City Council
Regular MeetingDenton, TX · August 16, 2022
Agenda
City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 2:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
CLOSED MEETING BEGINS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION IN THE
COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Individuals may speak during a Council meeting under one of the following categories:
Open Microphone:
At regular meetings only, individuals can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda for no longer than four
(4) minutes per individual. This portion of the meeting occurs immediately after the start of the regular
meeting session. Please note, Council members cannot engage in a discussion on topics presented during this
portion and there are limited slots available for this portion of the meeting.
Comments on Agenda Items:
Public comments can be given for any item considered by the Council, EXCEPT work session reports or
closed meetings. Individuals are only able to comment one time per agenda item and cannot use more than
one method to comment on a single agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per
citizen.
Public Hearing Items:
Individuals are limited to four (4) minutes per public hearing item.
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Individuals may participate by using one of the following methods:
1. In Person for Regular or Consent Agenda Items:
To provide in-person comments regular or consent agenda items (excluding public hearing items), Individuals
must be present at the meeting and submit a speaker card (available at the meeting location) to the City
Secretary prior to the item being called.
2. In Person for Public Hearing Items:
For public hearing items, speaker cards are encouraged but not required.
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3. eComment:
The agenda is posted online at https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas. Once the
agenda is posted, a link to make virtual comments using the eComment module will be made available next
to the meeting listing on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Using eComment, Individuals may indicate support
or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. eComments may be submitted up
until the start of the meeting at which time the ability to make an eComment will be closed. eComments will
be sent directly to members of the City Council immediately upon submission and recorded by the City
Secretary into the Minutes of the Meeting.
4. By Phone:
Individuals may register to provide comments by phone. Instructions and a link to register to comment by
phone will be available at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings until noon of the meeting date. Residents
will submit contact information using the link provided and receive further instructions via email on how to
join the meeting by phone and provide comments.
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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, 2022, at 2:00 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 any item listed on the Consent Agenda prior to its
consideration. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to address any item(s). Any person
who wishes to address the City Council regarding these items may do so by utilizing the "By Phone"
registration process as referenced under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE
CITY COUNCIL detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time the City
Council considers this item. Registrants may call in and remain on hold or receive a call back at the time the
Work Session is called to Order and are encouraged to ensure they remain accessible to accept the call.
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda.
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 22-1534 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the City of Denton
ordinance and guidelines in issuing utility bill payment agreements.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time : 45 minutes]
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
B. ID 22-1674 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the preliminary FY
2022-23 Proposed Budget, Tax Rate, Capital Improvement Program and Five-Year
Financial Forecast.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Budget Follow Up Memo
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting in the
Council Work Session Room to consider specific item(s) 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 22-1517 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.074.
Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or
contract of the City Manager.
B. ID 22-1518 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.074.
Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or
contract of the City Attorney.
C. ID 22-1629 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy and options for
resolution of litigation in Cause No. 22-4543-431, styled “Alison Maguire, Keri
Caruthers, Tracy Runnels, and Emily Meisner v. Rosa Rios, in her Official Capacity as
City Secretary of the City of Denton, Texas, the City of Denton, Texas, Donald Duff, in
his Official Capacity as Representative of a Committee of Electors in the City of Denton,
Texas; and, Frank Phillips, in his Official Capacity as Denton County Elections
Administrator” pending in the 431st District Court, Denton County, Texas; where public
discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the
City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal
position in pending litigation.
D. ID 22-1673 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of
litigation in Cause No. 21-6356-431, styled “Opala, LLC v. City of Denton, Texas”
pending in the 431st District Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of
these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of
Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in
pending litigation.
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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 for which a formal action at the Regular Meeting has been taken by Council may
be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the
Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting
will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council.
Following the Closed Meeting, the City Council will reconvene in Open Meeting to take action, if any, on
matters discussed in closed session.
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AFTER DETERMINING THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE 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 22-1216 Proclamation: North Texas Overdose Awareness Day
B. ID 22-1441 Proclamation: Constitution Week
C. ID 22-1650 Proclamation: National Senior Center Month
D. ID 22-1661 Proclamation: National Payroll Week
E. ID 22-1662 Proclamation: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
3. PRESENTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
B. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total
of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of
prior registration and open microphone speakers.
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1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to
make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City
Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion
of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the
City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the
City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda
and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.
A. ID 22-1669 Ms. Wanda Bowman regarding retaliation for filing grievances for denial of services,
and oversight of United Way.
