City Council
Regular MeetingDenton, TX · August 5, 2014
Agenda
City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 1:00 PM Work Session Room & Council Chambers
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene
in a Work Session on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City
Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
1. Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda Items
This section of the agenda allows citizens to speak on Consent Agenda Items only. Each speaker will
be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any items he/she wishes that are listed on the Consent
Agenda. A Request to Speak Card should be completed and returned to the City Secretary before
Council considers this item.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for August 5, 2014.
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 14-0410 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding an update on
the Convention Center project.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Convention Center Project - City Council Meeting - August 5-2014 (2)
B. ID 14-0311 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding nominations to
the City’s Boards and Commissions.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Nominations Sheet
C. DCA14-0003 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding amendments to
Section 35.16 of the Denton Development Code, requiring developers to provide
information regarding the proximity of gas wells through the subdivision and
platting process. (DCA14-0003)
D. ID 14-0393 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding aesthetics
related to the 35Express Project.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - July 28, 2014, Public Art Committee Notes
Exhibit 2 - Identity Signage revised
E. ID 14-0315 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the wastewater
collection system asset management program and the Water Environment
Association of Texas 2014 Sidney Allison Award for Denton.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Award Notification Letter-Sidney Allison-City of Denton Collection System
Exhibit 2 - Asset Management Program
Exhibit 3 - Papers Presented
F. ID 14-0370 Receive a report; hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the 2014-15
Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program and Five-Year Financial Forecast.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - FY 2014-2015 Water Rate Ordinance Redline
Exhibit 2 - FY 2014-2015 Wastewater Rate Ordinance-Redline
Exhibit 3 - FY 2014-2015 Solid Waste Recycling Red Line Rate Ordinance
Exhibit 4 - FY 2014-2015 DME Electric Rate Ordinance Redline
Exhibit 5 - FY 2014-2015 Water Rate Ordinance
Exhibit 6 - FY 2014-2015 Wastewater Rate Ordinance
Exhibit 7 - FY 2014-2015 Solid Waste Recycling Rate Ordinance
Exhibit 8 - FY 2014-2015 DME Electric Rate Ordinance
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting to
consider specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this
agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open
Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as
otherwise allowed by law.
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 14-0411 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code, Section
551.072; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code,
Section 551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with
direction pertaining to the potential purchase of certain real property interests
located in the W. Roark Survey, Abstract No. 1087, J. Severe Survey, Abstract
1164, B.B.B. & C.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No.196 and the J. W. Withers Survey,
Abstract No. 1343, all in Denton County, Texas, generally located along a line
running west to east, commencing at U.S. Highway 377 adjacent to the Fort Worth
Drive Substation and continuing to the west right of way line of F. M. 1830 City of
Denton, Texas. Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues
associated with the potential acquisition and condemnation of the real property
described above where a 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 would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative
proceeding or potential litigation. (Denton Municipal Electric Fort Worth T1
Addition Expansion, Denton Municipal Electric Fort Worth Drive and FM 1830
Distribution, and Hickory Creek Detention Facility projects: Burch Family Farms
Ltd.) [ID 14-0412]
B. ID 14-0391 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code, Section
551.072; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code,
Section 551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with
direction pertaining to the acquisition of certain real property interests located in the
M. Forrest Survey, Abstract Number 417, in the City of Denton, Denton County,
Texas, being a fee interest in land, regarding a certain 10.372 acre tract of land
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located generally north of Blagg Road and east of Geesling Road, for the public use
of expansion, construction, maintenance, operation, and improvement of electric
transmission and distribution lines facilities, structures, and substations.
Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the
acquisition of land where a 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 would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative
proceeding or potential litigation. (Denton Municipal Electric Arco Substation
Project).
C. ID 14-0399 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government
Code Section 551.086.
