March 31, 2020 Minutes CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 31,2020
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 1:04 p.m. in the Council Work
Session Room at City Hall,215 E.McKinney Street, Denton,Texas.
PRESENT: Mayor Chris Watts,Mayor Pro Tern Gerard Hudspeth and Council Members Keely
Briggs, Jesse Davis,John Ryan,Deb Armintor, and Paul Meltzer
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Todd Hileman and City Attorney Aaron Leal
Note: Mayor Chris Watts,Mayor Pro Tem Gerard Hudspeth,and Council Members Keely
Briggs, Jesse Davis, John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer participated in closed
meeting, work session, and special called meeting via teleconference under the provisions
allowed by the Texas Government Code Section 551.127.
CLOSED MEETING
1. Closed Meeting:
The City Council convened into a Closed Meeting at 1:04 p.m.consistent with Chapter 551 of the
Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law, as follows.
A. ID 20-793 Deliberations regarding a Personnel Matter - Under Government Code, Section
551.074;and Consultation with Attorneys-Under Texas Government Code,Section 551.071
Deliberate and discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, discipline, duties,
dismissal, complaints against, and contract of the Presiding Municipal Judge; consult with
the City's attorneys regarding the legal issues associated with the above, where a public
discussion of the same would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of
Denton and the 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 negotiations or
potential litigation.
DELIBERATED
The item related to the Special Called Meeting, Individual Consideration Item 2.13 (ID
20-800),to be considered later in the day.
The Closed Meeting started at 1:04 p.m. and ended at 1:29 p.m. No votes or actions were
taken during the Closed Meeting.
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WORK SESSION
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Work
Session Room at City Hall, 215 E.McKinney Street, Denton,Texas.
PRESENT: Mayor Chris Watts,Mayor Pro Tern Gerard Hudspeth and Council Members Keely
Briggs,Jesse Davis,John Ryan,Deb Armintor, and Paul Meltzer
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Todd Hileman and City Attorney Aaron Leal
Note: Mayor Chris Watts,Mayor Pro Tern Gerard Hudspeth,and Council Members Keely
Briggs, Jesse Davis, John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer participated in closed
meeting, work session, and special called meeting via teleconference under the provisions
allowed by the Texas Government Code Section 551.127.
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
None.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
• Consent Item 4.M (ID 20-766) - Pulled from consideration at Staffs request. (Mayor
Watts)
• Consent Item 4.N (ID 20-786) -Pulled for Individual Consideration. (Briggs)
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 20-791 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the temporary
amendment of certain provisions of Section 2-29 of the Code of Ordinances (City Council
Rules of Procedure) to accommodate temporary videoconferencing and public comment
procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, staff was directed to place the speaker guideline registration process
for remote participation as part of all upcoming agendas, as applicable.
B. ID 20-733 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update
to the City of Denton's COVID-19 response.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
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Following discussion,staff to continue closely monitoring level of services and citizen needs
with updates to be provided at future work sessions.
The Work Session was recessed for a short break at 3:45 p.m. and reconvened at 3:59 p.m.
C. ID 20-697 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Public
Safety Substation and Firing Range with a focus on fagade, sustainability, and budget
considerations.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, staff was directed to continue looking at options with the fagade for
the headquarters and break out cost factors, as well as archway.
D. ID 20-010 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City
Council requests for:
1. Passing an ordinance issuing a 60-day grace period for owed rent for residents and small
businesses.
The item was presented and discussion followed.
Following discussion, results were as follows:
• Item 20-010: 1. Passing an ordinance issuing a 60-day grace period for owed rent
for residents and small businesses.
o No consensus to discuss at a future work session
The Work Session ended at 4:55 p.m.
SPECUL CALLED MEETING
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 4:55 p.m. in the Council
Work Session Room at City Hall,215 E.McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
PRESENT: Mayor Chris Watts, Mayor Pro Tern Gerard Hudspeth and Council Members Keely
Briggs, Jesse Davis,John Ryan, Deb Armintor, and Paul Meltzer
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Todd Hileman and City Attorney Aaron Leal
Note: Mayor Chris Watts,Mayor Pro Tem Gerard Hudspeth,and Council Members Keely
Briggs, Jesse Davis, John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer participated in closed
meeting, work session, and special called meeting via teleconference under the provisions
allowed by the Texas Government Code Section 551.127.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council convened into an Executive Session 4:56 p.m. consistent with Chapter 551 of
the Texas Government Code,as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law,under Section 551.071
(Consultation with Attorney) specific to Special Called Meeting, Individual Consideration Item
2.0 (ID 20-788) as a result of the New order issued by Governor Abbott and how that impacted
the City Council's proposed action on the item to be considered.
The Closed Meeting started at 5:12 p.m. and ended at 5:57 p.m. No votes or actions were taken
during the Executive Session.
The Special Called Meeting was recessed for a short break at 5:57 p.m. and reconvened at 6:13
p.m.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda consisted of Items 1.A-N. During the Work Session held earlier in the day,
Item LM(ID 20-766)was pulled from consideration by Mayor Watts at staff s request. Item LN
(ID-20-786) was pulled for Individual Consideration by Council Member Briggs.
Council Member Davis moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, now consisting of items 1.A-L.
Motion seconded by Council Member Ryan. Motion carried.
AYES (7): Mayor Watts,Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis, Ryan,
Armintor, and.Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
A. ID 20-511 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation,authorizing the City Manager,or his designee,to certify to the United
States Environmental Protection Agency the City's compliance with the risk and resilience
assessments requirement of the Federal America's Water Infrastructure Act; and,providing
an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO.20-511
[NOTE: Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council
received the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior
to the start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
The summary of public commentary/registrations was as follows. See Exhibit A.
0 1 online comment: 1 in Support and 0 in Opposition]
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B. ID 20-623 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton
approving the Development Fee Grant Program; rescinding ordinance 19-390 establishing
the affordable housing fee grant program;establishing the guidelines for the program and the
provisions for enforcement thereof;establishing an annual budget;and providing an effective
date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-623
[NOTE: Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council
received the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior
to the start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
The summary of public commentary/registrations was as follows. See Exhibit A.
• 2 online comment: 2 in Support and 0 in Opposition]
C. ID 20-631 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Pipeline Crossing Contract by
and between the City of Denton and the Kansas City Southern Railway Company, relating
to the location of a City sewer pipeline within the railroad right-of-way, located at the
railroad's intersection with Highland Park Road at Mile Post D103.02 Alliance Subdivision,
within the County and City of Denton, Texas; authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-631
D. ID 20-632 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Pipeline Crossing Contract by and
between the City of Denton and the Kansas City Southern Railway Company relating to the
location of a City water pipeline within the railroad right-of-way, located at the railroad's
intersection with Highland Park Road at Mile Post D 103.03 Alliance Subdivision,within the
County and City of Denton, Texas; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement;
authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED RESOLUTION NO.20-632
[NOTE: Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council
received the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior
to the start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
The summary of public commentary/registrations was as follows. See Exhibit A.
• 1 online comment: 1 in Support and 0 in Opposition]
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E. ID 20-679 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc., for construction administration services
for the Bonnie Brae Street Phase 11(Vintage)Improvement Project as set forth in the contract;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date(RFQ 6590-
089-Professional Services Agreement for construction services awarded to Bridgefarmer&
Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of$98,696).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-679
F. ID 20-682 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc.,
amending the contract approved by City Council on May 7, 2019, in the not-to-exceed
amount of$537,300, said first amendment to provide engineering services for the Mobility
Plan in the not-to-exceed amount of $140,000; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6999 - providing for an additional first
amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed$140,000,with the total contract amount not-
to-exceed $677,300).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-682
G. ID 20-683 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Carahsoft
Technology Corporation, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR)
Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract# DIR-TSO-4288 for the purchase of various
software as a Service, Products and Related Services;providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7319 - awarded to Carahsoft Technology
Corporation, in the five (5)year not-to-exceed amount of$400,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-683
H. ID 20-684 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Garver, LLC to perform preliminary design, permit identification,
surveying, environmental, and geotechnical services for the Clear Creek Wastewater Lift
Station and Forcemain as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date(RFQ 6590-088 -Professional Services Agreement
for design services awarded to Garver, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of$493,685). The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7-0).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-684
1. ID 20-705 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,a Texas municipal home-
rule corporation, approving a power purchase agreement between the City and Texas
Woman's University, a Texas higher education institution; providing for the expenditure of
funds; and,providing for an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-705
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J. ID 20-709 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between
the City of Denton and Rizikon, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Manager
on January 16, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of$56,590; said first amendment for the
development of policies and procedures for the City's Safety Program and Risk
Management; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7199 - Providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-
exceed$77,580, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed$134,170).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-709
K. ID 20-724 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between
the City of Denton and SAE Towers,LTD, amending the contract approved by City Council
on December 17,2019,in the not-to-exceed amount of$1,718,905; said first amendment for
the cost of additional anchor bolt cage lengths for Denton Municipal Electric;providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7152 -providing for
an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $340,150, with the total
contract amount not-to-exceed $2,059,055).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-724
[NOTE: Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council
received the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior
to the start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
The summary of public commentary/registrations was as follows. See Exhibit A.
• 2 online comment: I in Support and 1 in Opposition]
L. ID 20-750 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation,authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Xylem Water
Solutions U.S.A., Inc., for the purchase of equipment, materials and parts for the operation
and maintenance of the ultraviolet disinfection system at the Wastewater treatment plants;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7299 -
awarded to Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount
of$550,000).
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-750
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ITEM PULLED FROM CONSIDERATION
M. ID 20-766 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, authorizing the City Secretary or her designee to file a Catastrophe
Notice with the Office of the Texas Attorney General,pursuant to Section 552.233(b)of the
Government Code,to suspend the applicability of the requirements of the Public Information
Act (the "PIA") in accordance with Sections 552.233(c) and 552.233(e) of the Government
Code; and providing an effective date.
NOT CONSIDERED
As announced earlier during the Work Session, the item was pulled from consideration by
Mayor Watts at Staffs request.
ITEM PULLED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
N. ID 20-786 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing expenditure of$100,000.00 in
previously budgeted funds for outside counsel and other trial expenses in the litigation styled
"City of Denton v. Robert P. Donnelly," pending in the Denton County Probate Court,
Denton County, Texas; and declaring an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-786
Pulled for individual consideration by Council Member Briggs.
This item was not presented or discussed.
Council Member Ryan moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Hudspeth. Motion carried.
