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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 15, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Sara Hensley, City Manager
SUBJECT: Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
Meetings
1. Traffic Safety Commission on Monday, April 18, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the
Development Service Center.
2. Civil Service Commission on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at Central
Fire Station.
3. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in
the City Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
4. Mobility Committee on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room.
5. Development Code Review Committee on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
at the Development Service Center.
6. Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee on Friday, April 22, 2022, at
1:00 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – Pursuant to Ordinance No. 21-
1837, the following items will be discussed during the April 19 City Council Work
Session. Each week, the topics included on the next week’s agenda will be in the
Friday Report. Staff contact: Monica Benavides, City Manager’s Office
(1) A work session to explore action in ways the City Council and the residents
of Denton can commemorate former residents of Quaker.
a. Requestor: Council Member Byrd
b. Council Member Request: “I propose a work session to explore action in
ways City Council and the residents of Denton can commemorate former
residents of Quaker; in-ground markers in specified locations in Quaker Park
and the renaming of the Women’s Club Building. It is fitting that this
becomes a City Council initiative and directive to remember the events of the
City 100 years ago this year.”
c. Staff Information: If the City Council wishes to move forward with this
request, staff will explore options for the funding and installation of in-ground
markers. The City does have a naming policy that applies to a nomination to
name a City building, facility, land, or any portion thereof. City Council may
initiate the naming of any building, facility, land, or any portion thereof at its
discretion and may apply the guidelines within the policy. The City Council
may choose to waive any part of these guidelines by three- fourth's vote of
the entire City Council. Any amendments to this policy require only a simple
Council majority vote.
d. Date requested: April 6, 2022
e. Format for response: Work Session
(2) A work session on adopting the DCTA resolution and instituting a process
for GoZone collision investigation.
a. Requestor: Council Member Armintor
b. Council Member Request: “For a Council work session on adopting the
DCTA resolution and instituting a process for GoZone collision investigation,
as proposed in scheduled reports at yesterday's Council meeting.”
c. Staff Information: At Council Member Armintor’s request, No Bus Cuts
Denton provided a copy of the attached draft resolution (Exhibit 4). If a work
session is approved, Staff will work with DCTA to provide relevant
information for that discussion. Staff recommends that any collision
investigation process or effort be fully coordinated and managed by DCTA.
d. Date requested: April 6, 2022
e. Format for response: Work Session
B. Public Meeting Call-In Update – During the April 5 City Council meeting, staff
encountered issues with the call-in system that prevented members of the public to
speak in the meeting over the phone. Following the meeting, staff quickly began
efforts to enhance the processes and technology being used to allow call-in comments.
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While we will continue to take calls during the meeting, City staff are piloting a new
system that will include the option to pre-register online to speak over the phone on an
agenda item and the ability for the caller to listen to the meeting live through their
phone (rather than delayed on the stream or TV). A link will be placed on the Public
Meetings page on the website for the public to pre-register once the agenda is posted
and will remain open until noon on the day of the meeting. Emailed instructions will
be sent to registrants with more information and each registrant will receive an
automatic call to join the meeting just prior to the start of the regular session. They will
also be given a direct number to call into the meeting in the event that they miss the
automatic call. A panel in front of the Mayor or meeting chair will notify them if there
are any callers for any item. Staff will launch this pilot for the April 19 meeting.
Staff believes that this system, and the ability to pre-register to speak, is more efficient
and will reduce the opportunity for the system failure that was encountered at the last
staff meeting. Staff will continue to keep statistics and gather information and
anticipates presenting recommendations for the call-in option at the Annual City
Council retreat in the summer. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, City Manager’s Office
C. April/May Resident Update – The April/May issue of the Resident Update newsletter
began to be delivered to Denton homes this week. This issue features information
about Spring events, the City management team, upcoming City holidays and
customer service resources, election day, and more. A digital version of the Update
can be found here. Staff contact: Stuart Birdseye, Customer Service and Public Affairs
D. Parkland Dedication and Development ISR - On March 25, an Informal Staff Report
was provided to City Council following the Work Session presentation on March
1. The ISR provides additional information to questions asked during the meeting. In
addition, the ISR provides follow-up information sent to the Dallas Builders
Association and a listing of impact fees from other peer cities in the Dallas/Fort Worth
area. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks & Recreation
E. Community Forum on Homelessness – The public is invited to attend a community
forum on homelessness hosted by Grace Like Rain and Giving Hope, Inc. on April 21
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Denton City Hall. Panelists include representatives from the
City of Denton, Grace Like Rain, Giving Hope, Inc., Our Daily Bread, The Salvation
Army – Denton, United Way of Denton County, Refuge for Women, Denton County
MHMR, and a former Homeless Outreach Team member. Event details can be found
on Facebook. Staff contact: Courtney Douangdara, Community Services
F. Vaccine Clinic Presentation – During the week of April 4 through April 7, Emergency
Management Program Manager Bob Martinez was invited to speak at the annual
Preparedness Summit ’22, hosted by the National Association of City and County
Health Officials and sponsored by the CDC. This was the first time this conference
was held in person since 2019. Bob gave a presentation on the Nation’s largest COVID
Drive-thru Vaccine Clinic located here in Denton County. The presentation included
information on Denton County, such as population, location, Denton County Public
Health services, and Denton County’s emergency services. Additionally, the
presentation included a synopsis of the mass vaccination clinic. The overview
included the timeline of the vaccine rollout, images, staffing information, operational
periods, the unified command, challenges, successes, and final statistics. Key points
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and final statistics from Bob’s presentation: 366,912 total vaccine doses, the clinic
lasted about 3 ½ months, 36 total clinics, 50 total jurisdictions/organizations, and
14,700 total volunteers. Staff contact: Kenneth Hedges, Fire
G. Greenbelt US 380 Access Reopened: The Greenbelt US 380 access point was
reopened April 10, 2022. The equestrian and paddling trails are closed from 2 miles
south of the FM 428 access to the US HWY 380 access. Equestrian users may use the
multiuse trail in this section. The restroom at the US 380 access remains closed for
maintenance. For the most up to date information about Greenbelt access visit Ray
Roberts Lake State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Staff contact:
Katherine Barnett, Environmental Services and Sustainability
H. Denton Nonprofit Collaborative - The City of Denton is exploring the establishment
of a nonprofit collaborative in Denton. The idea is to convene nonprofits providing
services in the community on a regular basis. The potential impact of this collaboration
is to increase shared learning opportunities, open stronger communication, stay
updated on available resources, and identify gaps for better problem-solving. On
March 24, Staff distributed a survey seeking feedback from local nonprofit
organizations to understand their services and service challenges. The attached survey
results will be used to set the agenda and facilitate discussion around a more focused
collaboration. The first planning meeting is scheduled for May 6. Staff contact:
Courtney Douangdara, Community Services
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I. Summer Camp Updates – While the increased wages for our seasonal staff have
helped with staffing issues, Parks still lacks sufficient staff to fully operate all summer
camps at this time. Given continued staffing challenges and to ensure appropriate staff
to participant ratios, Camp Conquest will not be offered at North Lakes Recreation
Center this summer. This will allow camp staff, and vans, to be placed at the other
four summer campsites. Camp Conquest has a maximum enrollment of 24 participants
due to the available space at North Lakes. If staffing allows, the remaining camps will
absorb those registrations to service the same number of participants. This decision
also provides an opportunity to expand adapted rec programming at North Lakes
Recreation Center.
