22-1856ORDINANCE NO. 22-1856
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE RATES AND
FEES FOR WATER AND WATER SERVICE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 21-2112:PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND.PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS :
SECTION 1. The Rate Schedules for water service as provided for in Section 26-127 of
Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances are established as follows:
WATER RATE SCHEDULES
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2WR Residential Water Service
WC Commercial/Industrial Water Service Rate 6
9WFH Metered Water From Fire Fiydrant
WW Wholesale Treated Water Service to Upper Trinity Regional Water District
WD Water Demand
WRW Wholesale Raw Water Service to Upper Trinity Regional Water District
WCL Wholesale Raw Water Pass-Through to Upper Trinity Regional Water District
from Lake Chapman into Lake Lewisville
Water Tap and Meter Fees
Fire Hydrant Installation
Water Laboratory Testing Fees
Special Facilities Rider
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SCHEDULE WR
RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE
(Effective 10/01/22)
APPLICATION
Applicable for single-family residential service and individually metered apartments, mobile homes,
and multi-family facilities with less than four units, with wastewater service and located within the
corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas. (WR)
Applicable for single-family residential service, and individually metered apartments, mobile homes,
and multi-family facilities with less than four units, with or without wastewater service and located
outside the corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas. (WRO)
Applicable to a location inside the corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas where the metered
water is used for domestic purposes and is not returned to the wastewater system for collection and
treatment. (WRN)
Applicable to a location outside the corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas where the metered
water is used for domestic purposes and is not returned to the wastewater system for collection and
treatment. (WRNO)
Applicable within the corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas where the metered water is used
for landscape irrigation purposes and is not returned to the wastewater system for collection and
treatment. (WRI)
Applicable outside the corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas where metered water is used for
landscape irrigation purposes and is not returned to the wastewater system for collection and treatment.(WRIO)
Not applicable to resale, temporary, standby, or supplementary service except as otherwise expressly
provide.d for in this ordinance.
MONTHLY RATE (WR) – RESIDENTLAL WATER SERVICE
AND MONTHLY RATE (WRN) – METERED WATER NOT RETURNED TO WASTEWATERSYSTEM FOR COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
(1)Facility Charge3/4 inch Meter
1 inch Meter
1-1/2 inch Meter
2 inch Meter
Per Bill
$15.84
$20.59
$26.93
$34.06
(2) Volume Charge
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
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0-5,000 gals
5,001-7,000 gals
7,001-15,000 gals
15,001-30,000 gals
30,001-50,000 gals
Over 50,000 gals
$3.63
83.90
$4.05
$7.25
$9.68
$12.04
MONTHLY RATES (WRO) & (WRNO) – WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS
MONTHLY RATE
(1)Facility Charge3/4 inch Meter1 inch Meter
1-1/2 inch Meter2 inch Meter
Per Bill
$18.40
$23.90
$3 1 .30
$39.55
(2)Volume ChargeRATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS
0-5,000 gals
5,001-7,000 gals
7,001-15,000 gals
15,001-30,000 gals
30,001-50,000 gals
Over 50,000 gals
Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
$4.18
$4.49
$4.66
$8.34
$11.13
$13.85
MONTHLY RATES (WRI) – METERED WATER SERVICE FOR IRRIGATION
MONTHLY RATE
(1)Facility Charge3/4 inch Meter
1 inch Meter
1-1/2 inch Meter
2 inch Meter
Per Bill
$15.84
$20.59
$26.93
$34.06
(2) Volume Charge
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS
0-5,000 gals
5,001-7,000 gals
7,001- 15,000 gals
15,001-30,000 gals
30,001-50,000 gals
Over 50,000 gals
Rate Per 1.000 Gallons
$3.63
$3.90
$4.05
$7.25
$9.68
$12.04
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MONTHLY RATES (WRIO) – METERED WATER SERVICE FOR ERRIGATION
MONTHLY RATE
(1)Facility Charge3/4 inch Meter
1 inch Meter1-1/2 inch Meter
2 inch Meter
Per Bill
$18.40
$23.90
$3 1.30
$39.55
(2)Volume Charge
RATE BLOCK PER 30 DAYS
0-5,000 gals
5,001-7,000 gals
7,001-15,000 gals
15,001-30,000 gals
30,001-50,000 gals
Over 50,000 gals
Rate Per 1.000 Gallons
$4.18
$4.49
$4.66
$8.34
$11.13
$13.85
MINHVIUM BILLING
The minimum amount that may be billed shall be in the amount of the applicable Facility Charge.
