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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/15/2025 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 25-466 1A. Work Session ReportMeeting Questions, Responses & Handouts   Not available
ID 24-2618 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 preliminary utility budgets and rates for Solid Waste, Water, Wastewater, Drainage, Electric and Customer Service. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]   Video Video
ID 25-421 1B. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the update regarding Denton’s Climate Action Plan goals, measures and dashboard. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]   Video Video
ID 25-1139 1C. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the proposed amendment and adoption of the Water and Wastewater Impact Fees. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]   Video Video
ID 25-760 1A. Closed Session ReportDeliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Loom which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Loom.   Not available
ID 25-1225 1B. Closed Session ReportConsultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding potential resolution to a claim with Frontier Southwest, Inc.; 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. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 25-1226 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.   Not available
ID 25-680 1A. Public PresentationProclamation: Parks and Recreation Month   Not available
ID 25-1181 1A. Citizen ReportMs. Prudence Sanchez regarding support of the city after school program.   Not available
ID 25-1213 1B. Citizen ReportMs. Lauren Inman regarding June 3 flooding and city responsiveness.   Not available
ID 25-1252 1C. Citizen ReportMs. Danna Zoltner regarding a proposed gas plant.   Not available
ID 25-1290 1D. Citizen ReportMr. Gokhan Saginci regarding electric spending.   Not available
ID 25-062 1A. MinutesConsider approval of the minutes of the June 17, 2025 Regular Meeting.   Not available
ID 25-1229 1B. AppointmentConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton appointing three members to the Committee on the Environment   Not available
ID 25-1230 1C. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton appointing two members to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board.   Not available
ID 25-1231 1D. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton appointing an alternate member to the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition.   Not available
ID 25-1232 1E. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton appointing a member and proxy to the North Texas Commission.   Not available
ID 25-085 1F. AppointmentConsider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton’s Community Services Advisory Committee.   Not available
ID 25-1250 1G. AppointmentConsider a nomination/appointment to the City’s Bond Oversight Committee.   Not available
ID 25-1251 1H. AppointmentConsider a nomination/appointment to the Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board.   Video Video
ID 25-1239 1I. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the June 25, 2025, meeting absence of an Economic Development Partnership Board Member; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1241 1J. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the June 25, 2025, meeting absence of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board Member; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1135 1K. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, authorizing the Denton Police Department to perform Uniform Commercial Vehicle Weight Inspections and Enforcement; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1136 1L. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, establishing responsibilities, policies, and guidelines for the Denton Police Department to conduct Federal Safety Regulation Inspections; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1176 1M. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a special permit to Sundt Construction, Inc. to allow for work hours outside those ordinarily allowed pursuant to Section 17-20 (c)(3)(f) of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, with respect to hours of operation related to Bonnie Brae Phase 3 for the construction of Bonnie Brae Street and joining street connections, located between Airport Road/FM1515 and Roselawn Drive: providing for approval of a special permit for a variance in the hours of operation during weekdays and weekends; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1030 1N. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the North Texas State Fair Association a three-year noise exception for the North Texas Fair and Rodeo which will be held August 15-24, 2025, August 14-23, 2026, and August 13-22, 2027, at 2217 N. Carroll Boulevard; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1182 1O. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton accepting the donation of works of art, created by The Art Room, to be installed at the American Legion Hall Senior Center; and providing an effective date. The Public Art Committee voted to recommend approval (5-0).   Not available
ID 25-901 1P. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8732 Radio Assessment and Support Services for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8732).   Not available
ID 25-1184 1Q. 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 SSP Innovations, LLC, through July 26, 2027, to continue the development of system integrations for Denton Municipal Electric; and declaring an effective date (File 7210 - extending a contract with SSP Innovations, LLC, to July 26, 2027). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1186 1R. 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 DKJ Concrete Construction, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 20, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,250,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide utility cut restoration services for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8046 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,312,500.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $6,562,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1188 1S. 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 Trillium Pumps USA, Inc., for the replacement of five Wemco Recessed Impeller Pumps for the Water Reclamation Department, which is the sole provider of these commodities, 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 8751 - awarded to Trillium Pumps USA, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $175,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1189 1T. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8767 for 345kV Autotransformers for Denton Municipal Electric; and providing an effective date (RFP 8767). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1190 1U. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the repair and replacement of cylinder heads for the Denton Energy Center; and providing an effective date (File 8860 - awarded to Wartsila North America, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $188,483.04). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1191 1V. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the emergency purchase and installation of a replacement 2500kva transformer for the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant; and providing an effective date (File 8861 - awarded to Shermco Industries, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $147,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 25-1192 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 Northstar Construction, LLC, for the construction of a neighborhood park in The Villages of Carmel for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 7985 - awarded to Northstar Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,788,364.70).   Not available
ID 25-1193 1X. 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 8664 for a Pre-Qualified Professional List for Events, League, and Award Shirts for the Parks and Recreation Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8664).   Not available
