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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/2/2024 2:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Work Session Room & Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda  
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ID 24-111 1A. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential subject matter to be discussed by a future Charter Review Committee. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]   Not available
ID 24-317 1C. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding menstrual products in City facilities. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]   Not available
ID 24-467 1A. Work Session ReportMeeting Questions, Responses & Handouts   Not available
ID 24-519 1D. Work Session ReportReceive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding appointments to vacancies on City of Denton boards and commissions. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]   Not available
ID 24-485 1B. Work Session ReportReceive a report and hold a discussion on the Denton Police Department Annual Update and 2023 Annual Report. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]   Not available
ID 24-659 1A. Closed Session ReportConsultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with City attorneys regarding the definition and land use regulations for donation boxes within the City of Denton, 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.   Not available
ID 24-461 1A. Public PresentationProclamation: Child Abuse Prevention Month   Not available
ID 24-599 1B. Public PresentationProclamation: National Community Development Week   Not available
ID 24-720 1C. Public PresentationProclamation: City of Denton Fleet Services ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Award   Not available
ID 24-721 1D. Public PresentationProclamation: 25th Annual Women’s Symposium   Not available
ID 24-661 1a. Citizen ReportMr. Stephen Dillenberg regarding "The usurpation of the law by Denton City Council is killing us. Their actions are not compliant with Local, State nor Federal Law, so frequently in fact, I asked why, and one of them actually told me, “We can do whatever we want."   Not available
ID 24-662 1b. Citizen ReportMs. Dana Dillenberg regarding “Recovering from A Seriously Debilitating Series of Neurological Issues (3 TIA's) after dose 1 of Pfizer, without support from the people who recommended it, who then congratulated themselves for their successes, without acknowledging the harm done to this community."   Not available
ID 24-669 1c. Citizen ReportMr. Jeff Barr regarding ETJ.   Not available
ID 24-670 1d. Citizen ReportMr. Ed Soph regarding Denton Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.   Not available
ID 24-671 1e. Citizen ReportMs. Melinda Preston regarding Israel.   Not available
ID 24-672 1f. Citizen ReportMr. Tad Preston regarding Israel.   Not available
ID 24-673 1g. Citizen ReportMs. Carole Novielli regarding Volunteer Storm Spotters.   Not available
ID 24-089 1A. MinutesConsider approval of the minutes of the March 19, 2024 Regular Meeting.   Not available
ID 24-248 1B. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Airport Land Lease Agreement for a term of twenty-five (25) years between the City of Denton, Texas, and Roanoke Air and Auto, Inc covering property at 904 Aeronca Lane, Denton, Texas 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 (5-0).   Not available
ID 24-345 1C. OrdinanceConsider 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 Cumberland Youth and Family Services approved by City Council on April 19, 2022; said first amendment to extend the term of the agreement and to require additional services; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-346 1D. OrdinanceConsider 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 County MHMR approved by City Council on April 19, 2022; said first amendment to extend the term of the agreement and to require additional services; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-349 1H. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a supplement to the agreement for street lighting service by and between Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and the City of Denton for Townsend Green Phase 2 - McKinney Street and Trinity Road authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-562 1E. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application through the Water Utilities Department to the Texas Water Development Board for financial assistance via a fixed rate loan in the amount of $195,845,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas to fund the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0-1).   Not available
ID 24-564 1E. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending Resolution No. 19-2886 relating to the Bond Oversight Committee, to amend the scope of responsibilities of the committee; and provide for an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-588 1F. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to accept on behalf of the City an offer from the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”), administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) relating to an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) grant of $763,000.00 for the Airport Master Plan with the City responsible for ten percent of total project costs; requiring the City to provide $78,864.40 in contributory funds for the Airport Master Plan at the Denton Enterprise Airport with an estimated total project cost of $788,644.00; and providing an effective date. The Airport Advisory Board recommends (5-0).   Not available
ID 24-604 1G. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a temporary utility service contract by and between the City of Denton and the Kansas City Southern Railroad Company D/B/A CPKC (“KCSRR”) relating to the construction of Hickory Creek Road within the railroad right-of-way located at KCSRR Milepost MM99.54, within the County and City of Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds not to exceed the amount of $22,470.86 for the temporary utility service line installation (the City will receive a final invoice upon completion of the work); and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-415 1A. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development, increase foot traffic, stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and Fine Arts Theater of Denton, LLC for an amount not to exceed $1,620,869 of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone One funds; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board recommends approval (5-0).   Not available
