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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/5/2026 4:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
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ID 26-0064 1A. Work Session ReportMeeting Questions, Responses & Handouts   Not available
ID 26-0590 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report and hold a discussion regarding the City’s 311 Operation. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Not available
ID 26-0758 1A. Work Session ReportDeliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Consulting with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to certain real property interests located at 610 Oakland Street in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas where a public deliberation would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with third parties. Consultation with City's attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter where 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 Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative or potential litigation.   Not available
ID 26-0736 1B. Closed Session ReportDeliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the appointment, employment, duties, compensation, and/or contract of the Municipal Judge.   Not available
ID 26-2427 1A. Public PresentationProclamation: Small Business Week   Not available
ID 26-0280 1B. Public PresentationProclamation: National Bike Month   Not available
ID 26-0283 1C. Public PresentationProclamation: Drinking Water Week   Not available
ID 26-0733 1D. Public PresentationProclamation: TWU Gymnastics National Championship Recognition   Not available
ID 26-0712 1A. Citizen ReportEileen Short regarding Dementia Friendly Denton City.   Not available
ID 26-0713 1B. Citizen ReportMary Wright regarding Cooper Creek.   Not available
ID 26-0720 1C. Citizen ReportPrudence Sanchez regarding Homeless Camping on Private Property.   Not available
ID 26-0722 1D. Citizen ReportAlfredo Sanchez regarding Homeless Camping on Private Property.   Not available
ID 26-0734 1E. Citizen ReportWillie Hudspeth regarding New City Manager Hiring.   Not available
ID 26-0735 1F. Citizen ReportLarry Lawrence regarding New City Manager Hiring.   Not available
ID 26-0725 1A. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton confirming the appointment of Kristi Fogle as the Interim City Secretary; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 26-0377 1B. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the city manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Town of Northlake and the City of Denton, Texas, to provide access for inspection and roadway widening at Gibbs Road at Robson Ranch Road; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 26-0617 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 Giving Grace, Inc. to provide HOME Investment Partnership-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) grant funds for Tenant Based Rental Assistance in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $896,119.41; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-2307 1D. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an agreement for cost sharing of an offsite sewer line with UCRP Acquisitions, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, wherein UCRP Acquisitions, LLC will pay its proportionate share of costs involving design, easement acquisition, surveying, engineering, potholing, construction, legal fees, and other associated matters for an offsite sanitary sewer line generally located at the intersection of Hampton Road and North Masch Branch Road and running south along North Masch Branch Road, under U.S. 380, and connecting to an existing line near Jim Christal Road; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-2012 1E. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with Baker 345, LLC and RM Squared Denton, LLC, for the payment in lieu of the construction of offsite sidewalk improvements along a portion of Masch Branch Road between Hampton Road and US380; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 26-0597 1F. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, amending prior resolution consenting to the creation of “Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas” and the inclusion of land therein; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 26-0540 1G. Work Session ReportConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas Historical Commission to participate in the Texas Main Street Program demonstrating the City of Denton's commitment to continue as a "sustaining level official main street city" and authorizing payment of the annual fee in the amount of $2,600; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 26-0673 1H. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a grant to Brakefield’s Pool Service, LLC for façade and sign improvements located at 520 S. Elm Street from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One funds; and providing for an effective date. The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board Recommends Approval (5-0).   Not available
ID 26-0674 1I. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a grant to Mister Red, LLC for façade, awning, sign, and utility improvements located at 122 N. Locust Street from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One funds; and providing for an effective date. The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board recommends approval (6-0).   Not available
ID 26-0675 1J. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a grant to McKarroll Partners, LLC for façade and utility improvements located at 325 W. McKinney Street from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One funds; and providing for an effective date. The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board recommends approval (6-0).   Not available
ID 26-0738 1K. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, appointing an Interim Municipal Judge to serve as the Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of Denton for the remainder of the current term ending on September 30, 2026; approving an agreement in substantial form setting the compensation and terms for the Interim Presiding Judge with an effective date of May 18, 2026 and ending date of September 30, 2026; authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 26-0539 1L. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the execution of City Council Contingency fund donation agreements between the City of Denton and University of North Texas (UNT) Foundation in support of the UNT African Ensemble ($800), Texas Veterans Hall of Fame ($200), Denton Freedom House ($100), Project Hope in support of Hands of Hope ($100), Siti and Jido Park Foundation in support of Life Works Community ($100), Cumberland Youth & Family Services ($200), Ranch Hands Rescue in support of Bob’s House of Hope ($200), which are nonprofit organizations operating within the City of Denton and designated for donations by individual Council members; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. The Community Partnership Committee recommends approval (2-0).   Not available
ID 26-0665 1M. 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 Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on November 19, 2024, in the not-to-exceed amount of $434,596.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by City Council; said second amendment to provide additional project support services and Maximo support specialists for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7804-015 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $601,448.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,181,092.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 26-0666 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 Anixter Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on March 21, 2023, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,125,000.00; said first amendment to continue to supply concrete streetlight and aggregate poles for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8191 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $281,250.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,406,250.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 26-0667 1O. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract extension with Curtco, Inc., through April 26, 2027, to continue the crack sealing services for the Streets Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7572 - extending a contract with Curtco, Inc., to April 26, 2027).   Not available
ID 26-0586 1P. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Downtown Denton Foundation a noise exception for the Denton Historic Bar Tour on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.at Steve’s Wine Bar, located at 111 Industrial Street; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 26-0589 1Q. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the Town of Little Elm, under the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, to authorize the City of Denton to provide public safety radio subscriber support services and fire alerting support services to the Town of Little Elm; and declaring an effective date.   Not available
Z25-0018a 1A. 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 3 (R3) district to Residential 7 (R7) district on approximately 0.74 acres of land generally located on the northeast corner of Bolivar Street and Taliaferro Street, approximately 155 feet west of North Elm Street 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 a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (7-0) to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Chair Pruett and second by Commissioner Riggs (Z25-0018a, Denton Duplexes, Bryce Van Arsdale).   Not available
ID 26-0757 1A. Work Session ReportConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the Denton City Federation of Women’s Clubs for approximately 18,000 square feet of land located at 610 Oakland Street, situated in Quakertown Park, for a twenty year initial term with two ten year renewals; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 26-0098 1B. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution of a second amendment to Cole Ranch Operating Agreement with Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas, relative to funding of improvement projects serving property within Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County and adding definitions; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 26-0663 1C. Work Session ReportConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution of a cost sharing agreement between the City, Cole Ranch Development LP, Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, HR 3200, LP, and Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, for the construction of a sewer line; authorizing an escrow agreement and the expenditure of funds for the City’s allocated share of improvement costs; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 26-0323 1D. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas directing the publication of Notice of Intention to issue $82,000,000 in principal amount of Certificates of Obligation of the City of Denton for General Government and Solid Waste projects; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).   Not available
ID 26-0324 1E. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas directing the publication of Notice of Intention to issue $243,000,000 in principal amount of Certificates of Obligation of the City of Denton for Waterworks and Wastewater System and Electric System projects; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).   Not available