Summer camp registration began April 1 and camps are filling fast. Listed below is
the current registration status for each summer camp:
• Camp Discovery (MLK) - All weeks are full with a waitlist, except Week 6.
• Camp Exploration (Civic Center) - All weeks are full with a waitlist, except
Week 6.
• Camp Voyage (Denia) - All weeks are full with a waitlist, except Week 5.
• Preschool Camp (MLK) - All weeks are full with a waitlist except Week 1
• Super Kids Camp (McMath) - This camp is approximately half full.
• Teen Camp (Civic Center) - This camp is approximately half full.
Community Development Block Grant funds awarded each year provide full
scholarships to 56 qualifying participants for 10-weeks of summer camp. Registration
for these scholarships spots begins Monday, May 2 at 8 a.m. Scholarship terms and
applications are available on the City of Denton’s website and should be emailed to
scholarships@cityofdenton.com. The Denton Parks Foundation also sponsors partial
scholarships that can be used for most classes and camps. Staff contact: Sara Farris,
Parks and Recreation.
J. DME Employee Newsletter - “In the Loop” is Denton Municipal Electric’s quarterly
newsletter. The newsletter features updates from various DME departments to ensure
our employees are kept up to speed on what is going on within DME. The current
edition of In the Loop features updates from our Safety, Engineering, Distribution,
Electric Metering, and Energy Services operations. Staff contact: Tony Puente, DME
III. Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. Covid Litigation Costs – During the “Concluding Items” portion of the March 22
Council Meeting, Mayor Hudspeth requested information on the cost of outside
counsel for COVID litigation. The total expenses incurred for outside counsel is
$41,416.50, which appears to cover the entire cost of litigation, including the dismissal
of both the City’s and the Attorney General’s lawsuits. Staff contact: Mack Reinwand,
City Attorney’s Office
B. Feral Hog Best Practices – On April 4, Council Member Beck asked staff for best
practices and how the city recommends citizens respond to property damage from feral
hogs. Animal Services treats feral hog sightings like coyote sightings and tracks them
to determine location and frequency. Residents can report these instances in the
Engage Denton app or call Animal Services. The City has the authority to manage any
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feral hog populations on City-owned property. The best course of action to help
control feral hogs on private property is to trap and relocate them and/or deter their
presence with dogs and other household pets. Residents that are experiencing
destruction from feral hogs living on state or federal property are encouraged to
contact Texas Parks and Wildlife or the United States Army Corps of Engineers for
more information. Residents experiencing property damage would likely need to first
contact their homeowner’s insurance for any damages to their property. Staff contacts:
Dorcas Johnson, Animal Services and Drew Huffman, Parks and Recreation
C. Changing Tables in Public Restrooms – On April 4, Mayor Hudspeth shared a
constituent’s concerns over the lack of changing tables in public facilities. The City’s
Code of Ordinances does not currently have any requirements for baby changing
stations or tables other than if one is installed, it must be compliant with the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
It is possible for the City to create an ordinance requiring that public-facing businesses
provide a baby changing station/table, such as for new businesses. A code amendment
could also create requirements at certain thresholds for existing businesses. This
would require staff time for research and to engage the development community on
the impact of such a change. In addition, any changes to the City facilities would have
a budgetary component for the asset along with routine cleaning and maintenance.
There is currently nothing that would prevent a business from using a free-standing
station provided it did not impede any legally required access to restroom facilities.
Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation and Scott McDonald, Development
Services
D. Unpermitted Concert on Ector Street – On April 11, Council Member Davis notified
staff that he had received complaints from residents regarding an outdoor concert held
at a residence on Ector Street. The chief complaint from the neighborhood was related
to noise. The Denton Police Department did receive a call for service on this date,
visited the residence, and made contact with the owner. The owner was advised that
they would need a permit for future activities. Additionally, DPD is working on
additional options to mitigate/prevent any future unpermitted events. Staff contact:
Rachel Fleming, Police
E. Nesting Animals and Green Space Clearing - On April 11, Council Member Beck
inquired as to whether staff did a survey for nesting animals in Bowling green park
before the understory removal and made suggestions for making future understory
clearing more systematic & holistic. As a result, staff worked with Environmental
Services and Parks to address all questions and suggestions. The conversations will be
ongoing as Environmental Services and Sustainability will take the lead in fostering
roundtable conversations City-wide on how site clearing is approached. Updates will
be provided as conversations progress.