PAYMENT
In accordance with Section 26-9(a) of the City of Denton Code of ordinances, bills are due when
rendered, and become past due if not paid within fifteen (15) calendar days from date of issuance.
SPECLAL FAciLiTns
All services which require special facilities in order to meet a customer’s service requirements shall be
provided subject to the Special Facilities Rider.
VOLUME CHARGE
Billing for water consumption shall be based on the gallon consumption during the billing period.
Formula:
Gallons m rate block x rate per 1,000 gal. in rate block
1,000 gallons
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RETAIL WATER RATES UNDER DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN CONDITIONS
PURSUANT TO THE CURRENT CITY OF DENTON DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN
Under Stage 2 drought conditions, residential customers shall be charged a 10% rate increase for water
usage greater than 15,000 gallons per account per thirty (30) days.
Under Stage 3 drought conditions, residential customers shall be charged a 20% rate increase for water
usage greater than 15,000 gallons per account per thirty (30) days.
SCHEDULE WC
COMMERCLAL/TNDUSTRLAL WATER SERVICE RATE
(Effective 10/01/22)
APPLICATION
Applicable for all commercial and industrial users, or other water users not otherwise classified under
this ordinance, for all water provided at one point of delivery and measured through one meter. (WC)
Applicable for all commercial and industrial users or other users not otherwise classified under this
ordinance outside of the corporate limits of the City of Denton for all water service provided at one
point of delivery and measured through one meter, with or without wastewater service. (WCO)
Applicable where the metered water is used for commercial purposes and is not returned to the
wastewater system for collection and treatment. (WCN)
Applicable where metered water is used for landscape irrigation purposes and is not returned to the
wastewater system for collection and treatment. (WCI)
Applicable where metered water is outside the corporate limits of the City of Denton, Texas and is used
for landscape irrigation purposes and is not returned to the wastewater system for collection and
treatment. (WCIO)
Not applicable to resale service in any event, nor to temporary, standby, or supplementary service
except as otherwise expressly provided for in this ordinance..
MONTHLY RATE (WC) and (WCN)
(1)Facility Charge3/4 inch Meter
1 inch Meter
1 - 1/2 inch Meter
2 inch Meter
3 inch Meter
4 inch Meter
6 inch Meter
8 inch Meter
10 inch Meter
Per Bill
$22.37
$3 1 .68
$38.3 1
$50.99
$109.30
$216.71
$296.21
$415.01
$594.00
(2) Volume Charge $4.34 per 1,000 gallons
MONTHLY RATE (WCO) – OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS
(1)Facility Charge3/4 inch Meter
1 inch Meter
1-1/2 inch Meter
2 inch Meter
3 inch Meter
4 inch Meter
6 inch Meter
8 inch Meter
10 inch Meter
Per Bill
$26.00
$36.80
$44.50
$59.25
$ 126.95
$25 1 .75
$344.10
$482.10
$690.00
(2) Volume Charge $5.10 per 1,000 gallons
MONTHLY RATE (WCI) - IRRIGATION
(1)Facility Charge3/4 inch Meter
Per Bill
$22.37
$31.68
$38.31
$50.99
$ 109.30
$216.71
$296.21
$415.01
$594.00
1 inch Meter
1 -1/2 inch Meter2 inch Meter
3 inch Meter
4 inch Meter
Meter
Meter
Meter
6 inch
8 inch
10 inch
(2) Volume Charge Rate Per 1.000 Gallons
$5.75
MONTHLY RATE (WCIO) - IRRIGATION
(1)Facility Charge3/4 inch Meter
1 inch Meter1-1/2 inch Meter
2 inch Meter
3 inch Meter4 inch Meter
6 inch Meter
8 inch Meter
10 inch Meter
Per Bill
$26.00
$36.80
$44.50
$59.25
$126.95
$251 .75
$344.10
$482.10
$690.00
(2) Volume Charge Rate Per 1.000 Gallons
6.61
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MINMUM BILLING
The minimum amount that may be billed shall be in the amount of the applicable Facility Charge.
PAYMENT
Bills are due when rendered and become past due if not paid within fifteen (15) calendar days fromdate of issuance.
SPECIAL FACLiTIES
All services which require special facilities in order to meet a customer's service requirements shall be
provided, subject to the Special Facilities Rider.
VOLUME CHARGE
Billing for the water consumption shall be based on the consumption during the billing period.
