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MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 31, 2026
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Cassey Ogden, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
Upcoming Meetings
1.Board of Ethics on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Work
Session Room.
2.Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in
the Civic Center Community Room.
3.Denton City Public Facility Corporation on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in
the City Council Work Session Room.
4.Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
5.City Council Meeting – Special Called on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in
the Council Chambers.
6.Agenda Committee on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in the City Council Work
Session Room.
7.CANCELLED - Downtown Economic Development Committee on Thursday, August 6,
2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the Development Service Center.
8.Public Art Committee on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Civic Center
Community Room.
9.City Council Budget Workshop on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room.
Please check the City of Denton website for final meeting days and times as information is subject
to change after the Friday Report is published. Public Meetings & Agendas | Denton, TX
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General Information & Status Updates
A.Elevated Temperature Impact – Over the weekend, Environmental Services and
Sustainability staff responded to two separate fish kill reports in southern Denton, one at
Unicorn Lake, and another in an HOA pond near Wind River Lane. Staff visited both sites
to conduct water quality testing. In both instances, they found elevated water temperatures
(above normal range) and reduced dissolved oxygen levels (below normal range).
Therefore, the fish kills were likely caused by recent high temperatures, which can lead to
low dissolved oxygen levels during summer months. All other parameters remained normal
at both sites, and no odors or discoloration were observed.
More information on these seasonal occurrences is available on the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department website. Staff contact: Michael Gange, Environmental Services &
Sustainability
B.Inclement Weather Shelter – From July 23 through July 29, the Inclement Weather Shelter
at the Denton Community Shelter (909 N. Loop 288) was opened every day by Our Daily
Bread. The inclement weather shelter is opened in accordance with the City’s Use of
Facilities for Inclement Weather Policy to provide overnight cooling for individuals when
there is a Major HeatRisk, representing a major risk of heat-related impacts affecting all
individuals without proper hydration and adequate cooling. The below table details the
shelter’s utilization and capacity through this period and Attachment A below is the Denton
County Public Health Heat-Related Illness Surveillance Report for the week of July 19
through July 25. Additional information on shelter and weather resources, including
instructions on how to sign up for inclement weather alerts, can be found on the City’s
website. Staff contact: Jesse Kent, Community Services
HeatRisk HeatRisk: 3 (Major) HeatRisk: 3 (Major) HeatRisk: 3 (Major) HeatRisk: 3 (Major)
Date Thursday, July 23,
2026 Friday, July 24, 2026 Saturday, July 25, 2026 Sunday, July 26, 2026
Denton
Community
Shelter
Occupied Available Occupied Available Occupied Available Occupied Available
Beds 130 65 133 62 135 60 143 52
HeatRisk HeatRisk: 3 (Major) HeatRisk: 3 (Major) HeatRisk: 3 (Major)
Date Monday, July 27, 2026 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Wednesday, July 29,
2026
Denton
Community
Shelter
Occupied Available Occupied Available Occupied Available
Beds 142 53 149 46 152 43
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C.Natatorium Repair Update – From July 21-29, the Denton Natatorium was closed to the
public while repairs to the dehumidification and HVAC system were made. Key
components have been replaced, and the unit has now been restored to full operation. The
system is currently maintaining normal temperature and humidity levels. Staff contact:
Tom Gramer, Facilities and Fleet
D.Denton Natatorium Hosting USA Polo Junior Olympics Tournament – The Denton
Natatorium is hosting the USA Water Polo Session III national tournament from Thursday,
July 30, through Sunday, August 2, with 144 teams competing from across the United
States. The Natatorium will be closed to the public for the duration of the tournament and
will reopen on Monday, August 3 for normal business hours.
Throughout the closure, members may use their passes at the Civic Center Pool (515 N.
Bell Ave.) during regular operating hours, which are between noon and 6 p.m., daily. Water
Works Park hours and operations will not be affected. Staff contact: Allison Wing, Parks
and Recreation
E.DTV Video Highlights for July – DTV released several videos this month that raise
awareness, educate, and inform our community. The following are highlighted videos
Council is encouraged to share:
•Dude Makes Cents of Denton - Episode 1: Understanding the Budget Process
Ever wonder how the City of Denton budget comes together?
•Denton Firefighter Physicals at TWU
Since 2018, the Denton Fire Department and Texas Woman's University have
worked together to keep firefighters healthy.
•Sights and Sounds - Clear Creek Denton
Sometimes you just need to stop and take a moment to listen to the world around
you!
•Hot Hot Hot! The 2026 Yankee Doodle Day Parade in Denton, TX!!
Despite near triple-digit heat, Denton residents packed the Historic Downtown
Square.
All videos air on DTV, are shared via social media channels, and are available on the City’s
YouTube channel. Staff contact: Billy Matthews, Marketing and Communications
F.Monthly Mobility Report – Innovative Transportation Solutions (ITS) provides a monthly
report that includes an overview of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regional
projects. See Attachment B for the ITS Monthly Mobility Report for review. Staff contact:
Seth Garcia, Capital Projects
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G.Mayor’s Pet Spotlight – Augi is a sweet, gentle, and beautifully goofy one-and-a-half-year-
old neutered male who is officially ready for his forever home. Weighing 45 pounds, this
affectionate boy perfectly balances being playful and cuddly. He’s content tossing toys
around by himself, but will happily hop into a lap for unsolicited snuggles. He already
walks nicely on a leash, knows basic commands like “sit,” rarely barks, and is fully potty
trained. He adores kids and rides calmly in the car, making him an ideal companion for
family adventures. Augi is currently in a foster home. Anyone interested in welcoming this
wonderful dog into their home can reach Animal Services by email at
animal.services@cityofdenton.com or phone at (940) 349-7594 to schedule a meet-and-
greet. Staff contact: Jenny McGee, Animal Services
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Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A.Denton Ya Know Newsletter Access – On July 28, Council Member Rumohr shared an
inquiry into whether a paper copy of the citywide newsletter, “Denton Ya Know”, could
be made available at public facilities. While the Marketing and Communications
department has reduced funding for printing, they will design an evergreen poster for senior
centers, libraries, and recreation centers that directs patrons to request a copy of the
newsletter. This approach allows us to tailor print frequency based on actual demand while
providing a consistent and efficient process across all facilities.
Staff also want to note that “Denton Ya Know” is most effective in its digital format, as
many topics include links to additional information. Because of this, staff may also direct
inquiring individuals to use public computers at the facilities that have them. Additionally,
Marketing and Communications maintains a PDF repository of past Denton Ya Know
editions.
The repository can be accessed by clicking the “Connect with Us” button on the City’s
homepage, or by visiting www.cityofdenton.com/communications and navigating to the
Marketing tab. Staff contact: Kayla Herrod, Marketing and Communications
B.Highland Park Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Access – On July 28, Council Member
Rumohr shared an inquiry about Highland Park Road and the pedestrian/bicycle
prioritization plan. The plan has been developed, and Highland Park Road is being
considered along with other sites for prioritization. Staff have been preparing for public
engagement sessions and are planning to hold those by mid-September. After incorporating
public feedback, staff expect to bring the plan to the Mobility Committee in October. Staff
contact: Farhan Butt, Transportation Services
C.Downtown Trash & Recycling Bins – On July 30, Council Member Rumohr shared an
inquiry regarding replacement or refresh of the public trash and recycling bins located
throughout downtown Denton. Staff is researching replacement options from different
vendors however; a funding source has not been identified. Additional considerations will
include branding, as the downtown master plan calls for cohesive branding, and improved
functionality for collection. We do not have a timeline for when a replacement project will
move forward at this time. Staff contact: Brenda Haney, Solid Waste & Recycling
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D. Denton Community Shelter Transportation – On July 27, Council member Rumohr shared
an inquiry regarding how the City communicates the availability of Services at the Denton
Community Shelter and transportation options to get there. MarComm has worked closely
with Community Services to expand the ways we communicate with both our unhoused
community directly and our local service providers who frequently interface with them.
Our goal is to offer a variety of communication methods that reach multiple audiences with
varying (or no) access to digital tools.
Website
a. Staff expanded the city's website at www.cityofdenton.com/shelter as a
centralized resource hub that provides:
i. Daily updates from Community Services staff on the heat risk and
associated impacts, such as when overnight shelter is available at the
Denton Community Shelter
ii. Cooling station and shelter information
iii. Bus routes to take to the shelter (libraries, recreation centers, and fire
stations have free bus passes for those who need assistance getting to the
Denton Community Shelter)
iv. Directive for people to subscribe to receive text messages from Denton
Community Services
Please note: When the heat risk leads to an activation of the overnight shelter, we also
activate a web banner referring individuals to www.cityofdenton.com/shelter to view
the update.
Text Messages and Email Notifications
b. Individuals may now sign up to receive texts from Denton Community Services by
texting the word “UPDATE” to (940) 340-3253. They may also subscribe online
on the City's website at www.cityofdenton.com/shelter. These texts notify our
stakeholders when overnight shelter is available at the Denton Community Shelter.
c. Individuals may also sign up to receive similar communications via email
newsletter, here, or by visiting www.cityofdenton.com/shelter.
Enhanced Kiosks at Cooling/Warming Stations
d. Cooling/warming station locations are now equipped with kiosks that leave space
for two new and improved resources:
i. A removable red sign at the top of each kiosk that notes when overnight
shelter is available at the Denton Community Shelter. Community Services
alerts staff at each cooling/warming station when to put the "Shelter is
Open" signage up on their kiosk.
ii. Both the updated kiosk signage and maps refer back to the
www.cityofdenton.com/shelter website.
