3. Work Session Reports
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 15-831 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with direction pertaining to the acquisition of real property interests located in the Daniel Lambert Survey, Abstract Number 784, located generally at the northeast corner of Mayhill Road and Colorado Boulevard, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the acquisition or condemnation of the real property interests referenced above where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. (Mayhill Road Widening and Improvements project - Parcel M231 -Ray Hallford, Trustee) [ID 15-833]
B. ID 15-834 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with direction pertaining to the acquisition of real property interests generally located at the Southeast corner of E. McKinney Street and S. Mayhill Road, the affected tract located in the Morreau Forrest Survey, Abstract No. 417, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the acquisition or condemnation of the real property interests referenced above where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. (Mayhill Road Widening and Improvements project - Parcel M088 -BCI Real Estate Ventures, LP) [ID 15-835]
C. ID 15-865 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with direction pertaining to the acquisition of real property interests located in the S. McCracken Survey, Abstract Number 817, located generally in the 2200 block of East Sherman Street, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the acquisition or condemnation of the real property interests referenced above where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. (Williams Rentals LLC - Denton Fire Station No. 4 Rebuild) [ID 15-866]
D. ID 15-878 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071; Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087; and Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072. Discuss, deliberate, receive information from staff and provide staff with direction pertaining to legal and economic development issues related to Rail Yard Partners, LTD. and economic development incentives and the acquisition of real property interests in the H. Sisco Survey, Abstract No. 1184, Denton, Denton County, Texas, generally located in the 600 block of E. Hickory. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information the City Council has received from Rail Yard Partners, LTD. which the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the city, and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations; including the offer of financial or other incentive where the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. [ID 15-879]
E. ID 15-654 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters --- Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.086. Receive competitive public power competitive information and financial information from staff regarding the proposed FY 2015-2016 operating budget for Denton Municipal Electric ("DME") including without limitation, proposed rates for DME for FY 2015-2016, expected revenues, expenses, commodity volumes, and financial commitments of DME; discuss, deliberate and provide staff with direction.
F. ID 15-857 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive a presentation from Denton Municipal Electric staff ("DME") regarding public power competitive and financial matters pertaining to plans, strategies, opportunities, and developments for generation improvements to the DME system; discuss and deliberate strategies regarding same; discuss and deliberate opportunities and strategies for the City to acquire purchased power and enter into agreements regarding the same, in order to meet its future energy needs. Discuss, deliberate and provide Staff with direction.
G. ID 15-858 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.086; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive a briefing and presentation from Denton Municipal Electric ("DME") staff regarding certain public power competitive, financial and commercial information relating to issues regarding the proposed Professional Services Agreement (the "Agreement") by and between the City of Denton, Texas and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., Kansas City. Missouri, regarding contractual matters that deal with plans, studies, proposals and analyses for system improvements to the Denton Municipal Electric system, said Agreement in the amount of $395,652, is in addition to the original contract in the amount of $264,648, not to exceed an aggregated contract total of $660,300. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the Agreement where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. Discuss, deliberate, provide staff with direction, consider approval and take final action on said Agreement.
H. ID 15-859 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.086; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive a briefing and presentation from Denton Municipal Electric ("DME") staff regarding certain public power competitive, financial and commercial information relating to issues regarding the proposed three-year Professional Services Agreement (the "Agreement") by and between the City of Denton, Texas and Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc. regarding contractual matters that deal with plans, studies, proposals and analyses for system improvements to the Denton Municipal Electric system, said Agreement in the amount of $470,000, is in addition to the original contract in the amount of $450,000, not to exceed an aggregated contract total of $920,000. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the Agreement where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. Discuss, deliberate, provide staff with direction, consider approval and take final action on said Agreement.
I. ID 15-862 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with and provide direction to City's attorney's regarding legal issues and legal strategies associated with the City's pole attachments, pole attachment fees and outstanding pole attachment fees owed; a public discussion of these legal issues and legal strategies would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
J. ID 15-863 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071; Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072. Consult with and provide direction to City's attorneys regarding legal issues and legal strategies associated with access, occupation and/or use of the City's right of way for fiber, fiber conduit, and/or pole attachments by Zayo Group, LLC; a public discussion of these legal issues and legal strategies would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council. B. Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public.
