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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, September 16, 2025, at 6:30 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.
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on a resolution declaring June as Pride Month in the City of Denton. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the proposed expenditures of the Tourist and Convention Fund (Hotel Occupancy Tax) for FY 2025-26. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on a resolution declaring June as Pride Month in the City of Denton. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the proposed expenditures of the Tourist and Convention Fund (Hotel Occupancy Tax) for FY 2025-26. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in the Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. 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.
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.
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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.
C. Mr. Chris Watts regarding a report of the “Atomic Bingo Bash” to be held on October 23, 2025 by Serve Denton.
A. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton repealing Policy No. 200.01 Barricading City Streets due to updated Texas and National traffic control standards; and declaring an effective date.
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Main Street Association a noise exception for the Fall Twilight Tunes Series, which will be held on Thursday, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, and October 30, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wolff’s Park - 108 Industrial Street; and providing an effective date. The Denton Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board voted to approve (4-0).
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the city manager to execute a facility use agreement between the City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department and SPAN Inc. for Meals on Wheels of Denton County; and providing an effective date.
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a cooperative agreement with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Range Creek public hunting area; and providing an effective date. Park Board recommended approval. (5-0)
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas, providing for client and clinical services to victims of child abuse and non-offending family members; providing for the expenditure of funds in the amount of $215,520; and providing for an effective date.
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a interlocal cooperation agreement with Denton County, Texas for the redesign costs in connection with future right-of-way for a parcel near Loop 288 East and Geesling Road associated with the Loop 288 East-US 380 Connector Project; providing for the expenditure of funds in the not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.00 therefor; and providing an effective date.
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and deliver an agreement for the furnishing of and reimbursement for traffic signal equipment, between the City of Denton and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), at the intersections of US 377 at Fort Worth Drive, US 377 at US 77, and FM 428 at Kings Row; confirming reimbursement by TxDOT; and providing an effective date.
H. 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 Preferred Technologies, LLC, for Genetec integrated security system services, including software, licenses, new installation, maintenance, repair, and parts inventory of corresponding security and access control hardware for all City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8858 – awarded to Preferred Technologies, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00).
I. 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 Ray McCain Services Inc., for overhead door and gate services for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8859 – awarded to Ray McCain Services Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,511,831.00).
J. 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 Techline, Inc., for the purchase of electric utility distribution hardware – fuses and arms to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8864 – awarded to Techline, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00).
A. Hold a public hearing and receive citizen input on the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget. TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 This taxpayer impact statement is required by Government Code § 551.043(c) to be posted on the notice of a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body. This Taxpayer Impact Statement shows the median-value homestead property in the City of Denton, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same property for the upcoming fiscal year. Taxpayer Impact Statement FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2026 Adopted No-New-Revenue Proposed Tax Rate Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.585420 $0.554279 $0.595420 Median homestead taxable value $379,836 $386,698 $386,698 Tax on average homestead $2,223.64 $2,143.39 $2,302.48 Difference to Current Year Tax Bill ($80.25) $78.84
B. Hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan to offset the removal of 0.23 acre of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) on approximately 53.89 acres of land located north of Spencer Road and approximately 1,200 feet west of the intersection of Spencer Road and Loop 288 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official Environmentally Sensitive Areas map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (AESA25-0001c, Spencer Road Industrial, Jennifer Rovezzi)
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a City-initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the Thoroughfare Map of the 2022 Mobility Plan, including but not limited to modifications to the functional classification of Eagle Drive between North Texas Blvd to South Carroll Blvd, Welch Street between Eagle Drive to West Oak Street, and Avenue A between Highway I-35E and Eagle Drive from Secondary Arterial to Collector. The general area of change is located south and east of the University of North Texas in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official mobility plan; 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 5-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and seconded by Commissioner Dyer. (MPA24-0003, Eagle Drive, Avenue A, & Welch, Sahar Esfandyari).
