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ID 24-228
| 1 | B. | | Work Session Report | Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the preliminary FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget, Tax Rate, Capital Improvement Program, and Five-Year Financial Forecast.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes] | | |
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ID 24-1513
| 1 | A. | | Work Session Report | Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) quarterly update.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes] | | |
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ID 24-476
| 1 | A. | | Work Session Report | Meeting Questions, Responses & Handouts | | |
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ID 24-1131
| 1 | C. | | Work Session Report | Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for a discussion, and give staff direction regarding expired Non-Annexation Agreements and Restrictive Covenants in the City of Denton; 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 the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City's legal position in pending litigation. | | |
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ID 24-1514
| 1 | C. | | Work Session Report | Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding proposed changes to the Two-Minute Pitch process.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes] | | |
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ID 24-1410
| 1 | A. | | Closed Session Report | Deliberations 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. | | |
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ID 24-1411
| 1 | B. | | Closed Session Report | Deliberations 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 Judge. | | |
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ID 24-1640
| 1 | D. | | Closed Session Report | Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. This agenda item is related to Items for Individual Consideration Agenda Item C. ID 24-1293 and will be a placeholder unless Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
Receive information from staff containing public power information related to a Power Purchase Agreement between the City of Denton, as the seller of power and electric energy services, and Core Scientific Inc.; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. 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 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. | | |
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ID 24-1656
| 1 | E. | | Closed Session Report | 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 in Cause No. DC-22-17013, styled “City of Denton, Texas, acting by and through its Electric Utility Department, Denton Municipal Electric v. Delilah Solar Energy, LLC and Samson Solar Energy, LLC, pending in the 192nd District Court, Dallas County, Texas; 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 the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation. | | |
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ID 24-1535
| 1 | A. | | Public Presentation | Proclamation: North Texas Overdose Awareness Day | | |
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ID 24-1608
| 1 | c. | | Citizen Report | Ms. Mary Kuhfeldt regarding incentivizing commercial recycling. | | |
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ID 24-1607
| 1 | b. | | Citizen Report | Ms. Donna Smith regarding a new day. | | |
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ID 24-1606
| 1 | a. | | Citizen Report | Mr. Charles Lee regarding the presidential election. | | |
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ID 24-1628
| 1 | d. | | Citizen Report | Mr. Mat Pruneda regarding addressing council members. | | |
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ID 24-1629
| 1 | e. | | Citizen Report | Mr. Mark Cowan regarding request for building code change. | | |
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ID 24-1654
| 1 | f. | | Citizen Report | Mr. Max Kitzmiller regarding swim team without pool. | | |
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ID 24-1606
| 1 | | | Citizen Report | Mr. Charles Lee regarding the presidential election. | | |
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ID 24-1607
| 1 | | | Citizen Report | Ms. Donna Smith regarding a new day. | | |
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ID 24-1608
| 1 | | | Citizen Report | Ms. Mary Kuhfeldt regarding incentivizing commercial recycling. | | |
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ID 24-1578
| 1 | C. | | Resolution | Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the August 5, 2024 meeting absence of Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board Member Elinor Lichtenberg; and providing an effective date. | | |
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ID 24-433
| 1 | A. | | Minutes | Consider approval of the minutes of the July 23, 2024 Special Called Meeting, August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting and August 10, 2024 Budget Workshop. | | |
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ID 24-500
| 1 | B. | | Appointment | Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Charter Review Committee, Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board, Health and Building Standards Committee, and Library Board. | | |
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ID 24-1252
| 1 | D. | | Work Session Report | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Denton and the Denton Independent School District (DISD), for reimbursement to the City in the estimated amount of $913,149 for compensation and benefits of Student Resource Officers (SROs) assigned at DISD for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and providing an effective date. | | |
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ID 24-1293
| 1 | C. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, A Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation (the “City”), authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment number three (3) to the Power Purchase Agreement between the City and Core Scientific Inc., a Delaware Corporation; providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0). | | |
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ID 24-1296