Prior to the removal of the Chinese Privet (privet) at Bowling Green Park, City staff,
including one of the City’s Master Naturalists, walked the site and visually assessed
the area to verify the density of the privet where removal was planned. The privet had
become so dense that many of the existing native trees have developed irregular or
deformed growth habits and canopies. While on-site, no obvious evidence of nesting
animals or larger mammals was observed; however, staff recognizes that there are no
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nesting experts on staff. The removal of privet aligns with the City’s Urban Forest
Master Plan (UFMP), as privet is listed as an invasive species by Texas Forest Service
and the Texas Invasive Species Institute. Privet reduces the ability of native trees and
undergrowth to grow and flourish. A goal of the UFMP is to “Adopt Plant Health Care
(PHC) policies”. Staff is using this opportunity to develop a formalized holistic
approach to mitigating privet including community education and awareness.
The privet removal method was developed under the guidance of studies reviewed and
supported by Environmental Services and Sustainability, which includes removal and
then subsequent treatment prior to replating the native understory. Alternative
methods to remove privet do exist, such as hand pulling or utilizing goats in a fenced
area free of debris; however, these methods are only an effective first step, as
ultimately privet cannot be controlled and must be treated and completely removed.
Staff contact: Christine Taylor, City Manager’s Office
F. Safety Fencing Along Avondale Park Creek – On April 12, Council Member Beck
inquired about the safety fencing along Cooper Creek at Avondale Park. Heavy rains
last week caused a section of the creek bank at Avondale Park to wash away creating
a steep drop-off. Parks maintenance staff installed the safety fencing along the bank
as a safety precaution while staff assesses the damage and creates a repair plan. Staff
contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
G. Speeding UPS Truck on Audra Lane – On April 12, Council Member Davis shared
with staff concerns from residents regarding a UPS truck that regularly speeds in the
Audra Lane area. The City contacted UPS, and they are going to address this issue
directly for those drivers who have Audra Lane included in their route. Staff contact:
Frank Dixon, City Manager’s Office
H. Water Park Fees – On April 12, Council Member Beck and Mayor Hudspeth requested
information on the rounding of Water Park Fees. Daily admission for the City’s
aquatic facilities is rounded to the whole dollar (see Water Park Daily Admission
pricing example below), and season passes were one of the fees recently adjusted to
account for increased operating costs, specifically increased rates of pay for seasonal
staff. The changes to the fee schedule did result in a few of the fees rounding out to
the second decimal place. An Informal Staff Report was provided to Council on
February 18, 2022. The Parks and Recreation Department reviews fees on an annual
basis through the City’s budget process. Staff will conduct additional research, and
changes to the fee schedule will be brought forward for Council consideration during
the FY 22-23 budget process. Staff contact: Nikki Sassenus, Parks and Recreation
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I. Stacked Cross-Ties Near Downtown Railroad – On April 12, Council Member Davis
inquired about the railroad ties that are stacked near downtown and asked whether the
railroad planned to remove them. Staff discovered that the ties located on Sycamore
Street and Hickory Street belong to the consultant that previously performed
maintenance on the railroads in January 2022. The consultant informed staff that the
ties would be removed as soon as possible. Similarly, staff contacted Union Pacific
regarding the ties from Mingo Road/Bell Avenue to Willis Street/West Prairie Street
as they belong to Union Pacific. A timeline for their placement will be included in a
future Friday Report. Staff contact: Trevor Crain, Capital Projects
J. Water Line Break on N. Elm Street – O April 12, Council Member Armintor asked
staff when the water line on N. Elm would be permanently repaired. The water line
running along N. Elm Street has a long history of breaks and needs replacement.
Although a replacement project is necessary, it is contingent on several factors. Most
prominently, a significant drainage project is required in advance of the water and
sewer line replacements. Funding is not currently identified for the drainage project
but will be discussed during CIP budget sessions this summer. Additionally, staff will
continue conversations with TXDOT on roadway improvements and the potential for
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turning the road over to the City. These discussions over the coming months and
through the budget process should allow for a better timeline of each step toward the
necessary waterline improvements.
To minimize the impact of future outages until the capital replacement can take place,
Water Utilities recently installed two valves on the line, which will allow water to feed
from the east or west should the line experience a future failure. Following the
installation of the two valves, the street was patched by an outside contractor, who
inadvertently hit the service line in front of Debi Do & Co. Salon. Crews responded
by reducing the water pressure to make necessary repairs. Throughout the repair,
crews were able to keep Debi Do & Co. Salon supplied with water, at reduced
pressure, and the line was successfully repaired at 12:44 p.m. Moving forward, the
two valves will keep water supplied, and prior to any contractors working on the road,
they will be made aware of the line sensitivity. Staff Contact: Stephen Gay, Water
Utilities a/Becky Diviney, Capital Projects
K. Tagged Recycling Carts – On April 14, Council Member Byrd shared concerns about
recycling carts being tagged and not emptied on collection day. Although the City’s
recycling website identifies the allowable items to be placed into the blue bin for
recycling, a large amount of contamination occurs each week resulting in tagged carts.
The contamination notices placed on carts outline the steps for remediation and will
be picked up on the next scheduled collection date. Residents needing assistance in
determining what is recyclable can use the Waste Wizard or call Solid Waste and
Recycling at (940) 349-8700. Staff contact: Brandi Neal, Solid Waste and Recycling
IV. Information from the City Manager
From time to time, I would like to share with the City Council local government-
related resources that I find insightful, interesting, or timely. These may be studies,
periodicals, reports, or web resources. My intent is to make the Council aware of broad
perspectives and discussions and not to suggest any particular policy or service
change. Today, I would like to share:
A. The attached article, entitled Climate Change and the Threat to Racial Equity from
the National Recreation and Parks Association. I hope you find it an enjoyable and
stimulating read. Thank you.
V. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Honey Run – As part of the Denton Redbud Festival, City of Denton Parks and
Recreation and Keep Denton Beautiful will be hosting the 7th Annual Denton Honey
Run on April 23, beginning at 8 a.m. at Quaker Town Park / Denton Civic Center,
located at 321 E. McKinney Street. The Honey Run will consist of both a one-mile
fun run and a full-course 5k. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest participants in each
age group, but the race timings are not officially certified. Registration for the race is
now closed, but the public is welcome to watch the race and cheer on participants.