D. 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 Planned Development 142, Hillcrest Center, to Planned Development – General Office (PD-GO) District including but not limited to establishing uses and standards on approximately 68 acres of land generally located east of North Interstate 35, north of Loop 288, and southwest of Highway 77 (North Elm 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 a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and second by Commissioner Garland. (Z25-0008a, CAT 35, Julie Wyatt)
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton extending the approval period for a Specific Use Permit for a multifamily dwelling use originally approved via Ordinance S23-0005b for approximately 22.81-acres of land, generally located on the south side of Duchess Drive, approximately 742 feet west of Loop 288 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability and an effective date. (S25-0009, Olivo Apartments, Angie Manglaris)
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton by three separate votes, each being conducted on September 16, 2025, October 21, 2025, and December 2, 2025, and granting a nonexclusive gas franchise to Universal Natural Gas, LLC, for use of public rights-of-way in a designated area in the City of Denton for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a system of pipelines and other facilities for the provision, transportation, distribution and conveyance of gas to customers in such designated area; authorizing execution of a franchise agreement between the City of Denton and Universal Natural Gas, LLC, providing for compensation to the City for the use of the public right of ways, providing terms, conditions and requirements related to the use of public rights-of-way in the City of Denton and to the construction, maintenance and operation of pipelines and other facilities for the provision, distribution and transportation of gas to customers in the designated area of the City of Denton; providing for publication; and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the fiscal year 2025-2026 annual program of services (budget) and the capital improvement program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2025 and ending on September 30, 2026; appropriating funds from available resources; ratifying all prior transfers made under the direction of the City Manager pursuant to Article VIII, Section 8.07 of the city charter of the City of Denton; requiring City Manager to file a copy of the budget with the City Secretary, Denton County Clerk and Texas Comptroller, and ensuring the record vote, budget and cover page is posted on the city’s website; and declaring an effective date. TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 This taxpayer impact statement is required by Government Code § 551.043(c) to be posted on the notice of a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body. This Taxpayer Impact Statement shows the median-value homestead property in the City of Denton, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same property for the upcoming fiscal year. Taxpayer Impact Statement FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2026 Adopted No-New-Revenue Proposed Tax Rate Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.585420 $0.554279 $0.595420 Median homestead taxable value $379,836 $386,698 $386,698 Tax on average homestead $2,223.64 $2,143.39 $2,302.48 Difference to Current Year Tax Bill ($80.25) $78.84
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2025, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City on January 1, 2025, and adopting a tax rate of $0.595420 per $100 of valuation for 2025; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and principal on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of the fiscal year 2025-2026 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026 when the budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget; and providing an effective date.
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for water and water service; repealing ordinance no. 24-235; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing for an effective date.
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for wastewater service; repealing ordinance no. 24-236; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
I. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates for Solid Waste and Recycling collection service; repealing ordinance no. 24-238; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date.
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Public Library; superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for the use of the Denton Police Department public safety training center, firearms range, officer special event and off-duty/private event pay, and motor vehicle escorts for hire; providing for severability; superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; and establishing an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Fire Department; superceding all prior fees in conflict with such schedule; providing severability; providing a repealer; and establishing an effective date.
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for use of City owned property and facilities, and for City services provided at or by Parks and Recreation; superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.
C. Mr. Chris Watts regarding a report of the “Atomic Bingo Bash” to be held on October 23, 2025 by Serve Denton.
A. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton repealing Policy No. 200.01 Barricading City Streets due to updated Texas and National traffic control standards; and declaring an effective date.
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Main Street Association a noise exception for the Fall Twilight Tunes Series, which will be held on Thursday, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, and October 30, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wolff’s Park - 108 Industrial Street; and providing an effective date. The Denton Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board voted to approve (4-0).
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the city manager to execute a facility use agreement between the City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department and SPAN Inc. for Meals on Wheels of Denton County; and providing an effective date.
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a cooperative agreement with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Range Creek public hunting area; and providing an effective date. Park Board recommended approval. (5-0)
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas, providing for client and clinical services to victims of child abuse and non-offending family members; providing for the expenditure of funds in the amount of $215,520; and providing for an effective date.
