequate
backup generator capability, and reconfiguring circuits to allow better management of
forced outages. These efforts resulted in DME doubling the number of circuits that
would be available for rotation in a forced outage event. Plainly speaking, this means
that individual customers should experience less frequent forced outages, if in the
unlikely event ERCOT forces a load shed.
Additionally, ERCOT has increased the reserve capacity requirements, mandated
weatherization measures at all generating stations, and has revised its notification
practices, all in response to last winter’s February storm. Natural gas critical
infrastructure that lost power during last February’s storm have also taken measures
to ensure that they don’t lose power and can keep pipelines pressurized. While winter
weather is unpredictable and we all hope for the best, we believe we are well
positioned to address winter events, if the y arise. DME recently conducted two table
top exercises with leadership staff as part of preparations plans. Similar exercises will
continue through the winter season to ensure we remain prepared for any winter
events. Staff contact: Tony Puente, DME
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F. FM 2181 Traffic Shift – On November 17, the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) informed City staff that there will be a traffic shift on November 19, 2021,
for the FM 2181 (Teasley Lane) project. The shift will occur between 8:00 AM and
12:00 PM at Hickory Creek Road and Old Alton Drive. There were not any lane
closures associated with the shift, although the shift is noticeable to drivers. The traffic
shift occurred in order to demolish the other half of the existing intersections and
construct the new lanes. Attached is a diagram for the Hickory Creek Road shift. Staff
contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering
G. Results of November 16 Board and Commission Inclusivity Work Session – At the
November 16 Work Session, City Council discussed pot ential changes to board and
commission member qualification criteria in the areas of inclusivity, voter registration,
and special qualifications applicable to a set of boards/commissions. The results of
the discussion were as follows:
• Animal Shelter Advisory Committee – Remove the “Three people who are
not involved by occupation or membership in any of the above categories”
language.
• Board of Ethics - Remove qualifications that state a preference is to be given
to a particular profession.
• Committee on Persons with Disabilities – Remove the in-district residency
requirement for those individuals nominated by Council Members in Districts
1, 2, 3, and 4.
• Historic Landmark Commission – Remove the requirement for a Certified
Public Accountant professional.
While there was extensive discussion on potential changes to the requirement that
board/commission members be registered voters, after reviewing the meeting
recording, staff concluded that there was no consensus reached in those areas.
Attached is a summary table that details the areas of discussion and individual Council
feedback received by staff at the November 16 Work Session. The City Secretary’s
Office intends to present for Council consideration the above-noted changes to board
and commission qualifications in January 2022. Please send any questions to Rosa.
Staff contact: Rosa Rios, City Secretary’s Office
H. Innovative Transportation Solutions (ITS) Monthly Mobility Report – During the
November 17, 2021, Mobility Committee meeting, Innovative Transportation
Solutions (ITS) gave their monthly report. John Polster, the City's transportation
consultant with ITS, typically provides an overview of the attached Mobility Status
Report on several major regional Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
projects. The report is provided for review. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital
Projects/Engineering
I. City of Denton Criteria Manual Updates – To assist design professionals in preparing
and submitting required plans and permits for proposed developments, staff has
prepared updates to the City Criteria Manuals listed below.
• Solid Waste and Recycling Criteria Manual – last updated in April 2009
• Stormwater Criteria Manual - last updated in December 2018
• Transportation Criteria Manual - last updated in March 2018
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• Water and Wastewater Criteria Manual - last updated in December 2018
Since their last update, there have been many improvements to industry standards and
requirements; therefore, it is appropriate to review and update the manuals from time
to time to stay relevant with current development standards.
The Criteria Manuals are part of a series of City d ocuments that are used by staff and
design professionals. Along with the Denton Development Code, Construction
Specifications, and Standard Details these documents implement the City’s vision for
a safe and sustainable city and ensure that proposed development meets the minimum
industry standards and requirements.
Generally, the proposed Criteria Manual updates include definitions, standards to
provide clarity, removal of duplicated information and elimination of conflicting
requirements. In the last month staff has been presenting the Criteria Manual updates
to various stakeholders, including the Planning and Zoning Commission and Public
Utilities Board. Below is a summary of the public outreach efforts so far:
• October 20 - Planning and Zoning Commission
• October 21 – Developer Town Hall
• November 8 - Public Utilities Board
• November 12 – Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE)
• October 21 through November 26 - Published online
The Criteria Manual updates are scheduled for City Council to consider on December
14, 2021. During the meeting, in addition to the individual public hearing items to
consider each Criteria Manual Update separately, staff has included a work session
item to present the draft Updates. To provide the Council an opportunity to review and
be familiar with the draft Criteria Manual Updates prior to the meeting, please refer to
the link below where the Updates are published on the City’s website. Staff contact:
Ron Menguita, Development Services
J. Northeast Denton Area Plan – On September 13, 2021, staff received a proposed
Northeast Denton Area Plan from residents of the area. The 43-page document
includes a description of the proposed Area Plan boundary, a vision for the area,
considerations for proposing an Area Plan, what makes the area special, challenges in
the area, and objectives of the Area Plan. Staff members from Development Services,
Engineering, and Parks and Recreation received the proposed Area Plan and have
reviewed the document.
To fully understand the scope of the area, staff mapped the area (below) and
determined that size of the proposed Area Plan boundary is approximately 6,789 acres
and consists of 679 parcels. The area is comprised of land that is approximately half
in the City of Denton and the half in the county (see map below). Staff found that the
proposed objectives of the Area Plan are similar to the City’s goals; (1) to enhance the
quality of life in Denton, (2) promote environme ntal preservation and sustainability,
(3) encourage historic preservation, (4) foster economic sustainability, and (5) create
a meaningful legacy for the City.
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Ned Woodbridge, one of the primary authors of the proposed Area Plan, and other
residents attended the September 16, 2021 city hosted Public Open House. At the
Open House staff shared draft maps and materials related to the Comprehensive Plan
Update, Mobility Plan Update, and the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan
Update. Attendees were able to review the draft maps and materials in person and
provided input directly to staff and/or provided them on comment cards.
Following the Open House, on November 8, 2021, staff met with a group of seven
residents that were involved with the creation of proposed Area Plan. At the meeting
staff expressed that the group’s work was a great start and that following the
Comprehensive Plan Update (anticipated completion February 2022) a more engaged
public outreach effort involving all stakeholders will need to occur. Also stated was
that timing would be dependent on staff workload and City Council priorities.
The group understood the need for more public outreach and appreciated the City’s
help. The group felt comfortable with the next steps and schedule. Their main
objective is to make sure that an Area Plan gets created for this area. According to
Ned Woodbridge, he has an email list of over 200 people. Using the email list already
developed, staff can build from that and develop a more comprehensive list.
Following completion of the City’s Comprehensive Plan update and direction from
City Council to move forward with an Area Plan for this area, a key component of the
public outreach will be hosting an area meeting with all the stakeholders within the
proposed area plan boundary. It is important that all stakeholders are in engaged in
developing area plans and advancing concepts and ideas, and that all stakeholders are
represented as some stakeholders may have differing ideas/concepts than others. Staff
contact: Ron Menguita, Development Services
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K. Annual American Legion Hall Senior Center Thanksgiving Luncheon – The Annual
American Legion Hall Senior Center Thanksgiving Luncheon was held Thursday,
November 17, from 11 am-1 pm. Ages 55+ were invited to drive thru the MLK Rec.
Center’s parking lot to pick up lunch for the day. The meal consisted of smoked turkey,
dressing, green beans, corn, candy yams, and a dessert. The drive thru served 161
lunches. The Thanksgiving Luncheon was sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Inc. Denton-Lewisville Alumni Chapter, MLK Advisory Board, Empowered
Outreach Church, Kendrick’s Barbeque and Birdia Johnson. Staff contact: Megan
Thomas, Parks and Recreation
L. Good Samaritan Earthen Channel – On November 12, The Denton Record Chronicle
published an article in their online editorial section Hugs and Shrugs giving a shrug to
the City for cleaning an earthen channel resulting in the loss of a duck pond on the
south side of the Good Samaritan Society campus on Hinkle Drive. The po nd was the
result of a rock construction dam being put in place in 2019 for the construction on
Hinkle Drive to control the construction silt, pictured below. This area was never
designed to hold water long-term.
Good Samaritan staff contacted the Drainage Department on August 19 with concerns
of vegetation overgrowth and stagnant water of said earthen channel creating a
mosquito issue. City staff met with members of Good Samaritan Society to discuss
their desires to have the creek cleaned. During this sit e visit, Good Samaritan staff
were made aware that the rock construction dam would need to be removed to restore
flow of the channel, remove the stagnant water, and reduce risk of flooding. The City
began work cleaning the channel on September 23 and finis hed on October 1. The
earthen channel has now been restored to its original function and will continue to
flow as designed. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Public Works
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M. Stream Clean Litter Cleanup – On October 16, The City of Denton hosted its annual
waterways cleanup, the Stream Clean, a community-wide litter cleanup effort. A total
of 519 volunteers registered and litter was cleaned from 11 waterway sites. Overall,
5.5 tons of litter (380 bags of trash and 42 bags of recycling) were cleaned from
streams across Denton. Volunteer participants contributed a collective 710 hours of
volunteer time, worth an estimated $19,312.
Volunteers were recognized for their work at a pre-cleanup Volunteer Party at
Quakertown Park that featured a free breakfast, warm drinks, and a warm-up led by
Denton Parks and Recreation Department fitness staff. This year’s Stream Clean was
made possible through interdepartmental efforts from PARD, Solid Waste &
Recycling, Watershed Protection, Environmental Services, and with additional
support from Keep Texas Beautiful and Pan Ector Industries. Staff contact: Carly
Weld, Parks and Recreation
N. Community Cleanup Challenge – This Fall, the North Central Texas Council of
Government s, Regional Stormwater Public Education Task Force launched a
Community Cleanup Challenge, a friendly competition to see which North Texas
community can pick up the most litter per resident. Volunteer contributions from the
Stream Clean and Keep Denton Beautiful’s year-round cleanup programs (Meetup
Cleanup, Adopt -a-Spot, Cigarette Litter Prevention Program) were recorded as part of
the challenge. Denton is currently in third place with 35 cleanups logged and 1128
bags of litter cleaned up. Community groups and individuals have until the end of
November to log their cleanup efforts to add to Denton’s cleanup totals. For more
information visit the North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge website by clicking
this link. Staff contact: Carly Weld, Parks and Recreation
III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. Standing Water Near Service Center - On July 20, Mayor Hudspeth forwarded a
resident’s concerns about standing water in an empty lot off Ruddell Street, behind
the City’s Service Center. Staff investigated the concern and found the standing water
is resulting from discharge from a recently developed nearby subdivision. A long-term
solution to mitigate the increased discharge will be incorporated in the drainage
improvements of the Mingo/Ruddell Project, which is currently under design. With
feedback from the resident, Staff was able to construct a temporary solution to make
the area safe while still allowing proper drainage. Staff completed the work the week
of November 1, 2021, pictured below. Staff has placed grass seed around the area and
will monitor to ensure proper vegetation is established. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer,
Public Works
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B. Traffic Study Results for Dallas Drive – On October 28, Council Member Byrd
submitted a request to address safety concerns at Dallas Drive and Rio Grande
Boulevard intersection. Dallas Drive (US 77) is a Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) roadway, and the subject intersection is located approximately 900 feet from
the Calloway's driveway to the east. TxDOT installed delineators and the roadway has
been striped at the intersection of Dallas Drive, the I-35E northbound offramp and the
frontage road (near Calloway’s) to prevent northbound frontage road motorists from
crossing Dallas Drive. The intent of the delineators is to improve the safety of the
intersection and reduce collisions caused by vehic les traveling at fast speeds on the I-
35E offramp not anticipating through traffic across Dallas Drive. TxDOT made this
improvement at the request of the Denton Police Department following several
accidents at the intersection.
TxDOT plans to replace the Dallas Drive left lane I-35E onramp with underpass access
to the I-35E southbound frontage road as part of the future I-35E widening project.
Staff conducted a traffic study in the area from November 9, 2021, to November 15,
2021. Minimal speeding was observed along Dallas drive, with 6.6% of drivers going
over the posted speed limit. Based on the results, Dallas Drive does not currently
warrant the implementation of additional traffic calming measures. The Denton Police
Department has been notified and is conducting targeted enforcement to help address
speeding. Staff contact: Chandrakanth Muruganandham, Capital Projects/Engineering
C. Orr Street Business Concern – On November 12, Mayor Hudspeth submitted a request
to address concerns raised by a business owner regarding construction on Orr Street.
Orr Street is part of the Denton Street Rehabilitation Project which includes the
reconstruction of 47 roadway segments that were identified in the 2012 and 2014 Bond
Program. The Denton Street Rehabilitation Project is scheduled to be completed by
the close of quarter 4 of calendar year 2022. The Orr Street segment is currently on
schedule to be completed by the end of calendar year 2021. The following timeline
shows the advanced notice that was given prior to the start of construction.
• The Virtual Meeting was held Thursday, April 29, 2021.
• The Orr Street segment was placed on the Street Construction Report three
weeks prior to the start of construction.
• The Construction Notice to residents and business owners went out on
October 20, 2021.
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• Reliable Paving (the contractor on the project) notified staff when the
construction notice was issued on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
Attached is the notice to residents and a clip from the Street Construction Report.
Staff has contacted the business owner to ensure that all of their concerns were
addressed and will keep the owner updated as additional progress is made. Staff
contact: Dustin Draper, Capital Projects/Engineering
D. Downtown Lighting (South of Square) – On November 12, Mayor Hudspeth sent staff
a request to have DME evaluate and potentially improve street lighting in the
Downtown area south of the square. Attached is a map of the specific area with color
coding meaning: Green = removed; Red = upgraded to LED; and Blue = existing LED.
To aid with visibility in the area, DME installed five new LED street lights and
upgraded four existing street lights to LED. This project has been completed and DME
believes the area is highly improved. Staff contact: Tony Puente, DME
E. Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act – Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer and Council Member
Beck recently requested information about the Infrastructure Investment Jo bs Act
(IIJA). On Monday, November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion
Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) bill into law. IIJA includes a mix of
funding through existing federal programs and formulas with the creation of new
programs that are likely to be administered through competitive grants. IIJA has three
distinct areas including:
1. Division A-C - $476.8 billion over 5 y years reauthorization of surface
transportation programs. These funds will be allocated by formula to state
DOTs, MPOs, transit agencies and Amtrack. The bill provides an average of:
• $63 billion per year for highways;
• $17 billion per year for transit;
• $36 billion per year for intercity passenger rail.
2. Division D-I – Authorizes other infrastructure investments.
3. Division J - $520 billion over 5 years of advance appropriations for wide array
of infrastructure investments.
New spending in the bill includes:
• $110 billion for highways and bridges,
• $66 billion for passenger and freight rail,
• $65 billion for broadband,
• $65 billion for the electricity grid,
• $55 billion for water infrastructure,
• $47 billion for cybersecurity,
• $39 billion for public transit,
$25 billion for airports,
The only direct formula funding to local governments in IIJA is $550 million in FY
2022 for the Energy Efficiency and Conversation Block Grant (EECBG). EECBG is
one-time funding that provides flexible grants to states and local governments over
10
35,000 in population for local energy efficiency projects using a formula weighted
heavily on population.
Most of the funding in IIJA will be allocated over the next five years. The timing of
the release of IIJA funding will primarily depend on whether the program is existing
or new. New programs will require the federal agencies administering them to create
regulations and funding notices, while existing programs could potentially be
implemented quickly after the bill becoming law.