AYES(5): Mayor Watts,Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Davis,Ryan,and
Meltzer
NAYS (2): Council Members Briggs and Armintor
2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 20-792 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton confirming the
suspension of City of Denton Code of Ordinances (Code) Sections 2-29(b)(14) and 2-
29(c)(6) in accordance with City of Denton Code of Ordinances 2-29(b)(13); temporarily
amending Code Section 2-29 (City Council Rules of Procedure) because of a declared state
of emergency;providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.20-792
The item corresponded with Work Session Item LA (ID 20-791) presented and discussed
earlier in the day. Therefore,no presentation was needed.
Council Member Briggs moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion seconded by Council
Member Davis. Motion carried.
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AYES (7): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan,Armintor, and Meltzer
NAYS (0): None
B. A20-0001 b Conduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of
the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 131.94 acres of land, generally south of
Allred Road and west of Fort Worth Drive, to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas,
described in Exhibit "A" and depicted on Exhibit 'B";providing for a correction to the City
map to include the annexed lands; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date.
(A20-0001b, Sagebrook, Hayley Zagurski)
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO.A20-0001b
The item was presented.
As required, staff read the following into the record to be considered by the City Council:
"An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 131.94 acres of land,
generally south of Allred Road and west of Fort Worth Drive, to the City of Denton, Denton
County, Texas, described in Exhibit "A" and depicted in Exhibit "B"; providing for a
correction to the city map to include the annexed lands; and providing for a savings clause
and an effective date. "
Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council received
the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior to the
start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
Mayor Watts announced the summary of public commentary/registrations as follows. See
Exhibit A.
• 1 online comment: 0 in Support and 1 in Opposition
Following discussion,Council Member Davis moved to adopt the item as presented. Motion
seconded by Council Member Briggs. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan, and Meltzer
NAYS (1): Council Member Armintor
C. ID 20-788 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule
municipal corporation, amending Ordinance No. 20-740 regarding the first amendment to
the declaration of emergency; amending the Order of Council of the City of Denton issued
March 17, 2020 approved by Ordinance No. 20-721; authorizing the expenditure of funds;
and providing an effective date.
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[NOTE: Citizen comments received are noted in Exhibit A. All members of the City Council
received the comments as submitted and had the opportunity to review all submissions prior
to the start of the meeting and consider such comments when voting on the item.
The summary of public commentary/registrations was as follows. See Exhibit A.
• 47 online comment: 46 in Support and 1 in Opposition]
Earlier in the meeting, the item was discussed in an Executive Session consistent with
Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law,
under Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney). Therefore,the item was not presented
or discussed.
Council Member Meltzer moved to postpone the item to an event certain that being when the
City Attorney's Office could provide guidance on what could be regulated under the City of
Denton's order. Motion seconded by Council Member Davis.
Discussion followed on whether to allow public input as the item was not a public hearing,
a motion to postpone had been made/seconded, and the City had no clear direction on what
it could/could not do. Results of the discussion were that speakers/registrations received
would be heard once the City Council had a clear direction of what action it could/could not
take on the item/issue.
Mayor Watts called the vote on Council Member Meltzer's motion, seconded by Council
Member Davis,to postpone the item to an event certain that being when the City Attorney's
Office could provide guidance on what could be regulated under the City of Denton's Order.
Motion carried.
AYES(5): Mayor Watts,Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Davis,Ryan,and
Meltzer
NAYS (2): Council Members Briggs and Armintor
D. ID 20-800 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the Mayor
to execute a separation, release, and waiver agreement with Holly Fox; authorizing
expenditures; and providing an effective date.
ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NO. 20-800
The item was discussed under Closed Meeting LA(20-793)held earlier in the day consistent
with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by
law, under Section 551.074 (Deliberations regarding a Personnel Matter). Therefore, the
item was not presented or discussed.
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Council Member Briggs moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by
Council Member Davis. Motion carried.
AYES (6): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tern Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis,
Ryan, and Meltzer
NAYS (1): Council Member Armintor
3. CONCLUDING ITEMS
Council Members expressed items of interest.
With no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
CURWWATTS ROSA RIOS
MAYOR CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON,TEXAS CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
MINUTES APPROVED ON: � /
March 31,2020 City Council Meeting-EXHIBIT A
Speaker Com accub ries/Registrations
O"that,Email,Phone
Name Last Add... Addrass Li"e2 Cite A ,da It,, Position
It— Pwctl 2111 Westwood Drive Menton A20-00016 Against xui r.
]npim.this ant mion not because I know it to be unwise,but because it has not yet satisfied the action"to evalume potential short and long-term,impacts offcture annexations'requested by our long
sanve plan;,.:ion 3.10.1).This action is in part to keep am future tax rate low by ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability of all development exceeds the current state of the any Please c—id.Y asking
xmf to fidfll the Denton Plan 2030 actions and ensure affordable move taxes by analyring long-term fiscal suniumbility before foal consideration oflhis annexation.
I understand this parcel is deemed important because of its proximity to Hunter-Cale and the future extension of Hickory Creek Road.But is it wise in abandon the racommendations ofour long range plan
by annexing this land without a fiscal analysis?lfwe conduct a limited-scope simple fiscal analysis including tong-tern liabilities(lifecycle replacement costs)and it will be fiscallypositive long-term,then
I wvoold be happy in support this annexation.That remains true even though I would rather encourage imill and redevelopment near the cam which generally provides a high=ratio ofincreased tax base to
additional incurred public liability.
More details below.A version of this with links and formatting has been sent directly via email to City Council members with the subject"A20.0001b:Sagebmok Annexation Fiscal Thoughts"for easier
..debility and browsing thou this text-only farmc.Mows.
DDC requirements and long-range plan,justification:
DDC 2.4.5.E.9 states:
"Mimmizes Adverse Fiscal Impacts:The proposed development should not result in significant adverse fiscal impacts on the city"
The agenda information sheet satisfies this requirement with the following statement:
"Annexation ofthe subject property would offer a financial benefit to the City as it would become part ofthe City tax roll."
However,the presence ofta<revenue is not the only side ofthe ledger which makes up fiscal stability"die magnitude of expenses,fuure liabilities,and lee revenue must be corsndered.By the response
above.I can only dude that a fiscal analysis has not been done.
The Development Services AminvemonApplication and Checklist which the applicant fills out suggests fired considerations will be weighed:
"Al a mhmnum.the following shall be considered when reviewing an annexation request:
The ability ofthe city m provide 0nf structure and public services equal to other comparable areas aside the city limits.
The reliability,capacity,and future public cost,if any,ofcurrent and planned provisions for community facilities,including but not limited to roads,drainage,and utilities.
The need and quality ofland use and building controls.
Cow rmanco ofthe proposed development with the land Use Element of the City's comprehensive plan.
Impact on the�:n 1Y 11,current and long range,including at a mmunum:
Fiscal cost and benefits of Public Services;
TraRc;
Infrastructure ofteads,utilities,wal=wells,on-site sewer facilities,and other community facilities;
Safety or health;
Building or development quality;
Acsthehc quality,and
Community clamcmr."
Where is this arse sis9
Actions from the Denton Plan 2030 state:
3.10.1"Establish procedures to conduct focal impact analyses to evaluate the potential short and long-term impacts of future matexatious and other land use decisims."
2,12.1"Revise the Cites Armse afion Plan and essncisted policies to reflect the su0iciency of mWeveloped land withhm the present city limit,the need for a contiguous development pattern at the edge,and
an assessment ofthe feasibility,and cost-eR=tive ass ofthe provision afeity infrastructure mid services lit various portions of the ETJ."
March 31.2020 City Comud Meeting•EXHIBIT A
Spcoker Conmxnwria/Regisuetiws
Onhw.pal,Phan
Page 2 of9
Nam Lat AJdrrii Add—Linn e'nw A ends Iles Poatl6n Cam anti
2.12.2'Wsc fuime unnewmrn m mroadera i-a aftlscal imryct,rnwenng all puhix IicJnia anal services,and on a detmnimtim ofadegwle public fncOitia(DP p.20)."
AcOm Plan key action 23.'Revise the Citys Animation Plan and associated policies m reflect the sufficiency ofundevelop«i lard within fix present city limits,the need for a contiguous development
pattern a the edge stud an assessment of the feasibility and cost-effmtiveness of the provision of city infrastructure and services in various portions of the ETT Base future mu—mutts on considerations of
Osc.I impact.'
Dctn+n Plan 2030 states this in providing the background for the previously mentioned actions(page 44:Growth and Annexation):
"Ace anted in the description of the Growth Trend Scenario,the developable acreage within the present city limits and planned annexation areas is considerably more than will be needed W meet the growth
need,of Demon through 2030,This situation is,an part,the result of the policy of"aggressive annexation"recommended in the 1999 Denton Plm.Although annexations provide a degree of...tot over
what develops at the city's edge,the amount ofunnecessmy anna-lions the city has initialed has also been made it vulnerable to fragmented,leap-frog development and the costs associated with a widely
dieperatsd development pattern and population.While developers arc expeated to cover much,ifnat all,of the capital costs in serve growth,the City and school districts arc obligated W cover the mat W
deliver public aervicae to this expanded mmi..area and to accept much mf the maintenance..at.on fciliwa built and financed privately.at taxpayer expense.Cormcglxntly,a.Cityrmeds W amw its rate
of annexation and apply strict annexation criteria based on need and fiscal impacts by applying adequate public[facilities criteria for fsturc--it..and development approvals."
1.exphiming We Crowth Trend Scenario,which Demon Plsn2030 did not support m pan because it was less fiscally ausfhiable than the more compact Preferred(:mnth Conceit,Appendix C saes the
6 Mmmg about its assumptions about land use:
Yrcmicld Dmclopromt:Noland beyond the existing city limier and noru6annexatiom agreement areas is needed to accommodate the projected growth.Due m One scale of mtdneloped wed agncidtunl
Lend with mussing residential and commemud mcung,no ogi imlturol land would need W be rezoned to accommodate the projected population and lard use growth."
My Conclusions:
-The parcel in question far item A20-0001b is not within an existing men-amexalon agreement.Even the more spread-rim and less fiscally mbk'Growth Trend Scenario"analyzed during the Denim
Plan 2030 development did not consider this parcel W be developed.
-A focal analysis(even a cursory one)has nut been perf need.By extesai se offie explanation given,it appears all f ltae development and aonexatwia which pay any taxes are incorrectly deemed to
meet DDC 2.4.5,11.9 regardless office costs and future liabilities the city must incur as a result.
-I du understand the benefits to control that annexation brings.All Pro asking is that we follow our long range plan and establish a practice ofperfomhmg simple fisesl analysis including protected
tax-
e —mgahsg servo.costs,capital imprm ements,and Poore lifecycle replacement liabilities in order to inform these annexation aid zoning change decisions.
