City Council
Regular MeetingDenton, TX · August 16, 2016
Agenda
City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 11:30 AM Work Session Room & Council Chambers
The City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will have lunch on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:30
a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
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 16, 2016 at 12:00 noon 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 16, 2016.
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 16-974 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Ordinance
No. 2015-074, relating to the Economic Development Partnership Board and its
members’ qualifications and tenure.
Attachments: Ordinance No. 2003-258
Ordinance No. 2011-042
Ordinance No. 2014-009
Ordinance No. 2015-074
Presentation
B. ID 16-990 Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide staff direction regarding the
Planning and Zoning Commission Rezoning Subcommittee.
Attachments: Future Land Use Map
Future Land Use Designation Descriptions
Zoning Map
Zoning District Descriptions
Rezoning Subcommittee Staff Rerport #1
Rezoning Subcommittee Staff Rerport #2
Rezoning Subcommittee Staff Rerport #3
P&Z Rezoning Subcommittee Powerpoint
C. ID 16-1059 Receive a report; hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY
2016-17 City Manager’s Proposed Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and
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Five-Year Financial Forecast.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Memorandum of Responses
Exhibit 2 Presentation
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 16-1008 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters -
Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086.
Receive a presentation from staff regarding public power competitive and financial
matters related to the City’s participation in, and the overall operational and
financial aspects of, the Texas Municipal Power Agency; discuss and deliberate
strategies regarding same; discuss, deliberate and provide staff with direction.
B. ID 16-1070 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.071.
Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential acquisition of real property interests in the A. Hill Survey,
Abstract No. 623, the S. Hiram Survey, Abstract 616, the W. Daniel Survey,
Abstract 378, the A. Hickman Survey, Abstract 521 and the B.B.B & C.R.R.
Survey, Abstract 196, City and County of Denton, Texas, and generally located
along U.S. Highway 377 (Fort Worth Drive) the limits of which being bounded to
the north by Interstate Highway 35 East and to the south by FM 1830 (Country Club
Road). Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with
the potential acquisition or condemnation of the real property interests 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. (Fort Worth Drive Utility Relocations project) [ID 16-1075]
C. ID 16-1061 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 and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. [ID 16-1046]
D. ID 16-710 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.071.
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Receive information from staff and discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with
direction regarding the potential acquisition of real property interests related to the
location and siting of electric transmission lines in an area bounded by Fort Worth
Drive and Elm St. (western boundary), Robertson Street (northern boundary), the
DART/D.C.T.A rail corridor (eastern boundary), Inman St. with an easterly
projection to Spencer Rd. (southern boundary) and being located within the W.
Loving Survey, Abstract No. 759; the H. Sisco Survey, Abstract No. 1184; the S.
Hiram Survey, Abstract No. 616; the W. Teague Survey, Abstract No. 1266; the M.
Austin Survey, Abstract No. 4; the J. Taft Survey, Abstract No. 1256; the R.
Hopkins, Abstract No. 1694; and the A. Hill Survey, Abstract 623, lying within the
City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. Consultation with the City’s attorneys
regarding legal issues associated with the acquisition of the real property interests
described above where a discussion of these legal matters in an open meeting 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, or where discussions had,
deliberation, and direction given, by the Denton City Council in an open meeting
would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in
negotiations with a third party. [Spencer to Locust Transmission Route]
E. ID 16-850 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.071.
Receive information from staff and discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with
direction regarding the potential acquisition of real property interests located in the
Mary Austin Survey, Abstract No. 4, City and County of Denton, Texas; discussion
had, deliberation, and direction given by the Denton City Council in an open
meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body
in negotiations with a third party. Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding
legal issues associated with the acquisition of the real property interests described
above; discussion of these legal matters in an open meeting 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. (Brinker SS and TL) [ID 16-851]
F. ID 16-962 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071.
Consultation, discussion, deliberation and receipt of information from the City’s
attorneys involving legal matters relating to the annexation or extension/renewal of
non-annexation agreements for eligible properties, and to provide the City’s
attorneys with direction, where a public discussion of these legal matters would
clearly 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.
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G. ID 16-971 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters -
Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086.
Receive a presentation from Denton Municipal Electric staff (“DME”) 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 regarding same; 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.
H. ID 16-989 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consult with City’s attorneys, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding
policy considerations with regard to the city initiated rezoning recommendations of
the Planning and Zoning Commission Rezoning Subcommittee, where a public
discussion of this matter would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys under
the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
I. ID 16-1055 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters --- Under Texas Government
Code, Section 551.086.
