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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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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, June 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the nominations of Council Members to standing and ad hoc boards, committees, and other internal/external groups, and the associated nomination and appointment processes. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a recap of the 89th State Legislative Session and the City’s State Legislative Program priorities. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction to explore the acquisition of an existing and/or proposed dispatchable electric generation facility. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on two-minute pitch requests for: 1) 2025 Pride Month Resolution 2) Historic City Hall Building [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 nominations of Council Members to standing and ad hoc boards, committees, and other internal/external groups, and the associated nomination and appointment processes. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a recap of the 89th State Legislative Session and the City’s State Legislative Program priorities. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction to explore the acquisition of an existing and/or proposed dispatchable electric generation facility. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on two-minute pitch requests for: 1) 2025 Pride Month Resolution 2) Historic City Hall Building [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 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive information from staff regarding the energy cost adjustment schedule of rates for large load commercial customers that include public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda Item ID 25-675 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
A. Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive information from staff regarding the energy cost adjustment schedule of rates for large load commercial customers that include public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda Item ID 25-675 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Regular Meeting has been taken by Council may be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council.
Following the Closed Meeting, the City Council will reconvene in Open Meeting to take action, if any, on matters discussed in closed session.
B. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of prior registration and open microphone speakers.
1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.
D. Ms. Jodi Ismert regarding City of Denton’s Energy Portfolio and the possibility of a second gas plant.
D. Ms. Jodi Ismert regarding City of Denton’s Energy Portfolio and the possibility of a second gas plant.
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.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manger to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Denton County, Texas, for the holding and dispositioning of animals and the collection of fees pursuant to the provisions of said agreement; authorizing the City Manager to perform all obligations of the City under the agreement; and providing an effective date. The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee recommends approval (5-0).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for City services provided by Animal Services; superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date. The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee recommends approval (5-0).
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Assignment of Airport Lease from Ezell Aviation, Inc to Marklyn Jet Parts, LLC covering property at 4855 Sabre, 4933 Sabre, 5011 Sabre, and 5040 Warbird, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport as described in the Lease; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment of Airport Lease; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Consent to Collateral Assignment of an Airport Land Lease Agreement between HC Aviation Property Holdings, Inc and Guaranty Bank & Trust; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Airport Land Lease Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Hangar Club, LLC, at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Airport Lease Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas Historical Commission to participate in the Texas Main Street Program demonstrating the City of Denton's commitment to continue as a "sustaining level official main street city" and authorizing payment of the annual fee in the amount of $2,600; and providing an effective date.
I. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, approving the 2023/2024 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (Westpark TIRZ) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number Two Board recommends approval (12-0).
J. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the 2023 - 2024 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number One Board recommends approval (5-0).
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, allocating expiring Economic Development incentives to the Catalyst Fund; providing for an evaluation of and limit of the amount of allocation; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club a noise exception with respect to sound levels and hours of operation for the Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show to be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the North Texas Fairgrounds; and providing an effective date.
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending chapter 18 “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” ARTICLE III “SPEED OF VEHICLES,” SECTION 18-73 “SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN ROADS AND HIGHWAYS” and “SCHOOL ZONES” of The Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, to change the locations, extent, and speed limits on certain parts of Riney Road in the vicinity of future Reeves Elementary School; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing an effective date.
N. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with the Union Pacific Railroad Company (“UPRR”) relating to the Mingo Road Quiet Zone Project including: 1) Frame Street, 2) Willis Street, 3) Pertain Street, 4) Nottingham Drive, 5) Mockingbird Drive, and 6) Ruddell Street, in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00; and providing an effective date.
O. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Primoris T&D Services, LLC., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 28, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000,000.00; said first amendment to continue to supply overhead electrical construction services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7725 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $3,750,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $18,750,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
P. 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 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., for the purchase of Protective Relay Panels for multiple substations for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8712 - awarded to Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $551,600.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Q. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive statements of qualifications under RFQ 8723 for the General Management Survey of Utilities for the Water Utilities Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8723). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
R. 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 FCX Performance, Inc. dba Instrumentation Services, for predictive maintenance testing services for the treatment plants and lift stations for the Water Production and Water Reclamation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8754 - awarded to FCX Performance, Inc. dba Instrumentation Services, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
S. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a sixth amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC, formerly Telvent USA, LLC, amending the contract approved by City Council on May 7, 2013, in the not-to-exceed amount of $491,813.75; said sixth amendment to continue to provide vendor support of the Denton Municipal Electric (DME) ArcFM solution and associated software modules, along with new hardware and software upgrades; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8764 - providing for a five (5) year term and an additional sixth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $357,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
T. 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 Texas Meter and Device Company, LLC, for water meter reading services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8772 - awarded to Texas Meter and Device Company, 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 $3,511,770.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
U. 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 McMahon Contracting and Construction, LLC dba McMahon Contracting, L.P., for the construction of Westgate Drive Phase 1 Improvement Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8777 - awarded to McMahon Contracting and Construction, LLC dba McMahon Contracting, L.P., in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,914,087.57). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
V. 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 Primary Health Physicians, PLLC dba CareNow, for the supply of Drug, Alcohol, and Physical Testing Services for the Human Resources Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8792 - awarded to Primary Health Physicians, PLLC dba CareNow, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $425,000.00).
W. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Connect Technology Group, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 230105 for structured data cabling services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8810 - awarded to Connect Technology Group, 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 $360,000.00).
X. 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 Presidio Networked Solutions LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 240503 for the FreshService Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) system for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8839 - awarded to Presidio Networked Solutions 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 $1,390,000.00).
Y. 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 Lexipol, LLC through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 011822-LXP, for the purchase of the Lexipol System including software licenses and maintenance services for the Police Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8847 - awarded to Lexipol, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year in the not-to-exceed amount of $230,743.00).
Z. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) FY 2026 to 2027 Solid Waste Grant Program in the amount of $25,025 for trash and recycling containers; and providing for an effective date.
AA. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation FY 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Acts (IIJA) in the amount of $960,000 and City’s matching funds of $192,000 to develop an ADA transition plan, Mobility and Active Transportation Plan, and a Safe Routes to School Plan; and providing an effective date.
AB. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Program Grant in an amount not to exceed $11,968,000 and City’s matching funds of $2,992,000 for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure; and providing an effective date.
AC. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Build America Bureau’s FY 2024 Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program in the amount of $2,000,000 to implement an Intelligent Vertiport Traffic Flow Management System; and providing an effective date.
AD. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton establishing Policy “Responsible Euthanasia” to establish humane animal euthanasia decision making standards for Animal Services; and declaring an effective date.
AE. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute forms from the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Texas department of Motor Vehicles related to the Facilities Management and Fleet Services Departments for a period of three (3) years; ratifying previously executed forms; and providing an effective date.
AF. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for the County to provide Property Tax Billing and Collection Services for the City of Denton; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
AG. Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, setting a process for the amendment and adoption of updated water and wastewater land use assumptions and capital improvements plans, and the imposition of updated water and wastewater impact fees; directing staff to provide notice of the public hearing as required by law; and providing an effective date.
AH. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the Energy Cost Adjustment and Transmission Cost Recovery Factor Schedules to add rate schedule ECA LL for an Energy Cost Adjustment rate schedule for large load customers whose planned or actual single point of delivery meets or exceeds 20 megawatts; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing effective dates for this ordinance and the schedules of rates. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
A. Hold a public hearing inviting citizens to comment on the 2025 Action Plan for the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development.
B. 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 to 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. STAFF IS REQUESTING THIS ITEM BE WITHDRAWN. (MPA24-0003, Eagle Drive, Avenue A, & Welch, Sahar Esfandyari)
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 removing and realigning a proposed extension of Underwood Road between FM 1515 (Airport Road) and Springside Road, removing an east-west extension of future Corbin Road from Springside Road to existing north-south Corbin Road, and reclassifying portions of Corbin Road and Springside Road. The general area of change is located east of the City of Denton Airport, and west of I-35 W 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 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and seconded by Commissioner McDuff. (MPA25- 0001b, Underwood, Corbin, and Springside, Sahar Esfandyari).
D. 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 removing a Future Collector between I-35 and Western Boulevard south of West University Drive (US 380). The general area of change is located west of I-35, east of Western Boulevard, south of US 380, and north of Jim Christal Road 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 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and seconded by Commissioner McDuff (MPA25-0002b, Future Collector between I-35 and Western, Sahar Esfandyari).
