September 17, 2013 Minutes
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 17, 2013
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room.
PRESENT: Mayor Burroughs, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp, Council Member Engelbrecht, Council
Member Gregory, Council Member King, Council Member Roden, Council
Member Hawkins
ABSENT: None
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
There were no citizen comments on Consent Agenda Items.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for September 17, 2013.
Council Member Roden noted that Consent Agenda Item A was recommended for approval by
the Council Mobility Committee.
Council Member Hawkins asked how often the fee would have to be charged for Consent
Agenda Item U.
City Attorney Burgess indicated that the fee would be discussed in the upcoming Closed Session.
Mayor Burroughs asked about Budget Consent Agenda Item 5A on the park fees increase. He
asked if a study had been done or was the recommendation done informally. He questioned what
the fee increase might do to usage.
Emerson Vorel, Director of Parks and Recreation, indicated that there was no study on what the
rates would be and that historically staff felt the small increases would not impact the usage. He
noted that some of the rates had not been increased in 20 years.
3.Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding a proposed Hotel
and Convention Center project.
Jon Fortune, Assistant City Manager, stated that his discussion would include a project overview,
development agreements, project feasibility process, development steps, agreement elements,
financing for Convention Center construction, example of a project proforma and next steps. He
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would be presenting a follow-up discussion at the October 1 meeting regarding the financing of
the center.
Project overview – the project was a collaboration between the city of Denton, O’Reilly
Hospitality Management (OHM), O’Reilly Hotel Partners Denton (OHPD) and the University of
North Texas. The project would be an Embassy Suites Hotel, a Denton Convention Center and a
Houlihan's restaurant. The site was 13.5 acres located on UNT property. The hotel and
restaurant would be OHPD funded. The convention center would be City funded. The total
project cost was $85 million with $25 million for the convention center and $60 million for the
hotel and restaurant.
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OHPD would lease the land from UNT for the hotel/restaurant and would be funded and owned
by OHPD. OHM would have management of construction and the facilities would be operated
by OHM. The hotel would be 12 stories with 318 suites. It would be LEED certified with an
element of master agreement. An educational opportunity would be available through the UNT
School of Hospitality. The development agreement would allow for a minimum of 9 stories with
275 suites based on economic conditions at the time of construction.
Council Member Gregory asked if that was a new element.
Fortune stated yes but that OHM was working towards the maximum.
Project Overview- Convention Center – the City would lease the land from UNT and would fund
and own the convention center. The City was not funding the hotel. OHM would serve as
architect and construction manager. There would be a sub-lease for the convention center to
OHPD. The convention center would be operated and managed by OHM. The size of the
convention center would be approximately 100,000 sq. ft. and would be a single story structure
versus a two story structure. A bigger grand ballroom was proposed that would be completely
finished out and provide more meeting space. The proposed size was a better fit for the site with
a lower profile and visibly less intrusive. These were rough figures that would be more detailed
as the design features were worked out.
Council Member Gregory stated that at the San Marcos project the food facilities were located
closer to the conference center and had a shared space for food prep. It appeared the proposed
Denton facility did not have that concept.
Fortune stated that the current proposal was a very preliminary concept and that there would
probably have some shared concepts for banquets.
Mayor Burroughs stated that as the concept currently stood, the actual space for the conference
center was separate from food prep, storage, etc.
Fortune stated that the focus was on the grand ballroom which was dividable and around the
grand ballroom would be smaller break out rooms.
Development Agreements - Master Development Agreement – the City and UNT would have a
land lease agreement. The City and OHPD would have an agreement for a convention center
sub-lease which included an operating agreement for the convention center. OHPD and UNT
would enter into a land lease agreement. There would be a professional service agreement with
OHM to design the project. There would also be a professional service agreement with OHM for
construction management.
Council Member Gregory asked if staff had talked with other cities with similar agreements
regarding the development agreement.
Fortune stated that staff had several models from other cities to look at. This was a unique
agreement and bond counsel had been retained to help with the structure of the development
agreement.
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Project Feasibility Process - the project feasibility process was beneficial as it allowed project
participants to determine feasibility before construction, to withdraw from development before
closing on bonds or financing before construction, to minimize the level of financial
commitment, to obtain preliminary architectural plans, to obtain a guaranteed maximum price for
construction proposals, and to further define the details of a TIRZ.
Council Member Roden asked about an estimated time for the process from the time the master
agreement was signed.
Fortune stated that it was about a six month process with a lot dealing with preliminary
architectural design.
Development Steps – the development steps included: (1) hire an architect and construction
manager agent through a contract with OHM, (2) initiate a project design to obtain design
development drawings, (3) implement the creation of the TIRZ and determine the level of
participation from other governmental entities, and (4) solicit construction proposals for a
guaranteed maximum price.
Mayor Burroughs asked at what point was the design of the exterior structure finalized and how
much influence did the City have in that.
Fortune stated that UNT had high design standards as it was on their property. He continued
with the development steps: (5) evaluate construction proposals and award guaranteed maximum
price contract to be contingent on City funding and include a savings sharing clause, (6) finalize
a construction budget, (7) the feasibility period ends and participants determine whether to
continue, (8) city initiates the process for the sale of bonds, (9) bond closing and funds available,
(10) with funding available, the design was completed, (11) the City hires a project manager,
(12) complete the TIRZ creation, (13) begin hotel/convention center marketing, (14) begin
construction and (15) open the hotel/convention center.