Staff contact: Kayla Herrod, Marketing and Communications
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E. Sidewalk Construction Update – On July 28, Mayor Pro Tem Stevens and Council Member
Rumohr both shared inquiries from residents regarding additional sidewalk construction
occurring on Scripture and Amarillo Streets. The contractor is currently performing
required corrective work as part of the project closeout process. During the final inspection,
the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) identified several newly
constructed sidewalk areas that were out of ADA compliance and must be replaced. These
corrections are the contractor’s responsibility and will be completed at no cost to the City.
Below is a list of locations that are being reworked; and work for this list is set to be
completed by Friday.
Rework Locations
Cordell and Fulton intersection – Ramp replacement
Scripture and Bryan St – Panel replacement
Scripture and Jagoe St – Panel replacement
Ponder and Egan Street – Panel replacement
Ponder Street mid-block – Panel replacement
Denton Street mid-block – Panel replacement
Amarillo Street mid-block – Panel replacement
The contractor will notify affected property owners and adjacent neighbors about the work
and schedule. Generally, each location should be completed within about a week from the
time the sidewalk is removed. Moving forward, staff will provide a detailed explanation in
Discuss Denton on what to expect during final inspections for construction projects as they
reach the completion stage, and how any required fixes will be completed. Staff contact:
Seth Garcia, Capital Projects
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Upcoming Community Events and Public Meetings
Please visit the City of Denton website for upcoming community events and details.
Attachments
A.Attachment A – Week 29 Heat-Related Illness Report …………………………………...9
B.Attachment B – July 2026 Monthly Mobility Report ……………………………………10
Informal Staff Reports
A.2026-044 Ethics Ordinance Structural Changes…...……………………………………..30
B.2026-045 Disclosure of Private Meetings with Developers….…………………………..33
C.2026-046 Multifamily Development Moratorium...……………………………………...36
Information
A.Council Requests for Information .....................................................................................42
B.Public Meetings Calendar .................................................................................................44
C.Future Work Session Items ...............................................................................................48
D.Street Closure Report ........................................................................................................49
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Denton County Public Health
Heat-Related Illness Surveillance Report
Table 1. Denton County Heat-Related Illnesses and Deaths by Type
Figure 1. Daily Temperatures and Heat-Related Illnesses in Denton County, April 26, 2026 – Present‡
Figure 2. Heat-Related Illnesses in Denton
County by Gender and Age Group
MMWR Week 29 (July 19 – July 25, 2026)
High temperatures forecasted for the next week are
in the low 100s with a heat index of 110. Lows are
predicted to be in the 80s‡.
Data used in this report is obtained from hospitals
participating in ESSENCE Surveillance from April 26th, 2026
through the present.
*Data Source: Denton County Medical Examiner’s Office
ᵻIncludes heat-related overexposure, rash, stress, and
malaise
‡Temperature Data Source: National Weather Service
Attachment A
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City of Denton Transportation/Mobility
Project Status Report
Prepared by ITS
July 2026
PROJECTS
•Project Summary ............................................ page 2
•I-35 North ....................................................... page 3
•I-35 North (FM 455 to View Road) ...................... page 5
•I-35/35E/35W Merge...................................... page 7
•I-35E/Mayhill ................................................. page 9
•I-35W Frontage Roads Middle ..................... page 11
•Loop 288 West Frontage Roads ................... page 12
•Loop 288 East-US 380 Connector ................ page 13
•Bonnie Brae Segment 7 ................................ page 14
•FM 1515 ....................................................... page 15
•FM 1173 ....................................................... page 16
•Outer Loop.................................................... page 17
•Glossary of Acronyms .................................. page 18
•TxDOT Funding Categories ......................... page 19
•Denton City Limits ....................................... page 20
Attachment B
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PROJECT SUMMARY
PROJECT LET DATE CONTRACTOR/
ENGINEER
CONSTRUCTION
COST
I-35 North Various Stantec $809,219,930
I-35 North (FM 455 to View Road)08-2025 Indus Road & Bridge $128,704,134
I-35/35E/35W Merge 04-2024 Sema Construction $588,780,841
I-35E/Mayhill 06-2025 Zachary Construction $123,539,232
I-35W Frontage Roads Middle 09-2028 WSP and Stantec $492,202,903
Loop 288 West Frontage Roads * STV, Inc. $233,268,240
Loop 288 East-US 380 Connector * Westwood $1,262,000,000
Bonnie Brae Segment 7 * Westwood *
FM 1515 * LTRA $69,484,709
FM 1173 * Halff $79,892,406
Outer Loop * LJA $1,547,212,128
TOTAL $5,334,304,523
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Current Activity:
• PS&E: Work on the 100% PS&E plan set for the -092 CSJ has been completed. Work on the
100% PS&E plan sets for the -091 and -090 CSJs is underway.
• Work on the 100% PS&E plan set for -084 and -116 CSJs has been completed.
I-35 North
CSJ: 0195-02-076; 0195-01-116; 0195-02-084; 0195-
02-092; 0195-02-091; 0195-02-090 Schematic Approval: January 31, 2019
Limits: From US 77 to FM 3002 (Cooke County line) Environmental Approval: October 7, 2019
Description:
Reconstruct and widen 4- to 6-lane rural
freeway with ramp modifications and
reconstruct 4- to 4/6-lane frontage roads
ROW Acquisition Complete: July 2023
Est. Construction Cost:
$809,219,930
-092: $196,881,863 -091: $167,112,568 -090: $203,938,881
-116: $110,895,970
-084: $130,390,648
Utility Relocations Complete:
-092: August 2026
-091: August 2026
-090: August 2026
-116: June 2027
-084: June 2027
Construction Funding:
$629,621,924
CAT 4: $220,966,122
CAT 5: $5,964,000
CAT 12: $402,691,802
100% Plans:
-092: June 2026
-091: December 2026
-090: June 2027
-116: March 2026
-084: March 2026
Firm: Stantec Ready to Let Date:
-092: August 2026 -091: December 2026
-090: June 2027 -116: June 2027
-084: June 2027
TxDOT PM: Dawit Abraham Let Date:
-092: November 2026
-091: August 2027
-090: November 2028
-116: Pending Funding
-084: Pending Funding
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• Utilities: The status of utilities in conflict is listed below by CSJ/segment. IH-35 from North of Rector Road to FM 455; CSJ: 0195-02-092
• Utilities that are clear of construction: AT&T, Atmos Distribution, Bolivar WSC, Brazos
Electric, CenturyLink/Brightspeed, CoServ Electric, City of Denton, Frontier, Nortex, OneOK, Sanger Electric, Sanger Water/Wastewater, and UTRWD.
• Utilities that are currently relocating: Lumen/Level 3.
• Utilities that are pending relocations: Altice and Zayo.
• Utilities that are critical path: None IH-35 from Milam Road to Rector; CSJ: 0195-02-091
• Utilities that are clear of construction: AT&T, Atmos Distribution, Bolivar WSC, Brazos
Electric, CenturyLink/Brightspeed, CoServ Electric, City of Denton, Frontier, Nortex,
OneOK, Sanger Electric, Sanger Water/Wastewater, and UTRWD.
• Utilities that are currently relocating: Lumen.
• Utilities that are pending relocations: Altice/Suddenlink and Zayo.
• Utilities that are critical path: Altice/Suddenlink and Zayo. IH-35 from US 77 to Milam Road; CSJ: 0195-02-090
• Utilities that are clear of construction: AT&T, Atmos Distribution, Bolivar WSC, Brazos
Electric, CenturyLink/Brightspeed, CoServ Electric, City of Denton, Frontier, Nortex,
OneOK, Sanger Electric, Sanger Water/Wastewater, and UTRWD.
• Utilities that are currently relocating: Lumen
• Utilities that are pending relocations: Altice/Suddenlink and Zayo.
• Utilities that are critical path: Altice/Suddenlink and Zayo. IH-35 from View Road to Cooke County Line (FM 3002); CSJ: 0195-02-084
• Utilities that are clear of construction: AT&T, Bolivar WSC, CoServ Electric, Nortex, and
Sanger Electric.
• Utilities that are currently relocating: None.
• Utilities that are pending relocations: Lumen/Level 3, MCI/Verizon, Oncor, and Zayo.
• Utilities that are critical path: Oncor Electric needs to be clear prior to Zayo.
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Current Activity:
•Construction: The 0195-02-081 project let for construction on August 7, 2025. Project wasawarded to Indus Road & Bridge, Inc. with a low bid of $128,704.133.71. There are 37 months ofbarricades. Pre-construction meeting was held on January 30, 2026. Construction began onFebruary 9, 2026. See attached TxDOT construction report.
I-35 North (FM 455 to View Road)
CSJ: 0195-02-081 Schematic Approval: January 31, 2019
Limits: From north of FM 455 to north of View Road Environmental Approval: October 7, 2019
Description:
Reconstruct and widen 4- to 6-lane rural
freeway with ramp modifications and
reconstruct 4- to 4/6-lane frontage roads
ROW Acquisition Complete: July 2023
Construction Cost: $128,704,134 Utility Relocations Complete: November 2025
Construction Funding: $128,704,134 CAT 12 100% Plans: June 2025
Engineering Firm: Stantec Let Date: August 7, 2025
TxDOT PM: Christian Bonilla Construction Completion: March 2029
TxDOT
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TxDOT Monthly Project Report
Date of report: July 20, 2026
Report prepared by: Christian Bonilla
Project: F2025 (609) Control: 0195-02-018 Highway: IH 35
Limits: FM 455 to View Road Contractor: Indus Road & Bridge
TxDOT Project Manager: Christian Bonilla Phone: (214) 317-2489 Contractor’s Project Manager: Jonathan Dilg Phone: (512) 662-5120
Date Work Began: February 9, 2026 Anticipated Completion Date: March 2029
Current Activities:
Current activities: Erosion control. Barricades. Removals. Prep right-of-way. Placing barriers. Storm drainage. Culvert boxes. Lime treated subgrade. Asphalt underlayment. Temporary asphalt detours phase 1. Concrete paving southbound frontage road.
