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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/19/2025 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 25-469 1A. Work Session ReportMeeting Questions, Responses & Handouts   Not available
ID 25-1439 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report and hold a discussion regarding an update from Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA). [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]   Video Video
ID 24-2620 1B. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the preliminary FY 2025-26 City Manager’s Proposed Budget and Schedule of Fees. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]   Video Video
ID 25-338 1C. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 045 - Public Works Maintenance: Streets & Drainage. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Video Video
ID 25-1059 1D. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding updates to Hickory Street Back In Parking. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Video Video
ID 25-1220 1A. Closed Session ReportConsultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Receive information from staff regarding Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 12; 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 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 25-1514 1B. Closed Session ReportConsultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy, and options for responding to Public Information Requests, reference number(s) C001632, C001631, C001630 and C001629, related to Council member records. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the aforementioned 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.   Not available
ID 25-1485 1A. Citizen ReportMr. Lee Enochs regarding the homeless crisis.   Video Video
ID 25-065 1A. MinutesConsider approval of the minutes of the June 17, 2025 Special Called Meeting and the August 5, 2025 Regular Meeting.   Not available
ID 25-088 1B. AppointmentConsider a nomination/reappointment to the City of Denton Committee on Persons with Disabilities.   Not available
ID 25-1510 1C. AppointmentConsider a nomination/reappointment to the City of Denton Community Services Advisory Committee.   Not available
ID 25-1511 1D. AppointmentConsider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton Historic Landmark Commission.   Not available
ID 25-1512 1E. AppointmentConsider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton Health and Building Standards Commission.   Not available
ID 25-1488 1G. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the July 28, 2025, meeting absence of a Public Utilities Board Member; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1489 1H. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the July 28, 2025, meeting absence of a Public Utilities Board Member; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1247 1I. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Monster Truck Wars, a noise exception for Monster Truck Wars Event on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 2217 N. Carroll Boulevard; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1334 1J. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Main Street Association a noise exception for the Arts and Autos Extravaganza event, which will be held Friday, September 12, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm; and Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at 110 W Hickory St. Denton, Tx, 76201, and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1339 1K. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for the Industrial Street Pop Festival event which will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Industrial Street between Hickory Street and Mulberry Street; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1340 1L. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Festival Foundation Inc., a three-year noise exception pursuant to Section 17-20 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances for the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, which will be held on October 3-5, 2025, October 2-4, 2026, and October 1-3, 2027, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Quakertown Park in Denton, Texas; granting an exception for sound levels exceeding seventy (70) decibels and a variance in the hours of operation on said date; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-726 1M. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton prohibiting right turn movement at the signalized intersection of W University Drive (US 380) and Malone Street when northbound and southbound traffic faces a red signal, between 7 am to 8:30 am and 2:30 pm to 4 pm on school days; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing for penalty not to exceed $200 for violations of this ordinance; providing that violations of this ordinance shall be governed by chapter 18 of the code of ordinances of the City of Denton; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1395 1N. 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", "School Zones", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, to change the speed limits of certain parts of McCormick Street, Westwood Drive, and Mercedes Road in the Vicinity of Borman Elementary School; 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 25-1399 1O. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Black Film Festival Institute for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date. ($750 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)   Not available
ID 25-1400 1P. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Greater Denton Arts Council for the expenditure of District 1, City Council contingency funds in the amount of one thousand three hundred twenty-five dollars ($1,325) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date. ($1,325 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)   Not available
ID 25-1409 1Q. 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 Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on October 18, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,522,350.00; said first amendment to serve as the System Integrator for the advanced distribution management system to Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7804-005 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $640,224.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,162,574.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1410 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 Anixter Inc., for the purchase of tubular steel and standard steel substation structures for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8645 - awarded to Anixter Inc., 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 $4,607,540.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1411 1S. 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on May 17, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $751,100.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by City Council; said second amendment to extend the scope of work, including rerouting the sanitary sewer line, add sewer lines/easements, and an additional full plan set and services for a new lift station for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7574-010 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $160,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,135,400.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1412 1T. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of first amendment between the City of Denton and USIC Locating Services, LLC, amending the contract approved by City Council on July 20, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,500,000.00; said first amendment to continue locating and marking all existing and future installed utility lines for Denton Municipal Electric, Technology Services, Water, and Wastewater Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7672 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,125,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $5,625,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1413 1U. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8787 for Workwear for the Purchasing Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8787).   Not available