Receive competitive public power competitive information and financial
information from staff regarding the proposed FY 2016-2017 operating budget for
Denton Municipal Electric (“DME”) including without limitation, proposed rates
for DME for FY 2016-2017, expected revenues, expenses, commodity volumes, and
financial commitments of DME; discuss, deliberate and provide staff with direction.
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.”
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2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3. PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public.
1. ID 16-1047 Shirley Johnson and Shirley Martin regarding a property tax freeze for seniors
and the disabled.
2. ID 16-1076 Lavona Duryea regarding internet service.
3. ID 16-1077 Frank Kluge regarding internet service.
4. ID 16-1078 John McComack/Danny McComack regarding TMPA power lines.
C. Additional Citizen Reports - This section of the agenda permits any person not registered for a
citizen report to make comments regarding public business on items not listed on the agenda. This
is limited to two speakers per meeting with each speaker allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes.
Such person(s) shall have filed a "Blue Card" requesting to speak during this period prior to the
calling of this agenda item.
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
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 – CC). 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 – CC 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 16-858 Consider adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the
City Manager to execute a professional services agreement between the City of
Denton and Focused Advocacy, LLC to assist the City of Denton in advancing its
State Legislative Program, assist Council and staff in addressing proposed
legislation, and make the City aware of any legislative or administrative initiatives
believed to be detrimental to the interests of the City; authorizing the expenditure of
funds; and providing an effective date (File 6182-in the annual not-to-exceed
amount of $166,000 for a four (4) year total not-to-exceed $664,000).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Staff Memo
Exhibit 2-Client List
Exhibit 3-Ordinance
Exhibit 4-Contract
B. ID 16-894 Consider a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of the
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Oaktopia Music Festival. Live music will be played at LSA Burger’s Open-Air
Patio at 113 E. Hickory; the Denton County Historic Courthouse Lawn at 110 W.
Hickory St.; Travelstead at 209-211 E. Hickory St.; and the parking lot (Second
Stage) at 126 E. Oak St. Performances will begin on Thursday, September 22, 2016,
from 5:00 p.m. to midnight at LSA Burger’s Open-Air Patio and Travelstead Stage.
They will continue on Friday, September 23, 2016, 5:00 p.m. to midnight at Denton
County Historic Courthouse Lawn, Travelstead stage, and Second Stage locations.
The last day of events is Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to midnight
at Denton County Historic Courthouse Lawn, Travelstead stage, and Second Stage
locations. An exception is specifically requested to increase sound levels from 70 to
75 decibels and for an extension of hours from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Oaktopia Noise Exception Request
C. ID 16-905 Consider approval of a resolution allowing DI2-Denton1, LLC, DBA Lone Star
Attitude Burger, to be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages at Oaktopia, September
22-24, 2016, 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.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Letter of Request
Exhibit 2- Resolution
D. ID 16-943 Consider approval of a resolution allowing the Black Chamber of Commerce to be
the sole participant allowed to sell alcoholic beverages at the Blues Festival
September 16-18, 2016, 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
recommends approval (4-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Letter of Request
Exhibit 2 Excerpt of Park Board Draft Minutes
Exhibit 3 Resolution and Contract
E. ID 16-965 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton, Texas and the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce;
authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date.
($1900)
Attachments: Blues Fest - Signed Ord-Agreement
F. ID 16-966 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton, Texas and Fred Moore Day Nursery for the purpose of
expenses for the Activity Room; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing for an effective date. ($1500)
Attachments: Fred Moore - Signed Ord-Agreement
G. ID 16-968 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton Parks Foundation for the purpose of
Scholarships for the Friends of the Parks Foundation; providing for the expenditure
of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date. ($450)
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Attachments: Parks Foundation - Signed Ord-Agreement
H. ID 16-982 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton, Texas and Giving Hope, Inc. for funds that will be used
for Homeless Prevention assistance; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing for an effective date. ($1,975)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Giving Hope Signed Ord-Agreement
I. ID 16-986 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton, Texas and the Denton Holiday Festival Association;
authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date.
($500)
Attachments: Holiday Lighting-Signed Ord-Agreement
J. ID 16-1021 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton Assistance Center, Inc.; authorizing
the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($400)
Attachments: Serve Denton-Signed Ord-Agreement
K. ID 16-988 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
establishing an Economic Development Investment Fund; defining and committing
certain revenues of the City; providing a severability clause; and providing an
effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Ordinance
L. ID 16-991 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, Nunc Pro Tunc,
correcting an inadvertent mistake in Ordinance No. 2015-189 relating to the related
to the annexation of an area of land of approximately 4.29 acres to the City of
Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA4, generally located south of Milam
Road; north of Loop 288; east of I-35, west of Locust Street, and more specifically
identified in Exhibits “A” and “B” attached hereto; specifically by excluding one
parcel of land that was inadvertently annexed notwithstanding that the parcel was
eligible to sign a non-annexation agreement for agricultural, wildlife management or
timberland use; providing for a correction of the city map to exclude the
inadvertently annexed land; providing for a savings clause; and providing for an
effective date.
