City Council
Regular MeetingDenton, TX · February 18, 2025
Agenda
City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 3:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 3:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
CLOSED MEETING BEGINS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION IN THE
COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Individuals may speak during a Council meeting under one of the following categories:
Open Microphone:
At regular meetings only, individuals can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda for no longer than
four (4) minutes per individual. This portion of the meeting occurs immediately after the start of the regular
meeting session. Please note, Council members cannot engage in a discussion on topics presented during
this portion and there are limited slots available for this portion of the meeting.
Comments on Agenda Items:
Public comments can be given for any item considered by the Council, EXCEPT work session reports or
closed meetings. Individuals are only able to comment one time per agenda item and cannot use more than
one method to comment on a single agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per
citizen.
Public Hearing Items:
Individuals are limited to four (4) minutes per public hearing item.
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Individuals may participate by using one of the following methods:
1. In Person for Regular or Consent Agenda Items:
To provide in-person comments on consent agenda items, individuals must be present at the Work Session
portion of the meeting. To provide in-person comments on individual consideration items, individuals must
be present at the Regular or Special Session portion of the meeting. In both instances, individuals must also
submit a speaker card (available at the meeting location) to the City Secretary prior to the item being
called.
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2. In Person for Public Hearing Items:
For public hearing items, speaker cards are encouraged but not required.
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.
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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, February 18, 2025 at 3:00 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 submitting a completed speaker
card (available at the meeting location) to the City Secretary at the commencement of the Work Session
meeting. Registration is required prior to the time the City Council considers this item.
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 25-233 Meeting Questions, Responses & Handouts
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet 2.18.25
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 25-083 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff input regarding the recently concluded
Halloween Denton 2024 public art and placemaking efforts.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Presentation
B. ID 24-2478 Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the Downtown Denton Ambassador
Pilot Program.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - 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 25-157 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.074.
Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of City
Manager to complete mid-year review
B. ID 25-160 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section
551.074.
Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of
Municipal Judge to complete mid-year review.
C. ID 25-346 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy and options for
resolution of litigation in Cause No. DC-22-17013, styled “City of Denton, Texas, acting
by and through its Electric Utility Department, Denton Municipal Electric v. Delilah Solar
Energy, LLC and Samson Solar Energy, LLC, pending in the 192nd District Court,
Dallas 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.
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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 25-326 Proclamation: City of Denton Teen Council 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 25-313 Mr. Jerome Riser regarding Community Crime Watch.
b. ID 25-318 Ms. Tracy Duckworth regarding homelessness.
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.
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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 – AH). 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 25-053 Consider approval of the minutes of the February 4, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - February 4, 2025 Minutes
B. ID 25-075 Consider a nomination/appointment to the City’s Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
C. ID 25-367 Consider a nomination/appointment to the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
D. ID 25-368 Consider a nomination/appointment to the City’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
E. ID 25-250 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the January 6, 2025,
meeting absence by Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board Member Richard
Villarreal be excused; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Info Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution
F. ID 25-016 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement for the Underground Conversion of Existing Overhead Distribution Lines with
the City of Corinth, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, for the removal of
overhead facilities and the installation of underground facilities operated by Denton
Municipal Electric located between N. Corinth St. and Corinth Pkwy; providing for the
expenditure of funds not to exceed three hundred two thousand, six hundred and fifty-four
and 00/100 dollars ($302,654.00); providing for reimbursement to the City of Denton for
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converting the overhead facilities to underground; providing an effective date. The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Agreement
G. ID 25-099 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending the Fiscal Year
2024-25 Annual Internal Audit Plan; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Amendment Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 3 - Original Audit Plan Ordinance.pdf
H. ID 25-234 Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to
execute a reimbursement agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company. A
Delaware Corporation, for the purpose of preliminary engineering services to eliminate the
2 at-grade crossings at Johnson Lane and Bonnie Brae Street, and create a new at-grade
crossing at Brushy Creek-Hickory Creek; providing for the expenditure of funds in the
amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00); Authorizing the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date
Attachments: Exhibit 1. Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2. Agreement
Exhibit 3. Ordinance
I. ID 25-237 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal
agreement with the University of North Texas, under the Texas Government Code,
Chapter 791, to authorize an economic feasibility study for unmanned aerial systems in the
City of Denton; and declaring an effective date. The Airport Advisory Board recommends
approval (4-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
J. ID 25-200 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the
City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Lewisville,
Texas, for the transfer to Lewisville of its share ($21,798) of the proceeds of the U.S.
Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs - Edward Byrne Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG Grant) 2022; and declaring an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
K. ID 25-126 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for the abandonment,
relinquishment, and quitclaim of a public utility easement approximately a total of
0.0597-acres, situated in the W. Neil Survey, Abstract Number 971, recorded by
County Clerk document number 2000-44331, Plat Records, Denton County, Texas
granted to the City of Denton by Denton Area Teachers Credit Union; providing for the
quitclaim thereof to CDI Cedar, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; providing for the
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terms and conditions of the abandonment and quitclaim made herein; providing for the
conveyance of a new easement to the City of Denton and the relocation of existing
facilities; providing for the indemnification of the City of Denton against damages arising
out of the abandonment herein; providing for consideration to be paid to the City of
Denton; providing for a future effective date for the abandonment, relinquishment and
quitclaim made herein; providing for the payment of the publication fee; providing for
severability and an effective date. (Renegade Development, Utility Easement
abandonment request)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Location Map
Exhibit 3 - Site Map
Exhibit 4 - Vesting Deed
Exhibit 5 - Secretary of State Corporation members list
Exhibit 6 - Ordinance
L. ID 24-2553 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for the abandonment,
relinquishment, and quitclaim of a portion of a public drainage easement being
approximately a total of 0.281-acres, situated in the J. Fisher Survey, Abstract Number
421, recorded by County Clerk document number 2014-103670, Real Property
Records, Denton County, Texas granted to the City of Denton by Denton West Joint
Venture; providing for the Quitclaim thereof to Grindstone Denton LLC, a Texas limited
liability company; providing for the terms and conditions of the abandonment,
relinquishment, and quitclaim made herein; providing for the conveyance of a easement
and/or facilities to the City of Denton; providing for the indemnification of the City of
Denton against damages arising out of the abandonment herein; providing for
consideration to be paid to the City of Denton; providing for severability and an effective
date. (Dutch Bros, Teasley Development, Drainage Easement abandonment request)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Location Map
Exhibit 3 - Site Map
Exhibit 4 - Applicant Narrative
Exhibit 5 - Vesting Deed
Exhibit 6 - Secretary of State Corporation member list
Exhibit 7 - Ordinance
M. ID 25-253 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton (“City”), a Texas Home Rule
Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with the Town of Little Elm (“Little Elm”) concerning delivery of specified tonnage to the
City’s Landfill by Little Elm at a discount disposal rate (“Interlocal Agreement”); and
providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Draft Ordinance and Contract
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N. ID 25-254 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton (“City”), a Texas Home Rule
Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Wise County concerning delivery of specified tonnage to the City’s Landfill by Wise
County at a discount disposal rate (“Interlocal Agreement”); and providing an effective
date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Draft Ordinance and Contract
O. ID 25-279 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 Knight Erosion Control, Inc. dba Knight Engineering & Construction, for engineering
services associated with capital improvement projects for Denton Municipal Electric as
set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (RFQ 8031-008 - Professional Services Agreement for engineering
services awarded to Knight Erosion Control, Inc. dba Knight Engineering &
Construction, in the not-to-exceed amount of $220,000.00). The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
P. ID 25-280 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 C&C Environmental
Services, Inc., for the installation of new filter media and to perform inspections of all
filters for underdrain systems 1 through 3, and 5 through 15 at the Lake Lewisville Water
Treatment Plant for the Water Production Department; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8698 - awarded to C&C
Environmental Services, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
Q. ID 25-281 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 Ed Bell Construction
Company, for the construction of the Precision Drive Reconstruction Project for the
Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (CSP 8681 - awarded to Ed Bell Construction Company, in
the not-to-exceed amount of $1,130,066.18). The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
R. ID 25-282 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
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with Terracon Consultants, Inc., for the construction materials testing of Fire Station #5,
Fire Station #6, and the Solid Waste Fleet Shop for the Capital Projects Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ
7703-006 - Professional Services Agreement for professional services awarded to
Terracon Consultants, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $228,838.00). The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
S. ID 25-284 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 Garver, LLC, amending the contract
approved by Purchasing on August 28, 2023, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$15,000.00; said first amendment to provide a Drainage Study for the Denton Enterprise
Airport; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFQ 8209 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount
not-to-exceed $70,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $85,000.00).
The Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (4-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Original Contract
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Amendment 1
T. ID 25-285 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract extension between the
City of Denton and Compass Group USA Inc. dba Canteen through April 14, 2026, to
continue vending machine services for the City; and declaring an effective date (RFP 7026
- extending a contract with Compass Group USA Inc. dba Canteen, to April 14, 2026).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Original Ordinance, Contract, Assignment, and Extensions
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Amendment 1
U. ID 25-286 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8556 for vending
machine and micro market services for the Purchasing Department; and providing an
effective date (RFP 8556).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
V. ID 25-287 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, rejecting any and all competitive statements under RFQ 8414 for the
Municipal Complex Concept for the Capital Projects Department; and providing an
effective date (RFQ 8414).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
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W. ID 25-288 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, approving a pre-qualified professional service list of state-certified firms to
provide various professional services as needed for projects for the Parks and Recreation
Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8596 - for a two (2) year, with the
option for one (1) additional one (1) year extension, in the total three (3) year term).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Evaluation Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
X. ID 25-289 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 SWCA, Incorporated dba SWCA Environmental Consultants, for assistance in the
Southridge Neighborhood Historic Resource Survey on behalf of the City of Denton for
the Planning Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8603 - Professional Services Agreement
for surveying services awarded to SWCA, Incorporated dba SWCA Environmental
Consultants, in the not-to-exceed amount of $89,990.39).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Evaluation Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
Y. ID 25-290 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 2L Construction,
L.L.C., for the construction of the Safe Routes to Schools and Transportation Alternative
Set Aside Projects, Federal Aid Project No. CM 2020 (429), CSJ: 0918-46-267, etc.
