21-142ORDINANCE NO. 21-142
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. FOR
REn{BURSEMENT TO THE CITY nq THE ADDITIONAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF
$571,167.74 FOR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF STUDENT RESOURCE OFFICERS
ASSIGNED AT DISD FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2021, THROUGH JUNE 30. 2021.
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton ("City") and the Denton Independent School District
(’'DISD") enter into a Memorandum of Understanding on October 13, 2020 to provide Student
Resource Officers; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Student Resource Officers Program is the reduction and
prevention of school related crime committed by juveniles and young adults, while providing
safety and security for the students, faculty and staff; and
WHEREAS, for the 2020-2021 academic year, DISD has agreed to increase the amount of
reimbursement paid to the City for the annual salary and fringe benefits of one (1) Police
Lieutenant and nine (9) Student Resource Officers by up to $571,167.74, for the period of January
1, 202 1, through June 30, 202 1; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to be bound to the mutual obligations outlined in the
Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU Addendum") attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton hereby finds that the MOU Addendum
between the City and DISD serves a municipal and public purpose, is in the public interest, and of
a benefit to the citizens of the City of Denton; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute the
MOU Addendum with DISD to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the City under the MOU
Addendum, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes. Minor
adjustments to the attached MOU Addendum are authorized, such as filling in blanks and minor
clarifications or corrections, and any modifications made by City Council in the approval of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 3. That all prior actions taken by the City Manager in furtherance of the MOU
Addendum are hereby ratified.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Birdia Johnson, District 1 :
Connie Baker. District 2:
Jesse Davis. District 3 :
John Ryan, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 :
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED thi,, th,qto d,y ,f February , 2021.
GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY nltlllllll
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
Digitally signed by Mack
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EXHIBIT A
ADDENDUM to MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
The Denton Independent School District (hereinafter “DISD”) and the City of Denton, a
Texas home rule municipal corporation (hereinafter “City”), hereby agree to this
Addendum (“Addendum”) to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) which was
executed by the City on October 13, 2020.
The Parties agree that the changes herein solely pertain to the current 2020-2021 School
year. The Parties fully understand and agree that this increase will only be effective in
the event additional funding is approved by the Texas Education Agency (“TEA”) to offset
this increase. DISD will notify the City as soon as possible following the determination of
additional funding. In the event additional funding is approved by TEA, the Parties agree
that the Total Reimbursements found in “Attachment A” of the MOU shall be adjusted for
the remaining FY 20-21 billing payments as follows:
• The payment for January – March will be increased from $203,507 to $489,090.87.
• The payment for April – June will be increased from $203,507 to $489,090.87.
The reimbursement includes 100% of the estimated salary and benefits for nine (9) SRO’s
and one (1 ) Lieutenant located at DISD High Schools and Middle Schools.
The Parties agree that all other provisions of the MOU shall remain in full effect.
Agreed to in cooperation with the City of Denton and the Denton Independent School
District.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES:
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DateTodd Hileman, City Manager
City of Denton
215 E. McKinney
Denton. TX 76201
Dr. Jamie Wilson, Superintendent of Schools
Denton Independent School District
1307 N. Locust
Denton, TX 76201
Date
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ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
The Denton Independent School District (hereinafter “DISD”) and the City of Denton, a Texas
home rule municipal corporation (hereinafter “City”), hereby agree to this Addendum
(“Addendum”) to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) which was executed on October
13 20209
The Parties agree that the changes herein solely pertain to the current 2020-2021 School Year.
The Parties fully understand and agree that this increase will only be effective in the event
additional funding is approved by the Texas Education Agency (“TEA”) to offset this increase.
DISD will notify the City as soon as possible following the determination of additional funding.
In the event additional funding is approved by TEA, the Parties agree that the Total
Reimbursements found in “Attachment A“ of the MOU shall be adjusted for the remaining FY 20-
21 billing payments as follows:
• The payment for January – March will be increased from $203,507 to $489,090.87.
• The payment for April – June will be increased from $203,507 to $489,090.87.
The Parties agree that all other provisions of the MOU shall remain in full effect.
Agreed to in cooperation with the City of Denton Police Department and the Denton Independent
School District.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES:
Todd Hileman, City Manager
City of Denton
215 E. McKinney
Denton, TX 76201
Date
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’n Independent School District
1307 N. Locust
Denton, TX 76201
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ATTEST:
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City of Denton
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Digitally signed by Mack
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Date: 2021.02.04 1 3:31 M
Aaron Leal, City Attorney
City of Denton
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