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
M. ID 16-992 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, Nunc Pro Tunc,
correcting an inadvertent mistake in Ordinance No. 2015-070, relating to the
acceptance of eligible non-annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife
management or timberland use properties within an area of land adjacent to and
abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as
PAA4, generally located south of Milam Road; north of Loop 288; east of I-35, west
of Locust Street, and more specifically identified in Exhibits “A” and “B” attached
hereto; specifically by including one parcel of land that was inadvertently excluded
from Ordinance No. 2015-070 even though the parcel was eligible to receive and
sign a Non-Annexation Agreement; providing for a savings clause; and providing an
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effective date.
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
N. ID 16-998 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, Nunc Pro Tunc,
correcting an inadvertent mistake in Ordinance No. 2010-117 relating to the
annexation of an area of land of approximately 1,171 acres to the City of Denton,
Texas, generally identified as PAA1, generally located south of Jim Christal Road;
north of Tom Cole Road; west of Masch Branch Road, and more specifically
identified in Exhibits “A” and “B” attached hereto; specifically by excluding two
parcels of land that was inadvertently annexed notwithstanding that the parcels were
eligible to sign non-annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife management or
timberland use; providing for a correction of the city map to exclude the
inadvertently annexed land; providing for a savings clause; and providing for an
effective date.
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
O. ID 16-999 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, Nunc Pro Tunc,
correcting an inadvertent mistake in Ordinance No. 2010-040, relating to the
acceptance of eligible non-annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife
management or timberland use properties within an area of land adjacent to and
abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as
PAA1, generally located south of Jim Christal Road; north of Tom Cole Road; west
of Masch Branch Road, and more specifically identified in Exhibits “A” and “B”
attached hereto; specifically by including two parcels of land that was inadvertently
excluded from Ordinance No. 2010-040 even though the parcel were eligible to
receive and sign Non-Annexation Agreements; providing for a savings clause; and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
P. ID 16-1002 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, Nunc Pro Tunc,
correcting an inadvertent mistake in Ordinance No. 2015-186 relating to the
annexation of an area of land of approximately 1,171 acres to the City of Denton,
Texas, generally identified as PAA1, generally located south of Jim Christal Road;
north of Tom Cole Road; west of Masch Branch Road, and more specifically
identified in Exhibits “A” and “B” attached hereto; specifically by excluding four
parcels of land that was inadvertently annexed notwithstanding that the parcels were
eligible to sign non-annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife management or
timberland use; providing for a correction of the city map to exclude the
inadvertently annexed land; providing for a savings clause; and providing for an
effective date.
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
Q. ID 16-1004 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, Nunc Pro Tunc,
correcting an inadvertent mistake in Ordinance No. 2015-067, relating to the
acceptance of eligible non-annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife
management or timberland use properties within an area of land adjacent to and
abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as
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PAA1, generally located south of Jim Christal Road; north of Tom Cole Road; west
of Masch Branch Road, and more specifically identified in Exhibits “A” and “B”
attached hereto; specifically by including four parcels of land that was inadvertently
excluded from Ordinance No. 2015-067 even though the parcels were eligible to
receive and sign Non-Annexation Agreements; providing for a savings clause; and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
R. ID 16-1007 Consider approval of a resolution adopting the City of Denton Public Art Master
Plan for the City of Denton, TX; and providing an effective date. The Public Art
Committee recommends approval (7-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Public Art Master Plan
Exhibit 2 - Excerpt: Public Art Committee Minutes dates 4-17-16
Exhibit 3 - Public Art Inventory
Exhibit 4 - Resolution
S. ID 16-1035 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton
nominating PACCAR, INC. to the Office of the Governor, Economic Development
and Tourism (“OOGEDT”) through the Economic Development Bank (“the Bank”)
as an Enterprise Project (“Project”); and providing an effective date.
