101422 Friday Staff Report City Manager's Office
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DENTON
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 14, 2022
TO: The Honorable Mayor Hudspeth and Council Members
FROM: Sara Hensley, City Manager
SUBJECT: Staff Report
Upcoming Meetings
A. Traffic Safety Commission on, Monday, October 17, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the
Development Service Center.
B. Joint Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council on Tuesday,
October 18, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at the Development Service Center.
C. Work Session of the City Council on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the
City Council Work Session Room followed by a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
D. Animal Shelter Advisory Committee on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in
the City Council Work Session Room.
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity • Fiscal Responsibility • Inclusion • Transparency • Outstanding Customer Service
General Information & Status Updates
A. November 8, 2022, Special Elections — Voting Locations — Denton County Elections
finalized the early voting/election day locations. Attached are polling location listings for
both early voting and election day. Addresses have been linked for easier access. As with
previous elections, Capital Projects/Engineering has identified any roadway construction
potentially hindering the ability of residents to travel to listed voting locations in Denton.
Staff will continue to coordinate voting detour routes, produce detour "vote here"
directional signs and, then place the signs at the potential areas of conflict. The diagrams
for each location have been linked on the City's Vote webpage along with the address.
Staff contact: Rosa Rios, City Secretary's Office
B. WUfinding Paw Prints — Denton Animal Services recently partnered with Traffic
Operations to paint wayfinding paw prints at the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption
Center. The wayfinding paw prints lead customers into the parking lot and to the back gate
area to surrender an animal or to drop off donations. DAS thanks the Traffic Operations
team for the collaboration to enhance our customer experience.For more information about
the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center, please call (940) 349-7594 or visit
www.cityofdenton.com/animalservices. Staff contact: Tiffany Thomson, Customer
Service &Animal Services
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C. Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day —Parks and Recreation (PARD) hosted their first
celebration of National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day on Saturday, October 1. PARD
staff partnered with the Denton Police Department to offer guided rides from 10 a.m. —
noon. Approximately 40 participants attended and biked their choice of a 5.3-mile or 1-
mile loop created for this event. PARD showcased the new mountain bike fleet, in which
participants who did not have a bike or a good way to transport it were able to check these
out for use on the trail. Velo Republic Bicycle shop was onsite to offer any repairs or
adjustments if needed and provided guided rides as well. PARD is eager to begin planning
for next year's event on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Staff contact: Carin Zeman, Parks and
Recreation
D. Preschool Story Time FISH—On Friday,October 7,Denton Public Library's South Branch
Library and Denton Parks and Recreation hosted an outdoor preschool story time at South
Lakes Park. Attendees participated in fishing-themed stories and songs. Afterwards, Texas
Parks & Wildlife Rangers taught the participants how to use a fishing pole, cast and reel,
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and let them practice using a Backyard Bass fishing set. Several of the 39 participants
visited the dock at South Lakes Pond or Eureka Playground after the event. Staff contact:
Carin Zeman, Parks and Recreation
2023/24 Community Development Funding Priority & Feedback Session — Each
year, the City of Denton receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development for community development,housing, and public services for low and
moderate-income persons. The City of Denton needs the community's help to determine
how these federal funds should be prioritized. The Community Services Department is
accepting feedback for the 2023-2024 program year via an online survey and a virtual
feedback session. Complete the online survey at this link by December 2, 2022. A virtual
feedback session will be held Thursday, October 27, at 6 p.m. Register for the funding
priority feedback session online. The survey and feedback session have been promoted via
email and the City's social media channels. The postcard below promoting the survey will
also be distributed at City facilities and community meeting through December 2.
Community members can sign up for the Community Services email list here to receive
regular updates regarding community needs surveys, funding availability and other
important notices. Staff contact: Courtney Douangdara, Community Services
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Criteria Manual Annual Updates —In March 2022, staff began annual updates to the City
of Denton Criteria Manuals. Staff from all departments met weekly from April through
June to discuss and review all City Criteria Manuals. Feedback was received on topics
including development process, engineering standards, construction standards, and
maintenance concerns. Revisions were made to the Manuals from July through September,
and updated draft documents were produced at the end of this period. Staff presented the
results of the annual updates to the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 12, as
well as at a Developer Town Hall on October 13. Draft versions of the City Criteria
Manuals were posted in the Development Code, Design Documents & Criteria Manuals
section of the City of Denton website, along with a public comment and feedback form.
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Planned public outreach associated with the Criteria Manual updates is included below.
Staff contact: Brett Bourgeois, Capital Projects/Engineering
� . Public Outreach
October 12 Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session
October 13 Developer Town Hall
October 14 Criteria Manual Updates Published Online
October 14 A summary included in the Friday Report
October 24 Public Utilities Board Meeting
November 10 Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) Meeting
November 18 A summary in the Friday Report
November 19 Advertise in Denton Record Chronical
December 6 City Council Work Session and Public Hearing
January 1 Effective Date
E. DME Hurricane Ian Mutual Response Team- Hurricane Ian slammed into the Fort Myers
area of Southwest Florida on September 28 as a Category 4 hurricane with 150-mph winds.
In response to this devastating storm, Denton Municipal Electric (DME) provided mutual
aid assistance to the City of Lakeland. DME dispatched 17 staff along with an assortment
of electric restoration equipment on Wednesday, September 27. The crews overnighted in
Jackson, Mississippi and continued to Lakeland on Thursday, September 28. The crews
provided daily restoration services to the citizens of Lakeland until their departure on
Wednesday, October 5.
The DME crew participating in Hurricane Ian mutual aid are included in the photo below
(from left to right): Brad Watts, Cody Snider, Ethan Horton, Matt Jones, Johnny Murrillo,
Lane Freeman, Christian Lopez,Jeff Brown,Devin Teeters,Dylan Brown,Nathan Correa,
Josh Chase,Javier Molina,Nate Moffitt, Chase Oliver,Lanny Amyx,Dominic Head. Staff
contact: Chris Lutrick, DME
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F. Update on Transitional Housing RFP - A Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transitional
Housing was issued on September 16, 2022, and will close on November 1, 2022.
Notification of the RFP was sent to 1,249 registered suppliers as well as 123 interested
parties. Proposals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a selection
committee of individuals representing the City with the option to include others with
experience in homeless services. Proposals will be ranked by the published criteria. The
City reserves the right to request oral interviews and/or site visits with the highest-ranked
organizations to allow the operator to expand upon the written responses. The same
evaluation criteria will be used for interviews. The final selection will be based on the total
of all evaluators' scores. The highest ranked operator(s) after scoring may be invited to
enter final negotiations with the City for purposes of contract award. Staff contact: Laura
Behrens, Finance
Responses to Council Member Requests for Information
A. Denton Municipal Electric Recycling — During the September 20 City Council meeting,
Mayor Pro Tern Beck asked for information related to Denton Municipal Electric's (DME)
recycling practices regarding transformer assets. DME currently utilizes two contracts for
the recycling and disposal of materials:Alamo Transformer Supply Company(Alamo)and
Fulton Metal Sales (Fulton). Both contracts followed the City's solicitation process which
includes a review of specification and scopes of service by the Solicitation Review
Committee(SRC). The SRC is comprised of representatives from Procurement,Legal, and
Environmental Services and Sustainability and provides input and direction respective to
their area. Disposal requirements are included in the Alamo contract and Fulton provides
recycling services for several City departments.
The following disposal and recycling practices are used for transformer assets:
• Contract #7375 — Alamo provides transformer recycling, testing, and disposal
services. The contract includes recycling pickup for specific parts and credits, per
transformer by kVA size, for salvage on 1-phase pole and pad-mounted
transformers and 3-phase pad-mounted transformers. The Alamo contract also
provides for transformer and capacitor bank disposal and includes testing and
sampling services of transformer oil for any potential PCB content. PCB oil
samples are pulled on any electrical equipment containing oil not containing a
nameplate, or if the name does not specifically designate the transformer as non-
PCB per the original manufacturer nameplate, or work was performed on the
transformer by any other repair shop after manufacturing.Any transformer deemed
contaminated is sent to an EPA-approved disposal site. All PCB results are
maintained in the vendor's PCB database with results available to DME upon
request. There have been zero known transformers identified as contaminated on
the DME system.
• Contract #7555 — Fulton's service provides for the sale of scrap electrical wire,
metals,white goods, electric meters, and water meters based on a percentage of the
American Metal Market prevailing market price. This provides the City with a
recycling method of disposal. Specifically, for DME, this contract is used for
various products,including,but not limited to,aluminum conductor steel reinforced
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(ACSR) conductor, underground cable, insulated and non-insulated copper,
neoprene, iron, steel,whole electric and water meters, and red brass.
Staff contact: Jerry Fielder, DME
B. Microsealin o� begy Street — On September 21, Council Member Byrd requested
staff evaluate resident concerns regarding the quality and application of the microseal
treatment applied to Bayberry Street. Concerns included inconsistent application of the
microseal, tire ruts in the surface material, and ponding water near the end of the roadway.
Staff previously addressed these concerns on September 8 and arranged for Viking
Construction, the City's microseal contractor, to patch the tire ruts on September 10. On
October 4, staff met with a concerned resident onsite to review additional tire ruts in the
Bayberry cul-de-sac.
Following receipt of Council Member Byrd's September 21 request, Streets and Public
Works Inspection initiated walkthrough inspections of 15 roadway segments, including
Bayberry Street. Staff recently concluded these inspections and met with the contractor to
review findings and discuss next steps. As part of this discussion, staff instructed Viking
Construction to perform inspections of all roadways treated in the 2022 microseal program,
identify work not meeting specification, and propose corrective repairs to address
deficiencies.
Viking Construction is in the process of performing inspections and will submit their
proposed repairs over the next two weeks. Upon receipt, staff will review the results and
proposed repairs for adequacy. Prior to initiating repairs, staff will provide Council with
an update in a future Friday Report and perform public outreach to update and educate
impacted residents. While the type of repair has not been finalized, staff and the contractor
agreed repairs must be performed on Bayberry Street. Viking Construction will be
responsible for the repairs at no additional construction cost to the City of Denton,per their
contract requirements.
Staff is assessing all aspects of the 2022 microseal program to identify potential issues and
improvements. Prior to initiating future microseal projects, staff will reevaluate processes
used to select roadways for preventative maintenance, resident outreach and
communication, and the types of surface treatments to apply to residential roadways. Staff
contact: Ethan Cox, Streets, Drainage, Traffic
C. Ci . ide Speed Study pdate — On September 27, Staff presented the Citywide Speed
Study to Council as a work session item. A follow-up work session on residential speed
limits is scheduled for the October 18 Council meeting. To maximize time for the
discussion of this topic, staff prepared an Informal Staff Report to offer responses and
additional information regarding discussion on the Citywide Speed Study during the
September 27 work session. Staff contact: Nathan George, Capital Projects/Engineering
D. NLC/CVS Prescription Discount Program — On October 7, Council Member McGee
inquired with staff regarding the National League of Cities' (NLC) Healthy Hometown
Prescription Drug Discount program,which is a program the NLC promotes in partnership
with CVS Caremark pharmacies (CVS). Staff previously provided council information on
this program in an August 2019 Friday report and the program appears to have remained
unchanged since. According to their website, this discount program in participating cities
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allows residents who lack insurance or whose insurance does not cover the cost of a
prescription drug to sign up for an ID card making them eligible to purchase prescription
drugs at a lower price. The program is offered at no cost to NLC cities and is funded by
CVS. In 2019, staff reported, for example, in 2018, 98 City of Plano residents utilized the
program and saved $1,076.74 total: an average of$10.98 in savings per resident. In order
to participate, the City of Denton would designate a staff contact and create a promotional
plan utilizing marketing materials provided by NLC. While the discount card, enrollment,
and membership are free, the cost to administer this program remains unclear. Prior to
considering participation, staff would need to gather more information to estimate the staff
time required for the program, gather additional information on program results in other
cities, and confirm whether participation in this privately funded program would be
permitted under City policy. Staff contact: Ryan Adams, City Manager's Office
E. Nottingham Drive at Churchill Drive — On October 9, Mayor Pro Tern Beck contacted
staff, as well as Council Member Davis on October 13, on behalf of residents inquiring
about a street failure at the intersection of Churchill Drive and Nottingham Drive. The
Streets Department is currently working with the Water Department to determine the
source of the water contributing to the failure. Repairs are currently scheduled to start on
October 17, starting with concrete work and then moving to repair of the roadway. Barring
the need for additional repairs to water assets, repairs to the roadway are expected to be
completed by November 4. Staff added barricades to better identify the area located in the
parking lane until repairs can be made. Staff contact: Daniel Kremer, Streets
F. Festival Reporting On October 12, Council Member McGee inquired whether festivals
receiving City support provide post-festival reports. Staff communicated organizations that
receive City sponsorship funds or in-kind support are required to provide a performance
report 30 days after the event.During the Community Partnership Committee Meeting held
this week, staff communicated a template is being developed to standardize the reporting
process. Performance report data will be shared with Council on a quarterly basis. Staff
contacts: Christine Taylor, City Manager's Office and Cassey Ogden, Finance
G. Construction Traffic near Newton Ram — On October 13, Council Member Davis
requested staff evaluate a resident concern regarding construction traffic around Newton
Rayzor Elementary School. Staff spoke with Denton ISD who will implement a new truck
route along Crescent Street to Fulton Drive for trucks associated with the former Denton
High School reconstruction project. Staff contact: Rebecca Diviney, Capital
Projects/Engineering
Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Fall Twilight Tunes Series—Wolff s Park on Industrial Street hosts Twilight Tunes every
Thursday from September 29 to October 28. Industrial Street will be closed each Thursday
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the show will begin around 6 p.m. Parking at the NCTC Parking
Garage will be available for free during the show. Staff contact: Arianna Bencid,Parks and
Recreation
B. Dia De Los Muertos Celebration— The Parks and Recreation Department will host a Dia
De Los Muertos Celebration on October 15, starting at 10 a.m. at the MLK Jr. Recreation
Center. The celebration will feature keynote speaker Dr. Valerie Martinez-Ebers, who is a
Distinguished Research Professor of Political Science and Director of the Latina/o and
Mexican American Studies Program at the University of North Texas. This event will also
feature various vendors, resources, and raffles. Staff contact: Cheylon Brown, Parks and
Recreation
C. Halloween Harvest, S'mores, and Stories — Denia Recreation Center will host this free
community event on Saturday, October 15 beginning at 4 p.m. Participants may enter a
costume contest, pumpkin carving contest, and best-decorated vehicle contest. After the
harvest,join in S'mores and Stories at 7:30 p.m. Tejas Storytellers will tell stories around
the campfire while we make our sweet treats. S'more kits are $3 per kit. Staff contact:
Megan Thomas, Parks and Recreation
D. Fall into Gardening — Are you ready to take your landscape to the next level? Fall is a
perfect time to give your landscape a refresh. If you're having trouble controlling unwanted
plants in your lawn and landscape or if you're confused about when to water and when to
wait,this class is for you.RSVP online to join us at 6 p.m. on October 20 at 1001 S.Mayhill
Rd. Staff contact: Katherine Barnett, Sustainability
E. Energy Efficiency Tips and Tricks — Join us on October 22 at 10 a.m. at Emily Fowler
Library to learn how to save energy and save money. RSVP online so you can learn the
basics of energy efficiency, easy at-home upgrades, as well as city resources and programs
that can help to light your way. Staff contact: Katherine Barnett, Sustainability
F. Community Tree Giveaway Volunteer Opportunity — Registration for the 24th Annual
Community Tree Giveaway is now closed, but residents can add their name to a waiting
list for trees not picked up by registered participants. Waiting list registrants are limited to
one tree per household.
