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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, October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
3. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
B. ID 26-1187 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 025-Energy Portfolio Management: Transaction Administration and Renewable Energy Offset Goal Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
C. ID 26-1188 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 036-Public Safety Communications: Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
D. ID 26-1189 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 026-Wastewater System Operations: Collections and Reclamation Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
3. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
B. ID 26-1187 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 025-Energy Portfolio Management: Transaction Administration and Renewable Energy Offset Goal Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
C. ID 26-1188 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 036-Public Safety Communications: Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
D. ID 26-1189 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 026-Wastewater System Operations: Collections and Reclamation Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 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 26-1687 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding a proposed Power Purchase Agreement with Yellow Viking Development One, LLC that includes data stemming from public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 2-155 and will be a placeholder if City Councilmembers have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
B. ID 26-1736 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding Petitions for Release from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction by HWY 377 Partners for property in the Triple T Farms development; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position.
A. ID 26-1687 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding a proposed Power Purchase Agreement with Yellow Viking Development One, LLC that includes data stemming from public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 2-155 and will be a placeholder if City Councilmembers have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
B. ID 26-1736 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding Petitions for Release from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction by HWY 377 Partners for property in the Triple T Farms development; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position.
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 MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS AT WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
CONSIDERATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING(S) WILL CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M
G. ID 26-1535 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment number two (2) to the Power Purchase Agreement between the City and Yellow Viking Development One, LLC (“Yellow Viking”); and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
H. ID 26-1597 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the acquisition of approximately 0.3998 acres of land in fee simple, and 0.1494 acres for a Drainage Easement being located at 6689 Country Club Road, in the City and County of Denton, Texas, 76210, situated in the James W. Withers Survey, Abstract No. 1343, from Riley MDT Holdings, LP, a Texas Limited Partnership, for the purposes needed for the Ryan Road Widening Project; authorizing the expenditure of funds in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand, Five Hundred Thirty-One and No/100 Dollars ($150,531.00) for property interest acquisition plus associated closing costs; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
I. ID 26-1463 Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible 212.172 non-annexation agreement(s) for properties that do not have an agricultural, wildlife management or timberland ad valorem tax exemption within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA4, consisting of approximately 10.0 acres of land approximately located 934 feet east of N Interstate 35, and 175 feet south of Milam Road; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
J. ID 26-1216 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an agreement between the City of Denton and Hickory & Rail Ventures, LLC, regarding an Economic Development Program for Stoke Denton, in the amount of $158,000; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (9-0-1).
K. ID 26-1559 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the payment and use of Program Year 2026 - 2027 hotel tax revenue in support of programming and events in the City between the City of Denton and Denton Destination Marketing and Management Organization ($1,964,250), providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
L. ID 26-1653 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Internal Audit Plan; and providing an effective date.
M. ID 26-1494 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a sixth amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Halff Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on November 6, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount of $837,900.00, amended by Amendments 1-5 approved by Purchasing and City Council, said sixth amendment to provide design for full-depth reconstruction and utility improvements on Ferguson Street & College Street as well as City of Denton IT fiber conduit design on Locust Street for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6590-041 - providing for an additional sixth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $401,884.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,432,693.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
N. ID 26-1669 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, L.L.P., amending the contract approved by City Council on March 1, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City Council; said second amendment to continue to provide bond counsel services for the Finance Department, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (PSA 7942 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $150,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,600,000.00).