ID 25-1414 1V. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8794 for the Employee Vision Plan for the Human Resources Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8794).   Not available
ID 25-1415 1W. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8798 for the Employee Dental Plan for the Human Resources Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8798).   Not available
ID 25-1416 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 Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., for the supply of kennel and veterinary supplies for the City of Denton’s Animal Services Shelter; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8862 - awarded to Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., 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 $1,500,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-1417 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 FARO Technologies, Inc., for the FARO 3D Laser Scanner System Upgrade for the Police Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8866 - awarded to FARO Technologies, Inc., 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 $85,874.50).   Not available
ID 25-1215 1Z. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the initial bylaws for the Denton City Public Facility Corporation; and providing an effective date.   Video Video
ID 25-1477 1AA. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amended employment agreement setting the compensation and terms for the City Manager, Sara Hensley to allow for increases to base salary and other financial and non-financial components of compensation without further amendment or renewal of said agreement; to allow payment to employee in lieu of unused, accrued sick leave for up to fifteen (15) days per year beginning in the current fiscal year; to provide an additional fifteen (15) days of paid vacation leave to be accrued in the current fiscal year.; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1476 1AB. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amended compensation agreement setting the compensation and terms for the Presiding Judge, Tyler Atkinson with an effective date of August 19, 2025 and ending date of September 30, 2026; to allow for increases to base salary and other financial and non-financial components of compensation without further amendment or renewal of said agreement; to allow payment to employee in lieu of unused, accrued sick leave for up to seven (7) days per year; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date..   Not available
ID 25-1475 1AC. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a third amended employment agreement setting the compensation and terms for City Auditor, Madison Rorschach to allow for increases to base salary and other financial and non-financial components of compensation without further amendment or renewal of said agreement; to allow payment to employee in lieu of unused, accrued sick leave for up to seven (7) days per year; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1474 1AD. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amended employment agreement setting the compensation and terms for the City Attorney, Mack Reinwand, to allow for increases to base salary and other financial and non-financial components of compensation without further amendment or renewal of said agreement; to allow payment to employee in lieu of unused, accrued sick leave for up to fifteen (15) days per year; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1458 1AE. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas 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 relating to the subject; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1513 1F. AppointmentConsider a nomination/reappointment to the City of Denton Planning and Zoning Commission.   Video Video
Z25-0007b 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 2 (R-2) District to a Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MN) District on approximately 1.09 acres of land generally located on the north side of West University Drive between Willow Lane and Cottonwood Lane 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 6-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and second by Commissioner McDuff. (Z25-0007b, Kalyans, Julie Wyatt)   Video Video
S25-0004a 1B. OrdinanceHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Boarding House use on approximately 0.403 acres of land, generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection of West Oak Street and Fry 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 severability and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [4-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (S25-0004a, 1305 Oak Boarding House, Matt Bodine)   Video Video
Z25-0004a 1C. OrdinanceHold 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 (RR) District to Heavy Industrial (HI) District on approximately 21.800 acres of land generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Spring Side Road and Corbin Road, 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 [3-1] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner McDuff and second by Commissioner Riggs. (Z25-0004a, Spring Side Road Industrial, Matt Bodine)   Video Video
ID 25-1039 1A. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton stating no objection to 2100 Spencer Road (TX) Owner LP’s 4% housing tax credit application to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for proposed rehabilitation of the Waterford at Spencer Oaks Apartments to provide affordable rental housing; and providing an effective date.   Video Video
ID 25-1316 1B. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving the issuance and sale by Legacy Denton Public Facility Corporation of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Waterford at Spencer Oaks) Series 2025 to provide affordable rental housing; and providing an effective date.   Video Video
ID 25-1143 1C. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, updating impact fees by amending Article VI “Impact Fees” of Chapter 26, “Utilities,” Sections 26-213, 26-216 through 26-222, and Section 26-228 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances; adopting revised land use assumptions and capital improvements plans for water and wastewater impact fees; establishing new service areas for water and wastewater impact fees; establishing new maximum impact fees per service unit and impact fees to be collected; revising provisions for the assessment and collection of impact fees; repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; providing severability and penalty clauses; and providing an effective date.   Video Video
HL25-0001a 1D. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an application for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark located at 314 Marietta Street, located on the east side of Marietta Street, between W. Oak Street and Houston Place; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (5-0). (HL25-0001a, 314 Marietta Street - Tax Exemption, Cameron Robertson)   Video Video
ID 24-2621 1E. OrdinanceConsider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas placing a proposal on the September 16, 2025, City Council public meeting agenda to adopt a 2025 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 2025-26, to be held on September 9, 2025; calling a public hearing on the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to be held on September 9, 2025; requiring the publication and posting of notices of the public hearings and meetings in accordance with the law; and providing an effective date.   Video Video