City Council
Regular MeetingDenton, TX · August 19, 2025
Agenda
City Hall
City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 2:00 PM Council Work Session Room
&
Council Chambers
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
CLOSED MEETING BEGINS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION IN THE
COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM
REGULAR MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Individuals may speak during a Council meeting under one of the following categories:
Open Microphone:
At regular meetings only, individuals can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda for no longer than
four (4) minutes per individual. This portion of the meeting occurs immediately after the start of the regular
meeting session. Please note, Council members cannot engage in a discussion on topics presented during
this portion and there are limited slots available for this portion of the meeting.
Comments on Agenda Items:
Public comments can be given for any item considered by the Council, EXCEPT work session reports or
closed meetings. Individuals are only able to comment one time per agenda item and cannot use more than
one method to comment on a single agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per
citizen.
Public Hearing Items:
Individuals are limited to four (4) minutes per public hearing item.
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Individuals may participate by using one of the following methods:
1. In Person for Regular or Consent Agenda Items:
To provide in-person comments 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.
2. In Person for Public Hearing Items:
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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, August 19, 2025, 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 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.
A. ID 25-469 Meeting Questions, Responses & Handouts
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
3. Work Session Reports
A. ID 25-1439 Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding an update from Denton County
Transportation Authority (DCTA).
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
B. ID 24-2620 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the preliminary FY
2025-26 City Manager’s Proposed Budget and Schedule of Fees. [Estimated
Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
C. ID 25-338 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 045 -
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Public Works Maintenance: Streets & Drainage.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet.pdf
Exhibit 2 - Audit of Public Works Maintenance: Streets & Drainage.pdf
Exhibit 3 - Presentation.pdf
D. ID 25-1059 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding updates to Hickory
Street Back In Parking.
[Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Estimates for Takeoffs
Exhibit 3 - 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 25-1220 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071
Receive information from staff regarding Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 12;
discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s
attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter 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 Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional
Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any
administrative or potential litigation.
B. ID 25-1514 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071
Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy, and options for responding
to Public Information Requests, reference number(s) C001632, C001631, C001630 and
C001629, related to Council member records. Consultation with City’s attorney
regarding issues associated with the aforementioned matter where public discussion of
these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of
Denton under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas
or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation.
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Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open
Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final
decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the
Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a
Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq.
(The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of
the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Regular Meeting has been taken by Council may
be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the
Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings
Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting
will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council.
Following the Closed Meeting, the City Council will reconvene in Open Meeting to take action, if any, on
matters discussed in closed session.
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AFTER DETERMINING THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS AT WHICH
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. U.S. Flag
B. Texas Flag
“Honor the Texas Flag – I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
2. 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 25-1485 Mr. Lee Enochs regarding the homeless crisis.
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.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. ID 25-065 Consider approval of the minutes of the June 17, 2025 Special Called Meeting and the
August 5, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - June 17 2025 Special Called Meeting Minutes
Exhibit 3 - August 5, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. ID 25-088 Consider a nomination/reappointment to the City of Denton Committee on Persons with
Disabilities.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
C. ID 25-1510 Consider a nomination/reappointment to the City of Denton Community Services
Advisory Committee.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
D. ID 25-1511 Consider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton Historic Landmark
Commission.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
E. ID 25-1512 Consider a nomination/appointment to the City of Denton Health and Building Standards
Commission.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
F. ID 25-1513 Consider a nomination/reappointment to the City of Denton Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
G. ID 25-1488 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the July 28, 2025,
meeting absence of a Public Utilities Board Member; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution
H. ID 25-1489 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the July 28, 2025,
meeting absence of a Public Utilities Board Member; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution
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I. ID 25-1247 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Monster Truck Wars, a
noise exception for Monster Truck Wars Event on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from
12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 2217 N.
Carroll Boulevard; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Ordinance
J. ID 25-1334 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Main Street
Association a noise exception for the Arts and Autos Extravaganza event, which will be
held Friday, September 12, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm; and Saturday, September
13, 2025, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at 110 W Hickory St. Denton, Tx, 76201, and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Ordinance
K. ID 25-1339 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for
the Industrial Street Pop Festival event which will be held on Saturday, October 11,
2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Industrial Street between Hickory Street and
Mulberry Street; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
L. ID 25-1340 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Festival
Foundation Inc., a three-year noise exception pursuant to Section 17-20 of the City of
Denton Code of Ordinances for the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, which will be held on
October 3-5, 2025, October 2-4, 2026, and October 1-3, 2027, Friday and Saturday
from 10:00 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Quakertown
Park in Denton, Texas; granting an exception for sound levels exceeding seventy (70)
decibels and a variance in the hours of operation on said date; and providing an effective
date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1- Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2- Ordinance
M. ID 25-726 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton prohibiting right turn movement
at the signalized intersection of W University Drive (US 380) and Malone Street when
northbound and southbound traffic faces a red signal, between 7 am to 8:30 am and 2:30
pm to 4 pm on school days; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause;
providing a severability clause; providing for penalty not to exceed $200 for violations of
this ordinance; providing that violations of this ordinance shall be governed by chapter 18
of the code of ordinances of the City of Denton; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Draft Ordinance
N. ID 25-1395 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending chapter 18 "Motor
Vehicles and Traffic", "Article III Speed of Vehicles", Section 18-73 "Speed Limits On
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Certain Roads And Highways", "School Zones", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Denton, to change the speed limits of certain parts of McCormick Street, Westwood
Drive, and Mercedes Road in the Vicinity of Borman Elementary School; 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 - Area Map
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
O. ID 25-1399 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the
execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Black Film Festival
Institute for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of seven
hundred fifty dollars ($750) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.
($750 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Council Contingency Request
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
P. ID 25-1400 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the
execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Greater Denton Arts Council
for the expenditure of District 1, City Council contingency funds in the amount of one
thousand three hundred twenty-five dollars ($1,325) in support of the organization; and
providing an effective date. ($1,325 - Community Partnership Committee recommends
approval 3-0)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Council Contingency Request
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
Q. ID 25-1409 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 Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company,
Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on October 18, 2022, in the
not-to-exceed amount of $1,522,350.00; said first amendment to serve as the System
Integrator for the advanced distribution management system to Denton Municipal Electric;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ
7804-005 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount
not-to-exceed $640,224.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed
$2,162,574.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Original Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Amendment 1
R. ID 25-1410 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 Anixter Inc., for the
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purchase of tubular steel and standard steel substation structures for Denton Municipal
Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(RFP 8645 - awarded to Anixter 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
$4,607,540.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract
S. ID 25-1411 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a professional services
agreement between the City of Denton and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., amending
the contract approved by City Council on May 17, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$751,100.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by City Council; said second
amendment to extend the scope of work, including rerouting the sanitary sewer line, add
sewer lines/easements, and an additional full plan set and services for a new lift station for
the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFQ 7574-010 - providing for an additional second
amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $160,000.00, with the total contract
amount not-to-exceed $1,135,400.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Original Ordinance, Contract, Ordinance, and Amendment 1
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Amendment 2
T. ID 25-1412 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, authorizing the approval of first amendment between the City of Denton and
USIC Locating Services, LLC, amending the contract approved by City Council on July
20, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,500,000.00; said first amendment to
continue locating and marking all existing and future installed utility lines for Denton
Municipal Electric, Technology Services, Water, and Wastewater Departments; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7672 -
providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed
$1,125,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $5,625,000.00). The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Original Ordinance and Contract
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Amendment 1
U. ID 25-1413 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8787 for Workwear
for the Purchasing Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8787).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
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V. ID 25-1414 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8794 for the
Employee Vision Plan for the Human Resources Department; and providing an effective
date (RFP 8794).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
W. ID 25-1415 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8798 for the
Employee Dental Plan for the Human Resources Department; and providing an effective
date (RFP 8798).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance
X. ID 25-1416 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 Midwest Veterinary
Supply, Inc., for the supply of kennel and veterinary supplies for the City of Denton’s
Animal Services Shelter; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (IFB 8862 - awarded to Midwest Veterinary Supply, 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 $1,500,000.00).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
Y. ID 25-1417 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 FARO
Technologies, Inc., for the FARO 3D Laser Scanner System Upgrade for the Police
Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective
date (RFP 8866 - awarded to FARO Technologies, 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 $85,874.50).