Staff contact: Arianna Bencid, Parks and Recreation
B. Denton Redbud Festival – The City of Denton will host the award-winning Denton
Redbud Festival on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Denton Civic
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Center, located at 321 E. McKinney Street. The festival emphasizes sustainable
gardening and beautification and features educational workshops, vendors, food
trucks, live music, tree planting, and other fun activities. Staff contact: Megan
Doughty, Parks and Recreation
C. South Lakes Multi-purpose courts Grand Opening Update – The Parks and Recreation
Athletics Department will be hosting a grand opening community event on Saturday,
May 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at South Lakes Park to showcase two new lighted
multi-purpose courts, which will feature both tennis and pickleball. Staff will serve
hot dogs and have water on hand for attendees. Tennis instructors will be in attendance
to answer any questions and to showcase both tennis and pickleball
programming. The event is for all ages and all skill levels to come out and UNITE,
GROW and PLAY in our park! Staff contact: Rachael Burks, Parks and Recreation
VI. Attachments
A. Denton Nonprofit Services Survey Results ................................................................11
VII. Informal Staff Reports
None
VIII. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .............................................................................18
B. Council Calendar .......................................................................................................20
C. Future Work Session Items .......................................................................................23
D. Street Construction Report ........................................................................................2
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DENTON NONPROFIT SERVICES SURVEY RESULTS
MARCH 2022
SURVEY DETAILS
Duration: 3/24/22 to 4/1/22
Responses: 21 – 17 nonprofit organizations (3 organizations completed twice); 1 for‐profit
organization
RESULTS SUMMARY
What population(s) does your organization serve?
o Top 2:
Children/Youth (abused and neglected; at‐risk; foster care; low‐income)
Low‐Income
o Other: Food insecure, people experiencing homelessness, people with disabilities,
people with substance use disorder, seniors
What services does your organization provide? (Please list at least one.)
o Advocacy/Community
Awareness
o Animal Shelter/Services
o Case Management
o Counseling/Therapy
o Crisis Intervention
o Early Childhood Education
o Food
o Healthcare Services
o Legal Services
o Rent/Utility Assistance
o School‐based support
o Substance Use Treatment
o Supportive Services
o Transportation
What do you feel are the top 3 unmet service needs in the community?
o Top 5:
Affordable Housing
Healthcare/Behavioral Healthcare for un/underinsured/low income
Mental health/counseling for children un/underinsured
Affordable Childcare
Public Transportation
o Other: Rental Assistance; Jail Diversion with treatment; Service Provider Collaboration;
Foster Care Homes; Living Wage Jobs; Service Navigation
Other than funding, what resources/services would help you improve your operations or better
fulfill your mission?
o Top 5:
Volunteers (Staff, Board, Mentors)
"Human Resources (recruitment/retention; nonprofit skills)"
Nonprofit Collaboration
Increased communication with City/Surrounding cities
Program/Service Promotion
o Other: Equipment/Office Space/Supplies; Public Land; Public Transportation
Would your organization be interested in participating in an ongoing Nonprofit Collaborative
to address unmet needs hosted by the City of Denton?
o Yes – 100%
o No – 0%
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For an enhanced digital experience, read this story in the ezine.
How natural disasters and global warming expose environmental
injustices
In February 2021, fierce winter snowstorms blasted the state of Texas with extreme cold temperatures
that froze waterpipes and besieged the state’s energy grid, causing blackouts across communities large
and small. Millions of Texans grappled with a lack of electricity, heat, food and water while awaiting
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state and federal emergency response.
Meanwhile, park and recreation
professionals sprang into action to help
their communities. City of Dallas Parks
and Recreation, for example, opened its
parking lots to chartered buses and
mobile homes, which served as “Mobile
Warming Centers” for residents to
warm up, grab a meal and charge theirdevices.
While “The Great Texas Freeze” of last
year inspired countless stories of local
organizations and community
members helping neighbors in need, italso reiterated a hard truth about
climate change and the collateral
damage natural disasters inflict – racial
inequ ity.
Parks & Recreation magazine takes a
closer look at climate change
disparities related to race. It’s important to note that the professionals interviewed for this article are
not climate scientists; however, their work in conservation and parks and recreation is quite relevant to
this topic. Their firsthand observations and insights into climate change conditions in diverse
communities offer greater context to the climate change conversation and the overall impact on
marginalized neighborhoods.
Disparities in Disaster Recovery
In Texas, communities of color and underserved communities endured the brunt of the snowstorms’
wrath in February 2021, due to aging infrastructure and a shortage of essential resources in those
areas. For example, The New York Times reported that Houston communities like Acres Homes, a
northwest neighborhood comprising mostly Black and Latino residents, were among the first to lose
power
According to the Times, “[r]esearch has also shown that in Houston and elsewhere, lower-income,
minority communities tend to live closer to industrial sites and be more exposed to pollution, a
concern as the freezing weather shut down large refineries and other industrial sites. Large industrial
complexes tend to release bursts of pollutants into the air when they shut down and again when they
restart
“Underserved communities are less likely or able to prepare and recover from issues that are related to
natural disasters..,,” says Sara Hensley, city manager for City of Denton, Texas. Prior to her tenure at
the agency, Hensley served in park and recreation positions in San lose, California; Phoenix; Virginia
Beach, Virginia; and Austin, Texas.
In October 2018, she was working in Austin when severe rainstorms struck Central Texas, causing rivers
to overflow, neighborhoods to flood, and residents to flee their homes as water levels rose. Hensley
says the hardest hit areas were rental properties where many immigrants and people of color resided.
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She adds that none of those tenants who were forced to evacuate had renter’s insurance nor did they
“have the means to find [housing] alternatives.”
The fact that low-income communities were already at a disadvantage due to underinvestment creates
an even greater barrier to recovery following a climate event or even, more recently, a global health
crisis like the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hensley says food deserts occur in these communities
because there aren’t enough accessible food sources, like grocery stores, to serve the population.
Therefore, when a natural disaster strikes, those living in such areas struggle to find emergency
supplies and food staples to tide them over until aid arrives.
