030725 Friday Staff ReportCity Manager’s Office
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8307
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: Mar. 7, 2025
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, March 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Work
Session Room.
B.CANCELLED - Development Code Review Committee on Monday, March 10, 2025, at3:00 p.m. at the Development Service Center.
C.Board of Ethics on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Work
Session Room.
D.Library Board on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the North Branch Library.
E.Animal Shelter Advisory Committee on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. atthe Animal Services Training Room.
F.CANCELLED - Economic Development Partnership Board on Wednesday, March 12,
2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Development Service Center.
G.CANCELLED - Airport Advisory Board on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.in the Airport Terminal Meeting Room.
H.CANCELLED - Health and Building Standards Commission on Thursday, March 13,2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Development Service Center.
I.Community Services Advisory Committee on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at
the Development Service Center.
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General Information & Status Updates
A.Finance Department Awarded Certificate of Distinction – The Finance Department’s
Investment Policy was awarded the Certificate of Distinction letter (attached) from the
Government Treasurers of Texas (GTOT) organization. GTOT permits governmentalentities to submit investment policies to its Policy Review Committee biennially. TheGTOT committee awards an estimated 35 distinction letters annually, which the City hasreceived nine times since 1999. GTOT’s policy certification program reviews pertinent
criteria to meet the Public Funds Investment Act’s standards and requirements. Staff
Contact, Randee Klingele, Finance Department
B.Economic Development Recognition – On March 6, 2025, Mayor Hudspeth and BrittanySotelo, Denton's Economic Development Director, attended an event hosted by Governor
Abbott at the Governor's Mansion to celebrate Texas's economic development success.
This invitation is a recognition of the City of Denton's efforts in economic developmentsuch as the recruitment of Stulz. Staff contact: Christine Taylor, City Manager’s Office
C.Mayor’s Pet Spotlight – Daisy is a three-year-old terrier, pit bull
mix who has been in the shelter since Dec. 10, 2024. She is anaffectionate and social dog who thrives on human interaction.Daisy is good with dogs of all sizes and gets along well withchildren of all ages, making her a perfect fit for families. She is
housebroken and knows basic commands, which makes it easy for
her to integrate into a new home. Daisy is also leash trained andenjoys car rides, so she would be a great companion for outdooradventures. Her food motivation makes her eager to learn and easyto train. Please contact Denton Animal Services by phone at (940)
349-7594 or via email at Animal.Services@cityofdenton.com.Staff contact: Bailey Coleson, Animal Services
Figure 2(L-R) Brian Hatmaker,
President, Stulz; Governor Greg Abbott; Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, City of Denton
Figure 1(L-R): Larry McManus, Texas Economic Development & Tourism; Sean Ferguson, Texas Economic Development & Tourism; Brittany Sotelo, City of Denton; Brian Hatmaker, Stulz; Adriana Cruz, Texas Economic Development & Tourism; Mayor Gerard Hudspeth, City of Denton
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D.Lunch Break with an Expert – To address the Council's desire for more small businessresources, the Economic Development Department hosted Lunch Break with an Expert. This discussion
featured Rodney Niemuth (Commercial Lender,
Frost Bank), April Stokes (CPA, Merki & Associates), and William Scazzero (Senior Counsel, Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant LLP), who provided expert guidance to 16 attendees on
legal, accounting, and financial matters for current
and aspiring business owners. Staff contact Matilda Weeden, Economic Development.
Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A.Stadium Lights – On Feb. 27 Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer inquired about their overnightoperation. Denton ISD (DISD) confirmed the lights are active during field use by acommunity organization. DISD also reported plans to upgrade the lighting system,reducing the pole count from six to four, to mitigate light spillage. The anticipated
completion date for this upgrade is the end of the calendar year. Staff contact: CasseyOgden, City Manager’s Office
B.Clarification on Ordinances for Rental Properties – On March 4, 2025, CouncilmemberMcGee inquired about standards for rental properties:
•Request standards for rental property owners to maintain the interior of structures ontheir properties.
Staff provided a response outlining the City’s current property maintenance program and addressed that owners of single-family properties have the right to use their property in
whatever ways meet zoning and design standards, and this includes renting or leasing of
property. The response also addressed that property owners have the right to make improvements to their residences and property, including adding on to their homes and building accessory structures (provided compliance with zoning, building, and fire codes), and that property improvements are necessary for long-term neighborhood stability and
vitality. Staff contact: Tina Firgens, Development Services
C.Stop Sign Repair – On March 6, Mayor Hudspeth shared a resident’s inquiry regarding adamaged stop sign at Pecan Creek Rd./N. Locust St. (FM 2164). The stop sign was replacedon March 7. Residents can contact traffic operations to report any concerns for road signage
by visiting Engage Denton, the Traffic Operations Request page, or for traffic operations
emergencies call (940) 349-8462, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and (940)349-7650 after hours. Staff contact: Farhan Butt, Transportation Services
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Attachments
A. Government Treasurers of Texas Certificate of Distinction...............................................5
Informal Staff Reports
A. 2025-035 Federal Funding Update......................................................................................6
Upcoming Community Events and Public Meetings
Please visit the City of Denton website for upcoming community events and details.