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract
Z. ID 25-1215 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the initial bylaws
for the Denton City Public Facility Corporation; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution and Bylaws
Exhibit 3 - Bylaws with Redlines
Exhibit 4 - Draft Minutes
AA. ID 25-1477 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amended
employment agreement setting the compensation and terms for the City Manager, Sara
Hensley to allow for increases to base salary and other financial and non-financial
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components of compensation without further amendment or renewal of said agreement; to
allow payment to employee in lieu of unused, accrued sick leave for up to fifteen (15)
days per year beginning in the current fiscal year; to provide an additional fifteen (15) days
of paid vacation leave to be accrued in the current fiscal year.; authorizing the Mayor to
execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective
date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Current Agreement (Redline)
Exhibit 3 - Proposed Ordinance and Amended Agreement
AB. ID 25-1476 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amended
compensation agreement setting the compensation and terms for the Presiding Judge,
Tyler Atkinson with an effective date of August 19, 2025 and ending date of September
30, 2026; to allow for increases to base salary and other financial and non-financial
components of compensation without further amendment or renewal of said agreement; to
allow payment to employee in lieu of unused, accrued sick leave for up to seven (7) days
per year; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of
funds; and providing an effective date..
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Current Agreement (Redline)
Exhibit 3 - Proposed Ordinance and Amended Agreement
AC. ID 25-1475 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a third amended
employment agreement setting the compensation and terms for City Auditor, Madison
Rorschach to allow for increases to base salary and other financial and non-financial
components of compensation without further amendment or renewal of said agreement; to
allow payment to employee in lieu of unused, accrued sick leave for up to seven (7) days
per year; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of
funds; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Current Agreement Redline
Exhibit 3 - Proposed Ordinance and Amended Agreement
AD. ID 25-1474 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amended
employment agreement setting the compensation and terms for the City Attorney, Mack
Reinwand, to allow for increases to base salary and other financial and non-financial
components of compensation without further amendment or renewal of said agreement; to
allow payment to employee in lieu of unused, accrued sick leave for up to fifteen (15)
days per year; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the
expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Redline
Exhibit 3 - Proposed Ordinance and Amended Agreement
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AE. ID 25-1458 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving the execution
and delivery of a financing agreement with the Texas Water Development Board
regarding the issuance of utility system revenue bonds by the City for waterworks system
improvements and related issuance costs, and approving the obligations of the City with
respect to such agreement; authorizing the City Manager, City Secretary and Chief
Financial Officer to take the actions necessary to accomplish the purposes of the
ordinance and resolving other matters relating to the subject; and providing an effective
date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Draft Financing Agreement
Exhibit 3: Ordinance
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Z25-0007b Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Residential 2
(R-2) District to a Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MN) District on approximately 1.09 acres
of land generally located on the north side of West University Drive between Willow Lane
and Cottonwood Lane in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an
amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum
amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective
date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the
request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and second by Commissioner
McDuff. (Z25-0007b, Kalyans, Julie Wyatt)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 4 - Current Zoning Map
Exhibit 5 - Proposed Zoning Map
Exhibit 6 - Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 7 - Comparison of Permitted Uses
Exhibit 8 - Fiscal Impact Analysis Summary
Exhibit 9 - Notification Map
Exhibit 10 - Presentation
Exhibit 11 - Draft Ordinance
B. S25-0004a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, approving a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Boarding House use on
approximately 0.403 acres of land, generally located at the southwest corner of the
intersection of West Oak Street and Fry Street in the City of Denton, Denton County,
Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in
the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability and an
effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [4-0] to recommend approval
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of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner
McDuff. (S25-0004a, 1305 Oak Boarding House, Matt Bodine)
Attachments: Exhibit 1. Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2. Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3. Site Location Map
Exhibit 4. Project Narrative
Exhibit 5. Existing Site Plan
Exhibit 6. Current Zoning Map
Exhibit 7. Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 8. Table of Allowed Uses
Exhibit 9. Financial Impact Summary
Exhibit 10. Public Notification Map
Exhibit 11. Ordinance
Exhibit 12. Staff Presentation
C. Z25-0004a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Rural
Residential (RR) District to Heavy Industrial (HI) District on approximately 21.800 acres
of land generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Spring Side Road
and Corbin Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment
to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of
$2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission voted [3-1] to recommend approval of the request.
