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At regular meetings only, individuals can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda for no longer than four (4) minutes per individual. This portion of the meeting occurs immediately after the start of the regular meeting session. Please note, Council members cannot engage in a discussion on topics presented during this portion and there are limited slots available for this portion of the meeting.
Public comments can be given for any item considered by the Council, EXCEPT work session reports or closed meetings. Individuals are only able to comment one time per agenda item and cannot use more than one method to comment on a single agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per citizen.
To provide in-person comments on consent agenda items, individuals must be present at the Work Session portion of the meeting. To provide in-person comments on individual consideration items, individuals must be present at the Regular or Special Session portion of the meeting. In both instances, individuals must also submit a speaker card (available at the meeting location) to the City Secretary prior to the item being called.
The agenda is posted online at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to make virtual comments using the eComment module will be made available next to the meeting listing on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Using eComment, Individuals may indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. eComments may be submitted up until the start of the meeting at which time the ability to make an eComment will be closed. eComments will be sent directly to members of the City Council immediately upon submission and recorded by the City Secretary into the Minutes of the Meeting.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. ID 26-0416 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the results of the 2026 Community Survey. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. ID 26-0416 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the results of the 2026 Community Survey. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
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.
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.
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B. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of prior registration and open microphone speakers.
1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.
2) Open Microphone. This section of the agenda permits any person who has not registered in advance for a citizen report to make comments about public business items not listed on the agenda. Such person(s) shall have registered using the “Virtual White Card” or “By Phone” process outlined by the City on its website or meeting notice.
During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak. However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual information; or a recitation of existing policy. Council Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented during open microphone reports.
NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.
A. ID 26-0670 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a special permit to Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc. to allow for work hours outside those ordinarily allowed pursuant to Section 17-20 (c)(3)(f) of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, with respect to hours of operation related to Hickory Creek Road Phase 3 construction of the Hickory Creek Road and Bridge over Hickory Creek and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad: providing for approval of special permit for a variance in the hours of operation during weekdays and weekends; and providing an effective date.
B. ID 26-0596 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas adopting a sustainability plan entitled "Simply Sustainable Framework"; replacing the City’s previously adopted sustainability plan; and providing an effective date. The Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee recommends approval (4-0).
C. ID 26-0669 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation FY 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in the amount of $9,600,000 and City’s matching funds of $2,400,000 for road safety improvements and implementations in the City’s Vision Zero Phase II Plan; and providing an effective date.
D. ID 26-0767 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to accept on behalf of the City a reimbursement grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All Program in the amount of $576,000 in federal funding which requires City matching funds in the amount of $144,000 to develop a comprehensive safety action plan; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 26-0594 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending Policy No. 10.00 “Ethics” to ensure the City establishes ethical expectations, promotes integrity, and provides guidelines to prevent an actual or perceived conflict of interest and misuse of City resources; Content unrelated to these core ethic philosophies originally held in Policy No. 10.00 Ethics are now delineated by the creation of Policy No. 10.01 “Gift, Meals, and Event Attendance”, Policy No. 10.02 “Nepotism”, Policy No. 10.03 “Secondary Employment”; and declaring an effective date.
F. ID 26-0810 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a Fifth Amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., amending the engagement approved by the City Council on July 20, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $550,000.00; amended by Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4, approved by City Council; said Fifth Amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7762 - providing for an additional Fifth Amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,350,000.00).
G. ID 26-0715 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4 to the contract between the City of Denton and Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., for the construction and movement of public water/wastewater utilities in support of TxDOT’s I-35 widening from the split to US-380 for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7968-004 - Change Order No. 4 in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,722,204.25, for a total contract award aggregated to $20,038,587.25). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
H. ID 26-0717 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 Halff Associates, Inc., for the development of a Pecan Creek Storm Water Master Plan update for the Drainage Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-016 - Professional Services Agreement for assessment services awarded to Halff Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,057,370.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
I. ID 26-0721 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 Online Information Services, Inc., for fraud detection and credit risk assessment for the Customer Service Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9001 - awarded to Online Information Services, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $320,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
J. ID 26-0726 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on November 15, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,200,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City Council; said second amendment to add the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-5721 for Information Technology (IT) staff augmentation services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8127 - providing for an amendment to the ordinance to add the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-5721).