4. BUDGET ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. ID 15-598 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a purchase order through National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract# 022113-CXT for the purchase of prefabricated concrete restroom buildings to be located at City of Denton North Lakes Park Fields 5 and 6, Mack Park Roberts Field, and the restroom concession at Mack Park; and providing an effective date. (File 5880-awarded to CXT, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $757,073).
B. ID 15-705 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving the expenditure of funds for the purchase of a Verderflex Peristaltic Hose Pump System to be used for the application of ferric chloride for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Phosphorous Removal Project which is available from only one source and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, such purchases are exempt from requirements of competitive bids; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5908-awarded to Verder, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $196,207). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
D. ID 15-732 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget and Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to allow for adjustments to the General Fund of seven hundred sixty-five thousand five hundred sixteen dollars ($765,516) for the purpose of purchasing an ambulance for Fire Station 7 and other equipment for various City departments; declaring a municipal purpose; providing a severability clause; an open meetings clause; and an effective date.
E. ID 15-769 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for the implementation of a Mobile Workforce Management Software Solution for Denton Municipal Electric (RFP 5821-awarded to Clevest Solutions, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $366,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
F. ID 15-786 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Fred Moore Day Nursery School to provide Community Development Block Grant funds for improvements to the facility at 821 Cross Timber Street, Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore, not to exceed $108,927; and providing for an effective date.
G. ID 15-788 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, approving guidelines for operation of the City of Denton Home Improvement Program and eligibility criteria; authorizing expenditures in excess of $50,000 for projects meeting program guidelines and criteria; and providing for an effective date.
H. ID 15-794 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas approving a revised City employee benefits and services policy regarding Tuition Reimbursement; and declaring an effective date.
I. ID 15-822 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a city sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $3,500.00 of in-kind services and resources for the Denton County Veterans Coalition's Stand Down event to be held in the Civic Center located at 321 E. McKinney Street October 22, 2015; and providing an effective date.
J. ID 15-828 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas approving a revised City standards of conducts policy for employees regarding Use of Tobacco Products and Electronic Cigarettes; and declaring an effective date.
K. ID 15-829 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for the supply of Voluntary Dental and Vision Benefits for the City of Denton (RFP 5853-Dental Benefits awarded to Aetna Life Insurance Company in the three (3) year estimated amount of $3,182,450 with a 9% rate cap for Year 3 and Vision Benefits awarded to Davis Vision, Inc. in the three (3) year estimated amount of $334,100). The actual cost will be determined by the number of employees and retirees electing coverage and the level of coverage selected. This is a pass through cost that is paid by the employee.
L. ID 15-830 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a sixth amended agreement - Greater Denton Arts Council, to the agreement originally entered into by and between the City of Denton, Texas and the Greater Denton Arts Council, dated October 15, 1990; authorizing the City Manager to execute the sixth amended agreement - Greater Denton Arts Council; approving the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date.
M. ID 15-832 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an agreement - Denton Community Theatre by and between the City of Denton, Texas and the Denton Community Theatre, a Texas non-profit corporation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement - Denton Community Theatre; approving the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date.
N. ID 15-837 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute a sewer main cost participation agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and the Carnegie Holding Company, LLC., D/B/A CHC Development, LLC. for the City's participation in the oversizing of sewer mains; and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this ordinance; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (not to exceed $33,304)
O. ID 15-838 Consider adoption of an ordinance regarding the Denton Public Library amending section 2-158 of the City of Denton, Texas, Code of Ordinances; to remove outdated formats and provide uniform check out length of time to all circulating materials; repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty clause; and providing for an effective date.
P. ID 15-839 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for the supply of Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Voluntary Short Term Disability, and Group Long Term Disability Insurance for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 5852-Basic Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment awarded to Dearborn National Life Insurance Company in the three (3) year estimated amount of $1,036,000 ($136,000 City cost and $900,000 employee optional insurance cost) and Long Term Disability awarded to Dearborn National Life Insurance Company in the three (3) year estimated amount of $856,555 ($306,555 City cost and $550,000 employee optional disability insurance cost). The actual cost will be determined by the number of employees electing coverage as well as the employee's age and salary. The coverage for Supplemental Life Insurance and Short Term Disability Insurance is voluntary and is determined by the actual voluntary employee participation. This is a pass through cost that is paid by the employee.
Q. ID 15-842 Consider approval of a resolution approving the City of Denton's Strategic Plan, Key Performance Indicators, and Key Action Steps for FY 2015-16; and providing for an effective date.
