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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/14/2025 3:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers
SPECIAL CALLED
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ID 25-472 1A. Work Session ReportMeeting Questions, Responses & Handouts   Not available
ID 25-1857 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the City’s federal legislative efforts. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]   Not available
ID 25-1537 1B. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 043-Animal Services: Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Not available
ID 25-1687 1A. Closed Session ReportDeliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive information from staff regarding the energy cost adjustment schedule of rates for large load commercial customers that include public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 25-1688 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.   Not available
ID 25-067 1A. MinutesConsider approval of the minutes of the September 9, 2025 Special Called Meeting.   Not available
ID 25-091 1B. AppointmentConsider nominations/appointments to the City of Denton Public Art Committee.   Not available
ID 25-1530 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 the Denton Affordable Housing Corporation; to expend HOME Investment Partnership Program funds for operating expenses; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $46,711.59 and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1769 1D. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton waiving roadway impact fees in an amount not to exceed $140,600.00 for the McAdams Haven apartments to be located at approximately 900, 914, and 920 Lindsey St and 1518 Bernard St, Denton, Texas 76201; and providing an effective date   Not available
ID 25-1688 1E. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the Large Load Energy Cost Adjustment; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing effective dates for this ordinance and the schedule of rates. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).   Not available
ID 25-1714 1F. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a Solid Waste Services Contract to provide solid waste services to Legends Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1715 1G. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a Solid Waste Services Contract to provide solid waste services to Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1727 1H. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting JPI Construction, LLC a noise exception pursuant to Section 17-20(c)(3)(f) of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances with respect to sound levels and hours of operation for approximately 12 concrete pours, concrete pumps, and generators to run pumps and lights related to construction of a new multifamily development located at 3309 N Bonnie Brae St; granting an increase in sound levels and a variance in the hours of operation which may be affected by weather, from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., with sound not to exceed 91 decibels; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1868 1I. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Fire Department; superseding all prior fees in conflict with such schedule; providing severability; providing a repealer; and establishing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1847 1J. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute cash sponsorship agreements between the City of Denton and the Denton Black Film Festival Institute, Inc., ($12,000), Denton County Friends of the Family - Explorium Coffee Crawl ($2,000), Denton County Friends of the Family - Friends of the Badge ($2,932), Denton County Friends of the Family - Touch a Truck ($2,500), Denton Music and Art Collaborative - Joan of Bark ($2,000), Greater Denton Arts Council, Inc., ($3,768), Instant Film Society - PolaCon 2026 ($1,000), and Texas Veterans Hall of Fame ($2,000), which are nonprofit organizations located within the City of Denton and awarded cash sponsorship funding; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. The Community Partnership Committee recommends approval (3-0).   Not available
ID 25-1848 1K. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute cash and in-kind sponsorship agreements between the City of Denton and the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce - Denton Blues Festival 2026 (cash $4,000, in-kind $14,140), Denton Community Market (cash $11,800, in-kind $6,690), Denton Day of the Dead Festival (cash $8,000, in-kind $16,120), Denton Festival Foundation - Denton Arts and Jazz Festival 2025 (cash $20,000, in-kind $70,800), Denton Holiday Festival Association - Denton Holiday Lighting Festival 2025 (cash $6,000, in-kind $10,160), Denton Main Street Association (cash $10,000, in-kind $80), Denton Parks Foundation - Juneteenth 2026 (cash $4,000, in-kind 19,090), Denton Music and Art Collaborative - Amplify Denton 2026 (cash $2,600, in-kind $860), Denton Music and Art Collaborative - Monster Dash 2025 (cash $1,800, in-kind $410), Friends With Benefits - Boil Buddies Bash 2026 (cash $3,000, in-kind $260), North Texas State Fair Association - North Texas Fair and Rodeo 2026 (cash $10,000, in-kind $4,780), Texas Filmmakers Corporation    Not available
ID 25-1849 1L. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute in-kind sponsorship agreements between the City of Denton and Denton Area Running Club - Turkey Trot 2025 ($5,000), Denton Parks Foundation - Dog Days of Denton 2026 ($3,340), Tejas Storytelling Association - Texas Storytelling Festival 2026 ($5,750), and the University of North Texas - 2025 Nightmare on Elm Street Basketball Tip-Off ($5,670), which are nonprofit organizations located within the City of Denton and awarded in-kind sponsorship funding; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. The Community Partnership Committee recommends approval (3-0).   Not available