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a interlocal cooperation agreement with Denton County, Texas for the redesign costs in connection with future right-of-way for a parcel near Loop 288 East and Geesling Road associated with the Loop 288 East-US 380 Connector Project; providing for the expenditure of funds in the not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.00 therefor; and providing an effective date.
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and deliver an agreement for the furnishing of and reimbursement for traffic signal equipment, between the City of Denton and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), at the intersections of US 377 at Fort Worth Drive, US 377 at US 77, and FM 428 at Kings Row; confirming reimbursement by TxDOT; and providing an effective date.
H. 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 Preferred Technologies, LLC, for Genetec integrated security system services, including software, licenses, new installation, maintenance, repair, and parts inventory of corresponding security and access control hardware for all City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8858 – awarded to Preferred Technologies, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00).
I. 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 Ray McCain Services Inc., for overhead door and gate services for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8859 – awarded to Ray McCain Services Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,511,831.00).
J. 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 Techline, Inc., for the purchase of electric utility distribution hardware – fuses and arms to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8864 – awarded to Techline, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00).
A. Hold a public hearing and receive citizen input on the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget. TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 This taxpayer impact statement is required by Government Code § 551.043(c) to be posted on the notice of a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body. This Taxpayer Impact Statement shows the median-value homestead property in the City of Denton, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same property for the upcoming fiscal year. Taxpayer Impact Statement FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2026 Adopted No-New-Revenue Proposed Tax Rate Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.585420 $0.554279 $0.595420 Median homestead taxable value $379,836 $386,698 $386,698 Tax on average homestead $2,223.64 $2,143.39 $2,302.48 Difference to Current Year Tax Bill ($80.25) $78.84
B. Hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan to offset the removal of 0.23 acre of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) on approximately 53.89 acres of land located north of Spencer Road and approximately 1,200 feet west of the intersection of Spencer Road and Loop 288 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official Environmentally Sensitive Areas map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (AESA25-0001c, Spencer Road Industrial, Jennifer Rovezzi)
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a City-initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the Thoroughfare Map of the 2022 Mobility Plan, including but not limited to modifications to the functional classification of Eagle Drive between North Texas Blvd to South Carroll Blvd, Welch Street between Eagle Drive to West Oak Street, and Avenue A between Highway I-35E and Eagle Drive from Secondary Arterial to Collector. The general area of change is located south and east of the University of North Texas in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official mobility plan; 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 5-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and seconded by Commissioner Dyer. (MPA24-0003, Eagle Drive, Avenue A, & Welch, Sahar Esfandyari).
D. 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 Planned Development 142, Hillcrest Center, to Planned Development – General Office (PD-GO) District including but not limited to establishing uses and standards on approximately 68 acres of land generally located east of North Interstate 35, north of Loop 288, and southwest of Highway 77 (North Elm 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 a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and second by Commissioner Garland. (Z25-0008a, CAT 35, Julie Wyatt)
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton extending the approval period for a Specific Use Permit for a multifamily dwelling use originally approved via Ordinance S23-0005b for approximately 22.81-acres of land, generally located on the south side of Duchess Drive, approximately 742 feet west of Loop 288 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability and an effective date. (S25-0009, Olivo Apartments, Angie Manglaris)
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton by three separate votes, each being conducted on September 16, 2025, October 21, 2025, and December 2, 2025, and granting a nonexclusive gas franchise to Universal Natural Gas, LLC, for use of public rights-of-way in a designated area in the City of Denton for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a system of pipelines and other facilities for the provision, transportation, distribution and conveyance of gas to customers in such designated area; authorizing execution of a franchise agreement between the City of Denton and Universal Natural Gas, LLC, providing for compensation to the City for the use of the public right of ways, providing terms, conditions and requirements related to the use of public rights-of-way in the City of Denton and to the construction, maintenance and operation of pipelines and other facilities for the provision, distribution and transportation of gas to customers in the designated area of the City of Denton; providing for publication; and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the fiscal year 2025-2026 annual program of services (budget) and the capital improvement program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2025 and ending on September 30, 2026; appropriating funds from available resources; ratifying all prior transfers made under the direction of the City Manager pursuant to Article VIII, Section 8.07 of the city charter of the City of Denton; requiring City Manager to file a copy of the budget with the City Secretary, Denton County Clerk and Texas Comptroller, and ensuring the record vote, budget and cover page is posted on the city’s website; and declaring an effective date. TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 This taxpayer impact statement is required by Government Code § 551.043(c) to be posted on the notice of a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body. This Taxpayer Impact Statement shows the median-value homestead property in the City of Denton, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same property for the upcoming fiscal year. Taxpayer Impact Statement FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2026 Adopted No-New-Revenue Proposed Tax Rate Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.585420 $0.554279 $0.595420 Median homestead taxable value $379,836 $386,698 $386,698 Tax on average homestead $2,223.64 $2,143.39 $2,302.48 Difference to Current Year Tax Bill ($80.25) $78.84
