A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas to declare the intent to reimburse expenditures from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund with Certificates of Obligation with an aggregate maximum principal amount equal to $1,500,000 for funding facility HVAC, flooring, and roof replacements for municipal facilities, and providing an effective date.
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a purchase order through the Buy Board contract #281-07 for the acquisition of a Peterbilt 348 water truck for the City of Denton Street Department by way of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (File 4454-Purchase of Water Truck For Street Department awarded to Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP in the amount of $127,518).
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public works contract for the replacement of windows at the City of Denton City Hall located at 215 E. McKinney Street; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFSCP 4409-Window Replacement for City Hall awarded to Jones and Jeffery Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $292,138).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public works contract for the demolition of an existing slide and installation of a new slide at the City of Denton Water Works Park; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 4440-awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specification, Sunbelt Pools, Inc. in the amount of $355,226).
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public works contract for the construction of an alternative fuel and truck wash facility at the City of Denton Landfill; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 4336-awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specification, Thaten Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,047,685). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving the expenditure of funds for the purchase of ProjectDox Plan Review Software for the City of Denton Building Inspections Division from Avolve Software, which is available from only one source in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code exempting such purchases from the requirements of competitive bidding; and providing an effective date (File 4446-Purchase of ProjectDox Plan Review Software for Building Inspections in the amount of $282,600).
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for the lease of fifty four (54) departmental monochrome/digital copiers as approved by the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance (US Communities Contract # 58795) division; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 4386-Conventional Copier/Multi-Functional Device Program awarded to Ricoh Business Solutions, Inc. in the annual estimated amount of $88,456 for an estimated three year total of $265,368).
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance awarding a contract for the purchase of products and services for the on-site vehicle parts facility; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (Bid 4379-Vehicle Equipment and Parts awarded to Genuine Parts Company in the estimated amount of 1,750,000 per year for the four year contract. The total award is estimated to be $7,000,000).
I. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for the purchase of a Class "A" Containerized Training Structure and Class "A" Flashover Chamber and related services for the City of Denton Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 4433-Best Value RFP for Class "A" Training Structure and Related Services awarded to Draeger Safety, Inc. in the amount of $224,795).
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton Police Officers Association for the purpose of contributing to their non-profit charitable organization called "Shop With A Cop" which helps needy children shop for things they need and want for Christmas; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date. ($700)
K. Consider a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of performing live music during a House Concert hosted by Cassandra Fuhrmann. The House Concert will be located at 616 Woodland Street on March 28, 2010, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and concluding at 8:00 p.m. This request is for an exception in decibels from 65 to 69 decibels.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a grant application from 940 Ventures, LLC, from the Downtown Incentive Grant Program not to exceed $20,000; and providing for an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (5-0-1).
M. Consider approval of the minutes of:
November 16, 2009
November 17, 2009
N. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute change order number one to the contract between the City of Denton and Lands Construction for additional sidewalk installation and pathway improvements associated with the Teasley Lane/FM 2181 Pedestrian Way project; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 3966-Change Order Number One in the amount of $41,082.74).
O. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute a Settlement Agreement on behalf of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a settlement of the Texas Municipal Power Agency litigation now pending in Travis County and Grimes County, Texas and the proceedings pending at the Public Utilities Commission of Texas; empowering the City Manager to execute any and all documents as are necessary in furtherance and support of said agreement; and providing an effective date.
P. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to approve a first amendment to a Fixed Base Operator Airport Lease Agreement approved by Ordinance 2009-018 dated January 6, 2009, between the City of Denton, Texas and Sykes-Vaughan Investments (US Aviation Group) at the Denton Municipal Airport; and providing an effective date. The Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (5-0).
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract of Sale/Option Agreement, as appropriate, by and between the City of Denton, Texas ("City") and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority ("DART") transferring the Denton Rail Corridor, consisting of those lands described in that certain Quitclaim, dated August 9, 1993, County Clerk File No. 93-R0058485, as corrected by Correction Quitclaim Deed, dated June 1, 2001, County Clerk File No. 2001-R0057561, and as corrected by Correction to Correction Quitclaim Deed, dated June 28, 2001, County Clerk File No. 2001-R0076013, all recording references to the Real Property Records of Denton, Texas.
