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After determining that a quorum is present, the Public Art Committee of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room at 321 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, at which the following items will be considered:
This section of the agenda permits a person to make comments regarding public business on items not listed on the agenda. This is limited to two speakers per meeting with each speaker allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes. Such person(s) shall have filed a "Blue Card" requesting to speak during this period prior to the calling of this agenda item.
B. PAC26-006 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's (ODD) support for Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival’s application for the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program seeking $75,000.00 to support various operational and programming expenses; and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
C. PAC26-007 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for the Greater Denton Arts Council’s application for a $25,000 grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program.
D. PAC26-008 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for Theatre Denton’s application for the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program in the amount of $5,000 to support their May 2027 event, “Voices Together;” and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
E. PAC26-009 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's application to the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program in the amount of $106,000; and supporting a letter on behalf of the Original Denton District signed by the City Manager or their designee.
F. PAC26-010 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for Tejas Storytelling Association’s application to the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond Cultural District Project grant program seeking $5,000.00 to support the partial cost of renting the Civic Center for the 2027 Tejas Storytelling Festival; and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
G. PAC26-011 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for Texas Filmmakers Corporation’s application for a $50,000.00 grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program; and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
B. PAC26-006 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's (ODD) support for Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival’s application for the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program seeking $75,000.00 to support various operational and programming expenses; and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
C. PAC26-007 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for the Greater Denton Arts Council’s application for a $25,000 grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program.
D. PAC26-008 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for Theatre Denton’s application for the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program in the amount of $5,000 to support their May 2027 event, “Voices Together;” and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
E. PAC26-009 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's application to the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program in the amount of $106,000; and supporting a letter on behalf of the Original Denton District signed by the City Manager or their designee.
F. PAC26-010 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for Tejas Storytelling Association’s application to the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond Cultural District Project grant program seeking $5,000.00 to support the partial cost of renting the Civic Center for the 2027 Tejas Storytelling Festival; and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
G. PAC26-011 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for Texas Filmmakers Corporation’s application for a $50,000.00 grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program; and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the Public Art Committee 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.
NOTE: The Public Art Committee 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.
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 May 28, 2026, in advance of the three (3) business day posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST TWO (2) BUSINESS DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
Jun 04, 2026 Public Art Committee on 2026-06-04 4:00 PM
After determining that a quorum is present, the Public Art Committee of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room at 321 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, at which the following items will be considered:
This section of the agenda permits a person to make comments regarding public business on items not listed on the agenda. This is limited to two speakers per meeting with each speaker allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes. Such person(s) shall have filed a "Blue Card" requesting to speak during this period prior to the calling of this agenda item.
B. PAC26-006 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's (ODD) support for Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival’s application for the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program seeking $75,000.00 to support various operational and programming expenses; and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
C. PAC26-007 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for the Greater Denton Arts Council’s application for a $25,000 grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program.
D. PAC26-008 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for Theatre Denton’s application for the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program in the amount of $5,000 to support their May 2027 event, “Voices Together;” and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
E. PAC26-009 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's application to the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program in the amount of $106,000; and supporting a letter on behalf of the Original Denton District signed by the City Manager or their designee.
F. PAC26-010 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for Tejas Storytelling Association’s application to the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond Cultural District Project grant program seeking $5,000.00 to support the partial cost of renting the Civic Center for the 2027 Tejas Storytelling Festival; and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
G. PAC26-011 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for Texas Filmmakers Corporation’s application for a $50,000.00 grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program; and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
B. PAC26-006 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's (ODD) support for Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival’s application for the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program seeking $75,000.00 to support various operational and programming expenses; and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
C. PAC26-007 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for the Greater Denton Arts Council’s application for a $25,000 grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program.
D. PAC26-008 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for Theatre Denton’s application for the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program in the amount of $5,000 to support their May 2027 event, “Voices Together;” and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
E. PAC26-009 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's application to the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program in the amount of $106,000; and supporting a letter on behalf of the Original Denton District signed by the City Manager or their designee.
F. PAC26-010 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for Tejas Storytelling Association’s application to the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond Cultural District Project grant program seeking $5,000.00 to support the partial cost of renting the Civic Center for the 2027 Tejas Storytelling Festival; and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
G. PAC26-011 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Original Denton District's support for Texas Filmmakers Corporation’s application for a $50,000.00 grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Arts Respond - Cultural District Project grant program; and to provide a letter of support to the TCA.
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the Public Art Committee 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.
NOTE: The Public Art Committee 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.
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 May 28, 2026, in advance of the three (3) business day posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST TWO (2) BUSINESS DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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