R. ID 15-843 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) under Section 791.001 of the State of Texas Government Code, to authorize the City of Denton to participate in the NCTCOG Geographic Information Systems Planimetric Mapping Update and Contour Data; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5590-Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments in the not-to-exceed amount of $86,091.50).
S. ID 15-844 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) under Section 791.001 of the Texas Government Code, to authorize the City of Denton to obtain Digital Orthophotography data and LiDAR and contour data from the NCTCOG Geographic Information System; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5930-Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments in the not-to-exceed amount of $57,856.50).
T. ID 15-845 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing and approving a thirty-six month lease agreement with Ricoh-USA, Inc. for production printing equipment for the City of Denton Reprographics division as approved by the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract Number DIR-TSO-3041); providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5926-Lease of Production Printing Equipment awarded to Ricoh USA, Inc. in the annual lease amount of $85,758.36 for a thirty-six month total of $257,275.08).
U. ID 15-846 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network for the acquisition of one (1) Tymco Model 600 Street Sweeper for the City of Denton Drainage Department; and providing an effective date (File 5929-awarded to Tymco, Inc. in the amount of $201,523.50).
V. ID 15-847 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network for the acquisition of one (1) Sewer Camera Trailer for the City of Denton Wastewater Collections Department; and providing an effective date (File 5935-awarded to R.S. Technical Services, Inc. in the amount of $133,400).
W. ID 15-848 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a purchase order through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract#02042315 for the partial replacement of the roof at the City of Denton Civic Center by way of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (File 5923-awarded to CBS Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $153,308).
X. ID 15-849 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for physical assessment services for the City of Denton Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5292-awarded to Huguley Assessment Center in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $347,040).
Y. ID 15-851 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving three (3) year service subscription for the CodeRED Emergency Notification System and CodeRED Weather Warning Service, 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 3964-awarded to Emergency Communications Network, Inc. for a three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $134,000).
Z. ID 15-854 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, granting Oaktopia, pursuant to Section 17-20 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas, an exception to the limitations imposed by that section with respect to hours of operation of an amplified loudspeaker system; and setting an effective date.
AA. ID 15-856 Consider approval of a resolution allowing DI2-denton1, LLC, DBA Lone Star Attitude Burgers and Oak Street Draft House LLC, to be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages at Oaktopia, September 25 - 27, 2015, upon certain conditions; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in conformity with this resolution; and providing for an effective date.
BB. ID 15-866 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Purchase Agreement, by and between the City of Denton, Texas, ("City"), as buyer and WILLIAMS RENTALS, LLC, (the "Owner"), as seller, to acquire fee simple to (1.) a 0.529 acre tract and (2.) a 0.480 acre tract, both tracts located in the S. McCracken Survey, Abstract Number 817, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; (the "Property Interests") for the purchase price of Two Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($299,500.00), and other consideration, as prescribed in the Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement"), as attached to the ordinance and made a part thereof as Exhibit "A", (I) authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; (ii) providing a savings clause; and (III) providing an effective date. (Fire Station No. 4 Rebuild Project)
CC. ID 15-867 Consider approval of a resolution by the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas consenting to the withdrawal of the North Texas Higher Education Authority (NTHEA) from acting for and on its behalf and rescinding its request that the authority act for and on its behalf; and providing an effective date.