As more guidance and information is released regarding IIJA, staff will update
Council regarding funding opportunities fo r the City. Staff contact: Laura Behrens,
Grants Administration
F. Unpermitted Work Complaint - Staff received a complaint through Engage Denton
regarding unpermitted work being performed without a permit on a property on Archer
Trail and Council Member Beck also reached out to staff on this issue. There was a
code compliance case opened on November 7 where staff performed an initial
inspection of the property and spoke with the owner. Staff met with the property owner
this week to do an interior inspection on the property and found there had been wo rk
completed without a permit. Staff is now coordinating with the property owner to get
them compliant with the code. The power has been cut off and no additional work will
occur on site until a permit application is submitted and the work can be properly
inspected for safety. The code compliance case will remain open to continue to ensure
compliance. An additional question on the property was regarding the possibility of
the renovation occurring to support multiple households. The owner indicated his
intent is for this to become a rental property, but the property will be required to follow
the same rules as other single-family rentals in the City including the code requirement
of having no more than 4 unrelated ind ividuals living in the residence. Staff contact:
Charlie Rosendahl, Development Services
IV. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Hartlee Field Mountain Bike Opening Celebration – On Saturday, November 20,
Parks and Recreation will celebrate the opening of the Hartlee Field Mountain Bike
Trail. Local riders and volunteers constructed the 5.3 -mile trail by working nearly
1,000 hours clearing and creating the trail.
Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. and inc lude vendors, guided trail rides, a DJ, food,
and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Parking and activities will be at the Clear Creek Davis
Entrance, 5792 Hartlee Field Rd. The dedication and ribbon-cutting will take place at
10:30 a.m. at the entrance to the Mountain Bike Trail, north of the parking lot. Staff
contact: Nikki Sassenus, Parks and Recreation
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V. Attachments
A. I-35 Traffic Advisory ............................................................................................. 13
B. Nette Shultz Safe Routes to Schools Presentation ................................................... 14
C. FM 2181 Traffic Shift ............................................................................................ 22
D. Boards and Commissions Inclusivity Results .......................................................... 23
E. ITS Monthly Mobility Report ................................................................................. 24
F. Orr Street Business Concern ................................................................................... 48
G. Downtown Lighting Map ....................................................................................... 50
VI. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2021-099 Winter Weather Action Plan Progress ..................................................... 51
B. 2021-100 ESA Inventory ........................................................................................ 59
C. 2021-101 Tree Preservation Work Session Responses ............................................ 78
VII. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .......................................................................... 94
B. Council Calendar ................................................................................................... 96
C. Future Work Session Items .................................................................................... 98
D. Street Construction Report ................................................................................... 101
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY
DALLAS DISTRICT
Emily McCann
(214) 320-4485
Emily.McCann@txdot.gov
NEW NORTHBOUND I-35 EXIT RAMP TO US 380 OPENING NEXT WEEK IN
DENTON COUNTY
Nov. 19, 2021
DENTON COUNTY – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will open the new northbound
Interstate 35 (I-35) exit ramp to US Highway 380 (US 380) at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24. The old exit ramp
to US 380 will close at this time.
Ahead of the exit ramp opening, various lane closures on northbound I-35 will begin at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov.
23. These closures are needed in order to restripe the lanes for the new exit ramp and move concrete traffic
barrier. Please note this work is weather permitting and subject to change.
This work is part of a $1.8 million ramp improvement project on northbound I-35 at US 380 in Denton County. The
project will reverse the northbound entrance and exit ramps to address increased traffic in the area. Construction is
expected to be complete by early 2022.
Message boards have been placed to alert drivers of upcoming construction activities. TxDOT is urging motorists
to use caution in the work zone. Visit www.DriveTexas.org for the latest road closures on this project and others.
For media inquiries, contact TxDOT Public Information Officer Emily McCann at Emily.McCann@txdot.gov or (214)
320-4485.
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Safe Routes To Schools Community Update
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Thursday, November 18, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Thank you for joining us this evening, the meeting will begin shortly.14
Participants & Agenda
November 18, 2021Safe Routes to School –Nette Shultz Elem. Virtual Community UpdateSlide 2
❑City Council Member District 2
▪Brian Beck
❑Nette Shultz Elementary
▪Matt Preston, Principal
❑City Manager’s Office
▪Sara Hensley, Interim City Manager
▪David Gaines, Interim Deputy City Manager
❑Capital Projects
▪Rachel Wood, Deputy Director of Capital Projects
▪Seth Garcia, Program Manager
▪Robin Davis, Project Manager
▪Nathan George, Sr. Planner-Bicycle, Pedestrian & ADA Coordinator
❑Public Affairs
▪Sarah Fullwood
❑Introductions
❑Virtual Community Reminders
❑Presentation Overview
▪Safe Routes To School Initiative
▪Timeline of Events
▪Project Locations
▪Project Schedule & Funding Overview
▪Q&A –Stay Informed
Participants Agenda
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Virtual Community Meeting Reminders
November 18, 2021Safe Routes to School –Nette Shultz Elem. Virtual Community UpdateSlide 3
❑All attendees are muted
❑All attendee video is disabled
❑Q&A
▪Questions will be answered at the end of the presentation
in the order they are received
▪Select “Raise Hand” to request to speak –For people
wishing to verbally ask a question, those questions will be
answered at the end of the presentation. If you raise your
hand, the presenter will call your name and you will need to
unmute after you have been called on to ask your question
❑Presentation will be available after meeting online at:
www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeetings
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Safe Routes To School Program Initiative
Safe Routes to School Programs
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a movement that aims to make it safer and easier for students to walk and bike to school. Th e first federally
funded Safe Routes to School Program was created in 2005.
The most successful Safe Routes to School programs incorporate the Six E’s:
✓Engagement
✓Equity
✓Engineering
✓Encouragement
✓Education
✓Evaluation
State & Regional Safe Routes to School practitioners work to find new funding and ensure proper spending of existing funding for Safe Routes
to School. https://www.saferoutespartnership.org/safe-routes-school/101
November 18, 2021Safe Routes to School –Nette Shultz Elem. Virtual Community UpdateSlide 4 17
Timeline of Events
2012-March
City staff and Denton Independent School District (DISD) staff collaborated to identify project locations for both Nette Shultz and Pecan Creek Elementary Schools.
2012-July
Application was submitted and North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) approved the application for an 80/20 funding partnership with the City.
2019-November
Voters approve 12M in bond funds for the purpose of new sidewalk infrastructure to be allocated over a 5-year period.
2021-February 11
City submits anticipated engineering schedule to NCTCOG.
2021-March 16
Professional Service Agreement is approved by City Council with Kimley Horn & Associates (KHA) to provide design engineering services for the sidewalks for Nette
Shultz & Pecan Creek Elementary Schools. Design work then began after contract with KHA was approved.
2021-August
KHA advises Nette Shultz has been reconstructed on same site, changing school footprint.
2021-October 27
City staff met with Principal Preston of Nette Shultz to discuss new school layout and options for sidewalk location to ensure the safest pedestrian crossings were
selected given the reconfiguration of the school site.
City submitted revised Nette Shultz segment location to NCTCOG for consideration and approval.
November 18, 2021Safe Routes to School –Nette Shultz Elem. Virtual Community UpdateSlide 5 18
Sidewalk Locations
November 18, 2021Safe Routes to School –Nette Shultz Elem. Virtual Community UpdateSlide 6
Emerson Lane (south side)
From Wilsonwood to Glenwood
From Woodhaven to Brookfield
Emerson Lane (north side)
From Glenwood to NS Bus Lane
Glenwood Lane (TBD)*
From Emerson to E. Windsor
*Segment location will be determined by engineer
recommendation based on field observations, SRTS
criteria, NCTCOG approval & budget.
Will provide approximately 2,350 lf of new sidewalk
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Project Schedule & Funding Overview
❑February 2022
▪Survey and field work complete
❑April 2022
▪60% engineering plans complete
▪Begin easement/right-of-way process if required*
❑October 2022 –December 2022
▪Advertise for construction bids
❑January 2023
▪Award to Contractor, begin construction
(anticipate 12-month construction schedule
for all 4 schools, contractor will determine order)
*project schedule may be affected by right-of-way/easement needs
November 18, 2021Safe Routes to School –Nette Shultz Elem. Virtual Community UpdateSlide 7
Nette Shultz Elementary Sidewalks
Funding Overview
Estimate at Completion:$ 693,250
SRTS Funding Approved:$ 317,300
TRiP Funding Approved:$ 99,273
2019 Bond Funds:$ 276,677
TOTAL FUNDING:$ 693,250
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Q & A / Stay Informed
November 18, 2021Safe Routes to School –Nette Shultz Elem. Virtual Community UpdateSlide 8
Stay Informed
Visit us at Discussdenton.com for updates on the SRTS sidewalk projects as well as other city sidewalk
and major infrastructure projects. www.discussdenton.com/citysidewalks
Project Manager, Robin Davis –940.349.7713 –robin.davis@cityofdenton.com
Program Manager, Seth Garcia –940.349.8938 –seth.garcia@cityofdenton.com
Q&A
▪Type your question to the Q&A Section as shown. Questions
will be answered in the order they are received
▪REQUEST TO SPEAK
▪Select “Raise Hand”
▪Presenter will call your name
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Presentation will be available after meeting online at: www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeetings
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Note: Council Member Byrd was absent
Remove for all Armintor, Maguire, Meltzer
Quasi‐Judicial [Judicial) Only
[NOTE: JUDICIAL/QUASI‐JUDICIAL:
Board of Ethics
Civil Service Commission
Denton Housing Authority Board
Health & Building Standards Commission
Historic Landmark Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustment]
Beck
Keep Davis, Hudspeth
Other Members must be 18 years old Maguire, Armintor, Meltzer
Remove "Three people who are not
involved by occupation or membership in
any of the above categories" as those are
not mandated by State law."
Maguire, Davis, Beck,
Armintor
City "Employee" Not Voting Members Armintor
Keep as is Hudspeth
Reduce to 2 Attorneys Armintor, Maguire
Remove "Preference" qualifications
[Note: Attorney is also noted as a current
Preference.]
Armintor, Maguire, Beck,
Meltzer
Remove all 3 Attorneys Meltzer, Beck
Attorney to be "Preferred" profession Beck
Have Experience in Conflict Resolution &
Training as a Preferred qualification Beck
Keep as is Davis, Hudspeth
Remove residency requirement for
nominees (Districts 1‐4)
Armintor, Maguire, Davis,
Beck, Meltzer
Preference to Disabled Citizens Maguire, Meltzer
Members have a disability Armintor
Preference to members who have
experience with disabilities Beck
Keep as is Hudspeth
City "Employee" Not Voting Members Armintor
Keep as is Beck, Hudspeth
Add "Journalist or professional researcher"
as a
Preferred qualification
Armintor
Keep as is Beck, Meltzer
Make qualifications "Preferred" rather
than "Required"Armintor, Maguire
Keep as is Meltzer, Beck, Hudspeth
Remove "CPA" requirement Beck, Armintor, Meltzer,
Maguire
Remove "Other members … provided that
no one business or professional interest
shall constitute a majority membership of
the commission."
Davis
Keep as is Meltzer, Hudspeth
Sustainability Framework
Advisory Committee Keep as is Meltzer, Beck, Hudspeth
Historic Landmark
Commission
Health & Building Standards
Commission
Board of Ethics
Voter Registration*
[Residency in the City not
affected]
*The Public Utilities Board (Advisory) must have the same qualifications as the City Council, who are
required to be registered voters.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
November 16, 2021 Work Session
Work Session Item 2.B (ID 21‐2284) ‐ B&C Inclusivity
Committee on Persons with
Disabilities
Animal Shelter Advisory
Committee
Denton Police Department
Chief of Police Advisory
Board
Internal Audit Advisory
Committee
RESULT:
CONSENSUS
FOR CHANGE
RESULT:
CONSENSUS
FOR CHANGE
RESULT:
CONSENSUS
FOR CHANGE
RESULT:
CONSENSUS
FOR CHANGE
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 1
City of Denton Transportation/Mobility
Project Status Report
Prepared by ITS
November 2021
PROJECTS
• Project Summary ............................................ page 2
• FM 2181 North-South .................................... page 3
• I-35E/Mayhill ................................................. page 5
• I-35/35E/35W Merge...................................... page 7
• I-35/US 380 Interim Improvements ............... page 9
• I-35 North ..................................................... page 11
• I-35W Main Lanes ........................................ page 13
• I-35W Frontage Roads ................................. page 14
• US 380/US 377 ............................................. page 15
• US 380 East .................................................. page 17
• US 380 Feasibility Study .............................. page 19
• Loop 288 West ............................................. page 20
• FM 1515 ....................................................... page 21
• FM 1173 ....................................................... page 22
• Elm and Locust ............................................. page 23
• Glossary of Acronyms .................................. page 24
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 2
PROJECT SUMMARY
PROJECT LET DATE CONTRACTOR/
ENGINEER
CONSTRUCTION COST
FM 2181 North-South 07-11-2017 Zachry $37,641,150
I-35E/Mayhill 06-2025 LTRA $72,094,705
I-35/35E/35W Merge 01-2025 AECOM/Stantec $397,991,207
I-35/US 380 Interim 07-02-2021 Jagoe Public $1,834,246
I-35 North 12-2022/2024 Stantec $763,903,737
I-35W Main Lanes * HNTB $467,537,765
I-35W Frontage Roads * HNTB $376,973,505
US 380/US 377 06-04-2020 Ragle Construction $21,269,537
US 380 East
08-04-2021
Zachry
$140,553,393
US 380 Feasibility Study * HDR *
Loop 288 West * CP&Y $63,060,082 (frontage
road only)
FM 1515 * LTRA $36,775,382
FM 1173 * Garver $47,031,629
Elm & Locust * * *
TOTAL $2,426,666,338
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 3
Current Activity:
• Construction: MCM was defaulted on January 24, 2019.
• Zachry was selected as contractor to complete work on FM 2181.
• Zachry began construction on November 11, 2019. There are 558 working days. See attached
TxDOT construction report.
• Action Item: City of Denton and TxDOT resolve outstanding claims regarding damage to
DME sewer and water and equipment damage.
FM 2181 North-South
CSJ: 2054-02-015 Schematic Approval: December 15, 2005
Project Description: Widen from two-lane to six-lane divided
roadway Environmental Clearance: January 28, 2008
Limits: From City of Denton/Corinth City limits
to Lillian Miller
ROW Acquisition Completed: January 25, 2013
Utility Relocations Complete: November 2017
Construction Cost: $37,641,150 100% Plans: May 22, 2017
Firm: Zachry Let Date: July 11, 2017
Project Manager: Stacy Clack/Kyle Petigo Construction Complete: August 2022
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 4
TxDOT Monthly Project Report
Date of report: October 7, 2021
Report prepared by: Stacy Clack
Project: FM 2181
Control: 2054-02-015
Highway: FM 2181
Limits: From: City of Denton/Corinth City Limits
To: Lillian Miller
Contractor: Zachry
TxDOT Project Manager: Stacy Clack Phone: (817) 504-6696
TxDOT Project Manager: Christian Bonilla Phone: (214) 317-2489
Contractor’s Superintendent: Karim Atiyeh Phone: (972) 400-4325
Date Work Began: November 11, 2019
Anticipated Completion Date: August 2022
Current Activities:
Current activities include: Erosion control/barricades. Placing lime treated subgrade phase 2
(southbound lanes and side streets). Storm drainage completion (phase II); leave out areas where utilities
were cleared. Asphalt underlayment southbound (phase II side streets and tie-ins). Concrete paving main
lanes southbound. Concrete driveways. Continue addressing conflicts with walls (next phase) as well as
other various utility conflicts. Culvert G drainage issues awaiting work authorization. Wall activities for
178R and 180R ceased due to design error; sound walls were added to the project after utility relocation
conflicts identified.
Narrative description of last month’s activities: Erosion control/barricades. Placed lime treated
subgrade phase 2 (southbound lanes). Continued tying steel for southbound phase 2 paving in areas cleared
and ready. Culvert G drainage issues awaiting work authorization. Price received on 9-7-21. Wall
activities for 178R and 180R ceased due to design error; sound walls were added to the project after utility
relocation conflicts identified.
