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030323 Friday Staff Report
City Manager’s Office 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8307 OUR CORE VALUES Inclusion Collaboration Quality Service Strategic Focus Fiscal Responsibility MEMORANDUM DATE: March 3, 2023 TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members FROM: Sara Hensley, City Manager SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report Upcoming Meetings A. Board of Ethics on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. B. Cancelled - Historic Landmark Commission on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Development Service Center. C. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room. D. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. E. Cancelled - Economic Development Partnership Board on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Development Service Center. F. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Work Session Room. G. Civil Service Commission on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Human Resources Training Room. H. Cancelled - Airport Advisory Board on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the Airport Terminal Meeting Room. I. Cancelled - Health and Building Standards Commission on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at the Development Service Center. J. Community Services Advisory Committee on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at the Development Service Center. K. Special Called Community Services Advisory Committee on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at the Development Service Center. General Information & Status Updates A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – Pursuant to Ordinance No. 21-1837, the following item will be discussed during the March 7 Council Work Session: 1) A Work Session to discuss which aspects of Prop B the City Council can give effect to, and how (Davis). Staff contact: Monica Benavides, City Manager’s Office B. Fire Department Accreditation – On Feb. 28, the Denton Fire Department received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self- assessment and accreditation program. The Denton Fire Department is one of more than 300 agencies to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. (CPSE). Other accredited agencies in North Texas include Frisco Fire Department, Plano Fire Rescue, and Southlake Fire Department. Denton Fire Department is one of eleven career fire departments in the state that has earned accredited status. Staff contact: Kenneth Hedges, Fire C. State Legislative Update – Since the start of the bill filing period on Nov. 14, almost 5,500 separate pieces of draft legislation have been filed with nearly 700 of those pertaining to cities. Staff along with its legislative consultants continue to review new legislation, assess their impacts on the City of Denton, and, in some cases, prepare for the possibility of providing written or verbal testimony to the legislature. A report of the bills currently being tracked by the City is attached. Additionally, the Texas Municipal League also publishes detailed descriptions of bills on its website. Roughly one-third of the 140-day 88th Legislative Session is complete. Several notable milestones have been reached by both chambers of the Legislature over the past few weeks. Committees and budget subcommittees/work groups have been assigned in both chambers, with both the Senate and House budget hearings underway. The bill filing deadline for both chambers is March 10, 2023. At this point, most of the priorities from the Governor and legislative leadership are known, with the attached document providing greater detail. The City and its legislative consultant, Jackson Walker, have been working diligently to provide information on the impacts of legislation to our delegation and key members of the legislature. The City has had the opportunity to provide feedback and recommend amendments to a number of filed or draft legislation, specifically with H.B. 92 (which would pre-empt local regulation of poultry and certain structures in residential areas) and S.B. 569 (a helpful bill allowing cities to recover costs for subpoena related records requests). Development-related legislation has been a particular point of emphasis in early committee meetings and, using the Council’s 2023-2024 Legislative Program as a basis, the City recently created and distributed the attached bill impact statement to address some 2 of the bills that are likely to have a more significant impact on the Denton community. Jackson Walker has been instrumental in accessing legislators and their staff so that Denton can tell its story and have a voice in the process. Both the Senate Business and Commerce Committee and the House State Affairs Committee have had early session meetings to discuss the ERCOT market design with focus on how new dispatchable generation will be incentivized. This issue is the top priority for both committees. Several bills have been filed in the House that would give ERCOT the ability to procure necessary generating capacity to ensure that blackouts do not occur. There has also been a bill filed that would permit ERCOT to apply charges to wind generated energy to offset the federal tax credits that such facilities receive. No bills have been heard by either committee. DME and its legislative consultant continue to monitor these bills. Next week, the Lt. Governor has indicated that he will be introducing (through Senators that have yet to be named) SB 6 and SB 7 which will be his direction on ERCOT market design. Staff will continue to provide ongoing updates on the legislative session to Council via the Friday Report. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, City Manager’s Office D. Severe Weather SITREP – On Thursday, March 2, severe storms impacted the North Texas metroplex, including the City of Denton. Attached is a situation report that outlines a summary of the event. Staff contact: Bob Martinez, Fire E. Hazmat Incident SITREP – The attached situation report provides a summary of the hazmat incident that occurred on McKinney Street on March 1. Staff contact: Bob Martinez, Fire F. Restaurants & Health Scores Map – Results of local restaurant inspections are now available on a new interactive map. Restaurants are inspected twice per year for compliance with the City’s food and health safety requirements. In addition to health scores, the new map contains several filters that allow a user to search by health scores, cuisine type, drive- thru availability, and name. Once a restaurant is selected, users can click on the “more info” link to access the restaurant’s website. Staff contact: Cody Yates, Development Services G. Comprehensive Diversion Ordinance Public Meeting – Solid Waste & Recycling held a public meeting on Feb. 16 where twelve business owners attended and gave valuable feedback on the implementation of a comprehensive diversion ordinance (CDO). This feedback was helpful in moving forward with drafting changes to Chapter 24 of the Denton Code of Ordinances and the addition of the CDO to that chapter. The proposed changes to Chapter 24 are posted online at the Solid Waste & Recycling webpage with a redlined and clean version available for public comment. Staff will provide an update at the Public Utilities Board (PUB) Work Session on March 27 and at the Council Work Session on April 4. Staff contact: Tammy Clausing, Solid Waste & Recycling H. Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) – On Feb. 21, the Council discussed the possible boards/commissions that would be able to serve as the CIAC committee for the purposes of the Water/Wastewater Impact Fee Study. Staff received direction from Council to evaluate the qualifications of both the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Planning and the Zoning Commission. After evaluation, the Zoning Board of Adjustments does not meet the minimum requirements to serve as the CIAC as defined in Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code. Staff plans to coordinate with the Planning and Zoning Commission and the one ad hoc member nominated by Council Member Davis to 3 serve as the CIAC. An ordinance formalizing the CIAC will be brought forward to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) and City Council for consideration. Staff contact: Nick Vincent, Finance I. Denton Animal Services 2022 Volunteer of the Year - Denton Animal Services (DAS) wishes to congratulate Mary Braden, who received the 2022 Volunteer of the Year Award. Since Dec. 2018, Mary has performed adoption counseling, kitten fostering, and completed enormous amounts of dishwashing and laundry. Mary has been such an inspiration to our staff and volunteers and DAS is proud to add Mary to our Wall of Fame. For more information about the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center, please call (940) 349-7594 or visit www.cityofdenton.com/animalservices. Staff contact: Tiffany Thomson, Animal Services & Customer Service J. This Is the Way. Denton Public Library Offers Grogu (Baby Yoda) Limited Edition Card Designs - Grogu, a character from the streaming series The Mandalorian (also known as “Baby Yoda” or “The Child”), is featured on library cards now available at Denton Public Library (DPL). Grogu cards are limited edition designs and only available while supplies last. New cardholders can select the Grogu card design when applying for a library card. Anyone with a current library account can purchase a replacement card for $2.00. To celebrate the limited edition Grogu card design, Denton Public Library is giving away three hand-felted Grogu figures at each library branch. Anyone getting a new Grogu library card or replacing their current DPL card with a Grogu card could be a winner. Stickers have been randomly added to the back of three Grogu cards at each library location. The person who receives one of the three specially marked cards will win a felt Grogu figure. The contest runs Friday, March 3 until the final marked card is given. Staff contact: Jennifer Bekker, Library K. Tree City USA Re-Certification – The City of Denton has been re-certified as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This marks Denton’s 32nd year to be named 4 a Tree City USA. The Tree City USA designation recognizes communities that meet four core standards of sound urban forestry: maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and celebrating Arbor Day. It also gives communities an avenue to celebrate their work; demonstrating to residents, visitors, and the entire country that they are committed to the mission of environmental change. Staff contact: Haywood Morgan, Parks and Recreation. L. Quakertown Signage – As part of the Quakertown Centennial Memorial Program, Parks staff installed a series of temporary historical signs at Quakertown Park. The signs explain the general history of the Quaker community and the histories of each congregation that had a church building within Quakertown. In addition to the signage, staff continue to work on a series of events honoring Quaker and its history through the end of this calendar year. Information on upcoming events can be found on Discuss Denton. A short video featuring the signs is available on the City’s YouTube page and social media channels. Staff contact: Omar Siddiqi, Parks and Recreation M. Bell Avenue Speed Limits – On Feb. 24, staff received an email from a resident regarding the changes to speed limits on Bell Ave. The street segment of Bell Ave. from US 380/University Dr. to Mingo Rd. was included as a “Campus Street” and had the speed limit set to 20 miles per hour as part of the Citywide Speed Study. Texas Woman’s University campus extends from US 380/University Dr. at the northern limit to Texas St. at the southern limit. The approximately 1,200 feet of Bell Ave. that continues from Texas St. to Mingo Rd. predominately travels adjacent to Quakertown Park and the Civic Center Pool. Staff determined that it was advisable to continue the 20mph speed limit along this section of road due to the adjacent facilities. Staff also considered the short distance between Mingo Rd. and Texas St., the time necessary to accelerate and decelerate, and the potential driver confusion regarding the speed limit changes on a short stretch of road. Staff recommends keeping a uniform speed along this section of roadway for pedestrian safety due to Quakertown Park and the Civic Center Pool, the short distance to accelerate and decelerate, and to reduce driver confusion. Staff contact: Brett Bourgeois, Engineering N. City Hall Gates – The installation of pedestrian and vehicle gates at City Hall is complete and the gates are now active. The pedestrian gates in front of the Council Chamber can be accessed by any City Hall employee or Council member with an ID badge/fob. Any person, regardless of badge access, will be able to exit through those gates. The parking lot on the northwest side of the building can be accessed by any City of Denton employee or Council member using their ID badge/fob. Upon approaching the gate, drivers should use the badge reader just as they would when entering the building. The gate will open and remain open for a sufficient time to drive through. When exiting, drivers should simply approach the gate in their vehicle and a sensor will automatically open the gate. If for any reason the gate is inoperable and assistance is needed, drivers can call Facilities at extension 7200 and they will respond. Please also note that the northwest parking lot has an emergency pedestrian gate on the south end of the lot (opening to the McKinney Street parking lot shared with the post office). When opened this gate will trigger an alarm, therefore it should only be used in the event of an emergency. Finally, when fully complete, the gate will be equipped with an intercom so that persons without a badge may call and be remotely granted access. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, City Manager’s Office 5 O. On Street Parking – In recent weeks, staff has received several requests to address parking concerns and install “No Parking” signs on various roads throughout the City. The addition of signs impacts several departments across the City including Police, Fire, Solid Waste, Utilities, DME, the City Attorney’s Office, Engineering, Public Works, Development Services and Community Improvement Services; therefore, staff is taking a holistic approach to the review of the process. Departments are currently collaborating to determine the potential location of signs, roadway access/use to install the signs, fabrication costs, and enforcement. Staff will meet internally to address the concerns and evaluate the possibility of consulting with a third party to perform an assessment and establish a process. An update will be provided in a future Friday Report. Staff contact: Becky Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Responses to Council Member Requests for Information A. GoZone Service Area - On Feb. 27, staff received an email from Council Member McGee on behalf of a disabled resident regarding the lack of GoZone service to the 76210 area. GoZone is an on-demand rideshare service managed by the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA). Staff brought this concern to DCTA staff who confirmed that the address provided is outside of the current DCTA boundary. Residents with disabilities located outside of GoZone service areas may apply for Access Paratransit, an alternative transportation service designed to provide origin-to-destination travel service to elderly and people with health conditions and impairments. The Access Paratransit application and more information can be found on the DCTA website. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works B. McKinney St. Road Closure - On March 1, Mayor Hudspeth forwarded a business owner’s concerns about a road closure on McKinney Street that would affect access to their business. Capital Projects currently has no full road closure at this location. After further investigation, it was determined the lane closure was associated with an Atmos gas line bore under the drainage canal east of the business. Staff worked with Atmos personnel to evaluate the traffic control and were able to adjust the closure so that it does not affect the business. Atmos indicated that the construction should be completed by the end of the day and will reopen McKinney Street. Staff will continue to monitor the situation and address any further issues that arise. Staff contact: Trevor Crain, Capital Projects C. Bonnie Brae and Panhandle Intersection – On March 1, staff received an email from Council Member Davis regarding the potential for a crosswalk at the intersection of Bonnie Brae and Panhandle. This section of Bonnie Brae will be improved as a part of the Bonnie Brae Phase 5 project and is currently at 40% design. This project was approved as a part of the Denton County TRIP 2022 bond election held on November 8, 2022. Crosswalks are currently included in the design for this intersection. Staff is evaluating this location to determine if there are any temporary improvements that can be installed until the project is under construction. Staff contact: Trevor Crain, Capital Projects D. Denton Cinco de Mayo Festival – On March 2 Mayor Pro Tem Beck asked about any potential Cinco de Mayo events/activities this year. The Denton Cinco de Mayo Festival is hosted by the Denton Cinco de Mayo Committee and is scheduled to return for the first time since 2019. The festival will take place on Saturday, May 6, at Quakertown Park (north section) from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Staff have been in contact with the event 6 organizers and are assisting with the special event permitting process. The updated co- sponsorship policy has changed since the event was last hosted in 2019, and city staff is helping festival organizers with the new process. The event organizer has completed a request for a noise variance ordinance and is expected to submit the special event permit application to the Special Events Supervisor by March 3. The Denton Public Library is also reviewing potential Cinco de Mayo programs and anticipates finalizing plans in mid- April. Staff contacts: Arianna Bencid, Parks and Recreation, Jennifer Bekker, Library E. Status Update on Paving Activities near Bonnie Brae and Scripture – On March 2, Mayor Hudspeth requested an update on the status of the paving activities on Bonnie Brae near Scripture. During the final inspection of the project and creation of the punch-list items to be completed, a leak was found on two service line connections to the North-South Watermain Phase 3 project. This caused damage to the subgrade and temporary pavement between the roundabout and Oak Street. The leaks were fixed by the contractor in January 2023. Inclement weather delayed the start of the subgrade repair until February 9. Subgrade repairs at Oak have been completed and the contractor is working their way toward the roundabout located at Scripture. Once all subgrade work is complete, paving will begin. Pavement repairs are expected to be complete by the end of March, depending on weather. Staff contact: Robin Davis, Capital Projects F. On Street Parking – Staff has received several requests over the last few weeks to address concerns and install no parking signs across various roadways in town. Staff is taking a holistic approach to the review of the process, location of signs, roadway access/use to install the signs, cost of sign fabrication, and enforcement for the roadways across town. No Parking signs and their implantation impact several different departments across the City including Police, Fire, Solid Waste, Utilities, DME, City Attorney’s Office, Engineering, Public Works, Development Services and Community Improvement Services. Staff will be meeting internally to begin to address the concerns and is evaluating consulting with a third party to perform an assessment and establish a process. Staff will update in a future Friday report when additional information is available. Staff Contact: Becky Diviney, Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Upcoming Community Events and Public Meetings A. Kids Rock: The Return – Kids Rock has returned, and young Denton residents are having a blast! Each month, kids enjoy a night out while parents enjoy the night off. The program runs 7 to 11 p.m. Experienced staff plan each month around a unique theme, then create play stations that include games and activities, mini-sports tournaments, unique inflatable fun, ping-pong, video games on a large screen, and a DJ with dance contests! Two slices of pizza and a drink are included for attendees. Staff also sell additional concessions and glow products. Preregistration is required and can be completed online. The cost is $25 per child, with a $5 late fee if registering the day-of after 5 p.m., with upcoming program events on March 3 and April 21. Staff contact: Sara Farris, Parks and Recreation B. Adult Tennis Social – The Goldfield Tennis Center is hosting a tennis social event for grown-ups! Bring a friend and together you can enjoy all the fun of playing tennis while meeting new people and socializing. The next tennis social will occur on Friday, March 3 from 8:30 p.m. to midnight, with another event on May 19 also from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Staff contact: Rachael Burks, Parks and Recreation 7 C. Parks and Recreation Open House – Explore all that Denton Parks and Recreation has to offer at our Open House this Saturday, March 4 at the Denton Civic Center (321 E McKinney St.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the Open House you will have the opportunity to visit informational booths, participate in class demos, register for parks programs, sign up to win prizes, learn about upcoming parks projects and plans, and provide your own feedback to Parks staff. The event is family-friendly, and free to attend for all members of our community! Staff contact: Nikki Sassenus, Parks and Recreation D. Denton Senior Center Open House – Active Adults ages 50 and up are welcome to join Parks and Recreation staff at the Denton Senior Center (509 N Bell Ave.) on Saturday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn more about the programming, classes, and events offered at the center. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the center, participate in class demos, and to visit program booths to learn more about active adult activities including gourd crafting, ceramics, SilverSneakers, fitness and training, senior trips, the Denton Police Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) program, and much more! Individuals who register for programming at the Open House are also eligible for a 10% discount on most activities. Staff contact: Nicole Brasher, Parks and Recreation E. Teen Advisory Board – (ages 11-17) Are there changes you would love to see at the library? Join TAB and help us plan teen events, tell us what titles you would like to see in the collection, and meet new people, all while earning volunteer hours. Meetings are scheduled for the following dates: • Friday, March 3 at the South Branch Library (3228 Teasley Ln.) • Tuesday, March 7 4:30 p.m. at the North Branch Library (3020 N Locust St.) Staff contact: Jennifer Bekker, Library F. Yes, You Can Can – (ages 18+) on Monday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the South Branch Library (3228 Teasley Ln.). Have you always been interested in canning but weren’t sure where to start? Join staff for a demonstration of different canning techniques. More information and registration is available online. Staff contact: Jennifer Bekker, Library G. Oaks of Montecito Public Meeting – On Wednesday, March 8, at 6:00 pm, Public Works is hosting a virtual community meeting for residents in the Oaks of Montecito neighborhood. The Streets Operations division will be performing maintenance on the roadways in the Oaks of Montecito neighborhood beginning on March 20, weather permitting, with anticipated completion in August. The work occurring in the neighborhood includes over six (6) lane miles of mill and overlay maintenance and roadway reconstruction. The meeting will provide residents with an overview of the 8 project’s scope and schedule as well as what to expect during construction. To register for this virtual meeting go to the City’s Website (Community Input Meetings) or the Discuss Denton project page. Staff contact: Ethan Cox, Public Works H. Holi Color Celebration – The Denton Senior Center welcomes active adults over age 50 to join us on Wednesday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate the arrival of Spring and honor Holi – a national holiday in India and Nepal that coincides with the last full moon of winter, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Holi, also known as “the festival of colors,” honors the vibrant hues of spring. The bright powders and colored waters symbolize flames as well, but there is a deeper meaning behind why people cover each other with pigmented “abir” powder and “gulal” paste. The colors act as a great leveler, making everyone equal (or equally messy, at least) no matter their caste, culture, or religion. Holi celebrates the arrival of Spring, the end of Winter, and the blossoming of love for many, it is a festival day to meet others, play, laugh, forget and forgive, and repair relationships. Participants must register through the Parks and Recreation registration page, linked on the events calendar at dentonparks.com. The cost of this event is $10. Staff contact: Nicole Brasher, Parks and Recreation I. Mayhill DCTA Public Meeting – On Thursday, March 9, at 6 pm, Capital Projects is hosting a virtual community meeting for the Mayhill Phase 2 construction kickoff. Mayhill Road Phase 2 consists of the realignment of the existing 2-lane Mayhill Road from Colorado Boulevard north to connect to the existing 4-lane termination of Mayhill Phase 1. The new section of Mayhill will be 4-lanes and include a bridge over the DCTA Rail. To register for this City Virtual Meeting go to the City’s Website (Community Input Meetings) or the Discuss Denton project page. Staff contact: Tracy Beck, Capital Projects J. Life on the Range – (ages 5-11) on Thursday, March 9 at 4 p.m. at the South Branch Library (3228 Teasley Ln.). Learn all about Mary Ann Goodnight and her life on the range. We will learn about how she cared for buffalo and make homemade butter together! More information and registration is available online. Staff contact: Jennifer Bekker, Library K. Women’s History Month – The Parks and Recreation Department will host a Women’s History Month Celebration on March 11, starting at 10 a.m. at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center (1300 Wilson St.). The celebration will commemorate the achievements of women in American history and feature a keynote speaker Marian R. Hicks. This event is co- sponsored by the Denton County Alumnae Chapter - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and will also feature various vendors, resources, and raffles. Staff contact: Yosselin Muller, Parks and Recreation L. Garden Workdays at Denia Wildflower Garden – Join Keep Denton Beautiful for monthly garden workdays at the Denia Wildflower Garden, located in front of Denia Recreation Center (1001 Parvin St.). Get ready to dig in the dirt and learn proper garden maintenance techniques with our garden experts. Tasks vary, but frequently involve weeding, cutting back plants, and picking up plant debris and litter. The volunteer opportunity is free to attend but does require registration through the parks event calendar page. Upcoming workdays are scheduled for March 11, April 15, and May 6. Staff contact: Robbie Johnson, Parks and Recreation M. All-Day Spring Break Camp – Coinciding with DISD’s Spring Break, Parks and Recreation will offer an all-day Spring Break Camp from March 13 through March 17 at 9 MLK Jr. Recreation Center, Denia Recreation Center, and Denton Civic Center. Each day of the camp is jam-packed with physical activity, creativity, and play involving several fun, enriching activities and field trips. Kids must be dropped off at 9 a.m. each day and need to pack drinks, snacks, and a lunch. The fee is $33 per child, per day. The camp is broken up into two age groups: ages five to ten, and ages eleven to fifteen. Parents and guardians can register their children through the link on the event details page at dentonparks.com. Staff contact: Megan Thomas, Parks and Recreation N. Macramé Workshop – (ages 18+) on Tuesday, March 21 at 2 p.m. at the South Branch Library. Join local artisan Mary Cresson and learn two basic knots used in macramé work. You will leave with a new skill and two keychains. More information and registration is available online. Staff contact: Jennifer Bekker, Library O. Through the Lens – (ages 5-11) on Thursday, March 23 at 4 p.m. at the South Branch Library. Learn about photographer Dorothea Lange, who captured images of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression and make Depression-era toys. More information and registration is available online. Staff contact: Jennifer Bekker, Library P. Great American Cleanup – The 35th Annual Great American Cleanup (GAC), Denton’s largest and longest-running citywide litter cleanup, is Saturday, March 25. Cleanups begin at 9 a.m. and are followed by a Volunteer Appreciation Party at Quakertown Park / Denton Civic Center (321 E. McKinney Street) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a free lunch from In- N-Out Burger, delicious treats from Island Whips, educational activity booths, bounce houses, live DJ, entertainment and more. During the Appreciation Party, prizes will be awarded for the largest group of volunteers, the most bags collected, and the oddest item found. Our goal is to engage 1,500 participants in cleanups of Denton’s streets, parks, and waterways. Presently, 121 volunteers are registered but more are needed. Registration is open through March 15 at 5 p.m. Community members can join this effort by visiting the registration page and signing up as an individual or with a group. Volunteers of all ages and experience levels are welcome to participate. Participants receive free litter cleanup supplies and a free event t-shirt (while supplies last). Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation Q. Felted Soap Workshop – (ages 18+) on Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the South Branch Library. Have “good clean fun” by creating felted soap! We will cover a bar of soap with colorful wool which gently exfoliates, eliminates the need for a loofah or washcloth, and makes soap easier to hang on to. More information and registration is available online. Staff contact: Jennifer Bekker, Library Attachments A. City of Denton Tracked Bills ............................................................................................12 B. 2023 Legislative Priorities ................................................................................................70 C. Development-Related Bill Impact Summaries .................................................................72 D. Severe Weather Situation Report (SITREP) .....................................................................74 E. Hazmat Incident Situation Report (SITREP) ....................................................................78 Informal Staff Reports A. 2023-019 Downtown Ambassador Program .....................................................................86 B. 2023-020 Fleet Purchase Using Delegation of Authority Ordinance 22-1269 ..................90 10 C. 2023-021 Vision Zero Phase 1 Assessment ......................................................................94 D. 2023-022 City Hall Building Expansion .........................................................................140 E. 2023-023 Public Private Partnerships (P3) ......................................................................144 Council Information A. Council Requests for Information ....................................................................................147 B. Public Meeting Calendar..................................................................................................149 C. Future Work Session Items .............................................................................................153 D. Street Closure Report ......................................................................................................155 11 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Bill Research Report 02-24-2023 - 12:57:04 HB 30 Moody, Joe(D)Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. Companions:HB 2383 Moody, Joe(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 975 West, Royce(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 61 Noble, Candy(R)Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or an abortion provider's services. Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 66 Talarico, James(D)Relating to the regulation of kennels. Companions:HB 1171 Cole, Sheryl(D)(Identical) 1- 3-23 H Filed Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 92 Landgraf, Brooks(R)Relating to the authority of a municipality, county, or property owners' association to prohibit or regulate certain activities on residence homestead property. Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Agriculture and Livestock 12 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] HB 121 Vasut, Cody(R)Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies. Companions:SB 563 Sparks, Kevin (F)(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 149 Murr, Andrew(R)Relating to the sale of park land owned by certain municipalities. Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 159 Landgraf, Brooks(R)Relating to the procedure by which a taxing unit is required to provide public notice of certain ad valorem tax-related information. Companions:HB 1360 Landgraf, Brooks(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 163 Spiller, David(R)Relating to the applicability of lobbyist registration requirements to a person who provides legal services to a political subdivision. Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 170 Spiller, David(R)Relating to certain requirements applicable to certain public entities that engage in lobbying. Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 187 Landgraf, Brooks(R)Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt. Companions:HB 664 Landgraf, Brooks(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services HB 193 Ortega, Lina(D)Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. Companions:HB 224 Ortega, Lina(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 389 Eckhardt, Sarah (F)(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 582 Eckhardt, Sarah(D) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources/Economic Development 13 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 349 Bucy, John(D)Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges. Companions:HB 824 Bucy, John(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 597 Zaffirini, Judith(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 366 Bell, Cecil(R)Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation. Companions:HB 1054 Bell, Cecil(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation HB 409 Collier, Nicole(D)Relating to the governance and administration of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and to certain disclosures made in relation to the provision of funding for indigent defense services. Companions:HB 2864 Collier, Nicole(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence HB 413 Thompson, Senfronia(D)Relating to a progressive disciplinary matrix for police officer misconduct in certain municipalities. Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs HB 452 Schofield, Mike(R)Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities. Companions:HB 1910 Schofield, Mike(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management HB 494 Meza, Terry(D)Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations. Companions:HB 247 Meza, Terry(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House International Relations/Economic Dev Meza, Terry(D)Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors 14 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] HB 495 with a governmental entity. Companions:HB 263 Meza, Terry(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 550 Vasut, Cody(R)Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain infrastructure projects and public parks. Companions:HB 3091 Vasut, Cody (F)(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 553 Troxclair, Ellen (F)(R)Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide a universal basic income. Companions:HB 4550 Toth, Steve(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 576 Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records. Companions:HB 1678 Raymond, Richard(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health HB 581 Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households. Companions:SB 613 Zaffirini, Judith(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 602 Shaheen, Matt(R)Relating to requiring political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 613 Vasut, Cody(R)Relating to charges imposed by a governmental body for providing copies of public information under the public information law. Companions:HB 2789 Vasut, Cody (F)(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State 15 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Affairs HB 614 Shaheen, Matt(R)Relating to property owners' association fines. Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 622 Shaheen, Matt(R)Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media. Companions:HB 1030 Shaheen, Matt(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs HB 640 Johnson, Julie(D)Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. Companions:HB 1538 Johnson, Julie(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 402 Johnson, Nathan(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 612 Johnson, Nathan(D) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 643 Patterson, Jared(R)Relating to the definition of sexually oriented business. Companions:HB 708 Shaheen, Matt(R) (Identical) 11-15-22 H Filed HB 1266 Schatzline, Nate (F)(R) (Identical) 1-11-23 H Filed SB 476 Hughes, Bryan(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 664 Bailes, Ernest(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 529 White, James(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 708 Shaheen, Matt(R)Relating to the definition of sexually oriented business. 16 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Companions:HB 643 Patterson, Jared(R) (Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 1266 Schatzline, Nate (F)(R) (Identical) 1-11-23 H Filed SB 476 Hughes, Bryan(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs Last Action:11-15-22 H Filed HB 714 Patterson, Jared(R)Relating to the establishment of the District of Austin as the seat of state government. Companions:HB 4521 Cain, Briscoe(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-15-22 H Filed HB 740 Gonzalez, Jessica(D)Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on an appreciating residence homestead. Companions:HB 469 Gonzalez, Jessica(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-16-22 H Filed HB 741 Goodwin, Vikki(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization and used to provide child-care services. Last Action:11-16-22 H Filed HB 743 Dean, Jay(R)Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the use of an appliance, system, or component that is fueled by natural gas or propane. Companions:SB 783 Birdwell, Brian(R) (Identical) 2- 8-23 S Filed Last Action:11-17-22 H Filed HB 744 Dean, Jay(R)Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the use or sale of gasoline-powered landscaping equipment. Companions:HB 764 Cain, Briscoe(R) (Identical) 11-18-22 H Filed Last Action:11-17-22 H Filed HB 762 Reynolds, Ron(D)Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer. Companions:HB 492 Wu, Gene(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1272 Crockett, Jasmine (F)(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 2009 Reynolds, Ron(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) 17 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] HB 4464 Deshotel, Joe(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 175 Miles, Borris(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-18-22 H Filed HB 764 Cain, Briscoe(R)Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the use or sale of gasoline-powered landscaping equipment. Companions:HB 744 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 11-17-22 H Filed Last Action:11-18-22 H Filed HB 774 Collier, Nicole(D)Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone. Companions:HB 4046 Collier, Nicole(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-18-22 H Filed HB 783 Meza, Terry(D)Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities and counties. Companions:HB 3199 Meza, Terry(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-21-22 H Filed HB 799 Harris, Cody(R)Relating to a limitation on the use of certain unsubstantiated information relating to peace officer misconduct. Last Action:11-28-22 H Filed HB 824 Buckley, Brad(R)Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. Companions:HB 2640 King, Tracy(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-29-22 H Filed HB 834 Campos, Liz(D)Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of a pilot program to solicit donations made by text message for the benefit of local programs. Companions:HB 1226 Campos, Liz (F)(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-30-22 H Filed HB 860 Gates, Gary(R)Relating to municipal and county permitting requirements to conduct certain repairs on residential buildings. Last Action:12- 1-22 H Filed 18 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] HB 863 Schofield, Mike(R)Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds or a tax increase. Last Action:12- 1-22 H Filed HB 866 Oliverson, Tom(R)Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Companions:SB 494 Hughes, Bryan(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:12- 2-22 H Filed HB 889 Klick, Stephanie(R)Relating to the timing of changes to county election precincts. Companions:HB 2057 Klick, Stephanie(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:12- 7-22 H Filed HB 893 Reynolds, Ron(D)Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. Companions:HB 87 Reynolds, Ron(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:12- 7-22 H Filed HB 898 Stucky, Lynn(R)Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway. Last Action:12- 7-22 H Filed HB 934 Dutton, Harold(D)Relating to the definition of "affected person" for purposes of a contested case hearing held by or for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding certain environmental permit applications. Companions:HB 969 Dutton, Harold(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:12- 8-22 H Filed HB 953 Dutton, Harold(D)Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences. Companions:HB 1335 Dutton, Harold(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:12- 8-22 H Filed HB 969 Cook, David(R)Relating to local regulation to enforce child custody orders. 19 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Companions:HB 4240 Raymond, Richard(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 431 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs Last Action:12- 9-22 H Filed HB 974 Zwiener, Erin(D)Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal projectiles for the purpose of controlling the activity or movement of a gathering of people. Last Action:12-12-22 H Filed HB 978 Ordaz Perez, Claudia (F) (D) Relating to pet cruelty by a pet groomer. Last Action:12-12-22 H Filed HB 986 Rosenthal, Jon(D)Relating to the categorization, collection, and publication of certain demographic and other information pertaining to certain public benefits programs. Companions:HB 1608 Rosenthal, Jon(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 982 Powell, Beverly(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:12-13-22 H Filed HB 993 Munoz, Sergio(D)Relating to sheriff's department civil service systems in certain counties. Last Action:12-13-22 H Filed HB 994 Munoz, Sergio(D)Relating to sheriff's department civil service systems in certain counties. Last Action:12-13-22 H Filed HB 995 Munoz, Sergio(D)Relating to line of duty illness or injury leave for sheriff's department civil service systems in certain counties. Last Action:12-13-22 H Filed HB 997 Munoz, Sergio(D)Relating to municipal authority to prohibit police or fire department employees from circulating or signing certain employment petitions. Last Action:12-13-22 H Filed HB 1014 Plesa, Mihaela (F)(D)Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies. Companions:HB 3798 Minjarez, Ina(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) 20 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] HB 1159 Anderson, Doc(R) (Identical) 1- 3-23 H Filed SB 349 Springer, Drew(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:12-14-22 H Filed HB 1022 Leo-Wilson, Terri (F)(R)Relating to the hours of work of county employees. Last Action:12-15-22 H Filed HB 1033 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)Relating to prohibiting the use of political tests by governmental entities and certain government contracts. Last Action:12-19-22 H Filed HB 1034 Stucky, Lynn(R)Relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and the use of revenue from that tax. Last Action:12-19-22 H Filed HB 1065 Sherman, Carl(D)Relating to official oppression and to law enforcement policies requiring peace officers to report certain peace officer misconduct. Last Action:12-20-22 H Filed HB 1076 Neave Criado, Victoria(D)Relating to hiring and licensing certain persons as peace officers. Companions:SB 376 Johnson, Nathan(D) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs Last Action:12-21-22 H Filed HB 1082 Hernandez, Ana(D)Relating to the release of a tier two form listing hazardous chemicals that is in the possession of a political subdivision of this state. Companions:SB 585 Alvarado, Carol(D) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce Last Action:12-21-22 H Filed HB 1083 Bucy, John(D)Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads. Companions:HB 1061 Bucy, John(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) 21 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] HB 1283 Wilson, Terry(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 3437 Goldman, Craig(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 830 Flores, Pete(R)(Identical) 2-10-23 S Filed Last Action:12-21-22 H Filed HB 1096 Toth, Steve(R)Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties. Companions:HB 75 Toth, Steve(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:12-21-22 H Filed HB 1127 Martinez Fischer, Trey(D)Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead. Companions:HB 1828 Martinez Fischer, Trey(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:12-29-22 H Filed HB 1132 Spiller, David(R)Relating to the amount of an expenditure made by certain political subdivisions for which competitive bidding is required. Last Action:12-29-22 H Filed HB 1148 Rosenthal, Jon(D)Relating to the repeal of the prohibition against certain municipal or county regulation of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations. Companions:HB 886 Rosenthal, Jon(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:1- 3-23 H Filed HB 1154 Vasut, Cody(R)Relating to commissioners court quorum requirements and voting requirements applicable to the levying of a county tax. Last Action:1- 3-23 H Filed HB 1159 Anderson, Doc(R)Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies. Companions:HB 3798 Minjarez, Ina(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1014 Plesa, Mihaela (F)(D) (Identical) 12-14-22 H Filed SB 349 Springer, Drew(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:1- 3-23 H Filed HB 1171 Cole, Sheryl(D)Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities. 22 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Companions:HB 4025 Rodriguez, Eddie(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 66 Talarico, James(D) (Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry SB 66 Zaffirini, Judith(D) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:1- 3-23 H Filed HB 1174 Howard, Donna(D)Relating to the authority of municipalities to prohibit the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at municipal golf courses. Companions:SB 551 Johnson, Nathan(D) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources/Economic Development Last Action:1- 4-23 H Filed HB 1191 Cain, Briscoe(R)Relating to the regulation of raising or keeping six or fewer chickens by a political subdivision or property owners’ association. Last Action:1- 5-23 H Filed HB 1196 Romero, Ramon(D)Relating to certain contracts regarding airports operated by or on behalf of a local government. Last Action:1- 5-23 H Filed HB 1203 Ordaz Perez, Claudia (F) (D) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals. Last Action:1- 6-23 H Filed HB 1204 Martinez, Armando(D)Relating to the authority of a municipality to remove territory from an emergency services district following annexation. Companions:SB 1189 Buckingham, Dawn(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:1- 6-23 H Filed HB 1266 Schatzline, Nate (F)(R)Relating to the definition of sexually oriented business. Companions:HB 643 Patterson, Jared(R) (Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 708 Shaheen, Matt(R) (Identical) 11-15-22 H Filed SB 476 Hughes, Bryan(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on 23 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Senate State Affairs Last Action:1-11-23 H Filed HB 1279 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)Relating to the extent of a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Last Action:1-11-23 H Filed HB 1307 Toth, Steve(R)Relating to municipal release of extraterritorial jurisdiction and disannexation involving certain areas. Companions:HB 2776 Deshotel, Joe(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 1500 Buckingham, Dawn(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:1-12-23 H Filed HB 1309 Dutton, Harold(D)Relating to suits against certain governmental employees. Companions:HB 2549 Dutton, Harold(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:1-12-23 H Filed HB 1312 Vasut, Cody(R)Relating to meetings of the board of directors of a municipal utility district. Companions:SB 917 Hall, Bob(R)(Identical) 2-14-23 S Filed Last Action:1-12-23 H Filed HB 1317 Shine, Hugh(R)Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications required or permitted under the Property Tax Code. Last Action:1-12-23 H Filed HB 1327 Morales, Eddie(D)Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. Last Action:1-13-23 H Filed HB 1348 Stucky, Lynn(R)Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate veterinarians. Last Action:1-13-23 H Filed HB 1354 Sherman, Carl(D)Relating to the salaries of members of certain municipal police departments and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of those salaries. 24 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Last Action:1-17-23 H Filed HB 1389 Guillen, Ryan(R)Relating to the applicability of certain municipal governmental requirements on an agricultural operation. Last Action:1-18-23 H Filed HB 1439 Hernandez, Ana(D)Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to require removal of graffiti from private property. Companions:SB 368 Alvarado, Carol(D) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:1-18-23 H Filed HB 1454 Anchia, Rafael(D)Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. Companions:HB 1236 Anchia, Rafael(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 92 Menendez, Jose(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 106 Menendez, Jose(D) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs Last Action:1-19-23 H Filed HB 1458 Rosenthal, Jon(D)Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies. Companions:HB 337 Rosenthal, Jon(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:1-19-23 H Filed HB 1465 Bucy, John(D)Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes. Companions:HB 4260 Talarico, James(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 1417 Schwertner, Charles(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 333 Schwertner, Charles(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Last Action:1-19-23 H Filed HB 1467 Bucy, John(D)Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies and certain legal protections for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions. Last Action:1-19-23 H Filed HB 1476 Harrison, Brian(R)Relating to a limitation on the salary paid to officers and 25 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] employees of this state and political subdivisions of this state. Last Action:1-19-23 H Filed HB 1489 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)Relating to the issuance of certificates of obligation by local governments Last Action:1-19-23 H Filed HB 1492 Ordaz Perez, Claudia (F) (D) Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. Companions:SB 543 Blanco, Cesar(D) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources/Economic Development Last Action:1-20-23 H Filed HB 1514 Holland, Justin(R)Relating to protesting changes to municipal zoning regulations and boundaries. Last Action:1-23-23 H Filed HB 1518 Darby, Drew(R)Relating to the examination of appraisal services for an appraisal management company. Companions:SB 769 Parker, Tan (F)(R) (Identical) 2- 7-23 S Filed Last Action:1-23-23 H Filed HB 1557 Campos, Liz(D)Relating to a Department of Public Safety program to provide grants to public improvement districts for services for homeless individuals. Companions:HB 2394 Campos, Liz (F)(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:1-24-23 H Filed HB 1579 Canales, Terry(D)Relating to the investigation of municipal fire fighters in certain municipalities. Last Action:1-24-23 H Filed HB 1596 Buckley, Brad(R)Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Companions:HB 125 Buckley, Brad(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:1-25-23 H Filed 26 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] HB 1598 Darby, Drew(R)Relating to local government and other political subdivision regulation of certain solid waste facilities. Last Action:1-25-23 H Filed HB 1661 Burns, DeWayne(R)Relating to the age limit for a beginning position in a police department under municipal civil service. Last Action:1-26-23 H Filed HB 1689 Murr, Andrew(R)Relating to the use of county hotel occupancy tax revenue for an electronic tax administration system and the reimbursement of tax collection expenses. Last Action:1-26-23 H Filed HB 1724 Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to the submission of personal contact information by certain local government officials to the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local health departments. Last Action:1-26-23 H Filed HB 1738 Leach, Jeff(R)Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors. Last Action:1-26-23 H Filed HB 1767 Klick, Stephanie(R)Relating to the granting of privileges at hospitals for podiatrists. Companions:SB 730 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) (Identical) 2- 7-23 S Filed Last Action:1-27-23 H Filed HB 1776 Thompson, Ed(R)Relating to the expansion of the territory of an emergency services district into the territory of a municipality. Companions:SB 659 Eckhardt, Sarah(D) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:1-27-23 H Filed HB 1817 Capriglione, Giovanni(R)Relating to the validity of a contract for which a disclosure of interested parties is required. Last Action:2- 3-23 H Filed HB 1819 Cook, David(R)Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews. 27 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Companions:HB 561 Israel, Celia(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 603 Hughes, Bryan(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice Last Action:2- 3-23 H Filed HB 1829 Schatzline, Nate (F)(R)Relating to the publication of annual financial statements by a municipality. Last Action:2- 3-23 H Filed HB 1863 Thierry, Shawn(D)Relating to the civil penalty for certain signs placed on the right-of-way of a public road. Companions:SB 190 Miles, Borris(D)(Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation Last Action:2- 3-23 H Filed HB 1918 Lopez, Janie (F)(R)Relating to publication by the attorney general of a contingent fee contract for legal services for political subdivisions and related information. Last Action:2- 3-23 H Filed HB 1922 Dutton, Harold(D)Relating to periodic reauthorization of municipal building permit fees. Last Action:2- 3-23 H Filed HB 1946 Rosenthal, Jon(D)Relating to the categorization, collection, and publication of demographic and other information pertaining to certain public benefits programs. Last Action:2- 6-23 H Filed HB 1954 Vo, Hubert(D)Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions. Last Action:2- 6-23 H Filed HB 1962 Leach, Jeff(R)Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project. Companions:SB 720 Paxton, Angela(R) (Identical) 2- 6-23 S Filed Last Action:2- 6-23 H Filed 28 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] HB 1987 Vasut, Cody(R)Relating to municipal regulation of structured sober living homes. Last Action:2- 7-23 H Filed HB 2018 Munoz, Sergio(D)Relating to prompt review of land development applications. Last Action:2- 8-23 H Filed HB 2035 Slawson, Shelby(R)Relating to the authority of a local government to regulate evictions. Companions:SB 986 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2-16-23 S Filed Last Action:2- 8-23 H Filed HB 2050 Zwiener, Erin(D)Relating to local government prohibitions or restrictions on the sale or use of a container or package. Companions:HB 176 Zwiener, Erin(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2- 8-23 H Filed HB 2127 Burrows, Dustin(R)Relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation. Companions:SB 814 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2- 9-23 S Filed Last Action:2- 9-23 H Filed HB 2133 Thimesch, Kronda (F)(R)Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which the general election for officers is held. Last Action:2- 9-23 H Filed HB 2135 Canales, Terry(D)Relating to the public information law. Companions:SB 618 Johnson, Nathan(D) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce Last Action:2- 9-23 H Filed HB 2211 Landgraf, Brooks(R)Relating to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in this state and the express preemption of local regulation of those emissions. 