DD. ID 15-871 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending the schedule of electric rates contained in Ordinance No. 2014-285 for electric service; amending the provisions of the Residential Service Rate Schedule (Schedule RES); amending the provisions of the Residential Renewable Energy Service Rider (Schedule RG); amending the provisions of the Residential Prepaid Service Schedule (Schedule RPP); adding the provisions of the Residential Time Of Use Schedule (Schedule RTOU); amending the provisions of the General Service Small Schedule (Schedule GSS); amending the provisions of the General Service Medium Schedule (Schedule GSM); amending the provisions of the General Service Large Schedule (Schedule GSL); amending the provisions of the General Time of Use Schedule (Schedule TGS); amending the provisions of the Local Government Small Schedule (Schedule G2); amending the provisions of the Local Government Schedule (Schedule G1); amending the provisions of the Weekend Service Schedule (Schedule WK); amending the provisions of the Athletic Field Schedule (Schedule AF); amending the provisions of the Street Lighting Schedule (Schedule LS); amending the provisions of the Traffic Lighting Schedule (Schedule LT); amending the provisions of the Unmetered School Zone/Crossing Flashers Schedule (Schedule UFL); amending the provisions of the Unmetered Traffic Lights Schedule (Schedule ULT); amending the provisions of the Unmetered Security Camera Schedule (Schedule USC); adding the provisions of the Unmetered Wi-Fi Devices Schedule (Schedule UWF); amending the provisions of the Other Lighting Schedule (Schedule LO); amending the provisions of the Security Lighting Schedule (Schedule DD); amending the provisions of the Decorative Downtown Lighting Schedule (Schedule DDL); amending the provisions of the Non Standard Street Lighting Schedule (Schedule DSL); amending the provisions of the Temporary Service Schedule (Schedule T1); amending the provisions of the GreenSense Energy Efficiency Rebate Program and renaming it the "GreenSense Incentive Program" (Schedule GRP); amending the provisions of the Energy Cost Adjustment Schedule (Schedule ECA); amending the provisions of the Renewable Cost Adjustment (Schedule RCA); amending the provisions of the Transmission Cost Recovery Factor Schedule (Schedule TCRF); amending the provisions of the Dark Fiber Schedule (Schedule DFR); providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
EE. ID 15-872 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending the schedule of water rates contained in Ordinance No. 2014-287 for water service rates and water rates; amending the residential water service rate (Schedule WR); amending the commercial/industrial water service rate (Schedule WC); amending the metered water from fire hydrant rate (Schedule WFH); amending the wholesale treated water service rate to the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (Schedule WW); amending the wholesale raw water service rate to Upper Trinity Regional Water District (Schedule WRW); providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
FF. ID 15-873 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending the schedule of wastewater rates contained in Ordinance No. 2014-288; providing for an amendment in the rates for residential wastewater service (Schedule SR); amending the mobile home park wastewater service (Schedule SMH); amending the commercial and industrial wastewater service (Schedule SC); amending the commercial/industrial wastewater service which measures with dedicated water meters (sub- meters) (Schedule SCD); amending the commercial/industrial wastewater service which measures with dedicated water meters (sub-meters) (Schedule SCS); amending the equipment services facilities and restaurant & food service establishments wastewater service (Schedule SEE); amending the metered wastewater inside and outside corporate limits (Schedule SM); amending the sale of treated wastewater effluent (Schedule SGE); amending the treated effluent wastewater tap fees (Schedule STE); providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
GG. ID 15-875 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for the schedule of miscellaneous fees, deposits, billings and procedures for administrative services to city utilities customers contained in Ordinance No. 2014-286; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
HH. ID 15-877 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the schedule of rates for solid waste service contained in ordinance no. 2014-289. as authorized by Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas; providing that the provisions of sections 26-3, 26-4, 26-5, 26-7, 26-8(a), and 26-9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas shall expressly apply to City of Denton solid waste and recycling services; providing for amendments to the residential refuse & recycling collection services rates; providing for amendments to the commercial refuse and recycling collection services rates; providing for an amendment to the processing and disposal services rates; providing for an amendment to the definition of "container weight limits" in the solid waste & recycling services definitions; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
II. ID 15-890 Consider approval of the minutes of July 28, August 4, August 6, August 11, August 18 and August 25, 2015.
KK. ID 15-904 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving the expenditure of funds for the purchase of three (3) self check machines, three (3) disc media unlockers, and associated maintenance and license costs for three (3) years for the City of Denton Public Library System which are available from only one source and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, such purchases are exempt from requirements of competitive bids; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5916-awarded to 3M Library Systems for self check machines and disc media unlockers in the amount of $48,399.54 and three (3) year maintenance and license costs in the estimated amount of $92,325.10 for a total award in the not-to-exceed amount of $140,724.64).