K. ID 26-0727 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 Groggy Dog Sportswear & Graphic Design, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 241202, for the purchase of athletic jerseys and award, athletic, and special event t-shirts for the Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8892 - awarded to Groggy Dog Sportswear & Graphic Design, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $835,000.00).
L. ID 26-0728 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 Mega Promotions, Inc., for food and beverage concession stand operations at athletic complexes for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8964 - awarded to Mega Promotions, Inc., for a one (1) year term, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term).
M. ID 26-0729 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 Cubic ITS, Inc., for the Gridsmart Video Detection System for the Traffic Department to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8993 - awarded to Cubic ITS, 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 $2,500,000.00).
N. ID 26-0739 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the City of Denton and 4X Construction Group, LLC, for the Cell 6 Construction Project for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8907 - Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $618,467.03, for a total contract award aggregated to $5,491,222.03). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
O. ID 26-0746 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 BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, for the construction of the Baker Offsite Sewer Project with the geographical limits as follows: Masch Branch Road from Hampton Road to Jim Crystal Road for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8833 - awarded to BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,719,616.55). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
P. ID 26-0750 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services relating to the Woodrow Multimodal Improvements Project for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-017 - Professional Services Agreement for engineering services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $408,500.00).
Q. ID 26-0752 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 Galls, LLC through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Contract No. 2021-073, for first responder uniforms, accessories, and alteration services for the Police and Fire Departments; providing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9053 - awarded to Galls, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,250,000.00).
R. ID 26-0795 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the city manager to enter into a development agreement between the City of Denton and TG Duchess Denton, LLC for the dedication of park land for a city park; authorizing the acceptance of land; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board voted to recommend approval (5-0).
A. A26-0001 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t. Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and Coy Mark and Carolyn Rollins for the provision of city services to approximately 2.94 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, north of Mills Road; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A26-0001, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. A26-0001a Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding the issuance of a Service Plan, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t. Code Sec. 43.056, for property owned by Coy Mark and Carolyn Rollins for the provision of city services to approximately 2.94 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, north of Mills Road; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Plan; and providing an effective date. (A26-0001a, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
A. A26-0001b Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 2.940 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road and north of Mills Road, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A26-0001b, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. PD26-0001b 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 7 (R7) District to Overlay Planned Development (PD) District with a Mixed-Use Neighborhood (PD-MN) base zoning district on approximately 0.786 acres of land, generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Jagoe Street and Scripture Street in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Ketchersid and second by Commissioner McDuff. (PD26-0001b, 1716 Scripture, Sean Jacobson)
C. Z25-0017a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in zoning district and use classification from a Residential Rural (RR) district to a Suburban Corridor (SC) district on approximately 4.37 acres of land generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive 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 [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and second by Commissioner Ketchersid. (Z25-0017a, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
D. Z26-0004a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in zoning district and use classification from a Residential Rural (RR) district to a Residential 1 (R1) district on approximately 3.3 acres of land generally located on the north side of Chinn Road, approximately 1,180 feet east of Ganzer 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 [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and second by Commissioner McDuff. (Z26-0004a, Chinn Rezoning, Ashley Ekstedt)
A. A26-0001c Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 2.94 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, and north of Mills Road, 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. (A26-0001c, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. ID 26-0751 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Steele & Freeman, Inc., for construction phase services of the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8558 - awarded to Steele & Freeman, Inc., including the Guaranteed Maximum Price in the not to-exceed amount of $17,546,956.00).
