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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.
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.
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.
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.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, July 15, 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
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 preliminary utility budgets and rates for Solid Waste, Water, Wastewater, Drainage, Electric and Customer Service. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the update regarding Denton’s Climate Action Plan goals, measures and dashboard. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the proposed amendment and adoption of the Water and Wastewater Impact Fees. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 preliminary utility budgets and rates for Solid Waste, Water, Wastewater, Drainage, Electric and Customer Service. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the update regarding Denton’s Climate Action Plan goals, measures and dashboard. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the proposed amendment and adoption of the Water and Wastewater Impact Fees. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
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.
A. Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Loom which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Loom.
B. Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding potential resolution to a claim with Frontier Southwest, Inc.; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 25-1226 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
A. Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Loom which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Loom.
B. Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding potential resolution to a claim with Frontier Southwest, Inc.; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 25-1226 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
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.
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.
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.
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.
J. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the June 25, 2025, meeting absence of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board Member; and providing an effective date.
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, authorizing the Denton Police Department to perform Uniform Commercial Vehicle Weight Inspections and Enforcement; and providing an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, establishing responsibilities, policies, and guidelines for the Denton Police Department to conduct Federal Safety Regulation Inspections; and providing an effective date.
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a special permit to Sundt Construction, Inc. to allow for work hours outside those ordinarily allowed pursuant to Section 17-20 (c)(3)(f) of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, with respect to hours of operation related to Bonnie Brae Phase 3 for the construction of Bonnie Brae Street and joining street connections, located between Airport Road/FM1515 and Roselawn Drive: providing for approval of a special permit for a variance in the hours of operation during weekdays and weekends; and providing an effective date.
N. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the North Texas State Fair Association a three-year noise exception for the North Texas Fair and Rodeo which will be held August 15-24, 2025, August 14-23, 2026, and August 13-22, 2027, at 2217 N. Carroll Boulevard; and providing an effective date.
O. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton accepting the donation of works of art, created by The Art Room, to be installed at the American Legion Hall Senior Center; and providing an effective date. The Public Art Committee voted to recommend approval (5-0).
P. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8732 Radio Assessment and Support Services for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8732).
Q. 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 SSP Innovations, LLC, through July 26, 2027, to continue the development of system integrations for Denton Municipal Electric; and declaring an effective date (File 7210 - extending a contract with SSP Innovations, LLC, to July 26, 2027). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
R. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and DKJ Concrete Construction, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 20, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,250,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide utility cut restoration services for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8046 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,312,500.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $6,562,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
S. 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 Trillium Pumps USA, Inc., for the replacement of five Wemco Recessed Impeller Pumps for the Water Reclamation Department, which is the sole provider of these commodities, 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 8751 - awarded to Trillium Pumps USA, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $175,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
T. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8767 for 345kV Autotransformers for Denton Municipal Electric; and providing an effective date (RFP 8767). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
U. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the repair and replacement of cylinder heads for the Denton Energy Center; and providing an effective date (File 8860 - awarded to Wartsila North America, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $188,483.04). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
V. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the emergency purchase and installation of a replacement 2500kva transformer for the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant; and providing an effective date (File 8861 - awarded to Shermco Industries, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $147,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
W. 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 Northstar Construction, LLC, for the construction of a neighborhood park in The Villages of Carmel for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 7985 - awarded to Northstar Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,788,364.70).
X. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive statements of qualifications under RFQ 8664 for a Pre-Qualified Professional List for Events, League, and Award Shirts for the Parks and Recreation Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8664).
Y. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8736 for Putting and Chipping Green Replacement for the Parks and Recreation Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8736).
Z. 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 Freedom Commercial Services, LLC, for abatement of private property nuisances not abated by property owners for the Community Improvement Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8796 - awarded to Freedom Commercial Services, 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 $687,500.00).
AA. 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 Questcare Medical Services, PLLC, for the performance of medical direction services for the Denton Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8799 - awarded to Questcare Medical Services, PLLC, 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 $400,000.00).