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION - CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. ID 15-833 Consider adoption of an ordinance finding that a public use and necessity exists to acquire fee simple title to two 0.092 acre tracts, for the public use of expanding and improving Mayhill Road, a municipal street and roadway generally located in the Daniel Lambert Survey, Abstract No. 784, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, at the Northeast corner of Mayhill Road and Colorado Boulevard, as more particularly described on the attached "Exhibit "A" (the "Property Interests"); authorizing the filing and prosecution of eminent domain proceedings to acquire the Property Interests; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. (Mayhill Road Widening and Improvements project: Parcel M231 -Ray Hallford, Trustee)
7. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Sep 15, 2015 City Council on 2015-09-15 2:00 PM
3. Work Session Reports
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 15-831 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with direction pertaining to the acquisition of real property interests located in the Daniel Lambert Survey, Abstract Number 784, located generally at the northeast corner of Mayhill Road and Colorado Boulevard, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the acquisition or condemnation of the real property interests referenced above where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. (Mayhill Road Widening and Improvements project - Parcel M231 -Ray Hallford, Trustee) [ID 15-833]
B. ID 15-834 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with direction pertaining to the acquisition of real property interests generally located at the Southeast corner of E. McKinney Street and S. Mayhill Road, the affected tract located in the Morreau Forrest Survey, Abstract No. 417, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the acquisition or condemnation of the real property interests referenced above where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. (Mayhill Road Widening and Improvements project - Parcel M088 -BCI Real Estate Ventures, LP) [ID 15-835]
C. ID 15-865 Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with direction pertaining to the acquisition of real property interests located in the S. McCracken Survey, Abstract Number 817, located generally in the 2200 block of East Sherman Street, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the acquisition or condemnation of the real property interests referenced above where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. (Williams Rentals LLC - Denton Fire Station No. 4 Rebuild) [ID 15-866]
D. ID 15-878 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071; Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087; and Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072. Discuss, deliberate, receive information from staff and provide staff with direction pertaining to legal and economic development issues related to Rail Yard Partners, LTD. and economic development incentives and the acquisition of real property interests in the H. Sisco Survey, Abstract No. 1184, Denton, Denton County, Texas, generally located in the 600 block of E. Hickory. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information the City Council has received from Rail Yard Partners, LTD. which the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the city, and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations; including the offer of financial or other incentive where the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. [ID 15-879]
E. ID 15-654 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters --- Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.086. Receive competitive public power competitive information and financial information from staff regarding the proposed FY 2015-2016 operating budget for Denton Municipal Electric ("DME") including without limitation, proposed rates for DME for FY 2015-2016, expected revenues, expenses, commodity volumes, and financial commitments of DME; discuss, deliberate and provide staff with direction.
F. ID 15-857 Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive a presentation from Denton Municipal Electric staff ("DME") regarding public power competitive and financial matters pertaining to plans, strategies, opportunities, and developments for generation improvements to the DME system; discuss and deliberate strategies regarding same; discuss and deliberate opportunities and strategies for the City to acquire purchased power and enter into agreements regarding the same, in order to meet its future energy needs. Discuss, deliberate and provide Staff with direction.
G. ID 15-858 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.086; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive a briefing and presentation from Denton Municipal Electric ("DME") staff regarding certain public power competitive, financial and commercial information relating to issues regarding the proposed Professional Services Agreement (the "Agreement") by and between the City of Denton, Texas and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., Kansas City. Missouri, regarding contractual matters that deal with plans, studies, proposals and analyses for system improvements to the Denton Municipal Electric system, said Agreement in the amount of $395,652, is in addition to the original contract in the amount of $264,648, not to exceed an aggregated contract total of $660,300. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the Agreement where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. Discuss, deliberate, provide staff with direction, consider approval and take final action on said Agreement.
H. ID 15-859 Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.086; and Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive a briefing and presentation from Denton Municipal Electric ("DME") staff regarding certain public power competitive, financial and commercial information relating to issues regarding the proposed three-year Professional Services Agreement (the "Agreement") by and between the City of Denton, Texas and Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc. regarding contractual matters that deal with plans, studies, proposals and analyses for system improvements to the Denton Municipal Electric system, said Agreement in the amount of $470,000, is in addition to the original contract in the amount of $450,000, not to exceed an aggregated contract total of $920,000. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the Agreement where a public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City's legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation. Discuss, deliberate, provide staff with direction, consider approval and take final action on said Agreement.
I. ID 15-862 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with and provide direction to City's attorney's regarding legal issues and legal strategies associated with the City's pole attachments, pole attachment fees and outstanding pole attachment fees owed; a public discussion of these legal issues and legal strategies would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
J. ID 15-863 Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071; Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072. Consult with and provide direction to City's attorneys regarding legal issues and legal strategies associated with access, occupation and/or use of the City's right of way for fiber, fiber conduit, and/or pole attachments by Zayo Group, LLC; a public discussion of these legal issues and legal strategies would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council. B. Receive Scheduled Citizen Reports from Members of the Public.
4. BUDGET ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. ID 15-598 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a purchase order through National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract# 022113-CXT for the purchase of prefabricated concrete restroom buildings to be located at City of Denton North Lakes Park Fields 5 and 6, Mack Park Roberts Field, and the restroom concession at Mack Park; and providing an effective date. (File 5880-awarded to CXT, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $757,073).
B. ID 15-705 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving the expenditure of funds for the purchase of a Verderflex Peristaltic Hose Pump System to be used for the application of ferric chloride for the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Phosphorous Removal Project which is available from only one source and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, such purchases are exempt from requirements of competitive bids; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5908-awarded to Verder, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $196,207). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
D. ID 15-732 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget and Annual Program of Services of the City of Denton to allow for adjustments to the General Fund of seven hundred sixty-five thousand five hundred sixteen dollars ($765,516) for the purpose of purchasing an ambulance for Fire Station 7 and other equipment for various City departments; declaring a municipal purpose; providing a severability clause; an open meetings clause; and an effective date.
E. ID 15-769 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for the implementation of a Mobile Workforce Management Software Solution for Denton Municipal Electric (RFP 5821-awarded to Clevest Solutions, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $366,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
F. ID 15-786 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Fred Moore Day Nursery School to provide Community Development Block Grant funds for improvements to the facility at 821 Cross Timber Street, Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore, not to exceed $108,927; and providing for an effective date.
G. ID 15-788 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, approving guidelines for operation of the City of Denton Home Improvement Program and eligibility criteria; authorizing expenditures in excess of $50,000 for projects meeting program guidelines and criteria; and providing for an effective date.
H. ID 15-794 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas approving a revised City employee benefits and services policy regarding Tuition Reimbursement; and declaring an effective date.
I. ID 15-822 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a city sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $3,500.00 of in-kind services and resources for the Denton County Veterans Coalition's Stand Down event to be held in the Civic Center located at 321 E. McKinney Street October 22, 2015; and providing an effective date.
J. ID 15-828 Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas approving a revised City standards of conducts policy for employees regarding Use of Tobacco Products and Electronic Cigarettes; and declaring an effective date.
K. ID 15-829 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for the supply of Voluntary Dental and Vision Benefits for the City of Denton (RFP 5853-Dental Benefits awarded to Aetna Life Insurance Company in the three (3) year estimated amount of $3,182,450 with a 9% rate cap for Year 3 and Vision Benefits awarded to Davis Vision, Inc. in the three (3) year estimated amount of $334,100). The actual cost will be determined by the number of employees and retirees electing coverage and the level of coverage selected. This is a pass through cost that is paid by the employee.
L. ID 15-830 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a sixth amended agreement - Greater Denton Arts Council, to the agreement originally entered into by and between the City of Denton, Texas and the Greater Denton Arts Council, dated October 15, 1990; authorizing the City Manager to execute the sixth amended agreement - Greater Denton Arts Council; approving the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date.
M. ID 15-832 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an agreement - Denton Community Theatre by and between the City of Denton, Texas and the Denton Community Theatre, a Texas non-profit corporation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement - Denton Community Theatre; approving the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date.
N. ID 15-837 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute a sewer main cost participation agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and the Carnegie Holding Company, LLC., D/B/A CHC Development, LLC. for the City's participation in the oversizing of sewer mains; and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this ordinance; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (not to exceed $33,304)
O. ID 15-838 Consider adoption of an ordinance regarding the Denton Public Library amending section 2-158 of the City of Denton, Texas, Code of Ordinances; to remove outdated formats and provide uniform check out length of time to all circulating materials; repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty clause; and providing for an effective date.
P. ID 15-839 Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive proposals and awarding a contract for the supply of Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Voluntary Short Term Disability, and Group Long Term Disability Insurance for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 5852-Basic Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment awarded to Dearborn National Life Insurance Company in the three (3) year estimated amount of $1,036,000 ($136,000 City cost and $900,000 employee optional insurance cost) and Long Term Disability awarded to Dearborn National Life Insurance Company in the three (3) year estimated amount of $856,555 ($306,555 City cost and $550,000 employee optional disability insurance cost). The actual cost will be determined by the number of employees electing coverage as well as the employee's age and salary. The coverage for Supplemental Life Insurance and Short Term Disability Insurance is voluntary and is determined by the actual voluntary employee participation. This is a pass through cost that is paid by the employee.
Q. ID 15-842 Consider approval of a resolution approving the City of Denton's Strategic Plan, Key Performance Indicators, and Key Action Steps for FY 2015-16; and providing for an effective date.
R. ID 15-843 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) under Section 791.001 of the State of Texas Government Code, to authorize the City of Denton to participate in the NCTCOG Geographic Information Systems Planimetric Mapping Update and Contour Data; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5590-Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments in the not-to-exceed amount of $86,091.50).
S. ID 15-844 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) under Section 791.001 of the Texas Government Code, to authorize the City of Denton to obtain Digital Orthophotography data and LiDAR and contour data from the NCTCOG Geographic Information System; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5930-Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments in the not-to-exceed amount of $57,856.50).
T. ID 15-845 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing and approving a thirty-six month lease agreement with Ricoh-USA, Inc. for production printing equipment for the City of Denton Reprographics division as approved by the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract Number DIR-TSO-3041); providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5926-Lease of Production Printing Equipment awarded to Ricoh USA, Inc. in the annual lease amount of $85,758.36 for a thirty-six month total of $257,275.08).
U. ID 15-846 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network for the acquisition of one (1) Tymco Model 600 Street Sweeper for the City of Denton Drainage Department; and providing an effective date (File 5929-awarded to Tymco, Inc. in the amount of $201,523.50).
V. ID 15-847 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network for the acquisition of one (1) Sewer Camera Trailer for the City of Denton Wastewater Collections Department; and providing an effective date (File 5935-awarded to R.S. Technical Services, Inc. in the amount of $133,400).
W. ID 15-848 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a purchase order through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract#02042315 for the partial replacement of the roof at the City of Denton Civic Center by way of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (File 5923-awarded to CBS Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $153,308).
X. ID 15-849 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for physical assessment services for the City of Denton Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5292-awarded to Huguley Assessment Center in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $347,040).
Y. ID 15-851 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving three (3) year service subscription for the CodeRED Emergency Notification System and CodeRED Weather Warning Service, 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 3964-awarded to Emergency Communications Network, Inc. for a three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $134,000).
Z. ID 15-854 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, granting Oaktopia, pursuant to Section 17-20 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas, an exception to the limitations imposed by that section with respect to hours of operation of an amplified loudspeaker system; and setting an effective date.
AA. ID 15-856 Consider approval of a resolution allowing DI2-denton1, LLC, DBA Lone Star Attitude Burgers and Oak Street Draft House LLC, to be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages at Oaktopia, September 25 - 27, 2015, upon certain conditions; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in conformity with this resolution; and providing for an effective date.
BB. ID 15-866 Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Purchase Agreement, by and between the City of Denton, Texas, ("City"), as buyer and WILLIAMS RENTALS, LLC, (the "Owner"), as seller, to acquire fee simple to (1.) a 0.529 acre tract and (2.) a 0.480 acre tract, both tracts located in the S. McCracken Survey, Abstract Number 817, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; (the "Property Interests") for the purchase price of Two Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($299,500.00), and other consideration, as prescribed in the Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement"), as attached to the ordinance and made a part thereof as Exhibit "A", (I) authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; (ii) providing a savings clause; and (III) providing an effective date. (Fire Station No. 4 Rebuild Project)
CC. ID 15-867 Consider approval of a resolution by the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas consenting to the withdrawal of the North Texas Higher Education Authority (NTHEA) from acting for and on its behalf and rescinding its request that the authority act for and on its behalf; and providing an effective date.