A. 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 Holt Texas, LTD., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Nos. 685-22 and 740-24, for authorized repair services, purchases, and rentals of Caterpillar construction equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8805 - awarded to Holt Texas, LTD., 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 $14,983,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to utilize a contract through the City of Fort Worth, for the purchase of motor vehicle fuels for the Fleet Services Department, as awarded by the City of Fort Worth Bid No. 63191; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8855 - awarded to TACENERGY, 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 $24,444,000.00).
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the local government code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and Mayday Manufacturing Co. regarding the expansion of operations in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds; therefore and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (11-0-1)...Body
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manger to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Denton County, Texas, for the holding and dispositioning of animals and the collection of fees pursuant to the provisions of said agreement; authorizing the City Manager to perform all obligations of the City under the agreement; and providing an effective date. The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee recommends approval (5-0).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for City services provided by Animal Services; superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date. The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee recommends approval (5-0).
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Assignment of Airport Lease from Ezell Aviation, Inc to Marklyn Jet Parts, LLC covering property at 4855 Sabre, 4933 Sabre, 5011 Sabre, and 5040 Warbird, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport as described in the Lease; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment of Airport Lease; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Consent to Collateral Assignment of an Airport Land Lease Agreement between HC Aviation Property Holdings, Inc and Guaranty Bank & Trust; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Airport Land Lease Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Hangar Club, LLC, at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Airport Lease Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas Historical Commission to participate in the Texas Main Street Program demonstrating the City of Denton's commitment to continue as a "sustaining level official main street city" and authorizing payment of the annual fee in the amount of $2,600; and providing an effective date.
I. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, approving the 2023/2024 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (Westpark TIRZ) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number Two Board recommends approval (12-0).
J. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the 2023 - 2024 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number One Board recommends approval (5-0).
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, allocating expiring Economic Development incentives to the Catalyst Fund; providing for an evaluation of and limit of the amount of allocation; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club a noise exception with respect to sound levels and hours of operation for the Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show to be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the North Texas Fairgrounds; and providing an effective date.
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending chapter 18 “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” ARTICLE III “SPEED OF VEHICLES,” SECTION 18-73 “SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN ROADS AND HIGHWAYS” and “SCHOOL ZONES” of The Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, to change the locations, extent, and speed limits on certain parts of Riney Road in the vicinity of future Reeves Elementary School; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing an effective date.
N. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with the Union Pacific Railroad Company (“UPRR”) relating to the Mingo Road Quiet Zone Project including: 1) Frame Street, 2) Willis Street, 3) Pertain Street, 4) Nottingham Drive, 5) Mockingbird Drive, and 6) Ruddell Street, in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00; and providing an effective date.
O. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Primoris T&D Services, LLC., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 28, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000,000.00; said first amendment to continue to supply overhead electrical construction services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7725 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $3,750,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $18,750,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
P. 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 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., for the purchase of Protective Relay Panels for multiple substations for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8712 - awarded to Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $551,600.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Q. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive statements of qualifications under RFQ 8723 for the General Management Survey of Utilities for the Water Utilities Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8723). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
R. 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 FCX Performance, Inc. dba Instrumentation Services, for predictive maintenance testing services for the treatment plants and lift stations for the Water Production and Water Reclamation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8754 - awarded to FCX Performance, Inc. dba Instrumentation Services, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
S. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a sixth amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC, formerly Telvent USA, LLC, amending the contract approved by City Council on May 7, 2013, in the not-to-exceed amount of $491,813.75; said sixth amendment to continue to provide vendor support of the Denton Municipal Electric (DME) ArcFM solution and associated software modules, along with new hardware and software upgrades; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8764 - providing for a five (5) year term and an additional sixth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $357,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
T. 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 Texas Meter and Device Company, LLC, for water meter reading services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8772 - awarded to Texas Meter and Device Company, 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 $3,511,770.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
U. 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 McMahon Contracting and Construction, LLC dba McMahon Contracting, L.P., for the construction of Westgate Drive Phase 1 Improvement Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8777 - awarded to McMahon Contracting and Construction, LLC dba McMahon Contracting, L.P., in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,914,087.57). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
V. 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 Primary Health Physicians, PLLC dba CareNow, for the supply of Drug, Alcohol, and Physical Testing Services for the Human Resources Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8792 - awarded to Primary Health Physicians, PLLC dba CareNow, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $425,000.00).
W. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Connect Technology Group, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 230105 for structured data cabling services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8810 - awarded to Connect Technology Group, 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 $360,000.00).
X. 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 Presidio Networked Solutions LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 240503 for the FreshService Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) system for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8839 - awarded to Presidio Networked Solutions 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 $1,390,000.00).
Y. 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 Lexipol, LLC through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 011822-LXP, for the purchase of the Lexipol System including software licenses and maintenance services for the Police Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8847 - awarded to Lexipol, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year in the not-to-exceed amount of $230,743.00).
Z. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) FY 2026 to 2027 Solid Waste Grant Program in the amount of $25,025 for trash and recycling containers; and providing for an effective date.
AA. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation FY 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Acts (IIJA) in the amount of $960,000 and City’s matching funds of $192,000 to develop an ADA transition plan, Mobility and Active Transportation Plan, and a Safe Routes to School Plan; and providing an effective date.
AB. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Program Grant in an amount not to exceed $11,968,000 and City’s matching funds of $2,992,000 for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure; and providing an effective date.
AC. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Build America Bureau’s FY 2024 Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program in the amount of $2,000,000 to implement an Intelligent Vertiport Traffic Flow Management System; and providing an effective date.
AD. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton establishing Policy “Responsible Euthanasia” to establish humane animal euthanasia decision making standards for Animal Services; and declaring an effective date.
AE. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute forms from the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Texas department of Motor Vehicles related to the Facilities Management and Fleet Services Departments for a period of three (3) years; ratifying previously executed forms; and providing an effective date.
AF. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for the County to provide Property Tax Billing and Collection Services for the City of Denton; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
AG. Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, setting a process for the amendment and adoption of updated water and wastewater land use assumptions and capital improvements plans, and the imposition of updated water and wastewater impact fees; directing staff to provide notice of the public hearing as required by law; and providing an effective date.
AH. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the Energy Cost Adjustment and Transmission Cost Recovery Factor Schedules to add rate schedule ECA LL for an Energy Cost Adjustment rate schedule for large load customers whose planned or actual single point of delivery meets or exceeds 20 megawatts; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing effective dates for this ordinance and the schedules of rates. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
A. Hold a public hearing inviting citizens to comment on the 2025 Action Plan for the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development.
B. 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 to 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. STAFF IS REQUESTING THIS ITEM BE WITHDRAWN. (MPA24-0003, Eagle Drive, Avenue A, & Welch, Sahar Esfandyari)
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 removing and realigning a proposed extension of Underwood Road between FM 1515 (Airport Road) and Springside Road, removing an east-west extension of future Corbin Road from Springside Road to existing north-south Corbin Road, and reclassifying portions of Corbin Road and Springside Road. The general area of change is located east of the City of Denton Airport, and west of I-35 W 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 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and seconded by Commissioner McDuff. (MPA25- 0001b, Underwood, Corbin, and Springside, Sahar Esfandyari).
D. 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 removing a Future Collector between I-35 and Western Boulevard south of West University Drive (US 380). The general area of change is located west of I-35, east of Western Boulevard, south of US 380, and north of Jim Christal Road 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 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and seconded by Commissioner McDuff (MPA25-0002b, Future Collector between I-35 and Western, Sahar Esfandyari).
A. 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 Holt Texas, LTD., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Nos. 685-22 and 740-24, for authorized repair services, purchases, and rentals of Caterpillar construction equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8805 - awarded to Holt Texas, LTD., 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 $14,983,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to utilize a contract through the City of Fort Worth, for the purchase of motor vehicle fuels for the Fleet Services Department, as awarded by the City of Fort Worth Bid No. 63191; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8855 - awarded to TACENERGY, 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 $24,444,000.00).
