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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/17/2025 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 25-1118 1A. Citizen ReportMs. Tracy Duckworth regarding homelessness.   Not available
ID 25-465 1A. Work Session ReportMeeting Questions, Responses & Handouts   Not available
ID 25-1026 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the nominations of Council Members to standing and ad hoc boards, committees, and other internal/external groups, and the associated nomination and appointment processes. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]   Not available
ID 25-1043 1B. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a recap of the 89th State Legislative Session and the City’s State Legislative Program priorities. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Not available
ID 24-2616 1C. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the current and forecasted budget. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]   Not available
ID 25-1105 1D. Closed Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction to explore the acquisition of an existing and/or proposed dispatchable electric generation facility. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]   Not available
ID 25-028 1E. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on two-minute pitch requests for: 1) 2025 Pride Month Resolution 2) Historic City Hall Building [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Not available
ID 25-1115 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 25-675 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.   Not available
ID 25-1021 1A. Public PresentationProclamation: Steve Edgar Appreciation   Not available
ID 25-1126 1B. Citizen ReportMr. Matt Pruneda regarding public utilities.   Not available
ID 25-1128 1C. Citizen ReportMr. Ed Soph regarding the acquisition or construction of another gas-fired power plant.   Not available
ID 25-1131 1D. Citizen ReportMs. Jodi Ismert regarding City of Denton’s Energy Portfolio and the possibility of a second gas plant.   Not available
ID 25-1132 1E. Citizen ReportMs. Deb Armintor regarding no gas plant.   Not available
ID 25-061 1A. MinutesConsider approval of the minutes of the June 3, 2025 Regular Meeting.   Not available
ID 25-084 1B. AppointmentConsider a nomination/appointment to the City’s Planning & Zoning Commission.   Not available
ID 25-906 1C. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manger to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Denton County, Texas, for the holding and dispositioning of animals and the collection of fees pursuant to the provisions of said agreement; authorizing the City Manager to perform all obligations of the City under the agreement; and providing an effective date. The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee recommends approval (5-0).   Not available
ID 25-934 1D. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for City services provided by Animal Services; superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date. The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee recommends approval (5-0).   Not available
ID 25-1009 1E. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Assignment of Airport Lease from Ezell Aviation, Inc to Marklyn Jet Parts, LLC covering property at 4855 Sabre, 4933 Sabre, 5011 Sabre, and 5040 Warbird, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport as described in the Lease; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment of Airport Lease; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).   Not available
ID 25-1010 1F. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Consent to Collateral Assignment of an Airport Land Lease Agreement between HC Aviation Property Holdings, Inc and Guaranty Bank & Trust; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).   Not available
ID 25-1011 1G. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Airport Land Lease Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Hangar Club, LLC, at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Airport Lease Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).   Not available
ID 25-877 1H. OrdinanceConsider 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 25-1013 1I. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, approving the 2023/2024 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (Westpark TIRZ) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number Two Board recommends approval (12-0).   Not available
ID 25-1014 1J. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the 2023 - 2024 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number One Board recommends approval (5-0).   Not available
ID 25-1015 1K. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, allocating expiring Economic Development incentives to the Catalyst Fund; providing for an evaluation of and limit of the amount of allocation; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1032 1L. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club a noise exception with respect to sound levels and hours of operation for the Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show to be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the North Texas Fairgrounds; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1034 1M. 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” and “SCHOOL ZONES” of The Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, to change the locations, extent, and speed limits on certain parts of Riney Road in the vicinity of future Reeves Elementary School; 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 25-1056 1N. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with the Union Pacific Railroad Company (“UPRR”) relating to the Mingo Road Quiet Zone Project including: 1) Frame Street, 2) Willis Street, 3) Pertain Street, 4) Nottingham Drive, 5) Mockingbird Drive, and 6) Ruddell Street, in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1064 1O. 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 Primoris T&D Services, LLC., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 28, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000,000.00; said first amendment to continue to supply overhead electrical construction services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7725 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $3,750,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $18,750,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1065 1P. 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 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., for the purchase of Protective Relay Panels for multiple substations for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8712 - awarded to Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $551,600.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1066 1Q. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive statements of qualifications under RFQ 8723 for the General Management Survey of Utilities for the Water Utilities Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8723). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1067 1R. 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 FCX Performance, Inc. dba Instrumentation Services, for predictive maintenance testing services for the treatment plants and lift stations for the Water Production and Water Reclamation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8754 - awarded to FCX Performance, Inc. dba Instrumentation Services, 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 $200,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1068 1S. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a sixth amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC, formerly Telvent USA, LLC, amending the contract approved by City Council on May 7, 2013, in the not-to-exceed amount of $491,813.75; said sixth amendment to continue to provide vendor support of the Denton Municipal Electric (DME) ArcFM solution and associated software modules, along with new hardware and software upgrades; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8764 - providing for a five (5) year term and an additional sixth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $357,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1069 1T. 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 Texas Meter and Device Company, LLC, for water meter reading services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8772 - awarded to Texas Meter and Device Company, 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 $3,511,770.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1071 1U. 