Narrative description of last month’s activities: Erosion control. Barricades. Prep right-of-way.
Temporary asphalt detour. Storm drainage. Culvert boxes. Removals. Asphalt detour. Excavation of roadway. Lime treated subgrade. Embankment/Subgrade. Concrete paving.
Narrative description of activities planned for next month: Erosion control. Barricades. Prep
right-of-way. Storm drainage. Culvert boxes. Asphalt detours. Lime treated subgrade.
Embankment/subgrade. Concrete paving southbound frontage road. Asphalt bond breaker. Retaining walls. Removal of existing road southbound frontage road.
Traffic issues: None
Plans for changes in traffic patterns: None
Item(s) of work currently controlling project completion: Temporary detours, drainage, lime treated subgrade, concrete paving.
Other items of significance: None
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Current Activity:
• Utilities: Identified conflicts are being coordinated in the field for adjustment.
• Construction: The project let for construction on April 4, 2024. The project was awarded to
Sema Construction with a low bid of $588,780,840.70, at 18% above engineer’s estimate. There are 1,356 working days and 56 months of barricades. See attached TxDOT construction report.
I-35/35E/35W Merge
CSJ:
0195-03-099 (N Texas Blvd to I-35E/W)
0195-03-090 (I-35E/W to US 380)
0195-03-087 (US 380 to US 77)
Schematic Approval: -090: August 2011
-087: January 31, 2019
Limits: From North Texas Blvd to US 77 north of
Denton Environmental Approval: -090: June 2017
-087: October 7, 2019
Length: 5.073 miles ROW Acquisition Completed: May 2022
Description:
Reconstruct interchange and existing
frontage roads; reconstruct and widen to 6/8-
lane rural freeway with ramp modifications
Utility Relocations Complete: May 2025
Construction Cost: $588,780,841 City of Denton Utility Relocations Completed: December 2024
Construction Funding:
$588,780,841
CAT 2: $65,978,054
CAT 3: $1,452,495
CAT 4: $75,042,004
CAT 11: $106,973,305
CAT 12 (Strategic Priority): $219,334,983
CAT 12 (Texas Clear Lanes): $120,000,000
100% Plans: January 2024
Firm & Key Contact: AECOM (-090); Stantec (-087) Let Date: April 4, 2024
TxDOT PM: John Rich Construction Completion: January 2030
TxDOT
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TxDOT Monthly Project Report
Date of report: July 7, 2026
Report prepared by: Yamil Mansour
Project: 0195-03-087, ETC Control: 0195-03-087, ETCA Highway: IH 35
Limits: IH35E at North Texas Blvd to North of US 77 on IH35 Contractor: Sema
TxDOT Project Manager: Jonathan Rich Phone: (945) 290-0731 Contractor’s Project Manager: Shea Hurley Phone: (720) 215-8056 Date Work Began: January 13, 2025 Anticipated Completion Date: January 2030
Current Activities:
Current activities: Drainage activities. Temporary detours – ongoing activities. Permanent pavement.
ITS and illumination. Overhead signs. SW3P maintenance project-wide; sweeping; mowing; painting bridges and retaining walls. Panel setting; rebar; coping installation; panel installation; temporary shoring; drill shafts; abutments. Narrative description of last month’s activities: Drainage activities. Temporary detours. Permanent
pavement. ITS and illumination activities. Overhead signs. SW3P maintenance. Sweeping and mowing. Painting retaining walls and barriers. Retaining walls; temporary shoring; excavation, panels, backfill; demo existing bridge at I-35E northbound to I-35W southbound over Bonnie Brae; rails; spans; columns; drilled shafts.
Narrative description of activities planned for next month: Drainage activities. Ongoing temporary detours. Permanent pavement. ITS and illumination. Overhead signs. SW3P maintenance. Sweeping, mowing, painting retaining walls and barriers project wide. Excavation for retaining walls, deck panels, and drilled shafts.
Traffic issues: Nightly lane closures. Temporary one-lane frontage road throughout project in multiple locations. Plans for changes in traffic patterns: Nightly lane closures. Temporary one-lane frontage road
throughout project in multiple locations. New traffic patterns increase delays navigating through site.
Item(s) of work currently controlling project completion: None
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Current Activity:
•Construction: The project let for construction on June 5, 2025. Project was awarded to ZacharyConstruction Corporation with a low bid of $123,539,232.30, at 16.2% below engineer’s estimate.There are 981 working days and 40 months of barricades. Contract has 120-day delay.
Construction began on January 5, 2026. See attached TxDOT construction report.
I-35E/Mayhill
CSJ: 0196-01-109 Schematic Approval: February 2011
Limits: I-35E intersection with Mayhill from
Pockrus Page Rd to Loop 288 Environmental Clearance: January 31, 2012
Description: Reconstruct interchange at Mayhill and
I-35E and existing 4-lane frontage roads ROW Acquisition Completed: November 2022
Construction Cost: $123,539,232 Utility Relocations Complete: March 2026
Construction Funding:
$139,130,349
CAT 2: $129,130,349
CAT 4: $10,000,000
100% Plans: November 2024
Firm & Key Contact: LTRA, Tyler Martin Let Date: June 5, 2025
TxDOT Project Manager: Branden Barnett Construction Completion: June 2029
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TxDOT Monthly Project Report
Date of report: July 17, 2026
Report prepared by: Branden Barnett
Project: F 2025(801) Control: 0196-01-109
Highway: IH35E Limits: At: South of Mayhill Rd At: SL 288 Contractor: Zachry Construction
TxDOT Project Manager: Branden Barnett Phone: (214) 392-1791 Contractor’s Project Manager: Paul Kramer Contractor’s Superintendent: Felipe Salinas Date Work Began: January 5, 2026
Anticipated Completion Date: June 2029 Current Activities:
Current activities include: Placing drainage along southbound frontage road and northbound frontage
road. Remove existing driveways and sidewalk along the northbound frontage road and southbound frontage road. Continue 54” drilled shafts for southbound frontage road Brinker Bypass bridge. Placing wall panels for MSE walls on northbound frontage road bypass bridge. Placing lime on southbound frontage road from State School Road south to end of project.
Narrative description of last month’s activities: Placing drainage along southbound and northbound frontage roads. Removing existing driveways and sidewalks along the northbound frontage road and southbound frontage road. Continue 96” and 54” drilled shafts for southbound frontage road Brinker Bypass bridge. Placing permanent signals at Buc-ee’s Boulevard and southbound frontage road (night
operation). Placing wall panels for MSE walls on northbound frontage road bypass bridge.
Conducting temporary special shoring along northbound frontage road for the northbound frontage road bypass bridge. Narrative description of activities planned for next month: Placing drainage along the southbound
frontage road and northbound frontage road. Removing existing driveways and sidewalk along the
northbound frontage road and southbound frontage road. Complete drilled shafts for southbound frontage road Brinker Bypass Bridge. Place beams on northbound frontage road bypass bridge. Traffic issues: Daily and nighttime lane closures throughout project lifetime.
Plans for changes in traffic patterns: Traffic has been moved onto Phase 1 traffic control plan on State Road (eastbound State School Road traffic is on westbound side and operating at 2 lanes; westbound traffic is operating at 1 lane) and will remain in this configuration until concrete paving is completed.
Item(s) of work currently controlling project completion: Placement of drainage and Bypass bridges at Brinker/Buc-ee’s Road.
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Current Activity:
•PS&E (-071): WSPcontinues working toward
completion of final plan set.
•PS&E (-065): Stantec isworking toward completion
of final plan set.
•ROW: There are 58 parcels
to acquire. There are: 3parcels in ED and 55 parcelsacquired.
•Utilities: Status of utilitiesin conflict is listed below for
the -065 CSJ.
o Utilities that are clear of
construction: DMETransmission andUTRWD.
o Utilities that are
currently relocating:Frontier.o Utilities that are pendingrelocations: Astound,
Charter-Spectrum, Colt-Midstream, CoServElectric, MCI/Verizon,and Zayo.
•Utilities: Status of utilities in conflict is listed below for the -071 CSJ.o Utilities that are clear of construction: DME Transmission and UTRWD.o Utilities that are currently relocating: Atmos Gas and Frontier.
o Utilities that are pending relocations: Astound/Grande, Charter-Spectrum, CoServ Electric, DME
Distribution, Energy Transfer, Fiberlight, Hillwood Hunter, Lumen/Level 3, and Zayo.
I-35W Frontage Roads
CSJ: 0081-13-071; 0081-13-065 Schematic Approval: March 20, 2020
Limits:
0081-13-071: from 0.7 miles south of FM 407 to
FM 2449
0081-13-065: from Dale Earnhardt to FM 407
Environmental Clearance: June 30, 2020
Project Description: Construct frontage roads ROW Acquisition Complete: September 2026
Est. Construction Cost: $492,202,903
-071: $232,779,659
-065: $259,423,244 Utility Relocations Complete: December 2027
Construction Funding: $213,024,000
CAT 2: $24,537,247
CAT 12: $188,486,753 100% Plans: February 2027
Firm: WSP (-071); Stantec (-065) Ready to Let Date: December 2027
TxDOT PM: Gutema Gebrial (-071); Solomon Robelie (-065) Let Date: -071: September 2028
-065: Pending Funding
2020
Current Status:
• ROW: For RCSJ 2250-02-023, there are 19 parcels to acquire. There are: 2 parcels in ED and 17 parcels in possession. For RCSJ 2250-02-024,
there are 20 parcels to acquire. There
are: 5 parcels in negotiations and 15 parcels in possession.