DD. ID 15-871 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending the schedule of electric rates contained in Ordinance No. 2014-285 for electric service; amending the provisions of the Residential Service Rate Schedule (Schedule RES); amending the provisions of the Residential Renewable Energy Service Rider (Schedule RG); amending the provisions of the Residential Prepaid Service Schedule (Schedule RPP); adding the provisions of the Residential Time Of Use Schedule (Schedule RTOU); amending the provisions of the General Service Small Schedule (Schedule GSS); amending the provisions of the General Service Medium Schedule (Schedule GSM); amending the provisions of the General Service Large Schedule (Schedule GSL); amending the provisions of the General Time of Use Schedule (Schedule TGS); amending the provisions of the Local Government Small Schedule (Schedule G2); amending the provisions of the Local Government Schedule (Schedule G1); amending the provisions of the Weekend Service Schedule (Schedule WK); amending the provisions of the Athletic Field Schedule (Schedule AF); amending the provisions of the Street Lighting Schedule (Schedule LS); amending the provisions of the Traffic Lighting Schedule (Schedule LT); amending the provisions of the Unmetered School Zone/Crossing Flashers Schedule (Schedule UFL); amending the provisions of the Unmetered Traffic Lights Schedule (Schedule ULT); amending the provisions of the Unmetered Security Camera Schedule (Schedule USC); adding the provisions of the Unmetered Wi-Fi Devices Schedule (Schedule UWF); amending the provisions of the Other Lighting Schedule (Schedule LO); amending the provisions of the Security Lighting Schedule (Schedule DD); amending the provisions of the Decorative Downtown Lighting Schedule (Schedule DDL); amending the provisions of the Non Standard Street Lighting Schedule (Schedule DSL); amending the provisions of the Temporary Service Schedule (Schedule T1); amending the provisions of the GreenSense Energy Efficiency Rebate Program and renaming it the "GreenSense Incentive Program" (Schedule GRP); amending the provisions of the Energy Cost Adjustment Schedule (Schedule ECA); amending the provisions of the Renewable Cost Adjustment (Schedule RCA); amending the provisions of the Transmission Cost Recovery Factor Schedule (Schedule TCRF); amending the provisions of the Dark Fiber Schedule (Schedule DFR); providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
EE. ID 15-872 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending the schedule of water rates contained in Ordinance No. 2014-287 for water service rates and water rates; amending the residential water service rate (Schedule WR); amending the commercial/industrial water service rate (Schedule WC); amending the metered water from fire hydrant rate (Schedule WFH); amending the wholesale treated water service rate to the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (Schedule WW); amending the wholesale raw water service rate to Upper Trinity Regional Water District (Schedule WRW); providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
FF. ID 15-873 Consider adoption of an ordinance amending the schedule of wastewater rates contained in Ordinance No. 2014-288; providing for an amendment in the rates for residential wastewater service (Schedule SR); amending the mobile home park wastewater service (Schedule SMH); amending the commercial and industrial wastewater service (Schedule SC); amending the commercial/industrial wastewater service which measures with dedicated water meters (sub- meters) (Schedule SCD); amending the commercial/industrial wastewater service which measures with dedicated water meters (sub-meters) (Schedule SCS); amending the equipment services facilities and restaurant & food service establishments wastewater service (Schedule SEE); amending the metered wastewater inside and outside corporate limits (Schedule SM); amending the sale of treated wastewater effluent (Schedule SGE); amending the treated effluent wastewater tap fees (Schedule STE); providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
GG. ID 15-875 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for the schedule of miscellaneous fees, deposits, billings and procedures for administrative services to city utilities customers contained in Ordinance No. 2014-286; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
HH. ID 15-877 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the schedule of rates for solid waste service contained in ordinance no. 2014-289. as authorized by Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas; providing that the provisions of sections 26-3, 26-4, 26-5, 26-7, 26-8(a), and 26-9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas shall expressly apply to City of Denton solid waste and recycling services; providing for amendments to the residential refuse & recycling collection services rates; providing for amendments to the commercial refuse and recycling collection services rates; providing for an amendment to the processing and disposal services rates; providing for an amendment to the definition of "container weight limits" in the solid waste & recycling services definitions; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
II. ID 15-890 Consider approval of the minutes of July 28, August 4, August 6, August 11, August 18 and August 25, 2015.
KK. ID 15-904 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving the expenditure of funds for the purchase of three (3) self check machines, three (3) disc media unlockers, and associated maintenance and license costs for three (3) years for the City of Denton Public Library System which are available from only one source and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, such purchases are exempt from requirements of competitive bids; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5916-awarded to 3M Library Systems for self check machines and disc media unlockers in the amount of $48,399.54 and three (3) year maintenance and license costs in the estimated amount of $92,325.10 for a total award in the not-to-exceed amount of $140,724.64).
6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION - CONSIDERATION OF THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS
A. ID 15-833 Consider adoption of an ordinance finding that a public use and necessity exists to acquire fee simple title to two 0.092 acre tracts, for the public use of expanding and improving Mayhill Road, a municipal street and roadway generally located in the Daniel Lambert Survey, Abstract No. 784, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, at the Northeast corner of Mayhill Road and Colorado Boulevard, as more particularly described on the attached "Exhibit "A" (the "Property Interests"); authorizing the filing and prosecution of eminent domain proceedings to acquire the Property Interests; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date. (Mayhill Road Widening and Improvements project: Parcel M231 -Ray Hallford, Trustee)
7. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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