Receive competitive public power information and competitive financial
information from staff in the form of a proposed operating budget for Denton
Municipal Electric (“DME”) for FY 2014-2015, including without limitation,
revenues, expenses, commodity volumes, and commitments; and discuss, deliberate,
consider adoption of the budget and other matters, and provide staff with direction
regarding such matters.
D. ID 14-0403 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.074.
Deliberate and discuss the appointment and duties of public officers to boards or
commissions exercising discretionary or rule making power as opposed to purely
advisory powers, which includes without limitation the Health and Building
Standards Commission, the Historic Landmark Commission, the Planning and
Zoning Commission, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
E. ID 14-0419 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from the City’s attorneys pertaining to
the legal consequences of negotiation and extensions of non-annexation agreements
in areas of the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, and provide the City’s attorneys
with direction, where a 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 would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or legal
proceedings.
F. ID 14-0420 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071.
Consult with and provide direction to City’s attorneys regarding legal issues and
strategies associated with Gas Well Ordinance regulation of gas well drilling and
production within the City Limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction, including:
Constitutional limitations, statutory limitations upon municipal regulatory authority;
statutory preemption and vested rights; impacts of federal and state law and
regulations; impacts of gas well drilling upon protected uses and vice-versa;
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moratorium on drilling and production; other concerns about municipal regulatory
authority or matters relating to enforcement of the Gas Well Ordinance; settlement
matters concerning gas well drilling in the City; surface development issues
involving surface and mineral estates; and legal matters associated with a citizen’s
initiative regarding hydraulic fracturing where a public discussion of these legal
matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
ANY FINAL ACTION, DECISION, OR VOTE ON A MATTER DELIBERATED IN A CLOSED
MEETING WILL ONLY BE TAKEN IN AN OPEN MEETING THAT IS HELD IN COMPLIANCE
WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH FINAL
ACTION, DECISION, OR VOTE IS TAKEN IN THE CLOSED MEETING IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF §551.086 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (THE ‘PUBLIC
POWER EXCEPTION’). THE CITY COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN INTO A
CLOSED MEETING OR EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEX. GOV’T. CODE,
§551.001, ET SEQ. (THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT) ON ANY ITEM ON ITS OPEN
MEETING AGENDA OR TO RECONVENE IN A CONTINUATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING
ON THE CLOSED MEETING ITEMS NOTED ABOVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS
OPEN MEETINGS ACT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION §551.071-551.086 OF THE
TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT.
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
“Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible.”
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. ID 14-0389 Presentation to the Denton Public Library from the Internal Revenue
Service-Education and Communication Division.
B. ID 14-0283 National Health Center Week
3. CITIZEN REPORTS
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Receive citizen reports from the following:
A. ID 14-0282 Receive a citizen report from Brian McCarter regarding the creation of a Zero
Waste Team in Denton.
B. ID 14-0407 Receive a citizen report from Gerald DeMarsh regarding lack of response from the
Denton Police Department.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by the Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of
the Staff recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the City Manager or his
designee to implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The City Council
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has received background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these
items prior to consideration.
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A – U). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Council
Members to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are
pulled, Consent Agenda Items A – U below will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for
separate discussion, they may be considered as the first items following approval of the Consent
Agenda.