for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (IFB 8637 - awarded to 2L Construction, L.L.C., in the
not-to-exceed amount of $3,555,589.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
Z. ID 25-291 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8640 for Prescription
Safety Glasses; and providing an effective date (RFP 8640).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
AA. ID 25-292 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 VirTra, Inc., for the
purchase of upgrading the current weapon simulator system for the Police Department,
which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government
Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are
available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall
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be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (File 8667 - awarded to VirTra, Inc., in the three (3) year
not-to-exceed amount of $261,225.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
AB. ID 25-293 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 Nelson Espinoza,
dba S.E.D. Referees, for adult and youth league sports officiating services for the Parks
and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date (IFB 8700 - awarded to Nelson Espinoza, dba S.E.D. Referees, in a
three (3) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total
five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
AC. ID 25-294 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 Westlake, under the Texas Government Code,
Section 791.001, to authorize the Town of Westlake 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 8707 - award an
Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Town of Westlake).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Interlocal Agreement
AD. ID 25-295 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 Benevate, LLC, for
grant management software for the Finance and Community Services Departments;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP
8713 - awarded to Benevate, 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
$405,510.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
AE. ID 25-296 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 Busch Systems
International Inc, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments
(H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. RC01-21, for the purchase of
blue home recycling bins for the Environmental Services & Sustainability Department;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8735
- awarded to Busch Systems International Inc, in the not-to-exceed amount of
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$65,026.50).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Quote
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
AF. ID 25-297 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the City Council to execute a contract with BWI Companies, Inc.
through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 705-23, for the
purchase of ryegrass seed specialty landscape, turf, and grower supplies for the Parks
and Recreation, Drainage, and Streets Departments: providing for the expenditure of
funds therefore; and providing effective date (File 8737 - awarded to BWI Companies,
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 $750,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Cooperative Pricing
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
AG. ID 25-298 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 GWG Wood
Group, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No.
679-22, for the purchase of engineered wood fiber playground mulch for the Parks and
Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (File 8743 - awarded to GWG Wood Group, 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 $150,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Cooperative Pricing
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
AH. ID 25-305 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 Consolidated Traffic
Controls, Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC)
Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. PE05-21, for the supply of traffic signal
poles for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (File 8749 - awarded to Consolidated Traffic Controls,
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 $2,500,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. AMPC24-000 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
1c Texas, regarding a request for a Master Planned Community Major Amendment to
amend a portion of the Cole Ranch Master Planned Community Development Plan Map
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from Light Industrial (LI) and Residential 7 (R7) Base Zoning Districts to Mixed-Use
Neighborhood (MN), Mixed-Use Regional (MR), Residential 4 (R4), and Residential 6
(R6) Base Zoning Districts. The approximately 3,169.4 acre site is generally located west
of I-35W, south of Tom Cole Road, bounded by Tom Cole Road to the north, bisected
by FM 2449 near the center of the property, and bounded on the eastern side by John
Paine Road south of FM 2449 and Underwood Road north of FM 2449, in the City of
Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the Cole Ranch Master
Planned Community Development Plan Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum
amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective
date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [4-0] to recommend approval of the
request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by
Commissioner Riggs. (AMPC24-0001c, Cole Ranch, Angie Manglaris)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 4 - Existing Base Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 - Proposed Base Zoning Map
Exhibit 6 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 7 - Fiscal Impact Analysis
Exhibit 8 - Traffic Analysis Memorandum
Exhibit 9 - Cole Ranch MPC19-0001b
Exhibit 10 - Proposed Revised Exhibit C - Development Plan
Exhibit 11 - Exhibit D - Amended Phase and Distrit Boundary Map
Exhibit 12 - Notification Map and Responses
Exhibit 13 - Draft Ordinance
Exhibit 14 - Presentation
B. ID 25-171 Conduct the second of two public hearings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the
City of Denton approving a strategic partnership agreement between the City of Denton
and Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Agreement
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
C. ID 25-103 Hold a Public Hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton stating
no objection to NRP Lone Star Development LLC’s 4% housing tax credit application to
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed new
construction of the Roselawn Village Apartments to provide affordable rental housing; and
providing an effective date.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Application for a Resolution of No Objection
Exhibit 4 - Resolution of No Objection
D. ID 25-104 Hold a Public Hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton
supporting Palladium Fallmeadow Denton, Ltd.’s 9% housing tax credit application to the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed new construction
of the Palladium Denton West Living Apartments to provide affordable rental housing;
committing to provide fee reductions in an amount of $500.00; and providing an effective
date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Application for a Resolution of Support
Exhibit 4 - Resolution of Support
Exhibit 5 - Fee Reduction Letter
E. ID 25-107 Hold a Public Hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton
supporting Denton Affordable Housing Corporation’s 9% housing tax credit application
to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed new
construction of the McAdams Haven Apartments to provide affordable rental housing;
committing to provide fee reductions in an amount of $500.00; and providing an effective
date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Application for a Resolution of Support
Exhibit 4 - Resolution of Support
Exhibit 5 - Fee Reduction Letter
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF
EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. ID 25-018 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need,
and necessity for the acquisition of various (i) permanent drainage easements and (ii)
temporary construction easements, generally located along Bernard Street, West
Sycamore Street, West Mulberry Street, and Stroud Street and between Carroll Blvd.