C. ID 26-0692 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton temporarily amending Chapter 25 streets, sidewalks and public places, Article V, Special Events, adding Division 6: neighborhood block parties sections 25-252 through 25-256, to create a one-year pilot program to establish application and permitting processes for implementation of a streamlined process for neighborhood block parties commencing June 1, 2026, and expiring June 1, 2027; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing codification; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board recommends adoption (5-0).
D. ID 26-0632 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the City of Denton Vision Zero Action Plan, providing a severability clause, and providing an effective date.
A. ID 26-0670 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a special permit to Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc. to allow for work hours outside those ordinarily allowed pursuant to Section 17-20 (c)(3)(f) of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, with respect to hours of operation related to Hickory Creek Road Phase 3 construction of the Hickory Creek Road and Bridge over Hickory Creek and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad: providing for approval of special permit for a variance in the hours of operation during weekdays and weekends; and providing an effective date.
B. ID 26-0596 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas adopting a sustainability plan entitled "Simply Sustainable Framework"; replacing the City’s previously adopted sustainability plan; and providing an effective date. The Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee recommends approval (4-0).
C. ID 26-0669 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation FY 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in the amount of $9,600,000 and City’s matching funds of $2,400,000 for road safety improvements and implementations in the City’s Vision Zero Phase II Plan; and providing an effective date.
D. ID 26-0767 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to accept on behalf of the City a reimbursement grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All Program in the amount of $576,000 in federal funding which requires City matching funds in the amount of $144,000 to develop a comprehensive safety action plan; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 26-0594 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending Policy No. 10.00 “Ethics” to ensure the City establishes ethical expectations, promotes integrity, and provides guidelines to prevent an actual or perceived conflict of interest and misuse of City resources; Content unrelated to these core ethic philosophies originally held in Policy No. 10.00 Ethics are now delineated by the creation of Policy No. 10.01 “Gift, Meals, and Event Attendance”, Policy No. 10.02 “Nepotism”, Policy No. 10.03 “Secondary Employment”; and declaring an effective date.
F. ID 26-0810 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a Fifth Amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., amending the engagement approved by the City Council on July 20, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $550,000.00; amended by Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4, approved by City Council; said Fifth Amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7762 - providing for an additional Fifth Amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,350,000.00).
G. ID 26-0715 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4 to the contract between the City of Denton and Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., for the construction and movement of public water/wastewater utilities in support of TxDOT’s I-35 widening from the split to US-380 for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7968-004 - Change Order No. 4 in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,722,204.25, for a total contract award aggregated to $20,038,587.25). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
H. ID 26-0717 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 Halff Associates, Inc., for the development of a Pecan Creek Storm Water Master Plan update for the Drainage Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-016 - Professional Services Agreement for assessment services awarded to Halff Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,057,370.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
I. ID 26-0721 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 Online Information Services, Inc., for fraud detection and credit risk assessment for the Customer Service Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9001 - awarded to Online Information Services, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $320,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
J. ID 26-0726 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on November 15, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,200,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City Council; said second amendment to add the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-5721 for Information Technology (IT) staff augmentation services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8127 - providing for an amendment to the ordinance to add the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-5721).
K. ID 26-0727 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 Groggy Dog Sportswear & Graphic Design, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 241202, for the purchase of athletic jerseys and award, athletic, and special event t-shirts for the Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8892 - awarded to Groggy Dog Sportswear & Graphic Design, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $835,000.00).
L. ID 26-0728 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 Mega Promotions, Inc., for food and beverage concession stand operations at athletic complexes for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8964 - awarded to Mega Promotions, Inc., for a one (1) year term, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term).
M. ID 26-0729 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 Cubic ITS, Inc., for the Gridsmart Video Detection System for the Traffic Department to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8993 - awarded to Cubic ITS, 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 $2,500,000.00).
