Public Utilities Board

City Hall City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Meeting Agenda Public Utilities Board Monday, March 24, 2025 9:00 AM Council Work Session Room REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD Citizens will be able to participate in the following way: • eComment – The agenda was posted online at https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/ Public-Meetings-Agendas. Once the agenda is posted, a link to make virtual comments using the eComment module will be made available next to the meeting listing on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Using eComment, Individuals may indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. eComments may be submitted up until the start of the meeting at which time the ability to make an eComment will be closed. eComments will be sent directly to members of the Public Utilities Board immediately upon submission and recorded by the Secretary into the Minutes of the Meeting. After determining that a quorum is present, the Public Utilities Board of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025 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: REGULAR MEETING 1. PRESENTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC This section of the agenda permits a person to make comments regarding public business on items as listed on the agenda. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes. Such person(s) shall have registered under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time this agenda item is read into the record. 2. 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 City Manager or 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 – D). 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, 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. PUB25-034 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Page 1 Printed on 3/20/2025 Public Utilities Board Meeting Agenda March 24, 2025 home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Wastech Corporation, amending the contract approved by City Council on September 22, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,907.00; said first amendment to provide additional annual services and equipment replacements for the Smart Routing Solutions for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7169 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $125,226.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $626,133.00). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Original Ordinance, Contract, and Assignment of Contract Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Amendment 1 B. PUB25-036 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Manager at Risk contract with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., for construction phase services for Southeast Denton Package B (SED-B) Improvements for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7714 - Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $544,645.00, for a total contract award aggregated to $22,127,023.00). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance, Preconstruction Services Contract, Ordinance, Construction Services Contract, Contingen Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Change Order 1 C. PUB25-038 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hayes Construction, LLC, for the Trinity Bridge 6-inch Force Main Relocation for Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8711 - awarded to Hayes Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $151,988.55). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Bid Tabulation Exhibit 3 - Ordinance and Advanced Funding Agreement Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Contract D. PUB25-043 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Milsoft Utility Solutions, Inc., for continued vendor support of the Milsoft Interactive Voice Response and associated software modules along with new hardware and software upgrades for Denton Municipal Electric, 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 be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8752 Page 2 Printed on 3/20/2025 Public Utilities Board Meeting Agenda March 24, 2025 - awarded to Milsoft Utility Solutions, Inc., for two (2) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extension, in the total four (4) year not-to-exceed amount of $224,000.00). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance and Contract 3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION A. PUB25-041 Consider approval of the February 24, 2025, minutes. Attachments: 2.24.25 PUB Minutes B. PUB25-044 Consider approval of the March 10, 2025, minutes. Attachments: 3.10.25 PUB Minutes - No Quorum C. PUB25-001 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the energy cost adjustment and transmission cost recovery factor schedules; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing effective dates for this ordinance and the schedule or rates. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Rate Ordinance Redline Exhibit 3 - Rate Ordinance Exhibit 4 - Presentation D. PUB25-037 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with NorthStar Energy Solutions, LLC, for substation construction services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8574 - awarded to NorthStar Energy Solutions, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $22,090,000.00). Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Pricing Evaluation Exhibit 3 - Presentation Exhibit 4 - Ordinance and Contract E. PUB25-042 Management Reports 1. Impact on Tariffs Memo 2. Utility Billing and Mailing Extension 3. Future Agenda Items 4. New Business Action Items Attachments: 1. Impact on Tariffs Memo 2. Utility Billing and Mailing Extension 3. Future Agenda Items 4. New Business Action Items Page 3 Printed on 3/20/2025 Public Utilities Board Meeting Agenda March 24, 2025 F. PUB25-032 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton repealing ordinance No. 24-2027; approving the 2025 Denton Municipal Electric - Energy Risk Management Policy (the "2025 ERMP"); delegating authority as provided in the 2025 ERMP; authorizing and approving the subsequent execution of such other ancillary and related documents, including, without limitation, contracts, nominations, certificates, assignments, licenses, directions, instruments, confirmations, orders, and statements as are authorized by the 2025 ERMP, which are incident to or related thereto; confirming that the city of Denton, its mayor, its city council members, its city manager, its city attorney, and its city secretary are authorized to perform such acts and obligations as are reasonably required to consummate those future transactions which are provided for and authorized by the 2025 ERMP; finding that the purchase of electricity, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; finding that the purchase of electric energy, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments made by the city under the terms of the 2025 ERMP are in the public welfare of the citizens and electric ratepayers of the city; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and, providing an effective date. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Ordinance Exhibit 3 - Risk Policy CLEAN Exhibit 4 - Risk Policy REDLINE 4. 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. Following the completion of the Regular Meeting, the Public Utilities Board will convene in a Work Session at which the following items will be considered: WORK SESSION A. PUB24-268 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff input regarding an Overview and Update of the City of Denton Solid Waste and Recycling Department. (Presentation 45 mins.) Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Presentation Page 4 Printed on 3/20/2025 Public Utilities Board Meeting Agenda March 24, 2025 Following the completion of the Work Session, 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. The Public Utilities Board (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. PUB25-033 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding an update to the Denton Municipal Electric Energy Risk Management Policy that includes public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding legal issues associated with the above matter 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 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. 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 Section 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 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 Section 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. 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 March 20, 2025, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. __________________________________________ OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED. Page 5 Printed on 3/20/2025