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the local government code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and Mayday Manufacturing Co. regarding the expansion of operations in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds; therefore and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (11-0-1)...Body
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 Friday June 13, 2025, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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Jun 17, 2025 City Council on 2025-06-17 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, June 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the nominations of Council Members to standing and ad hoc boards, committees, and other internal/external groups, and the associated nomination and appointment processes. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a recap of the 89th State Legislative Session and the City’s State Legislative Program priorities. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction to explore the acquisition of an existing and/or proposed dispatchable electric generation facility. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on two-minute pitch requests for: 1) 2025 Pride Month Resolution 2) Historic City Hall Building [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 nominations of Council Members to standing and ad hoc boards, committees, and other internal/external groups, and the associated nomination and appointment processes. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
B. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a recap of the 89th State Legislative Session and the City’s State Legislative Program priorities. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
D. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction to explore the acquisition of an existing and/or proposed dispatchable electric generation facility. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
E. Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on two-minute pitch requests for: 1) 2025 Pride Month Resolution 2) Historic City Hall Building [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 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive information from staff regarding the energy cost adjustment schedule of rates for large load commercial customers that include public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda Item ID 25-675 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
A. Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive information from staff regarding the energy cost adjustment schedule of rates for large load commercial customers that include public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda Item ID 25-675 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
Any final action, decision, or vote on a matter deliberated in a Closed Meeting will only be taken in an Open Meeting that is held in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, except to the extent such final decision, or vote is taken in the Closed Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.086 of the Texas Government Code (the ‘Public Power Exception’). The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting or Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item on its open meeting agenda or to reconvene in a continuation of the Closed Meeting on the Closed Meeting items noted above, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including, without limitation Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
NOTE: Any item for which a formal action at the Regular Meeting has been taken by Council may be subject to a request for a motion for reconsideration at any time during the meeting, at the Concluding Items Section, or after the meeting. In order to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act, a request for a motion for reconsideration made during, at the end of, or after a Council meeting will be placed on the agenda and considered at the next official meeting of the City Council.
Following the Closed Meeting, the City Council will reconvene in Open Meeting to take action, if any, on matters discussed in closed session.
B. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of prior registration and open microphone speakers.
1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.
D. Ms. Jodi Ismert regarding City of Denton’s Energy Portfolio and the possibility of a second gas plant.
D. Ms. Jodi Ismert regarding City of Denton’s Energy Portfolio and the possibility of a second gas plant.
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.
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manger to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Denton County, Texas, for the holding and dispositioning of animals and the collection of fees pursuant to the provisions of said agreement; authorizing the City Manager to perform all obligations of the City under the agreement; and providing an effective date. The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee recommends approval (5-0).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for City services provided by Animal Services; superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date. The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee recommends approval (5-0).
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Assignment of Airport Lease from Ezell Aviation, Inc to Marklyn Jet Parts, LLC covering property at 4855 Sabre, 4933 Sabre, 5011 Sabre, and 5040 Warbird, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport as described in the Lease; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment of Airport Lease; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Consent to Collateral Assignment of an Airport Land Lease Agreement between HC Aviation Property Holdings, Inc and Guaranty Bank & Trust; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Airport Land Lease Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Hangar Club, LLC, at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Airport Lease Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas Historical Commission to participate in the Texas Main Street Program demonstrating the City of Denton's commitment to continue as a "sustaining level official main street city" and authorizing payment of the annual fee in the amount of $2,600; and providing an effective date.
I. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, approving the 2023/2024 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (Westpark TIRZ) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number Two Board recommends approval (12-0).
J. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the 2023 - 2024 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number One Board recommends approval (5-0).
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, allocating expiring Economic Development incentives to the Catalyst Fund; providing for an evaluation of and limit of the amount of allocation; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club a noise exception with respect to sound levels and hours of operation for the Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show to be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the North Texas Fairgrounds; and providing an effective date.
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending chapter 18 “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” ARTICLE III “SPEED OF VEHICLES,” SECTION 18-73 “SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN ROADS AND HIGHWAYS” and “SCHOOL ZONES” of The Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, to change the locations, extent, and speed limits on certain parts of Riney Road in the vicinity of future Reeves Elementary School; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing an effective date.
N. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with the Union Pacific Railroad Company (“UPRR”) relating to the Mingo Road Quiet Zone Project including: 1) Frame Street, 2) Willis Street, 3) Pertain Street, 4) Nottingham Drive, 5) Mockingbird Drive, and 6) Ruddell Street, in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00; and providing an effective date.
O. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Primoris T&D Services, LLC., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 28, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000,000.00; said first amendment to continue to supply overhead electrical construction services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7725 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $3,750,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $18,750,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
P. 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 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., for the purchase of Protective Relay Panels for multiple substations for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8712 - awarded to Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $551,600.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Q. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive statements of qualifications under RFQ 8723 for the General Management Survey of Utilities for the Water Utilities Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8723). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
R. 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 FCX Performance, Inc. dba Instrumentation Services, for predictive maintenance testing services for the treatment plants and lift stations for the Water Production and Water Reclamation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8754 - awarded to FCX Performance, Inc. dba Instrumentation Services, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
S. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a sixth amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC, formerly Telvent USA, LLC, amending the contract approved by City Council on May 7, 2013, in the not-to-exceed amount of $491,813.75; said sixth amendment to continue to provide vendor support of the Denton Municipal Electric (DME) ArcFM solution and associated software modules, along with new hardware and software upgrades; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8764 - providing for a five (5) year term and an additional sixth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $357,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
T. 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 Texas Meter and Device Company, LLC, for water meter reading services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8772 - awarded to Texas Meter and Device Company, 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 $3,511,770.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
U. 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 McMahon Contracting and Construction, LLC dba McMahon Contracting, L.P., for the construction of Westgate Drive Phase 1 Improvement Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8777 - awarded to McMahon Contracting and Construction, LLC dba McMahon Contracting, L.P., in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,914,087.57). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
V. 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 Primary Health Physicians, PLLC dba CareNow, for the supply of Drug, Alcohol, and Physical Testing Services for the Human Resources Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8792 - awarded to Primary Health Physicians, PLLC dba CareNow, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $425,000.00).
W. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Connect Technology Group, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 230105 for structured data cabling services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8810 - awarded to Connect Technology Group, 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 $360,000.00).
X. 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 Presidio Networked Solutions LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 240503 for the FreshService Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) system for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8839 - awarded to Presidio Networked Solutions 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 $1,390,000.00).
Y. 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 Lexipol, LLC through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 011822-LXP, for the purchase of the Lexipol System including software licenses and maintenance services for the Police Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8847 - awarded to Lexipol, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year in the not-to-exceed amount of $230,743.00).
Z. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) FY 2026 to 2027 Solid Waste Grant Program in the amount of $25,025 for trash and recycling containers; and providing for an effective date.
AA. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation FY 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Acts (IIJA) in the amount of $960,000 and City’s matching funds of $192,000 to develop an ADA transition plan, Mobility and Active Transportation Plan, and a Safe Routes to School Plan; and providing an effective date.
AB. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Program Grant in an amount not to exceed $11,968,000 and City’s matching funds of $2,992,000 for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure; and providing an effective date.
AC. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Build America Bureau’s FY 2024 Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program in the amount of $2,000,000 to implement an Intelligent Vertiport Traffic Flow Management System; and providing an effective date.
AD. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton establishing Policy “Responsible Euthanasia” to establish humane animal euthanasia decision making standards for Animal Services; and declaring an effective date.
AE. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute forms from the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Texas department of Motor Vehicles related to the Facilities Management and Fleet Services Departments for a period of three (3) years; ratifying previously executed forms; and providing an effective date.
AF. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for the County to provide Property Tax Billing and Collection Services for the City of Denton; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
AG. Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, setting a process for the amendment and adoption of updated water and wastewater land use assumptions and capital improvements plans, and the imposition of updated water and wastewater impact fees; directing staff to provide notice of the public hearing as required by law; and providing an effective date.
AH. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the Energy Cost Adjustment and Transmission Cost Recovery Factor Schedules to add rate schedule ECA LL for an Energy Cost Adjustment rate schedule for large load customers whose planned or actual single point of delivery meets or exceeds 20 megawatts; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing effective dates for this ordinance and the schedules of rates. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
A. Hold a public hearing inviting citizens to comment on the 2025 Action Plan for the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development.
B. 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 to 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. STAFF IS REQUESTING THIS ITEM BE WITHDRAWN. (MPA24-0003, Eagle Drive, Avenue A, & Welch, Sahar Esfandyari)
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 removing and realigning a proposed extension of Underwood Road between FM 1515 (Airport Road) and Springside Road, removing an east-west extension of future Corbin Road from Springside Road to existing north-south Corbin Road, and reclassifying portions of Corbin Road and Springside Road. The general area of change is located east of the City of Denton Airport, and west of I-35 W 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 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and seconded by Commissioner McDuff. (MPA25- 0001b, Underwood, Corbin, and Springside, Sahar Esfandyari).