| 1 | D. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation (The “City”), authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment Number Two (2) to the Lease Agreement between the City and Core Scientific Inc., a Delaware Corporation; providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends (4 - 0). | | |
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ID 24-1503
| 1 | H. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Ashes Smoke Shop, LLC, a noise exception for Ashes Friday the 13th event on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., at 420 S. Carroll Boulevard; and providing an effective date. | | |
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ID 24-1504
| 1 | I. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, authorizing the city manager to enter into an agreement between the city and STH Project, Inc. A non-profit corporation (“STH Project”), to provide summer breakfasts, lunches, and afterschool supper, to children under the age of eighteen and qualifying disabled participants through age 21 at no charge to said recipients at designated City of Denton Park and Recreation facility sites; and providing an effective date. | | |
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ID 24-1507
| 1 | F. | | Resolution | Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, approving and authorizing submission of the 2022-2023 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1) Annual Report; and declaring an effective date. The Downtown TIRZ Number One Board recommends approval (5-0). | | |
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ID 24-1518
| 1 | E. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the expenditure of funds to authorize an increase of $858,593.15 for the payment of wholesale transmission charges to American Electric Power, City of Bryan, Electric Transmission Texas, Garland Power & Light, and Lower Colorado River Authority; declaring a public purpose; and providing an effective date. | | |
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ID 24-1310
| 1 | B. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving the execution and delivery of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board regarding the issuance of utility system revenue bonds by the City for waterworks system improvements and related issuance costs, and approving the obligations of the City with respect to such agreement; authorizing the City Manager, City Secretary, and Chief Financial Officer to take the actions necessary to accomplish the purposes of the ordinance and resolving other matters related to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utility Board recommends approval (4-0) | | |
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ID 24-1561
| 1 | L. | | Ordinance | Consider 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 Quorum Architects, Inc., for the design of the renovation to the Service Center for multiple departments as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8454 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Quorum Architects, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,906,100.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0). | | |
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ID 24-1562
| 1 | M. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to approve a pre-qualified professional services list of state certified engineers for professional engineering services for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8525 - for a three (3) year term). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0). | | |
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ID 24-1563
| 1 | N. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Titan Utility Services, LLC, for testing, repair, replacement, and disposal of dielectric protected tools for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8547 - awarded to Titan Utility Services, 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 $1,000,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0). | | |
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ID 24-1564
| 1 | O. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Texas Excavation Safety System, Inc., for the continuation of the services for utility line locates for the Water Distribution, Wastewater Collections, Water Metering, and Denton Municipal Electric Departments provided by Texas811, which is the sole provider of this service, 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 8605 - awarded to Texas Excavation Safety System, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $750,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0). | | |
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ID 24-1618
| 1 | T. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Steele & Freeman, Inc., for pre-construction services of the Linda McNatt - Animal Care and Adoption Center for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8558 - awarded to Steele & Freeman, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $20,000.00). | | |
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ID 24-1665
| 1 | J. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and Banowsky, P.C., amending the engagement approved by the City Attorney on August 8, 2022 in the not-to-exceed amount of $49,500.00; amended by a first amendment approved by the City Manager; said second amendment to satisfy final invoice for legal services rendered to the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8235 - providing for a second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $8,545.95, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $107,545.95). | | |
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ID 24-1645
| 1 | K. | | Work Session Report | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the funding Agreement between the City and Denton Affordable Housing Corporation approved by City Council on October 17, 2023; said first amendment to extend the project completion deadline from August 30, 2024 to November 30, 2024; and providing an effective date. | | |
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ID 24-1565
| 1 | P. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Continental Partition Systems, LLC, for the maintenance, repair, and purchase of partitions for various City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8469-1 - awarded to Continental Partition Systems, 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 $1,000,000.00). | | |