A. ID 14-0293 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, granting the Blues
Festival a three-year exception, 2014, 2015, and 2016, to the limitations imposed by
Section 17-20 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas, granting an
increase from 70 to 75 dba loudspeaker amplification and increased hours for three
consecutive years, that being: September 20, 2014, 1:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. and
September 21, 2014, 1:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.; September 19, 2015, 1:00 p.m. until
10:30 p.m. and September 20, 2015, 1:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.; September 17, 2016,
1:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. and September 18, 2016, 1:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.; and
setting an effective date. Staff recommends approval of the request.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Letter of request
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
B. ID 14-0330 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a City sponsorship in an amount not
to exceed $15,000 of in-kind services for the 16th Annual Blues Festival to be held
in Quakertown Park on September 20-21, 2014; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - In-Kind Services and Resources
Exhbit 2 - Ordinance
C. ID 14-0401 Consider approval of a resolution allowing the Denton Black Chamber of
Commerce to be the sole participant allowed to sell alcoholic beverages at the
Denton Blues Festival on September 20-21, 2014, upon certain conditions;
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in conformity
with this resolution; and providing for an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and
Beautification Board recommend approving the request with a vote of 6-0.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Letter of Request
Exhibit 2 - Excerpt of 7/7/14 Park Board Minutes
Exhibit 3 - Proposed Ordinance & Argeement
D. ID 14-0317 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving an
Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Increment Finance Zone Number 1
(Downtown TIF) by adding examples of certain types of projects which may
facilitate economic development, and providing an effective date. (The TIF Board
No. 1 recommends approval 5-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Ordinance
Exhibit 2 - Project Plan
E. ID 14-0368 Consider the re-appointment by the City Manager of Abraham Benavides to the
Civil Service Commission.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Benavides Bio - 2014
F. ID 14-0374 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to execute a contract with the Houston-Galveston Area
Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program for the
acquisition of one (1) Utility Crane Truck for the City of Denton Wastewater
Treatment Department; and providing an effective date (File 5599-Purchase of one
(1) Utility Crane Truck from Chastang Ford in the amount of $110,221). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Quote Summary
Exhibit 2 - Chastang Ford Quote
Exhibit 3 - Minutes
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance
G. ID 14-0376 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Krum under Section 791.001 of the State of
Texas Government Code, to authorize the purchase and exchange of fire trucks
between the City of Denton and City of Krum; authorizing the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5609-Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Krum).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Ordinance
Exhibit 2 - Interlocal Agreement
H. ID 14-0377 Consider adoption of an ordinance awarding a contract for the purchase of upgrade
and maintenance services including equipment, for the Radio Communication
System for the City of Denton Water Production department as awarded by the State
of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) through the Go DIRect
Program, Contract Number DIR-SDD-2060; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor and providing an effective date. (File 5598 awarded to Johnston Technical
Services, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $150,000). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Contract Pricing
Exhibit 2 - Minutes
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
Exhibit 4 - Contract
I. ID 14-0378 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Interagency Agreement with the State of Texas Department of Information
Resources/Communications Technology Services Division (DIR/CTS) under
Section 791.001 of the State of Texas Government Code, to authorize the City of
Denton to obtain connectivity services through the TEX-AN network for
communication services; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 5585-Interagency Agreement with the Department
of Information Resources/Communications Technology Services Division).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Ordinance
Exhibit 2-Service Agreement
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J. ID 14-0379 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the
City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an interlocal agreement with the North
Central Texas Council of Governments (“NCTCOG”) for data collection on
pedestrian and bicyclist travel in the region for the Metropolitan Transportation
Plan; and providing an effective date (File 5600).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Ordinance
Exhibit 2 - Agreement
K. ID 14-0380 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a
public works contract for the construction of a pre-cast concrete security screening
fence at the City of Denton Pockrus and McKinney Substations and Linda McNatt
Animal Care and Adoption Center; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (RFP 5563-awarded to Walsh’s Hawk Construction
Co., LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $868,607). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Ranking Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Evaluation Sheet
Exhibit 4 - Minutes
Exhibit 5 - Ordinance
L. ID 14-0382 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a three
year Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Coleman and Associates Land
Surveying for ground surveying services for the City of Denton Landfill, and
providing for an effective date (File 5571-Ground Surveying Services for City of
Denton Landfill awarded to Coleman and Associates Land Surveying in an amount
not to exceed $350,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Minutes
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Professional Services Agreement
M. ID 14-0383 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for,
authorizing, and approving the purchase of a Light-Structure Green Lighting System
for Soccer Fields located at Mack Park, which are available from only one source
and in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code such
purchases are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; and providing
an effective date (File 5503 awarded to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC (Musco) in the
amount of $147,131 of which $50,000 will be funded through a 2014 Fiscal Year
United Soccer Federation Foundation Grant Agreement).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Grant Agreement
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - MUSCO Purchase Agreement
N. ID 14-0384 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a
contract for the supply of Electric Utility Overhead Distribution Conductors for
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Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and
providing an effective date (RFP 5543-awarded to HD Power Solutions in the three
(3) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Pricing Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Evaluation Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
Exhibit 4 - Contract
O. ID 14-0385 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a
contract for the supply of concrete light poles for Denton Municipal Electric;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFP 5552-awarded to Techline, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of
$684,675).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Ranking Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Evaluation Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
Exhibit 4 - Contract
P. ID 14-0386 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a
contract for the purchase of three (3) Dodge 5500 trucks for the City of Denton
Traffic Control and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 5569-awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder meeting specification, Dallas Dodge, in the amount of
$208,706.32).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Q. ID 14-0387 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a
contract for electric transmission line compression fittings for Denton Municipal
Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 5582-awarded to Techline, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed
amount of $410,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Ranking Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Minutes
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance
Exhibit 5 - Contract
R. ID 14-0388 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a
contract for electric utility transmission line conductor attachments and pole
hardware for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 5583-awarded to Stuart C. Irby
Company in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $620,000). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Ranking sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Minutes
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance
Exhibit 5 - Contract
S. ID 14-0412 Consider adoption of an ordinance finding that a public use and necessity exists to
acquire (i) fee simple to an approximate 1.074 acre tract (the “Substation Tract”)
located in the W. Roark Survey, Abstract No. 1087 and the J. Severe Survey,
Abstract No. 1164, both in Denton County, Texas, located generally along the east
line of U. S. Highway 377 adjacent to and east of the Fort Worth Drive Substation
Addition, and (ii) fee simple to an approximate 0.627 acre tract (the “Pump Station
Tract”) located in the B.B.B. & C. R. R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 196 and the J. W.
Withers Survey, Abstract No. 1343, both in Denton County, Texas, generally
located west and adjacent to the G. C. & S. F. Railroad right of way and running to
the west right of way line of F. M. Highway 1830, and (iii) an approximate 0.476
acre ingress and egress easement tract located in the J. Severe Survey, Abstract No.
1164, Denton County, Texas, located generally along the east line of U. S. Highway
377 adjacent to and south of the Fort Worth Drive Substation Addition, Denton
County, Texas, and (iv) an approximate 1.802 acre electric utility and
communication easement located in the W. Roark Survey, Abstract No. 1087,
Denton County, Texas, located generally east of the Ft. Worth Drive Substation
Addition and running to the west line of a tract of land owned by Connie M.
Altemus, called 37.87 acres in deed recorded in Volume 901, Page 777, Deed
Records, Denton County, Texas, (the “Altemus tract”) and (v) an approximate 1.793
acre temporary construction and access easement located generally east of the Fort
Worth Drive Substation Addition and running to the west line of the Altemus Tract,
contiguous with and adjacent to, along the northern line, of said electric utility and
communication easement located generally east of the Ft. Worth Drive Substation
Addition and running to the west line of the Altemus tract; for (A) as concerns the
Substation Tract, ingress and egress easement, electric utility and communication
easement and the temporary construction and access easement, the public use of
expansion, construction, maintenance, operation, and improvement of electric
transmission and distribution lines, facilities, and structures; and (B) as concerns the
Pump Station Tract, the public use of a wet weather pump station and detention
facility project (the “Hickory Creek Detention Facility”); authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to make an offer to Burch Family Farms, Ltd. (the
“Owner”) to purchase the property interests for the purchase price of Thirty Six
Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($36,000.00), and other consideration, as
prescribed in the Purchase Agreement, (the “Agreement”) as attached to the
ordinance and made a part thereof; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date. (Denton Municipal Electric Fort Worth T1
Addition Expansion, Denton Municipal Electric Fort Worth Drive and FM 1830
Distribution, and Hickory Creek Detention Facility projects: Burch Family Farms
Ltd.)
