City Council
Regular MeetingDenton, TX · May 7, 2024
Agenda
City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 2:30 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION
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 www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. 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, May 7, 2024 at 2:30 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 for public hearing and individual
consideration.
This section allows members of the City Council to ask questions on items listed on this agenda for public
hearing and individual consideration. Responses to questions on items listed under the consent agenda that
are received prior to the meeting are available by clicking on Exhibit 1 below. The responses will be
available prior to the start of the meeting, when applicable. 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. Members of the
Council may remove items from the consent agenda. When items are removed from the consent agenda and
placed on the regular agenda by members of the council, the removed items shall be taken up in the order of
removal right after the consent agenda.
A. ID 24-469 Meeting Questions, Responses & Handouts
Attachments: May 7 AIS Questions and Responses.pdf
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3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 24-809 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Municipal Judge
term to be discussed by a future Charter Review Committee.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
Attachments: Exhibit 1: Municipal Judge Agenda Information Sheet.pdf
Exhibit 2: Charter - Municipal Courts Presentation.pdf
B. ID 24-810 Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the City Council vote history.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Presentation.pdf
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.
4. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 24-823 Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Under Texas
Government Code, Section 551.087
Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other
incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Orange which the City Council
seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with
which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion
shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development
incentive request the City has received from Project Orange.
B. ID 24-934 Deliberations Regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code, Section
551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code, Section
551.071.
Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential purchase of real property interests located in the J. Roger,
Abstract No 1084, within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, generally located
along the Hickory Creek Road. The potential purchases are related to the City’s Hickory
Creek Road Phase 3 Project to construct improvements to Hickory Creek Road (from
Riverpass Drive to FM 1830), where a public deliberation of such potential acquisitions
would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with third parties.
Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of
litigation in Cause No. PR-2022-00917-A Case Style: City of Denton v. Walter E.
Leatherwood and Betty A. Leatherwood, Individually and as Trustees of the Walter E.
Leatherwood and Betty A. Leatherwood Living Trust pending in the Denton County
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Probate 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.
C. ID 24-996 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072
Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction
pertaining to the potential purchase of real property located in the J. White Survey,
Abstract No. 1433, within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located on
Colorado Boulevard, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a
detrimental effect on the City's position in negotiations with a third party.
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 24-411 Proclamation: Drinking Water Week
Attachments: May 2024 Water Safety Month
B. ID 24-460 Proclamation: National Preservation Month
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Attachments: May 2024 National Preservation Month
C. ID 24-802 Proclamation: Building Safety Month
Attachments: May 2024 Building Safety Month
D. ID 24-804 Proclamation: Bike Month
Attachments: May 2024 Bike Month
E. ID 24-857 Proclamation: United Way Denton County Mental Health Month
Attachments: April 2024 Mental Health Month
F. ID 24-842 Proclamation: Water Safety Month
Attachments: May 2024 Water Safety 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.
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 24-886 Mr. Thomas Wood regarding drainage/flooding issues.
b. ID 24-887 Ms. Sydney Schoellhorn regarding Palestine.
c. ID 24-888 Mr. Justin Weis regarding Palestine.
d. ID 24-889 Ms. Melinda Preston regarding upcoming elections.
e. ID 24-890 Mr. Tad Preston regarding beautification.
f. ID 24-891 Mr. David Cameron regarding drainage/flooding issues.
g. ID 24-892 Ms. Erin Taylor regarding Ceasefire Resolution.
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.
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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 – AE). 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 24-091 Consider approval of the minutes of the April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
April 16, 2024 Minutes with Exhibit - Final.pdf
B. ID 24-727 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an
application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the 2023
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of
$1,110,774 to fund the salaries and benefits of three additional full-time employees; and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 Resolution
C. ID 24-914 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
sign a letter of collaboration with the Texoma Innovation Engine project, an initiative to
develop National Science Foundation Type-1 and Type-2 regional innovation engines
focused on transforming the north central Texas and southern Oklahoma logistics industry;
providing an effective date.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Resolution.pdf
Exhibit 3 - Letter of Collaboration.pdf
D. ID 24-992 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, re-authorizing and
re-approving the creation of Denton Public Facility Corporation under the name Denton
City Public Facility Corporation, a public facility corporation, pursuant to chapter 303 of
the Texas local government code; approving the articles of incorporation; approving the
initial bylaws for the corporation; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 – Resolution, Articles of Incorporation, and Bylaws
E. ID 24-917 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, designating the City Manager to serve as the authorized representative to be
the signatory for any required documents for the application to the Texas Water
Development Board (TWDB) State Water Implementation Fund of Texas (SWIFT)
program for a loan in the amount of $195,845,000 to fund the Ray Roberts Water
Treatment Plant Expansion project. The SWIFT program offers low interest rate financing
for qualified projects.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution
F. ID 24-827 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas adopting the City of
Denton Wastewater Master Plan; and declaring an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution
G. ID 24-730 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, by replacing Chapter 6
of the Code of Ordinances in its entirety; amending section 1-12 titled “General Penalty”
of the Code of Ordinances by increasing the maximum fine to $500 for violations of
Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances; 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.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Ordinance
Exhibit 3- Chapter 6 (Redline)
Exhibit 4- Chapter 6 (Clean)
H. ID 24-797 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for
the Denton Mudbug event which will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Lucky Lou’s
Bar; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Ordinance
I. ID 24-798 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for
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Every Witch Way Market which will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, and Saturday,
June 15, 2024; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Ordinance
J. ID 24-843 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 Westwood Professional Services, Inc., for field survey and engineering analysis of
dams and ponds for the Engineering and Drainage Department as set forth in the contract;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ
7599-015 - Professional Services Agreement for analysis services awarded to
Westwood Professional Services, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $396,152.00).