Narrative description of activities planned for next month: Continue concrete paving southbound lanes
phase 2. SW3P items. Traffic switch (phase 2 to phase 3 – northbound). Begin subgrade/excavation
northbound lanes. Complete tie-in for drainage northbound. Grading/sod.
Traffic issues: Anticipate traffic switch to next phase (northbound) in November 2021.
Item(s) of work currently controlling project completion: Various utility conflicts. Concrete paving.
Traffic switch to next phase (northbound).
Other items of significance: Utility conflicts. Frontier Fiber and Verizon Business Fiber: Bent Oaks
Drive. Culvert G City of Denton line conflict (received pricing for emergency work authorization on 9-7-
21). Atmos gas line at wall 178R and 180R. CoServ Gas line and power lines at Hickory Creek (open
conflict but RFI was answered by TxDOT 9-7-21); Zachry to proceed.
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 5
Current Activity:
• PS&E: The updated 60% (plans adequate) plan set was resubmitted on October 4, 2021. The 95%
plans are expected in February 2022.
• ROW: There are 43 total parcels. There are 2 parcels in appraisal, 3 parcels in ED, and 38 parcels
in possession.
• Utilities: Utilities are being coordinated by Cobb Fendley. Utility coordination meeting was held
on October 27, 2021.
o Atmos Gas: Pending permit and agreement.
o AT&T: Pending Frontier duct bank design for completion of AT&T design. Agreement
pending.
o Charter/Spectrum: Awaiting revised DME plans; upon receipt of same, will take
approximately 90 days to finalize plans. Agreement pending.
o CoServ Gas: Pending permits and agreement.
o City of Denton water and sewer: Pending design changes, easement acquisition, and
agreement. Bi-weekly meetings being held.
o DME: Agreement with TxDOT pending. Easements pending. Permit pending. Design
changes being incorporated; pending submittal to the UIR.
o DISD: Pending design and agreement. Pending meeting with District to discuss
reimbursement eligibility.
o Frontier: Pending permit and agreement.
I-35E/Mayhill
CSJ: 0196-01-109 Schematic Approval: February 2011
Limits: I-35E intersection with Mayhill from
Pockrus Page Rd to Loop 288 Environmental Clearance: January 31, 2012
Description: Reconstruct interchange at Mayhill and
I-35E and existing 4-lane frontage roads ROW Acquisition Completed: March 2022
Est. Construction Cost: $72,094,705
Utility Relocations Complete: September 2023
City of Denton Utility
Relocations Complete: *
Funding: CAT 2: $72,094,705 100% Plans: June 2022
Firm & Key Contact: LTRA, Tyler Martin Ready to Let Date: September 2023
TxDOT Project Manager: Don Vo Let Date: June 2025
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 6
o Grande: Awaiting Frontier relocation plans; will take approximately 30 days to finalize
plans upon receipt.
o Lumen: Pending permit and agreement.
o NGG: abandoning in place. Need agreement for abandonment.
o Oncor: Permits previously approved have since expired. Awaiting updated agreement
packet and updated relocation package required due to internal IT issue.
o Unite Private Networks: New install permits have been submitted; to be reviewed after
ROW is assessed.
o Verizon/MCI: New install. Construction completed; to confirm depth clearances.
o Zayo: Pending permits and agreement. Estimating agreement for review mid- to late
November.
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 7
Current Activity:
• PS&E: The combined 60% plan review is complete. Consultant is working toward the 95%
plan submittal.
• City has requested details from TxDOT regarding medallions used on AGL project, as well as
cross section files. TxDOT has sent requested files to City of Denton regarding aesthetics.
Follow-up aesthetics meeting to be held with city.
• ROW: There are 15 parcels for acquisition for the 0195-03-090 CSJ. There are: 1 parcel in
negotiations, 1 parcel in ED, and 13 parcels in possession.
• There are 44 parcels for acquisition for the 0195-03-087 CSJ. There are: 1 parcel in
negotiations and 43 parcels in possession.
• Utilities: LTRA is conducting utility coordination. Utilities are awaiting plans adequate for
the Bonnie Brae and Windsor Road additions to the projects. Status of utilities in conflict:
I-35/35E/35W Merge
CSJ: 0195-03-090 (I-35E/W to US 380)
0195-03-087 (US 380 to US 77) Schematic Approval: -090: August 2011
-087: January 31, 2019
Limits: From I-35E/W to US 77 north of Denton Environmental Approval: -090: June 2017
-087: October 7, 2019
Description:
Reconstruct interchange and existing
frontage roads; reconstruct and widen to 6/8-
lane rural freeway with ramp modifications
ROW Acquisition Complete: November 2021
Est. Construction Cost:
$397,991,207
-099: $43,821,225
-090: $130,812,652
-087: $223,357,330
Utility Relocations Complete: August 2023
City of Denton Utility
Relocations Complete: *
Funding:
$397,991,207
CAT 2: $35,008,319
CAT 4: $43,647,905
CAT 12: $319,334,983
100% Plans: June 2022
Firm & Key Contact: AECOM (-090); Stantec (-087) Ready to Let Date: August 2023
TxDOT PM: Dawit Abraham Let Date: September 2023
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 8
o AT&T: Design expected in March 2022. Agreement expected in April 2022.
Anticipate start of relocations in June 2022 and completion in December 2022.
o Atmos Distribution: Design expected early February. Agreement expected April 2022.
Anticipate start of relocations in April 2022 and completion in October 2022.
o Atmos Transmission: Preliminary design expected mid-January 2022. Agreement
expected April 2022. Anticipate relocations start in May 2022 and completion in May
2023. Project dependent on easement acquisition.
o Brazos Valley Electric: Design expected in November 2021. Agreement expected in
November 2021. Anticipate relocations start in December 2021 and completion in
February 2022.
o Charter-Spectrum: Design expected in April 2022. Agreement expected in June 2022.
Anticipate start of relocations in July 2022 and completion in October 2022.
o City of Denton Water/Wastewater: Final design expected in July 2022. Agreement
expected in October 2022. Anticipate start of relocations in November 2022 and
completion in July 2023. Dependent upon acquisition of easements.
o CoServ: Design expected early January 2022. Agreement expected to be finalized
early February 2022. Estimate start of relocations in April 2022 and completion in
September 2022.
o Eagleridge Operating LLC: Design expected in March 2022. Agreement expected in
May 2022. Anticipate start of relocations in June 2022 and completion in September
2022.
o DME Distribution: Design expected in March 2022. Agreement expected in May
2022. Anticipate start of relocations in June 2022 and completion in January 2023.
o DME Transmission: Design expected in February 2022. Agreement expected in April
2022. Anticipate start of construction in July 2022 and completion in April 2023.
Utility is awaiting geotech data for foundation at Oak Street crossing to finalize design
in this area.
o Fiberlight: Anticipate start of relocations in March 2022 and completion in July 2022.
Awaiting utility owner to confirm as-built drawings that line was placed in proper
location. If in conflict, may have to adjust in certain locations.
o Frontier: Relocation complete at I-35 crossing along Loop 288. Staking ROW to verify
proper location.
o Level 3/Lumen: Design expected in April 2022. Agreement expected in May 2022.
Anticipate start of relocations in May 2022 and completion in October 2022.
o UNT Fiber: Fiber crossing IH-35E south of Bonnie Brae in review to confirm if it will
be in conflict.
o Verizon Business/MCI: Design expected in February 2022. Agreement expected in
April 2022. Anticipate start of relocations in May 2022 and completion in October
2022.
o Zayo: Design expected in June 2022. Agreement expected in July 2022. Anticipate
start of relocations in August 2022 and completion in January 2023.
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 9
Current Activity:
• Construction: The project let on July 2, 2021.
The project was awarded to Jagoe Public
Company with a low bid of $1,834,246.32 at
12.19% over the engineer’s estimate. There are
4 months of barricades and 120 working days.
Construction began on September 20, 2021.
See attached TxDOT construction report.
I-35/US 380 Interim Improvements
CSJ: 0195-03-090
Limits: North of Oak Street to south of US 380
Description: Interim improvements exit ramp on I-35E
and lanes at US 380
Construction Cost: $1,834,246
Funding: CAT 8
Firm: TxDOT
TxDOT PM: Branden Barnett
100% Plans: April 30, 2021
Let Date: July 2, 2021
Construction Completion: January 2022
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TxDOT Monthly Project Report
Date of report: October 11, 2021
Report prepared by: Branden Barnett
Project: F 2021 (900)
Control: 0195-03-100
Highway: IH35
Limits: From: Oak St
To: North of US 380
Contractor: Jagoe
TxDOT Project manager: Branden Barnett Phone: (214) 392-1791
Contractor’s Project Manager: Brian Lee
Contractor’s Superintendent: Rolando Rangel
Date Work Began: September 20, 2021
Anticipated Completion Date: January 18, 2022
Current Activities:
Current activities include: Placed asphalt paving on proposed exit ramp and auxiliary lane.
Removing/Relocating illumination along IH-35.
Narrative description of last month’s activities: Placed traffic control devices for Phase I
construction. Placed concrete traffic barriers along main lanes of IH-35, removed existing entrance
ramp, constructed drainage headwall, and placed lime along proposed exit ramp and extra lane on
northbound frontage road.
Narrative description of activities planned for next month: Relocate ITS along northbound
frontage road. Remove striping on IH-35. Place striping on IH-35, exit ramp, and auxiliary lane.
Traffic issues: Existing IH-35 northbound entrance ramp closed. Traffic will no longer be able to
enter IH-35 northbound main lanes until north of US 380.
Plans for changes in traffic patterns: Potential traffic switch on 11-19-21 into Phase 1, Stage 2
(construction of new entrance ramp; completion of proposed exit ramp; and opening to new traffic).
Item(s) of work currently controlling project completion: Asphalt paving, ITS, illumination, and
signs.
Other items of significance: Potential material delays and/or weather.
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 11
Current Activity:
• PS&E: The 60% plan set has been submitted to TxDOT. The 60% plan set is under review.
• ROW: There are 115 parcels for acquisition for the -074 CSJ. There are: 2 parcels in
negotiations, 1 parcel in appraisal, 20 parcels in ED, and 92 parcels in possession.
• There are 23 parcels for acquisition for the -116 CSJ. There are: 2 parcels in ED, and 21
parcels in possession.
• Utilities: Additional utilities may be added to conflict list with SUE completed.
o AT&T: Relocation plans currently in design; preliminary plans expected in February
2022.
o Atmos: Plans are underway; anticipate submittal of preliminary plans in May 2022.
Test holes scheduled to confirm depth.
I-35 North
CSJ: 0195-02-074; 0195-02-081; 0195-01-116 Schematic Approval: January 31, 2019
Limits: From US 77 to FM 3002 (Cooke County line) Environmental Approval: October 7, 2019
Description:
Reconstruct and widen 4- to 6-lane rural
freeway with ramp modifications and
reconstruct 4- to 4/6-lane frontage roads
ROW Acquisition Complete: March 2022
Est. Construction Cost:
$763,903,737
-074: $484,846,537
-081: $196,670,000
-116: $82,387,200
Utility Relocations
Complete: December 2023
Funding:
$763,903,737 CAT 4: $155,272,807
CAT 11: $30,664,453
CAT 12: $577,966,477
100% Plans: October 2022
Firm & Key Contact: Stantec Ready to Let Date: December 2023
TxDOT PM: Dawit Abraham Let Date: December 2024 (-081)
December 2025 (-074)
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 12
o CenturyLink: Confirming conflicts along I-35. Preliminary plans TBD. Scheduling
meeting to discuss questions from utility owner.
o City of Denton Water/Wastewater: Plans are underway; anticipate submittal of
preliminary plans in April 2022. Pursuing easements.
o Frontier: Relocation plans are underway; preliminary plans expected in June 2022.
o Level 3 (Lumen): Relocation plans are underway; preliminary plans expected in June
2022.
o MCI: Relocation plans are underway; preliminary plans expected in May 2022.
o OneOK Gas: In process of confirming gas line location. Requesting meeting with
utility owner.
o Sanger Electric: Relocation plans in design concurrent with I-35/FM 455 relocations.
Design expected January 2022 for lines running on southbound frontage road.
o Suddenlink: Relocation plans are underway. Preliminary plans TBD. Requested as-
builts for new installs along northbound frontage road to confirm if in conflict.
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 13
Current Activities:
• Environmental: Due to concern raised by FHWA
regarding ROW phase, project will be resubmitted
in February cycle for TIP/STIP revisions.
• Schematic: Schematic approved on May 17, 2021.
• IAJR: TxDOT coordinating details regarding
completion of IAJR for main lanes and frontage
roads.
• Utilities: SUE work has been completed and
provided to consultants.
• Other: TxDOT has requested letters of support
from Corral City, City of Denton, Fort Worth, and
Denton County. Town of Northlake has provided
resolution supporting project.
I-35W Main Lanes
CSJ: 0081-13-050; -058 Schematic Approval: May 17, 2021
Limits: From SH 170 (Alliance Boulevard) to
I-35E Environmental Clearance: April 2022
Description: Widen 4-lane rural to 6-lane urban
freeway with ramp relocation ROW Acquisition Completion: NA
Est. Construction Cost: $467,537,765
-050: $351,590,445
-058: $115,947,320 Utility Relocations Completion: September 2023
Funding: * 100% Plans: May 2023
Firm & Key Contact: HNTB, Nicole Carrillo Ready to Let Date: September 2023
TxDOT Project Manager: Nelson Underwood Let Date: *
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 14
Current Activity:
• IAJR: HNTB is completing IAJR for entire corridor.
• PS&E: Negotiations with HNTB for the FM 407 to FM 2449 segment are underway; anticipate
finalization of negotiations in November.
• ROW: Parcel count is currently 113.
• Utilities: SUE work has been completed and provided to consultants. City staff to review utility
relocations required for project.
• Other: TxDOT has requested letters of support for I-35W from Corral City, City of Denton, Fort
Worth, and Denton County. Town of Northlake has provided resolution supporting project.
I-35W Frontage Roads
CSJ: 0081-13-065 Schematic Approval: March 20, 2020
Limits: From Dale Earnhardt Way to
I-35E/35W split Environmental Clearance: June 30, 2020
Project Description: Construct frontage roads ROW Acquisition Complete: March 2023
Est. Construction Cost: $376,973,505 Utility Relocations Complete: June 2024
Funding: * 100% Plans: November 2023
Firm: HNTB Ready to Let Date: June 2024
TxDOT Contact: Gutema Gebriel Let Date: *
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 15
Current Activity:
• Construction: Project was awarded to Ragle Construction, Inc. with a low bid of $21,269,536.66,
at 33.15% over the engineer’s estimate. There are 800 working days and 39 months of barricades.
Pre-construction meeting held on November 9, 2020. Construction began on January 15, 2021.
See attached TxDOT construction report.
• City Participation: TxDOT provided an AFA to the City of Denton for the 10-foot sidewalk
component. This AFA notes a fixed cost of $95,000.00 to be transferred to TxDOT and voids the
original agreement executed in September 2017. City council approved same on September 1,
2020. Denton County transmitted an ICA to the City of Denton for its $55,000.00 participation in
this fixed cost contribution. City council approved same on September 1, 2020. Denton County
approved ICA on September 15, 2020.
US 380/US 377
CSJ: 0135-10-057 Schematic Approval: April 24, 2017
Limits: from Loop 288 to US 377 Environmental Clearance: June 29, 2018
Description:
Widen existing roadway from 4/6-lane to 6-
lane divided with intersection
improvements
ROW Acquisition Complete: March 2020
Construction Cost: $21,269,537 Utility Relocations Complete: September 2020
Funding:
$20,616,014
CAT 2: $17,839,014
CAT 3 (local): $95,000
CAT 5: $665,000
CAT 11: $2,017,000
100% Plans: January 2020
Firm: TxDOT Let Date: June 4, 2020
TxDOT Project Manager: Branden Barnett Construction Completion: November 2023 Denton/Collin County Line 38
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TxDOT Monthly Project Report
Date of report: October 11, 2021
Report prepared by: Branden Barnett
Project: CM 2020 (806)
Control: 0135-10-057
Highway: US 377/US 380
Limits: From: Loop 288
To: US 377/US 380 Intersection
Contractor: Ragle Construction, Inc.