KDB is also seeking volunteers to help with the Tree Giveaway, which is KDB's largest
and longest-running tree distribution effort. To sign up to volunteer, for more information
on tree species in this year's giveaway, or for tree planting and care resources,please visit
hqp://www.kdb.org. Staff contact: Autumn Natalie, Parks and Recreation
G. Denton Animal Services Trunk or Treat — Denton Animal Services will host a Trunk or
Treat event on Thursday, October 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for all the Community to enjoy.
Staff contact: Tiffany Thomson, Customer Service &Animal Services
H. Denton Nonprofit Collaborative — The Denton Nonprofit Collaborative will meet for the
third time Friday, October 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Development Services Center (401
N. Elm). The group will discuss the prioritization of collaborative opportunities to increase
the capacity of nonprofits. This event is free and open to any nonprofit organization
operating in or serving residents in the City of Denton. Please pre-register online at
www.tiUurl.com/dentonnpcollabl022 by Wednesday, October 19. Staff contact:
Courtney Douangdara, Community Services
1. Howl-O-Ween Carnival & Haunted House — On October 22, from 10 a.m. until noon,
Martin Luther King Jr. Rec Center will host a free community carnival with games,goodie
bags, face painting, bounce houses, and a costume contest. Concessions will be available
for purchase. The Denton Animal Shelter will also be on-site for a special adoption
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drive! Come back from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to relive classic horror movies at our haunted
house; guaranteed to have you screaming with fun! Entry is $5 per person. Staff contact:
Cheylon Brown, Parks and Recreation
J. Denton County Homeless Veterans Stand Down—The Denton County Veterans Coalition
is hosting its 7th Annual Denton County Homeless Veterans Stand Down event on
Thursday, October 27 at the Denton Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Veterans
experiencing homelessness will have the opportunity to connect to employment services,
housing programs, and other community organizations providing resources and supportive
services. See attached flyer for more information. Staff contact: Megan Ball, Community
Services
K. Movie in the Park: Hocus Pocus — Quakertown Park is hosting a screening of the original
Hocus Pocus on Friday, October 28 from 6 to 9 p.m.,with preshow fun including pumpkin
painting, inflatables, and lawn games, and a costume contest starting at 6 p.m. and the
movie at 7 p.m. Staff contact: Arianna Bencid, Parks and Recreation
L. Recycling 101 —Join Sustainability for National Recycling Day on November 15 to review
what's accepted in curbside recycling,where the recycling goes, why certain items are not
accepted, and what recycling becomes. The discussion will also include sustainable
alternatives to recycling. RSVP online to join Recycling 101 at 6 p.m. at Emily Fowler
Library. Staff contact: Katherine Barnett, Sustainability
M. Wreaths Across America—Denton Parks and Recreation (PARD) will be participating
in National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 17 at Oakwood
Cemetery (747 East Prairie St.). Wreaths Across America honors American veterans
by organizing wreath-laying ceremonies at graveyards across the country. Wreaths
cost $15 each and are available for purchase online. Sponsored wreaths can also be
purchased to honor a specific gravesite. Oakwood Cemetery has 253 veteran graves,
with hopes to sponsor each veteran's gravesite.
PARD is also seeking volunteers to help place wreaths at Oakwood Cemetery on
Saturday, December 17. The wreath-laying ceremony will include the Fire
Department's Pipes and Drums, a prayer by Pastor Reginald Logan, and placement of
wreaths. Light refreshments will be served following the events. Staff contact: Autumn
Natalie, Parks and Recreation
N. Parents' Ni-hO — Parks and Recreation's Recreational Care division is bringing back
Kid's Rock beginning in January 2022. Each month, kids ages 5 to 11 will enjoy a night
out while their parents enjoy the night off. Recreational Care staff will plan each event
around a unique theme, create play stations including games and activities, mini-sports
tournaments, unique inflatable fun, ping-pong, and video games on the big screen. Of
course, it's never a party without a DJ and dance contests! The program will run from 7 to
11 p.m. Pizza and a drink will be provided as part of the $25 registration fee. Concessions
and glow novelties will also be sold. Preregistration will be required. Denia Recreation
Center will also be offering Teen Night for ages 11 through 17 once a month beginning in
January. The overlap in age for the two programs will allow parents to choose the option
most suitable for their early middle schoolers and be consistent with summer camps. Staff
contact: Megan Thomas, Parks and Recreation
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Attachments
A. November 8, 2022 Early Voting Polling Locations............................................................I I
B. November 8, 2022 Election Day Polling Locations ...........................................................13
Informal Staff Reports
A. 2022-064 DEC June and July 2022 Dashboards.................................................................14
B. 2022-065 Sister and Friendship Cities................................................................................17
C. Legislative Program ........................................................................20
D. 2022-067 Citywide Speed Study Follow Up......................................................................29
Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information.......................................................................................32
B. Public Meeting Calendar.....................................................................................................34
C. Draft Agenda for October 25 ..............................................................................................38
D. Future Work Session Items.................................................................................................44
E. Street Construction Report..................................................................................................45
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DENTON COUNTY EARLY VOTING
(VOTACION ADELANTADA DEL CONDADO DE DENTON)
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
(8 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2022)
GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS
(ELECCIONES GENERA LES Y ESPECIALES)
The main Early Voting polling place is Denton County Elections Administration located at 701 Kimberly Dr., Denton,TX 76208, room A111(El principal lugar de votacion
onticipodo es to Administrocion de Elecciones del Condodo de Denton ubicada en 701 Kimberly Dr., Denton, TX 76208,sala A111)
EARLY VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE DAYS AND HOURS
(DIAS Y HORAS DE VOTACION TEMPRANO POR APARICION PERSONAL)
October(octubre)24-28 Monday— Friday(runes—viernes) 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
October(octubre)29 Saturday(sdbodo) 7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
October(octubre)30 Sunday(domingo) 11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
October(octubre)31— November(noviembre)4 Monday- Friday(runes—viernes) 7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
Zip Code
Location Address Room City (C6digo
(Ubicoci6n) (Direcci6n) (Sitio de Votaci6n) (Ciudad) Postal)
1 Argyle Town Hall 308 Denton St. E. Community Room Argyle 76226
2 Aubrey Area Library 226 Countryside Dr. Library Community Room Aubrey 76227
3 Bartonville Town Hall 1941 E.Jeter Rd. Town Council Room Bartonville 76226
4 Carrollton Public Library 4220 N.Josey Ln. Large Meeting Room Carrollton 75010
5 Rosemeade Recreation Center 1330 E. Rosemeade Pkwy. Front Lobby Carrollton 75007
6 Copper Canyon Town Hall 400 Woodland Dr. Council Chambers Copper Canyon 75077
7 Corinth City Hall 3300 Corinth Pkwy. Council Chambers Corinth 76208
8 Steven E. Copeland Government Center 1400 FM 424 Community Room Cross Roads 76227
9 Timberglen Recreation Center 3810 Timberglen Rd. Large Room Dallas 75287
10 Denton Civic Center 321 E. McKinney St. Community Room Denton 76201
11 Denton County Elections Administration 701 Kimberly Dr. A111 Denton 76208
12 Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center 1300 Wilson St. Meeting Rooms A& B Denton 76205
13 North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. Meeting Room Denton 76209
14 Robson Ranch Clubhouse 9428 Ed Robson Cir. Medina Denton 76207
15 South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Ln. Program Room Denton 76210
16 Texas Woman's University— Hubbard Hall 301 Administration Dr. Room 2238 Denton 76201
17 University of North Texas-Gateway 801 North Texas Blvd. Room 52 Denton 76201
Center
18 Denton County Southwest Courthouse 6200 Canyon Falls Dr. Community Room Flower Mound 76226
19 Flower Mound Community Activity Center 1200 Gerault Rd. Chill Zone Flower Mound 75028
20 Flower Mound Public Library 3030 Broadmoor Ln. Program Room Flower Mound 75022
21 Flower Mound Senior Center 2701 W. Windsor Dr. Ballroom C Flower Mound 75028
22 Frisco Fire Station #4 4485 Cotton Gin Rd. Training Room Frisco 75034
23 Frisco Fire Station #6 3535 Eldorado Pkwy. Training Room Frisco 75033
24 Frisco Fire Station #7 330 W. Stonebrook Pkwy. Training Room Frisco 75036
25 Frisco Government Center 5533 FM 423 Community Room Frisco 75036
26 Hickory Creek Town Hall 1075 Ronald Reagan Ave. Room 115 & Citizens on Patrol Room Hickory Creek 75065
27 Highland Village Municipal Complex 1000 Highland Village Rd. Police Training Room Highland Village 75077
28 Justin Municipal Complex 415 N. College Ave. City Council Chambers Justin 76247
29 Northwest ISD Administration Building 2001 Texan Dr. Curriculum Design Center Justin 76247
30 Krum ISD Administration Building 1200 Bobcat Blvd. Boardroom Krum 76249
31 Lake Dallas City Hall 212 Main St. Community Room Lake Dallas 75065
32 Lakewood Village Town Hall 100 Highridge Dr. Council Chambers Lakewood Village 75068
33 Castle Hills North Community Center 201 Anna Ave. Clubhouse at Anna Lewisville 75056
34 Lewisville Municipal Annex 1197 W. Main St. Community Room Lewisville 75067
35 Macedonia Ministries 702 S. Mill St. Fellowship Hall Lewisville 75057
36 Thrive Multigenerational Center 1950 S. Valley Pkwy. Dogwood 3 Lewisville 75067
37 Little Elm Community Center 107 Hardwicke Ln. Community Room Little Elm 75068
38 Paloma Creek HOA—Creekside Clubhouse 900 Villa Paloma Blvd. Main Clubhouse Little Elm 75068
39 Little Elm ISD Administration Building 400 Lobo Ln. Competition Gym Little Elm 75068
40 Northlake Town Hall 1500 Commons Cir., Ste. 300 Council Chamber& Conference Room Northlake 76226
41 Oak Point City Hall 100-B Naylor Rd. Community Room Oak Point 75068
42 Pilot Point Senior Center 310 S. Washington St. Room #1 Pilot Point 76258
43 Ponder Town Hall 102 W. Bailey St. Council Chambers Ponder 76259
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DENTON COUNTY EARLY VOTING
(VOTACION ADELANTADA DEL CONDADO DE DENTON)
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
(8 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2022)
GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS
(ELECCIONES GENERALES Y ESPECIALES)
44 Roanoke Public Library 308 S. Walnut St. Meeting Rooms A& B Roanoke 76262
45 Sanger Community Center 101 Freese Dr. Community Center Room Sanger 76266
46 Shady Shores Community Center 101 S. Shady Shores Rd. Council Chambers Shady Shores 76208
47 Fairfield and Suites by Marriott in Dallas 5909 Stone Creek Dr. Stone Creek &Crescent Room The Colony 75056
Plano/The Colony
48 The Colony Annex Building 6804 Main St. Annex Building The Colony 75056
49 Trophy Club MUD No. 1 Building 100 Municipal Dr. Boardroom Trophy Club 76262
Denton County Elections Administration Website: https://www.votedenton.gov
(Sito de Administracion de Elecciones de Condado de Denton): https://www.votedenton.gov
Application for a Ballot by Mail may be downloaded from our website: https://www.votedenton.com/early-voting-by-mail-absentee/
(Solicitud para Boleta par Correa se puede descargar de nuestro sitio web): https://www.votedenton.com/early-voting-by-mail-absentee/
Information by phone: Denton County Elections Administration, 940-349-3200
(Informacion por telefono): Administracion de Elecciones del Condado de Denton 940-349-3200
Applications for a Ballot by Mail must be submitted between January 1, 2022 and October 28, 2022 by mail,fax or email to:
(Solicitudes para una Boleta por Correa pueden ser sometidas entre el 1 de enero de 2022 y 28 de octubre de 2022 por correo,fax a por correo
electronico a:
Early Voting Clerk(Secretario De Votacidn Adelantada)
PO Box 1720
Denton,TX 76202
Fax: 940-349-3201
Email: elections@dentoncounty.gov
Note:effective December 1,2017- If an Application for Ballot by Mail is submitted by fax or e-mail the original application must also be mailed and
received by the Early Voting Clerk no later than the 4" business day after receipt of the faxed or e-mailed copy.
