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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, July 14, 2026 at 1:00 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 26-0967 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the nominations of Council members to standing and ad hoc boards, committees, and other internal/external groups, and the associated nomination and appointment processes. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
D. ID 26-1040 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the appointment and employment of the City Manager, including discussion of recruitment strategy, desired candidate profile, and national search process. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
E. ID 26-1041 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the appointment and employment of the Municipal Judge, including discussion of recruitment strategy, desired candidate profile, and national search process. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
F. ID 26-0626 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) City Council Member disclosure of private meetings with developers 2) Structural changes to Section 2-279 of the City’s Ethics Ordinance 3) Temporary moratorium on new permit applications for multifamily development. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 25 minutes]
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. ID 26-0967 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the nominations of Council members to standing and ad hoc boards, committees, and other internal/external groups, and the associated nomination and appointment processes. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
D. ID 26-1040 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the appointment and employment of the City Manager, including discussion of recruitment strategy, desired candidate profile, and national search process. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
E. ID 26-1041 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the appointment and employment of the Municipal Judge, including discussion of recruitment strategy, desired candidate profile, and national search process. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
F. ID 26-0626 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) City Council Member disclosure of private meetings with developers 2) Structural changes to Section 2-279 of the City’s Ethics Ordinance 3) Temporary moratorium on new permit applications for multifamily development. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 25 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. ID 26-0947 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code 551.074; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code 551.071. Deliberate and discuss the employment, duties, and compensation of the interim City Manager including the City Manager selection and appointment; consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding associated legal issues where public discussion associated with 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.
B. ID 26-0948 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code 551.074; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code 551.071. Deliberate and discuss the employment, duties, and compensation of the interim Municipal Judge including the Municipal Judge selection and appointment; consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding associated legal issues where public discussion associated with 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.
C. ID 26-0875 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive information from staff regarding the energy cost adjustment schedule of rates for large load commercial customers that include public power utility competitive data and proprietary data specific to Core Scientific, Inc.; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 26-0828 and will be a placeholder if Council Members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
D. ID 26-0884 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 Circuit. 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 Circuit.
E. ID 26-1048 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 in Cause No. CV-2026-00945 styled “Jose Garcia v. City of Denton” pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 , Denton 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. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 26-1049 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
F. ID 26-1047 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy, and options for responding to Public Information Requests, reference number(s) R000620-032726, and future requests with fact patterns that raise similar issues of law related to Police Department records. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the aforementioned matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation.
A. ID 26-0947 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code 551.074; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code 551.071. Deliberate and discuss the employment, duties, and compensation of the interim City Manager including the City Manager selection and appointment; consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding associated legal issues where public discussion associated with 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.
B. ID 26-0948 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code 551.074; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code 551.071. Deliberate and discuss the employment, duties, and compensation of the interim Municipal Judge including the Municipal Judge selection and appointment; consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding associated legal issues where public discussion associated with 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.
C. ID 26-0875 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive information from staff regarding the energy cost adjustment schedule of rates for large load commercial customers that include public power utility competitive data and proprietary data specific to Core Scientific, Inc.; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 26-0828 and will be a placeholder if Council Members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
D. ID 26-0884 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 Circuit. 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 Circuit.
E. ID 26-1048 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 in Cause No. CV-2026-00945 styled “Jose Garcia v. City of Denton” pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 , Denton 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. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 26-1049 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
F. ID 26-1047 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy, and options for responding to Public Information Requests, reference number(s) R000620-032726, and future requests with fact patterns that raise similar issues of law related to Police Department records. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the aforementioned matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential 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
A. ID 26-0044 Consider approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2026, Regular Meeting and the June 23, 2026, Special Called Runoff Canvassing Meeting.
C. ID 26-1046 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation authorizing a contract between the City of Denton and the Denton Chamber of Commerce in the not-to exceed amount of $150,000 providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing for an effective date.
D. ID 26-0883 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, approving the 2024/2025 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ 1) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ 1 Board recommends approval (4-0).
E. ID 26-1005 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a grant to d20 Tavern LTD Company for utility upgrades and interior/code improvements located at 112 W. Oak St., Suite 200 from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $23,031 from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One funds; and providing for an effective date. The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board recommends approval (4-0).
F. ID 26-0854 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Airport Land Lease Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Sheltair Aviation Denton, LLC, at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Airport Lease Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (6-0).
