Minutes August 03, 20012'8 2
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 3, 2001
After determining that a quorum was present and convening in an Open Meeting, the City
Council convened in a Closed Meeting on Friday, August 3, 2001 at 9:00 a. m. in the City of
Denton Council Work Session Room.
PRESENT: Mayor Brock; Mayor Pro Tem Beasley; Council Members Burroughs, Fulton,
McNeill, Phillips, and Redmon
ABSENT: None
1. Closed Meeting:
Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters ---
Under TEX. GOV'T. CODE' Section 551.086.
(1) Received a presentation and information from Staff
pertaining to the Denton Municipal Electric ("DME") proposed annual
budget for the fiscal year 2001-2002 and the updated capital improvement
plan as it relates to DME, consisting of competitive electric and
commercial information respecting the details of the present and future
operational and financial plans and strategies of DME; and discussed,
deliberated, considered, and provided Staff with direction regarding such
matters.
Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, the Council convened into a Special Called
Meeting.
PRESENT: Mayor Brock; Mayor Pro Tem Beasley; Council Members Burroughs, Fulton,
McNeill, Phillips, and Redmon.
ABSENT: None
1. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction regarding the
2001-2002 operating budget and the 2002-2006 Capital Improvement Program.
Kathy DuBose, Assistant City Manager of Fiscal and Municipal Services, presented the proposed
budget for the fiscal year 2001-2002. She stated that the major budget issues were council
priorities - streets/transportation; airport development; and capital improvements.
DuBose reviewed the January 15, 2000 Capital Improvement Bond Election. Voters approved
the following propositions: Engineering/Transportation $17,045,000, Library Services
$6,800,000, and Parks and Recreation/Beautification $10,175,000 for a total of $34,020,000.
This incorporated a 2-cent tax rate increase in 2001 and 2002, % cent in 2003, and ¼ cent in
2004.
DuBose stated that the Oeneral Fund Reserve Level would be maintained at 13% of total
expenditures. The largest revenue source was sales tax receipts, which were projected at a 6.5%
growth in overall receipts. The second largest revenue source was the ad valorem tax. The
2001-2002 ad valorem tax rate increased from $.52815/$100 valuation to $.54815/$100
valuation.
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The following were the major components of the proposed budget.
Streets, Traffic, and Engineering Advancement of CIP projects
Addition of a street construction crew that would handle road reconstruction projects
Addition of a real estate specialist position to assist with the expanded street construction
Addition of a surveying crew
Funding for transportation consulting services to improve coordination and monitoring of
regional roadway projects
Airport
CIP projects included air traffic control tower and runway extension
Addition of a part-time field services worker to assist with airport maintenance
Funding for an aircraft and equipment wash rack to meet TNRCC regulations
Public Safety - Police Addition of one jailer
Funding for installation, maintenance, and replacement of police vehicle equipment
Replacement of seven police units - two criminal investigation vehicles, one van for
multiple purposes, and one Animal Control truck
· Public Safety - Fire
Additional emergency warning siren and a maintenance contract for all sirens.