B. ID 22-1671 Mr. Stephen Dillenburg regarding betrayal of public trust, conscious disregard for life,
fraudulent inducement of dangerous behavior from fiduciary positions (of trust.)
2) Open Microphone. This section of the agenda permits any person who has not registered in
advance for a citizen report to make comments about public business items not listed on the agenda. Such
person(s) shall have registered using the “Virtual White Card” or “By Phone” process outlined by the City
on its website or meeting notice.
During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak.
However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public
in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal
to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual information; or a recitation of existing policy.
Council Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented
during open microphone reports.
NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City
Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Each of these items is recommended by Staff or a board, commission, and committee. Approval thereof will
be strictly on the basis of the those 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.
For those items recommended by a specific board, commission, or committee, the agenda item will
reference that recommendation. To view the video of the related board, commission, or committee meeting,
as applicable, a link can be found within the applicable supporting documentation (Exhibit 1).
Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent
Agenda (Agenda Items A – AP). 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 22-819 Consider approval of the minutes of July 26, August 2, and August 6, 2022 Meetings.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - July 26, 2022 - Minutes Special Called - Draft
Exhibit 3 - August 2, 2022 Minutes Regular - Draft
Exhibit 4 - August 6, 2022 Minutes
B. ID 22-1388 Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Planning & Zoning Commission.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Nominations List
C. ID 22-1401 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the July 11, 2022
meeting absence of a Public Utilities Board Member be excused; and providing an
effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Draft Resolution & Exhibit
D. ID 22-1471 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the August 8, 2022
meeting absence of a Public Utilities Board Member be excused; and providing an
effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Draft Resolution & Exhibit
E. ID 22-1683 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the August 8, 2022
meeting absence of a Public Utilities Board Member be excused; and providing an
effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Draft Resolution & Exhibit
F. ID 22-1499 Consider nominations and appointments to the Downtown Denton Tax Increment
Financing Reinvestment Zone No. One Board (Downtown TIRZ #1).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Nominations List
G. ID 22-1524 Consider adoption of an ordinance of The City of Denton approving a grant to Steve’s
Wine Bar, LLC., located at 111 Industrial St. from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant
Program in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00; and providing for an effective date. The
Downtown Denton Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.1 Board recommends
approval (5-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Agreement
Exhibit 4 - LLC Information
H. ID 22-1545 Consider adoption of an ordinance of The City of Denton approving a grant to The
Chestnut Tree LC., located at 107 W. Hickory St. from the Downtown Reinvestment
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Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and providing for an effective
date. The Downtown Denton Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.1 Board
recommends approval (4-0-1).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Agreement
Exhibit 4 - LLC
I. ID 22-1672 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article IX of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Denton relating to the creation, appointments, and duties of the
Economic Development Partnership Board to amend the qualifications and limitations of
board members, and repealing Ordinance No. 2003-258 and subsequent amendments of
Ordinance No. 2011-042, Ordinance No. 2014-009, Ordinance No. 2015-074, and
Ordinance No. 2016-249; and providing for repealer and conflicts clauses and an
effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Draft Redline EDPB Ordinance Changes (REV)
Exhibit 3 - EDPB Amendment Ordinance
J. ID 22-1371 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a service agreement
between the City of Denton, by and through its Fire Department, and Recovery Resource
Council (RRC), a 501(C)(3) charitable organization, providing for an Overdose
Response Team (ORT); and declaring an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet Resource Recovery Council
Exhibit 2 Ordinance
Exhibit 3 Business Associates Agreement
Exhibit 4 Overdose Response Team Information
K. ID 21-2817 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving the Fiscal Year
2022-23 Annual Internal Audit Plan; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
L. ID 22-1458 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton confirming the
City Manager’s reappointment of Darhyl Ramsey to the Civil Service Commission to
serve for the term beginning September 1, 2022 and ending August 31, 2025; and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Agenda Information Sheet
Darhyl Ramsey Vita
Resolution
M. ID 22-1486 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a City
co-sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $26,318.33 of in-kind services and resources
for the Denton Blues Festival, which will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022, from
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8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
and Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Quakertown
Park; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Ordinance
Exhibit 3- Co-Sponsorship Approval Letter
Exhibit 4- Year to Date Co-Sponsorship Awards-FY21-22
N. ID 22-1487 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton allowing the Denton Black
Chamber of Commerce to sell alcoholic beverages at the Denton Blues Festival, on
Friday, September 16, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17,
2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 11:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Quakertown Park, upon satisfying certain conditions; authorizing the
City Manager 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- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution and Agreement
O. ID 22-1488 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Black
Chamber of Commerce a three-year noise exception pursuant to Section 17-20 of the
City of Denton Code of Ordinances for the Denton Blues Festival, which will be held on