N. ID 26-0739 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the City of Denton and 4X Construction Group, LLC, for the Cell 6 Construction Project for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8907 - Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $618,467.03, for a total contract award aggregated to $5,491,222.03). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
O. ID 26-0746 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 BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, for the construction of the Baker Offsite Sewer Project with the geographical limits as follows: Masch Branch Road from Hampton Road to Jim Crystal Road for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8833 - awarded to BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,719,616.55). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
P. ID 26-0750 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services relating to the Woodrow Multimodal Improvements Project for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-017 - Professional Services Agreement for engineering services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $408,500.00).
Q. ID 26-0752 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 Galls, LLC through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Contract No. 2021-073, for first responder uniforms, accessories, and alteration services for the Police and Fire Departments; providing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9053 - awarded to Galls, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,250,000.00).
R. ID 26-0795 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the city manager to enter into a development agreement between the City of Denton and TG Duchess Denton, LLC for the dedication of park land for a city park; authorizing the acceptance of land; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board voted to recommend approval (5-0).
A. A26-0001 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t. Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and Coy Mark and Carolyn Rollins for the provision of city services to approximately 2.94 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, north of Mills Road; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A26-0001, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. A26-0001a Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding the issuance of a Service Plan, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t. Code Sec. 43.056, for property owned by Coy Mark and Carolyn Rollins for the provision of city services to approximately 2.94 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, north of Mills Road; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Plan; and providing an effective date. (A26-0001a, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
A. A26-0001b Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 2.940 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road and north of Mills Road, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A26-0001b, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. PD26-0001b 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 7 (R7) District to Overlay Planned Development (PD) District with a Mixed-Use Neighborhood (PD-MN) base zoning district on approximately 0.786 acres of land, generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Jagoe Street and Scripture Street in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Ketchersid and second by Commissioner McDuff. (PD26-0001b, 1716 Scripture, Sean Jacobson)
C. Z25-0017a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in zoning district and use classification from a Residential Rural (RR) district to a Suburban Corridor (SC) district on approximately 4.37 acres of land generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive 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 [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and second by Commissioner Ketchersid. (Z25-0017a, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
D. Z26-0004a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in zoning district and use classification from a Residential Rural (RR) district to a Residential 1 (R1) district on approximately 3.3 acres of land generally located on the north side of Chinn Road, approximately 1,180 feet east of Ganzer 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 [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and second by Commissioner McDuff. (Z26-0004a, Chinn Rezoning, Ashley Ekstedt)
A. A26-0001c Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 2.94 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, and north of Mills Road, 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. (A26-0001c, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. ID 26-0751 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Steele & Freeman, Inc., for construction phase services of the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8558 - awarded to Steele & Freeman, Inc., including the Guaranteed Maximum Price in the not to-exceed amount of $17,546,956.00).
C. ID 26-0692 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton temporarily amending Chapter 25 streets, sidewalks and public places, Article V, Special Events, adding Division 6: neighborhood block parties sections 25-252 through 25-256, to create a one-year pilot program to establish application and permitting processes for implementation of a streamlined process for neighborhood block parties commencing June 1, 2026, and expiring June 1, 2027; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing codification; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board recommends adoption (5-0).
D. ID 26-0632 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the City of Denton Vision Zero Action Plan, providing a severability clause, 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.
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May 19, 2026 City Council on 2026-05-19 4:00 PM
At regular meetings only, individuals can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda for no longer than four (4) minutes per individual. This portion of the meeting occurs immediately after the start of the regular meeting session. Please note, Council members cannot engage in a discussion on topics presented during this portion and there are limited slots available for this portion of the meeting.
Public comments can be given for any item considered by the Council, EXCEPT work session reports or closed meetings. Individuals are only able to comment one time per agenda item and cannot use more than one method to comment on a single agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per citizen.
To provide in-person comments on consent agenda items, individuals must be present at the Work Session portion of the meeting. To provide in-person comments on individual consideration items, individuals must be present at the Regular or Special Session portion of the meeting. In both instances, individuals must also submit a speaker card (available at the meeting location) to the City Secretary prior to the item being called.