and Elm Street situated in the William Loving Survey, Abstract No. 759, the M.E.P. &
P.R.R Co. Survey, Abstract No. 925, the Eugene Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996
and the William Neil Survey, Abstract No. 971, all in the City and County of Denton,
Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit(s), “A” (collectively, the
Property Interests(s)”); 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 proceedings if necessary; authorizing
the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing and
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effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Recommended Motion
Exhibit 4 - Location Map
7. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. ID 24-2138 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the
submission of an application through the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s
Water Infrastructure Finance And Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan program for financial
assistance via long-term loans in a total amount not to exceed seven hundred and seventy
million, nine hundred and seventy thousand, five hundred and eighty-three dollars and
seven cents ($770,970,583.07) to fund up to 49% of the total project cost for water and
wastewater plant and transmission projects. including capacity increases, system
expansions, and system improvements included in the water and wastewater capital
improvements program; authorizing payment of an application fee of one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000.00); appointing the Chief Financial Officer of the City of
Denton (CFO) as an authorized representative for the City responsible for overseeing the
application and loan process and authorizing the City Manager and the CFO to take all
action necessary regarding the application and agreements for the WIFIA loan program
and other actions necessary to accomplish the intent and purposes of this ordinance; and
authorizing the City Attorney's Office, Bond Counsel, City’s Financial Advisor, and
Engineers named in the WIFIA application to take such action reasonably necessary in
support of such application and agreements to accomplish the intent and purposes of this
ordinance; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends
approval (6-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
B. ID 25-164 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amendment to the
existing rates, fees, and charges for City-owned property and facilities upon Denton
Enterprise Airport; and declaring an effective date. The Airport Advisory Board
recommends approval (4-0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
Exhibit 4 - 2025-018 Airport Rates Analysis and Recommendation
C. ID 25-273 Consider appointing a nominating committee to recommend appointees to serve on the
Economic Development Partnership Board.
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Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet .pdf
Exhibit 2 - EDPB Ordinance (No. 22-1672).pdf
Exhibit 3 - Presentation.pdf
D. ID 25-227 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the fiscal year
2023-2024 budget and annual program of services of the City of Denton to allow for
adjustments to the Health Fund of Seven Hundred Ninety thousand Dollars ($790,000)
for the purpose of funding expenses associated with increased health care costs; declaring
a public purpose; directing the City Secretary attach a copy to the 2023-2024 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.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 3 - Presentation.pdf
E. ID 25-228 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the fiscal year
2023-2024 budget and annual program of services of the City of Denton to allow for
adjustments to the Fleet Management Fund of Seven Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars
($710,000) for the purpose of increased maintenance costs; declaring a public purpose;
directing the City Secretary attach a copy to the 2023-2024 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.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance.pdf
Exhibit 3 - Presentation.pdf
F. ID 25-217 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution of a
First Amendment to Operating Agreement with “Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1
of Denton County, Texas”, relative to funding, ownership, maintenance, and repair of
public improvements serving property located within the “Cole 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
G. ID 25-218 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, supporting legislation
relating to the powers and duties of Cole 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 25-219 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution of a
First Amendment to the Cole Ranch Project Agreement relative to funding, ownership,
maintenance, and repair of public improvements serving property located within the “Cole
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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 25-220 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, amending prior resolution
consenting to the creation of “Cole 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
J. ID 25-191 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton creating the Discover Denton
Advisory Board; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
Exhibit 4 - Discover Denton Advisory Board Summary & Roster
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 February 14, 2025, 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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