O. ID 26-1495 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 Carollo Engineers, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on April 15, 2025, in the not-to-exceed amount of $958,760.00; said first amendment to provide detailed design and grant application support services for the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant Dewatering Improvements Phase II Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8213-004 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $369,020.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,327,780.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
P. ID 26-1645 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 BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, for the construction of the Baker Offsite Sewer Project with the geographical limits as follows: Masch Branch Road from Hampton Road to Jim Crystal Road for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8833 - Change Order No. 1, in the not-to-exceed amount of $312,603.46, for a total contract award aggregated to $3,032,220.01). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
Q. ID 26-1646 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 Power Costs Inc., for the Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) Software, a Software as a Service (SaaS), for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9003 - awarded to Power Costs Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,891,537.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
R. ID 26-1647 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 Subnet Solutions Inc., for the purchase of substation Remote Terminal Unit and Human Machine Interface software for use in substations for Denton Municipal Electric, 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 9024 - awarded to Subnet Solutions Inc., in the four (4) year not-to-exceed amount of $386,850.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
S. ID 26-1649 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 Trimble, Inc., for the purchase of Cityworks licenses, an asset management solution that tracks repairs, inspections, and services of City assets for Water Utilities for the Technology Services 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 9054 - awarded to Trimble, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,099,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
T. ID 26-1650 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 CapitalEdge Strategies, LLC, for Federal Government Relations and Lobbying Services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9119 - awarded to CapitalEdge Strategies, LLC, for two (2) years, with the option for two (2) additional two (2) year extensions, in the total six (6) year not-to-exceed amount of $360,000.00).
U. ID 26-1568 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with the Town of Little Elm providing for a discount landfill disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
V. ID 26-1569 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Community Waste Disposal, L.P. providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage to the landfill in exchange for a discount disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
W. ID 26-1570 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Parker Waste Services, LLC providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage to the landfill in exchange for a discount disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
X. ID 26-1571 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with Wise County providing for a discount landfill disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Y. ID 26-1622 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Frontier Texas Ventures I, LLC providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage to the landfill in exchange for a discount disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Z. ID 26-1456 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, supporting TxDOT proposed alignments B and B2 for the Denton County Outer Loop project in Denton County, Texas.
AA. ID 26-1619 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Run Different LLC, a noise exception for the Haunting Experience 5K Run on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.
AB. ID 26-1617 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Five Star NTP a noise exception for the Salute to Veterans 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.
A. DCA26-0007a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving and adopting amendments to the Data Center standards of the Denton Development Code; amendments include but are not limited to, Table 5.2-A, Table of Allowed Uses, regarding zoning districts which permit Modular and Warehouse Data Centers, and Subsection 5.3.6, Industrial Uses, regarding the Use-Specific Standards regulating Modular and Warehouse Data Centers, and Section 9.2, Definitions, establishing a definition for Enterprise Data Center; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Garland and second by Commissioner Riggs. (DCA26-0007a, Data Center Code Amendments, Angie Manglaris).
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. ID 26-1591 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of various: (i) wastewater easements, (ii) temporary construction easements, and (iii) access easements generally located along Milam Creek, beginning at Interstate 35 and Ganzer Road, eastward to Clear Creek, and beyond FM 428/East Sherman Drive, north of Hartlee Field Road, situated in the John Ayres Survey, Abstract No. 2, Ignacio De Los Santos Coy Survey, Abstract No. 212, Felix McKettrick Survey, Abstract No. 846, John McNeill Stewart Survey, Abstract No. 1150, Edley C. Pritchett Survey Abstract No. 1025, John A. Burn Survey, Abstract No. 130, William Roark Survey, Abstract No. 1095, E. Meyers Survey, Abstract No. 871, Levi Meyers Survey, Abstract No. 853, Victor Ende Gailor Survey, Abstract No. 452, J. Cheek Survey, Abstract No. 227 and the J. Douthit Survey, Abstract No. 329, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit(s) “A” (collectively, the “Property Interest(s)”); authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney, to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date..
A. A26-0005d Conduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 3.27 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Ganzer Road, approximately 2,497 feet north and east of Chinn 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. (A26-0005d, West Annexation, Ashley Ekstedt)
B. ID 26-0885 Consider appointments to the Main Street Advisory Board.
C. ID 26-1587 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the expenditure of funds for the payment of wholesale transmission charges in the total amount of $9,804,564.14 and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (X-0).
D. ID 26-1155 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the local government code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and EquipmentShare.com Inc, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor in an amount not-to exceed $926,975; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0-2).
