City Council
Regular MeetingDenton, TX · January 14, 2020
Agenda
City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 1:00 PM Work Session Room
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR
INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK
SESSION IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 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:
WORK SESSION
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 this agenda.
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 19-2883 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the 2020 Denton
Mobility Plan Update, with a focus on the downtown area of the city.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
B. ID 19-2914 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on polling locations for the
May 2, 2020 General and Special Elections, and any runoff election if applicable.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation - May 2020 General Special Election Polling Locations - Updated
C. ID 19-2843 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the results of 2019
gas well inspection activities and annual summary report by Modern Geosciences.
Attachments: Annual Summary Inspection Report Exhibit 1- AIS
2019 Denton OG Insp Summ-Revised
D. ID 19-2723 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an internal audit of
the City’s Economic Development Program.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Audit Response Cover Letter
Exhibit 3 - Audit Report - Ecomonic Development
Exhibit 4 - Presentation
E. ID 20-173 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the potential
inclusion of Whitetail/Wolf Ridge wind farm physical energy deliveries in calculating total
renewable resource percentages under the Denton Renewable Resource Plan.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - AIS for Whitetail Discussion
Exhibit 2 - Whitetail REC Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Letter from Energy Risk Consultants on Wolf Ridge
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 20-139 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consult with the City’s attorneys and discuss legal status, expenses and strategy in Cause
No. 19-10653-442, styled “Stonetown Country View, LLC v. City of Denton, Texas
and Board of Adjustment for City of Denton, Texas” pending in the 442nd Judicial
District Court, Denton County, Texas; where 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 otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.
B. ID 20-178 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.701.
“Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues and strategies regarding the
application for an Air Quality Standard Permit, Registration 150931, which would
authorize the construction of a Permanent Concrete Crusher Application, filed by Mutual
First, LLC with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and associated
land use issues for property located at 5120 E. University Drive, where a public
discussion of the 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.”
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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
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 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 Texas Government Code, Section 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 Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
NOTE: Any item scheduled for formal action at the Regular Meeting may be subject to a motion for
reconsideration at any time during the meeting or after the meeting, up until the next succeeding
official meeting of the Council.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Special Called
Meeting to consider the following item(s):
1. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by 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 – H). 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, the Consent
Agenda Items 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 19-2973 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for hydraulic and alignment study and analysis,
design engineering report, final design, bid phase support, and construction administration
services for the Northwest Booster Pump Station and Water Transmission Main as set
forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFQ 6590-081 - Professional Services Agreement for design services
awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of
$1,398,600).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Ordinance and Contract
B. ID 20-040 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for utility conflict analysis, surveying, easement
acquisition, design, bidding and construction administration services in support of the State
reimbursable relocation of water and wastewater utilities within the Interstate Highway
35E Right-of-Way; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFQ 6590-084 Professional Services Agreement awarded to
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Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $922,800).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
C. ID 20-042 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with O’Brien Engineering, Inc. for engineering services relating to the erosion issues along
Cooper Creek, in a section behind Burning Tree Lane; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-066 - Professional Services
Agreement for engineering services awarded to O’Brien Engineering, Inc., in the
not-to-exceed amount of $64,446).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Existing Easement Document
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
D. ID 20-062 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute an agreement between Denton Independent School District and
the City of Denton for participation in the Advanced Technology Complex Practicum of
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Program for the 2019-2020 Academic
Year; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - AIS ATC Agreement with DISD - FY19-20
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and MOU with DISD
E. ID 20-121 Consider approval of the minutes of December 17, 2019.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - December 17, 2019 Minutes Draft
F. ID 20-129 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, approving proposals from Media Rushworks, LLC dba RUSHWORKS,
and authorizing the expenditure of funds for audio and video upgrades for the DTV
platform including the DTV control room, the Council Chamber, and the Work Session
room; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFP 7234 - awarded to Media Rushworks, LLC dba RUSHWORKS, for a total five
(5) year not-to-exceed amount of $129,200).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - LLC Members
Exhibit 4 - Proposal
Exhibit 5 - Ordinance
G. DCA19-0023 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, Nunc Pro Tunc,
b correcting an inadvertent mistake in Ordinance No. DCA19-0023a relating to MD and
