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CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSED MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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, November 18, 2025, at 3:00 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 and give staff direction regarding updates to the Housing Tax Credit Request for Support Policy. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. Receive a report and give staff direction regarding updates to the Housing Tax Credit Request for Support Policy. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting in the Council Work Session Room to consider specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
A. Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Striped Shirt which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Striped Shirt.
B. Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Loom which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Loom.
C. Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation styled “2020 Long Tail Trail Investments, LLC v. the City of Denton, Texas, et al.” (Cause No. 24-0075-431) pending in the 431st District Court, Denton County, Texas and “City of Grand Prairie, et al. v. The State of Texas, et al.” (Cause No. D-1-GN-23-007785) pending in the 261st District Court, Travis County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.
A. Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Striped Shirt which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Striped Shirt.
B. Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Loom which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Loom.
C. Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation styled “2020 Long Tail Trail Investments, LLC v. the City of Denton, Texas, et al.” (Cause No. 24-0075-431) pending in the 431st District Court, Denton County, Texas and “City of Grand Prairie, et al. v. The State of Texas, et al.” (Cause No. D-1-GN-23-007785) pending in the 261st District Court, Travis County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.
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.
AFTER DETERMINING THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSED MEETING. CONSIDERATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING(S) WILL CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M.
B. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton establishing the 2026 City Council meeting schedule; and providing an effective date.
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute (I) a Gas Line Rearrangement and Abandonment Agreement with EagleRidge Energy II LLC, EagleRidge Operating LLC, USG Properties Barnett II, LP, and Marubeni Shale Investment, LLC, (“EagleRidge”), for the relocation of a 3-inch gas pipeline (Cardwell Sater Relocation), (“EagleRidge Facilities”), for the City’s Hickory Creek Road Phase 3 Widening and Realignment Project and (II) a Right of Way License with EagleRidge; providing for the expenditure of funds in the not-to-exceed amount of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand, Eight Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and 69/100 ($260,824.69); and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Water and Wastewater Utility Relocation Standard Utility Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the City of Denton (“City”) and the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”), for (I) the reimbursement of eligible costs incurred in the adjustment, removal, and relocation of City Facilities of both Water and Wastewater Utilities along FM 1515 from Bonnie Brae St to Masch Branch Road more specifically called TxDOT Projects construction CSJ# 0191-01-011 and ROW CSJ#0191-01-012 (“Utility Relocations Project”), within the County and City of Denton, Texas; authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver the Standard Utility Agreement No.: U00023607 and (II) the quitclaim of a portion or all of the underlying land interests; providing for the reimbursement of funds in an amount not to exceed $23,567.77 for Water and Wastewater Utility Relocation efforts; providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date. The Public Utility Board approves (6-0).
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a substantial amendment to the City’s 2021-2025 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development, the 2021 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and the Citizen Participation Plan; authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit the substantial amendment; and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommended approval (4-0).
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting an updated Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program Policy for the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program; providing a repealer; and providing an effective date. The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1 Board recommends approval (6 - 0)...Body
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, reappointing the Honorable Ann Poston, the Honorable Cynthia Burkett, and the Honorable Kimberly Lafferty, and the Honorable Hyattye Simmons, each as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record for a two (2) year term beginning December 31, 2025, and ending December 30, 2027; appointing Alissa Janke, as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record for a two (2) year term beginning December 31, 2025, and ending December 30, 2027; authorizing expenditure of funds; authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for the designated term of office for each judge; and declaring an effective date.
I. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, 2026 Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles grant program funded through the US Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $378,000 for ballistic resistant panels; and providing an effective date.
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Greater Denton Arts Council, Inc., for the payment and use of program year 2026 hotel tax revenue in support of art exhibitions and programming; and providing an effective date. ($231,128 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)
K. An ordinance of the City of Denton, approving a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “2020 Long Tail Trail Investments, LLC v. the City of Denton, Texas, et al.” (Cause No. 24-0075-431) pending in the 431st District Court, Denton County, Texas and “City of Grand Prairie, et al. v. The State of Texas, et al.” (Cause No. D-1-GN-23-007785) pending in the 261st District Court, Travis County, Texas; and directing the City Manager and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; and declaring an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 10 to the Design-Build Agreement between the City of Denton and Beta Engineering, LLC, for the design and construction of the Hickory Gas Insulated Substation for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7670 - Change Order No. 10 in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,008,314.26, for a total contract award aggregated to $44,446,058.31). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
M. 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 LHD PARTNERS, L.P. dba Longhorn Harley-Davidson, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 724-23, for the acquisition, repairs, and maintenance of Harley-Davidson Police Packaged Motorcycles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8930 - awarded to LHD PARTNERS, L.P. dba Longhorn Harley-Davidson, 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 $635,250.00).
N. 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 PiggyBack Cabling LLC dba PBC Technologies, for a Security Operations Center (SOC) and Managed Security Service (MSS) for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8853 - awarded to PiggyBack Cabling LLC dba PBC Technologies, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00).
O. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agricultural Lease Agreement with Rafter B Farms, LLC, for the cutting, baling, and prompt removal of hay from leased agricultural portions of the Denton Enterprise Airport; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8890 - awarded to Rafter B Farms, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term).
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 Team Marathon Fitness, Inc. dba Marathon Fitness through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 764-25, for the purchase of commercial grade fitness equipment for the Parks and Recreation, Fire, and Police Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date awarded to (File 8920 - awarded to Team Marathon Fitness, Inc. dba Marathon Fitness, in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00).
Q. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Biggs & Mathews Environmental, Inc., for Cell 6 Construction Quality Assurance Services for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8525-011 - Professional Services Agreement for assurance services awarded to Biggs & Mathews Environmental, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $245,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
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 Wärtsilä North America Inc., for cylinder gas admission valves for the Denton Energy Center, which is the sole provider of this equipment, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8825 - awarded to Wärtsilä North America Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,415,582.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
S. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Salary.com, LLC, for a compensation platform subscription service to support Human Resources in maintaining a competitive, sustainable, and agile compensation program; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8702 - awarded to Salary.com, LLC, 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 $204,970.00).
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 Roll-Offs of America, Inc. dba Roll Offs USA, for the purchase of steel refuse and recycling containers for the Solid Waste Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8885 - awarded to Roll-Offs of America, Inc. dba Roll Offs USA, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,666,500.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
U. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Haslet under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize the City of Haslet and the City of Denton to utilize each entities’ solicited contracts for the purchasing of various goods and services; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8875 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Haslet).
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 4Imprint, Inc., through Choice Partners, a division of Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Purchasing Network Contract No. 24/043SG-01, for procurement fulfillment of Awards, Apparel, Screen Printing & Embroidery, Promotional and Commemorative Items related to products for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8946 - awarded to 4Imprint, Inc., fin the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.00).