• ROW acquisition efforts are on hold due to District budgetary constraints.
• PS&E: STV continues addressing comments and working toward final
submittal. Comment resolution and
page-turn meeting scheduled for June 26, 2026. Anticipate submittal of 100% plans in July 2026.
• STV continues drainage efforts.
• Bi-weekly coordination meetings with TxDOT and ITS are being held.
• Utilities: SUE Level A submittal was
made on October 11, 2024. Completed
two Level A test holes for gas pipeline crossing per TxDOT request. Investigated conflict with Enterprise and Atmos Gas lines.
Loop 288 West Frontage Roads
CSJ: 2250-00-013 (from I-35 to US 380)
2250-00-032 (from US 380 to I-35W) Schematic Approval: March 20, 2020
Limits: From I-35 to I-35W Environmental Clearance: September 28, 2020
Description: Construct frontage roads ROW Acquisition Complete: June 2029
Estimated Construction
Cost:
$233,268,240
-013: $85,949,141
-032: $147,319,099
Utility Relocations Complete: June 2031
Construction Funding: $3,000,000 CAT 3
$500,000 CAT 7 100% Plans: August 2026
Firm & Key Contact: CP&Y, Jacob Roberts Ready to Let Date: June 2031
TxDOT Project Manager: Gutema Gebriel Let Date: Pending Funding
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Current Activity:
•Schematic: TxDOT is working with Denton County to ensure that frontage road projects can bebroken out and constructed ahead of any main lane reconstruction ahead of finalizing schematic.TxDOT has requested review of ramp locations from breakout project to ultimate schematiclocations to minimize temporary construction. Westwood is reviewing latest TxDOT changes to
the schematic and providing comments.
•Meeting with TxDOT, ITS, and developer at Kings Way held on March 27, 2026.
•Environmental: TxDOT approved project for an Environmental Assessment (EA). Public hearingto be held after schematic approval. All technical reports are approved. Westwood submittedEnvironmental Assessment.
Loop 288 East-US 380 Connector
CSJ: 2250-02-025; 0135-10-066; 0135-10-066 Schematic Approval: December 2026
Limits: from I-35 to US 380 east of Geesling Road Environmental Clearance: March 2027
Project Description: Construct Loop 288 frontage roads and grade
separations and an improved connector to US 380 ROW Acquisition Completion: *
Estimated Const. Cost: $1.262 billion Utility Relocations Completion: *
Construction Funding: $0 100% Plans: *
Firm & Key Contact: Westwood, Mark Schluter Ready to Let Date: *
TxDOT PM: Stephen Endres Let Date: *
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Current Activity:
•Schematic: This project has been added to the Loop 288 East schematic and approved assubmitted.
Bonnie Brae Segment 7
CSJ: * Schematic Approval: December 2026
Limits: From US 77 to Loop 288 Environmental Clearance: March 2027
Length: 0.2 miles ROW Acquisition Complete: *
Description: Extension of Bonnie Brae north of US 77 Utility Relocations Complete: *
Est. Construction Cost: * 100% Plans: *
Construction Funding: * Ready to Let Date: *
Firm & Key Contact: Westwood, Mark Schluter Let Date: *
TxDOT Project Manager: Stephen Endres Construction Start: *
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Current Activity:
•Utilities: The status of utilities in conflict is listed below.o Utilities that are clear of construction: NoneoUtilities that are currently relocating: City of Denton Water/Wastewater
o Utilities that are pending relocations: AT&T, Atmos, Brightspeed/CenturyLink,
Charter/Spectrum, DME Distribution, Frontier, Lumen/Level3, MCI/Verizon, Targa,and UPN.
o Utilities that are critical path: DME poles are needed for telecoms to begin.
FM 1515
CSJ: 1951-01-011 Schematic Re-approval: October 13, 2021
Limits: From Bonnie Brae to Masch Branch Road Environmental Approval: August 4, 2020
Length: 2.096 miles Environmental Re-eval: March 15, 2022
Description: Widen existing 2-lane rural section to a six-
lane divided urban roadway ROW Acquisition Complete: July 2023
Est. Construction Cost: $69,484,709 Utility Relocations Complete: December 2027
Construction Funding: $500,000 CAT 7 100% Plans: June 2024
Firm & Key Contact: LTRA, Tyler Martin Ready to Let Date: December 2027
TxDOT Project Manager: Bryan Esmaili-Doki Let Date: Pending Funding
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Current Activity:
•Utilities: The status of utilities in conflict is listed below.o Utilities that are clear of construction: None.o Utilities that are currently relocating: AT&T, Atmos Distribution, Brightspeed, City of
Denton Sewer, CoServ Electric, and Oncor.
o Utilities that are pending relocations: Altice, Atmos, City of Krum Water/Sewer,Fiberlight, Targa, and Zayo.o Utilities that are critical path: City of Krum and Targa are current long leads.
FM 1173
CSJ: 1059-01-047; 1059-02-002 Schematic Approval: March 20, 2020
Limits: From I-35E to FM 156 Environmental Clearance: August 26, 2021
Description: Widen and realign to 4/6-lane divided
urban road ROW Acquisition Completed: September 2023
Est. Construction Cost:
$79,892,406
-047: $45,508,554
-002: $34,383,852
Utility Relocations Complete: March 2027
Construction Funding: $0 100% Plans: May 2025
Firm & Key Contact: Halff Associates, Adam Bazar Ready to Let Date: March 2027
TxDOT PM: Kwan Lam Let Date: *
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Current Activity:
•Design: LJA submitted 90% schematic on June 15, 2026, to TxDOT.
•LJA continues coordination with NCTCOG, TxDOT, USACE, and other agencies.
•LJA continues working on Intersection Control Evaluation.
•Awaiting approval of IAJR from FHWA.
•VE study held June 16-18, 2026. LJA is reviewing and responding to VE study comments.
•Traffic: LJA is working on operational analysis and updating guide signs and illumination alongcorridor.
•Utilities: LJA is coordinating and identifying areas for borehole locations. LJA is continuing SUEwork along the corridor.
•Environmental: LJA continues working on draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) andenvironmental reports and permits. LJA is coordinating with USACE and working on draftconstraints map.
•Other: Project website is available: www.DentonCountyOuterLoop.com.
•Public Involvement: Anticipate a public hearing to be held in late summer or early fall 2026.
Outer Loop
CSJ: 0918-46-341 Schematic Approval: September 2026
Limits: From I-35 to the DNT at the Denton County
Line Environmental Clearance: September 2026
Length: 23 miles ROW Acquisition Complete: *
Description: Construct a six-lane controlled access
freeway with continuous frontage roads Utility Relocations Complete: *
Est. Construction Cost: $1,547,212,128 100% Plans: *
Construction Funding: $0 Ready to Let Date: *
Firm & Key Contact: LJA, Tony Kimmey Let Date: *
TxDOT Project Manager: Liang Ding Construction Start: *
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•AADT – Annual Average Daily Traffic
•AFA – Advanced Funding Agreement
•ARPA – Archeological Resources Protection Act
•CE – Categorical Exclusion (environmental clearance process for projects that do not involve significant
environmental impacts)
•CLOMR – (FEMA’s) Conditional Letter of Map Revision
•Conformity – Federal requirement in nonattainment areas to conduct air quality analysis on projects,programs, and policies identified in transportation plans, transportation improvement programs, federallyfunded projects, or projects requiring federal approval
•CSJ – (TxDOT’s) Control Section Job Number
•DCC – Design Concept Conference
•EA – Environmental Assessment
•ED – Eminent Domain
•EIS – Environmental Impact Statement
•EPIC – Environmental Permits, Issues, and Commitments
•ESAL – Equivalent Single Axle Load (TxDOT design calculation)
•FONSI – Finding of No Significant Impact
•IAJR – Interstate Access Justification Request
•ICA – Interlocal Cooperative Agreement
•IFP – Initial Financial Plan
•Let – Official date of receipt and opening of bids
•LONO – Letter of No Objection
•MAPO – Meeting with Affected Property Owners
•MPO – Metropolitan Planning Organization
•MTP – Metropolitan Transportation Plan
•NCTCOG – North Central Texas Council of Governments
•NEPA – National Environmental Policy Act
•NOPC – Notice of Proposed Construction
•NTTA – North Texas Toll Authority
•PBLR – Preliminary Bridge Layout Review
•PS&E – Plans Specifications and Estimate
•PUA – Possession and Use Agreement
•ROW – Right-of-Way
•RTC – Regional Transportation Council
•RTL – Ready to Let (date project is clear for construction but lacks funding for actual let)
•RTR – Regional Toll Revenue (funds resulting from certain toll/managed lane projects in DFW region)
•RULIS – Right-of-Way, Utilities, Leasing, and Information System
•STBG – Surface Transportation Block Grant
•STIP – Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
•SUE – Subsurface Utility Engineering
•SW3P – Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
•TCP – Traffic Control Plan
•TIA – Time Impact Analysis
•TPP – Transportation Planning and Programming
•TPWD – Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
•TTC – Texas Transportation Commission
•TxDOT – Texas Department of Transportation
•UTP – Unified Transportation Program
•VE – Value Engineering
Glossary of Acronyms
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•CAT 1: Preventive Maintenance and Rehabilitation
•CAT 2: Metro and Urban Area Corridor Projects / RTC
•CAT 3: Non-Traditionally Funded Transportation Projects
•CAT 4: Statewide Connectivity Corridor Projects
•CAT 5: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement / RTC
•CAT 6: Structures Replacement and Rehabilitation (Bridge)
•CAT 7: Metropolitan Mobility and Rehabilitation / RTC
•CAT 8: Safety Projects
•CAT 9: Transportation Alternatives
•CAT 10: Supplemental Transportation Projects
•CAT 11: District Discretionary
•CAT 12: Strategic Priority
TxDOT Funding Categories
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July 31, 2026 Report No. 2026-044
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Structural Changes to Section 2-279 of the Ethics Ordinance
BACKGROUND:
On July 1, 2026, Council Member Ferrie submitted a two-minute pitch to have a work session to
change the structure of the Ethics Ordinance to (1) authorize anonymous complaints, (2) shift the
burden of proof, and (3) implement a secure hotline. On July 14, 2026, the City Council gave
direction to proceed with the two-minute pitch proposal as outlined in Ordinance 24-1725.