Mayor Pro Tem Kamp asked about whether there were funds set aside in the budget for
marketing.
Fortune stated that the funds would be available but that there would also be coordination with
the Convention and Visitors Bureau on what they would do in terms of marketing.
Council Member Gregory stated that the City would have a potential investment of $200,000 in
the preliminary design and have another decision to make on whether to continue with the
project. At that point the City could withdraw. The most money the City would be out before
deciding to continue would be $200,000.
Fortune stated that what was anticipated at this point. There would be a decision for all three
entities involved, not just for the City.
Council Member Gregory expressed concern that UNT had no money in and that after the City
agreed to put in the $200,000 they might not want to continue. The same was for OHPD.
Fortune stated that OHPD would have an in-house design team that would be spending money.
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Council Member Roden asked for an explanation of the ordering for the master development
feasibility period. There were two decisions on whether to go forward and questioned why not
reverse the agreement order to commit the $200,000 before getting to that.
Fortune stated that the primary concern was that it had taken a long time to get to this point and
the fear was that once the entities went through the process, if the rules were not known before
the start of the project, the rules would have to be done while the project was in progress.
Mayor Burroughs asked where in the steps before Step 8 the feasibility aspects of TIRZ would
be finalized.
Fortune stated that they anticipated some communication and work sessions with the others.
There would be some understanding of participation at that level so the OHM group could decide
to move forward.
Council Member King asked about a ball park figure for the manager agent cost.
Fortune stated that it was not known at this point. It may be a percentage of the cost.
Agreement Elements - UNT would lease the property to the City with a 50 year lease with two
10 year renewal options. The cost would be $1/year during terms of debt payment for 25 years.
After the debt was retired, the rent would be increased to approximately $175,000/yr with
adjustments every ten years. The City would sub-lease the property to OHPD. The sublease
term would match the UNT lease and included the details for operating the convention center.
The rent to the City would equal the amount to guarantee debt payment with the rent to the city
beginning in Year 3 of operations. UNT would lease the land to OHPD with a 50 year term and
two 10 year renewal options. Rent for years 0-3 would be $1/year of operations. Rent for Year
4 and beyond would be 1.5% of the gross project revenue. The agreement also included
coordination with the UNT College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism which might
allow a portion of the hotel value to be tax exempt.
Council Member Roden questioned when that would be decided.
Fortune stated it would be included in the Master Development agreement and the agreement
with the franchisee for the hotel.
Council Member Roden stated that he would like more information on that aspect as the amount
could change each year due to Appraisal District valuation.
Fortune stated that right now all of the property was tax exempt so any arrangement would be
more beneficial than what currently existed.
Mayor Burroughs questioned what would happen to the debt payment if that went up.
Fortune stated that there was an obligation either on the rent side or the tax side. He did not feel
it would be more than 15% for the school side based on OHM comments.
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Council Member Engelbrecht stated that it was not so much coordination but rather usage. He
would like specific definitions with regard to how to define it and how use it.
Fortune stated that some of those elements were still fluid and that he was not talking about
space in the convention center but only in the hotel portion.
Financing - Convention Center – the goal would be to have the convention center self-
supporting. The City would sell Certificates of Obligation to fund the project and the debt would
be supported from the project revenue including OHM rent. A Tax Increment Finance District
(TIRZ) would be created which would help ensure that the project was developed. The project
would be located on UNT property that was currently tax exempt. The leasehold interest in the
hotel would be taxable and would provide an opportunity for participation by the DISD and the
County. Debt service would be funded by hotel occupancy taxes related to the development of
the project, TIRZ revenue, city sales taxes derived from the project and OHPD lease payments to
the City.
Fortune presented a proforma example for the next 20 years. Assumptions were (1) a property
tax based hotel income at 85% taxable, (2) sales tax based on food and beverage sales from the
hotel and restaurant, (3) debt service estimate based on a 5% taxable issue, (4) lease payment
assumed TRIZ contribution from the DISD and County, and (5) lease payment assumed an
additional City contrition.
Council Member Roden felt that the projected occupancy rates might be high for Denton's
market. He questioned if the occupancy rates and room rates were lower, was all that risk taken
by OHM.
Fortune stated yes that if they were lower, the rent payments to the City would go up.
Next Steps – next steps included finalizing the development agreement, leases and professional
service contract which required Council and UNT Regents approval; starting the feasibility
period to initiate the design, the creation of the TIRZ and obtain construction proposals; and
conclude the feasibility period.
4. Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction on the Better Block Project.
Brian Lockley, Director of Planning and Development, stated that his presentation would include
a program background, the process for Denton and the Better Block meeting summary.
The Better Block program was started in 2010 and was designed to re-engineer auto dominated,
blighted, and underused urban areas and was customized to meet city needs. The Team Better
Block led communications, organized stakeholders and coordinated with government authorities.
There were eight steps included in the process for an event. The three to four month schedule
included (1) public and private space survey, (2) Better Block community build team, (3) the
identification of a package, (4) Better Block build plan, (5) Better Block starter kit, (6) Better
Block market analysis survey, (7) Better Block event, and (8) Better Block wrap up.. The total
cost was $40,000 with each phase containing a project description and specific deliverables.