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2025, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City on January 1, 2025, and adopting a tax rate of $0.595420 per $100 of valuation for 2025; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and principal on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of the fiscal year 2025-2026 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026 when the budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget; and providing an effective date.
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for water and water service; repealing ordinance no. 24-235; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing for an effective date.
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for wastewater service; repealing ordinance no. 24-236; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
I. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates for Solid Waste and Recycling collection service; repealing ordinance no. 24-238; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date.
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Public Library; superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for the use of the Denton Police Department public safety training center, firearms range, officer special event and off-duty/private event pay, and motor vehicle escorts for hire; providing for severability; superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; and establishing an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Fire Department; superceding all prior fees in conflict with such schedule; providing severability; providing a repealer; and establishing an effective date.
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for use of City owned property and facilities, and for City services provided at or by Parks and Recreation; superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.
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 September 10, 2025, in advance of the three (3) business day posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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Sep 16, 2025 City Council on 2025-09-16 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, September 16, 2025, at 6:30 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.
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on a resolution declaring June as Pride Month in the City of Denton. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the proposed expenditures of the Tourist and Convention Fund (Hotel Occupancy Tax) for FY 2025-26. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on a resolution declaring June as Pride Month in the City of Denton. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
C. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the proposed expenditures of the Tourist and Convention Fund (Hotel Occupancy Tax) for FY 2025-26. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in the Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. 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.
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.
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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.
C. Mr. Chris Watts regarding a report of the “Atomic Bingo Bash” to be held on October 23, 2025 by Serve Denton.
A. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton repealing Policy No. 200.01 Barricading City Streets due to updated Texas and National traffic control standards; and declaring an effective date.
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Main Street Association a noise exception for the Fall Twilight Tunes Series, which will be held on Thursday, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, and October 30, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wolff’s Park - 108 Industrial Street; and providing an effective date. The Denton Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board voted to approve (4-0).
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the city manager to execute a facility use agreement between the City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department and SPAN Inc. for Meals on Wheels of Denton County; and providing an effective date.
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a cooperative agreement with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Range Creek public hunting area; and providing an effective date. Park Board recommended approval. (5-0)
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas, providing for client and clinical services to victims of child abuse and non-offending family members; providing for the expenditure of funds in the amount of $215,520; and providing for an effective date.
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a interlocal cooperation agreement with Denton County, Texas for the redesign costs in connection with future right-of-way for a parcel near Loop 288 East and Geesling Road associated with the Loop 288 East-US 380 Connector Project; providing for the expenditure of funds in the not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.00 therefor; and providing an effective date.
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and deliver an agreement for the furnishing of and reimbursement for traffic signal equipment, between the City of Denton and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), at the intersections of US 377 at Fort Worth Drive, US 377 at US 77, and FM 428 at Kings Row; confirming reimbursement by TxDOT; and providing an effective date.