For example, USA Today reported that the Austin Justice Coalition assisted more than 40 Austin
families affected by the February 2021 snowstorms by delivering food. The coalition’s director of
housing and community development, loao Paulo Connolly, told the news outlet that approximately
90 percent of those served were from Black and Latino/Hispanic communities.
The Environment and Health
According to the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP): “The health and well-being of
Americans are already affected by climate change, with the adverse health consequences projected to
worsen with additional climate change. Climate change affects human health by altering exposures to
heat waves, floods, droughts, and other extreme events; vector-, food- and waterborne infectious
diseases; changes in the quality and safety of air, food, and water; and stresses to mental health and
well-being.’
The frequency and severity of calamities, such as wildfires, floods, heavy rainfall and storm surge, also
can dramatically impact public health. “These events can exacerbate underlying medical conditions,
increase stress, and lead to adverse mental health effects,” according to USGCRP.
“Climate change is thought to be.. .this great multiplier. There are a number of impacts to communities
of color, especially in urban areas,” says Dr. Na’Taki Osborne Jelks, assistant professor of environmental
and health sciences at Spelman College in Atlanta. “Take Atlanta as an example, when we look at the
climate projections and look at the projected hazards over the next several years up to the year 2050,
we see things like increased heat [and] precipitation. Those are two things that impact a place like
Atlanta quite a bit.” It’s no wonder why the city earns the nickname “Hotlanta.”
Given those projections, Dr. Osborne lelks stresses the seriousness of the urban heat island effect, an
occurrence whereby temperatures in urbanized environments (or built environments) measure
relatively hotter than rural environments. “For instance, in one of the projects that I’m currently helping
to co-lead is a project, called UrbanHeatATL, which is focused on mapping urban heat islands across
the Atlanta area and understanding which communities are hotter than others. We’re looking at
whether or not [there’s] green infrastructure in place. Do we have trees? Are there parks, open spaces
and green spaces in these communities to help mitigate extreme heat? Those are some of the ways
that people are impacted,” she says.
The public health implications due to unseasonably hot temperatures are immense. Dr. Osborne lelks
notes from a climate perspective, extreme heat is among the highest killers in the country. “That’s
something that maybe a lot of folks don’t know,” she says.
According to a 2021 study published by Natura Communications, in the United States, heat-related
mortality accounts for approximately 1,500 deaths per year, which is more than other severe climate
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events. Heat exposure also poses health risks, such as heat cramps, heat stroke and heat exhaustion,
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The study also reveals that people of color are at a higher exposure risk to urban heat island effects
compared to non-Hispanic whites in 97 percent of major U.S. cities. What’s more, those most
vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, according to Dr. Osborne lelks, are people living on fixed incomes,
who perhaps aren’t living in homes with air conditioning or are living in dwellings whereby the system
is not working.
Global warming also contributes to a lengthening of the pollen season, especially in cities like Atlanta.
According to Dr. Osborne lelks, this generally happens when we experience hot, or even mild,
temperatures during the winter months – causing plants and trees to bloom earlier than usual. This
impacts people who suffer from allergies and even asthma, she notes. “And with the warmer
temperatures in areas that were traditionally a little bit cooler, we’re seeing a greater emergence of
vector-borne or induced diseases,” she says. A prime example is West Nile virus.
In addition to rising temperatures and more extreme weather (e.g., heat waves, hurricanes), rising sea
level and increasing carbon dioxide levels also adversely affect human health (see infographic, p. 34).
There’s also the issue of forced migration and the mental health implications, especially when natural
disasters like wildfires and hurricanes displace people from their homes and communities, as was the
case with more than a million residents from Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana following HurricaneKatrina in 2005.
The Level of Importance
Research has shown the connection of climate change to racial and socioeconomic inequities. But
where does the issue of global warming rank among people of color in the United States? According to
a Yale study conducted in 2019 – which analyzed whites, African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos
about their beliefs, attitudes and actions toward climate change – people of color are more concerned
about the environment than their white counterparts.
Looking at the data, slightly less than 70 percent of Hispanics/Latinos and 57 percent of African
Americans are more likely to be “alarmed” or “concerned” about climate change compared to 49
percent of whites. Twenty-seven percent of whites are more likely to be “doubtful” or “dismissive,”
followed by 11 percent of Hispanics/Latinos and 12 percent of African Americans.
A Pew Research Center study found that during the 2020 presidential election, the environment was
an important issue for 75 percent of Hispanic/Latino voters and more than 70 percent of white voters
who supported Ioe Biden, while 54 percent of the Black electorate said the same.
Climate Change is a Collective Issue
Viniece lennings, assistant professor of public health at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, says
when it comes to starting a conversation around climate change and race and what we can do to
effect change, we all need to look at the bigger picture.
“While social vulnerability can pertain to a particular group – the initial vulnerability within that group
is going to impact the collective at some point,” she says. “So, when we do not apply a collective
mindset to these issues, we can lose sight of the larger system we are all in.”
She provides an example of a coastal area that is prone to hurricanes. When a major hurricane is
coming toward that area, it doesn’t matter if you’re Black or white, you must evacuate. The problem is
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the people with the most resources can leave, while those who lack the means to evacuate ahead of
the hurricane are at greater risk. “But at the end of the day, the damage was along the whole coast. If
you’re in a high-income or low-income neighborhood, your property was damaged,” Jennings explains.
The challenge is to get everyone on the same page by recognizing that climate change is bigger than
any one group or individual. Time is of the essence, and nobody has the luxury of saying: “It’s not my
problem.”
“When we reposition our thinking and remember that we’re all a part of a larger system, that can bring
a progressive perspective to race and climate as well as other issues going on in society,” says
]ennings.
Parks and Recreation’s Role
What role should parks and recreation play in supporting climate resiliency and promoting
environmental justice? Hensley says, “We can do a better job of working with our partners in city
planning to build better sustainable development when it comes to housing in areas of the
underserved population. And to me, that’s environmental justice – right planning in the right place at
the right time.” Following are some suggestions for reducing your community’s carbon footprint:
Create more shade. “Shade is a big deal,” says Hensley. Go onto Google Maps to view the areas most
impacted by urban heat island effect from lack of trees. “Guess where they are? in the underserved
areas and in areas where people of color are living.” Hensley recommends creating additional tree
canopies through a tree planting program. Will it reverse the problem right now? No, however, it will
help improve conditions for the future.