Nota:efectivo el 1 de diciembre de 2017-Si una solicitud de boleta por correo se envia por fax o por correo electronico la solicitud original tambien
debe ser enviada por correo y recibida por el Secretario de votacion anticipada no mas tarde del cuarto dia habil despues de recibir la copia enviada por
fax o por correo electronico.)
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ELECTION DAY BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE LOCATIONS-GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS
(LUGARES DE vomc ON EN EL DIA DE ELECTON POR APARIcON PERSONAL DEL ELECTONES GENERALES Y ESPECIALES)
November 8,2022--7:00 am-7:00 pm
(8 de noviembre de 2022--7.00 am-7.00 pm)
District Precinct Location Address Room City Zip code
(districto) (precinto) (lugar) (direcci6n) (sito de votacidn) (ciudad) (c6digo postal)
1 2069 Denton ISD Sisk Service Center 230 N.Mayhill Rd. Assembly Room A&B Denton 76208
1 2070 Denton ISD Sisk Service Center 230 N.Mayhill Rd. Assembly Room A&B Denton 76208
1 4163 Pecan Creek Elementary School 4400 Lakeview Blvd. S11 and S12 Denton 76208
1 4165 Martin Luther King Jr Recreation Center 1300 Wilson St. Meeting Room A&B Denton 76205
1 4166 Alexander Elementary School 800 Mack Dr. Cafeteria Denton 76209
1 4167 Denton Civic Center 321 E.McKinney St. Community Room Denton 76201
2 1007 Green Valley Baptist Church 9901 FM428 Fellowship Hall Aubrey 76227
2 1056 The Bridge Church 4582 Fishtrap Rd. Class Room Denton 76208
2 1057 CH Collins Athletic Complex 1500 Lone Rd. Banquet Room Denton 76207
2 1058 Knights of Columbus Hall 1700 Riney Rd. Main Hall Denton 76207
2 1060 North Texas Fairgrounds 2217 N.Carroll Blvd. Fair Hall Denton 76201
2 1061 Ginnings Elementary School 2525 Yellowstone PI. Gymnasium Denton 76209
2 1062 North Branch Library 3020N.Locust St. Meeting Room Denton 76209
2 1063 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3000 Old North Rd. Cultural Hall Denton 76209
2 1064 Mount Zion Praise Church 3105 Heather Ln. Church Hall Denton 76209
2 1065 Serve Denton Center 306 N.Loop 288 Conference Room Denton 76209
2 1066 Serve Denton Center 306 N.Loop 288 Conference Room Denton 76209
2 2067 Denton ISD Sisk Service Center 230 N.Mayhill Rd. Assembly Room A&B Denton 76208
2 4168 Denton ISD Stephens Central Administration Building 1307 N.Locust St. Boardroom Denton 76201
2 4171 Denton ISD Stephens Central Administration Building 1307 N.Locust St. Boardroom Denton 76201
2 4174 Springhill Suites by Marriott 1434 Centre Place Dr. Meeting Room Denton 76205
3 1059 North Lakes Recreation Center 2001 W.Windsor Dr. Multipurpose Room A Denton 76207
3 4169 First Christian Church 1203 Fulton St. Fellowship Hall Denton 76201
3 4170 Denton Wesley Foundation 1501 Maple St. Great Hall and Chapel Denton 76201
3 4172 Denton ISD Stephens Central Administration Building 1307 N.Locust St. Boardroom Denton 76201
3 4173 Denia Recreation Center 1001 Parvin St. Room B Denton 76205
3 4175 Springhill Suites by Marriott 1434 Centre Place Dr. Meeting Room Denton 76205
3 4176 Sam Houston Elementary School 3100 Teasley Ln. Library-PLC Room 1 Denton 76205
3 4177 Denia Recreation Center 1001 Parvin St. Room B Denton 76205
3 4178 Denia Recreation Center 1001 Parvin St. Room B Denton 76205
3 4187 University of North Texas-Gateway Center 801 North Texas Blvd. Room 52 Denton 76201
3 4189 Krum ISD Administration Building 1200 Bobcat Blvd. Boardroom Krum 76249
3 4193 Ponder Town Hall 102 W.Bailey St. Council Chambers Ponder 76259
3 4197 Argyle ISD Administration Building(Round Building) 800 Eagle Multi Purpose Room Argyle 76226
4 4161 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 4501 Teasley Ln. Cultural Hall Denton 76210
4 4162 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 4501 Teasley Ln. Cultural Hall Denton 76210
4 4164 South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Ln. Program Room Denton 76210
4 4179 W.S.Ryan Elementary School 201 W.Ryan Rd. Library Denton 76210
4 4180 Sam Houston Elementary School 3100 Teasley Ln. Library-PLC Room 1 Denton 76205
4 4181 McNair Elementary School 1212 Hickory Creek Rd. Gymnasium Denton 76210
4 4182 Lantana Community Event Center 1301 Haverford Ln. Community Event Center Lantana 76226
4 4183 Argyle Town Hall 308 Denton St.E. Community Room Argyle 76226
4 4184 Denton Fire Station#7 4201 Vintage Blvd. Community Room Argyle 76226
4 4185 Robson Ranch Sales Office 9501 Ed Robson Blvd. Library Denton 76207
4 4186 Robson Ranch Clubhouse 9428 Ed Robson Blvd. Medina Room Denton 76207
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October 14, 2022 Report No. 2022-064
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
FY 2021-22 Denton Energy Center(DEC) YTD June 2022 Dashboard and July 2022 Dashboard
BACKGROUND:
The FY 2021-22 DEC June 2022 Dashboard and FY 2021-22 DEC July 2022 Dashboard are
attached. The data below reflects the FY 2021-22 DEC YTD July 2022 Dashboard. The
dashboard is intended to give a snapshot of relevant DEC metrics. The dashboards highlight the
following:
• The Emission Charts (based on calendar year) display the July engine runtime hours,
starts, stops, monthly and annual emissions totals and limits.
• DEC MWh Generation and Gross Revenue for FY 2021-22 through July 2022
• A DEC financial summary showing July FY 2021-22 Actuals, FY 2021-22 Budget,
Actuals as of July 2022 and the FY 2021-22 end of year projections.
• The Plant Monthly Run Hour Comparison Graph illustrates the monthly plant run times.
• The Key Trends section explains variances in revenues and expenses.
o The DEC produced 121,000 MWh more than the same time period of FY 2020-
21. However, due to Winter Storm Uri in February 2021,revenues through July
2022 were approximately $87.0 million less and fuel costs were $9.2 million less
than for the same time period last fiscal year.
o The 2021-22 year-end estimate was updated to reflect a$39.9 million increase in
revenue, a $11.8 million increase in fuel cost,and a $1.7 million increase in
insurance.
o These updates result in a $25.3 million increase in DEC net income when
compared to budget.
o The net income for the DEC through July equals $8.22 million.
o The DEC Gross Margin as of July 31 was $28.9 million which is $24.9 million
higher than budgeted for October through July. (The Gross Margin=DEC
Revenue—Fuel cost—Variable Operating& Maintenance cost.) Gross Margin
represents the component of revenue available to pay fixed cost including debt.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Denton Energy Center(DEC) Dashboard—June 2022
Denton Energy Center(DEC) Dashboard—July 2022
STAFF CONTACTS:
Cassey Ogden, Chief Financial Officer
cas sandra.o gdenkcityofdenton.com
Nick Vincent, Assistant Director of Finance
nicholas.vincent(a),cityofdenton.com
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City of Denton, Texas
`��F' FY 2021-22 Denton Energy Center
DENTON YTD June 2022 Dashboard
Emissions
June 2022
Volatile Particulate Particulate Carbon
Engine Nitrogen Carbon Organic Matter<10 Matter<2.5 Sulphur Dioxide
Runtime Hot Warm Cold Oxides Monoxide Compound microns microns Dioxide Ammonia Equivalents
Description (hours)* Starts Starts Starts Stops Description (NOx) (CO) (VOC) (PMlo) (PM2.5) (SOZ) (NH3) KOM
DEC Monthly Emissions Total(tons) 1.71 1.77 2.02 2.15 2.15 0.04 0.58 35,853.00
Engines(1-12) 3, DEC Annual Permit Limit Operations(tons)** 29.78 93.52 48,16 69.72 69.72 1.45 60.90
Monthly Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit 5.73% 1.89% 4.19% 3.08% 3.08% 2.44% 0.96%
Annual to Date Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit 35.30% 11.50% 19.40% 11.60% 11.60% 9.70% 3.20%
*Over the past 12 months,the DEC engines ran 25%of the time. During the month of June,the DEC engines ran 45%of the time.
**Operations Annual Limit accounts for Balance of Plant standard emissions
Generation&Gross Revenues
Revenue Plant Monthly Run Hour Comparison
Month MWh $/MWh asoo
Oct-21 $3,283,392 36,361 $90.30 4,000 3.904
Nov-21 $2,900,790 26,776 $108.34 3.500
Dec-21 $1,073,883 11,028 $97.37 „, 3000
2,735 2,589
2,517
Jan-22 $1,183,268 14,651 $80.77 i 2,500 2 296 2,221
2,021
Feb-22 $3,902,695 15,172 $257.23
GC 2'0� 1 784 1,675 1,538 2,773
Mar-22 $1,645,577 14,850 $110.81 1,500 1,347
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Apr-22 $2,565,586 20,630 $124.36 loon
May-22 $6,511,999 32,234 $202.02 soo
Jun-22 $5,399,858 57,964 $93.16
Total FY 2021-22 $28,467,046 229,665 $123.95
FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22 Operating Month
ACTUALS BUDGET YTD ESTIMATE
DEC REVENUE $ 130.69 $ 21.29 $ 28.47 $ 61.20
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Key Trends 1W
Energy Expense-Fuel $ 25.75 $ 12.75 $ 13.16 $ 24.50 For the first nine months of FY 2021-22,the DEC produced 79,253 MWh more than the same time
Personnel Services 1.38 1.80 1.46 1.81 period of FY 2020-21.However,due to Winter Storm Uri in February 2021,revenues through June 2022
Materials&Supplies 0.12 1.70 0.56 2.89
Maintenance&Repair 0.33 0.56 0.40 0.56 were approximately$102.2 million less and fuel costs were$12.6 million less than for the same time
Insurance 1.19 1.81 3.11 3.47 period last fiscal year.
Operations 0.52 0.33 0.25 0.33 As a result of higher gas prices and high temperatures,the FY 2021-22 year-end estimate has again been
Debt Service-Principal 5.88 8.26 6.18 8.26 updated. The current year-end estimate compared to the original budget reflects a$39.9 million
Debt Service-Interest 7.09 9.04 6.79 9.04
increase in revenue,an$11.8 million increase in fuel costs,and a$1.7 million increase in insurance.
Interfund Transfers 0.18 0.26 0.20 0.27
These updates result in a$25.3 million increase in DEC net income when compared to budget.
Transferto Capital Projects - - - -
DEC EXPENDITURES $ 42.44 $ 36.51 $ 32.11 $ 51.13 The DEC Gross Margin as of June 30 was$15.1 million which is$12.7 million higher than budgeted for
DEC NET INCOME $ 88.25 $ (15.22) $ (3.64) $ 10.07 October through June. (Gross Margin=DEC Revenue-Fuel Cost-Variable Operating&Maintenance
Note: All dollarfigures presented in millions. Cost).
