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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/15/2023 1:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
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ID 23-641 1A. Citizen ReportMeeting Questions, Responses & Handouts   Video Video
ID 23-597 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Internal Audit Plan. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Video Video
ID 23-066 1B. AppointmentConsider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Board of Ethics, Committee on Persons with Disabilities, Community Services Advisory Committee, 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, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.   Not available
ID 23-596 1B. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 005 - Utility Street Cuts: Second Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]   Video Video
ID 23-1407 1C. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the preliminary FY 2023-24 Proposed Budget, Tax Rate, Capital Improvement Program and Five-Year Financial Forecast. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]   Video Video
ID 23-1560 1D. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Denton Municipal Electric’s proposed campus expansion capital improvement project. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Video Video
ID 23-1424 1AO. AppointmentConsider appointing a nominating committee to recommend appointees to serve on the Economic Development Partnership Board.   Not available
ID 23-1580 1E. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the potential purchase of real property situated in the J. Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 421, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located near Hunters Creek and Teasley Lane. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 40 minutes]   Video Video
ID 23-221 1F. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) Request for a work session, at medium priority, to revisit the Dec 6, 2022 discussion and discuss the formation of a Charter amendment committee and the items brought forth at that time or any new items the council desires. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Video Video
ID 23-965 1A. Closed Session ReportDeliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or contract of the City Auditor.   Not available
ID 23-966 1B. Closed Session ReportDeliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or contract of the Municipal Court Judge.   Not available
ID 23-1587 1F. Closed Session ReportDeliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy, and options for resolution of litigation issues associated with the “Application of Denton Municipal Electric to Change Rates for Wholesale Transmission Service” pending before the Public Utility Commission of Texas under Docket No. 52715; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton, Denton City Council, and Denton Municipal Electric (DME) under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in court and administrative proceedings; Receive information from staff regarding financial matters regarding the Denton Municipal Electric operating budget as it relates to the above matter and to the extent such projects are confidential under Texas Government Code   Not available
ID 23-1457 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 situated in the John S. Dickson Survey, Abstract No. 342, and the Jasper C. Baker Survey, Abstract 47, both in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located off of Teasley Road for future improvements and additions to the existing Hickory Creek Lift Station, 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 23-1567 1D. 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 acquisition of certain real property interests located near Ryan Road, in and around the T. Labor Survey, Abstract Number 779; and N. Britton Survey, Abstract Number 051, each in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas for Park and/or Library purposes where a public deliberation of such potential acquisitions would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with third parties.   Not available
ID 23-1586 1E. Closed Session ReportDeliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071; Deliberations Regarding Real Property- Under Government Code Section 551.072. Receive information from staff regarding the Denton Municipal Electric’s proposed campus expansion capital improvement project to the extent such project is confidential under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorneys under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding legal issues associated with the above matter where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation; Deliberations regarding Real Property Under Texas Government Code Sec   Not available
ID 23-1413 1A. Public PresentationProclamation: National Payroll Week   Not available
ID 23-1549 1A. Citizen ReportMr. Stephen Dillenburg regarding the grandest conspiracy / fraud in the history of mankind.   Not available
ID 23-1550 1B. Citizen ReportMs. Isabel Cano sharing a letter to Council regarding positive changes in Denton.   Not available
ID 23-040 1A. MinutesConsider approval of the minutes of the July 25, 2023 Meeting, August 1, 2023 Meeting and August 1, 2023 Joint Meeting with Planning & Zoning and Northeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee.approvedPass Not available
ID 23-1207 1C. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Affordable Housing Corporation for the payment and use of Nonprofit Capacity Support Grant funding; providing for the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1209 1D. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City of Denton and PediPlace, Inc. for the payment and use of Nonprofit Capacity Support Grant funding; providing for the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $230,781.00; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1210 1E. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City of Denton and Habitat for Humanity of Denton County, Inc. for the payment and use of Nonprofit Capacity Support Grant funding; providing for the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1211 1F. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Christian Pre-school, Inc. for the payment and use of Nonprofit Capacity Support Grant funding; providing for the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $160,000.00; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1212 1G. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City of Denton and North Texas Solution for Recovery for the payment and use of Nonprofit Capacity Support Grant funding; providing for the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1213 1H. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County MHMR for the payment and use of Nonprofit Capacity Support Grant funding; providing for the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1214 1I. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City of Denton and the Project HOPE Family Enrichment Center for the payment and use of Nonprofit Capacity Support Grant funding; providing for the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1215 1J. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City of Denton and Health Services of North Texas, Inc. for the payment and use of Nonprofit Capacity Support Grant funding; providing for the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $135,330.00; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1452 1K. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas continuing support of Generation Housing Partners, LLC’s Westview Heights at Denton project in light of the project’s change to a property-tax-exempt structure; authorizing the city manager, or their designee, to sign a letter acknowledging the city’s continued support; and providing an effective date.approvedPass Not available
ID 23-1312 1L. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying a Quitclaim Deed dated August 14, 2007 (Instrument Number 2007-99232) by and between David Wayne Austin and Dwayne E. Hatcher; approving an Assignment of Airport Lease from Emily Schopper, Independent Administrator of the Estate of David Wayne Austin, deceased to Wayne and Maribeth Yarbrough covering property at 918 Aeronca Drive, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment of Airport Lease; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (5-0).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1472 1M. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Assignment of Airport Lease from DTO 4858 LLC to GKY Holdings 1, LLC of an airport lease covering property at 4858 Lockheed Lane, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport; amending the existing Airport Lease; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment of Airport Lease; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (5-0).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1427 1N. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance approving a water and wastewater utility relocation standard utility agreement (“agreement”) by and between the City of Denton (“City”) and the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”), for the reimbursement of eligible costs incurred in the adjustment, removal, and relocation of City facilities of both water and wastewater utilities along I-35E from the Merge to US 380/University Utility Relocations Project (TxDOT row CSJ# 0195-02-074; U00018402), within the county and City of Denton, Texas; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and deliver the agreement; providing for the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $20,773,015.32 for water and wastewater utility relocation efforts; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1437 1O. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to execute Change Order No. 2 to the existing Advanced Funding Agreement between the City of Denton and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the relocation of public utility facilities along FM 2181 from Lillian Miller Parkway to west of FM 2499 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing an effective date (CSJ 2054-02-015) - Change Order No. 2 in an amount not to exceed the sum of $160,358.78 for a total contract amount aggregated to ($2,377,095.59); authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1449 1P. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, reappointing the Honorable Ann Poston, The Honorable Cynthia Burkett, and The Honorable Kimberly Lafferty, each as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record for a two (2) year term beginning December 31, 2023, and ending December 30, 2025; appointing James Able, Colette Sallas, and Hyattye Simmons, each as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record for a two (2) year term beginning August 15, 2023, and ending August 14, 2025; authorizing expenditure of funds; authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for the designated term of office for each judge; and declaring an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
SED23-0003 1Q. Planning CaseConsider approval of a resolution amending the Southeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee to add members. The Southeast Denton Area Plan is generally bounded by East McKinney Street to the north, South Bell Avenue to the west, Dallas Drive and Shady Oaks Drive to the south, and South Woodrow Lane to the east; and providing an effective date.approvedPass Not available
ID 23-1558 1R. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution authorizing the creation of an Advisory Group to provide feedback and to participate in the public engagement for the Downtown Plan Update, generally bounded by University Drive to the north, Carroll Boulevard to the west, Eagle Drive to the south, and Bell Avenue to the east; and providing an effective date.approvedPass Not available
23-1456 1S. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver to Legends Ranch Development, LLC a Temporary Construction Easement to construct a water line on approximately 10,319 square feet (0.237 acres) of City property on Masch Branch Road and located in the J. Haney Survey, Abstract Number 515, in the City and County of Denton, Texas for a total compensation amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and 50/100 ($1,584.50); providing for severability; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1474 1T. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, authorizing the Denton Police Department to perform Uniform Commercial Vehicle Weight Inspections and Enforcement; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1475 1U. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, establishing responsibilities, policies, and guidelines for the Denton Police Department to conduct Federal Safety Regulation Inspections; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1486 1V. 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 Raba Kistner, Inc., for construction inspection services for the relocation of water and wastewater utilities along I-35 in support of the Texas Department of Transportation Freeway Widening 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 7894-004 - professional services agreement for construction inspection services awarded to Raba Kistner, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,050,000.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1488 1W. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 4 to the contract between the City of Denton and Texas Materials Group, Inc., dba TexasBit, for the street construction of the Southeast Denton Package A Project for the Capital Improvements Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 7896 - Change Order No. 4 in the not-to-exceed amount of $107,907.00, for a total contract award aggregated to $6,750,696.97).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1492 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 Wilson Contractor Services, LLC, for the Dry Fork Interceptor Project with geographical limits as follows: East of 35W from Corbin Road to Bonnie Brae Street for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8109 - awarded to Wilson Contractor Services, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,726,367.38).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1494 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 Techline, Inc., for the purchase of electric utility substation instrument transformers for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8210 - awarded to Techline, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $755,410.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1498 1Z. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under CSP 8264 for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Valve and Piping Improvement project for the Water Utilities Department; and providing an effective date (CSP 8264).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1500 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 J & B Five Point Construction, LLC, for winterization construction for the Denton Energy Center; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8267 - awarded to J & B Five Point Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,184,000.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1502 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 Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc., for a utility assistance program for low-income households for the Customer Service Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8269 - awarded to Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,538,409.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1504 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 J.L. Matthews Company, Inc., for the supply of Lineman’s tools and accessories for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8280 - awarded to J.L. Matthews Company, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1506 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 Itron, Inc., for support and services of the Meter Data Management System and other Itron software applications for Denton Municipal Electric, which is the sole provider of this software, 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 8282 - awarded to Itron, Inc., for five (5) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total seven (7) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,004,208.24).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1512 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 United Ag and Turf, an authorized dealer for Deere & Company, through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number 031121-DAC, for the purchase of mowers, utility vehicles, and attachments for the Fleet Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8299 - awarded to United Ag and Turf, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1514 1AF. 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 United Ag and Turf, an authorized dealer for Deere & Company, through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number 110719-JDC, for the purchase of tractors and attachments for the Fleet Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8300 - awarded to United Ag and Turf, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,700,000.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1515 1AG. 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 United Healthcare Insurance Company, amending the contract approved by the City Council on December 18, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount of $11,393,000.00; said first amendment to provide additional funding for premiums through the contract term for stop loss coverage for the Risk Department and City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 6922 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $13,393,000.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1517 1AH. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and D&S Engineering Labs, LLC, amending the contract approved by the City Council on September 14, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $175,300.70; amended by Amendment 1 approved by Purchasing; said second amendment to provide materials testing for the Police Headquarters, Substation, and Firing Range for the Police Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7703-001 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $80,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $305,299.70).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1518 1AI. 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 Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., for professional design services for the Denia Park Renovation Project for the Parks and Recreation Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7850-007 - Professional Services Agreement for landscape architect services awarded to Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $251,600.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1519 1AJ. 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 Morris & McDaniel, Inc., for the development and administration of Police Civil Service Promotional Assessment Centers for the Police Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8222 - awarded to Morris & McDaniel, Inc., for three (3) years not-to-exceed amount of $96,450.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1520 1AK. 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 Placer Labs, Inc., for foot traffic analytics for the Economic Development Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8227 - awarded to Placer Labs, 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 $145,000.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1521 1AL. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, for the approval of a pre-qualified professional services list for project management services for various vertical construction projects for the Capital Improvements Projects Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8245 - for a three (3) year term).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1523 1AM. 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 Microsoft Corporation, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-4911, for the purchase of Microsoft Unified Support for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8286 - awarded to Microsoft Corporation, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $650,000.00).