Entice the butterflies. In Austin, Hensley worked on a campaign focused on milkweed plantings in
areas that would attract Monarch butterflies. “We planted milkweed along the Interstate 35 corridor
and in other areas, so that the butterflies could stop by, re-invigorate and then head down to Mexico,”
she says, “and just by increasing the amount of butterflies and putting in milkweed, [we] helped withour environment.’
Establish food forests/edible gardens. To address the problem of food deserts in underinvested areas,
take parkland or an area the city can purchase, and work with community members to plant food
forests or edible gardens. This provides a place for people who don’t have access to a local grocery
store to walk through and pick fresh produce off the vine, like grapes, tomatoes or other in-season
fruits and vegetables.
Develop partnerships. For example, Rio Salado is a river that runs from downtown Phoenix, through
different communities of color, to Tempe, Arizona. Hensley says some years ago, City of Phoenix
partnered with the state, late Senator lohn McCain, and several other entities and neighborhoods to
clear old tires and trash that had polluted the waterway. Working with park staff and partners, the city
helped to transform Rio Salado from a deserted trash heap to a beautiful, thriving natural habitat
featuring returning wildlife and welcoming trails. “So, you take areas that are not well kept from an
environmental standpoint – and particularly those in an area of underserved populations – you work
with the community and others to create a more viable, natural habitat, which then helps our air
quality. And, it helps with our water quality through a natural filtration system,” contends Hensley.
Be a climate ambassador. city of Austin established its Community Climate Ambassador Program,
which engages diverse community members who have been systematically excluded from the climate
change discussion. According to Hensley, community members really took it upon themselves to work
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on a plan that focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, grounding climate action in racial
equity and building sustainable buildings.
When it comes to environmental justice and what park and recreation professionals need to focus on,
]ennings stresses that “it’s important to balance the scales between urban development and green
communities where diverse people can remain and thrive.” What’s more, she contends that “inclusive
leadership at multiple levels of parks and recreation plays an important role in the pursuit of health
equity
Vitisia Paynich, is ExecutIve Editor and Director of Print and Online Content at NRPA,
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Friday Report - Council RequestsSummary of RequestDate ReceivedCouncil MemberRequestorStaff AssignedDepartmentCommentsActionStatus1Availability of property data for resident wanting todo transit analysis04/07/22Council Member BeckScott McDonald, Tina Firgens Development Services Information will be included in afuture Friday ReportIn Progress2Can staff investigate a constituent's allegation of aCode Enforcement officer not conductingthemselves professionally?04/06/22Mayor HudspethDani ShawCommunity ServicesInformation will be included in afuture Friday Report.In Progress3Complaint regarding the handling of a dangerousdog situation.04/14/22Council Member Armintor Dani ShawAnimal ServicesInformation will be included in afuture Friday Report.In Progress4Question regarding changing water park seasonpasses to a flat dollar rate.04/11/22Mayor HudspethGary Packan, Nikki Sassenus ParksInformation included in the 4/15Friday Report.Complete5Question about the purpose of flagging near CooperCreek04/12/22Council Member BeckGary PackanParksInformation included in the 4/15Friday Report.Complete6Regarding the feral hog issue in the LakeshoreEstates area, can staff update me on feral hogcontrol best practices and how the city recommendscitizens respond to property damage from feralhogs?04/04/22Council Member BeckDorcas Johnson, Drew Huffman Animal Services Parks Information included in the 4/15Friday Report.Complete7Can staff discuss possible options to address thelack of changing stations/tables for families in mostpublic restrooms?04/04/22Mayor HudspethScott McDonaldDevelopment Services Information included in the 4/15Friday Report.Complete8Question regarding noise complaints from a concertstaged at a residence04/11/22Council Member Davis Frank DixonPoliceInformation included in the 4/15Friday Report.Complete9Would like feedback on having a more coordinatedprocess prior to underbrush clearing that takes intoaccount impacts on wildlife.04/12/22Council Member BeckDrew Huffman, Gary Packan Environmental Services Parks Information included in the 4/15Friday Report.Complete10Request to follow up on reports of UPS truckspeeding down Audra04/12/22Council Member Davis Frank DixonPoliceInformation included in the 4/15Friday Report.Complete11Concern regarding safety of large stack of railroadties downtown04/12/22Council Member Davis Becky Diviney, Dani Shaw Capital Projects/EngineeringCommunity ServicesInformation will be included inthe 4/15 Friday ReportComplete12What would it take to comprehensively fix the waterline on N. Elm Street04/12/22Council Member Armintor Stephen GayWaterInformation included in the 4/15Friday Report.Complete13Solid Waste tagging recycling bins for disposal ofimproper materials.04/14/22Council Member ByrdBrian BoernerSolid WasteInformation included in the 4/15Friday Report.Complete14Two-Minute Pitch Request: “I propose a worksession to explore action in two ways City Counciland the residents of Denton can commemorateformer residents of Quaker; in-ground markers inspecified locations in Quaker Park and the renamingof the Women’s Club Building. It is fitting that thisbecomes a City Council initiative and directive toremember the events of the City 100 years ago thisyear.”04/06/22Council Member ByrdTwo-minute pitch scheduled forthe 4/19 meeting.Scheduled15Two Minute Pitch Request: "For a Council worksession on adopting the DCTA resolution andinstituting a process for GoZone collisioninvestigation."04/06/22Council Member ArmintorTwo-minute pitch scheduled forthe 4/19 meeting.Scheduled16Two-Minute Pitch Request: "For a Council vote tosign on to the Medicare for All resolution"04/06/22Council Member ArmintorTwo-minute pitch scheduled forthe 5/3 meeting.ScheduledPage 1 of 1Exported on April 15, 2022 3:42:07 PM CDT19
