24-774ORDINANCE NO. 24-774
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME-RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS, FORMS, AND
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (“TCEQ”) BY THE CITY MANAGER, TO SEEK
PERMITS, PERMIT AMENDMENTS, PERMIT RENEWALS, AND
AUTHORIZATIONS NEEDED FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY’S WATER
UTILITY, THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS NEEDED TO RECEIVE TCEQ PERMITS
AND AUTHORIZATIONS, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, to conduct its operations, including those associated with future capital
improvements, the City of Denton Water Utility (“Water Utility”) must acquire permits and
authorizations from TCEQ; and
WHEREAS, the Water Utility must submit forms and applications, along with associated
documents, to TCEQ to receive permits and authorizations; and
WHEREAS, TCEQ issuance of permits, permit amendments, permit renewals, and
authorizations may require the payment of fees from funds available in the City of Denton’s
budget; and
WHEREAS, due to accelerated growth in the City of Denton and the region, the Water Utility
must apply for TCEQ permits and authorizations at an increased rate; and
WHEREAS, in Ordinance No. 22-1994, the City Council authorized and directed the City
Manager or their designee, to take such actions as they find reasonable and appropriate to file
applications for and pursue amendment of the City’s water rights and to obtain new water reuse
rights; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the delegation of its authority solely to the City
Manager under this Ordinance is in the public interest and will lead to the efficient
implementation of Water Utility initiatives conducted pursuant to the policies and direction of
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the public interest to seek and obtain permits and
authorizations from TCEQ.
NOW, THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS :
SECTION 1. The recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are incorporated herein
by reference as findings of the City Council.
SECTION 2. In addition to the delegation in Ordinance No. 22-1994, the City Council hereby
authorizes the City Manager to take such actions as they find reasonable and appropriate to file
applications, forms, and associated documents to acquire permits, permit amendments, permit
renewals, and authorizations from TCEQ, consistent with the intents and purposes of this
ordinance and state law.
SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to provide for payment, where funds
are available in the budget, of regulatory and notice fees required to receive permits, permit
amendments, permit renewals, and authorizations from TCEQ.
SECTION 4. Any provision of any prior ordinance of the City which conflicts with any
provision of this ordinance is hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict, but all other
provisions of the ordinance of the city which are not in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
The motion to approve this ordinance was made by [ B. D' „U_ 1 and seconded by [ C . Lo ,all.
The ordinance was passed and approved by the following vote U– a– J:
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:J
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Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck, District 2:
Paul Meltzer. District 3 :
Joe Holland, District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5:
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED this the j6tl day of a 2024.
GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:tWqh7ad/,br Christopher Mullins
2024.04.03 17:24:31 45'OO'