City Council
Regular MeetingDenton, TX · May 5, 2015
Agenda
City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 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, May 5, 2015 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 May 5, 2015.
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 15-156 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the request to
change the existing park rules Chapter 22-26 and 22-29 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Denton to prohibit vending, solicitation and the offer to sell items in
the park and as well as solicitation of future sales unless the vendor is under
contract with the City to offer fitness, athletic or recreation programs; or invited to
participate in an activity offered by the Department.
B. ID 15-332 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding City Council
priorities for the FY 2015-16 Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Presentation
C. ID 15-351 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a proposal of
private property tree planting projects from Keep Denton Beautiful (KDB).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Current Keep Denton Beautiful Tree Programs - AIS backup
Exhibit 2 - Tree Code Amendments - Final
Exhibit 3 - Budget for KDB Private Property Tree Planting Projects - AIS backup
Exhibit 4 - KDB Proposal for Private Property Planting Programs
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 15-360 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section
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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 real property interests located in the, A.
Tomkins Survey, Abstract No. 1246, and the O. S. Brewster Survey, Abstract No.
56, both in Denton County, Texas, generally located in the 1800 block of Bonnie
Brae Street, City of Denton, Texas. Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding
legal issues associated with the acquisition or 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. (Bonnie Brae Road Widening and Improvements
Project: Parcel 17, Jones Family Trust [ID 15-361])
B. ID 15-367 Deliberation regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section
551-071.
Discuss, deliberate, receive information from staff and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the acquisition of real property interests in the J. Haney Survey,
Abstract No. 515, Denton, Denton County, Texas, generally located south of FM
1173 and east of Masch Branch Road. Consultation with the City’s attorneys
regarding legal issues associated with the acquisition or condemnation of real
property interests referenced above where a public discussion of these legal matters
would conflict with the duties of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and
Denton City Council under the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct of the State
Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative
proceedings or potential litigation. (DME-Masch Branch Switch Station) [ID
15-371]
C. ID 15-377 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code, Section
551.072; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code,
Section 551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, receive information from staff and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential exchange and/or sale of certain real property interests
regarding a 1.6598 acre tract located in the Robert Beaumont Survey, Abstract
Number 31 and a 0.3278 acre tract located in the N.H. Meisenhamer Survey,
Abstract Number 810, both in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas.
Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the
potential proceedings against 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. (North
Lakes Park - excess property below south dam area) [ID 15-378]
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D. ID 15-376 Deliberations regarding consultation with the City Attorney - Under Texas
Government Code Section 551.071, Deliberations regarding Economic
Development Negotiations - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, receive information from staff and provide staff with direction
pertaining to legal and economic development issues related to Orison Holdings and
economic development incentives and the acquisition of real property interests in
the H. Sisco Survey, Abstract No. 1184, Denton, Denton County, Texas, generally
located in the 600 block of E. Hickory. This discussion shall include commercial
and financial information the City Council has received from Orison Holdings
which the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory
of the city, and with which the City Council is conducting economic development
negotiations; including the offer of financial or other incentive where the duty of the
attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions
of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
E. ID 15-302 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government
Code, Section 551.086.
Receive a presentation from Denton Municipal Electric (DME) staff regarding
public power competitive and financial matters pertaining to plans, strategies,
opportunities, and developments for generation improvements to the DME system;
discuss and deliberate strategies relating to selecting and acquiring generation
resources for the City; discuss and deliberate opportunities and strategies for the
City to acquire purchased power and enter into agreements regarding the same, in
order to meet its future energy needs. Discuss, deliberate and provide staff with
direction.
F. ID 15-168 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government
Code Section 551.086; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government
Code Section 551.071.
Receive a further briefing and presentation from Denton Municipal Electric
(“DME”) staff regarding certain public power competitive, financial and
commercial information regarding the proposed Collaboration Agreement which
pertains to DME’s establishment of a high voltage direct current (HVDC)
interconnection with another electric transmission service company utilizing the
latest in power grid technology that would provide DME the opportunity to acquire
additional renewable energy and other electric power products for its energy
portfolio. Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated
with the proposed Collaboration Agreement and the implementation of the HVDC
interconnection 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
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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. Discuss, deliberate, provide staff with direction
and consider final action and approval of the Collaboration Agreement.
G. ID 15-363 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government
Code, Section 551.086; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas
Government Code Section 551.071.
Receive a briefing and presentation from Denton Municipal Electric (“DME”) staff
regarding certain public power competitive, financial and commercial information
relating to issues regarding the proposed Professional Services Agreement (the
“Agreement”) by and between the City of Denton, Texas and Burns & McDonnell
Engineering Company, Inc., Kansas City. Missouri, regarding contractual matters
that deal with plans, studies, proposals and analyses for system improvements to the
Denton Municipal Electric system, said Agreement being in the not-to-exceed
amount of $264,648. Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues
associated with the Agreement 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. Discuss, deliberate, provide staff
with direction, approve and take final action on said Agreement.
