071924 Friday Staff ReportCity Manager’s Office
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8307
OUR CORE VALUES
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 19, 2024
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Sara Hensley, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
Upcoming Meetings
A.Public Utilities Board on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Work
Session Room.
B.Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the DevelopmentService Center.
C.Special Called Session of the City Council on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. inthe City Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
D.Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 12:00p.m. at the Development Service Center.
E.Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the City
Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers.
F.Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board on Wednesday, July 24, 2024,at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Training Center.
G.Charter Review Committee on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the DevelopmentService Center.
H.Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in
the City Council Work Session Room.
Please check the City of Denton website for final meeting days and times as information is subject to change after the Friday Report is published. Public Meetings & Agendas | Denton, TX
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General Information & Status Updates
A. Fire Department Deploys Swiftwater Team to New Mexico
The Denton Fire Department (DFD) Swift Water Rescue Squad recently deployed to
Ruidoso, New Mexico, to assist the local jurisdiction in mitigating an ongoing flash flooding event. This deployment has been coordinated through Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TTF 1) under the direction of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). Current weather forecasts for Ruidoso predict heavy rain to impact the affected areas over
the next 10 to 14 days. All costs associated with the deployment are eligible for
reimbursement. This is the first out-of-state deployment for the DFD Swift Water Rescue Squad under the direction of TTF 1. Staff contact: Kenneth Hedges, Fire B. FindHelp Denton County Progress Report – The FindHelp Denton County digital
resource directory launched in November 2023 recently received its second progress
report. FindHelp Denton County provides information on free and reduced-cost services in the Denton County area. The report shows that the number of users and searches has remained stable in Q2, and there was an increase in the percentage of searches for transit and care. Housing remains a significant portion of the most searched resource. Staff
continues to meet with its partners at Denton County and the City of Lewisville to monitor
outputs and identify ways to increase the users and value of the directory. The second report for the FindHelp Denton County digital resource directory is attached. Staff contact: Courtney Douangdara, Community Services
C. Denton Municipal Electric (DME) Rates – On July 16, the City Council adopted an
ordinance increasing DME’s Energy Cost Adjustment (ECA) rate from 4.47 cents/kWh to 5.15 cents/kWh. The purpose of the ECA is to recover the net cost of energy delivered to customers and maintain the City’s electric utility financially soundly. This increase will be effective August 1 and staff have been working to notify customers of this impending
increase. For the average residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month, this increase
translates to $6.80 per month or a 4.8% increase in their overall monthly bill. As stipulated in the rate ordinance, staff will continue to monitor the ECA every quarter. If the projected balance is over or under-collected by $5 million or more during the next two quarters, staff may recommend an increase or decrease to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) and City
Council. Staff contact: Tony Puente, Denton Municipal Electric
D. Annual Fan Giveaway 2024 – Through the GreenSense Incentive Program, Denton Municipal Electric (DME) and the Sustainability Office are pleased to offer more than 1,000 floor fans to DME customers free of charge. Through July 17th, approximately 600
registrations have been submitted and 344 fans have been distributed.
Floor fans are portable, energy efficient, and can improve comfort by making you feel cooler during extreme heat. Fans cost pennies per month to operate and when circulating air can make you feel several degrees cooler.
A pre-registration form is available at www.sustainabledenton.com and fans may be picked up Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the City of Denton
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Sustainability Office, 1001 S. Mayhill Rd. Fans will also be available for pickup on Saturday, July 27, from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the City of Denton Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. DME customers are asked to provide a billing
account number or ID with name and service address to verify customer accounts. Staff
contact: Michael Gange, Sustainability
Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A.Corbin Road resident inquiries – On July 13, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer forwarded residents'concerns regarding the updates to Corbin Road. Staff has been in communication withmultiple residents. Staff will schedule a meeting with the residents to discuss their
concerns. Cassey Ogden, City Manager’s Office
B.Youth Access to Public Library Information – On July 16, Mayor Hudspeth requestedinformation regarding the current policies and procedures for youth access to public librarymaterials and facilities. An Informal Staff Report (ISR) No. 2024-10 was included in the
March 1, 2024, Friday Report. Since distribution, the process has been updated to include
the procedures for appeal. The ISR is attached for review. Staff contact: Christine Taylor,City Manager’s Office
C.Restrooms at Neighborhood Parks – On July 17, Mayor Hudspeth shared a resident’s
inquiry regarding neighborhood parks not being equipped with restroom
facilities. Neighborhood parks are typically smaller, 3-5 acres, and provide public open
space to residents whose homes are proximate to the park. Community or city parks are
more prominent in scale and accommodate more significant activities requiring on-site
restroom facilities. Staff contact: Gary Packan, Parks and Recreation
D.2024 Summer Fan Giveaway – On July 17, Council Member Byrd shared an inquiry froma resident about the City’s annual summer fan giveaway. Denton Municipal Electric
(DME) and the City’s Sustainability team are pleased to offer free fans to DME customers.