E. ID 26-1487 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton to declare the intent to reimburse capital program expenditures of General Government ($40,767,690), the Solid Waste Utility ($5,265,000), the Water Utility ($51,550,080), the Wastewater Utility ($49,524,482), and the Electric Utility ($59,490,000) with Tax-Preferred Obligations (Certificates of Obligation and General Obligation Bonds) with an aggregate maximum principal amount not to exceed $206,597,252; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
F. ID 26-1488 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $100,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation Refunding Bonds”; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1489 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $300,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2027”; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
H. ID 26-1648 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 USIC Locating Services, LLC, for utility locating and marking of all existing and future installed utility lines for Denton Municipal Electric, Technology Services, Water, and Wastewater Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9036 - awarded to USIC Locating Services, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,526,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
I. ID 26-1691 Consider approval of a resolution to elect a Region 8 Director to the Texas Municipal League Board of Directors; and providing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1535 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment number two (2) to the Power Purchase Agreement between the City and Yellow Viking Development One, LLC (“Yellow Viking”); and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
H. ID 26-1597 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the acquisition of approximately 0.3998 acres of land in fee simple, and 0.1494 acres for a Drainage Easement being located at 6689 Country Club Road, in the City and County of Denton, Texas, 76210, situated in the James W. Withers Survey, Abstract No. 1343, from Riley MDT Holdings, LP, a Texas Limited Partnership, for the purposes needed for the Ryan Road Widening Project; authorizing the expenditure of funds in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand, Five Hundred Thirty-One and No/100 Dollars ($150,531.00) for property interest acquisition plus associated closing costs; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
I. ID 26-1463 Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible 212.172 non-annexation agreement(s) for properties that do not have an agricultural, wildlife management or timberland ad valorem tax exemption within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA4, consisting of approximately 10.0 acres of land approximately located 934 feet east of N Interstate 35, and 175 feet south of Milam Road; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
J. ID 26-1216 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an agreement between the City of Denton and Hickory & Rail Ventures, LLC, regarding an Economic Development Program for Stoke Denton, in the amount of $158,000; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (9-0-1).
K. ID 26-1559 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the payment and use of Program Year 2026 - 2027 hotel tax revenue in support of programming and events in the City between the City of Denton and Denton Destination Marketing and Management Organization ($1,964,250), providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
L. ID 26-1653 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Internal Audit Plan; and providing an effective date.
M. ID 26-1494 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a sixth amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Halff Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on November 6, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount of $837,900.00, amended by Amendments 1-5 approved by Purchasing and City Council, said sixth amendment to provide design for full-depth reconstruction and utility improvements on Ferguson Street & College Street as well as City of Denton IT fiber conduit design on Locust Street for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6590-041 - providing for an additional sixth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $401,884.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,432,693.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
N. ID 26-1669 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, L.L.P., amending the contract approved by City Council on March 1, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City Council; said second amendment to continue to provide bond counsel services for the Finance Department, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (PSA 7942 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $150,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,600,000.00).
O. ID 26-1495 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 Carollo Engineers, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on April 15, 2025, in the not-to-exceed amount of $958,760.00; said first amendment to provide detailed design and grant application support services for the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant Dewatering Improvements Phase II Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8213-004 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $369,020.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,327,780.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
P. ID 26-1645 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 BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, for the construction of the Baker Offsite Sewer Project with the geographical limits as follows: Masch Branch Road from Hampton Road to Jim Crystal Road for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8833 - Change Order No. 1, in the not-to-exceed amount of $312,603.46, for a total contract award aggregated to $3,032,220.01). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
Q. ID 26-1646 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 Power Costs Inc., for the Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) Software, a Software as a Service (SaaS), for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9003 - awarded to Power Costs Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,891,537.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
R. ID 26-1647 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 Subnet Solutions Inc., for the purchase of substation Remote Terminal Unit and Human Machine Interface software for use in substations for Denton Municipal Electric, 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 9024 - awarded to Subnet Solutions Inc., in the four (4) year not-to-exceed amount of $386,850.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
S. ID 26-1649 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 Trimble, Inc., for the purchase of Cityworks licenses, an asset management solution that tracks repairs, inspections, and services of City assets for Water Utilities for the Technology Services 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 9054 - awarded to Trimble, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,099,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
T. ID 26-1650 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 CapitalEdge Strategies, LLC, for Federal Government Relations and Lobbying Services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9119 - awarded to CapitalEdge Strategies, LLC, for two (2) years, with the option for two (2) additional two (2) year extensions, in the total six (6) year not-to-exceed amount of $360,000.00).