G. ID 26-0930 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an amended Airport Leasing and Development Policy; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (6-0)
H. ID 26-0828 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates for Electric Service; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
I. ID 26-1021 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc., a Texas nonprofit organization operating in the City of Denton, for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) designated for donation; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
J. ID 26-1049 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Settlement Agreement and Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “Jose Garcia v. City of Denton” Cause No. CV-2026-00945 pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Denton County, Texas; and directing the City Manager or designee 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.
K. ID 26-1037 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 Kraftsman, LLC dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 781-25, for the acquisition of materials and construction of park improvements at Briercliff Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9021 - awarded to Kraftsman, LLC dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,400,711.00).
L. ID 26-1025 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 Titan Utility Services, LLC, for electric utility specific training for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9000 - awarded to Titan Utility Services, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
M. ID 26-1026 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a third amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Garver, LLC, amending the contract approved by Purchasing on August 28, 2023, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000.00; amended by Amendments 1 and 2 approved by City Council; said third amendment to provide a Taxiway Design for Taxiways H, J, and M, and a Preliminary Engineering Report for Taxiway Alpha for the Denton Enterprise Airport; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8209 - providing for an additional third amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $888,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,026,200.00).
N. ID 26-1028 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 Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., for the purchase of signal heads, detectors, crossing systems, and miscellaneous equipment to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse for the Traffic Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8951 - awarded to Consolidated Traffic Controls, 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 $2,000,000.00).
O. ID 26-1029 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 Lifetime Tennis, Inc., dba Impact Activities, for tennis and pickleball classes, lessons, leagues, tournaments, stringing, and other tennis or pickleball programs for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8981 - awarded to Lifetime Tennis, Inc., dba Impact Activities, 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 $1,350,000.00).
P. ID 26-1030 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 SYDH Dallas, Inc. dba Certified Lighting Pros, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 735-24, for the purchase and installation of decorative lighting for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9060 - awarded to SYDH Dallas, Inc. dba Certified Lighting Pros, 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 $500,000.00).
Q. ID 26-1027 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by Purchasing on April 15, 2026, in the not-to-exceed amount of $99,500.00; said first amendment to continue to provide additional design services relating to the McKinney Street Sidewalk Improvement Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-018 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $35,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $134,500.00).
R. ID 26-0977 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Health Services of North Texas, a noise exception for the Strive N’ Thrive 5K event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.
A. ID 26-0925 Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas approving the establishment of policies, guidelines, and criteria governing Tax Abatements; and declaring an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (7-0).
B. Z26-0018b 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 3 (R3) district to Residential 7 (R7) district on approximately 0.74 acres of land generally located on the northeast corner of Bolivar Street and Taliaferro Street, approximately 155 feet west of North Elm 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 for a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-1) to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Chair Pruett and second by Commissioner Riggs (Z25-0018b, Denton Duplexes, Angie Manglaris).
A. A26-0001d Conduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 2.940 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, 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. (A26-0001d, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. ID 26-0804 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $316,338,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation refunding and improvement bonds, Series 2026"; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
C. ID 26-0805 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $295,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026"; authorizing the issuance of the certificates; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said certificates; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
D. ID 26-0990 Consider approval of a resolution to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Texas Joint Powers Agency, to represent the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date.
E. ID 26-1036 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton appointing three members to the Community Partnership Committee.
F. ID 26-1031 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 SHI Government Solutions, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-5237, for the purchase of Microsoft Licensing, Products & Related Services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9068 - awarded to SHI Government Solutions, Inc., with a term ending September 30, 2031, in the not-to-exceed amount of $7,001,117.00).
G. ID 26-0945 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton for the appointment of one member to the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District for a two-year term beginning on October 1, 2026 and ending on September 30, 2028; and providing an effective date.
H. ID 26-0982 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming the park sites located at 700 block Congress St. and 500 block of Mounts Ave. to Congress Street Park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board voted to recommend approval (5-0).
I. ID 26-0983 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming the park site located at 510 Hercules Lane to Hercules Park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification board voted to recommend approval (5-0).
A. ID 26-0044 Consider approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2026, Regular Meeting and the June 23, 2026, Special Called Runoff Canvassing Meeting.
C. ID 26-1046 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation authorizing a contract between the City of Denton and the Denton Chamber of Commerce in the not-to exceed amount of $150,000 providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing for an effective date.
D. ID 26-0883 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, approving the 2024/2025 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ 1) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ 1 Board recommends approval (4-0).