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 Innovative Interfaces Incorporated, for vendor support of the Sierra Integrated Library System (ILS) software and associated software modules along with new software upgrades for the Library Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8888 - awarded to Innovative Interfaces Incorporated, 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 $477,208.11).
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 Brandon & Clark, Inc., for motor and blower parts, repair, services, and rebuild of motors and blowers at the Denton Energy Center, Water Production and Reclamation facilities; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8818 - awarded to Brandon & Clark, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,457,500.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
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 Smith Pump Company, Inc., for pump parts, repair, services and rebuild of pumps for the Water Production facilities; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8818 - awarded to Smith Pump Company, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Z. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant - Ozone Generator Programmable Logic Controller Upgrades for Water Production, which is the sole provider of this equipment, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8841 - awarded to Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $900,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AA. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc., and a Service Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc. and Civic Marketplace, Inc, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize sharing City of Denton cooperative contracts for the purchase of various goods and services; and declaring an effective date (File 8948 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc. and a Service Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc. and Civil Marketplace, Inc).
AB. 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 North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Purchasing Network, Contract No. 2022-035, for roadway workzone data reporting software for the Transportation Services Department; providing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8918 - awarded to Navjoy Consulting Services, Inc., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $299,800.00).
AC. 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 Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Freese and Nichols, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on October 22, 2024, in the not-to-exceed amount of $21,000,000.00; said first amendment to extend the required pilot study for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7574-029 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $184,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $21,184,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AD. 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 Open Systems International, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 21, 2021, in the not to exceed amount of $1,500,000.00, said amendment to provide the renewal of maintenance, support, and upgrade services of OSI Monarch for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7718 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $193,973.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,693,973.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AE. 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 Cintas Corporation No. 2, amending the contract approved by City Council on September 14, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,153,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide uniforms and accessories rentals for all City of Denton Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7738 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $538,250.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,691,250.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AF. 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 SwiftComply US OpCo Inc., for compliance tracking software for the Environmental Services and Sustainability, Denton Water Utilities, and Street Operations Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8850 - awarded to SwiftComply US OpCo Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $92,028.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AG. 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 Wärtsilä North America Inc., for the cylinder head valve replacement overhaul for the Denton Energy Center, which is the sole provider of this equipment, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8826 - awarded to Wärtsilä North America Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,852,615.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AH. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) regarding pedestrian-bicyclist permanent counters not to exceed $14,000 through fiscal year 2029; and providing for an effective date.
AI. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival Association, Inc., a three-year noise exception for the Denton Holiday Lighting on Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday December 5, 2026, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday December 4, 2027, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Quakertown Park; and providing an effective date.
AJ. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal cooperation agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Independent School District (DISD) regarding the exchange of approximately 9.4 acres of park land in South Lakes Park for approximately 3.433 of DISD land to accommodate the development of a city neighborhood park and DISD track improvements; and providing for an effective date.
AK. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving the City’s participation in the AAMTEX, LLC, North Texas Shared Airspace Implementation, an evaluation, technology development, and rulemaking process for improving the coordination and intervisibility of commercial and public safety uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) “drones” in the National Airspace System (NAS); and providing an effective date.
AL. Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton, A Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Work Zone Data Exchange Agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments to streamline the work zone information system for the City of Denton; and providing an effective date.
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Govt Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and Denton Double Down, LLC for the provision of city services to approximately 4.47 acres of land, generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A25-0002, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
A. Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 4.47 acres of land, generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A25-0002a, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
B. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Rural Residential (RR) District and Residential 4 (R4) District to the Residential 7 (R7) District on approximately 6.63 acres of land generally located south of East McKinney Street, approximately 615 feet west of Glenngary Way, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violation thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner Dyer. (Z25-0013a, 5090-5094 E McKinney, Mia Hines)
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Residential 1 (R1) to a Overlay Planned Development with a base zoning of Suburban Corridor (PD-SC) District on approximately 2.633 acres of land generally located northeast of the intersection of US 377 and Brush Creek Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (7-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Garland and seconded by Commissioner Ketchersid. (PD25-0004a, Brush Creek Center, Angie Manglaris)
D. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding an amendment to Planned Development District 139 (PD-139), with amendments including but not limited to the development plan to remove a planned high school and adjust design elements of the remaining elements of the project, on approximately 15.375 acres of land generally located south of Vintage Boulevard, approximately 540 feet east of the I-35W Vintage Boulevard Ramp in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (7-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (PDA25-0002a, Charter School, Julie Wyatt).
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of rights-of-way parcels, permanent drainage, and temporary construction easements generally located along Ryan Road between Country Club Road and Teasley Lane, situated in the T. Lobar Survey, Abstract No. 779, the A. Gibson Survey, Abstract No. 498, the T. Martin Survey, Abstract No. 900, the C. Pollalier Survey, Abstract No. 1006, the James W. Withers Survey, Abstract No. 1343, the Eli Picket Survey, Abstract No. 1018, and the T. Peacock Survey, Abstract No. 1589, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit “A” (collectively, the “Property Interests”); authorizing the City Manager and the City Attorney to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for acquisition of a (i) temporary construction easement and a (ii) right-of-way parcel, generally located along East McKinney Street just east of North Woodrow/Audra Lane, situated in the T. Downing Survey, Abstract No. 346 all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit(s) “A” (collectively, the “Property Interest(s)”); authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
A. Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 4.47 acres of land, generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A25-0002b, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
B. Conduct the second of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, annexing approximately 15.011 acres of land, generally located north of West University Drive (US 380) and approximately half a mile west of Golden Hoof Drive to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A25-0001c, Hickory Grove MF 2, Mia Hines)
C. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an application for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark located at 218 N Locust Street, located on the southeast corner of the intersection of N Locust Street and E McKinney Street; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (5-0). (HL25-0003a, 218 N Locust Street - Tax Exemption, Cameron Robertson)
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee of the City; establishing the powers and duties of the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee; repealing prior CIAC enabling Ordinances 2015-109, 2018-411, and those Ordinances in direct conflict herewith; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the expenditure of funds for the payment of wholesale transmission charges in the total amount of $10,803,259.00; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
F. 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 Exceleron Software, LLC., for a prepaid utilities solution for the Customer Service Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8923 - awarded to Exceleron Software, LLC., through September 30, 2038, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,460,605.23). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
G. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton renaming the Civic Center (321 E. McKinney St.) to the Quakertown Civic Center; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board voted to recommend adoption (5-0).
H. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming the Day Labor Site (301 Fort Worth Dr.) to the Popo González Day Labor Site; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board voted to recommend adoption (5-0).
I. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton renaming the Juneteenth Softball Tournament to the John Royston Juneteenth Softball Tournament; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board voted to deny the proposed naming application (5-0).
J. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application through the Water Utilities Department to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for financial assistance via a low-interest loan for sixty million dollars ($60,000,000) from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Reconstruction Project; designating the City Manager as the authorized representative of the City to apply for and take those actions necessary in connection with such application, designating the City’s Financial Advisor, Engineer and Bond Counsel and authorizing them to aid, assist and appear on behalf of the City before TWDB; approving the TWDB Resolution for such application; and providing an effective date.
B. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton establishing the 2026 City Council meeting schedule; and providing an effective date.
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute (I) a Gas Line Rearrangement and Abandonment Agreement with EagleRidge Energy II LLC, EagleRidge Operating LLC, USG Properties Barnett II, LP, and Marubeni Shale Investment, LLC, (“EagleRidge”), for the relocation of a 3-inch gas pipeline (Cardwell Sater Relocation), (“EagleRidge Facilities”), for the City’s Hickory Creek Road Phase 3 Widening and Realignment Project and (II) a Right of Way License with EagleRidge; providing for the expenditure of funds in the not-to-exceed amount of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand, Eight Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and 69/100 ($260,824.69); and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Water and Wastewater Utility Relocation Standard Utility Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the City of Denton (“City”) and the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”), for (I) the reimbursement of eligible costs incurred in the adjustment, removal, and relocation of City Facilities of both Water and Wastewater Utilities along FM 1515 from Bonnie Brae St to Masch Branch Road more specifically called TxDOT Projects construction CSJ# 0191-01-011 and ROW CSJ#0191-01-012 (“Utility Relocations Project”), within the County and City of Denton, Texas; authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver the Standard Utility Agreement No.: U00023607 and (II) the quitclaim of a portion or all of the underlying land interests; providing for the reimbursement of funds in an amount not to exceed $23,567.77 for Water and Wastewater Utility Relocation efforts; providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date. The Public Utility Board approves (6-0).
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a substantial amendment to the City’s 2021-2025 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development, the 2021 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and the Citizen Participation Plan; authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit the substantial amendment; and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommended approval (4-0).
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting an updated Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program Policy for the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program; providing a repealer; and providing an effective date. The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1 Board recommends approval (6 - 0)...Body
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, reappointing the Honorable Ann Poston, the Honorable Cynthia Burkett, and the Honorable Kimberly Lafferty, and the Honorable Hyattye Simmons, each as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record for a two (2) year term beginning December 31, 2025, and ending December 30, 2027; appointing Alissa Janke, as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record for a two (2) year term beginning December 31, 2025, and ending December 30, 2027; authorizing expenditure of funds; authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for the designated term of office for each judge; and declaring an effective date.
I. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, 2026 Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles grant program funded through the US Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $378,000 for ballistic resistant panels; and providing an effective date.
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Greater Denton Arts Council, Inc., for the payment and use of program year 2026 hotel tax revenue in support of art exhibitions and programming; and providing an effective date. ($231,128 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)
K. An ordinance of the City of Denton, approving a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “2020 Long Tail Trail Investments, LLC v. the City of Denton, Texas, et al.” (Cause No. 24-0075-431) pending in the 431st District Court, Denton County, Texas and “City of Grand Prairie, et al. v. The State of Texas, et al.” (Cause No. D-1-GN-23-007785) pending in the 261st District Court, Travis County, Texas; and directing the City Manager and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; and declaring an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 10 to the Design-Build Agreement between the City of Denton and Beta Engineering, LLC, for the design and construction of the Hickory Gas Insulated Substation for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7670 - Change Order No. 10 in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,008,314.26, for a total contract award aggregated to $44,446,058.31). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
M. 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 LHD PARTNERS, L.P. dba Longhorn Harley-Davidson, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 724-23, for the acquisition, repairs, and maintenance of Harley-Davidson Police Packaged Motorcycles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8930 - awarded to LHD PARTNERS, L.P. dba Longhorn Harley-Davidson, 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 $635,250.00).
N. 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 PiggyBack Cabling LLC dba PBC Technologies, for a Security Operations Center (SOC) and Managed Security Service (MSS) for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8853 - awarded to PiggyBack Cabling LLC dba PBC Technologies, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00).
O. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agricultural Lease Agreement with Rafter B Farms, LLC, for the cutting, baling, and prompt removal of hay from leased agricultural portions of the Denton Enterprise Airport; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8890 - awarded to Rafter B Farms, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term).
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 Team Marathon Fitness, Inc. dba Marathon Fitness through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 764-25, for the purchase of commercial grade fitness equipment for the Parks and Recreation, Fire, and Police Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date awarded to (File 8920 - awarded to Team Marathon Fitness, Inc. dba Marathon Fitness, in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00).
Q. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Biggs & Mathews Environmental, Inc., for Cell 6 Construction Quality Assurance Services for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8525-011 - Professional Services Agreement for assurance services awarded to Biggs & Mathews Environmental, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $245,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
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 Wärtsilä North America Inc., for cylinder gas admission valves for the Denton Energy Center, which is the sole provider of this equipment, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8825 - awarded to Wärtsilä North America Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,415,582.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
S. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Salary.com, LLC, for a compensation platform subscription service to support Human Resources in maintaining a competitive, sustainable, and agile compensation program; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8702 - awarded to Salary.com, LLC, 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 $204,970.00).
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 Roll-Offs of America, Inc. dba Roll Offs USA, for the purchase of steel refuse and recycling containers for the Solid Waste Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8885 - awarded to Roll-Offs of America, Inc. dba Roll Offs USA, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,666,500.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
U. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Haslet under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize the City of Haslet and the City of Denton to utilize each entities’ solicited contracts for the purchasing of various goods and services; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8875 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Haslet).
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 4Imprint, Inc., through Choice Partners, a division of Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Purchasing Network Contract No. 24/043SG-01, for procurement fulfillment of Awards, Apparel, Screen Printing & Embroidery, Promotional and Commemorative Items related to products for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8946 - awarded to 4Imprint, Inc., fin the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.00).
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 Innovative Interfaces Incorporated, for vendor support of the Sierra Integrated Library System (ILS) software and associated software modules along with new software upgrades for the Library Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8888 - awarded to Innovative Interfaces Incorporated, 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 $477,208.11).
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 Brandon & Clark, Inc., for motor and blower parts, repair, services, and rebuild of motors and blowers at the Denton Energy Center, Water Production and Reclamation facilities; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8818 - awarded to Brandon & Clark, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,457,500.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
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 Smith Pump Company, Inc., for pump parts, repair, services and rebuild of pumps for the Water Production facilities; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8818 - awarded to Smith Pump Company, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Z. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant - Ozone Generator Programmable Logic Controller Upgrades for Water Production, which is the sole provider of this equipment, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8841 - awarded to Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $900,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AA. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc., and a Service Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc. and Civic Marketplace, Inc, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize sharing City of Denton cooperative contracts for the purchase of various goods and services; and declaring an effective date (File 8948 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc. and a Service Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc. and Civil Marketplace, Inc).