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 McMahon Contracting and Construction, LLC dba McMahon Contracting, L.P., for the construction of Westgate Drive Phase 1 Improvement Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8777 - awarded to McMahon Contracting and Construction, LLC dba McMahon Contracting, L.P., in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,914,087.57). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1072 1V. 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 Primary Health Physicians, PLLC dba CareNow, for the supply of Drug, Alcohol, and Physical Testing Services for the Human Resources Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8792 - awarded to Primary Health Physicians, PLLC dba CareNow, 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 $425,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-1075 1W. 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 Connect Technology Group, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 230105 for structured data cabling services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8810 - awarded to Connect Technology Group, 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 $360,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-1076 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 Presidio Networked Solutions LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 240503 for the FreshService Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) system for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8839 - awarded to Presidio Networked Solutions 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 $1,390,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-1077 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 Lexipol, LLC through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 011822-LXP, for the purchase of the Lexipol System including software licenses and maintenance services for the Police Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8847 - awarded to Lexipol, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year in the not-to-exceed amount of $230,743.00).   Not available
ID 25-1073 1Z. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) FY 2026 to 2027 Solid Waste Grant Program in the amount of $25,025 for trash and recycling containers; and providing for an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1078 1AA. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation FY 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Acts (IIJA) in the amount of $960,000 and City’s matching funds of $192,000 to develop an ADA transition plan, Mobility and Active Transportation Plan, and a Safe Routes to School Plan; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1079 1AB. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Program Grant in an amount not to exceed $11,968,000 and City’s matching funds of $2,992,000 for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1080 1AC. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Build America Bureau’s FY 2024 Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program in the amount of $2,000,000 to implement an Intelligent Vertiport Traffic Flow Management System; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-933 1AD. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton establishing Policy “Responsible Euthanasia” to establish humane animal euthanasia decision making standards for Animal Services; and declaring an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1086 1AE. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute forms from the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Texas department of Motor Vehicles related to the Facilities Management and Fleet Services Departments for a period of three (3) years; ratifying previously executed forms; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1090 1AF. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for the County to provide Property Tax Billing and Collection Services for the City of Denton; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1137 1AG. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, setting a process for the amendment and adoption of updated water and wastewater land use assumptions and capital improvements plans, and the imposition of updated water and wastewater impact fees; directing staff to provide notice of the public hearing as required by law; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-675 1AH. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the Energy Cost Adjustment and Transmission Cost Recovery Factor Schedules to add rate schedule ECA LL for an Energy Cost Adjustment rate schedule for large load customers whose planned or actual single point of delivery meets or exceeds 20 megawatts; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing effective dates for this ordinance and the schedules of rates. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-192 1A. Public PresentationHold a public hearing inviting citizens to comment on the 2025 Action Plan for the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development.   Not available
MPA24-0003b 1B. OrdinanceHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a City-initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the Thoroughfare Map of the 2022 Mobility Plan, including but not limited to modifications to the functional classification of Eagle Drive between North Texas Blvd to South Carroll Blvd, Welch Street between Eagle Drive to West Oak Street, and Avenue A between Highway I-35E to Eagle Drive from Secondary Arterial to Collector. The general area of change is located south and east of the University of North Texas in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. STAFF IS REQUESTING THIS ITEM BE WITHDRAWN. (MPA24-0003, Eagle Drive, Avenue A, & Welch, Sahar Esfandyari)   Not available
MPA25-0001b 1C. OrdinanceHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a City-initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the Thoroughfare Map of the 2022 Mobility Plan, including but not limited to removing and realigning a proposed extension of Underwood Road between FM 1515 (Airport Road) and Springside Road, removing an east-west extension of future Corbin Road from Springside Road to existing north-south Corbin Road, and reclassifying portions of Corbin Road and Springside Road. The general area of change is located east of the City of Denton Airport, and west of I-35 W in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official mobility plan; 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 Dyer and seconded by Commissioner McDuff. (MPA25- 0001b, Underwood, Corbin, and Springside, Sahar Esfandyari).   Not available
MPA25-0002b 1D. OrdinanceHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a City-initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the Thoroughfare Map of the 2022 Mobility Plan, including but not limited to removing a Future Collector between I-35 and Western Boulevard south of West University Drive (US 380). The general area of change is located west of I-35, east of Western Boulevard, south of US 380, and north of Jim Christal Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official mobility plan; 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 Dyer and seconded by Commissioner McDuff (MPA25-0002b, Future Collector between I-35 and Western, Sahar Esfandyari).   Not available
ID 25-1070 1A. 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 Holt Texas, LTD., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Nos. 685-22 and 740-24, for authorized repair services, purchases, and rentals of Caterpillar construction equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8805 - awarded to Holt Texas, LTD., 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 $14,983,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1119 1B. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City Of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to utilize a contract through the City of Fort Worth, for the purchase of motor vehicle fuels for the Fleet Services Department, as awarded by the City of Fort Worth Bid No. 63191; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8855 - awarded to TACENERGY, 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 $24,444,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-913 1C. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the local government code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and Mayday Manufacturing Co. regarding the expansion of operations in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds; therefore and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (11-0-1)...Body   Not available