HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 2 Agenda Questions and Responses December 2 Agenda Questions and Responses
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11/30/2025 Gerard Hudspeth Work Session A 25-1543 Airport Explain key components of Part 139 regulatory/safety compliance requirements?Is Part 139:Key regulatory and safety components for Part 139 certification include dedicated firefighting(ARFF)
there an index?...a lot of the labels have terminology that is not common capability,more stringent safety/security,environmental,and records requirements,more stringent HAZMAT and fuel
wording...please explain or provide an index;understanding a majority of the slides safety requirments,and sufficient staff and resources to support these systems.Part 139 only needs to be pursued if
are label with this terminology.Please isolate and identify new revenue streams. significant levels of commercial operations(excluding small unscheduled charter operations)are projected for an
Please list ALL development or proposals/opportunities that we presented and airport that would justify the costs associated with acquiring and maintaining Part 139 standards.Large unscheduled
declined or not accepted.Please share parking study that supports the amount of air carrier charter operations are infrequent at DTO and are not anticipated to increase frequency to a level that would
parking spaces.Please be prepared to answer questions about the airport justify Part 139 certification at DTO.
entrance(maximize space).
Index:The complete draft plan documents(linked in the AIS)provide a Glossary of Terms.Industry-specific
terminology contained within the presentation slides will be explained during the presentation.
Revenue Streams:The plan assumes current revenue streams(lease rent,fuel delivery fees,permit fees)will grow as
the airport develops and expands its operational capacity. New revenue streams may,depending on market demand,
include surcharges on certain aeronautical activities(such as drones being used for cargo or passenger transportation),
landing fees,and/or gross receipts fees on non-aeronautical commercial activities(such as for commercial properties
along the proposed Loop 288 right of way). In all cases,any changes to the fee schedule would be supported by a fee
study to ensure there is a need for a new fee,equity in its application,and the continued competitiveness of the
airport.
Development Proposals:While staff receive a number of lease/development proposals each year,an Airport
Development Application must be submitted for formal review of a proposal or negotiation of any lease agreement.
Over the previous two years,only two such applications did not proceed to Council for its consideration of a lease
agreement(one expired while the other was associated with an RFP where the respondent was not selected). All lease
agreements submitted to the Council for approval have been approved.
Parking:The development schematics presented as part of the plan are conceptual in nature and based on expected
or likely use. The actual parking requirements would be dependent on the ultimate use of the facility and the Denton
Development Code requirements.Terminal area parking requirements described in Chapter Three of the master plan
are based on a combination of passengers per itinerant operation and a percentage of based aircraft.
11/30/2025 JGerarcl Hudspeth Open Microphone C 25-2185 lHuman Resources Please call me Monday and bring me up to speed. Called and left a voicemail at 10:00 AM.Awaiting return call.
11/30/2025 Gerard Hudspeth Consent E 25-1812 Community Services I am requesting to pull this item at this point.Please ask the appropriate person to Acknowledged.
call me to discuss.
11/30/2025 Gerard Hudspeth Consent D 25-1813 Community Services Same as previous Acknowledged.
11/30/2025 Gerard Hudspeth Consent B 25-093 City Secretary's Office Please email me a copy of the application.Please pull this item for a separate vote, A copy of the application is attached.Staff will be prepared to pull this item for a separate vote.
until I've had an opportunity to review the application.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Work Session A 25-1543 Airport Given slide 5,for the period of the DTO MasterPlan,can staff indicate likely, The air cargo study found that the most likely scenario for DTO air cargo is continued charter operations ranging from
possible but lower likelihood,and unlikely services,their estimated%of total,and 100 to 156 annual movements with cargo tonnage reaching a low of 55 tons and a high of 130 tons.Revenue from this
estimated net revenues? activity is projected to range between$2,300 and$3,700 annually.It is a lower likelihood/unlikely that scheduled air
cargo flights would take place at DTO due to competition from Dallas-Fort Worth International(DFW),Dallas Love Field
(DAL),and Fort Worth Alliance(AFW),which collectively cover the needs of every shipper.