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1532 1AN. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton repealing ordinance no. 17-250; approving a uniform emergency aid agreement template for the provision of aid by Denton Municipal Electric to other electric utilities and for other electric utilities’ provision of aid to Denton Municipal Electric, in times of widespread system outages caused by weather, natural disaster, or equipment failure; authorizing the city manager, or designee, to execute the aid agreement as needed and provide notification to city council and the public utility board; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1463 1AP. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Denton Parks Foundation, a three-year noise exemption for the Dog Days of Denton events to be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, Saturday, September 7, 2024, and Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Quakertown Park and the Civic Center Pool; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board recommends approval (5-0).adoptedPass Not available
ID 23-1573 1AQ. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton suspending the September 1, 2023 effective date of CoServ Gas, Ltd.’s requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with other cities in the CoServ service area, to hire legal and consulting services and to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; requiring reimbursement of the steering committee of cities served by CoServ Gas’ rate case expenses; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and legal counselapprovedPass Not available
AESA22-0003c 1A. OrdinanceHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Alternative Environmentally Sensitive area plan for a site generally located south of U.S. Highway 380 approximately 1,650 feet west of the intersection of U.S. Highway 380 and N. Western Boulevard, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the city’s official environmentally sensitive areas map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. (AESA22-0003c, Denton Crossing Phase 3, Christi Upton)adoptedPass Video Video
CA23-0001a 1B. Planning CaseHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment on approximately 24 acres from Business Center Future Land Use Designation to Moderate Residential Future Land Use Designation. The property is generally located on the west side of North Mayhill Road, approximately 250 feet north of Russell Newman Boulevard, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official Future Land Use Map; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner McDade and second by Commissioner Cole. (CA23-0001a, Mayhill Road Multifamily, Julie Wyatt)approvedPass Video Video
Z23-0006a 1C. Planning CaseHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Light Industrial (LI) District to Residential (R7) District on approximately 24 acres of land generally located on the west side of North Mayhill Road, approximately 250 feet north of Russell Newman Boulevard in the City of Denton, Denton County; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Anderson and second by Commissioner Villareal. (Z23-0006a, Mayhill Road Multifamily, Julie Wyatt)approvedPass Video Video
S23-0003a 1D. Planning CaseHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a Specific Use Permit for a multifamily dwelling use on approximately 24 acres of land, generally located on the west side of North Mayhill Road, approximately 250 feet north of Russell Newman Boulevard in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Cole and second by Commissioner Anderson. (S23-0003a, Mayhill Road Multifamily, Julie Wyatt)adoptedPass Video Video
Z23-0007b 1E. Planning CaseHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Residential 2 (R2) District to Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MN) District on approximately 1.73 acres of land, generally located on the west side of North Bonnie Brae Street, 470 feet north of the intersection of North Bonnie Brae Street and West Windsor Drive, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Smith and second by Commissioner Pruett. A SUPERMAJORITY VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL IS REQUIRED FOR THE APPROVAL OF THIS REQUEST. (Z23-0007b, 2801 N Bonnie Brae Rezoning, Sean Jacobson)adoptedPass Video Video
ID 23-274 1A. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas placing a proposal on the September 26, 2023 City Council public meeting agenda to adopt a 2023 Tax Rate that will exceed the lower of the no-new-revenue tax rate or the voter-approval tax rate; calling a public hearing on the proposed tax rate which will result in an increase in tax revenue to the City for fiscal year 2023-24, to be held on September 19, 2023; calling a public hearing on the budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to be held on September 19, 2023; requiring the publication and posting of notices of the public hearings and meetings in accordance with the law; and providing an effective date...BodyadoptedPass Video Video
ID 23-1490 1B. 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 Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., for the construction and movement of public water/wastewater utilities in support of the Texas Department of Transportation’s I-35 widening from the I-35 Split to US-380 for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7968-004 - awarded to Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $18,064,385.85).adoptedPass Video Video
ID 23-1524 1C. 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 Sundt Construction, Inc., for the Bonnie Brae Phase 3 Widening and Reconstruction Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8094-1 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $40,318,845.47).adoptedPass Video Video
ID 23-1563 1D. Work Session ReportConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending schedules of fees for Public Works Inspection contained in Ordinance No. 2013-232, Rights-of-Way construction management fees contained in Ordinance No. 19-2953 providing a repealer; providing for a severability clause; providing for an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video
ID 23-1566 1E. Work Session ReportConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, calling an election to be held on November 7, 2023, within said city on the question of the issuance of $309,590,000 in ad valorem tax-supported bonds for streets, drainage, parks, public safety and affordable housing; making provision for the conduct of the election; and containing other provisions incidental thereto; and declaring an effective date.adoptedPass Video Video