The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
K. ID 24-844 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 Harendt
Construction Group, LLC, for the Hobson Lift Station Electrical Improvements Project
for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (CSP 8348 - awarded to Harendt Construction Group, LLC,
in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,260,561.12). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (4 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
L. ID 24-845 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 Mann Robinson &
Son, Inc., for the site preparation and construction of a concrete retaining wall for the
Underwood Substation for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8419 - awarded to Mann Robinson
& Son, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,680,724.55). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (4 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
M. ID 24-847 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 W Watertech
Services, Inc., for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant (RRWTP) Chain and Flight
Equipment Package for the Water Utilities Department, which is the sole provider of this
commodity, 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
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8356 - awarded to W Watertech Services, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of
$785,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
N. ID 24-848 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 contract between the City
of Denton and RS Welding, LLC, amending the contract approved by City Council on
November 5, 2019, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,400,000.00; said first amendment
to continue to provide welding services for the Facilities Management Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7132
- providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed
$350,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,750,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Original Ordinance, Contract, and Assignment of Contract
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Amendment 1
O. ID 24-850 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 Peloton Land Solutions, Inc., for the design of the McKinney Sidewalks Project for
the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFQ 7599-016 - Professional Services Agreement for design
services awarded to Peloton Land Solutions, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of
$602,786.25).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
P. ID 24-852 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 design services for the US 380/University
Drive Street Lighting Improvements for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7599-018 -
Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,597,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
Q. ID 24-853 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 Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., amending the
contract approved by the City Council on January 11, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount
of $1,011,665.00; said first amendment to provide additional construction administration
services for the updated construction schedule of the development plans for Fire Station
No. 9 for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7818-002 - providing for an additional
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first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $99,931.33, with the total contract
amount not-to-exceed $1,111,596.33).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Original Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Amendment 1
R. ID 24-855 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 HOAR Program Management, LLC, for project management services for Fire
Station #5 & Fire Station #6 for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the
contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFQ 8245-004 - Professional Services Agreement for project management services
awarded to HOAR Program Management, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$753,044.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
S. ID 24-856 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 MSM Signs LLC
dba Fastsigns Denton, for interior and exterior signs for various City buildings for the
Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFP 8426 - awarded to MSM Signs LLC dba Fastsigns
Denton, 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 $2,000,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
T. ID 24-859 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 HDR Engineering, Inc., for the design of traffic signals at the intersections of Loop
288 and Duchess Drive, Hickory Street at Avenue B, Prairie Street and Bell Avenue, and
Eagle Drive and Bernard Street for the Development Services Department; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-001 -
Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to HDR Engineering, Inc.,
in the not-to-exceed amount of $203,340.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
U. ID 24-860 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 Archden
Construction Services, LLC, Ellis and Sons Renovations, LLC, and Acumen Enterprises,
Inc., for construction services for renovations, remodels, and maintenance of existing
facilities for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8451 - awarded to Archden Construction
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Services, LLC, Ellis and Sons Renovations, LLC, and Acumen Enterprises, 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 $2,475,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Evaluation Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contracts
V. ID 24-862 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8459 for CDL
Training; and providing an effective date (RFP 8459).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
W. ID 24-863 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 Urban SDK, Inc.,
through the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) Cooperative Purchasing
Contract # 47QTCA20D00AP, for crash and traffic volume data software for the
Development Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 8468 - awarded to Urban SDK, 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 $73,506.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Quote
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
X. ID 24-864 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 NewEdge Services,
LLC, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No.
DIR-CPO-4771, for the purchase of contracted GIS services for the Public Works
Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (File 8533 - awarded to NewEdge Services, LLC, 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 $194,250.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Quote
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
Y. ID 24-865 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 Commdex
Consulting, LLC, through the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) Cooperative
Purchasing Contract # GS-35F-373DA, for fiber consulting services for the Technology
Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 8537 - awarded to Commdex Consulting, LLC, in the not-to-exceed
amount of $150,000.00).