Net revenues of a scheduled air cargo operation would be highly variable and based on flight frequencies,aircraft
type,destinations served,and cargo types.For most airports,the direct revenue related to air cargo operations tends
to be limited-cargo operations typically generate revenue through landing fees,fuel flowage fees and rents for any
cargo facilities.In the case of DTO,the primary revenues for cargo operations would be via fuel flowage fees and
parking fees for aircraft remaining overnight.Even with regular cargo operations at DTO,these activities would likely
generate only modest revenue for the airport.
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11/30/2025 Brian Beck Work Session C 25-2158 Human Resources Can staff clarify what a"working interview"means? The term"working interview"typically refers to a hands-on or"audition-style"interview in which a job candidate
performs actual job tasks to demonstrate their skills in a real-world environment.Rather than simply answering
interview questions,the candidate works for a short period,allowing the employer to assess their abilities,work ethic,
and how they interact with the team and handle real responsibilities.
For the purposes of this discussion,a"working interview"is used informally to describe a period during which Council
or leadership evaluates an existing employee's fit for a higher-level role before making a longer-term decision.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Work Session C 25-2158 Human Resources Can staff estimate the impacts of the various types of uncertainty described on While we can't put exact numbers to it,uncertainty in top leadership almost always affects both retention and
staff retention and recruiting,particularly mid-level and higher? recruitment.When people don't know what direction the organization is heading—or who will be setting
priorities—mid-level and senior staff are more likely to look elsewhere or hold back on long-term planning.
From a recruiting standpoint,strong candidates often hesitate to join an organization that doesn't have clear
leadership in place,which can reduce applicant pools and make some positions harder to fill.
Appointing an interim City Manager sooner rather than later helps calm some of that uncertainty.It provides clarity,
stabilizes expectations,and makes it easier to keep current talent and attract qualified candidates.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Consent D&E 25-1812& Community Services What is the HUD goal that we are attempting to align with? Both parties are attempting to update the administrative requirements of the agreements to align with Community
25-1813 Development and HUD policy on compliance periods.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Consent D&E 25-1812& Community Services Is reporting by FMDNS an onerous task?Are they seeking the change or is staff? The change was prompted by a joint desire to align the agreement with CD and HUD policy on compliance
25-1814 requirements.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Consent I&J 25-1987& Finance The backup does a good job describing the advantages of the Commercial Paper The delegated authority to refund Commercial Paper provided by these ordinances serves a few key purposes.If
25-1988 and Refunding Bonds mechanisms.For context only,can staff briefly state the Commercial Paper was to be issued,this action allows staff to take advantage of favorable market conditions to
consequences of council failing to approve these refunding bonds so that the refinance the debt or re-issue(roll)the Commercial Paper within 270 days of issuance.Additionally,rating agencies
public understands better? favorably view delegated refunding ordinances as they provide documentation of an immediate financing contingency
plan.This contributes to a high credit rating and lowers the City's cost of borrowing.Without the ordinances the rating
agencies could consider downgrading the programs,which in turn,would raise borrowing costs.Finally,is
consideration of the investor pool(banks,pension funds,etc.who buy the City's bonds),which may be reduced
without the ordinances due to the City not demonstrating a clear and timely strategy to handle liquidity events.The
City does not currently have any outstanding Commercial Paper.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Consent M 25-2016 Human Resources Roughly speaking,how often does separation occur in less than the vesting period Based on a review of hires and separations over the last two years,approximately 30-35%of employees separate
of 2 years?Is this a common occurrence or rare? within their first two years of employment.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Consent Q 25-2018 Community Services Why are PARD facilities'inclement weather guidelines pointed to City EMP The City's libraries and fire stations are not designated as overnight emergency shelters in the City's Emergency
documentation whereas Library and Fire Station do not have similar provisions. Management Plan.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Consent Q 25-2018 Community Services Admin facilities are notably missing from the denoted categories of city facility Administrative facilities are covered by section"II.General Rules of Conduct"of the policy and listed in the definition
(city hall,Dev-services,courts,police,and the like).Which inclement weather of Inclement Weather Stations.
policy governs these facilities?