Information
A.Council Requests for Information ...................................................................................15 B.Public Meetings Calendar ...............................................................................................17 C.Future Work Session Items .............................................................................................21
D.Street Closure Report ......................................................................................................22
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March 7, 2025 Report No. 2025-035
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Provide an update on several developing federal issues that pose potential risks to city operations and funding, including the upcoming federal budget deadline and federal funding pauses.
BACKGROUND: On February 14, staff published an Informal Staff Report (ISR) to review the grants impacted by the federal funding pause issued by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on January 27. With ongoing fluctuations and uncertainty in federal programs, this ISR provides
an update on potential impacts to the city, as well as the actions taken by staff to proactively address concerns and ensure the continuity of city services. DISCUSSION: Budget Continuing Resolution (CR) Expiration:
• The 2025 Budget CR, passed in December 2024, is set to expire on March 14.
• If Congress does not pass a budget or another CR, the federal government will “shutdown,” which could directly impact the city's ability to receive timely federal funding and program
assistance.
Federal Funding Pause:
• The judicial order blocking the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memo directing federal agencies to temporarily pause spending on federal financial assistance programs was extended indefinitely by a federal judge. However, the availability
of funds may be impacted by agency non-compliance with the judge’s order and the final outcome of pending litigation.
• Although there have been reports of organizations being unable to access funds, the City has, to date, been able to receive reimbursement for our eligible activities.
CONCLUSION: The City has taken the below actions to prepare for the potential interruption or loss of federal funds by:
• Identifying all potentially affected programs
• Continuing monthly payment drawdowns for all applicable projects.
• Continuing coordination with community and nonprofit partners on potential impacts.
• Continuing the pause for all infrastructure projects identified in the February 14 Informal
Staff Report while continuing individual services. (attached) With the uncertainty of potential federal funding cuts, staff is actively reviewing the city’s investment portfolio to assess risk exposure, tracking federal government updates, and compiling
analytics to evaluate the city’s financial vulnerability. Understanding the potential impact on key
programs, we are reaching out to our partners and engaging with other cities to share insights and explore strategies for mitigating risk. Staff will continue to monitor these developments and provide updates.
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ATTACHMENTS: 1. Informal Staff Report 2025-030
STAFF CONTACT: Jessica Williams Chief Financial Officer Jessica.JWilliams@cityofdenton.com (940) 349-8244
REQUESTOR: Staff Initiated STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
5 hours PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: City Manager’s Office, Community Services, Finance, Legal
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Review of Grants Impacted by the Federal Funding Pause
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On January 27, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued memo M-25-13, directing all state and local government agencies to pause activities related to the obligation or disbursement of federal financial assistance. Subsequently, on January 29, 2025, OMB released
memo M-25-14, rescinding the previous directive effective immediately.
Although the pause appears to have been lifted, uncertainty remains regarding which federal
programs and funding streams are in good standing. In response, City staff conducted a
comprehensive review of all potentially impacted grants, including Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department (TPWD) Local Parks grants, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response
(SAFER) grants, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Home Investment
Partnership Program American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP), and entitlement Home Investment
Partnership Program (HOME) grants. As well as loan funding through the Water Infrastructure
Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) accounting for 49% of forecasted funding for water and
wastewater projects valued at $770 million. Forecasting analyses have been completed to assess
the City’s financial risk should federal reimbursements stop for a period of three months.
Following discussions with City management, staff recommends continuing individual service
programs, such as Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), while temporarily pausing all
infrastructure projects, including park development and replacement installations, until further
federal guidance is provided.
DISCUSSION:
To assess the potential budgetary impact, staff has prepared a three-month financial forecast for
all essential grant-funded programs and will reassess at the end of the period. The attached list details worst-case scenario projections, estimating the City’s financial exposure if federal reimbursements are delayed or denied.
The Community Development Department has been able to draw down on federal funding after
the original memo was rescinded. The City’s project partners for these programs continue to
operate as normal and provide services directly to individuals. Continuing these projects and drawing down federal funding ensures the City maintains compliance requirements of those
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programs which dictates that activities must be carried out in a timely manner which is measured by the rate of expenditures of funds.
Community Development will complete any active projects that have already been approved and
will pause accepting new applications.
CONCLUSION:
Given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding federal reimbursements, the City will temporarily pause on some grant funded infrastructure-related activities until further clarification is provided by the federal government. This cautious approach will help mitigate financial risks while
ensuring the continuity of essential service programs. The attached spreadsheet reflects the projected budget impact under various funding scenarios.
Paused Projects:
• TPWD Local Parks 2022 – Villages of Carmel Park construction
o Status: This project has a signed agreement with TPWD. The agreement awards the City $621,562 in federal funding from the National Parks Service with a City match amount of $621,562 for use in the construction of the park. No federal funding has been obligated or received to date.
o Phase: 100% Design with approved construction plans. Plans are out to bid for
contractor selection. Evaluation of bids to begin after February 19, 2025.
o Recommend soft pause until further notice. Background work may continue up to the contract executed with a contractor and then pause at execution until the federal funding freeze is resolved.
• TPWD Local Parks 2023 – Bowling Green Park renovation
o Status: This project has a signed agreement with TPWD. The agreement awards the City $598,532 in federal funding from the National Parks Service with a City match amount of $598,532 for use in the construction of the park. No federal funding has been obligated or received to date.
o Phase: 100% Design. Civil Engineering Plans in review with Development Services.
o Recommend soft pause until further notice. Background work may continue up to the contract executed with a contractor and then pause at execution until the federal funding freeze is resolved.
• TPWD Local Parks 2024 – Briercliff Park renovation
o Status: This project does not have a signed agreement with TPWD. An award has been announced of $750,000 in federal funding from the National Parks Service with a City match amount of $750,000 for use in the construction of the park. No
federal funding has been obligated or received to date.
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o Phase: 100% Design. Civil Engineering Plans in review with Development Services.
o Recommend soft pause until further notice. Background work may continue up to
the contract executed with a contractor and then pause at execution until the federal funding freeze is resolved.
• TPWD Local Parks 2025 – Lily Cantu Inclusive Playground
o Status: This project does not have a signed agreement with TPWD. An award has
been announced of $750,000 in federal funding from the National Parks Service with a City match amount of $750,000 for use in the construction of the park. No federal funding has been obligated or received to date.
o Phase: 30-60% Design
o Recommend soft pause until further notice. Background work may continue up to
the contract executed with a contractor and then pause at execution until the federal funding freeze is resolved. Staff will consult with the finance tam before proceeding to the next steps in the process.
o This project is also included in the 2023 Bond Program Year 1.
• TPWD Boating Access 2023 – Kayak launch planning at North Lakes and South Lakes
Parks
o Status: This project has a signed agreement with TPWD. The agreement awards the City $97,500 in federal funding from the Sprot Fish Restoration Act through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service with a City match amount of $32,500
for use in the planning and design of kayak launches at North Lakes and South
Lakes Parks. No federal funding has been obligated or received to date.
o Phase: 0% Design. A design consultant has been selected, but work has not started.
o Recommend pause until further notice.
• Transportation Alternatives 2023 – Pecan Creek Trail
o Status: This project has a signed agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation. The agreement awards the City $10,971,904 in federal funding from the Federal Highway Administration a City match amount of $2,742,976 for
use in the planning, design, and construction of segments of the Pecan Creek
Trail. No federal funding has been obligated or received to date.
o Phase: 30% Design
o Recommend soft pause until further notice. Background work may continue up to the contract executed with a contractor and then pause at execution until the
federal funding freeze is resolved.
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Paused CDBG Activities:
• Denton Co. Friends of Family – 2024/25 Human Services Agreement o Status: An agreement has been executed with DCFOF for the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program for $40,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds. 100% of the funds have been obligated on a purchase order with the
agency. o Phase: The City has reimbursed DCFOF $10,154.72 for program expenditures.
• Denton County Friends of the Family Public Facility Project
o Status: An agreement has been executed with DCFOF for $402,327 of Community Development Block Grant for predevelopment costs for the construction of the Family Justice Center. 100% of the funds have been obligated on a purchase order with the agency.
o Phase: The City has reimbursed DCFOF $295,114.87.
Ongoing CDBG and HOME Activities:
All programs listed below are expected to continue as planned.
• Giving Grace – Tenant Based Rental Assistance Agreement
o Status: An agreement has been executed with Giving Grace for tenant-based Rental Assistance for $856,811 in HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME-ARP) Funds. 100% of the funds have been obligated on a purchase order with the agency.
o Phase: The City has reimbursed GG $266,855.17 for program expenditures.
• Habitat for Humanity of Denton County – Habitat Village
o Status: Two agreements have been executed with HFH for $561,882.93 in the HOME Investment Partnership Grant to construct 8 affordable single-family
housing units for the Habitat Village Project. 100% of the funds have been
obligated on a PO with the agency.
o Phase: No funds have been reimbursed to date. HFH is working with Development Services on building permits to be issued. One permit is in progress, and construction is expected to begin in three months.
• Habitat for Humanity of Denton County – 2024/25 Minor Repair Program
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o Status: An agreement has been executed with HFH for $45,946 in Community Development Block Grant funds for critical repairs for low-income homeowners. 100% of the funds have been obligated on a purchase order with the agency.
o Phase: No funds have been reimbursed. HFH is working on developing program guidelines.
• Health Services of North Texas – 2024/25 Human Services Agreement
o Status: An agreement for the Poverty Primary Care Program with HSNT for
$50,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds has been executed. 66.67 of the funds have been obligated on a purchase order with the agency.
o Phase: The City has reimbursed DCFOF $12,566.67 for program expenditures.
• Homebuyer Assistance Program – Housing Program
o The program year started October 1, 2024, with $167,246.82 in HOME Investment Partnership Grant Funds for down payment/closing costs and $127,495.55 in Community Development Grant Funds for repairs
o Phase: The City has expended $114,62.04 for program expenditures. No current approved applications.
• Interfaith Ministries Demolition Project – 2024/25 Project
o Status: An agreement has been executed with Interfaith Ministries for $35,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds to demolish a substandard storage
building on the Dangerous Building List. 100% of the funds have been obligated
on a purchase order with the agency.
o Phase: No funds have been reimbursed. The agency has been working with the City on a bid packet to submit the project.
• Minor Repair Program – 2024/25 Program
o Status: Community Services manages the Minor Repair Program, which assists low—and moderate-income homeowners with critical home repairs. The program budget is $340,413 of Community Development Block Grant Funds.
o Phase: The program has spent $64,442.95 and committed $111,354 on approved
applications. It currently has eight applications taken before the federal grant
pause, which is in progress and will cost an estimated $48,500 in repairs.
• Our Daily Bread – Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Agreement
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o Status: An agreement has been executed with Our Daily Bread for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance for $856,811 in HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME-ARP) Funds. 33.34% of the funds have been obligated on a purchase order with
the agency.
o Phase: The City has reimbursed ODB $121,565.22 for program expenditures.
• PARD: Summer Kids Program – 2024/25 Human Services Agreement
o Status: An agreement has been executed with Parks and Recreation for a $45,000
Community Development Block Grant scholarship for the 2025 Summer Camp Program. No funds have been committed.
o Phase: No funds have been expended today until summer 2025.
• Rental Repair Program – Housing Program
o The program year started October 1, 2023, with $100,000 in General Funds and $100,000 HOME in Community Development Grant Funds.
o Phase: The City has expended $24,500 for program expenditures. No current approved applications.
• SPAN, Inc. – 2024/25 Human Services Agreement
o Status: An agreement has been executed with HSNT for the Senior Nutrition Program for $25,500 in Community Development Block Grant Funds. 100% of the funds have been obligated on a purchase order with the agency.
o Phase: The City has reimbursed SPAN $6,375 for program expenditures.
Staff will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available. We hope to receive further information from the federal government by March 15, 2025, as stated in the OMB request to federal agencies.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. List of Federally Funded Grants and Programs STAFF CONTACT:
Jessica Williams, CFO
Jessica.JWilliams@cityofdenton.com Stephen Gay, General Manager of Water Utilities and Streets Operations Stephen.Gay@cityofdenton.com
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REQUESTOR:
Staff Initiated STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 2 hours
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Water Utilities, Finance, Treasury, Community Development
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Friday Report - Council RequestsSummary of RequestCouncil Member Requestor Date Received Staff AssignedDepartmentCommentsStatus1Hickory Creek Road Project Costs Inquiries Council Member Holland03/06/25Seth Garcia, Trevor Crain Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Referred to staff.2Fenced-in Public Right of WayCouncil Member Beck03/03/25Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesReferred to staff.3Traffic Study Prairie @ ElmCouncil Member Beck02/18/25Farhan Butt, JessicaRobledoPolice Public Works-TrafficStaff anticipate the trafficaudit report to be completeby 3/19/25.4Road Safety Hickory Creek RanchNeighborhoodCouncil Member Holland02/09/25Farhan Butt, JessicaRobledoPolice Public Works-TrafficStaff updated CM. Dataanalysis should becomplete week of 3/3 withimprovementrecommendations.5Request for Road Safety Audit forUniversity Drive and Malone StreetCouncil Member Beck CouncilMember Byrd Mayor HudspethCouncil Member McGee CouncilMember Holland Mayor Pro TemMeltzer Council Member Jester01/02/25Farhan ButtPublic Works-TrafficData collection iscomplete. Analysis isunderway, anticipateddate of completion if3/13/25.6Traffic Sign Down - Pecan Creek Road &N. Locust Street.Mayor Hudspeth03/06/25Farhan ButtPublic Works-TrafficReferred to staff.7Clarification on Ordinances for RentalPropertiesCouncil Member McGee03/05/25Scott McDonaldDevelopment ServicesStaff updated the CM.8Inquiry regarding Public Art GrantCouncil Member Beck03/05/25Terrance JonesFinanceStaff updated CM.9Presentation for Neighborhood Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Meltzer03/05/25Cassey OgdenCMOStaff updated MPT withpresentation.10Additional Meeting Space at North LakesRecreation CenterMayor Hudspeth03/04/25Christine Taylor, GaryPackanCMO ParksStaff update the CM andresident.11Mobility Report QuestionsCouncil Member Jester03/03/25Seth Garcia, Trevor Crain Capital Projects/Engineering/Public Works Staff updated CM.12Inquiry on Fatal FireCouncil Member McGee03/03/25Kenneth HedgesFireStaff updated the CM.13Follow-up questions on Rayzor StadiumLightsMayor Pro Tem Meltzer03/01/25Christine TaylorCMOReferred to Denton ISD.Page 1 of 1Exported on March 7, 2025 8:02:06 AM PST16