Phase 1 of the program included a public and private space survey and a survey of public and
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private spaces, quality of those spaces and areas with redevelopment potential. Phase 2 dealt
with Community Build Team which was a group made up of leaders and activists in the
community who engage in the build out of the Better Block. Phase 3 identified the package and
developed the graphic design elements that would brand the area, the website development,
social media, and marketing of the Better Block district. Phase 4 was the build plan which
included a rendering of the selected block, a material list, street cross section, cost estimates, and
PowerPoint describing the Better Block. Phase 5 was the Starter kit which refined the build plan.
Phase 6 included the market analysis which was a tool that surveyed the community to determine
what businesses were needed and what could easily be developed by and for the community.
Phase 7 was the Better Block which was a living charette that took the community on to the
street and began the process of creating a great place. Phase 8 was the Better Block wrap up with
a completed study of the project and an outline of next steps for continued growth and promotion
of the Better Block area.
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Better Block Meeting summary – the City hosted a public meeting on August 21 to determine a
level of interest in a Better Block program. There were approximately 100 attendees who were
provided a three question survey. Approximately 75 responses were received from the survey.
The overall response was that the Better Block program was a good idea; several areas for the
project were suggested; and respondents would volunteer or donate money to the project. The
suggested locations were mainly focused in central Denton. A point to consider was what would
happen at the fringe areas of the blocks after the main area was changed.
Mayor Pro Tem Kamp stated that she really loved the concept but was struggling with the
amount of money for the project. She questioned if the project were to go forward what kind of
time frame would be involved and where would the money come from for the project.
City Manger Campbell stated that the project was not included in the proposed budget and was
not a supplemental package. There was no source of funding at this time. Depending on the
timing, funding could come out of the fund balance if Council wanted to do it in the current
budget year. He stated that this was not a project that needed to be decided today. Staff was just
interested in whether the Council wanted to continue looking into the project.
Council Member Roden stated that the budget allowed $50,000 for the neighborhood
improvement program this fiscal year.
Lockley stated that there were two applications in progress for up to $10,000 this year.
Council Member Gregory stated that the concept was great as it actually went on the street to see
how the changes would be rather than just doing it on paper. He felt the project should move
ahead and liked the funding concept of using some of the Neighborhood Improvement Program
funds.
City Manager Campbell stated that the project amount was not a large amount of money that
would be an obstacle to the project.
Council Member Engelbrecht stated that a metric would be the number of people who
participated during all of the phases. That would show how much people were interested in the
development of Denton. Another element was the addressing of costs for the public. He felt it
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was important to express to the public that on one day each element would cost this much to do
this kind of project.
Council Member Hawkins stated that as a community, Denton might be able to do some of the
items. He suggested looking at that element of doing some of these steps rather than hiring a
firm.
Consensus of the Council was to move towards the next step for evaluation.
5.Receive a presentation, hold a discussion and give staff direction on the reorganization of
the Planning and Development Department.
Brian Lockley, Director of Planning and Development, stated that his presentation would include
the purpose of the proposal, the department overview and functions, department reorganization,
new internal initiative, and Code Enforcement renaming.
The purpose of the proposal was to improve on the development and implementation of existing
programs and services and to improve the coordination, communication and collaboration
between the internal divisions of Planning and Development and other city departments. The
Planning and Development Department consisted of five divisions. Those divisions were (1)
Planning and Development Review, (2) Building Inspections, (3) Gas Well Inspections, (4)
Community Development and (5) Code Enforcement. All activities within the Planning and
Development Department were performed in accordance with the goals and objectives of the
Denton Plan and the Denton Development Code; the International Building Code, Consolidated
Plan for Housing and Community Development and the Denton Property Maintenance Code.
The Planning and Development Department also supported the activities of five Council
appointed boards or commissions.
The department reorganization would be divided into two sections of Development Services and
Neighborhood Services. The Development Services section would include Planning and
Development Review, Building Inspections and Gas Well Inspections. The Neighborhood
Services section would include Community Standards and Compliance, Community
Development and the Neighborhood Planning Program. There would be no changes in personnel
as existing personnel would be restructured in the reorganization.
Two new internal initiatives were proposed. In the Development Services section the initiatives
would include a team approach to project management including a project manager, a
development review engineer, plans examiner and fire protection specialist. This team would be
a team for all of the projects coming before them. A permit center would be created and cross
training of front desk staff would be performed.
Mayor Burroughs stated that he was glad to hear about the proposed expedited review that would
be associated with the creation of a permit center. He felt it would help with quicker inspections
and the verification of open items during an inspection.
Council Member Gregory questioned if the team approach would have the same plans examiner
following the project all the way through.
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Lockley stated that was correct.
Council Member Hawkins questioned if there would be a person who could help with the
process as well as computer access
Lockley stated that was the vision for the permit center.
The Neighborhood Services internal initiatives included a Neighborhood Resources Team and
city departments with program services geared towards neighborhoods. The purpose would be to
collaborate on neighborhood programs, share updates and exchange ideas. This would lead to
improved implementation of neighborhood programs such as a Denton Neighborhood Academy
and a Denton Block Leader Program.
Renaming of Code Enforcement- the purpose of the renaming was to improve the perception by
some members of the public that the officers were regulators that enforced city ordinances and
regulations. Officers worked with citizens to identify property maintenance violations and
provide education, resources, and time to gain voluntary compliance. The department was a
conduit to connect individuals with the City and other resources to obtain assistance in
remedying property issues.
Suggested names for the renaming of the department for Council consideration included (1)
Community Standards and Compliance Division, (2) Community Services, (3) Community
Enhancement Division, or (4) Community Improvement Services Division. Staff was
recommending Community Standards and Compliance Division.