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ID 24-1566
| 1 | Q. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Foster & Freeman USA Inc., for the purchase of two (2) Crime-lite AUTO Systems, accessories, and training for the Police Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8484 - awarded to Foster & Freeman USA Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $88,823.70). | | |
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ID 24-1567
| 1 | R. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Core Construction Services of Texas, Inc., for pre-construction services of the Fire Station No. 5 & 6 project for the Capital Projects and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8559 - awarded to Core Construction Services of Texas, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $40,000.00). | | |
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ID 24-1568
| 1 | S. | | Ordinance | Consider 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 Hance Scarborough, LLP, for state legislative consultation services for the City of Denton as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8580 - Professional Services Agreement for consultation services awarded to Hance Scarborough, LLP, for two (2) years, with the option for one (1) additional two (2) year extension, in the total four (4) year not-to-exceed amount of $369,600.00). | | |
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DCA23-0002i
| 1 | E. | | Planning Case | Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Subsection 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Subsection 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; 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 [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE AGENDA DUE TO A TIE VOTE AT THE JULY 23, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THIS ITEM UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. (DCA23-0002i, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris) | | |
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ID 24-1574
| 1 | G. | | Resolution | Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending Policy No. 107.07 “Mental Health Leave” to revise the provisions to comply with state law; to ensure clarity regarding the application of the policy; to revise the title of the policy to state “Mental Health Leave for Peace Officers, Telecommunicators, and Firefighters”; and declaring an effective date. | | |
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ID 24-781
| 1 | A. | | Ordinance | Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amended and Restated Development Agreement with D.R. Horton - Texas, LTD., a Texas Limited Partnership and Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc. to increase the allowed multifamily units and specify future annexation procedures and related fees for a portion of the MUD into the corporate limits of the City of Denton and to execute a first amendment to the Fire Protection Services Agreement with Legends Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County to modify the service area; and providing an effective date. | | |
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ID 24-977
| 1 | A. | | Ordinance | Hold a public hearing inviting citizens to comment on the proposed updates to Chapter 17 of the City of Denton Property Maintenance Code of Ordinances; such updates include administrative best practice improvements, definition clarifications, and a complete overhaul of the dangerous structure section. | | |
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DCA24-0009a
| 1 | B. | | Planning Case | Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code regarding charter schools, including but not limited to amendments to Table 5.2-A: Table of Allowed Uses, Subsection 5.3.4: Public, Institutional, Religious, and Civic Uses Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I: Minimum Required Off-Street Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions related to the applicability and requirements of charter school uses; 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 [4-1] to recommend approval. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Cole and second by Commissioner Padron. (DCA24-0009a, Charter School Uses, Erin Stanley) | | |
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CA24-0001a
| 1 | C. | | Planning Case | Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment on approximately 92.382 acres from Rural Areas future land use designation to Community Mixed Use and Moderate Residential future land use designation. The property is generally located north of Johnson Lane, south of Allred Road and approximately 2,325 feet east of John Paine Road; adopting an amendment to the City’s official Future Land Use 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 [3-2] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Cole and seconded by Commissioner Thaggard. (CA24-0001a, Dentex Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Angie Manglaris). | | |
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Z24-0009a
| 1 | D. | | Planning Case | Hold 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 Rural Residential District to Mixed Use Neighborhood (MN) and Residential 6 (R6) District on approximately 92.382 acres of land generally located north of Johnson Lane, south of Allred Road and approximately 2,325 feet east of John Paine Road; 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 [3-2] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Cole and seconded by Commissioner Thaggard. (Z24-0009a, Dentex Rezoning, Angie Manglaris). | | |
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ID 24-1626
| 1 | E. | | Resolution | Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas placing a proposal on the September 17, 2024, City Council public meeting agenda to adopt a 2024 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 2024-25, to be held on September 10, 2024; calling a public hearing on the budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to be held on September 10, 2024; requiring the publication and posting of notices of the public hearings and meetings in accordance with the law; and providing an effective date. | | |
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