Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CM/ DCM/ ACM: Mario Canizares
DATE: October 10, 2017
SUBJECT
Title
Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding mobility improvements.
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BACKGROUND
During the August 26, 2017 City Council Retreat, the Council gave direction to staff to look at developing a plan of short-term improvements that would provide for better traffic flow within the City. As a result, staff has been working at identifying a list and developing the cost estimates. Pritam Deshmukh, Traffic Engineer will be reviewing the list with the Mobility Committee to seek input for further direction. Based on the feedback given, staff will work with the Finance Department and City Manager’s Office to identify available funds. Staff will then develop a more detailed presentation that can be provided to the full City Council at an upcoming meeting.
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: Public Infrastructure
Related Goal: 2.2 Seek solutions to mobility demands and enhance connectivity
EXHIBITS
1. Short-term Improvement List
Respectfully submitted:
Mario Canizares
Assistant City Manager