TxDOT Project manager: Branden Barnett Phone: (214) 392-1791
Contractor’s Project Manager: Nagesh Kumar
Contractor’s Superintendent: Billy Jack
Date Work Began: January 15, 2021
Anticipated Completion Date: November 2023
Current Activities:
Current activities include: Removing driveways and paving up to Elm Fork Bridge. Removing
concrete paving between Elm Fork Bridge and Lake Lewisville Bridge relief #1. Forming sidewalk from
Lakeview Road to Elm Fork Bridge. Grading for compost and sod.
Narrative description of last month’s activities: Removing driveways and paving up to Lakeview
Drive. Forming sidewalk from Lakeview to Geesling.
Narrative description of activities planned for next month: Phase I (eastbound construction:
drainage, driveways, turn lanes, etc.) construction.
Traffic issues: Placed additional TCP signs (narrow lanes, 50 MPH, etc.) and message boards to let
traveling public know of reduction of width (11’) in work zone.
Plans for changes in traffic patterns: Traffic has been shifted to the north for the entire length of the
project. No traffic pattern changes until contractor moves in Phase II.
Item(s) of work currently controlling project completion: Phase 1 construction.
Other items of significance: Waiting for City of Denton to pass ordinance to revise speed limit to 50
mph.
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Current Activity:
• Utilities: Utilities that are clear: Atmos Energy, DME, and Nortex.
• Utilities in conflict:
o AT&T: Relocations complete on west side. On east side, relocations remain.
o Charter/Spectrum: Anticipate relocations completion in early November 2021.
o City of Frisco: Cobb Fendley is in process of verifying abandonment.
o City of Irving: Currently making adjustments to relocation plans. To begin working on
agreement for submittal.
o CoServ Electric: Construction on all segments underway, with three segments
complete. Anticipate clearance of entire project limits in October 2021.
o CoServ Gas: Construction underway.
o DISD: Facilities to be resolved by Zayo and UTRWD.
o Grande: Pending CoServ relocations in one segment; 4 weeks to completion with
splicing; currently splicing in one segment.
US 380 East
CSJ: 0135-10-050 Schematic Approval: April 24, 2017
Limits: from US 377 to Collin County line Environmental Clearance: June 29, 2018
Description:
Widen existing roadway from 4/6-lane to
6-lane divided with intersection
improvements
ROW Acquisition Complete: August 2020
Construction Cost: $140,553,393 Utility Relocations Complete: December 2021
Funding:
$140,844,543 CAT 2: $62,367,423
CAT 5: $56,200,000
CAT 7: $22,277,120
100% Plans: December 2019
Engineering Firm: TranSystems and White Oak Engineers Let Date: August 4, 2021
TxDOT Project Manager: Mike Glisson Construction Start: * Denton/Collin County Line 40
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o Mustang SUD: Final draft of second agreement under review. Construction underway
on first segment. Anticipate completion of all facilities on December 5, 2021.
o Oncor: Submitted relocation design.
o Suddenlink: Aerial work complete on two segments; pending splice and test.
Relocations underway on two segments and relocations not yet underway on one
segment.
o UTRWD: Work on manholes at Paloma Creek is underway. Manhole completion
expected in October 2021.
o Verizon: Anticipate relocations completion by end of October 2021.
o Zayo: Relocations underway. Anticipate relocations completion on entire project
limits by November 5, 2021.
• Construction: Project let for construction on August 4, 2021. Low bidder was Zachry
Construction Corporation with a low bid of $140,553,393.21, at 5.39% under the engineer’s
estimate. There are 36 months of barricades and 936 working days. Project was awarded to
Zachry. There is a delayed construction start; anticipate construction start in January 2022.
Pre-construction meeting tentatively scheduled for mid-November 2021.
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Current Activity:
• A public meeting was held on December 2, 2020. TxDOT has completed review of comments
and published meeting summary on: http://www.keepitmovingdallas.com/projects/us-
highways/us-380-denton-county-feasibility-study.
• TxDOT will hold public meetings on November 30, 2021, in Prosper and on December 2,
2021, in Denton.
• After the public meetings, the public meeting summary report will be prepared, and the
feasibility study report will be finalized.
US 380 Feasibility Study
CSJ: 0135-10-061; 0135-10-062; 2250-02-022 Schematic Approval: *
Limits: from IH-35 to east of Collin County line Environmental Clearance: *
Description:
Evaluate initial alignments for east-west
connection serving Denton and Collin
Counties
ROW Acquisition Completed: *
Est. Construction Cost: * Utility Relocations Complete: *
Firm: HDR 100% Plans: *
Key Contact: Stephen Endres Ready to Let Date: *
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Current Status:
• ROW: ROW mapping is underway. There are 32
parcels to acquire. Denton County Commissioners
Court approved ROW agreements on July 27,
2021.
• Construction: The northbound frontage road will
be constructed first.
• Other: TxDOT has requested letters of support for
Loop 288 West from City of Denton and Denton
County.
• PS&E: CP&Y has coordinated with sub-
consultants. Geotech team has preliminarily laid
out bore hole locations for bridges, pavement, and
large signs to be transmitted to TxDOT.
• Kick-off meeting to be held on November 3, 2021.
• Utilities: SUE team has collected preliminary
utility records to aid in the Level C/D collection.
Loop 288 West
CSJ: 2250-00-013 (from I-35 to US 380)
2250-00-014 (from US 380 to I-35W) Schematic Approval: March 20, 2020
Limits: From I-35 to I-35W Environmental Clearance: September 28, 2020
Description: Construct controlled access freeway ROW Acquisition Complete: December 2024
Estimated Construction
Cost:
Frontage road only, -013: $18,200,869
Frontage road only, -014: $44,859,213
-013 (including frontage roads): $108M
-014 (including frontage roads): $150M
Utility Relocations Complete: April 2026
Funding: $3,000,000 CAT 3
$1,000,000 CAT 7 100% Plans: October 2023
Firm & Key Contact: CP&Y, Tom Cochill & Jacob Roberts Ready to Let Date: April 2026
TxDOT Project Manager: Jae Baag Let Date: *
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Current Activity:
• ROW: Parcel count is currently 20. Denton County Commissioners Court approved ROW agreements
on July 27, 2021. TxDOT is coordinating on revised ROW map based on new ROW footprint.
• Utilities: City staff to review utility relocations required for project.
• Other: TxDOT has requested letters of support for FM 1515 from City of Denton and Denton County.
• Schematic: LTRA provided updated schematic to TxDOT on September 3, 2021. The schematic
converts the roundabout to a standard intersection and updates reverse curves by Peterbilt. TxDOT has
approved revised schematic.
• PS&E: Denton County Commissioners Court approved supplemental agreement with LTRA for PS&E
phase efforts on July 27, 2021. Kick-off meeting to be scheduled.
• Environmental: LTRA has completed agreements with environmental subconsultant to complete
requested environmental re-evaluation at the intersection of FM 1515 and Western Boulevard and at the
reverse curves adjacent to the Peterbilt facility. Anticipate submittal of revised environmental technical
reports in November 2021.
FM 1515
CSJ: 1951-01-011 Schematic Approval:
Schematic Re-approval:
March 20, 2020
October 13, 2021
Limits: From Bonnie Brae to Masch Branch Road Environmental Approval:
Environmental Re-eval:
August 4, 2020
June 2022
Description: Widen existing 2-lane rural section to a
six-lane divided urban roadway ROW Acquisition Completed: April 2023
Est. Construction Cost: $36,775,382 Utility Relocations Completed: October 2024
Funding: $500,000 CAT 7 100% Plans: September 2023
Firm & Key Contact: LTRA, Tyler Martin Ready to Let Date: October 2024
TxDOT Project Manager: Jae Baag Let Date: *
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Current Activity:
• Environmental: Environmental clearance received on August 26, 2021.
• Utilities: SUE work has been completed.
• ROW: There are currently 63 parcels. TxDOT is working toward completion of ROW map.
• Other: TxDOT has requested letter of support from City of Denton. City of Krum, Denton
County, and NCTCOG have submitted letters of support.
• PS&E: Denton County to issue RFQ for PS&E phase efforts.
FM 1173
CSJ: 1059-01-047; 1059-02-002 Schematic Approval: March 20, 2020
Limits: From I-35E to FM 156 Environmental Clearance: August 26, 2021
Description: Feasibility study to widen to 4/6-lane
divided urban road ROW Acquisition Completed: October 2022
Est. Construction Cost: $47,031,629 -047: $24,013,094
-002: $23,018,535 Utility Relocations Complete: December 2023
Funding: * 100% Plans: October 2023
Firm & Key Contact: Garver, Randy Gros Ready to Let Date: December 2023
TxDOT PM: Nelson Underwood Let Date: *
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City of Denton Transportation Update: November 2021 23
Current Activity:
• TxDOT is currently investigating the existing pavement structure by obtaining pavement cores
and visual inspection for pavement failures through the corridor. Once the data has been
gathered and analyzed, TxDOT will coordinate with the City of Denton to discuss the proposed
rehabilitation of the pavement on Elm/Locust/Eagle. After the proposed scope of work is
agreed upon, the plans will be developed.
Elm and Locust
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• AADT – Annual Average Daily Traffic
• AFA – Advanced Funding Agreement
• ARPA – Archeological Resources Protection Act
• CE – Categorical Exclusion (environmental clearance process for projects that do not involve
significant environmental impacts)
• CLOMR – (FEMA’s) Conditional Letter of Map Revision
• Conformity – Federal requirement in nonattainment areas to conduct air quality analysis on
projects, programs, and policies identified in transportation plans, transportation improvement
programs, federally funded projects, or projects requiring federal approval
• CSJ – (TxDOT’s) Control Section Job Number
• EA – Environmental Assessment
• ED – Eminent Domain
• EIS – Environmental Impact Statement
• FONSI – Finding of No Significant Impact
• IAJR – Interstate Access Justification Request
• ICA – Interlocal Cooperative Agreement
• Let – Official date of receipt and opening of bids
• MAPO – Meeting with Affected Property Owners
• MPO – Metropolitan Planning Organization
• MTP – Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• NCTCOG – North Central Texas Council of Governments
• NEPA – National Environmental Policy Act
• NOPC – Notice of Proposed Construction
• NTTA – North Texas Toll Authority
• PS&E – Plans Specifications and Estimate
• ROW – Right-of-Way
• RTC – Regional Transportation Council
• RTL – Ready to Let (date project is clear for construction but lacks funding for actual let)
• RTR – Regional Toll Revenue (funds resulting from certain toll/managed lane projects in DFW region)
• STBG – Surface Transportation Block Grant
• STIP – Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
• SUE – Subsurface Utility Engineering
• SW3P – Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
• TCP – Traffic Control Plan
• TIA – Time Impact Analysis
• TPP – Transportation Planning and Programming
• TPWD – Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
• TTC – Texas Transportation Commission
• TxDOT – Texas Department of Transportation
• UIR – Utility Installation Request
• UTP – Unified Transportation Program
• VE – Value Engineering
Glossary of Acronyms
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Project Name:
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Limits of Construction:
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November 19, 2021 Report No. 2020-099
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Winter Weather After Action Progress Report – November 2021
PURPOSE:
In response to the Winter Strom Uri disaster, the City of Denton developed the 2021 Winter
Weather After Action Report and Plan to address identified areas of improvement in its inclement
weather response process. The Internal Audit Department and City Manager’s Office have
partnered to provide quarterly reports on the progress made towards this plan.
DISCUSSION:
Based on the Winter Weather After Action Report and Plan, there were 21 after action items
with an anticipated completion date before the end of October 2021. Six of these items were
reported to be complete as part of the previous quarterly report. As of this report, 11 of the 21
items that have come due have been verified as complete. The details of all items completed
between reports and all outstanding are outlined below.
Review list of critical infrastructure and hospitals for rolling power outages.
25%
Denton Municipal Electric has begun the process of identifying critical
infrastructure on the Utility’s service and discussing what kind of capabilities
and needs these facilities have (e.g. do they have backup power).
Since Winter Storm Uri, about 25 additional facilities have been added to the
list and the emergency load shed plan has been updated to account for these
new facilities.
In addition, the Utility is working to consolidate critical loads on to the same
feeders.
Additional facilities are still being identified.
Evaluate cost of outage insurance for winter and summer; revised hedge targets
for winter and summer.
75%
Solicitation was issued for power plant forced outage insurance on November
5, 2021. Denton Municipal Electric expects to bring a contract forward for the
City Council’s approval in December.
Based on the Energy Management Office’s review, the City’s current hedge
targets appear to be appropriate based on long-range weather tools (i.e.
upcoming winter looks average or mild). In addition, current hedging prices
are very high, and the City is currently in a long position for the upcoming
winter months.
Develop staffing plan/training to stand up short-term and long-term community
response needs. 50% Parks and Recreation completed a training for staff in October 2021. Relevant
standard operating procedures is in the process of being updated.
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Emergency Operations Center staff and back-ups have been provided with
information on Incident Command System training that must be completed by
January 2022, which includes National Incident Management System courses.
Some Parks and Recreation management staff have completed or are in the
process of completing training as recommended by the Fire Department.
Determine back-up generator needs for City buildings, create a priority list, and
develop a plan and budget.
50%
According to the Facilities Department, staff have identified four generators
that need to be upgraded immediately at Fire Stations. In addition, the
Department is recommending that generators be upgraded at 11 additional
locations. In addition, the Department identified some existing generators that
they believe could cover peak load capacity if reconfigured.
Funding for these generators was requested as part of the annual fiscal year
2021-22 Facilities Capital Improvement Plan. The Department is currently
awaiting proposals from their contracted vendors for this work.
Develop a plan and a budget to winterize fire suppression systems for all City
buildings.
75% According to the Facilities Department, staff have identified the sections of the
City’s fire suppression systems that are most vulnerable to winter weather and
are developing a written standard operating procedure.
Update electronic building access to improve building security and access during
power outages.
75%
In the Spring of 2021, staff engaged a security consultant to assess the City’s
key and access control system.
Funding for facility security improvements was included in the fiscal year
2021-22 Facilities Capital Improvement plan budget.
The City issued a solicitation for the purchase of a new building security
access control system in October 2021. The Department expects all
replacements to be complete by September 2022.
Determine proper fuel stock and delivery methods for emergency generators.
75%
Fleet Division staff have determined that the City’s fuel should not have a
biodiesel content greater than five percent.
Fleet will dose all City vehicle fuel tanks with additive for cold weather
operation in December. Location and fuel quantity for all units has not yet
been determined.
Fleet also plans to procure an additional fuel transport trailer.
Secure a minimum of two traction control devices for all [Fire Department]
vehicles.
100% According to the Fire Department, all engines, aerials, and the Rescue have
one set of new tire cables at their station. In addition, cables are available for
medic and staff vehicles. The Department has also received new tires to be
“studded” in house.
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Fuel treatments for each fire station generator and the diesel apparatus have
been ordered, received, and delivered.
Review Police and Fire staffing levels for emergency events and increased calls.
50%
The Fire Department has established a minimum staffing level policy to
provide guidelines for unit staffing levels based on daily operational needs and
unique local or regional circumstances.
The Police Department has not reported any progress on this action item.
Improve communication with departments as weather is impending regarding
shared resources and vehicles.
25% The Fleet Division is planning to prepare a document to communicate
Operating Department responsibilities and Fleet responsibilities. Expectations
will be communicated in concert with Emergency Operating Center
coordination.
Establish minimum and maximum levels for emergency supplies available to
departments in the Warehouse.