I9eaee coaider asking for ma..cursory fiscal analysis bef a final action is,ken.I understand that such an mwlysis must i ssmne a pamcuar zoning and sale plan,bon such a plan.aheadyprovtd d
w.th tic request While the potential WWre rezoning Crnm RR o RG is also a germane Wn<to demand a fiecel analysis,the auxxahon action which mgmra a 4i5 vote(Per csry charts section 1.03)may
be a more opportune tune W ensure our long range pan to followed in this and future development applications.
['.hotel Vulm 706 Caok St Mown ID 2t6511 1u
Aaknushs Tauapauy 2417 Clawallate Sheet Ain#102 Derdam m 20,623 For I hive seen the agmtde of ID 20-623 and also ID 2MIO.As an intersatimial student its getting reeuv tmghfa a W pay the rem at this trials pe ad w 11-1 Iuvmg an oneampm anpl.mmoa we ec-1
cn getting any kind offuawid aid Gam our umivasities bin.So,I would like W request to help us a this period with some fioaneW aid an drat we can namve at this hod times.
Ciawea 'Daanpson 230,1 N Elm St 96 Damson ID 26423 For rm Cl-ass,Thomi r ,a Denim Cm madam As a worker in the food serace industry mymtue aura of income I—been cut Wilue to Covid-19.Ace a young local artist,my fast opportunity to dmow
and sell my work at the inauguad IJNT arts f tivill,einimg me olffrom being able to find a secondary sourm ofincome and bents,comewt to the era community ofDcmm I wit to live here.I wan this
may to support its Artists and Service Workers.I want this city W support its raidenls.If I am not able W pay my rent,I will be forced to leave this city and will lose any correction W the wonderful
creatnes T have met here.The residents fDenton are going W,reed a lot come than$50,000 W weather this cosies.We reed at last S1,000.000 in asssana provided dueety by the city
-load is usually between S600 and$2000,so$50,000 will help lac Ilan 100 people
-If the fund isn't all utilized the city ca imply reallocate the money back into the genemt find
-Rental assistance keeps both landlords and tenants happy
-Assisusm,W say at home keeps less people working when they don't need to
'hood.you
Mann E 1Mg, 116 kid,.Ln.NA D intori ID 20-632 For
Nat. Briggs 1400 palliated—SL 3111. Apt 3120E Daniel. ID 20-724 Against This is ref scans,of item ID 20-733,which somehow has escaped discussion opunn m the drop don-menu,m this maner hn ore awed by Iwth MIS..it dx'fewe Sum Ali Ken Paxton Gun salsa must
cram open as they are etr meal Businesses.The City.&Denton has refused W complywith this which a unacceptable.Also there are grumbling of waning Free Rem for the and days Tins I am can rgda
opposed too for 2 points one it govemment`s job W provide for people but since you am taking a large number ofmy Rlknv citizens Income,in,tame ofpublic h LW&I am only Willing W support IN.if
fumh for it..coma from the reduction of pay temporarily ofelemed 4116.6 and city and Demon ISD Employees.iftxy are getting pad at full rate and by our nor dolls.Omen it i,only an Ow
bureuueraa and employees ofthe city have to tighten their belts as well not pass this on W the Taxpayer litre myadffbyteanig property exits.Also 1 would like W see All of Denton open B.—fallow
the POTUS Social diaaceing guidelma m late Ihs,April 6,2020.We will bat this,bm we cot t tam this witwlwt makes Demnq Denton the—JIB.,--and Imal atery and bars are the
bsekbene of this min,and Denim coal Denim without them.
Ken ymb—ph 3724 lake Cewmbv Darlon ID 20-724 Fa How was to communiryhclp,oil=thwm aay in pace.help others in the community?Homemade males for medical saH;firemen and police?Do our food banks need load.TP,cleaning products or hand
11 mntbzer'Does the Salvation Army or the King Comer oars[supplies,"
Ammar Abwa 520 Rose St Denim ID 20-788 For I'm Anneal and I live behind my rttu 1 3 WIJ otaf bane and Mcy:mmy St I'm a Nuuaon mnbr avid,rgamre with Denton F,rd Not Bmahs 1'be an has a moral.a,hga..o W.alio'ah hasec iced,to
madems during this crisis.As residents,we have some demands:auvpad utility chargers completely,provide at lent Sl,(X O,N)O in rental assistance,pass a 60-day grace period for ate payments on rem,
ream,single 24/7 hotline residents with public health questions and coreena during the crisis,only deem emcrgcrxy coistructimi as an esscs al business for the safety of the workers,limit hospital
realam,ma and cafes to takeout only,give individuals who test positive for COVID-19 the option ofisolefing W hotels free ofcost to reduce the risk to everyone else,reduce or eliminate delivery cost in
order to reduce the risk.f inicetion.Thank w+w
AinunJa lar� f 903 Shawnee 81. Desm. ID 20,71111 1 For
March 3l,2020 City Commit Meeting-EXFUBIT A
Speaker Canarmau w/Rcginralims
Online.E sil,Phone
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Noma I-1 Add-„ Addms Laos Ci Attend-Beta Panlwa Commnts
Vince il""her 2617 Pima Or, Demon ID 20-78R Flx tiro Vtrce Hamgtar bum Sudwwhh Rmxh I hhae owned myeha,grraclrc cltntc m Lkmmh liar 2u yams,am nwnlvcd m dv:R.wry CIN•,mna.nny ptughmm ud ate Hulu1 FaNh'I k my l a—i
obtigatimlodclw«baswnmdstamsidmbdumgtldseuu At--own our own electric compmy,so that it may senor the needs ofiesrdervs uulrad ofprofit Charguigpeoplebackpywillhourdse
one people have to sped at kreai businesses.People who still get bills My Wt know about the shin-olCsugreoeionaM decide m pry utilities instead of pmcha mig basic needs.The readeois of
Delon are going to read a lot mare than$50,000 W weather this crisis.We need al leas$I.OW.000 tin aaMsta provided directly by dhe:,n
-Ram is usually between 5600 end$2000.so$50.000 will help less than 100 people
The city should pans a 60-day grace period for late payments on rent
Ahigh amount oftenenis in Denton will risk eictime without ihks protection.
For the safety ofeorewction workers,I ask(hat city council only deem emergency corntiuction as essential husiautwe;.
-h mouser enforcing social distancing on a construction site is impractical
-because it is vital to allow construction employees to file for unemployment benefits
Can the city contract to reduce or eliminate delivery cost in order to reduce the risk of infection?
-Leas delivery fs mean more money for tips for delivery workers who ere at the front It.,,ofthas crisis
-Subsidized dclwew means mare workers can be hired
I.— Bordigroo 211 K Still.3t 6 Damon ID 2n•71111 Pm I'm 1.—time Ceman City Mae in D.,A—I,like many cit¢ene of Demob have been atlemed byCOV1619 and find myselfassmployed,not only struggling to pay my rent bur also feed mywlfand
pay my dilNies.The residents of Demun an gang to need it lot tame than$50,000 to weather this mii.Vk need m least$1,000,000 in assistance provided directly by the city.
•Rem is u—HybcM-5600 and S200U,m SSO,0W will kip Iris than 100 people
-Il'tre ford ismt all hitilimd Uri,ciw can aimplyreaUocate Ube money back into Oe gemral food
-Rental...imance keeps bath landlords and tensor happy
-Assistance to shy at home keeps leas people working when they don't need to
Kell, Casts, I MM i Wilimvwaod St. Dram. ID 20-799 For I'm Kehly Coster h,m Iknw I'm cwreNly a stay et Mmw roam m 4 heal.unJ tar hrmbard works f ONT We mot rntr home oral I k+e«snlul m Ih7N•m mince I come is lkwm W ordeal 1'Vnl in 2tNr1
I'm glad you'ro not shutting elf mrilies during this crisis,butwe need utility charges completely suspended.The den has amoral obligation to deliver basic needs to residents during this mars.Ws,own
our own electric company so that it may serve the needs ofresidenis instead of profit,Charging people back pay hill lower the income people have to spend at local businesses.People who still gel
bills may not Imowabout the shut-offsuspenian and decide to pavutilities instead ofpmcksing basic needs.The residents ofD-1-arc going m need a lot mare than$50,000 in Heather this crisis.We
rnl a i leas($1,000.000 m mahatance provided direeUy by the city The city should pass a 60-day grace period for late payments an rent.Please make a single.24n hotline for all Demmaresidents
uI.have public health questions or.--a about the behavior f.the;during this crisis.For the safety ofcorstucfian workers,I ask that city council only deem emergency construction as essential
business for the following reasons'
-because enfominlg social distancing on a construction site is impractical
because working people me lea.likely to have a serer net when they get sick
-because it is vital(o allow construction employees W file for unemployment benefits
OSHA regda(tons allow works s to refine unsafe work
Demmd for new builrb—Is lower anyway due to the economy slowing down
Fm the safety ofMspilal mzff,patierus,and visitors,I ask tnl hospital restaurants and albs be limited to tak—A Doty.Please give individuals who test positive for COVID-19 Um option afimitting in
1-rls Use ofmat to real—the risk to a mane else.Can Una city contract Ion sedum or eliminate&livery east in order W reduce One ride off ka?
lamer C--"Wee-, Its:I r— o,de 01n779•l Drnhm ID 20-78N For I'm Javnr,-11- .,W..at IIN'f'tkI—Ithamidsafety ofthis city are ofWtal importance to me,mth-sel6m ofmyeamarmarydirectly affects my ability to participate in the local economy ofa city
161I call my home tare months net ofthe year. Pm glad you're oat shumng offurililau during W.rests,but we need ntibryeharges compkteW suspended,The-,has a moral obligation W deliver bemc
needs m residents during ran:news.We own our man clean.company so that it may serve the needs ofrasidems instead ofprofit Chmgutg pwple buk pay roll iower Ile income pwpk have to sped at
Ioui buslmwses.People who still get bills may not know about the shut-offawinsisim and decide to pay utilities instead ofpmehasmg basic needs.No one should ever have lo&,de between Legn,i;
Ikn pmwr on or buying groceries,but they especially shookli t have to make that decision mien,in the midst ofa global pandemic.The city aMWd pass a 60•dey grace period f tare payments on rot.
0'a tenant misses a rent payment,their landlord does rot have le accept late rent.Although courts me not proceeding with eviction hearings until April 19th,landlords can mftise law payments and wait
mail they open to file for eviction.it is-likely that new applicanta for rental assistance will be able to pay Owir at by April I sL A high ama-t of lemma.in Denim will risk eviction without this
pupation.This greatly affects my ability to participate in my community in the future Wray friends and neighbors arc evicted for something they could not wntrol.