DISCUSSION:
1.Authorize Anonymous Complaints: Sec. 2-272 of the Ethics Ordinance allows a City
Official to make an anonymous report using the City’s current fraud, waste, or abuse
hotline (i.e., Lighthouse), to discharge their duty to report known violations of the Ethics
Ordinance. However, Sec. 2-279 requires that a Complainant provide certain information
for the City Auditor to determine if the Complaint is Administratively Complete,
including the name of the Complainant, the street or mailing address, email address, and
telephone number of the Complainant. When a Complaint is received without this
information, the City Auditor sends the Complainant a Notice of Deficiency and informs
the Complainant that the Complaint will be considered Abandoned unless the
deficiencies are corrected within ten business days.
Historically, two Ethics Complaints were received through Lighthouse and were
ultimately Abandoned due to administrative completeness issues.
If Council would like for Ethics Complaints submitted anonymously to be processed
Staff recommends the City Council:
i.Direct staff to schedule a work session to discuss options for processing
anonymous complaints, including any needed amendments to the Ethics
Ordinance; or
ii.Direct the Board of Ethics to propose an amendment to the Ethics Ordinance to
implement a method for processing anonymous complaints.
2.Shift the Burden of Proof: Sec. 2-279 of the Ethics Ordinance requires that a
Complainant provide certain information for the City Auditor to determine if the
Complaint is Administratively Complete, including the name of the Complainant, the
street or mailing address, email address, and telephone number of the Complainant. Sec.
2-281 of the Ethics Ordinance requires that the Complainant testify at a Hearing of their
Complaint, or the Complaint must be dismissed. Both the Complainant and the
Respondent have a right to be represented by legal counsel at a Hearing, and all meetings
of the Board of Ethics must be conducted pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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The current Ethics Complaint process is modeled on civil court proceedings where the
Complainant must provide evidence that a violation of the Ethics Ordinance has
occurred. The City Council, upon recommendation by the Board of Ethics, recently
amended Sec. 2-281 of the Ethics Ordinance to clarify the evidentiary standard for
violations of the Ethics Ordinance to be “reasonably certain” that a violation has
occurred. If the evidentiary standard is met, the Board of Ethics may issue a sanction,
including issuing (1) a Letter of Notification, (2) a Letter of Admonition, (3) a Letter of
Reprimand, or (4) a Recommendation of Suspension for non-Councilor City Official.
The City of Denton does not currently have staff primarily dedicated to investigating and
resolving alleged violations that only constitute violations of the Ethics Ordinance. For
allegations of ethical issues that violate City policy, including the City’s ethics policy
applicable to employees, or other law, these investigative duties can be dispersed between
the Human Resources Department, the City Auditor’s Office, and the Police
Department’s Internal Affairs Unit, all of which are supported by the City Attorney’s
Office. Some municipalities in Texas, such as the City of Dallas, have established
Inspector General Offices to centralize these functions.
If Council would like to explore changing the structure to be modeled on a criminal court
proceeding (i.e., a government employee identifies, investigates, and prosecutes
violations of the ethics ordinance) staff recommends the City Council:
A.Direct staff to hire a legal consultant to recommend changes to the Ethics Ordinance
that would allow a designated City employee to submit Ethics Complaints against
City Officials on behalf of an anonymous Complainant to ensure due process rights
will be respected; Staff expects these services to cost at least $5,000, which is
currently unbudgeted;1 and
B.Discuss any additional resource needs identified by the consultant as part of the next
available budget process.
3.Implement a Secure Hotline: Currently, the City of Denton procures a 24/7 anonymous
Ethics & Compliance Hotline (i.e., Lighthouse) from Mitratech, which may be used by
any individual to report alleged fraud, waste, or abuse of City resources. Reports are
received by the Investigation Committee, which includes staff from the City Auditor’s
Office, the City Attorney’s Office, and the Human Resources Department. Since October
1, 2024, 35 of the 44 reports received in Lighthouse were submitted anonymously.
Mitratech reported that information about a reporter’s identity is not collected when a
report is submitted by phone or online if they indicate they would like to remain
anonymous. If a report is submitted via email and identifying information is included, the
processing team verifies with the reporter whether that information should be included in
the report. The information is removed if the reporter indicates they wish to remain
anonymous.
1 The City budgets $5,000 annually for outside legal counsel support of the Board of Ethics. To date about $2,000 of
this amount has been spent for Fiscal Year 2026.
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Should City Council direct staff to explore new Hotline options, additional funding may
be required.
STAFF CONTACT:
Madison Rorschach, City Auditor
City Auditor’s Office
(940) 349-7228
Madison.Rorschach@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR:
Council Member Ferrie
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
None.
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
2 Hours
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July 31, 2026 Report No. 2026-045
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Disclosure of City Councilor Private Meetings with Developers
BACKGROUND:
On June 24, 2026, Mayor Pro Tem Stevens submitted a two-minute pitch to have a work session
to develop a policy that would require city councilors to disclose private meetings with developers
that have pending matters before Council. On July 14, 2026, the City Council gave direction to
proceed with the two-minute pitch proposal as outlined in Ordinance 24-1725.
DISCUSSION:
Historically, the City of Denton has adopted three ethics-related regulations that apply to City
Councilors:
1.City Council Ethics Policy (R2006-003): Applies seven standards of personal and public
conduct to City Councilors including:
o Ethical;
o Service-Oriented;
o Fiscally Responsible;
o Communicative;
o Cooperative;
o Progressive and Receptive to New Ideas; and
o Not Delinquent in Paying Monies Owed the City.
2.City Council Developer and Economic Development Engagement Policy (R18-1929):
Governs individual councilor interactions with members of the development community
and individuals, groups, or entities requesting any type of incentive or special
consideration by:
o Prohibiting councilor communication outside of a public meeting with developers,
persons, or entities regarding any type of incentive or special consideration related
to a development or economic development matter that is on a Council agenda
due to a tie-vote or that is subject to a motion for reconsideration; and
o Providing a method by which councilors may disclose to the City Manager, and
Council, conversations they have had with developers, individuals, groups, or
entities regarding any pending development or economic development case that
requires formal Council action.
3.City of Denton Ethics Ordinance (Ord. 25-577): Provides a framework to encourage
ethical behavior by City Officials and enforces basic standards of conduct while
providing due process, including:
o Providing aspirational expectations;
o Mandating certain disclosures;
o Prohibiting certain conduct; and
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o Establishing a Board of Ethics to determine if alleged violations of these
mandates and prohibitions have occurred.
None of these regulations would currently require a City Councilor to disclose private meetings
with developers that have pending matters before Council.
Implementation of this request would require that Council, or potentially the Board of Ethics,
answer the following questions. Potential answers to these questions that currently exist in the
City’s ethics-related regulations are provided for reference.
Implementation Question Potential Existing Definition/Process
What is a Pending Matter? Ethics Ord. Sec. 2-269: an application seeking
approval of a permit or other form of authorization
required by the City, State, or Federal law; a proposal
to enter into a contract or arrangement with the City
for the provision of goods, services, real property, or
other things of value; a case involving the City that is
(or is anticipated to be) before a civil, criminal, or
administrative tribunal.
R18-1929: “any pending development or economic
development case that will require formal Council
action.”
What is a Developer? None. However, Ethics Ord. Sec. 2-269 defines a
Vendor as a person who provides or seeks to provide
goods, services, and/or real property to the City in
exchange for compensation. This definition does not
include those property owners from whom the City
acquires public right-of-way or other real property
interests for public use. Further, R18-1929 covers
meetings with “developers . . . individuals, groups, or
entities.”
What is a Private Meeting? R18-1929: “conversations.”
How should disclosures be made? Ethics Ord. Sec. 2-272: Requires mandated disclosures
to be filed with the City Auditor and City Secretary;
disclosures received must be distributed by City staff
prior to the relevant Pending Matter being deliberated.
R18-1929: Allows Councilors to make optional
disclosures to the City Manager; requires the City
Manager to attach relevant disclosures to City Council
agenda items.
By when should disclosures be made? Ethics Ord. Sec. 2-272: Requires mandated disclosures
be made at least one business day prior to Deliberation
of the relevant Pending Matter.
What should be disclosed? None.
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Staff have not conducted research to determine if peer cities have implemented similar disclosure
requirements.
Staff recommends that these implementation questions be answered in one of two ways:
1.Direct staff to schedule a work session to have the City Council answer these
implementation questions, including whether the City Council Ethics Policy, City
Council Developer and Economic Development Engagement Policy, or Ethics Ordinance
should be amended or if a new resolution or ordinance should be adopted; or
2.Direct the Board of Ethics to propose an amendment to the Ethics Ordinance to
implement this proposal, including answering the implementation questions.
STAFF CONTACT:
Madison Rorschach, City Auditor
City Auditor’s Office
(940) 349-7228
Madison.Rorschach@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR:
Mayor Pro Tem Stevens
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
None.
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
1.5 Hours
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Temporary moratorium on new permit applications for multifamily development
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On July 2, Mayor Watts submitted a two-minute pitch to have a work session to discuss a
temporary moratorium on new permit applications for multifamily development. On July 14, 2026,
the City Council gave direction to proceed with the two-minute pitch proposal as outlined in
Ordinance 24-1725.
Denton’s current apartment pipeline is projected to total 32,407 units, from 5,907 units in pre-
development and under construction, in addition to the existing 26,500 units, exceeding the 2040
Comprehensive Plan’s original demand target of 28,839 units. Recent market data and
development activity indicate a natural slowdown in the multifamily market, reflected in reduced
developer inquiries and regional vacancy and rent trends.
Under Chapter 212 of the Texas Local Government Code (TLGC), the City may enact a temporary
moratorium on accepting new permit applications if justified by evidence of shortage of public
facilities. This report outlines those legal requirements, provides alternate tools for Council
consideration, including potential amendments to the Denton Development Code (DDC) that
would expand Specific Use Permit (SUP) requirements for multifamily development.
BACKGROUND:
Current state of Multifamily (MF) in Denton
The Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan projected a 3.19% annual population growth rate, targeting
a total population of 229,192 by 2040. To accommodate this expansion, the plan called for 37,094
new housing units, consisting of 19,908 single-family detached homes, 6,046 townhome/fourplex
units, and 11,239 multifamily units. An estimated 2020 baseline of 17,600 units in existing
apartments, the plan projected to reach 28,839 units by 2040. These estimates relied on the 2020
housing mix percentages and did not anticipate potential shifts in housing preferences, market
demand, or affordability considerations.
Today, Denton’s apartment inventory has outpaced these projections. According to data from
CoStar, Denton currently has approximately 26,500 existing apartment units. Staff has identified
an additional 1,621 units in pre-development and 4,286 units actively under construction. Upon
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completion of the current development pipeline, Denton’s total apartment stock will be 32,407
units, exceeding the Comprehensive Plan’s anticipated 2040 target by 3,568 units.
Development by Right
Multifamily uses are permitted by right within the Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MN), Mixed-Use
Downtown Core (MD), and Mixed-Use Regional (MR) zoning districts. In these districts,
developers must submit a Zoning Compliance Plan, standard civil engineering plans, plats, and
building permits to be reviewed and approved by the City.
Conversely, in the Residential 7 (R7), Suburban Corridor (SC), Highway Corridor (HC), and
General Office (GO) districts multifamily projects require a Specific Use Permit (SUP). The SUP
process entails initial staff review of the development plan, followed by a public hearing and
recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and a final decision by the City
Council, which may approve, deny, or conditionally approve the request prior to engineering and
permit submittals. There are currently no active rezoning, Planned Development (PD), or SUP
applications for new multifamily projects.
The Comprehensive Plan supports a diverse housing inventory (Goal HN-1) and encourages
higher-density housing within mixed-use developments across Downtown, University
Compatibility Areas, and designated regional centers (Action 7.1). The Design Downtown Denton
Plan also targets an additional 1,500 residential units in the downtown core over ten years.
What Is a Moratorium?
A moratorium is a temporary suspension on accepting or processing new development
applications—such as zoning changes, plats, site plans, or building permits—in a defined
geographic area. Under TLGC Chapter 212, a municipality may impose a moratorium only when
justified by specific findings related to:
1.A shortage of essential public facilities or infrastructure,
2.A lack of adequate public services needed to protect public health, safety, or welfare, or
3.A need to update land development ordinances to protect the community from identifiable
harms, but this is limited to only commercial development.
Each of the above justifications requires a different set of written findings and evidence to support
the need for the moratorium.
A multifamily moratorium in Denton would apply only to new applications. If an application is
filed — whether zoning, plat, site plan, or building permit— it must proceed under vested rights
established in TLGC Chapter 245. A moratorium cannot retroactively halt or invalidate already
filed applications.
What Is the Process for a Moratorium?
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TLGC 212.134 was recently amended through HB 2559 (effective September 1, 2025), and the
following outlines the process for municipalities considering a moratorium.
1. Required Notice
First, Council must pass an ordinance or resolution setting the date of the first public hearing.
Then, at least 30 days before the first public hearing, the City must:
• Publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, and
• Send certified mail notice to any individual who, within the preceding two years of
the Council action setting the public hearing, submitted a written request to the City
Secretary to receive moratorium-related notices. Staff is not aware of any such
requests.
2. Public Hearings
The City Council must hold two public hearings on the proposed moratorium.
• The second hearing may not occur earlier than 30 days after the first hearing.
• The municipality must issue written findings that include but are not limited to
evidence of the following: the need for the moratorium, that the moratorium is limited
to areas of the city where there is a shortage of public facilities and where
development has not been approved to occur, that the City has explored and found
alternative methods unsatisfactory, and the approved working plan for achieving the
objective of the moratorium.
3. Ordinance Adoption Requirements
Not later than 12 day after the second public hearing, the City Council must begin its final
determination on the moratorium, which may require a special called meeting of the City
Council. Adoption requires:
• Two readings of the ordinance,
• Readings spaced at least 28 days apart, and
• A three-fourths supermajority vote at final reading (at least six Council Members).
If Council does not comply with these timing requirements, the moratorium cannot be
adopted.
4. Duration and Extensions (TLGC 212.1362)
Under the updated law:
• A moratorium automatically expires after 90 days unless extended.
Extensions require an additional public hearing and written findings showing:
o the problem necessitating the extension,
o progress made toward resolving it,
o a specific extension duration, and
o evidence showing the issue will be resolved within that extension period.
• A moratorium may not exceed 180 days total, and
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•The City may not impose a similar moratorium in the same geographic area
addressing the same harm within two years of its expiration.
DISCUSSION:
Recent Multifamily Trends in Denton
Recent reports indicate the broader Dallas-Fort Worth multifamily market is stabilizing following
a high-level of new units constructed recently. Across the DFW metro area, the number of units
under construction is approximately 30,200–32,800 units, which represents a 24.5% year-over-
year reduction as new construction starts have slowed sharply. Regionally, vacancy currently sits
between 10.1% and 12.2%, and regional effective rents experienced a modest year-over-year
decline of 2.1% - 2.9% (averaging $1,508 per month). Various sources show Denton’s vacancy
rate between 12.8% and 19.9% and an average rent of approximately $1,420, which is a 6.1%
decrease in rent cost over last year. Despite high vacancy, Denton led the metroplex in absorption
in Q1 2026, with 522 more units occupied than vacated. City wide, approximately 3,400 units
remain vacant12.
Reflecting regional trends, local developer interest in submitting new multifamily proposals in
Denton has slowed significantly. The number of Multifamily Pre-Application Conferences (PAC)
over the past year shows a drop in interest in new multifamily projects. PAC inquiries to the City
average fewer than two per month, indicating that market conditions have naturally slowed the
influx of new multifamily proposals.
Impacts of a Moratorium
If City Council wished to pursue a moratorium on multifamily, the earliest a moratorium could
take effect would be December 2026, potentially extending through May 2027 if renewed. This
timeline would require public hearings to begin in September 2026.
As noted above, there are 3 different means of justifying the need for a moratorium; however, a
residential moratorium can only be enacted based on a shortage of public facilities defined as
“water, sewer, or storm drainage facilities or street improvements provided by a municipality or
private utility” or other public facilities (i.e., police or fire). The City would need to provide written
findings demonstrating either:
1 Cushman & Wakefield, MarketBeat: Dallas/Fort Worth Multifamily, Q1 2026.
2 Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, Market Report: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX Multifamily, Q1 2026.
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1)the extent of need beyond the estimated capacity of existing essential public facilities that is
expected to result from new property development and that the area where there is a lack of
public facilities; or
2)a significant need for public facilities other than water, sewer, drainage, or roadways (“other
public facilities”) and that failure to provide those other public facilities would result in an
overcapacity or would be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of residents.
Alternative Options
As an alternative to a moratorium, Council could direct staff to evaluate amendments to the Denton
Development Code to expand SUP requirements for multifamily in additional zoning districts.
Currently the DDC requires a SUP for the development of multifamily within the Residential 7
(R7), Suburban Corridor (SC), Highway Corridor (HC), and General Office (GO) Districts.
Multifamily development is permitted by right within the three Mixed-Use Districts: Mixed-Use
Neighborhood (MN), Mixed-Use Downtown (MD), and Mixed-Use Regional (MR). If City
Council preferred, a method of ensuring new multifamily developments are analyzed more
critically for potential negative impacts would be for staff to bring forward code amendments for
discussion regarding additional standards, requirements, and limitations for a SUP for multifamily
development in other zoning districts. If the Council wishes to pursue this option, additional
consideration will need to be given regarding how to address existing multifamily developments
and those in currently in the development process that do not have a SUP. However, as discussed
in the recent trends, there has been a decrease in the number of new submittals related to MF
developments in the City.