Formula:
Gallons consumption x Rate per 19000 gallons
1 ,000
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WATER RATES UNDER DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANCONDITIONS PURSUANT TO THE CURRENT CITY OF DENTON DROUGHTCONTINGENCY PLAN
Under Stage 2 drought conditions, Commercial/Industrial customers shall be charged a 10% surcharge
penalty for water usage above 80% of prior billing volumes per account per thirty (30) days.
Under Stage 3 drought conditions, Commercial/Industrial customers shall be charged a 20% surcharge
penalty for water usage above 70% of prior billing volumes per account per thirty (30) days.
SCHEDULE WFH
METERED WATER FROM FIRE FIYDRANT
(Effective 10/01/22)
APPLICATION
Applicable for all water taken through a fire hydrant or other direct distribution line source at one
location for private or commercial use not associated with firefighting. Customers must complete, sign,
and agree to all terms and conditions stated in the “Fire Hydrant Meter Use Agreement.”
DEPOSIT $1,100 per meter
User shall place a deposit each time a City's hydrant meter(s) is requested. The deposit will be returned
when meter is returned and final bill is paid.
NET RATE
Volume Charge $5.07 per 1,000 gallons
Monthly volume shall be computed by subtracting the beginning meter reading from the ending meter
reading divided by 1,000, and multiplied times the volume charge, upon the monthly return of the meter
to the Water Department for reading. Per the “Fire Hydrant Meter Use Agreement”, failure by the
Customer to return the meter to water utilities by the 3rd day of each month for reading, results in
acceptance by the Customer to pay a monthly billing equal to 100,000 gallons of water usage for the
month
Facility Charge
PAYMENT
$110.63 per bill
Bills are due when rendered and become past due if not paid within fifteen (15) calendar days fromdate of issuance.
COMMERCLAL/iNDUSTRIAL WATER RATES UNDER DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANCONDITIONS - PURSUANT TO THE CURRENT CITY OF DENTON DROUGHTCONTINGENCY PLAN
Under Stage 2 and Stage 3 drought conditions, use of water from fire hydrants limited to fire fighting,
essential distribution system maintenance, and related activities. All other water use from fire hydrants
will be by special permit only.
SCHEDULE WW
WHOLESALE TREATED WATER SERVICETO UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
(Effective 10/01/22)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all wholesale treated water sales from the City of Denton, Texas to the Upper TrinityRegional Water District (UTRWD)
Not applicable for temporary, standby, or supplementary service.
MONTHLY CHARGES
The monthly charge for service shall be expressed as a facility charge, a volume price per 1,000 gallons
and a demand price per million gallons per day (MGD) of demand.
(WW2/WW3) (1) Facility Charge $288.72 per bill
(2) Water Volume Rate $0.61 per 1,000 gallons
(WD2/WD3)(3) Subscribed Demand Rate $667,879 per MGD (Annual)
12 (Paid Monthly)
=BFull Payment of Annual Water Demand Adjustments:
As determined in the last month of each fiscal year (September), if any outstanding or unpaid
annual water demand adjustment charges exist, they shall be included in their entirety on the
monthly billing for the following month of October. Water demand adjustment charges shall
be billed and payable in full, in accordance with the bill payment delinquency provisions
provided for below.
MINIMUM BILLING
The minimum monthly billing amount shall be the sum of the monthly facility charge plus the monthlysubscribed demand rate charge.
WATER DEMAND
The demand will be billed on a monthly basis at the Water Demand Rate for the subscribed MGD water
demand level. If at any time during the fiscal year the actual peak demand required, as established by
the highest rate of flow controller setting for any one day during the fiscal year, is greater than the peak
demand subscribed during the fiscal year, annual water demand charges will be retroactively adjustedup beginning in June for each water year.
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BILL PAYMENT DELINQUENCY
Bills shall be due and payable when rendered. Bills are considered delinquent if not paid within twenty
(20) calendar days of the date a bill for service is rendered. There shall be a ten (10%) percent per
annum interest charge on the amount due, from the date when due until paid, if not paid within twenty(20) calendar days of the date a bill for service is rendered.
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SCHEDULE WRW
WHOLESALE RAW WATER SERVICE TO
UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
(Effective 10/01/22)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all raw water sales from the City of Denton, Texas to the Upper Trinity Regional Water
District (UTRWD), per the Interim Sale of Wholesale Raw Water Contract
MONTHLY CHARGES
The monthly charge for service shall be expressed as a volume price per 1,000 gallons.