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Public Hearings A,B,C CA25-0001a, Development Services For the Mar4 MMD application vote,it was suggested at the time that approval of The various approvals for the project are at the discretion of City Council.The MMD consent was contingent on
MPA25- the attempt to petition the state for the MMD would not obligate the city to approval of a development agreement by City Council,so if City Council chose not to approve the project agreement,
0003b,PD25 advance the project?Contrary to the narrative in Prior Approvals and throughout then the MMD could not move forward.
0003a the Staff Analysis,there was significant discussion on the suitability of the project
during the work session on the project.The staff analysis seems to suggest that the
mere presence of the attempt at the MMD is somewhat determinative of council's
acquiescence for the remainder of the project which does not align with prior
discussion during related agenda items.
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11/30/2025 Brian Beck Public Hearings A,B,C CA25-0001a, Development Services If Goal LU1 is not in alignment with Mobility and Wastewater plans,which plans As provided for in the criteria for approval for Comprehensive Plan Amendments and other applications in the DDC,
MPA25- take precedent?Should our infrastructure plans not mirror our Comprehensive competing goals and plan objectives have to be weighed and considered for any application.While Staff makes a
0003b,PD25 Plan?Additionally,will all mobility changes be targeted at motor vehicle recommendation,it is ultimately the Council's decision as to which of those goals takes precedent in instances where
0003a infrastructure improvements? there are competing goals or plans.
Ideally,yes,all of the City's master plans would be in alignment.However,in reality when areas are growing as rapidly
as the entire DFW region is,resources for updates are limited,and the timing of plans updates doesn't align,then
there will ultimately be things that do not align.This is the case currently with the City's plans—the most recent
Comprehensive Plan update was funded and scoped as a very limited/light touch update,and much of the work on it
was done prior to the other infrastructure master plans were completed.One of the main reasons those plans were
able to better account for infrastructure needs in the outer parts of the City/ETJ was that by that time staff had a much
better grasp of the rapid scale at which development and growth were occurring in the form of Municipal Utility
Districts and with the kickoff of larger scaled developments such as Cole Ranch and Landmark.
The mobility plan emphasizes the implementation of complete streets concepts and multimodal transportation access,
including options for biking,walking,public transit,automobiles,and micromobility.The Transportation Staff ensures
that all mobility improvements align with the guidelines outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and the Mobility Plan
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Public Hearings A,B,C CA25-0001a, Development Services I read that Goal LU4 is not being held to regarding facilitating contiguous Goal LU-4 calls for"staged"and"compatible"growth in addition to"contiguous"growth.The proposed PD does allow
MPA25- development?The PPP and WLC maps explicitly call for a goal of contiguity in for staged,phased growth within Craver Ranch,and nothing in the PD proposes to deviate from and of the City's ESA,
0003b,PD25 order to create corridors.How does discontiguity of existing ESAs further that tree preservation,or other environmentally-related standards.In fact,the plans reflect preservation of the floodplain
0003a goal?As the project is already entirely within the corporate limits of the city,is it and ESA areas as open space,with proposed amendments to the Mobility Plan intended to reduce impacts to those
not already subject to the city's long-term development vision? areas for infrastructure.Therefore,the plan offers a balanced approach that both allows for infrastructure extensions
as called for by the City's adopted plans and allowed for by the DDC while also allowing for maximum preservation of
ESAs in their current locations.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Public Hearings A,B,C CA25-0001a, Development Services Goal FEV-5:Can staff describe how infrastructure needs outside the project The City's commitment to infrastructure development is for projects already planned in the City's master planning
MPA25- boundaries but necessary for the long-term success of the project in Denton meet efforts and needed to serve the region north of Loop 288 and east of 1-35,regardless of the Craver Ranch
0003b,PD25 Goal FEV-5 and are not particularly disadvantageous due to the discontinuity? development.Craver Ranch building infrastructure aids in the ability to serve by having a future connection to
0003a Similarly,can staff describe the how the project creates advantages for existing wastewater service available and the elevated storage tank assists with pressure in this pressure plane.
land-use in the region but outside the project boundaries,such as Rainbow Valley,
Green Valley,etc?