September 16-18, 2022, September 15-17, 2023, and September 20-22, 2024, Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday from
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Quakertown Park; granting an exception for sound levels and
a variance in the hours of operation on said dates; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Ordinance
P. ID 22-1489 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton allowing the Denton Parks
Foundation to sell alcoholic beverages at Dog Days of Denton, on Saturday, September
10, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Quakertown Park and the Civic Center
Pool, upon satisfying certain conditions; authorizing the City Manager 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- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Resolution and Agreement
Q. ID 22-1490 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a city co-sponsorship
in an amount not to exceed $11,692.50 of in-kind services and resources for the Dog
Days of Denton, which will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m., at the Civic Center Pool and Quakertown Park; and providing an effective
date.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Ordinance
Exhibit 3- Co-Sponsorship Approval Letter
Exhibit 4- Year to Date Co-Sponsorship Awards-FY21-22
R. ID 22-1491 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a City
co-sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $5,615.66 of in-kind services and resources
for the Arts & Autos Extravaganza event hosted by the Denton Main Street Association,
which will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the
Denton Downtown Square, 110 W. Hickory St; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Ordianance
Exhibit 3- Co-sponsorship Approval Letter
Exhibit 4- Year to Date Co-Sponsorship Awards-FY21-22
S. ID 22-1492 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Festival
Foundation Inc., a three-year noise exception pursuant to Section 17-20 of the City of
Denton Code of Ordinances for the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, which will be held on
October 7-9, 2022, October 6-8, 2023, and October 4-6, 2024, Friday and Saturday
from 10:00 p.m. to midnight and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Quakertown
Park in Denton, Texas; granting an exception for sound levels exceeding seventy (70)
decibels and a variance in the hours of operation on said date; and providing an effective
date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Ordinance
T. ID 22-1493 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton allowing Profest, Inc. to sell
alcoholic beverages at the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, on Friday, October 7, from
3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, October 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and
Sunday, October 9, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Quakertown Park, upon
satisfying certain conditions; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement in
conformity with this resolution; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation,
and Beautification Board recommends approval (4-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Resolution and Agreement
U. ID 22-1503 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 Heritage-Crystal
Clean, LLC, for the removal and disposal of oil, filters, absorbents, and coolant for the
Denton Energy Center; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (IFB 7639 - awarded to Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC, for three (3) years,
with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $76,533.30). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(5 - 0).
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - LLC Members
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Contract
V. ID 22-1504 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a fourth amendment to a contract between the
City of Denton and Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC, formerly Telvent USA,
LLC, amending the contract approved by City Council on May 7, 2013, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $491,813.75; said fourth amendment to continue to provide
vendor support of the Denton Municipal Electric (DME) ArcFM Solution and associated
software modules along with new hardware and software upgrades, which is the sole
provider of these items, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022,
which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one
source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by
the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 8048 - providing for a two (2) year term and an additional fourth
amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $95,000.00). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (5 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Original Ordinance, Contract, Amendments, and Name Change
Exhibit 3 - LLC Members
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Amendment 4
W. ID 22-1505 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 FH ARC
Abatement, LLC, dba ARC Abatement and Intercon Environmental, Inc., for Asbestos
and Demolition Services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7971 - awarded to FH ARC Abatement,
LLC, dba ARC Abatement and Intercon Environmental, Inc., for a three (3) year term,
with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Evaluation Sheet
Exhibit 3 - LLC Members
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Contracts
X. ID 22-1509 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 the Water/Wastewater Impact Fee Study for
the City of Denton Water Utilities Department as set forth in the contract; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7998 -
Professional Services Agreement for professional services awarded to Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $194,600.00). The Public Utilities
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Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Evaluation Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
Y. ID 22-1511 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 Rightway
Healthcare, Inc., to provide health concierge services for the City of Denton employees
and retirees; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7980 - awarded to Rightway Healthcare, Inc., for three (3) years, with the
option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $597,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
Z. ID 22-1538 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 Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., to manage and control the
geometric network to a utility network in the capacity of Owner's Engineer to DME’s
Systems Operation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFQ 7804-004 - Professional Services Agreement for
professional services awarded to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., in the
not-to-exceed amount of $387,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(5 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
AA. ID 22-1540 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Design-Build