29 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Companions:SB 1261 Birdwell, Brian(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 784 Birdwell, Brian(R) (Identical) 2- 8-23 S Filed Last Action:2-13-23 H Filed HB 2224 Hernandez, Ana(D)Relating to the authority of a municipality to alter speed limits. Last Action:2-13-23 H Filed HB 2226 Reynolds, Ron(D)Relating to state and municipal motor fuel taxes. Last Action:2-13-23 H Filed HB 2232 Spiller, David(R)Relating to county authority to cancel subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality. Last Action:2-13-23 H Filed HB 2239 Troxclair, Ellen (F)(R)Relating to municipal regulation of the removal of an Ashe juniper tree. Last Action:2-13-23 H Filed HB 2241 Troxclair, Ellen (F)(R)Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to use public money to provide legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States. Last Action:2-13-23 H Filed HB 2253 Metcalf, Will(R)Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district in certain counties. Companions:SB 883 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2-13-23 S Filed Last Action:2-13-23 H Filed HB 2258 Cain, Briscoe(R)Relating to a limit on municipal and county expenditures. Last Action:2-13-23 H Filed HB 2266 Leach, Jeff(R)Relating to judicial review of certain local laws applicable to state license holders. Companions:HB 610 Swanson, Valoree(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) 30 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Last Action:2-13-23 H Filed HB 2282 Gamez, Erin (F)(D)Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities and counties and the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue. Companions:SB 940 Lamantia, Morgan (F)(D) (Identical) 2-14-23 S Filed Last Action:2-14-23 H Filed HB 2321 Stucky, Lynn(R)Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects. Last Action:2-14-23 H Filed HB 2331 Stucky, Lynn(R)Relating to requests to a municipality for production or certification of a record in certain civil actions. Companions:SB 569 Springer, Drew(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs Last Action:2-14-23 H Filed HB 2350 Harris, Cody(R)Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate certain activities. Last Action:2-15-23 H Filed HB 2352 Kuempel, John(R)Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project. Last Action:2-15-23 H Filed HB 2353 Kuempel, John(R)Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. Last Action:2-15-23 H Filed HB 2367 Lozano, Jose(R)Relating to the regulation of residential amenity rentals by a political subdivision. Last Action:2-15-23 H Filed HB 2374 Landgraf, Brooks(R)Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate an energy source or engine. Companions:SB 1017 Birdwell, Brian(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Filed 31 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Last Action:2-15-23 H Filed HB 2391 Thompson, Senfronia(D)Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to request a hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant. Companions:SB 705 Miles, Borris(D)(Identical) 2- 3-23 S Filed Last Action:2-16-23 H Filed HB 2408 Reynolds, Ron(D)Relating to building codes applicable in the unincorporated areas of a county. Last Action:2-16-23 H Filed HB 2409 Reynolds, Ron(D)Relating to the residential and commercial building codes of municipalities. Last Action:2-16-23 H Filed HB 2425 Isaac, Carrie (F)(R)Relating to a prohibition on governmental contracts with Chinese companies. Last Action:2-16-23 H Filed HB 2436 Frazier, Frederick (F)(R)Relating to the sale of bonds by certain special purpose districts. Last Action:2-16-23 H Filed HB 2440 Stucky, Lynn(R)Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate certain health professions. Last Action:2-17-23 H Filed HB 2457 Lozano, Jose(R)Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees. Companions:SB 767 Parker, Tan (F)(R) (Identical) 2- 7-23 S Filed Last Action:2-17-23 H Filed HB 2492 Capriglione, Giovanni(R)Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law. 32 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Companions:SB 680 Johnson, Nathan(D) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce Last Action:2-17-23 H Filed HB 2493 Capriglione, Giovanni(R)Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law. Companions:SB 965 Johnson, Nathan(D) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Filed Last Action:2-17-23 H Filed HB 2496 Swanson, Valoree(R)Relating to notice provided by a public water system regarding a water outage in an area served by a provider of fire protection services. Last Action:2-17-23 H Filed HB 2497 Morrison, Geanie(R)Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. Companions:SB 644 Huffman, Joan(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources/Economic Development Last Action:2-17-23 H Filed HB 2518 Bell, Keith(R)Relating to public work contracts, including contracts on public property leased to a nongovernmental entity. Last Action:2-21-23 H Filed HB 2532 Toth, Steve(R)Relating to the time for issuance of a municipal building permit. Last Action:2-21-23 H Filed HB 2533 Walle, Armando(D)Relating to the implementation of a statewide homeless data sharing network to share real time data on homelessness. Last Action:2-21-23 H Filed HB 2571 King, Tracy(D)Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions. Companions:SB 59 Zaffirini, Judith(D) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-21-23 H Filed 33 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] HB 2607 Gates, Gary(R)Relating to the taxation of a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility granted by a public facility corporation. Companions:HB 1096 Gates, Gary(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 805 Bettencourt, Paul(R) (Identical) 2- 9-23 S Filed Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed HB 2608 Geren, Charlie(R)Relating to the use by certain municipalities of certain tax revenue to fund convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and related infrastructure. Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed HB 2643 Price, Four(R)Relating to the disclosure of certain medical information by electronic means. Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed HB 2648 Harless, Sam(R)Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and local government corporations to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects and project-associated infrastructure. Companions:SB 1057 Whitmire, John(D) (Identical) 2-21-23 S Filed Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed HB 2649 Allison, Steve(R)Relating to the retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police officers. Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed HB 2654 Slawson, Shelby(R)Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies. Companions:SB 1104 Birdwell, Brian(R) (Identical) 2-22-23 S Filed Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed HB 2665 Gates, Gary(R)Relating to regulation of short-term rental properties by municipalities and counties. Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed HB 2667 Rosenthal, Jon(D)Relating to the property tax rate imposed by a municipal utility district. 34 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed HB 2682 Cook, David(R)Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project. Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed HB 2711 Smithee, John(R)Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. Last Action:2-23-23 H Filed HB 2750 Romero, Ramon(D)Relating to notice signs for certain changes in zoning classification in home-rule municipalities. Last Action:2-23-23 H Filed HB 2782 Shine, Hugh(R)Relating to the age limit for a beginning position in a fire department under municipal civil service. Last Action:2-23-23 H Filed HB 2784 Holland, Justin(R)Relating to the issuance of certain bonds by municipal utility districts. Last Action:2-23-23 H Filed HB 2785 Holland, Justin(R)Relating to county plat approval requirements related to fire protection for certain residential subdivisions. Last Action:2-23-23 H Filed HB 2789 Holland, Justin(R)Relating to regulation of accessory dwelling units by political subdivisions. Last Action:2-24-23 H Filed HJR 13 Johnson, Jarvis(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses. Companions:HJR 88 Johnson, Jarvis(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 23 Shine, Hugh(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision other than a school district. 35 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 29 Schofield, Mike(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes. Companions:HJR 43 Wilson, Terry(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 132 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 31 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 1- 9-23 H Filed HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 1-26-23 H Filed SJR 18 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 47 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2-13-23 S Filed Last Action:11-17-22 H Filed HJR 60 Dutton, Harold(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and the expiration of certain tax preferences if not reauthorized by law. Companions:HJR 74 Dutton, Harold(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:12- 8-22 H Filed HJR 68 Bucy, John(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose. Companions:HJR 62 Bucy, John(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 71 Wilson, Terry(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 141 Goldman, Craig(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 42 Flores, Pete(R)(Identical) 2-10-23 S Filed Last Action:12-21-22 H Filed HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 11-17-22 H Filed HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 1-26-23 H Filed SJR 18 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Identical) 36 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 47 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2-13-23 S Filed Last Action:1- 9-23 H Filed HJR 116 King, Tracy(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the water for Texas fund to assist in financing water projects in this state. Companions:SJR 43 Perry, Charles(R) (Identical) 2-10-23 S Filed Last Action:2-17-23 H Filed HJR 123 Burns, DeWayne(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. Companions:HJR 32 Shine, Hugh(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 87 Burns, DeWayne(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed SB 42 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to remote and other meetings held under the open meetings law. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 43 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to business days for purposes of the public information law. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 44 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information. Companions:HB 3015 Hernandez, Ana(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 927 Zaffirini, Judith(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 45 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 46 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law. 37 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 59 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions. Companions:HB 2571 King, Tracy(D)(Identical) 2-21-23 H Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 66 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities. Companions:HB 1171 Cole, Sheryl(D)(Identical) 1- 3-23 H Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 70 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to the creation and duties of the unfunded mandates interagency work group. Companions:SB 61 Zaffirini, Judith(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 103 Johnson, Nathan(D)Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 106 Menendez, Jose(D)Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. Companions:HB 1236 Anchia, Rafael(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 92 Menendez, Jose(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1454 Anchia, Rafael(D) (Identical) 1-19-23 H Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 149 Springer, Drew(R)Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate statewide commerce. Companions:HB 3790 Shaheen, Matt(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) 38 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 183 Miles, Borris(D)Relating to increasing the criminal penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression. Companions:SB 65 Miles, Borris(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 185 Miles, Borris(D)Relating to the retention and required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 232 Hinojosa, Chuy(D)Relating to the removal from office of an officer of a political subdivision for commission of certain criminal offenses. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 252 Alvarado, Carol(D)Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 259 Springer, Drew(R)Relating to procedures applicable to municipal consideration of building permits, plats, and certain land development plans. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 306 Hall, Bob(R)Relating to the right to choose medical treatments and certain control measures and to the imposition of isolation or quarantine control measures. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services SB 307 Hall, Bob(R)Relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal laws for federally declared public health emergencies. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 326 Hall, Bob(R)Relating to the authority of a municipality or a property owners' association to regulate the raising or keeping of 39 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] chickens. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 333 Schwertner, Charles(R)Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes. Companions:HB 4260 Talarico, James(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 1417 Schwertner, Charles(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1465 Bucy, John(D)(Identical) 1-19-23 H Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 349 Springer, Drew(R)Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies. Companions:HB 1014 Plesa, Mihaela (F)(D) (Identical) 12-14-22 H Filed HB 1159 Anderson, Doc(R) (Identical) 1- 3-23 H Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 368 Alvarado, Carol(D)Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to require removal of graffiti from private property. Companions:HB 1439 Hernandez, Ana(D) (Identical) 1-18-23 H Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 376 Johnson, Nathan(D)Relating to hiring and licensing certain persons as peace officers. Companions:HB 1076 Neave Criado, Victoria(D)(Identical) 12-21-22 H Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 431 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Relating to local regulation to enforce child custody orders. Companions:HB 4240 Raymond, Richard(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 969 Cook, David(R)(Identical) 12- 9-22 H Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State 40 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Affairs SB 468 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents. Companions:HB 2450 Schofield, Mike(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 469 Springer, Drew(R)Relating to the eligibility of certain political subdivisions to receive certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Water Development Board. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs SB 471 Springer, Drew(R)Relating to the imposition of a fee by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the investigation of certain complaints. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs SB 476 Hughes, Bryan(R)Relating to the definition of sexually oriented business. Companions:HB 643 Patterson, Jared(R) (Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 708 Shaheen, Matt(R) (Identical) 11-15-22 H Filed HB 1266 Schatzline, Nate (F)(R) (Identical) 1-11-23 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 494 Hughes, Bryan(R)Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. Companions:HB 866 Oliverson, Tom(R) (Identical) 12- 2-22 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 541 Campbell, Donna(R)Relating to the barring of certain vendors from participation in certain contracts with the state or a political subdivision. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce 41 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] SB 543 Blanco, Cesar(D)Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. Companions:HB 1492 Ordaz Perez, Claudia (F) (D) (Identical) 1-20-23 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources/Economic Development SB 551 Johnson, Nathan(D)Relating to the authority of municipalities to prohibit the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at municipal golf courses. Companions:HB 1174 Howard, Donna(D) (Identical) 1- 4-23 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources/Economic Development SB 560 Springer, Drew(R)Relating to the time for the issuance of municipal building permits. Companions:HB 2590 Leach, Jeff(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 1947 Springer, Drew (F)(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 561 Sparks, Kevin (F)(R)Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. Companions:HB 451 Schofield, Mike(R) (Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Pensions/Investments/Financial Services Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 563 Sparks, Kevin (F)(R)Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies. Companions:SB 14 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 121 Vasut, Cody(R)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 569 Springer, Drew(R)Relating to requests to a municipality for production or certification of a record in certain civil actions. Companions:HB 2331 Stucky, Lynn(R) (Identical) 42 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] 2-14-23 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 572 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Relating to the authority of a general-law municipality or county to regulate certain unlicensed facilities. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 573 Hughes, Bryan(R)Relating to municipal requirements for exterior key boxes to provide access to buildings to first responders. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 580 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to the authority of certain counties to cancel platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped. Companions:HB 4426 King, Tracy(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 1878 Zaffirini, Judith(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 2423 King, Tracy(D)(Identical) 2-16-23 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 582 Eckhardt, Sarah(D)Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. Companions:HB 224 Ortega, Lina(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 389 Eckhardt, Sarah (F)(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 193 Ortega, Lina(D)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources/Economic Development SB 585 Alvarado, Carol(D)Relating to the release of a tier two form listing hazardous chemicals that is in the possession of a political subdivision of this state. Companions:HB 1082 Hernandez, Ana(D) (Identical) 12-21-22 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 603 Hughes, Bryan(R)Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews. 43 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Companions:HB 561 Israel, Celia(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1819 Cook, David(R)(Identical) 2- 3-23 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice SB 612 Johnson, Nathan(D)Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. Companions:HB 1538 Johnson, Julie(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 402 Johnson, Nathan(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 640 Johnson, Julie(D) (Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 627 Menendez, Jose(D)Relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to certain tax revenue related to a hotel and convention center project. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources/Economic Development SB 644 Huffman, Joan(R)Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. Companions:HB 2497 Morrison, Geanie(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources/Economic Development SB 647 Springer, Drew(R)Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. Companions:HB 4128 Schofield, Mike(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 455 Schofield, Mike(R) (Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs SB 659 Eckhardt, Sarah(D)Relating to the expansion of the territory of an emergency services district into the territory of a municipality. Companions:HB 1776 Thompson, Ed(R) (Identical) 1-27-23 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government 44 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] SB 674 Eckhardt, Sarah(D)Relating to municipal and county building codes. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 680 Johnson, Nathan(D)Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law. Companions:HB 2492 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 705 Miles, Borris(D)Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to request a hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant. Companions:HB 2391 Thompson, Senfronia(D) (Identical) 2-16-23 H Filed Last Action:2- 3-23 S Filed SB 707 Miles, Borris(D)Relating to the adoption and implementation of a surgical smoke evacuation system policy at certain health care facilities. Last Action:2- 3-23 S Filed SB 720 Paxton, Angela(R)Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project. Companions:HB 1962 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 2- 6-23 H Filed Last Action:2- 6-23 S Filed SB 767 Parker, Tan (F)(R)Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees. Companions:HB 2457 Lozano, Jose(R)(Identical) 2-17-23 H Filed Last Action:2- 7-23 S Filed SB 783 Birdwell, Brian(R)Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the use of an appliance, system, or component that is fueled by natural gas. Companions:HB 743 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 11-17-22 H Filed 45 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] Last Action:2- 8-23 S Filed SB 784 Birdwell, Brian(R)Relating to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in this state and the express preemption of local regulation of those emissions. Companions:HB 2211 Landgraf, Brooks(R) (Identical) 2-13-23 H Filed Last Action:2- 8-23 S Filed SB 797 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors. Last Action:2- 9-23 S Filed SB 814 Creighton, Brandon(R)Relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation. Companions:HB 2127 Burrows, Dustin(R) (Identical) 2- 9-23 H Filed Last Action:2- 9-23 S Filed SB 909 Johnson, Nathan(D)Relating to municipal civil service for fire fighters and police officers. Last Action:2-14-23 S Filed SB 929 Parker, Tan (F)(R)Relating to the notic and compensation a municipality must provide before revoking the right to use property for a use that was allowed before the adoption of or change to a zoning regulation or boundary. Last Action:2-14-23 S Filed SB 933 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law. Last Action:2-14-23 S Filed SB 934 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Relating to the eligibility of certain officers of a political subdivision authorized to impose a tax or issue bonds to hold at the same time certain other offices. Last Action:2-14-23 S Filed SB 946 Sparks, Kevin (F)(R)Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds or a tax increase. Last Action:2-15-23 S Filed 46 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] SB 965 Johnson, Nathan(D)Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law. Companions:HB 2493 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 H Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Filed SB 985 Paxton, Angela(R)Relating to the method of providing notice for certain municipal zoning changes. Last Action:2-16-23 S Filed SB 986 Creighton, Brandon(R)Relating to the authority of a local government to regulate evictions. Companions:HB 2035 Slawson, Shelby(R) (Identical) 2- 8-23 H Filed Last Action:2-16-23 S Filed SB 1009 Parker, Tan (F)(R)Relating to regulation of massage therapists and massage establishments by political subdivisions. Companions:HB 2134 Thimesch, Kronda (F)(R) (Identical) 2- 9-23 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Filed SB 1017 Birdwell, Brian(R)Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate an energy source or engine. Companions:HB 2374 Landgraf, Brooks(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 H Filed Last Action:2-17-23 S Filed SB 1024 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Relating to preventative health care and public health; authorizing a civil penalty. Last Action:2-17-23 S Filed SB 1026 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination. Last Action:2-17-23 S Filed SB 1057 Whitmire, John(D)Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and local government corporations to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects and project-associated 47 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] infrastructure. Companions:HB 2648 Harless, Sam(R) (Identical) 2-22-23 H Filed Last Action:2-21-23 S Filed SB 1093 Schwertner, Charles(R)Relating to facilities included in the electricity supply chain. Last Action:2-22-23 S Filed SB 1102 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Relating to access to certain education, law enforcement, and health records under the public information law. Last Action:2-22-23 S Filed SB 1108 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Relating to release of an area from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Last Action:2-22-23 S Filed SB 1110 Schwertner, Charles(R)Relating to the authority of a municipality to transfer revenue of a municipal utility to the general fund of the municipality. Last Action:2-22-23 S Filed SB 1114 Hancock, Kelly(R)Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the use or sale of a product for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions or conserving natural resources. Last Action:2-22-23 S Filed SJR 18 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 132 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 31 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 11-17-22 H Filed HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 1- 9-23 H Filed HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 1-26-23 H Filed SJR 47 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2-13-23 S Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 20 Eckhardt, Sarah(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt an 48 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810151.HTM[2/24/2023 12:57:17 PM] exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 31 Blanco, Cesar(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government All Track Total Bills:258 258 Track(s): (Master List Only) Position: (None) Copyright © 2023. Texas Legislative Service. All Rights Reserved. 49 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] Bill Research Report 02-24-2023 - 13:03:54 HB 32 Capriglione, Giovanni(R)Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single- family residences other than residence homesteads. Companions:HB 794 Schatzline, Nate (F)(R) (Identical) 11-22-22 H Filed Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 96 Gonzalez, Mary(D)Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. Companions:SB 617 Blanco, Cesar(D) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Border Security Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 481 Goldman, Craig(R)Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly. Companions:HB 707 Geren, Charlie(R) (Identical) 11-15-22 H Filed Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 543 Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement. 