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November 19, 2012 Minutes CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 19, 2012 After determining that a quorum was present, the City of Denton City Council convened in a Special Called Regular Meeting on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. PRESENT: Council Member Engelbrecht, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp, Council Member Gregory, Council Member Roden, Mayor Burroughs ABSENT: Council Member Watts, Council Member King 1. Pledge of Allegiance The Council and members of the public recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags. Ordinance No. 2012-321 2. Consider adoption of an ordinance canvassing election returns of the Bond Election held on November 6, 2012; and providing for an effective date. Bryan Langley, Assistant City Manager, stated voters had approved the bond package which was on the November 6, 2012 ballot for $20 million for streets and $400,000 for public art. The purpose of this meeting was to formally canvass the election results. He indicated that a total of 32,331 ballots were cast with 25,254 in favor and 7,077 in opposition. Mayor Pro Tem Kamp motioned, Council Member Engelbrecht seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll call vote: Council Member Engelbrecht, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp, Council Member Gregory, Council Member Roden, Mayor Burroughs – “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. R2012-041 3. Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the filing of a project application with the Texas Department OF Transportation for a federally-funded Transportation Enhancement Program grant in the amount of $1,325,138; delegating and authorizing George C. Campbell, City Manager, or his designee, to act on behalf of the City in all matters that are related to this project application, pledging that if funding for this project is received, the City of Denton will comply with all project requirements of the Texas Department of Transportation, a department of the state of Texas; the City Manager is authorized to expend funds in accordance with the match provided for in the grant should the grant be awarded to the City; providing for ratification and confirmation of the resolution and an effective date. The Traffic Safety Commission recommends approval (6-0). Council Member Gregory motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp seconded to approve the resolution. On roll call vote: Council Member Engelbrecht, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp, Council Member Gregory, Council Member Roden, Mayor Burroughs – “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. City of Denton City Council Minutes November 19, 2012 Page 2 With no further business, the meeting was adjourned 10:10 a.m. ____________________________________ MARK A. BURROUGHS MAYOR CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ____________________________________ JENNIFER WALTERS CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS