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Denton, TX · June 6, 2023

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City Hall City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, June 6, 2023 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. _________________________________________________________________________________ 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. Page 1 Printed on 6/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 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. _________________________________________________________________________________ After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 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. This section includes questions members of the City Council direct to staff on any item listed on this agenda. Answers are compiled in a report and provided to the City Council and members of the public by clicking on Exhibit 1 of the item below. The link found within the document will provide access to the supporting documentation. The report will be available prior to start of the meeting. Any handouts distributed at the meeting will also be uploaded to the below link by 12:00 p.m. on the business day following the meeting. A. ID 23-636 Meeting Questions, Responses & Handouts Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet 3. Work Session Reports A. ID 23-424 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 032 - Fleet Services Operations: Fuel Card Administration. Page 2 Printed on 6/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes] Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Audit of Fleet Services Operations - Fuel Card Administration Exhibit 3 - Presentation B. ID 23-375 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update on the Wastewater Master Plan. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes] Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Presentation C. ID 23-421 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the introduction of the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) staffing updates. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes] Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet D. ID 23-919 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the City of Denton and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) collaboration including efforts relating to safety and planning measures. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes] Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Presentation E. ID 23-216 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1). Request for staff to research and prepare an Informal Staff Report (ISR) on Community Benefits Ordinances. 2). Request to bring the implementation of a Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance forward for Council consideration during the June 27 City Council meeting. 3). Request for a work session on the creation of a Public Health Official position. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes] Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance 21-1837 Exhibit 3 - Presentation Exhibit 4 - Fair Chance Hiring Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 5 - Fair Chance Hiring Presentation 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 23-1074 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Page 3 Printed on 6/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. 22-10794-393, styled “Alison Maguire, Keri Caruthers, and Olivia Jeffers v. Gerard Hudspeth, in his Official Capacities as Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas as Presiding Officer of the Final Canvassing Authority for the City of Denton, and as Presiding Officer of Authority Ordering Election” pending in the 393rd District Court, Denton County, Texas and 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. 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. _________________________________________________________________________________ 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 23-881 Proclamation: Elder Abuse Awareness Month Page 4 Printed on 6/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 B. ID 23-961 Proclamation: Waste and Recycling Workers Week C. ID 23-1145 Proclamation: Diann Rozell Huber Day 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. 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 23-1158 Mr. Stephen Dillenberg regarding the practical interpretation of the US Human Capital Index Ranking: #36 overall with the most powerful armed forces and largest economy. 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). Page 5 Printed on 6/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved under the Consent Agenda (Agenda Items A – W). 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 23-031 Consider approval of the minutes of the May 2, 2023 Regular, May 16, 2023 Special Called, and May 16, 2023 Regular meetings. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - May 2, 2023 Meeting Minutes - Draft Exhibit 3 - May 16, 2023 Special Called Meeting Minutes - Draft Exhibit 4 - May 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft B. ID 23-061 Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Special Citizens Bond Advisory Committee. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Nominations List C. ID 23-774 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas adopting the City of Denton’s Vegetation Management Program (“VMP”) to provide rules and policies necessary to manage transmission system and distribution providers’ vegetation management standards to provide a safe system environment for customers and the general public to minimize tree related outages caused during high wind, snow, and ice storms, and trees losing their branches from disease or old age; and providing an effective date. The Public Utility Board recommends approval (6-0). Attachments: Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2: Resolution D. ID 23-1030 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying a contract and an extension thereto between the City of Denton and Akimeka, LLC, through March 31, 2024, to provide data related to Denton Municipal Electric’s EV chargers in connection with a USDOE Project; and declaring an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 Ordinance Exhibit 3 Original Akimeka Agreement Exhibit 4 Akimeka Agreement Amendment Exhibit 5 LLC Member Check E. ID 23-1142 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing payment in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) pursuant to an engagement between the City of Denton and Carolyn Ahrens, Attorney at Law approved by the City Attorney on March 11, 2022, to provide legal services to the City of Denton for negotiating water rights, supply contracts, and submitting permit applications; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and Page 6 Printed on 6/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 providing an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - AIS Exhibit 2 - Ordinance F. ID 23-931 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending the provisions of Ch. 21 Art. 1 Sec 21.6 of the code of ordinances “Prohibited Acts” to include an offense titled “aggressive solicitation” outlining prohibited acts; providing for a severability clause; providing for a savings clause; providing for a penalty; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Redline Ch. 21 ART. 1 Sec 21.6 Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Sec._21_6 Clean G. ID 23-1109 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending the provisions of Ch. 16, Art. III, Sec. 16-72 to remove panhandling from the definition of soliciting; providing for a severability clause; providing for a savings clause; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Redline Ch. 16, ART. III, Sec. 16-72 Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Ch. 16, ART. III, Sec. 16-72 Clean H. ID 23-1029 Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton ratifying and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and deliver an Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for bridge replacement or rehabilitation of the state system project located at Trinity Road at Cooper Creek in the City of Denton; Providing for the use of federal funds for a project of 100% funding with no local match required, in the amount of nine hundred seventy-three thousand and eighty-one dollars ($973,081.00) for CSJ #0918-46-300; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance, Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) I. SED23-0002 Consider approval of a resolution amending the Southeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee to add members. The Southeast Denton Area Plan is generally bounded by East McKinney Street to the north, South Bell Avenue to the west, Dallas Drive and Shady Oaks Drive to the south, and South Woodrow Lane to the east; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1. Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2. Draft Resolution J. ID 23-998 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program funded through the US Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $73,087.86 for hazardous material detection equipment; and providing an effective date. Page 7 Printed on 6/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 Resolution K. ID 23-999 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) grant program funded through the US Department of Homeland Security in the Amount of $66,115 for tactical communication equipment and personal protective equipment; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 Resolution L. ID 23-1028 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program in the amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for planting of trees, removal of invasive Chinese Privet, restoring native habitat, and education to the public of these activities; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Resolution M. ID 23-1031 Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute nine (9) agreements for funding under the Denton County Transportation Reinvestment Program (TRiP), providing financial assistance to member cities for transit-supportive projects, through the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) in the amount of $3,980,578 for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 funding period. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance Exhibit 3 - Mayhill Agreement Exhibit 4 - SED-A Agreement Exhibit 5 - SED-B Agreement Exhibit 6 - UPRR Agreement Exhibit 7 - Loop 288 Agreement Exhibit 8 - Downtown Agreement Exhibit 9 - Morse Street Agreement Exhibit 10 - A-Train Street Agreement Exhibit 11 - All-Way Crosswalk Agreement N. ID 23-1055 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) FY 2024 to 2025 Solid Waste Implementation Grant Program in the amount of $70,850 for a Styrofoam densifier; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Resolution Page 8 Printed on 6/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 O. ID 23-1008 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., to provide permitting assistance for two (2) new Wastewater Reclamation Facilities for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7574-028 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $240,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract P. ID 23-1010 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8154 for the Emily Fowler Library Remodel for the Facilities Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8154). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance Q. ID 23-1011 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 Texas Series of Lockton Companies, LLC, for property and casualty insurance brokerage services for Risk Management; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8203 - awarded to Texas Series of Lockton Companies, 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 $980,000.00). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation Exhibit 3 - LLC Members Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Contract R. ID 23-1048 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 Guidehouse Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-4947, for the JD Edwards system upgrade for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8236 - awarded to Guidehouse Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract S. ID 23-1049 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 Direct Packet, Inc. DBA OneVision Solutions, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number DIR-CPO-5088 for Page 9 Printed on 6/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 Technology-Based Recording and Conferencing Product and Related Services; through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract 661-22 for Technology Equipment, Products, Services and Software & Contract and 644-21 for Audio Visual Equipment and Supplies; through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract #200105 Technology Solutions, Products and Services & Contract and #21050301 for Networking Equipment, Software, and Services; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8237 - awarded to Direct Packet, Inc. DBA OneVision Solutions, 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 $1,750,000.00). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract T. ID 23-1090 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 Kroll, LLC, for property appraisal services for insurance purposes for Risk Management as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8197 - Professional Services Agreement for appraisal services awarded to Kroll, 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 $114,000.00). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Evaluation Sheet Exhibit 3 - LLC Members Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Contract U. ID 23-1092 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to authorize the spend for an insurance binder to Archer Contingent Energy Risk, LLC, for forced outage insurance for the Denton Energy Center for the Summer of 2023; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8254 - authorizing the spend for Power Plant Forced Outage Insurance Coverage for the Summer of 2023, and awarding such insurance binder to Archer Contingent Energy Risk, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,050,000.00). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - LLC Members Exhibit 3 - Ordinance V. ID 23-1107 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 Town of Flower Mound, under the Texas Government Code Section 791.001, to authorize the Town of Flower Mound and the 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 8278 - Page 10 Printed on 6/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Town of Flower Mound). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Interlocal Agreement W. ID 23-1161 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and deliver an Advance Funding Agreement (“AFA”) for Highway Safety Improvement Project (“HSIP”) off-system between the City of Denton and the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) providing for the furnishing of traffic signal equipment for the intersections of traffic signals and pedestrian facilities at the intersections of Hickory Street and Fry Street and West Oak Street and Thomas Street in the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds for a total not to exceed $120,199.00 ($34,235.30 for the direct state costs and $85,964.00 for furnishing traffic signal equipment); and providing for an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance, Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA), Sole Source Approval Letter 5. ITEM(S) FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION A. ID 23-1121 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting Chapter 21, Article V, of the City of Denton code of ordinances, titled “Marijuana Enforcement”; providing repealer, cumulative, and severability clauses; and declaring an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet.pdf Exhibit 2 - Ordinance.pdf Exhibit 3 - Nov. 9, 2022, City Manager Memo to City Council.pdf 6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) A. ID 23-287 Hold a public hearing inviting citizens to comment on the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and 2023 Action Plan. Attachments: Exhibit 1 – Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - 2023-24 CSAC Funding Recommendations Exhibit 3 – 2023-24 Project Descriptions Exhibit 4 – Draft 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 Action Plan Exhibit 5 – Presentation 7. ITEM(S) FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION - CONTINUED B. ID 23-1026 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton to appoint a director to the Board of Directors of Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas; and providing an effective date. Page 11 Printed on 6/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Resolution Exhibit 3 - Presentation C. ID 23-1027 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton to appoint a director to the Board of Directors of Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Resolution Exhibit 3 - Presentation D. ID 23-929 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $80,500,000 in principal amount of “City of Denton General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2023”; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain City officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0). Attachments: Exhibit 1. Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2. Preliminary Official Statement Exhibit 3. GO Ordinance Exhibit 4. Presentation E. ID 23-930 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $158,500,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023"; authorizing the issuance of the certificates; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said certificates; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0). Attachments: Exhibit 1. Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2. Preliminary Official Statement Exhibit 3. Ordinance Exhibit 4. Presentation F. ID 23-1007 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., to provide regulatory permitting/approval support, process evaluation, design services, bidding assistance, and construction phase services for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant (PCWRP) Expansion to 26MGD Project for the Wastewater Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7574-027 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $14,952,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0). Page 12 Printed on 6/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Presentation Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract G. ID 23-1009 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 Alamo Transformer Supply Company, for the purchase of refurbished, rebuilt, and salvaged transformers and transformer disposal for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8192 - contract for transformers awarded to Alamo Transformer Supply Company, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Evaluation Sheet Exhibit 3 - Presentation Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Contract H. ID 23-1043 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 Pure Technologies US Inc., for the Transmission Mains Condition Assessment for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8181 - awarded to Pure Technologies US 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 $10,000,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Presentation Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract I. ID 23-489 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home rule municipal corporation, amending Chapter 18, Article V, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, to permit the operation of golf carts and off-highway vehicles on University Campus Streets adjacent to the University of North Texas (UNT) and Texas Woman’s University (TWU) campus; providing a repealer clause; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance Exhibit 3 - Presentation 8. CONCLUDING ITEMS Page 13 Printed on 6/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 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 June 2, 2023, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. __________________________________________ OFFICE OF THE 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 USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED. 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