ID 25-1194 1Y. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8736 for Putting and Chipping Green Replacement for the Parks and Recreation Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8736).   Not available
ID 25-1195 1Z. 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 Freedom Commercial Services, LLC, for abatement of private property nuisances not abated by property owners for the Community Improvement Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8796 - awarded to Freedom Commercial 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 $687,500.00).   Not available
ID 25-1196 1AA. 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 Questcare Medical Services, PLLC, for the performance of medical direction services for the Denton Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8799 - awarded to Questcare Medical Services, PLLC, 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 $400,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-1198 1AB. 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 Johnston Technical Services, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Nos. DIR-CPO-4792 and DIR-CPO-5385, for the purchase of Microwave Radio Network Equipment, Accessories, and Services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8849 - awarded to Johnston Technical Services, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,625,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-1199 1AC. 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 Carahsoft Technology Corporation, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract Nos. DIR-CPO-5687 and DIR-CPO-5683, and through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 220105, for the purchase of various application licenses, software subscriptions, and Software as a Service for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8854 - awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corporation, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,266,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-1200 1AD. 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 The Pioneer Manufacturing Company dba Pioneer Athletics, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 766-25, for the procurement of athletic field marking paint for the Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8874 - awarded to The Pioneer Manufacturing Company dba Pioneer Athletics, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-1205 1AE. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8367 for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solution for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8367).   Not available
ID 25-1206 1AF. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8504 for Enterprise Land Management software for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8504).   Not available
ID 25-1207 1AG. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8538 for CAD RMS Replacement for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8538).   Not available
ID 25-1209 1AH. 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 Robertson’s Outdoor Cleaning Solutions, LLC dba Power Wash Plus, for private property graffiti abatement services for the Community Improvement Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8844 - awarded to Robertson’s Outdoor Cleaning Solutions, LLC dba Power Wash Plus, for four (4) years, with the option for one (1) additional one (1) year extension, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $165,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-1216 1AI. 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 Pepper Psychological Services, PLLC, for psychological testing services for the Police and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8871 - awarded to Pepper Psychological Services, PLLC, 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 $70,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-1226 1AJ. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims and Pole Attachment License Agreement between Frontier Southwest, Inc. and the City of Denton, and directing the City Manager and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; providing for the expenditure of funds; and declaring an effective date.   Not available
ID 25-1265 1AK. 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 King & Spalding, LLP, amending the engagement approved by the City Attorney on March 17, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $49,500.00; amended by City Manager and 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 7560 - providing for an additional Fourth Amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $449,000.00).   Not available
ID 25-1318 1AL. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas calling a public hearing of the City Council on land use assumptions, water and wastewater capital improvements plan, and a proposed amendment to impact fees related to possible adoption of amended water and wastewater impact fees in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code; acknowledging the posted notice of the public hearing and requiring additional notice of the public hearing as set forth in the body of this resolution; and providing an effective date.   Not available
Z25-0007a 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. (Z25-0007a, Kalyans, Julie Wyatt) THIS ITEM HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE AUGUST 19, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING   Video Video
S25-0002a 1B. Planning CaseHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Multi-family Residential Use on approximately 4.115 acres of land, generally located on the east side of Fallmeadow Street, fifteen feet east of the northern intersection of Gardenview Circle and Fallmeadow 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 establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (S25-0002a, Palladium Denton West, Sean Jacobson)   Video Video
PDA25-0003b 1C. OrdinanceHold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a Planned Development Amendment to establish special sign standards for approximately 4.291 acres out of Planned Development 139, generally located on the southeast corner of Vintage Boulevard and I-35W, 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 savings and severability clauses and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0-1) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner Padron. (PDA25-0003b, Gateway of Denton Signs, Mia Hines)   Video Video
ID 25-1037 1A. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $142,565,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation refunding and improvement bonds, Series 2025"; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).   Video Video
ID 25-1038 1B. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $254,050,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025"; authorizing the issuance of the certificates; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said certificates; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).   Video Video
ID 25-1117 1C. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Texas Joint Powers Agency, to represent the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date.   Video Video
ID 25-914 1D. 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 United States Cold Storage, LP, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor in an amount not-to-exceed $1,067,871; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (11-0-1).   Video Video
ID 25-1125 1E. 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 PR Gypsum, LLC, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore in an amount not-to-exceed $236,857; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (9-0).   Video Video
ID 25-1233 1F. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton appointing three members to the Community Partnership Committee.   Video Video
ID 25-1234 1G. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton appointing three members to the Development Code Review Committee.   Video Video
ID 25-1235 1H. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton appointing two members to the Economic Development Partnership Board and the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board.   Video Video