More information about the program is available on the Sustainable Denton website. Staffcontact: Michael Gange, Sustainability
E.Lance Street damage – On July 17, Council Member Byrd forwarded an inquiry from a
resident regarding damage to Lance Street. Staff reviewed the damage and assessed that
the repair would require the location of utilities, and then the street would be added to theroad repair schedule. Staff contact: Ethan Cox, Streets
F.Homestead exemption – On July 17, Council Member Byrd shared an inquiry from a
resident regarding delays on their homestead exemption. Staff forwarded the status inquiry
to Denton Central Appraisal District staff, which processes all property tax exemptions.Staff contact: Cassey Ogden, City Manager’s Office
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G.Denton Municipal Electric (DME) Rate Inquiries – On July 18, Mayor Pro Tem Meltzershared inquiries from citizens regarding DME rates. Staff provided updates to address thespecific questions posed by the resident, providing the rationale and background on
changes in calculations implemented by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)
resulting in DME rate changes. Staff contact: Tony Puente, Denton Municipal Electric
Upcoming Community Events and Public Meetings
Please visit the City of Denton website for upcoming community events and details.
Attachments
A.FindHelp Progress Report Q2 2024 .....................................................................................5
Informal Staff Report
A.ISR 2024-27 Youth Services Library Access .....................................................................6
Information
A.Council Requests for Information .....................................................................................10
B.Public Meetings Calendar .................................................................................................12 C.Future Work Session Items ...............................................................................................16 D.Street Closure Report ........................................................................................................17
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Date: July 19, 2024 Report No. 2024-27
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Provide City Council an overview of youth access to public library materials and facilities, along with the revelation of materials policy
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Denton Public Library offers comprehensive services and resources, including a collection of
261,981 titles, catering to all age groups while adhering to established policies and procedures.
The library ensures parental rights are upheld, delineating responsibilities and access guidelines
clearly within its policies. These policies are regularly reviewed and approved by the Library
Advisory Board, ensuring consistency and efficiency in service delivery. Denton Public Library
policies are available on the library website:
https://library.cityofdenton.com/screens/dpl_policies.html.
DISCUSSION: Denton Public Library serves residents of Denton across all age brackets, categorizing
individuals as a minor (birth to 17 years of age), while those 18 and above are considered adults.
Minors may also be referred to as youth, juveniles, children, or teens. Library cards, synonymous
with library accounts, grant access to resources and materials.
The library’s Circulation Services Policy clarifies how to get a public library account, what types
of library accounts are available, and the circulation rules. An application for a youth library
account must be submitted by the parent or legal guardian. The parent or legal guardian is the
adult on record for the library account and is responsible for account activity, including checkout
of materials and any fees accrued. This requirement is in place for the three types of library cards
for minors: Youth Denton Resident, Youth Courtesy Card (non-resident), or Books2Go Denton
ISD Student account type. The Circulation Services Policy also includes the following text
regarding access to library materials by minors:
•The library staff cannot and do not act in loco parentis. [In loco parentis is “in the placeof a parent” and refers to acting as a guardian of a child and having the responsibilities of
a parent.]
•It is the policy of the Denton Public Library that parents or guardians, not library staff,are responsible for monitoring and approving the selection of materials made by theirchildren.
•The parent or guardian authorizes the juvenile’s uses of the card and accepts the
responsibility for the selection of materials borrowed and for the return of the materialsand any charges incurred.
•Parents or guardians who wish their children not to have access to certain materials or
services should so advise their children. The library cannot be responsible for enforcing
such restrictions.
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•Due to both the parent’s and child’s name being on the patron account, both have accessto borrowing information.
Over 1.06 million items were checked out from Denton Public Library collections in 2023.
Approximately 80% of items circulated were physical items (books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, or
kits) and the remaining 20% of check outs were downloadable materials. Items checked out at
library self-service kiosks make up 90% of the library’s in-person check outs. The library’s
system does not have the ability to automatically restrict circulation of a list of particular titles
for cardholders. While library software could potentially be configured to restrict access to entire
collections for certain account types, it is not recommended by staff and is essential to consider
the practical implications of such measures. Library collections are broken out into age and type
and shelved together in a designated set of shelving, examples include Junior Fiction (fiction
chapter books), Easy (picture books), Youth Nonfiction, Teen Fiction, Adult Fiction, Adult
Nonfiction, Junior Graphic Novels, Adult CDs, etc. Restricting access would block check outs
from every item in a designated collection. For example, a high school student restricted from
checking out Adult Fiction materials could not check out school assigned literature like To Kill a
Mockingbird, The Great Gatsby, Pride and Prejudice or any of the other 48,341 items in Adult
Fiction. Students restricted from Adult Nonfiction could not check out titles like Shakespeare’s
Julius Caesar, Night by Elie Wiesel, or any of the other 39,351 nonfiction books about science,
math, history, art, technology, biography, or religion to support schoolwork without a parent
requesting a staff override for each check out. Implementing blanket restrictions would lead to
recurring parental requests to override blocks for youth access, especially for resources crucial
for school or personal enrichment. This would impose significant customer service demands and
compromise the efficiency of library operations.
The Unattended Children Policy describes age requirements regarding when a caregiver must
accompany a minor visiting the library. Many families send older siblings to the library with
younger family members. The policy also addresses these instances. Any child ages ten (10) and
under must be accompanied by a caregiver. An adult caregiver may entrust a teenager (ages 13+)
to accompany a child to the library. The temporary teen caregiver must demonstrate that they are
willing and capable of supervising younger children. The policy also notes that:
Parents, guardians, teachers, and other designated caretakers of children—hereafter
known as caregivers—are responsible for the behavior and supervision of their charges
while in the library. Library staff does not serve “in loco parentis” (in place of a parent.).
The Confidentiality of Library Customer Records ensures privacy rights for patrons, allowing
parents or legal guardians access to their minor’s account information. As such, the parent or
legal guardian can check the minor’s account via the online catalog at any time or show their
photo ID to access account information when speaking to a library staff member:
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Regarding Parental Access to Records: Private information may be released to the parent or guardian indicated as the adult responsible for the account of an unemancipated minor age seventeen (17) or under. The parents or guardian on the account must provide an
accepted form of I.D., as listed in the Circulation Services Policy.
The library’s collection of 261,981 titles is selected and managed by professional librarians,
following the library’s Collection Development Policy. The Collection Development Policy
identifies collection priorities, selection criteria for different types of collections, types of
materials that are not acquired, collection maintenance, and identifies the library’s Reevaluation
of Materials Policy as the process for reconsideration of resources. The policy also includes the
following text regarding intellectual freedom and parent responsibilities:
The library refrains from taking sides on public issues or promoting particular beliefs or
viewpoints through its collection. It does not endorse the opinions expressed in materials
held, recognizing its obligation to provide resources representing various sides of
contentious topics. Adults are the best and final arbiters of what is appropriate for
themselves. It is the parent and/or legal guardian, and only the parent and/or legal
guardian, who may restrict their children, and only their children, from access to library
materials. Parents and/or legal guardians have sole responsibility for what their children
read, view, or hear. Library staff and associated authorities do not serve in loco parentis
(in place of parents.) Selection of materials for the library will not be restricted by the
possibility that materials may inadvertently come into the possession of children.