50 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] Companions:HB 951 Raymond, Richard(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 581 Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households. Companions:SB 613 Zaffirini, Judith(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 596 Shaheen, Matt(R)Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services. Companions:HB 457 Shaheen, Matt(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 610 Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 612 Shaheen, Matt(R)Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue. Companions:HB 2074 Shaheen, Matt(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 629 Troxclair, Ellen (F)(R) (Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 1030 Schaefer, Matt(R) (Identical) 12-19-22 H Filed SB 1107 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R) (Identical) 2-22-23 S Filed Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 629 Troxclair, Ellen (F)(R)Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue. Companions:HB 612 Shaheen, Matt(R) (Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 1030 Schaefer, Matt(R) (Identical) 12-19-22 H Filed SB 1107 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R) (Identical) 2-22-23 S Filed 51 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 634 Lozano, Jose(R)Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. Companions:SB 262 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 707 Geren, Charlie(R)Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouse Companions:HB 481 Goldman, Craig(R) (Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:11-15-22 H Filed HB 721 Schofield, Mike(R)Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads. Last Action:11-16-22 H Filed HB 739 Gonzalez, Jessica(D)Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state. Last Action:11-16-22 H Filed HB 740 Gonzalez, Jessica(D)Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on an appreciating residence homestead. Companions:HB 469 Gonzalez, Jessica(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-16-22 H Filed HB 741 Goodwin, Vikki(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization and used to provide child-care services. Last Action:11-16-22 H Filed HB 745 Dean, Jay(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 3321 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 489 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1223 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 52 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] 1- 9-23 H Filed HB 1733 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 1-26-23 H Filed SB 152 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 881 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2-13-23 S Filed Last Action:11-17-22 H Filed HB 746 Dean, Jay(R)Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HB 1224 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 1- 9-23 H Filed Last Action:11-17-22 H Filed HB 774 Collier, Nicole(D)Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone. Companions:HB 4046 Collier, Nicole(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-18-22 H Filed HB 794 Schatzline, Nate (F)(R)Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single- family residences other than residence homesteads. Companions:HB 32 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) (Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:11-22-22 H Filed HB 868 Bell, Keith(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Last Action:12- 2-22 H Filed HB 1027 Slawson, Shelby(R)Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of a sale or change of use of certain land. Companions:SB 279 King, Phil (F)(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:12-16-22 H Filed HB 1030 Schaefer, Matt(R)Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue. 53 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] Companions:HB 2074 Shaheen, Matt(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 612 Shaheen, Matt(R) (Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 629 Troxclair, Ellen (F)(R) (Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations SB 1107 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R) (Identical) 2-22-23 S Filed Last Action:12-19-22 H Filed HB 1083 Bucy, John(D)Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads. Companions:HB 1061 Bucy, John(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1283 Wilson, Terry(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 3437 Goldman, Craig(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 830 Flores, Pete(R)(Identical) 2-10-23 S Filed Last Action:12-21-22 H Filed HB 1189 Davis, Yvonne(D)Relating to limitations on the appraised value of certain real property in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:1- 5-23 H Filed HB 1223 Metcalf, Will(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 3321 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 489 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 745 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 11-17-22 H Filed HB 1733 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 1-26-23 H Filed SB 152 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 881 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2-13-23 S Filed Last Action:1- 9-23 H Filed HB 1224 Metcalf, Will(R)Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HB 746 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 11-17-22 H Filed Last Action:1- 9-23 H Filed 54 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] HB 1251 Plesa, Mihaela (F)(D)Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders. Companions:SB 300 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 288 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:1-10-23 H Filed HB 1325 Isaac, Carrie (F)(R)Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes. Last Action:1-12-23 H Filed HB 1513 Vasut, Cody(R)Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes. Last Action:1-23-23 H Filed HB 1518 Darby, Drew(R)Relating to the examination of appraisal services for an appraisal management company. Companions:SB 769 Parker, Tan (F)(R) (Identical) 2- 7-23 S Filed Last Action:1-23-23 H Filed HB 1566 Allison, Steve(R)Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property. Last Action:1-24-23 H Filed HB 1582 Dutton, Harold(D)Relating to the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale. Last Action:1-24-23 H Filed HB 1596 Buckley, Brad(R)Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Companions:HB 125 Buckley, Brad(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:1-25-23 H Filed HB 1608 Shine, Hugh(R)Relating to the electronic payment of ad valorem taxes. Last Action:1-25-23 H Filed 55 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] HB 1613 Shine, Hugh(R)Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments to offset the cost of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Companions:SB 748 Flores, Pete(R)(Identical) 2- 7-23 S Filed Last Action:1-25-23 H Filed HB 1674 Holland, Justin(R)Relating to certain sales or purported sales of homestead property that are classified as loans. Companions:SB 613 Springer, Drew(R) (Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce Last Action:1-26-23 H Filed HB 1733 Leach, Jeff(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 3321 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 489 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 745 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 11-17-22 H Filed HB 1223 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 1- 9-23 H Filed SB 152 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 881 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2-13-23 S Filed Last Action:1-26-23 H Filed HB 1934 Rogers, Glenn(R)Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount. Last Action:2- 6-23 H Filed HB 1994 Raney, John(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory held for sale at retail. Last Action:2- 7-23 H Filed HB 2054 Jones, Venton (F)(D)Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value. Companions:SB 266 West, Royce(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 854 West, Royce(D)(Identical) 56 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] 2-13-23 S Filed Last Action:2- 8-23 H Filed HB 2121 Paul, Dennis(R)Relating to the form of a rendition statement or property report used to render property for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:2- 9-23 H Filed HB 2130 Lozano, Jose(R)Relating to the method to be used by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to determine the market value for ad valorem tax purposes of the real property of a manufactured home community. Last Action:2- 9-23 H Filed HB 2136 Thimesch, Kronda (F)(R)Relating to the eligibility of an individual to serve on the board of directors of certain appraisal districts. Last Action:2- 9-23 H Filed HB 2220 Harrison, Brian(R)Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved. Last Action:2-13-23 H Filed HB 2221 Harrison, Brian(R)Relating to the vote required in an election to approve an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds a taxing unit's voter-approval tax rate. Last Action:2-13-23 H Filed HB 2397 Guillen, Ryan(R)Relating to the eligibility of certain property to continue to qualify for an ad valorem tax exemption or special appraisal following certain changes in ownership. Last Action:2-16-23 H Filed HB 2398 Hefner, Cole(R)Relating to late applications for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following the death of the owner of the land. Last Action:2-16-23 H Filed HB 2437 Zwiener, Erin(D)Relating to the regulation, monitoring, and enforcement of matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Last Action:2-16-23 H Filed HB 2467 Martinez Fischer, Trey(D)Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. 57 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] Last Action:2-17-23 H Filed HB 2597 Davis, Yvonne(D)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:2-21-23 H Filed HB 2656 Leach, Jeff(R)Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district. Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed HB 2666 Campos, Liz(D)Relating to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse. Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed HB 2714 Thompson, Ed(R)Relating to the authority of the officer or employee designated by the governing body of a municipality to calculate certain ad valorem tax rates of the municipality to recalculate those rates. Last Action:2-23-23 H Filed HB 2747 Darby, Drew(R)Relating to a requirement that each appraisal district periodically confirm that recipients of residence homestead exemptions qualify for those exemptions. Last Action:2-23-23 H Filed HB 2766 Slaton, Bryan(R)Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. Companions:HB 808 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 11-29-22 H Filed HB 2500 Bell, Cecil(R)(Identical) 2-17-23 H Filed Last Action:2-23-23 H Filed HJR 10 Vasut, Cody(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property. Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 13 Johnson, Jarvis(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses. Companions:HJR 88 Johnson, Jarvis(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) 58 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 14 Toth, Steve(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 16 Bernal, Diego(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver. Companions:HJR 14 Bernal, Diego(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 18 Bell, Cecil(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 19 Bernal, Diego(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead. Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 21 Schofield, Mike(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly. Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 23 Shine, Hugh(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision other than a school district. Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 25 Zwiener, Erin(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation rainwater collection. Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 30 Goldman, Craig(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly. Companions:HJR 49 Geren, Charlie(R) (Identical) 11-15-22 H Filed Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed 59 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] HJR 43 Raymond, Richard(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the disabled parent or guardian. Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 44 Raymond, Richard(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the general revenue fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads. Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 45 Shaheen, Matt(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services. Companions:HJR 25 Shaheen, Matt(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-14-22 H Filed HJR 49 Geren, Charlie(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads. Companions:HJR 30 Goldman, Craig(R) (Identical) 11-14-22 H Filed Last Action:11-15-22 H Filed HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 132 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 31 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 1- 9-23 H Filed HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 1-26-23 H Filed SJR 18 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 47 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2-13-23 S Filed Last Action:11-17-22 H Filed HJR 52 Collier, Nicole(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the officials responsible for appraising property for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 146 Collier, Nicole(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:11-18-22 H Filed 60 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] HJR 55 Schatzline, Nate (F)(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:11-22-22 H Filed HJR 57 Bell, Keith(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Last Action:12- 2-22 H Filed HJR 64 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Last Action:12-19-22 H Filed HJR 65 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial property and rental property for ad valorem taxation. Last Action:12-19-22 H Filed HJR 68 Bucy, John(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose. Companions:HJR 62 Bucy, John(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 71 Wilson, Terry(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 141 Goldman, Craig(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 42 Flores, Pete(R)(Identical) 2-10-23 S Filed Last Action:12-21-22 H Filed HJR 72 Dean, Jay(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HJR 74 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 1- 9-23 H Filed Last Action:1- 6-23 H Filed HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 11-17-22 H Filed HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 1-26-23 H Filed SJR 18 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on 61 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] Senate Local Government SJR 47 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2-13-23 S Filed Last Action:1- 9-23 H Filed HJR 74 Metcalf, Will(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HJR 72 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 1- 6-23 H Filed Last Action:1- 9-23 H Filed HJR 87 Allison, Steve(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent. Last Action:1-24-23 H Filed HJR 88 Dutton, Harold(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale. Last Action:1-24-23 H Filed HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 132 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 31 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 11-17-22 H Filed HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 1- 9-23 H Filed SJR 18 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 47 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2-13-23 S Filed Last Action:1-26-23 H Filed HJR 101 Rogers, Glenn(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income- producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount. Last Action:2- 6-23 H Filed HJR 104 Raney, John(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the market value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory held for sale at reta 62 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] Last Action:2- 7-23 H Filed HJR 108 Jones, Venton (F)(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an indi Companions:SJR 18 West, Royce(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2- 8-23 H Filed HJR 115 Martinez Fischer, Trey(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. Last Action:2-17-23 H Filed HJR 120 Campos, Liz(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead. Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed HJR 122 Leach, Jeff(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to adjust the amount of the limitation. Last Action:2-22-23 H Filed SB 102 Johnson, Nathan(D)Relating to the determination of an ad valorem tax protest or appeal on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property on the basis of the appraised value of the property relative to the median appraised value. Companions:SB 134 Johnson, Nathan(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 152 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 3321 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 489 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 745 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 11-17-22 H Filed HB 1223 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 1- 9-23 H Filed HB 1733 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 1-26-23 H Filed SB 881 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2-13-23 S Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government 63 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] SB 262 Hinojosa, Chuy(D)Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. Companions:HB 634 Lozano, Jose(R)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 279 King, Phil (F)(R)Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of a sale or change of use of certain land. Companions:HB 1027 Slawson, Shelby(R) (Identical) 12-16-22 H Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 288 Hinojosa, Chuy(D)Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders. Companions:SB 300 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1251 Plesa, Mihaela (F)(D) (Identical) 1-10-23 H Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 289 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to the procedure for delivery by a chief appraiser of a form for reapplying for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 433 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Relating to the determination of the market value of solar energy property for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 480 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Relating to the eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides rental housing. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 522 West, Royce(D)Relating to the authority of an owner of certain residential real property to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property in installments. Companions:SB 1027 West, Royce(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) 64 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 546 Blanco, Cesar(D)Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 547 Blanco, Cesar(D)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 639 Miles, Borris(D)Relating to the continuation of a limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes if the property is acquired by and qualifies as the homestead of an heir. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 719 Paxton, Angela(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home. Companions:SB 734 Paxton, Angela(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2- 6-23 S Filed SB 748 Flores, Pete(R)Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments to offset the cost of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead. Companions:HB 1613 Shine, Hugh(R)(Identical) 1-25-23 H Filed Last Action:2- 7-23 S Filed SB 750 Flores, Pete(R)Relating to eligibility for service on the board of directors of an appraisal district. Last Action:2- 7-23 S Filed SB 830 Flores, Pete(R)Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals. Companions:HB 1061 Bucy, John(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1283 Wilson, Terry(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 3437 Goldman, Craig(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1083 Bucy, John(D)(Identical) 65 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] 12-21-22 H Filed Last Action:2-10-23 S Filed SB 854 West, Royce(D)Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount. Companions:SB 266 West, Royce(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 2054 Jones, Venton (F)(D) (Identical) 2- 8-23 H Filed Last Action:2-13-23 S Filed SB 879 Creighton, Brandon(R)Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:2-13-23 S Filed SB 880 Creighton, Brandon(R)Relating to the determination of the market value of property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:SB 1644 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-13-23 S Filed SB 881 Creighton, Brandon(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 3321 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 489 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 745 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 11-17-22 H Filed HB 1223 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 1- 9-23 H Filed HB 1733 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 1-26-23 H Filed SB 152 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-13-23 S Filed SB 889 Perry, Charles(R)Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. Last Action:2-13-23 S Filed SB 977 Bettencourt, Paul(R)Relating to the definition of debt for the purposes of calculating certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit. Last Action:2-16-23 S Filed 66 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] SB 1065 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HB 96 Toth, Steve(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-21-23 S Filed SJR 18 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 132 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 31 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 11-17-22 H Filed HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 1- 9-23 H Filed HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 1-26-23 H Filed SJR 47 Creighton, Brandon(R) (Identical) 2-13-23 S Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 19 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 34 Blanco, Cesar(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 38 Miles, Borris(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for the continuation of a limitation on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead. Companions:SJR 26 Miles, Borris(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 42 Flores, Pete(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes. Companions:HJR 62 Bucy, John(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 71 Wilson, Terry(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 141 Goldman, Craig(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 68 Bucy, John(D)(Identical) 67 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] 12-21-22 H Filed Last Action:2-10-23 S Filed SJR 47 Creighton, Brandon(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 132 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 31 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 11-17-22 H Filed HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 1- 9-23 H Filed HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 1-26-23 H Filed SJR 18 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) (Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-13-23 S Filed SJR 48 Creighton, Brandon(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:2-13-23 S Filed SJR 53 Hughes, Bryan(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:2-17-23 S Filed SJR 55 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property. Companions:HJR 8 Toth, Steve(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-21-23 S Filed All Track Total Bills:120 120 Track(s): (Master List Only) Position: (None) 68 TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/810219.HTM[2/24/2023 1:04:07 PM] Copyright © 2023. Texas Legislative Service. All Rights Reserved. 69 Governor Greg Abbott 2023 Emergency Items Cut Property Taxes End COVID Restrictions Forever Education Freedom School Safety End Revolving Door Bail Secure the Border Fight the Fentanyl Crisis *Emergency item descriptions available by clicking on the items above 70 Senate Bill 1 State Budget Senate Bill 2 Restoring Voter Fraud to a Felony Senate Bill 3 Increasing the Homestead Exemption to $70,000 Senate Bill 4 Adding Additional Property Tax Relief Senate Bill 5 Increasing the Business Personal Property Tax Exemption Senate Bill 6 Adding New Natural Gas Plants Senate Bill 7 Continuing to Improve the Texas Grid Senate Bill 8 Empowering Parental Rights – Including School Choice Senate Bill 9 Empowering Teacher Rights ¬¬– Teacher Pay Raise Senate Bill 10 Adding 13th Checks for Retired Teachers Senate Bill 11 Keeping Our Schools Safe and Secure Senate Bill 12 Banning Children’s Exposure to Drag Shows Senate Bill 13 Protecting Children from Obscene Books in Libraries Senate Bill 14 Ending Child Gender Modification Senate Bill 15 Protecting Women’s College Sports Senate Bill 16 Banning Critical Race Theory (CRT) in Higher Education Senate Bill 17 Banning Discriminatory “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” (DEI) Policies in Higher Education Senate Bill 18 Eliminating Tenure at General Academic Institutions Senate Bill 19 Creating A New Higher Education Endowment Fund Senate Bill 20 Removing District Attorneys Who Refuse to Follow Texas Law Senate Bill 21 Removing Judges Who Refuse to Follow Texas Law Senate Bill 22 Assisting Rural Law Enforcement Funding – Increasing Pay and Needed Equipment Senate Bill 23 Creating A Mandatory 10-Year Prison Sentence for Criminals Committing Gun Crime Senate Bill 24 Expanding Alternatives to Abortion Senate Bill 25 Creating New Scholarships for Registered Nurses Senate Bill 26 Expanding Mental Health Care Beds Across Texas – Focus on Rural Counties Senate Bill 27 Creating A New Business Specialty Court Senate Bill 28 Addressing Texas’ Future Water Needs Senate Bill 29 Banning Local COVID-19 Mandates Senate Bill 30 Supplemental Budget Lt. Governor Dan Patrick 2023 Legislative Priorities 71 City of Denton Updated: 2/20/23 Development-Related Bill Impact Summaries Bill Impact Summaries Development-Related Bills HB 299 (Murr) Pre-Emption of Municipal Authority for Recovery Houses Summary Prohibits a City from adopting or enforcing an ordinance, order, or other regulation that prevents a recovery house from operating in a residential community. It also requires the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt minimum standards for certification as a recovery house that are consistent with standards from the National Alliance for Recovery Residences and authorize one or more credentialing organizations to develop and administer a voluntary certification program for recovery housing Impact to Denton Current federal and state statutes already regulate these types of group homes facilities, as well as provide for a reasonable accommodations process. Creating another group home style use further complicates the regulatory landscape of group homes (note that there are 20+ group homes already allowed under state statute). While it is important to allow for a variety of housing choices for persons who are recovering from substance abuse, residents within existing residential neighborhoods also have an expectation for cities to protect their neighborhood’s integrity by regulating uses that may change their community (including establishing certain performance standards). The proposed bill prohibits cities from regulating recovery houses within existing residential neighborhoods thus keeping cities from being able to balance the needs of existing residents with the necessary provision of housing for persons recovering from substance abuse. Furthermore, the Fair Housing statute already provides cities with the ability to grant reasonable accommodations to accommodate recovery houses. As it relates to the accreditation portion of the bill, there may be merit in requiring performance accreditation standards if there is a gap in current state statutes. The proposed accreditation requirements provide for additional protective measures to ensure residents of recovery houses are receiving appropriate care. Request Oppose portions of the bill that limit current City authority to health, safety, and welfare of neighborhoods. Support proposed new accreditation if it fills a gap in state statute. H.B. 866 (Oliverson) S.B. 259 (Springer) S.B. 494 (Hughes) Prerequisites for Plans and Plats Summary Prohibits a City from requiring a person to fulfill any prerequisites or conditions or obtain any approvals before filing a copy of a plan or plat, among other requirements. Impact to Denton The City of Denton currently utilizes checklists and a submittal calendar to ensure submittals are complete when submitted. This bill would pre-empt our use of those tools that benefit developers and ensure a maximum efficiency of their time and planning. In order to comply with the 30-day shot clock required by TLGC 212.009, staff would be forced to send any incomplete plans to Planning and Zoning for consideration where they would 72 City of Denton Updated: 2/20/23 Development-Related Bill Impact Summaries be disapproved, which would delay the applicant and requires unnecessary additional staff time to process. Request Oppose this bill as it will result in more costly and time-consuming processes for the Denton development community. H.B. 1246 (Craddick) S.B. 369 (Campbell) Disannexation without “Full Municipal Services” Summary Any area where a City is not providing or causing the provision of “full municipal services” (fire protection, EMS, solid waste collection, water and wastewater Facilities, Roads and Streets, among other services) is automatically disannexed on Dec. 31, 2023. Impact to Denton This bill is incredibly broad and could have significant unintended consequences. Currently, the City of Denton provides most of these services for all parcels in the City of Denton. Road services may not be provided due to the roads of a subdivision being established as private at the request of the residents. Additionally, the presence of water wells and/or on-site septic systems would preclude the City from providing water or wastewater services - a condition that may have the full support of the property owner. Should an immediate disannexation be forced on the property owners due to the lack of one particular service, it could have significant impacts on their ability to receive any one of the remaining municipal services. We would want to better understand what this bill is trying to achieve to help determine a path forward that leads to much less uncertainty for municipalities and property owners. Request Oppose this bill as written and seek to achieve the desired goal with less unknowns and potential negative consequences for property owners. 