AB. 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 Johnston Technical Services, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Nos. DIR-CPO-4792 and DIR-CPO-5385, for the purchase of Microwave Radio Network Equipment, Accessories, and Services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8849 - awarded to Johnston Technical Services, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,625,000.00).
AC. 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 Carahsoft Technology Corporation, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract Nos. DIR-CPO-5687 and DIR-CPO-5683, and through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 220105, for the purchase of various application licenses, software subscriptions, and Software as a Service for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8854 - awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corporation, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,266,000.00).
AD. 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 The Pioneer Manufacturing Company dba Pioneer Athletics, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 766-25, for the procurement of athletic field marking paint for the Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8874 - awarded to The Pioneer Manufacturing Company dba Pioneer Athletics, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00).
AE. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8367 for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solution for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8367).
AF. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8504 for Enterprise Land Management software for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8504).
AG. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8538 for CAD RMS Replacement for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8538).
AH. 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 Robertson’s Outdoor Cleaning Solutions, LLC dba Power Wash Plus, for private property graffiti abatement services for the Community Improvement Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8844 - awarded to Robertson’s Outdoor Cleaning Solutions, LLC dba Power Wash Plus, for four (4) years, with the option for one (1) additional one (1) year extension, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $165,000.00).
AI. 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 Pepper Psychological Services, PLLC, for psychological testing services for the Police and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8871 - awarded to Pepper Psychological Services, PLLC, 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 $70,000.00).
AJ. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims and Pole Attachment License Agreement between Frontier Southwest, Inc. and the City of Denton, and directing the City Manager and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; providing for the expenditure of funds; and declaring an effective date.
AK. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a Fourth Amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and King & Spalding, LLP, amending the engagement approved by the City Attorney on March 17, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $49,500.00; amended by City Manager and City Council; said Fourth Amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7560 - providing for an additional Fourth Amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $449,000.00).
AL. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas calling a public hearing of the City Council on land use assumptions, water and wastewater capital improvements plan, and a proposed amendment to impact fees related to possible adoption of amended water and wastewater impact fees in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code; acknowledging the posted notice of the public hearing and requiring additional notice of the public hearing as set forth in the body of this resolution; and providing an effective date.
A. 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. (Z25-0007a, Kalyans, Julie Wyatt) THIS ITEM HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE AUGUST 19, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
B. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Multi-family Residential Use on approximately 4.115 acres of land, generally located on the east side of Fallmeadow Street, fifteen feet east of the northern intersection of Gardenview Circle and Fallmeadow 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 establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (S25-0002a, Palladium Denton West, Sean Jacobson)
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a Planned Development Amendment to establish special sign standards for approximately 4.291 acres out of Planned Development 139, generally located on the southeast corner of Vintage Boulevard and I-35W, 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 savings and severability clauses and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0-1) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner Padron. (PDA25-0003b, Gateway of Denton Signs, Mia Hines)
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $142,565,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation refunding and improvement bonds, Series 2025"; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $254,050,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025"; authorizing the issuance of the certificates; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said certificates; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
C. Consider approval of a resolution to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Texas Joint Powers Agency, to represent the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date.
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton, between the City of Denton and United States Cold Storage, LP, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor in an amount not-to-exceed $1,067,871; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (11-0-1).
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and PR Gypsum, LLC, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore in an amount not-to-exceed $236,857; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (9-0).
H. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton appointing two members to the Economic Development Partnership Board and the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board.
J. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the June 25, 2025, meeting absence of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board Member; and providing an effective date.
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, authorizing the Denton Police Department to perform Uniform Commercial Vehicle Weight Inspections and Enforcement; and providing an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, establishing responsibilities, policies, and guidelines for the Denton Police Department to conduct Federal Safety Regulation Inspections; and providing an effective date.
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a special permit to Sundt Construction, Inc. to allow for work hours outside those ordinarily allowed pursuant to Section 17-20 (c)(3)(f) of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, with respect to hours of operation related to Bonnie Brae Phase 3 for the construction of Bonnie Brae Street and joining street connections, located between Airport Road/FM1515 and Roselawn Drive: providing for approval of a special permit for a variance in the hours of operation during weekdays and weekends; and providing an effective date.
N. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the North Texas State Fair Association a three-year noise exception for the North Texas Fair and Rodeo which will be held August 15-24, 2025, August 14-23, 2026, and August 13-22, 2027, at 2217 N. Carroll Boulevard; and providing an effective date.
O. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton accepting the donation of works of art, created by The Art Room, to be installed at the American Legion Hall Senior Center; and providing an effective date. The Public Art Committee voted to recommend approval (5-0).
P. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8732 Radio Assessment and Support Services for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8732).
Q. 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 SSP Innovations, LLC, through July 26, 2027, to continue the development of system integrations for Denton Municipal Electric; and declaring an effective date (File 7210 - extending a contract with SSP Innovations, LLC, to July 26, 2027). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
R. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and DKJ Concrete Construction, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 20, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,250,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide utility cut restoration services for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8046 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,312,500.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $6,562,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
S. 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 Trillium Pumps USA, Inc., for the replacement of five Wemco Recessed Impeller Pumps for the Water Reclamation Department, which is the sole provider of these commodities, 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 8751 - awarded to Trillium Pumps USA, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $175,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
T. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8767 for 345kV Autotransformers for Denton Municipal Electric; and providing an effective date (RFP 8767). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
U. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the repair and replacement of cylinder heads for the Denton Energy Center; and providing an effective date (File 8860 - awarded to Wartsila North America, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $188,483.04). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
V. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the emergency purchase and installation of a replacement 2500kva transformer for the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant; and providing an effective date (File 8861 - awarded to Shermco Industries, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $147,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
W. 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 Northstar Construction, LLC, for the construction of a neighborhood park in The Villages of Carmel for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 7985 - awarded to Northstar Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,788,364.70).
X. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive statements of qualifications under RFQ 8664 for a Pre-Qualified Professional List for Events, League, and Award Shirts for the Parks and Recreation Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8664).
Y. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8736 for Putting and Chipping Green Replacement for the Parks and Recreation Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8736).
Z. 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 Freedom Commercial Services, LLC, for abatement of private property nuisances not abated by property owners for the Community Improvement Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8796 - awarded to Freedom Commercial Services, 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 $687,500.00).
AA. 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 Questcare Medical Services, PLLC, for the performance of medical direction services for the Denton Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8799 - awarded to Questcare Medical Services, PLLC, 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 $400,000.00).
AB. 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 Johnston Technical Services, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Nos. DIR-CPO-4792 and DIR-CPO-5385, for the purchase of Microwave Radio Network Equipment, Accessories, and Services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8849 - awarded to Johnston Technical Services, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,625,000.00).
AC. 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 Carahsoft Technology Corporation, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract Nos. DIR-CPO-5687 and DIR-CPO-5683, and through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 220105, for the purchase of various application licenses, software subscriptions, and Software as a Service for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8854 - awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corporation, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,266,000.00).
AD. 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 The Pioneer Manufacturing Company dba Pioneer Athletics, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 766-25, for the procurement of athletic field marking paint for the Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8874 - awarded to The Pioneer Manufacturing Company dba Pioneer Athletics, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00).
AE. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8367 for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solution for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8367).
AF. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8504 for Enterprise Land Management software for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8504).
AG. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8538 for CAD RMS Replacement for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8538).
AH. 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 Robertson’s Outdoor Cleaning Solutions, LLC dba Power Wash Plus, for private property graffiti abatement services for the Community Improvement Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8844 - awarded to Robertson’s Outdoor Cleaning Solutions, LLC dba Power Wash Plus, for four (4) years, with the option for one (1) additional one (1) year extension, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $165,000.00).
AI. 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 Pepper Psychological Services, PLLC, for psychological testing services for the Police and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8871 - awarded to Pepper Psychological Services, PLLC, 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 $70,000.00).