U. ID 26-1568 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with the Town of Little Elm providing for a discount landfill disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
V. ID 26-1569 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Community Waste Disposal, L.P. providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage to the landfill in exchange for a discount disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
W. ID 26-1570 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Parker Waste Services, LLC providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage to the landfill in exchange for a discount disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
X. ID 26-1571 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with Wise County providing for a discount landfill disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Y. ID 26-1622 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Frontier Texas Ventures I, LLC providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage to the landfill in exchange for a discount disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Z. ID 26-1456 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, supporting TxDOT proposed alignments B and B2 for the Denton County Outer Loop project in Denton County, Texas.
AA. ID 26-1619 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Run Different LLC, a noise exception for the Haunting Experience 5K Run on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.
AB. ID 26-1617 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Five Star NTP a noise exception for the Salute to Veterans 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.
A. DCA26-0007a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving and adopting amendments to the Data Center standards of the Denton Development Code; amendments include but are not limited to, Table 5.2-A, Table of Allowed Uses, regarding zoning districts which permit Modular and Warehouse Data Centers, and Subsection 5.3.6, Industrial Uses, regarding the Use-Specific Standards regulating Modular and Warehouse Data Centers, and Section 9.2, Definitions, establishing a definition for Enterprise Data Center; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Garland and second by Commissioner Riggs. (DCA26-0007a, Data Center Code Amendments, Angie Manglaris).
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. ID 26-1591 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of various: (i) wastewater easements, (ii) temporary construction easements, and (iii) access easements generally located along Milam Creek, beginning at Interstate 35 and Ganzer Road, eastward to Clear Creek, and beyond FM 428/East Sherman Drive, north of Hartlee Field Road, situated in the John Ayres Survey, Abstract No. 2, Ignacio De Los Santos Coy Survey, Abstract No. 212, Felix McKettrick Survey, Abstract No. 846, John McNeill Stewart Survey, Abstract No. 1150, Edley C. Pritchett Survey Abstract No. 1025, John A. Burn Survey, Abstract No. 130, William Roark Survey, Abstract No. 1095, E. Meyers Survey, Abstract No. 871, Levi Meyers Survey, Abstract No. 853, Victor Ende Gailor Survey, Abstract No. 452, J. Cheek Survey, Abstract No. 227 and the J. Douthit Survey, Abstract No. 329, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit(s) “A” (collectively, the “Property Interest(s)”); authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney, to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date..
A. A26-0005d Conduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 3.27 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Ganzer Road, approximately 2,497 feet north and east of Chinn 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. (A26-0005d, West Annexation, Ashley Ekstedt)
B. ID 26-0885 Consider appointments to the Main Street Advisory Board.
C. ID 26-1587 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the expenditure of funds for the payment of wholesale transmission charges in the total amount of $9,804,564.14 and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (X-0).
D. ID 26-1155 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the local government code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and EquipmentShare.com Inc, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor in an amount not-to exceed $926,975; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0-2).
E. ID 26-1487 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton to declare the intent to reimburse capital program expenditures of General Government ($40,767,690), the Solid Waste Utility ($5,265,000), the Water Utility ($51,550,080), the Wastewater Utility ($49,524,482), and the Electric Utility ($59,490,000) with Tax-Preferred Obligations (Certificates of Obligation and General Obligation Bonds) with an aggregate maximum principal amount not to exceed $206,597,252; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
F. ID 26-1488 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $100,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation Refunding Bonds”; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1489 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $300,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2027”; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
H. ID 26-1648 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 USIC Locating Services, LLC, for utility locating and marking of all existing and future installed utility lines for Denton Municipal Electric, Technology Services, Water, and Wastewater Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9036 - awarded to USIC Locating Services, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,526,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
I. ID 26-1691 Consider approval of a resolution to elect a Region 8 Director to the Texas Municipal League Board of Directors; and providing an effective date.
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
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Oct 13, 2026 City Council on 2026-10-13 2:00 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.
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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, October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
3. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
B. ID 26-1187 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 025-Energy Portfolio Management: Transaction Administration and Renewable Energy Offset Goal Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
C. ID 26-1188 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 036-Public Safety Communications: Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
D. ID 26-1189 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 026-Wastewater System Operations: Collections and Reclamation Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
3. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on this agenda for public hearing and individual consideration.
B. ID 26-1187 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 025-Energy Portfolio Management: Transaction Administration and Renewable Energy Offset Goal Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
C. ID 26-1188 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 036-Public Safety Communications: Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
D. ID 26-1189 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 026-Wastewater System Operations: Collections and Reclamation Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 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 26-1687 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding a proposed Power Purchase Agreement with Yellow Viking Development One, LLC that includes data stemming from public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 2-155 and will be a placeholder if City Councilmembers have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
B. ID 26-1736 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding Petitions for Release from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction by HWY 377 Partners for property in the Triple T Farms development; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position.
A. ID 26-1687 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding a proposed Power Purchase Agreement with Yellow Viking Development One, LLC that includes data stemming from public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation. This agenda item is related to Consent Agenda item ID 2-155 and will be a placeholder if City Councilmembers have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.
B. ID 26-1736 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding Petitions for Release from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction by HWY 377 Partners for property in the Triple T Farms development; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position.
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 MEETING OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 215 E. MCKINNEY STREET, DENTON, TEXAS AT WHICH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED:
CONSIDERATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING(S) WILL CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M
G. ID 26-1535 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment number two (2) to the Power Purchase Agreement between the City and Yellow Viking Development One, LLC (“Yellow Viking”); and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
H. ID 26-1597 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the acquisition of approximately 0.3998 acres of land in fee simple, and 0.1494 acres for a Drainage Easement being located at 6689 Country Club Road, in the City and County of Denton, Texas, 76210, situated in the James W. Withers Survey, Abstract No. 1343, from Riley MDT Holdings, LP, a Texas Limited Partnership, for the purposes needed for the Ryan Road Widening Project; authorizing the expenditure of funds in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand, Five Hundred Thirty-One and No/100 Dollars ($150,531.00) for property interest acquisition plus associated closing costs; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
I. ID 26-1463 Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible 212.172 non-annexation agreement(s) for properties that do not have an agricultural, wildlife management or timberland ad valorem tax exemption within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA4, consisting of approximately 10.0 acres of land approximately located 934 feet east of N Interstate 35, and 175 feet south of Milam Road; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
J. ID 26-1216 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an agreement between the City of Denton and Hickory & Rail Ventures, LLC, regarding an Economic Development Program for Stoke Denton, in the amount of $158,000; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (9-0-1).
K. ID 26-1559 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the payment and use of Program Year 2026 - 2027 hotel tax revenue in support of programming and events in the City between the City of Denton and Denton Destination Marketing and Management Organization ($1,964,250), providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
L. ID 26-1653 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Internal Audit Plan; and providing an effective date.
M. ID 26-1494 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a sixth amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Halff Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on November 6, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount of $837,900.00, amended by Amendments 1-5 approved by Purchasing and City Council, said sixth amendment to provide design for full-depth reconstruction and utility improvements on Ferguson Street & College Street as well as City of Denton IT fiber conduit design on Locust Street for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6590-041 - providing for an additional sixth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $401,884.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,432,693.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
N. ID 26-1669 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, L.L.P., amending the contract approved by City Council on March 1, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City Council; said second amendment to continue to provide bond counsel services for the Finance Department, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (PSA 7942 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $150,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,600,000.00).