The agenda is posted online at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to make virtual comments using the eComment module will be made available next to the meeting listing on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Using eComment, Individuals may indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. eComments may be submitted up until the start of the meeting at which time the ability to make an eComment will be closed. eComments will be sent directly to members of the City Council immediately upon submission and recorded by the City Secretary into the Minutes of the Meeting.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. ID 26-0416 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the results of the 2026 Community Survey. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. ID 26-0416 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the results of the 2026 Community Survey. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
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.
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.
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B. Reports from members of the public shall be received through the following two (2) methods. A total of up to seven (7) speakers are permitted to provide public comment and may include any combination of prior registration and open microphone speakers.
1) Pre-registration. This section of the agenda permits any person who has registered in advance to make a citizen report regarding a public business item he or she wishes to be considered by the City Council. Each speaker is allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes to present their report. At the conclusion of each report, the City Council may pose questions to the speaker or may engage in discussion. If the City Council believes that a speaker's report requires a more detailed review, the City Council will give the City Manager or City Staff direction to place the item on a future work session or regular meeting agenda and advise staff as to the background materials to be desired at such meeting.
2) Open Microphone. This section of the agenda permits any person who has not registered in advance for a citizen report to make comments about public business items not listed on the agenda. Such person(s) shall have registered using the “Virtual White Card” or “By Phone” process outlined by the City on its website or meeting notice.
During open microphone reports under this section of the agenda, the Council may listen to citizens speak. However, because notice of the subject of the open microphone report has not been provided to the public in advance, the Texas Open Meetings Act limits any deliberation or decision by the Council to: a proposal to place the item on a future agenda; a statement of factual information; or a recitation of existing policy. Council Members may not ask the open microphone speakers questions or discuss the items presented during open microphone reports.
NOTE: If audio/visual aids during presentations to Council are needed, they must be submitted to the City Secretary 24 hours prior to the meeting.
A. ID 26-0670 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a special permit to Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc. to allow for work hours outside those ordinarily allowed pursuant to Section 17-20 (c)(3)(f) of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, with respect to hours of operation related to Hickory Creek Road Phase 3 construction of the Hickory Creek Road and Bridge over Hickory Creek and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad: providing for approval of special permit for a variance in the hours of operation during weekdays and weekends; and providing an effective date.
B. ID 26-0596 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas adopting a sustainability plan entitled "Simply Sustainable Framework"; replacing the City’s previously adopted sustainability plan; and providing an effective date. The Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee recommends approval (4-0).
C. ID 26-0669 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation FY 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in the amount of $9,600,000 and City’s matching funds of $2,400,000 for road safety improvements and implementations in the City’s Vision Zero Phase II Plan; and providing an effective date.
D. ID 26-0767 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to accept on behalf of the City a reimbursement grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All Program in the amount of $576,000 in federal funding which requires City matching funds in the amount of $144,000 to develop a comprehensive safety action plan; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 26-0594 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending Policy No. 10.00 “Ethics” to ensure the City establishes ethical expectations, promotes integrity, and provides guidelines to prevent an actual or perceived conflict of interest and misuse of City resources; Content unrelated to these core ethic philosophies originally held in Policy No. 10.00 Ethics are now delineated by the creation of Policy No. 10.01 “Gift, Meals, and Event Attendance”, Policy No. 10.02 “Nepotism”, Policy No. 10.03 “Secondary Employment”; and declaring an effective date.
F. ID 26-0810 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a Fifth Amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., amending the engagement approved by the City Council on July 20, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $550,000.00; amended by Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4, approved by City Council; said Fifth Amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7762 - providing for an additional Fifth Amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,350,000.00).