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Public Hearings A,B,C CA25-0001a, Development Services Goal FEV-6:Will the MMD funded developers cost share cover the full The developer and MMD will fund the construction of all onsite infrastructure,an offsite sewer line,and offsite
MPA25- construction and operation of the new facilities within the project boundaries?If roadway improvements to Gribble Springs and Shepard Road.The City has planned for and will be constructing the
0003b,PD25 not,what portion of the city's costs will be in excess of the current city costs for Clear Creek Interceptor and water improvements to Ray Roberts Treatment Plant and a future transmission main.The
0003a covering this region?Will roadway impact fees at current approval levels meet development would maintain parks,trails,non-right-of-way drainage areas,and right-of-way landscaping.The City
costs?Similarly for Fire/EMS and Police,how many FTE are currently allocated to would maintain other infrastructure related to the development after construction by the developer and conveyance
the region and what is the expected need for additional capital and staffing for the to the City.
region?How will those one-time capital expenditure and M&O costs be assigned
to the developer and over what time frame? Based on the fiscal impact analysis,the capital costs are$69,875,000 for the Northeast Service Center Annex,Fire
substations and engines,and a new library.The Developer is contributing$2.5 million towards public safety,$2 million
in land contribution towards the Northeast Service Center Annex,and$3 million in funding towards affordable
housing.(FIA Table 12).The M&O costs are estimated based on a per-demand unit approach,considering population,
housing units,square footage,etc.The analysis found operating expenses of$1,057,550,000 over 40 years,with a
surplus of$106,630,000 in that period,considering new revenues.(FIA Table 13).
The roadway impact fee fund is estimated to have a surplus of$5,110,000 per the fiscal impact analysis.However,the
Street Improvement Fund is estimated to have a$57,490,000 deficit over the 40-year study.
Staff does not have estimated public safety FTEs currently serving this region.Because this is a single property,the
police service dedication would be low,and the area is served by Fire Station 4 on Sherman Drive,which currently
exceeds a 12-minute response time.The FIA estimated public safety costs used a call per capita approach to public
safety and didn't use an FTE count for costing.The estimated staffing would be 12 staff per fire station and 30 new
officers at build-out.
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11/30/2025 Brian Beck Public Hearings A,B,C CA25-0001a, Development Services Goal HN-1:Of the 9190 new dwelling units can it is my understanding that the Those figures are roughly correct.This is detailed in Table 1 of the Craver Ranch Fiscal Impact Analysis.
MPA25- bulk will be single family and roughly 11%missing middle type housing like
0003b,PD25 townhomes?Is it expected that all of these units will be Market Rate for their size
0003a and composition?Additionally,it is my understanding that 9190 dwelling units
represents an approximately 13%increase in Denton's—70,000 housing stock-are
those correct figures?If not,please correct them.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Public Hearings A,B,C CA25-0001a, Development Services What will be the impact in terms of drainage and flow rates for the 9190 units to The development will be required to contain drainage from the site to pre-development conditions so it will not have
MPA25- empty into the Clear Creek drainage basin?Other projects are also in development an impact downstream.The developer has already been working with City staff on the Downstream Assessment for
0003b,PD25 in the Clear Creek drainage basin.Does the Clear Creek basin have sufficient this development and is proposing on-site detention.Based on the agreements,the City has the option to oversize
0003a capacity to absorb waste and stormwater impacts from this project and all the facilities,with the City paying the incremental cost of that oversizing,to accommodate other developments in the area
other projects proposing to utilize the basin?In particular,how will this impact and have a positive impact on flows going into this basin by capturing them within the sewer system.This would
sensitive habitat and downstream flooding?Will water and waste water contain new flows to the City's future treatment plant and the City would follow a process through TCEQ for the
infrastructure be oversized to accommodate growth in the region?How will any discharge permit for a Stream Assessment to ensure the discharge would not negatively impact the environment and
oversizing be apportioned between the project and the city?Will low-use water community downstream.There are no additional requirements related to low-use water standards for this
standards(reduced turf grasses and the like)be required to reduce impacts to the development than for other developments in the City,and any user would still need to follow the City's Water
CC basin? Conservation Plan.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Public Hearings A,B,C CA25-0001a, Development Services Road Systems:The project's proposed internal and perimeter mobility network In the build-out scenario,the surrounding road network is expected to be fully developed and will adequately support
MPA25- were deemed adequate.However,these street segments will be served by the overall development.The City of Denton Transportation staff is in direct communication with TXDOT and Denton
0003b,PD25 surrounding mobility segments.Do the surrounding segments have sufficient County to implement improvements as each phase of development occurs.Additionally,staff is coordinating with the
0003a capacity to meet the demands of these 9190 units? outer loop team to address traffic concerns related to this development.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Public Hearings A,B,C CA25-0001a, Development Services Under 2.7.1.D,if the CompPlan and FLUM were not in error why is it that it is the An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan may be initiated by the City Council,the Planning and Zoning Commission,
MPA25- CompPlan and FLUM that need updating rather than the case that projects were the Director,or the property owner(s)with an application executed by all property owners,or their authorized agents.