O. ID 26-1495 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 Carollo Engineers, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on April 15, 2025, in the not-to-exceed amount of $958,760.00; said first amendment to provide detailed design and grant application support services for the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant Dewatering Improvements Phase II Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8213-004 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $369,020.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,327,780.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
P. ID 26-1645 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 BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, for the construction of the Baker Offsite Sewer Project with the geographical limits as follows: Masch Branch Road from Hampton Road to Jim Crystal Road for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8833 - Change Order No. 1, in the not-to-exceed amount of $312,603.46, for a total contract award aggregated to $3,032,220.01). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
Q. ID 26-1646 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 Power Costs Inc., for the Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) Software, a Software as a Service (SaaS), for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9003 - awarded to Power Costs Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,891,537.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
R. ID 26-1647 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 Subnet Solutions Inc., for the purchase of substation Remote Terminal Unit and Human Machine Interface software for use in substations for Denton Municipal Electric, 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 9024 - awarded to Subnet Solutions Inc., in the four (4) year not-to-exceed amount of $386,850.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
S. ID 26-1649 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 Trimble, Inc., for the purchase of Cityworks licenses, an asset management solution that tracks repairs, inspections, and services of City assets for Water Utilities for the Technology Services 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 9054 - awarded to Trimble, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,099,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
T. ID 26-1650 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 CapitalEdge Strategies, LLC, for Federal Government Relations and Lobbying Services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9119 - awarded to CapitalEdge Strategies, LLC, for two (2) years, with the option for two (2) additional two (2) year extensions, in the total six (6) year not-to-exceed amount of $360,000.00).
U. ID 26-1568 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with the Town of Little Elm providing for a discount landfill disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
V. ID 26-1569 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Community Waste Disposal, L.P. providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage to the landfill in exchange for a discount disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
W. ID 26-1570 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Parker Waste Services, LLC providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage to the landfill in exchange for a discount disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
X. ID 26-1571 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with Wise County providing for a discount landfill disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Y. ID 26-1622 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Frontier Texas Ventures I, LLC providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage to the landfill in exchange for a discount disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Z. ID 26-1456 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, supporting TxDOT proposed alignments B and B2 for the Denton County Outer Loop project in Denton County, Texas.
AA. ID 26-1619 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Run Different LLC, a noise exception for the Haunting Experience 5K Run on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.
AB. ID 26-1617 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Five Star NTP a noise exception for the Salute to Veterans 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.
A. DCA26-0007a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving and adopting amendments to the Data Center standards of the Denton Development Code; amendments include but are not limited to, Table 5.2-A, Table of Allowed Uses, regarding zoning districts which permit Modular and Warehouse Data Centers, and Subsection 5.3.6, Industrial Uses, regarding the Use-Specific Standards regulating Modular and Warehouse Data Centers, and Section 9.2, Definitions, establishing a definition for Enterprise Data Center; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Garland and second by Commissioner Riggs. (DCA26-0007a, Data Center Code Amendments, Angie Manglaris).
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. ID 26-1591 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of various: (i) wastewater easements, (ii) temporary construction easements, and (iii) access easements generally located along Milam Creek, beginning at Interstate 35 and Ganzer Road, eastward to Clear Creek, and beyond FM 428/East Sherman Drive, north of Hartlee Field Road, situated in the John Ayres Survey, Abstract No. 2, Ignacio De Los Santos Coy Survey, Abstract No. 212, Felix McKettrick Survey, Abstract No. 846, John McNeill Stewart Survey, Abstract No. 1150, Edley C. Pritchett Survey Abstract No. 1025, John A. Burn Survey, Abstract No. 130, William Roark Survey, Abstract No. 1095, E. Meyers Survey, Abstract No. 871, Levi Meyers Survey, Abstract No. 853, Victor Ende Gailor Survey, Abstract No. 452, J. Cheek Survey, Abstract No. 227 and the J. Douthit Survey, Abstract No. 329, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit(s) “A” (collectively, the “Property Interest(s)”); authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney, to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date..
A. A26-0005d Conduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 3.27 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Ganzer Road, approximately 2,497 feet north and east of Chinn 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. (A26-0005d, West Annexation, Ashley Ekstedt)
B. ID 26-0885 Consider appointments to the Main Street Advisory Board.
C. ID 26-1587 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the expenditure of funds for the payment of wholesale transmission charges in the total amount of $9,804,564.14 and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (X-0).
D. ID 26-1155 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the local government code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and EquipmentShare.com Inc, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor in an amount not-to exceed $926,975; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0-2).
E. ID 26-1487 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton to declare the intent to reimburse capital program expenditures of General Government ($40,767,690), the Solid Waste Utility ($5,265,000), the Water Utility ($51,550,080), the Wastewater Utility ($49,524,482), and the Electric Utility ($59,490,000) with Tax-Preferred Obligations (Certificates of Obligation and General Obligation Bonds) with an aggregate maximum principal amount not to exceed $206,597,252; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
F. ID 26-1488 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $100,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation Refunding Bonds”; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1489 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $300,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2027”; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
H. ID 26-1648 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 USIC Locating Services, LLC, for utility locating and marking of all existing and future installed utility lines for Denton Municipal Electric, Technology Services, Water, and Wastewater Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9036 - awarded to USIC Locating Services, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,526,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
I. ID 26-1691 Consider approval of a resolution to elect a Region 8 Director to the Texas Municipal League Board of Directors; and providing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1535 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment number two (2) to the Power Purchase Agreement between the City and Yellow Viking Development One, LLC (“Yellow Viking”); and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
H. ID 26-1597 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the acquisition of approximately 0.3998 acres of land in fee simple, and 0.1494 acres for a Drainage Easement being located at 6689 Country Club Road, in the City and County of Denton, Texas, 76210, situated in the James W. Withers Survey, Abstract No. 1343, from Riley MDT Holdings, LP, a Texas Limited Partnership, for the purposes needed for the Ryan Road Widening Project; authorizing the expenditure of funds in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand, Five Hundred Thirty-One and No/100 Dollars ($150,531.00) for property interest acquisition plus associated closing costs; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
I. ID 26-1463 Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible 212.172 non-annexation agreement(s) for properties that do not have an agricultural, wildlife management or timberland ad valorem tax exemption within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA4, consisting of approximately 10.0 acres of land approximately located 934 feet east of N Interstate 35, and 175 feet south of Milam Road; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
J. ID 26-1216 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an agreement between the City of Denton and Hickory & Rail Ventures, LLC, regarding an Economic Development Program for Stoke Denton, in the amount of $158,000; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (9-0-1).
K. ID 26-1559 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the payment and use of Program Year 2026 - 2027 hotel tax revenue in support of programming and events in the City between the City of Denton and Denton Destination Marketing and Management Organization ($1,964,250), providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
L. ID 26-1653 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Internal Audit Plan; and providing an effective date.
M. ID 26-1494 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a sixth amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Halff Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on November 6, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount of $837,900.00, amended by Amendments 1-5 approved by Purchasing and City Council, said sixth amendment to provide design for full-depth reconstruction and utility improvements on Ferguson Street & College Street as well as City of Denton IT fiber conduit design on Locust Street for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6590-041 - providing for an additional sixth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $401,884.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,432,693.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
N. ID 26-1669 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, L.L.P., amending the contract approved by City Council on March 1, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by the City Council; said second amendment to continue to provide bond counsel services for the Finance Department, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (PSA 7942 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $150,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,600,000.00).
O. ID 26-1495 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 Carollo Engineers, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on April 15, 2025, in the not-to-exceed amount of $958,760.00; said first amendment to provide detailed design and grant application support services for the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant Dewatering Improvements Phase II Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8213-004 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $369,020.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,327,780.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
P. ID 26-1645 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 BRCT LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, for the construction of the Baker Offsite Sewer Project with the geographical limits as follows: Masch Branch Road from Hampton Road to Jim Crystal Road for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8833 - Change Order No. 1, in the not-to-exceed amount of $312,603.46, for a total contract award aggregated to $3,032,220.01). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
Q. ID 26-1646 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 Power Costs Inc., for the Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) Software, a Software as a Service (SaaS), for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9003 - awarded to Power Costs Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,891,537.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
R. ID 26-1647 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 Subnet Solutions Inc., for the purchase of substation Remote Terminal Unit and Human Machine Interface software for use in substations for Denton Municipal Electric, 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 9024 - awarded to Subnet Solutions Inc., in the four (4) year not-to-exceed amount of $386,850.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
S. ID 26-1649 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 Trimble, Inc., for the purchase of Cityworks licenses, an asset management solution that tracks repairs, inspections, and services of City assets for Water Utilities for the Technology Services 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 9054 - awarded to Trimble, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,099,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
T. ID 26-1650 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 CapitalEdge Strategies, LLC, for Federal Government Relations and Lobbying Services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9119 - awarded to CapitalEdge Strategies, LLC, for two (2) years, with the option for two (2) additional two (2) year extensions, in the total six (6) year not-to-exceed amount of $360,000.00).
U. ID 26-1568 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with the Town of Little Elm providing for a discount landfill disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
V. ID 26-1569 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Community Waste Disposal, L.P. providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage to the landfill in exchange for a discount disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
W. ID 26-1570 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Parker Waste Services, LLC providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage to the landfill in exchange for a discount disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
X. ID 26-1571 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with Wise County providing for a discount landfill disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Y. ID 26-1622 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Frontier Texas Ventures I, LLC providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage to the landfill in exchange for a discount disposal fee; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Z. ID 26-1456 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, supporting TxDOT proposed alignments B and B2 for the Denton County Outer Loop project in Denton County, Texas.
AA. ID 26-1619 Consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Run Different LLC, a noise exception for the Haunting Experience 5K Run on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.
AB. ID 26-1617 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Five Star NTP a noise exception for the Salute to Veterans 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.
A. DCA26-0007a Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving and adopting amendments to the Data Center standards of the Denton Development Code; amendments include but are not limited to, Table 5.2-A, Table of Allowed Uses, regarding zoning districts which permit Modular and Warehouse Data Centers, and Subsection 5.3.6, Industrial Uses, regarding the Use-Specific Standards regulating Modular and Warehouse Data Centers, and Section 9.2, Definitions, establishing a definition for Enterprise Data Center; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Garland and second by Commissioner Riggs. (DCA26-0007a, Data Center Code Amendments, Angie Manglaris).
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION – CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. ID 26-1591 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of various: (i) wastewater easements, (ii) temporary construction easements, and (iii) access easements generally located along Milam Creek, beginning at Interstate 35 and Ganzer Road, eastward to Clear Creek, and beyond FM 428/East Sherman Drive, north of Hartlee Field Road, situated in the John Ayres Survey, Abstract No. 2, Ignacio De Los Santos Coy Survey, Abstract No. 212, Felix McKettrick Survey, Abstract No. 846, John McNeill Stewart Survey, Abstract No. 1150, Edley C. Pritchett Survey Abstract No. 1025, John A. Burn Survey, Abstract No. 130, William Roark Survey, Abstract No. 1095, E. Meyers Survey, Abstract No. 871, Levi Meyers Survey, Abstract No. 853, Victor Ende Gailor Survey, Abstract No. 452, J. Cheek Survey, Abstract No. 227 and the J. Douthit Survey, Abstract No. 329, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit(s) “A” (collectively, the “Property Interest(s)”); authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney, to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the Property Interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date..
A. A26-0005d Conduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 3.27 acres of land, generally located on the north side of Ganzer Road, approximately 2,497 feet north and east of Chinn 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. (A26-0005d, West Annexation, Ashley Ekstedt)
B. ID 26-0885 Consider appointments to the Main Street Advisory Board.
C. ID 26-1587 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the expenditure of funds for the payment of wholesale transmission charges in the total amount of $9,804,564.14 and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (X-0).
D. ID 26-1155 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the local government code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and EquipmentShare.com Inc, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor in an amount not-to exceed $926,975; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0-2).
E. ID 26-1487 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton to declare the intent to reimburse capital program expenditures of General Government ($40,767,690), the Solid Waste Utility ($5,265,000), the Water Utility ($51,550,080), the Wastewater Utility ($49,524,482), and the Electric Utility ($59,490,000) with Tax-Preferred Obligations (Certificates of Obligation and General Obligation Bonds) with an aggregate maximum principal amount not to exceed $206,597,252; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
F. ID 26-1488 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $100,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation Refunding Bonds”; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date.
G. ID 26-1489 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $300,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2027”; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
H. ID 26-1648 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 USIC Locating Services, LLC, for utility locating and marking of all existing and future installed utility lines for Denton Municipal Electric, Technology Services, Water, and Wastewater Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 9036 - awarded to USIC Locating Services, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,526,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
I. ID 26-1691 Consider approval of a resolution to elect a Region 8 Director to the Texas Municipal League Board of Directors; and providing an effective date.
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. B. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting topics, above posted.
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the official website (https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, by October 9, 2026, in advance of the three (3) business day posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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