Council Member Roden was not sure that the proposed name got away from the perception of
regulators. “Standards and Compliance” still had that perception. He also felt that the title of
“Officer” would still have that perception.
Mayor Burroughs was in agreement with Option #4.
Mayor Pro Tem Kamp agreed with Council Member Roden on the perception of Community
Standards and Compliance Division.
Council Member Engelbrecht felt that the big issue was to provide direction on the goals of
department from a Council standpoint. There were two issues to consider for goals. One was
the law when a violation to moved to a citation and the need to have some teeth for enforcement.
The other issue was voluntary compliance.
Council Member Hawkins stated that he liked “enhancement” and did not like “compliance and
standards”.
Council Member King stated that he liked Option #4 and cautioned not to have too much teeth
right off the bat which might result in overkill of the issue.
Mayor Burroughs stated that the outcome was what was important to improve the look of the
community. He suggested emphasizing “assistance” rather than the punitive nature. He felt it
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was important to give equal appreciation or sense within the City and the staff just as much
credit if a door hanger was used or staff communicated with an individual about a problem.
Council Member Roden stated that as the process developed more towards neighborhood
improvement programs and away so much from code enforcement, some individuals in the
department might be reassigned to other areas to assist citizens. He felt other departments might
also be included such as Parks and the Police in the process.
Council Member Engelbrecht suggested issuing a thank you to the citizen after the problem was
abated. He suggested “Community Improvement and Services Resources Division” for a
possible name.
Consensus of the Council was to use Option #4 or include the additional wording as suggested
by Council Member Engelbrecht.
6.Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY 2013-14
City Manager's Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five-Year
Financial Forecast.
City Manger Campbell stated that this item was only a place holder if Council needed more
budget discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Kamp asked if funding was included for the Park Foundation position.
Chuck Springer, Director of Finance, stated correct and that all the optional items presented at
the last meeting were included in the budget.
Council Member Roden recommended that during the next budget cycle, creative ways be
explored for other options to a tax increase and not cut all supplemental packages.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the Council convened into a Closed Meeting to
consider the following:
1. Closed Meeting:
A.Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters -
Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086.
1. Receive competitive public power information from staff in the form of a
proposed operating budget for Denton Municipal Electric (DME) for the
upcoming fiscal year, including without limitation, revenues, expenses,
commodity volumes, and commitments, and the direction of DME; and
discuss, deliberate, consider adoption of the budget and other matters, and
provide staff with direction regarding such matters.
This item was not considered.
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B.Deliberations regarding consultation with the City Attorney - Under Texas
Government Code Section 551.071, Deliberations regarding Economic
Development Negotiations - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
1. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding legal issues on matters in
which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas
clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Also hold a discussion
regarding granting economic development incentives to Tetra Pak with
respect to expansion of a manufacturing facility and development of a
national headquarters facility. This discussion shall include commercial
and financial information the City Council has received from Tetra Pak
which the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the
territory of the city, and with which the City Council is conducting
economic development negotiations; including the offer of financial or
other incentives.
C.Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.071.
1.Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff
with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of certain real property
interests located in the T.M. Downing Survey, Abstract No. 346, City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas, and generally located in the 2500 block of
East McKinney Street. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding
legal issues associated with the potential acquisition and condemnation of
the real property described above where a public discussion of these legal
matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of
Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules
of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the
City's legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential
litigation.
2.Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff
with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of certain real property
interests located in the Thomas Toby Survey, Abstract No. 1288, City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas, and generally located at the south east and
north east corners of Loop 288 and Locust Street. Consultation with the
City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the potential
acquisition and condemnation of the real property described above where
a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of
the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council
under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State
Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any
administrative proceeding or potential litigation.
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3.Discuss, deliberate and receive information from staff and provide staff
with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of certain real property
interests located in the O.S. Brewster Survey, Abstract No. 56, Denton
County, Texas, and located generally in the 2200 Block of South Bonnie
Brae Street, City of Denton, Texas. Consultation with the City's attorneys
regarding legal issues associated with the potential acquisition or
condemnation of the real property interests described above where a
public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the
City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under
the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of
Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative
proceeding or potential litigation.
4.Discuss, deliberate, and receive further information regarding the
purchase of certain real property interests located in the R.H. Hopkins
Survey, Abstract No. 1694, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, and
generally located along the 1800 block of Colorado Boulevard and the
1500 block of Angelina Bend Drive. Consultation with the City's
attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the potential acquisition
and condemnation of the real property described above where a public
discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's
attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of
Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative
proceeding or potential litigation.
D.Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
1. Receive a report and hold a discussion with the City's attorneys regarding
the contract between the City of Denton and Ecotality Inc., dated
September 18, 2012 where a public discussion of these legal matters
would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton
under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State
Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any
administrative proceeding or potential litigation.
2. Consult with City's attorneys regarding Item # 5U of the September 17,
2013 Regular Meeting Agenda, as it concerns legal issues associated with
that item where a public discussion of this legal matter would conflict
with the duty of the City's attorneys under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
E.Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code
Section 551.074.
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1.Deliberate and discuss the appointment and duties of public officers to
boards or commissions exercising discretionary or rule making power as
opposed to purely advisory powers, which includes without limitation the
Health and Building Standards Commission, the Historic Landmark
Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
2.Review and discuss the duties and goals for the City Manager, City
Attorney, and Municipal Judge.
This item was not considered.