Felix Coma. 316 A.J. Apt Item- llf 2f17sS For Van l4hrC.,-and ..amll iachuchan fir Cam Kib.I have be.working hem for 4 years and have seen am business grow as well as others.Pre currently working but have seen more
gun 20 people get laid oM at my job alone,due to COVID-19.Many of them have f Ibu W take care ofmd rent to pay.As grated as I am,I card help but feel bad for the people who are in need.I dau't
believe Sic)lhaI is enough to help the people of Denton with this situation.If the average re ttmortgage was$1,400,than(haul only be enough to help roughly 35 people.Even ifdmy paid half or more
and only required a small amount of help,than it still would not be enough to assist mryone else.I don't know the name exert numbers as too who atit works sad how much finwsul.—n-0-,itl
need,hit I do knew for certain(hat tic tame than 35,And them are people with kids,parents and grandparents who live with Ihem.I,myself,will alto look into this aid because my wife no longer works
and we ere also c"Wing.I am now the sole provide ofom Muse which consist or my wife and I,3 kids and one on the way.I fear my job wrote shy so busy for long.And knowing I wordt have any
income and pa..ibly lose my home frighten me.I'm still paying my utilities and ram on time.and with the grace period,I feel a tilde comfortable knowing lky won't cut my power or neater off But that
d,.es not tan—it is paid for and @err fast I won'(be able to pay it if1 lose my job.We need mere than 30-60 days grace period,we need more financial assistance m that our landlords are happy and utilities
are paid.I don't knew—fly how much more,butarotud$1,000,00()will be enough to at least kip o few hundred people who have beta laid offend require fnsrtciei assistance This will help people
run Doty pay mmhhottgag<bur also keep mom money ran Om packets a buy esscminl items such as Caod add Muselndd News.
lwhel Dantr. 703 k I.knl SL DerN- III 21a_7ag For 11w i-Wers,of hcuum am going W nerd a Ivt mom than$i0 tam n.w-l-Its»mums.W.accd al 1—31 cal plan at a,--a pu,+wed"—h M Nw cry_Real m usually I—cen Seal na 32(KK),W
SSO,O00 will blip hem then Bar people.I have lived in Damon airce 2012 and am being directly affected by this aisle.I eta fmnasme enough to be gwuagced a paycheck mApril 17th.but kve no
clarity past that.I xurry far my kiesds who are currently making-income.I demand this city take care ofib resident,.Please.toed this ode to sc uallykip the people m Ihiseomm suir.
KaUrnne Duhkrk :313 Caddo Cos. [X%Uln BS 20.7gg Far Pm Kmhc,-fin-Wind River neighborhood.My side works in the entertainment industry,and my mom is a small business owner,and they am already struggling economically.We need to provide aid
to mai k-m do,more of—d.
March 31,2020 City Canned Meeting-RXIIIBIT A
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Calms'Email,Phone
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Nano Last Addiew Addres.Line Ch, Assail.Item Position Comment.
Samuel Ewalmtm 2565 Quail Ridge Dr. Deabm ID 20-788 Fur W mamamta is Sat Eseatante.I am a homeowner m Dallml with to privilege to atlb,d my home mad my utilities.Previously I have mcmnd in I).—ha—not yours.sat Leo.d,e laadah tat tuaaa-,I
assemnn and l k of access to healtaane aid other vital resources has on udividuals.1 am uritung to voice my strong auppmt for the follow7hg provnsnoma.These pmviana ere a dvecl respomae to sat
only the ream health guidelines for stopping the spread of cormarvnus but also for economic losses by residents either through being laid off.homing access to human resources,or losing mnewne mod-
Suspend utility charges
Provide at least$1,000,000 in tot assistance
Peas a 60-day grace period for late payments on rent
-Provide for safe construction conditions by only deeming emergency...!ruction as essential business
-Protect residents by classifying restaurants and cafes be takeout only
and explore reducing or eliminating delivery costs se,that we may mine effectively atop the spread of disease.
Thee are unprecedented times and as such require unprecedented measures.Going forward,these provisions can set the ground for future policy that can more equitably address inequality and safety
daougkad Ih awn
lycolpe Ferric 2932 Stuckton St Damon ID 20-788 For W rums is George Ferric,mid I am a resident ofDimict One here in the wonderful city of lean.I am the small buahasa awn r of Wia Squared,located onto downtown square,which has been in
opaman some ifxt5.I mm aboard member ofthe Denman Main Street Association as-11 as three other local nnonprofht boards.I also serve on the Parks,Recreation,and Beantificetion fictive city,and
as appointed byyou,City Council,1 am writing to you todav in the hopes that you will have a better umiandutd'mg of what)rim consultants are going through during it.COVID 19 pardmtie.1 a-16
helieve)nu all to he good people at heart,bin I alas believe you are misguided in yrom nfurte because Ifue sitmatas ss efftmg you m a ditf sat way than it is Ue mgnrity ofDenlenilea.Renters like
my idfundersund ill too well it.sat dety-fueled panic we all fxi m April let fond the finals for the next three mo ft robe incest)approaches.As you know from city imalim arts,60%ofDenton
seasaists of renters,and the average stages,mr city is$1,146.Based on 2019 was comic development mmmbers,dot ss muldal 83.132 people Thsa numbers do sat mchde the growth we have aeon ova
the past year,As homeonnoe wAh)oba that have sat been furloughed in laid you off,1 malso tand you sre personally comma tad from tram circumstances ofutdeh you should be apprised sail that I will be
discussing.White I understand the state ofTexas has postponed eviction proceedings until April I ft.many rent=haven't carped an income fm most of March,and will centime to lose iraome through
all ofApriL With reguln reports of the increasing mo ahers fthose who have tested peaidve with COVID 19,cox most realistically asiess the likely scenerm we can expect in our Saar future-we will not
he returning to work anytime soon.1 receive messagas daily,hourly really,from people wondering what resources exist f them.It is hcentsmaking to rat be able to help each and every individual who
mwbcs our to me.The truth is,we don't have enough help.As homeowners,I am am you are aware major lending sources are allowing homeowners to postpone their mortgage for up to a year,without
mtaest iFlley ere aB email financially by the current pandemio.We continue to we homrrwners receiving more and more options to mitigate this unfortunate time,but this leaves renters In fend for
Iba n.Ive with Etlwto•no resources.Denman needs tajoin Austin in extending a 60.day"grace period"for owed rent,both residential and commercial.The order would requre landlords in notify icoanti
of.'proposed evaton"fast,giving!ammo 60 days to respond or pay rent in fill before the landlord can post a notice to vacate.Nonprofits are the comcrstime ofDentem s community.They work
tirelessly,and without much pmiac,to insure as many people as possible do not go without.They should not be the only people expected to step up during this crisis.We need to erect a relief tail during
this cnmtg Y to help people.Local businesses are the primary contributors to nonprofits through evkmts we cotabomm to throw,our sponsorships,am...However,this has had to ecaw durig this time era
,halter at home,a,it should,for the safety ofaveryo—$50,000 is not enough money for United Way to do their job.Denman needs a disaster relief fund of up to 51,000,000 approved,and to City needs
o aid in this effort in any capacity it is legally allowed.I truly hope you understand that the tasks I have put before you are voiced by hundreds of small business owners,out of work service industry
wurkas,laid otY—doves,ranmm,professionals,voters,and,most importantly,Dentorites.We arc all aware that this is something unprecedented.We are living in unprecedented times.We arc all same
wiu arc in a very tough position as an elected official.However,you asked to be in it when you sought to be a leader,asked Err this town k donate their hind-earned money,and asked tint your—atuenis
cast their vote to put you in that seat.Ifwe cannot count on the local government to take can ofus,who can we count on?When all this is ova,Deantomws will all remember who did at they could to help
tho,r who most needed it.We will remember the next tine you sit in our restaurant,attend a show of ours,order a beverage at our bur sap.or ask is to serve you in this sawn And we will certairdy
member n wham yuu ask fur our vote so that yuu can serve in ids town.
Russ t:alkgns 1408 I.."ev In Denton ID 20-788 For I like many others have been laid offdue to reatamemt mstrinioma.While lam grateful lout 1 can do my part in limiting mmcccavary ca nact I am afraid ofmy tmueid sittmti,w for the months to come.I to
city put m place measures that benefit its residents such as suspending utility charges.With the city owning their own electric company,it can easily serve the heeds ofits residents ralha than f us on a
profit Whdk these is a shutoff suspension on utilities,many people are not aware This may lead to people in a similar financial situation like me we sacrifice the purchase athe-me&to cover dility
conk.The city,obj.tbva should be for its residents to be secure in is time of so much macenamty.Having more money allocated to them can allow for local spending and secure economic actmty once
people are able to leave their houses for non essential activities.That being said the city dawkl merca,e thew spending on metal assistance as well.
Angela Harris 616 E.Hickory St AI'1'338 DENTON ID 20-788 For I'm Angela Harris from District 1.I can a Leetwer in Japanese at the Umversity ofNmth Texas,and my,tob,wwot1mg with the Lagers n,pk*a in()ammo,is made possible by the Mod—we sae,many
ofwhom era renter,.I strongly believe that the city should pass a 60-day grace period for lam payments on rent Currently,if,tenant misses a rent payment,their lardlord does sat have to accept ram
stem Although cowls am not proceeding with eviction hearings until April 19th,landlords can refuse lam payments and wait until they open to file for eviction.However,It is unlikely that raw applicants
fin rental assistance will be able to pay their rent by April 1 at.A high mneunt of amanb in Denton will risk eviction without this proftion.I have worked to support unlmused people in Demon
throughout the time I have lived here,and I can say,with certainty,that to airy cannot hope to contain a pandemic when a large number of its citizens have been forced onto to streets. I also believe
that while 550,000 to support individuals who have experienced income or job loss due to the crisis is a stun,it will not be enough.Rent in the city is usually between$600 and$2000,so$50,0011 will
alp less than 100 people.Rental assistance keeps both landlords end famanta happy,and the more people are able to stay housed during this crisis,the ours.it will be to prevent hospitals from being
csshehmd.Thankyouverymnehforyuumtime.
