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Public Utilities Board
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Public Utilities Board

    Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton repealing ordinance No. 24-2027; approving the 2025 Denton Municipal Electric - Energy Risk Management Policy (the "2025 ERMP"); delegating authority as provided in the 2025 ERMP; authorizing and approving the subsequent execution of such other ancillary and related documents, including, without limitation, contracts, nominations, certificates, assignments, licenses, directions, instruments, confirmations, orders, and statements as are authorized by the 2025 ERMP, which are incident to or related thereto; confirming that the city of Denton, its mayor, its city council members, its city manager, its city attorney, and its city secretary are authorized to perform such acts and obligations as are reasonably required to consummate those future transactions which are provided for and authorized by the 2025 ERMP; finding that the purchase of electricity, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; finding that the purchase of electric energy, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments made by the city under the terms of the 2025 ERMP are in the public welfare of the citizens and electric ratepayers of the city; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and, providing an effective date.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Public Utilities Board

    Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Wastech Corporation, amending the contract approved by City Council on September 22, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,907.00; said first amendment to provide additional annual services and equipment replacements for the Smart Routing Solutions for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7169 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $125,226.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $626,133.00).
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Public Utilities Board

    Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Manager at Risk contract with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., for construction phase services for Southeast Denton Package B (SED-B) Improvements for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7714 - Change Order No. 1 in the not-to-exceed amount of $544,645.00, for a total contract award aggregated to $22,127,023.00).
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Public Utilities Board

    Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hayes Construction, LLC, for the Trinity Bridge 6-inch Force Main Relocation for Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8711 - awarded to Hayes Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $151,988.55).
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  5. Agenda Ready
    Public Utilities Board

    Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the energy cost adjustment and transmission cost recovery factor schedules; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing effective dates for this ordinance and the schedule or rates.
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  6. Agenda Ready
    Public Utilities Board

    Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with NorthStar Energy Solutions, LLC, for substation construction services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8574 - awarded to NorthStar Energy Solutions, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $22,090,000.00).
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  7. Agenda Ready
    Public Utilities Board

    Consider approval of the February 24, 2025 minutes.
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  8. Agenda Ready
    Public Utilities Board

    Management Reports 1. Impact on Tariffs Memo 2. Utility Billing and Mailing Extension Memo 3. Future Agenda Items 4. New Business Action Items
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  9. Agenda Ready
    Public Utilities Board

    Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding an update to the Denton Municipal Electric Energy Risk Management Policy that includes public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding legal issues associated with the above matter 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 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.

Community Services Advisory Committee
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    Community Services Advisory Committee

    Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the Community Development Grant Program application process.
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Board Of Ethics
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    Board of Ethics

    Consider approval of minutes for February 10, 2025.
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Board of Ethics

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the definition of Complainant as it relates to the City of Denton Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article XI (Ethics). [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Board of Ethics

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding City of Denton Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article XI (Ethics) Sec. 2-282(b) Sanctions. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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Library Board
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Library Board

    Receive an informational report and hold a discussion regarding the Friends of the Denton Public Libraries.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Library Board

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and consider recommending approval of the following Denton Public Library Policy updates: · Laptop Circulation Operating Policy · Laptop Circulation/Borrower Agreement
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Library Board

    Receive an informational report and hold a discussion regarding the Emily Fowler Library Foundation.
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  5. Agenda Ready
    Library Board

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding: · Emily Fowler Parking Lot · DPL University Staff Training · South Branch Manager Position · TMLDA Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award · Library Staff Presenting at Texas Library Association Conference
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Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
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Historic Landmark Commission
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Consider approval of the January 13, 2025 minutes.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Hold a public meeting and consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, in accordance with Section 2.9.2 of the Denton Development Code, to replace exterior windows at 1011 W Oak Street, within the Oak-Hickory Historic District (OH). The site is located on the south side of W Oak Street between N Welch Street and Denton Street. (COA25-0001, 1011 W Oak Street, Cameron Robertson)
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the current historic tax exemption program and potential program changes to better encourage the designation and/or preservation of historic properties.
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the Historic Landmark Commission’s request for local historic designation of eligible historic properties.
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  5. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Hold a discussion regarding the Historic Landmark Commission Project Matrix.
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Historic Landmark Commission
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Elect a Chair and Vice-Chair to the Historic Landmark Commission.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Consider approval of the December 9, 2024 minutes.
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the Historic Landmark Commission’s request for local historic designation of eligible historic properties.
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Hold a discussion regarding the Historic Landmark Commission Project Matrix.
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City Council
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Work Session Report

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the 89th State Legislative Session and the City’s State Legislative Program priorities. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Work Session Report

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential changes to the City of Denton Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article XI (Ethics) Sec. 2-269 Definitions, Sec. 2-277 Board of Ethics, and Sec. 2-281 Hearings. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Report

    Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of City Attorney to complete mid-year review.

  4. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Report

    Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Internal Auditor to complete mid-year review.