AB. 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 North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Purchasing Network, Contract No. 2022-035, for roadway workzone data reporting software for the Transportation Services Department; providing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8918 - awarded to Navjoy Consulting Services, Inc., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $299,800.00).
AC. 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 Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Freese and Nichols, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on October 22, 2024, in the not-to-exceed amount of $21,000,000.00; said first amendment to extend the required pilot study for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7574-029 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $184,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $21,184,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AD. 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 Open Systems International, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 21, 2021, in the not to exceed amount of $1,500,000.00, said amendment to provide the renewal of maintenance, support, and upgrade services of OSI Monarch for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7718 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $193,973.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,693,973.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AE. 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 Cintas Corporation No. 2, amending the contract approved by City Council on September 14, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,153,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide uniforms and accessories rentals for all City of Denton Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7738 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $538,250.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,691,250.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AF. 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 SwiftComply US OpCo Inc., for compliance tracking software for the Environmental Services and Sustainability, Denton Water Utilities, and Street Operations Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8850 - awarded to SwiftComply US OpCo Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $92,028.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AG. 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 Wärtsilä North America Inc., for the cylinder head valve replacement overhaul for the Denton Energy Center, which is the sole provider of this equipment, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8826 - awarded to Wärtsilä North America Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,852,615.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AH. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) regarding pedestrian-bicyclist permanent counters not to exceed $14,000 through fiscal year 2029; and providing for an effective date.
AI. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival Association, Inc., a three-year noise exception for the Denton Holiday Lighting on Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday December 5, 2026, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday December 4, 2027, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Quakertown Park; and providing an effective date.
AJ. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal cooperation agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Independent School District (DISD) regarding the exchange of approximately 9.4 acres of park land in South Lakes Park for approximately 3.433 of DISD land to accommodate the development of a city neighborhood park and DISD track improvements; and providing for an effective date.
AK. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving the City’s participation in the AAMTEX, LLC, North Texas Shared Airspace Implementation, an evaluation, technology development, and rulemaking process for improving the coordination and intervisibility of commercial and public safety uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) “drones” in the National Airspace System (NAS); and providing an effective date.
AL. Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton, A Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Work Zone Data Exchange Agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments to streamline the work zone information system for the City of Denton; and providing an effective date.
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Govt Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and Denton Double Down, LLC for the provision of city services to approximately 4.47 acres of land, generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A25-0002, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
A. Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 4.47 acres of land, generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A25-0002a, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
B. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Rural Residential (RR) District and Residential 4 (R4) District to the Residential 7 (R7) District on approximately 6.63 acres of land generally located south of East McKinney Street, approximately 615 feet west of Glenngary Way, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violation thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner Dyer. (Z25-0013a, 5090-5094 E McKinney, Mia Hines)
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Residential 1 (R1) to a Overlay Planned Development with a base zoning of Suburban Corridor (PD-SC) District on approximately 2.633 acres of land generally located northeast of the intersection of US 377 and Brush Creek Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (7-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Garland and seconded by Commissioner Ketchersid. (PD25-0004a, Brush Creek Center, Angie Manglaris)
D. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding an amendment to Planned Development District 139 (PD-139), with amendments including but not limited to the development plan to remove a planned high school and adjust design elements of the remaining elements of the project, on approximately 15.375 acres of land generally located south of Vintage Boulevard, approximately 540 feet east of the I-35W Vintage Boulevard Ramp in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (7-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (PDA25-0002a, Charter School, Julie Wyatt).
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of rights-of-way parcels, permanent drainage, and temporary construction easements generally located along Ryan Road between Country Club Road and Teasley Lane, situated in the T. Lobar Survey, Abstract No. 779, the A. Gibson Survey, Abstract No. 498, the T. Martin Survey, Abstract No. 900, the C. Pollalier Survey, Abstract No. 1006, the James W. Withers Survey, Abstract No. 1343, the Eli Picket Survey, Abstract No. 1018, and the T. Peacock Survey, Abstract No. 1589, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit “A” (collectively, the “Property Interests”); authorizing the City Manager and the City Attorney to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for acquisition of a (i) temporary construction easement and a (ii) right-of-way parcel, generally located along East McKinney Street just east of North Woodrow/Audra Lane, situated in the T. Downing Survey, Abstract No. 346 all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit(s) “A” (collectively, the “Property Interest(s)”); authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
A. Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 4.47 acres of land, generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A25-0002b, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
B. Conduct the second of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, annexing approximately 15.011 acres of land, generally located north of West University Drive (US 380) and approximately half a mile west of Golden Hoof Drive to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A25-0001c, Hickory Grove MF 2, Mia Hines)
C. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an application for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark located at 218 N Locust Street, located on the southeast corner of the intersection of N Locust Street and E McKinney Street; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (5-0). (HL25-0003a, 218 N Locust Street - Tax Exemption, Cameron Robertson)
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee of the City; establishing the powers and duties of the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee; repealing prior CIAC enabling Ordinances 2015-109, 2018-411, and those Ordinances in direct conflict herewith; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the expenditure of funds for the payment of wholesale transmission charges in the total amount of $10,803,259.00; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
F. 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 Exceleron Software, LLC., for a prepaid utilities solution for the Customer Service Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8923 - awarded to Exceleron Software, LLC., through September 30, 2038, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,460,605.23). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
G. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton renaming the Civic Center (321 E. McKinney St.) to the Quakertown Civic Center; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board voted to recommend adoption (5-0).
H. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming the Day Labor Site (301 Fort Worth Dr.) to the Popo González Day Labor Site; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board voted to recommend adoption (5-0).
I. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton renaming the Juneteenth Softball Tournament to the John Royston Juneteenth Softball Tournament; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board voted to deny the proposed naming application (5-0).
J. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application through the Water Utilities Department to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for financial assistance via a low-interest loan for sixty million dollars ($60,000,000) from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Reconstruction Project; designating the City Manager as the authorized representative of the City to apply for and take those actions necessary in connection with such application, designating the City’s Financial Advisor, Engineer and Bond Counsel and authorizing them to aid, assist and appear on behalf of the City before TWDB; approving the TWDB Resolution for such application; and providing an effective date.