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
Z. ID 24-867 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 Vermeer Equipment
of Texas, LLC dba Vermeer Texas-Louisiana, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative
Purchasing Network Contract Nos. 646-21, 684-22, 685-22, & 687-22, for the
purchase, repair, and rental of construction equipment for the Fleet Services Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8540
- awarded to Vermeer Equipment of Texas, LLC dba Vermeer Texas-Louisiana, 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 $4,500,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Cooperative Pricing
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
AA. ID 24-868 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 GT Distributors,
Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 698-23, for
the purchase of public safety equipment and supplies for the Denton Police and Fire
Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (File 8541 - awarded to GT Distributors, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of
$3,500,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Cooperative Price
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
AB. ID 24-902 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 Industrial Power,
LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract #
230802 and 230803, for the purchase and repairs of truck and trailer parts for the Fleet
Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 8539 - awarded to Industrial Power, 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 $1,800,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
AC. ID 24-915 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 Longhorn
Incorporated, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract #
705-23, for the purchase of irrigation supplies and components for the Parks and
Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 8508 - awarded to Longhorn Incorporated, in the five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00).
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Cooperative Pricing
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
AD. ID 24-961 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 Amigos Library
Services, for library branch-to-branch transit services for the Library Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
8442 - awarded to Amigos Library Services, 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
$150,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
AE. ID 24-955 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 Lhoist North
America of Texas, LLC, for the purchase of bulk hydrated lime, slurry lime, and quick
lime for various City of Denton departments; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8421 - awarded to Lhoist North America
of Texas, 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 $800,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 24-822 Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas
approving the establishment of policies, guidelines, and criteria governing Tax
Abatements; and declaring an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership
Board recommends approval (8-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Draft Denton Tax Abatement Policy Redline
Exhibit 3 - Resolution and Denton Tax Abatement Policy
Exhibit 4 - Draft Incentive Evaluation Matrix
Exhibit 5 - Presentation
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 24-705 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, considering all matters incident
and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $31,500,000 in principal amount of
"City of Denton Utility System Revenue Notes, Series 2024"; authorizing the issuance of
the notes; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents
relating to the sale of the notes; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures
relating to said notes; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to
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said notes; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective
date. The Public Utilities Board recommends 4-0.
Attachments: Exhibit 1. Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2. Ordinance
Exhibit 3. Presentation
B. ID 24-822 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas approving the
establishment of policies, guidelines, and criteria governing Chapter 380 incentives; and
declaring an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends
approval (8-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Draft Denton Chapter 380 Policy Redline
Exhibit 3 - Resolution and Denton Chapter 380 Policy
Exhibit 4 - Draft Incentive Evaluation Matrix
Exhibit 5 - Presentation
C. A23-0003d Conduct the second of two readings and act on an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas annexing approximately 6.28 acres of land, generally located 1,176 feet north of E.
McKinney Street and east of Trinity Road to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas;
providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a
savings clause and an effective date. (A23-0003d, M. Forrest Annexation, Angie
Manglaris)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 3 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 4 - Current Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 - Draft Annexation Ordinance
Exhibit 6 - LLC Members List
Exhibit 7 - Presentation
D. ID 24-898 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 design services of the Mingo Ruddell
Roadway and Quiet Zone project for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the
contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFQ 7599-017 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,640,400.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
E. ID 24-901 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute the CMAR Guaranteed Maximum
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Price Amendment No. 2 to the Construction Manager At Risk Contract with Sundt
Construction, Inc., for the construction phase services of the second work package for
Neighborhood 2 and 6 Improvements for the Capital Projects Department; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8055 - awarded
to Sundt Construction, Inc., including the second guaranteed maximum price in the partial
not-to-exceed amount of $37,615,516.43 and a total contract price of $51,505,116.43).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Preconstruction Services Contract
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Construction Services Contract
Exhibit 4 - Presentation
Exhibit 5 - Ordinance and GMP No. 2 Amendment
F. ID 24-348 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution of a
first amendment to Operating Agreement with “Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1
of Denton County, Texas”, relative to funding, ownership, maintenance, and repair of
public improvements serving property located within the “Hunter Ranch Improvement
District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas” and other related matters; and providing an
effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Presentation.pdf
G. ID 24-987 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, supporting legislation
relating to the powers and duties of Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton
County, Texas to issue bonds; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution
H. ID 24-988 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution of a
First Amendment to the Hunter Ranch Project Agreement relative to funding, ownership,
maintenance, and repair of public improvements serving property located within the
“Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas” and other related
matters; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
I. ID 24-989 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending prior resolution
consenting to the creation of “Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton
County, Texas” and the inclusion of land therein; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution
7. CONCLUDING ITEMS
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A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
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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 May 3, 2024, 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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OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY
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