H. ID 15-364 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government
Code, Section 551.086; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas
Government Code Section 551.071.
Receive a briefing and presentation from Denton Municipal Electric (“DME”) staff
regarding certain public power competitive, financial and commercial information
relating to issues regarding the proposed three-year Professional Services
Agreement (the “Agreement”) by and between the City of Denton, Texas and
Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc. regarding contractual matters that deal with plans,
studies, proposals and analyses for system improvements to the Denton Municipal
Electric system, said Agreement being in the not-to-exceed amount of $450,000.
Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the
Agreement 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. Discuss, deliberate, provide staff with direction,
approve and take final action on said Agreement.
I. ID 15-375 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 the current Gas Well Ordinance, and proposed Gas Well
Ordinance amendment, regulation of gas well drilling and production within the
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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; current and
proposed extension to moratorium on drilling and production; other concerns about
municipal regulatory authority or matters relating to enforcement of the Gas Well
Ordinance, both current and proposed; 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 ordinance and
pending litigation styled Jerry Patterson, Commissioner, Texas General Land Office
v. City of Denton Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-14-004628 currently pending in the
53rd District Court of Travis County and Texas Oil and Gas Association v. City of
Denton, Cause No. 14-09833-431 currently pending in the 431st District Court of
Denton County 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.
J. ID 15-394 Deliberation regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.074.
Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, procedures, and contracts
of the City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, and City Manager.
K. ID 15-400 Deliberations regarding consultation with the City Attorney - Under Texas
Government Code Section 551.071, Deliberations regarding Economic
Development Negotiations - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding legal and economic development
issues regarding a proposed economic development incentive agreement for Project
Ranger One (Denton-Tarrant PRW, LLC). This discussion shall include
commercial and financial information the City Council has received from Project
Ranger One which the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near
the territory of the city, and with which the City Council is conducting economic
development negotiations; including the offer of financial or other incentive where
the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary
Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the
provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code.
L. ID 15-401 Deliberations regarding consultation with the City Attorney - Under Texas
Government Code Section 551.071, Deliberations regarding Economic
Development Negotiations - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding legal and economic development
issues regarding a proposed economic development incentive agreement for
Madison Partners. This discussion shall include commercial and financial
information the City Council has received from Madison Partners which the City
Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the city, and
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with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations;
including the offer of financial or other incentive where the duty of the attorney to
the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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 15-246 National Day of Prayer
B. ID 15-250 Bike Month
C. ID 15-292 Shelter Thy Neighbor Week
D. ID 15-384 Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
E. ID 15-402 Arson Awareness Week
3. 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
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 – S). 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 – S below will be approved with one motion. If items are pulled for
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separate discussion, they may be considered as the first items following approval of the Consent
Agenda.
A. ID 15-136 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an Encroachment Agreement between
the City of Denton, Texas, and RLB Investment Partners, LLC, to allow a deck and
related appurtenances to be located within existing City easements on and near 321
W. Hickory St.; and declaring an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Location Map
Exhibit 2 - Site Map
Exhibit 3 - PUB minutes
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance
B. ID 15-312 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving the expenditure of funds for the
purchase of LON GON Odor Control for the City of Denton Landfill which is
available from only one source in accordance with Texas Local Government Code
252.022, such purchases are exempt from requirements of competitive bids;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File
5786-awarded to Enviro Chemical Research in the three (3) year not-to-exceed
amount of $450,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Staff Memo
Exhibit 2-Sole Source Letter
Exhibit 3-PUB Minutes
Exhibit 4-Ordinance
Exhibit 5-Contract
C. ID 15-352 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute a purchase order through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network
for the acquisition of two (2) skid steer loaders for the City of Denton Solid Waste
and Wastewater Collections departments; and providing an effective date (File 5813
awarded to Bobcat Company in the amount of $152,722.74). The Public Utilities
Board recommends approval (4-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 SW Comparison and Quotes
Exhibit 2 WC Comparison and Quotes
Exhibit 3 Bobcat Standardization Memo
Exhibit 4 PUB Minutes
Exhibit 5 Ordinance
D. ID 15-353 Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for the expenditure of funds for the
emergency cleaning of the Lake Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Supply
Pipeline in accordance with provisions of Section 252.022 of the Local Government
Code exempting such purchases from requirements of competitive bidding; and
providing an effective date (File 5684-awarded to Archer Western Construction,
LLC in the amount of $265,818.12 and File 5711 awarded to Clean-Co Systems,
Inc. in the amount of $224,493.10). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (4-0).