AJ. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims and Pole Attachment License Agreement between Frontier Southwest, Inc. and the City of Denton, and directing the City Manager and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; providing for the expenditure of funds; and declaring an effective date.
AK. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a Fourth Amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and King & Spalding, LLP, amending the engagement approved by the City Attorney on March 17, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $49,500.00; amended by City Manager and City Council; said Fourth Amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7560 - providing for an additional Fourth Amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $449,000.00).
AL. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas calling a public hearing of the City Council on land use assumptions, water and wastewater capital improvements plan, and a proposed amendment to impact fees related to possible adoption of amended water and wastewater impact fees in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code; acknowledging the posted notice of the public hearing and requiring additional notice of the public hearing as set forth in the body of this resolution; and providing an effective date.
A. 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. (Z25-0007a, Kalyans, Julie Wyatt) THIS ITEM HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE AUGUST 19, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
B. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Multi-family Residential Use on approximately 4.115 acres of land, generally located on the east side of Fallmeadow Street, fifteen feet east of the northern intersection of Gardenview Circle and Fallmeadow 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 establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (S25-0002a, Palladium Denton West, Sean Jacobson)
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a Planned Development Amendment to establish special sign standards for approximately 4.291 acres out of Planned Development 139, generally located on the southeast corner of Vintage Boulevard and I-35W, 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 savings and severability clauses and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0-1) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner Padron. (PDA25-0003b, Gateway of Denton Signs, Mia Hines)
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $142,565,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation refunding and improvement bonds, Series 2025"; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $254,050,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025"; authorizing the issuance of the certificates; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said certificates; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
C. Consider approval of a resolution to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Texas Joint Powers Agency, to represent the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date.
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton, between the City of Denton and United States Cold Storage, LP, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor in an amount not-to-exceed $1,067,871; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (11-0-1).
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and PR Gypsum, LLC, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore in an amount not-to-exceed $236,857; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (9-0).
H. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton appointing two members to the Economic Development Partnership Board and the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board.
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.
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 July 11, 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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Jul 15, 2025 City Council on 2025-07-15 2:00 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, July 15, 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
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 preliminary utility budgets and rates for Solid Waste, Water, Wastewater, Drainage, Electric and Customer Service. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the update regarding Denton’s Climate Action Plan goals, measures and dashboard. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the proposed amendment and adoption of the Water and Wastewater Impact Fees. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 preliminary utility budgets and rates for Solid Waste, Water, Wastewater, Drainage, Electric and Customer Service. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the update regarding Denton’s Climate Action Plan goals, measures and dashboard. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the proposed amendment and adoption of the Water and Wastewater Impact Fees. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
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.
A. Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Loom which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Loom.
B. Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding potential resolution to a claim with Frontier Southwest, Inc.; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 25-1226 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
A. Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Loom which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Loom.
B. Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding potential resolution to a claim with Frontier Southwest, Inc.; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 25-1226 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
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.
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.
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.
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.
J. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the June 25, 2025, meeting absence of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board Member; and providing an effective date.
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, authorizing the Denton Police Department to perform Uniform Commercial Vehicle Weight Inspections and Enforcement; and providing an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, establishing responsibilities, policies, and guidelines for the Denton Police Department to conduct Federal Safety Regulation Inspections; and providing an effective date.
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a special permit to Sundt Construction, Inc. to allow for work hours outside those ordinarily allowed pursuant to Section 17-20 (c)(3)(f) of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, with respect to hours of operation related to Bonnie Brae Phase 3 for the construction of Bonnie Brae Street and joining street connections, located between Airport Road/FM1515 and Roselawn Drive: providing for approval of a special permit for a variance in the hours of operation during weekdays and weekends; and providing an effective date.
N. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the North Texas State Fair Association a three-year noise exception for the North Texas Fair and Rodeo which will be held August 15-24, 2025, August 14-23, 2026, and August 13-22, 2027, at 2217 N. Carroll Boulevard; and providing an effective date.
O. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton accepting the donation of works of art, created by The Art Room, to be installed at the American Legion Hall Senior Center; and providing an effective date. The Public Art Committee voted to recommend approval (5-0).
P. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8732 Radio Assessment and Support Services for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8732).
Q. 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 SSP Innovations, LLC, through July 26, 2027, to continue the development of system integrations for Denton Municipal Electric; and declaring an effective date (File 7210 - extending a contract with SSP Innovations, LLC, to July 26, 2027). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
R. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and DKJ Concrete Construction, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 20, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,250,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide utility cut restoration services for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8046 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,312,500.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $6,562,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
S. 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 Trillium Pumps USA, Inc., for the replacement of five Wemco Recessed Impeller Pumps for the Water Reclamation Department, which is the sole provider of these commodities, 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 8751 - awarded to Trillium Pumps USA, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $175,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
T. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8767 for 345kV Autotransformers for Denton Municipal Electric; and providing an effective date (RFP 8767). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
U. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the repair and replacement of cylinder heads for the Denton Energy Center; and providing an effective date (File 8860 - awarded to Wartsila North America, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $188,483.04). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
V. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the emergency purchase and installation of a replacement 2500kva transformer for the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant; and providing an effective date (File 8861 - awarded to Shermco Industries, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $147,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
W. 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 Northstar Construction, LLC, for the construction of a neighborhood park in The Villages of Carmel for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 7985 - awarded to Northstar Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,788,364.70).
X. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive statements of qualifications under RFQ 8664 for a Pre-Qualified Professional List for Events, League, and Award Shirts for the Parks and Recreation Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8664).
Y. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8736 for Putting and Chipping Green Replacement for the Parks and Recreation Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8736).
Z. 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 Freedom Commercial Services, LLC, for abatement of private property nuisances not abated by property owners for the Community Improvement Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8796 - awarded to Freedom Commercial Services, 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 $687,500.00).
AA. 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 Questcare Medical Services, PLLC, for the performance of medical direction services for the Denton Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8799 - awarded to Questcare Medical Services, PLLC, 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 $400,000.00).
AB. 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 Johnston Technical Services, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Nos. DIR-CPO-4792 and DIR-CPO-5385, for the purchase of Microwave Radio Network Equipment, Accessories, and Services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8849 - awarded to Johnston Technical Services, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,625,000.00).
AC. 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 Carahsoft Technology Corporation, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract Nos. DIR-CPO-5687 and DIR-CPO-5683, and through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 220105, for the purchase of various application licenses, software subscriptions, and Software as a Service for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8854 - awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corporation, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,266,000.00).
AD. 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 The Pioneer Manufacturing Company dba Pioneer Athletics, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 766-25, for the procurement of athletic field marking paint for the Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8874 - awarded to The Pioneer Manufacturing Company dba Pioneer Athletics, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00).
AE. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8367 for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solution for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8367).
AF. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8504 for Enterprise Land Management software for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8504).
AG. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8538 for CAD RMS Replacement for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8538).
AH. 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 Robertson’s Outdoor Cleaning Solutions, LLC dba Power Wash Plus, for private property graffiti abatement services for the Community Improvement Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8844 - awarded to Robertson’s Outdoor Cleaning Solutions, LLC dba Power Wash Plus, for four (4) years, with the option for one (1) additional one (1) year extension, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $165,000.00).
AI. 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 Pepper Psychological Services, PLLC, for psychological testing services for the Police and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8871 - awarded to Pepper Psychological Services, PLLC, 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 $70,000.00).
AJ. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims and Pole Attachment License Agreement between Frontier Southwest, Inc. and the City of Denton, and directing the City Manager and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; providing for the expenditure of funds; and declaring an effective date.
AK. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a Fourth Amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and King & Spalding, LLP, amending the engagement approved by the City Attorney on March 17, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $49,500.00; amended by City Manager and City Council; said Fourth Amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7560 - providing for an additional Fourth Amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $449,000.00).