E. ID 26-1005 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a grant to d20 Tavern LTD Company for utility upgrades and interior/code improvements located at 112 W. Oak St., Suite 200 from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $23,031 from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One funds; and providing for an effective date. The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board recommends approval (4-0).
F. ID 26-0854 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Airport Land Lease Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Sheltair Aviation Denton, LLC, at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Airport Lease Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (6-0).
G. ID 26-0930 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an amended Airport Leasing and Development Policy; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (6-0)
H. ID 26-0828 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates for Electric Service; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
I. ID 26-1021 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc., a Texas nonprofit organization operating in the City of Denton, for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) designated for donation; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
J. ID 26-1049 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Settlement Agreement and Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “Jose Garcia v. City of Denton” Cause No. CV-2026-00945 pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Denton County, Texas; and directing the City Manager or designee 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.
K. ID 26-1037 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 Kraftsman, LLC dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 781-25, for the acquisition of materials and construction of park improvements at Briercliff Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9021 - awarded to Kraftsman, LLC dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,400,711.00).
L. ID 26-1025 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 Titan Utility Services, LLC, for electric utility specific training for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9000 - awarded to Titan Utility Services, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
M. ID 26-1026 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a third amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Garver, LLC, amending the contract approved by Purchasing on August 28, 2023, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000.00; amended by Amendments 1 and 2 approved by City Council; said third amendment to provide a Taxiway Design for Taxiways H, J, and M, and a Preliminary Engineering Report for Taxiway Alpha for the Denton Enterprise Airport; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8209 - providing for an additional third amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $888,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,026,200.00).
N. ID 26-1028 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 Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., for the purchase of signal heads, detectors, crossing systems, and miscellaneous equipment to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse for the Traffic Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8951 - awarded to Consolidated Traffic Controls, 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 $2,000,000.00).
O. ID 26-1029 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 Lifetime Tennis, Inc., dba Impact Activities, for tennis and pickleball classes, lessons, leagues, tournaments, stringing, and other tennis or pickleball programs for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8981 - awarded to Lifetime Tennis, Inc., dba Impact Activities, 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 $1,350,000.00).
P. ID 26-1030 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 SYDH Dallas, Inc. dba Certified Lighting Pros, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 735-24, for the purchase and installation of decorative lighting for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9060 - awarded to SYDH Dallas, Inc. dba Certified Lighting Pros, 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 $500,000.00).
Q. ID 26-1027 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by Purchasing on April 15, 2026, in the not-to-exceed amount of $99,500.00; said first amendment to continue to provide additional design services relating to the McKinney Street Sidewalk Improvement Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-018 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $35,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $134,500.00).
R. ID 26-0977 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Health Services of North Texas, a noise exception for the Strive N’ Thrive 5K event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.
A. ID 26-0925 Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas approving the establishment of policies, guidelines, and criteria governing Tax Abatements; and declaring an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (7-0).
B. Z26-0018b 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 3 (R3) district to Residential 7 (R7) district on approximately 0.74 acres of land generally located on the northeast corner of Bolivar Street and Taliaferro Street, approximately 155 feet west of North Elm 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 for a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-1) to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Chair Pruett and second by Commissioner Riggs (Z25-0018b, Denton Duplexes, Angie Manglaris).
A. A26-0001d Conduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 2.940 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, 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. (A26-0001d, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. ID 26-0804 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $316,338,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation refunding and improvement bonds, Series 2026"; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
C. ID 26-0805 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $295,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026"; authorizing the issuance of the certificates; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said certificates; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
D. ID 26-0990 Consider approval of a resolution to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Texas Joint Powers Agency, to represent the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date.
E. ID 26-1036 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton appointing three members to the Community Partnership Committee.
F. ID 26-1031 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 SHI Government Solutions, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-5237, for the purchase of Microsoft Licensing, Products & Related Services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9068 - awarded to SHI Government Solutions, Inc., with a term ending September 30, 2031, in the not-to-exceed amount of $7,001,117.00).
G. ID 26-0945 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton for the appointment of one member to the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District for a two-year term beginning on October 1, 2026 and ending on September 30, 2028; and providing an effective date.
H. ID 26-0982 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming the park sites located at 700 block Congress St. and 500 block of Mounts Ave. to Congress Street Park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board voted to recommend approval (5-0).
I. ID 26-0983 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming the park site located at 510 Hercules Lane to Hercules Park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification board voted to recommend approval (5-0).
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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Jul 14, 2026 City Council on 2026-07-14 1:00 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, July 14, 2026 at 1:00 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 26-0967 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the nominations of Council members to standing and ad hoc boards, committees, and other internal/external groups, and the associated nomination and appointment processes. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
D. ID 26-1040 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the appointment and employment of the City Manager, including discussion of recruitment strategy, desired candidate profile, and national search process. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
E. ID 26-1041 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the appointment and employment of the Municipal Judge, including discussion of recruitment strategy, desired candidate profile, and national search process. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
F. ID 26-0626 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) City Council Member disclosure of private meetings with developers 2) Structural changes to Section 2-279 of the City’s Ethics Ordinance 3) Temporary moratorium on new permit applications for multifamily development. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 25 minutes]
2. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. ID 26-0967 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the nominations of Council members to standing and ad hoc boards, committees, and other internal/external groups, and the associated nomination and appointment processes. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
D. ID 26-1040 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the appointment and employment of the City Manager, including discussion of recruitment strategy, desired candidate profile, and national search process. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
E. ID 26-1041 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the appointment and employment of the Municipal Judge, including discussion of recruitment strategy, desired candidate profile, and national search process. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
F. ID 26-0626 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) City Council Member disclosure of private meetings with developers 2) Structural changes to Section 2-279 of the City’s Ethics Ordinance 3) Temporary moratorium on new permit applications for multifamily development. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 25 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. ID 26-0947 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code 551.074; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code 551.071. Deliberate and discuss the employment, duties, and compensation of the interim City Manager including the City Manager selection and appointment; consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding associated legal issues where public discussion associated with 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.
B. ID 26-0948 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code 551.074; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code 551.071. Deliberate and discuss the employment, duties, and compensation of the interim Municipal Judge including the Municipal Judge selection and appointment; consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding associated legal issues where public discussion associated with 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.
C. ID 26-0875 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive information from staff regarding the energy cost adjustment schedule of rates for large load commercial customers that include public power utility competitive data and proprietary data specific to Core Scientific, Inc.; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 26-0828 and will be a placeholder if Council Members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
D. ID 26-0884 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 Circuit. 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 Circuit.
E. ID 26-1048 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 in Cause No. CV-2026-00945 styled “Jose Garcia v. City of Denton” pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 , Denton 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. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 26-1049 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
F. ID 26-1047 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy, and options for responding to Public Information Requests, reference number(s) R000620-032726, and future requests with fact patterns that raise similar issues of law related to Police Department records. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the aforementioned matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation.
A. ID 26-0947 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code 551.074; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code 551.071. Deliberate and discuss the employment, duties, and compensation of the interim City Manager including the City Manager selection and appointment; consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding associated legal issues where public discussion associated with 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.
B. ID 26-0948 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code 551.074; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code 551.071. Deliberate and discuss the employment, duties, and compensation of the interim Municipal Judge including the Municipal Judge selection and appointment; consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding associated legal issues where public discussion associated with 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.
C. ID 26-0875 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive information from staff regarding the energy cost adjustment schedule of rates for large load commercial customers that include public power utility competitive data and proprietary data specific to Core Scientific, Inc.; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 26-0828 and will be a placeholder if Council Members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
D. ID 26-0884 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 Circuit. 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 Circuit.
E. ID 26-1048 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 in Cause No. CV-2026-00945 styled “Jose Garcia v. City of Denton” pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 , Denton 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. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 26-1049 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
F. ID 26-1047 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy, and options for responding to Public Information Requests, reference number(s) R000620-032726, and future requests with fact patterns that raise similar issues of law related to Police Department records. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the aforementioned matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential 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
A. ID 26-0044 Consider approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2026, Regular Meeting and the June 23, 2026, Special Called Runoff Canvassing Meeting.
C. ID 26-1046 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation authorizing a contract between the City of Denton and the Denton Chamber of Commerce in the not-to exceed amount of $150,000 providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing for an effective date.
D. ID 26-0883 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, approving the 2024/2025 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ 1) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ 1 Board recommends approval (4-0).
E. ID 26-1005 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a grant to d20 Tavern LTD Company for utility upgrades and interior/code improvements located at 112 W. Oak St., Suite 200 from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $23,031 from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One funds; and providing for an effective date. The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board recommends approval (4-0).
F. ID 26-0854 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Airport Land Lease Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Sheltair Aviation Denton, LLC, at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Airport Lease Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (6-0).