The Reevaluation of Materials Policy provides an opportunity for residents to share concerns
about an item in the library collection and ask that it be reevaluated as to whether it meets
collection criteria. After sharing concerns with a librarian, a resident may request that a title is
reviewed, initiating the review process with professional librarians and a review and final
decision from the Director of Libraries. A written appeal for Library Advisory Board may be
submitted within 30 days of the date of the Director of Libraries’ decision letter.
CONCLUSION:
The library’s commitment to serving individuals of all ages is supported by policies that require or encourage parental involvement in all aspects of library use by minors. These processes,
regularly reviewed and updated, support the library’s mission to transform lives, strengthen
community, and inspire imagination.
ATTACHMENTS:
STAFF CONTACT:
Jennifer Bekker, Director of Libraries (940) 349-8753
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Jennifer.bekker@cityofdenton.com
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Policy and Worksession RequestsDate Received Council Member RequestorInitiated ByStatus ActionSummary of RequestStaff AssignedDepartmentComments05/17/24 Council Member McGeeResidentIn ProgressWindsor Drive extensionFarhan ButtPublic Works-TrafficRoad Safety Audit underway, expectedcompletion with recommended safetyaction plan initial draft available by end ofJune 2024. Final draft submittal mid-July2024.07/11/24 Council Member ByrdCouncil MemberCompletePitching to Re-pitch to the 2-minute pitchCMOScheduled for July 16 Council Meeting07/11/24 Mayor Pro Tem MeltzerResidentIn ProgressDenton 195 and TIA errorsFarhan ButtPublic Works-TrafficStaff is waiting on a consultant report andwill update the resident upon receipt andreview of the report.07/13/24 Mayor Pro Tem MeltzerResidentCompleteCorbin Road resident inquiryAngie ManglarisDevelopment ServicesStaff has been in communication with theresidents. Coordinating a meeting with theresidents.07/14/24 Council Member ByrdOtherCompleteInquiry regarding donation bin ordinanceHilary NegronLegalStaff confirmed that Council approved theordinance last month and theamendments to the ordinances suggestedwere not in alignment with the City'scurrent plan.07/16/24 Mayor HudspethCouncil MemberCompleteRequest to redistribute the ISR to Council regardingyouth access to public libraryCMOThe Mayor requested the ISR on YouthAccess to the Public Library circulated inthe March.07/17/24 Mayor HudspethResidentCompleteBathrooms for parksGary PackanParksStaff responded to the resident andadvised that larger community or cityparks are equipped with bathrooms. Thesmaller neighborhood parks are intendedto serve those in that neighborhood anddo not have bathrooms.07/17/24 Mayor HudspethOtherIn ProgressFees for Jazz FestChristine TaylorCMOReferred to staff07/17/24 Council Member ByrdOtherCompleteFan giveawayKatherine BarnettSustainabilityStaff provided CM with links to additionalinformation on the city website andregistration link.07/17/24 Council Member ByrdResidentCompleteLarge gash in roadway 3300 block of Lance street Ethan CoxPublic Works -StreetsStaff assessed the condition of the roadand will need to coordinate with theutilities to add the area to the road repairschedule.07/17/24 Council Member ByrdResidentCompleteResident requesting support for homestead exemptionprocessing.Cassey OgdenCMOStaff advised that the exemptions arehandled by the Denton County CentralAppraisal District. Redirected to a contactat DCAD07/18/24 Mayor Pro Tem MeltzerResidentCompleteQuestion on social media regarding DME calculationsof ratesAntonio PuenteDMEStaff provided MPT with a response forthe resident.Page 1 of 1Exported on July 19, 2024 10:07:04 AM PDT11
Meeting Calendar
City of Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Criteria : Begin Date: 7/19/2024, End Date: 10/31/2024
Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
July 2024
7/22/2024 9:00 AM Council Work Session Room
7/22/2024 5:30 PM Development Service Center
7/23/2024 2:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
7/24/2024 12:00 PM Development Service Center
7/24/2024 5:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
7/24/2024 6:00 PM Public Safety Training Center
719 E. Hickory Street
Denton, Texas 76205
7/25/2024 5:30 PM Development Services Center
7/26/2024 1:00 PM Council Work Session Room
7/31/2024 10:00 AM Council Work Session Room
7/31/2024 3:00 PM Airport Terminal Meeting Room
August 2024
8/1/2024 8:00 AM Council Work Session Room