Regular Meeting of the Denton City Council at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
215 E. McKinney, Denton, Texas.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Council and members of the public recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. and Texas
flags.
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamations/Awards
1. Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Mayor Burroughs presented the proclamation for Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
2. Constitution Week
Mayor Burroughs presented the proclamation for Constitution Week.
3. CITIZEN REPORTS
There were no citizen reports for this section of the meeting.
4. BUDGET ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Ordinance No. 2013-225
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad
valorem property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2013, on all
taxable property within the corporate limits of the city on January 1, 2013, and
adopting a tax rate of $0.68975 per $100 of valuation for 2013; providing
revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operation expenses
and for payment of interest and principal on outstanding City of Denton debt;
providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads; providing for
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enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an
effective date.
Chuck Springer, Director of Finance, presented the information concerning the levying of the
property tax. This ordinance would also include an increase in over 65 exemption to $50,000.
Council Member Hawkins motioned, Council Member King seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote: Mayor Burroughs, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp, Council Member Engelbrecht,
Council Member Gregory, Council Member King, Council Member Roden, Council Member
Hawkins – “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2013-226
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the
2013 tax rolls; and providing an effective date.
Chuck Springer, Director of Finance, stated that this ordinance was a requirement of State law.
In order to levy the tax rate, Council had to approve the tax roll.
Council Member Gregory motioned, Council Member Roden seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote: Mayor Burroughs, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp, Council Member Engelbrecht,
Council Member Gregory, Council Member King, Council Member Roden, Council Member
Hawkins – “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2013-227
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital
Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year
beginning on October 1, 2013, and ending on September 30, 2014; and declaring
an effective date.
Chuck Springer, Director of Finance, stated that this item would approve the proposed budget for
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all city services. The proposal included the changes recommended by Council on September 10
including a separate fund for the Downtown Reinvestment Fund.
Mayor Burroughs noted that there was a Speaker Card submitted for this item.
Dan King, President of Mayday Manufacturing, spoke support of the budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Kamp motioned, Council Member Hawkins seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote: Mayor Burroughs, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp, Council Member Engelbrecht,
Council Member Gregory, Council Member King, Council Member Roden, Council Member
Hawkins – “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2013-228
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the
adoption of the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and
the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal
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year beginning October 1, 2013, and ending on September 30, 2014 when the
Budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year's budget; and
providing an effective date.
Chuck Springer, Director of Finance, stated that State law required approval of this ordinance
when any budget raised revenue that exceeded the prior year. A separate motion was needed to
ratify the budget.
Council Member Roden motioned, Council Member Engelbrecht seconded to adopt the
ordinance. On roll call vote: Mayor Burroughs, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp, Council Member
Engelbrecht, Council Member Gregory, Council Member King, Council Member Roden,
Council Member Hawkins – “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
5. BUDGET CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member King motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp seconded to adopt the Budget Consent
Agenda and accompanying ordinances and resolution with the substitute Alternate 2 version of
the ordinance for Item U. On roll call vote: Mayor Burroughs, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp, Council
Member Engelbrecht, Council Member Gregory, Council Member King, Council Member
Roden, Council Member Hawkins – “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2013-229
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for use of certain
park facilities; superseding all prior fees in conflict with such schedule and
providing for severability and an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and
Beautification Board recommends approval (5-0).
Ordinance No. 2013-230
B.Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the
Schedule of Rates for Solid Waste Service contained in Ordinance No. 2012-
212. As authorized by Chapter 24 of the Code of ordinances of the City of
Denton, Texas; providing that the provisions of Sections 26-3, 26-4, 26-5, 26-7,
26-8(a), and 26-9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas shall
expressly apply to City of Denton Solid Waste Service and Recycling Service;
providing for the amendment to the Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection
Services Rates and Provisions (Schedules SWR and SWRR); amending the
Multi-Family Household Item Collection Services Rates and Provisions
(Schedule MFR and SWMFS); amendment to the Commercial Solid Waste
Refuse Collection Services and Dumpster Rates (Schedule SWC); amendment to
the Commercial Recycling Services Rate and Provisions (Schedule SWCR);
amendment to the Construction, Deconstruction, and Demolition Materials
Services Rate and Provisions (Schedule SWC&D); an amendment to the Sanitary
Landfill Services Processing and Disposal Rates and Provisions (Schedule SWL);
providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an
effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
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Ordinance No. 2013-231
C.Consider adoption of an ordinance amending the schedule of electric rates
contained in Ordinance No. 2012-209 for electric service; amending the
provisions of the Residential Service Rate Schedule (Schedule RES); amending
the provisions of the Residential Renewable Energy Service Rider (Schedule
RG); adding the provisions of the Residential Prepaid Service Schedule (Schedule
RPP); amending the provisions of the General Service Small Schedule (Schedule
GSS); amending the provisions of the General Service Medium Schedule
(Schedule GSM); amending the provisions of the General Service Large Schedule
(Schedule GSL); amending the provisions of the General Time of Use Schedule
(Schedule TGS); amending the provisions of the Local Government Small
Schedule (Schedule G2); amending the provisions of the Local Government
Schedule (Schedule G1); amending the provisions of the Weekend Service
Schedule (Schedule WK); amending the provisions of the Athletic Field Schedule
(Schedule AF); amending the provisions of the Street Lighting Schedule
(Schedule LS); amending the provisions of the Traffic Lighting Schedule
(Schedule LT); amending the provisions of the Unmetered School Zone/Crossing
Flashers Schedule (Schedule UFL); amending the provisions of the Unmetered
Traffic Lights Schedule (Schedule ULT); amending the provisions of the
Unmetered Security Camera Schedule (Schedule USC); amending the provisions
of the Other Lighting Schedule (Schedule LO); amending the provisions of the
Security Lighting Schedule (Schedule DD); amending the provisions of the
Decorative Downtown Lighting Schedule (Schedule DDL); amending the
provisions of the Non Standard Street Lighting Schedule (Schedule DSL);
amending the provisions of the Temporary Service Schedule (Schedule T1);
providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Ordinance No. 2013-232
D.Consider adoption of an ordinance amending the schedule of engineering fees
contained in Ordinance No. 2012-210; providing a repealer; providing for a
severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities
Board recommends approval (6-0).