G. ID 26-0715 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4 to the contract between the City of Denton and Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., for the construction and movement of public water/wastewater utilities in support of TxDOT’s I-35 widening from the split to US-380 for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7968-004 - Change Order No. 4 in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,722,204.25, for a total contract award aggregated to $20,038,587.25). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
H. ID 26-0717 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 Halff Associates, Inc., for the development of a Pecan Creek Storm Water Master Plan update for the Drainage Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-016 - Professional Services Agreement for assessment services awarded to Halff Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,057,370.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
I. ID 26-0721 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 Online Information Services, Inc., for fraud detection and credit risk assessment for the Customer Service Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9001 - awarded to Online Information Services, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $320,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
J. ID 26-0726 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on November 15, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,200,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City Council; said second amendment to add the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-5721 for Information Technology (IT) staff augmentation services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8127 - providing for an amendment to the ordinance to add the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-5721).
K. ID 26-0727 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 Groggy Dog Sportswear & Graphic Design, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 241202, for the purchase of athletic jerseys and award, athletic, and special event t-shirts for the Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8892 - awarded to Groggy Dog Sportswear & Graphic Design, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $835,000.00).
L. ID 26-0728 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 Mega Promotions, Inc., for food and beverage concession stand operations at athletic complexes for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8964 - awarded to Mega Promotions, Inc., for a one (1) year term, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term).
M. ID 26-0729 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 Cubic ITS, Inc., for the Gridsmart Video Detection System for the Traffic Department to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8993 - awarded to Cubic ITS, 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 $2,500,000.00).
N. ID 26-0739 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the City of Denton and 4X Construction Group, LLC, for the Cell 6 Construction Project for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8907 - Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $618,467.03, for a total contract award aggregated to $5,491,222.03). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
O. ID 26-0746 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 BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, for the construction of the Baker Offsite Sewer Project with the geographical limits as follows: Masch Branch Road from Hampton Road to Jim Crystal Road for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8833 - awarded to BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,719,616.55). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
P. ID 26-0750 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services relating to the Woodrow Multimodal Improvements Project for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-017 - Professional Services Agreement for engineering services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $408,500.00).
Q. ID 26-0752 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 Galls, LLC through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Contract No. 2021-073, for first responder uniforms, accessories, and alteration services for the Police and Fire Departments; providing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9053 - awarded to Galls, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,250,000.00).
R. ID 26-0795 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the city manager to enter into a development agreement between the City of Denton and TG Duchess Denton, LLC for the dedication of park land for a city park; authorizing the acceptance of land; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board voted to recommend approval (5-0).
A. A26-0001 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t. Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and Coy Mark and Carolyn Rollins for the provision of city services to approximately 2.94 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, north of Mills Road; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A26-0001, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. A26-0001a Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding the issuance of a Service Plan, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t. Code Sec. 43.056, for property owned by Coy Mark and Carolyn Rollins for the provision of city services to approximately 2.94 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, north of Mills Road; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Plan; and providing an effective date. (A26-0001a, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
A. A26-0001b Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 2.940 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road and north of Mills Road, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A26-0001b, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. PD26-0001b 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 7 (R7) District to Overlay Planned Development (PD) District with a Mixed-Use Neighborhood (PD-MN) base zoning district on approximately 0.786 acres of land, generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Jagoe Street and Scripture Street in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Ketchersid and second by Commissioner McDuff. (PD26-0001b, 1716 Scripture, Sean Jacobson)
C. Z25-0017a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in zoning district and use classification from a Residential Rural (RR) district to a Suburban Corridor (SC) district on approximately 4.37 acres of land generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive 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 [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and second by Commissioner Ketchersid. (Z25-0017a, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
D. Z26-0004a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in zoning district and use classification from a Residential Rural (RR) district to a Residential 1 (R1) district on approximately 3.3 acres of land generally located on the north side of Chinn Road, approximately 1,180 feet east of Ganzer 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 [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and second by Commissioner McDuff. (Z26-0004a, Chinn Rezoning, Ashley Ekstedt)
A. A26-0001c Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 2.94 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, and north of Mills Road, 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. (A26-0001c, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. ID 26-0751 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Steele & Freeman, Inc., for construction phase services of the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8558 - awarded to Steele & Freeman, Inc., including the Guaranteed Maximum Price in the not to-exceed amount of $17,546,956.00).