Isar" Holelumser 2400 Stockbridge Rd Ara:112 Denton ID 20.788 For A one time check of S1200 will not prevemevictons or help renters,it only helps the landlords.We rued something like is being done in Austin.a 60 day freeze on sets.People with mortgages are gelling
help.rem—are rim.Thu us dawn moon
Bracdyn 1— 21 caw Ix con St Demon ID 20.7x8 Far I'm tmaalvn lmnon(al-A.)Gan Who 762n1 I'm the wake cnardmson.I Ii__cotmty....I sandal health and oaelkctmul anal devehspmcnal duuhda,suhxn,w Pm gW yarn as staining old
utilities chug thin cram,but we mced milityeharges completely suspended.The city has a metal obligation to deliver basic needs to nsdergs during its crisis.Wcownermmekcuiccempmysotst
n may sane to needs ofrasidenrs mAmd ofpmfit Charging people back pay will Mover th income people have to spend at kcal bmbesses.People who mill get bills may not know shout the shutoff
wupnnhan and decide to pay utilities istod ofpnrchasiog bask naeda,Tha residents ofDenon are gong to need a lot more than$50.000 to weather this cries.We need at least SI,000,000 in
assistance provided directly by the city.Rented assistance keeps both landlords and tenants happy.Assistance to stay at lame keeps I...people working when they dolt reed W.The city should pass a 60-
day grace period for late payments on rent It is hmh'kely that new applicants far most assistance will be able to pay their rent by April 1st,an a high amount of tenants in Denton wilt risk eviction without
this protection If.tenant misses a rent payment,their landlord does not have to accept lam rent Although courts are not proceeding with eviction hearing..until April 19t%landlords can mf..late
payments and wait until they open to file for eviction For the safety of construction workers.I ask tat city council only deem emergency commission as essential buaaav because a k vital to allow
•.cmmetion employees to file for unemployment benefits and OSHAregulatiom allow workers to refuse unsafe work.For the safety of hospital staS patients,and visitors,I ask that hospital restaurants
oil caks be limited to takeout only.Hospital lobbies am highly likely to host people that are close to patients that test positive for COVID-19.
Sarah 1av 2514 N P lm St. Denton ID 20-798 For I'm Sandi Jay from District 1.1 work at UNT,and participate,attend,and organise events in Denton.I also associate with many small business owners and If-employed arlwts and musicians in Denton,
Tk:residents of Demon are going o need a lot more tun$50,000 to weather this crisis.We need at least$1,000,000 in assistance provided directly by the city.Rent is usually between$600 and$2000,
w$50,000 will help less than 100 people,lfthe fund twit all utilized the city can simply reallocate the money back into the general fund.Rental assistance keeps both landlords and tenants happy.
Asmivamc to stay at home keeps less people working when they don't need to.The city should pass a 60-day grace period for late payments an rent.A high amount of tenants in Denton will nak eviction
-11a tna protection.Please make a single,2417 hotline for all Denton residents who have public health questions or concerns about the behavior of others during futurists.As a nemp irfimn entity,
Its,city is morn likely to be trusted with unpopular,but necessary policies that save lives,
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Odirse,Email,Phone
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Name Laar Add,— Add,—"N 2 Pity A ada[lam Potkioa Cornmeal,
Rajim K.H. 2417 Chamikie St kl 17 1 1—,Apmncnts Derian IU 2c lira For I'm Rajiu Knda Gam 2417 Charlene St a 117.Ima'oatuxel Snular rixlran$Mariana m UNl'.'fh readew of IJnxnn me gamg to rrYd a of mare Wm$50,1100 to weather this ensna.We nice&at lean
$I M.rxi0 in the aswblue provided directly byWe city.
-kno is..Its between$600 and$2000.so$50.000 will belp leas Wen 100 people
-If the fund isn't ail utilized IN city can simplyrealiwao the money back into the general fiord
Rental assistance keeps both landlords and terms.happy
-Assistance to sus at Irmne Loops fnww people wrrkiag w he,racy&m t need to
.Joseph Kmkura 2519 Denison St. Denton ID 20-788 For I'm Joseph and I live on Dkmnan St.close to the Kroger on uov<rnty.I shdkd prz goner ri UNT and argai-ed vnth the suskm i tianuamm.hfeam Greens Far Anunals.The dry has a maial obligahon
to&-lover basic mob to residents during this crisis.As residents,we have same demands:suspend uURry ch rgen croopl vdy,procure at Not$1,000,000 in rental assistance,pans a 60-day grace period
fur We payments on sent create a single 24/7 hotline residents with public health questions and concerns during the crisis,c dy deem emergency wnsuuction as a essential business for the safety of tbe
imrkers,limit hospital restaurants and cafes to takeout only,give individuals who teat positive for COVID-19 the option of isolating in hatch fire of cost o reduce Use risk to everyone else,reduce or
elmninoe delivery tam as aides o rrelue,the rask of mfYlmn
Kelsey Kmak 2208 N.Carroll Blvd. AIII I Denhm ID 20-788 For MY none is Kelsey end[core ormcrUNCampbece and cunenr gru.luala raiukia Hwsin•of lJnmm ha bcnn my tonne by die aan+nry,�fine mldt life zed tense daplw Jana Wir rommuury,ea wells
the many Inca[bminenses I frequent and thew employees who are currently rouble to earn thco income in ih service industry.Decease oCUtia,Pm glad yuu're rat ahamip Mt utilities duua this cries.
I l—,we mvd utility charges completely suspended.We own our own electric company so that it may serve the needs ofresidenta instead ofpwfit mid charging people back pay will lower the income
pagle have to spend el local businesses.Additionclly,the residents ofDmtou are gong to need a lot mire Seat$50,000 provided to United Way of Denton Comity to make it through thin crisis.Rent is
usually bar,—.$600 end$2000(so$50,000 will help less dean 100 people)and rental asaislance will allowmore people in stay home without honing landlords.Additionally.the city should pass a 60-
day grace period for late payments oo rent If.reasons misses a rent payment,their landlord does not have to accept Isle rent,leaving a number of(numb in Denton to risk a iction without this protection
Pm the sedgy ofcmutruction workers,I ask that city council only dean emergency wrwtrrction as essential business because enforemg accord distancing on a cmisimatnan site is unpractical.For the safety
afhospitd stab patiands,and visitore.I ask that hospital resbumus and cafes be limited to nsk—L onh Keeping tar hospital sulfsefe is map—five far the future safety of the Denton community.
Foalh.cen the it,contract to reduce ar eliminate delivery cost in order o reduce the risk ofior—,o>Elderly people and people with wnditiwna en parucular need to be able to stay at home and less
dchvery fees mans more moray for tips far deliery workers aim ire al 0r front line-of Ilia crisis.Addilionnalh;subsidvsd delivery means more workers can be hired.
I_" Lynch 1913 D-vuaid Di. Denon ID 20-788 For %lope l am lucky o still work and pay rent mamr friends and family are not and l want us o come together mid expand the loading;to help these people.Until J payments should also be Bore as DME is
pet,pk mvwcd and should serve the people during this extreme time.Small bu aineasa and residential cus(omcrs specifically should be suspended and not be required to be repaid as Ronny adds fuNer
del.(and burden ell our citvxiu Wal unpdcta theb ability to survive Juvig these lima mid recover and it Limn begin o spend ui our community o those biaimsxs.ltcomes from our k:adership o—of
na people,Families including min.are all sogglhig.Small businesses are struggling.Please don't add to their debt load and further struggle.A small to--a or big Corp here can ads.the eat o
the env to freeze uNitia.TN,., tangent and needed.
Dewey Maslull 17M W illi—ond St. Denton ID 20.788 For My name is Dewey Marshall and I work for the North Texas Fair Housing Center.We know that terents in Denton live paycheck to paycheck and most hourly positions have been severely cut or
eliminated within only a few days.While closing nanessendal businesses was a necessary measure,it is row hritory for us all.This unprecedented crisis calls for unprecedented action,which is wbv I am
asking the City Conned for$1.000,000 is emergescyreliefand a 60 day mandatory grew period.Rat and utility assistance should be made available to people who weak as independent contractors,such
as Uber and Lyff divers.This reliefwould prevent a anabhe amount ofpeoplo from experiencing housing cries.As someone who has worked with clients experiencing homelessness an Denton,I can tell
you Licit Jm.—,.cry has rallied behind helping the homeless but is disconnected from the reality ofpeople at risk ofhomelessness.For example,many,would think that evictron would he a landlord's
list msorL However,the reality for tenants in Texas is[hat eviction is usually a quick process compared Im other stales,and landlords can clean moo,faster than tenants can financially remover from mo me
Loss Properties that are members of the Texas Apartment Association have already posted intimidating notice en tai anu'doors.I found one of Jane notices on a client's door this morning,March 30th,in
Denison The bull..of the notice reds,"This notice is en indication that the rental propowevainer intends to pursim an eviction if rem is not paid"and it explains that lemma Carmel ignore mlices from
dais hntlord Without help from the City,I fear dad several of these landlords will refine 10 accept rent after a tenant's grace period and evict their units as soon as courts open.Some landlords in
Demon will likely work with tenants for a payment plan ifa tenand has lost their income.However,we don't know when life as used will resume.Its tenant were abeadv stretched thin financially,a
pmancru plan for back rent puts them at even higher risk eflo`+s,n_g caries.Without this rent—,stance,a massive amount ofDentan residws wall be on the cusp of financial arias for several moet]s.
This week Mr.Todd Hillman explained that the city re6a on sales tax for limiting.When hundreds ofDomenites are budgeting In pay of back rent,the currency flows in Denton will be heavily Allied.
Th.,spading tame money on emttgary rental assistance now ear ssdafantially mitigate Use Citys Ions o[meme from sales"in 2020.J tare sea City Council pane ona mnous subsidies far private
oisparoma m deveop within the cry,cod i nmdersrand the economic benefit of irwer ing in the community.I hope that we raiember that we are in this together and imestmir is truant is an ivestment
for the city.