Ordinance No. 2013-233
E.Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for the
schedule of miscellaneous fees, deposits, billings and procedures for
administrative services to city utilities customers contained in Ordinance No.
2012-211; amend meter reconnection process charge; providing for a repealer;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Ordinance No. 2013-234
F.Consider adoption of an ordinance amending the schedule of wastewater rates
contained in Ordinance No. 2012-213; providing for an amendment in the rates
for residential wastewater service (Schedule SR); amending the mobile home
park wastewater service (Schedule SMH); amending the commercial and
industrial wastewater service (Schedule SC); amending the commercial/industrial
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wastewater service which measures with dedicated water meters (sub- meters)
(Schedule SCD); amending the commercial /industrial wastewater service which
measures with dedicated water meters (sub-meters) (Schedule SCS); amending
the septage & chemical toilet disposal at the pecan creek water reclamation plant
septage transfer station (Schedule SCH); amending the equipment services
facilities and restaurant & food service establishments wastewater service
(Schedule SEE); amending the metered wastewater inside and outside corporate
limits (Schedule SM); amending the sale of treated wastewater effluent (Schedule
SGE); amending the wholesale wastewater treatment service (Schedule SSC);
amending the wastewater tap and manhole fees (Schedule ST); amending the
collection and transportation services permit (Schedule SWP); providing for a
repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Ordinance No. 2013-235
G.Consider adoption of an ordinance amending the schedule of water rates
contained in Ordinance No. 2012-214 for water service rates and water rates;
amending the residential water service rate (Schedule WR); amending the
commercial/industrial water service rate (Schedule WC); amending the metered
water from fire hydrant rate (Schedule WFH); amending the wholesale treated
water service rate to the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (Schedule WW);
amending the wholesale raw water service rate to Upper Trinity Regional Water
District (Schedule WRW); amending the wholesale raw water pass-through rate
to Upper Trinity Regional Water District from Lake Chapman into Lake
Lewisville (Schedule WCL); amending the water tap and meter fees; providing
for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective
date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Ordinance No. 2013-236
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a new Section 2-160 of the City Code
which establishes a maximum fine cap for overdue Library items when items are
returned in good condition; repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith;
providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty clause; and providing for
an effective date. The Library Board recommends approval (4-0).
Ordinance No. 2013-237
I. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton,
Texas, establishing a Downtown Reinvestment Fund; defining and committing
certain revenues of the City; providing a severability clause; and providing an
effective date. The Audit/Finance Committee recommends approval (3-0).
Ordinance No. 2013-238
J.Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids by way of an
Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County and awarding a contract for the
purchase of nine (9) Chevrolet Tahoes for the City of Denton Police Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(File 5335-awarded to Johnson Grayson Automotive, Inc in the amount of
$245,706.75).
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Ordinance No. 2013-239
K.Consider adoption of an ordinance awarding a contract for the purchase of
software maintenance for the City of Denton for continued vendor support of the
Oracle EnterpriseOne (formerly PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne (formerly JD Edwards
OneWorld)) software as awarded by the State of Texas Department of
Information Resources (DIR) through the Go DIRect Program, Contract Number
DIR-VPC-03-018; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor and providing
an effective date. (File 3100 awarded to Oracle America, Inc. in the three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount of $550,000).
Ordinance No. 2013-240
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance awarding the expenditure of funds for service
and support for the City of Denton for continued vendor support of wireless
access for mobile data computers and devices as awarded by the State of Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract Number DIR-SDD-1777;
providing the expenditure of funds therfor and providing an effective date (File
3561 awarded to AT&T Mobility in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$886,207).
Ordinance No. 2103-241
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance awarding a contract for the purchase of
security products and continued vendor support of the Palo Alto Firewall software
as awarded by the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
through the Go DIRect Program, Contract Number DIR-SDD-1855; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor and providing an effective date. (File 4970-
awarded to Solid Border, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$300,000).
Ordinance No. 2013-242
N. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for,
authorizing, and approving three (3) year software maintenance for continued
vendor support of the Geographic Information System (GIS) software, which is
available from only one source and in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the
Texas Local Government Code such purchases are exempt from the requirements
of competitive bidding; and providing an effective date (File 3880 awarded to
Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) in the three (3) year not-to-
exceed amount of 210,000).
Ordinance No. 2013-243
O. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for,
authorizing, and approving three (3) year software maintenance for continued
vendor support of the Denton Municipal Electric (DME) Interactive Voice
Response and associated software modules along with new hardware and
software upgrades, which is available from only one source and in accordance
with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code such purchases are
exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; and providing an effective
date (File 3881 awarded to Milsoft Utility Systems in the three (3) year not-to-
exceed amount of $260,000).