Meeting Calendar
City of Denton City Hall
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Criteria : Begin Date: 3/10/2025, End Date: 6/13/2025
Date Time Meeting LocationMeeting Body
March 2025
3/10/2025 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
3/10/2025 3:00 PM Development Code Review Committee Cancelled
3/10/2025 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
3/10/2025 5:30 PM Library Board North Branch Library
3/12/2025 10:00 AM Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Animal Services Training Room
3/12/2025 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Cancelled
3/12/2025 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board CANCELLED
3/13/2025 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
CANCELLED
3/14/2025 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory
Committee
Development Service Center
3/19/2025 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
3/21/2025 9:00 AM Community Partnership Committee City Council Work Session Room
3/24/2025 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
3/24/2025 3:00 PM Development Code Review Committee Development Services Center
3/24/2025 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
3/25/2025 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
3/26/2025 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
3/26/2025 12:00 PM Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number One Board
Development Service Center
3/26/2025 1:00 PM Civil Service Commission City Hall East
Human Resources Training Room
3/28/2025 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
City Council Work Session Room
April 2025
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Meeting Calendar continued...
4/1/2025 11:00 AM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
4/1/2025 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
4/3/2025 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room
4/3/2025 8:30 AM Downtown Economic Development
Committee
Development Service Center
4/3/2025 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room
4/7/2025 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
4/9/2025 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
4/9/2025 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
4/9/2025 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
4/10/2025 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
4/11/2025 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory
Committee
Development Service Center
4/14/2025 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
4/14/2025 3:00 PM Development Code Review Committee Development Services Center
4/14/2025 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
4/14/2025 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
4/14/2025 5:30 PM Library Board South Branch Library
4/15/2025 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
4/23/2025 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
4/25/2025 9:00 AM Community Partnership Committee City Council Work Session Room
4/25/2025 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
City Council Work Session Room
4/28/2025 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
4/28/2025 3:00 PM Development Code Review Committee Development Services Center
4/28/2025 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
4/30/2025 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
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May 2025
5/1/2025 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room
5/1/2025 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Council Work Session Room
5/5/2025 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
5/5/2025 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
5/6/2025 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
5/8/2025 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
5/9/2025 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory
Committee
Development Service Center
5/12/2025 3:00 PM Development Code Review Committee Development Services Center
5/12/2025 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
5/12/2025 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
5/12/2025 5:30 PM Library Board Emily Fowler Central Library
5/13/2025 12:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
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Council Chambers
5/14/2025 10:00 AM Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Animal Services Training Room
5/14/2025 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
Training Rooms
5/14/2025 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
5/14/2025 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
5/16/2025 1:00 PM Bond Oversight Committee Development Service Center
5/19/2025 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
5/19/2025 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Development Service Center
5/20/2025 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
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Council Chambers
5/23/2025 9:00 AM Community Partnership Committee City Council Work Session Room
5/23/2025 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory
Committee
City Council Work Session Room
5/28/2025 10:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
5/28/2025 12:00 PM Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number One Board
Development Service Center
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5/28/2025 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
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Council Chambers
June 2025
6/2/2025 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board
Civic Center Community Room
6/3/2025 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
6/5/2025 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room
6/5/2025 8:30 AM Downtown Economic Development
Committee
Development Service Center
6/9/2025 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
6/9/2025 3:00 PM Development Code Review Committee Development Services Center
6/9/2025 5:30 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
6/9/2025 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
6/9/2025 5:30 PM Library Board North Branch Library
6/11/2025 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership
Board
Development Service Center
6/11/2025 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
6/11/2025 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
6/12/2025 3:00 PM Health & Building Standards
Commission
Development Service Center
6/13/2025 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory
Committee
Development Service Center
6/13/2025 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory
Committee
Development Service Center
6/13/2025 5:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
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Council Chambers
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Meeting Date Item Legistar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
A. Overview and Updates - Solid Waste and Recycling Department 24-2603 Solid Waste City Business 0:45
B. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 24-2537 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
C. Two Minute Pitch:25-022 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:15
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. Construction projects surrounding DISD campuses 25-244 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
B. Denton ISD's legislative priorties and funding 25-245 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
C. City of Denton Legislative Priorities 25-503 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. Audit of Recreation Facility Operations 25-339 Internal Audit City Business 0:15
B. Food Trucks TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
C. Denton Police Department Annual Update and 2024 Annual Report 25-151 Police Department City Business 0:30
D. Water & Wastewater Resource Planning 25-149 Water/City Manager's Office City Business 1:00
E. Annual Fire Report TBD Fire Department City Business TBD
F. Two Minute Pitch:25-023 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:15
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. Remote Participation for P&Z TBD Marketing and Communications Council Request 0:30
B. Homelessness Response Audit 25-337 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
C. Homelessness Initiative Update Part 2 24-2043 City Manager's Office City Business 1:00
D. Community Shelter Update TBD City Manager's Office City Business 1:00
E. Two Minute Pitch:25-024 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 4:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. Financial Policy Discussion 25-241 Finance City Business 1:00
B. Expiring Incentives 25-490 Economic Development Council Request 0:30
C. State Legislative Session Update TBD City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
D. Two Minute Pitch:25-025 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 0:30
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. Animal Services Euthanasia Policy and Schedule of Fees TBD Animal Services City Business 1:00
B. Audit of Public Works Maintenance 25-338 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
C. Audit of Parks Management and Planning 25-340 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
D. Denton Renewable Resource Plan 24-1910 Denton Municipal Electric City Business 0:45
E. Two Minute Pitch:25-026 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 3:45
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. City Council Committee Assignments TBD City Secretary's Office City Business 0:30
B. Climate Action Plan Update 25-421 Environmental Services City Business 0:45
C. Two Minute Pitch:25-027 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:15
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. Countywide Vote Centers TBD City Secretary's Office Council Request 0:30
B. Mission, Vision, and Rebranding Initiative TBD Marketing City Business 0:45
C. Boards and Commissions Citizen Nominations TBD City Secretary's Office City Business 0:30
D. Two Minute Pitch:25-028 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal (if any)City Business 0:30
Total Est. Time: 2:45
Other Major Items for Meeting:
Work Session To Be Determined Leak Adjustment Ordinance 24-1632 Water Utilities City Business TBD
Item Dates Departments Type Estimated Work
Item Date Approved Department Next Step Requestor
Board of Ethics develop guidance for interactions with external partners 6/18/2024 Internal Audit Work Session CM Beck
Amending master plans to renovate Civic Center Pool 10/15/2024 Parks & Recreation Informal Staff Report CM Beck
Changes to the building code to make new homes EV and solar ready 11/19/2024 Development Services Informal Staff Report CM McGee
Rooftop and wall gardens and solar panels on City buildings 12/3/2024 Facilities Management Informal Staff Report CM Beck
Remote attendance for Planning and Zoning Commissioners 1/7/2025 Marketing and Communications Work Session Mayor Pro Tem
Meltzer
Fair Chance Hiring 2/4/2025 City Manager's Office Informal Staff Report CM McGee
April 1
Joint Meeting with Denton ISD (@11:00 a.m.)
April 15
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: March 7, 2025
April 1
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
May 6
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
June 3
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
Approved Council Pitches to be Scheduled
May 13
Special Called Meeting - Canvassing (@12:00
p.m.)
May 20
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
March 25
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Special Called Meeting (Upon conclusion of the
Work Session)
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items
to be Scheduled
June 17
Work Session (@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Called Meeting (@6:30 p.m.)