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Location Map
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
T. ID 14-0413 Consider adoption of an ordinance providing authorization for and ratification of a
License Agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit for the purposes of constructing,
installing, maintaining and operating a sanitary sewer line crossing the Northwest
Denton Line northwest of Lakeview Blvd.; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Location Map
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and License Agreement
U. ID 14-0414 Consider adoption of an ordinance providing authorization for the City Manager or
his designee to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with 4984 Partners, Ltd. for
the purposes of 4984 Partners, Ltd. reimbursing the City for an annual license fee
payable by the City to Dallas Area Rapid Transit for the purposes of constructing,
installing, maintaining, and operating a sanitary sewer line crossing the Northwest
Denton Line northwest of Lakeview Blvd.; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Location Map
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 14-0312 Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards and Commissions:
Airport Advisory Board; Animal Shelter Advisory Committee; Community
Development Advisory Committee; Health & Building Standards Commission;
Historic Landmark Commission; Human Services Advisory Committee; Library
Board; Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board; Planning and Zoning
Commission; Public Art Committee; Public Utilities Board; Traffic Safety
Commission; and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Nominations Sheet
B. ID 14-0316 Consider appointment of board members for Tax Increment Financing Zone
Number One (Downtown TIF).
C. ID 14-0429 Consider nominations/appointments to the City Economic Development Partnership
Board.
D. ID 14-0395 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
placing a proposal on the September 16, 2014, City Council public meeting agenda
to adopt a 2014 Tax Rate that will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or the
effective tax rate; calling two public hearings on a tax increase to be held on August
19, 2014, and September 9, 2014 and calling a budget public hearing on the Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to be held on
August 19, 2014; requiring publication of notices of the public hearings in
accordance with the law; requiring the posting of the notices of the public hearings
on the City’s Internet website; requiring the posting of the notices on the City’s
public access channel; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Tax Rate Resolution
E. ID 14-0423 Consider adoption of an ordinance ordering an election to be held in the City of
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Denton, Texas, on November 4, 2014, to legalize the sale of all alcoholic beverages
including mixed beverages; making findings; providing a repealer clause; providing
a severability clause; providing for a penalty; and providing for publication and an
effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Ordinance
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ID 14-0295 Hold a public hearing concerning the $98.175 million Bond Election to be held on
November 4, 2014, and project recommendations developed by the Citizens Bond
Advisory Committee.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Summary of Recommended Projects
Exhibit 2 - Proposed Bond Proposition and Ballot Language
B. Z11-0018 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, providing for a zoning change from a Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4)
zoning district classification and use designation to a Neighborhood Residential 6
(NR-6) zoning district classification and use designation, a Neighborhood
Residential Mixed Use 12 (NRMU-12) zoning district classification and use
designation; and a Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use (NRMU) zoning district
classification and use designation, and further restricted by an overlay district; the
area for zoning change encompasses 6.71 acres of land located at the northeast
corner of McKinney Street and Jannie Street, in the city of Denton, Denton County,
Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations
thereof, severability and an effective date. (The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommends approval, 6-0.)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Staff Analysis
Exhibit 2 Aerial Map
Exhibit 3 Existing Zoning Map
Exhibit 4 Proposed Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 6 Land Use Analysis
Exhibit 7 Letter From Applicant
Exhibit 8 Proposed Concept Plan
Exhibit 9 Notification Map
Exhibit 10 Site Photos
Exhibit 11 June 11, 2014 Draft Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 12 Ordinance
C. S12-0001 Continue a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance regarding a
Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow wrecker services and impound lots use on a
property located in an Employment Center Industrial (EC-I) zoning and use district
on approximately 1.3 acres. The subject property is generally located south of Smith
Street, east of Dallas Drive, and north of Teasley Lane; and providing for a penalty
in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations, thereof, severability and an