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Ordinance No. 2013-244
P. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for,
authorizing, and approving three (3) year software maintenance for continued
vendor support of the TriTech Public Safety System and associated modules used
for Police and Fire Department Dispatching and Records Management, which is
available from only one source and in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the
Texas Local Government Code such purchases are exempt from the requirements
of competitive bidding; and providing an effective date (File 2640 awarded to
TriTech Software Systems in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$700,000).
Ordinance No. 2013-245
Q. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for,
authorizing, and approving three (3) year software subscription for the continued
product upgrades and support of Summation 360, a hosted solution for the Tele-
Works System, which is available from only one source and in accordance with
Chapter 252.022 of the Texas local Government Code such purchases are exempt
from the requirements of competitive bidding; and providing an effective date
(File 3869 awarded to Tele-Works, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed
amount of $260,000).
Ordinance No. 2013-246
R. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for,
authorizing, and approving three (3) year software maintenance for continued
vendor support of the Municipal Court Incode software and hosted Insite web
service, which is available from only one source and in accordance with Chapter
252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code such purchases are exempt from
the requirements of competitive bidding; and providing an effective date (File
4771 awarded to Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed
amount of $260,000).
Ordinance No. 2013-247
S. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for,
authorizing, and approving three (3) year software maintenance for continued
vendor support of the hosted Millennium Library System and associated hardware
and software modules, which is available from only one source and in accordance
with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code such purchases are
exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; and providing an effective
date (File 3224 awarded to Innovative Interfaces, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-
exceed amount of $295,000).
Resolution No. R2013-029
T.Consider approval of a resolution approving the City of Denton's Strategic Plan
and Key Performance Indicators for FY 2013-14; and providing for an effective
date.
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Ordinance No. 2013-248
U.Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas setting Planning
and Development Fees and Road Damage Remediation Fee Calculation Formula
relating to gas well drilling and production in the City of Denton and its
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction; repealing Section 2 of Ordinance 2011-100; and
setting an effective date.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member King motioned, Council Member Hawkins seconded to approve the Consent
Agenda and accompanying ordinances and resolutions. On roll call vote: Mayor Burroughs,
Mayor Pro Tem Kamp, Council Member Engelbrecht, Council Member Gregory, Council
Member King, Council Member Roden, Council Member Hawkins – “aye”. Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2013-249
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the
execution of a Third Amendment to Right of Entry and possession, by and
between the City of Denton ("City") and the Denton County Transportation
Authority ("DCTA"), amending that certain right of entry and possession,
between the City and DCTA, dated April 17, 2012, Ordinance 2012-072, granting
DCTA access to the Downtown Denton Transit Center ("DDTC) and certain
lands surrounding the DDTC, located in the Hiram Sisco Survey, Abstract
Number 1184, to conduct public transportation related operations; and providing
an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2013-250
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the
City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract of Sale (herein so called), as
attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A", by and between Brian
Carter and Brenda Carter (the "Owner"), and the City of Denton, (the "City"),
regarding the sale by Owner and purchase by the City of a fee interest in land
consisting of 1.127 acres being situated in the T.M. Downing Survey, Abstract
No. 346, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located generally in the 2500
block of East McKinney Street, for the public use of expansion, construction,
maintenance, operation, and improvement of electric transmission and
distribution lines, facilities, and structures, the "Project", for the purchase price of
One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Seven Dollars and
15/100 ($142,367.15); as prescribed in the Contract of Sale; authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to execute and deliver any and all other documents
necessary to accomplish closing of the transaction contemplated by the Contract
of Sale; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Ordinance No. 2013-251
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a
Contract of Sale (herein so called), as attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit "A", by and between Floyd Lee Phillips (the "Owner"), and the City of
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Denton (the "City"), regarding the sale by Owner and purchase by the City of a
fee interest in land consisting of 1.127 acres being situated in the T.M. Downing
Survey, Abstract No. 346, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located
generally in the 2500 block of East McKinney Street, for the public use of
expansion, construction, maintenance, operation, and improvement of electric
transmission and distribution lines, facilities, and structures (herein the "Project"),
for the purchase price of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Seven Dollars and
75/100 ($12,207.75); authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute and
deliver any and all other documents necessary to accomplish closing of the
transaction contemplated by the Contract of Sale; authorizing the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6-0).
Ordinance No. 2013-252
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance finding that a public use and necessity exists to
acquire fee simple title in the surface estate only with surface restrictions for
mineral owner(s) to a 1.127 acre tract situated in the T.M. Downing Survey,
Abstract No. 346, located in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, as more
particularly described on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof,
located generally in the 2500 block of East McKinney Street, (the "Property
Interests"), for the public use of expanding and improving the Denton Municipal
Electric distribution and transmission systems, and constructing substation
infrastructure; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make an offer to
(1) the Heirs of Annie Bell Jenkins, James William Tyson, Nettie Jane Nickless,
being the heirs of the estate of Robert Lee Tyson, and Shirley Jeannene Wright
McCrory, Independent Executor of the estate of Ruthie Frances Tyson Wright,
deceased (collectively, the "Owner"); (2) successors in interest to the owner to the
property interests; or (3) any other owners of the property interests, as may be
applicable, to purchase the property interests for the purchase price of One
Hundred Forty Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Three dollars and no cents
($146,493.00) (proportionate to each owner), and other consideration, as
prescribed in the Contract of Sale (the "Agreement"), as attached hereto and made
a part hereof as Exhibit "B"; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-
0).