73 CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 1 CITY OF DENTON FIRE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY EOC Activation Report Event Name Severe Weather Date March 3, 2023 Time 11:00 Operational Period 1600-2100 Report Number 1 EOC Activation Status Level 3 74 CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 2 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Scattered storms may develop during the day, ahead of an approaching cold front. Some of these storms could become severe. The main event still appears to be a linear complex of storms along the rapidly advancing front. Damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and large hail are all possible hazards tomorrow afternoon and evening. This line of storms will push east, impacting East Texas during the evening hours when the greatest threat for severe weather will occur. NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING CRITERIA City of Denton partners should refer to the criteria listed below when reporting operational information and updates. The below-reporting criteria points are guidelines and not requirements: If in doubt – please reach out! • Challenges and unmet needs • Travel conditions and road closures • Public safety status ACTIONS BY THE CITY OF DENTON • City of Denton staff will monitor weather reports and conditions • Communicate with City Departments of potential severe weather • Maintain situational awareness by monitoring NWS Chat • Monitor Denton County Storm Net (storm spotters) • Social media post made on changing weather conditions TIMELINE • 1459 Severe Thunderstorm Warning till 1545 • 1500 Tornado Watch till 2200 • 1728 Thunderstorm Warning till 1830 • 1755 Rain starts • 1800 Wind gust reported at 60mph • 1830 Thunderstorm Warning expires • 2059 Tornado Watch expires STORM RESPONSE DME Some outages were combined and some reports were determined to be non-outages. There may be some more storm related issues that pop up today, but they will likely be minor. 75 CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 3 All DME personnel working the storm did a great job. We had plenty of volunteers to come in and work. Coordination was organized. Communication was thorough. Everyone worked hard to make sure customers were restored as safely and quickly as possible. Feeder Trips: Time Feeder Number Number of Operations Customers Affected 17:48 JC221 1x auto 110 17:52 NL213 2x auto 123 17:52 JC212 1x auto 128 17:54 NL222 1x auto 407 17:58 TS221 2x auto 811 18:10 JC212 1x auto 128 Total Number of Customers Affected by Trips: 1579 Streets Crews cleared debris from multiple locations. ◦ Wood & Mckinney #204841 ◦ Mingo & Cooper Creek #204842 ◦ 400 Frame #204846 ◦ 400 Mamosa #204847 ◦ 215 Ridgecrest #204848 ◦ 712 Myrtle #204849 ◦ Oak & Jagoe #204851 ◦ 5099 Warschun #204853 Fire MVA – hydroplaned (706 I 35 E HWY, Denton TX) Gas leak – wind damage (4412 Lost Creek Rd, Denton TX) Down power line – (N Carroll Blvd, Denton TX) Down power line – (1200 Dallas Dr, Denton TX) 76 CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 4 Fire – (1527 S Mayhill Rd, Denton TX) Down power line – (3010 Santa Monica Dr, Denton TX) Down power line - (W Oak St, Denton TX) DAMAGE ASSESSMENT Link to the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) damage assessment tool, iSTAT, has been shared via social media. iSTAT is designed to deploy early in a disaster impacted area to gather Initial Damage Assessment information to assess the scope and size of an event impacting residences and businesses. • iSTAT allows residents to self-report damages • Works via a mobile app that launches Survey123 • Submitting damages through the survey does not guarantee funding or repair assistance. It simply adds each damage claim to the State’s total to see if the loss threshold is reached. • It is recommended that damage be reported to the property owner’s insurance company. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES (as of 3/02/2023) • City of Denton Fire • City of Denton Police • City of Denton Streets Department • Denton Municipal Electric • Public Information Officer 77 CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2023 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 1 CITY OF DENTON FIRE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY EOC Activation Report Event Name McKinney HazMat Date February 28th, 2023 Time 1630 Operational Period 1200 - 2130 Report Number 1 EOC Activation Status Level 2 78 CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2023 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 2 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW Approximately at 1127pm on Tuesday, February 28th, an 18-wheeler (TRIMAC company) single vehicle accident on E. McKinney Street occurred, which temporarily closed Frame, Bradshaw, and E. McKinney streets in both directions. The 18-wheeler contained lime solution, which is a toxic carcinogenic if consumed, inhaled, or absorbed through bodily orifices. • No lime leaks or injuries have been reported. • Small diesel leak from vehicle cab which is contained and will be cleaned by LoneStar HazMat. o Diesel quantity of leak is non-reportable amounts. • ATMOS arrived at 12:30pm and is working on turning off gas. • Denton Municipal Electric arrived at 4:01pm and cut off power 1-2 hours. • Denton ISD notified to divert bus routes of the affected area. • Pro Tow is on standby. • Surrounding businesses notified. Estimated cleanup at time is approximately 4 – 5 hours. NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING CRITERIA City of Denton partners should refer to the criteria listed below when reporting operational information and updates. The below-reporting criteria points are guidelines and not requirements: If in doubt – please reach out! • Challenges and unmet needs • Travel conditions and road closures • Public safety status ACTIONS BY THE CITY OF DENTON • City of Denton staff will monitor weather reports and conditions • Communicate with partnering agencies to prepare for and respond to a HazMat incident • Brief City of Denton Leadership and Departments • Social media posts to inform the public are ongoing • Establish battle rhythm, roles, and monitoring structure for the event UPDATE – 21:30 • Atoms was able to shut of the gas line enabling response crews to begin recovery operations. • DME shut off power to the immediate area, affecting a few local businesses. Power was out for approximately 1 ½ hours. • A pump tuck successfully removed the lime solution form the overturned truck allowing the overturn truck to be successful recovered and removed. • Streets were swept and water barriers were place along the side of the bridge for protection, due to lost guard rail. • Responding crews demobilize. 79 CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2023 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 3 CURRENT WEATHER SITUATION • 7mph southwest winds as of 4:18pm • City of Denton will continue monitoring ROAD CLOSURES • E. McKinney • Frame • Bradshaw PARTICIPATING AGENCIES (as of 2/28/2023) • City of Denton Fire • City of Denton Police • City Engineer/Public Works • City of Denton Capital Projects • City of Denton Streets Department • City of Denton HazMat • Denton County Emergency Management • Denton Municipal Electric • ATMOS • Protow • LoneStar HazMat • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) • Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) 80 CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2023 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 4 TRAFFIC MAP Photos (2/28/2023) 81 CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2023 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 5 82 CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2023 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 6 83 CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2023 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 7 84 CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2023 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 8 85 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-019 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Downtown Denton Ambassador Program Pilot BACKGROUND: In July 2022, Mayor Hudspeth made a two-minute pitch and received support for staff resources to be spent developing policies and programs to address referrals to services for people experiencing homelessness, panhandling, and behaviors in the downtown area. In January 2023, Council Member Davis made a two-minute pitch request and received support for a work session to get an update on homelessness efforts after opening the new shelter, with a focus on safety and the downtown area. Current Environment Denton’s population has grown 26% in ten (10) years, and Denton added 7,085 jobs between Q1 2021 and Q3 2022. Denton PD reported a 26% increase in the top ten (10) calls for service downtown from 2021 to 2022. City departments have been coordinating with downtown businesses in recent months to discuss Denton’s downtown district needs. Business owners provided information on their top priorities including 1) parking, 2) safety and 3) cleanup & codes to improve the environment for businesses and visitors alike. City departments have responded as follows: ▪ Installed three streetlights in downtown ▪ Repaired six nonfunctioning lights ▪ Improved education to give businesses the best and most direct contact to solve most common issues The City is also conducting various planning efforts pertaining to the downtown area, as outlined below. ▪ PARD is working with the Downtown Main Street Association to identify locations for future art ▪ PARD has replaced all tall grasses to improve visibility and will assess the need for additional planters. ▪ Economic Development and Development Services are conducting a parking study. ▪ Development Services staff are working on a Downton Master Plan (Est. completion December 2023) Community Services, Denton Police Department, Parks and Recreation, and Economic Development have collaborated to develop a multipronged response to Quality of Life in the downtown area. These efforts align with City Council’s Key Focus Area to Strengthen 86 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-019 Community and Quality of Life. The goal is to identify solutions for a cleaner, safer, happier Downtown Denton. The responses will be presented to City Council over three Work Sessions, outlined below. • February 2023 – Council Work Session: Homeless Response Solutions & Transitional Housing COMPLETE • March 2023 – Council Work Session: Downtown Ambassador Program • April 2023 – Council Work Session: Aggressive Panhandling DISCUSSION: Downtown Ambassador Program Downtown Ambassador Programs are increasingly common responses to quality of life needs of local downtown districts. Staff researched programs across the country (Table 1) and determined that these programs offer some combination of the following services: Hospitality Services, Directions, Safety Escorts, Cleaning and Maintenance Services, Outreach and Referrals to Social Services. ‘Ambassadors’ address issues in public areas, not on private property. While law enforcement remains the first call in emergencies, Ambassador Programs often provide an added layer of public safety support for communities. Table 1: Example Downtown Ambassador Programs Location Services Provided Funding Source Program Oversight Fort Worth, TX ▪ Hospitality Services Directions; Safety Escorts ▪ Homelessness Outreach ▪ Referrals to Social Services Public Improvement District (PID) Downtown Fort Worth Inc. manages the PID; Contracts with 3rd party Santa Monica, CA ▪ Hospitality ▪ Safety ▪ Quality of Life ▪ Maintenance Property-Based Assessment District (PBAD ) Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. Dallas, TX ▪ Clean Team ▪ Public Safety (Security) ▪ Homeless Outreach Downtown Improvement District (DID) Downtown Dallas, Inc. Reno, NV ▪ Hospitality ▪ Social Outreach ▪ Safety ▪ Cleaning Business Improvement District (BID) Downtown Reno Partnership; Contracts with 3rd party Staff are recommending Council fund a Downtown Ambassador Program in Denton to promote economic vitality and support public safety downtown. Ambassadors will provide hospitality and safety services as outlined in Table 2. Cleaning and maintenance services may also be incorporated, which would increase the number of staff required. Staff identified a need for enhanced cleaning and maintenance services in the downtown area, and inclusion of these services in the Downtown Ambassador Program would improve responsiveness and reduce demands on PARD and CIS. 87 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-019 Table 2: Downtown Ambassador Services Hospitality Services Directions, Motorist Assists, Safety & Umbrella Escorts, Business Contacts, Coordination with Parks Downtown Maintenance Safety Services Referrals to Social Services & Collaboration with Outreach, Discourage Illegal Behavior, Regular Communication with Law Enforcement Additional option could include Cleaning Services: Cleaning Services Cleaning, Power Washing, Trash Removal, Graffiti Removal, Beautification & Landscaping Based on research, staff are recommending the City pursue contracting services with a third-party vendor with experience implementing and managing these programs. Under the direction of City staff, the vendor will oversee daily operations including staffing. These vendors have database tools to measure program outcomes that can directly inform community impact and funding needs over time. Two options for partial or full implementation are included below (Table 3). If Council directs staff to proceed, and RFP will be initiated to obtain definitive cost requirements. Table 3: Denton Downtown Ambassador Program Pilot Implementation Options Partial Implementation Full Implementation • 6 Positions: 5 Ambassadors & 1 Supervisor • Safety & Hospitality Team • 7am to 12am • Thursday through Sunday • 10 Positions: 9 Ambassadors & 1 Supervisor • Safety & Hospitality Team • 7am to 12am • 7 days/week As proposed, the program pilot would be fully funded through the City’s General fund for the initial one (1) to two (2) years. Based on how similar programs are funded in other communities, staff’s recommendation is for Council to consider the establishment of a Public Improvement District (PID) to support the cost of the program over time. Establishment of a PID would institute a special assessment, from which funding may be utilized for community improvements. Outcome data for the first one (1) to two (2) years of the program will inform the most appropriate long-term needs, costs and boundaries for a downtown PID. Pending direction from Council, Economic Development will provide a presentation to Council regarding the requirements for establishing a PID. Table 4 identifies potential PID assessment rates based on geographic proximity to downtown. For example, a ten-cent ($0.10) assessment rate for the smallest boundary (0.125 mile) could result in an estimated $123,014 annually to support the program. 88 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-019 Table 4: Potential Public Improvement District Assessment Rates PID Assessment* (per $100 of valuation) .125 Mile .25 Mile .375 Mile .5 Mile $0.10 $123,014 $240,376 $360,135 $555,924 $0.20 $246,028 $480,752 $720,270 $1,111,858 $0.30 $369,041 $721,129 $1,080,405 $1,667,771 $0.40 $492,055 $961,505 $1,440,540 $2,223,695 CONCLUSION: Staff will provide a presentation to Council March 7 (ID 22-2415), recommending the implementation of a Denton Downtown Ambassador Program Pilot. Staff will seek Council direction regarding the below. • Submit a supplemental request in the upcoming budget process to implement a Downtown Ambassador Program in FY23/24. o With or without Cleaning & Maintenance Services Pending Council direction, staff will submit relevant supplemental requests in the upcoming budget process. STAFF CONTACT: Courtney Douangdara, Community Services courtney.douangdara@cityofdenton.com; (940) 349-7235 REQUESTOR: (List Council Member Name/Board, Commission or Committee/Staff Initiated) Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, Council Member Davis PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Community Services, Police Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Economic Development STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: (Estimated amount of cumulative staff time to complete the report and associated analysis) 80 hours 89 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-020 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Fleet Purchase Using Delegation of Authority Ordinance 22-1269 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Fleet Services recently purchased a 15-passenger van in the amount of $55,111.35 for the Denton Fire Department under the delegation of authority approved by Ordinance 22-1269. The van was budgeted under the American Rescue Plan Act – State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) in FY 21-22 as part of a mobile vaccination program. The van will be outfitted with medical equipment and will allow the Fire Department to enhance its level of preparedness in responding to public health emergencies. BACKGROUND: In late 2019, the City began experiencing challenges in securing materials and supplies due to supply chain issues. Conditions worsened and began to affect several operational areas including Fleet Services. Vehicle lead times grew close to a year under the organization’s normal acquisition process. At times, vehicles and equipment become available through other avenues such as dealer inventory, lease-to-own opportunities, and unclaimed allocations from non- contract Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). Staff requested a Delegation of Authority for Fleet Services allowing the City to move quickly when opportunities present to procure vehicles or equipment outside the organization’s normal acquisition process. On June 28, 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance 22-1269 providing for the delegation under the following conditions: 1) City Manager, or their designee, will be allowed to sign contracts or other required documentation with OEM suppliers to purchase a vehicle for a city utility or public safety department (which cost that has been approved through the budget process) through the following means: a) Fleet Services will review any available procured contracts (i.e. City of Denton contracts, cooperative contracts, and other City contracts with piggyback options). Fleet Services will use such a contract if available. Once a contract is located, City Manager, or their designee, will be able to execute the appropriate documentation to purchase under the contract. b) In the event there is not a procured contract that can be used for the purchase, and the purchase is required to protect the health and safety of City of Denton residents, Fleet Services will work with the utility or public safety department to prepare a declaration of emergency that details the need for the vehicle and justification for the emergency purchase for review and approval by Purchasing and Legal. 90 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-020 c) This process deviates from the City’s standard process due to City Council approval required for purchases of $50,000 or greater. Under this delegated authority, as long as the vehicle cost is part of a budgeted item, City Council would not approve of these contracts. d) Fleet Services will provide a report to City Council in the Friday Report, or another appropriate method, regarding any vehicles purchased with this authority, the cost, any markup or discounts received, and a running total of each department’s vehicle budget as the funds are used. 2) This delegation of authority is time limited to the earlier of three years or when market conditions return to normal. As part of a mobile COVID-19 vaccination project, a van was identified for funding under SLFRF and approved with the FY 21-22 budget. With the widespread availability of the COVID-19 vaccine, the urgency for vaccinations was addressed but the need for continued preparedness efforts for public health emergencies remained. Medical storage equipment was purchased, and the Fire Department continued to work with Fleet Services to purchase a van, however, efforts were hampered by supply chain issues. A 15-passenger van was recently located at Caldwell County Ford dealership. The dealership is under contract with Tarrant County for the purchase of Pickup Trucks, Vans, and Utility Vehicles. The City of Denton has an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County by Ordinance 1998-175 for the purchase of various goods and services. Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code authorizes respective participating governments to enter into agreements for the purchase of goods and services. The Agreement allows both entities to utilize contracts for goods and services competitively solicited by the other party to the contract. The solicitation process followed by both entities meets all statutory procurement requirements per Local Government Code 271.102. The vehicle’s cost of $55,111.35 was within the budgeted amount. Meeting the criteria of the delegation, the van was purchased. The van was delivered on Monday, February 27, 2023. The vehicle will allow the Fire Department to enhance preparedness efforts in responding to public health emergencies. EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 Sales Quote STAFF CONTACT: Dustin Rolfe Fleet Superintendent Dustin.Rolfe@cityofdenton.com (940) 349-8438 91 End User:Caldwell Rep: Contact:Phone/fax: Phone/email:Date: Product Description: email:chris@caldwellcountry.com A.Bid Series:141 46,330.00$ B.Published Options [Itemize each below] Code Bid Price Code Bid Price X2C 3,930.00$ INCL INCL INCL 301A INCL INCL 99G 1,775.00$ INCL 44U INCL INCL 21G INCL INCL 60C 325.00$ KEYLESS ENTRY INCL 96P 1,495.00$ INCL 57B 325.00$ INCL -$ INCL INCL 7,850.00$ C.Unpublished Options [Itemize each below, not to exceed 25%]$=-0.1 % Bid Price Bid Price (50.00)$ EXT COLOR (20.00)$ INT COLOR DELIVERY (70.00)$ D.Registration, Inspection, Paperwork, Postage cost, Courthouse time, & Runner time:INCLUDED -$ E.UPFITTERS -$ F.Manufacturer Destination/Delivery: G.Floor Plan Interest (for in-stock and/or equipped vehicles):-$ H Lot Insurance (for in-stock and/or equipped vehicles):-$ I.Contract Price Adjustment:-$ J.Additional Delivery Charge:211 miles 601.35$ K.Subtotal:54,711.35$ L.Quantity Ordered 1 x K =54,711.35$ M.Trade in:-$ N.400.00$ O.TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDING BUYBOARD FEE::55,111.35$ DENTON, TX BUYBOARD FEE PER PURCHASE ORDER: 235/65R16C ALL SEASON REVERSE BACKUP CAMERA FORD CO-PILOT 360 MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING REAR HVAC CRUISE CONTROL 15 PASSENGER SEATING Options Total of B. Published Options: Options YZ OXFORD WHITE VK- EBONY, VINYL FRONT BUCKET Total of C. Unpublished Options: 19X- START STOP REMOVAL CREDIT 19Z- WIFI 4G DELETE CREDIT STOCK 1FBAX2CG0PKA57483 VINYL BUCKET SEATS 3.73 AXLE RATIO 979-567-6129 Friday, February 10, 2023GABBY.LEEPER@CITYOFDENTON.COM POWER LOCKS Options 2023 TRANSIT PASSENGER WAGON 9400 GVWR VINYL FLOOR3.5L ECOBOOST V6 FLEX FUEL CALDWELL COUNTRY FORD A. Base Price: BLUETOOTH POWER WINDOWS GABBY LEEPER 940-349-7615 ROCKDALE COUNTRY FORD BUYBOARD 601-19 QUOTE #CC234113 CITY OF DENTON T-350 148" MED ROOF XL RWD ORDER CODE 301A FORD TRANSIT VAN X2Y CHRIS COLLINS SPLIT SWING OUT REAR DOORS Options 10-SPEED AUTOMATIC 92 ** PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES. RE-VERIFY PRICING BEFORE ISSUING A PURCHASE ORDER. COMMODITY SURCHARGES MAY APPLY AFTER P.O. IS ISSUED. FINAL PRICE IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL VEHICLE ORDER IS ACCEPTED BY MANUFACTURER. PRICE WILL BE CONFIRMED AT TIME OF ORDER ENTRY, BE ADVISED PRICE CAN CHANGE DUE TO MANUFATURER. ENSURE CONFIRMATION OF RECIEPT BY EMAIL WHEN P.O. IS SENT. ** DUE TO SEMICONDUCTOR SUPPLY SHORTAGES, FEATURE AVAILABILITY WILL CHANGE THROUGHOUT THE MODEL YEAR. SEE THE WINDOW LABEL OF A SPECIFIC VEHICLE TO DETERMINE ITS CONTENT. 93 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-021 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Completion of Vision Zero Phase 1 Assessment BACKGROUND: During 2019, City Council directed staff to move forward with developing a Vision Zero Plan. This direction was provided following receipt of an introductory presentation on December 3, 2019, to City Council regarding the Vision Zero roadway traffic safety initiative. The presentation was given by a representative from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Farm & City, a non-profit organization working to prevent and end traffic deaths in Texas. In the presentation, representatives described the concept of Vision Zero, national and state-wide efforts towards zero-fatalities, and proposed next steps for the City of Denton. A copy of the presentation is attached (see Attachment 1). The purpose of Vision Zero is to get to zero fatalities; no one should be killed or suffer lifelong injuries because of a roadway crash. Underlying Vison Zero is the Safe System Approach; to get to zero, transportation and safety professionals must work together to achieve intentional solutions for safer roads, safer road users, safer speeds, safer vehicles, and post-crash care. While Vision Zero efforts are primarily focused towards vehicle users, it does factor in all users of the roadway system such as pedestrians and bicyclists. On March 22, 2022, City Council adopted an update to the Mobility Plan for the City of Denton. The 2022 Mobility Plan includes goals, objectives and strategies related to the City’s transportation system, and more specifically, a goal to develop and implement a Vision Zero Plan. During the final stages of approval of the Mobility Plan, staff received strong and unanimous feedback from City Council in support of making safety the number one priority for the City. This direction further prioritized the development of a Vision Zero Plan for the City of Denton. Immediately following the approval of the Mobility Plan, staff began background research on the implementation of a Vision Zero Plan. Through this research, staff identified an emerging trend of rising roadway fatalities in cities with adopted Vision Zero plans. To better ensure that the efforts of the City of Denton are successful, staff moved forward with a three-phased approach to developing the Vision Zero Plan, which included a separate assessment of the City’s existing safety practices (Phase 1), development of a plan which includes action items and monitoring strategies (Phase 2), and implementation of the plan (Phase 3). The consultant team of Burgess & Niple and Fehr & Peers were selected to conduct the Phase 1 assessment, and the project phase kicked off on April 1, 2022. DISCUSSION: Staff is pleased to inform City Council that the Vision Zero Phase 1 assessment was completed at the end of January 2023. The assessment focused on evaluating the City’s safety practices across internal departments and partner agencies (i.e., TxDOT, UNT, TWU, Denton County, non-profit agencies, healthcare agencies and more) to identify opportunities for alignment with Vision Zero 94 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-021 objectives. The information needed for this assessment was gathered from these stakeholders via a series of engagement activities, including a webinar, survey, workshops, and interviews with individual stakeholders. Note: On May 17, 2022, staff provided an update to City Council on this assessment and current safety initiatives already underway to support the city’s progress towards Vision Zero. (see Attachment 2). The consultant team compiled the feedback received from outreach efforts to benchmark the City’s current practices against the ten core elements of Vision Zero, which are built upon three pillars – Leadership and Commitment; Safe Roads and Safe Speed; and Data-Driven Approach, Transparency, and Accountability. The benchmarking process was used to determine opportunities, as well as strengths and challenges in getting closer to zero traffic fatalities. A final benchmarking matrix was created to summarize the results of this effort and associated action items (see Attachment 3). The benchmarking matrix identifies a prioritized list of next steps and action items that could be achieved based on their relative complexity, level of effort, and time needed to complete. Furthermore, the matrix is intended to assist with improving practices, policies, and procedures necessary for the successful implementation of Vision Zero. Lastly, the benchmarking matrix was converted into a more user-friendly summary for public consumption – communicating the results of the assessment and final outcomes – and is housed on a dedicated webpage on the City of Denton’s website. This summary and dedicated webpage are now available to the public at www.cityofdenton.com/visionzero. Next Steps The City’s next step towards achieving Vision Zero is to develop the Vision Zero Plan (Phase 2). Phase 2 will begin Summer 2023, with an anticipated completion date of early 2024. Phase 2 is intended to be completed by a qualified consultant selected through a Request for Qualifications. A contract for Council consideration will be placed on a future City Council agenda. ATTACHMENTS: 1. December 09, 2019 Work Session Presentation to City Council 2. May 17, 2022 Work Session Presentation to City Council 3. Vision Zero Benchmarking Summary with Actions STAFF CONTACT: Karina Maldonado, AICP Transportation Planner Development Services Karina.Maldonado@cityofdenton.com (940) 349-8176 REQUESTOR: N/A STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 4 hours PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Engineering/Capital Projects 95 A Primer