0003b,PD25 allowed to advance that did not well-align with the CompPlan and FLUM? In this case,the applicant has requested a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Future Land Use Map to pursue a
0003a Planned Development. DDC 2.7.1D states that an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment may be approved
only following a determination that the proposed amendment is consistent with the overall goals and intent of the
Comprehensive Plan and meets one of three criteria listed,one of which is if there was an error in the original
Comprehensive Plan.
As described in the Staff Analysis,staff determined that the application was consistent with criteria for approval,
specifically that growth trends predicted in the Comprehensive Plan have consistently been surpassed and indicates
the City is continuing to grow at a rate of more than 4%annually rather than the 3%estimated in the Plan.Therefore,
Staff is recommending approval of the application,and the Planning and Zoning Commissions has recommended
approval as well.Should Council disagree with these findings,then they may choose to deny the application.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Public Hearings A,B,C CA25-0001a, Development Services If growth projections in Denton have exceeded the Comp Plan's anticipated growth City Staff are aware of the need to do a holistic update to the Comprehensive Plan in order to reassess the stated goals
MPA25- rate,how does that obligate the city to approve any particular single location for for housing to better align with current growth trends.However,the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process exists
0003b,PD25 housing rather than adjusting the wholistic citywide efforts? for situations such as these where more targeted adjustments are sought either by Staff,the P&Z,Council,or the
0003a property owner in between those City-wide updates to the Plan.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Public Hearings A,B,C CA25-0001a, Development Services How will the presence of the project impact the alignment of Outerloop segments TXDOT and Denton County are aware of the Craver Ranch Development.Staff implied that TXDOT will consider this
MPA25- A vs.B?The project PD seems to suggest only B. development when determining the final alignment during the ongoing environmental impact study.Specifically,
0003b,PD25 segment A will have significant floodplain management issues to the west of the Craver Ranch Development.As a
0003a result,segment B seems to be the most viable option.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Public Hearings A,B,C CA25-0001a, Development Services For capital planning,it seems like capital costs for utility infrastructure over the The utility infrastructure was not modeled because of the nature of the infrastructure for this project.The City's
MPA25- time period of the project were not included in modeled financial impacts?Is that obligations related to infrastructure are already planned for prior to the development(i.e.,Ray Roberts Plant
0003b,PD25 correct and if so why were those left out? Improvements,transmission main,and the Clear Creek Interceptor).The ongoing maintenance would be recovered
0003a through service fees and included in any future rate study.
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11/30/2025 Brian Beck Individual Consideration E 25-2132 Finance Are there are 3 publicly elected members to vote on by all nominating units or only The Denton Central Appraisal District(DCAD)Board consists of nine members.Five of those members are elected by
2,the backup wasn't clear? taxing jurisdictions,including the two open positions(Places 4 and 7)up for election at this time.The other three seats
selected by taxing jurisdictions have terms that do not expire this year.The remaining Board is comprised of three
publicly elected positions,which are seats elected by residents on Election Day,and the Denton County Tax Assessor-
Collector(Dawn Waye).
The ballot includes four nominees submitted by the taxing jurisdictions,and the two individuals receiving the highest
number of votes will be elected to fill the expiring terms.Each taxing unit,including the City of Denton,may cast its
allocated votes for one or more of the nominees listed on the official ballot.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Individual Consideration F 25-1921 Economic Development Are there Chamber members wishing to serve on the nomination committee? Marty Rivers is the Chamber appointee for the nomination committee.