Motion for approval by Commissioner McDuff and second by Commissioner Riggs.
(Z25-0004a, Spring Side Road Industrial, Matt Bodine)
Attachments: Exhibit 1. Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2. Staff Analysis
Exhibit 3. Site Location Map
Exhibit 4. Project Narrative
Exhibit 5. LLC Members List
Exhibit 6. Current Zoning Map
Exhibit 7. Proposed Zoning Map
Exhibit 8. Future Land Use Map
Exhibit 9. Table of Allowed Uses
Exhibit 10. Current Mobility Plan
Exhibit 11. Notification Map & Responses
Exhibit 12. Fiscal Impact Summary
Exhibit 13. Ordinance
Exhibit 14. Staff Presentation
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
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A. ID 25-1039 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton stating no objection to 2100
Spencer Road (TX) Owner LP’s 4% housing tax credit application to Texas Department
of Housing and Community Affairs for proposed rehabilitation of the Waterford at
Spencer Oaks Apartments to provide affordable rental housing; and providing an effective
date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Application for a Resolution of No Objection
Exhibit 4 - Resolution of No Objection
Exhibit 5 - 8-5-25 Presentation
B. ID 25-1316 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving the issuance and sale
by Legacy Denton Public Facility Corporation of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
(Waterford at Spencer Oaks) Series 2025 to provide affordable rental housing; and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
Exhibit 4 - ISR 2025-057
C. ID 25-1143 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, updating impact fees by
amending Article VI “Impact Fees” of Chapter 26, “Utilities,” Sections 26-213, 26-216
through 26-222, and Section 26-228 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances;
adopting revised land use assumptions and capital improvements plans for water and
wastewater impact fees; establishing new service areas for water and wastewater impact
fees; establishing new maximum impact fees per service unit and impact fees to be
collected; revising provisions for the assessment and collection of impact fees; repealing
conflicting ordinances and resolutions; providing severability and penalty clauses; and
providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Ordinance
Exhibit 3: Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update of June 2025 (Exhibit I)
Exhibit 4: Water Service Areas (Appendix A)
Exhibit 5: Wastewater Service Areas (Appendix B)
Exhibit 6: Single Service Equivalence (Appendix C)
Exhibit 7: Impact Fee Table (Appendix D)
Exhibit 8: 2025 Draft Redline Changes
Exhibit 9: Presentation
D. HL25-0001a Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an application for a
partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article
VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a
Local Historic Landmark located at 314 Marietta Street, located on the east side of
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Marietta Street, between W. Oak Street and Houston Place; providing for severability;
and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a
favorable determination (5-0). (HL25-0001a, 314 Marietta Street - Tax Exemption,
Cameron Robertson)
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Site Location Map
Exhibit 3 - Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129
Exhibit 4 - Application for Historic Landmark Tax Exemption Authorization
Exhibit 5 - June 9, 2025 - Draft Minutes
Exhibit 6 - Draft Resolution
Exhibit 7 - Presentation
E. ID 24-2621 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas placing
a proposal on the September 16, 2025, City Council public meeting agenda to adopt a
2025 Tax Rate that will exceed the lower of the no-new-revenue tax rate or the voter
approval tax rate; calling a public hearing on the proposed tax rate which will result in an
increase in tax revenue to the City for fiscal year 2025-26, to be held on September 9,
2025; calling a public hearing on the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 Annual Program
of Services of the City of Denton to be held on September 9, 2025; requiring the
publication and posting of notices of the public hearings and meetings in accordance with
the law; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2 - Resolution
Exhibit 3 - Presentation
6. CONCLUDING ITEMS
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council
or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open
Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken,
to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules;
an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about
an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social,
ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that
was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee
of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of
people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website
(https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E.
McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on August 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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