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City of Denton, Texas
FY 2021-22 Denton Energy Center
DENTON YTD July 2022 Dashboard
Emissions
July 2022
Volatile Particulate Particulate Carbon
Engine Nitrogen Carbon Organic Matter<10 Matter<2.5 Sulphur Dioxide
Runtime Hot Warm Cold Oxides Monoxide Compound microns microns Dioxide Ammonia Equivalents
Description (hours)* Starts Starts Starts Stops Description (NOx) (CO) (VOC) (PMlo) (PM2.5) (SOZ) (NH3) (COze)
DEC Monthly Emissions Total(tons) 1.50 1.74 1.85 2.13 2.13 0.03 0.62 35,502.00
Engines(1-12) 3, DEC Annual Permit Limit Operations(tons)** 29.78 93.52 48,16 69,72 69,72 1,45 60.90
Monthly Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit 5.04% 1.86% 3.83% 3.06% 3.06% 2.37% 1.02%
Annual to Date Plant Emissions per DEC Permit Limit 40.30% 13.30% 23.20% 14.60% 14.60% 12.00% 4.20%
*Over the past 12 months,the DEC engines ran 26%of the time. During the month of June,the DEC engines ran 44%of the time.
**Operations Annual Limit accounts for Balance of Plant standard emissions
Generation&Gross Revenues
Plant Monthly Run Hour Comparison
Month Revenue MWh $/MWh asao
Oct-21 $3,283,392 36,361 $90.30 -�.000
3.904 3,972
Nov-21 $2,900,790 26,776 $108.34 3.500
Dec-21 $1,073,883 11,028 $97.37 ,,, 3.000 2.73s -
� 2,589 2,517
Jan-22 $1,183,268 14,651 $80.77 = zsoo --6 2.221
2,021
Feb-22 $3,902,695 15,172 $257.23 K 1,538 z,000
1,675 1,779
Mar-22 $1,645,577 14,850 $110.81 1.500 1,347
1,z1s
Apr-22 $2,565,586 20,630 $124.36 000
May-22 $6,511,999 32,234 $202.02 Soo
Jun-22 $5,399,858 57,964 $93.16
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Jul-22 $18,419,548 71,998 $255.84
Total FY 2021-22 $46,886,594 1 301,662 1 $155.43 Operating Month
FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22
ACTUALS BUDGET YTD ESTIMATE �Key Trends
DEC REVENUE $ 133.88 $ 21.29 $ 46.89 $ 61.20
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY For the first ten months of FY 2021-22,the DEC produced 121,000 MWh more than the same time period
Energy Expense-Fuel $ 26.87 $ 12.75 $ 17.72 $ 24.50
Personnel Services 1.51 1.80 1.63 1.81 of FY 2020 21.However,due to Winter Storm Uri in February 2021,revenues through July 2022 were
Materials&Supplies 0.13 1.70 0.69 2.89 approximately$87.0 million less and fuel costs were$9.2 million less than for the same time period last
Maintenance&Repair 0.35 0.56 0.50 0.56 fiscal year.
Insurance 1.20 1.81 3.23 3.47
Operations 0.62 0.33 0.27 0.33 As a result of higher gas prices and high temperatures,the FY 2021-22 year-end estimate was updated.
Debt Service-Principal 6.53 8.26 6.87 8.26 The current year-end estimate compared to the original budget reflects a$39.9 million increase in
Debt Service-Interest 7.87 9.04 7.54 9.04 revenue,an$11.8 million increase in fuel costs,and a$1.7 million increase in insurance.These updates
Interfund Transfers 0.20 0.26 0.22 0.27 result in a$25.3 million increase in DEC net income when compared to budget.
Transfer to Capital Projects - - - -
DEC EXPENDITURES $ 45.28 $ 36.51 $ 38.67 $ 51.13 The DEC Gross Margin as of July 31 was$28.9 million which is$24.9 million higher than budgeted for
DEC NET INCOME $ 88.60 $ (15.22) $ 8.22 $ 10.07 October through July. (Gross Margin=DEC Revenue-Fuel Cost-Variable Operating&Maintenance
Note: All dollar figures presented in millions. Cost).
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October 14,2022 Report No. 2022-065
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Sister and Friendship Cities
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Both Sister and Friendship Cities often provide reciprocally beneficial relationships for
participating jurisdictions. The City of Denton has previously held a Sister City relationship with
the City of San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico from 2000-2004. The City holds an
existing Friendship City relationship with the City of Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico since 2015.
DISCUSSION:
On Sept. 29, Council Member McGee requested information on the City's history regarding
friendship city and sister city relationships.
SISTER CITY DEFINED
A Sister City, county, or state relationship is a broad-based, long-term partnership between two
communities in two countries. A Sister City, county, or state relationship is officially recognized
after the governing bodies from both communities approve an agreement and both communities
are members of Sister Cities International.
Sister Cities International (SCI) is a hub for institutional knowledge and best practices in the field
of citizen diplomacy. As a membership association, they work to strengthen the sister cities
network by providing essential services, programs, and resources to help members find partners
as well as to expand and improve activities.
SISTER CITY MISSION
The organization's mission is to "promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and
cooperation—one individual, one community at a time." Sister Cities International's stated goals
are to: Develop municipal partnerships between U.S. cities, counties, and states and similar
jurisdictions in other nations.
SISTER CITY DETERMINATION
A Sister City, county, or state relationship is a broad-based, long-term partnership between two
communities in two countries. A relationship is officially recognized after the highest elected or
appointed official from both communities sign off on an agreement to become sister cities.
SISTER CITY MUTUAL BENEFITS
Although Sister City partnerships were originally forged for military or political ties, this has
extended greatly, and today sister cities have a focus on cultural exchanges, education, business
and trade ties.Now,more than 2,000 cities, states and counties are partnered in over 140 countries
around the world.
FRIENDSHIP CITY DEFINED
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A Friendship City or Friendship Cities relationship is often formed by cities as a"stepping stone"
to a more formal "Sister City" agreement. Friendship City relationships can help communities
explore compatibility and develop the expertise and resources needed to maintain consistent
programming.
Typically, Friendship City agreements are referred to as such in the formal documents that are
signed. Whereas Sister City relationships require approval from both cities' respective city
councils, Friendship City Agreements can be made between Mayors through a "Memorandum of
Understanding" that endorses the link between the municipalities. Additionally, Friendship City
relationships do not have an expectant sunset, but simply end when beneficial to both cities.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SISTER AND FRIENDSHIP CITIES
Friendship cities may be less formal than sister cities. In some cities, "Friendship City" is often
used as a first stage in the relationship, and after it is strengthened, and the partners are sure they
want a long-term relationship they will become "sister cities."
DENTON'S SISTER AND FRIENDSHIP CITY HISTORY
The City of Denton and the City of San Nicolas de los Garza,Nuevo Leon, Mexico,became Sister
Cities through the SCI program in September 2000. The Denton-San Nicolas partnership was the
recipient of SCI's annual Municipal Innovation Award in its inaugural year, recognizing the
partnership's structure and the breadth of respective community partners, programming, and
exchanges.
To develop and maintain a robust partnership, Sister City programs are typically administered by
one or more full-time city or university staff, or by volunteer community groups in both partner
cities. Previously, the City of Denton's Economic Development department had a staff person
whose primary role was related to cultural relations, including Sister/Friendship City duties.
Denton and San Nicolas continued programs and exchanges through 2004, until economic and
other factors in both cities did not support an ongoing Sister Cities relationship. University
international departments were approached to provide staffing and financial support,but were not
positioned to "adopt" the partnership for continuation. At that time, the City of Denton indicated
it would be open to considering Sister City partnerships if a local university could sustain the
partnership financially and administratively. In December 2021, Denton renewed its membership
to Sister Cities International at a cost of$1,030, expiring in Sep. 2023.
Subsequently, the City of Denton was approached by a Denton citizen volunteer organization,
Proyecto 10,to form a partnership between the City of Denton and the City of Muzquiz, Coahuila,
Mexico,with the same goals as the SCI program,but not requiring membership fees/programming.
For over 50 years,many citizens from Muzquiz have become part of the Denton community,where
they and/or their children have opened businesses, become educators, public safety officers, arts
advocates, finance and traces professionals, civic leaders such as Roland Vela, and Texas
Woman's University and University of North Texas alumnae. The Denton-Muzquiz Friendship
Cities agreement was signed in May 2015. Both the saddle in the City Hall corridor and table in
the Mayor's office are gifts celebrating our Friendship City relationship from the City of Muzquiz
to the Citizens of Denton. The Muzquiz City Council visited Denton in 2016 and the Muzquiz
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Rotary Club in 2018. More recent COVID-19 travel constraints have impacted these visits and
exchanges.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Denton has experience in both Sister and Friendship City relationships, affording
mutual benefits throughout the years to the City of Denton, the City of San Nicolas de los Garza,
and the City of Muzquiz. Consideration of both administrative and financial cost is relevant should
formalized programs via SCI be explored, including the aforementioned full-time position
previously needed to meet the demands of these relationships, and the financial impact of
associated travel, hosting, sponsorships, and other related needs.
STAFF CONTACT:
Christina Davis, Business Development Administrator
Christina.Davis ckcityofdenton.com
Monica Benavides, Assistant to the City Manager
Monica.B enavides(a,cityofdenton.com
Jennifer Rainey, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer.Raineykcityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR: Staff Initiated
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
City Manager's Office
Economic Development
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October 14,2022 Report No. 2022-066
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
2023-2024 Draft Legislative Program
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The draft 2023-2024 Legislative Program summarizes the City's federal and state legislative
policy priorities, specifically defining the City's position on potential legislative issues
approaching the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature.As a policy document,the Program provides
direction to staff in how to respectfully advocate for the City in response to proposed legislation
and in working with state and federal agencies. This Program, along with a coordinated review of
federal and state advocacy efforts and funding opportunities, will be presented in a Council Work
Session on October 25, 2022, and for adoption by resolution for implementation on November 1,
2022.
DISCUSSION:
On January 10, 2023, the State of Texas 88th Legislative Session will convene in Austin, with
early bill filing beginning November 14,2022.As such, City staff developed the City's 2023-2024
Legislative Program as the City's primary state legislative policy document and, beginning this
year,the updated policy document also includes federal policy direction.
As has been noted in previous legislative sessions, issues relating to local control will likely
continue to be a focal point in the upcoming state legislative session. As a full-service city,
numerous issues and bills may impact City operations,positively and negatively. As a response to
the wide array of issues and bills potentially affecting cities and local governments this upcoming
session, individual position statements covering each issue are not included, but instead
summarized in statements under each key issue area. The City's state legislative consultant,
Jackson Walker, provided the attached memorandum summarizing general and city-specific
issues expected to be a focus in the upcoming state legislative session.
In developing the 2023-2024 Legislative Program, City staff, along with Jackson Walker and
Capital Edge, the City's federal legislative consultant, completed a review and recommended
updates based on the previous Legislative Program. To gain a better understanding of potential
issues, concerns, or legislative needs, staff met with City departments to review drafts of the
Legislative Program and discuss concerns from policy enacted last session. Along with internal
reviews,staff reviewed priorities and the Program with,neighboring cities,peer jurisdictions,local
organizations, and the Texas Municipal League.
The attached Program is divided into several key issue areas: General Government, Funding,
Economic Development, Land Use and Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Mobility and
Transportation, Utilities, Community Development and Human Services, Public Safety, and
Partnerships and Coalitions. Within each issue area, the Program includes the position the City
will take on priority issues that are likely to be considered during the 88th Legislative Session. As
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it is difficult to anticipate every issue that will come before the Legislature, summarized statements
for each issue area allow for a nimble, flexible, and timely response.
CONCLUSION:
The attached draft 2023-2024 Legislative Program provides staff with clear direction and the
ability to act swiftly and advocate appropriately as state and federal legislation is considered. At
the October 25 Council Meeting, staff will present the 2023-2024 Legislative Program and both
staff and consultants will review federal advocacy efforts, state advocacy efforts, and strategic
grant and funding processes. On November 1, staff will seek adoption of a resolution enacting the
Legislative Program in advance of the November 14 early filing start date.
ATTACHMENTS:
2023-2024 Draft Legislative Program
Jackson Walker Memorandum
STAFF CONTACT:
Jennifer Rainey, Assistant to the City Manager
Jennifer.Rainey�ic cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR: Staff Initiated
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
City Manager's Office
City Attorney's Office
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Statement of Purpose
The fundamental objective of the City's legislative activities is to pr ositive outcomes
for the City of Denton and its residents. Frequently, legislative p osal ave the potential to
significantly impact the ability of the City to carry out its over ission. By taking a proactive
role in monitoring and engaging both state and Federal Legis tures on proposed legislation,
interim charges, and funding opportunities, the City will work to ensure the Denton community
will continue to enjoy the quality of life they have come to expect and deserve. Federal and state
advocacy efforts of the City ensure the City's priorities are promoted, defended, and understood
as municipalities and local control are discussed.
General Policies
As a general policy, the City opposes any legislation:
• Detrimental to the City of Denton's strategic goals or limiting its home rule authority;
• Contrary to the health, safety, and welfare of its residents;
• Mandating increased costs or results in loss of revenues;
• Adversely impacting municipal operations; or
• Diminishing the fundamental authority of the City.
As a general policy, the City supports any legislation:
• Advancing the City's strategic goals and interests;
• Improving the health, safety, and welfare of its residents; or
• Allowing the City to sufficiently fund its services and operations.
• Tools and resources to enhance the quality of life of the Denton community.