C. ID 26-0692 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton temporarily amending Chapter 25 streets, sidewalks and public places, Article V, Special Events, adding Division 6: neighborhood block parties sections 25-252 through 25-256, to create a one-year pilot program to establish application and permitting processes for implementation of a streamlined process for neighborhood block parties commencing June 1, 2026, and expiring June 1, 2027; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing codification; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board recommends adoption (5-0).
D. ID 26-0632 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the City of Denton Vision Zero Action Plan, providing a severability clause, and providing an effective date.
A. ID 26-0670 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a special permit to Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc. to allow for work hours outside those ordinarily allowed pursuant to Section 17-20 (c)(3)(f) of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, with respect to hours of operation related to Hickory Creek Road Phase 3 construction of the Hickory Creek Road and Bridge over Hickory Creek and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad: providing for approval of special permit for a variance in the hours of operation during weekdays and weekends; and providing an effective date.
B. ID 26-0596 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas adopting a sustainability plan entitled "Simply Sustainable Framework"; replacing the City’s previously adopted sustainability plan; and providing an effective date. The Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee recommends approval (4-0).
C. ID 26-0669 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation FY 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in the amount of $9,600,000 and City’s matching funds of $2,400,000 for road safety improvements and implementations in the City’s Vision Zero Phase II Plan; and providing an effective date.
D. ID 26-0767 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to accept on behalf of the City a reimbursement grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All Program in the amount of $576,000 in federal funding which requires City matching funds in the amount of $144,000 to develop a comprehensive safety action plan; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 26-0594 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending Policy No. 10.00 “Ethics” to ensure the City establishes ethical expectations, promotes integrity, and provides guidelines to prevent an actual or perceived conflict of interest and misuse of City resources; Content unrelated to these core ethic philosophies originally held in Policy No. 10.00 Ethics are now delineated by the creation of Policy No. 10.01 “Gift, Meals, and Event Attendance”, Policy No. 10.02 “Nepotism”, Policy No. 10.03 “Secondary Employment”; and declaring an effective date.
F. ID 26-0810 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a Fifth Amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., amending the engagement approved by the City Council on July 20, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $550,000.00; amended by Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4, approved by City Council; said Fifth Amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7762 - providing for an additional Fifth Amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,350,000.00).
G. ID 26-0715 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 4 to the contract between the City of Denton and Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., for the construction and movement of public water/wastewater utilities in support of TxDOT’s I-35 widening from the split to US-380 for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7968-004 - Change Order No. 4 in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,722,204.25, for a total contract award aggregated to $20,038,587.25). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
H. ID 26-0717 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 Halff Associates, Inc., for the development of a Pecan Creek Storm Water Master Plan update for the Drainage Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-016 - Professional Services Agreement for assessment services awarded to Halff Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,057,370.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
I. ID 26-0721 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 Online Information Services, Inc., for fraud detection and credit risk assessment for the Customer Service Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9001 - awarded to Online Information Services, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $320,000.00). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
J. ID 26-0726 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on November 15, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,200,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City Council; said second amendment to add the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-5721 for Information Technology (IT) staff augmentation services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8127 - providing for an amendment to the ordinance to add the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-5721).
K. ID 26-0727 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 Groggy Dog Sportswear & Graphic Design, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 241202, for the purchase of athletic jerseys and award, athletic, and special event t-shirts for the Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8892 - awarded to Groggy Dog Sportswear & Graphic Design, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $835,000.00).