Volume Charge:$.90083 per 1,000 gallons
PAYMENT
Bills shall be due and payable within twenty (20) calendar days of the date a bill is rendered,
BILL PAYMENT DELINQUENCY
Bills shall be due and payable when rendered. Bills are considered delinquent if not paid within twenty
(20) calendar days of the date a bill for service is rendered. There shall be a ten (10%) percent per
annum interest charge on the amount due, from the date when due until paid, if not paid within twenty
(20) calendar days of the date a bill for service is rendered.
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SCIWDULE WCL
WHOLESALE RAW WATER PASS-THROUGH TOUPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICTFROM LAKE CFLAPMAN INTO LAKE LEWISVILLE
(Effective 10/01/22)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all pass-through raw water sent from Lake Chapman into Lake Lewisville by the UpperTrinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) per the Cooper Reservoir Project Contract, as well as, all
Lake Chapman water reclaimed for reuse if discharged into and subsequently withdrawn from
Lewisville Lake by UTRWD or Lewisville pursuant to a reuse permit or other appropriate regulatoryauthorization.
MONTHLY CHARGES
The monthly charge for service shall be expressed as a volume price per 1,000 gallons.
Volume Charge: $0.0311 per 1,000 gallons
PAYMENT
Denton shall render bills monthly. Bills shall be due and payable within twenty (20) calendar days ofthe date a bill for service is rendered.
BILL PAYMENT DELINQUENCY
Bills shall be due and payable when rendered. Bills are considered delinquent if not paid within twenty
(20) calendar days of the date a bill for service is rendered. There shall be a ten (10%) percent per
annum interest charge on the amount due, from the date when due until paid, if not paid within twenty
(20) calendar days of the date a bill for service is rendered.
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WATER TAP AND METER FEES
(Effective 10/01/22)
APPLICATION
This schedule applies to the installation, removal, or relocation of water taps and meters by the City of
Denton Utility Department at the request of a person, firm, association or corporation.
TAP AND METER FEES
Any person, association of persons, or corporation that requests that a water main tap, water meter or
water meter loop, be removed, installed, or relocated by the Utility Department shall pay in advance to
the Utility Department the following applicable fees:
WATER TAPS WITH METER
All taps and meters listed in this section include the installation of a water main tap, a service line from
the main to the water meter, the meter box, and water meter. Water impact fees are not included. For
situations where portions of this installation requires a pavement cut and repair or the water service line
must be bored under the street, the Paved Street fee shall apply. For installations that require a full
concrete panel section of pavement to be removed and replaced, or that require a meter larger than 2
inches, the Water Utility Department will provide a special price quotation (see “fees for installations
not listed” section).
IJa Meter Paved Street Unpaved Street
1 inch 5/8 inch x 3/4 inch
1 inch 3/4 inch x 3/4 inch
1 inch 1 inch
$2,405.00
$2,445.00
$2,475.00
$1 ,605.00
$ 1 ,645.00
$1 ,675.00
2 inch 1-1/2 inch
2 inch 2 inch
$3,070.00
$3,080.00
$2,070.00
$2,080.00
WATER METER FEES
This section applies where there is an existing water tap and service line of sufficient size to install a
water meter. Situations include water meter installations for new developments and existing properties
requesting a larger water meter with an existing adequately sized water tap and service line. Fees
include installation and setup of a new water meter and a new water meter box (if required). Water
impact fees are not included. For a meter larger than 2 inches, the Water Utility Department will
provide a special price quotation (see “fees for installations not listed” section).
Size of Meter
5/8 inch x 3/4 inch
3/4 inch x 3/4 inch
$305.00
$345.00
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1 inch
1-1/2 inch
2 inch
$375.00
$670.00
$680.00
WATER METER RELOCATIONS
This section applies for relocations for existing water meters to remove them from conflicts with
driveways, sidewalks and other surface obstructions. This standard fee covers relocation of the meter
box and water meter and water service line up to 10 feet and does not include pavement removal or
replacement. For distances longer than 10 feet, the Water Utility Department will provide a special
price quotation in increments of 10 feet (see “fees for installations not listed” section).
Size of Meter Relocation of 10 Feet or Less
3/4 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inch
2 inch
$285.00
$285.00
$340.00
$390.00
WATER LINE TAPS
This section applies to the installation of all water main taps for extension of water mains, larger than
2 inch diameter service lines, and fire lines, including, but not limited to, fire sprinkler lines. The fees
include the tapping sleeve and isolation gate valve, the installation of the tap, and the removal and
restoration of the pavement for the water tap installation only. The contractor is responsible for
installing the mainline extensions, service lines, and fire lines from the tapping sleeve isolation valve.