G. ID 26-0930 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an amended Airport Leasing and Development Policy; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (6-0)
H. ID 26-0828 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates for Electric Service; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
I. ID 26-1021 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc., a Texas nonprofit organization operating in the City of Denton, for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) designated for donation; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
J. ID 26-1049 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Settlement Agreement and Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “Jose Garcia v. City of Denton” Cause No. CV-2026-00945 pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Denton County, Texas; and directing the City Manager or designee 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.
K. ID 26-1037 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 Kraftsman, LLC dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 781-25, for the acquisition of materials and construction of park improvements at Briercliff Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9021 - awarded to Kraftsman, LLC dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,400,711.00).
L. ID 26-1025 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 Titan Utility Services, LLC, for electric utility specific training for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9000 - awarded to Titan Utility Services, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
M. ID 26-1026 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a third amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Garver, LLC, amending the contract approved by Purchasing on August 28, 2023, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000.00; amended by Amendments 1 and 2 approved by City Council; said third amendment to provide a Taxiway Design for Taxiways H, J, and M, and a Preliminary Engineering Report for Taxiway Alpha for the Denton Enterprise Airport; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8209 - providing for an additional third amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $888,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,026,200.00).
N. ID 26-1028 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 Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., for the purchase of signal heads, detectors, crossing systems, and miscellaneous equipment to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse for the Traffic Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8951 - awarded to Consolidated Traffic Controls, 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 $2,000,000.00).
O. ID 26-1029 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 Lifetime Tennis, Inc., dba Impact Activities, for tennis and pickleball classes, lessons, leagues, tournaments, stringing, and other tennis or pickleball programs for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8981 - awarded to Lifetime Tennis, Inc., dba Impact Activities, 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 $1,350,000.00).
P. ID 26-1030 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 SYDH Dallas, Inc. dba Certified Lighting Pros, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 735-24, for the purchase and installation of decorative lighting for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9060 - awarded to SYDH Dallas, Inc. dba Certified Lighting Pros, 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 $500,000.00).
Q. ID 26-1027 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by Purchasing on April 15, 2026, in the not-to-exceed amount of $99,500.00; said first amendment to continue to provide additional design services relating to the McKinney Street Sidewalk Improvement Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-018 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $35,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $134,500.00).
R. ID 26-0977 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Health Services of North Texas, a noise exception for the Strive N’ Thrive 5K event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.
A. ID 26-0925 Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas approving the establishment of policies, guidelines, and criteria governing Tax Abatements; and declaring an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (7-0).
B. Z26-0018b 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 3 (R3) district to Residential 7 (R7) district on approximately 0.74 acres of land generally located on the northeast corner of Bolivar Street and Taliaferro Street, approximately 155 feet west of North Elm 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 for a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-1) to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Chair Pruett and second by Commissioner Riggs (Z25-0018b, Denton Duplexes, Angie Manglaris).
A. A26-0001d Conduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 2.940 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, 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. (A26-0001d, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. ID 26-0804 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $316,338,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation refunding and improvement bonds, Series 2026"; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
C. ID 26-0805 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $295,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026"; authorizing the issuance of the certificates; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said certificates; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
D. ID 26-0990 Consider approval of a resolution to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Texas Joint Powers Agency, to represent the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date.
E. ID 26-1036 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton appointing three members to the Community Partnership Committee.
F. ID 26-1031 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 SHI Government Solutions, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-5237, for the purchase of Microsoft Licensing, Products & Related Services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9068 - awarded to SHI Government Solutions, Inc., with a term ending September 30, 2031, in the not-to-exceed amount of $7,001,117.00).
G. ID 26-0945 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton for the appointment of one member to the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District for a two-year term beginning on October 1, 2026 and ending on September 30, 2028; and providing an effective date.
H. ID 26-0982 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming the park sites located at 700 block Congress St. and 500 block of Mounts Ave. to Congress Street Park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board voted to recommend approval (5-0).
I. ID 26-0983 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming the park site located at 510 Hercules Lane to Hercules Park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification board voted to recommend approval (5-0).
A. ID 26-0044 Consider approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2026, Regular Meeting and the June 23, 2026, Special Called Runoff Canvassing Meeting.
C. ID 26-1046 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation authorizing a contract between the City of Denton and the Denton Chamber of Commerce in the not-to exceed amount of $150,000 providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing for an effective date.
D. ID 26-0883 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, approving the 2024/2025 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ 1) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ 1 Board recommends approval (4-0).