Ordinance No. 2013-253
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the
City Manager or his designee to execute an Easement Purchase Agreement
(herein so called), as attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A", by
and between Melvin R. Haisler, Mary Ann McCutcheon, J.B. Haisler, Jr.,
individually and as Trustee of the J.B. Haisler, Jr. Trust (the "Owner"), and the
City of Denton (the "City"), regarding the sale by Owner and purchase by the
City of two easements consisting of 6.841 and 0.173 acres, respectively, being
situated in the Thomas Toby Survey, Abstract No. 1288, City of Denton, Denton
County, Texas, located generally on the south and north sides of S.H. Loop 288,
respectively, east of Farm to Market Road 2164, for the public use of expansion,
construction, maintenance, operation, and improvement of electric transmission
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and distribution lines, facilities, and structures (herein, the "Project"), for the
combined purchase price of Six Hundred Seventy Thousand and No/100 Dollars
($670,000.00); authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and
deliver any and all other documents necessary to accomplish closing of the
transaction contemplated by the easement purchase agreement; authorizing the
expenditure of funds, therefor; and providing an effective date. The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Approved the Noise Exception requested below.
F. Consider a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of the
3rd Annual Komen North Texas Denton Race for the Cure to be held in South
Lakes Park Saturday, September 28, 2013, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Amplified
sound is needed for public announcements regarding race times and to play music
during event. The exception is specifically requested to increase sound levels
from 70 to 75 decibels. Staff recommends approval of request.
Ordinance No. 2013-254
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton,
Texas, approving a funding agreement between the City of Denton and the
Denton Affordable Housing Corporation; providing for the terms of said contract;
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and to expend Home
Investment Partnership Program funds with respect to the agreement; and
providing for an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2013-255
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding
a public works contract for concrete repair and installation services including curb
and gutter replacement and flat work for various City of Denton departments;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFP 5241-awarded to Floyd Smith Concrete, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of
$10,000,000).
Ordinance No. 2013-256
I. Consider a recommendation to the City Council to adopt an ordinance rejecting
any and all competitive proposals for RFP 5218-Hangar Development at the
Denton Enterprise Airport for the City of Denton, or take other appropriate action
with regard to such proposals; and providing an effective date. The Council
Airport Committee recommends approval (2-0).
Ordinance No. 2013-257
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance approving the expenditure of funds for a three
(3) year contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for maintenance services for radio
communications network equipment for Denton Municipal Electric (DME)
available from only one source in accordance with Texas Local Government
Code 252.022, exempting such purchases from requirements of competitive bids;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(File 4823-Purchase of Three (3) Year Maintenance Services for Radio
Communications Network for DME in the annual amount of $31,999.92, for a
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three (3) year not-to-exceed total of $95,999.76. The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6-0).
Ordinance No. 2013-258
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Third Amendment to a
Commercial Operator Airport Lease Agreement between the City of Denton,
Texas and Alan Ritchey, Inc. for assignment to Nebrig Properties, L.P.; and
providing an effective date. The Council Airport Committee recommends
approval (2-0).
Approved the minutes listed below.
L.Consider approval of the minutes of:
August 13, 2013
August 20, 2013
Ordinance No. 2013-259
M.Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Corinth, Texas under Section 791.011 of
the Texas Government Code, to authorize the City of Denton to provide various
Information Technology resources for the City of Corinth; authorizing the
acceptance of funds from the City of Corinth therefor; and declaring an effective
date (File 3839-Interlocal Agreement with the City of Corinth).
Resolution No. 2013-030
N.Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas calling a public
hearing to consider establishing a Reinvestment Zone XI for Tetra Pak, ratifying
prior actions, and declaring an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2013-260
O.Consider adoption of an ordinance awarding a contract for the purchase of a
Networked Video Surveillance Camera System for the City of Denton Service
Center and additional locations as needed, as awarded by the State of Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) through the Go DIRect Program,
Contract Number DIR-SDD-1722; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor
and providing an effective date (File 5233-awarded to Sigma STS 360, LLC in
the not-to-exceed amount of $221,307).
7. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards & Commissions.
1. Community Development Advisory Committee
2. Historic Landmark Commission
3. Human Services Advisory Committee
4. Public Art Committee
5. Zoning Board of Adjustment
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The following individuals were nominated:
Community Development Advisory Committee – Jodi Vicars-Nance
Historic Landmark Commission – Peggy Riddle; Alyssa Stevenson
Human Services Advisory Committee – Anita Martinez Strickland
Council Member King motioned, Council Member Engelbrecht seconded to approve the
nominations. On roll call vote: Mayor Burroughs, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp, Council Member
Engelbrecht, Council Member Gregory, Council Member King, Council Member Roden,
Council Member Hawkins – “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings for this meeting.
9. CITIZEN REPORTS
There were no citizen reports for this section of the meeting.
10. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries
from the City Council or the public with specific factual information or
recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an
upcoming meeting
AND
Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about
items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include:
expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding
holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public
employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or
sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or
community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing
body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the
governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an
announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Kamp invited citizens to the Blues Fest on Saturday and Sunday.
Council Member King invited citizens to the Wild Beast Feast coming later in September.
B.Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
There was no continuation of the Closed Meeting.
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With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
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MARK A. BURROUGHS
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS