20-960ORDINANCE NO. 20-960
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME -RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE DECLARATION OF
DISASTER CONCERNING GREEN TREE ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED WITHIN
THE LIMITS OF THE CITY, TO JULY 31, 2020; AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED
EXPENDITURE OF A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 DURING THIS
ENTIRE DISASTER DECLARATION PERIOD AS AUTHORIZED BY CITY COUNCIL ON
NOVEMBER 15,2019; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2019, the Mayor executed a Declaration of Disaster
concerning Green Tree Estates (a copy the Declaration is attached as Exhibit "I");
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2019, the City Council, by ordinance, extended the
Declaration of Disaster for an additional ninety days ("Disaster Declaration Period") and
authorized the City Manager to expend from budgeted funds not more than a total of $100,000
during the Disaster Declaration Period to assist the residents of Green Tree Estates (a copy of
Ordinance No. 19-2784 is attached as Exhibit 112");
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2020, the City Council, by ordinance, extended the Disaster
Declaration Period to May 22, 2020 and continued the City Manager's expenditure authorization
as set forth in Ordinance No. 19-2784 during the Disaster Declaration Period (a copy of Ordinance
No. 20-293 is attached as Exhibit "T');
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City
of Denton to extend the Disaster Declaration Period to July 31, 2020 ("Disaster Declaration
Period") and continue the City Manager's authorization for the expenditure of no more than a total
of $100,000 during the Disaster Declaration Period for the City to (i) continue to offer the residents
of Green Tree Estates (a) potable water in small sealed containers for consumption and personal
hygiene, (b) non -potable water in larger containers for other use (including the operation of toilets),
and (c) large containers for storage of non -potable water; and, (ii) if one or more of the fee simple
property owners in Green Tree Estates elects to connect to the City water system and pays all
connection -related fees in full by July 3, 2020, extend, at the City's cost which is not -to -exceed
$10,000.00, City water service from the water main located near Evening Wind Rd. to the
easternmost boundary of the Green Tree Estates subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the obligations of the City contained in Ordinance
Nos. 19-2784 and 20-293 were to be available, and are only available, to those persons who, as of
May 5, 2020, were either fee simple landowners of property located within the Green Tree Estates
subdivision or were tenants of those same fee simple landowners;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY
ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The facts, circumstances and recitations contained in the preamble of this
Ordinance, including those set forth in Exhibits "I", "2", and "3" are found and declared to be true
and correct.
SECTION 2. The findings set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance, including those set
forth in Exhibits "1", "2", and "3" are incorporated by reference into the body of this Ordinance
as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 418.108(b), Texas Government Code, and Section 9-
27, City of Denton Code of Ordinances, the effective period of Declaration of Disaster executed
by the Mayor on November 13, 2019, extended for an additional ninety days by the City Council
under Ordinance No. 19-2784, extended to May 22, 2020 by the City Council under Ordinance
No. 20-293, is extended until July 31, 2020 so (i) the City may continue to offer the residents of
Green Tree Estates (a) potable water in small sealed containers for consumption and personal
hygiene, (b) non -potable water in larger containers for other use (including the operation of toilets),
and (c) large containers for storage of non -potable water; and, (ii) the City shall, if one or more of
the fee simple property owners in Green Tree Estates elects to connect to the City water system
and pays all connection -related fees in full by July 3, 2020, extend, at the City's cost which is not -
to -exceed $10,000.00, City water service from the water main located near Evening Wind Rd. to
the easternmost boundary of the Green Tree Estates subdivision.
SECTION 4. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to expend from
budgeted funds not more than a total of $100,000 during the Disaster Declaration Period set forth
above so the City (i) may continue to offer the residents of Green Tree Estates (a) potable water in
small sealed containers for consumption and personal hygiene, (b) non -potable water in larger
containers for other use (including the operation of toilets), and (c) large containers for storage of
non -potable water; and, (ii) if one or more of the fee simple property owners in Green Tree Estates
elects to connect to the City water system and pays all connection -related fees in full by July 3,
2020, extend, at the City's cost which is not -to -exceed $10,000.00, City water service from the
water main located near Evening Wind Rd. to the easternmost boundary of the Green Tree Estates
subdivision.
SECTION 5. The obligations of the City contained herein are available only to those
persons who, as of May 5, 2020, were either fee simple landowners of property located within the
Green Tree Estates subdivision or were tenants of those same fee simple landowners.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and approval.
The motion to aprove this ordinance was made by J
seconded by wl % TD , and was passed and approved by the following vote
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Chris Watts: VL
Gerard Hudspeth, District 1: ✓
Keely G. Briggs, District 2: r/
Jesse Davis, District 3: ✓
John Ryan, District 4: V
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5: ►�
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of May 2020.
CHRI$ WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT 64115
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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 1 of 2
ORDERED this the 13"' day of November, 2019.
CITY OF DENTON
a Texas home-rul nici al c rporation
SIS WATTS, MX'VOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
BY: � J �
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:Vol
Declaration of Disaster (Green Tree Estates), Pace 2 of 2
EXHIBIT 462"
ORDINANCE NO. 19-2784
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME -RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE DECLARATION OF
DISASTER EXECUTED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 13,2019; AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 DURING THIS PERIOD; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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;
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2019, the Mayor executed a Declaration of Disaster
regarding Green Tree Estates (a copy is attached as Exhibit "A");
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City
of Denton to extend the effectiveness of the November 13, 2019 Declaration of Disaster for an
additional 90 days and authorize the expenditure of no more than $100,000 during this period 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; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The facts, circumstances and recitations contained in the preamble of this
Ordinance are found and declared to be true and correct;
SECTION 2. The findings set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are incorporated by
reference into the body of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 418.108(b), Texas Government Code, and Section 9-
27, City of Denton Code of Ordinances, the effective period of attached Declaration of Disaster
executed by the Mayor on November 13, 2019 is extended for an additional 90 days from the date
this ordinance 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;
SECTION 4. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to expend from
budgeted funds not more than $100,000 during the period set forth above 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
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and approval.. The motion to approve this ordinance was made by
pas�' / „ � rrr �q..., seconded by `Ij�� Ymjn pi and was
and�ro M y the following vote r_� -
PASSED AND APPROVED this the / day of November, 19,
CHRIS ATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:_
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Chris Watts:
V
Gerard Hudspeth, District 1:
Keely G. Briggs, District 2:
f
Jesse Davis, District 3:
✓
John Ryan, District 4:
V
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5:
✓
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
►/
PASSED AND APPROVED this the / day of November, 19,
CHRIS ATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:_
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
EXP IBIT "A"
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
That this proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
Declaration of Disaster (Green Tree Estates), Page 1 of 2
ORDERED this the 13th day of November, 2019,
CITY OF DENTON
a Texas home-rul nisi al t°pora&ion
tfflilS WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
BY:�
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
'—AABY: ► ► cf
Declaration of Disaster (Green Tree Estates), Page 2 of 2
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EXHIBIT 643"
ORDINANCE NO. 20-293
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME -RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE DECLARATION OF
DISASTER CONCERNING GREEN TREE ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED WITHIN
THE LIMITS OF THE CITY, TO MAY 22, 2020; AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED
EXPENDITURE OF AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 DURING THIS EXTENDED
PERIOD AS AUTHORIZED BY CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 15, 2019; AND,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2019, the Mayor executed a Declaration of Disaster
concerning Green Tree Estates (a copy the Declaration is attached as Exhibit "A");
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2019, the City Council, by ordinance, extended the
Declaration of Disaster for an additional ninety days ("Disaster Declaration Period") and
authorized the City Manager to expend from budgeted funds not more than $100,000 during the
Disaster Declaration Period to assist the residents of Green Tree Estates (a copy of Ordinance No.
19-2784 is attached as Exhibit `B");
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City
of Denton to extend the Disaster Declaration Period to May 22, 2020 ("Disaster Declaration
Period") and continue the City Manager's authorization for the expenditure of no more than
$100,000 during the Disaster Declaration Period for the City to continue 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; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The facts, circumstances and recitations contained in the preamble of this
Ordinance, including those set forth in Exhibits "A" and "B", are found and declared to be true
and correct;
SECTION 2. The findings set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance, including those set
forth in Exhibits "A" and "B", are incorporated by reference into the body of this Ordinance as if
fully set forth herein.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 418.108(b), Texas Government Code, and Section 9-
27, City of Denton Code of Ordinances, the effective period of Declaration of Disaster executed
by the Mayor on November 13, 2019, and extended for an additional ninety days by the City
Council under Ordinance No. 19-2784, is extended until May 22, 2020 so the City may continue
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;
SECTION 4. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to expend from
budgeted funds not more than $100,000 during the Disaster Declaration Period set forth above 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
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and approval. The motion to approve this ordinance was made by
Jca6&-,A1gyf5 , seconded by 49UC- A Z7 -Z& -/X_1, and was
passed and approved by the following vote
Aye Nay
Mayor Chris Watts:
Gerard Hudspeth, District 1:
Keely G. Briggs, District 2:
Jesse Davis, District 3:
John Ryan, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
Abstain Absent
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 116A day of February, 2020.
CHRIS WlAeffS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
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BY:
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY A ORNEY
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EXHIBIT "A"
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 prodder 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 rlTrce 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 ccntaivers 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 rection 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 aad 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 t'Oe operation of toilets), and large containers for storage of nor.-Ixotable water; and
5. That this proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
Declaration of Disaster (Green Tree Estates), Page 1 of
ORDERED this the 13'b day of November, 2019.
CITY OF DENTON,
a Texas home-rul rfitinici pal cxfiporation
t7t–_
IS WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
BY:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORIM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
BY: 1
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Declaration of Disaster (Green Tree Estates), Page 2 of 2
EXHIBIT B
ORDINANCE NO. 19-27$4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME -RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE DECLARATION OF
DISASTER EXECUTED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 13,2019; AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 DURING THIS PERIOD; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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;
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2019, the Mayor executed a Declaration of Disaster
regarding Green Tree Estates (a copy is attached as Exhibit "A');
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City
of Denton to extend the effectiveness of the November 13, 2019 Declaration of Disaster for an
additional 90 days and authorize the expenditure of no more than $100,000 during this period 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; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The facts, circumstances and recitations contained in the preamble of this
Ordinance are found and declared to be true and correct;
SECTION 2. The findings set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are incorporated by
reference into the body of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 418.108(b), Texas Government Code, and Section 9-
27, City of Denton Code of Ordinances, the effective period of attached Declaration of Disaster
executed by the Mayor on November 13, 2019 is extended for an additional 90 days from the date
this ordinance 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;
SECTION 4. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to expend from
budgeted funds not more than $100,000 during the period set forth above 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
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and approval. The motion to approve this ordinance was made by
g% A rl;6`, seconded by �1 ��l'inpi ,and was
passe an pprov y the following vote
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Chris Watts: t/
Gerard Hudspeth, District 1: L
Keely G. Briggs, District 2: ✓
Jesse Davis, District 3: ✓
John Ryan, District 4: V
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5: V
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ,% day of November, 2p] 9.
CHRIS VATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
BY:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
Nq�
EXHIBIT "A"
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 1 of 2
ORDERED this the 131" day of November, 2019.
CITY OF DENTON
a Texas home-rul nicipal � rporation
IS WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
BY: - ----
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
BY: y'
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