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website (https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on November 12, 2025, in advance of the three (3) business day posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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Nov 18, 2025 City Council on 2025-11-18 3:00 PM (SPECIAL CALLED)
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSED MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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, November 18, 2025, at 3:00 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 and give staff direction regarding updates to the Housing Tax Credit Request for Support Policy. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. Receive a report and give staff direction regarding updates to the Housing Tax Credit Request for Support Policy. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting in the Council Work Session Room to consider specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
A. Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Striped Shirt which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Striped Shirt.
B. Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Loom which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Loom.
C. Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation styled “2020 Long Tail Trail Investments, LLC v. the City of Denton, Texas, et al.” (Cause No. 24-0075-431) pending in the 431st District Court, Denton County, Texas and “City of Grand Prairie, et al. v. The State of Texas, et al.” (Cause No. D-1-GN-23-007785) pending in the 261st District Court, Travis County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.
A. Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Striped Shirt which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Striped Shirt.
B. Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Loom which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Loom.
C. Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation styled “2020 Long Tail Trail Investments, LLC v. the City of Denton, Texas, et al.” (Cause No. 24-0075-431) pending in the 431st District Court, Denton County, Texas and “City of Grand Prairie, et al. v. The State of Texas, et al.” (Cause No. D-1-GN-23-007785) pending in the 261st District Court, Travis County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.
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.
AFTER DETERMINING THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSED MEETING. CONSIDERATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING(S) WILL CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M.
B. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton establishing the 2026 City Council meeting schedule; and providing an effective date.
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute (I) a Gas Line Rearrangement and Abandonment Agreement with EagleRidge Energy II LLC, EagleRidge Operating LLC, USG Properties Barnett II, LP, and Marubeni Shale Investment, LLC, (“EagleRidge”), for the relocation of a 3-inch gas pipeline (Cardwell Sater Relocation), (“EagleRidge Facilities”), for the City’s Hickory Creek Road Phase 3 Widening and Realignment Project and (II) a Right of Way License with EagleRidge; providing for the expenditure of funds in the not-to-exceed amount of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand, Eight Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and 69/100 ($260,824.69); and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Water and Wastewater Utility Relocation Standard Utility Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the City of Denton (“City”) and the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”), for (I) the reimbursement of eligible costs incurred in the adjustment, removal, and relocation of City Facilities of both Water and Wastewater Utilities along FM 1515 from Bonnie Brae St to Masch Branch Road more specifically called TxDOT Projects construction CSJ# 0191-01-011 and ROW CSJ#0191-01-012 (“Utility Relocations Project”), within the County and City of Denton, Texas; authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver the Standard Utility Agreement No.: U00023607 and (II) the quitclaim of a portion or all of the underlying land interests; providing for the reimbursement of funds in an amount not to exceed $23,567.77 for Water and Wastewater Utility Relocation efforts; providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date. The Public Utility Board approves (6-0).
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a substantial amendment to the City’s 2021-2025 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development, the 2021 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and the Citizen Participation Plan; authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit the substantial amendment; and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommended approval (4-0).
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting an updated Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program Policy for the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program; providing a repealer; and providing an effective date. The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1 Board recommends approval (6 - 0)...Body
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, reappointing the Honorable Ann Poston, the Honorable Cynthia Burkett, and the Honorable Kimberly Lafferty, and the Honorable Hyattye Simmons, each as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record for a two (2) year term beginning December 31, 2025, and ending December 30, 2027; appointing Alissa Janke, as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record for a two (2) year term beginning December 31, 2025, and ending December 30, 2027; authorizing expenditure of funds; authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for the designated term of office for each judge; and declaring an effective date.
I. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, 2026 Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles grant program funded through the US Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $378,000 for ballistic resistant panels; and providing an effective date.
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Greater Denton Arts Council, Inc., for the payment and use of program year 2026 hotel tax revenue in support of art exhibitions and programming; and providing an effective date. ($231,128 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)
K. An ordinance of the City of Denton, approving a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “2020 Long Tail Trail Investments, LLC v. the City of Denton, Texas, et al.” (Cause No. 24-0075-431) pending in the 431st District Court, Denton County, Texas and “City of Grand Prairie, et al. v. The State of Texas, et al.” (Cause No. D-1-GN-23-007785) pending in the 261st District Court, Travis County, Texas; and directing the City Manager and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; and declaring an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 10 to the Design-Build Agreement between the City of Denton and Beta Engineering, LLC, for the design and construction of the Hickory Gas Insulated Substation for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7670 - Change Order No. 10 in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,008,314.26, for a total contract award aggregated to $44,446,058.31). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
M. 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 LHD PARTNERS, L.P. dba Longhorn Harley-Davidson, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 724-23, for the acquisition, repairs, and maintenance of Harley-Davidson Police Packaged Motorcycles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8930 - awarded to LHD PARTNERS, L.P. dba Longhorn Harley-Davidson, 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 $635,250.00).
N. 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 PiggyBack Cabling LLC dba PBC Technologies, for a Security Operations Center (SOC) and Managed Security Service (MSS) for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8853 - awarded to PiggyBack Cabling LLC dba PBC Technologies, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00).
O. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agricultural Lease Agreement with Rafter B Farms, LLC, for the cutting, baling, and prompt removal of hay from leased agricultural portions of the Denton Enterprise Airport; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8890 - awarded to Rafter B Farms, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term).
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 Team Marathon Fitness, Inc. dba Marathon Fitness through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 764-25, for the purchase of commercial grade fitness equipment for the Parks and Recreation, Fire, and Police Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date awarded to (File 8920 - awarded to Team Marathon Fitness, Inc. dba Marathon Fitness, in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00).
Q. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Biggs & Mathews Environmental, Inc., for Cell 6 Construction Quality Assurance Services for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8525-011 - Professional Services Agreement for assurance services awarded to Biggs & Mathews Environmental, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $245,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
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 Wärtsilä North America Inc., for cylinder gas admission valves for the Denton Energy Center, which is the sole provider of this equipment, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8825 - awarded to Wärtsilä North America Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,415,582.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
S. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Salary.com, LLC, for a compensation platform subscription service to support Human Resources in maintaining a competitive, sustainable, and agile compensation program; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8702 - awarded to Salary.com, LLC, 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 $204,970.00).
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 Roll-Offs of America, Inc. dba Roll Offs USA, for the purchase of steel refuse and recycling containers for the Solid Waste Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8885 - awarded to Roll-Offs of America, Inc. dba Roll Offs USA, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,666,500.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
U. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Haslet under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize the City of Haslet and the City of Denton to utilize each entities’ solicited contracts for the purchasing of various goods and services; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8875 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Haslet).
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 4Imprint, Inc., through Choice Partners, a division of Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Purchasing Network Contract No. 24/043SG-01, for procurement fulfillment of Awards, Apparel, Screen Printing & Embroidery, Promotional and Commemorative Items related to products for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8946 - awarded to 4Imprint, Inc., fin the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.00).