on Vision Zero Getting to Zero Roadway Fatalities Amelia (Millie) Hayes, P.E., RSP1 –FHWA Texas Division ID 19-244596 •What is Vision Zero? •Principles of Vision Zero. •Vision Zero Practices. •Further Resources. Agenda ID 19-2445 297 No loss of life acceptable. Traffic fatalities and injuries are preventable. People will make mistakes. What is Vision Zero? ID 19-2445 398 National Safety Council Road to Zero Coalition https://youtu.be/MNtcKUTVGDo What is Vision Zero? ID 19-2445 499 Texas has not had a day without a traffic death since November 7, 2000. Why do we need Vision Zero? Data: TxDOT CRIS annual reports and CRIS as of 8/9/2019 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600 3800 4000 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Texas and City of Denton traffic Fatalities Texas City of Denton ID 19-2445 5100 •Austin, San Antonio, and Laredo have formally adopted Vision Zero. •Texas Strategic Highway Safety Plan: –Long Term aspirational goal of zero deaths. Texas Emphasis Areas: Texas and Vision Zero Source: https://www.TexasSHSP.com/ ID 19-2445 6101 •Traffic deaths and severe injuries are preventable. •The protection of human life is the highest priority of the transportation system. •Human error is inevitable, and the transportation system should be forgiving. Principles of Vision Zero ID 19-2445 7102 •Safe systems are more important than influencing behavior in reducing crashes. •A Comprehensive approach involving public health, law enforcement, education, infrastructure improvements, technology advancements, and more. Principles of Vision Zero ID 19-2445 8103 Vision Zero Practices •Sustain leadership, collaboration, and accountability. •Be data driven. •Implement what works. •Prioritize Safety.Source: FHWA Strategic Highway Safety Plan Implementation Process Model ID 19-2445 9104 •A champion for safety is the best way to ensure all safety partners work in a collaborative group. •Establish an organizational structure to formalize collaboration. •Develop action plans. •Evaluate progress and reassess goals Leadership, Collaboration, and Accountability ID 19-2445 10105 •Use safety data to determine priorities: –Establish emphasis areas. •Develop actionable strategies: –Use evidenced based approaches on what works. •Use a safe systems approach: –Decreased focus on user behavior or individual locations. Be Data Driven ID 19-2445 11106 •We know how to reduce severe crashes. •Target overall trends with proven countermeasures. •Be comprehensive: –Engineering and infrastructure. –Enforcement. –Education. Implement What Works ID 19-2445 12107 What Works: Infrastructure •Roundabouts. •Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons. •Road Diets. Source: https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/provencountermeasures/ID 19-2445 13108 •Incorporate safety into all actions: –Land Development and permitting. –Maintenance of streets. –Long range plans. –Street design policies and standards. •Prioritize funding for safety improvements. •Maintain a collaborative approach to safety. Prioritize Safety ID 19-2445 14109 •Vision Zero Network –https://visionzeronetwork.org/ •Road to Zero Coalition –https://www.nsc.org/road-safety/get-involved/road-to-zero •FHWA Office of Safety –https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ •Austin Vision Zero –http://www.austintexas.gov/visionzero •Texas Strategic Highway Safety Plan –https://www.texasshsp.com/ Further Resources ID 19-2445 15110 Thank You Amelia (Millie) Hayes, P.E., RSP1 Safety & Operations Specialist FHWA –Texas Division amelia.hayes@dot.gov Source: FHWA ID 19-2445 16111 FarmAndCity.org High quality urban and rural human habitat in Texas in perpetuity ID 19-2445 17112 ID 19-2445 18113 19ID 19-2445 19114 20ID 19-2445 20115 21 ID 19-2445116 ID 19-2445 22 117 ID 19-2445 23 118 ID 19-2445 24 119 25ID 19-2445 25 120 From NACTO Urban Street Design Guide ID 19-2445 26121 85th Percentile USLIMITS2 Reactive Speed Limits Design for Desired Speeds ID 19-2445 27122 ID 19-2445 28123 Implementation in Denton •Elected leaders establish a Vision Zero Goal and Commitment •Add to comprehensive plan •Create a Vision Zero Task Force led by the City with multiple departments and community interests engaged •Create a Traffic Fatality Review Board •Develop a Vision Zero Action Plan •Set a deadline when you adopt VZ •Create a Pedestrian and/or Bicycle Advisory Committee at the City •Create a Pedestrian and/or Bicycle Safety Action Plan as one of the first steps of the Vision Zero Action Plan •Does not need to be expensive. •FHWA may be able to provide TA •Find funding for countermeasures •Establish capability for data analysis and evidence based prioritization of countermeasures, interventions ID 19-2445 29124 DaVision Zero Update1May 17, 2022Council Meeting1File ID: 22-679125 •Citywide Speed Study•Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) –Received state funding to improve several intersections in the City•Corridor Signal Coordination and Retiming•Annual Transportation Criteria Manual and Standard Details Update25/17/2022File ID: 22-679Background - Ongoing Safety Efforts126 •Vision Zero Established as a Priority Safety goal in Mobility Plan•Phased Approach •Phase 1: Assessment•Phase 2: Vision Zero Plan•Phase 3: Vision Zero Plan - Implement & Monitor•Phase 1 Assessment•Initiated 2022 - Engaged a consultant •Stakeholder meeting held on May 9th(Over 30 members attended)35/17/2022File ID: 22-679Background – Vision Zero127 What is Vision Zero?4A multi-nationalroad traffic safety program that aims to achieve a roadway network with no fatalitiesor serious injuries involving road trafficInterdisciplinary, multilevel approach to address road safety5/17/2022File ID: 22-679128 Why Vision Zero Assessment?5•Roadway deaths are rising, even in Vision Zero cities•Move away from business as usual•Re-think how to approach our safety practice to achieve reductions“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got” –Henry Ford5/17/2022File ID: 22-679129 •Collaborate with City staff, internal and external stakeholders to obtain a full picture about City’s safety practices:•How does the City align with the Vision Zero core elements•What safety opportunities/strengths exist that could be built upon to help move closer to zero•What challenges are preventing us from getting closer to zero and what are the ways to overcome thosePhase 1: Assessment (Currently underway)65/17/2022File ID: 22-679130 Phase 2: Vision Zero Plan (Start early next year)7A vision zero plan is an in-depth actionplan that is centered around the Core Vision Zero Elements5/17/2022File ID: 22-679131 File ID: 22-6795/17/20228Phase 2: Vision Zero Plan – Action Item ExamplesIncludes a list of action items to be implemented over time132 Next Steps9•Complete Phase 1: Assessment –Oct/Nov 2022•Phase 2: Vision Zero Plan•Initiate early 2023•Adoption 2024•Initiate Phase 3: Vision Zero Plan – Implementation and Monitoring5/17/2022File ID: 22-679133 Questions?105/17/2022File ID: 22-679134 Leadership and CommitmeBenchmarkActionsConsiderations/Comments for discussionComplexity / EffortNext StepsPotential Best Practice1. Identify funding in City budget to support development of 2023 Denton Vision Zero Plan CompleteLow - Council Already Approved Funding Draft RFQ and share with Council2. Develop a resolution/public statement committing the City Council to the upcoming Vision Zero plan and continued implementationGood but if not doable before plan starts then we make this yellow and make commitment part of the planLow - sample resolutions are available; resolution will likely require wordsmithing Draft resolution and engage stakeholders for review1. Provide quarterly updates to City Council on ongoing Vision Zero and related safety initiatives in the City. Need to pre-plan to get on Council agenda at least quarterlyLow - Updates can be simple Prepare format of updates2. Develop one-pager highlighting Council approved/funded safety efforts over the previous two years to showcase successes.Need to pre-plan to get on Council agenda at least quarterlyLow - will require staff (or consultant team) to draft contentPrepare template and content1. Create a PPT summarizing the results of the Vision Zero Assessment and deliver to stakeholder group that were engaged throughout process. This is part of the Assessment scope for consultant team to developLow - materials for this have been developed throughout project Consultant team to develop final PPT, summarizing project resultsForthcoming2.Ask stakeholders engaged in the Vision Zero Assessment to share information about the project via social media (or other channels) once complete and in doing so, announce commitment to upcoming Vision Zero plan development. May not get every stakeholder to commit to thisLow - Draft one to two sentence announcementDraft social media post for stakeholders to copy and paste or customize and share through channelshttps://twitter.com/visionzeromcThe stakeholder group is representative of the community at large.1. Review stakeholder list developed for the Denton Vision Zero Assessment. Identify gaps in "representative" communities and reach out to associated groups for engagement in the 2023 Vision Zero plan. 2. Include elected official respresentation on stakeholder committee to encourage leadership buy-in.Vision Zero stakeholder engagement to date has focused on diverse technical skills and interests. Consideration should be given to including elected officials and aligning demographic characteristics of stakeholders with demographics of Denton.Moderate - Discussions of "representative" communities can be complex.Determine approach to forming/augmenting the current stakeholder group. Consider formalizing this group.https://www.somervillema.gov/news/city-somerville-seeks-members-vision-zero-working-groupAn interdepartmental safety working group regularly coordinates with leadership to discuss progress.1. Present the findings of the Vision Zero Assessment to the TSC and discuss opportunities to enhance collaboration/communication with other departments, committees and stakeholders/public.2. Include members of the Traffic Safety Commission in the development of the Vision Zero Plan. 3. Utilize the stakeholder group formed for the upcoming Vision Zero plan as the primary mechanism to integrate the conversations across the different safety-related committees and liase with the TSC.Broad interdepartmental representation was achieved in developing the Denton Vision Zeo Action Plan. Many of the participants have signficant commitments and may have time limitations for participation in regular meetings.Moderate - Discussions of appropriate balances between making Vision Zero a priority for all departments while acknowledging limitations in staff availability.Determine approach to formalizing an interdepartmental working group.https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Transportation/Vision-Zero/Vision-Zero-External-Stakeholder-Group#section-2BenchmarkActionsConsiderations/Comments for discussionComplexity / EffortNext StepsPotential Best PracticePublic meetings and workshops are hosted regularly and at times and locations convenient for the community. Current Practice - No Action RequiredThe City conducts outreach to specific communities, interests and populations. Current Practice - No Action RequiredThe community, including historically disadvantaged communities, trust and feel engaged by the City. 1. Review stakeholder list developed for the Denton Vision Zero Assessment. Identify gaps in "representative" communities and reach out to associated groups for engagement in the 2023 Vision Zero plan. 2. Develop a Public Participation Plan as a task in the Denton Vision Zero plan scope.Vision Zero stakeholder engagement to date has focused on diverse technical skills and interests. Consideration should be given to aligning demographic characteristics of stakeholders with demographics of Denton.Moderate - Discussions of equitable engagement can be complex.Determine approach to including historically disadvantaged communities.https://ladotlivablestreets.org/content-detail/Dignity-Infused-Community-Engagement-Strategy#:~:text=The%20Vision%20Zero%20Dignity-Infused,into%20the%20technical%20planning%20processThe City engages regularly with community-based organizations and leaders. Current Practice - No Action RequiredThe City recognizes the value of community input by providing grant opportunities made in partnership with community-based organizations and nonprofits supporting Vision Zero work.1. Research other cities to understand the types of safety-related grant opportunities they provide. Use results to determine potential grant program development in the City.Internal coordination may be required to determine if paying advocacy groups to participate in public processes aligns with the City's values and priorities.High - There may be values and funding constraints.Determine approach to funding activities of community-based organizations and nonprofits.LADOT and LA MetroPublic, High-Level and Ongoing CommitmentAuthentic Engagement Key elected officials and leaders have made a public commitment to the goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries within a specific timeframe.Key elected officials are consistently engaged in prioritizing safety via collaborative efforts.Key stakeholders have made a clear, public statement in support of Vision Zero efforts and timeline.https://www.alamedaca.gov/files/assets/public/departments/alameda/transportation/vision-zero/signed-vision-zero-resolution15605.pdfhttps://www.sfmta.com/vision-zero-safe-streets-quarterly-progress135 Leadership and Commitment, CoBenchmarkActionsConsiderations/Comments for discussionComplexity / EffortNext StepsPotential Best PracticeCrash data is collected regularly and used to inform decisions before plan development.1. Obtain the most recent ten years of crash data for all public roads in the City to complete the crash analysis as part of the Vision Zero plan. Also incorporate analyzed crash data from recent studies/reports into planning process (i.e. Speed Study). Analyze to determine crash trends, contributing factors, crash types, high crash locations (or High Injury Network), and other prioritization methodologies.While initial set-up of tools to accomplish crash data analysis can be part of the VZ Plan, on-going staff time will be required to maintain and build additional capability of the system.High - Initial set-up of this type of process often involves building tools for reading, cleaning and displaying data. Developing a data dashboard with (semi) automated processing for importing new data extends the value of this effort.Develop initial crash analysis, high injury network and data dashboard as part of the VZ Plan.https://visionzero.austin.gov/viewer/The City augments traditional crash data from police data with data from other sources, such as hospitals.1. Develop a data collection memorandum as part of the Vision Zero planning process which identifies data needs (outside of crash data), availability of data, where it can be obtained, and next steps. This would include demographic data, roadway data, public health data, and hospital data. Available data will be used to further inform the safety challenges and needs in the City and if data are unavailable, suggested actions will be documented to be able to collect that data moving forward, if possible. VZ plan should include examination of what health data can be made available and incorporated into VZ analysis. Provide examples from peer cities (SF, e.g.)High - Requires collaboration with adjacent hospitals including agreements to share data and establish processes for conducting analysis. For best results, this analysis is updated and reported regularly.Initiate conversations with the County Public Health Department and adjacent hospitals to develop shared objectives.https://visionzeronetwork.org/the-central-role-of-public-health-in-vision-zero/The City has established an appropriate timeline to reach zero traffic fatalities. 1. During the Vision Zero planning process, establish the baseline for severe crashes (at a minimum - fatalities, serious injuries, and non-motorized) and consider external trends, programmed projects, and crash reduction factors to establish a goal of zero fatalities, with interim targets.VZ plan should establish timeline.Low - Part of VZ Plan.Develop timeline as part of VZ Plan.There are near-term and interim goals for achieving zero traffic fatalities.1. During the Vision Zero planning process, establish the baseline for severe crashes (at a minimum - fatalities, serious injuries, and non-motorized) and consider external trends, programmed projects, and crash reduction factors to establish a goal of zero fatalities, with interim targets.VZ plan should establish goals.Low - Part of VZ Plan.Develop timeline as part of VZ Plan.The City has delineated clear action items to achieve each goal.1. Using the Safe System Approach as a framework to achieve zero, utilize the data analysis results and stakeholder input from the Vision Zero planning process to develop implementable actions to make progress toward safer roads, safer road users, safer speeds, and safer vehicles (City fleets, DCTA). Actions will be documented in the Vision Zero plan.VZ plan should establish goals.Low - Part of VZ Plan.Establish goals as part of VZ Plan.https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/images/Transportation/Vision%20Zero%202021%20Update%20report.pdfA lead agency has been established for each action item.1. Each action identified in the Vision Zero plan will include information on action owner, supporting agencies, timeline for implementation, and resources/funding to implement. VZ plan should establish goals.Low - Part of VZ Plan.Establish as part of VZ Plan.The lead agency for each action item identifies partners to help complete the action.1. Each action identified in the Vision Zero plan will include information on action owner, supporting agencies, timeline for implementation, and resources/funding to implement. VZ plan should identify partners.Low - Part of VZ Plan.Establish as part of VZ Plan.The City has determined appropriate funding needs for each action item.1. Each action identified in the Vision Zero plan will include information on action owner, supporting agencies, timeline for implementation, and resources/funding to implement. VZ plan should determine funding needs.Low - Part of VZ Plan.Establish as part of VZ Plan.The City has maintained a Vision Zero website to inform the public about the initiative's progress. 1. As part of the Public Participation Plan developed for the Vision Zero planning effort (reference line 13), document website content as a sub-task and discuss how this will be executed. VZ plan should build VZ website.Moderate - Website should be developed as part of VZ Plan. On-going tracking and updates will require staff time.Build as part of VZ Plan.https://visionzero.dc.gov/pages/engineering#nearA third party audits Vision Zero progress and reports outcomes on the website. 1. Query outside agencies that might consider providing non biased, no cost audits (NCTCOG, TxDOT, others)Dependent on finding an appropriate and willing thrid party to conduct audits.Moderate - Establishing expectations and protocols for third party audit will require significant multi-department coordination. On-going tracking and updates will require staff time.Evaluate opportunities for third party audits during conduct of VZ Plan.The Denton Vision Zero Action Plan (the product of this contract) is an exhaustive third party auditTrain stakeholders to ensure continuity across agencies when a safety champion departs1. Develop a safety training video or PowerPoint for current and new employees which provides education on the City's commitment to safety, ways it is accomplished, and how to play a role.FHWA has many resources available.Moderate - Likely to occur after development of VZ Plan. On-going updates and trainings will require staff time.VZ Plan should develop approach that would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan.https://highways.dot.gov/safety/zero-deathsStrategic Planninghttps://www.austintexas.gov/department/vision-zero#:~:text=Vision%20Zero%20is%20the%20Austin,improvements%2C%20policy%20changes%20and%20education.https://www.ctps.org/data/html/studies/bikeped/review-of-vision-zero-strategies/Review-of-Vision-Zero-Strategies.htmlhttps://www.cityofmadison.com/transportation/documents/Vision%20Zero/Vision%20Zero%20Madison%20Action%20Plan.pdf136 Leadership and Commitment, CoBenchmarkActionsConsiderations/Comments for discussionComplexity / EffortNext StepsPotential Best PracticeThe City has established an efficient citizen request process and a methodology for evaluating requests. Current Practice - No Action RequiredAdequate policies related to transportation safety have been formulated. 1. Identify relevant policies that would be important to develop to support the City's safety goals during the Vision Zero planning process. Document these as actions in Vision Zero plan and task the lead agency with initiatiting process to turn them into official policies and documentation. VZ plan should establish policies.Low - Part of VZ Plan.Establish policies as part of VZ Plan.https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Planning-Building-and-Transportation/Transportation/Vision-Zero#section-6The City has determined suitable performance measures to assess transportation safety.1. Utilize most recent 10 years of crash data to show crash trends for fatalities, serious injuries, and vulnerable road users. Publish those on City of Denton website. 2. Another interim, lite option, is to link to the NCTCOG safety performance measures and note that the City supports these and will soon be developing their own metrics and targets as part of the Vision Zero plan. 3. Could consider a report card, which could be expanded upon during Plan development.VZ plan should establish performance measures.Low - Part of VZ Plan.Establish performance measures as part of VZ Plan.https://www.austintexas.gov/department/vision-zero#:~:text=Vision%20Zero%20is%20the%20Austin,improvements%2C%20policy%20changes%20and%20education.FHWA's proven countermeasures are implemented in projects. 1. Develop one-pager highlighting Council approved/funded safety efforts over the previous two years to showcase successes. This would highlight current countermeasures being implemented and others to be considered in the future.May require updating City procedures. Could benefit from a safety or complete streets checklist.Low - Recommendations should be developed as part of VZ Plan.VZ Plan should develop approach that would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan.https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/provencountermeasures/index.cfmThe City implements NHTSA's Countermeasures that Work.1. During the Vision Zero planning process, actions related to enforcement and education will be identified. Effective behavioral solutions, from NHTSA, stakeholders, and other resources, will be reviewed and reccomended to address the key needs.May require updating City procedures. Could benefit from a safety or complete streets checklist.Low - Recommendations should be developed as part of VZ Plan.VZ Plan should develop approach that would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan.https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/2021-09/Countermeasures-10th_080621_v5_tag.pdfThe City shares project outcomes and effectiveness with the public.1. Develop one-pager highlighting Council approved/funded safety efforts over the previous two years to showcase successes. Can also have dashboard as part of VZ websiteModerate - Initial content can be developed as part of VZ Plan. On-going tracking and updates will require staff time.VZ Plan should develop approach that would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan.https://www.sfmta.com/vision-zero-safe-streets-quarterly-progressAdequate policies related to equitable transportation have been formulated. 1. Identify relevant policies that would be important to develop to support the City's safety goals during the Vision Zero planning process. Document these as actions in Vision Zero plan and task the lead agency with initiatiting process to turn them into official policies and documentation. VZ plan should establish policies.Low - Part of VZ Plan.Establish policies as part of VZ Plan.The City has determined suitable performance measures to assess equitable transportation.1. Research how other agencies are assessing equity (MAG, Austin are examples). Based on findings, recommend perfromance metrics that can be analyzed and mapped to visualize vulnerable areas. 2. Incorporate perfromance metrics into scoring for safety (and other transportation) improvements. VZ plan should establish performance measures.Low - Part of VZ Plan.Establish performance measures as part of VZ Plan.Adequate policies related to multimodal transportation have been formulated. Current Practice - No Action RequiredSuitable performance measures to assess multimodal transportation have been established.1. Develop multimodal performance measures in collaboration with key stakeholders.There are a variety of multimodal performance measures including measures of system efficiency and comfort. Low - Review best practices and develop custom solutions for Denton.Develop multimodal performance measures.https://www.fehrandpeers.com/vmt-impacts/https://semcog.org/mmtoolThe City provides funding for projects that reduce fatal and serious injury collisions.1. Review and revise the current CIP scoring methodology to reward projects that integrate safety improvements.May require updating City procedures. Could benefit from a safety or complete streets checklist. Low - Recommendations should be developed as part of VZ Plan.VZ Plan should develop approach that would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan.https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/SDOT/PlanningProgram/CompSt_Checklist.pdfThere is sufficient funding allocated for future projects that may reduce fatal and serious injury collisions.1. Review and revise the current CIP scoring methodology to reward projects that integrate safety improvements.Question of whether this can include other funding (e.g. HSIP).Low - Recommendations should be developed as part of VZ Plan.VZ Plan should develop approach that would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan.The City applies for grants to fund safety projects from traditional sources.Current Practice - No Action RequiredThe City applies for grants to fund safety projects from non-traditional sources.1. During the Vision Zero planning process, identify what other funding resources exist in the City, region, or State (beyond Federal funds). 2. Research typical non-traditional funding sources being used by other cities.Most non-traditional funding sources (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Bloomberg Cities Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure) are relatively small, targeted to specific equity populations and competitive.Low - Recommendations should be developed as part of VZ Plan.VZ Plan should develop approach that would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan.https://www.rwjf.org/en/our-focus-areas.htmlhttps://bloombergcities.jhu.edu/biciProjects incentivizing transit, biking, walking, and carpooling over single-occupant vehicles are prioritized and implemented.1. Review and revise the current CIP scoring methodology to reward projects that prioritize transit, biking, walking and carpooling.Consider TDM, Parking, other programs to promote mode shift.Low - Review best practices and develop custom solutions for Denton.VZ Plan should develop approach that would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan.https://arlingtontransportationpartners.com/programs/property-development/tdm-for-site-plans/The City has developed policies to maintain bicycle and pedestrian facilities during construction projects that affect roadway operations.1. If not currently available online, share policies. 2. Share short marketing piece (Facebook/Instagram) hgihlighting a recent construction project that maintained bike/ped facilities. 