For tap installations impacting concrete pavement that require a full concrete panel section to be
removed and replaced, the Water Utility Department will provide a special price quotation. If
requested, the Water Utility Department can offer to make a short extension of the main or service
line to the back side of the adjacent street curb line or street right of way line based upon a special
price quotation (see “fees for installations not listed” section).
Size of Tap Paved Street Unpaved Street
4 inch
6 inch
8 inch
12 inch
$3,600.00
$3,800.00
$4,800.00
$5,500.00
$2,1 00.00
$2,200.00
$3, 100.00
$4,000.00
FEES FOR INSTALLATIONS NOT LISTED
For the installation of a tap, loop or meter for which a fee is not specified, the requestor shall pay in
advance based upon the estimated cost of such installation, or similar work, plus an administrative
charge of 20%.
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FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION
(Effective 10/01/22)
APPLICATION
This schedule applies to the installation, removal, or relocation of fire hydrants by the City of Denton
Utility Department at the request of a person, firm, association or corporation.
FIRE FIYDRANT INSTALLATION FEES
Any person, association of persons, or corporation that requests that a fire hydrant be removed,
installed, or relocated by the Utility Department shall pay in advance to the Utility Department the
following applicable fees:
Fire Hydrant Installation Paved Street Unpaved Street
Installation Fee $6,200.00 $4,300.00
FEES FOR INSTALLATIONS NOT LISTED
For the installation of a fire hydrant for which a fee is not specified, the requestor shall pay in advancea 50% deposit based upon the estimated cost of such installation, or similar work, plus an
administrative charge of 20%. Upon completion of the installation, the applicant shall be billed at
actual cost, as determined by the Utility Department, plus a 20% administrative fee.
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WATER LABORATORY TESTING FEES
(Effective 10/01/22)
APPLICATION
Applicable to all customers and entities requesting testing and analysis services from the City of Denton
Water/Wastewater Laboratory
RATE
Fee Description Fee Per Test
Colilert (P/A), (Total Coliform, E. coli)
Colilert Quantitray (MPN), (Total conform, E. coli)
Colilert Quantitray (MPN), (Tecal conform)
Heterotrophic Plate Counts (HPC)
$20.00
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Records Search – per hour $25.00/hour
The testing and analysis fees are established to recover the cost of testing water and wastewater
samples.
MINMUN4 BILLING
The minimum amount that may be billed shall be as follows:
$20.00 - Testing
$25.00 - Records Search
PAYMENT
Bills are due when rendered, and become past due if not paid within fifteen (15) calendar days from
date of issuance
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SPECIAL FACILITIES RIDER
(Effective 10/01/22)
(1)All service shall be offered from available facilities. If a Customer service request for a special
or unusual service not otherwise provided for by the water rate ordinance, and/or requiresfacilities or devices which are not normally and readily available at the location at which the
Customer requests the service, then the City shall provide the service subject to the
requirements of paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Rider.
(2)The total cost of all facilities required to meet the Customer’s special or unusual requirements,
which are incurred by the City in connection with rendering the service shall be subject to a
contract entered into between the City and the Customer. This contract shall be signed by both
parties prior to the City providing the requested service to the Customer.
(3)Any contract under this rider is subject to the following approvals:
(a)If the total value of the contract is less than $100,000, the contract may be approvedby the City Manager, or his designee. If a contract under this subsection is not
approved by the City Manager, or his designee, then it must be recommended for
approval by the Public Utilities Board and approved by the City Council.
(b)If the total value of the contract is equal to or greater than $100,000, the contract must
be recommended for approval by the Public Utilities Board and approved by the CityCouncil.
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SECTION 2. Ordinance 21-2112 is hereby repealed as of the effective date of thisordinance.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in force when the provisions of this
ordinance became effective which are inconsistent or in conflict with the terms of provisions contained
in the amended schedule of rates hereby enacted by this ordinance, are hereby repealed to the extent of
any such conflict.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in thisordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance, and the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, hereby declares it would have enacted
such remaining portions despite any such invalidity.
SECTION 5. The Schedule of Rates herein adopted shall be effective, charged and applied
to all water consumption occurring on and after October 1, 2022; and a copy of said rates, fees, and
charges shall be maintained on file in the Office of the City Secretary of Denton, Texas.
The motion to approve this Ordinance was made by Chris cDd+s and
seconded by B rf Ln 13&K ; the Ordinance was passed and approved bythe following vote IT - a :
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Nay Abstain Absent
Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck, District 2 :
Jesse Davis, District 3 :
Alison Maguire, District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5:
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the Mday of AMh_2022.
GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY Btqllllltf
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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