April 2022 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 1:00 p.m. Community Services Advisory 2 3 4 6:00 p.m.- Parks Recreation and Beautification Board 5 2:00 p.m. - CC Work Session 6:30 p.m. - CC Regular Session 6 7 8:00 a.m. Agenda Committee Cancelled - 8:30 a.m. DEDC 4:00 p.m.- Public Art Committee 8 10:00 a.m. – Development Code Review Committee 12:00 p.m. Community Services Advisory 1:00 p.m. -- COE 9 10 11 9:00 a.m. – Public Utilities Board 5:30 p.m. – Historic Landmark Commission 5:30 p.m. Library Board 12 13 10:30 a.m. -- TIRZ2 11:00 a.m. – EDPB 3:00 p.m. – Airport Advisory Board 5:00 p.m. – Planning and Zoning 14 Cancelled - 3:30 p.m. - Health and Building Standards Commission 15 16 17 18 5:30 p.m. - Traffic Safety Commission Meeting 19 9:00 a.m – Civil Service Commission 2:00 p.m. - CC Work Session 6:30 p.m. - CC Regular Session 20 9:00 a.m. - Mobility Committee Meeting 21 22 10:00 a.m. – Development Code Review Committee 1:00 p.m. -- SFAC 23 24 25 9:00 a.m. – Public Utilities Board 5:30 p.m. – Zoning Board of Adjustment 5:30 p.m. – Internal Audit Advisory 26 27 4:00 p.m. – Planning and Zoning 28 Cancelled 6:00 p.m. Board of Ethics 29 30 20
May 2022 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 4:00 PM- Parks Recreation and Beautification Board 6:00 p.m. Board of Ethics 3 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 4 5 8:00 AM Agenda Committee 8:30 AM EDPB 3:00 PM - Health and Building Standards Commission 6 7 8 9 9:00 AM – Public Utilities Board 5:30 p.m. – Historic Landmark Commission 5:30 PM – Library Board 10 11 11:00 AM EDPB 3:00 PM – Airport Advisory Board 4:00 PM – Planning and Zoning 12 13 10:00 a.m. – Development Code Review Committee 1:00 p.m. -- COE 14 15 16 17 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 18 9:00 AM - Mobility Committee Meeting 19 3:00 PM – Persons w/ Disabilities 3:00 PM - Health and Building Standards Commission 20 12:00 PM – Bond Oversight Committee 21 22 23 9:00 AM – Public Utilities Board 5:30 PM – Zoning Board of Adjustments 24 25 12:00 PM TIRZ1 1:00 PM – Civil Service Commission 4:00 PM – Planning and Zoning 6:00 PM – Police Chief’s Advisory Board 26 27 10:00 a.m. – Development Code Review Committee 1:00 p.m. -- SFAC 28 29 30 Memorial Day Holiday 31 21
June 2022 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 8:00 AM Agenda Committee 8:30AM EDPB 4:00 PM- Public Art Committee 3:00 PM - Health and Building Standards Commission 3 4 5 6 6:00 PM- Parks Recreation and Beautification Board 6:00 PM – Board of Ethics 7 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 8 11:00AM EDPB 3:00 PM – Airport Advisory Board 4:00 PM – Planning and Zoning 9 10 1:00 p.m. -- COE 11 12 13 9:00 AM – Public Utilities Board 10:00 a.m. – Development Code Review Committee 5:30 PM – Historic Landmark Commission 5:30 PM Library Board 14 15 9:00 AM - Mobility Committee Meeting 16 3:00 PM - Health and Building Standards Commission 17 18 19 20 Juneteenth Holiday 21 22 1:00 PM – Civil Service Commission 4:00 PM – Planning and Zoning 23 24 10:00 a.m. – Development Code Review Committee 1:00 p.m. -- SFAC 25 9:00AM Council Retreat 26 27 9:00 AM – Public Utilities Board 5:30 PM – Zoning Board of Adjustments 28 2:00 pm - CC Work Session 6:30 pm - CC Regular Session 29 30 22
Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
Wastewater Reclamation Audit 22-243 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
Development Fiscal Impact Model 22-647 Development Services City Business 1:00
Automated Notification Dashboard 22-386 Development Services Council Request 0:30
Two-Minute Pitch: Armintor 22-121 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:00
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 & 2nd Year ARP Funds 22-266 Finance Council Priority 1:00
MUD Policy TBD Planning City Business 1:00
Two-Minute Pitch:22-122 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):TBD Legal City Business
Total Est. Time: 2:30
Health Insurance Operations Audit 22-701 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
Board of Ethics Amendments to Ethics Ordinance and Rules of Procedure 22-801 Internal Audit City Business 1:00
Council Committees 22-815 City Secretary's Office City Business 0:30
Vision Zero Traffic Safety Plan 22-679 Transportation Council Priority 0:45
CSAC Action Plan Recommendations 22-828 Community Services City Business 0:30
Two-Minute Pitch:22-419 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 4:15
June 25, 2022
City Council Retreat (Only) (Start Time TBD)City Council Retreat 22-580 City Manager's Office City Business TBD
Audit Project 028 - Warehouse Operations 21-2810 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
FY 2022-23 CIP 22-246 Finance City Business 3:00
Electric and Sustainability Budgets 21-2405 Finance City Business 2:00
B&C 2022-2024 Appointment Process 22-820 City Secretary's Office City Business 0:30
Two-Minute Pitch:22-420 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):TBD Legal City Business
Total Est. Time: 6:30
July 5, 2022
Technology Services Phase 1 Audit 22-558 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
FY 2022-23 Utility Budgets (Solid Waste/Water/Wastewater/Drainage/Electric)22-247 Finance City Business 3:00
Update from City DCTA Board Representative 21-2805 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Two-Minute Pitch:22-682 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 4:30
Audit Project 012 - Economic Development Recruitment and Expansion 21-2811 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
Catalyst Fund 22-739 Finance City Business 1:00
Roadway Funding Strategies 22-741 Finance City Business 1:00
Utilities Budget Follow-Up 22-742 Finance City Business 1:00
Two-Minute Pitch: 22-683 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 4:00
Audit Project 027 - Technology Services: Phase 2 21-2812 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
CERT/Volunteer Corp.TBD Fire City Business TBD
Two-Minute Pitch: 22-684 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 1:00
FY 2022-23 Proposed Budget, CIP, and Five-Year Financial Forecast 22-251 Finance City Business 8:00
Total Est. Time: 8:00
Audit Project 029 - Police Body-Worn Camera Usage 21-2813 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
FY 2022-23 Annual Internal Audit Plan 21-2816 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
FY 2022-23 City Manager Proposed Budget, CIP Budget, Five-Year Forecast 22-750 Finance City Business 1:00
Two-Minute Pitch: 22-685 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business