CONCLUSION:
Denton’s recent multifamily development has outpaced early 2040 Comprehensive Plan
projections; however, market conditions, including rising construction costs, lower rents, and an
abundant supply, have naturally slowed the market for new multifamily development even though
Denton maintains a high rate of new leases. Pursuing a formal development moratorium under
updated Texas Local Government Code would require written findings for the need for the
moratorium regarding public facility shortages and would be a temporary measure with a
maximum duration of 180 days. Should City Council seek more targeted oversight over the
location and design of future projects, there is an option for evaluating targeted amendments to the
Denton Development Code, like adding new standards and expanding Specific Use Permit (SUP)
requirements across additional zoning districts, which would allow City Council a thorough review
of new multifamily developments being proposed for construction.
STAFF CONTACT:
Charlie Rosendahl
Director of Development Services
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Charlie.Rosendahl@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-8452
REQUESTOR: Mayor Watts
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 4
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Development Services
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Friday Report - Council Requests FY 25-26Summary of Request or ItemCouncil Member Requestor Date Received Staff AssignedDepartmentCommentsStatus1Fence RepairAll Council07/22/26 Seth GarciaCapital Projects/Engineering/Public Works CMO Review2Construction Sign PositionCouncil Member Rumohr 07/28/26 Seth GarciaCapital Projects/Engineering/Public Works CMO Review3Update on traffic lights at Vintage andFt. Worth DriveMayor Watts07/30/26 Farhan ButtDevelopment ServicesReferred to staff.4Water Quality Testing DetailsCouncil Member Rumohr 07/25/26 Michael GangeEnvironmental ServicesResponse sent.5Solar RatesCouncil Member Holland 07/26/26 Antonio PuenteDMEResponse sent.6ODB Transportation and Awareness Council Member Rumohr 07/27/26 Jesse KentCommunity ServicesResponse sent.7Denton Ya Know Newsletter Printout Council Member Rumohr 07/28/26 Allison Wing, Jennifer Bekker, KaylaHerrodLibrary Marketing and Communication Parks Response sent.8Pedestrian/Bike Prioritization Plan Council Member Rumohr 07/28/26 Farhan ButtDevelopment ServicesResponse sent.9Discretionary Fund AllocationMayor Pro Tem Stevens 07/27/26 Matthew HamiltonFinanceResponse sent.10Discretionary Fund AllocationCouncil Member Rumohr 07/29/26 Matthew HamiltonFinanceResponse sent.11Scripture Street ConstructionCouncil Member Rumohr 07/28/26 Seth GarciaCapital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Response sent.12Amarillo Street ConstructionMayor Pro Tem Stevens 07/28/26 Seth GarciaCapital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Response sent.13Building Permit SpeedCouncil Member Rumohr 07/30/26 Charlie RosendahlDevelopment ServicesResponse sent.14Duck Crossing SignsCouncil Member Holland 07/29/26 Farhan ButtDevelopment ServicesResponse sent.15Downtown Trash & Recycling Bins Council Member Rumohr 07/30/26 Brenda HaneySolid WasteResponse sent.16Electric Pro FormaCouncil Member Rumohr 07/22/26 Antonio PuenteDMEResponse sent.17Code Violation Update - Sidewalk Mayor Pro Tem Stevens 07/24/26 Jesse KentCommunity ServicesResponse sent.18Process to Dissolve an HOACouncil Member Rumohr 07/24/26 Charlie RosendahlDevelopment ServicesResponse sent.19Code Violation Update - Debris Council Member Rumohr 07/23/26 Jesse KentCommunity ServicesResponse sent.42
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City of Denton City Hall
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Criteria : Begin Date: 8/3/2026, End Date: 11/6/2026
Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
August 2026
8/3/2026 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
8/3/2026 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
8/4/2026 12:00 PM Denton City Public Facility Corporation Council Work Session Room
8/4/2026 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
8/5/2026 8:30 AM City Council Council Chambers
8/6/2026 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room
8/6/2026 8:30 AM Downtown Economic Development
Committee
Cancelled
8/6/2026 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room
8/8/2026 8:00 AM City Council Council Work Session Room
8/10/2026 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
8/10/2026 3:00 PM Development Code Review Committee Development Services Center
8/10/2026 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
8/10/2026 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
8/10/2026 5:30 PM Library Board Emily Fowler Central Library
8/12/2026 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
8/12/2026 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
8/12/2026 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
8/13/2026 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Cancelled
8/14/2026 10:00 AM Community Services Advisory
Committee
Development Service Center
8/18/2026 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
8/21/2026 9:00 AM Community Partnership Committee Council Work Session Room
8/24/2026 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
8/24/2026 3:00 PM Development Code Review Committee Development Services Center
8/24/2026 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
8/26/2026 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
8/26/2026 1:00 PM Civil Service Commission City Hall East
Human Resources Training Room
8/26/2026 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
City Council Work Session Room
8/26/2026 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
September 2026
9/3/2026 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room
9/3/2026 6:00 PM Denton Police Department Chief of
Police Advisory Board
Public Safety Training Center
719 E. Hickory Street
Denton, Texas 76205
9/9/2026 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
9/9/2026 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
9/9/2026 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
9/10/2026 12:00 PM Bond Oversight Committee Council Work Session Room
9/10/2026 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
9/11/2026 10:00 AM Community Services Advisory
Committee
Development Service Center
9/14/2026 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
9/14/2026 3:00 PM Development Code Review Committee Development Services Center
9/14/2026 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
9/14/2026 5:30 PM Library Board North Branch Library
9/14/2026 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
9/15/2026 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
9/17/2026 3:00 PM Committee on Persons with Disabilities Development Service Center
9/18/2026 9:00 AM Community Partnership Committee Council Work Session Room
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
9/22/2026 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
9/23/2026 12:00 PM Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number One Board
Development Service Center
9/23/2026 12:00 PM Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number One Board
Development Service Center
9/23/2026 1:00 PM Civil Service Commission City Hall East
Human Resources Training Room
9/23/2026 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
City Council Work Session Room
9/23/2026 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
9/28/2026 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
9/28/2026 3:00 PM Development Code Review Committee Development Services Center
9/28/2026 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
9/30/2026 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
October 2026
10/1/2026 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room
10/1/2026 8:30 AM Downtown Economic Development
Committee
Development Service Center
10/1/2026 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room
10/5/2026 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
10/5/2026 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
10/7/2026 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
10/8/2026 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
10/9/2026 10:00 AM Community Services Advisory
Committee
Development Service Center
10/12/2026 3:00 PM Development Code Review Committee Development Services Center
10/12/2026 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
10/12/2026 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
10/12/2026 5:30 PM Library Board South Branch Library
10/13/2026 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
10/14/2026 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
10/14/2026 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
10/21/2026 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
10/23/2026 9:00 AM Community Partnership Committee Council Work Session Room
10/26/2026 3:00 PM Development Code Review Committee Development Services Center
10/26/2026 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
10/27/2026 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
10/28/2026 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
10/28/2026 1:00 PM Civil Service Commission City Hall East
Human Resources Training Room
10/28/2026 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
City Council Work Session Room
November 2026
11/2/2026 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
11/4/2026 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
11/5/2026 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room
11/5/2026 12:00 PM Bond Oversight Committee Council Work Session Room
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
A. AI Data Center Facility Process 26-1084 DME Council Request 0:45
B. State Legislative Program 26-0969 City Manager's Office City Business 0:45
C. Budget Update 26-1196 City Manager's Office City Business 1:00
E. Two Minute Pitch: Quakertown Memorial Fund
(Rumohr)26-0628 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 4:15
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. Annual Ethics Training 26-0559 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. City Manager's Proposed Budget 26-0559 City Manager's Office City Business 4:00
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 5:30
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. DCTA Update 26-0970 DCTA City Business 0:30
B. Budget Update 26-0560 City Manager's Office City Business 1:00
C. City-Wide Overtime Audit 25-2152 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
D. Audit of Vehicle Management 26-2455 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
X. Two Minute Pitch:26-0630 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Municipal Judge Recruitment
(personnel)Legal (if any)City Business 1:00
Total Est. Time: 4:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. Emergency Response Service Program 26-1221 DME City Business 0:30
B. Citywide Parking Study 26-0698 Development Services City Business 0:45
C. Denton Climate Action Plan Update 26-0855 Environmental Services City Business 0:30
D. Boards and Commissions Update 26-0971 City Secretary's Office Council Request 1:00
X. Two Minute Pitch:26-0631 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:45
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. Energy Portfolio Mgmt. Audit Follow-Up 26-1187 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
B. Public Safety Communications Audit Follow-Up 26-1188 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
C. Wastewater System Operations Audit Follow-Up 26-1189 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
D. Annual Audit Plan 26-1192 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
X. Two Minute Pitch:26-0633 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Council Appointee Annual
Perfomance Reviews Legal (if any)City Business 2:00
Total Est. Time: 3:30
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. Audit of Financial Planning 25-2153 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Community Forever Village 26-2429 Development Services City Business 0:45
C.TBD City Business 0:00
X. Two Minute Pitch:26-0634 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:15
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. Federal Legislative Update 26-0972 City Manager's Office City Business 0:45
B.TBD City Business 0:00
C.TBD City Business 0:00
X. Two Minute Pitch:26-0635 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:45
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. Council Priority Update (Affordable Housing)TBD City Business 0:00
B. Franchise Fee Collections Audit Follow-Up 26-1191 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
C. Network Management Audit Follow-Up 26-1190 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:30
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A.TBD City Business 0:00
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A.TBD City Business 0:00
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Denton Housing Authority 26-1002 Community Services City Business 0:45
August 4
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@ 6:30 p.m.)
Council Priorities and Significant
Work Plan Items to be Scheduled
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: July 27, 2026
September 22
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (Upon
conclusion of the WS)
October 13
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (Upon
conclusion of the WS)
October 27
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (Upon
conclusion of the WS)
November 17
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (Upon
conclusion of the WS)
December 1
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@ 6:30 p.m.)
