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Monday, August 24, 2026
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Citizens will be able to participate in the following way:
• eComment – The agenda was posted online at https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/ Public-Meetings-Agendas. 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 Public Utilities Board immediately upon submission and recorded by the Secretary into the Minutes of the Meeting.
After determining that a quorum is present, the Public Utilities Board of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Regular Meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
This section of the agenda permits a person to make comments regarding public business on items as listed on the agenda. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes. Such person(s) shall have registered under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time this agenda item is read into the record.
A. PUB26-138 Consider recommending 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 DNV Energy USA Inc., to provide transmission planning professional services for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 9008 - Professional Services Agreement for transmission planning services awarded to DNV Energy USA 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 $2,487,263.73).
B. PUB26-139 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hawk Builders, LLC, for the construction of the Hickory Substation Transmission Reels Storage Building for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9040 - awarded to Hawk Builders, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $319,803.00).
C. PUB26-140 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with New Waste Concepts Inc, for the purchase of ConCover ProGuard SB for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $100,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9086 - awarded to New Waste Concepts 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 $668,840.00).
D. PUB26-141 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Airgas USA, LLC, for the purchase of various chemicals for the Water Production, Fire, Denton Municipal Electric, Solid Waste and Recycling, and Municipal Lab Departments, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9049 - awarded to Airgas USA, LLC, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,875,500.00).
E. PUB26-142 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the emergency purchase of engine spare parts for the Denton Energy Center; and providing an effective date (File 9123 - awarded to Wartsila North America, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $211,306.23).
B. PUB26-145 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopted concurrently with the Cities of Bryan, Garland, and Greenville, approving the purchase and exchange of certain transmission assets by the Texas Municipal Power Agency (“Agency”); and providing an effective date.
A. PUB26-138 Consider recommending 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 DNV Energy USA Inc., to provide transmission planning professional services for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 9008 - Professional Services Agreement for transmission planning services awarded to DNV Energy USA 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 $2,487,263.73).
B. PUB26-139 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hawk Builders, LLC, for the construction of the Hickory Substation Transmission Reels Storage Building for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9040 - awarded to Hawk Builders, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $319,803.00).
C. PUB26-140 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with New Waste Concepts Inc, for the purchase of ConCover ProGuard SB for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $100,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9086 - awarded to New Waste Concepts 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 $668,840.00).
D. PUB26-141 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Airgas USA, LLC, for the purchase of various chemicals for the Water Production, Fire, Denton Municipal Electric, Solid Waste and Recycling, and Municipal Lab Departments, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9049 - awarded to Airgas USA, LLC, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,875,500.00).
E. PUB26-142 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the emergency purchase of engine spare parts for the Denton Energy Center; and providing an effective date (File 9123 - awarded to Wartsila North America, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $211,306.23).
B. PUB26-145 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopted concurrently with the Cities of Bryan, Garland, and Greenville, approving the purchase and exchange of certain transmission assets by the Texas Municipal Power Agency (“Agency”); and providing an effective date.
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the Public Utilities Board 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.
Following the completion of the Regular Meeting, the Public Utilities Board will convene in a Work Session at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
A. PUB26-132 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding re-implementing ERCOT’s Commercial Emergency Response Service Program for Denton Municipal Electric.
A. PUB26-132 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding re-implementing ERCOT’s Commercial Emergency Response Service Program for Denton Municipal Electric.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website (https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on August 18, 2026 in advance of the three (3) business day posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST TWO (2) BUSINESS DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
Aug 24, 2026 Public Utilities Board on 2026-08-24 9:00 AM
Citizens will be able to participate in the following way:
• eComment – The agenda was posted online at https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/ Public-Meetings-Agendas. 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 Public Utilities Board immediately upon submission and recorded by the Secretary into the Minutes of the Meeting.
After determining that a quorum is present, the Public Utilities Board of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Regular Meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
This section of the agenda permits a person to make comments regarding public business on items as listed on the agenda. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of four (4) minutes. Such person(s) shall have registered under the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD detailed at the beginning of this agenda. Registration is required prior to the time this agenda item is read into the record.
A. PUB26-138 Consider recommending 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 DNV Energy USA Inc., to provide transmission planning professional services for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 9008 - Professional Services Agreement for transmission planning services awarded to DNV Energy USA 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 $2,487,263.73).
B. PUB26-139 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hawk Builders, LLC, for the construction of the Hickory Substation Transmission Reels Storage Building for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9040 - awarded to Hawk Builders, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $319,803.00).
C. PUB26-140 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with New Waste Concepts Inc, for the purchase of ConCover ProGuard SB for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $100,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9086 - awarded to New Waste Concepts 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 $668,840.00).
D. PUB26-141 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Airgas USA, LLC, for the purchase of various chemicals for the Water Production, Fire, Denton Municipal Electric, Solid Waste and Recycling, and Municipal Lab Departments, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9049 - awarded to Airgas USA, LLC, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,875,500.00).
E. PUB26-142 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the emergency purchase of engine spare parts for the Denton Energy Center; and providing an effective date (File 9123 - awarded to Wartsila North America, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $211,306.23).
B. PUB26-145 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopted concurrently with the Cities of Bryan, Garland, and Greenville, approving the purchase and exchange of certain transmission assets by the Texas Municipal Power Agency (“Agency”); and providing an effective date.
A. PUB26-138 Consider recommending 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 DNV Energy USA Inc., to provide transmission planning professional services for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 9008 - Professional Services Agreement for transmission planning services awarded to DNV Energy USA 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 $2,487,263.73).
B. PUB26-139 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hawk Builders, LLC, for the construction of the Hickory Substation Transmission Reels Storage Building for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9040 - awarded to Hawk Builders, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $319,803.00).
C. PUB26-140 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with New Waste Concepts Inc, for the purchase of ConCover ProGuard SB for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $100,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9086 - awarded to New Waste Concepts 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 $668,840.00).
D. PUB26-141 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Airgas USA, LLC, for the purchase of various chemicals for the Water Production, Fire, Denton Municipal Electric, Solid Waste and Recycling, and Municipal Lab Departments, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9049 - awarded to Airgas USA, LLC, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,875,500.00).
E. PUB26-142 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the emergency purchase of engine spare parts for the Denton Energy Center; and providing an effective date (File 9123 - awarded to Wartsila North America, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $211,306.23).
B. PUB26-145 Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopted concurrently with the Cities of Bryan, Garland, and Greenville, approving the purchase and exchange of certain transmission assets by the Texas Municipal Power Agency (“Agency”); and providing an effective date.
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the Public Utilities Board 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.
Following the completion of the Regular Meeting, the Public Utilities Board will convene in a Work Session at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
A. PUB26-132 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding re-implementing ERCOT’s Commercial Emergency Response Service Program for Denton Municipal Electric.
A. PUB26-132 Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding re-implementing ERCOT’s Commercial Emergency Response Service Program for Denton Municipal Electric.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) will convene in a Closed Meeting to consider specific items when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website (https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on August 18, 2026 in advance of the three (3) business day posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST TWO (2) BUSINESS DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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