SC Zoning Districts; providing a savings clause and an effective date. (DCA19-0023b,
Offices in R7, Julie Wyatt)
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance No. DCA19-0023a
Exhibit 4 - Draft Nunc Pro Tunc Ordinance
H. ID 20-157 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton opposing the application for an
Air Quality Standard Permit, Registration 159031, which would authorize the construction
of a Permanent Concrete Crusher by Mutual First, LLC at 5120 East University Drive,
Denton, Denton County, Texas, directing said opposition be delivered to the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and requesting denial of the application.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Concrete Crushing Facility Resolution
Exhibit 3 - Mutual First, LLC Permit Application.pdf
Exhibit 4 - Mutual First, LLC Application Site Map.pdf
Exhibit 5 - 5120 University Public Comment Notice.pdf
Exhibit 6 - Mutual First, LLC Management.pdf
2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 19-2981 Receive a presentation of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending the City of Denton
Code of Ordinances (Code) Section 2-29 (City Council Rules of Procedure) Subsection
(d) (Types of Meetings) adding language to officially adopt long standing practices for
scheduling regular meetings of the City Council and for addressing holidays; providing for
a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Council Calendar
Exhbiit 2 - ISR 19- REF City Coucil Meeting Schedule
Exhibit 3 - Council Calendar - Ord - Signed
Exhibit 4 - Council Calendar Redline - 1-7
Exhibit 5 - Presentation - City Council Calendar
B. ID 20-024 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Fiscal Year
2019-2020 Budget and Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to allow for
adjustments to the Parks Gas Well Fund of seventy one thousand dollars ($71,000) for
the purpose of funding improvements to the American Legion Hall, allowing adjustments
to the capital improvement program of thirty five million three hundred fifty thousand
dollars ($35,350,000) for the purpose of funding improvements to the City’s Fleet
Services Building, City Hall West renovations and projects included in the 2019 bond
election; declaring a public purpose; providing a severability clause; an open meetings
clause and effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 Presentation
C. ID 19-2852 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas to declare the intent to
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reimburse capital program expenditures of the General Government ($33,455,000) and
Fleet Services ($2,900,000) with Tax- Preferred Obligations (Certificates of Obligation
and General Obligation Bonds) with an aggregate maximum principal amount not to
exceed $36,355,000; and providing an effective date
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Project Listing
Exhibit 3 - 2019 Bond Election Issuance Timeline
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance
Exhibit 5 - Presentation
D. ID 20-093 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract through
the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number 601-19, for the
purchase of nine (9) new refuse trucks for the Solid Waste Department; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7232 - awarded to
Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,514,946).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Price Comparison
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance
E. ID 20-167 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
approving a grant application from Scott Brown Properties, Inc. dba Scott Brown
Commercial, for 216 W. Oak St., from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program not
to exceed $12,500; and providing for an effective date. The Downtown Denton Tax
Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. One Board recommends approval (5-0).
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE AGENDA DUE TO A TIE VOTE AT
THE JANUARY 7, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Agreement
Exhibit 3 - LLC Search
F. ID 20-168 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
approving a grant application from Scott Brown Properties, Inc. dba Scott Brown
Commercial, for 211 and 215 N. Cedar St., from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant
Program not to exceed $12,500; and providing for an effective date. The Downtown
Denton Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. One Board recommends
approval (5-0). THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE AGENDA DUE TO A
TIE VOTE AT THE JANUARY 7, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Agreement
Exhibit 3 - LLC Search
G. ID 20-077 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
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corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Pastore
Houldsworth & Co., LLC, for the development of an Advanced Forecast Model for
DME as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFQ 7167 - awarded to Pastore Houldsworth & Co., LLC,
for development of an Advanced Forecast Model awarded for DME, in the three (3)
year not-to-exceed amount of $288,000).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - LLC Members
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 5 - Presentation
H. ID 20-102 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with CBS Mechanical
Services, Inc. dba CMS Mechanical Services, Inc., for the supply of plumbing
maintenance, repairs, and replacement services for various City buildings and any other
areas maintained by the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure
of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7229 - awarded to CBS
Mechanical Services, Inc. dba CMS Mechanical Services, Inc., for one (1) year, with the
option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $765,000).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 4 - Presentation
I. ID 20-103 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with CBS Mechanical
Services, Inc. dba CMS Mechanical Services, Inc., for the supply of electrical
maintenance, repairs, and replacement services for various City buildings and any other
areas maintained by the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure
of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7230 - awarded to CBS
Mechanical Services, Inc. dba CMS Mechanical Services, Inc., for one (1) year, with the
option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $450,000).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 4 - Presentation
3. 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 topics, above posted.
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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 ___________________, 2020 at ___________________
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CITY SECRETARY
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