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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/4/2025 2:00 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 25-459 1A. Work Session ReportMeeting Questions, Responses & Handouts   Not available
ID 25-299 1B. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the 89th State Legislative Session and the City’s State Legislative Program priorities. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Video Video
ID 25-357 1C. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the future, potential use of the homestead located at the former Evers property on 2900 N. Elm St. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Video Video
ID 25-300 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential changes to the City of Denton Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article XI (Ethics) Sec. 2-269 Definitions, Sec. 2-277 Board of Ethics, and Sec. 2-281 Hearings. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]   Video Video
ID 25-158 1A. Closed Session ReportDeliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of City Attorney to complete mid-year review.   Not available
ID 25-159 1B. Closed Session ReportDeliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Internal Auditor to complete mid-year review.   Not available
ID 25-408 1C. Closed Session ReportConsultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding potential litigation related to a property damage claim of City-owned property; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position.   Not available
ID 25-409 1D. Closed Session ReportConsultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding potential litigation related to a breach of contract claim; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position.   Not available
ID 25-451 1E. Closed Session ReportConsultation 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.   Not available
ID 25-271 1A. Public PresentationAward: Salvation Army 2024 Mayor challenge bell and presentation   Not available
ID 25-450 1B. Public PresentationProclamation: Denton County Alumnae of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 30th Anniversary   Not available
ID 25-423 1a. Citizen ReportMr. Mike Weaver regarding lithium ion battery recycling project for Guyer High School.   Not available
ID 25-424 1b. Citizen ReportMr. Elliott Munoz regarding lithium ion battery recycling project for Guyer High School.   Not available
ID 25-425 1c. Citizen ReportMs. Danna Zoltner regarding accessory dwelling unit.   Not available
ID 25-054 1A. MinutesConsider approval of the minutes of the February 18, 2025 Regular Meeting.   Not available
ID 25-076 1B. AppointmentConsider a nomination/appointment to the City’s Community Services Advisory Committee.   Not available
ID 25-351 1E. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Chapter 18 “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”, Article III “Speed of Vehicles”, Section 18-73 “Speed Limits on Certain Roads and Highways”, “TxDOT Roads” of the code of ordinances of the City of Denton, to change the locations, extent, and speed limits of certain TxDOT roads; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-302 1F. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a data use agreement with INRIX, Inc., for access to transportation related data for City of Denton, providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-360 1C. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the February 24, 2025, meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Susan Parker be excused; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-364 1A. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas supporting the legislation relating to the creation of Craver Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1 through special act of the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas; and providing an effective date.   Video Video
ID 25-372 1B. OrdinanceConsider 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 Sundt Construction, Inc., for construction phase services for Neighborhood 1B Improvements for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8225 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., including the first Guaranteed Maximum Price in the partial not-to-exceed amount of $31,872,570.02). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).   Video Video
ID 25-373 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 ROMCO Equipment Co., LLC, through the Buy Board Cooperative Network Contract Nos. 685-22 and 740-24, for authorized repair services, purchases, and rentals of Volvo construction equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8727 - awarded to ROMCO Equipment Co., 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 $5,313,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Video Video
ID 25-374 1H. 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 Hammett Excavation, Inc., for the construction of the Roadway Expansion and Wheel and Chassis Undercarriage Wash Facility for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8653 - awarded to Hammett Excavation, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,082,396.63). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-376 1N. 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 LJA Engineering, Inc., for the design of traffic signal retiming along the corridor of Loop 288 and US 380 as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7292-017- Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to LJA Engineering, Inc., in a not-to-exceed amount of $85,860.00).   Not available
ID 25-378 1I. 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 HDR Engineering, Inc., for the design of traffic signals at the intersections of East McKinney Street and North Wood Street, and West Hickory Street and Welch Street as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-005 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to HDR Engineering, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $99,500.50).   Not available
ID 25-388 1G. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, approving a gas pipeline Abandonment Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the City of Denton (“City”) and EagleRidge Midstream, LLC, EagleRidge Energy II LLC, EagleRidge Operating, LLC, USG Properties Barnett II LLC, and Marubeni Shale Investment LLC (“Owners”), for the abandonment of Owners Facilities, within the County and City of Denton, Texas; authorizing the City Manager, to execute and deliver the Agreement; providing for the expenditure of funds based on cost estimates for pipeline and well abandonment work in a not-to-exceed amount of Five Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($510,000.00); and providing for an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-379 1J. 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 Stovall Commercial Contractors, L.L.C., for the installation of the Vintage Boulevard Fuel Island for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8585 - awarded to Stovall Commercial Contractors, L.L.C., in the not-to-exceed amount of $405,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-432 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 between the City of Denton and Doxim Utilitec LLC, to continue utility and miscellaneous bill print and mail services for the City; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6975 - extending the contract with Doxim Utilitec LLC, for one (1) month, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) month extensions, in the total three (3) month term).   Not available
ID 25-479 1D. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a Fourth Amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., amending the engagement approved by the City Council on July 20, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $550,000.00; amended by Amendments 1, 2, and 3, approved by City Council; said Fourth Amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7762 - providing for an additional Fourth Amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,150,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-380 1K. 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 Stovall Commercial Contractors, L.L.C., for the maintenance and repair of the City of Denton’s fuel stations for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8683 - awarded to Stovall Commercial Contractors, L.L.C., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) years not-to-exceed amount of $525,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-382 1L. OrdinanceConsider 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 for construction inspection and construction management services for various Capital Improvement Projects within the City of Denton for the Capital Projects Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8706 - for a two (2) year, with the option for one (1) additional one (1) year extension, in the total three (3) year term).   Not available
ID 25-383 1M. 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 Crown Correctional Telephone, Inc., for inmate telephone service, software, maintenance, and support for the Denton Police Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8710 - awarded to Crown Correctional Telephone, Inc., for a three (3) year term, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term).   Not available
ID 25-433 1D. Action ItemReceive the certification from the City Secretary regarding the City of Denton Districts 1 and 4 Unopposed Candidates for the General Election to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025.   Video Video
ID 25-434 1E. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance declaring unopposed candidates in the May 3, 2025 General City Election, declaring Vicki Byrd elected to office and canceling the election in District 1, declaring Joe Holland elected to office and canceling the election in District 4; and providing an effective date.   Video Video