Compensation
Pay plan ranges would shift by 5 percent
Allowed for 0-5 percent performance increases
5 percent increase for civil service employees
Other Agency Contributions
Human Services Committee made recommendations for CDBG and General Fund
contributions
Community Development
Funds were allocated to the Neighborhood Empowerment Program and Impact Fee Grant
Program
· Other Services
Teen Court funding by Denton County would be less for 2001-02
· Other Services - Public Information Office
The current intern position would be upgraded to a full-time equivalent
Other Services - Facilities Management
Replacing the main air conditioner at the Civic Center
Conversion of a contracted project manager to an in-house full-time position
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· Other Services - Parks and Recreation
Purchase of the YMCA property on Windsor Drive
· Other Services- Vehicles
Replacing or adding 24 vehicles and 9 pieces of equipment
Building Inspections Fund
Technology enhancements
Web interface
Technology Services Fund
Licensing and maintenance costs associated with system conversions
GIS system upgrades
Security officer position to administer security system-wide
Converting temporary assistant to a full-time position
Recreation Fund
Replacement of furniture and recreation equipment at the Senior Center, Civic Center
Pool, and the three recreation centers: Denia, MLK, and North Lakes
Equipment to support day camps and after-school programs
Marketing plan for the new aquatic center
· Materials Management Fund
Purchase of electric forklift and additional computers for the warehouse
Emily Fowler Library Fund
Informational brochures
Reference materials for Adult Services
Purchase of a van for outreach services
Police Confiscation Fund
Purchase of twenty bulletproof vests through a Federal Grant Program
Annual maintenance for the Victim Information and Notification Everyday software
Purchase of mobile video cameras for police vehicles
Purchase of additional videotapes for Police Confiscation Fund
Utilities - Electric
Rates - the Energy Cost Adjustment rate was increased to $.04 per kwh
Position Changes: A total of 32.75 positions were eliminated with the sale of the Spencer
plant
Utilities - Water
Rates - no rate changes for retail customers
Position Changes - Net increase of 2 FTEs
Division Changes - Water Engineering combined with General Fund Engineering. Four
positions were transferred. Public Communications division was combined with the
Public Information Office.
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Debt Requirements - projected bond sale of $20 million to finance the remainder of the
new water plant addition
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Utilities - Wastewater
Rates - no rate changes for retail or wholesale customers
Position Changes - Decrease of 5 FTEs
Debt Requirements - $14 million wastewater bond sale to finance the remaining
wastewater treatment plant expansion and additional line extensions to support
wastewater system growth. $3 million drainage bond sale to finance drainage system
improvements.
Solid Waste
Rates - residential rate increase of manual refuse collection and commercial collection
service rate would increase slightly for side-load service
Position changes - no change in total FTEs
Howard Martin, Assistant City Manager of Utilities, reviewed the proposed 2002-2006 Capital
Improvement Projects for utilities.
Capital Improvement Projects - Water
Ray Roberts water plant
Finish water transmission line
Distribution system upgrades
Highway relocation projects
Elevated storage tanks
Ground storage and pump station
Capital Improvement Projects - Wastewater
Wastewater treatment plant expansion
Highway relocation projects
Inflow/infiltration correction
Cooper Creek lift station
Pecan Creek Interceptor, Phase I and II
Capital Improvement Projects - Drainage
Cooper Creek Detention Pond #2
Mayhill Bridge at Pecan Creek
Spencer Road culvert
Floodplain Protection Program
Capital Improvement Projects - Solid Waste
Solid Waste Operations and Administration Buildings
Landfill cell construction
Methane collection facility
Recycling site improvements
Materials Recovery Facility
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Capital Improvement Projects - Streets
Edwards Road/Mayhill Re-Location
Overlays - major projects
State School Road
The Square - Elm/Locust/part of Oak/Hickory
Morse Street - Robertson to Woodrow
Hickory Street - Ave C to Bonnie Brae
Panhandle Street - Malone to Ector
Shawnee Street - 380 to Mingo
Lakey Street - Prairie to Morse
Kathy Dubose reviewed the rest of the budget calendar. She stated that the budget would be
reviewed on the following meeting dates: August 14, 21 and 28. She stated that August 10 a
budget workshop could also be held.
City Manager Mike Conduff asked whether the Council wanted to meet on August 10.
General consensus of the Council was to meet on August 10.
Council Member Phillips asked for staff to present a budget with no tax rate increase, a budget
with a ½-cent tax rate increase, and a budget with a 1-cent tax rate increase.
DuBose stated that this was already a lean budget and asked the Council if they wanted the
budget cuts to come out of capital improvements or out of other services to citizens.
Council stated services to citizens.
2. There was no official action taken on Closed Meeting Item(s) under Sections 551.071-
551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
J~LNE RICHARDSON ~
ASST. CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS