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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.
At regular meetings only, individuals can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda for no longer than four (4) minutes per individual. This portion of the meeting occurs immediately after the start of the regular meeting session. Please note, Council members cannot engage in a discussion on topics presented during this portion and there are limited slots available for this portion of the meeting.
Public comments can be given for any item considered by the Council, EXCEPT work session reports or closed meetings. Individuals are only able to comment one time per agenda item and cannot use more than one method to comment on a single agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per citizen.
To provide in-person comments on consent agenda items, individuals must be present at the Work Session portion of the meeting. To provide in-person comments on individual consideration items, individuals must be present at the Regular or Special Session portion of the meeting. In both instances, individuals must also submit a speaker card (available at the meeting location) to the City Secretary prior to the item being called.
The agenda is posted online at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to make virtual comments using the eComment module will be made available next to the meeting listing on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Using eComment, Individuals may indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. eComments may be submitted up until the start of the meeting at which time the ability to make an eComment will be closed. eComments will be sent directly to members of the City Council immediately upon submission and recorded by the City Secretary into the Minutes of the Meeting.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 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:
City staff will present informational recognitions acknowledging awards, honors, or notable accomplishments earned by employees, volunteers, or community partners. This item is for staff presentation only; the City Council will not deliberate, discuss, or take action on this item.
3. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. ID 26-1581 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 046-City-wide Overtime. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
B. ID 26-1536 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the implementation of a Council Member-Developer meeting disclosure policy. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
C. ID 26-1192 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Internal Audit Plan. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
D. ID 26-0633 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) Reviewing the downtown TIRZ for possible amendments to the categories for funding. 2) Waiving development fees for the Permanent Supportive Housing project, known as McAdams Haven [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
3. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. ID 26-1581 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 046-City-wide Overtime. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
B. ID 26-1536 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the implementation of a Council Member-Developer meeting disclosure policy. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
C. ID 26-1192 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Internal Audit Plan. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
D. ID 26-0633 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) Reviewing the downtown TIRZ for possible amendments to the categories for funding. 2) Waiving development fees for the Permanent Supportive Housing project, known as McAdams Haven [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting in the Council Work Session Room to consider specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
A. ID 26-1163 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or contract of the Interim City Manager.
B. ID 26-1165 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or contract of the City Attorney.
A. ID 26-1163 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or contract of the Interim City Manager.
B. ID 26-1165 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or contract of the City Attorney.
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.
A. ID 26-1543 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the September 9, 2026 meeting absence of a Planning & Zoning Commission Board Member; and providing an effective date.
B. ID 26-1544 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the August 10, 2026 meeting absence of a Public Utilities Board Member; and providing an effective date.
C. ID 26-1545 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the August 14, 2026 meeting absence of a Community Services Advisory Committee Member; and providing an effective date.
D. ID 26-1344 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for the Barriers Fund Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 26-1345 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for a coordinated system of homeless assistance programs in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and providing an effective date.
F. ID 26-1346 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for Homeless Management Information System licenses in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00; and providing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1380 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the Development Fee Grant award to Giving Grace for the Love First project; authorizing the execution of a development fee grant agreement and expenditure of funds not to exceed $50,000; and providing an effective date.
H. ID 26-1460 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Temporary License Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Day of the Dead Festival, Inc. to utilize the City-owned property at the intersection of Oak Street and Oakland Street to operate and erect a big top tent and organize entertainment activities for the Denton Day of the Dead Festival and Denton Halloween, and providing an effective date.
I. ID 26-1387 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton appointing Cynthia Burkett as the Presiding Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record; establishing a two-year term of office for the Presiding Judge commencing on the 1st day of October, 2026, and extending through the 30th day of September 2028; approving a compensation agreement and authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor; authorizing the expenditure of funds; providing severability and repealer clauses; and declaring an effective date...Body
J. ID 26-1563 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending policy no. 106.06 “Response Time and On-Call Duty” to set expectations for employees who must remain available after hours to return to work or respond to emergencies and providing an effective date.
K. ID 26-1405 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for the Old Bear’s October Bins Sales Event which will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at 701 S. Locust St. Denton, TX; and providing an effective date.
L. ID 26-1496 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 City Council on October 14, 2025, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,189,900.00; said first amendment to continue to provide additional design services relating to the NCTCOG Transportation Alternatives (TA) Grant as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-010 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $196,200.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,386,100.00).
M. ID 26-1497 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 Northstar Construction, LLC, for construction of Briercliff Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8507 - awarded to Northstar Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,565,340.80).
N. ID 26-1498 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., for the design of Lily Cantu Playground as part of the City’s 2023 Bond Program for the Parks and Recreation Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8596-004 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $749,500.00).
O. ID 26-1499 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the City of Denton and Northstar Construction, LLC, for additional quantities and services at Bowling Green Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8635 - Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $268,253.60, for a total contract award aggregated to $2,116,237.85).
P. ID 26-1500 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Denton Maker Center, for the fabrication and installation of public artwork for Fire Station No. 5, located at 2230 West Windsor Drive, Denton, TX 76207, as part of the City’s 2023 Bond Program for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CFA 8773 - awarded to Denton Maker Center, in the not-to-exceed amount of $187,000.00).
Q. ID 26-1501 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Civic Plus, LLC, amending the contract approved by Purchasing on March 20, 2026, in the not-to-exceed amount of $66,830.60; said first amendment for an additional plug-in to the City’s existing website, known as DocAccess, to support compliance in accordance with new government accessibility guidelines for Marketing and Communications; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9018 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $69,599.39, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $136,429.99).