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General Government Land Use and Resources
The City of Denton will work to protect Denton The City of Denton will protect the City's
residents' right to govern themselves and ability to regulate its growth and land
work with their local government and local development, promote sound land use, and
elected officials to make decisions regarding manage development within the city limits
their community at the local level. The City and our extraterritorial jurisdiction. The City of
supports legislation protecting or advancing Denton further supports tools and authority
the principle of local control to allow for locally to promote and regulate the health, safety,
elected officials to make decisions beneficial to and welfare of the city, and flexibility in land
the interests of City residents or are otherwise development regulations and processes.
beneficial to the City's interest. The City of
Denton opposes the pre-emption of municipal Environment and Sustainability
authority and the imposition of unfunded The City of Denton will support the
mandates. enhancement and protection of the
environment, including advocating for
The City of Denton supports legislation increased funding, supporting new and
improving government transparency, so creative initiatives, and pursuing effective
long as such legislation does no eate programs that preserve and promote
unwarranted confusion, unne .l sustainability.
duplicate existing disclosur quir ents,
or cause an undue burde an unf ded Mobility and Transportation
mandate to the City. The City of Denton will work to protect the
City's ability to manage our utilities, rights-of-
way, and publicly owned land, and maintain
Funding our authority to make decisions about how
The City of Denton will work to pr ect t our utilities are governed, funded, and
ability of the City's elected governing bo ted. The City of Denton further supports
to set its own budget, raise the funding reservation of authority and structure
necessary to provide services to city resi o unid ally owned utilities and opposes
and businesses, and effectively isla .minishing the ability of the City
pr de ded utility services at rates set
respond to the needs of the Denton is t ugh the Denton City Council.
community. The City of Denton further City Dent will support electric market
supports flexibility in the sources and reforms that do iscriminate or penalize
generation of revenues and opposes the communities p choices protecting
imposition of unfunded mandates or any the environ t and that increase ERCOT grid
action that substantially erodes Denton's tax reliability resiliency.
base. The City of Denton supports maintaining
tax exemption for municipal bonds and Utilities
reinstating advance refunding for municipal The City of Denton will work to protect the
bonds. City's ability to manage our utilities, rights-of-
way, and publicly owned land, and maintain
our authority to make decisions about how
Economic Development our utilities are governed, funded, and
The City of Denton will continue to support operated. The City of Denton further supports
access to economic development tools the preservation of authority and structure
with the potential to expand our tax base, of municipally owned utilities and opposes
bring jobs to our community, and support legislation diminishing the ability of the City
businesses and industries that have chosen to provide needed utility services at rates set
to locate themselves in Denton. The City of by residents through the Denton City Council.
Denton further supports efforts increasing The City of Denton will support electric market
economic and workforce development for reforms that do not discriminate or penalize
local jurisdictions via applicable tax credit communities with policy choices protecting
opportunities, block and formula grant the environment and that increase ERCOT grid
programs, and federal job training programs. reliability and resiliency.
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Community Development Partnerships and Coalitions
and Human Services The City will partner with other cities, political
The City of Denton will work to encourage the subdivisions, private sector and non-profit
expansion of human services to the Denton entities, and other appropriate stakeholders
community, including access to affordable sharing common goals with the City of
housing, social support for addressing Denton to advocate for or against proposed
homelessness, behavioral/mental health legislation. Additionally, the City will work
services, and access to high-quality and in coordination with coalition organizations
affordable childcare, education, and physical such as the Texas Municipal League, when
and mental health care. their adopted positions are in line with the
legislative objectives and goals of the City.
Public Safety These partnerships and coordinated efforts
The City of Denton will continue efforts are intended to provide the City with a
to ensure the safety of our residents stronger presence in the legislative process.
and administer efficient and effective
public safety services and municipal court The City of Denton will continue to support
operations. The City of Denton further local, regional, and state partners in
supports flexibility and resourc5eo saster meaningful ways benefitting the Denton
response, increased availabiling community. To accomplish this goal, the City
and technology resources f ety, will support legislation directly benefiting the
statewide standards that oance following partners, if such proposals do not
public safety, and the pr vad' I adversely affect the City's interests:
discretion within the munic Denton County
• Denton County Transportation Authority
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MEMORANDUM
FROM: Denise Rose and Kate Goodrich
DATE: October 13, 2022
RE: 88th Legislative Session Update for City of Denton
General Overview
The 87th Regular Session was one of the most unique and challenging sessions in Texas'
legislative history. The regular session required navigating the COVID-19 pandemic before the
rollout of the vaccine, an electric grid failure during Winter Storm Uri, and the initial failure of a
highly political election bill that resulted in three subsequent special sessions (and the bill's
ultimate passage). About 15 percent of the almost 7,000 bills that were filed ultimately passed,
including attempts at reforming the electric grid and the agencies that regulate it. When the third
special session concluded late last fall, many members had to begin gearing up for tough primary
races almost immediately. Although many seasoned incumbents were challenged by well-funded
opponents, all but one returning member were able to escape their primary challengers unscathed.
As we begin to prepare for this upcoming session, many members and their staff are reporting to
us that they are experiencing both fatigue and uncertainty of what new policies the next session
will bring.
The 88th Regular Session will officially begin on January 10, 2023, but it will unofficially
begin on November 14, 2022, when members may begin to pre-file legislation. This will present
us an opportunity to be able to survey which legislative priorities members are choosing to
prioritize.
So far this interim, there are a handful of issues that are percolating to the surface and we
can make an intelligent guess will be on the docket to explore next session. These issues include:
school safety in regards to mitigating the damage of future shootings,reducing property taxes, and
increasing"parental choice"when it comes to children's education, which ranges from regulating
the content of the curriculum and library books that children may access to the possibility of
exploring the use of school vouchers (which are government funds that would allow families to
send their kids to public or private schools, including religious institutions and homeschooling
arrangements). Many of these issues have been included on several legislative priority lists.
Even amongst the uncertainty, there are a few items that we do know for certain. For
example, we know that this session, there are several large, complicated, and important agencies
up for Sunset review—including Texas Council on Environmental Quality, the Public Utility
Commission, and ERCOT. The Legislature must pass each Sunset bill or the agency in question
will cease operations after a one-year wind-down period. These bills will likely take a lot of air
out of the room this session. We also know that the legislature will have quite a bit of turnover, as
is common after a redistricting session,with a minimum of six new faces in the Senate and 26 new
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members in the House. The general election on November 8th has the possibility to change the
trajectory of next session as all statewide elected officials are on the ballot; however, many are
predicting that it will not significantly alter the characters at the statewide level.
One other certainty that we have going into this session is that, as of this fall, Texas is
experiencing an unprecedented budget surplus. In a statement that Texas comptroller Glenn Hegar
released on July 14, 2022, Hegar shared that he was increasing his projected Certified Revenue
Estimate for the state by almost$15 billion—to an unprecedented$26.95 billion.This is in addition
to the $13.6 billion that the state already has in the Economic Stabilization Fund(ESF) (otherwise
known as "the rainy day fund"). This number increased by $3.5 billion this biennium, which is
more than double the amount the ESF normally grows heading into a legislative year. This is
largely due to the tax collected off of increased oil prices and sales tax collected from goods that
cost more because of inflation. This additional revenue will give Texas legislators a variety of
options of how to spend that money. We are hearing predictions that a large amount will be
allocated towards reducing property taxes,although the Comptroller recommended the Legislature
spend that money towards funding water infrastructure,road infrastructure and broadband internet
connectivity.
City-Specific Overview
Last session there was an onslaught of bills that could be considered antagonistic to cities.
For example, after activists made calls to "defend the police" over the summer in the wake of
George Floyd's death, Texas went the other direction,passing legislation that would punish cities
if police funding was slashed. House Bill 1900 froze property tax revenue for any city with a
population of 250,000 or more that defunds police. It also allows the state to withhold sales taxes
from a city that defunded police, giving that money to the Texas Department of Public Safety
instead. A similar bill, Senate Bill 23, required voter approval to cut law enforcement budgets in
counties with a population larger than one million people. If voter approval isn't received and
police funding is still cut, then the county's property tax revenue will be frozen.
Another issue that significantly affected cities in the 87th Session was policy surrounding
persons experiencing homelessness. After the City of Austin's decision to lift the city's homeless
encampment ban two years ago, Texas lawmakers passed a law that outlawed the encampments
statewide. House Bill 1925 made camping in prohibited public spaces a crime. The Class C
misdemeanor is now punishable by a fine of up to $500.
In this upcoming session,we predict the ongoing power dynamics between states and local
governments will continue. Last week in a two-day Senate Local Government committee hearing
chaired by Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), he expressed complaints about cities and
municipalities regarding several subjects, including how they are handling, creating and
maintaining affordable housing,how they are appraising property values,and how to appropriately
legislate extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs).
The affordable housing issue will be examined in an interim study that will be completed
by the House Land and Resource Management Committee about the impact of zoning regulations
on housing supply. The charge calls the committee to "[s]tudy the effect of governmental land-use
regulations and controls on the availability and affordability of residential housing in Texas,
including land use and zoning restrictions and related factors that slow or hinder housing
development and improvement. Identify viable, free market solutions in lieu of governmental
regulation to help Texas meet the current and future housing demands of a growing statewide
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population." In the Senate Local Government committee hearing on August 13, 2022, there were
over 20 witnesses from the public who primarily testified about the lack of available affordable
housing in Texas and the impact that has on staffing, schools, and quality of life.
Property tax appraisal has been brought up in both chambers this interim,and both hearings
received a considerable amount of attention from the public.It was explored in both a Senate Local
Government committee hearing on August 14, 2022, devoted almost entirely to this subject, and
also in a House Ways and Means committee hearing on September 8,2022.It will almost definitely
be an issue that will arise in the 88th session. In the Senate Local Government committee hearing,
Chairman Bettencourt chastised"about a half a dozen ISDs"because he alleged that in these school
districts, tax payers will not see property tax relief even if they vote for it. He argued that it is bad
public policy to put an issue before voters without informing them of the tax implications, and
Senator Springer, among others,heartily agreed with him. This hearing lasted approximately eight
hours and public witnesses testified continuously for hours—most of them reiterating their
frustration with the property tax appraisal process—specifically that it needs to be more
understandable to taxpayers. Senator Bettencourt strongly implied there would be legislation this
upcoming session to address transparency concerns.
As it relates to the ETJ issue, an attorney with the Texas Legislative Counsel explained to
the Senate Local Government committee that the laws related to annexation of an ETJ fall
primarily under Chapter 42/43 of the Local Government Code, and that there are really two main
questions that are asked in reference to a city's ability to annex an ETJ: (1) does the city have the
authority?; and(2)what is the process by which they can go about the annexation?Although most
of the public testimony related to a specific ETJ issue that came to a head last session(Lost Creek,
Texas, on the west side of Austin), Senator Bettencourt implied there will likely be legislation
surrounding this issue again this session.
Finally, one last issue that we continue to see arise again and again is that of"tax-payer
funded lobbying." This issue made it out of the Senate last session but died on the House floor.
This is particularly one to watch, as the House member who carried it last session (Rep. Mayes
Middleton, R-Galveston)will presumably be a Senator next session.
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October 14, 2022 Report No. 2022-067
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Follow-up on Council Work Session regarding the 2022 Citywide Speed Study
BACKGROUND:
On September 27, staff presented the Citywide Speed Study to Council as a work session item. A
follow-up work session on residential speed limits is scheduled for the October 18 Council
meeting. To maximize time for the discussion of this topic, staff prepared this report to provide
follow-up information to Council in response to items discussed at the September 27 work session.
Staff also followed up with TxDOT and confirmed a three-to six-month timeframe for their review
of the Citywide Speed Study is expected.
DISCUSSION:
Staff offer the following responses and additional information regarding discussion on the
Citywide Speed Study during the September 27 work session:
• Council Member Davis sought clarification on how certain roads, collector streets like
Hinkle Street or Malone Street, were not included in the Citywide Speed Study. Staff
responded that on these streets,the default prima facie speed limit of 30 MPH has generally
been applied, in most cases based on character of the street (i.e. number of lanes, adjacent
development). Streets of this character would generally be studied under one of the
following circumstances: 1)the speed,based on design of the street,is inappropriately low,
and study to establish an appropriate increase in the speed limit is necessary, or 2) crash
trends demonstrate poor safety performance on the street, and study to determine if a speed
limit reduction is warranted,or if street alterations may potentially reduce crash trends.The
Citywide Speed Study offers an abundance of data to assist staff in identifying additional
streets for study in the future.
• Mayor Pro Tern Beck asked if the results of the Citywide Speed Study data would be
available publicly. Staff are currently working with Tech Services to format the GIS data
used to generate the study so it can be hosted in a publicly available interactive format.
• Mayor Pro Tern Beck asked if the evaluation under this study could shed light on the
influence of speed limit changes previously adopted by the City, and the influence of that
change on safety. Because the purpose of this study was specific to assessing appropriate
speeds, based on observation of current traffic operations and recent safety trends, this
question was not specifically considered. An important acknowledgement of the study to
emphasize is that speed is one factor in safety performance of a street over time, so in
addition to lowering speeds where crash rates are high, additional changes to reduce crash
potential, or severity of crashes that occur, are necessary responses to advance the City's
Vision Zero commitment. This requires partnership with TxDOT, as many of these streets
are not under City control. Attention must also be directed to where data evidences
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potential for future severe or fatal crashes to occur, which supports funding requests
through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), or other grant funding
opportunities that are available to improve roadway safety.