H. 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 Preferred Technologies, LLC, for Genetec integrated security system services, including software, licenses, new installation, maintenance, repair, and parts inventory of corresponding security and access control hardware for all City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8858 – awarded to Preferred Technologies, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00).
I. 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 Ray McCain Services Inc., for overhead door and gate services for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8859 – awarded to Ray McCain Services Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,511,831.00).
J. 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 Techline, Inc., for the purchase of electric utility distribution hardware – fuses and arms to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8864 – awarded to Techline, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00).
A. Hold a public hearing and receive citizen input on the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget. TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 This taxpayer impact statement is required by Government Code § 551.043(c) to be posted on the notice of a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body. This Taxpayer Impact Statement shows the median-value homestead property in the City of Denton, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same property for the upcoming fiscal year. Taxpayer Impact Statement FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2026 Adopted No-New-Revenue Proposed Tax Rate Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.585420 $0.554279 $0.595420 Median homestead taxable value $379,836 $386,698 $386,698 Tax on average homestead $2,223.64 $2,143.39 $2,302.48 Difference to Current Year Tax Bill ($80.25) $78.84
B. Hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan to offset the removal of 0.23 acre of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) on approximately 53.89 acres of land located north of Spencer Road and approximately 1,200 feet west of the intersection of Spencer Road and Loop 288 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official Environmentally Sensitive Areas map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (AESA25-0001c, Spencer Road Industrial, Jennifer Rovezzi)
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a City-initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the Thoroughfare Map of the 2022 Mobility Plan, including but not limited to modifications to the functional classification of Eagle Drive between North Texas Blvd to South Carroll Blvd, Welch Street between Eagle Drive to West Oak Street, and Avenue A between Highway I-35E and Eagle Drive from Secondary Arterial to Collector. The general area of change is located south and east of the University of North Texas in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official mobility plan; 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 5-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and seconded by Commissioner Dyer. (MPA24-0003, Eagle Drive, Avenue A, & Welch, Sahar Esfandyari).
D. 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 Planned Development 142, Hillcrest Center, to Planned Development – General Office (PD-GO) District including but not limited to establishing uses and standards on approximately 68 acres of land generally located east of North Interstate 35, north of Loop 288, and southwest of Highway 77 (North Elm 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 a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and second by Commissioner Garland. (Z25-0008a, CAT 35, Julie Wyatt)
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton extending the approval period for a Specific Use Permit for a multifamily dwelling use originally approved via Ordinance S23-0005b for approximately 22.81-acres of land, generally located on the south side of Duchess Drive, approximately 742 feet west of Loop 288 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability and an effective date. (S25-0009, Olivo Apartments, Angie Manglaris)
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton by three separate votes, each being conducted on September 16, 2025, October 21, 2025, and December 2, 2025, and granting a nonexclusive gas franchise to Universal Natural Gas, LLC, for use of public rights-of-way in a designated area in the City of Denton for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a system of pipelines and other facilities for the provision, transportation, distribution and conveyance of gas to customers in such designated area; authorizing execution of a franchise agreement between the City of Denton and Universal Natural Gas, LLC, providing for compensation to the City for the use of the public right of ways, providing terms, conditions and requirements related to the use of public rights-of-way in the City of Denton and to the construction, maintenance and operation of pipelines and other facilities for the provision, distribution and transportation of gas to customers in the designated area of the City of Denton; providing for publication; and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the fiscal year 2025-2026 annual program of services (budget) and the capital improvement program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2025 and ending on September 30, 2026; appropriating funds from available resources; ratifying all prior transfers made under the direction of the City Manager pursuant to Article VIII, Section 8.07 of the city charter of the City of Denton; requiring City Manager to file a copy of the budget with the City Secretary, Denton County Clerk and Texas Comptroller, and ensuring the record vote, budget and cover page is posted on the city’s website; and declaring an effective date. TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 This taxpayer impact statement is required by Government Code § 551.043(c) to be posted on the notice of a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body. This Taxpayer Impact Statement shows the median-value homestead property in the City of Denton, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same property for the upcoming fiscal year. Taxpayer Impact Statement FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2026 Adopted No-New-Revenue Proposed Tax Rate Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.585420 $0.554279 $0.595420 Median homestead taxable value $379,836 $386,698 $386,698 Tax on average homestead $2,223.64 $2,143.39 $2,302.48 Difference to Current Year Tax Bill ($80.25) $78.84
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2025, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City on January 1, 2025, and adopting a tax rate of $0.595420 per $100 of valuation for 2025; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and principal on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of the fiscal year 2025-2026 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026 when the budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget; and providing an effective date.