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Attachments: Exhibit 1-PUB Agenda Sheet
Exhibit 2-Emergency Declaration approval
Exhibit 3-Archer Western Contract
Exhibit 4-Ray Roberts ManWay Map
Exhibit 5-Clean-Co Systems Contract
Exhibit 6-Hydro Blasting.Brochure
Exhibit 7-PUB Minutes
Exhibit 8-Ordinance
E. ID 15-354 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a
public works contract for the construction of the Lake Ray Roberts Water Treatment
Plant Equipment Storage Building; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (RFP 5783-awarded to Caliber Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $138,040). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Evaluation and Ranking sheet
Exhibit 2-PUB Minutes
Exhibit 3-Ordinance
F. ID 15-355 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving the expenditure of funds for the
purchase of three (3) year software maintenance for continued vendor support for
Harris Public Utility Billing System and associated software modules,
implementation of data transfer with Exceleron for utility prepay, and
implementation of the core automation suite, which is 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 4735-awarded to Harris Computer Systems, Inc. in
the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $700,000).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Maintenance Quote.pdf
Exhibit 2-Sole Source Letter.pdf
Exhibit 3-Ordinance.pdf
G. ID 15-356 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids by way of an
Interlocal Agreement with The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) for the
acquisition of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies including hand tools,
personal safety equipment, and supplies used by the City’s field personnel, for the
City of Denton Distribution Center; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefore; and providing an effective date (File 5811-awarded to Fastenal Company
in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Pricing
Exhibit 2-Ordinance
Exhibit 3-Contract
H. ID 15-357 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a
public works contract for the construction of the City of Denton Pecan Interceptor
III project; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
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effective date (Bid 5767-awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting
specification, William J Schultz Inc. dba Circle C Construction Company in the
amount of $2,928,637). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Location Map
Exhibit 2-Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3-PUB Minutes
Exhibit 4-Ordinance
I. ID 15-358 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a
contract for the purchase of medium duty trucks for the City of Denton; and
providing an effective date (RFP 5762-awarded to Grapevine DCJ, LLC in the three
(3) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,743,826).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Evaluation and Ranking
Exhibit 2-Fleet Memo
Exhibit 3-Ordinance
Exhibit 4-Contract
J. ID 15-359 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
by and between the City of Denton, Texas and Robson Denton Development, L.P.
for the provision of water services, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Location Map
Exhibit 2 Memorandum of Understanding
Exhibit 3 Water Impact Fee Zones
Exhibit 4 Ordinance and Agreement
K. ID 15-371 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the
City Manager, or his designee, to accept a counteroffer from McKee- Krum
Properties, LLC, for the purchase by the City of a 15.037 acre tract located in the J.
Haney Survey, Abstract No. 515, Denton, Denton County, Texas, generally located
south of FM 1173 and east of Masch Branch Road, for the public use of expansion,
construction, operation, maintenance, augmentation, and improvement of electric
transmission and distribution lines, facilities, structures, including substations and
switch stations, for the price of $250,000.00; authorizing the expenditure of funds;
and, providing an effective date. (DME Masch Branch Switch Station) [ID 15-367]
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Survey
Exhibit 2 Map
Exhibit 3 Ordinance
L. ID 15-373 Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a Schedule of Fees for use of certain
park facilities; superseding all prior fees in conflict with such schedule; and
providing for severability and an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and
Beautification Board recommends approval (4-1).
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Draft Schedule of Fees
Exhibit 2 - Excerpt of April 6 2015 Park Board Minutes - Schedule of Fees
Exhibit 3 - Proposed Ordinance
M. ID 15-378 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving the sale
of an approximate 1.6598 acre of designated City park land situated in the R.
Beaumont Survey, Abstract No. 31, to the successful proposer, SSR Group, LP, a
Texas limited partnership, for the total consideration of $658,100.00 consisting of
both cash and real property; authorizing the City Manager in accordance with Texas
Local Government Code 253.001 to execute a deed to SSR Group, LP, together
with any other documents necessary to sell and convey said real property; and
providing an effective date (RFP 5614-Sale of Real Property).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Appraisal Letter
Exhibit 2-North Lakes Park Location Map
Exhibit 3-Ordinance with Contract
N. ID 15-399 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Donation Agreement with the City of Múzquiz, a political subdivision of the Free
and Sovereign State of Coahuila, Mexico in compliance with City of Denton
Ordinance 2008-11; authorizing the donation of Police and Fire Equipment to the
City of Múzquiz; authorizing the donation of the equipment with an estimated value
greater than Five Hundred Dollars ($500); and providing an effective date (File
5824-Donation Agreement with the City of Múzquiz).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Ordinance and Agreement