3. As needed, provide information/education to developers about this policy.Per recent updates to the MUTCD - "The needs and control of all road users (motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians within the highway, or on private roads open to public travel, including persons with disabilities... shall be an essential part of highway construction, utility work, maintenance operations, and the management of traffic incidents."Low - Include reference to MUTCD requirements in project implementation resources.Update procedures/resources related to implementing roadway and development projects.https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/htm/2009/part6/part6_toc.htmProject Deliveryhttps://visionzeronetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/VisionZero_Equity_FINAL.pdf137 Safe Roadways and Safe SpeeBenchmarkActionsConsiderations/Comments for discussionComplexity / EffortNext StepsPotential Best PracticeThe City has a Complete Streets Plan.1. Identify if a complete streets policy would be important to develop to support the City's safety goals during the Vision Zero planning process. Document relevant actions in Vision Zero plan and task the lead agency with initiatiting process to turn them into official policies with documentation. The City addresses Complete Streets in multiple documents including the Mobility Plan and transportation Criteria Manual. Complete streets policies are not addressed in a stand alone plan.Moderate - The Denton Mobility Plan addresses all modes but there are elements that could be enhanced, and it lacks a framework for prioritizing trade-offsAugment the Denton Mobility Plan with performance measures, a framework for prioritizing modes, and more detailed analysis of transit, bicycle and pedestrian circulation.https://smartgrowthamerica.org/program/national-complete-streets-coalition/policy-atlas/policy-development/https://www.nctcog.org/trans/plan/roads/complete-streets-context-sensitive-design. Fort Worth Master Thoroughfare plans offers a path to selecting cross-sections (but is quite formulaic)The City has allocated adequate funding for the complete streets projects.Current Practice - No Action RequiredComplete Street elements have been incorporated into the Thoroughfare Plan.Current Practice - No Action RequiredVulnerable users are prioritized in project planning and implementation.1. Review and revise the current CIP scoring methodology to reward projects that integrate the safety of vulnerable road users.May require updating City procedures. Could benefit from a safety or complete streets checklist. Moderate - Similar issues as Complete Streets Plan. Recommendations should be developed as part of VZ Plan.VZ Plan should develop approach that would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan.https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/SDOT/PlanningProgram/CompSt_Checklist.pdfThe City actively coordinates with neighboring municipalities to provide connections for people walking and biking.Current Practice - No Action RequiredBenchmarkAppropriate practices are followed to set speed limits based on context.1.Share the results of the speed study and implement policy reccomendations.City has been on the leading edge of speed limit practices but has yet to implement changesLow - This has been a significant effort, but it is nearly complete.Implement recommendations.https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/uslimits/Fort Worth MTP also allows for 25 mph limits on a limited subset of roadwaysThe City uses specific rules to set speed limits near schools and areas with a high number of vulnerable road users.Current Practice - No Action RequiredAppropriate procedures are followed to enforce speed limits. Current Practice - No Action RequiredThere are ongoing education programs/campaigns related to traffic speeds. 1. During the Vision Zero planning process, actions related to education will be identified. Effective behavioral solutions, from NHTSA, stakeholders, and other resources, will be reviewed and reccomended to address the key needs. This could include the development of a speed education campaign. It could also include, to a simpler extent, a more formalized approach to sharing existing NHTSA or state materials at coordinated times during the year.FHWA has many resources available.Moderate - Likely to occur after development of VZ Plan. On-going updates and trainings will require staff time.VZ Plan should develop approach that would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan.https://www.txdot.gov/safety/traffic-safety-campaigns.htmlhttp://www.dot.state.mn.us/research/TS/2015/2015RIC04.pdfThe City follows proper methods to modify existing roadways to achieve safe speeds.1. Review and revise the current CIP scoring methodology to reward projects that achieve safe speeds.May require updating City procedures. Could benefit from a safety or complete streets checklist. Moderate - Similar issues as Complete Streets Plan. Recommendations should be developed as part of VZ Plan.VZ Plan should develop approach that would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan.https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/SDOT/PlanningProgram/CompSt_Checklist.pdfData‐driven Approach, Transparency, and AccountabBenchmarkActionsConsiderations/Comments for discussionComplexity / EffortNext StepsPotential Best PracticeEquity is reflected in the City's vision and goals for safety.1. Equity-based analysis will be incorporated into the Vision Zero planning process and stakeholders, representing vulnerable populations. 2. Historically underserved populations will be engaged as part of VZ Plan The City has developed effective programs and strategies to help people without housing, and low-income individuals access jobs and services.Current Practice - No Action RequiredEquity is a factor in project prioritization.1. Research how other agencies are assessing equity (MAG, Austin examples). Based on findings, recommend perfromance metrics that can be analyzed and mapped to visualize vulnerable areas. 2. Incorporate perfromance metrics into scoring for safety (and other transportation) improvements.Geographic inequity is considered in the City's data analysis.1. A demographic overlay of the HIN will be completed during the development of the Vision Zero plan.The City reports safety outcomes demographically.1. City develop demographic filter of crashes as part of VZ Plan; 2. Incorporate Demographic filters as part of safety dashboard on VZ WebsiteCity PD policy for traffic stops consider equity Current Practice - No Action RequiredData on distribution of stops and ticketing is analyzed demographically.Current Practice - No Action RequiredComplete Streets for AllContext-appropriate speedsEquity-focused analysis and programsEquity should be addressed in a holistic manner including assessments to disproportionate outcomes (examples: job accessibility and serious injury/fatal crashes); historic and projected spending in communities of concern; and practices for authentic engagement.High - Will require complex conversations; changes to normal practices to expand equity considerations and outreach to equity populations; and increased and on-going efforts to measure and engage more equitably.VZ Plan should develop approach that would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan.https://visionzeronetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/VisionZero_Equity_FINAL.pdfhttps://ladotlivablestreets.org/content-detail/Dignity-Infused-Community-Engagement-Strategy#:~:text=The%20Vision%20Zero%20Dignity-Infused,into%20the%20technical%20planning%20processAustin Equity Storymap: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4a57b61a0dc9444a9d117dc69f3a898e138 Data‐driven Approach, Transparency, and Accountability, The City has formulated effective policies to mitigate the disproportionate impact of fines for minor violations on low-income individuals.1. Identify relevant policies that would be important to develop to support the City's safety goals during the Vision Zero planning process. Document these as actions in Vision Zero plan and task the lead agency with initiatiting process to turn them into official policies and documentation. Important information and education materials are provided in common languages spoken by Denton residents whose first language is not English.Current Practice - No Action RequiredBenchmarkActionsConsiderations/Comments for discussionComplexity / EffortNext StepsPotential Best PracticeThe City uses data to identify and systematically address trends and risk factors to prevent severe collisions.1. Discuss this during the Data Collection memo as part of the Vision Zero planning process (reference Line 20).2. Consider deployment of technology that can identify potential severe collisions (e.g. video with AI software) at locations (prioritize by collision history, importance to bike/ped mobility etc)While initial set-up of tools to accomplish crash data analysis can be part of the VZ Plan, on-going staff time will be required to maintain and build additional capability of the system.High - Initial set-up of this type of process often involves building tools for reading, cleaning and displaying data. Developing a data dashboard with (semi) automated processing for importing new data extends the value of this effort.Develop initial analysis and data dashboard as part of the VZ Plan.https://www.dvrpc.org/Reports/17068.pdfCommon collision patterns have been matched with adequate countermeasures.1. Quick win: Highlight current projects and recent approved/funded efforts over the previous to showcase successes. This would highlight current countermeasures being implemented and others to be considered in the future.2. Longer-term: Systematic identification process for common collision patternsMay require updating City procedures. Could benefit from a safety or complete streets checklist.Summary of safety projects: Low effort, systematic recommendations should be developed as part of VZ Plan.VZ Plan should develop approach; implementation will take place after adoption of the VZ Plan.https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/provencountermeasures/index.cfmThe City works to continuously improve the accuracy of crash reports.Current Practice - No Action RequiredBenchmarkActionsConsiderations/Comments for discussionComplexity / EffortNext StepsPotential Best PracticeThe City uses the High Injury Network (HIN) in project prioritization.1. Obtain the most recent ten years of crash data for all public roads in the City to complete the crash analysis as part of the Vision Zero plan. Also incorporate analyzed crash data from recent studies/reports into planning process (i.e. Speed Study). Analyze to determine crash trends, contributing factors, crash types, high crash locations (or High Injury Network), and other prioritization methodologies.A demographic analysis of the HIN has been conducted. 1. A demographic overlay of the HIN will be completed during the development of the Vision Zero plan.BenchmarkActionsConsiderations/Comments for discussionComplexity / EffortNext StepsPotential Best PracticeThe City routinely monitors and reports collision data to the public. 1. Publish annual safety trends on the City of Denton website. 2. Create a more robust annual report sharing trends and implementation results/successes. 3. Committ to conduct a before and after safety analysis on all projects using HSIP funds. While initial set-up of tools to accomplish crash data analysis can be part of the VZ Plan, on-going staff time will be required to maintain and build additional capability of the system.High - Initial set-up of this type of process often involves building tools for reading, cleaning and displaying data. Developing a data dashboard with (semi) automated processing for importing new data extends the value of this effort. Before/after will take long-term commitment and budgetingDevelop initial crash analysis, high injury network and data dashboard as part of the VZ Plan.https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/74363e0dbb3e43138bc7d451a90817ef/Intersection design and control decisions are evaluated to reduce kinetic energy transfer to vulnerable users.1. Develop traffic signal phasing (left turn / right turn) strategy based on auto and pedestrian volumes.2. Consider similar framework for RTOR prohibition.Research on the impacts of larger vehicles on serious injuries and fatalities is emerging.Low - Update current guidance.Update City of Denton Transportation Criteria Manual.https://ecommerce.ite.org/IMIS/ItemDetail?iProductCode=RP-040B-Ehttps://ite.ygsclicbook.com/pubs/itejournal/2022/may-2022/live/index.html#p=40Demonstration projects are used to test the strategies and get feedback from the public.1. Highlight recent pilot projects and outcomes.2. Develop standardized process for determining pilot project locations, analysis process and before/after reporting standards.This is content that could be part of a VZ webste.Low - commit to demonstration projects as part of VZ plan.High - Demonstration projects are often complex, as is the conduct of before/after studies.Review best practices and determine appropriate approach for Dentonhttps://ladotlivablestreets.org/projectsThe City has a process to address underreporting of collisions, especially for vulnerable road users.1. Discuss this during the Data Collection memo as part of the Vision Zero planning process (reference Line 20).Research to establish and measure underreporting can be complex. High - Likely to require a collaboration with Denton County Public Health.Engage Denton County Public Health and determine interest in collaboration.https://safetrec.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/trb_2019_underreporting_final.pdfResponsive, Hot Spot planningComprehensive Evaluation and AdjustmentsEquity-focused analysis and programsProactive, systemic planningWhile initial set-up of tools to accomplish crash data analysis can be part of the VZ Plan, on-going staff time will be required to maintain and build additional capability of the system.High - Initial set-up of this type of process often involves building tools for reading, cleaning and displaying data. Developing a data dashboard with (semi) automated processing for importing new data extends the value of this effort.Develop initial crash analysis, high injury network and data dashboard as part of the VZ Plan.https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/74363e0dbb3e43138bc7d451a90817ef/page/High-Injury-Network/Equity should be addressed in a holistic manner including assessments to disproportionate outcomes (examples: job accessibility and serious injury/fatal crashes); historic and projected spending in communities of concern; and practices for authentic engagement.High - Will require complex conversations; changes to normal practices to expand equity considerations and outreach to equity populations; and increased and on-going efforts to measure and engage more equitably.VZ Plan should develop approach that would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan.https://visionzeronetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/VisionZero_Equity_FINAL.pdfhttps://ladotlivablestreets.org/content-detail/Dignity-Infused-Community-Engagement-139 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-022 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: City Hall Building Expansion BACKGROUND: On February 16, 2023, Council Member Jesse Davis inquired about a possible expansion of the O’Neil Ford-designed City Hall building. In the February 24, 2023 Friday Staff Report, staff provided information related to the construction of City Hall and the probability of the addition of a second story, including a brief overview related to a preliminary 2013 structural assessment of City Hall. As part of the Friday Staff Report, staff indicated that a more in-depth study would be required to analyze all structural systems to determine if the building’s original design would comply with current code for resistance to seismic and wind load effects, as well as the condition of the entire building, foundation system, and the building’s weathering to evaluate if there may be potential structural deficiencies. In addition, staff stated that an Informal Staff Report (ISR) was being prepared, addressing the renovations and analyses conducted by the City over the years in regard to O’Neil Ford’s City Hall DISCUSSION: Denton’s City Hall was designed by O’Neil Ford and Associates, with the support of structural and mechanical engineers, Feigenspan & Pinnell and D.W. Torry & Associates in 1967. The building was constructed as a cast-in-place concrete structure with a concrete pan and joists foundation over a crawl space. The first-floor columns were constructed of reinforced concrete, supporting a 10-inch-thick concrete flat plate sealed by rigid insulation and built-up roofing. Over the years, City Hall has faced constraints due to a demand for public meeting space, limited and inefficient office space, decentralized service delivery, and increased maintenance cost with the aging facility. As such, several renovations and analyses has taken place from the 1980s to 2018, which are shared below. Previous Renovations to City Hall In the mid-1980s, due to a need for additional administrative space, City Hall was expanded approximately 5,000 square feet (sf) at its west end. The expansion was a pier and beam construction, differentiating from the City Hall’s 1967 construction as a cast-in-place concrete structure. In the 1991 Facilities Analysis Report completed by Corgan Associates Architects, it was reported that there were limitations for a future one-story addition due to the location of City Hall on a flood plain and the current parking limitations of the area. Additionally, it was reported that the roofing had recently been replaced, along with hallway and Council Chambers lighting upgrades. 140 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-022 From 1996 to 1998, City Hall underwent additional renovations, split into Phases I and II. These phases included but were not limited to the removal and replacement of plumbing, relocation of electrical outlets, removal and replacement of walls and flooring, and upgraded HVAC systems. In addition, these renovations included furniture layout plans. Previous Facilities Analyses of City Hall From 2000 to 2018, the City undertook seven studies related to city facilities, including the current City Hall. The following information is related to those seven studies. August 2001 to January 2002: Facilities Master Plan, Volumes 1-3 Beginning in August 2001 and ending in January 2002, HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm, assisted the City in the creation of a three volume Facilities Master Plan. In Volume 1, HOK focused on the present issues with City Hall and discussed potential options for the expansion or creation of a new City Hall building. The report listed several constraints with the present City Hall, such as the need for open space preservation of Civic Center Park (now Quakertown Park); sensitivity to O’Neil Ford’s original design intent for City Hall and the park; and limited opportunities to expand and limited parking development areas. At that time, HOK provided a series of options for City Hall, included but not limited to building a second story or horizontal expansion of the current building; acquiring opportunity sites or buildings nearby; and enhancing McKinney Street by the extension of other development, including redevelopment or infill of existing commercial establishments along its southern edge. By January 2002, HOK had determined the need to increase City Hall by an additional 33,000 sf, with the expansion being constructed on the same level as the existing building or above it, with no addition allowed above the Council Chambers. The disadvantages that came with this suggestion was the possible reduction of open space in the park, more traffic congestion on the site, and would require high sensitivity to O’Neil Ford’s original design. Ultimately, the committee at that time determined that City Hall would remain the administrative center for the City, but no expansion would be allowed, only simple renovations. January 2013: Building Facilities Briefing On January 29, 2013, staff provided City Council with a general overview of the main city public facilities, reviewing current challenges and space needs, and sought Council direction and feedback on short-term and long-term facility planning needs. At that time, City Hall’s challenges pertained to the high cost to renovate the building due to architectural integrity, space limitations, public meeting constraints, parking limitations, flood plain restrictions, and community concern centered on the building’s history. Discussion took place around O’Neil Ford and Associates four-story tentative expansion that was produced, but no true clarification was given pertaining to the possibility of the current structure being able to support additional stories. The only note made was that the additional stories were not found in O’Neil Ford’s drawing specs. There was also the continued argument that parking would remain limited. 141 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-022 As a result of the briefing, City Council instructed staff to perform a space needs study to evaluate the City Hall structure, identify options and strategies for short-term and long-term space needs, evaluate City Hall West and the old Fire Central for long-term status, and develop a property acquisition policy. Another consideration included the consolidation of core city services through a signature City Hall and Justice Center. December 2013: City Hall Preliminary Review In a letter addressed to David Robinson, AIA of Kirkpatrick Architectural Studios from EIKON Consulting Group, LLC regarding City Hall, EIKON stated that a study of O’Neil Ford and Associates original Structural Roof Framing Plan indicated that the structure was designed to accommodate a future second floor of approximately 15,000 sf. In addition, they completed a limited structural analysis of the concrete and reinforcement, including the pier design and confirmed that the areas outlined in red in Figure 1 could carry a second story and a new roof structure, assuming the second floor would be constructed with steel columns and a steel roof system in lieu of a reinforced concrete system. Figure 1: Preliminary Evaluation by EIKON Consultant Group, LLC EIKON, based on the drawings, indicated that there did not appear to be any areas indicated for future stairwells and elevator shaft; therefore, these would need to be additions adjacent to the existing building or modifications made to the current City Hall. However, EIKON did not perform a study of the existing mechanical and electrical systems to see how the addition of the 142 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-022 second story would impact these systems. Additionally, EIKON stated that they would need to perform a more in-depth study to investigate the stability of the entire structure after the installation of the new second story but did state that a “quick review of the original design also accounted for that issue (increased wind and earthquake loads due to the higher structure and the need for proper stability to resist these loads).” Staff estimates the in-depth structural evaluation is likely to cost close to $100,000 to determine existing conditions, connections, and compliance with current structural codes. November 2016 to May 2018: Facilities Master Plan Update From November 2016 to May 2018, the City’s HOK Facilities Master Plan was updated. Performed by Nelson + Morgan Architects, Inc., the plan presented five options to the City in relation to the expansion or creation of a new City Hall. Each of these options took into consideration the flood plain constraints, the possible impacts to O’Neil Ford’s City Hall, and the concerns with a proposed detached City Hall Annex. Below are the five options presented over the year and a half study. • Option 1: Construct new City Hall southeast of existing City Hall • Option 2: Construct addition southeast of existing City Hall • Option 3: Construct new City Hall on northwest corner of Bell Avenue and McKinney Street • Option 4: Construct new City Hall on southwest corner of Bell Avenue and McKinney Street • Option 4b: Construct new City Hall on southwest corner of Bell Avenue and McKinney Street, with a new parking garage constructed on the parking lot to the west • Option 5: Construct new City Hall along S Woodrow Lane just south of the Denton Facilities Management building On May 22, 2018, the City Council’s consensus was to proceed with Option 1 with an RFQ for funding for a preliminary design. Based on City records, no RFQ for Option 1 was completed. STAFF CONTACT: Cameron Robertson, AICP Historic Preservation Officer/Principal Planner cameron.robertson@cityofdenton.com (940) 349-8532 REQUESTOR: N/A STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 3.5 hours PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: N/A 143 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-023 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Public Private Partnerships (P3) BACKGROUND: Public-private partnership (P3) refers to a cooperative relationship between a public entity and a private sector entity. P3 involves a long-term contract between these two parties, where the private sector entity provides a specific service or infrastructure project to the public entity. In exchange, the private sector entity receives payment, either directly from the public entity or from end-users of the service or infrastructure. P3 can take many forms, ranging from the construction of public buildings and infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and airports, to the provision of public services such as healthcare, education, and waste management. The private sector partner is responsible for designing, building, financing, and operating the project or service, while the public entity provides oversight and ensures that the project or service meets public needs and standards. The advantages of P3 include the ability to leverage private sector expertise and capital, the sharing of risks between public and private partners, and the potential for greater efficiency and innovation in the delivery of public services and infrastructure. However, P3s also involve complex legal, financial, and regulatory structures, and require careful management to ensure that public interests are protected and that the private partner's profit motive does not compromise the quality or affordability of public services. P3 IN TEXAS Chapter 2267 Chapter 2267 of the Texas Government Code provides the legal framework for P3 in Texas. It establishes requirements for the procurement, contracting, and performance standards of P3 projects, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the public and private partners involved in these projects. The chapter outlines financing and payment structures for P3 projects, and includes provisions related to dispute resolution and other administrative and operational requirements for P3s in Texas. Overall, Chapter 2267 is a critical component of the legal and regulatory framework for P3s in Texas, ensuring that these projects are executed in a transparent, fair, and efficient manner that benefits both the public and private sectors. Texas Facilities Commission The Texas Facilities Commission provides guidelines for P3 agreements in Texas. These guidelines cover best practices, risk management, and legal and financial considerations for P3s in the state. Overall, these guidelines aim to ensure that P3 projects in Texas are executed in a transparent, fair, and efficient manner that benefits both the public and private sectors. The Center for Alternative Finance and Procurement 144 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-023 The Center for Alternative Finance and Procurement is a Texas-based organization that provides guidance and support for the use of P3 methods in the state. The Center provides education and training programs, technical assistance, and other resources to help public entities navigate the complex legal and regulatory framework for P3s in Texas. The Center's mission is to help public entities identify and implement alternative procurement methods that can deliver high-quality infrastructure projects at lower costs and with fewer risks. The Center works closely with public officials, private sector partners, and other stakeholders to promote the use of alternative procurement methods and support their successful implementation in Texas. P3 STRUCTURES P3 structure vary depending on the type of project and the level of risk that the private sector partner is willing to assume. Common P3 structures used in Texas include: • Design-Build (DB): The private sector partner is responsible for both the design and construction of the project. • Design-Build-Operate (DBO): The private sector partner designs, constructs, and operates the project. • Design-Build-Maintain (DBM): The private sector partner designs, constructs, and maintains the project. • Design-Build-Finance-Operate (DBFO): The private sector partner designs, constructs, finances, and operates the project. • Design-Build-Operate-Maintain (DBOM): The private sector partner designs, constructs, operates, and maintains the project. • Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM): The private sector partner designs, constructs, finances, operates, and maintains the project. • Operate-Maintain (OM): The private sector partner is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project, but the public entity retains ownership. P3 FINANCING IN TEXAS P3s in Texas are financed through a variety of mechanisms, including tax-exempt bonds, private financing, and other financial tools and incentives. Tax-exempt bonds are a common way to finance P3 projects in Texas and can be used on the public portion of the project, as they offer lower interest rates and longer repayment terms than traditional financing. Private financing is another option, which may be used in conjunction with tax-exempt bonds or other financing mechanisms. Other financial tools and incentives, such as tax credits and grants, may also be used to support P3 projects in Texas. OPPORTUNITIES 145 March 3, 2023 Report No. 2023-023 P3s offer several opportunities for Texas to improve its public infrastructure and support economic growth and development, they include: • Increased efficiency and cost savings: P3s have the potential to be more efficient and cost- effective than traditional procurement methods, as private partners can bring their expertise and innovation to the table. • Faster project delivery: P3s can help accelerate project delivery timelines, as private partners have a vested interest in completing the project on schedule. • Improved project quality: Private partners are incentivized to deliver high-quality projects that meet the needs of both the public and private sectors. • Leveraging private capital for economic growth: P3s can help leverage private sector investment to support economic growth and development in Texas. CHALLENGES There are also several challenges that must be addressed for P3s to be successful. Challenges include: • Legal and regulatory barriers: The legal and regulatory framework for P3s in Texas can be complex and may pose barriers to their implementation. • Private funding and financing issues: Securing funding and financing for P3 projects can be challenging for smaller or less established private partners. • Public perception and acceptance: P3s are relatively new in Texas and some members of the public may be skeptical of private sector involvement in public infrastructure projects. SUMMARY: Overall, P3s can be a powerful tool for improving infrastructure delivery and reducing costs while leveraging private sector expertise and resources. However, they require careful consideration and management to ensure that public interests are protected and that risks are appropriately allocated between public and private partners. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 1. Texas Government Code - Chapter 2267 2. Texas Facilities Commission - PPP Guidelines 3. The Center for Alternative Finance and Procurement STAFF CONTACT: Wayne Emerson, Economic Development 146 Friday Report - Council RequestsSummary of RequestCouncil MemberRequestorDate Received Staff AssignedDepartmentCommentsActionStatus1Inquiry on an anticipated road closure at (Aileen &Carlton) and notifications related to non-CIPprojects.Mayor Pro Tem Beck03/02/23Becky Diviney, Trevor Crain Capital Projects/Engineering Information will be included in afuture Friday Report.In Progress2Request for a digital folder to store Council meetingrelated materials.Mayor Hudspeth02/24/23Rosa RiosCity Secretary's OfficeInformation will be included in afuture Friday Report.In Progress3Inquiry on speed limit and speed study on VintageBlvdMayor Hudspeth02/22/23Becky Diviney, Brett Bourgeois CIP - Traffic Engineering Information will be included in afuture Friday Report.In Progress4Inquiry regarding potential 2023 Cinco de Mayoactivities/events.Mayor Pro Tem Beck03/02/23Gary Packan, Jennifer Bekker Library ParksInformation included in theMarch 3 Friday Report.Complete5Parking/Trespassing issues on Lakeview Blvd. Council Member Byrd03/02/23Becky Diviney, Frank Dixon Capital Projects/EngineeringPoliceInformation included in theMarch 3 Friday Report.Complete6Request for a staff member to contact a businessowner regarding zoning questions.Mayor Hudspeth03/02/23Scott McDonaldDevelopment Services Referred to DevelopmentServices.Complete7Request for a staff member to contact the SalvationArmy regarding parking spaces on the square.Mayor Hudspeth03/02/23Nikki SassenusParksReferred to Parks Department. Complete8Request to schedule a meeting with staff regardingthe City's cyber security insurance policy.Mayor Hudspeth03/02/23Leisha MeineTechnologyMeeting date TBD.Complete9Request for information regarding the closure ofMcKinney StreetMayor Hudspeth03/01/23Trevor CrainCapital Projects/Engineering Information included in theMarch 3 Friday Report.Complete10Request to evaluate a crosswalk at Panhandle andBonnie Brae.Council Member Davis 03/01/23Becky DivineyCapital Projects/Engineering Information included in theMarch 3 Friday Report.Complete11Inquiry regarding DCTA Go Zone.Council Member McGee 02/27/23Becky DivineyCapital Projects/Engineering Referred to DCTA.Complete12Request to contact individual regarding utilitycustomer service issues.Mayor Hudspeth02/27/23Tiffany ThomsonCustomer ServiceReferred to Customer Servicedepartment.Complete13Request to schedule a meeting with staff regardinga parcel of land.Mayor Pro Tem Beck02/27/23Environmental Services Legal Staff will contact the Mayor ProTem to discuss meetingoptions.Complete14Work session to discuss which aspects of Prop Bthe City Council can give effect to, and how.Council Member Davis 02/23/23Mack Reinwand, Sara Hensley CMO LegalScheduled for the Mar. 7Council meeting.ScheduledPage 1 of 1Exported on March 3, 2023 3:50:17 PM CST147 FY 22/23 Council Requests Number of Pending Requests by Council Member Council Requests 14 Number of Requests Per Quarter Total Requests Made by Council Member Please Note: the total number of requests per council member or department may not match, as several council members and/ or departments may be associated with a single request. Requests by Department 148 Meeting Calendar City of Denton City Hall 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Criteria : Begin Date: 3/1/2023, End Date: 5/31/2023 Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body March 2023 3/1/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers 3/2/2023 8:00 AM Agenda Committee City Hall Conference Room 3/2/2023 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership Board CANCELLED 3/6/2023 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room 3/6/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission CANCELLED 3/6/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board Civic Center Community Room 3/7/2023 1:30 PM City Council Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers 3/8/2023 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership Board CANCELLED 3/8/2023 11:00 AM Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board Development Service Center 3/8/2023 1:00 PM Civil Service Commission City Hall East Human Resources Training Room 3/8/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board CANCELED 3/9/2023 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards Commission CANCELLED 3/10/2023 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory Committee Development Service Center 3/11/2023 9:00 AM Community Services Advisory Committee Development Service Center 3/13/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room 3/13/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center 3/13/2023 5:30 PM Library Board Meeting Room at the North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust, Denton, Texas 3/14/2023 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment Council Work Session Room Page 1City of Denton Printed on 3/3/2023 149 Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body Meeting Calendar continued... 3/15/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers 3/16/2023 3:00 PM Committee on Persons with Disabilities Development Service Center 3/21/2023 12:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room 3/21/2023 6:30 PM City Council CANCELLED 3/22/2023 Community Partnership Committee City Hall Conference Room 3/24/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee Council Work Session Room 3/27/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room 3/27/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center 3/27/2023 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center 3/29/2023 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room 3/29/2023 11:00 AM Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Zone No. 1 Board Development Service Center Training Rooms 3/29/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers April 2023 4/3/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board Civic Center Community Room 4/4/2023 11:30 AM City Council Development Service Center 4/4/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers 4/6/2023 8:00 AM Agenda Committee City Hall Conference Room 4/6/2023 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership Board Development Service Center Training Rooms 4/6/2023 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership Board Development Service Center Training Rooms 4/6/2023 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room 4/10/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room 4/10/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center 4/10/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center 4/10/2023 5:30 PM Library Board Meeting Room at the South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane, Denton, Texas 4/11/2023 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment Council Work Session Room 4/12/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room Page 2City of Denton Printed on 3/3/2023 150 Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body Meeting Calendar continued... 4/12/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers 4/17/2023 5:30 PM Traffic Safety Commission Development Service Center 4/18/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers 4/24/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room 4/24/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center 4/24/2023 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center 4/26/2023 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room 4/26/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers 4/28/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee Council Work Session Room May 2023 5/1/2023 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board Civic Center Community Room 5/2/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers 5/4/2023 8:00 AM Agenda Committee City Hall Conference Room 5/4/2023 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership Board Development Service Center Training Rooms 5/8/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room 5/8/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center 5/8/2023 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center 5/8/2023 5:30 PM Library Board Meeting Room at the Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St., Denton, Texas 5/9/2023 9:00 AM Committee on the Environment Council Work Session Room 5/10/2023 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership Board Development Service Center Training Rooms 5/10/2023 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room 5/10/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers 5/16/2023 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers Page 3City of Denton Printed on 3/3/2023 151 Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body Meeting Calendar continued... 5/17/2023 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Zone No. 1 Board Development Service Center Training Rooms 5/22/2023 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room 5/22/2023 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center 5/22/2023 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center 5/24/2023 Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room 5/24/2023 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers 5/26/2023 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee Council Work Session Room Page 4City of Denton Printed on 3/3/2023 152 Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time A. FY 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Annual Audit 23-135 Finance City Business 0:30 B. Polling Locations 23-519 City Secretary's Office Council Request: Beck/Davis 0:30 C. Downtown Denton Ambassador Program 22-2415 Community Services City Business 0:45 D. Strategy Update 23-367 City Manager's Office City Business 0:15 E. Follow-up on November Bond Election 23-455 Finance City Business 1:00 F. Court Collections Policy 23-446 Municipal Court City Business 0:30 G. Two-Minute Pitch: Davis 23-211 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): Courts Collection Contract TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 4:30 A. Audit Project 031 - Recreation Facility Operations 22-2443 Internal Audit City Business 0:15 B. Audit Project 019 - Municipal Court Payments Follow-Up 23-148 Internal Audit City Business 0:15 C. Packet of Proposed Amendments to the Ethics Ordinance 23-147 Internal Audit City Business 1:00 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 2:00 A. Update from United Way of Denton County 23-485 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30 B. Update on Proposed 2023 Denton ISD Bond Program 23-486 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30 C. Update on City of Denton Downtown Master Planning Process 23-487 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30 D. Partnerships between City of Denton and Denton ISD 23-488 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 2:30 A. GreenSense Update 22-1847 DME City Business 0:45 B. Comprehensive Diversion Ordinance 23-383 Solid Waste City Business 0:45 C. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-212 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): Human Resources Item TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 2:30 A. Audit Project 032 - Fleet Operations: Fuel Management 23-151 Internal Audit City Business 0:30 B. Aggressive Panhandling Ordinance 22-1281 Police; Community Services Council Request: Hudspeth (6/07/2022)0:45 C. Wastewater Master Plan Update 23-375 Water Utilities City Business 0:45 D. Allocation of Excess Sales Tax 23-456 City Manager's Office Council Request: Hudspeth (12/06/2022)0:30 E. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-213 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 3:30 A. Audit Project 022 - Building Permits Follow-Up 23-149 Internal Audit City Business 0:15 B. Audit Project 016 – COVID-19 Response: Pandemic Preparedness 22-150 Internal Audit City Business 0:15 C. Consolidated Plan and Action Plan Update 23-286 Community Services City Business 0:30 D. DCTA Quarterly Update and Introduction of New Staff 23-421 Engineering City Business 0:30 E. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-214 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 2:30 A. Classification and Compensation Study Overview 23-431 Human Resources City Business 1:00 B. Policing Update TBD Police City Business 0:30 C. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-215 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 2:30 A. Audit Project 034 - Fleet Operations: Fuel Card Administration 23-424 Internal Audit City Business 0:30 B. Golf Cart Ordinance 23-489 Engineering City Business 0:30 C. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-216 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 2:00 June 20, 2023 June 24, 2023 City Council Retreat (@9:00 a.m.)City Council Retreat 23-562 City Manager's Office City Business 8:00 A. Audit Project 033 - Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety 23-425 Internal Audit City Business 0:30 B. Capital Improvement Plan Work 23-268 Finance City Business 1:00 C. Bell/Eagle Intersection Traffic Analysis 23-440 Capitol Projects/Engineering City Business 0:30 D. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-217 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 3:00 July 4, 2023 A. Utility Budgets & Rates Work Session 23-270 Finance City Business 1:00 B. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-218 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 2:00 A. Utility Budgets & Rates Work Session Follow-up 23-282 Finance City Business 1:00 B. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-219 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 2:00 A. DCTA Quarterly Update 23-465 Engineering City Business 0:30 B. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-220 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): City Manager and City Attorney Annual Reviews TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 1:30 July 25, 2023 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) [Continuous Meeting] Other Major Items for Meeting: NO MEETING - Independence Day Holiday and Summer Break August 1, 2023 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information Updated: March 3, 2023 March 7 , 2023 Work Session (@1:30 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) NO additional work sessions Other Major Items for Meeting: Ordinance Adding Polling Location(s); Certification of Unopposed District 2 Canddiate & Cancelling District 2 Election March 21 , 2023 Work Session (@12:00 p.m.) Special Called Meeting (Continuous) To Be Canceled: Regular Meeting *NO additional work sessions may be scheduled without CM approval; NO IC or PH items may be scheduled for this meeting. July 18, 2023 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: NO MEETING - Day after Juneteenth Holiday (June 19) June 6, 2023 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: June 27, 2023 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) [Continuous Meeting] Other Major Items for Meeting: May 16 , 2023 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: CANVASS May 6, 2023 General and Recall Elections/Order Runoff if needed Other Major Items for Meeting: April 4 , 2023 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: Public Hearing and Approval of Roadway Impact Fee Study; Public Hearing and Approval of Roadway Impact Fees April 4, 2023 Special Called Joint Meeting with Denton ISD (@ 11:30 a.m.) At the Development Service Center May 2 , 2023 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: April 18 , 2023 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: *This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.153 Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time March 7 , 2023 Work Session (@1:30 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) NO additional work sessions A. Budget Workshop 23-272 Finance City Business 8:00 Total Est. Time: 8:00 A. Budget Follow-up 23-273 Finance City Business 1:00 B. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-221 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): Internal Auditor and Municipal Judge Annual Reviews TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 2:00 September 5, 2023 Closed Meeting Item(s):TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 0:30 A. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-222 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 1:00 A. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-223 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 1:00 October 3, 2023 A. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-224 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 1:00 A. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-225 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 1:00 A. DCTA Quarterly Update 23-466 Engineering City Business 0:30 B. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-226 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 1:30 A. Two-Minute Pitch: 23-227 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30 Closed Meeting Item(s): TBD Legal (if any)City Business 0:30 Total Est. Time: 1:00 November 21, 2023 Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work Session Date City Council Communication and Group Effectiveness 22-2182 City Manager's Office Council Priority 0:30 City Hall West Programming TBD City Manager's Office City Business TBD Airport Master Plan TBD Airport City Business TBD Wildlife Corridors TBD Environmental Services & Sustainability City Business TBD Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Fees 22-2263 Finance City Business 0:45 Item Dates Departments Type Estimated Work Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to Complete Requestor RFP for a Downton Parking Survey 10-18-2022 Economic Development TBD CM Davis Towing Enforcement Signage 2-7-2023 TBD CM Davis NO MEETING - Day after Labor Day (Sept 4) NO MEETING - National Night Out NO MEETING - Thanksgiving Week November 7 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: November 14 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: September 26 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: October 17 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: October 24 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: September 12 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) If needed for Budget Other Major Items for Meeting: September 19 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: August 15, 2023 Work Session (@2:00 p.m.) Regular Meeting (@6:30 p.m.) Other Major Items for Meeting: August 5, 2022 (Saturday) Budget Workshop (@9:00 a.m.) At the Development Service Center Approved Council Pitches to be Scheduled Work Session Items to be Determined Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items to be Scheduled *This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.154 1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Mar 6th - 12thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Bradshaw StPrairie St ESycamore St03/13/23 07/17/23 Utility installations and pavement replacement. EngineeringScott Fettig2Eufemia DrHermalinda DrBeatriz Dr03/13/23 04/14/23 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel3Riesling DrRhone DrMerlot Dr03/20/23 04/28/23 Concrete Panel and Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel4Sycamore StExposition StCrawford St S03/13/23 07/17/23 Utility installations and pavement replacement. EngineeringScott Fettig5Wainwright StHighland St EPrairie St E03/13/23 04/07/23 Utility installations and pavement replacement. EngineeringScott Fettig Exported on March 3, 2023 11:14:59 AM CST155 2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Allen StMill StWye St12/12/22 03/17/23 Utility replacement and roadwayreconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia2Angelina Bend DrSan Gabriel DrAngelina Bend Dr (1416) 01/17/23 03/24/23 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper3Atlas DrHercules LnRedstone Rd10/17/22 03/24/23 ReconstructStreetsJeremy Wilks4Augusta DrColonial DrAugusta Dr (2900)07/11/22 04/03/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig5Ave AAve AGreenlee St11/08/22 03/10/23 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper6Avenue SPrairie St EDead End South03/06/23 05/20/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig7Bailey StWillson StDead End South01/30/23 06/02/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig8Bonnie Brae StScripture RoundaboutOak St02/09/23 03/31/23 Contractor is performingsubgrade and pavementrepairs,. this will be a rollingclosure while sections arerepaired. traffic is reducedfrom 4 lanes to 2 in this area.EngineeringRobin Davis9Bonnie Brae StRiney RdWindsor Dr03/10/23 07/31/23 Urbana at Bonnie Brae: PublicPavingPublic Works Inspections Jeremiah Tillman-David10Boxwood DrPlumbago DrDaisy Dr01/03/23 03/24/23 Street Panel and SidewalkRepairStreetsRoy San Miguel11Bradshaw StHickory StMcKinney St03/21/22 05/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig12Bradshaw StWilson StPrairie St East01/30/23 06/02/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig13Brook Hollow DrGreenway DrCarriage Hill10/07/22 04/03/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig14Carroll DrOak StMckinney St12/09/22 04/13/23 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new sewer mainline.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane15Carroll DrOak StMckinney St12/09/22 04/13/23 Wastewater Collections will beinstalling a new sewer mainline.WastewaterTiffany Sherrane16Castle Pines LnBurr Oak Dr@ Intersection02/27/23 03/17/23 Concrete Street Panel repair StreetsRoy San Miguel17Clover LnRobinwood LnGlenwood Ln12/09/22 04/05/23 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new main line andservices.WaterTiffany Sherrane18Colonial DrThunderbird DrDead End South07/11/22 04/03/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig19Crawford StHickory StMcKinney St03/21/22 05/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig20Crescent StFulton StCordell St01/16/23 03/10/23 installing new storm line alongcrescentPrivate DevelopmentLee Thurmond21Crescent StAliceCarroll Blvd01/18/23 03/31/23 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper22Elm StPecan StOak St01/23/23 03/17/23 Contractor continues work onthe pedestrian ramps anddiagonal crossingsimprovements. - All WayCrossingEngineeringRobin Davis23Fannin StWelch StBeatty St02/03/23 03/31/23 Steet ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper24Greenway DrThunderbird DrDead End South07/11/22 04/03/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig25Greenway DrThunderbird DrWindsor Farms Dr10/07/22 04/03/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig Exported on March 3, 2023 11:15:05 AM CST156 Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact26Hettie StPaisley StMcKinney St03/21/22 05/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig27Hickory StExposition StRuddell St05/02/22 05/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig28Highland StLocust StWainwright St01/30/23 06/02/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig29Industrial StDead EndWye St01/17/23 03/31/23 Utility replacementEngineeringSeth Garcia30Jim Christal RdWestern BlvdMasch Branch Rd04/18/22 03/17/23 Exeter PH2: Paving Jim Christal Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsKirk Winter31Johnson StDallas DrDaughtry St01/19/23 03/17/23 Atmos working on gas main onCollins and JohnsonAtmos Public WorksInspectionsStephany Trammell32Johnson StDallas DrWye St01/17/23 03/31/23 Utility replacementEngineeringSeth Garcia33Lakewood DrGreenway DrCarriage Hill10/07/22 04/03/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig34Masch Branch RdLovers LnHampton Rd06/24/22 03/14/23 Bridge collapse at 3288 N.Masch Branch RdDrainageGabriel Rodriguez35May StHenderson DrAutumn Oak Dr02/27/23 04/28/23 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper36McCormick StEagle DrFannin St12/27/22 03/10/23 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper37McKinney StCrawford RdAudra Ln05/19/22 05/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig38Mill StAllen StJohnson St01/17/23 03/31/23 Utility ReplacementEngineeringSeth Garcia39Mill StAllen StRobertson St02/27/23 05/31/23 Utility installation and roadwayreconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia40Mistywood LnRobinwood LnSherwood Ln12/09/22 04/05/23 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new main line andservices.WaterTiffany Sherrane41North Texas BlvdI-35 E Service RoadHighland Park02/17/23 03/31/23 Widening & Reconstruction,Traffic Signal Upgrade. trafficfrom I35 will need to use BonnieBrae Street. project is limited toone-way traffic from HighlandPark to I35E.EngineeringRobin Davis42Oak StElm StCedar St02/13/23 03/17/23 Contractor is working on thediagonal crossing on the NEcorner of Oak & Elm. - All WayCrossing ProjectEngineeringRobin Davis43Oak StCrawford StWood St04/04/22 05/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig44Palamino CtMustang DrDead End West03/06/23 03/31/23 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel45Park Access Rd (Off Bonnie Brae) Windsor DrRiney Rd12/15/22 07/31/23 Urbana Bonnie Brae Project:Water, Sewer, Storm, Paving.Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsJeremiah Tillman-David46Robinwood LnKayewood DrEmerson Ln12/09/22 04/05/23 Water Distribution will beinstalling a new main line andservices.WaterTiffany Sherrane47Savannah TrlWhitney CtLongridge Dr02/02/23 03/24/23 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper48Smith StJohnson StBell Ave01/30/23 06/02/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig49Smith StDallas Dr (Hwy 77)Hill St03/06/23 06/07/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig50State School RdI-35EBowie St03/06/23 04/06/23 Utilities relocation along Eastside of State School RdEngineeringAaron Skinner51Wayne StBoyd StMozingo Rd11/14/22 03/10/23 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper52Westward DrCrestmeadow StLookout Ln01/23/23 03/10/23 water line tie in. open cutroadway.Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsLee Thurmond53Whitney CtSavannah TrlDead End East02/02/23 03/31/23 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper Exported on March 3, 2023 11:15:05 AM CST157 Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact54Wood StMcKinney StHickory St04/11/22 05/31/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig55Woodland StBrown DrCherrywood Ln01/17/23 03/31/23 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper56Woodrow LnMcKinney St ETroy H Lagrone Dr02/20/23 03/17/23 Water tie inPublic Works Inspections Ryan Cuba Exported on March 3, 2023 11:15:05 AM CST158 3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact1Barthold Rdrailroad crossing@ Masch Branch Rd02/25/23 02/25/23 Railroad maintenance for KCSDarryl Ware2Bell Ave@ Senior Center02/06/23 02/17/23 Mill and Overlay, The parkingspaces off of Bell in front ofSenior CenterStreetsJeff Jones3Bell AveMingo Rd300' North02/20/23 02/22/23 Mill and Overlay of SeniorCenter parking along bellJeff Jones4Cook StRobertson StWye St10/24/22 02/03/23 Utility installation and roadwayreconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia5Dixon LnComer StCope St01/23/23 03/02/23 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel6Eagle DrBernard StBeatty St02/20/23 03/02/23 Concrete Retaining Wall Repair StreetsRoy San Miguel7Elm Bottom CirSherman Drcity limits02/23/23 02/28/23 OverlayStreetsJeff Jones8Fulton StCordell StCrescent St12/27/22 02/17/23 Street ReconstructionEngineeringDustin Draper9Gober StBroadway StPanhandle St01/02/23 02/24/23 Mill and OverlayStreetsJeff Jones10Hickory St W (221)Piner StCeder St01/16/23 02/17/23 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel11Kingfisher Ln (325)Meadowlark LnOriole Ln02/20/23 03/02/23 Valley Gutter RepairStreetsRoy San Miguel12Oak StElm StCedar St01/23/23 02/03/23 Contractor will be performingwork on the pedestrian rampsand diagonal crossingsimprovements.EngineeringRobin Davis13Oak St Wrailroad crossingby Precision Dr02/25/23 02/25/23 Railroad maintenance for KCSDarryl Ware14Peach StLocust StBell Ave02/14/23 03/01/23 Mill & OverlayStreetsJeff Jones15Serenity WayMontecito DrGlen Falls Ln01/03/23 02/17/23 Street Panel and SidewalkrepairStreetsRoy San Miguel16Uland StRose StRailroad Ave04/25/22 03/01/23 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott Fettig17Woodrow LnMorse StMcKinney St12/08/22 02/03/23 Water tie in, Right turn lane andapproach construction.Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran18Wye StCrosstimbers StMill St12/05/22 02/24/23 Water/wastewater replacementand full street reconstructionEngineeringSeth Garcia Exported on March 3, 2023 11:15:16 AM CST159