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for water and water service; repealing ordinance no. 24-235; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing for an effective date.
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for wastewater service; repealing ordinance no. 24-236; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
I. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates for Solid Waste and Recycling collection service; repealing ordinance no. 24-238; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date.
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Public Library; superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for the use of the Denton Police Department public safety training center, firearms range, officer special event and off-duty/private event pay, and motor vehicle escorts for hire; providing for severability; superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; and establishing an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Fire Department; superceding all prior fees in conflict with such schedule; providing severability; providing a repealer; and establishing an effective date.
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for use of City owned property and facilities, and for City services provided at or by Parks and Recreation; superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.
C. Mr. Chris Watts regarding a report of the “Atomic Bingo Bash” to be held on October 23, 2025 by Serve Denton.
A. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton repealing Policy No. 200.01 Barricading City Streets due to updated Texas and National traffic control standards; and declaring an effective date.
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Main Street Association a noise exception for the Fall Twilight Tunes Series, which will be held on Thursday, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, and October 30, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wolff’s Park - 108 Industrial Street; and providing an effective date. The Denton Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board voted to approve (4-0).
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the city manager to execute a facility use agreement between the City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department and SPAN Inc. for Meals on Wheels of Denton County; and providing an effective date.
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a cooperative agreement with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Range Creek public hunting area; and providing an effective date. Park Board recommended approval. (5-0)
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas, providing for client and clinical services to victims of child abuse and non-offending family members; providing for the expenditure of funds in the amount of $215,520; and providing for an effective date.
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a interlocal cooperation agreement with Denton County, Texas for the redesign costs in connection with future right-of-way for a parcel near Loop 288 East and Geesling Road associated with the Loop 288 East-US 380 Connector Project; providing for the expenditure of funds in the not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.00 therefor; and providing an effective date.
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and deliver an agreement for the furnishing of and reimbursement for traffic signal equipment, between the City of Denton and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), at the intersections of US 377 at Fort Worth Drive, US 377 at US 77, and FM 428 at Kings Row; confirming reimbursement by TxDOT; and providing an effective date.
H. 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 Preferred Technologies, LLC, for Genetec integrated security system services, including software, licenses, new installation, maintenance, repair, and parts inventory of corresponding security and access control hardware for all City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8858 – awarded to Preferred Technologies, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00).
I. 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 Ray McCain Services Inc., for overhead door and gate services for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8859 – awarded to Ray McCain Services Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,511,831.00).
J. 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 Techline, Inc., for the purchase of electric utility distribution hardware – fuses and arms to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8864 – awarded to Techline, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00).
A. Hold a public hearing and receive citizen input on the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget. TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 This taxpayer impact statement is required by Government Code § 551.043(c) to be posted on the notice of a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body. This Taxpayer Impact Statement shows the median-value homestead property in the City of Denton, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same property for the upcoming fiscal year. Taxpayer Impact Statement FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2026 Adopted No-New-Revenue Proposed Tax Rate Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.585420 $0.554279 $0.595420 Median homestead taxable value $379,836 $386,698 $386,698 Tax on average homestead $2,223.64 $2,143.39 $2,302.48 Difference to Current Year Tax Bill ($80.25) $78.84
B. Hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan to offset the removal of 0.23 acre of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) on approximately 53.89 acres of land located north of Spencer Road and approximately 1,200 feet west of the intersection of Spencer Road and Loop 288 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official Environmentally Sensitive Areas map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (AESA25-0001c, Spencer Road Industrial, Jennifer Rovezzi)
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a City-initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the Thoroughfare Map of the 2022 Mobility Plan, including but not limited to modifications to the functional classification of Eagle Drive between North Texas Blvd to South Carroll Blvd, Welch Street between Eagle Drive to West Oak Street, and Avenue A between Highway I-35E and Eagle Drive from Secondary Arterial to Collector. The general area of change is located south and east of the University of North Texas in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official mobility plan; 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 5-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and seconded by Commissioner Dyer. (MPA24-0003, Eagle Drive, Avenue A, & Welch, Sahar Esfandyari).