AL. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas calling a public hearing of the City Council on land use assumptions, water and wastewater capital improvements plan, and a proposed amendment to impact fees related to possible adoption of amended water and wastewater impact fees in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code; acknowledging the posted notice of the public hearing and requiring additional notice of the public hearing as set forth in the body of this resolution; and providing an effective date.
A. 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. (Z25-0007a, Kalyans, Julie Wyatt) THIS ITEM HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE AUGUST 19, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
B. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Multi-family Residential Use on approximately 4.115 acres of land, generally located on the east side of Fallmeadow Street, fifteen feet east of the northern intersection of Gardenview Circle and Fallmeadow 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 establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (S25-0002a, Palladium Denton West, Sean Jacobson)
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a Planned Development Amendment to establish special sign standards for approximately 4.291 acres out of Planned Development 139, generally located on the southeast corner of Vintage Boulevard and I-35W, 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 savings and severability clauses and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0-1) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner Padron. (PDA25-0003b, Gateway of Denton Signs, Mia Hines)
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $142,565,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation refunding and improvement bonds, Series 2025"; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $254,050,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025"; authorizing the issuance of the certificates; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said certificates; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
C. Consider approval of a resolution to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Texas Joint Powers Agency, to represent the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date.
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton, between the City of Denton and United States Cold Storage, LP, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor in an amount not-to-exceed $1,067,871; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (11-0-1).
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and PR Gypsum, LLC, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore in an amount not-to-exceed $236,857; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (9-0).
H. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton appointing two members to the Economic Development Partnership Board and the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board.
J. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the June 25, 2025, meeting absence of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board Member; and providing an effective date.
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, authorizing the Denton Police Department to perform Uniform Commercial Vehicle Weight Inspections and Enforcement; and providing an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, establishing responsibilities, policies, and guidelines for the Denton Police Department to conduct Federal Safety Regulation Inspections; and providing an effective date.
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a special permit to Sundt Construction, Inc. to allow for work hours outside those ordinarily allowed pursuant to Section 17-20 (c)(3)(f) of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, with respect to hours of operation related to Bonnie Brae Phase 3 for the construction of Bonnie Brae Street and joining street connections, located between Airport Road/FM1515 and Roselawn Drive: providing for approval of a special permit for a variance in the hours of operation during weekdays and weekends; and providing an effective date.
N. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the North Texas State Fair Association a three-year noise exception for the North Texas Fair and Rodeo which will be held August 15-24, 2025, August 14-23, 2026, and August 13-22, 2027, at 2217 N. Carroll Boulevard; and providing an effective date.
O. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton accepting the donation of works of art, created by The Art Room, to be installed at the American Legion Hall Senior Center; and providing an effective date. The Public Art Committee voted to recommend approval (5-0).
P. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8732 Radio Assessment and Support Services for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8732).
Q. 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 SSP Innovations, LLC, through July 26, 2027, to continue the development of system integrations for Denton Municipal Electric; and declaring an effective date (File 7210 - extending a contract with SSP Innovations, LLC, to July 26, 2027). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
R. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and DKJ Concrete Construction, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 20, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,250,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide utility cut restoration services for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8046 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,312,500.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $6,562,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
S. 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 Trillium Pumps USA, Inc., for the replacement of five Wemco Recessed Impeller Pumps for the Water Reclamation Department, which is the sole provider of these commodities, 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 8751 - awarded to Trillium Pumps USA, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $175,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
T. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8767 for 345kV Autotransformers for Denton Municipal Electric; and providing an effective date (RFP 8767). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
U. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the repair and replacement of cylinder heads for the Denton Energy Center; and providing an effective date (File 8860 - awarded to Wartsila North America, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $188,483.04). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
V. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the emergency purchase and installation of a replacement 2500kva transformer for the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant; and providing an effective date (File 8861 - awarded to Shermco Industries, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $147,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
W. 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 Northstar Construction, LLC, for the construction of a neighborhood park in The Villages of Carmel for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 7985 - awarded to Northstar Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,788,364.70).
X. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive statements of qualifications under RFQ 8664 for a Pre-Qualified Professional List for Events, League, and Award Shirts for the Parks and Recreation Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8664).