8/1/2024 8:30 AM Development Service Center
8/5/2024 5:30 PM Council Work Session Room
8/5/2024 6:00 PM Civic Center Community Room
8/6/2024 2:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
8/8/2024 3:00 PM Development Service Center
8/9/2024 12:00 PM
Public Utilities Board
Zoning Board of Adjustment
City Council
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number One Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Denton Police Department Chief of
Police Advisory Board
Charter Review Committee
Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Mobility Committee
Airport Advisory Board
Agenda Committee
Downtown Economic Development
Committee
Board of Ethics
Parks, Recreation and
Beautification Board
City Council
Health & Building Standards
Commission
Community Services Advisory
Committee
Development Service Center
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
8/10/2024 9:00 AM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
8/12/2024 9:00 AM Council Work Session Room
8/12/2024 5:30 PM Development Service Center
8/12/2024 5:30 PM Emily Fowler Central Library
8/14/2024 3:00 PM Airport Terminal Meeting Room
8/14/2024 5:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
8/20/2024 2:00 PM Council Work Session Room
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Council Chambers
8/23/2024 9:00 AM City Hall Conference Room
8/23/2024 1:00 PM Council Work Session Room
8/26/2024 5:30 PM Development Service Center
8/28/2024 10:00 AM Council Work Session Room
8/28/2024 5:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
September 2024
9/5/2024 8:00 AM Council Work Session Room
9/5/2024 8:30 AM Development Service Center
9/6/2024 1:00 PM Development Service Center
9/9/2024 5:30 PM Development Service Center
9/9/2024 5:30 PM North Branch Library
9/10/2024 2:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
9/11/2024 11:00 AM Development Service Center
9/11/2024 3:00 PM Airport Terminal Meeting Room
9/11/2024 5:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
9/12/2024 3:00 PM
City Council
Public Utilities Board
Historic Landmark Commission
Library Board
Airport Advisory Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
City Council
Community Partnership Committee
Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Mobility Committee
Planning and Zoning Commission
Agenda Committee
Downtown Economic Development
Committee
Bond Oversight Committee
Historic Landmark Commission
Library Board
City Council
Economic Development
Partnership Board
Airport Advisory Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
9/13/2024 12:00 PM Development Service Center
9/17/2024 2:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
9/19/2024 3:00 PM Development Service Center
9/23/2024 5:30 PM Development Service Center
9/24/2024 2:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
9/24/2024 2:00 PM Council Work Session Room
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Council Chambers
9/25/2024 10:00 AM Council Work Session Room
9/25/2024 12:00 PM Development Service Center
9/25/2024 5:00 PM Council Work Session Room
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Council Chambers
9/27/2024 1:00 PM Council Work Session Room
October 2024
10/3/2024 8:00 AM Council Work Session Room
10/3/2024 8:30 AM Development Service Center
10/7/2024 5:30 PM Council Work Session Room
10/7/2024 5:30 PM Council Work Session Room
10/9/2024 11:00 AM Development Service Center
10/9/2024 3:00 PM Airport Terminal Meeting Room
10/9/2024 5:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
10/10/2024 3:00 PM Development Service Center
10/11/2024 12:00 PM Development Service Center
10/14/2024 5:30 PM Development Service Center
10/14/2024 5:30 PM South Branch Library
10/15/2024 2:00 PM
Community Services Advisory
Committee
City Council
Committee on Persons with Disabilities
Zoning Board of Adjustment
City Council
City Council
Mobility Committee
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number One Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Agenda Committee
Downtown Economic Development
Committee
Board of Ethics
Board of Ethics
Economic Development Partnership
Board
Airport Advisory Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Health & Building Standards
Commission
Community Services Advisory
Committee
Historic Landmark Commission
Library Board
City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
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Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
Meeting Calendar continued...