Attachments: PACCAR Enterprise Project resolution
T. ID 16-1037 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to execute a purchase order through The Interlocal
Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract# 02042315
for the replacement of Sections C, D, E, and F of the roof at the City of Denton
Civic Center by way of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Denton; and
providing an effective date (File 6179-awarded to CBS Mechanical, Inc. dba CBS
Roofing services in the amount of $183,518).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Ordinance
Exhibit 2-Contract
U. ID 16-1038 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) under
Section 791.001 of the State of Texas Government Code, to authorize the City of
Denton Fleet Department to perform maintenance and general repair services on
TxDPS vehicles in return for payment as stipulated in the Interlocal Agreement; and
declaring an effective date (File 6194).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Ordinance
Exhibit 2-Agreement
V. ID 16-1039 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Cooperative Agreement with Denton County Probation Department under Section
791.001 of the State of Texas Government Code, to authorize the City of Denton to
utilize community services workers on various projects and services with no funds
expected to be authorized for this program; and declaring an effective date (File
6199).
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Attachments: Exhbit 1-Ordinance
Exhibit 2-Contract
W. ID 16-1040 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for,
authorizing, and approving a professional services agreement between the City of
Denton and SSP Innovations to assist Denton Municipal Electric with their
Operation Technology including General Information Systems (GIS) and related
software 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 6122-in
the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-PUB Agenda Sheet
Exhibit 2-Business Justification Memo
Exhibit 3-PUB Minutes
Exhibit 4-Ordinance
Exhibit 5-Signed Contract
X. ID 16-1041 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a
contract for mailing services including the daily pick-up, metering, and delivery to
the United States Post Office for the City of Denton’s residual mail; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
6155-awarded to EagleWheeler Printing Company in the three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount of $345,000).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Evaluation and Pricing Sheet
Exhibit 2-Ordinance
Exhibit 3-Contract
Y. ID 16-1042 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a
contract for Electric Utility Outdoor Metal Enclosed Switchgear for the City of
Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 6170-awarded to Anixter Power Solutions in a three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount of $550,000).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Evaluation and Ranking Sheet
Exhibit 2-Ordinance
Exhibit 3-Contract
Z. ID 16-1043 Consider adoption of an ordinance releasing, abandoning and vacating a 0.08 acre
portion of a 0.4138 acre public utilities easement recorded in Volume 2637, Page
12, Real Property Records, Denton County, Texas, and located in the B.B.B. &
C.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 141; and declaring an effective date. [Abandonment of
a portion of public utility easement to allow for lot development: Worthington
Street] The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Location Map
Exhibit 2 - Site Map
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
AA. ID 16-1044 Consider adoption of an ordinance releasing, abandoning and vacating a 0.103 acre
portion of a 0.187 acre public utilities easement recorded in Volume 923, Page 431,
Deed Records, Denton County, Texas, and located in the A. Hill Survey, Abstract
No. 623; and declaring an effective date. [Abandonment of a portion of public
utility easement to allow for lot development: DME Locust Street Substation] The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Location Map
Exhibit 2 - Site Map
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
BB. ID 16-1053 Consider approval of a resolution regarding the proposed site for construction,
expansion, and use of an electric power transmission/distribution substation located
in the southwest area of the City of Denton, north of Farm to Market Road 2449,
east of John Paine Road, south of Springdale Drive (on Hickory Creek), west of
Interstate 35W; in the City of Denton, Texas; as part of Denton Municipal Electric’s
service territory. (Underwood Substation)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Underwood Location Map
Exhibit 2 - Proposed Substation Sites
Exhibit 3 - DME Substation Locations
Exhibit 4 - Project Information for Underwood Substation
Exhibit 5 - Underwood Resolution
CC. ID 16-1073 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for,
authorizing, and approving the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Renewal
agreement to renew licensing for the: Desktop Optimization Package, Remote
Desktop Services, Office 365, and Client/Server software licensing as approved by
the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract Number
DIR-SDD-2503; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 6207-awarded to SHI Government Solutions in the three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount of $1,890,003).
Attachments: Exhibit 1-Microsoft Enrollment Form
Exhibit 2-DIR Pricing Index
Exhibit 3-SHI Quote
Exhibit 4-Ordinance
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF
EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. ID 16-851 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton (“City”) determining the
public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of (1) fee simple title to the
surface estate, including a waiver of surface use as to the mineral estate, of a 38.889
acre tract described and depicted in Exhibit “A” and (2) six electric utility and
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communication easements described in Exhibit “B” (0.800 acres shown as “Electric
Easement No. 1” in Exhibit “B” and 0.046 acres shown as “Electric Easement No.