Y. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8736 for Putting and Chipping Green Replacement for the Parks and Recreation Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8736).
Z. 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 Freedom Commercial Services, LLC, for abatement of private property nuisances not abated by property owners for the Community Improvement Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8796 - awarded to Freedom Commercial Services, 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 $687,500.00).
AA. 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 Questcare Medical Services, PLLC, for the performance of medical direction services for the Denton Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8799 - awarded to Questcare Medical Services, PLLC, 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 $400,000.00).
AB. 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 Johnston Technical Services, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Nos. DIR-CPO-4792 and DIR-CPO-5385, for the purchase of Microwave Radio Network Equipment, Accessories, and Services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8849 - awarded to Johnston Technical Services, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,625,000.00).
AC. 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 Carahsoft Technology Corporation, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract Nos. DIR-CPO-5687 and DIR-CPO-5683, and through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 220105, for the purchase of various application licenses, software subscriptions, and Software as a Service for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8854 - awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corporation, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,266,000.00).
AD. 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 The Pioneer Manufacturing Company dba Pioneer Athletics, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 766-25, for the procurement of athletic field marking paint for the Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8874 - awarded to The Pioneer Manufacturing Company dba Pioneer Athletics, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00).
AE. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8367 for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solution for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8367).
AF. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8504 for Enterprise Land Management software for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8504).
AG. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8538 for CAD RMS Replacement for the Technology Services Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8538).
AH. 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 Robertson’s Outdoor Cleaning Solutions, LLC dba Power Wash Plus, for private property graffiti abatement services for the Community Improvement Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8844 - awarded to Robertson’s Outdoor Cleaning Solutions, LLC dba Power Wash Plus, for four (4) years, with the option for one (1) additional one (1) year extension, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $165,000.00).
AI. 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 Pepper Psychological Services, PLLC, for psychological testing services for the Police and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8871 - awarded to Pepper Psychological Services, PLLC, 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 $70,000.00).
AJ. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims and Pole Attachment License Agreement between Frontier Southwest, Inc. and the City of Denton, and directing the City Manager and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; providing for the expenditure of funds; and declaring an effective date.
AK. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a Fourth Amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and King & Spalding, LLP, amending the engagement approved by the City Attorney on March 17, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $49,500.00; amended by City Manager and City Council; said Fourth Amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7560 - providing for an additional Fourth Amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $449,000.00).
AL. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas calling a public hearing of the City Council on land use assumptions, water and wastewater capital improvements plan, and a proposed amendment to impact fees related to possible adoption of amended water and wastewater impact fees in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code; acknowledging the posted notice of the public hearing and requiring additional notice of the public hearing as set forth in the body of this resolution; and providing an effective date.
A. 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. (Z25-0007a, Kalyans, Julie Wyatt) THIS ITEM HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE AUGUST 19, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
B. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow for a Multi-family Residential Use on approximately 4.115 acres of land, generally located on the east side of Fallmeadow Street, fifteen feet east of the northern intersection of Gardenview Circle and Fallmeadow 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 establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (S25-0002a, Palladium Denton West, Sean Jacobson)
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a Planned Development Amendment to establish special sign standards for approximately 4.291 acres out of Planned Development 139, generally located on the southeast corner of Vintage Boulevard and I-35W, 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 savings and severability clauses and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0-1) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner Padron. (PDA25-0003b, Gateway of Denton Signs, Mia Hines)
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $142,565,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation refunding and improvement bonds, Series 2025"; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $254,050,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025"; authorizing the issuance of the certificates; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said certificates; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
C. Consider approval of a resolution to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Texas Joint Powers Agency, to represent the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date.
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton, between the City of Denton and United States Cold Storage, LP, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor in an amount not-to-exceed $1,067,871; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (11-0-1).
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and PR Gypsum, LLC, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore in an amount not-to-exceed $236,857; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (9-0).
H. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton appointing two members to the Economic Development Partnership Board and the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board.
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.
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 July 11, 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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