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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, March 3, 2026 at 4:00 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 use and potential disposal of real property tracts owned by the City of Denton. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 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 use and potential disposal of real property tracts owned by the City of Denton. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 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 Real Property - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.072. Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the City real property inventory and the identification and potential sale of City surplus real property, where a public deliberation of such potential sales would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with third parties.
B. Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding an update to the Denton Municipal Electric Energy Risk Management Policy that includes public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding legal issues associated with the above matter where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 26-2406 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
C. Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding petitions for streamlined expedited release from the City’s Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (PUC Docket Nos. 58460 and 58462), where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City’s legal position.
A. Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.072. Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the City real property inventory and the identification and potential sale of City surplus real property, where a public deliberation of such potential sales would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with third parties.
B. Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding an update to the Denton Municipal Electric Energy Risk Management Policy that includes public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding legal issues associated with the above matter where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 26-2406 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
C. Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding petitions for streamlined expedited release from the City’s Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (PUC Docket Nos. 58460 and 58462), where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City’s legal position.
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.
A. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City Council appointing Cassey Ogden as Interim City Manager; entering an agreement with the Interim City Manager that sets forth the terms of the appointment including provisions regarding compensation, severance and duration; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton repealing ordinance No. 24-2027; approving the 2026 Denton Municipal Electric - Energy Risk Management Policy (the "2026 ERMP"); delegating authority as provided in the 2026 ERMP; authorizing and approving the subsequent execution of such other ancillary and related documents, including, without limitation, contracts, nominations, certificates, assignments, licenses, directions, instruments, confirmations, orders, and statements as are authorized by the 2026 ERMP, which are incident to or related thereto; confirming that the city of Denton, its mayor, its city council members, its city manager, its city attorney, and its city secretary are authorized to perform such acts and obligations as are reasonably required to consummate those future transactions which are provided for and authorized by the 2026 ERMP; finding that the purchase of electricity, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; finding that the purchase of electricity, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments made by the city under the terms of the 2026 ERMP are in the public welfare of the citizens and electric ratepayers of the city; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton County, Texas for the City to provide utility relocations, inspections, and construction of a signal and roadway improvements along areas of Robson Ranch Road from IH 35 West to Cleveland Gibbs/Ed Robson Blvd in which the county agrees to reimburse the City an amount which shall not exceed $5,800,000.00; providing a repealer; and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Educational Experience agreement between the City of Denton and Texas Women’s University (TWU) to provide facilities and opportunities at the Denton Senior Center to TWU students to support their acquisition of skills and knowledge related to their chosen field of study or occupation; authorizing the City Manager to perform all obligations of the City under the agreement and providing an effective date.
F. Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Boil Buddies Bash Denton Mudbug., a noise exception for the Boil Buddies Bash Denton Mudbug event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lucky Lou’s; and providing an effective date.
G. Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Fry Street Fair, a noise exception for the Fry Street Fair event on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 109 Avenue A., Denton, TX; 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 Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the design of Western Boulevard from US 380 to Jim Christal Road as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-012 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to HDR Engineering, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $588,451.00).
I. Consider adopting an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8919 for Health Individual and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for the Human Resources Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8919).
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with United Healthcare Insurance Company, for Health Individual and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for the Human Resources Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8339 - for the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,811,278.00).
K. 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 A & C Construction, Inc., for the construction of the McKinney Sidewalk Audra to Loop 288 project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8790 - awarded to A & C Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,192,800.00).
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to approve a pre-qualified professional services list of state-certified real estate appraisers for various City projects within the City of Denton for the Real Estate Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8955 - for a three (3) year term).
A. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a request for a Certificate of Design Consistency for a new two-story addition above the eastern portion of the structure facing S Austin Street and including modifications to the western and northern facades of the third floor of the existing structure facing S Locust Street and E Hickory Street at 101 S Locust Street, which is within the Denton Square Overlay Zoning District, and legally described as Parcels 1 and 2 of Block 8 of the Original Town of Denton, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. (DCC25-0007, Wells Fargo Addition and Modifications, Cameron Robertson)
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 (SUP) to allow for an Outdoor Storage use on approximately 4.95 acres of land, approximately located on the west side of Interstate Highway 35 West, 287 feet north of Metro Street and legally described as Lot 4, Block A Lattimore Industrial Park 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 (7-0) to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner McDuff and second by Commissioner Riggs. (S25-0014a, Bryce Van Arsdale)
A. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an application for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark located at 3316 Roselawn Drive, located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Roselawn Drive and Roselawn Circle; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (7-0). (HL25-0004a, 3316 Roselawn Drive - Tax Exemption, Cameron Robertson)
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County for the oversizing costs related to the design and construction of a thirty (30") inch water line for Denton Water Utilities; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore in an amount not-to-exceed $2,261,212; and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for construction phase services for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Expansion Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8289 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., including the first Guaranteed Maximum Price in the partial not-to-exceed amount of $92,321,565.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Denton County for joint election services for the May 2, 2026 Denton General Municipal Election being held for the purpose of electing Council Members to Places 5 and 6 and electing a Mayor to Place 7, and a Special Election for the purpose of electing Council Members to fill a vacancy for the unexpired term ending in May 2027 in District 1 and District 2; and providing an effective date.
A. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City Council appointing Cassey Ogden as Interim City Manager; entering an agreement with the Interim City Manager that sets forth the terms of the appointment including provisions regarding compensation, severance and duration; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton repealing ordinance No. 24-2027; approving the 2026 Denton Municipal Electric - Energy Risk Management Policy (the "2026 ERMP"); delegating authority as provided in the 2026 ERMP; authorizing and approving the subsequent execution of such other ancillary and related documents, including, without limitation, contracts, nominations, certificates, assignments, licenses, directions, instruments, confirmations, orders, and statements as are authorized by the 2026 ERMP, which are incident to or related thereto; confirming that the city of Denton, its mayor, its city council members, its city manager, its city attorney, and its city secretary are authorized to perform such acts and obligations as are reasonably required to consummate those future transactions which are provided for and authorized by the 2026 ERMP; finding that the purchase of electricity, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; finding that the purchase of electricity, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments made by the city under the terms of the 2026 ERMP are in the public welfare of the citizens and electric ratepayers of the city; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton County, Texas for the City to provide utility relocations, inspections, and construction of a signal and roadway improvements along areas of Robson Ranch Road from IH 35 West to Cleveland Gibbs/Ed Robson Blvd in which the county agrees to reimburse the City an amount which shall not exceed $5,800,000.00; providing a repealer; and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Educational Experience agreement between the City of Denton and Texas Women’s University (TWU) to provide facilities and opportunities at the Denton Senior Center to TWU students to support their acquisition of skills and knowledge related to their chosen field of study or occupation; authorizing the City Manager to perform all obligations of the City under the agreement and providing an effective date.
F. Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Boil Buddies Bash Denton Mudbug., a noise exception for the Boil Buddies Bash Denton Mudbug event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lucky Lou’s; and providing an effective date.
G. Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Fry Street Fair, a noise exception for the Fry Street Fair event on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 109 Avenue A., Denton, TX; 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 Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the design of Western Boulevard from US 380 to Jim Christal Road as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-012 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to HDR Engineering, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $588,451.00).
I. Consider adopting an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8919 for Health Individual and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for the Human Resources Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8919).
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with United Healthcare Insurance Company, for Health Individual and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for the Human Resources Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8339 - for the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,811,278.00).
K. 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 A & C Construction, Inc., for the construction of the McKinney Sidewalk Audra to Loop 288 project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8790 - awarded to A & C Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,192,800.00).
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to approve a pre-qualified professional services list of state-certified real estate appraisers for various City projects within the City of Denton for the Real Estate Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8955 - for a three (3) year term).
A. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a request for a Certificate of Design Consistency for a new two-story addition above the eastern portion of the structure facing S Austin Street and including modifications to the western and northern facades of the third floor of the existing structure facing S Locust Street and E Hickory Street at 101 S Locust Street, which is within the Denton Square Overlay Zoning District, and legally described as Parcels 1 and 2 of Block 8 of the Original Town of Denton, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. (DCC25-0007, Wells Fargo Addition and Modifications, Cameron Robertson)
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 (SUP) to allow for an Outdoor Storage use on approximately 4.95 acres of land, approximately located on the west side of Interstate Highway 35 West, 287 feet north of Metro Street and legally described as Lot 4, Block A Lattimore Industrial Park 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 (7-0) to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner McDuff and second by Commissioner Riggs. (S25-0014a, Bryce Van Arsdale)
A. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an application for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark located at 3316 Roselawn Drive, located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Roselawn Drive and Roselawn Circle; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (7-0). (HL25-0004a, 3316 Roselawn Drive - Tax Exemption, Cameron Robertson)
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County for the oversizing costs related to the design and construction of a thirty (30") inch water line for Denton Water Utilities; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore in an amount not-to-exceed $2,261,212; and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for construction phase services for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Expansion Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8289 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., including the first Guaranteed Maximum Price in the partial not-to-exceed amount of $92,321,565.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Denton County for joint election services for the May 2, 2026 Denton General Municipal Election being held for the purpose of electing Council Members to Places 5 and 6 and electing a Mayor to Place 7, and a Special Election for the purpose of electing Council Members to fill a vacancy for the unexpired term ending in May 2027 in District 1 and District 2; 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 February 25, 2026, 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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Mar 03, 2026 City Council on 2026-03-03 4:00 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, March 3, 2026 at 4:00 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 use and potential disposal of real property tracts owned by the City of Denton. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 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 use and potential disposal of real property tracts owned by the City of Denton. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 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 Real Property - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.072. Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the City real property inventory and the identification and potential sale of City surplus real property, where a public deliberation of such potential sales would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with third parties.
B. Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding an update to the Denton Municipal Electric Energy Risk Management Policy that includes public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding legal issues associated with the above matter where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 26-2406 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
C. Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding petitions for streamlined expedited release from the City’s Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (PUC Docket Nos. 58460 and 58462), where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City’s legal position.
A. Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.072. Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the City real property inventory and the identification and potential sale of City surplus real property, where a public deliberation of such potential sales would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with third parties.
B. Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding an update to the Denton Municipal Electric Energy Risk Management Policy that includes public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding legal issues associated with the above matter where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 26-2406 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
C. Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding petitions for streamlined expedited release from the City’s Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (PUC Docket Nos. 58460 and 58462), where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City’s legal position.
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.
A. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City Council appointing Cassey Ogden as Interim City Manager; entering an agreement with the Interim City Manager that sets forth the terms of the appointment including provisions regarding compensation, severance and duration; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton repealing ordinance No. 24-2027; approving the 2026 Denton Municipal Electric - Energy Risk Management Policy (the "2026 ERMP"); delegating authority as provided in the 2026 ERMP; authorizing and approving the subsequent execution of such other ancillary and related documents, including, without limitation, contracts, nominations, certificates, assignments, licenses, directions, instruments, confirmations, orders, and statements as are authorized by the 2026 ERMP, which are incident to or related thereto; confirming that the city of Denton, its mayor, its city council members, its city manager, its city attorney, and its city secretary are authorized to perform such acts and obligations as are reasonably required to consummate those future transactions which are provided for and authorized by the 2026 ERMP; finding that the purchase of electricity, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; finding that the purchase of electricity, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments made by the city under the terms of the 2026 ERMP are in the public welfare of the citizens and electric ratepayers of the city; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton County, Texas for the City to provide utility relocations, inspections, and construction of a signal and roadway improvements along areas of Robson Ranch Road from IH 35 West to Cleveland Gibbs/Ed Robson Blvd in which the county agrees to reimburse the City an amount which shall not exceed $5,800,000.00; providing a repealer; and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Educational Experience agreement between the City of Denton and Texas Women’s University (TWU) to provide facilities and opportunities at the Denton Senior Center to TWU students to support their acquisition of skills and knowledge related to their chosen field of study or occupation; authorizing the City Manager to perform all obligations of the City under the agreement and providing an effective date.
F. Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Boil Buddies Bash Denton Mudbug., a noise exception for the Boil Buddies Bash Denton Mudbug event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lucky Lou’s; and providing an effective date.
G. Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Fry Street Fair, a noise exception for the Fry Street Fair event on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 109 Avenue A., Denton, TX; 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 Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the design of Western Boulevard from US 380 to Jim Christal Road as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-012 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to HDR Engineering, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $588,451.00).
I. Consider adopting an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8919 for Health Individual and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for the Human Resources Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8919).
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with United Healthcare Insurance Company, for Health Individual and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for the Human Resources Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8339 - for the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,811,278.00).
K. 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 A & C Construction, Inc., for the construction of the McKinney Sidewalk Audra to Loop 288 project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8790 - awarded to A & C Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,192,800.00).
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to approve a pre-qualified professional services list of state-certified real estate appraisers for various City projects within the City of Denton for the Real Estate Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8955 - for a three (3) year term).
A. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a request for a Certificate of Design Consistency for a new two-story addition above the eastern portion of the structure facing S Austin Street and including modifications to the western and northern facades of the third floor of the existing structure facing S Locust Street and E Hickory Street at 101 S Locust Street, which is within the Denton Square Overlay Zoning District, and legally described as Parcels 1 and 2 of Block 8 of the Original Town of Denton, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. (DCC25-0007, Wells Fargo Addition and Modifications, Cameron Robertson)
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 (SUP) to allow for an Outdoor Storage use on approximately 4.95 acres of land, approximately located on the west side of Interstate Highway 35 West, 287 feet north of Metro Street and legally described as Lot 4, Block A Lattimore Industrial Park 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 (7-0) to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner McDuff and second by Commissioner Riggs. (S25-0014a, Bryce Van Arsdale)
A. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an application for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark located at 3316 Roselawn Drive, located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Roselawn Drive and Roselawn Circle; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (7-0). (HL25-0004a, 3316 Roselawn Drive - Tax Exemption, Cameron Robertson)
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County for the oversizing costs related to the design and construction of a thirty (30") inch water line for Denton Water Utilities; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore in an amount not-to-exceed $2,261,212; and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for construction phase services for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Expansion Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8289 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., including the first Guaranteed Maximum Price in the partial not-to-exceed amount of $92,321,565.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Denton County for joint election services for the May 2, 2026 Denton General Municipal Election being held for the purpose of electing Council Members to Places 5 and 6 and electing a Mayor to Place 7, and a Special Election for the purpose of electing Council Members to fill a vacancy for the unexpired term ending in May 2027 in District 1 and District 2; and providing an effective date.
A. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City Council appointing Cassey Ogden as Interim City Manager; entering an agreement with the Interim City Manager that sets forth the terms of the appointment including provisions regarding compensation, severance and duration; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton repealing ordinance No. 24-2027; approving the 2026 Denton Municipal Electric - Energy Risk Management Policy (the "2026 ERMP"); delegating authority as provided in the 2026 ERMP; authorizing and approving the subsequent execution of such other ancillary and related documents, including, without limitation, contracts, nominations, certificates, assignments, licenses, directions, instruments, confirmations, orders, and statements as are authorized by the 2026 ERMP, which are incident to or related thereto; confirming that the city of Denton, its mayor, its city council members, its city manager, its city attorney, and its city secretary are authorized to perform such acts and obligations as are reasonably required to consummate those future transactions which are provided for and authorized by the 2026 ERMP; finding that the purchase of electricity, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; finding that the purchase of electricity, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments made by the city under the terms of the 2026 ERMP are in the public welfare of the citizens and electric ratepayers of the city; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton County, Texas for the City to provide utility relocations, inspections, and construction of a signal and roadway improvements along areas of Robson Ranch Road from IH 35 West to Cleveland Gibbs/Ed Robson Blvd in which the county agrees to reimburse the City an amount which shall not exceed $5,800,000.00; providing a repealer; and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Educational Experience agreement between the City of Denton and Texas Women’s University (TWU) to provide facilities and opportunities at the Denton Senior Center to TWU students to support their acquisition of skills and knowledge related to their chosen field of study or occupation; authorizing the City Manager to perform all obligations of the City under the agreement and providing an effective date.
F. Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Boil Buddies Bash Denton Mudbug., a noise exception for the Boil Buddies Bash Denton Mudbug event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lucky Lou’s; and providing an effective date.
G. Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Fry Street Fair, a noise exception for the Fry Street Fair event on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 109 Avenue A., Denton, TX; 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 Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the design of Western Boulevard from US 380 to Jim Christal Road as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-012 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to HDR Engineering, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $588,451.00).
I. Consider adopting an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8919 for Health Individual and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for the Human Resources Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8919).
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with United Healthcare Insurance Company, for Health Individual and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for the Human Resources Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8339 - for the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,811,278.00).
K. 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 A & C Construction, Inc., for the construction of the McKinney Sidewalk Audra to Loop 288 project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8790 - awarded to A & C Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,192,800.00).
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to approve a pre-qualified professional services list of state-certified real estate appraisers for various City projects within the City of Denton for the Real Estate Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8955 - for a three (3) year term).
A. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a request for a Certificate of Design Consistency for a new two-story addition above the eastern portion of the structure facing S Austin Street and including modifications to the western and northern facades of the third floor of the existing structure facing S Locust Street and E Hickory Street at 101 S Locust Street, which is within the Denton Square Overlay Zoning District, and legally described as Parcels 1 and 2 of Block 8 of the Original Town of Denton, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability, and establishing an effective date. (DCC25-0007, Wells Fargo Addition and Modifications, Cameron Robertson)
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 (SUP) to allow for an Outdoor Storage use on approximately 4.95 acres of land, approximately located on the west side of Interstate Highway 35 West, 287 feet north of Metro Street and legally described as Lot 4, Block A Lattimore Industrial Park 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 (7-0) to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner McDuff and second by Commissioner Riggs. (S25-0014a, Bryce Van Arsdale)
A. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an application for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark located at 3316 Roselawn Drive, located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Roselawn Drive and Roselawn Circle; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (7-0). (HL25-0004a, 3316 Roselawn Drive - Tax Exemption, Cameron Robertson)
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County for the oversizing costs related to the design and construction of a thirty (30") inch water line for Denton Water Utilities; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore in an amount not-to-exceed $2,261,212; and providing an effective date.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for construction phase services for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Expansion Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8289 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., including the first Guaranteed Maximum Price in the partial not-to-exceed amount of $92,321,565.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Denton County for joint election services for the May 2, 2026 Denton General Municipal Election being held for the purpose of electing Council Members to Places 5 and 6 and electing a Mayor to Place 7, and a Special Election for the purpose of electing Council Members to fill a vacancy for the unexpired term ending in May 2027 in District 1 and District 2; 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 February 25, 2026, 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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