City Council
Regular MeetingDenton, TX · September 20, 2022
Agenda
City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 3:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
CLOSED MEETING BEGINS AT 3:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
WORK SESSION BEGINS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSE MEETING 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
Close Meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City
Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as
amended, or as otherwise allowed by law, as indicated below:
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 22-1519 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 Auditor.
B. ID 22-1520 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 Municipal Judge.
C. ID 22-1861 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consult with the City’s attorneys and discuss status, strategy, and potential resolution of
litigation in Cause No. 21-10564-431, styled “Mackinzie Hooks v. City of Denton”
pending in the 431st 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.
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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.
Following the completion of the Close Meeting, the City Council will convene in a Work Session in the Council
Work Session Room to consider the following items:
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 21-2812 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 027 -
Network Management: Asset Controls.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Audit of Network Management: Asset Controls
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
B. ID 22-1446 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on a proposed Municipal
Utility District policy and application requirements.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Proposed Municipal Utility District (MUD) Policy
Exhibit 3 - Draft Municipal Utility District application form
Exhibit 4 - Presentation
C. ID 22-882 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for:
(1). A Work Session to discuss and review the prospect of eliminating from City Policy all
unnecessary employee drug testing, except where unambiguously required by state or
federal law.
(2). A Work Session to discuss and review the status of TXDOT roads the City intends
to take back, and amendment of the Mobility Plan to include a roundabout at the
intersection of Eagle, Bell, Dallas, and Locust.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - Pending Council Request
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance 21-1837 - City Council Request Process
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
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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. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. ID 22-1939 Recognition: Certificate of Accreditation to Denton Police Department
B. ID 22-1787 Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week
C. ID 22-1822 Proclamation: Live United Month
D. ID 22-1954 Proclamation: Hunger Action Month
E. ID 22-1956 Proclamation: Muzquiz Friendship City Support
F. ID 22-1959 Proclamation: National Forensic Science Week
3. PRESENTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
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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.
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 22-1763 Ms. Wanda Bowman regarding retaliation for filing grievances for denial of services,
and oversight of United Way.
b. ID 22-1903 Mrs. Jacqueline Shaw regarding Be The Match Blood Marrow (Stem Cell)
Transplant Advocacy Campaign.
c. ID 22-1904 Mr. Stephen Dillenburg regarding willful misconduct.
d. ID 22-1952 Ms. Kimberly Truax regarding road construction of obstructive median at Hickory
Creek and Livingston Drive.
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
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Agenda (Agenda Items A – AI). 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 22-821 Consider approval of the minutes of August 16 and August 30, 2022 Meetings.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - August 16, 2022 Minutes - Draft
Exhibit 3 - August 30, 2022 Minutes - Draft
B. ID 22-1389 Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Ethics, Community Services Advisory
Committee, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Nominations List
C. ID 22-1627 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the August 22, 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 22-1684 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the August 8, 2022
meeting absence of a Historic Landmark Commission member be excused; and providing
an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Draft Resolution & Exhibit
E. ID 22-1811 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the August 22, 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 22-1899 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the September 12,
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
G. ID 22-1881 Consider a reappointment 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
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H. ID 22-1279 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute and deliver to Denton ICC 35, LLC a temporary construction easement
containing 1,125 square feet (0.026 Acres) located near Loop 288 And Interstate
Highway 35E in the City and County of Denton, Texas for the construction of a retaining
wall and all necessary or desirable appurtenances for a total compensation amount of Six
Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars And 54/100 ($679.54); Providing for severability; and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Location Map
Exhibit 4 - LLC Management Check
I. ID 22-1606 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a negotiated
settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy
Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s 2022 Rate Review Mechanism filing;
declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments
consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached
settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; approving an
attachment establishing a benchmark for pensions and retiree medical benefits; requiring
the company to reimburse ACSC’s reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this
ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings
Act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this
ordinance to the company and the ACSC’s legal counsel.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Average Bill Impacts Attachment
Exhibit 4 - RRM Rate Tariffs Attachment
Exhibit 5 - RRM Pension Benchmark Attachment
J. ID 22-1883 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton concurring with the City
Manager’s reorganization of the City’s administrative departments and divisions; and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution
Exhibit 3 - Organizational Chart
K. ID 22-1726 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City
Manager or designee to fulfill the responsibilities of the city as an operator of the Pecan
Creek Water Reclamation Plant and those pursuant to Texas Water Code 26.0291;
including paying any amounts required by the protocols and funded in the annual budget;
declaring an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
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L. ID 22-1727 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City
Manager or designee to fulfill the responsibilities of the City as a Public Water System
Operator and those pursuant to Texas Water Code 5.103 and Texas Health and Safety