Agreement between the City of Denton and Beta Engineering, LLC, for the design and
construction of the Hickory Gas Insulated Substation for Denton Municipal Electric;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ
7670 - Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $811,000.00, for a total
contract award aggregated to $41,280,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (5 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Original Ordinance and Design-Build Agreement
Exhibit 3 - LLC Members
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Change Order 1
AB. ID 22-1583 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the
City of Denton and Pavecon Public Works LP, for the construction of the 2020 Street
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Bundle Sector I Project for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 7803 - Change Order No. 1, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $378,258.72, for a total contract award aggregated to
$4,158,333.95). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Original Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Change Order No. 1
AC. ID 22-1586 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 N. Harris Computer
Corporation, for the renewal extension of maintenance for continued vendor support for
Harris Public Utility Billing System and associated software modules, which is the sole
provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022,
which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one
source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by
the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 8062 - awarded to N. Harris Computer Corporation, for one (1)
year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5)
year not-to-exceed amount of $2,353,646.73). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (5 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
AD. ID 22-1600 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 Hampel Oil
Distributors, Inc., for the supply of engine lubrication oil, cooling system corrosion
inhibitor, and monopropylene glycol additives for the Denton Energy Center; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7933 - awarded to
Hampel Oil Distributors, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional
one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of
$3,388,787.60). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
AE. ID 22-1603 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 Labor First, LLC
dba Retiree First, LLC, to provide Administration of Post-65 Retiree Medical/Rx
coverage for the City of Denton retirees; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date of January 1, 2023 (RFP 7981 - awarded to Labor First,
LLC dba Retiree First, LLC, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional
one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of
$7,790,000.00).
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - LLC Members
Exhibit 4 - Presentation
Exhibit 5 - Ordinance and Contract
AF. ID 22-1687 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of an eighth amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Denton and Peak Program Value, LLC., amending the
contract approved by City Council on October 13, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$696,074.00; amended by amendments 1-7 approved by Purchasing and City Council;
said eighth amendment for additional program management services for the construction
phase of the Public Safety Buildings (Police Headquarters, Police Substation, and Firing
Range); providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(File 7425 - providing for an additional eighth amendment expenditure amount
not-to-exceed $423,320.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed
$2,453,860.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Original Ordinance, Contract and Amendments
Exhibit 3 - LLC Members
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Amendment 8
AG. ID 22-1521 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Grade Separated Road Crossing License
Agreement by and between the City of Denton and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit for the
Mayhill Phase 2 Project relating to the location of a City roadway crossing the Corridor at
Mile Post 725.07 of the Denton Line within the County and City of Denton, Texas;
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and pay the $10.00 license fee;
authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Location Map
Exhibit 3 - Site Map
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance
Exhibit 5 - Agreement
AH. ID 22-1643 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 18 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic",
Article III "Speed of Vehicles", Section 18-73 "Speed Limits on Certain Roads and
Highways", "School Zones", of the code of ordinances of the City of Denton, to change
the locations, extent, and speed limits of certain speed zones in the vicinity of a school;
providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause;
providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing
an effective date.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Location Map
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
AI. ID 22-1530 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute vendor agreements
with non-profit or governmental organizations that provide utility bill relief; providing for
the acceptance of funds issued to Denton Municipal Utilities on behalf of customers from
said no-profit or governmental organizations; and providing an effective date. The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Sample Agreement
AJ. ID 22-1532 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending City Ordinance
18-1520 City of Denton Utility Billing Adjustments Policy to reflect changes adopted in
Code of Ordinances to Section 26-128; providing a severability clause; providing a
savings clause; providing for codification; and declaring an effective date. The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Policy
AK. ID 22-1527 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Low Income Household Water
Assistance Program (LIHWAP) vendor agreement between the Texoma Council of
Governments, and the City of Denton, Texas; providing for the acceptance of funds
issued to Denton Municipal Utilities on behalf of customers; and providing an effective
date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - LIHWAP Vendor Agreement
AL. ID 22-1601 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Denton and Grant Thornton LLP, amending the contract
approved by the City Council on December 7, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$116,335.00; said first amendment to provide project management services for accounts
payable automation and vendor management consulting services for the Finance
Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (File 7831 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount
not-to-exceed $94,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $210,335.00).