• Council Member Maguire sought clarification regarding the need to comply with
requirements established by law, or outlined by engineering guidance and TxDOT policy,
which fundamentally are to post the speed limit within 5 MPH of the observed 85th
percentile speed, except where high crash rates allow for more significant reductions. It is
staff s opinion that adherence with the law, policy and engineering guidance is necessary
for the speed limits to be effective and enforceable. The City does have the opportunity to
modify a street to calm traffic and conduct a follow-up study to alter the speed limit, but
this approach would ideally be targeted to streets with demonstrated crash trends to address
patterns of fatal or severe injury crashes.
• Council Member Watts asked where the crash data in the study was derived, and over what
period. This data reported covers the 2019 — 2021 timeframe, and was assembled using
TxDOT's crash reporting information system,or C.R.I.S. This is a public database of crash
data reported by multiple agencies, including Denton PD,the University PD's, Texas DPS.
The public data query tool is available using the following link, and fields included in the
analysis are highlighted in the Study: https:Hcris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Query/app/home
• Council Member Watts sought clarification of how fatalities and serious injury crashes
influenced the recommendations of the study. Staff generally followed TxDOT guidance
outlined in the response to Council Member Maguire's question above, and where trends
of severe injury or fatal crashes suggested a more aggressive recommendation may be
appropriate, these additional factors were applied to further support the recommendation
to reduce the speed limit.
• Council Member Watts asked if travel time had any influence on recommendations to
lower speed limits. Staff shared that anecdotally a reduction in speed limit often has
minimal impact on corridor travel times, particularly when the change in speed limit is
minimal,like the 5 MPH reductions recommended by this study. Traffic engineers do often
model corridor level changes to streets, typically when evaluating design alternatives, or
to optimize traffic flows along a corridor with multiple signalized intersections.
• Council Member Davis asked about adjusting speed limits on a road that will, in the future,
be altered significantly,the example being increasing the speed limit on Bonnie Brae Street
between Ft.Worth Drive and Vintage Boulevard,which will be reconstructed in the future.
In the case of this specific street, the urban district prima facie speed of 30 MPH was
applied, despite the rural character of the road and its surrounding environment, so
maintaining the current posted speed limit would not be considered enforceable. Most
streets included in the study are located within the designated urbanized area of the City,
so this specific street is an outlier in that regard, and as development occurs and the road
is improved, it will become an urban street where a reduced speed limit would be
considered appropriate.
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• Mayor Hudspeth asked how extenuating circumstances in crash data would be considered,
such as driving under the influence (DUI), distraction, etc... From an engineering
perspective, these factors are generally not considered in an evaluation, based on the
immense amount of data being analyzed, the potential for inconsistent data entry, and
underreporting of factors such as distraction. These factors may be considered in a more
detailed analysis of an intersection, or a specific corridor, but from a speed setting policy
the objective is to understand the crash data consistently, as a whole, without introducing
subjectivity that would influence results of the analysis.
• Mayor Hudspeth asked how a street like Mayhill was considered in the study, with the
upcoming construction of a bridge over the DCTA rail line that will significantly alter
travel patterns in the surrounding area. Given the significant scope of the Mayhill project,
and other streets like Bonnie Brae, some portions of these roads adjacent to upcoming
projects were included in the study, particularly where the influence of construction
activity, or where recent development like the opening of new Denton High School would
warrant the review of speeds and potential recommendations in the near-term. Similar
streets that were not studied, like Hickory Creek Road, were often based on other factors,
like current construction activities that would prevent collection of data to make an
appropriate engineering recommendation.
• Mayor Hudspeth recommended that staff provide visuals to inform the public and assist in
feedback provided to the City regarding street designs. Staff are currently assessing a
variety of traffic calming elements,ranging from driver feedback signs and temporary curb
extensions using flexible bollards. As the effectiveness of these approaches are determined
from engineering evaluation, additional details will be prepared to share with the public.
STAFF CONTACTS:
Brett Bourgeois, PE, Deputy City Engineer
Brett.Bour eg_ois&cityofdenton.com
Nathan George, AICP, Senior Planner: Bicycle, Pedestrian and ADA Coordination
Nathaniel.Georgegcityofdenton.com
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Friday Report - Council Requests smartsheet
. Requestor ..
1 Inquiry on permits or requests regarding driveway Mayor Hudspeth 10/14/22 Scott McDonald Development Services Information will be included in a In Progress
construction at Rayzor Ranch Town Center. future Friday Report.
2 Inquiry regarding communication plans and training Mayor Pro Tem Beck 10/14/22 Frank Dixon,Stuart Birdseye Marketing and Communication Information will be included in a In Progress
should THC decriminalization pass. Police future Friday Report.
3 Inquiry on enforcement of smoking restrictions Mayor Pro Tem Beck 10/13/22 Frank Dixon,Scott McDonald Development Services Police Information will be included in a In Progress
within 30 feet of restaurant/bar entrances future Friday Report.
4 Inquiry on previous three years of sales tax Council Member McGee 10/12/22 Cassey Ogden,Mack Reinwand Finance Legal Information will be included in a In Progress
numbers for business future LSR.
5 Inquiry on the usefulness and/or validity of the Mayor Pro Tem Beck 10/10/22 Cassey Ogden,Danielle Shaw, Community Services Finance Information will be included in a In Progress
Texas Homeowners Assistance Program to the City. Laura Behrens future Friday Report.
6 Inquiry on the Villas of Piney Creek HOA. Council Member Byrd 10/03/22 Becky Diviney,Scott McDonald, Capital Projects/Engineering Information will be included in a In Progress
Tina Firgens Development Services future Friday Report.
IF-Request for an update on the clean up of Council Member McGee 10/01/22 Antonio Puente DIVE Information will be included in a In Progress
power/cable lines in SE Denton. future Friday Report.
8 Request for staff to contact individual regarding Mayor Hudspeth 10/14/22 Wayne Emerson Economic Development Staff have contacted the Complete •
incentives for grocery store. individual.
9 Request for Chief Shoemaker to attend Council Member Byrd 10/14/22 Frank Dixon Police Staff will coordinate scheduling. Complete •
neighborhood meeting
10 Request to address routing of construction traffic Council Member Davis 10/13/22 Becky Diviney Capital Projects/Engineering Information included in October Complete •
from DHS/Newton Rayzor 14 Friday Report.
Request to remove/clean up shopping carts under Mayor Hudspeth 10/12/22 Danielle Shaw,Gary Packan Community Services Parks Staff posted signage on the Complete •
11 Loop 288/1-35 overpass property for 72-hour removal
notification.
12 Inquiry on reporting after events the City supports Council Member McGee 10/11/22 Cassey Ogden,Christine Taylor Finance Parks Information included in October Complete •
through sponsorship 14 Friday Report.
13 Request to review and pursue opportunity for Mayor Pro Tem Beck 10/11/22 Cassey Ogden,Gary Packan Finance Parks Staff will evaluate this Complete •
canopy preservation via exchange opportunity.
Inquiry on removing a property from historic district Mayor Hudspeth 10/11/22 Mack Reinwand,Scott Development Services Legal Staff recommended follow up Complete •
14 McDonald with Historic Landmark
Commission.
15 Request for staff to contact individual regarding Mayor Hudspeth 10/10/22 Scott McDonald,Tina Firgens Development Services Staff will reach out directly to Complete •
property in an ETJ. the individual with information.
16 Request for update on Quakertown 100-year Council Member Byrd 10/09/22 Cameron Robertson,Omar Development Services Parks Information will be included in a Complete •
celebration Siddiqi future Friday Report.
17 Request to address construction traffic concerns Mayor Pro Tem Beck 10/09/22 Becky Diviney Capital Projects/Engineering Information included in October Complete •
near Newton Rayzor Elementary. 14 Friday Report.
18 Request for update on asphalt break/pit at Mayor Pro Tem Beck 10/09/22 Becky Diviney Capital Projects/Engineering Information included in October Complete •
Nottingham&Churchill. 14 Friday Report.
19 Request to share a transcript or recording of Bell Council Member McGee 10/07/22 Stuart Birdseye Public Affairs Link to public meetings Complete
Avenue meeting with resident webpage shared with resident.
20 Request for staff to review My Healthy Hometown Council Member McGee 10/07/22 Deby Skawinski,Ryan Adams, City Manager's Office Human Information included in October Complete •
Prescription program. Sarah Kuechler Resources Risk Management 14 Friday Report.
21 Inquiry from the American Legion Hall on Solid Council Member Davis 10/06/22 Christine Taylor City Manager's Office Staff are working with the Complete •
Waste disposal fees. individual on available options.
Request for clarity on Friendship City vs.Sister City Council Member McGee 09/29/22 Wayne Emerson City Manager's Office Information included in October Complete
22 and inquiry on whether Muzquiz,Coahuila is the 14 Friday Report ISR.
only one.
Two-minute pitch to define the scope of an RFP for Council Member Davis 10/07/22 Becky Diviney,Wayne Emerson Capital Projects/Engineering Scheduled for the October 18 Scheduled •
23 a downtown parking survey. CIP-Traffic Engineering meeting.
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Meeting Calendar Denton,Texas 76201
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Date Time Meeting Body Meeting Location
October 2022
10/3/2022 6:00 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
10/3/2022 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification Civic Center Community Room
Board
10/5/2022 1:00 PM Civil Service Commission City Hall East
Human Resources Training Room
10/6/2022 Community Services Advisory Development Service Center(401
Committee N. Elm Street, Denton,Texas)
10/6/2022 8:00 AM Agenda Committee Council Work Session Room
10/6/2022 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership Development Service Center
Board Training Rooms
10/6/2022 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room
10/10/2022 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
10/10/2022 10:00 AM Development Code Review Committee Development Service Center
10/10/2022 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
10/10/2022 5:30 PM Library Board Meeting Room at the South
Branch Library, 3228 Teasley
Lane, Denton, Texas
10/11/2022 11:30 AM City Council Council Work Session Room
10/12/2022 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership Development Service Center
Board Training Rooms
10/12/2022 1:00 PM Community Partnership Committee City Hall Conference Room
10/12/2022 3:30 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
10/12/2022 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
10/13/2022 3:00 PM Health&Building Standards Development Service Center
Commission
10/14/2022 12:00 PM Community Services Advisory Development Service Center(401
Committee N. Elm Street, Denton,Texas)
10/14/2022 1:00 PM Committee on the Environment Sustainability Office
10/17/2022 5:30 PM Traffic Safety Commission Development Service Center
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Meeting Calendar continued..
Date Time Meeting Body Meeting Location
10/18/2022 12:00 PM City Council Development Service Center
10/18/2022 12:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Development Service Center
10/18/2022 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
10/19/2022 3:00 PM Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Council Work Session Room
10/24/2022 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
10/24/2022 5:30 PM Internal Audit Advisory Committee City Hall Conference Room
10/25/2022 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
10/26/2022 9:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
10/26/2022 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment Development Service Center
Financing Zone No. 1 Board Training Rooms
10/26/2022 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
10/28/2022 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory Council Work Session Room
Committee
10/31/2022 5:30 PM Zoning Board of Adjustment Council Chambers
November 2022
11/1/2022 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
11/2/2022 1:00 PM Civil Service Commission City Hall East
Human Resources Training Room
11/3/2022 8:00 AM Agenda Committee City Hall Conference Room
11/3/2022 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership Development Service Center
Board Training Rooms
11/4/2022 12:00 PM Bond Oversight Committee Development Service Center
11/7/2022 6:00 PM Board of Ethics Council Work Session Room
11/7/2022 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification Civic Center Community Room
Board
11/9/2022 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership Development Service Center
Board Training Rooms
11/9/2022 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
11/14/2022 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
11/14/2022 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
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Meeting Calendar continued..
Date Time Meeting Body Meeting Location
11/14/2022 5:30 PM Library Board Meeting Room at the South
Branch Library, 3228 Teasley
Lane, Denton, Texas
11/15/2022 11:30 AM City Council Development Service Center
Council Chambers
11/15/2022 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
11/16/2022 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
11/16/2022 6:00 PM Denton Police Department Chief of Public Safety Training Center
Police Advisory Board 719 E. Hickory Street
Denton,Texas 76205
11/17/2022 3:00 PM Committee on Persons with Disabilities Development Service Center
11/17/2022 6:00 PM City Council Embassy Suites Denton
Convention Center
Council Chambers
11/18/2022 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory Council Work Session Room
Committee
11/23/2022 12:00 PM Downtown Denton Tax Increment Development Service Center
Financing Zone No. 1 Board Training Rooms
11/29/2022 11:30 AM City Council Denton ISD Central Services
Building
Council Chambers
11/30/2022 9:00 AM Mobility Committee Council Work Session Room
December 2022
12/1/2022 8:00 AM Agenda Committee City Hall Conference Room
12/1/2022 8:30 AM Economic Development Partnership Development Service Center
Board Training Rooms
12/1/2022 4:00 PM Public Art Committee Civic Center Community Room
12/5/2022 6:00 PM Parks, Recreation and Beautification Civic Center Community Room
Board
12/6/2022 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
12/12/2022 9:00 AM Public Utilities Board Council Work Session Room
12/12/2022 5:30 PM Historic Landmark Commission Development Service Center
12/12/2022 5:30 PM Library Board Meeting Room at the Emily
Fowler Central Library, 502
Oakland St., Denton, Texas
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Meeting Calendar continued..
