A. ID 14-0451 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive competitive public power information and competitive financial information from staff in the form of a proposed operating budget for Denton Municipal Electric ("DME") for FY 2014-2015, including without limitation, revenues, expenses, commodity volumes, and commitments; and discuss, deliberate, consider adoption of the budget and other matters, and provide staff with direction regarding such matters.
B. ID 14-0499 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071. Consult with and provide direction to City's attorneys regarding legal issues and strategies associated with Gas Well Ordinance regulation of gas well drilling and production within the City Limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction, including: Constitutional limitations, statutory limitations upon municipal regulatory authority; statutory preemption and vested rights; impacts of federal and state law and regulations; impacts of gas well drilling upon protected uses and vice-versa; moratorium on drilling and production; other concerns about municipal regulatory authority or matters relating to enforcement of the Gas Well Ordinance; settlement matters concerning gas well drilling in the City; surface development issues involving surface and mineral estates; and legal matters associated with a citizen's initiative regarding hydraulic fracturing where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
C. ID 14-0546 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with City's attorneys regarding legal rights, restrictions, and obligations under Texas law, associated with overlapping extraterritorial jurisdictions claimed by municipalities neighboring the City of Denton, Texas, as well as possible negotiated resolutions of such matters, where a public discussion of such legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton, Texas under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, and where such matters may become an issue in potential litigation.
A. ID 14-0436 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving a contract for Veterinary Services for the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center, which are available from only one source and in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code such purchases are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; and providing an effective date (File 5626 awarded to RSVP Services, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $700,000).
B. ID 14-0474 Consider approval of a resolution supporting the activities of the Alliance of Atmos Texas Municipalities ("ATM") and other similarly situated coalitions of municipalities opposing rules proposed by the Railroad Commission of Texas benefiting the utility industry that if adopted would greatly diminish cities' ability to effectively and meaningfully evaluate and challenge a utility's proposal to increase its rates.
C. ID 14-0484 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a public works contract for the construction of the Pockrus Substation Water and Wastewater Line Improvements; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 5453-awarded to Jagoe-Public Company in the not-to-exceed amount of $162,503). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
D. ID 14-0485 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a public works contract for Underground Electric Installation Services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 5567-awarded to Barco Construction Co., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,837,484). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
E. ID 14-0486 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving a contract for the upgrade and maintenance of the City of Denton Water Production Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, which is available from only one source and in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code such purchases are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; and providing an effective date (File 5632 awarded to Prime Controls, LP in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $175,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
F. ID 14-0487 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for Prepaid Utilities Services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 5346-awarded to Exceleron Software, LLC in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,100,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
G. ID 14-0488 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for the supply of Electric Utility 15kV Circuit Breakers for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 5608-awarded to ABB, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $470,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
H. ID 14-0490 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton Parks Foundation to be used for school supplies for the NE Denton Back to School Event at the MLK Recreation Center; authorizing and ratifying the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($1,000)
I. ID 14-0491 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton Christian Preschool; authorizing and ratifying the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($735.07)
N. ID 14-0538 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2014-191, by appointing the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three to be concurrent with the appointment and terms of the Economic Development Partnership Board; repealing all conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
O. ID 14-0549 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2012-366 (heretofore amended by Ordinance No. 2014-039), by appointing the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two to be concurrent with the appointment and terms of the Economic Development Partnership Board; repealing all conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
Sep 09, 2014 City Council on 2014-09-09 3:00 PM
A. ID 14-0451 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive competitive public power information and competitive financial information from staff in the form of a proposed operating budget for Denton Municipal Electric ("DME") for FY 2014-2015, including without limitation, revenues, expenses, commodity volumes, and commitments; and discuss, deliberate, consider adoption of the budget and other matters, and provide staff with direction regarding such matters.
B. ID 14-0499 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071. Consult with and provide direction to City's attorneys regarding legal issues and strategies associated with Gas Well Ordinance regulation of gas well drilling and production within the City Limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction, including: Constitutional limitations, statutory limitations upon municipal regulatory authority; statutory preemption and vested rights; impacts of federal and state law and regulations; impacts of gas well drilling upon protected uses and vice-versa; moratorium on drilling and production; other concerns about municipal regulatory authority or matters relating to enforcement of the Gas Well Ordinance; settlement matters concerning gas well drilling in the City; surface development issues involving surface and mineral estates; and legal matters associated with a citizen's initiative regarding hydraulic fracturing where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
C. ID 14-0546 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with City's attorneys regarding legal rights, restrictions, and obligations under Texas law, associated with overlapping extraterritorial jurisdictions claimed by municipalities neighboring the City of Denton, Texas, as well as possible negotiated resolutions of such matters, where a public discussion of such legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton, Texas under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, and where such matters may become an issue in potential litigation.
A. ID 14-0436 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving a contract for Veterinary Services for the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center, which are available from only one source and in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code such purchases are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; and providing an effective date (File 5626 awarded to RSVP Services, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $700,000).
B. ID 14-0474 Consider approval of a resolution supporting the activities of the Alliance of Atmos Texas Municipalities ("ATM") and other similarly situated coalitions of municipalities opposing rules proposed by the Railroad Commission of Texas benefiting the utility industry that if adopted would greatly diminish cities' ability to effectively and meaningfully evaluate and challenge a utility's proposal to increase its rates.
C. ID 14-0484 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a public works contract for the construction of the Pockrus Substation Water and Wastewater Line Improvements; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 5453-awarded to Jagoe-Public Company in the not-to-exceed amount of $162,503). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
D. ID 14-0485 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a public works contract for Underground Electric Installation Services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 5567-awarded to Barco Construction Co., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,837,484). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
E. ID 14-0486 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving a contract for the upgrade and maintenance of the City of Denton Water Production Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, which is available from only one source and in accordance with Chapter 252.022 of the Texas Local Government Code such purchases are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; and providing an effective date (File 5632 awarded to Prime Controls, LP in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $175,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
F. ID 14-0487 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for Prepaid Utilities Services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 5346-awarded to Exceleron Software, LLC in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,100,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
G. ID 14-0488 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for the supply of Electric Utility 15kV Circuit Breakers for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 5608-awarded to ABB, Inc. in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $470,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
H. ID 14-0490 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton Parks Foundation to be used for school supplies for the NE Denton Back to School Event at the MLK Recreation Center; authorizing and ratifying the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($1,000)
I. ID 14-0491 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton Christian Preschool; authorizing and ratifying the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date. ($735.07)
N. ID 14-0538 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2014-191, by appointing the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three to be concurrent with the appointment and terms of the Economic Development Partnership Board; repealing all conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
O. ID 14-0549 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2012-366 (heretofore amended by Ordinance No. 2014-039), by appointing the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two to be concurrent with the appointment and terms of the Economic Development Partnership Board; repealing all conflicting ordinances and portions thereof; and providing an effective date.
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