R. ID 26-1502 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 BuzzClan, LLC, as the primary vendor, WorkNow LLC dba NoHat Staffing, as the secondary vendor, and LC Personnel, Inc. dba Labor Finders, as the tertiary vendor for temporary labor services to be used by various City of Denton departments for the Purchasing Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9048 - awarded to BuzzClan, LLC, primary, WorkNow LLC dba NoHat Staffing, secondary, and LC Personnel, Inc. dba Labor Finders, tertiary, 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 $350,000.00).
S. ID 26-1503 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 Joel Van Der Sloot dba Golfers Academy, LLC, for golf classes, lessons, and camps at the North Lakes Driving Range for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFP 9082 - awarded to Joel Van Der Sloot dba Golfers Academy, 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 $302,500.00).
T. ID 26-1504 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 LeadsOnline, LLC, for the purchase of the LeadSuite and NightHawk Investigation System for the Police 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 9092 - awarded to LeadsOnline, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $118,956.47).
U. ID 26-1505 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of property and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Denton, through the City’s sole broker of record Lockton Companies, LLC; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9096 - awarded to Affiliated FM Insurance Company, in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,356,112.00).
V. ID 26-1506 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of excess workers’ compensation, packaged general liability, and automobile physical damage insurance coverage for the City of Denton, through the City’s sole broker of record Lockton Companies, LLC; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9098 - awarded to Safety National, in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,426,746.00).
W. ID 26-1507 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of primary cyber network liability coverage for the City of Denton, through the City’s sole broker of record, Lockton Companies, LLC; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9100 - awarded to Homeland Insurance Company of New York (Resilience), in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $161,721.00).
X. ID 26-1577 Consider 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 utility line locate services for Denton Municipal Electric, and the Water, Wastewater and Technology Services Departments; and providing an effective date (File 9157 - awarded to USIC Locating Services, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.00).
Y. ID 26-1399 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas adopting the “Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Sustainability Framework Fund Workplan”; replacing the City’s previously approved workplan; and providing an effective date. The Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee recommends approval (4-0).
A. A26-0007 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov. Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and The Residences of Lake District No. 1, LTD. for the provision of city services to approximately 28.212 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 1,284 feet west of the intersection of North Masch Branch Road and Jim Christal Road; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A26-0007, Lybbert-Rogers-Cole, Sean Jacobson)
B. ID 26-1580 Hold a public hearing and receive citizen input on the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget.
A. ID 26-1543 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the September 9, 2026 meeting absence of a Planning & Zoning Commission Board Member; and providing an effective date.
B. ID 26-1544 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the August 10, 2026 meeting absence of a Public Utilities Board Member; and providing an effective date.
C. ID 26-1545 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the August 14, 2026 meeting absence of a Community Services Advisory Committee Member; and providing an effective date.
D. ID 26-1344 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for the Barriers Fund Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 26-1345 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for a coordinated system of homeless assistance programs in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and providing an effective date.
F. ID 26-1346 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for Homeless Management Information System licenses in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00; and providing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1380 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the Development Fee Grant award to Giving Grace for the Love First project; authorizing the execution of a development fee grant agreement and expenditure of funds not to exceed $50,000; and providing an effective date.
H. ID 26-1460 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Temporary License Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Day of the Dead Festival, Inc. to utilize the City-owned property at the intersection of Oak Street and Oakland Street to operate and erect a big top tent and organize entertainment activities for the Denton Day of the Dead Festival and Denton Halloween, and providing an effective date.
I. ID 26-1387 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton appointing Cynthia Burkett as the Presiding Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record; establishing a two-year term of office for the Presiding Judge commencing on the 1st day of October, 2026, and extending through the 30th day of September 2028; approving a compensation agreement and authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor; authorizing the expenditure of funds; providing severability and repealer clauses; and declaring an effective date...Body
J. ID 26-1563 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending policy no. 106.06 “Response Time and On-Call Duty” to set expectations for employees who must remain available after hours to return to work or respond to emergencies and providing an effective date.
K. ID 26-1405 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for the Old Bear’s October Bins Sales Event which will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at 701 S. Locust St. Denton, TX; and providing an effective date.
L. ID 26-1496 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 City Council on October 14, 2025, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,189,900.00; said first amendment to continue to provide additional design services relating to the NCTCOG Transportation Alternatives (TA) Grant as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-010 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $196,200.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,386,100.00).
M. ID 26-1497 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 Northstar Construction, LLC, for construction of Briercliff Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8507 - awarded to Northstar Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,565,340.80).
N. ID 26-1498 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., for the design of Lily Cantu Playground as part of the City’s 2023 Bond Program for the Parks and Recreation Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8596-004 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $749,500.00).
O. ID 26-1499 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the City of Denton and Northstar Construction, LLC, for additional quantities and services at Bowling Green Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8635 - Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $268,253.60, for a total contract award aggregated to $2,116,237.85).
P. ID 26-1500 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Denton Maker Center, for the fabrication and installation of public artwork for Fire Station No. 5, located at 2230 West Windsor Drive, Denton, TX 76207, as part of the City’s 2023 Bond Program for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CFA 8773 - awarded to Denton Maker Center, in the not-to-exceed amount of $187,000.00).
Q. ID 26-1501 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Civic Plus, LLC, amending the contract approved by Purchasing on March 20, 2026, in the not-to-exceed amount of $66,830.60; said first amendment for an additional plug-in to the City’s existing website, known as DocAccess, to support compliance in accordance with new government accessibility guidelines for Marketing and Communications; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9018 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $69,599.39, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $136,429.99).
R. ID 26-1502 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 BuzzClan, LLC, as the primary vendor, WorkNow LLC dba NoHat Staffing, as the secondary vendor, and LC Personnel, Inc. dba Labor Finders, as the tertiary vendor for temporary labor services to be used by various City of Denton departments for the Purchasing Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9048 - awarded to BuzzClan, LLC, primary, WorkNow LLC dba NoHat Staffing, secondary, and LC Personnel, Inc. dba Labor Finders, tertiary, 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 $350,000.00).
S. ID 26-1503 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 Joel Van Der Sloot dba Golfers Academy, LLC, for golf classes, lessons, and camps at the North Lakes Driving Range for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFP 9082 - awarded to Joel Van Der Sloot dba Golfers Academy, 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 $302,500.00).
T. ID 26-1504 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 LeadsOnline, LLC, for the purchase of the LeadSuite and NightHawk Investigation System for the Police 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 9092 - awarded to LeadsOnline, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $118,956.47).
U. ID 26-1505 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of property and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Denton, through the City’s sole broker of record Lockton Companies, LLC; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9096 - awarded to Affiliated FM Insurance Company, in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,356,112.00).
V. ID 26-1506 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of excess workers’ compensation, packaged general liability, and automobile physical damage insurance coverage for the City of Denton, through the City’s sole broker of record Lockton Companies, LLC; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9098 - awarded to Safety National, in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,426,746.00).
W. ID 26-1507 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of primary cyber network liability coverage for the City of Denton, through the City’s sole broker of record, Lockton Companies, LLC; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9100 - awarded to Homeland Insurance Company of New York (Resilience), in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $161,721.00).
X. ID 26-1577 Consider 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 utility line locate services for Denton Municipal Electric, and the Water, Wastewater and Technology Services Departments; and providing an effective date (File 9157 - awarded to USIC Locating Services, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.00).
Y. ID 26-1399 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas adopting the “Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Sustainability Framework Fund Workplan”; replacing the City’s previously approved workplan; and providing an effective date. The Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee recommends approval (4-0).
A. A26-0007 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov. Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and The Residences of Lake District No. 1, LTD. for the provision of city services to approximately 28.212 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 1,284 feet west of the intersection of North Masch Branch Road and Jim Christal Road; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A26-0007, Lybbert-Rogers-Cole, Sean Jacobson)
B. ID 26-1580 Hold a public hearing and receive citizen input on the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget.
This taxpayer impact statement is required by Government Code § 551.043(c) to be posted on the notice of a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body.
This Taxpayer Impact Statement shows the median-value homestead property in the City of Denton, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same property for the upcoming fiscal year.
FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2027 Adopted No-New-Revenue Proposed Tax Rate Tax Rate Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.595420 $0.515598 $0.548485 Median homestead taxable value $386,698 $382,832 $382,832 Tax on average homestead $2,302.48 $1,975.25 $2,099.78 Difference to Current Year Tax Bill ($327.22) ($202.70)
C. A26-0007a Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 28.212 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 1,284 feet west of the intersection of N Masch Branch Road and Jim Christal Road, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A26-0007a, Lybbert-Rogers-Cole, Sean Jacobson)
D. SRN 26-0002 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, renaming the existing east-west section of Hilltop Road between FM 1830 (Country Club Road) and the existing north-south section of Hilltop Road to Hickory Creek Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for severability and an effective date. (SRN26-0002, Street Renaming, Sahar Esfandyari)
D. SRN 26-0003 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, renaming the section of the existing Bonnie Brae Street, between Solar Way (north of Roselawn Drive) and South Bonnie Brae Street (north of Vintage Boulevard), to Old Bonnie Brae Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for severability and an effective date. (SRN26-0003, Street Renaming, Sahar Esfandyari)
A. ID 26-0564 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the fiscal year 2026-2027 Annual Program of Services and the Capital Improvement Program (Budget) of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2026 and ending on September 30, 2027; appropriating funds from available resources; ratifying all prior transfers made under the direction of the City Manager pursuant to Article VIII, section 8.07 of the city charter of the City of Denton; requiring City manager to file a copy of the budget with the City Secretary, Denton County Clerk, and Texas Comptroller, and ensuring the record vote, budget and cover page is posted on the city’s website; and declaring an effective date.
C. A26-0007a Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 28.212 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 1,284 feet west of the intersection of N Masch Branch Road and Jim Christal Road, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A26-0007a, Lybbert-Rogers-Cole, Sean Jacobson)
D. SRN 26-0002 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, renaming the existing east-west section of Hilltop Road between FM 1830 (Country Club Road) and the existing north-south section of Hilltop Road to Hickory Creek Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for severability and an effective date. (SRN26-0002, Street Renaming, Sahar Esfandyari)
D. SRN 26-0003 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, renaming the section of the existing Bonnie Brae Street, between Solar Way (north of Roselawn Drive) and South Bonnie Brae Street (north of Vintage Boulevard), to Old Bonnie Brae Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for severability and an effective date. (SRN26-0003, Street Renaming, Sahar Esfandyari)
A. ID 26-0564 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the fiscal year 2026-2027 Annual Program of Services and the Capital Improvement Program (Budget) of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2026 and ending on September 30, 2027; appropriating funds from available resources; ratifying all prior transfers made under the direction of the City Manager pursuant to Article VIII, section 8.07 of the city charter of the City of Denton; requiring City manager to file a copy of the budget with the City Secretary, Denton County Clerk, and Texas Comptroller, and ensuring the record vote, budget and cover page is posted on the city’s website; and declaring an effective date.
This taxpayer impact statement is required by Government Code § 551.043(c) to be posted on the notice of a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body.
This Taxpayer Impact Statement shows the median-value homestead property in the City of Denton, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same property for the upcoming fiscal year.
FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2027 Adopted No-New-Revenue Proposed Tax Rate Tax Rate Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.595420 $0.515598 $0.548485 Median homestead taxable value $386,698 $382,832 $382,832 Tax on average homestead $2,302.48 $1,975.25 $2,099.78 Difference to Current Year Tax Bill ($327.22) ($202.70)
B. ID 26-0565 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2026, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City on January 1, 2026, and adopting a tax rate of $0.548485 per $100 of valuation for 2026; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and principal on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
D. ID 26-0567 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 Annual Program of Services and the Capital Improvement Program (Budget) of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027 when the budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 26-0570 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amendment to the existing rates, fees, and charges for City owned property and facilities upon Denton Enterprise Airport; repealing ordinance number 25-164 and superseding prior Airport fee schedules; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date.
F. ID 26-1490 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a Development Services and Engineering Review schedule of fees to update existing fees and adopt new fees for the Development Services and Engineering departments of the City of Denton; repealing ordinance number 25-708; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1491 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for use of City owned property and facilities, and for City services provided at or by Parks and Recreation; repealing ordinance number 25-1638 and superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.
H. ID 26-1492 Consider an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Fire Department; repealing ordinance number 25-1868 and superseding all prior Fire Department fee schedules in conflict with such schedule; providing severability; providing a repealer; and establishing an effective date.
I. ID 26-1493 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Public Library; repealing ordinance 25-1631 and superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
J. ID 26-1552 Consider an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for the schedule of miscellaneous fees, deposits, billings and procedures for administrative services to city utilities’ customers, taxpayers, and other customers of city services; repealing ordinance number 22-1858 and superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in direct conflict with such schedule; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
K. ID 26-1576 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the Building Safety schedule of fees including fees for permits, health and food safety permits, fence and retaining wall permits, mobile home moving fees, temporary permits, procedural fees, and investigation and administrative fees; repealing ordinance number 25-707; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
L. ID 26-0568 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for Water and Water Service; repealing ordinance No. 24-2629; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
M. ID 26-0569 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates and fees for Wastewater service; repealing ordinance No. 24-2630; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
N. ID 26-0572 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection service; repealing ordinance No. 24-2632; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
O. ID 26-1516 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the 2026-2030 tentative Meet and Confer Agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Police Officers Association, in the form of Exhibit “A”, effective October 1, 2026, ending September 30, 2030 and providing an effective date.
P. A26-0007b Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 28.212 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 1,284 feet west of the intersection of N Masch Branch Road and Jim Christal 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. (A26-0007b, Lybbert-Rogers-Cole, Sean Jacobson)
B. ID 26-0565 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2026, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City on January 1, 2026, and adopting a tax rate of $0.548485 per $100 of valuation for 2026; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and principal on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
D. ID 26-0567 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 Annual Program of Services and the Capital Improvement Program (Budget) of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027 when the budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 26-0570 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amendment to the existing rates, fees, and charges for City owned property and facilities upon Denton Enterprise Airport; repealing ordinance number 25-164 and superseding prior Airport fee schedules; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date.
F. ID 26-1490 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a Development Services and Engineering Review schedule of fees to update existing fees and adopt new fees for the Development Services and Engineering departments of the City of Denton; repealing ordinance number 25-708; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1491 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for use of City owned property and facilities, and for City services provided at or by Parks and Recreation; repealing ordinance number 25-1638 and superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.
H. ID 26-1492 Consider an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Fire Department; repealing ordinance number 25-1868 and superseding all prior Fire Department fee schedules in conflict with such schedule; providing severability; providing a repealer; and establishing an effective date.
I. ID 26-1493 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Public Library; repealing ordinance 25-1631 and superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
J. ID 26-1552 Consider an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for the schedule of miscellaneous fees, deposits, billings and procedures for administrative services to city utilities’ customers, taxpayers, and other customers of city services; repealing ordinance number 22-1858 and superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in direct conflict with such schedule; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
K. ID 26-1576 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the Building Safety schedule of fees including fees for permits, health and food safety permits, fence and retaining wall permits, mobile home moving fees, temporary permits, procedural fees, and investigation and administrative fees; repealing ordinance number 25-707; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
L. ID 26-0568 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for Water and Water Service; repealing ordinance No. 24-2629; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
M. ID 26-0569 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates and fees for Wastewater service; repealing ordinance No. 24-2630; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
N. ID 26-0572 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection service; repealing ordinance No. 24-2632; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
O. ID 26-1516 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the 2026-2030 tentative Meet and Confer Agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Police Officers Association, in the form of Exhibit “A”, effective October 1, 2026, ending September 30, 2030 and providing an effective date.
P. A26-0007b Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 28.212 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 1,284 feet west of the intersection of N Masch Branch Road and Jim Christal 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. (A26-0007b, Lybbert-Rogers-Cole, Sean Jacobson)
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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Sep 22, 2026 City Council on 2026-09-22 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.
At regular meetings only, individuals can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda for no longer than four (4) minutes per individual. This portion of the meeting occurs immediately after the start of the regular meeting session. Please note, Council members cannot engage in a discussion on topics presented during this portion and there are limited slots available for this portion of the meeting.
Public comments can be given for any item considered by the Council, EXCEPT work session reports or closed meetings. Individuals are only able to comment one time per agenda item and cannot use more than one method to comment on a single agenda item. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per citizen.
To provide in-person comments on consent agenda items, individuals must be present at the Work Session portion of the meeting. To provide in-person comments on individual consideration items, individuals must be present at the Regular or Special Session portion of the meeting. In both instances, individuals must also submit a speaker card (available at the meeting location) to the City Secretary prior to the item being called.
The agenda is posted online at www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to make virtual comments using the eComment module will be made available next to the meeting listing on the Upcoming Events Calendar. Using eComment, Individuals may indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. eComments may be submitted up until the start of the meeting at which time the ability to make an eComment will be closed. eComments will be sent directly to members of the City Council immediately upon submission and recorded by the City Secretary into the Minutes of the Meeting.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a Work Session on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 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:
City staff will present informational recognitions acknowledging awards, honors, or notable accomplishments earned by employees, volunteers, or community partners. This item is for staff presentation only; the City Council will not deliberate, discuss, or take action on this item.
3. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. ID 26-1581 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 046-City-wide Overtime. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
B. ID 26-1536 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the implementation of a Council Member-Developer meeting disclosure policy. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
C. ID 26-1192 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Internal Audit Plan. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
D. ID 26-0633 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) Reviewing the downtown TIRZ for possible amendments to the categories for funding. 2) Waiving development fees for the Permanent Supportive Housing project, known as McAdams Haven [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
3. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
A. ID 26-1581 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 046-City-wide Overtime. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
B. ID 26-1536 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the implementation of a Council Member-Developer meeting disclosure policy. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
C. ID 26-1192 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Internal Audit Plan. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
D. ID 26-0633 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) Reviewing the downtown TIRZ for possible amendments to the categories for funding. 2) Waiving development fees for the Permanent Supportive Housing project, known as McAdams Haven [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Closed Meeting in the Council Work Session Room to consider specific item(s) when these items are listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law.
A. ID 26-1163 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or contract of the Interim City Manager.
B. ID 26-1165 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or contract of the City Attorney.
A. ID 26-1163 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or contract of the Interim City Manager.
B. ID 26-1165 Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, duties, discipline, dismissal, compensation, and/or contract of the City Attorney.
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.
A. ID 26-1543 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the September 9, 2026 meeting absence of a Planning & Zoning Commission Board Member; and providing an effective date.
B. ID 26-1544 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the August 10, 2026 meeting absence of a Public Utilities Board Member; and providing an effective date.
C. ID 26-1545 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the August 14, 2026 meeting absence of a Community Services Advisory Committee Member; and providing an effective date.
D. ID 26-1344 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for the Barriers Fund Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 26-1345 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for a coordinated system of homeless assistance programs in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and providing an effective date.
F. ID 26-1346 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for Homeless Management Information System licenses in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00; and providing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1380 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the Development Fee Grant award to Giving Grace for the Love First project; authorizing the execution of a development fee grant agreement and expenditure of funds not to exceed $50,000; and providing an effective date.
H. ID 26-1460 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Temporary License Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Day of the Dead Festival, Inc. to utilize the City-owned property at the intersection of Oak Street and Oakland Street to operate and erect a big top tent and organize entertainment activities for the Denton Day of the Dead Festival and Denton Halloween, and providing an effective date.
I. ID 26-1387 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton appointing Cynthia Burkett as the Presiding Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record; establishing a two-year term of office for the Presiding Judge commencing on the 1st day of October, 2026, and extending through the 30th day of September 2028; approving a compensation agreement and authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor; authorizing the expenditure of funds; providing severability and repealer clauses; and declaring an effective date...Body
J. ID 26-1563 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending policy no. 106.06 “Response Time and On-Call Duty” to set expectations for employees who must remain available after hours to return to work or respond to emergencies and providing an effective date.
K. ID 26-1405 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for the Old Bear’s October Bins Sales Event which will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at 701 S. Locust St. Denton, TX; and providing an effective date.
L. ID 26-1496 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 City Council on October 14, 2025, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,189,900.00; said first amendment to continue to provide additional design services relating to the NCTCOG Transportation Alternatives (TA) Grant as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-010 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $196,200.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,386,100.00).
M. ID 26-1497 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 Northstar Construction, LLC, for construction of Briercliff Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8507 - awarded to Northstar Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,565,340.80).
N. ID 26-1498 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., for the design of Lily Cantu Playground as part of the City’s 2023 Bond Program for the Parks and Recreation Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8596-004 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $749,500.00).
O. ID 26-1499 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the City of Denton and Northstar Construction, LLC, for additional quantities and services at Bowling Green Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8635 - Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $268,253.60, for a total contract award aggregated to $2,116,237.85).
P. ID 26-1500 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Denton Maker Center, for the fabrication and installation of public artwork for Fire Station No. 5, located at 2230 West Windsor Drive, Denton, TX 76207, as part of the City’s 2023 Bond Program for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CFA 8773 - awarded to Denton Maker Center, in the not-to-exceed amount of $187,000.00).
Q. ID 26-1501 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Civic Plus, LLC, amending the contract approved by Purchasing on March 20, 2026, in the not-to-exceed amount of $66,830.60; said first amendment for an additional plug-in to the City’s existing website, known as DocAccess, to support compliance in accordance with new government accessibility guidelines for Marketing and Communications; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9018 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $69,599.39, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $136,429.99).
R. ID 26-1502 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 BuzzClan, LLC, as the primary vendor, WorkNow LLC dba NoHat Staffing, as the secondary vendor, and LC Personnel, Inc. dba Labor Finders, as the tertiary vendor for temporary labor services to be used by various City of Denton departments for the Purchasing Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9048 - awarded to BuzzClan, LLC, primary, WorkNow LLC dba NoHat Staffing, secondary, and LC Personnel, Inc. dba Labor Finders, tertiary, 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 $350,000.00).
S. ID 26-1503 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 Joel Van Der Sloot dba Golfers Academy, LLC, for golf classes, lessons, and camps at the North Lakes Driving Range for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFP 9082 - awarded to Joel Van Der Sloot dba Golfers Academy, 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 $302,500.00).
T. ID 26-1504 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 LeadsOnline, LLC, for the purchase of the LeadSuite and NightHawk Investigation System for the Police 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 9092 - awarded to LeadsOnline, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $118,956.47).
U. ID 26-1505 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of property and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Denton, through the City’s sole broker of record Lockton Companies, LLC; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9096 - awarded to Affiliated FM Insurance Company, in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,356,112.00).
V. ID 26-1506 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of excess workers’ compensation, packaged general liability, and automobile physical damage insurance coverage for the City of Denton, through the City’s sole broker of record Lockton Companies, LLC; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9098 - awarded to Safety National, in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,426,746.00).
W. ID 26-1507 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of primary cyber network liability coverage for the City of Denton, through the City’s sole broker of record, Lockton Companies, LLC; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9100 - awarded to Homeland Insurance Company of New York (Resilience), in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $161,721.00).
X. ID 26-1577 Consider 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 utility line locate services for Denton Municipal Electric, and the Water, Wastewater and Technology Services Departments; and providing an effective date (File 9157 - awarded to USIC Locating Services, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.00).
Y. ID 26-1399 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas adopting the “Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Sustainability Framework Fund Workplan”; replacing the City’s previously approved workplan; and providing an effective date. The Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee recommends approval (4-0).
A. A26-0007 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov. Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and The Residences of Lake District No. 1, LTD. for the provision of city services to approximately 28.212 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 1,284 feet west of the intersection of North Masch Branch Road and Jim Christal Road; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A26-0007, Lybbert-Rogers-Cole, Sean Jacobson)
B. ID 26-1580 Hold a public hearing and receive citizen input on the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget.
A. ID 26-1543 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the September 9, 2026 meeting absence of a Planning & Zoning Commission Board Member; and providing an effective date.
B. ID 26-1544 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the August 10, 2026 meeting absence of a Public Utilities Board Member; and providing an effective date.
C. ID 26-1545 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the August 14, 2026 meeting absence of a Community Services Advisory Committee Member; and providing an effective date.
D. ID 26-1344 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for the Barriers Fund Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 26-1345 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for a coordinated system of homeless assistance programs in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and providing an effective date.
F. ID 26-1346 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for Homeless Management Information System licenses in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00; and providing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1380 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the Development Fee Grant award to Giving Grace for the Love First project; authorizing the execution of a development fee grant agreement and expenditure of funds not to exceed $50,000; and providing an effective date.
H. ID 26-1460 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Temporary License Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Day of the Dead Festival, Inc. to utilize the City-owned property at the intersection of Oak Street and Oakland Street to operate and erect a big top tent and organize entertainment activities for the Denton Day of the Dead Festival and Denton Halloween, and providing an effective date.
I. ID 26-1387 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton appointing Cynthia Burkett as the Presiding Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record; establishing a two-year term of office for the Presiding Judge commencing on the 1st day of October, 2026, and extending through the 30th day of September 2028; approving a compensation agreement and authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor; authorizing the expenditure of funds; providing severability and repealer clauses; and declaring an effective date...Body
J. ID 26-1563 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending policy no. 106.06 “Response Time and On-Call Duty” to set expectations for employees who must remain available after hours to return to work or respond to emergencies and providing an effective date.
K. ID 26-1405 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for the Old Bear’s October Bins Sales Event which will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at 701 S. Locust St. Denton, TX; and providing an effective date.
L. ID 26-1496 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 City Council on October 14, 2025, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,189,900.00; said first amendment to continue to provide additional design services relating to the NCTCOG Transportation Alternatives (TA) Grant as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-010 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $196,200.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,386,100.00).
M. ID 26-1497 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 Northstar Construction, LLC, for construction of Briercliff Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8507 - awarded to Northstar Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,565,340.80).
N. ID 26-1498 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., for the design of Lily Cantu Playground as part of the City’s 2023 Bond Program for the Parks and Recreation Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8596-004 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $749,500.00).
O. ID 26-1499 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the City of Denton and Northstar Construction, LLC, for additional quantities and services at Bowling Green Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8635 - Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $268,253.60, for a total contract award aggregated to $2,116,237.85).
P. ID 26-1500 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Denton Maker Center, for the fabrication and installation of public artwork for Fire Station No. 5, located at 2230 West Windsor Drive, Denton, TX 76207, as part of the City’s 2023 Bond Program for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CFA 8773 - awarded to Denton Maker Center, in the not-to-exceed amount of $187,000.00).
Q. ID 26-1501 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Civic Plus, LLC, amending the contract approved by Purchasing on March 20, 2026, in the not-to-exceed amount of $66,830.60; said first amendment for an additional plug-in to the City’s existing website, known as DocAccess, to support compliance in accordance with new government accessibility guidelines for Marketing and Communications; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9018 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $69,599.39, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $136,429.99).
R. ID 26-1502 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 BuzzClan, LLC, as the primary vendor, WorkNow LLC dba NoHat Staffing, as the secondary vendor, and LC Personnel, Inc. dba Labor Finders, as the tertiary vendor for temporary labor services to be used by various City of Denton departments for the Purchasing Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9048 - awarded to BuzzClan, LLC, primary, WorkNow LLC dba NoHat Staffing, secondary, and LC Personnel, Inc. dba Labor Finders, tertiary, 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 $350,000.00).
S. ID 26-1503 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 Joel Van Der Sloot dba Golfers Academy, LLC, for golf classes, lessons, and camps at the North Lakes Driving Range for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFP 9082 - awarded to Joel Van Der Sloot dba Golfers Academy, 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 $302,500.00).
T. ID 26-1504 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 LeadsOnline, LLC, for the purchase of the LeadSuite and NightHawk Investigation System for the Police 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 9092 - awarded to LeadsOnline, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $118,956.47).
U. ID 26-1505 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of property and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Denton, through the City’s sole broker of record Lockton Companies, LLC; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9096 - awarded to Affiliated FM Insurance Company, in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,356,112.00).
V. ID 26-1506 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of excess workers’ compensation, packaged general liability, and automobile physical damage insurance coverage for the City of Denton, through the City’s sole broker of record Lockton Companies, LLC; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9098 - awarded to Safety National, in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,426,746.00).
W. ID 26-1507 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule corporation, providing for, authorizing, and approving the purchase of primary cyber network liability coverage for the City of Denton, through the City’s sole broker of record, Lockton Companies, LLC; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 9100 - awarded to Homeland Insurance Company of New York (Resilience), in the one (1) year not-to-exceed amount of $161,721.00).
X. ID 26-1577 Consider 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 utility line locate services for Denton Municipal Electric, and the Water, Wastewater and Technology Services Departments; and providing an effective date (File 9157 - awarded to USIC Locating Services, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.00).
Y. ID 26-1399 Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas adopting the “Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Sustainability Framework Fund Workplan”; replacing the City’s previously approved workplan; and providing an effective date. The Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee recommends approval (4-0).
A. A26-0007 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov. Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and The Residences of Lake District No. 1, LTD. for the provision of city services to approximately 28.212 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 1,284 feet west of the intersection of North Masch Branch Road and Jim Christal Road; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A26-0007, Lybbert-Rogers-Cole, Sean Jacobson)
B. ID 26-1580 Hold a public hearing and receive citizen input on the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget.
This taxpayer impact statement is required by Government Code § 551.043(c) to be posted on the notice of a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body.
This Taxpayer Impact Statement shows the median-value homestead property in the City of Denton, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same property for the upcoming fiscal year.
FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2027 Adopted No-New-Revenue Proposed Tax Rate Tax Rate Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.595420 $0.515598 $0.548485 Median homestead taxable value $386,698 $382,832 $382,832 Tax on average homestead $2,302.48 $1,975.25 $2,099.78 Difference to Current Year Tax Bill ($327.22) ($202.70)
C. A26-0007a Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 28.212 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 1,284 feet west of the intersection of N Masch Branch Road and Jim Christal Road, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A26-0007a, Lybbert-Rogers-Cole, Sean Jacobson)
D. SRN 26-0002 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, renaming the existing east-west section of Hilltop Road between FM 1830 (Country Club Road) and the existing north-south section of Hilltop Road to Hickory Creek Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for severability and an effective date. (SRN26-0002, Street Renaming, Sahar Esfandyari)
D. SRN 26-0003 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, renaming the section of the existing Bonnie Brae Street, between Solar Way (north of Roselawn Drive) and South Bonnie Brae Street (north of Vintage Boulevard), to Old Bonnie Brae Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for severability and an effective date. (SRN26-0003, Street Renaming, Sahar Esfandyari)
A. ID 26-0564 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the fiscal year 2026-2027 Annual Program of Services and the Capital Improvement Program (Budget) of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2026 and ending on September 30, 2027; appropriating funds from available resources; ratifying all prior transfers made under the direction of the City Manager pursuant to Article VIII, section 8.07 of the city charter of the City of Denton; requiring City manager to file a copy of the budget with the City Secretary, Denton County Clerk, and Texas Comptroller, and ensuring the record vote, budget and cover page is posted on the city’s website; and declaring an effective date.
C. A26-0007a Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 28.212 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 1,284 feet west of the intersection of N Masch Branch Road and Jim Christal Road, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (A26-0007a, Lybbert-Rogers-Cole, Sean Jacobson)
D. SRN 26-0002 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, renaming the existing east-west section of Hilltop Road between FM 1830 (Country Club Road) and the existing north-south section of Hilltop Road to Hickory Creek Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for severability and an effective date. (SRN26-0002, Street Renaming, Sahar Esfandyari)
D. SRN 26-0003 Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, renaming the section of the existing Bonnie Brae Street, between Solar Way (north of Roselawn Drive) and South Bonnie Brae Street (north of Vintage Boulevard), to Old Bonnie Brae Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for severability and an effective date. (SRN26-0003, Street Renaming, Sahar Esfandyari)
A. ID 26-0564 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the fiscal year 2026-2027 Annual Program of Services and the Capital Improvement Program (Budget) of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2026 and ending on September 30, 2027; appropriating funds from available resources; ratifying all prior transfers made under the direction of the City Manager pursuant to Article VIII, section 8.07 of the city charter of the City of Denton; requiring City manager to file a copy of the budget with the City Secretary, Denton County Clerk, and Texas Comptroller, and ensuring the record vote, budget and cover page is posted on the city’s website; and declaring an effective date.
This taxpayer impact statement is required by Government Code § 551.043(c) to be posted on the notice of a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body.
This Taxpayer Impact Statement shows the median-value homestead property in the City of Denton, a comparison of the property tax bill in dollars pertaining to the property for the current fiscal year to an estimate of the property tax bill in dollars for the same property for the upcoming fiscal year.
FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2027 Adopted No-New-Revenue Proposed Tax Rate Tax Rate Total tax rate (per $100 of value) $0.595420 $0.515598 $0.548485 Median homestead taxable value $386,698 $382,832 $382,832 Tax on average homestead $2,302.48 $1,975.25 $2,099.78 Difference to Current Year Tax Bill ($327.22) ($202.70)
B. ID 26-0565 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2026, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City on January 1, 2026, and adopting a tax rate of $0.548485 per $100 of valuation for 2026; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and principal on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
D. ID 26-0567 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 Annual Program of Services and the Capital Improvement Program (Budget) of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027 when the budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 26-0570 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amendment to the existing rates, fees, and charges for City owned property and facilities upon Denton Enterprise Airport; repealing ordinance number 25-164 and superseding prior Airport fee schedules; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date.
F. ID 26-1490 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a Development Services and Engineering Review schedule of fees to update existing fees and adopt new fees for the Development Services and Engineering departments of the City of Denton; repealing ordinance number 25-708; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1491 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for use of City owned property and facilities, and for City services provided at or by Parks and Recreation; repealing ordinance number 25-1638 and superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.
H. ID 26-1492 Consider an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Fire Department; repealing ordinance number 25-1868 and superseding all prior Fire Department fee schedules in conflict with such schedule; providing severability; providing a repealer; and establishing an effective date.
I. ID 26-1493 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Public Library; repealing ordinance 25-1631 and superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
J. ID 26-1552 Consider an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for the schedule of miscellaneous fees, deposits, billings and procedures for administrative services to city utilities’ customers, taxpayers, and other customers of city services; repealing ordinance number 22-1858 and superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in direct conflict with such schedule; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
K. ID 26-1576 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the Building Safety schedule of fees including fees for permits, health and food safety permits, fence and retaining wall permits, mobile home moving fees, temporary permits, procedural fees, and investigation and administrative fees; repealing ordinance number 25-707; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
L. ID 26-0568 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for Water and Water Service; repealing ordinance No. 24-2629; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
M. ID 26-0569 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates and fees for Wastewater service; repealing ordinance No. 24-2630; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
N. ID 26-0572 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection service; repealing ordinance No. 24-2632; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
O. ID 26-1516 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the 2026-2030 tentative Meet and Confer Agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Police Officers Association, in the form of Exhibit “A”, effective October 1, 2026, ending September 30, 2030 and providing an effective date.
P. A26-0007b Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 28.212 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 1,284 feet west of the intersection of N Masch Branch Road and Jim Christal 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. (A26-0007b, Lybbert-Rogers-Cole, Sean Jacobson)
B. ID 26-0565 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2026, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City on January 1, 2026, and adopting a tax rate of $0.548485 per $100 of valuation for 2026; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and principal on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
D. ID 26-0567 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 Annual Program of Services and the Capital Improvement Program (Budget) of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027 when the budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget; and providing an effective date.
E. ID 26-0570 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amendment to the existing rates, fees, and charges for City owned property and facilities upon Denton Enterprise Airport; repealing ordinance number 25-164 and superseding prior Airport fee schedules; providing for severability; and declaring an effective date.
F. ID 26-1490 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a Development Services and Engineering Review schedule of fees to update existing fees and adopt new fees for the Development Services and Engineering departments of the City of Denton; repealing ordinance number 25-708; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1491 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for use of City owned property and facilities, and for City services provided at or by Parks and Recreation; repealing ordinance number 25-1638 and superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.
H. ID 26-1492 Consider an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Fire Department; repealing ordinance number 25-1868 and superseding all prior Fire Department fee schedules in conflict with such schedule; providing severability; providing a repealer; and establishing an effective date.
I. ID 26-1493 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Public Library; repealing ordinance 25-1631 and superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
J. ID 26-1552 Consider an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for the schedule of miscellaneous fees, deposits, billings and procedures for administrative services to city utilities’ customers, taxpayers, and other customers of city services; repealing ordinance number 22-1858 and superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in direct conflict with such schedule; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
K. ID 26-1576 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the Building Safety schedule of fees including fees for permits, health and food safety permits, fence and retaining wall permits, mobile home moving fees, temporary permits, procedural fees, and investigation and administrative fees; repealing ordinance number 25-707; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
L. ID 26-0568 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for Water and Water Service; repealing ordinance No. 24-2629; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
M. ID 26-0569 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates and fees for Wastewater service; repealing ordinance No. 24-2630; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
N. ID 26-0572 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection service; repealing ordinance No. 24-2632; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board (PUB) recommends approval (4-0).
O. ID 26-1516 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying the 2026-2030 tentative Meet and Confer Agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Police Officers Association, in the form of Exhibit “A”, effective October 1, 2026, ending September 30, 2030 and providing an effective date.
P. A26-0007b Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 28.212 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Jim Christal Road, approximately 1,284 feet west of the intersection of N Masch Branch Road and Jim Christal 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. (A26-0007b, Lybbert-Rogers-Cole, Sean Jacobson)
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 September 16, 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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