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 Innovative Interfaces Incorporated, for vendor support of the Sierra Integrated Library System (ILS) software and associated software modules along with new software upgrades for the Library Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8888 - awarded to Innovative Interfaces Incorporated, 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 $477,208.11).
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 Brandon & Clark, Inc., for motor and blower parts, repair, services, and rebuild of motors and blowers at the Denton Energy Center, Water Production and Reclamation facilities; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8818 - awarded to Brandon & Clark, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,457,500.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
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 Smith Pump Company, Inc., for pump parts, repair, services and rebuild of pumps for the Water Production facilities; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8818 - awarded to Smith Pump Company, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Z. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant - Ozone Generator Programmable Logic Controller Upgrades for Water Production, which is the sole provider of this equipment, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8841 - awarded to Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $900,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AA. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc., and a Service Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc. and Civic Marketplace, Inc, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize sharing City of Denton cooperative contracts for the purchase of various goods and services; and declaring an effective date (File 8948 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc. and a Service Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc. and Civil Marketplace, Inc).
AB. 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 North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Purchasing Network, Contract No. 2022-035, for roadway workzone data reporting software for the Transportation Services Department; providing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8918 - awarded to Navjoy Consulting Services, Inc., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $299,800.00).
AC. 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 Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Freese and Nichols, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on October 22, 2024, in the not-to-exceed amount of $21,000,000.00; said first amendment to extend the required pilot study for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7574-029 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $184,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $21,184,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AD. 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 Open Systems International, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 21, 2021, in the not to exceed amount of $1,500,000.00, said amendment to provide the renewal of maintenance, support, and upgrade services of OSI Monarch for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7718 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $193,973.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,693,973.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AE. 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 Cintas Corporation No. 2, amending the contract approved by City Council on September 14, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,153,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide uniforms and accessories rentals for all City of Denton Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7738 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $538,250.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,691,250.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AF. 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 SwiftComply US OpCo Inc., for compliance tracking software for the Environmental Services and Sustainability, Denton Water Utilities, and Street Operations Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8850 - awarded to SwiftComply US OpCo Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $92,028.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AG. 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 Wärtsilä North America Inc., for the cylinder head valve replacement overhaul for the Denton Energy Center, which is the sole provider of this equipment, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8826 - awarded to Wärtsilä North America Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,852,615.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AH. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) regarding pedestrian-bicyclist permanent counters not to exceed $14,000 through fiscal year 2029; and providing for an effective date.
AI. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival Association, Inc., a three-year noise exception for the Denton Holiday Lighting on Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday December 5, 2026, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday December 4, 2027, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Quakertown Park; and providing an effective date.
AJ. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal cooperation agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Independent School District (DISD) regarding the exchange of approximately 9.4 acres of park land in South Lakes Park for approximately 3.433 of DISD land to accommodate the development of a city neighborhood park and DISD track improvements; and providing for an effective date.
AK. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving the City’s participation in the AAMTEX, LLC, North Texas Shared Airspace Implementation, an evaluation, technology development, and rulemaking process for improving the coordination and intervisibility of commercial and public safety uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) “drones” in the National Airspace System (NAS); and providing an effective date.
AL. Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton, A Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Work Zone Data Exchange Agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments to streamline the work zone information system for the City of Denton; and providing an effective date.
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Govt Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and Denton Double Down, LLC for the provision of city services to approximately 4.47 acres of land, generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A25-0002, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
A. Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 4.47 acres of land, generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A25-0002a, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
B. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Rural Residential (RR) District and Residential 4 (R4) District to the Residential 7 (R7) District on approximately 6.63 acres of land generally located south of East McKinney Street, approximately 615 feet west of Glenngary Way, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violation thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner Dyer. (Z25-0013a, 5090-5094 E McKinney, Mia Hines)
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Residential 1 (R1) to a Overlay Planned Development with a base zoning of Suburban Corridor (PD-SC) District on approximately 2.633 acres of land generally located northeast of the intersection of US 377 and Brush Creek Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (7-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Garland and seconded by Commissioner Ketchersid. (PD25-0004a, Brush Creek Center, Angie Manglaris)
D. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding an amendment to Planned Development District 139 (PD-139), with amendments including but not limited to the development plan to remove a planned high school and adjust design elements of the remaining elements of the project, on approximately 15.375 acres of land generally located south of Vintage Boulevard, approximately 540 feet east of the I-35W Vintage Boulevard Ramp in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (7-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (PDA25-0002a, Charter School, Julie Wyatt).
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of rights-of-way parcels, permanent drainage, and temporary construction easements generally located along Ryan Road between Country Club Road and Teasley Lane, situated in the T. Lobar Survey, Abstract No. 779, the A. Gibson Survey, Abstract No. 498, the T. Martin Survey, Abstract No. 900, the C. Pollalier Survey, Abstract No. 1006, the James W. Withers Survey, Abstract No. 1343, the Eli Picket Survey, Abstract No. 1018, and the T. Peacock Survey, Abstract No. 1589, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit “A” (collectively, the “Property Interests”); authorizing the City Manager and the City Attorney to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for acquisition of a (i) temporary construction easement and a (ii) right-of-way parcel, generally located along East McKinney Street just east of North Woodrow/Audra Lane, situated in the T. Downing Survey, Abstract No. 346 all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit(s) “A” (collectively, the “Property Interest(s)”); authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
A. Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 4.47 acres of land, generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A25-0002b, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
B. Conduct the second of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, annexing approximately 15.011 acres of land, generally located north of West University Drive (US 380) and approximately half a mile west of Golden Hoof Drive to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A25-0001c, Hickory Grove MF 2, Mia Hines)
C. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an application for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark located at 218 N Locust Street, located on the southeast corner of the intersection of N Locust Street and E McKinney Street; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (5-0). (HL25-0003a, 218 N Locust Street - Tax Exemption, Cameron Robertson)
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee of the City; establishing the powers and duties of the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee; repealing prior CIAC enabling Ordinances 2015-109, 2018-411, and those Ordinances in direct conflict herewith; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the expenditure of funds for the payment of wholesale transmission charges in the total amount of $10,803,259.00; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
F. 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 Exceleron Software, LLC., for a prepaid utilities solution for the Customer Service Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8923 - awarded to Exceleron Software, LLC., through September 30, 2038, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,460,605.23). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
G. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton renaming the Civic Center (321 E. McKinney St.) to the Quakertown Civic Center; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board voted to recommend adoption (5-0).
H. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming the Day Labor Site (301 Fort Worth Dr.) to the Popo González Day Labor Site; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board voted to recommend adoption (5-0).
I. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton renaming the Juneteenth Softball Tournament to the John Royston Juneteenth Softball Tournament; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board voted to deny the proposed naming application (5-0).
J. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application through the Water Utilities Department to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for financial assistance via a low-interest loan for sixty million dollars ($60,000,000) from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Reconstruction Project; designating the City Manager as the authorized representative of the City to apply for and take those actions necessary in connection with such application, designating the City’s Financial Advisor, Engineer and Bond Counsel and authorizing them to aid, assist and appear on behalf of the City before TWDB; approving the TWDB Resolution for such application; and providing an effective date.
B. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton establishing the 2026 City Council meeting schedule; and providing an effective date.
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute (I) a Gas Line Rearrangement and Abandonment Agreement with EagleRidge Energy II LLC, EagleRidge Operating LLC, USG Properties Barnett II, LP, and Marubeni Shale Investment, LLC, (“EagleRidge”), for the relocation of a 3-inch gas pipeline (Cardwell Sater Relocation), (“EagleRidge Facilities”), for the City’s Hickory Creek Road Phase 3 Widening and Realignment Project and (II) a Right of Way License with EagleRidge; providing for the expenditure of funds in the not-to-exceed amount of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand, Eight Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars and 69/100 ($260,824.69); and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Water and Wastewater Utility Relocation Standard Utility Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the City of Denton (“City”) and the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”), for (I) the reimbursement of eligible costs incurred in the adjustment, removal, and relocation of City Facilities of both Water and Wastewater Utilities along FM 1515 from Bonnie Brae St to Masch Branch Road more specifically called TxDOT Projects construction CSJ# 0191-01-011 and ROW CSJ#0191-01-012 (“Utility Relocations Project”), within the County and City of Denton, Texas; authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver the Standard Utility Agreement No.: U00023607 and (II) the quitclaim of a portion or all of the underlying land interests; providing for the reimbursement of funds in an amount not to exceed $23,567.77 for Water and Wastewater Utility Relocation efforts; providing for the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date. The Public Utility Board approves (6-0).
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a substantial amendment to the City’s 2021-2025 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development, the 2021 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and the Citizen Participation Plan; authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit the substantial amendment; and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommended approval (4-0).
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting an updated Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program Policy for the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program; providing a repealer; and providing an effective date. The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1 Board recommends approval (6 - 0)...Body
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, reappointing the Honorable Ann Poston, the Honorable Cynthia Burkett, and the Honorable Kimberly Lafferty, and the Honorable Hyattye Simmons, each as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record for a two (2) year term beginning December 31, 2025, and ending December 30, 2027; appointing Alissa Janke, as Assistant Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record for a two (2) year term beginning December 31, 2025, and ending December 30, 2027; authorizing expenditure of funds; authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for the designated term of office for each judge; and declaring an effective date.
I. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, 2026 Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles grant program funded through the US Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $378,000 for ballistic resistant panels; and providing an effective date.
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Greater Denton Arts Council, Inc., for the payment and use of program year 2026 hotel tax revenue in support of art exhibitions and programming; and providing an effective date. ($231,128 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)
K. An ordinance of the City of Denton, approving a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “2020 Long Tail Trail Investments, LLC v. the City of Denton, Texas, et al.” (Cause No. 24-0075-431) pending in the 431st District Court, Denton County, Texas and “City of Grand Prairie, et al. v. The State of Texas, et al.” (Cause No. D-1-GN-23-007785) pending in the 261st District Court, Travis County, Texas; and directing the City Manager and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; and declaring an effective date.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 10 to the Design-Build Agreement between the City of Denton and Beta Engineering, LLC, for the design and construction of the Hickory Gas Insulated Substation for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7670 - Change Order No. 10 in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,008,314.26, for a total contract award aggregated to $44,446,058.31). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
M. 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 LHD PARTNERS, L.P. dba Longhorn Harley-Davidson, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 724-23, for the acquisition, repairs, and maintenance of Harley-Davidson Police Packaged Motorcycles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8930 - awarded to LHD PARTNERS, L.P. dba Longhorn Harley-Davidson, 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 $635,250.00).
N. 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 PiggyBack Cabling LLC dba PBC Technologies, for a Security Operations Center (SOC) and Managed Security Service (MSS) for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8853 - awarded to PiggyBack Cabling LLC dba PBC Technologies, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00).
O. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agricultural Lease Agreement with Rafter B Farms, LLC, for the cutting, baling, and prompt removal of hay from leased agricultural portions of the Denton Enterprise Airport; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8890 - awarded to Rafter B Farms, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term).
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 Team Marathon Fitness, Inc. dba Marathon Fitness through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 764-25, for the purchase of commercial grade fitness equipment for the Parks and Recreation, Fire, and Police Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date awarded to (File 8920 - awarded to Team Marathon Fitness, Inc. dba Marathon Fitness, in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00).
Q. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Biggs & Mathews Environmental, Inc., for Cell 6 Construction Quality Assurance Services for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8525-011 - Professional Services Agreement for assurance services awarded to Biggs & Mathews Environmental, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $245,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
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 Wärtsilä North America Inc., for cylinder gas admission valves for the Denton Energy Center, which is the sole provider of this equipment, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8825 - awarded to Wärtsilä North America Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,415,582.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
S. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Salary.com, LLC, for a compensation platform subscription service to support Human Resources in maintaining a competitive, sustainable, and agile compensation program; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8702 - awarded to Salary.com, LLC, 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 $204,970.00).
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 Roll-Offs of America, Inc. dba Roll Offs USA, for the purchase of steel refuse and recycling containers for the Solid Waste Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8885 - awarded to Roll-Offs of America, Inc. dba Roll Offs USA, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,666,500.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
U. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Haslet under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize the City of Haslet and the City of Denton to utilize each entities’ solicited contracts for the purchasing of various goods and services; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8875 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Haslet).
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 4Imprint, Inc., through Choice Partners, a division of Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Purchasing Network Contract No. 24/043SG-01, for procurement fulfillment of Awards, Apparel, Screen Printing & Embroidery, Promotional and Commemorative Items related to products for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8946 - awarded to 4Imprint, Inc., fin the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.00).
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 Innovative Interfaces Incorporated, for vendor support of the Sierra Integrated Library System (ILS) software and associated software modules along with new software upgrades for the Library Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8888 - awarded to Innovative Interfaces Incorporated, 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 $477,208.11).
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 Brandon & Clark, Inc., for motor and blower parts, repair, services, and rebuild of motors and blowers at the Denton Energy Center, Water Production and Reclamation facilities; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8818 - awarded to Brandon & Clark, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,457,500.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
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 Smith Pump Company, Inc., for pump parts, repair, services and rebuild of pumps for the Water Production facilities; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8818 - awarded to Smith Pump Company, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Z. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant - Ozone Generator Programmable Logic Controller Upgrades for Water Production, which is the sole provider of this equipment, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8841 - awarded to Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $900,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AA. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc., and a Service Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc. and Civic Marketplace, Inc, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize sharing City of Denton cooperative contracts for the purchase of various goods and services; and declaring an effective date (File 8948 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc. and a Service Agreement with Alliance for Innovation, Inc. and Civil Marketplace, Inc).