10/22/2024 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
10/23/2024 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
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Council Chambers
10/25/2024 9:00 AM Community Partnership Committee City Hall Conference Room
10/25/2024 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
Council Work Session Room
10/28/2024 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
10/30/2024 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
A. Annual Audit Plan 24-1359 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
B. Fiscal Year 2024-25 preliminary utility budgets and rates for Solid Waste, Water,
Wastewater/Drainage, Electric and Customer Service 24-226 Finance City Business 1:00
C. City Council Committee Assignments 24-1193 City Secretary's Office City Business 0:45
D. Two Minute Pitch:24-1006 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:00
A. Follow-Up of Payroll Admin. Audit 24-250 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
B. Follow-Up of Fleet Services Audit 24-251 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
C. Audit of Vendor Management 24-249 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
D. Non-Annexation Agreements 24-1131 Development Services City Business 0:45
E. Affordable Housing Bond Discussion 24-287 Community Development City Business 0:45
F. Convention and Visitor's Bureau Analysis TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
G. Two Minute Pitch:24-1007 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Council Appointed Position Performance Reviews: City Manager and
City Attorney Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 4:00
A. Fiscal Year 2024-25 City Manager’s Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and
Five-Year Financial Forecast 24-227 Finance City Business TBD
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 0:30
A. Fiscal Year 2024-25 City Manager’s Follow-up Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement
Program, and Five-Year Financial Forecast 24-228 Finance City Business 1:00
B. Value of Solar Study 24-1341 Denton Municipal Electric City Business 0:30
C. Two Minute Pitch TBD City Manager's Office Council Request TBD
D. Two Minute Pitch:24-1271 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Council Appointed Position Performance Reviews: City Auditor and
Municipal Judge; Council Appointed Position Complaint Review, Investigation, and Corrective Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 0:30
A. Second Follow-Up of Police Property Room Audit (15 min.)24-253 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
B. Follow-up of EMS: Ambulance Billing Audit (15 min.)24-254 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
C. Business Inclusion Program TBD Procurement City Business 0:30
D. Board of Ethics Pitch TBD Internal Audit Council Request 0:45
E. Two Minute Pitch:24-1272 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s):Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:45
A. Audit of Development Planning 24-252 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Community Housing Initiatives Audit 23-2458 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
C. Two Minute Pitch:24-1272 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:00
A. Two Minute Pitch:TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
A. Two Minute Pitch:TBD City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 1:00
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
Parking Minimum TBD Development Services Council Request TBD
Audit of Park Management & Planning (30 min.)24-255 Internal Audit City Business TBD
Mosely Road Landfill 24-1025 Solid Waste City Business TBD
Item Dates Departments Type Estimated Work
Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to Complete Requestor
Vote Centers Resolution 10/17/2023 City Manager's Office TBD CM McGee
Election Day Holiday 6/18/2024 Human Resources TBD CM McGee
Two-Minute Pitch Redesign 7/16/2024 City Manager's Office TBD CM Byrd
Other Major Items for Meeting:
October 22
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Work Session To Be Determined
August 20
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
September 10 (IF NEEDED FOR BUDGET)
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
September 17
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
September 24
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: July 19, 2024
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items
to be Scheduled
Other Major Items for Meeting:
August 10 (Saturday)
Budget Workshop (@9:00 a.m.)