ID 24-417 1I. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, approving the 2022/2023 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (Westpark TIRZ) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number Two Board recommends approval (11-0).   Not available
ID 24-420 1J. ResolutionConsider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation FY 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in the amount of $600,000 to develop a comprehensive safety action plan; and providing an effective date.   Not available
ID 24-641 1K. 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for water and wastewater modeling services for the Water Utilities Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7574-031 - Professional Services Agreement for water and wastewater modeling services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $95,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-642 1L. 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 PowerWorld Corporation, for the annual licensing, maintenance, and support of PowerWorld Simulator software, currently used by Denton Municipal Electric, which is the sole provider of this software, 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 8404 - awarded to PowerWorld Corporation, in the not-to-exceed amount of $63,112.50, with a contract term expiring February 21, 2027). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-643 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 Strong Data, Inc., for scalehouse software and hardware for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, which is the sole provider of this software, 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 8431 - awarded to Strong Data, 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 $339,080.85). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-644 1N. 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 Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., to purchase Flygt pumps, equipment, parts, supplies, and services to operate and maintain the City of Denton sewage pumping stations and treatment plants for the Water Utilities Department, 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 8476 - awarded to Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., 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 $1,875,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-645 1O. 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 Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Nelson + Morgan Architects, Inc., amending the contract approved by Purchasing on February 13, 2014, in the not-to-exceed amount of $24,840.00, amended by Amendments 1-5 approved by Purchasing and City Council, said sixth amendment to provide additional design services for the base project and additional design services of the HVAC system at Fleet Maintenance; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5497 - providing for an additional sixth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $171,299.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $541,698.97).   Not available
ID 24-646 1P. 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 Coffman Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by Purchasing on July 26, 2023, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by City Council; said second amendment to provide additional objectives within the Scope of Work for the Airport Master Plan; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8133 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $788,644.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $874,894.00). The Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (5 - 0).   Not available
ID 24-647 1Q. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, for the approval of a pre-qualified professional services list for operations and management of the Denton Community Shelter; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8268 - for a three (3) year term).   Not available
ID 24-648 1R. 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 Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., for a Citywide Parking Study for the Engineering Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8360 - Professional Services Agreement for Citywide Parking Study awarded to Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $109,967.00).   Not available
ID 24-649 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 T.G. Whitton Company, for welding and fabrication services for various City of Denton Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8437 - awarded to T.G. Whitton Company, 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 $600,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-650 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 Reeder Distributors, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 715-23, for the purchase of new equipment, as well as repairs, inspections, and replacement of existing shop equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8485 - awarded to Reeder Distributors, 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 $2,000,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-651 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 Frazer, LTD, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number 650-21, and through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract Numbers AM10-20 & AM10-23, for the purchase of ambulances for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8495 - awarded to Frazer, 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 $4,200,000.00).   Not available
ID 24-266 1B. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance establishing the City of Denton Utility System Nodal Market Revenue Financing Program and authorizing Utility System Nodal Market Revenues Notes, Taxable Series A, in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed sixty million five thousand dollars ($60,005,000) to satisfy ERCOT financial security requirements; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).   Not available
ID 24-568 1C. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance directing the publication of Notice of Intention to issue $84,770,000 in principal amount of Certificates of Obligation of the City of Denton for General Government and Solid Waste projects; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).   Not available
ID 24-569 1D. OrdinanceConsider adoption of an ordinance directing the publication of Notice of Intention to issue $177,560,000 in principal amount of Certificates of Obligation of the City of Denton for Waterworks and Wastewater System and Electric System projects; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).   Not available