Total Est. Time: 2:30
September 6, 2022
Two-Minute Pitch: 22-882 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
Two-Minute Pitch:22-883 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) TBD Legal City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
NO MEETING - Labor Day
September 20, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Only 2 work sessions allowed
Other Major Items for Meeting:
September 27, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Only 2 work sessions allowed
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting: Public Hearing to receive Citizen Comment on the 2022 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
June 28, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
No additional items may be added
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: April 15, 2022
May 17, 2022
Special Called (@2:00 p.m.) w/reception
following
Work Session (@4:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
No additional items may be added
June 7, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
July 19, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
August 16, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
NO MEETING - Break
Other Major Items for Meeting:
July 26, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
August 2, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
May 3, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
August 6, 2022 (Saturday)
Budget Workshop (@9:00 a.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting: Canvass General Election, Elect Mayor Pro Tem; Reception
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
May 3, 2022
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
Sanger ETJ Boundary Adjustment 21-2653 Development Services City Business Date/:45
Denton Energy Center Alternate Fuel Study TBD DME City Business TBD
Item Dates Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to
Complete Requestor
Traffic Feedback Signs (Report only; no work session)Feb. 1, 2022 Traffic Engineering HudspethApproved Council Request Work Sessions to be
Scheduled
Work Session Dates to be Determined
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan
Items to be Scheduled
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1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Apr 18th - 24thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bernard St.Hickory St.Chestnut St.07/06/23 08/16/23 Water Distribution will be replacing the water main line andservices.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Jim ChrystalWestern Blvd.Masch Branch04/18/22 08/31/22 Exeter PH2. Installing Public Water, Sewer, and Storm Utilities Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David3Long Rd.Sherman Dr. E (428)Holy Springs Rd04/18/22 05/13/22 Concrete Panel RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel4Mayhill Rd.I-35 Service roadColorado Blvd.04/25/22 05/13/22 Concrete Panel repairStreetsRogelio San Miguel5Sweet CloudWinding StreamClear River04/18/22 05/20/22 Concrete Street Panel and Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel6Mockingbird LNMingo RDStockton St05/04/22 06/01/22 Sewer manhole installation and 2 water taps.Public Works Inspections Armando BeltranPage 1 of 1Exported on April 15, 2022 11:22:23 AM CDT25
2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Allred Rd.JM Prosperity Farm Rustic BarnVenueBonnie Brae St.09/27/21 07/31/22 Storm Installation, CuttingGrade on AllredPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David2Bonnie Brae St.Intersection ofOak St. W04/11/22 04/18/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main line.WaterTiffany Sherrane3Bradshaw St. NHickory St. EMcKinney St. E03/21/22 05/02/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig4Chestnut St.Welch St. SBernard St.10/18/21 04/29/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig5Crawford St NHickory St EMcKinney St E03/21/22 05/02/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig6DepaulDrexelMiramar Dr.03/28/22 04/29/22 Concrete Panel and SidewalkRepairStreetsRoy San Miguel7Hettie St.Paisley St.McKinney St. E03/21/22 05/02/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig8North Texas Blvd.Eagle Dr.Oak St.12/13/21 09/01/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement. Therewill be multiple phases ofclosures. Will not be all at onetime.EngineeringScott Fettig9Oak St. EBradshaw St. SWood St. N04/01/22 05/06/22 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane10Oak St. ECrawford St. NWood St. N04/04/22 05/23/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Engineering Wastewater Scott Fettig11Regency (801)Country ClubCul v Sac04/11/22 04/29/22 Concrete Panel Repair StreetsRoy San Miguel12Stella St.North Texas BlvdBonnie Brae10/29/21 06/15/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig13Winding StreamSilent StarSweet Cloud03/28/22 04/29/22 Concrete SideWalk Repair StreetsRoy San Miguel14Wolftrap Dr.Stuart Rd.Olympia Dr.04/04/22 04/22/22 Laying RCP across the street toconnect to existing storm drain.Private DevelopmentTucker Eller15Wood St. NMcKinney St. EHickory St. E04/11/22 06/30/22 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigPage 1 of 1Exported on April 15, 2022 1:02:47 PM CDT26
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bell Ave.Texas StWithers St.03/12/22 04/10/22 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new water main lineand services.WaterTiffany Sherrane2Bonnie BraeScriptureEmery03/21/22 04/01/22 DME is performing OPGWconductor replacement on theHickory to Bonnie Brae electrictransmission line.OtherMark Zimmerer3BrooksideMeadow ParkMeadow Creek02/28/22 03/18/22 Concrete Panel Repair StreetsRogelio San Miguel4Davis St.Jannie St.Hettie St.01/31/22 04/08/22 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new wastewatermain line and services.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane5Lakeview BlvdJuniper Dr.Edwards Rd.03/23/22 04/11/22 attaching to sewer manhole Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran6Mockingbird Ln.Christopher Dr.Penniman Dr.03/07/22 03/18/22 Installing Junction Box andconnecting waterlinePrivate DevelopmentArmando Beltran7Mockingbird Ln.Paisley St.Barnes Dr.03/07/22 04/01/22 Storm Drain connection Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsArmando Beltran8MontecitoSettlementField Bend01/18/22 03/18/22 Concrete Street Panel andSidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San MiguelPage 1 of 1Exported on April 15, 2022 1:02:57 PM CDT27