ID 25-1821 1M. 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 NCTCOG TA Grant Design for the Engineering Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-010 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,189,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-1822 1N. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8689 for Armored Car Services for the Customer Service Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8689).   Not available
ID 25-1494 1O. ResolutionConsider a resolution of the city of Denton allowing The Bearded Monk to sell alcoholic beverages at the Denton Day of the Dead Festival, on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., at Williams Square (179 E. Hickory Street), and on Industrial Street at Mulberry street; upon satisfying certain conditions; authorizing the city manager to execute an agreement in conformity with this resolution; and providing for an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1698 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 Inpowerd LLC, for consulting services related to Electric Regulatory Compliance for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8840 - awarded to Inpowerd 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 $750,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1671 1Q. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for the Nightmare on Elm Street Basketball Tip-off event which will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Elm Street between Hickory Street and Oak Street; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1721 1R. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for the 1000 Denton DJs event which will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Wolff’s Park (108 Industrial St.); and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1785 1S. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for the Fits and Frights Market event which will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Denton Yarnworks (934 N. Locust Street); and providing an effective date.   Not available
A25-0001 1A. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Govt Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and Double R Devco, LLC for the provision of city services to approximately 15.011 acres of land, generally located north of West University Drive (US 380) and approximately half a mile west of Golden Hoof Drive; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A25-0001, Hickory Grove MF 2, Mia Hines)   Not available
A25-0001a 1A. Planning CaseHold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 15.011 acres of land, generally located north of West University (US 380) and approximately half a mile west of Golden Hoof Drive into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A25-0001a, Hickory Grove MF 2, Mia Hines)   Not available
CA25-0002a 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 33.5 acres from Rural Areas Future Land Use designation to Light Industrial Future Land Use designation, generally located south of US380 beginning 0.5 miles east of Geesling Road and extending approximately 0.5 miles east to North Trinity Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, and on approximately 21.8 acres from Low Residential Future Land Use designation to Community Mixed Use Future Land Use designation, generally located north and south of US380, beginning at North Trinity Road and extending approximately 0.4 miles east 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 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Garland and seconded by Commissioner Ketchersid. (CA25-0002a, US380 Corridor FLUM Amendment, Erin Stanley)   Not available
Z25-0012a 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 Mixed Use Neighborhood (MN) zoning district to Suburban Corridor (SC) zoning district on approximately 1 acre of land generally located south of Loop 288 Service Road and north of Randall Street, approximately 800 feet west of E. Sherman 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 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Ketchersid and second by Commissioner McDuff. (Z25-0012a, N Loop 288 MN to SC Rezone, Erin Stanley)   Not available
Z25-0016a 1D. 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 of the portion of Mixed Use Neighborhood (MN) zoning district on an approximately 1 acre lot to Suburban Corridor (SC) zoning district generally located south of Loop 288 Service Road and north of Randall Street, approximately 650 feet west of E. Sherman 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 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Ketchersid and second by Commissioner Garland. (Z25-0016a, CSM Denton Rezone, Erin Stanley)   Not available
ID 25-1217 1A. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas consenting to the annexation of certain land into Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16, and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1218 1B. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the city manager to execute a first amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement with VS Development, LLC and Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16 to consent to annexation of property into the District, provide for additional contributions for Jackson Road, and amend the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16; and providing an effective date.   Not available
A25-0001b 1C. OrdinanceConduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, annexing approximately 15.011 acres of land, generally located north of West University Drive (US 380) and approximately half a mile west of Golden Hoof Drive 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. (A25-0001b, Hickory Grove MF 2, Mia Hines)   Not available