D. 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 Planned Development 142, Hillcrest Center, to Planned Development – General Office (PD-GO) District including but not limited to establishing uses and standards on approximately 68 acres of land generally located east of North Interstate 35, north of Loop 288, and southwest of Highway 77 (North Elm 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 a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and second by Commissioner Garland. (Z25-0008a, CAT 35, Julie Wyatt)
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton extending the approval period for a Specific Use Permit for a multifamily dwelling use originally approved via Ordinance S23-0005b for approximately 22.81-acres of land, generally located on the south side of Duchess Drive, approximately 742 feet west of Loop 288 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability and an effective date. (S25-0009, Olivo Apartments, Angie Manglaris)
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton by three separate votes, each being conducted on September 16, 2025, October 21, 2025, and December 2, 2025, and granting a nonexclusive gas franchise to Universal Natural Gas, LLC, for use of public rights-of-way in a designated area in the City of Denton for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a system of pipelines and other facilities for the provision, transportation, distribution and conveyance of gas to customers in such designated area; authorizing execution of a franchise agreement between the City of Denton and Universal Natural Gas, LLC, providing for compensation to the City for the use of the public right of ways, providing terms, conditions and requirements related to the use of public rights-of-way in the City of Denton and to the construction, maintenance and operation of pipelines and other facilities for the provision, distribution and transportation of gas to customers in the designated area of the City of Denton; providing for publication; and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the fiscal year 2025-2026 annual program of services (budget) and the capital improvement program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2025 and ending on September 30, 2026; appropriating funds from available resources; ratifying all prior transfers made under the direction of the City Manager pursuant to Article VIII, Section 8.07 of the city charter of the City of Denton; requiring City Manager to file a copy of the budget with the City Secretary, Denton County Clerk and Texas Comptroller, and ensuring the record vote, budget and cover page is posted on the city’s website; and declaring an effective date. TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 This taxpayer impact statement is required by Government Code § 551.043(c) to be posted on the notice of a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body. This Taxpayer Impact Statement shows the median-value homestead property in the City of Denton, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same property for the upcoming fiscal year. Taxpayer Impact Statement FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2026 Adopted No-New-Revenue Proposed Tax Rate Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.585420 $0.554279 $0.595420 Median homestead taxable value $379,836 $386,698 $386,698 Tax on average homestead $2,223.64 $2,143.39 $2,302.48 Difference to Current Year Tax Bill ($80.25) $78.84
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2025, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City on January 1, 2025, and adopting a tax rate of $0.595420 per $100 of valuation for 2025; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and principal on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of the fiscal year 2025-2026 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026 when the budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget; and providing an effective date.
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for water and water service; repealing ordinance no. 24-235; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing for an effective date.
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for wastewater service; repealing ordinance no. 24-236; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
I. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates for Solid Waste and Recycling collection service; repealing ordinance no. 24-238; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date.
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Public Library; superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for the use of the Denton Police Department public safety training center, firearms range, officer special event and off-duty/private event pay, and motor vehicle escorts for hire; providing for severability; superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; and establishing an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Fire Department; superceding all prior fees in conflict with such schedule; providing severability; providing a repealer; and establishing an effective date.
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for use of City owned property and facilities, and for City services provided at or by Parks and Recreation; superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.
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 September 10, 2025, in advance of the three (3) business day posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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