Code Section 341.041 for the annual Water System Fee (Public Health Service Fee);
including paying any amounts required by the TCEQ and funded in the annual budget;
declaring an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
M. ID 22-1728 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City
Manager or designee to fulfill the responsibilities of the City the water storage in Lake
Lewisville and Lake Ray Roberts for the annual major capital repair (MCR) and
operations and maintenance pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 390B for the annual operation,
maintenance, and replacement cost fee (ACOE Fee); including paying any amounts
required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and funded in the annual
budget; declaring an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(5-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
N. ID 22-1809 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 DKJ Concrete
Construction, Inc., as the primary contractor, and JKK Concrete Construction, LLC, as
the secondary contractor, for the utility cut restoration for the Water Utilities Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
8046 - awarded to DKJ Concrete Construction, Inc., the primary contractor, and JKK
Concrete Construction, LLC, the secondary contractor, 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 $5,250,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Informaton Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - LLC Members
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Contract
O. ID 22-1740 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 Black & Veatch Corporation, for engineering services related to the LLWTP Sludge
Improvements project for the Water Production Department as set forth in the contract;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ
7574-020 - Professional Services Agreement for engineering services awarded to Black
& Veatch Corporation, in the not-to-exceed amount of $282,955.00). The Public Utilities
Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
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P. ID 22-1741 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 Johnston Technical
Services, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative
Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-4792, for the purchase of Microwave
Network Equipment and Service for the Water Production Department; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8075 - awarded to
Johnston Technical Services, 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
$300,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
Q. ID 22-1742 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 Genomic Life, Inc.,
for the Cancer Guardian Program services with a monthly voluntary rate of $20.00 per
employee or $40.00 per employee and spouse for the City of Denton employees;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date of January
1, 2023 (RFP 7979 - awarded to Genomic Life, 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 $340,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
R. ID 22-1743 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 Continental
American Insurance Company, for voluntary insurance products, including accident,
critical illness with cancer, and hospital indemnity coverage for the City of Denton
employees; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
of January 1, 2023 (RFP 7982-1 - awarded to Continental American Insurance
Company, 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 $1,685,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
S. ID 22-1744 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 greehill North
America, Inc., for a public tree inventory for the Parks and Recreation Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
8036 - awarded to greehill North America, 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
$210,100.00).
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
T. ID 22-1745 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 Denton County, under the Texas Government Code, Section
791.001, to authorize the use of consolidated communication systems for public safety
and governmental services for the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds
therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8082 - award an Interlocal Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement with Denton County, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$118,752.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Interlocal Agreement
U. ID 22-1810 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 Emburse, Inc., for
the continued provision of expense tracking and approval management software in
support of the City’s Purchasing Card (PCard) program, and to add travel booking
expense tracking and approval management support for the Finance Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
7915 - awarded to Emburse, 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 $120,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
V. ID 22-1833 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 BWI Companies,
Inc., for the supply of landscape and turf fertilizer, insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides
for the City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department, for Section A - Herbicide,
Section B - Fungicides, Section C - Insecticides/Miticides/Rodenticides, Section D -
Organic Products, and Section E - Miscellaneous; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8022 - awarded to BWI Companies, Inc.,
for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total
three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $244,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
W. ID 22-1834 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 Justin Seed
Company, Inc., for the supply of landscape and turf fertilizer, insecticides, herbicides, and
fungicides for the City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department, for Section F - Bulk
Fertilizer; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
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(IFB 8022 - awarded to Justin Seed Company, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for
two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed
amount of $158,500.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
X. ID 22-1835 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 6-L Investments
LLC dba Weaver Wisdom Collision Center, as the primary vendor, and James Wood
Auto Park, Inc, as the secondary vendor, for collision and paint repair services for various
City of Denton departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (IFB-BV 8025 - awarded to 6-L Investments LLC dba
Weaver Wisdom Collision Center, the primary, and James Wood Auto Park, Inc, the
secondary, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year
extensions, in the total (5) five year not-to-exceed amount of $895,200.00). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - LLC Members
Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Contract
Y. ID 22-1836 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 Kirby-Smith
Machinery, Inc., for Komatsu heavy equipment repair services for various City of Denton
departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (IFB-BV 8026 - awarded to Kirby-Smith Machinery, 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 $1,000,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
Z. ID 22-1844 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 JWC Environmental,
Inc., for a 4-shred channel grinder for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8059
- awarded to JWC Environmental, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $104,148.00).