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Original Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Amendment 1
AM. ID 22-1602 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 the D Warner
Group, LLC, for the continued provision of financial data validation services in support of
the City’s Purchasing Card (Pcard) program and the Finance Department’s Accounts
Payable group; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 7972 - awarded to D Warner Group, LLC, 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 $179,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - LLC Members
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Contract
AN. ID 22-1604 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Christine Sanders
for the art design and production services for the public art sculpture installation to be
located at the Denton Tennis Center, 1117 Riney Road, Denton, TX 76207, for the
Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 8042 - awarded to Christine Sanders, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $35,356.26). The Public Art Committee recommends approval
(6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
AO. ID 22-1605 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement with the City of Waxahachie, under the Texas Government Code,
Section 791.001, to authorize the City of Waxahachie and City of Denton to utilize each
entities’ solicited contracts for the purchasing of various goods and services; authorizing
the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8057 - award an
Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Waxahachie).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Interlocal Agreement
AP. ID 22-1626 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 LabWare, Inc., for
the maintenance and upgrades to the Laboratory Information Management System for the
Water and Wastewater Laboratory, which is the sole provider of this software, in
accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that
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procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt
from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8014
- awarded to LabWare, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional
one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $152,400.00).
The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Z22-0008c Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Residential 2
(R2) District to Suburban Corridor (SC) District on approximately 13.07 acres of land
generally located at the northeast corner of North Locust Street and Hercules Lane, in the
City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official
zoning map; 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 voted [4-1] to recommend approval of the request. (Z22-0008c, Asbury
UMC, Julie Wyatt)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 4 - Existing Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 - Proposed Zoning Map
Exhibit 6 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 7 - Table of Allowed Uses
Exhibit 8 - Proposed Concept Plan
Exhibit 9 - Notification Map and Responses
Exhibit 10 - Presentation
Exhibit 11 - Draft Ordinance
B. AESA22-000 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
2b approving an Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan for a site generally located
on the southwest side of the intersection of Western Boulevard and Jim Christal Road, in
the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas adopting an amendment to the city’s official
Environmentally Sensitive Areas map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of
$2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date.
(AESA22-0002b, Denton Exeter Addition No. 3, Onsite Development, Christi Upton)
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Denton Exeter Addition No. 3 Property AESA Restoration Plan
Exhibit 4 - Draft Ordinance (REV)
Exhibit 5 - Notification Map and Responses
Exhibit 6 - Staff Presentation
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF
EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. ID 22-1513 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need,
and necessity for the acquisition of various (I) permanent water easements (II) permanent
wastewater easements, (III) permanent electric easements, and (VI) temporary
construction easements, generally located along Interstate 35 North, U.S. Highway 380
(University Drive) to U.S. Highway 77 to Milam Road, situated in the BBB & C RR CO
Survey, Abstract No. 141, Ignacio De-Los-Santos Coy Survey, Abstract No. 212, S.
Johnson Survey, Abstract No. 683, Alexander White Survey, Abstract No. 1406, John
Ayers Survey, Abstract No. 2, Francis Batson Survey, Abstract No. 43, Nathan Wade
Survey, Abstract No. 1407, Eugene Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, BBB & C RR
CO Survey, Abstract No. 192, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more
particularly described in the attached Exhibit “A” (collectively, the “Property Interests”);
authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney, to acquire the Property Interests by
agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of
the power of eminent domain to condemn the property interests if agreement cannot be
reached; authorizing the City Attorney, to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary;
authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Recommended Motion
Exhibit 4 - Presentation
7. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 22-1038 Consider an appointment to the Development Code Review Committee.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Nominations List
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
B. ID 22-1500 Consider appointing a nominating committee to recommend appointees to serve on the
Economic Development Partnership Board.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - EDP Board Ordinance (No. 2017-203)
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
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C. ID 22-1592 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas placing
a proposal on the September 27, 2022, City Council public meeting agenda to adopt a
2022 Tax Rate that will exceed the lower of the no-new-revenue tax rate or the voter
approval tax rate; calling a public hearing on the proposed tax rate increase to be held on
September 20, 2022; calling a public hearing on the budget for the fiscal year 2022-2023
Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to be held on September 20, 2022;
requiring the publication and posting of notices of the public hearings and meetings in
accordance with the law; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution with Attachments (REV)
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
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 official website
(https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E.
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on August 12, 2022, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as
applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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CITY SECRETARY
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