2” in Exhibit “B”), Exhibit “C” (0.919 acres), Exhibit “D” (0.642 acres shown as
“Electric Easement No. 1” in Exhibit “D” and 4.636 046 acres shown as “Electric
Easement No. 2” in Exhibit “D”), and Exhibit “E” (0.040 acres), with each and
every property interest described above being located in the Mary Austin Survey,
Abstract No. 4, City and County of Denton, Texas, and each and every property
interest described above being collectively referred to hereafter as “Property
Interests”; authorizing the City to acquire the property interests by either agreement
or through the use of the power of eminent domain; authorizing the use of the power
of eminent domain to acquire the property interests if an agreement cannot be
reached; authorizing the expenditure of funds; makings findings; providing a
savings clause; and providing an effective date. [Brinker SS and TL]
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Brinker Substation Map
Exhibit 2 - Brinker Substation Easements
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
B. ID 16-1075 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use,
need, and necessity for the acquisition of various permanent easements and
temporary construction easements generally located along U.S. Highway 377 (Fort
Worth Drive) the limits of which being bounded to the north by Interstate Highway
35 East and to the south by FM 1830 (Country Club Road) and being situated in the
A. Hill Survey, Abstract No. 623, the S. Hiram Survey, Abstract 616, the W. Daniel
Survey, Abstract 378, the A. Hickman Survey, Abstract 521 and the B.B.B &
C.R.R. Survey, Abstract 196, City and County of Denton, Texas, and with the use,
purpose and legal descriptions of each easement being more particularly described
in the attached Exhibit “A” (the “Property Interests”); authorizing the City Manager
and City Attorney, or their respective designees, to acquire the property interests by
agreement including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the
power of eminent domain to condemn the property interests if an agreement cannot
be reached; and authorizing the City Attorney, or her designee, to file eminent
domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; makings
findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. [Fort Worth
Drive Utility Relocations project] The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(6-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Location Map
Exhibit 2- Recommended Motion
Exhibit 3-Ordinance
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 16-1046 Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards and Commissions:
Airport Advisory Board; Health & Building Standards Commission; Human
Services Advisory Committee; Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board; and
Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Nominations Sheet
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Z16-0008b Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance providing an initial
zoning district designation of Employment Center Industrial (EC-I) District to an
approximately 23.24 acre property generally located on the west side of Geesling
Road, approximately 700 feet south of East University Drive (US 380). The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval (7-0).
Attachments: Staff Analysis
Site Location/Aerial Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
ESA Map
EC-I Permitted Uses
Notification Map
July 13th P&Z Meeting Minutes
Draft Ordinance
Presentation
B. ID 16-1013 Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution regarding the proposed
route for construction, expansion, and use of the electric power transmission line
located in an area bounded by Fort Worth Drive and Elm St. (western boundary),
Robertson Street (northern boundary), the DART/D.C.T.A rail corridor (eastern
boundary), Inman St. with an easterly projection to Spencer Rd. (southern boundary)
and being located within the W. Loving Survey, Abstract No. 759; the H. Sisco
Survey, Abstract No. 1184; the S. Hiram Survey, Abstract No. 616; the W. Teague
Survey, Abstract No. 1266; the M. Austin Survey, Abstract No. 4; the J. Taft
Survey, Abstract No. 1256; the R. Hopkins, Abstract No. 1694; and the A. Hill
Survey, Abstract 623, lying within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; as
part of Denton Municipal Electric’s service territory. (Spencer to Locust
Transmission Line)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Spencer to Locust TM Line Options Map
Exhibit 2 - DME Transmission Lines Locations
Exhibit 3 - Project Information Sheet
Exhibit 4 - Public Hearing Notification Mailing List
Exhibit 5 - Spencer to Locust Resolution
C. Z16-0003c Continue a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas, regarding a rezoning request from Neighborhood Residential 3
District (NR-3) to Neighborhood Residential 6 District (NR-6) on approximately
0.6 acres, located on the northeast corner of North Bell Avenue and East Windsor
Drive; and 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 recommends approval (4-2). (Z16-0003). This
item was continued from the August 2, 2016 City Council meeting.
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Attachments: Staff Analysis
Site Location, Aerial Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Permitted Uses in Neighborhood Residential 3
Permitted Uses in Neighborhood Residential 6
Public Notification Map and Responses
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Draft Ordinance
D. ID 16-1065 Hold a public hearing to receive input from the public on the proposed adoption of
the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code with proposed amendments.
Attachments: Proposed 2015 Energy Code Adoption Ordinance
Council Power Point Presentation 2015 IECC
Citizen Requests for Public Hearing
Requests from Trade Groups
2015 IECC Appendix RB
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 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 ___________________, 2016 at ________o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.)
__________________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
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