The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinanace and Contract
AA. ID 22-1846 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 Seepex, Inc., for an
open hopper pump for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8059 - awarded to
Seepex, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $51,127.00). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
AB. ID 22-1875 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 Spector
Manufacturing, Inc, for the purchase of two (2) walking floor steel trailers for the Solid
Waste Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (IFB 7883 - awarded to Spector Manufacturing, Inc, in the not-to-exceed
amount of $261,478.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Informatin Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
AC. ID 22-1876 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 Bedford, under the Texas Government Code,
Section 791.001, to authorize the City of Bedford 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 8077 - award an
Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Bedford).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Interlocal Agreement
AD. ID 22-1879 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 professional design and master plan
services for the Aquatics Facilities for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7850-004 -
Professional Services Agreement for professional design services awarded to
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $80,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
AE. ID 22-1755 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the city manager or designee to execute contracts regarding
Denton Public Library’s Books on Tap book discussion events for adults at local
breweries and bars; and providing an effective date.
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Attachments: Agenda Information Sheet
Ordinance and Agreement
AF. ID 22-1800 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the execution of the first amendment to a funding agreement
between the City and Giving Hope, Inc. approved by City Council on April 19, 2022;
said first amendment to amend the agency name on the contract to Grace Like Rain, Inc.
DBA Giving Grace.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Amendment
AG. ID 22-1802 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the execution of the first amendment to a funding agreement
between the City and Giving Hope, Inc. approved by City Council on December 7,
2021; said first amendment to amend the agency name on the contract to Grace Like
Rain, Inc. DBA Giving Grace.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Amendment
AH. ID 22-1829 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving the issuance and sale
by Legacy Denton Public Facility Corporation of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
(Vintage Ranch) Series 2022 to provide affordable rental housing; and providing an
effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution
AI. ID 22-1862 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Settlement Agreement and Release
implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “Mackinzie Hooks v. City of
Denton,” Cause No. 21-10564-431, pending in the 431st Judicial District Court, Denton
County, Texas; and directing the City Manager or designee and the City’s attorneys to
effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release
to effectuate this approval; and declaring an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - AIS
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Settlement Agreement and Release
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ID 22-252 Hold a public hearing and receive citizen input on the FY 2022-23 Proposed Budget. The
Proposed Budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by
$7,853,242 or 10.28% and of that amount $3,239,066 is tax revenue to be raised from
new property added to the tax roll this year.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - FY 2022-23 Notice of Proposed Budget
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
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B. ID 22-253 Hold a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase that will not exceed
$0.575682 per $100 valuation. The proposed rate will exceed the no new revenue tax
rate ($0.511429 per $100) but will not exceed the voter-approval tax rate ($0.603743
per $100).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - 2022 Notice of Proposed Tax Rate
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
C. Z21-0019a 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 the Rayzor
Ranch Overlay (RRO) District to Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MN) District, thereby
amending the Rayzor Ranch Overlay District Concept Plan and Zoning Map Exhibits, for
approximately 3.819 acres of land generally located west of Bonnie Brae Street between
Linden Drive and Panhandle Street, 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 [5-0] to recommend
approval of the request. (Z21-0019a, 2500 Panhandle, Mia Hines)
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 - Existing RROD Zoning Exhibit
Exhibit 7 - Existing RROD Concept Exhibit
Exhibit 8 - Proposed RROD Zoning Exhibit (REV)
Exhibit 9 - Proposed RROD Concept Exhibit (REV)
Exhibit 10 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 11 - Table of Allowed Uses
Exhibit 12 - Notification Map & Posting Affidavit
Exhibit 13 - Draft Ordinance (REV)
Exhibit 14 - Presentation
D. Z22-0004b Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding an amendment to the Rayzor Ranch Overlay District by amending the
Development Standards regarding the number and location of multifamily dwelling units
within the Rayzor Ranch South Campus encompassing approximately 257 acres generally
located south of West University Drive/US 380 and north of Scripture Street, between
IH-35 and Bonnie Brae Street 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 [6-0] to recommend approval of the
request (Z22-0004b, RROD Multifamily, Mia Hines)
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 4 - Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 6 - RROD Zoning Exhibit
Exhibit 7 - RROD Concept Exhibit
Exhibit 8 - RROD Density Zone Exhibit
Exhibit 9 - Section 35.7.15 Redline
Exhibit 10 - Notification Map and Response
Exhibit 11 - Ordinance
Exhibit 12 - Presentation
E. Z22-0009b 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 Heavy Industrial (HI) District on approximately 10.002 acres of land
located approximately 407.7 feet east of N Western Blvd. and 1,466 feet north of Jim
Christal Rd., 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 [5-0] to recommend approval of the request.