At the Council Work Session Room
Other Major Items for Meeting:
July 23
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
August 6
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
October 15
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Approved Council Pitches to be Scheduled
NO MEETING - OCTOBER 1 - NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Other Major Items for Meeting:
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.16
1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Jul 22nd - 28thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact Closure Type1Audra LnStockton StMockingbird Ln07/29/24 08/30/24 Connection new storm drainage to existing Cityof Denton drainage.Private DevelopmentZabdiel MotaLane Closure2Dominion StRealm StProvince St07/29/24 08/16/24 Concrete Panel RepairRoy San MiguelLane ClosureExported on July 19, 2024 11:20:02 AM CDT17
2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact Closure Type1Allred RdOakleaf TrlJohn Paine Rd04/26/24 08/30/24 New road for Allred forSagebrook PH llPublic Works Inspections Kent Bull RiversFull Closure2Ave DChestnut StMulberry St06/03/24 07/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure3Bell AveSycamore StPrairie St08/21/23 07/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigRolling Closure4Bernard StAcme StRoselawn Dr05/30/23 07/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure5Bonnie Brae St & Riney RdintersectionBonnie Brae St @ Riney Rd Riney Rd @ Bonnie Brae St 06/10/24 07/31/24 Floyd Smith going to install 5ftwide temp sidewalk atsoutheast corner of theintersectionOtherMuhamad MadhatLane Closure6Broken Arrow RdDunes StOld Orchard Ln04/22/24 07/29/24 Utility Replacement & StreetReconstructionEngineeringTaylor HoltFull Closure7Broken Bow StWindsor DrDunes St04/22/24 07/29/24 Utility Replacement & StreetReconstructionEngineeringTaylor HoltFull Closure8Central AveMaple StHighland St06/03/24 07/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure9Chestnut StAve CAve D06/03/24 07/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure10Collins StJohnson StDead End West08/22/23 07/26/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure11Crescent StEctor StHillcrest St12/27/23 07/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure12Dunes StBroken Arrow RdBroken Bow St04/22/24 07/29/24 Utility Replacement & StreetReconstructionEngineeringTaylor HoltFull Closure13Edwards Rd@ Colorado Blvd@ Edwards/DCTA Rail Rd06/07/24 08/30/24 Various Lanes will be closed tofacilitate the construction ofMayhill Road Bridge and thereconstruction ofMayhill/Colorado Intersectionand the Edwards/MayhillIntersection. Access will bemaintained. No detours will beused. Signs and MessageBoards will provide detailsOtherTracy L. Beck, PE, PMP Lane Closure14Edwards Rd (FKA Mayhill Rd) Leafy LnMayhill Rd (New Road)06/07/24 08/30/24 This closure is required toconstruct the connection of "oldto new" Mayhill Road north ofthe Mobilie Home ParkEngineering OtherTracy L. Beck, PE, PMP Full Closure15Heritage TrlLinden DrPanhandle St07/15/24 07/29/24 Working on drive approach Public Works Inspections Collin ColeLane Closure16Hickory Creek RdRiverpass DrFM 183003/13/23 12/31/24 Bridge InstallationEngineeringDustin DraperFull Closure17Highland StLocust StWainwright St01/30/23 07/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure18Hillcrest StPanhandle StCrescent St12/27/23 08/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure19Kilkenny CtCounty Club RdCul V Sac07/15/24 08/09/24 Curb and Valley Gutter Repair StreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure20Maple StElm StCarroll Blvd09/15/23 07/26/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Scott FettigFull Closure21Maple StLocust StElm St04/19/24 07/26/24 Pavement replacement. EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure22Maple StCarroll BlvdElm St07/05/23 07/26/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure23Maple StAve DAve A01/22/24 08/01/24 Pavement replacement. EngineeringScott FettigRolling Closure24Masch Branch RdUniversity Dr (US 380)Hampton Rd02/26/24 08/02/24 Reconstruction of Center lane,adding turn lane.Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsEthan KeithLane Closure25Mayhill Rd@ Colorado BlvdIntersection01/31/24 08/30/24 This closure will encompass thereconstruction of the Mayhill Rd/ Colorado Blvd Intersection.EngineeringJohn RhodaLane Closure26Mayhill Rd (SB)University Dr (US 380)Prominence Pkwy04/15/24 08/09/24 Installation of new drivewayapproachesPrivate Development PublicWorks InspectionsZabdiel MotaLane Closure27Montecito DrHickory Creek RdClear River Ln06/03/24 08/09/24 ADA and Sidewalk Repair StreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure28Montecito DrHickory Creek RdPalo Verde Dr05/28/24 08/30/24 Street ReconstructionStreetsRoy San MiguelFull Closure29Mulberry StLocust StElm St02/19/24 07/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure Exported on July 19, 2024 11:20:15 AM CDT18
Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact Closure Type30Mulberry StBell AveIndustrial St08/21/23 08/16/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure31Panhandle StHeritage TrlPanhandle Dr07/15/24 07/29/24 Connecting to existing MH Public Works Inspections Collin ColeLane Closure32Panhandle StHeritage TrlStanley St07/15/24 07/29/24 Drive ApproachPublic Works Inspections Collin ColeLane Closure33Pierce StMaple StHighland St07/05/23 07/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Scott FettigFull Closure34Prairie StLocust StBradshaw St04/01/24 07/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Scott FettigRolling Closure35Sycamore StExposition StRailroad Tracks on Sycamore 08/17/23 07/26/24 Paving improvements fromExposition to RailroadPublic Works Inspections Stephany TrammellFull Closure36Texas StBell Ave NVine St06/14/24 07/26/24 Atmos is boring with rig inTexas St, south, west, andnorthAtmosOmar RojasFull Closure37Texas StBell Ave NVine St06/14/24 07/26/24 Atmos is boring with rig inTexas St, south, west, andnorthAtmosOmar RojasFull Closure38Welch St SEagle DrHighland St06/03/24 08/31/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure Exported on July 19, 2024 11:20:15 AM CDT19
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact Closure Type12nd StElm St NLocust St N07/08/24 07/19/24 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure2Amistad LnJohn Payne RdEagle Mountain Dr06/17/24 07/12/24 ADA and Sidewalk Repair StreetsRoy San MiguelFull Closure3Ave AEagle DrCollins St W06/06/24 06/27/24 Gas relocations for NB6 Public Works Inspections Alexander CervantesLane Closure4Azalea StParvin StLaurel St05/30/23 06/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure5Bradshaw StWilson StPrairie St01/30/23 06/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure6Bradshaw StPrairie StSycamore St03/13/23 06/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure7Brinker RdLoop 288Quail Creek Dr05/28/24 07/05/24 Basefailure Repairs and CrackSealStreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure8Broken Arrow RdDunes StOld Orchard Ln05/18/24 06/30/24 Pavement Reconstruction EngineeringTaylor HoltFull Closure9Camellia StParvin StLaurel St05/30/23 06/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure10Churchill DrChurchill CirWindsor Dr12/11/23 07/16/24 Utility installations andpavement replacementEngineeringTaylor Holt11College Park DrPeach StDead End10/02/23 07/12/24 Street reconstructStreetsRoy San MiguelFull Closure12Crawford StMulberry StSycamore St10/09/23 06/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure13Fowler DrCollege Park DrPeach St10/02/23 07/12/24 Street reconstructStreetsRoy San MiguelFull Closure14Jamestown LnMistywood LnLocksley Ln01/22/24 07/16/24 Utility Replacement & StreetReconstructionEngineeringTaylor HoltFull Closure15Maid Marion PlJamestown LnLocksley Ln01/24/24 07/16/24 Utility Replacement & StreetReconstructionEngineeringTaylor HoltFull Closure16Mulberry StWood StCrawford St10/09/23 07/01/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure17Myrtle StFort Worth Dr (HW377) Eagle Dr06/05/23 06/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure18Myrtle StMaple StHighland St07/05/23 06/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.Scott FettigFull Closure19Myrtle StEagle DrMaple St07/05/23 06/30/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure20Old Orchard LnWindsor DrDead End03/13/24 07/16/24 Utility Replacement & StreetReconstructionEngineeringTaylor HoltFull Closure21Peach StBell StLocust St10/02/23 07/12/24 Street reconstructStreetsRoy San MiguelFull Closure22Pembrooke Pl (2129) Chasewood LnLongridge Dr05/27/24 07/05/24 Curb Repair and Asphalt Patch StreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure23Poinsettia BlvdSherman DrPicadilly Ln05/18/24 06/21/24 infrastructure installation onPoinsettaPublic Works Inspections Lee ThurmondFull Closure24Spencer RdLoop 288Mayhill Rd05/06/24 07/18/24 adding 300 feet of spencer road Public Works Inspections Ryan CubaFull Closure25Sycamore StExposition StCrawford St03/13/23 07/01/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure26Sycamore StWood StCrawford St10/09/23 07/01/24 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure27Wellington DrNorth of Heather LnChurchill Dr12/11/23 07/16/24 Utility installations andpavement replacementEngineeringTaylor Holt Exported on July 19, 2024 11:20:27 AM CDT20