Date Time Meeting Body Meeting Location
12/13/2022 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
12/14/2022 11:00 AM Economic Development Partnership Development Service Center
Board Training Rooms
12/14/2022 3:00 PM Airport Advisory Board Airport Terminal Meeting Room
12/14/2022 5:00 PM Planning and Zoning Commission Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
12/16/2022 1:00 PM Sustainability Framework Advisory Council Work Session Room
Committee
12/31/2022 2:00 PM City Council Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
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Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, October 25,2022 2:00 PM Council Work Session Room
Council Chambers
Special Called Meeting
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M.IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
CLOSED MEETING BEGINS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION IN THE
COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSED
MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Individuals may speak during a Council meeting under one of the following categories:
Comments on Agenda Items:
Public comments can be given for any item considered by the Council, EXCEPT work session reports or
closed meetings. Individuals are only able to comment one time per agenda item and cannot use more than
one method to comment on a single agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per
citizen.
Public Hearing Items:
Individuals are limited to four(4)minutes per public hearing item.
Individuals may participate by using one of the following methods:
1. In Person for Regular or Consent Agenda Items:
To provide in-person comments regular or consent agenda items (excluding public hearing items),
Individuals must be present at the meeting and submit a speaker card (available at the meeting location) to
the City Secretary prior to the item being called.
2. In Person for Public Hearing Items:
For public hearing items, speaker cards are encouraged but not required.
3. eComment:
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The agenda is posted online at https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas. Once the
agenda is posted, a link to make virtual comments using the eComment module will be made available next
to the meeting listing on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Using eComment, Individuals may indicate
support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. eComments may be
submitted up until the start of the meeting at which time the ability to make an eComment will be closed.
eComments will be sent directly to members of the City Council immediately upon submission and
recorded by the City Secretary into the Minutes of the Meeting.
4. By Phone:
Individuals may register to provide comments by phone. Instructions and a link to register to comment by
phone will be available at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings until noon of the meeting date. Residents
will submit contact information using the link provided and receive further instructions via email on how to
join the meeting by phone and provide comments.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall,
215 E.McKinney Street,Denton,Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on any item listed on the Consent Agenda prior to its
consideration. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any item(s). Any person
who wishes to address the City Council regarding these items may do so by utilizing the "By Phone"
registration process as referenced under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE
CITY COUNCIL detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time the City
Council considers this item. Registrants may call in and remain on hold or receive a call back at the time the
Work Session is called to Order and are encouraged to ensure they remain accessible to accept the call.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 22-1830 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the City of Denton's
2023-2024 State Legislative Program for the 88th Texas Legislature; and providing an
effective date.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
B. ID 22-1719 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the updates to the
Roadway Impact Fees.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
C. ID 21-2813 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 029-
Police Body-Worn Camera Usage.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
D. ID 22-1721 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the implementation of a
Responsive Speed Limit Sign Program.
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[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
E. ID 22-1453 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the City creating
Public Facility Corporations to partner with developers to develop affordable housing in
Denton.
[Council Priority; Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
F. ID 22-1675 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for:
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting in the
Council Work Session Room to consider specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed
Meeting section of this agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any
item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended,
or as otherwise allowed by law.
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 22-2183 Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or
contract of the Municipal Judge.
Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open
Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code (the `Public Power Exception'). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a
Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.
(The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of
the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act,including,without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Special Called Meeting has been taken by Council
may be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the
Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting
will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council.
Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, the City Council will convene in a Special Called Meeting in
the Council Chambers to consider the following items:
1. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by Staff or a board, commission, and committee. Approval thereof will
be strictly on the basis of the those recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City
Manager or his designee to implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City
Council has received background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these
items prior to consideration.
For those items recommended by a specific board, commission, or committee, the agenda item will
reference that recommendation. To view the video of the related board, commission, or committee meeting,
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as applicable, a link can be found within the applicable supporting documentation(Exhibit 1).
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A — J). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council Members
to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, the Consent
Agenda Items will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for separate discussion, they may be
considered as the first items following approval of the Consent Agenda.
A. ID 22-824 Consider approval of the minutes of October 18,2022 Meeting.
B. ID 22-1392 Consider nominations/appointments to the City's Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Airport Advisory Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Ethics,
Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Community Services Advisory Committee,
Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board, Health & Building Standards
Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Internal Audit Advisory Committee,
Library Board, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning & Zoning
Commission, Public Art Committee, Public Utilities Board, Sustainability Framework
Advisory Committee,Traffic Safety Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
C. ID 22-1574 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement between the City and The Salvation Army, a Georgia
Corporation to provide American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds for The Salvation Army KARE Kitchen and Food Pantry in Denton,
Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00; and
providing an effective date.
D. ID 22-2125 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City
of Denton and Parker Power Systems, Inc., amending the contract approved by City
Council on February 9, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $750,000.00; said first
amendment to continue to provide generator repairs, replacement, preventative
maintenance, and installation in City of Denton buildings for the Facilities Management
Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7534- providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount
not-to-exceed$187,500.00,with the total contract amount not-to-exceed$937,500.00).
E. ID 22-2166 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hartstra
Manufacturing, LLC, for the purchase of two (2) animal control truck bodies for the City
of Denton Animal Control Services; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (IFB-BV 8081 - awarded to Hartstra Manufacturing, LLC, in
the not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.00).
F. ID 22-2167 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Evergreen Solutions,
LLC, to provide the Compensation and Classification Study for non-civil service City of
Denton employees; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
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effective date (RFP 8052 - awarded to Evergreen Solutions, LLC, in not-to-exceed
amount of$95,000.00).
G. ID 22-2163 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Chapter 21 of the
Code of Ordinances (offenses) to add Article V, titled "Possession of Catalytic
Converter;" providing severability; providing a savings clause; providing for a penalty;
providing for publication and codification; and providing an effective date.
H. ID 22-2042 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the University of North Texas to conduct "Court on Campus" events,
allowing university students to interact with court personnel, learn about court processes,
and resolve any outstanding offenses before the court; and providing an effective date.
I. ID 22-2077 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the
expenditure of funds for the payment of wholesale transmission charges in the total amount
of$7,758,522.00,and,providing an effective date.
J. ID 22-2069 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Denton Parks and Recreation
Department and Span Inc. and Meals on Wheels of Denton County for the use of the
Parks and Recreation Senior Center; and providing an effective date.
2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION—CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF
EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
-- PLACEHOLDER IN THE EVENT EMINENT DOMAIN ITEMS ARE SCHEDULED;
OTHERWISE,WILL BE DELETED. --
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 22-2075 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving the City of Denton
Municipal Utility District Policy and rescinding the Interim Municipal Utility District Policy
(adopted by Resolution 20-920).
B. ID 22-2085 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton adopting the Cole Ranch
Neighborhood Park #1 Master Plan and declaring an effective date. The Parks,
Recreation, and Beautification Board recommends approval (4-0). *[Council
Priority-Conduct Park Planning]
C. ID 22-1779 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the city of City of Denton, Texas, denying Oncor
Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to increase rates related to Oncor's
statement of intent to increase rates filed on or about May 13, 2022; requiring the
reimbursement of municipal rate case expenses; finding that the meeting complies with the
open meetings act; making other findings and provisions related to the subject; and
declaring an effective date
4. CONCLUDING ITEMS
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A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics,above posted.
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website
(https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E.
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on October 21, 2022, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR
USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX
SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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Tentative Work Session Topics and Meeting Information
Updated: October 14, 2022
Meeting Date Item Le istar ID Departments Involved Type Estimated Time
October 18,2022 A. Roles/Responsibilities of the P&Z 22-2153 Planning City Business 0:45
Special Called Joint Meeting with P&Z B. Implementation of the Denton 2040 Comp Plan 22-2154 Planning City Business 0:45
(@ 12:00 p.m.)
At the Development Service Center Total Est.Time: 1:30
A. Audit Projects:003-Procurement,012-Economic Dev.Retention&Expansion and
22-1878 Internal Audit City Business 0:45
013-Grants Mgmt.
B. Bell Avenue 22-1720 Capital Projects/Engineering City Business 0:30
Council Priority
October 18,2022 C. Charging Stations 22-1282 Development Services Council Request:Watts 0:30
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) (6/07/2022)
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) D. Citywide Speed Study Follow-up 22-1841 Capital Projects/Engineering City Business 0:30
E. Wastewater Master Plan Update 22-2029 Water Administration City Business 0:45
F. Two-Minute Pitch:Davis 22-1667 City Manager's Office ICouncil Request 0:30
�Cltoseerd Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any City Business
Total Est.Time: 3:30
h Major Items for Meeting:
A. Legislative Program 22-1830 City Manager's Office City Business 1:00
B. Roadway Impact Fees 22-1719 Capital Projects/Engineering City Business 1:00
C. Audit Project 029-Police Body-Worn Camera Usage 21-2813 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
D. Responsive Speed Limit Sign Program 22-1721 Capital Projects/Engineering Council Request:Davis 0:45
October 25,2022 (6/28/2022)
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) E. Public Facility Corporations 22-1453 City Manager's Office Council Request:Watts 0:30
Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) (6/28/2022)
F. Two-Minute Pitch: 22-1675 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business
Total Est.Time: 4:15
Other Major Items for Meeting:
A. City Hall West Plan 22-1552 Facilities Council Priority 0:45
B. Prevention of Criminal History Information on Job Application 22-1761 City Manager's Office Council Request:McGee 1:00
(8/02/2022)
November 1,2022 C. Bonnie Brae Street Update 22-1999 Capital Projects/Engineering City Business 0:30
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) D. Water,Wastewater Impact Fee Study 22-1930 Finance City Business 1:30
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) E. Two-Minute Pitch: 22-1676 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business
Total Est.Time: 4:15
Other Major Items for Meeting:
November 15,2022 A. Denton Housing Strategy 22-1823 City Manager's Office Icity Business 0:45
Special Called Joint Meeting with DHA IB. City of Denton and Denton Housing Authority Housing Priorities 22-1824 City Manager's Office I City Business 0:45
(@ 11:30 a.m.) C. Topics for Future Areas of Collaboration or Partnership 22-1825 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
At the Development Service Center Total Est.Time: 2:00
A. Audit Follow-Up Reviews—CIP:Planning&Design,and CIP:Construction 22-1166 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Roadway Impact Fees Follow Up 22-1900 Capital Projects/Engineering City Business 0:30
November 15,2022 C. FY 22-23 Sustainability Fund Work Plan TBD Environmental&Sustainability City Business 0:30
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.)
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.)
D. Two-Minute Pitch: 22-1677 City Manager's Office ICouncil Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business
Total Est.Time: 2:00
Other Major Items for Meeting:Public Hearing for Roadway Impact Fees
November 17,2022
Mayor's State of the City State of the City N/A City Manager's Office City Business 2:30
Embassy Suites Denton Convention Center
(6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Total Est.Time: 2:30
November 18,2022(Friday)
Special Called Meeting-Canvassing Only CANVASSING MEETING ONLY N/A City Manager's Office City Business 0:45
(@ 9:00 a.m.)
Council Chambers Total Est.Time: 0:45
City Manager's Office City Business
November 29,2022 TBD TBD City Manager's Office City Business TBD
Special Called Joint Meeting with Denton ISD City Manager's Office City Business
(@ 11:30 a.m.)
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business
Denton ISD Central Services Building
Total Est.Time: 0:00
A. Denton County Transit Authority Update 21-2807 City Manager's Office City Business 0:30
B. Solicitation/Panhandling Policy 22-1281 Police;Community Services Council Request:Hudspeth 0:45
C. Bond Election in 2023 TBD Finance City Business 0:30
D. Roadway Funding Strategies 22-741 Finance City Business 1:00
December 6,2022 E. Ethics Ordinance Section 2-272C(Add Financial Payment for Financial City Auditor Council Request
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Engagement) TBD City Manager's Office Hudspeth(09/27/2022) TBD
Regular Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) F. Two-Minute Pitch: inA22-1678 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s) Legal(if any) City Business
EM
Total Est.Time: 3:15
Other Major Items for Meeting:Citywide Speed Study Public Hearing
A. Audit Project 030—Solid Waste Operations:Phase 1 22-1167 Internal Audit City Business 0:30
B. Criteria Manuals Discussion(Water,Wastewater,Transportation,et al) 22-1714 Capital Projects/Engineering City Business 0:45
C. Denco 911 Update TBD Police City Business 1:00
December 13,2022 D.TxDOT Roads&Amendment to Mobility Plan(Roundabout @ Eagle,Bell, Council Request
Work Session(@2:00 p.m.) Dallas,&Locust) TBD Engineering Davis(09/27/2022) TBD
Special Called Meeting(@6:30 p.m.) E. Two-Minute Pitch: 22-1679 City Manager's Office Council Request 0:30
Closed Meeting Item(s): Legal(if any) City Business
Total Est.Time: 2:v.