E. ID 26-1005 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a grant to d20 Tavern LTD Company for utility upgrades and interior/code improvements located at 112 W. Oak St., Suite 200 from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $23,031 from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One funds; and providing for an effective date. The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board recommends approval (4-0).
F. ID 26-0854 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Airport Land Lease Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Sheltair Aviation Denton, LLC, at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Airport Lease Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (6-0).
G. ID 26-0930 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an amended Airport Leasing and Development Policy; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (6-0)
H. ID 26-0828 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates for Electric Service; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
I. ID 26-1021 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc., a Texas nonprofit organization operating in the City of Denton, for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) designated for donation; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
J. ID 26-1049 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Settlement Agreement and Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “Jose Garcia v. City of Denton” Cause No. CV-2026-00945 pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Denton County, Texas; and directing the City Manager or designee 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.
K. ID 26-1037 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 Kraftsman, LLC dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 781-25, for the acquisition of materials and construction of park improvements at Briercliff Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9021 - awarded to Kraftsman, LLC dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,400,711.00).
L. ID 26-1025 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 Titan Utility Services, LLC, for electric utility specific training for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9000 - awarded to Titan Utility Services, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
M. ID 26-1026 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a third amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Garver, LLC, amending the contract approved by Purchasing on August 28, 2023, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000.00; amended by Amendments 1 and 2 approved by City Council; said third amendment to provide a Taxiway Design for Taxiways H, J, and M, and a Preliminary Engineering Report for Taxiway Alpha for the Denton Enterprise Airport; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8209 - providing for an additional third amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $888,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,026,200.00).
N. ID 26-1028 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 Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., for the purchase of signal heads, detectors, crossing systems, and miscellaneous equipment to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse for the Traffic Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8951 - awarded to Consolidated Traffic Controls, 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 $2,000,000.00).
O. ID 26-1029 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 Lifetime Tennis, Inc., dba Impact Activities, for tennis and pickleball classes, lessons, leagues, tournaments, stringing, and other tennis or pickleball programs for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8981 - awarded to Lifetime Tennis, Inc., dba Impact Activities, 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 $1,350,000.00).
P. ID 26-1030 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 SYDH Dallas, Inc. dba Certified Lighting Pros, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 735-24, for the purchase and installation of decorative lighting for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9060 - awarded to SYDH Dallas, Inc. dba Certified Lighting Pros, 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 $500,000.00).
Q. ID 26-1027 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by Purchasing on April 15, 2026, in the not-to-exceed amount of $99,500.00; said first amendment to continue to provide additional design services relating to the McKinney Street Sidewalk Improvement Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-018 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $35,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $134,500.00).
R. ID 26-0977 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Health Services of North Texas, a noise exception for the Strive N’ Thrive 5K event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.
A. ID 26-0925 Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas approving the establishment of policies, guidelines, and criteria governing Tax Abatements; and declaring an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (7-0).
B. Z26-0018b 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 3 (R3) district to Residential 7 (R7) district on approximately 0.74 acres of land generally located on the northeast corner of Bolivar Street and Taliaferro Street, approximately 155 feet west of North Elm 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 for a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-1) to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Chair Pruett and second by Commissioner Riggs (Z25-0018b, Denton Duplexes, Angie Manglaris).
A. A26-0001d Conduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 2.940 acres of land, generally located 1,671 feet east of Mayhill Road, 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. (A26-0001d, Rollins Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
B. ID 26-0804 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $316,338,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation refunding and improvement bonds, Series 2026"; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
C. ID 26-0805 Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $295,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026"; authorizing the issuance of the certificates; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said certificates; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
D. ID 26-0990 Consider approval of a resolution to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Texas Joint Powers Agency, to represent the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date.
E. ID 26-1036 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton appointing three members to the Community Partnership Committee.
F. ID 26-1031 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 SHI Government Solutions, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-5237, for the purchase of Microsoft Licensing, Products & Related Services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9068 - awarded to SHI Government Solutions, Inc., with a term ending September 30, 2031, in the not-to-exceed amount of $7,001,117.00).
G. ID 26-0945 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton for the appointment of one member to the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District for a two-year term beginning on October 1, 2026 and ending on September 30, 2028; and providing an effective date.
H. ID 26-0982 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming the park sites located at 700 block Congress St. and 500 block of Mounts Ave. to Congress Street Park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board voted to recommend approval (5-0).
I. ID 26-0983 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming the park site located at 510 Hercules Lane to Hercules Park; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification board voted to recommend approval (5-0).
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 July 8, 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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