Evelyn Mayo 1420 W Mockingbird Ian- Oa L, ID 30-788 Fm My name a l,dva Mayo,and I am art ads=ware wvth D-hduv Rtgb(s'fevm(DR I'x),de.m rx.Inkmdv dca po a d,legal p—n—and aaa y a'gan 1—6v nalr,,dale"oh d,uhnn,-s anSo 450 Texan Pmtecfion and advacm;y agencies(P&Aa)were crated in the early 1970s,fallowing a media investigation of Wilowbmok a New York Sure iulitution r children with mental disabilities.The
press expand deplorable conditions and inhurn—treatment ofiesidau at the govemmeat-run inatimtien.In response,Congress passed legislation in 1975 designating an organnizationwithm each elate
to protect and advocate for due rights ofpeople with disabilities.In 1977,Disability Rights Texas opened its doors as the Texas state protection and advocacy organization,designated by the-Gm a ser
Dolph Briscoe.Over time,our mandate grew with the passage of laws that expanded We rights and service for people with disabilities.People with disabilities,which includes elderly people and people
Was are immonocomproanuad,are at the front lies ofimpected the greatest by the pandemic.Sopping 0e spread ofh virus is critical to their safety.We applaud the City oCDemon'a steps taken to
p."k u,,the health and safety aftlw public.The sale and scope fthis .is changes daily,which requires all of us to employ different measures to enure people with disabilities have the tame
,pp,1-1-as the real oft population.The City ofDenton practively mandated get people say at ham-to prevent unnecessary contact amongst the public,uldmotelyto stop the spread ofCOVID-
19.This closed n—saential businesses and resulted in a loan oficome to thousands widdn Demon With tedays unprecedented levels of wale playmat,lass of income and consequent inability to pay
rat and mortgages will be a barrier to keeping people in their homes.Ifpeople are enable to pay far their housing,they are likely to end up homeless.As the CDC rates,people that—homeless are more
likely to contrael COVID-19.As rood by several medical professionals,people that ere able to recover from COVID-19 end up with lasting health impacts,such as post-intensive e m syndrome.that can
nllirt 0mu Atiliry to broth and process i><etion With the concern growing and the owed o flatten den cure growing by the day,any assistance to Dessom residents would lasers the burden on the
bealWcare system and city and county resources.With the passage of the CARES Act tan week end directives by federal agencies,DRTx encomego the City of .man to:
•Educate h ullmds and rename on the tram protections enacted by the CARES Act,
-Worm the public on both single family and multif ily mortgages aeaietana available as a result of the CARES Act and other government derectwes,
-Adome hMords and tenants regarding directives from The Department of Housing and Urban Development:and the Fedmal Housing Administration relating in evictions in federally backed multif ilv
Nosing.and
-Make evadable Coding for housing assistance to the eacd possible to prevent homelo assess.
We know t]ut Iem—,ca.1cnra are under extreme pressure and uieertamty caused by COVID 19 We appreciate the lead—hri,and advocacy an the Dentin Cry Courcil to date,and hope for cmnmued
support Io mime persons with disabilities arc included weNa espuodmg to this unprecedented ism.DRTx is committed to advocating for Texans with disabilitrea and is here to serve u a resource,
should the City ofDenton have any questions.Thank you for your consideration and please reach out Is housmg@drtx org ifyou have any additional questions or concourse.
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Name Last Address Add—,Line2 Cis adalisas FaritWn ['am.mrat,
BrW r MW uA :.t. Fullmeadow,St.3111. t:: I.kman ID 20.788 For I'm Brandt McDuff mid I am a vet a enstarn who is working it..gh Ibis global crisis.I am lucky enough to continue to have a paycheck but many people I know are not dint lucky at this nine layoffs and '
reduced hours are severely impacting many of the citizens ofeur city.
I'm glad you're not sharing offutilities during this crisis,but we need utility charges completely suspended.The city has a moral obligation to deliver basic needs m residents during tits:r:n We own
mis m electric company se that it may serve the needs ofresidents instead of profit. Charging people back pay will lower the memo people have to spend at local businesses.People who still get bills
may not know about the shut-off suspension and decide to pay utilities mtead ofpurchasmg basic needs.The residents ofDcmo are going w need a lot more than$50,000 to weather this crisis.We need
.,, at
$1,000,000 in assistance provided directly by the city.Rent is usually between$600 and$2000,so$50,000 will help less than 100 people.Ifthe fund isn't all uwized the city can simply
reallocate the money back into the general fiord.Rental assistance keeps both landlords and tenants happy Assistance m stay at home keeps less people working when they don't need ta.The city should
pass a 60-day grace period for late payments on rent.Ifs tenant misses a at payment,their landlord does not have to accept late rent.Although courts are not proceeding with eviction hearings until April
I9th,landlords can refuse late payments and wait until they open to file for eviction.It is unlikely that new applicants for"."munim nee will be able to pay their rent by April 1st.A high amount of
rename in Denton will risk eviction withmA this protection Protecting peoples homes and utilities is one way to help stop the spread of this virus and to help protect the citizens ofour community,
Eviction or even late rent payments can adversely effect a persons rental history for years in the future.What we do now,will have lasting effects on the community
Snetra Mewed. 2524 West Oak Street Apt 149 D.%. ID 20-799 For Pm Sierra Mercado tram Vintage Pads owned by Denton Student Apartments here m Dismiss 1 am a daycare worker and hat seen F duaW des panic and fear that has infected arm cammarty but I hart
also seer)our community come together to help each other now in this dark hour.We all rued to work together m ensure we are all taken care of and make it through to the proverbtal dawn.I'm glad
y ssic rat shutting offutllitim during this crisis.but we need utility charges completely suspended.The city has a moral obligation to deliver basic needs to residents during this crisis.We own am own
ekcnte sa that it may aervc dae meth ofreaawras taalud of pmtL1
14alie hhranda 807 WMulhc ry Street Demos ID 211-7g8 Fa I—FOR sec wearier aid here m Dental
.Amy Margsn 192a Parkside Dr. Damon ID 20-788 For My same isAmy NT.,pn.I hvo m It.North totes area rill imam.I am a hdl-nme mail.$of.—I worl,at I%V.f 6urreak awnmy ha me,but I was a prov memso r m the my af1kmoe When I first.
moved to Denton,I was a single mother ofnvo small children.I moved to Denton because I could no longer afford rent in Roanoke(just down the hwy).I had a ateadyjob that paid,just enough to pay my
hills and real.III were in the same position today,our for=wouldn't have been so bright.This pandemic is putting so many in a precarious steadiest,one for which they could act have possibly prepared.
The city should pass a 60-day grace period for late payments on rent.Although courts ere not proceeding with eviction hearings until April 19th,landlords can refire late payments and wait until they
.Two ra file for eviction.I have seen evidence ofwry understanding landlords.Still,I have also seen instances where properties are notifying tenants of dwir upcoming rent due and letting them know
wider no uncertain terms that there will be no It,..period or rent f given ss despite disruptions caused by the pandeme.A high amount of tenants in Denton will risk eviction without dds protection.I
knew you all are working tirelessly to make the best decisions in an unprecedented rime.It wood be hard enough to do if everyone was on the same page.I realize there are vest ditteronees in how grave a
them the citizens feel this vows is despite its global scale.I appreciate you all taking the time whom comments and take public opinion to heart.
Malory M.1 la, 14na Teasley Lane APT 2914 I h ID 20-78g Far pm Mallory Murphy from Woodhih Apartments I.District 1.I ear a bartender at 940's Kitchen&Cocktails as well as II Charlms Bar and Grill.Vitus,Precut bentandmg,I'm creating art and participating
an an faits and vendor markets around town.I am heavily effected by COVID-19.as are marry ofmy fellowDentomles.Whole I take pride in living alone,paying for all ofmy bills in a timely mmmer,and
working hard to consistently make ends meet,I have c cperwraced a dramatic decrease in hours worked and therefine money coming m.While I hope to maintain my lonely bill pay in the coming month of
April,it appears I will nod be able to do an after that.I have gone from working full time to one shift a week.This simply will not be enough to pay my rent,car payment,car insurance,renters insurance,
utility bill,intemet bill,and/or any medical bills that may arise from this pandemic,as I am not insured.I've never allowed a bill payment to lapse and I would like in continue to do so with your help.
-0m glad you're not shutting offutilitics during this crisis,bin we need utility charges completely suspended,The city has a moral obligation to deliver basic needs to residents during this crisis.
-We own our own electric company so that it may serve the needs of residents instead of profit.Charging people back pay will lover the income people have to spend at local businesses.
-People who still gel bills may not know about the ahuloff suspension and decide to pay utilities instead of purchasing basic needs
'lire maidents of Denton are going to need a lot more then$50,000 to weather this crisis.We need at least$1,000,000 in assistance provided directly by the city.
F.n is usually between$600 and$2000,so$50,000 will help less than 100 people
Ifthe fund isn't all utilized the city can simply reallocate the money back into the general fiord
Ronal assin—keeps both landlords and tenants happy
Assiamees Wamy at It..keeps less people working when they don't need to
The city should pass a 60-day grace period for late payments on rent
-If.tenant misses a rent payment,their landlord does not have to accept late rent
-Although courts are not proceeding with eviction hearings until April 19th,landlords can refuse late payments and wait until they open to file for eviction
It is milikely that new applicants for rental assistance will be able to pay their rent by April Iat
=A high amount oftermnts m Denton will risk eviction without this protection.
-Please make a single,24n hotline for all Denton residents who have public hearth questions or concerns about the behavior of others during gnus crisis
-A single hotline saves valuable time
-A single hotline is more easy to quality enrol
-As a nonpartr ian entity.the city is woe likely to be coated with unpopular,but necessary policies that save Ives
-For the safety ofeonstructlon workers,I ask that city council only deem emergency concoction as essential busmeases
-because enforcing social distancing on a construction site is impractical
-because working people are leas likely to have a safety net when they get sick
-because it is vital to allow construction employees to file for unemployment benefits
-OSHAregnlahones allow workers to refire unsafe work
-Demand for new buildings is lower anyway due to the economy slowing down
For the safety ofhoapmd staff,patients,and visitors,I ask that hospital restaurants and caps be limited to takeout only.
-Hospital lobbies are highly likely m host people that are close to patients that test positive for covd-19.
Hospital lobbies are sometimes very packed and crowded.
Keeping hospital scoff safe is a relevant concern from the Denton community.
-Please give individuals who test positive for COVID-19 the option of isolating in hotels free ofcost to reduce the risk to everyone else.
-State govermmenm like California are already doing it
-Countries that succeed in tackling the virus isolate people who have it until they show signs of recovery
Families spread the virus to each other
•I would personally feel safer knowing that people who test positive aren't visiting grocery stores and pharmacies when I do
•Can the city contruct to reduce or elimuwte defivery cost in order to reduce the risk of infection?