11/30/2025 Brian Beck Individual Consideration F 25-1921 Economic Development For the two council seats,I nominate MPT Rumohr, and Councilor Holland. Acknowledged.
12/1/2025 Jill Jester Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services Please elaborate on the statement that the developer is contributing to The development will construct approximately$462 million in infrastructure.A portion of this includes an off-site
infrastructure needed for their development as well as development in the ETJ. sewer line to serve the development to be connected to the City's upcoming Clear Creek Interceptor.The sewer line
could be used for development in the City and ETJ in the area around Craver Ranch.
12/1/2025 Jill Jester Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services Please elaborate on the water use and supply planning for this development i.e. Based on an analysis performed by the City's consultant to model the water needs of the development,additional
extending the Central Pressure Plane and how to increase the capacity of the water infrastructure(i.e.transmission line,plant capacity increases,and an elevated storage tank)is not needed until
pump station,water treatment plant at the Lake Ray Roberts Treatment Plant by 10 years into the development.
2028. Is this doable for us?
12/1/2025 Jill Jester Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services Applicant Narrative: Yes,the city listed on a mailing address does not always align with the municipality that a property is in.For example,
2.5.c.Are there addresses in Aubrey that are actually in the City of Denton? portions of the Craver Ranch property currently have both Sanger and Aubrey addresses.
12/1/2025 Jill Jester Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services Why has the City not required some kind of residential threshold/date that once While it would be ideal to have assurances that a mix of supporting commercial uses would be in place for area
met triggers the commercial development? Would that help the City's finances to residents early on in the development process,staff ultimately did not push for requiring this as part of the Planned
do so?Is this done? Development because the real estate/development market will naturally provide for with the mix of base zoning
districts and permitted uses proposed as part of the PD.Forcing a set amount of commercial development to occur at
an arbitrary time would risk having those spaces underperform or sit vacant if the market was not right to support
retail,restaurant,etc.at that time.
12/1/2025 Jill Jester Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services How will the City ensure the developer does not exceed the agreed to multifamily The Planned Development for Craver Ranch,much like the Master Planned Community ordinances for Cole Ranch and
units? Hunter Ranch/Landmark,contains a maximum number of multifamily units that can be developed(1,015 units).This is
enforced through Staff tracking the number of units proposed with each multifamily project that is proposed and
ultimately issued permits.Staff would inform prospective multifamily developers during their Pre-Application
Conference of the number of units that remains available so that they can plan their project accordingly,and once the
maximum number is reached,Staff would no longer approve plans or issue permits that would exceed that maximum
number of units.Should the property owner or developer wish to pursue additional units beyond that maximum
number in the future,they would have to apply for an amendment to the Planned Development ordinance.
12/1/2025 Jill Jester Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services The Applicant narrative states their created district will supply the development's I believe this is in reference to the MMD being created to fund the infrastructure needed to develop the property.The
water needs. How is that done without creating a drain on City water? (question development will be supplied by City of Denton water.
has been received).
12/1/2025 Jill Jester Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services Is there an easy button to determine if an address is in the City of Denton or in the A map with the area addresses is attached.
ETJ? Am curious with the comments who is in the City and who is not.
12/1/2025 Jill Jester Public Hearings B MPA25- Development Services The outside analysis provided states the provided model appears to overestimate The capacities indicated in the modeling represent a buildout scenario.Any service-related issues will be identified and
0003 roadway capacities when compared with the NTCOG data. How much of a addressed by staff throughout the phased analysis.It is typical for large developments to undergo a phased analysis
problem is this indicative of? that spans 20 to 25 years.The buildout capacities are entirely manageable.Staff will evaluate these capacities during
each phase and ensure that any concerns are effectively addressed.
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Work Session A 25-1543 Airport Are the project numbers randomly assigned or are they in priority order? The project numbers are in priority order;however,the project priority is expected to be fluid as market and
operational needs come into focus over the life of the plan. It is not expected that all projects will be completed in the
20-year planning timeframe rather the list of projects represents a menu of infrastructure and facility options that can
be reprioritized as needs arise. For a potential project to be eligible for FAA funding,it must be in the master
plan/airport layout plan.
