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Public Utilities Board

Regular Meeting

Denton, TX · December 10, 2018

Agenda

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City Hall City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Meeting Agenda Public Utilities Board Monday, December 10, 2018 9:00 AM Work Session Room After determining that a quorum is present, the Public Utilities Board of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a meeting on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 9:00 a.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 A. PUB18-229 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding Phase 2 of the 2018 Denton Municipal Electric - Energy Risk Management Policy. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Power Point Presentation Exhibit 3 - Updated Energy Risk Management Policy Exhibit 4 - Redline Version of Policy Exhibit 5 - Risk Policy Implementation Tasks Report Status Exhibit 6 - Enterprise Risk Consulting Memorandum B. PUB18-230 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff direction regarding the Solid Waste department’s Building Materials Recovery and rubble processing operations. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Presentation The Public Utilities Board (PUB) will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. When items for consideration are not listed under the Closed Meeting section of the agenda, the PUB will not conduct a Closed Meeting and will immediately convene its open meeting. The PUB 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. CLOSED MEETING A. PUB18-220 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 acquisition of real property interests located in the Alexander Hill Survey, Abstract No. 623, Denton County, Texas, generally located in the 800 block of Eagle Drive, a 1.656 acre tract situated at the southeast corner of the Bernard Street / Eagle Drive intersection, City of Denton, Texas. Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the acquisition or condemnation of the real property Page 1 Printed on 12/7/2018 Public Utilities Board Meeting Agenda December 10, 2018 described above where a 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 would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. (Eagle Electric Substation) 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 ACTION, DECISION, OR VOTE IS TAKEN IN THE CLOSED MEETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF §551.086 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (THE ‘PUBLIC POWER EXCEPTION’). THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN INTO A CLOSED MEETING OR EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEX. GOV’T. CODE, §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 §551.071-551.086 OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT. Following the completion of the Closed Meeting, the Public Utilities Board will convene in a Regular Meeting at which the following items will be considered: REGULAR MEETING 1. CONSENT AGENDA Each of the items on the Consent Agenda is recommended by the Staff and approval thereof will be strictly on the basis of the Staff recommendations. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the Assistant City Manager of Utilities, or his designee, to implement each item in accordance with the Staff recommendations. The Public Utilities Board has received background information and has had an opportunity to raise questions regarding these items prior to consideration. Listed below are bids, purchase orders, contracts, and other items to be approved for payment or other action under the Consent Agenda (Agenda Items A – F). This listing is provided on the Consent Agenda to allow Public Utilities Board Members to discuss or withdraw an item prior to approval of the Consent Agenda. If no items are pulled, Consent Agenda Items A – F below 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. PUB18-203 Consider recommending the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing a utility billing adjustments policy; providing a severability clause and providing an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance with Policy Exhibit 3 - Matrix B. PUB18-223 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 515-16 for the acquisition of one (1) Directional Boring Machine for the Water Page 2 Printed on 12/7/2018 Public Utilities Board Meeting Agenda December 10, 2018 Distribution Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6880 - awarded to Vermeer Equipment of Texas, Inc., in the amount of $137,464.40). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - PUB Exhibit 2 - Justification Memo Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract C. PUB18-225 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. to assist in developing a Water Distribution Asset Management Plan, including, strategic planning, maturity assessment, and risk-based assessments of pipeline assets as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-045 - Professional Services Agreement awarded to Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $215,200). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - PUB Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract D. PUB18-226 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive bids under IFB 6900 for the construction of PEC 4 Phase 1 and 2 Drainage Improvements and Elm and Locust Water, Sewer, and Fiber Improvements from Hickory to Eagle for the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (IFB 6900). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Location Map Exhibit 3 - Ordinance E. PUB18-227 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract # 2092415 for the replacement of the roof at 1001 South Mayhill and City Hall; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6908-awarded to Roof Management Services, Inc., the amount of $665,640). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - PUB Exhibit 2 - Cost Comparison Exhibit 3 - CH Roof Contract Price Comparison Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Contract F. PUB18-228 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to the Advisory Services Frame Agreement between the City of Denton and DNV GL Noble Denton USA, LLC, to develop an integration of their Synergi Electric planning software to the ITRON Meter Data Management System (MDMS) software for Denton Municipal Electric, amending the contract approved by Purchasing Staff on May 25, 2017, in the Page 3 Printed on 12/7/2018 Public Utilities Board Meeting Agenda December 10, 2018 not-to-exceed amount of $50,000. In accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, 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; and providing an effective date (File 6445 - providing for an additional expenditure amount not-to-exceed $45,336, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $95,336). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet - PUB Exhibit 2 - Sole Source Letter Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Contract 2. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION A. PUB18-221 Consider approval of the Public Utilities Board Meeting minutes of November 12, 2018. Attachments: PUB Draft Minutes 11-12-18 B. PUB18-222 ACM Update: 1. Water and Wastewater Rate Comparison 2. Future Agenda Items 3. Matrix Attachments: 1. Water WW Rate Comparison Update Nov 2018 2. Future Agenda Item List 3. New Business Matrix - PUB 3. CONCLUDING ITEMS A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the Public Utilities Board 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. CERTIFICATE I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Denton, Texas, on the ________day of ___________________, 2018 at ________o'clock (a.m.) (p.m.) __________________________________________ CITY SECRETARY Page 4 Printed on 12/7/2018 Public Utilities Board Meeting Agenda December 10, 2018 NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION ROOM IS HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER CAN BE SCHEDULED THROUGH THE CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE. Page 5 Printed on 12/7/2018

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