*This is for planning purposes only. Dates are subject to change.21
1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming ClosuresSCR Mar 10th - 16thStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact Closure Type1Mounts AveCongress St WHaynes St03/21/25 06/27/25 Utility installations and pavement replacement EngineeringMegan DavidsonFull Closure2Precision DrAirport RdUNT Library Annex04/01/25 07/31/25 ReconstructionEngineering OtherGio PineiroFull Closure Exported on March 7, 2025 11:37:12 AM CST22
2 Street Closure Report: Current ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact Closure Type1Aileen StPanhandle StBroadway St09/27/24 04/30/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure2Audra LnStockton StMockingbird Ln02/24/25 03/21/25 Paving new addition street laneon Audra Lane and replacingstreet panel on existingroadway where 8-inch water tapwas performed.Private Development PublicWorks InspectionsZabdiel MotaLane Closure3Audra LnStockton StMockingbird Ln07/29/24 05/09/25 Connection new storm drainageto existing City of Dentondrainage.Private DevelopmentZabdiel MotaLane Closure4Ave ACollins StEagle Dr10/08/24 04/30/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure5Ave AEagle DrHighland St02/03/25 07/01/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigRolling Closure6Ave BFannin StMargie St11/22/24 04/30/25 Pavement replacement EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure7Ave CEagle DrHighland St08/26/24 04/30/25 Pavement replacement. EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure8Ave GPrairie StLousie St03/13/25 05/23/25 Utility installations andpavement replacementEngineeringMegan DavidsonFull Closure9Bell Ave N (3317)Locust St NHolly Creek Rd03/03/25 04/11/25 Curb Gutter / Sidewalk Repair StreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure10Bernard StLindsey StFannin St08/26/24 04/30/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigRolling Closure11Bonnie Brae StStella StOak St W03/03/25 03/21/25 DME Sub Station work alongBonnie BraePublic Works Inspections Collin ColeLane Closure12Bonnie Brae StUniversity Dr (Hwy 380)Elm St N03/10/25 03/24/25 Contractor will be preparing theright-of-way by cutting down thetrees that will be removed towiden Bonnie BraeEngineeringJesus PerezRolling Closure13Bonnie Brae StFM1515Walt Parker Dr01/06/25 06/30/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure14Clover LnRobinwood LnGlenwood Ln11/12/24 05/18/25 Full Road Reconstruction EngineeringSheldon GatewoodFull Closure15Collins StAve ABernard St08/26/24 04/30/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure16Congress StPonder AveCoit St02/03/25 07/01/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure17Crescent StCarroll BlvdBolivar St01/24/25 07/01/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure18Duncan StSmith StKerley St02/21/25 03/14/25 Water Utility Line Repairs -Repairing AsphaltPublic Works Inspections Kirk WinterLane Closure19Emery StAlice StDead End (West of Fulton)02/03/25 07/01/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure20Evening Wind RdBishop Pine RdDessert Willow01/13/25 03/14/25 Concrete Panels and SideWalkRepairStreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure21Fannin StAve AAve B12/09/24 03/28/25 Storm Drain being installed Public Works Inspections Collin ColeLane Closure22Fulton StCordell StEmery St02/03/25 07/01/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure23Hickory Creek RdRiverpass DrFM 183003/13/23 12/31/25 Bridge InstallationEngineeringTracy BeckFull Closure24Hidden Path Ln (7808)White Dove LnMontecito Dr01/27/25 03/14/25 Concrete Panel and SidewalkRepairStreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure25Hill StSmith StMill St02/21/25 03/14/25 Water Utility tie-inPublic Works Inspections Kirk WinterLane Closure26Hillcrest StPanhandle StCrescent St12/27/23 04/30/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure27Houston PlThomas StBradley St09/27/24 03/31/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure28Jim Christal & Masch Branch Western BlvdMasch Branch03/07/25 04/04/25 Adding 2 Lanes E/W on JimChristal: Adding a turn Lane onMasch BranchPublic Works Inspections Kirk WinterLane Closure29Kenwood StWilderness StFox Hollow11/18/24 03/28/25 Reconstruction of the road curband gutter mill subgradestabilizationStreetsJesus RodriguezFull Closure30Lake Side CtLake Country DrCul v Sac03/03/25 04/11/25 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure31Margie StAve AAve B11/01/24 03/31/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure32Marietta StOak St WScripture St09/27/24 03/31/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure Exported on March 7, 2025 11:37:24 AM CST23