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12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Work Session A 25-1543 Airport What is the purpose of the properties to be purchased at either ends of the The properties on either end of the runway constitute the Runway Protection Zone("RPZ"). Updates in FAA
runways? requirements,along with the possible extension of the west parallel runway,require the Airport to exert positive
control(by purchase or avigation easement)over the property in order to keep it clear of incompatible land uses and
structures. This reduces the risk of damage or injury in the event of an aircraft undershooting or overrunning the
runway. Such control of the RPZ is an FAA requirement.
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Work Session A 25-1543 Airport What is the"non-aeronautical land"used for? Non-aeronatucial land are areas of airport property not used for activities directly related to the operation or support
of aircraft,such as runways,taxiways,or aircraft parking.Instead,these properties may be used for commercial,
industrial,recreational,or other purposes that generate revenue for the airport while remaining compatible with
aviation safety and land use regulations. Examples include parking garages,restaurants,gas stations,car rental,
aviation business offices,etc. Certain properties on the west side of the airport are proposed to be designated as non-
aeronautical;however,they can be easily designated as"aeronautical"and used to directly support aviation activities
where needed. It is far more difficult to take aeronautical property and redesignate it as non-aeronautical.
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Work Session B 25-2041 City Manager's Office What does research show for productivity when working four 9 or 10 hour days Compressed workweeks benefit the workforce with employees report better work—life balance,reduced commuting,
every week? higher morale,and improved retention,while organizations gain from lower turnover and faster recruitment.These
workforce outcomes indirectly support productivity by stabilizing staffing and reducing burnout.
Multiple sources support these findings including,but not limited to,a study by the Municipal Research and Services
Center as well as articles by the American Phsychological Association and the Society of Hurman Resources
Management(SHRM).In addition,a survey conducted by staff of cities throughout the region providing alternative
work schedules supported these findings.
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Consent D 25-1812 Community Services In a nutshell,what difference will participating familiar see as a result of this The changes to the contract do not have an operational impact.The contract amendments are to bring older
change,if any? agreements administratively in line with current best practices.
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services The Denton 2040 Plan and Denton Mobility Plan were updated concurrently so Ideally,all of the City's master plans would be in alignment.However,in reality when areas are growing as rapidly as
they would better align.According to Exhibit 2-Staff Analysis(p.8),the Mobility the entire DFW region is,resources for updates are limited,and the timing of plan updates doesn't align,there will
Plan update and the 2018 Water Distribution Master Plan projected substantial ultimately be things that do not align.This is the case with the City's currently adopted plans—the most recent
growth and development where the Denton 2040 Plan did not.Why weren't the Comprehensive Plan update was funded and scoped as a very limited/light touch update,and it did not include an in-
same projections used for all of our master plans? depth population and housing analysis whereas the Mobility Plan update took into account information from other
sources,such as TXDOT and County,that helped inform the roads shown on the Mobility Plan.One of the main
reasons later master plans were able to better account for infrastructure needs in the outer parts of the City/ETJ was
that by that time staff had a much better grasp of the rapid scale at which development and growth were occurring in
the form of Municipal Utility Districts and with the kickoff of larger scaled developments such as Cole Ranch and
Landmark.
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services Is this property part of Denton's"rural fringe?"If not,where is the rural fringe that The term"rural fringe"is not defined in the Comprehensive Plan,but it could be assumed to mean any of those
the Denton 2040 calls for us to preserve? undeveloped or agricultural areas in the outer parts of the City limits as well as the City's ETJ.This property would be
within those fringe areas given its location on the northernmost edge of the City.
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services When is the next planned update of our comprehensive plan and mobility plan? City staff is currently in the process of seeking grant funds to assist with concurrent updates to the Comprehensive
Plan,Mobility Plan,and the Parks and Trails Master Plan.Staff would want to kick off the update process for those
plans later in 2026,with the goal for adoption by early 2028.