Other Major Items for Meeting:Public Hearing for Criteria Manuals
Item Legistar ID Departments Type Estimated Work
Session Date
Sanger ETJ Boundary Adjustment 21-2653 Development Services City Business :45
Work Session Dates to be Determined Denton Energy Center Alternate Fuel Study TBD DIVE City Business TBD
GreenSense Update[Scheduling for February 7,2023] 22-1847 DIME City Business 0:45
.City Council Communication and Group Effectiveness 22-2182 Citv Mana er's Office lCouncil Priori 0:30
Estimated Work
Item Dates Departments Type
Session Date
Council Priorities and Significant Work Plan Items
to be Scheduled
Item Date Approved Department Estimated Hours to Complete Re uestor
Approved Council Pitches to be Scheduled
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1 Street Closure Report: Upcoming Closures smartsheet
SCR Oct 17th - 23rd
Street/Intersection From . . . .. Department
1 Brook Hollow St Westview Trail Crestmeadow St 10/24/22 11/04/22 Mill&Overlay Streets Jeremy Wilks
2 Camino Real Edwards Pockus Page 10/31/22 12/09/22 Street Panel Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
3 Clear River Ln Montecito Dr Rambling Brook Trl 10/24/22 11/23/22 Sidewalk Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
4 Gardenview St Evers Pkwy Brooke St 11/07/22 11/18/22 Mill&Overlay Streets Jeremy Wilks
5 Lone Some Trail Bare Back English Saddle 10/24/22 11/18/22 Sidewalk Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
6 Oceanview or Marina or Intersection 10/24/22 11/11/22 Concrete Panel repair Streets Roy San Miguel
Ruddell St Ruddell St N(1526) Ruddell St N(1528) 10/26/22 10/28/22 Wastewater Collections will be replacing two Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane
wastewater service lines.
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To Closure Start Closure End Description Department Department Contact
Street/Intersection Fro, 1W I Date Date
1 Atlas Dr. Hercules Ln. Redstone Rd. 10/17/22 02/10/23 Reconstruct Streets Jeremy Wilks
2 Augusta Dr Colonial Dr Augusta Dr(2900) 07/11/22 12/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
3 Ave B Underwood Margie St 10/05/22 11/19/22 Street Reconstruction Engineering Dustin Draper
4 Ave H Prairie St Louise St 09/05/22 10/21/22 Street Reconstruction Engineering Dustin Draper
5 Blackberry Way Thistle HL Thistle way 10/10/22 11/04/22 French Drain system project Drainage Gabriel Rodriguez
Bonnie Brae St Windsor Dr Carril Al Lago Dr 08/15/22 10/21/22 open cut for infrastructure Private Development Lee Thurmond
installation from westside
6 bonnie brae to east side of
bonnie brae including utility taps
in 2 phases
7 Bradshaw St Hickory St McKinney St 03/21/22 12/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
8 Brook Hollow Dr Carriage Hill Brooklake St 10/10/22 10/21/22 Mill&Overlay Streets Jeremy Wilks
9 Brook Hollow Dr Greenway Dr Carriage Hill 10/07/22 12/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
10 Clubhouse Dr(2600-2412) Mustang Dr Sombrero Dr 10/03/22 10/21/22 Panel Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
11 Colonial Dr Thunderbird Dr South Dead End 07/11/22 12/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
12 Crawford St Hickory St McKinney St 03/21/22 12/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
13 Crescent St Fulton St Alice St 09/27/22 11/04/22 Street Reconstruction Engineering Dustin Draper
14 Crisoforo Dr Santos Dr Morin Dr 09/26/22 10/28/22 Sidewalk Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
15 Fairway Dr Clubview Dr Links Dr 10/17/22 11/04/22 Sidewalk Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
16 Fulton Grace Temple Congress 10/04/22 11/18/22 Street Reconstruction Engineering Dustin Draper
17 Fulton St Oak St Grace Temple Ave 09/07/22 11/18/22 Street Reconstruction Engineering Dustin Draper
18 Greenway Dr Thunderbird Dr South Dead End 07/11/22 12/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
19 Greenway Dr Thunderbird Dr. Windsor Farms Dr 10/07/22 12/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
20 Hettie St Paisley St McKinney St 03/21/22 12/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
21 Hickory St Exposition St Ruddell St 05/02/22 12/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
22 Hill Alley St Jackson St Martin St 06/06/22 10/28/22 Utility replacement and roadway Engineering Seth Garcia
reconstruction
23 Hinkley Oaks Dr Banydale Dr Hinkley Oaks(7612) 10/10/22 11/18/22 Concrete Panel and sidewalk Streets Roy San Miguel
repair
24 Jackson St Morse St Hill Alley St 06/06/22 10/28/22 Utility replacement and roadway Engineering Seth Garcia
reconstruction
Jim Christal Rd Western Blvd Masch Branch Rd 04/18/22 10/31/22 Exeter PH2.Installing Public Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David
25 Water,Sewer,and Storm Works Inspections
Utilities
26 Johnson Rd John Paine Rd Lavon Ln 09/02/22 11/25/22 Chris Harp performing Lime Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David
Stabilization for Johnson Rd Works Inspections
27 Lakewood Dr Greenway Dr. Carriage Hill 10/07/22 12/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
28 Masch Branch Rd Lovers Ln Hampton Rd 06/24/22 12/31/22 Bridge collapse at 3288 N. Drainage Gabriel Rodriguez
Masch Branch Rd
McKinney St Elm St Locust St 10/17/22 10/21/22 Wastewater Collections will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane
29 replacing a sanitary sewer
manhole and wastewater main
line.
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Intersection
• To ,Closure • • Description -•. Department
ate
30 McKinney St Bell Ave Frame St 10/10/22 10/31/22 Inlets and approaches Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran
31 McKinney St Bell Ave Frame St 10/10/22 11/25/22 Restructuring the entrance to Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran
Frame St.
32 McKinney St Crawford Rd Audra Ln 05/19/22 12/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
33 Montecito Dr Ryan Rd Dead end 10/10/22 10/28/22 Mill Overlay Engineering Seth Garcia
34 Morse St Lakey St Jackson St 06/06/22 10/28/22 Utility replacement and roadway Engineering Seth Garcia
reconstruction
North Texas Blvd 1-35W Oak St 12/13/21 10/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.There
35 will be multiple phases of
closures.Will not be all at one
time.
36 North Texas Blvd Oak St Hickory St 06/10/22 10/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
37 Nottingham Dr Churchill Dr Devonshire Ct 10/17/22 11/04/22 Valley Gutter and Curb Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
38 Oak St Miller St North Texas Blvd 09/30/22 11/04/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
39 Oak St Crawford St Wood St 04/04/22 12/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
40 Panhandle St Aileen St Malone St 08/24/22 10/28/22 Street Reconstruction Engineering Dustin Draper
41 Parkside Or Windsor Or Bowling Green St 05/31/22 10/21/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
42 Peach St Locust St Fowler Dr 07/18/22 10/28/22 Upgrading 15"Storm pipe to Drainage Gabriel Rodriguez
18"
43 Robertson St Bell Ave Morse St 08/15/22 10/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Seth Garcia
pavement replacement.
44 Rose St Paisley St Uland St 04/25/22 11/30/22 Pavement Replacement Engineering Scott Fettig
45 Seven Oaks Ln Rambling Brook Trl Serenity Way 10/17/22 11/04/22 Street panels and Sidewalk Streets Roy San Miguel
repair
46 Stella St North Texas Blvd Bonnie Brae St 10/29/21 10/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
47 Uland St Rose St Railroad Ave 04/25/22 11/01/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
48 Western Blvd Jim Christal Rd Airport Rd 08/01/22 10/31/22 Paving(2)drive approaches Public Works Inspections Jeremiah Tillman-David
Western Blvd Jim Christal Rd Airport Rd 09/06/22 10/31/22 Connecting to existing 8"SS Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David
49 stub and running SS lateral to Works Inspections
property.
50 Western Blvd University(380) Airport Rd 09/19/22 11/30/22 Western Blvd Paving Private Development Public Jeremiah Tillman-David
Works Inspections
51 Windsor Or Fireside Ln Bonnie Brae St 06/06/22 11/30/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
52 Wintercreek Dr(1212) Green Bend Or Beechwood Dr 1 10/03/22 1 10/21/22 Concrete Panel Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
53 Wood St McKinney St Hickory St 04/11/22 12/31/22 Utility installations and Engineering Scott Fettig
pavement replacement.
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3 Street Closure Report: Completed Closures smartsheet
Street/Intersection From Closure Start Closure End Description Departmentl I iDepartment Contact
Date Date
1 Barberry Ave Baytree Ave Trumpet Vine 08/22/22 09/30/22 Sidewalk Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
2 Baytree Ave Hawthorn Dr Barberry Ave 08/22/22 09/30/22 Sidewalk Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
3 Bonnie Brae St @ Ft Worth Dr RxR Crossing 10/06/22 10/08/22 Railroad Crossing
Clover Ln Robinwood Ln Glenwood Ln 05/23/22 10/14/22 Wastewater Collections will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane
4 installing a new sewer main line
and services.
College Park Dr Peach St Fowler Dr 04/18/22 10/07/22 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
5 installing a new water naim line
and services.
6 Cruise St Fiste St Comer St 08/31/22 09/14/22 Mill&Overlay Streets Jeremy Wilks
7 Daughtry St @ Meadow St RxR Crossing 10/07/22 10/09/22 Railroad Crossing
8 Forrestridge Dr El Paseo St Wellington Oaks Cir 07/19/22 10/06/22 Street Panels Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
Fowler Dr College Park Dr Peach St 04/18/22 10/07/22 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
9 installing a new water main line
and services
10 Hayes St Savage Dr Cruise St 09/15/22 09/20/22 Mill&Overlay Streets Jeremy Wilks
Hickory St Bell Ave Railroad Ave 10/03/22 10/07/22 Concrete street panel Atmos Zabdiel Mota
11 repair/replacement for east
bound lanes.
12 Hickory St Railroad Ave Exposition St 09/06/22 10/14/22 Demo on floor plan(private Public Works Inspections Armando Beltran
work)
Hickory St Bell Ave Railroad Ave 10/10/22 10/14/22 Concrete street panel Zabdiel Mota
13 repair/replacement for east
bound lanes.
14 Indian Paint Way Lakeview Blvd Hawthorn Dr 08/29/22 09/22/22 Concrete Panel Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
15 Juno Ln Stuart Rd Sheraton Rd 08/29/22 09/30/22 Curb&Gutter Repair Streets Roy San Miguel
16 Juno Ln Stuart Rd Yellowstone PI 10/03/22 10/07/22 Mill&Overlay Streets Jeremy Wilks
Live Oak St Robinwood Ln Crestwood PI 05/23/22 10/14/22 Wastewater collections will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane
17 installing a new sewer main line
and services.
Livingston Dr Hickory Creek Rd Hemingway Dr 08/17/22 09/30/22 Pavement,sidewalk,valley Engineering Dustin Draper
gutter,and subgrade
18 stabilization on Livingston
where it ties into Hickory Creek
Rd.
19 Mack PI Paisley St Lee Dr 08/22/22 10/14/22 Street Reconstruction Engineering Dustin Draper
20 Mayhill Rd Spencer Rd Morse St 09/23/22 09/30/22 Emergency closure for gas line
repairs
Mayhill Rd US 380/University Rd Quail Creek Rd 09/27/22 10/03/22 Sanitary Sewer Inspections will Engineering Wastewater Tracy L.Beck,PE,PMP
21 be performed requiring various
lanes to be closed. The road
will remain open.
22 Mingo Rd @ Fishtrap Rd RxR Crossing 10/04/22 10/07/22 Railroad Crossing
Mistywood Ln Sherwood St Robinwood Ln 05/23/22 10/14/22 Wastewater Collections will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane
23 installing a new sewer main line
and services.
24 Mockingbird Ln Stockton St Mingo Rd 09/19/22 10/14/22 Restore the paving leavouts Public Works Inspections Armano Beltran
Peach St Locust St Palmer Dr 04/18/22 10/07/22 Water Distribution will be Water Tiffany Sherrane
25 installing a new water main line
and services.
26 Pertain St @ Mingo Rd RxR Crossing 10/08/22 10/09/22 Railroad Crossing
27 Prairie St @ Bell Ave RxR Crossing 10/08/22 10/09/22 Railroad Crossing
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Street/Intersection From To Closure Start Closure End Description Department Department Contact
Date Date
Robinwood Ln Kayewwod Dr Emerson Ln 05/23/22 10/07/22 Wastewater Collections will be Wastewater Tiffany Sherrane
28 installing a new sewer main line
and services.
29 Rockhill Rd @ Rhoades Rd RxR Crossing 10/04/22 10/07/22 Railroad Crossing
30 Savage Dr Hayes St Comer St 09/29/22 09/30/22 Mill&Overlay Streets Jeremy Wilks
31 Union Lake Rd Wind River Ln Valencia Ln 09/26/22 10/06/22 Sidewalk repair Streets Roy San Miguel
32 Vintage Blvd @ Ft Worth Dr RxR Crossing 10/08/22 10/09/22 Railroad Crossing
33 Windsor Dr Longfellow Ln Wilsonwood Dr 10/04/22 10/14/22 Sidewalk repair Engineering Dustin Draper
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