100%
The Procurement Department has developed minimum supply inventory for
emergency shelter supplies in collaboration with Community Development
and Parks and Recreation, including cots, water, meals, bedding, and hand and
toe warmers. A contract for these items has been executed and additional
products can be delivered within two business days.
Review existing policies related to food and lodging to make recommendations
for future emergencies.
75%
The Procurement Department has developed and Local Emergency and
Inclement weather Lodging Policy, which defines the allowable circumstances
and procedures to be used if a City employee must procure lodging within City
limits. Implementation of this new policy is awaiting adoption by the City
Council.
Establish a list of readily available supplies and contracts to be utilized during
future emergencies.
100% The Procurement Department has compiled a list of almost 90 existing
contracts that can be used for services and commodities needed during
emergencies including heavy equipment rentals, electrical, HVAC, generator,
and irrigation services, temporary labor, large retail stores, and more.
Establish business continuity/contingency plans.
25% The Technology Services Department most recently updated a City-wide
business continuity plan in 2019. This plan has not been updated since Winter
Storm Uri.
Develop, plan, and procure temporary street signage in case of traffic signal
failure. 100% The Traffic Operations Division has purchased and received 13 temporary stop
signs and stands, which is enough to cover three intersections in the even of an
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outage. If there is a system failure, Traffic intends to focus on major thorough
fares.
Purchase generators for long-term signal power outages.
100% The Traffic Operations Division has purchased two generators to power signal
during an outage. According to staff, this is enough to run three intersections
through a long-term power failure.
In addition, the attached Winter Weather After Action Progress Report shows each after action
item, its anticipated completion timeline, and the completion status as reported by each
department. Items that have been highlighted have come due based on the Department’s
anticipated timeline and have been followed up on by Internal Audit. Items marked complete
have been verified by Internal Audit as being complete.
The next Winter Weather After Action Plan Progress Report is expected to be issued in February
2022.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Winter Weather After Action Report and Plan
2. Winter Weather After Action Progress Report (Nov. 2021)
STAFF CONTACT:
Madison Rorschach
City Auditor
Madison.rorschach@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349 – 7228
REQUESTOR: [List Council Member Name/Board, Commission or Committee/Staff Initiated]
Staff Initiated
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
Internal Audit, City Manager’s Office, Denton Municipal Electric, Airport & Facilities
Management, Parks & Recreation, Procurement & Compliance, Technology Services, Fire, and
Public Works
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
Four hours to summarize and verify information provided in the Winter Weather After Action
Dashboard.
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Winter Weather After Action Progress Report(As of 10/30/21)FacilitiesItemOwnerOther Departments AffectedAnticipated TimelineEstimated Cost Completion StatusDetermine back‐up generator needs for City buildings, create a priority list, and develop a plan and budgetFacilitiesWater, Wastewater, DME (DEC), Airport, FireStaff evaluation concluded as part of FY 21‐22 Budget Preparations. Cost will be determined following the priority list50%Develop a plan and a budget to winterize fire suppression systems for all City buildingsFacilitiesEstimated Conclusion September 2021. <$50,000 75%Update electronic building access to improve building security and access during power outagesFacilitiesRequesting funds as supplemental in FY 21‐22 Budget. $200,000 75%Review list of critical infrastructure and hospitals for rolling power outagesDMEEMOJuly 2021Minimal75%VehiclesItemOwnerOther Departments AffectedAnticipated TimelineEstimated Cost Completion StatusDevelop a plan/procedures to properly winterize City vehicles, including plan to prevent fuel gellingFleet Services All Fall 2021 None 75%Create plan to utilize fleet vehicles for plowing, road maintenance, etc.Fleet Services Streets, Parks Fall/Winter 2021 None None ReportedDetermine best practices for winterizing Fire emergency vehiclesFleet Services FireFall/Winter 2021 None25%Procure plow attachments, sand spreaders, and other road maintenance needs for major arterials in the CityFleet ServicesStreets, Parks, ProcurementSummer 2022 $50,00050%Develop SOPs and train staff for sanding/plowing activities for major arterials in the CityStreets Fleet, Parks Fall/Winter 2021 None None ReportedDetermine proper fuel stock and delivery methods for emergency generatorsFacilities, FleetBuildings with GeneratorsEstimated Conclusion September 2021. $11,200 75%155
Winter Weather After Action Progress Report(As of 10/30/21)Improve communication with departments as weather is impending regarding shared resources/vehiclesFleet, WarehouseSummer 2021 None 25%Emergency Services/Business ServicesItemOwnerOther Departments AffectedAnticipated TimelineEstimated Cost Completion StatusReview Departmental Emergency Action PlansEmergency Management Office (EMO)All Departments June 2022Included in current budget25%Establish business continuity/contingency plans Tech Services All Departments October 2021Included in current budget25Develop a plan for departmental WiFi hotspots for essential staff to maintain internet connectivityTech Services All Departments CompletedNone100%Update Human Resource's Inclement Weather Policy for City EmployeesHuman ResourcesAll Departments May 1, 2021NoneCompleteImprove city‐wide emergency communication by setting up a Live Status Board that EOC leadership can access and see the status of specific issues, any current needs, and how items are being handled throughout the CODEMOMarch 2022$5,000 50%Amend EOC procedures to include holding daily calls with leadership to discuss major issues within the CityEMOJune 2022None100%Review Police and Fire staffing levels for emergency events and increased callsFire/PoliceAugust 2021None50%Secure a minimum of two traction control devices for all vehiclesFireProcurement August 2021$20,000 CompleteStaffing plan/training to stand up short‐term and long‐term community response needsEMO, Parks, Community ServicesStart first training July 2021None50%Connect with local partners to form a wholistic view of Emergency ManagementEMOBegin Fall 2021Included in current budget75%Develop specific stages of winter weather with specific trigger points to keep department aware of pending operational changesEMOJune 2022$5,000 75%256
Winter Weather After Action Progress Report(As of 10/30/21)Public CommunicationsItemOwnerOther Departments AffectedAnticipated TimelineEstimated Cost Completion StatusUpdate communications protocols for outages, boil water noticesPublic Affairs/WaterDME June 30, 2021 None CompleteIncorporate into protocols:‐additional communications channels/staff‐town hall/live updates‐structured rumor response actions‐Spanish‐language procedures and guidelinesPublic Affairs Various June 30, 2021 None CompleteCreate crisis preparation webpages (convert to response pages)Public Affairs Various July 31, 2021 None CompleteConsider reverse notification tools in 311/CRM procurementPublic Affairs Various May 30, 2021 None CompleteDME/Denton Energy CenterItemOwnerOther Departments AffectedAnticipated TimelineEstimated Cost Completion StatusIncrease Natural Gas Fuel Reliability DME Real EstateEngineering, October 2021; Analysis and Recommendations, December 2021To be determined 75%Swap intermittent renewables for fixed shape and price DME November 2021 Not known at this time 25%Evaluate cost of outage insurance for winter and summer; revised hedge targets for winter and summerDMERisk Management, ProcurementSummer 2021 In progress 75%Develop a plan for how to communicate and work with major industrial users and commercial properties to reduce the power loadsDME March 2022 Not known at this time 50%Department SpecificItemOwnerOther Departments AffectedAnticipated TimelineEstimated Cost Completion Status357
Winter Weather After Action Progress Report(As of 10/30/21)Completion of back up Customer Service operation centerCustomer ServiceMay 30, 2021 None CompleteDevelop plan and procure temporary street signage in case of traffic signal failureStreets Public Safety Summer 2021 $8,150 CompleteTest and replace battery backup systems for all signals. Due to the extreme cold the gel inside the batteries froze and were rendered useless. LCD screens also froze and cracked. StreetsWinter 2021, Spring 2022$400,000 100%Purchase generators for long‐term signal power outages Streets Procurement Summer 2021$3,000 CompleteEstablish remote processes for most functions within Finance; Implementation of Accounts Payable Automation Software will further encourage use of ACH payments to vendorsFinance All Departments 18 months In progress None ReportedReview policies related to emergency expenses to make recommendation for future emergenciesFinance All Departments In progressNone None ReportedEstablish minimum and maximum levels for emergency supplies available to departments in the WarehouseProcurement All Departments October 1, 2021 NoneCompleteEstablish a list of readily available supplies and contracts to be utilized during future emergenciesProcurement/WarehouseAll Departments October 1, 2021 NoneCompleteReview existing policies related to food and lodging to make recommendations for future emergenciesProcurement All Departments October 1, 2021 None75%Geocode water/wastewater infrastructure, update GIS databaseWater/WastewaterDME ‐ Meter reading 12 to 18 months$100,000 None ReportedSet new winter inventory levels for water/wastewater treatment plantsWater/Wastewater12 to 18 months$500,000 100%Determine and secure proper levels of sand storage for weather eventStreets Streets, Parks On Going Materials Cost 100%458
Date: November 19, 2021 Report No. 2021-100
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Summary of a report and discussion of the Environmentally Sensitive Areas inventory at the
Committee on the Environment held on November 12, 2021.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with a summary of the a discussion held by
the Committee on the Environment (COE) on November 12 about an inventory of environmentally
sensitive areas (ESAs) map initially requested by Council on August 10, 2021.
DISCUSSION:
Staff presented updated acreages for the four protected habitats (Undeveloped Floodplain, Water-
related Habitats, Riparian Buffers, and Cross Timbers Upland Habitats), general conclusions
derived from the changes in ESA acreages since 2002, and discussed the new available information
obtained from ESA field assessments. Additionally, proposed ESA-related Development Code
amendments and proposed future considerations on how to further analyze the ESA inventory were
shared.
The Committee expressed interest in:
Looking at ecological biofunctions for ESA definitions,
Looking at acreage considerations for Cross Timbers Upland Habitat preservation,
Researching how ecologically important areas are preserved during development in
neighboring cities, including the Town of Flower Mound,
Researching grassland and prairies habitats in Denton and looking at option to define
prairies as an ESA, and
Providing ESA inventory changes as part of Council public hearings.
CONCLUSION:
Environmental Services staff has comprehensively analyzed all the changes that have been made
to the map since it was adopted in 2002, categorized the changes and provided updated acreages,
and made the information readily available to ESA map viewers.
EXHIBITS:
1. Staff Report
2. Staff Presentation
STAFF CONTACT:
Deborah Viera
Assistant Director of Environmental Services
(940) 349-7162
Deborah.Viera@cityofdenton.com
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Environmental Services Report
An Analysis of the comprehensive Environmental Sensitive Areas (ESA) inventory
SUBJECT:
Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the comprehensive Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA)
inventory.
BACKGROUND:
Environmental Services staff has finalized work on the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) map initially
requested by Council on August 10, 2021. The intent of the improvements were to add information obtained from
ESA field assessments and make it readily available to ESA map viewers. While most of the information was
always been available upon request; since October 6, 2021 the information has been available online. No graphical
changes were made to the map. The mapped features are based on the original 2002 map or have been updated to
reflect changes made following the ESA Field Assessment procedure. Each type of ESA is shown on the online
map as a separate layer that may be turned on/off by the viewer.
Staff has comprehensively analyzed all the changes that have been made to the map in the almost 20 years since it
was adopted. The analysis includes categorizing changes that have been made to the map and summarizing the number
of acres within each category.
A change to the definition of the Floodplain ESA has been proposed and is currently under review with the
Development Code Review Committee. There has been discussion of changes to the Cross Timbers Upland Habitat,
but no proposal has been made.
MAP ATTRIBUTE ADDITIONS:
Since the official ESA map was adopted in 2002 staff retained the fidelity of the map by strictly documenting changes
to the geometry of the field-assessed ESAs. ESA field assessment case numbers and field-assessed ESA designations
have been available map features since 2007.
A recent map attribute update project was undertaken to add more information about each feature. The geometry of
the features was not modified through this project. The following table provides a summary of the attributes that were
added:
ATTRIBUTE CHANGE INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
ESA Status Updated "Not Assessed"
“Designation Confirmed"
"Designation Removed"
Updated terms used.
Project Status New "Current"
"Expired"
"Final"
ESA Field Assessments expire after 2 years.
The designation is considered final when a
final plat has been approved or staff does not
have reason to believe the habitat designation
will change in the future (e.g., riparian zone
is a concrete flume).
Description New Summary of ESA Field Assessment findings
and activity that affected the habitat
Change Class New "Added"
"Less than 10 ac"
"Removed by Right"
"AESA"
"Exempt"
"Lacks Characteristics"
"Pre-2002"
"Reclass"
Added: indicates when a feature was added
to the original ESA map,
Less than 10 ac: indicates Cross Timbers
Upland removed when contiguous forest was
less than 10 acres,
Removed by Right: used in the Upland
Habitat to indicate when the DDC permitted
a portion of forest to be removed,
AESA: indicates when a feature was
modified by an approved Alternative ESA
Plan,
Exempt: some development is exempt from
protection requirements (e.g., thoroughfares),
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Lacks Characteristics: defining
characteristics of the ESA type not found
during field assessment,
Pre-2002: development rights preceded the
2002 adoption of the Official ESA Map,
Reclass: applied when field assessment
determined need to change ESA type.
Approved Date New Date the field assessment approved by
Environmental Services staff
Expiration Date New Two years after field assessment approved
by the Development Services Director, as
indicated by the memo date
Previous
Project
New
When appropriate, lists any previous
development-related projects associated with
the habitat
ANALYSIS OF ESAs:
Following the addition of the attributes described above, staff identified and placed each feature into one of these
seven categories:
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
Potential ESA ESAs as originally mapped in 2002. ESAs are assessed for confirmation of the
original designation through a field assessment of current conditions. This
procedure is typically completed prior to the approval of development or other
land disturbing activities.
Potential ESA in ETJ Regulatory authority will apply to Riparian Buffer ESAs, Water-Related
Habitats and Cross Timbers Upland Habitats in the ETJ after annexation. The
city has regulatory authority of Undeveloped Floodplain ESAs in the ETJ.
ESA Confirmed to Exist The feature has been assessed and found to have the characteristics of the
identified ESA.
ESA Permanently
Protected
These areas have been confirmed to be an ESA and placed into permanent
protection, such as an HOA lot, a drainage easement, a conservation easement,
park dedication, or similar instrument.
Area is Not an ESA Some features shown on the original map are found through ESA field
assessments to lack the characteristics that define them as ESAs.
ESA Removed Prior to
2002
Some legacy development projects retained development rights obtained prior to
the adoption of the protection requirements in 2002. These rights were not
reflected in the original map.
ESA Removed by Right Developments proposed after 2002 are subject to the DDC standards, including
permission to remove a portion of the habitat. This category also includes
activities that are exempt from protection requirements, such as major roadways.
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Below is a summary of the number of acres of each type of ESA by category:
CATEGORY FLOODPLAIN
ESA
RIPARIAN
BUFFER ESA
WATER-
RELATED
HABITAT
CROSS
TIMBERS
UPLAND
HABITAT
Potential ESA 8,390 4,166 2,436 1,737
Potential ESA in ETJ 15,973 4,163 3,658 2,800
ESA Confirmed to Exist 332.8 114.8 80.0 48.6
ESA Permanently
Protected
63.0 61.1 63.6 107.5
Area is Not an ESA 432.4 685.1 43.0 256.6
ESA Removed Prior to
2002
323.9 13.0 693.3
ESA Removed by Right 5.7 12.5 11.4 178.5
The following are a set of maps showing the categories applied to each of the ESA types:
Floodplain ESA
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Riparian Buffer ESA
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Water-Related Habitat
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Cross Timbers Upland Habitat
DISCUSSION:
ESA Field Assessments on private property require a request from the property owner(s) and are typically requested
prior to proposed land disturbances. Thus, a vast number of acres of ESAs identified on the official ESA map have
not been confirmed to exist because the ESA is located on private property and is not accessible to determine its status.
Of those features that have been assessed, staff has determined the greatest changes to the official ESA map has been
the result of identifying features on the official ESA map that, once assessed in the field, did not meet the criteria of
an ESA. Many of the Riparian Buffer ESAs that had originally been identified, for example, were located within the
core of the city where the waterway had been heavily modified before the map was adopted.