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services How many lane miles of Denton streets are currently considered beyond the end Everything below 40 on the Pavement Condition Index would need to be replaced.That is currently 102.9 Lane Miles
of their useful life?In other words,how many lane miles are no longer cost-
effective to repair and are waiting to be reconstructed?
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services Exhibit 6(p.10,item b)-This item states that Denton will not have to fund The developer and MMD will fund the construction of all onsite infrastructure,an offsite sewer line,and offsite
infrastructure for the Development.I've been told previously that Denton will have roadway improvements to Gribble Springs and Shepard Road.The City has planned for and will be constructing the
to fund the infrastructure maintenance and replacement for this development. Clear Creek Interceptor and water improvements to the Ray Roberts Treatment Plant and a future transmission main.
Can you clarify whether Denton will have to fund the infrastructure for this The development would maintain parks,trails,non-right-of-way drainage areas,and right-of-way landscaping.The City
development after it's built? would maintain other infrastructure related to the development after construction by the developer and conveyance
to the City.
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12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services The staff ISR preceding the fiscal analysis from the November 21 Friday Staff The goal going into the Fiscal Impact Analysis was to determine whether the proposed development would generate
Report states that it's intended to"highlight areas where the project may generate fiscal surpluses or not,and this language was retained to indicate this objective from before the analysis was
fiscal surpluses that support broader City priorities,as well as areas where service conducted.
demand could outpace revenues."Is what areas could service demand outpace
revenues? The Fiscal Impact Analysis for Craver Ranch finds a fiscal surplus in the general fund and debt service fund over the 40-
year study period.For special revenue funds,the Street Improvement Fund shows a deficit of$57,490,000 on expenses
of$82,040,000.The water and Wastewater impact fee revenues are assumed to be fully expended on associated
infrastructure build-out.
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services The staff ISR referenced above also states that the fiscal analysis is intended to The goal going into the Fiscal Impact Analysis was to determine whether the proposed development would generate
highlight"both opportunities and potential funding gaps."What are the potential fiscal surpluses or not,and this language was retained to indicate this objective from before the analysis was
funding gaps associated with this development? conducted.
Based on findings of the fiscal impact analysis,the street improvement fund is estimated to have a deficit of
$57,490,000 over the 40-year study period of the FIA.The primary revenue source for this fund is franchise fees for
utilities.
Figure 1 of the FIA displays estimated future year annual net fiscal results over the 40-year analysis period.City Staff
will work with the developer to time the debt financing of capital expenditures that are incurred before the
development is built out and generating full revenue.Staff will manage financial needs on an annual basis through the
budget process.
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services In today's dollars,how much in annual revenue do we project at build-out for Total valuation estimate:$5.1 billion
M&O tax and I&S tax(please list the two separately)for this development? M&O annual revenue(2025 rate):$17,073,780
I&S annual revenue(2025 rate):$13,292,640
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services In today's dollars,what is the cost per lane mile to reconstruct a concrete Our most recent full replacement was roughly$1.015 million per lane mile,and concrete reconstruction is estimated
roadway? to be 30%more costly-$1,319,500 per lane mile
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Public Hearings A CA25-0001a Development Services What the study period for the fiscal analysis?(in number of years) "What the study period for the fiscal analysis?40 years
What is the typical lifespan of a concrete street? What is the typical lifespan of a concrete street?25-30 years.Typically longer for residential streets.25-30 Years
What is the typical lifespan of a fire engine? What is the typical lifespan of a fire engine?15 years
What is the typical lifespan of drainage infrastructure? What is the typical lifespan of fire stations/substations in Denton?50 years
What is the typical lifespan of fire stations/substations in Denton? What is the typical lifespan of drainage infrastructure?50-100 years depending on a number of factors:
Infrastructure type:channel,pipe,etc.
Pipe material:Concrete,PVC,etc.
Maintenance and care
12/1/2025 Suzi Rumohr Public Hearings B MPA25- Development Services Which Outer Loop route has TxDOT selected? An alignment has not been selected yet;however,segment A will have significant floodplain management issues to
0003 the west of the Craver Ranch Development.As a result,segment B seems to be the most viable option.TXDOT will
make the final call after the ongoing environmental impact study is complete.Transportation Services staff expect to
know the alignment by the Summer of 2026.
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