L. ID 26-0728 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 Mega Promotions, Inc., for food and beverage concession stand operations at athletic complexes for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8964 - awarded to Mega Promotions, Inc., for a one (1) year term, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term).
M. ID 26-0729 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 Cubic ITS, Inc., for the Gridsmart Video Detection System for the Traffic Department to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8993 - awarded to Cubic ITS, 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 $2,500,000.00).
N. ID 26-0739 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the City of Denton and 4X Construction Group, LLC, for the Cell 6 Construction Project for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8907 - Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $618,467.03, for a total contract award aggregated to $5,491,222.03). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
O. ID 26-0746 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 BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, for the construction of the Baker Offsite Sewer Project with the geographical limits as follows: Masch Branch Road from Hampton Road to Jim Crystal Road for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8833 - awarded to BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,719,616.55). The Public Utilities Board will consider this item on Monday, May 18, 2026.
P. ID 26-0750 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services relating to the Woodrow Multimodal Improvements Project for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-017 - Professional Services Agreement for engineering services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $408,500.00).
Q. ID 26-0752 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 Galls, LLC through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Contract No. 2021-073, for first responder uniforms, accessories, and alteration services for the Police and Fire Departments; providing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9053 - awarded to Galls, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,250,000.00).
R. ID 26-0795 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the city manager to enter into a development agreement between the City of Denton and TG Duchess Denton, LLC for the dedication of park land for a city park; authorizing the acceptance of land; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board voted to recommend approval (5-0).
A. A26-0001 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t. Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and Coy Mark and Carolyn Rollins for the provision of city services to approximately 2.94 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, north of Mills Road; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A26-0001, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. A26-0001a Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding the issuance of a Service Plan, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t. Code Sec. 43.056, for property owned by Coy Mark and Carolyn Rollins for the provision of city services to approximately 2.94 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, north of Mills Road; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Plan; and providing an effective date. (A26-0001a, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
A. A26-0001b Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 2.940 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road and north of Mills Road, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A26-0001b, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. PD26-0001b 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 7 (R7) District to Overlay Planned Development (PD) District with a Mixed-Use Neighborhood (PD-MN) base zoning district on approximately 0.786 acres of land, generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Jagoe Street and Scripture Street in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Ketchersid and second by Commissioner McDuff. (PD26-0001b, 1716 Scripture, Sean Jacobson)
C. Z25-0017a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in zoning district and use classification from a Residential Rural (RR) district to a Suburban Corridor (SC) district on approximately 4.37 acres of land generally located on the south side of Hartlee Field Road, approximately 580 feet east of East Sherman Drive 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 [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and second by Commissioner Ketchersid. (Z25-0017a, Denton Striker, Ashley Ekstedt)
D. Z26-0004a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in zoning district and use classification from a Residential Rural (RR) district to a Residential 1 (R1) district on approximately 3.3 acres of land generally located on the north side of Chinn Road, approximately 1,180 feet east of Ganzer 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 [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Dyer and second by Commissioner McDuff. (Z26-0004a, Chinn Rezoning, Ashley Ekstedt)
A. A26-0001c Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 2.94 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, and north of Mills Road, 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. (A26-0001c, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. ID 26-0751 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Steele & Freeman, Inc., for construction phase services of the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8558 - awarded to Steele & Freeman, Inc., including the Guaranteed Maximum Price in the not to-exceed amount of $17,546,956.00).
C. ID 26-0692 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton temporarily amending Chapter 25 streets, sidewalks and public places, Article V, Special Events, adding Division 6: neighborhood block parties sections 25-252 through 25-256, to create a one-year pilot program to establish application and permitting processes for implementation of a streamlined process for neighborhood block parties commencing June 1, 2026, and expiring June 1, 2027; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing codification; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board recommends adoption (5-0).
D. ID 26-0632 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the City of Denton Vision Zero Action Plan, providing a severability clause, 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 May 13, 2026, in advance of the three (3) business day posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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