Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Denton Municipal Electric
CM/ ACM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
Date: May 2, 2017
SUBJECT
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Consider approval of a resolution re-appointing a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Joint Powers Agency, representing the City of Denton, Texas; and declaring an effective date.
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BACKGROUND
Chris Watts has served as one of the two Directors appointed by the City of Denton to the Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA) for the last two years. His term will expire July 18, 2017.
After careful consideration, the Council has invited Chris Watts to serve for an additional two-year term as a Director for the City of Denton on the TMPA Board. Mr. Watts has accepted the invitation for re-appointment. The term for which he is re-appointed will commence effective July 18, 2017, and end on July 18, 2019. Pursuant to concurrent Ordinance No. 75-22, TMPA requires that a resolution be passed by each member city that supports the nomination of a Director to the TMPA Board of Directors.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
Chris Watts was originally appointed to the TMPA Board in October 2009.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton's Strategic Plan is an action-oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision. The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Organizational Excellence
Related Goal: 2.3 Promote superior utility services and facilities
EXHIBITS
1. Letter from TMPA
2. Resolution
Respectfully submitted:
Phil Williams
General Manager
Prepared by:
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