AB. 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 North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Purchasing Network, Contract No. 2022-035, for roadway workzone data reporting software for the Transportation Services Department; providing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8918 - awarded to Navjoy Consulting Services, Inc., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $299,800.00).
AC. 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 Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Freese and Nichols, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on October 22, 2024, in the not-to-exceed amount of $21,000,000.00; said first amendment to extend the required pilot study for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7574-029 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $184,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $21,184,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AD. 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 Open Systems International, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 21, 2021, in the not to exceed amount of $1,500,000.00, said amendment to provide the renewal of maintenance, support, and upgrade services of OSI Monarch for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7718 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $193,973.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,693,973.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AE. 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 Cintas Corporation No. 2, amending the contract approved by City Council on September 14, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,153,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide uniforms and accessories rentals for all City of Denton Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7738 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $538,250.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,691,250.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AF. 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 SwiftComply US OpCo Inc., for compliance tracking software for the Environmental Services and Sustainability, Denton Water Utilities, and Street Operations Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8850 - awarded to SwiftComply US OpCo Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $92,028.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AG. 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 Wärtsilä North America Inc., for the cylinder head valve replacement overhaul for the Denton Energy Center, which is the sole provider of this equipment, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8826 - awarded to Wärtsilä North America Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,852,615.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
AH. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) regarding pedestrian-bicyclist permanent counters not to exceed $14,000 through fiscal year 2029; and providing for an effective date.
AI. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival Association, Inc., a three-year noise exception for the Denton Holiday Lighting on Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday December 5, 2026, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday December 4, 2027, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Quakertown Park; and providing an effective date.
AJ. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal cooperation agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Independent School District (DISD) regarding the exchange of approximately 9.4 acres of park land in South Lakes Park for approximately 3.433 of DISD land to accommodate the development of a city neighborhood park and DISD track improvements; and providing for an effective date.
AK. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving the City’s participation in the AAMTEX, LLC, North Texas Shared Airspace Implementation, an evaluation, technology development, and rulemaking process for improving the coordination and intervisibility of commercial and public safety uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) “drones” in the National Airspace System (NAS); and providing an effective date.
AL. Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton, A Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Work Zone Data Exchange Agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments to streamline the work zone information system for the City of Denton; and providing an effective date.
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Govt Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and Denton Double Down, LLC for the provision of city services to approximately 4.47 acres of land, generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A25-0002, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
A. Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 4.47 acres of land, generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A25-0002a, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
B. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Rural Residential (RR) District and Residential 4 (R4) District to the Residential 7 (R7) District on approximately 6.63 acres of land generally located south of East McKinney Street, approximately 615 feet west of Glenngary Way, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violation thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (6-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner Dyer. (Z25-0013a, 5090-5094 E McKinney, Mia Hines)
C. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Residential 1 (R1) to a Overlay Planned Development with a base zoning of Suburban Corridor (PD-SC) District on approximately 2.633 acres of land generally located northeast of the intersection of US 377 and Brush Creek Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (7-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Garland and seconded by Commissioner Ketchersid. (PD25-0004a, Brush Creek Center, Angie Manglaris)
D. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding an amendment to Planned Development District 139 (PD-139), with amendments including but not limited to the development plan to remove a planned high school and adjust design elements of the remaining elements of the project, on approximately 15.375 acres of land generally located south of Vintage Boulevard, approximately 540 feet east of the I-35W Vintage Boulevard Ramp in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (7-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Riggs and second by Commissioner McDuff. (PDA25-0002a, Charter School, Julie Wyatt).
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of rights-of-way parcels, permanent drainage, and temporary construction easements generally located along Ryan Road between Country Club Road and Teasley Lane, situated in the T. Lobar Survey, Abstract No. 779, the A. Gibson Survey, Abstract No. 498, the T. Martin Survey, Abstract No. 900, the C. Pollalier Survey, Abstract No. 1006, the James W. Withers Survey, Abstract No. 1343, the Eli Picket Survey, Abstract No. 1018, and the T. Peacock Survey, Abstract No. 1589, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit “A” (collectively, the “Property Interests”); authorizing the City Manager and the City Attorney to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for acquisition of a (i) temporary construction easement and a (ii) right-of-way parcel, generally located along East McKinney Street just east of North Woodrow/Audra Lane, situated in the T. Downing Survey, Abstract No. 346 all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit(s) “A” (collectively, the “Property Interest(s)”); authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
A. Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 4.47 acres of land, generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A25-0002b, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
B. Conduct the second of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, annexing approximately 15.011 acres of land, generally located north of West University Drive (US 380) and approximately half a mile west of Golden Hoof Drive to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A25-0001c, Hickory Grove MF 2, Mia Hines)
C. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an application for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark located at 218 N Locust Street, located on the southeast corner of the intersection of N Locust Street and E McKinney Street; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (5-0). (HL25-0003a, 218 N Locust Street - Tax Exemption, Cameron Robertson)
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee of the City; establishing the powers and duties of the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee; repealing prior CIAC enabling Ordinances 2015-109, 2018-411, and those Ordinances in direct conflict herewith; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the expenditure of funds for the payment of wholesale transmission charges in the total amount of $10,803,259.00; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, November 17, 2025.
F. 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 Exceleron Software, LLC., for a prepaid utilities solution for the Customer Service Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8923 - awarded to Exceleron Software, LLC., through September 30, 2038, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,460,605.23). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
G. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton renaming the Civic Center (321 E. McKinney St.) to the Quakertown Civic Center; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board voted to recommend adoption (5-0).
H. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming the Day Labor Site (301 Fort Worth Dr.) to the Popo González Day Labor Site; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board voted to recommend adoption (5-0).
I. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton renaming the Juneteenth Softball Tournament to the John Royston Juneteenth Softball Tournament; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board voted to deny the proposed naming application (5-0).
J. Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application through the Water Utilities Department to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for financial assistance via a low-interest loan for sixty million dollars ($60,000,000) from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Reconstruction Project; designating the City Manager as the authorized representative of the City to apply for and take those actions necessary in connection with such application, designating the City’s Financial Advisor, Engineer and Bond Counsel and authorizing them to aid, assist and appear on behalf of the City before TWDB; approving the TWDB Resolution for such application; and providing an effective date.
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website (https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on November 12, 2025, in advance of the three (3) business day posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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