-The Postal Service and but systems are already publicly provide
-Lowering delivery fees makes people more able to eat out
-Elderly people mid people with conditions in particular rimed to be able to stay at home
-Lass delivery fees means more money for tips for delivery workers who are at the Goat lines of this crisis
-Subsidized delivery means more workers can be hired
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Name Last Adel Address Use Cin• A .ads Item puilll.o £u n�mvnis
II,.ad, Path 212E Stella SL apt Dacca ID 20-788 For My roue is Eradi Pirtle mid l live West ofUNT Campus on Stella Street.live been living in Damon for a tend ofsix and a halfyem and l attended the University,ufNonh Texas.Par now working aa
dog groomer,photographer•and musician.for writing to you as a concerned member ofyour community in the hopes that you will do the right thing in these unprecedented times.The residents of
Dmaon are going to land man limn$50,000 to weather this crisis.Monthly rent is typically bct%%vm$600 and$2000,which means that$50,000 will help fewer than 100 people.We need at least
$1.000,000 an assistance provided directly by the city.Rental assistance is mutually beneficial for both landlords mid tenants and it enables at-risk populations to reduce duet risk ofexpoaure as well m,
erico raging everyone to do their pert to flatten the curve ofCOVID-19 in Denton.Furthermore,the City of Denton should pass a 60-day grace period for late payments on rent.As things stand currently.
if a tenant misses a rent payment,their landlord does not have to accept law rent and although touts are not proceeding ivilh evnetian hearings until April 19th,landlords carreeffin late payments and wait
until(bey open to file for m iction.It is unlikely that new applicants for rental assistance will be able to pay their rem by April 1 at and a high amount ailments in Denton will risk eviction nithout this
protection.I am glad you are not sharing off utilifies during this crisis and that is a step in the right direction,but we need utility charges to be completely suspended We mis our own electric company
an that it may serve the needs of the chili residents;because of tml.the city has a moral obligation to deliver these basic necessities to its residents during gas crisis.Charging people back pay will lower
8se income people have to spend end nit hurt local businesses that are already suffering as%yell as put undue stress and hardship on individuals and families that live on a strict budget.Thank you for
takmg the time to hear your constituents.I expect that you%aill make the right decision.
Mar.I: I • 316 Auilm C.a.NA Dodml ID 20 788 F.a
Mane A Pug. 7061Cook SL Demur 11]20-7M fix
Morgan OuamelW 916 Wealway St. Deriam ID 20-788 For M—on n hGagan and I In c on w4apaay St.I saotk fun a lust mm tufil and t am aaccnad.1 the abihly of neyneighhma to stay in their I—during fits mcerwa tome
The maideals ofDantan are going to need a lot more than$50,000 to weather Ibis crisis.We reed at least SI,000,000 in assistance provided directly by the city.
FvrlMmon-the on,stamld pass a igt day grace p—A fun lava palm
Asa Reyc, 1901 Rdanai Place Dcramt ID 20-798 For I'm Ana G.Reyes and reside here in Denton City.I'm a doctoral student al the University ofNorthTcx.and ivark as a Bilingual Therapist at CCD Comm ing As a smdatt—Ira,and comwlor Cre
become aware ofthe dive need ofsupport such as utility assistance,rental support,and housing equity in Denton.Over COVID-19 crisis is having a devastating impact in our community Thus,I'm glad
you're not shutting offutilitiee during this crisis,but we need minty charges completely suspended.Additionally,the city has a moral obligation to deliver basic needs to residents during Ibis crisis.Please
rule that charging people back pay will lower the income people have to spend at local busuwsses.Fi n urnmre,people who still gel bills may not 6 taw about the shut-offsvmpeosion mid decide to pay
utilities instead ofpmchesing basic needs.The residents oflknton are going to need a lot more than$50,000 to weather this crisis.We need at]cast$1.000,000 in assistance provided directly by the
city Please rete that rent is usually between$600 and 52000,so 550,000 will help less than 100 people.With Appreciation.
Monk. Rhaleigoea loll West Cheamm St. 7 1X,I- ID 20-788 Agents, My acme is Mmuca Rodriguez and I am a doctoral cuuui si d.0 at UNT•I live mil%wrk to DL a-as a co—alor at a cluge.Counselors have been working hard to provide our community mental
health support during this difficult time.Macy ofour community members are scared,evenvlalmed,and misum how they will be managing given the loss ofjohe and frm vial insecurity.While,I know
that its been a huge help for people W not have their utilities shut offin this time ofcrisis,I would like to advocate for utility charges to be completely suspended.I would also like for to city to pass a 60-
day grace period for late payments on rent.Ifa tenant names a rent payment,their landlord does net have to accept late rent.Although coups are not proceeding with aviation hearings mid April 19th,
landlords can refuse late payments and x"A mtil they open to file for citation.It is unlikely that nav applicants for rental assistance will be able to pay fl ch rent by April 1 St.A 1114h amount of tenants m
Demur trill risk eviction%vthout this prowcha t
Morgan Siiinh 415 lager 3L Denton ID 20-7n Far hTy nor nr h&vegan sal I'ma yamg woman in buns 20s vdio'e beers fnvig mirk[m for 5 years raix'.F am cirrnntynatmphiycd die:vn h1r eta inn COVI[>•1 V lundemn-4hhtnp nl atreaty le:.nta f.llte
health and safety ofmyself and to people in my life,I ern also deeply almid of being iolabk to afford ga cost of living and loosing my home.I era fortunate u having some assistance during this time
gut mom'agars I kww don't here end even Wenl am stiff struggluig to make eMs meat.Here.a list of issues That diecty effect myselfend people 1 know:
Ina,glad you're not shutting offutilitics during Inds crisis,but tea need utility charges completely suspended.
-The city has a moral obligation to deliver basic needs to residents during this crisis.
•We own our over electric company so that it may serve the needs ofresidenw instead ofpmlit.
-Charging people back pay will lower the name people have in spend at local busmesses
•People who still gel bills may not know about the shut-offsuspenaion and decide to pay utilities instead Upuchasug basic needs
The residents ofD iW a are going to need s lot more than$50,000 to weather this crisis.We need at least$1,000,000 in assistance provided directly by the city.
Rent is usuallybemnen$600 and$2000.so$50.000 will help less than 100 people
-If the fund isn't all utilized the city can supply mallonte the money back into the general limit
Rental assistance keeps bold landlords and tenants happy.Assistance to slay at home keeps less people wurking when they don't need to
The city should pass a 60-day grace period for late payments on rent
Its lenent missee a rent payment,their landlord does not have to accept late rent
-AIIImugh=nova are not praceeding with eviction hearings until April 19th,landlords can refire late payments and wait until they open to file for ceictim
-Tt is unlikely that new applicants for rental assistance will be able to pay their rent by April 1 at
-Ahigh amount of wants in Denton will risk eviction without Ibis protection
P ahe help protect the struggling citizens fthis community.So many people ere on the verge oflosmg merythmg they've worked fiv-11un a months time.We cant wait to take actin,
Keam Sags 211 In Bryan SL I)I:NTON ID 2t4788 Far Ina+Kearn and]Imvx hived of lh min mri over`,years.I led o.—.1000>inn.nth 1, tlu l k,"i—l uam a v,Sl nLel N.c sinel two ycma ofAmeriCapa
ar locally.I am very invested in the people,bishaerce,mid heart ofdhis loam,and am proud to call it home.I was recently put on a leave ofabaenee with no benefits gem err orb du;m the L:OVI1?-
19 virus and have no income for the rest ofth is month end probably winger.I have been fed insecue and at risk oflmmelas imis prior to Us crisis,and this has made my situetim eta more dire.I
kern•I am not alone in lids as many in our city am in crisis and scrambling to figure am away to keep Wei families housed and safe during this time.I ask the city to increase their assistance at this
enicm I time.The residents ofDendm are going to reed a lot more tun$50,000 to weather this crisis.We need at least$1,000,000 in assistance provided directly by the city.
-Rent is usually beMeen$600 ad$2000,so$50,0011 will help less limn 100 people
-If the find ia't all utilized the. ,ea:,.,,.,ply reallocate to money back into the general ford
-Rental assistance keeps both landlords and tenants happy
Asaatsme to stnvat home keeps leas people working when they don't need to
Tank you for your time.
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Name Last Address Adderss Linr 2 City A•each Item Pvaklnn Cammrnih
Peter So 201 hunml St. ELDG 5 308 Durant ID 20.788 For I am Peter Su from nt The Fortuna tit Deon Station.I am a full time third year awlnd studsatg at The Um—L ad Nurth]'extra ad hrcaase rilvas pandemic I have net beco a—s ed es—sed n•wni k at
'.,thus shipping my income to pay for next..minimal I have been a Denton resident for many years and twpel'ully many more l urge and pkod you hi read this with consideration afhelping your
overage daily worker and the bettering of the community.
-I'm glad you're not shutting of utilities during this crisis,but we need utility charges completely suspended.
The city has a moral obligation to deliver basic needs to residents during this crisis.
'We own our own electric company so that it may serve the needs ofrosidenta instead ofprofit
Charging people back pay will lower the income people have to spend at local businesses
People who still get bills may not know about the shut-off suspension and decade to pay utilities instead ofpmch,,mg basic needs
Tlse residents of Denton are going hi need a lot more than$50,000 to weather this crisis.We need at least$1,000,000 m asmsta.prowtided dnectly by the city.
-Rant is usually between$600 and$2000,se$50,000 will help less then 100 people
If the fined isn't all utilized the city can simply reallocate the money back into the general fund
Rental assistance keeps both landlords and tenants happy
Assistance hi stay at home keeps less people working when they don't need to
The city should pass a 60-day grace period for late payments on rent
-If a tenant misses a rent payment,their landlord does not have to accept late rent
-Although courts ere not proceeding with eviction hearings until April 19th,landlords can refuse late payments and wait until they open to file for eviction
-It is unlikely that new applicants for rental assistance will be able to pay their rent by April lot
-A high amount of tenants in Denton will risk eviction without this protection.
-For the safety ofconstruction workers.I ask that city council only deem emergency construction as essential businesses.
-because enlorcing social distancing on a construction site is impractical
-becouse working people are less likely to have a safety net when they get sick
-because it is vital n allow construction employees to file ter unemployment benefits
OSHA regulations allow workers to came unsafe work
-Demand fire new holdings is lower anyway due to the economy slowing down
-For the safety ofhospikl staff,patients,mid visitors.I ask that hospital restaurants mid cif be limited to takeout only.
-Hospital lobbies am highly likely to bout people that are close to patients that test positive for covd-19,
-Hosoikl lobbies are sometimes very packed and crowded.
-Hospital lobbies me highly likely to host people that as close to patients that test positive for covd-19.
-Hospital lobbies are sometimes very packed and crowded.
Keeping hospital staff safe is a relevant concern from the Denton community.
-Can the city contract to reduce or eliminate delivery cost it order to reduce the risk of infection?