December 15
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@ 6:30 p.m.)
August 8
Budget Workshop
@ 8:00 a.m.
August 18
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@ 6:30 p.m.)
September 15
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (@ 6:30 p.m.)
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.
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1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Aug 3rd - 9thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact Closure Type1 Exported on July 30, 2026 1:48:26 PM CDT49
2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact Closure Type1Bernard StHickory StChestnut St02/06/26 08/21/26 Utility installations and pavement replacementEngineeringMegan DavidsonFull Closure2Bonnie Brae StRiney Rd / Bronco WayElm Street (US77)05/22/26 08/10/26 Contractor to construct the new concrete southbound lanes.EngineeringJesus PerezFull Closure3Bonnie Brae StUniversity Dr (US 380)Elm St (US77)05/11/26 08/10/26 Contractor will continue to demolish and install infrastructure along thewhole length of the project. At times Contractor will need the use of anadditional lane.EngineeringJesus PerezRolling Closure4Bonnie Brae StUniversity Dr (US 380)Carril Al Lago Dr07/13/26 09/11/26 Contractor is to demo existing southbound lanes of Bonnie Brae EngineeringJesus PerezLane Closure5Carril Al Lago DrAurora LnBonnie Brae St05/25/26 08/10/26 Contractor will be demolishing the street intersection and median to thenew right of way line.EngineeringJesus PerezFull Closure6Carroll Blvd NPearl StPrairie St W07/27/26 09/04/26 Driver to use multiple TCP set up while relocating gas main.Public Works Inspections Christopher YanezLane Closure7Donna RdElm StEnd11/17/25 07/31/26 Utilities and Pavement replacementEngineeringDante HaleFull Closure8Eagle DrAve CAve A03/17/25 07/31/26 Using it for an entrance due to elevation changes in the jobsite it is theonly way to get into the sitePublic Works Inspections Stephany TrammellLane Closure9Eastpark BlvdHeritage TrlCrescent St06/16/25 08/03/26 lane will be closed for up to 2 week starting on the 3rd of JulyPublic Works Inspections John Cantu10Fishtrap Rd5501 Fishtrap Rd (Fishtrap BusinessCenter)Greenleaf Cir06/22/26 08/31/26 Fink Construction extending waterline on Fishtrap for Riviera MobileHome Park.Public Works Inspections Eder TalamantesLane Closure11Hickory Creek RdRiverpass DrWaterside Pl04/27/26 08/10/26 1) Intersection of Riverpass Drive and Hickory Creek Road will bereconstructed. 2) Hickory Creek Road from Riverpass Drive toWaterside Place will be reconstructedOtherTracy BeckFull Closure12Hickory Creek RdRiverpass DrCountry Club Rd (FM 1830) 03/13/23 12/31/26 Bridge InstallationEngineeringTracy BeckFull Closure13Jupiter DrRedstone RdSelene Dr02/02/26 09/11/26 Utilities and Pavement replacementEngineeringDante HaleFull Closure14Mayhill Rd S600ft North of Edwards Rd400ft South of Edwards Rd 10/20/25 07/30/26 Waterline tap being installed on Mayhill EasmentPublic Works Inspections Alexander CervantesRolling Closure15Meadow StInman StI-35 Service Rd06/08/26 07/31/26 Road Repair / Base failure repairsStreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure16Neptune DrRedstone RdSelene Dr11/24/25 09/11/26 Utilities and Pavement replacementEngineeringDante HaleFull Closure17Oak StCarroll BlvdFry St05/08/26 08/28/26 A&D completing restoration for gas workPublic Works Inspections Stephany TrammellRolling Closure18Oak StWelch StAve C05/08/26 08/28/26 A&D completing restoration for gas workPublic Works Inspections Stephany TrammellRolling Closure19Overlake DrRyan RdWildwood Ln08/04/26 08/06/26 Base failure repairs at intersection of overlake and ryan rdStreetsJesse RodriguezFull Closure20Pershing DrAtlas DrStuart Rd05/08/25 09/11/26 Utilities and Pavement replacementEngineeringDante HaleFull Closure21Quail Creek DrStockbridge RdBerry Down Ln05/04/26 08/07/26 Replacing water linesPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsAlexander CervantesFull Closure22Redstone RdHercules LnNeptune Dr05/05/25 10/31/26 Utilities and Pavement replacementEngineeringDante HaleFull Closure23Riney RdDiscovery BlvdElm St (US77)06/08/26 08/10/26 Contractor to install storm drain laterals needed to increase the width ofRiney Road. Contractor will also demolish the concrete street sectionadjacent to US77 in order to construct the street as per plan.EngineeringJesus PerezFull Closure24Riverpass DrHickory Creek RdRiverchase Trl04/27/26 08/10/26 Full Closure of Riverpass between RIverchase Trail and Hickory CreekRoad and Hickory Creek Road at Riverpass.OtherTracy BeckFull Closure25Royal Acres DrHercules LnSherman Dr02/16/26 09/11/26 Utilities and Pavement replacementEngineeringDante HaleFull Closure26Stockbridge DrHudsonwood DrQuail Creek Dr03/30/26 08/07/26 Contractor replacing water lines for Providence Place ProjectPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsAlexander Cervantes27Stuart RdHercules LnLoop 288 N05/11/26 08/07/26 SPS to use TCP on Stuard Road for their relocation of their gas main. Public Works Inspections Zabdiel MotaLane Closure28Stuart RdSun Valley DrImperial Dr05/15/26 08/21/26 Utility WorkPublic Works Inspections Armando BeltranLane Closure29Teasley Ln & Shady Oaks Dr I-35 Frontage RoadColorado Blvd07/13/26 07/31/26 3" Mill & OverlayEngineeringTaylor HoltRolling Closure30Windsor DrNorthwayParkside Dr04/22/26 08/10/26 The Contractor will be demolishing the asphalt roadway that form the (2)west bound lanes West of the Windsor/Bonnie Brae intersection.EngineeringJesus PerezLane Closure31Windsor DrNorthwayBonnie Brae St07/20/26 08/10/26 Contractor will be installing concrete pavement on the eastbound laneswest of the street intersection of Windsor & Bonnie BraeEngineeringJesus PerezLane Closure32Windsor DrBonnie Brae StWestgate Dr03/26/26 08/21/26 Water Tap and Tie in. Closure will be active from 9am-3pmPublic Works Inspections Armando BeltranLane Closure33Yellowstone PlImperial DrSun Valley Dr05/15/26 08/21/26 Utility WorkPublic Works Inspections Armando BeltranLane Closure Exported on July 30, 2026 1:48:43 PM CDT50
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact Closure Type1Audra LnAudra/NottinghamMockingbird Ln07/13/26 07/24/26 Lacy to fix panels on AudraLane for the Audra Lane Project(PCM22-0057)Public Works Inspections Stephany TrammellFull Closure2Bolivar St3rdWestway07/06/26 07/13/26 2in Mill and Overlay on Bolivarfrom 3rd to WestwayStreetsKronenbergerRolling Closure3Bonnie Brae StUniversity Dr (US 380)South of Panhandle St06/29/26 07/13/26 3" Millling of the street with newsurface placed.EngineeringTaylor HoltRolling Closure4Buckingham DrHercules LnSherman Dr11/17/25 07/03/26 Utilities and PavementreplacementEngineeringDante HaleFull Closure5Carroll BlvdOak StMulberry St07/06/26 07/17/26 Driver Pipeline to use TCP onS. Carroll to pothole locatingexcavation operations.Public Works Inspections Zabdiel MotaLane Closure6Coit StPanhandle StCrescent St07/13/26 07/20/26 2 in Mill and overlay on Coitfrom Panhandle to Crescent,road will be closed from 7am to5pmStreetsKevin KronenbergerFull Closure7Dawnlight DrWaterside PlNightfall Dr06/22/26 07/10/26 Mill and overlayStreetsJesus RodriguezRolling Closure8Hobson LnFort Worth DrSanta Monica Dr06/22/26 07/10/26 Paving repairs/replacements forStorage 365Public Works Inspections Stephany TrammellFull Closure9McKinney St800ft West of Spring Tree St Spring Tree St06/29/26 07/10/26 Adding a new asphalt turn lane Public Works Inspections Eder Talamantes JrLane Closure10Paisley StPace DrOak Valley01/05/26 07/17/26 awaiting asphalt restorations Public Works Inspections Ryan DonaldsonLane Closure11Riverchase TrlCreekdale DrWaterside Pl06/22/26 07/10/26 Mill and overlayStreetsJesus RodriguezRolling Closure12Russell Newman Blvd Loop 288 NMayhill Rd N07/08/26 07/17/26 3" Mill and OverlayEngineeringTaylor HoltRolling Closure13Scripture StJagoe StPonder St03/04/25 07/03/26 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure14Sunset St ECarroll BlvdBolivar St07/07/25 06/30/26 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure15Swisher RdEdwards RdSwisher Rd (4312)06/23/26 07/09/26 Small base failure starting atEdwards and ending at 4312SwisherStreetsMarlon HarrisonLane Closure16Vintage BlvdIH 35w service RdProvence Dr04/20/26 06/30/26 To install Deacceleration Laneand Modifying the medianPublic Works Inspections JDLane Closure17Waterside PlRiverchase TrlHickory Creek Rd06/22/26 07/10/26 Mill and overlayStreetsJesus RodriguezRolling Closure Exported on July 30, 2026 1:48:55 PM CDT51