(Z22-0009b, Project Cowboy, Angie Manglaris)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Site Location
Exhibit 4 - Exisiting Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 - Proposed Zoning Map
Exhibit 6- Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 7- Comparison of Allowed Uses
Exhibit 8 - Notification Map and Responses
Exhibit 9 - Draft Ordinance
Exhibit 10 - Presentation
F. PD22-0001a 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 4 (R4)
District to a Planned Development (PD) District on approximately 0.88 acres of land and
from Highway Corridor (HC) District to a Planned Development (PD) District on
approximately 2.52 acres of land totaling approximately 3.309 acres generally located
north of the intersection of Willowwood Street and Jacqueline Drive, 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
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Commission voted [7-0] to approve the request. (PD22-0001a, The Reserves at
Magnolia, Julie Wyatt)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 4 - Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 6 - PD Development Regulations
Exhibit 7 - PD Development Plan
Exhibit 8 - Permitted Use Comparison (R4, R7, and HC Districts)
Exhibit 9 - Notification Map and Responses
Exhibit 10 - Presentation
Exhibit 11 - Draft Ordinance
G. DCA22-0003 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
a amending the Denton Development Code, specifically amendments related to two new
uses: Data Center, Modular and Data Center, Warehouse; 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 [5-0] to recommend
approval of the amendments. (DCA22-0003a, Data Center Code amendments, Ron
Menguita)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Draft Ordinance
Exhibit 4 - Presentation
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF
EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. ID 22-1653 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need,
and necessity for the acquisition of (I) various permanent sanitary sewer easements, and
(II) temporary construction easements generally located, near the intersection of Corbin
Road and the east line of I-35W, then northeasterly to the west line of Bonnie Brae Road,
situated in the W. Sajvis Survey Abstract No. 1174, in the 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” (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 agreements 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.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Location Map
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
Exhibit 4 - Recommended Motion
Exhibit 5 - Presentation
7. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 22-1557 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 Frontier Access,
LLC., DBA Frontier Waste Solutions, providing for a guaranteed volume contract for the
landfill, and providing an effective date (File #8005 awarded to Frontier Access, LLC.,
DBA Frontier Waste Solutions for a term of two (2) years beginning October 1, 2022,
with no renewals or extensions). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 3 - LLC Ownership Information
Exhibit 4 - Presentation
B. ID 22-1558 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 Rhino Removal,
LLC., providing for a guaranteed volume contract for the landfill; and providing an
effective date. (File #8005 awarded to Rhino Removal, LLC., For a term of two (2)
years beginning October 1, 2022, with no renewals or extensions). The Public Utilities
Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 3 - LLC Ownership Information
Exhibit 4 - Presentation
C. ID 22-1559 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 Waste Connections
Lone Star, Inc., providing for a guaranteed volume contract for the landfill; and providing
an effective date (File #8005 awarded to Waste Connections Lone Star, Inc. For a term
of two (2) years beginning October 1, 2022, with no renewals or extensions). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 3 - LLC Ownership Information
Exhibit 4 - Presentation
D. ID 22-1777 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton confirming the appointment of
Doug Shoemaker as Chief of Police of the City of Denton; and declaring an effective
date.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Resolution.pdf
E. ID 22-1663 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the fiscal year
2021-2022 budget and annual program of services of the City of Denton to allow for
adjustments to the Fleet Management Fund of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) for the
purpose of increased fuel and maintenance costs; declaring a public purpose; directing the
City Secretary attach a copy to the 2021-2022 Budget; requiring approval by at least five
votes; and providing a severability clause; an open meetings clause and an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
F. ID 22-1852 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the fiscal year
2021-2022 budget and annual program of services of the City of Denton to allow for
adjustments to the Tourist & Convention Fund of Three Hundred Seventy Five thousand
Dollars ($375,000) for the purpose of funding expenses associated with the O’Reilly
Hospitality Incentive Agreement; declaring a public purpose; directing the City Secretary
attach a copy to the 2021-2022 Budget; requiring approval by at least five votes; and
providing a severability clause; an open meetings clause and an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Tourist & Convention Presentation
G. ID 22-1854 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the fiscal year
2021-2022 budget and annual program of services of the City of Denton to allow for
adjustments to the Health Fund of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($2,500,000) for the purpose of funding expenses associated with increased health
insurance costs; declaring a public purpose; directing the City Secretary attach a copy to
the 2021-2022 Budget; requiring approval by at least five votes; and providing a
severability clause; an open meetings clause and an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
H. ID 22-1902 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to utilize a contract through the Lower
Colorado River Authority Contract Number 5343, for the acquisition of electric
maintenance, repair, and construction inventory to be stocked in the Warehouse and at
Denton Municipal Electric; providing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 8111 - awarded to Techline, Inc., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed
amount of $16,000,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
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 September 16, 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
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR
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