O. ID 15-396 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a salary increase for Anita Burgess,
City Attorney, under the performance review provision of her employment
agreement with the City; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an
effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Ordinance
P. ID 15-397 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a salary increase for George C.
Campbell, City Manager, under the performance review provision of his
employment agreement with the City; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Ordinance
Q. ID 15-403 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a salary increase for Robin A.
Ramsay, Municipal Judge, under the performance review provision of his
employment agreement with the City; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Ordinance
R. ID 15-404 Consider adoption of an ordinance extending an employment agreement for the City
Manager; amending Sections 3, 5 and 6 of said agreement; authorizing the Mayor to
execute said agreement; and authorizing expenditures and actions.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 Ordinance
Exhibit 2 Employment Agreement
S. ID 15-405 Consider adoption of an ordinance extending an employment agreement for the City
Attorney; amending Sections 3, 5 and 6 of said agreement; authorizing the Mayor to
execute said agreement; and authorizing expenditures and actions.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Ordinance
Exhibit 2 Employment Agreement
4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF
EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. ID 15-361 Consider adoption of an ordinance finding that a public use and necessity exists to
acquire through the exercise of the right of eminent domain (i) fee simple title to the
surface estate, with waiver of surface use related to the mineral estate, of an
approximate 1.28 acre of real property, (ii) a utility slope easement encumbering
0.244 acre of real property, (iii) a temporary construction, grading and access
easement, encumbering 1.29 acre of real property; (iv) a slope easement
encumbering 0.04 acre of real property, (v) a drainage easement encumbering 0.04
acre of real property, (vi) a sanitary sewer easement encumbering 0.65 acre of real
property, (vii) a utility drainage easement encumbering 0.01 acre of real property,
and (viii) a temporary access easement encumbering 1.11 acre of real property; for
the public use of expanding and improving Bonnie Brae Street, a municipal street
and roadway located in the City of Denton, Texas, generally located in the 1800
block of N. Bonnie Brae Street, and situated in the A. Tompkins Survey, Abstract
No. 1246 and the O. S. Brewster Survey, Abstract No. 56, City of Denton, Denton
County, Texas, as more particularly described on “Exhibit “A”, attached thereto
and made a part thereof, (collectively the “Property Interests”); authorizing the filing
and prosecution of eminent domain proceedings to acquire the Property Interests;
authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore; making findings; providing a savings
clause; and providing an effective date. (Bonnie Brae Road Widening and
Improvements Project: Parcel 17, Jones Family Trust)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Location Map
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. SI15-0011 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, on first reading,
confirming and approving a Boundary Adjustment Agreement, with the City of
Corinth, Texas, adjusting a mutual boundary of the cities not exceeding 1,000 feet;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Letter from Applicant
Exhibit 2 Approved Detail Plan
Exhibit 3 Revised City Limits Line
Exhibit 4 Boundary Adjustment Agreement
Exhibit 5 Ordinance
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B. ID 15-347 Consider approval of a resolution appointing a member of the Board of Directors of
Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Joint Powers Agency representing the City of
Denton, Texas; and declaring an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Letter from TMPA
Exhibit 2 Resolution
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. HL15-0004 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, designating the property located at 1109 West Congress Street, legally
known as Lot 2 (all), Lot 6 (n25’ of w75’), Block 4 of the High School Addition, as
a historic landmark under Section 35.7.6 of the Denton Development Code;
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 (7-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 2 - Location Map
Exhibit 3 - Application
Exhibit 4 - Notification Map and Responses
Exhibit 5 - Site Photos
Exhibit 6 - March 9, 2015 HLC Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 7 - April 8, 2015 P&Z Draft Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 8 - Ordinance
B. HL15-0006 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, designating the property located at 923 West Oak Street, legally known as
Tract 17, A.E. Pulchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, as a historic landmark under
Section 35.7.6 of the Denton Development Code; 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 (7-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 2 - Location Map
Exhibit 3 - Application
Exhibit 4 - Notification Map and Responses
Exhibit 5 - Site Photos
Exhibit 6 - April 13, 2015 Draft HLC Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 7 - April 22, 2015 Draft P&Z Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 8 - Ordinance
C. HL15-0012 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, designating the property located at 1011 West Oak Street, legally known as
Tract 22, A.E. Pulchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, as a historic landmark under
Section 35.7.6 of the Denton Development Code; providing for a penalty in the
maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof, severability and an effective
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date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (7-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Staff Analysis 2
Exhibit 2 - Location Map
Exhibit 3 - Application
Exhibit 4 - Notification Map and Responses
Exhibit 5 - Site Photos
Exhibit 6- April 13, 2015 HLC Draft Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 7 - April 22, 2015 P & Z Draft Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 8 - Ordinance
7. CITIZEN REPORTS
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Receive citizen reports from the following:
A. ID 15-383 Willie Hudspeth regarding Southeast Denton issues.
8. CONCLUDING ITEMS
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 of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
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 ___________________, 2015 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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