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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/7/2024 2:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda  
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ID 24-469 1A. Work Session ReportMeeting Questions, Responses & Handouts   Not available
ID 24-809 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Municipal Judge term to be discussed by a future Charter Review Committee. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Not available
ID 24-810 1B. Work Session ReportReceive a report and hold a discussion regarding the City Council vote history. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Not available
ID 24-823 1A. Closed Session ReportDeliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.087 Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Orange which the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Orange.   Not available
ID 24-934 1B. Work Session ReportDeliberations Regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071. Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of real property interests located in the J. Roger, Abstract No 1084, within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, generally located along the Hickory Creek Road. The potential purchases are related to the City’s Hickory Creek Road Phase 3 Project to construct improvements to Hickory Creek Road (from Riverpass Drive to FM 1830), where a public deliberation of such potential acquisitions would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with third parties. Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. PR-2022-00917-A Case Style: City of Denton v. Walter E. Leatherwood and Betty A. Leatherwood, Individually and as Trustees of the Walter E. Leatherwood and Betty A. Leatherwood Living Trust pending in the De   Not available
ID 24-996 1C. Closed Session ReportDeliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072 Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of real property located in the J. White Survey, Abstract No. 1433, within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located on Colorado Boulevard, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City's position in negotiations with a third party.   Not available
ID 24-411 1A. Public PresentationProclamation: Drinking Water Week   Not available
ID 24-460 1B. Public PresentationProclamation: National Preservation Month   Not available
ID 24-802 1C. Public PresentationProclamation: Building Safety Month   Not available
ID 24-804 1D. Public PresentationProclamation: Bike Month   Not available
ID 24-857 1E. Public PresentationProclamation: United Way Denton County Mental Health Month   Not available
ID 24-842 1F. Public PresentationProclamation: Water Safety Month   Not available
ID 24-886 1a. Citizen ReportMr. Thomas Wood regarding drainage/flooding issues.   Not available
ID 24-887 1b. Citizen ReportMs. Sydney Schoellhorn regarding Palestine.   Not available
ID 24-888 1c. Citizen ReportMr. Justin Weis regarding Palestine.   Not available
ID 24-889 1d. Citizen ReportMs. Melinda Preston regarding upcoming elections.   Not available
ID 24-890 1e. Citizen ReportMr. Tad Preston regarding beautification.   Not available
ID 24-891 1f. Citizen ReportMr. David Cameron regarding drainage/flooding issues.   Not available
ID 24-892 1g. Citizen ReportMs. Erin Taylor regarding Ceasefire Resolution.   Not available
ID 24-091 1A. MinutesConsider approval of the minutes of the April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting.   Not available
ID 24-727 1B. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the 2023 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of $1,110,774 to fund the salaries and benefits of three additional full-time employees; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-730 1G. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, by replacing Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances in its entirety; amending section 1-12 titled “General Penalty” of the Code of Ordinances by increasing the maximum fine to $500 for violations of Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-797 1H. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for the Denton Mudbug event which will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Lucky Lou’s Bar; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-798 1I. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for Every Witch Way Market which will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, and Saturday, June 15, 2024; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-843 1J. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Westwood Professional Services, Inc., for field survey and engineering analysis of dams and ponds for the Engineering and Drainage Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7599-015 - Professional Services Agreement for analysis services awarded to Westwood Professional Services, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $396,152.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-844 1K. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Harendt Construction Group, LLC, for the Hobson Lift Station Electrical Improvements Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8348 - awarded to Harendt Construction Group, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,260,561.12). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-845 1L. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mann Robinson & Son, Inc., for the site preparation and construction of a concrete retaining wall for the Underwood Substation for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8419 - awarded to Mann Robinson & Son, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,680,724.55). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-847 1M. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with W Watertech Services, Inc., for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant (RRWTP) Chain and Flight Equipment Package for the Water Utilities Department, which is the sole provider of this commodity, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8356 - awarded to W Watertech Services, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $785,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-848 1N. OrdinanceConsider 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 RS Welding, LLC, amending the contract approved by City Council on November 5, 2019, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,400,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide welding services for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7132 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $350,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,750,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-850 1O. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Peloton Land Solutions, Inc., for the design of the McKinney Sidewalks Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7599-016 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Peloton Land Solutions, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $602,786.25).   Not available
ID 24-852 1P. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for design services for the US 380/University Drive Street Lighting Improvements for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7599-018 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,597,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-853 1Q. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Council on January 11, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,011,665.00; said first amendment to provide additional construction administration services for the updated construction schedule of the development plans for Fire Station No. 9 for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7818-002 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $99,931.33, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,111,596.33).   Not available
ID 24-855 1R. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with HOAR Program Management, LLC, for project management services for Fire Station #5 & Fire Station #6 for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8245-004 - Professional Services Agreement for project management services awarded to HOAR Program Management, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $753,044.00).   Not available
ID 24-856 1S. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with MSM Signs LLC dba Fastsigns Denton, for interior and exterior signs for various City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8426 - awarded to MSM Signs LLC dba Fastsigns Denton, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-859 1T. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the design of traffic signals at the intersections of Loop 288 and Duchess Drive, Hickory Street at Avenue B, Prairie Street and Bell Avenue, and Eagle Drive and Bernard Street for the Development Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-001 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to HDR Engineering, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $203,340.00).   Not available