-The Postal Service and bus systems are already publicly provide
-Lowering delivery fees makes people more able to cat out
Elderly people and people with conditions in particular need to be able m stay at home
-Less delivery fees means more money for tips for delivery workers who are at the front lines of this crisis
-Subsidized delivery means more workers can be lured
Askamia Ts"pally 2417 Chemists St. All'N 10> D—e, ID 20-788 For I am Aakansha Tallapally Rom 2417 eharollete street,apt H IO2,Denton,Texas.lam an inlemational student in university of north Texas.We used to have an on campus employment before this
lockdmvn.Nowl lost my on campusjob because tha university has got shutdmw and its getting very tough to pay the rent at this crisis period.So I would like to request the council to help wife some
hlneweial mid.i Us herd 6-
Elia rumple, 200 Henn Street Apn 13 Demon ID 20-788 For I am.ISlm Tampia from Deem"I rent,lwmg in an apartment right all tit l kin and Aaa1m and work oa'f Wlf.Wink l aMaenalc it.steps bears uaen 1a 7nnvedo S511(8xr delWrs to the resident or I loan,
dtc total nmounl is but a drop in the bucket for helping us weather this collective storm.Whir I am lucky that I was grandf'athered in with rent closer to$600(due to how long I've lived in my unit),many
who now live in the same complex pay well above$600.And,when we consider the tool amount ofhousing costs including essential bills such as utilities...its simple math$1,000 is simply not anugh(o
ver the costs ofmany,people's basic needs.In fact,the allotted$50,000 in total assistance would help less than 100 people. So,I ask that you reconsider and provide more to your constituents.See it
as a way to make yourselves lack good in the ryes of thme who voted for you.Increasing the total amount ofassistance,you'll make tenants and landlords happy and decrease Areas and need.You'll also
help the attempts to ensure our community's well-being by helping people sky home and net need to feel pressured to go back to work whop they don't need to.And.ifyou don't utilize all ofthe fiand ngl
You can reallocate the money back into the general fuW.Help your residents,us,me,feel more supported and as safe m you can in these trying times.I urge you.
Deamv Tayhlr 33MO ademnew Cnc{e Dentin ID 2n.788 P. The trams.Pee le Manx wank.We all need lad.
Emily 'rhygesen 411 Panhandle Street B Damon ID 10-788 For My name is Ran Thygesen from District 2.I use they/them proneuns.1 ain a renter,a amall business employee,and slrarvg lwlwvcr 1n community. For myself awl a lot nl'people I khan,,rnmmumly means
helping those who are first affected and most vulnerable.I've seen this happen personally,es the only piece of freman l hope I've received in a couple of days has been donations from some generous clients
who were concerned and able.I've also seen nameroas local bars who have organized community finding for their employees who lost,jobs at the very beginning of this crisis and have been successful in
actually taking care ofthem the best that they can.I've also seen the very worst ofresperma-mcluding this council'.s lack of action There are specific members of this council who are directly responsible
for the following when they shot down Councilperson Deb Armintors suggestions that we act fast on March 20th at an Emergency Meeting.She pointed out that the council should individually volaacer to
the public the information of whether hether or not they are a landlord,so that a decision can be made on the conflict of interest as related to your ability to act in this absolutely catastrophic situation We
shouldn't have to tell you that this is affecting everyone.I was offended at the reaction several ofyou had to Councilmember Annintor's suggestions far mitigating the inevitable disaster at that meeting
because"we were not to that point yet"T'he reality is that most ofyou are privileged in same way,and can likely go a long time in a crisis without having to worry ry about paying for any necessities.When
you were having that discussion,I had already been 8 days without work,sick,and in an uncertain world with very few resourom from our government because denial was/is rampant.Even among you,
who should be(hose who are not swayed by soundbyte politics--regardless of you party,I have no savings,am in massive student loan debt,and was quickly drained financially from this crisis.
Furthermore,it is also likely that now ofyou are worried about being evicted at this time.I'm seeing numerous threats coming from landlords at this time.The threat is real,and that is because there are
people-those who thrive on greed and profit,whose first reaction in a crisis is to take advantage of rightfully seared citizens.This council should be one of the first to shut down these attempts in an actual
disaster.It is easier to take advantage oftenants in the state of Texas,even in a crisis such as this,as our laws allow the process of evicting someone to be far more expedient than many tenons'abilities to
recover substantial financial loss.If none of tut moves)roue I'll move to the fact Unit the economy is coming closer to depression-like tines,and I can guarantee that our local ecmwmy,will take
irreversible hits ifyou do net em et a 60 day grace period for April rent and utility charges to be suspended in some fashion.I am,like many others,having to make choices between necessities RIGHT
NOW.We are aware that there have aready been some relief extended to landlords it the form ofmortgage freezes and suspensions of foreclosure.You daft NEED our rent right now,you just WANT
on rent.We've reassessed our needs during this time.Do so yourselves.
A few things in clueing:
-I'm glad you're not shutting offutilities during this crisis,but we mead utility charges completely suspended.
-The city has a moral obligation to deliver basic needs to resident.during this crisis.
-We own our own electric company so that it may serve the Heads ofresidents instead ofprofit.
-Charging people back pay will lower the moeme people have to spend at local businesses
-People who still get bills may not know about the shut-off suspension and decide to pay utilities instead of purchasing basic needs
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-The maidernsol Dentonnare going to need a lot mom than S50AM to weather this toss We ne,1 tit least$l ixa1,tg0 or aaaabmce pmvn;d directly by the city,
-Rent is usually b.t.—n 5600 and$2000.so$50,000,,ill help less than 100 people
If the fund isn't all utilized the city can simply reeducate doe money back into the general fund
Rental assistance keeps both landlords and tenants happy
Assistance to stavat home keeps less people working when they don't need to
Can the city contract to reduce m eliminate delivery cost in order to reduce the risk ofinfection?
The Postal Servnee and bus systems are already publicly p—de
-Lowering delivery fees makes people more able to eat out
-Elderly people and people with conditions in particular need to be able to slay at home
-Inss delivery Res means more money for tips for delivery workers who ere at the front lines ofthis crisis
•Subsidized delivery means more workers can be hired
-par the safety ofhoapital staff,patients,and visitors,I ask that hospital restaurants and cafes be limited to takeout only.
Hospital lobbies zee highly likely to host people that are close to patients that test positive fur cavil-19.
-Hospital lobbies zee sometimes very packed and crowded.
•Keeping hospital staffsafe is a relevant concern from the Demon commumty.
-For the safety ofconstruction workers.I ask that city courcil only deem emergency construction as essential businesses.
-because enforcing social distancing on a construction site is impractical
•because working people ae less likely to have a safety net when they gel sick
-because it is vital to allow construrl employees to file far unemployment benefits
-OSHA regulations allow workers to refuse—ofa work
•Demand for new buildings is lower anyway due to the economy slowing down
The any should pass a 60-day grace period for late payments on rent
-It's tenant account a rent paymen,their landlord does net have to accept late rent
•Although courts are net proceeding with eviction hearings until April 1911,landlords can refine late payments and wait until they open R file for eviction
-It is unlikely that new applicants for rental assistance will be able to pay their rent by April la
-A high amount oftetents in Denton will risk eviction without this protection.
The size ofour population experiencing homelessness WILL increase suddenly and dramatically if something is not dons.That's the reeliq,you'm facing—there's an hope ofkeeping everyone well when
ihxT have no homes to"stay-at-home"in as ordered.There's ne,water to wash thew hands with,no way W prevent illness,or m undom any semblance ofa healthy body or environment Please do
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But W dri neon 443 Suam Dr. Denlmt ID 20-788 For I want to express my viewpoint regarding the adoption ofa revised emergency ordinance.I do think the city needs to increase its assistance to Denton residents during this time,including people who are
rorkary in One service industry stry who are currently living with little to an income,people who are uninsured,and people who have no way in meet basic needs AND pay that,rent.I have seen that the Ccny of
Mason has passed a 60-day grace period on evictions R process through their-.is;I want something similar to happen in Damon,but I am also worried that we might have an'eviction crisis'on am
[wands wu hose landlords supply wait longer to evict leasats who warn not able to pay rent in this crisis.I also do not think flue government stimulus of$1,200 can be relied on as a cure-all because 1)not
e,crvow qualities for this stimulus and 2)ifpcople do reins the annulus,they might have to pay most Want all ofit directly to Wei landlords(gnereby turning into an inadvertent landlord stimulus
k.usg We tenants an better than they were before).I truly believe a rent and mility freeze,other than a grace,should be explored to the fullest extent passible.I also want to continue voicing my support
6x increasing the$50,000 already available in emergency funding.I have heard that at least SI million is necessary,but I truly do not krone the cost ofthe support am community heads.In the fume,
perhaps after this crisis is over,I genuinely want to we the h ndked-tenant relationship abolished completely.I don't want the world to return to a broken economic system and pretend il9 working for
cv,,y—.I think lint at is theft of..'s priceless time and resources,and I further Wink that having to pay such an exorbitant amount each month just to uceess bass security is indications and cruel.This
cis has shown that our current ceonom a system is—liable and just,and I believe that wa as a city should be exploring every possible alternative to help ensure that each person living in Denton has
cess R adequate housing security as a right and not as an eoommce privilege.
Hrdutd Wlchlao 5211 RL&II St Dem., ID 21788 For Slsrt Mabamlrue uoramne,I MnL in Farm ofemaalr the—W'utay al hosts"order
Sara Whe.klon 520 Robert St. Denton ID 20-788 For Short ofabanhnr kuamnline,I can highiv in favor at the etwfem'slaw borne"inner.
Christopher Wilkins 200 Harm Street M3 fi raton ID 20-788 For I'm Christopher Wilkins from TWO-Austin St.neighborhood.I am a leacher,and current realer based in Denton.I have been involved with local political initiatives over the Jut yeas and have a
hear)fur the City of Demon st-large tit wall as for our-1vulnerable populations residing within our borders.The residents of Denton ere going to need a lot mono than$50,000 to weather this crisis.
We need at least$1,000,000 in assistance provided directly by the city.Red is usually bar,—$600 and$2000,so$50,000 will help less than 100 people.If the fund isn't all utilized tls city can simply
response We money back into the general fund AND rental assistance keeps both landlords and tenants happy.On top ofihe 1}8m,000 allocation in assistance I wanted to propose an additional 60-day
grace period for late payments on rent.If a tenant misses a rent payment,their landlord does not have to accept late rent and although courts are not proceeding with eviction hearings until April 1904
lanlletds con refuse late payments and wait until they open to file for eviction.It is unlikely that newapplicunit for unto]assistance will be able in pay their rent by April 1 stand lastly,and most
imgnwnlly,a high amount oftentimes in Denton will risk eviction without this protection.Thank you for reading and I appreciate you time