The other major change to the map was the result of land disturbances on property with vested rights. This includes
the Robson Ranch development (PD 173), Country Lakes (PD 174) and The Preserve (PD 132). These Planned
Developments had sought approval for the development prior to the adoption of the official ESA map.
Floodplain ESAs, Riparian Buffer ESAs, and Water-Related Habitats that were removed by right include ESAs within
roadway rights-of-way and features removed by an approved Alternative ESA Plan.
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Seventy-seven percent (152.2 of the 178.5 acres) of Cross Timbers Upland Habitat was removed by right as allowed
in the Denton Development Code (DDC). The remaining 23% was the result of roadways and other exemptions. Since
2002 residential development has been required to preserve a minimum of 50% of the Upland Habitat and has resulted
in the removal of 70.3 acres. From February 2002 until February 2018 the DDC permitted non-residential properties
to remove 100% of Upland Habitat and resulted in the removal of 9.7 acres. In 2018, the DDC was amended to require
non-residential development to preserve a minimum of 30% of the Cross Timbers Upland Habitat. One significant
project removed 46.4 acres of Cross Timbers Upland Habitat around Unicorn Lake upon approval of an Alternative
ESA Plan.
The amount of land within the City of Denton and the ETJ where ESAs potentially exist or have been confirmed to
exist totals 32,707 acres, which is nearly 20% of the total City of Denton and ETJ land mass (166,064 acres).
This report is a snapshot of the status of ESAs as of November 2021. The results of this analysis are not static as there
are many factors that will further change the map in years to come. Through the addition of the new map attributes
staff will more readily be able to track these changes over time.
Next proposed steps are to refine analyses of the map. By incorporating the ESA map with city canopy records, staff
is proposing to identify how each of the ESA types help meet the city-wide canopy goals. A special focus study of the
Cross Timbers Upland Habitat will inform decisions makers in protecting this ecological resource. Lastly, staff will
assess the need to strategically update the geometry of some features to reflect more current conditions.
PROPOSED DDC CODE AMENDMENTS:
Staff has identified and proposed two sets of code amendments. These amendments are currently under review with
the Development Review Committee.
1. Amend Section 9.2 Undeveloped Floodplain
Areas within the FEMA one-percent Annual Chance Floodplain (a.k.a. 100-year floodplain) or areas
identified by a City accepted and approved study of the one percent Annual Chance Floodplain, that are
undeveloped and in their natural state.
Reason: Developments providing a detailed one-percent Annual Chance flood study (City accepted and
approved), may delineate a floodplain that varies from the FEMA floodplain boundary, potentially
identifying property that could be recovered. Currently, development is restricted to areas outside the
effective floodplain boundary by the Undeveloped Floodplain and Floodplain Development ESAs
definitions. A LOMR would still be required to modify the effective floodplain boundary.
2. Add allowances for trails in ESAs
Section 7.4.7A: Riparian Buffers and Water-Related Habitats
Pathway clearings to establish and maintain publicly owned and publicly operated pathways and trails,
subject to approval by the Department of Environmental Services.
7.4.8A: Cross Timbers Upland Habitat
Re-establishment and maintenance of clearings, old roads and open space for publicly owned and publicly
operated pathways and trails, subject to the approval by the Department of Environmental Services.
Reason: Support the Parks Department Master Trails Plan.
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20 Years of Protection:
An Analysis of the Official ESA Map Inventory
1 COE21-022 11/12/2167
Original Environmentally
Sensitive Areas Map
Cross Timbers Upland Habitat:Contiguous areas ten acres or
larger of cross timbers habitat. 5,616 acres
Water-Related Habitat: Areas designated as wetlands, and
trees and understory vegetation containing 50 percent or more
of predominantly native bottomland hardwood. Bottomland
hardwoods occur on the first terrace of floodplains and flats
along channels. Periodic inundation prevents establishment of
upland species and maintains the functioning of this type of
vegetation. 12,184 acres
Riparian Buffer: Areas within 100 feet, measured from both sides
of the stream centerline, with drainage areas greater than one
square mile, and 50 feet from both sides of any streams
centerline that drain areas of one square mile or less. This also
applies to the outer edges of surface water bodies. 9,370 acres
Floodplain ESA: Areas within the FEMA one-percent Annual
Chance Floodplain (a.k.a. 100-year floodplain), that are
undeveloped and in their natural state. 27,380 acres
2 COE21-022 11/12/2168
Status of Environmentally
Sensitive Areas Today
32,707 acres of land has a designation of either potential ESA
or confirmed ESA.
3 COE21-022 11/12/2169
2021 Record Improvements to ESA Maps
Environmental Services recently re-published the ESA maps with the following record enhancements. Other information, such as the location, size and status of ESAs, was retained. The new
information results in improved communication and analysis.
Habitat Map
Water-Related
Habitat Map
Cross Timbers
Upland Habitat
Map
1 Created a map for each
habitat type 2 Added and Updated Attributes and Information
4 COE21-022 11/12/2170
Analysis of the Comprehensive ESA Inventory
5 COE21-022 11/12/2171
Cross Timbers Upland
Habitat
1,737.0
2,800.0
48.6 107.5
256.6
693.3
178.5
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
6 COE21-022 11/12/2172
Water-Related Habitat
2,436
3,658
80.0 63.6 43.0 13.1 11.4
7 COE21-022 11/12/2173
Riparian Buffer ESA
4,166 4,163
114.8 61.1
685.1
323.9
12.5
8 COE21-022 11/12/2174
Floodplain ESA
8,390
15,973
332.8 63.0 432.4
5.7
Lake Ray Roberts -15,939 acres
Lewisville Lake -
3,292 acres
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Proposed ESA Definition Revisions
AMEND Section 9.2 Undeveloped Floodplain
Areas within the FEMA one-percent Annual Chance Floodplain (a.k.a.100-year floodplain) or areas identified by a City accepted and approved study of the one percent
Annual Chance Floodplain, that are undeveloped and in their natural state.
Reason: Developments providing a detailed one-percent Annual Chance flood study (City accepted and approved), may delineate a floodplain that varies from the FEMA
floodplain boundary, potentially identifying property that could be recovered.Currently, development is restricted to areas outside the effective floodplain boundary by
the Undeveloped Floodplain and Floodplain Development ESAs definitions.A LOMR would still be required to modify the effective floodplain boundary.
ADD to Section 7.4.7A: Riparian Buffers and Water-Related Habitats
Pathway clearings to establish and maintain publicly owned and publicly operated pathways and trails, subject to approval by the Department of Environmental
Services.
ADD to 7.4.8A: Cross Timbers Upland Habitat
Re-establishment and maintenance of clearings, old roads and open space for publicly owned and publicly operated pathways and trails, subject to the approval by the
Department of Environmental Services.
Reason: Support the Parks Department Master Trails Plan.
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Future Considerations
How preservation of each of the ESA types help meet the city-wide canopy goals?
How much of the remaining potential Upland Habitat areas are less than 10 acres in size?
o Statistical analysis of forest size categories
Future preservation: how much of the remaining Upland Habitat forest could be preserved with the current code, 50%
preservation for residential development and 30% preservation for commercial development?
o How much Upland Habitat is located within certain zoned properties and/or future land use designations?
o How much could be potentially be preserved by Park and Open Space Plan?
o How much Upland Habitat is currently on private property or on public property?
Assess the need to strategically update the geometry of some features to reflect current conditions:
o Riparian Buffers -waterways that have shifted over time
o Cross Timbers Upland Habitat and Water-Related Habitat -adjust geometry of some features to reflect improved aerials
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Date: November 19, 2021 Report No. 2021-101
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Urban Forestry Update
BACKGROUND:
At the conclusion of a presentation, regarding “the performance of the tree preservation and
mitigation requirements of the Denton Development Code” staff received question/comments on;
the upcoming tree inventory (private property), landmark trees and Chinese Pistache being
invasive.
DISCUSSION:
Staff is partnering with the Texas Trees Foundation to conduct a tree inventory of trees located in
parks, city properties and public rights-of-ways. One of the primary objectives of performing the
tree inventory is to allow staff to better plan tree maintenance activates (planting, prunning and
removals). There has been some discussion in the community about a “tree count” on private
property, which would be an enormous undertaking considering the 2016 State of the Urban Forest
report estimated over 3.4 million trees in the City of Denton. Staff has no knowledge of any City
undertaking an inventory of trees on private property. In prior discussion with members of the
community during a public meeting for the Urban Forest Master Plan and in reviewing comments
made at the October 12th City Council meeting it seems the objective of inventorying trees on
private property is to identify large trees for possible nomination the City’s Landmark Tree list.
The first nominations to Denton’s Landmark Tree registry were received in May of 2020. A total
of six nominations have been received to date, five of those met the qualifications for Landmark
status. One of those was on undeveloped land and the remainder are on residential properties. To
qualify for Landmark status a tree must be one of the following: 1) listed on the Texas A&M Forest
Service Texas Big Tree Registry, 2) Historic or 3) legendary stature in the community and be
signed off on by the property owner. All of the newly listed Landmark Trees qualified under the
legendary stature in the community section of the requirements. Per the Denton Development Code
property, owners must sign off on the nomination of their tree to the Landmark Tree Registry.
The invasiveness of Chinese Pistache has been discussed locally for several years. The most
common source sited to support this is the TEXASINVASIV.ORG Database. When searching the
Texas Invasive database there is a disclaimer that reads “THIS PLANT LIST IS ONLY A
RECOMMENDATION AND HAS NO LEGAL EFFECT IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. IT
IS LAWFUL TO SELL, DISTRIBUTE, IMPORT, OR POSSESS A PLANT ON THIS LIST
UNLESS THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LABELS THE PLANT AS
NOXIOUS OR INVASIVE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S PLANT LIST”. Chinese Pistache is listed
in the Texas Invasive database, however it is not listed on any of the four lists referenced by the
database: the Federal Noxious Weeds, the Texas Department of Agriculture Noxious Weeds, the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Prohibited Exotic Species or the Invasive Plant Atlas of the
US.
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According to the U.S. Department of the Interior – Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC)
“Executive Order 13112 – defines an invasive species as “an alien species whose introduction
does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.” In the
Executive Summary of the National Invasive Species Management Plan (NISMP) the term
invasive species is further clarified and defined as “a species that is non-native to the ecosystem
under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or
environmental harm or harm to human health.” (Exhibit 1). The key to definition is that the
species “is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health”. Staff has
not seen the natural propagation of Chinese Pistache to the extent that it is out-competing native
trees and causing harm to the environment as we see with Chinese Privet or Kudzu.
Staff does recognize Chinese Pistache as naturalized in the area, which means it “does not need
human help to reproduce and maintain itself over time”. According to the USDA Natural Resource
Conservation Service, a Naturalized Plant is “A non-native plant that does not need human help to
reproduce and maintain itself over time in an area where it is not native. Notes: Even though their
offspring reproduce and spread naturally (without human help), naturalized plants do not, over
time, become native members of the local plant community. Many naturalized plants are found
primarily near human-dominated areas; and, sometimes, naturalized is used (confusingly) to refer
specifically to naturally reproducing, non-native plants that do not invade areas dominated by
native vegetation. However, since invasive plants also reproduce and spread without human help,
naturalized invasives are a small, but troublesome, sub-category of naturalized plants. As stated
in the 2016 State of Denton Urban Forest Report (page 24), about 96% of Denton’s Trees are
native to North America and the State of Texas”.
CONCLUSION:
City staff and Texas Trees Foundation staff is continuing to plan the inventory of trees located in
parks, city properties and public rights-of-ways. There really is not a way to speed up the process
as inventories are best done during the growing season. As for the inventorying of trees on private
property, staff feels that an undertaking of this size is unfeasible at this time as the City has over
3.4 million trees (2016 State of Denton Urban Forest Report page 9).
According the 2016 State of Denton Urban Forest report there are approximately 31,000 trees
greater than 27 inches DBH (Diameter at Breast Height or 54” above the ground). To better protect
these trees and add to the six identified Landmark trees, staff recommends removing from the
Denton Development Code the property owner consent for categorizing trees that meet the
Landmark Tree size requirement stated in the City of Denton Landmark Tree Criteria (Exhibit 2).
Although Chinese Pistache is not listed on any legally binding state or national list of invasive
species staff has amended the approved tree list maintain by Parks and Recreation to specify Keith
Davey Chinese Pistache, which is a non-fruiting male cultivar. With Chinese Pistache listed as a
Shade Tree Superstar by Texas A&M Agrilife and the current changes in climate staff agrees with
the consensus in the industry the having a large pallet of trees to choose from is vital to increasing
the species diversity and resiliency of Urban Forest for current and future generations.
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STAFF CONTACT:
Haywood Morgan
Urban Forester, Parks and Recreation
Haywood.Morgan@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR:
Council Member Beck
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
Parks and Recreation
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
Parks and Recreation 15 hours
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Invasive Species Definition Clarification and Guidance White Paper
Submitted by the Definitions Subcommittee of the
Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC)
Approved by ISAC April 27, 2006
Weeds As Examples
Weeds provide good examples to clarify what is
meant by an invasive species because most
people have a concept of what constitutes a
“weed.”
Invasion can be thought of as a process that in
our example, a plant must go through to become
a successful, yet harmful invader. Several
barriers must be overcome for a plant to be
considered an invasive weed. Invasive weeds
are invasive species.
Large-scale geographical barriers
First, a geographical barrier must be overcome,
which often occurs as a mountain range, ocean,
or similar physical barrier to movement of seeds
and other reproductive plant parts. Plants that
overcome geographical barriers are known as
alien plants or alien species. Alien plants are
non-native plants and alien species are non-
native species. Therefore, non-native plants are
those that occur outside their natural range
boundaries, and this most often is mediated by
humans either deliberately or unintentionally.
Survival barriers
The second set of obstacles that a non-native
plant must overcome is barriers to germination
and survival in its new location. These typically
are environmental barriers such as adequate
moisture availability to allow successful
germination and survival of seedlings that will
continue to grow to maturity. Other physical
barriers might be soil pH, nutrient availability, or
competition for resources from neighboring
plants.
Preamble: Executive Order 13112 – defines an invasive
species as “an alien species whose introduction does or
is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or
harm to human health.” In the Executive Summary of the
National Invasive Species Management Plan (NISMP) the
term invasive species is further clarified and defined as “a
species that is non-native to the ecosystem under
consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely
to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to
human health.” To provide guidance for the development
and implementation of the NISMP, the National Invasive
Species Council (NISC) and the Invasive Species Advisory
Committee (ISAC) adopted a set of principles outlined in
Appendix 6 of the NISMP. Guiding Principle #1 provides
additional context for defining the term invasive species and
states “many alien species are non-invasive and support
human livelihoods or a preferred quality of life.”
However, some alien species (non-native will be used in this
white paper because it is more descriptive than alien), for
example West Nile virus, are considered invasive and
undesirable by virtually everyone. Other non-native species
are not as easily characterized. For example, some non-
native species are considered harmful, and therefore,
invasive by some sectors of our society while others consider
them beneficial. This discontinuity is reflective of the
different value systems operating in our free society, and
contributes to the complexity of defining the term invasive
species.
NISC is engaged in evaluating and updating the 2001 NISMP
and is developing comments for a revised action plan as
required by the EO 13112. While there have been numerous
attempts to clarify the term invasive species, there continues
to be uncertainty concerning the use and perceived meaning
of the term, and consequently over the prospective scope of
actions proposed in the NISMP. Options related to private
property use, pet ownership, agriculture, horticulture, and
aquaculture enterprises may be affected depending upon the
definition, use, and policy implications of the term.