D. 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 removing a Future Collector between I-35 and Western Boulevard south of West University Drive (US 380). The general area of change is located west of I-35, east of Western Boulevard, south of US 380, and north of Jim Christal Road 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 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and seconded by Commissioner McDuff (MPA25-0002b, Future Collector between I-35 and Western, Sahar Esfandyari).
A. 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 Holt Texas, LTD., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Nos. 685-22 and 740-24, for authorized repair services, purchases, and rentals of Caterpillar construction equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8805 - awarded to Holt Texas, LTD., 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 $14,983,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to utilize a contract through the City of Fort Worth, for the purchase of motor vehicle fuels for the Fleet Services Department, as awarded by the City of Fort Worth Bid No. 63191; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8855 - awarded to TACENERGY, 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 $24,444,000.00).
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the local government code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and Mayday Manufacturing Co. regarding the expansion of operations in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds; therefore and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (11-0-1)...Body
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manger to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Denton County, Texas, for the holding and dispositioning of animals and the collection of fees pursuant to the provisions of said agreement; authorizing the City Manager to perform all obligations of the City under the agreement; and providing an effective date. The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee recommends approval (5-0).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for City services provided by Animal Services; superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date. The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee recommends approval (5-0).
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Assignment of Airport Lease from Ezell Aviation, Inc to Marklyn Jet Parts, LLC covering property at 4855 Sabre, 4933 Sabre, 5011 Sabre, and 5040 Warbird, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport as described in the Lease; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment of Airport Lease; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Consent to Collateral Assignment of an Airport Land Lease Agreement between HC Aviation Property Holdings, Inc and Guaranty Bank & Trust; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Airport Land Lease Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Hangar Club, LLC, at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Airport Lease Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas Historical Commission to participate in the Texas Main Street Program demonstrating the City of Denton's commitment to continue as a "sustaining level official main street city" and authorizing payment of the annual fee in the amount of $2,600; and providing an effective date.
I. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, approving the 2023/2024 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (Westpark TIRZ) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number Two Board recommends approval (12-0).
J. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the 2023 - 2024 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number One Board recommends approval (5-0).
K. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, allocating expiring Economic Development incentives to the Catalyst Fund; providing for an evaluation of and limit of the amount of allocation; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club a noise exception with respect to sound levels and hours of operation for the Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show to be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the North Texas Fairgrounds; and providing an effective date.
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending chapter 18 “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” ARTICLE III “SPEED OF VEHICLES,” SECTION 18-73 “SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN ROADS AND HIGHWAYS” and “SCHOOL ZONES” of The Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, to change the locations, extent, and speed limits on certain parts of Riney Road in the vicinity of future Reeves Elementary School; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing an effective date.
N. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with the Union Pacific Railroad Company (“UPRR”) relating to the Mingo Road Quiet Zone Project including: 1) Frame Street, 2) Willis Street, 3) Pertain Street, 4) Nottingham Drive, 5) Mockingbird Drive, and 6) Ruddell Street, in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00; and providing an effective date.
O. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Primoris T&D Services, LLC., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 28, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000,000.00; said first amendment to continue to supply overhead electrical construction services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7725 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $3,750,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $18,750,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
P. 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 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., for the purchase of Protective Relay Panels for multiple substations for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8712 - awarded to Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $551,600.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
Q. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive statements of qualifications under RFQ 8723 for the General Management Survey of Utilities for the Water Utilities Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8723). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
R. 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 FCX Performance, Inc. dba Instrumentation Services, for predictive maintenance testing services for the treatment plants and lift stations for the Water Production and Water Reclamation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8754 - awarded to FCX Performance, Inc. dba Instrumentation Services, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
S. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a sixth amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC, formerly Telvent USA, LLC, amending the contract approved by City Council on May 7, 2013, in the not-to-exceed amount of $491,813.75; said sixth amendment to continue to provide vendor support of the Denton Municipal Electric (DME) ArcFM solution and associated software modules, along with new hardware and software upgrades; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8764 - providing for a five (5) year term and an additional sixth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $357,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
T. 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 Texas Meter and Device Company, LLC, for water meter reading services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8772 - awarded to Texas Meter and Device Company, 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 $3,511,770.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
U. 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 McMahon Contracting and Construction, LLC dba McMahon Contracting, L.P., for the construction of Westgate Drive Phase 1 Improvement Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8777 - awarded to McMahon Contracting and Construction, LLC dba McMahon Contracting, L.P., in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,914,087.57). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
V. 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 Primary Health Physicians, PLLC dba CareNow, for the supply of Drug, Alcohol, and Physical Testing Services for the Human Resources Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8792 - awarded to Primary Health Physicians, PLLC dba CareNow, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $425,000.00).
W. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Connect Technology Group, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 230105 for structured data cabling services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8810 - awarded to Connect Technology Group, 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 $360,000.00).
X. 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 Presidio Networked Solutions LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 240503 for the FreshService Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) system for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8839 - awarded to Presidio Networked Solutions 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 $1,390,000.00).
Y. 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 Lexipol, LLC through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 011822-LXP, for the purchase of the Lexipol System including software licenses and maintenance services for the Police Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8847 - awarded to Lexipol, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year in the not-to-exceed amount of $230,743.00).
Z. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) FY 2026 to 2027 Solid Waste Grant Program in the amount of $25,025 for trash and recycling containers; and providing for an effective date.
AA. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation FY 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Acts (IIJA) in the amount of $960,000 and City’s matching funds of $192,000 to develop an ADA transition plan, Mobility and Active Transportation Plan, and a Safe Routes to School Plan; and providing an effective date.
AB. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Program Grant in an amount not to exceed $11,968,000 and City’s matching funds of $2,992,000 for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure; and providing an effective date.
AC. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Build America Bureau’s FY 2024 Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program in the amount of $2,000,000 to implement an Intelligent Vertiport Traffic Flow Management System; and providing an effective date.
AD. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton establishing Policy “Responsible Euthanasia” to establish humane animal euthanasia decision making standards for Animal Services; and declaring an effective date.
AE. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute forms from the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Texas department of Motor Vehicles related to the Facilities Management and Fleet Services Departments for a period of three (3) years; ratifying previously executed forms; and providing an effective date.
AF. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Denton County for the County to provide Property Tax Billing and Collection Services for the City of Denton; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
AG. Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, setting a process for the amendment and adoption of updated water and wastewater land use assumptions and capital improvements plans, and the imposition of updated water and wastewater impact fees; directing staff to provide notice of the public hearing as required by law; and providing an effective date.
AH. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the Energy Cost Adjustment and Transmission Cost Recovery Factor Schedules to add rate schedule ECA LL for an Energy Cost Adjustment rate schedule for large load customers whose planned or actual single point of delivery meets or exceeds 20 megawatts; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing effective dates for this ordinance and the schedules of rates. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
A. Hold a public hearing inviting citizens to comment on the 2025 Action Plan for the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development.
B. 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 to 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. STAFF IS REQUESTING THIS ITEM BE WITHDRAWN. (MPA24-0003, Eagle Drive, Avenue A, & Welch, Sahar Esfandyari)
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 removing and realigning a proposed extension of Underwood Road between FM 1515 (Airport Road) and Springside Road, removing an east-west extension of future Corbin Road from Springside Road to existing north-south Corbin Road, and reclassifying portions of Corbin Road and Springside Road. The general area of change is located east of the City of Denton Airport, and west of I-35 W 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 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and seconded by Commissioner McDuff. (MPA25- 0001b, Underwood, Corbin, and Springside, Sahar Esfandyari).
D. 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 removing a Future Collector between I-35 and Western Boulevard south of West University Drive (US 380). The general area of change is located west of I-35, east of Western Boulevard, south of US 380, and north of Jim Christal Road 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 4-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and seconded by Commissioner McDuff (MPA25-0002b, Future Collector between I-35 and Western, Sahar Esfandyari).
A. 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 Holt Texas, LTD., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Nos. 685-22 and 740-24, for authorized repair services, purchases, and rentals of Caterpillar construction equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8805 - awarded to Holt Texas, LTD., 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 $14,983,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to utilize a contract through the City of Fort Worth, for the purchase of motor vehicle fuels for the Fleet Services Department, as awarded by the City of Fort Worth Bid No. 63191; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8855 - awarded to TACENERGY, 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 $24,444,000.00).
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the local government code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and Mayday Manufacturing Co. regarding the expansion of operations in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds; therefore and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (11-0-1)...Body
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.
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