ID 24-860 1U. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Archden Construction Services, LLC, Ellis and Sons Renovations, LLC, and Acumen Enterprises, Inc., for construction services for renovations, remodels, and maintenance of existing facilities for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8451 - awarded to Archden Construction Services, LLC, Ellis and Sons Renovations, LLC, and Acumen Enterprises, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,475,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-862 1V. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8459 for CDL Training; and providing an effective date (RFP 8459).   Not available
ID 24-863 1W. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Urban SDK, Inc., through the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) Cooperative Purchasing Contract # 47QTCA20D00AP, for crash and traffic volume data software for the Development Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8468 - awarded to Urban SDK, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $73,506.00).   Not available
ID 24-864 1X. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with NewEdge Services, LLC, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-4771, for the purchase of contracted GIS services for the Public Works Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8533 - awarded to NewEdge Services, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $194,250.00).   Not available
ID 24-865 1Y. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Commdex Consulting, LLC, through the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) Cooperative Purchasing Contract # GS-35F-373DA, for fiber consulting services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8537 - awarded to Commdex Consulting, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-867 1Z. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Vermeer Equipment of Texas, LLC dba Vermeer Texas-Louisiana, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Nos. 646-21, 684-22, 685-22, & 687-22, for the purchase, repair, and rental of construction equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8540 - awarded to Vermeer Equipment of Texas, LLC dba Vermeer Texas-Louisiana, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,500,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-868 1AA. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with GT Distributors, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 698-23, for the purchase of public safety equipment and supplies for the Denton Police and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8541 - awarded to GT Distributors, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,500,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-898 1D. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the design services of the Mingo Ruddell Roadway and Quiet Zone project for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7599-017 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,640,400.00).   Not available
ID 24-914 1C. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to sign a letter of collaboration with the Texoma Innovation Engine project, an initiative to develop National Science Foundation Type-1 and Type-2 regional innovation engines focused on transforming the north central Texas and southern Oklahoma logistics industry; providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-917 1E. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, designating the City Manager to serve as the authorized representative to be the signatory for any required documents for the application to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) State Water Implementation Fund of Texas (SWIFT) program for a loan in the amount of $195,845,000 to fund the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Expansion project. The SWIFT program offers low interest rate financing for qualified projects.   Not available
ID 24-915 1AC. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Longhorn Incorporated, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 705-23, for the purchase of irrigation supplies and components for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8508 - awarded to Longhorn Incorporated, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-827 1F. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas adopting the City of Denton Wastewater Master Plan; and declaring an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-961 1AD. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Amigos Library Services, for library branch-to-branch transit services for the Library Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8442 - awarded to Amigos Library Services, for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-992 1D. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, re-authorizing and re-approving the creation of Denton Public Facility Corporation under the name Denton City Public Facility Corporation, a public facility corporation, pursuant to chapter 303 of the Texas local government code; approving the articles of incorporation; approving the initial bylaws for the corporation; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-955 1AE. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC, for the purchase of bulk hydrated lime, slurry lime, and quick lime for various City of Denton departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8421 - awarded to Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $800,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-901 1E. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute the CMAR Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 2 to the Construction Manager At Risk Contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for the construction phase services of the second work package for Neighborhood 2 and 6 Improvements for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8055 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., including the second guaranteed maximum price in the partial not-to-exceed amount of $37,615,516.43 and a total contract price of $51,505,116.43).   Not available
ID 24-902 1AB. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Industrial Power, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract # 230802 and 230803, for the purchase and repairs of truck and trailer parts for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8539 - awarded to Industrial Power, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,800,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-821 1A. ResolutionHold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas approving the establishment of policies, guidelines, and criteria governing Tax Abatements; and declaring an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0).   Not available
ID 24-705 1A. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $31,500,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Utility System Revenue Notes, Series 2024"; authorizing the issuance of the notes; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the notes; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said notes; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said notes; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends 4-0.   Not available
A23-0003d 1C. OrdinanceConduct the second of two readings and act on an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 6.28 acres of land, generally located 1,176 feet north of E. McKinney Street and east of Trinity Road to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A23-0003d, M. Forrest Annexation, Angie Manglaris)   Not available
ID 24-822 1B. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas approving the establishment of policies, guidelines, and criteria governing Chapter 380 incentives; and declaring an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0).   Not available
ID 24-348 1F. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution of a first amendment to Operating Agreement with “Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas”, relative to funding, ownership, maintenance, and repair of public improvements serving property located within the “Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas” and other related matters; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-987 1G. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, supporting legislation relating to the powers and duties of Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas to issue bonds; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-988 1H. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to the Hunter Ranch Project Agreement relative to funding, ownership, maintenance, and repair of public improvements serving property located within the “Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas” and other related matters; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-989 1I. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending prior resolution consenting to the creation of “Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas” and the inclusion of land therein; and providing an effective date.   Not available