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas to declare the intent to reimburse expenditures from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund with Certificates of Obligation with an aggregate maximum principal amount equal to $1,500,000 for funding facility HVAC, flooring, and roof replacements for municipal facilities, and providing an effective date.
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a purchase order through the Buy Board contract #281-07 for the acquisition of a Peterbilt 348 water truck for the City of Denton Street Department by way of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (File 4454-Purchase of Water Truck For Street Department awarded to Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP in the amount of $127,518).
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public works contract for the replacement of windows at the City of Denton City Hall located at 215 E. McKinney Street; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFSCP 4409-Window Replacement for City Hall awarded to Jones and Jeffery Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $292,138).
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public works contract for the demolition of an existing slide and installation of a new slide at the City of Denton Water Works Park; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 4440-awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specification, Sunbelt Pools, Inc. in the amount of $355,226).
E. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public works contract for the construction of an alternative fuel and truck wash facility at the City of Denton Landfill; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 4336-awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specification, Thaten Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,047,685). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
F. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for, authorizing, and approving the expenditure of funds for the purchase of ProjectDox Plan Review Software for the City of Denton Building Inspections Division from Avolve Software, which is available from only one source in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code exempting such purchases from the requirements of competitive bidding; and providing an effective date (File 4446-Purchase of ProjectDox Plan Review Software for Building Inspections in the amount of $282,600).
G. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for the lease of fifty four (54) departmental monochrome/digital copiers as approved by the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance (US Communities Contract # 58795) division; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 4386-Conventional Copier/Multi-Functional Device Program awarded to Ricoh Business Solutions, Inc. in the annual estimated amount of $88,456 for an estimated three year total of $265,368).
H. Consider adoption of an ordinance awarding a contract for the purchase of products and services for the on-site vehicle parts facility; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (Bid 4379-Vehicle Equipment and Parts awarded to Genuine Parts Company in the estimated amount of 1,750,000 per year for the four year contract. The total award is estimated to be $7,000,000).
I. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for the purchase of a Class "A" Containerized Training Structure and Class "A" Flashover Chamber and related services for the City of Denton Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 4433-Best Value RFP for Class "A" Training Structure and Related Services awarded to Draeger Safety, Inc. in the amount of $224,795).
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton Police Officers Association for the purpose of contributing to their non-profit charitable organization called "Shop With A Cop" which helps needy children shop for things they need and want for Christmas; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date. ($700)
K. Consider a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of performing live music during a House Concert hosted by Cassandra Fuhrmann. The House Concert will be located at 616 Woodland Street on March 28, 2010, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and concluding at 8:00 p.m. This request is for an exception in decibels from 65 to 69 decibels.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a grant application from 940 Ventures, LLC, from the Downtown Incentive Grant Program not to exceed $20,000; and providing for an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (5-0-1).
M. Consider approval of the minutes of:
November 16, 2009
November 17, 2009
N. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute change order number one to the contract between the City of Denton and Lands Construction for additional sidewalk installation and pathway improvements associated with the Teasley Lane/FM 2181 Pedestrian Way project; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 3966-Change Order Number One in the amount of $41,082.74).
O. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute a Settlement Agreement on behalf of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a settlement of the Texas Municipal Power Agency litigation now pending in Travis County and Grimes County, Texas and the proceedings pending at the Public Utilities Commission of Texas; empowering the City Manager to execute any and all documents as are necessary in furtherance and support of said agreement; and providing an effective date.
P. Consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to approve a first amendment to a Fixed Base Operator Airport Lease Agreement approved by Ordinance 2009-018 dated January 6, 2009, between the City of Denton, Texas and Sykes-Vaughan Investments (US Aviation Group) at the Denton Municipal Airport; and providing an effective date. The Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (5-0).
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract of Sale/Option Agreement, as appropriate, by and between the City of Denton, Texas ("City") and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority ("DART") transferring the Denton Rail Corridor, consisting of those lands described in that certain Quitclaim, dated August 9, 1993, County Clerk File No. 93-R0058485, as corrected by Correction Quitclaim Deed, dated June 1, 2001, County Clerk File No. 2001-R0057561, and as corrected by Correction to Correction Quitclaim Deed, dated June 28, 2001, County Clerk File No. 2001-R0076013, all recording references to the Real Property Records of Denton, Texas.