111319 Press Release - Green Tree Estates IOV FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENTON Ryan Adams • (940) 349-8565 • Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com
Mayor Declares Disaster for Green Tree Estates Neighborhood
Council to Discuss Issue at Nov. 15 Special-Called Meeting
DENTON, TX, Nov. 13, 2019—On Nov. 13, Mayor Chris Watts declared a public disaster for
the Green Tree Estates neighborhood before the anticipated cessation of private water service to
the neighborhood on Nov. 15.
A declaration of local state of disaster offers flexibility for short-term funding and other means to
provide temporary water to the residents of Green Tree Estates. Mayor Watts' declaration came
after the Nov. 12 City Council Work Session meeting where council members discussed
immediate and permanent infrastructure options for the neighborhood. The Council directed City
staff to provide temporary water and water storage containers to each residence while other
options are being evaluated. City Council will next discuss Green Tree Estates at a special-called
meeting on Friday,Nov. 15 at noon.
Public meetings were hosted Oct. 29 and Nov. 11 to inform Green Tree Estates residents of the
situation and hear their feedback. The City will continue to communicate updates and work
directly with the residents of Green Tree Estates.
See the attached declaration for more information.
Contact: Ryan Adams, (940) 349-8565, Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com
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DECLARATION OF DISASTER
WHEREAS, the Green Tree Estates Subdivision is a residential subdivision of 52 lots
located within the southern limits of the City of Denton;
WHEREAS, water service for the residents of Green Tree Estates is provided by a private
water provider with a privately maintained water well and distribution infrastructure system all
contained and located within the Green Tree Estates subdivision;
WHEREAS, the private water provider notified the residents less than thirty days ago that
the private water service will cease operation on November 15, 2019;
WHEREAS, the cessation of the operation of the private water service of Green Tree
Estates constitutes an imminent public health and safety emergency for the Green Tree Estates
residents as they will be without potable water for consumption and personal hygiene;
WHEREAS, the Mayor of has determined that extraordinary measures must be taken by
offering to provide the citizens of Green Tree Estates with the temporary provision of potable
water in small sealed containers for consumption and personal hygiene,non-potable water in larger
containers for other use(including the operation of toilets),and large containers for storage of non-
potable water;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DENTON, A TEXAS HOME-RULE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION:
1. That a local state of disaster is declared for the Green Tree Estates subdivision,
located in the City of Denton, pursuant to Section 418.108(a), Texas Government Code, and
Section 9-21, City of Denton Code of Ordinances;
2. Pursuant to Section 418.018(b), Texas Government Code, and Section 9-27, City
of Denton Code of Ordinances, the state of disaster shall continue for a period of not more than
seven days from the date of this declaration unless continued or renewed by the City Council of
the City of Denton;
3. Pursuant to Section 418.018(c), Texas Government Code, and Section 9-25, City
of Denton Code of Ordinances, this declaration of a local state of disaster shall be given prompt
and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the City Secretary;
4. This declaration of local state of disaster for the Green Tree Estates subdivision
grants the Mayor the powers set forth in Section 9-22, City of Denton Code of Ordinances, to
enable the City to offer the residents of Green Tree Estates potable water in small sealed containers
for consumption and personal hygiene, non-potable water in larger containers for other use
(including the operation of toilets), and large containers for storage of non-potable water; and
5. That this proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
Declaration of Disaster(Green Tree Estates),Page I of 2
ORDERED this the 131h day of November, 2019.
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