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In particular, the desire to consider a non-native species as
‘invasive’ may trigger a risk/benefit assessment process to
determine whether regulatory action is warranted. All these
uncertainties have stood and could continue to stand in the
way of progress in actions and policy development to prevent
new invasions and manage existing invasive species. While
it is not the purpose of this white paper to define a risk/benefit
assessment process, development of such a process must
be open and efficient to minimize the uncertainties.
Weeds As Examples (continued)
Establishment barriers
The third obstacle that a non-native plant must
overcome to be considered an invasive weed,
is to form a population that is self-sustaining
and does not need re-introduction to maintain a
population base such that it continues to
survive and thrive in its new environment.
Once this occurs, this population of non-native
plants is considered to be established.
Environmental barriers to survival and
establishment are similar.
Dispersal and spread barriers
Established non-native plants must overcome
barriers to dispersal and spread from their site
of establishment to be considered invasive
plants. Additionally, the rate of spread must be
relatively fast. However, this movement or
spread alone does not necessarily make this
non-native plant an invasive weed or invasive
species.
Harm and impact
Finally, a plant is deemed to be invasive if it
causes negative environmental, economic, or
human health effects, which outweigh any
beneficial effects. For example, yellow
starthistle is a source of nectar for bee
producers. But the displacement of native and
other desirable plant species caused by yellow
starthistle leads to dramatically decreased
forage for wildlife and livestock, which severely
disrupts the profitability of associated
businesses. These negative effects greatly
overshadow the positive effects and thus,
define harm caused by yellow starthistle and
explain why it is considered an invasive
species.
This white paper is intended to provide a non-regulatory
policy interpretation of the term invasive species by
identifying what is meant, and just as important, what is not
meant by the term. ISAC recognizes that biological and
ecological definitions will not precisely apply to regulatory
definitions. We believe, however, that our clarification will
apply to all taxa of invasive species in all habitats and
furthermore, our explanation will be functional and acceptable
to most stakeholders. ISAC simply wants to clarify what is
meant and what is not meant by the term invasive species in
the technical sense and to provide insight into those areas
where societal judgments will be necessary to implement
effective public policy.
The utility of our clarification should be in education, conflict
resolution, and efficiency in the planning, prevention,
control/eradication, and management of invasive species.
ISAC recommends that NISC adopt the clarifications
presented in this white paper to foster progress for
invasive species management in the United States.
Introduction
An invasive species is a non-native species whose
introduction does or is likely to cause economic or
environmental harm or harm to human, animal, or plant
health. The National Invasive Species Management Plan
indicates that NISC will focus on non-native organisms known
to cause or likely to cause negative impacts and that do not
provide an equivalent or greater benefit to society. In the technical sense, the term ‘invasion’ simply
denotes the uncontrolled or unintended spread of an organism outside its native range with no specific
reference about the environmental or economic consequences of such spread or their relationships to
possible societal benefits. However, the policy context and subsequent management decisions
necessitate narrowing what is meant and what is not meant by the term invasive species. Essentially,
we are clarifying what is meant and not meant by “causing harm” by comparing negative effects caused
by a non-native organism to its potential societal benefits.
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Perception to Cause Harm
Complications concerning the concept of invasive species arise from differing human values and
perspectives. Differing perceptions of the relative harm caused or benefit gained by a particular
organism are influenced by different values and management goals. If invasive species did not cause
harm, we would not be nearly as concerned. Perceptions of relative benefit and harm also may change
as new knowledge is acquired, or as human values or management goals change.
For a non-native organism to be considered an invasive species in the policy context, the negative
effects that the organism causes or is likely to cause are deemed to outweigh any beneficial effects.
Many non-native introductions provide benefits to society and even among species that technically
meet the definition of invasive, societal benefits may greatly exceed any negative effects (for example
crops and livestock raised for food). However, in some cases any positive effects are clearly
overshadowed by negative effects, and this is the concept of causing harm. For example, water
hyacinth has been popular in outdoor aquatic gardens but its escape to natural areas where its
populations have expanded to completely cover lakes and rivers has devastated water bodies and the
life they support, especially in the southeastern U.S. And, there are some organisms, such as West
Nile virus, that provide almost no benefits to society at all. Such organisms constitute a small fraction
of non-native species, but as a consequence of their ability to spread and establish populations outside
their native ranges, they can be disastrous for the natural environment, the economies it supports,
and/or public health. Because invasive species management is difficult and often very expensive,
these worst offenders are the most obvious and best targets for policy attention and management.
The negative impact to a native species caused by an invasive species might trigger additional negative
interactions for other associated native species; i.e., there could be direct and indirect effects. For
example, an invasive weed that is undesirable as a food source may outcompete and displace native
grasses and broadleaf plants. These displaced native grasses and broadleaf plants may have been
primary forage for animals, which subsequently would be displaced to a new location or have their
populations reduced because the weed invasion decreased the availability of food in their native plant
and animal community. However, negative effects are not always characterized by a cascade of
impacts realized throughout the environment. For example, simple displacement of an endangered
species by a non-native species might alone provide sufficient justification to consider the non-native
organism an invasive species.
What We Do Not Mean, What We Do Mean, and the “Gray” Area
Native and Non-native Species
Invasive species are species not native to the ecosystem being considered. Canada geese are native
to North America and most of their populations migrate annually. However, in some locations in the
U.S. (e.g. suburban Maryland; the Front Range of Colorado) introduced, non-migratory populations of
Canada Geese are causing problems – such as fouling lawns, sidewalks, grass parks, and similar
areas. While non-migratory populations can cause problems, they are not considered an invasive
species because they are native. Additionally, Canada geese are of significant financial value to many
local economies through waterfowl hunting and simple enjoyment. Mute swans, however, are invasive.
Mute swans are native to Europe and Asia but were introduced into North America where their
populations have increased dramatically. They compete directly with native waterfowl for habitat,
displacing them, and that is why they are considered an invasive species. Whitetail deer populations
have increased dramatically in the northeastern U.S. and are problems in farms, yards, and natural
areas because they consume plants valued by humans; but are not invasive because they are native.
Nutria, on the other hand, are another classic example of an invasive species. Nutria are native to
South America but were introduced into North America where their populations have soared. Nutria
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compete directly with native muskrats, beavers, and other similar native species for habitat; often
causing the displacement of these native species.
Feral Populations
It is also essential to recognize that invasive species are not those under human control or
domestication; that is, invasive species are not those that humans depend upon for economic security,
maintaining a desirable quality of life, or survival. However, the essential test is that populations of
these species must be under control. Escaped or feral populations of formerly domesticated plants and
animals would be considered invasive species if all the concepts and conditions are met as outlined in
“Weeds Are Examples.” Cereal rye being produced on a farm in Kansas is considered very desirable,
but feral rye on the breaks of the Poudre River in Colorado would be considered an invasive species
because it is displacing native plants and the native animal communities they support. Domesticated
goats on a farm in Texas are considered highly desirable, but feral goats in Haleakala National Park on
Maui are considered an invasive species. Feral goats have severely overgrazed areas and eliminated
native Hawaiian plants, which were never adapted to grazing. Areas denuded by feral goats have led
to increased soil erosion.
A Biogeographical Context
An invasive species may be invasive in one part of the country, but not in another. A biogeographical
context must be included when assessing whether a non-native species should be considered an
invasive species. Lake trout are highly desirable in the Great Lakes where they are native, but are
considered an invasive species in Yellowstone Lake. They compete with native cutthroat trout for
habitat, which decreases their populations. Atlantic saltmarsh cordgrass is an essential component of
east coast salt marshes, but is highly invasive on the west coast where it covers mudflats and displaces
native estuarine plants and the community of animals they support, including huge flocks of migrating
waterfowl. Kentucky bluegrass would be considered an invasive species in Rocky Mountain National
Park in Colorado, but considered non-invasive a mere 60 miles away at a golf course in Denver.
English ivy is considered a good ground cover species in the Great Plains and Midwest, but is a highly
invasive weed in the forests of the Pacific Northwest and Eastern U.S. where it outcompetes native
plants and displaces the associated animal communities.
The “Gray” Area
There are obvious examples of invasive species such as snakehead fish, yellow starthistle, or
Phytophthora ramorum (the organism that causes sudden oak death); and there are obvious examples
of species that are not invasive, namely native plants and animals. There are, however, non-native
organisms for which it will be difficult to make a determination and these should be subject to
assessment. Whether these non-native organisms will be considered invasive species will depend
upon human values. For example, European honeybees are cultured to produce honey and pollination
services, and even though they form wild populations in many parts of the country and occasionally
create problems by building hives in the walls of homes or can be a human health problem for
individuals that are highly allergic to their sting, most would not consider them an invasive species
because they produce a desired food product.
Another gray area example would be native termites v. Formosan termites. No one wants termites in
their homes but only Formosan termites would be considered an invasive species because they are
non-native. Smooth brome also serves as another gray area example. It was imported from Russia in
the 1890s for forage and was widely planted. It clearly has escaped cultivation and can be found in
many natural areas particularly in the western U.S. but in most situations, smooth brome would not be
considered an invasive species because of its forage value for wildlife and livestock.
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Chinese or Oriental clematis serves as another gray area example. Chinese clematis (virgin’s bower,
orange peel) is a popular ornamental that has been planted worldwide. However, it has escaped
cultivation in several western states where its populations can spread, particularly in shrubland, on
riverbanks, sand depressions, along roadsides, in gullies, and along riparian forests in hot dry valleys,
deserts, and semi-desert areas. Escaped populations of Chinese clematis occur in Idaho, Nevada,
Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado but so far, it is considered an invasive species only in Colorado where
it has spread dramatically from its site of introduction and displaced native plant species.
Environmental Harm
We use environmental harm to mean biologically significant decreases in native species populations,
alterations to plant and animal communities or to ecological processes that native species and other
desirable plants and animals and humans depend on for survival. Environmental harm may be a result
of direct effects of invasive species, leading to biologically significant decreases in native species
populations.
Examples of direct effects on native species include preying and feeding on them, causing or vectoring
diseases, preventing them from reproducing or killing their young, out-competing them for food,
nutrients, light, nest sites or other vital resources, or hybridizing with them so frequently that within a
few generations, few if any truly native individuals remain. Environmental harm includes decreases in
populations of Federally Listed Threatened and Endangered Species, other rare or uncommon species
and even in populations of otherwise common native species. For example, over three billion individual
American chestnut trees were found in U.S. forests before the invasive chestnut blight arrived and
virtually eliminated them. Environmental harm also can be the result of an indirect effect of invasive
species, such as the decreases in native waterfowl populations that may result when an invasive
wetland plant decreases the abundance of native plants and thus, decreases seeds and other food that
they provide and that the waterfowl depend upon.
Environmental harm also includes significant changes in ecological processes, sometimes across entire
regions, which result in conditions that native species and even entire plant and animal communities
cannot tolerate. For example, some non-native plants can change the frequency and intensity of
wildfires, or alter the hydrology of rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands and that is why they are
considered invasive species. Others can significantly alter erosion rates. For example, trapping far
more wind-blown sand than native dune species, or holding far less soil than native grassland species
following rainstorms. Some invasive plants and micro-organisms can alter soil chemistry across large
areas, significantly altering soil pH or soil nutrient availability. Environmental harm also includes
significant changes in the composition and even the structure of native plant and animal communities.
For example, the invasive tree Melaleuca quinquinervia, can spread into and take over marshes in
Florida’s Everglades, changing them from open grassy marshes to closed canopy swamp-forests.
Environmental harm may also cause or be associated with economic losses and damage to human,
plant and animal health. For example invasions by fire promoting grasses that alter entire plant and
animal communities eliminating or sharply reducing populations of many native plant and animal
species, can also lead to large increases in fire-fighting costs and sharp decreases in forage for
livestock. West Nile virus is a well known human health problem caused by a non-native virus which is
commonly carried by mosquitoes. West Nile Virus also kills many native bird species, causing drastic
reduction in populations for some species including crows and jays.
Additional Examples of Impacts Caused by Invasive Species
Specific examples of the harm caused by invasive species are useful to further clarify the definition.
The following list of examples is not meant to be comprehensive, but offers further explanation:
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Impacts to Human Health
Respiratory infections: The outbreak of West Nile virus in the U.S. began in the Northeast in 1999
and has since spread throughout the country. Infections in humans may result in a flu-like illness and in
some cases death. This outbreak has caused illness in thousands of citizens, increased medical costs
for affected persons, and decreased productivity due to absence from work. West Nile virus also has
affected horses and has caused widespread mortality in native birds (U.S. Centers for Disease Control,
2006).
Poisonous plants: Exposure to the sap of Tree-of-heaven/Chinese sumac tree has caused
inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) in workers charged to clear infested areas. Afflicted
personnel experienced fever/chills, chest pain that radiated down both arms, and shortness of breath.
Exposure occurred when sap from tree-of-heaven contacted broken skin. Such exposure has caused
hospitalization, medical expense, and lost productivity due to absence from work (Bisognano et al.
2005).
Impacts to Natural Resources
Declines in wildlife habitat and timber availability: Chestnut blight is a disease of American
chestnut caused by a non-native fungal pathogen that was introduced into eastern North America
around 1910. The disease eliminated the American chestnut from eastern deciduous forests thereby
decreasing timber harvests and wildlife that depended upon the American chestnut for habitat (USDA-
APHIS/FS 2000).
European gypsy moth defoliates trees on millions of acres of northeastern and mid-western forests. It
currently is found in 19 states causing an estimated $3.9 billion in tree losses and also decreased
wildlife habitat (USDA-APHIS/FS 2000).
Decreased soil stabilization and interrupted forest succession: White pine blister rust is a disease
of white pine species caused by the non-native fungal pathogen Cronartium ribicola. It was introduced
into eastern North America around 1900 and western North America in 1920. It spread rapidly, killing
off native white, whitebark, and limber pines, whose seeds are an important food source for birds,
rodents and bears. Elimination of these trees caused by this pathogen alters forest ecosystems,
eliminates wildlife forage, and decreases the soil stabilization effects of these trees, snowmelt
regulation, and forest succession (Krakowski et al. 2003).
Changes in wildfire frequency and intensity: Cheatgrass decreases the interval between the
occurrences of wildfires in the Great Basin region from once every 70 to 100 years to every 3 to 5 years
because it forms dense stands of fine fuel annually. The decrease in interval between wildlfires causes
increased risk to human life and property and also places at risk established communities of plants and
animals that we consider desirable (Knapp 1996; Pimentel et al. 2000; USFWS 2003; Whisenant 1990).
Excessive use of resources: Tamarisk in the desert southwest use more than twice as much water
annually as all the cities in southern California, which places this invasive weed in direct competition
with humans for the most limiting resource in the southwestern U.S. (Friederici 1995; Johnson 1986).
Suppressors: Russian knapweed exudes toxins from its tissues that inhibit the growth of surrounding
plants or eliminates them. Desirable plant communities are placed at risk from Russian knapweed
invasion, which may result in decreased numbers of wildlife species or livestock that the invaded land
otherwise could support. Russian knapweed also is very toxic to horses (Stevens 1986; Young et al.
1970a and 1970b).
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Decreased carrying capacity for wildlife and livestock: Expansion of leafy spurge, yellow
starthistle, or other unpalatable invasive weeds displace desirable forage plants and may allow fewer
grazing animals to survive in infested areas (DiTomaso 2001; Lym and Messersmith 1985; Lym and
Kirby 1987).
Impacts to Recreational Opportunities and Other Human Values
Decreased property values: Asian longhorned beetles first appeared in New York in 1996 and in
Chicago in 1998. Larvae burrow into trees causing girdling of stems and branches, dieback of the
crown, and can kill an entire tree. It infests many different tree species in the U.S. and is a threat to
urban and rural forests (Cavey et al. 1998).
Emerald ash borers were first detected in the U.S. in 2002. They currently are found in Michigan, Ohio,
and Indiana. Emerald ash borer larvae tunnel under bark of ash trees and could eliminate ash as a
street, shade, and forest tree throughout the U.S. Estimated replacement cost in six Michigan counties
is $11 billion and an additional $2 million in lost nursery sales (Chornesky et al. 2005).