Street/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact Closure Type33Morse StLoop 288Mayhill Rd12/02/24 06/27/25 Water Line Replacement andRoad ReconstructionPublic Works InspectionsStreets WaterKristine StewartLane Closure34Mulberry StWelch StBernard St11/29/24 03/31/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure35Nautical LnHickory Creek RdOcean Dr01/02/25 03/28/25 Water and Storm line tie ins Private DevelopmentGavin PetnerLane Closure36Ocean DrAtlantic DrNautical Ln03/14/25 04/15/25 Sanitary Sewer installPrivate DevelopmentGavin PetnerFull Closure37Panhandle StEctor StAileen St09/27/24 03/31/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure38Pinto Dr (2820)Paint Drat Intersection02/24/25 03/28/25 Street Panels and SidewalkRepairStreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure39Prairie StWelch StBernard St03/13/25 05/23/25 Utility installationsEngineeringMegan DavidsonFull Closure40Riney RdBonnie Brae StHardaway Rd03/08/25 04/19/25 Contractor to install 12-inchwaterline to provide water to thenew DISD elementary schoolEngineeringJesus PerezFull Closure41Robinwood LnEmerson LnLive Oak St11/12/24 05/16/25 Full Road Reconstruction EngineeringSheldon GatewoodFull Closure42Robinwood LnLive OakKayewood Dr01/27/25 06/30/25 Road reconstruction (Millingand C/G Removal, Stabilization)EngineeringSheldon GatewoodFull Closure43Scripture StJagoe StPonder St03/04/25 10/17/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure44Spur CtLake Country DrCul v Sac03/03/25 04/11/25 Sidewalk RepairStreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure45Sunset StUniversity Dr WAnna St01/20/25 04/30/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure46Thomas StPanhandle StEmery St10/11/24 03/31/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure47Unicorn Lake BlvdState School RdWind River Ln12/17/24 03/31/25 Water and Sanitary Sewer tieinsPrivate DevelopmentGavin PetnerLane Closure48Welch StHighland StHickory St08/26/24 04/30/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigRolling Closure49Welch StEagle DrHighland St03/13/25 05/30/25 Utility installations andpavement replacementEngineeringMegan DavidsonFull Closure50Welch StChestnut StMulberry St02/03/25 07/01/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure51Welch St SEagle DrHickory St06/03/24 05/31/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure52Westway StAnna StBolivar St01/24/25 05/01/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure53Willowwood StWestwood DrLeslie St03/10/25 04/14/25 Sanitary sewer, water andstorm sewer installPrivate DevelopmentGavin PetnerLane Closure Exported on March 7, 2025 11:37:24 AM CST24
3 Street Closure Report: Completed ClosuresStreet/ IntersectionFromToClosure StartDateClosure EndDateDescriptionDepartmentDepartment Contact Closure Type1Bonnie Brae StBirch Grove BendVintage Blvd01/24/25 02/21/25 pavement removal andinfrastructure installationPublic Works Inspections Kirk WinterLane Closure2Bonnie Brae St NOak StHickory St02/10/25 02/21/25 Concrete poles install on thatcorner for DMEPublic Works Inspections John CantuLane Closure3Bonnie Brae St SNational Wholesale (south ofRR Tracks)Parvin Rd02/12/25 02/15/25 Installation of Sanitary Sewerline crossing under Bonnie Brae- Access to Natl Wholesale fromthe north end only.EngineeringRobin DavisFull Closure4Desert Willow DrSilktree Ct@ Intersection01/13/25 02/06/25 Sidewalk and ADA Repair StreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure5Dunes StDunes Ct@ Intersection01/27/25 02/14/25 Removing asphalt and placingvalley gutter in the easternportion of the intersection onDunes StEngineeringTaylor HoltFull Closure6Eagle DrBeatty StCentral Ave11/25/24 02/14/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigRolling Closure7Eagle DrCentral AveAve A02/17/25 02/28/25 Utility installations andpavement replacement.EngineeringScott FettigFull Closure8Emerald Trace DrShagbank DrRidgehurst Ln01/24/25 02/21/25 pavement removal andinfrastructure installationPublic Works Inspections Kirk WinterFull Closure9Mockingbird LnHoward CtLance Ln01/06/25 02/07/25 Sidewalk and ADA repair StreetsRoy San MiguelLane Closure10Ridgehurst LnBonnie Brae StEmerald Trace Dr01/24/25 02/21/25 pavement removal andinfrastructure installationPublic Works Inspections Kirk WinterFull Closure11Shagbank DrHomebeam StEmerald Trace Dr01/24/25 02/21/25 pavement removal andinfrastructure installationPublic Works Inspections Kirk WinterFull Closure12Texas stBell AveOakland St02/08/25 02/17/25 Driver pipeline replacing valleygutterPublic Works Inspections Alexander CervantesFull Closure13Walnut St ELocust St SAustin St S02/25/25 02/25/25 Crane replacing HVAC on WellsFargo buildingOtherPatrick NunleyFull Closure14Withers StVine StBell Ave02/28/25 03/03/25 Valley Gutter repairOtherAlexander CervantesFull Closure Exported on March 7, 2025 11:37:52 AM CST25