Exhibit 1 - Use of the Tree Fund for Tree Preservation - Work Session Presentation
Exhibit 2 - Preservation Property Score Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Tree Fund Expenditure Criteria
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 17-302 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 potential purchase of the following real property interests located within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas in: (1) the N. Britton Survey, Abstract No. 51(generally south of 1400 block of E. Ryan Rd.); (2) the D. Hough Survey, Abstract No. 646 (generally west of the 1900 block of S. Mayhill Rd.); (3) the J. McGowan Survey, Abstract No. 797 (generally west of the 2500 block of S. I-35 East) (4) the G. Walker Survey, Abstract No. 1330 (generally west of the 4100 block of Swisher Rd.); and (5) the M. Austin Survey, Abstract No. A-4 (generally west of the 1200 block of S. Loop 288). The potential purchases are related to the City's tree preservation initiatives. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the potential acquisition of the real property interests described 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 Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
A. ID 17-091 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute an Engagement Letter with the law firm of David A. Portz, P.C., Houston, Texas, for Professional Legal Services to be provided to the Energy Management Organization of the City's Electric Department, Denton Municipal Electric; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; providing an effective date (File No. 5554-in the additional amount of not-to-exceed $75,000, aggregating not-to-exceed $250,000). The Public Utilities Board recommended approval (6-0) on 3/21/2017 (PUB17-033).
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Ordinance-Portz.pdf
Engagement Letter.pdf
List of EMO Counterparties.docx
B. ID 17-321 Consider adoption of an ordinance releasing, abandoning and vacating a public drainage easement granted to the City of Denton, Texas, by CPM Financial Corporation on July 2, 2004 and recorded in Cabinet V Page 760, Real Property Records, Denton County, Texas, situated in the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 186, Denton County, Texas, and located within the 1600 block of Stuart Lane. [Amending Plat, The Village Phase 1, Lots 1A & 2A Block 4]
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Release of Easement with Ordinance
Site map Illustrating Drainage Easement
FEMA Map Illustrating New Area
C. ID 17-400 Consider approval of the minutes of March 7, March 20, March 21, March 28, and March 30, 2017.
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Exhibit 1 - March 7, 2017 Minutes
Exhibit 2 - March 20, 2017 Minutes
Exhibit 3 - March 21, 2017 Minutes
Exhibit 4 - March 28, 2017 Minutes
Exhibit 5 - March 30, 2017 Minutes
D. ID 17-418 Consider approval of a resolution by the City of Denton ("City") suspending the effective date for ninety days in connection with the rate increase filing of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC on or about March 17, 2017; requiring the reimbursement of municipal rate case expenses; authorizing participation in the coalition of similarly situated cities; authorizing intervention and participation in related rate proceedings; authorizing the retention of special counsel; finding that the meeting complies with the open meetings act; making other findings and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date.
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Oncor Resolution.pdf
E. ID 17-431 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving the expenditure of funds for the purchase of one (1) ambulance chassis and the refurbishment of the ambulance body for Medic 6, which is available from Houston-Galveston Area Cooperative Purchasing Contract #AM10-14 and in accordance with the provisions of Texas Local Government Code 271.083, providing the statutory authority for the City to participate in the cooperative purchasing program; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6407-awarded to Knapp Chevrolet in the not-to-exceed amount of $169,300).
Exhibit 1 - Use of the Tree Fund for Tree Preservation - Work Session Presentation
Exhibit 2 - Preservation Property Score Sheet
Exhibit 3 - Tree Fund Expenditure Criteria
1. Closed Meeting:
A. ID 17-302 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 potential purchase of the following real property interests located within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas in: (1) the N. Britton Survey, Abstract No. 51(generally south of 1400 block of E. Ryan Rd.); (2) the D. Hough Survey, Abstract No. 646 (generally west of the 1900 block of S. Mayhill Rd.); (3) the J. McGowan Survey, Abstract No. 797 (generally west of the 2500 block of S. I-35 East) (4) the G. Walker Survey, Abstract No. 1330 (generally west of the 4100 block of Swisher Rd.); and (5) the M. Austin Survey, Abstract No. A-4 (generally west of the 1200 block of S. Loop 288). The potential purchases are related to the City's tree preservation initiatives. Consultation with the City's attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the potential acquisition of the real property interests described 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 Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
A. ID 17-091 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute an Engagement Letter with the law firm of David A. Portz, P.C., Houston, Texas, for Professional Legal Services to be provided to the Energy Management Organization of the City's Electric Department, Denton Municipal Electric; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; providing an effective date (File No. 5554-in the additional amount of not-to-exceed $75,000, aggregating not-to-exceed $250,000). The Public Utilities Board recommended approval (6-0) on 3/21/2017 (PUB17-033).
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Ordinance-Portz.pdf
Engagement Letter.pdf
List of EMO Counterparties.docx
B. ID 17-321 Consider adoption of an ordinance releasing, abandoning and vacating a public drainage easement granted to the City of Denton, Texas, by CPM Financial Corporation on July 2, 2004 and recorded in Cabinet V Page 760, Real Property Records, Denton County, Texas, situated in the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 186, Denton County, Texas, and located within the 1600 block of Stuart Lane. [Amending Plat, The Village Phase 1, Lots 1A & 2A Block 4]
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Release of Easement with Ordinance
Site map Illustrating Drainage Easement
FEMA Map Illustrating New Area
C. ID 17-400 Consider approval of the minutes of March 7, March 20, March 21, March 28, and March 30, 2017.
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Exhibit 1 - March 7, 2017 Minutes
Exhibit 2 - March 20, 2017 Minutes
Exhibit 3 - March 21, 2017 Minutes
Exhibit 4 - March 28, 2017 Minutes
Exhibit 5 - March 30, 2017 Minutes
D. ID 17-418 Consider approval of a resolution by the City of Denton ("City") suspending the effective date for ninety days in connection with the rate increase filing of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC on or about March 17, 2017; requiring the reimbursement of municipal rate case expenses; authorizing participation in the coalition of similarly situated cities; authorizing intervention and participation in related rate proceedings; authorizing the retention of special counsel; finding that the meeting complies with the open meetings act; making other findings and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date.
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Oncor Resolution.pdf
E. ID 17-431 Consider adoption of an ordinance approving the expenditure of funds for the purchase of one (1) ambulance chassis and the refurbishment of the ambulance body for Medic 6, which is available from Houston-Galveston Area Cooperative Purchasing Contract #AM10-14 and in accordance with the provisions of Texas Local Government Code 271.083, providing the statutory authority for the City to participate in the cooperative purchasing program; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6407-awarded to Knapp Chevrolet in the not-to-exceed amount of $169,300).