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effective date. (S12-0001) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of this request subject to conditions (6-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Request for Continuance Memo
Exhibit 2 - Staff Report and Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Site Location and Aerial Map
Exhibit 4 - Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 6 - Letter from Applicant
Exhibit 7 - Notification Map
Exhibit 8 - Site Plan
Exhibit 9 - Landscape Plan
Exhibit 10 - Site Photos
Exhibit 11 - April 15, 2014, Letter From Applicant
Exhibit 12 - Planning & Zoning Commission, March 19, 2014 Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 13 - Ordinance
D. Z14-0008 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance providing for rezoning
of an approximately 3.54 acre tract of land from Neighborhood Residential 1
(NR-1) to Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use (NRMU) zoning district. The
subject property is generally located at the southeast corner of US Highway 377
(Fort Worth Drive) and Hamilton Road, and is legally described as a 3.54 acre
portion of a 8.35 acre tract situated in the James Severe Survey, Abstract Number
1164 and described in the deed from Billy Royce Kenas and Joyce Kenas to Argyle
Business Center, Limited Liability Company, as recorded in document number
20005-125511, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a
penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof, severability
and an effective date. (Z14-0008) The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this request (4-2).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 2 - Site Location Aerial Map
Exhibit 3 - Existing Zoning Map
Exhibit 4 - Proposed Zoning Map
Exhibit 5- Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 6 - Letter from the Applicant
Exhibit 7 - Notification Map and Responses
Exhibit 8 - Site Photos
Exhibit 9 - June 11, 2014, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 10 - Ordinance
E. A14-0001 Hold the first of two public hearings to consider the adoption of an ordinance of the
City of Denton, Texas regarding the annexing 40.33 acres of land, more or less,
generally located on the west side of Cooper Creek Road, approximately 800 feet
south of Silver Dome Road and approximately 1,800 feet north of Mingo Road
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more specifically described in Exhibits “A” and “B”; approving a service plan for
the subject property and temporarily placing the property in the Rural Residential - 5
(RD-5) zoning district; providing for a correction of the City Map to include the
annexed lands; providing for a savings clause and effective date. (A14-0001)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 2 - Site Location Aerial Map
Exhibit 3 - Zoning Map
Exhibit 4 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 5 - Annexation Schedule
Exhibit 6 - Service Inventory
Exhibit 7 - Service Plan
Exihibit 8 - Draft Ordinance
F. S13-0006 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance regarding a Specific
Use Permit (SUP) to allow a twenty-seven (27) unit multi-family development on
approximately 2.30 acres within a Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use 12
(NRMU-12) zoning district. The subject property is generally located at the
southeastern corner of University Drive and Nolen Circle; and providing for a
penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations, thereof, severability
and an effective date. (S13-0006) The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this request with overlay restrictions (5-1).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 2 - Site Location
Exhibit 3 - Zoning Map
Exhibit 4 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 5 - Letter from Applicant
Exhibit 6 - Notification Map and Responses
Exhibit 7 - Site Plan
Exhibit 8 - Landscape Plan
Exhibit 9 - Building Elevations
Exhibit 10 - Site Photos
Exhibit 11 - June 11, 2014 P & Z Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 12 - Ordinance
7. CITIZEN REPORTS
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Receive citizen reports from the following:
8. CONCLUDING ITEMS
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A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City
Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal
to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no
action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information
regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public
employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the
governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or
sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be
attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an
announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the
municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas, on the ________day of ___________________, 2014 at ________o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.)
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IS ACCESSIBLE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL
PROVIDE SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED IF REQUESTED
AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE
CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR
THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT A SIGN LANGUAGE
INTERPRETER CAN BE SCHEDULED THROUGH THE CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE.
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