Dutch elm disease was first introduced into the U.S. in 1927 and occurs in most states. Dutch elm
disease has killed more than 60% of elms in urban settings and decreased the value of urban and
suburban properties (Brasier and Buck 2001).
Spotted knapweed and leafy spurge expansion in the western U.S. have displaced desirable forage
plants thereby decreasing the value and sales price of grazingland in the western U.S. (Maddox 1979;
Weiser 1998).
Eurasian watermilfoil was introduced into the U.S in the 1940s and has since spread throughout much
of the country. This submersed aquatic plant can form dense mats at the water surface limiting access,
recreation, and aesthetics and thus, has decreased the values of shoreline properties in New
Hampshire, the Midwest and elsewhere (Halstead et al. 2003).
Decreased sport fishing opportunities: Whirling disease is caused by a parasite (Myxobolus
cerebralis) that most likely originated in Europe. It was first observed in the U.S. in 1958. The parasite
attacks the soft cartilage of young trout causing spinal deformities and causes the fish to exhibit erratic
tail-chasing behavior. Heavily infected young trout can die from Whirling disease and even if they
recover, they remain carriers of the parasite. All species of trout and salmon may be susceptible and
angling and the businesses supported by trout and salmon fishing may be at risk if this disease
continues to spread (Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force et al. 2005; Colorado Division of Wildlife
2006).
Smallmouth bass fishing in Lake Erie was closed during bass mating because of round goby predation
of nests. Fishing was closed because male smallmouth bass aggressively guard nests from predators
and are easier to catch by anglers during this time of year. Removal of males by anglers decreased the
number of bass offspring because of increased round goby predation of unguarded nests (Steinhart et
al. 2004). Businesses that smallmouth bass anglers patronize could be adversely affected by such
closures.
Altered business opportunities: The concern over Sudden Oak Death Syndrome caused by the
pathogen Phytophthora ramorum is causing drastic changes in available nursery stock by nurseries
and landscape businesses. This clearly impacts the profitability of these businesses and choice by
consumers and could devastate oak forests nationwide (Chornesky et al. 2005; Rizzo and Garbelotto
2003).
Annual harvests of oysters in Long Island Sound averaged over 680,000 bushels during 1991 through
1996. After Haplosporidium nelsonii (MSX) invaded in 1997 and 1998, oyster harvests decreased from
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1997 through 2002 to an average annual harvest of 119,000 bushels with a low of 32,000 bushels in
2002. The overall ex-vessel value of oyster farming dropped 96% in 10 years from $45 million in 1992
to $2 million in 2002 (Sunila et al. 1999).
Non-native algae introduced into the Hawaiian Islands costs Maui alone about $20,000,000 annually
due to algae fouling the beaches and subsequent lost tourism (Carroll 2004; Keeney 2004; Univ.
Hawaii 2006).
Sea lampreys were introduced into Lakes Ontario and Erie during the construction of the Welland
Canal and quickly spread to the other Great Lakes. The sea lamprey is a parasite that attaches itself to
fish, eventually killing them, and has devastated commercial and recreational Lake Trout fishing in the
Great Lakes (Lawrie 1970).
Australian spotted jellyfish were introduced into the Gulf of Mexico in 2000 and occurred in such
massive numbers that shrimping operations were shut down because jellyfish clogged shrimp nets
(Graham et al. 2003).
Altered ecosystems and recreational opportunities: The submersed aquatic plant hydrilla, forms
dense canopies at the water surface that raise surface water temperatures, change pH, exclude light,
and consume oxygen, resulting in native plant displacement and stunted sport fish populations. This
example of an altered aquatic ecosystem caused by an invasive aquatic weed also negatively affects
recreation and businesses that depend upon that human activity (Colle et al. 1987).
Summary
Invasive species are those that are not native to the ecosystem under consideration and that cause or
are likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human, animal, or plant health. Plant
and animal species under domestication or cultivation and under human control are not invasive
species. Furthermore for policy purposes, to be considered invasive, the negative impacts caused by a
non-native species will be deemed to outweigh the beneficial effects it provides. Finally, a non-native
species might be considered invasive in one region but not in another. Whether or not a species is
considered an invasive species depends largely on human values. By attempting to manage invasive
species, we are affirming our economic and environmental values. Those non-native species judged to
cause overall economic or environmental harm or harm to human health may be considered invasive,
even if they yield some beneficial effects. Society struggles to determine the appropriate course of
action in such cases, but in a democratic society that struggle is essential.
Many invasive species are examples of "the tragedy of the commons," or how actions that benefit one
individual's use of resources may negatively impact others and result in a significant overall increase in
damage to the economy, the environment, or public health. In ISAC’s review of Executive Order
113112, the public domain is specifically represented; however, the implementation of the NISMP has
prompted concerns over the rights of personal and private property owners. Property rights are of great
importance in the U.S. and one outcome of the NISMP should be to recognize the right to self
determination by property owners and promote collaboration on invasive species management. The
right to self determination is an important concept in a democratic society, however, with that right
comes personal responsibility and stewardship, which includes being environmentally responsible. The
natural environment that our society enjoys, recreates in, and depends upon to support commerce must
be conserved and maintained. Effective invasive species management is just one aspect of conserving
and maintaining our nation’s natural environment, the economies it supports, and the high quality of life
our society enjoys.
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City of Denton Landmark Tree Criteria
General Description
Tree: Woody perennial usually having one dominant trunk and a mature height greater than 5 meters (16 feet).
(Definition by ISA)
Landmark Trees: A healthy tree that is designated by the property owner on the Texas Big Tree Registry
regardless if the tree is protected or a non-protected tree; or a tree designated as a Historic Tree where an event
of historic significance occurred that had local, regional, or national importance; or at the home of a citizen who is
famous on a local, regional, or national basis; or that has taken on a legendary stature in the community, is
mentioned in literature or documents of historic value, or is considered unusual due to size, age, or other
landmark status. Historic Trees shall be designated following the Historic Landmark Designation procedure.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Landmark Tree designation the tree must meet one of the following:
Texas A&M Forest Service Texas Big Tree Registry
The tree is listed on the Texas A&M Forest Service Texas Big Tree Registry.
Historic
Tree that is designated as a Historic Tree where an event of historic significance occurred that had local,
regional, or national importance.
The tree is located at the home of a citizen who is famous on a local, regional, or national basis.
Legendary in stature
The tree must measure 60 percent of the circumference or tree index score of the State Champion of the
same species as listed on the Texas A&M Forest Service Big Tree Registry.
The tree be must large for its species in a neighborhood or region of the City. The size of the tree is based
on the diameter at breast height (DBH), the height and the average crown spread.
Any Post Oak over 30” Diameter.
Any Blackjack Oak over 20” Diameter.
The tree is rare for this area and is a good specimen of the species.
The tree is mentioned in literature or documents of historic value.
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Landmark Tree Nomination Form Date ______________
Species:
Common Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Scientific Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Nominator:
Name ______________________________________ Phone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________ Email __________________________________________
_________________________________
Owner:
Name ____________________________________ Phone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________ Email __________________________________________
____________________________________ Signature _______________________________________
Does the owner agree to the tree being designated a Landmark if it meets the criteria? Yes ___ No ___
Does the owner agree to allow City staff or volunteers to inspect the tree? Yes ___ No ___
Tell us a little about the tree and why it should be designated as a Landmark tree. __________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Where is the tree located on the property? (Give the location for someone who is not familiar with the site).
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Email, Mail or Fax completed forms to the
Parks and Recreation Department
901-B Texas Street
Denton, TX 76209
parksnrec@cityofdenton.com
If you have any question call (940) 349-8337
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Council Requests for InformationCompleted 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 Pro Tem Meltzer10/30/21Can staff provide information on the US380 sidewalk near the greenbelt?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsStaff is assessing this request and will provide information to theCouncil Member3Council 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 Member4Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer11/08/21Can staff provide information about the Federal infrastructure bill?Cassey OgdenFinanceInformation is included in the November 19 Friday Report5Council Member Davis11/09/21Could we get permission from the landowner we heard from last week to have our PreservationOfficer and other appropriate staff walk the property and survey the buildings for salvageablearchitectural items which might be of use to the City. I mentioned the Beaumont Mood terra cottalight shades during the meeting, but there could be other items as well.Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesStaff is assessing this request and will provide information to theCouncil Member6Council Member Beck11/09/21Can the City leverage any ILJA funds?Cassey OgdenFinanceInformation is included in the November 19 Friday Report7Council Member Armintor11/11/21Can staff provide information about hunting on City property?Antonio PuenteDMEStaff is assessing this request and will provide information to theCouncil Member8Mayor Hudspeth11/12/21Will staff follow up about road construction on Elm St per a business owner's complaint?Becky DivineyCIP - Capital ProjectsStaff is assessing this request and will provide information to theCouncil Member in the November 19 Friday Report9Mayor Hudspeth11/12/21Will staff assess the downtown lighting south of the Square?Antonio PuenteDMEInformation is included in the November 19 Friday Report10Council Member Beck11/18/21I request we accelerate the request for an automated notification dashboard out of the PZC matrixand develop and implement this system and dashboard for weekly notifications.Tina FirgensDevelopment ServicesStaff will schedule the 2-minute pitch during the next availableCouncil meeting11Council Member Byrd11/19/21Additional signage in SED neighborhoods primarily relating to thru traffic issuesDaniel Kremer, Ethan Cox Public Works -StreetsStaff is assessing this request and will provide information to theCouncil Member in an upcoming Friday Report95
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 11:00 a.m. DCRC 12:00 p.m. Downtown Denton TIF Special 5:00 p.m. P&Z Commission Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board –6pm 18 3:00 p.m. Health & Building Standards Commission 3:00 p.m. Committee on Persons w/ Disablilites 19 1:00 p.m. Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee 20 21 22 CANCELLED - 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 96
December 2021 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 5:00 p.m. P&Z Commission 2 8:00 a.m. Agenda Committee CANCELLED - 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 97
Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
November 23, 2021
November 30, 2021
Parkland Dedication and Park Development Fees 21-2142 Parks & Recreation City Business 1:00
Roadway Impact Fees 21-2604 Engineering/Capital Projects City Business 1:00
Drawing Session - Redistricting 21-2640 Legal City Business 2:00
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 4:30
Public Meeting Video Recording Prioritization 21-2087 Public Affairs City Business 0:30
COVID-19 Update 21-2430 City Manager's Office Council Priority 0:30
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: 3:15
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 21-2569 Development Services City Business 1:00
Criteria Manuals 21-2466 Development Services City Business 0:45
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: 4:15
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
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
Park Master Plan Update TBD Parks & Recreation City Business 1:00
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: 4:00
Homestead Exemption 21-2155 Finance City Business 1:00
Two-Minute Pitch:21-2520 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:00
CPR Class for Council 21-2603 Fire Department City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
Two-Minute Pitch:21-2522 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
February 1, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
February 8, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
NO MEETING - MLK Day Holiday
NO MEETING - Christmas Holiday
NO MEETING - Christmas Holiday
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
NO MEETING
January 4, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
January 25, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting)
January 11, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting)
December 6, 2021
(Luncheon @11:30 a.m.)
February 7, 2022
(Luncheon @11:30 a.m.)
December 14, 2021
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting)
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: November 19, 2021
Other Major Items for Meeting: Ordinance approval for Redistricting (if applicable)
December 7, 2021
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting: Public Hearing for Redistricting
NO MEETING - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
NO MEETING - 5TH TUESDAY
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.98
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
February 8, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.99
Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
Building Codes, International Residential Code, International Fire Code 21-2633 Building Inspections City Business 0:30
Two-Minute Pitch:21-2523 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:30
Two-Minute Pitch:21-2524 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
Electric Rates and Budget 21-2405 Finance City Business 0:45
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
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
Other Major Items for Meeting:
February 15, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Work Session Dates to be Determined
February 22, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting
(Continuous Meeting)
Approved Council Request Work Sessions to be
Scheduled
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items
to be Scheduled
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1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Nov 22nd - 28thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell AveTexas StWithers St01/07/22 02/11/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Bell AveWithers StMingo Rd02/12/22 03/25/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane3Bernard StHickory StChestnut St06/23/22 08/04/22 Water Distribution will bereplacing the water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane4Davis StJannie StHettie St12/21/21 01/28/22 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane5Hopkins DrTravis StHopkins Dr12/06/21 12/18/21 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany.sherrane@cityofdenton.com6MontecitoBuena VistaPalo Verde11/29/21 12/17/21 Concrete Sidewalk Repair.Remove failed sections andinstall new concreteStreetsRobbin Webber7South Welch Street Fannin StreetWest Collins St.11/29/21 12/17/21 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigPage 1 of 1Exported on November 19, 2021 10:53:41 AM CST101
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 Rd11/22/21 01/06/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane5Chestnut StreetSouth Welch StreetBernard Street10/18/21 01/03/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig6ElmHickoryEagle05/11/20 12/03/21 PEC 4 Utility ProjectEngineeringSeth Garcia7Hickory StreetWelchCarroll08/31/20 12/31/21 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 Pedigo8Locksley LaneEmersonMaid Marion11/08/21 12/17/21 Residential Roadwayreconstruction, and during theconstruction resident traffic onlywill be allowed.EngineeringDustin Draper9MckinneyduchessGlengarry02/01/21 12/24/21 McKinney - Mayhill IntersectionThis project is widening theintersection and 600' each wayto match existing conditionsalong McKinney. Also includeswater, wastewater, anddrainage improvements.EngineeringTrevor Crain10Orr StreetElm StreetLocust Street10/25/21 11/30/21 Roadway Reconstruction thisproject only affects onebusiness and notification wasdirect with the business owner.EngineeringDustin Draper11Quail RidgeCooper Branch ELa Paloma Dr09/07/21 12/10/21 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper12Stella St.North Texas BlvdBonnie Brae10/29/21 03/15/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig13Williamsburg RowJamestown LnNottingham Dr10/26/21 12/03/21 Wastewater Collection will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and servicesWastewaterTiffany Sherrane14WindsorBonnie BraeParkside08/09/21 12/31/21 Pavement RestorationPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-DavidPage 1 of 1Exported on November 19, 2021 12:52:38 PM CST102
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bonnie 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 Zimmerer2Carroll Blvd (SB) & (NB) MulberryEagle07/12/21 11/09/21 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk Repair. The processstarts with Barricading the failedsections of concrete pavement,remove the pavement, andinstall new concrete.Streetsrobbin.webber@cityofdenton.com3Elm 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 Province4Keystone CtWest of StuartEast of 1109 Keystone Court 10/18/21 10/29/21 Concrete panel repairPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsTucker Eller5Long RoadW of LaGrone Academy School E of LaGrone Academy School 10/25/21 10/29/21 Replacing concrete road panels Private DevelopmentTucker Eller6McKinney St@ Elm Stintersection08/02/21 10/29/21 Temporary lane closures inplace as crews work to safelyinstall new traffic signals at theintersectionsTrafficJames Andrews7McKinney St@ Locust Stintersection08/02/21 10/29/21 Temporary lane closures inplace as crews work to safelyinstall new traffic signals at theintersectionsTrafficJames Andrews8Ryan RdCreekside DrParadise Ln09/27/21 10/29/21 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain lineWastewaterTiffany Sherrane9Stuart RdSouth side Keystone Court North side Keystone Court 10/25/21 10/29/21 Repairing concrete panels Private DevelopmentTucker Eller10WelchEagleCollins08/23/21 10/30/21 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Engineering Streets WaterWastewaterKyle Pedigo11Welch StreetChestnut StreetMulberry Street09/27/21 11/14/21 University of North Texasexcavating street to connectservices to Art Studio BuildingPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsAlice Province12Western BlvdJim ChrystalAirport Rd08/16/21 12/31/21 Paving: Decal LanesPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-DavidPage 1 of 1Exported on November 19, 2021 12:52:47 PM CST103