  6. Agenda Ready
    Appointment

    Consider a nomination/appointment to the City’s Community Services Advisory Committee.
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  7. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Chapter 18 “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”, Article III “Speed of Vehicles”, Section 18-73 “Speed Limits on Certain Roads and Highways”, “TxDOT Roads” of the code of ordinances of the City of Denton, to change the locations, extent, and speed limits of certain TxDOT roads; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing an effective date.
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  8. Agenda Ready
    Work Session Report

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the future, potential use of the homestead located at the former Evers property on 2900 N. Elm St. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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  9. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a data use agreement with INRIX, Inc., for access to transportation related data for City of Denton, providing an effective date.
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  10. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the February 24, 2025, meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Susan Parker be excused; and providing an effective date.
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  11. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas supporting the legislation relating to the creation of Craver Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1 through special act of the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas; and providing an effective date.
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  12. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for construction phase services for Neighborhood 1B Improvements for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8225 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., including the first Guaranteed Maximum Price in the partial not-to-exceed amount of $31,872,570.02). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).
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  13. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with ROMCO Equipment Co., LLC, through the Buy Board Cooperative Network Contract Nos. 685-22 and 740-24, for authorized repair services, purchases, and rentals of Volvo construction equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8727 - awarded to ROMCO Equipment Co., LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,313,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
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  14. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hammett Excavation, Inc., for the construction of the Roadway Expansion and Wheel and Chassis Undercarriage Wash Facility for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8653 - awarded to Hammett Excavation, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,082,396.63). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).
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  15. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc., for the design of traffic signal retiming along the corridor of Loop 288 and US 380 as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7292-017- Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to LJA Engineering, Inc., in a not-to-exceed amount of $85,860.00).
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  16. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the design of traffic signals at the intersections of East McKinney Street and North Wood Street, and West Hickory Street and Welch Street as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-005 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to HDR Engineering, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $99,500.50).
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  17. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Stovall Commercial Contractors, L.L.C., for the installation of the Vintage Boulevard Fuel Island for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8585 - awarded to Stovall Commercial Contractors, L.L.C., in the not-to-exceed amount of $405,000.00).
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  18. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Stovall Commercial Contractors, L.L.C., for the maintenance and repair of the City of Denton’s fuel stations for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8683 - awarded to Stovall Commercial Contractors, L.L.C., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) years not-to-exceed amount of $525,000.00).
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  19. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to approve a pre-qualified professional services list for construction inspection and construction management services for various Capital Improvement Projects within the City of Denton for the Capital Projects Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8706 - for a two (2) year, with the option for one (1) additional one (1) year extension, in the total three (3) year term).
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  20. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Crown Correctional Telephone, Inc., for inmate telephone service, software, maintenance, and support for the Denton Police Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8710 - awarded to Crown Correctional Telephone, Inc., for a three (3) year term, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term).
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  21. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, approving a gas pipeline Abandonment Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the City of Denton (“City”) and EagleRidge Midstream, LLC, EagleRidge Energy II LLC, EagleRidge Operating, LLC, USG Properties Barnett II LLC, and Marubeni Shale Investment LLC (“Owners”), for the abandonment of Owners Facilities, within the County and City of Denton, Texas; authorizing the City Manager, to execute and deliver the Agreement; providing for the expenditure of funds based on cost estimates for pipeline and well abandonment work in a not-to-exceed amount of Five Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($510,000.00); and providing for an effective date.
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  22. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Report

    Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding potential litigation related to a property damage claim of City-owned property; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position.

  23. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Report

    Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys regarding potential litigation related to a breach of contract claim; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position.

  24. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Mr. Mike Weaver regarding lithium ion battery recycling project for Guyer High School.

  25. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Mr. Elliott Munoz regarding lithium ion battery recycling project for Guyer High School.

  26. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Ms. Danna Zoltner regarding accessory dwelling unit.

  27. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Receive the certification from the City Secretary regarding the City of Denton Districts 1 and 4 Unopposed Candidates for the General Election to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
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  28. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance declaring unopposed candidates in the May 3, 2025 General City Election, declaring Vicki Byrd elected to office and canceling the election in District 1, declaring Joe Holland elected to office and canceling the election in District 4; and providing an effective date.
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  29. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract extension between the City of Denton and Doxim Utilitec LLC, to continue utility and miscellaneous bill print and mail services for the City; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6975 - extending the contract with Doxim Utilitec LLC, for one (1) month, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) month extensions, in the total three (3) month term).
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  30. Agenda Ready
    Public Presentation

    Award: Salvation Army 2024 Mayor challenge bell and presentation

  31. Agenda Ready
    Public Presentation

    Proclamation: Denton County Alumnae of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 30th Anniversary

  32. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Report

    Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. DC-22-17013, styled “City of Denton, Texas, acting by and through its Electric Utility Department, Denton Municipal Electric v. Delilah Solar Energy, LLC and Samson Solar Energy, LLC,” pending in the 192nd District Court, Dallas County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

  34. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a Fourth Amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., amending the engagement approved by the City Council on July 20, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $550,000.00; amended by Amendments 1, 2, and 3, approved by City Council; said Fourth Amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7762 - providing for an additional Fourth Amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,150,000.00).
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City Council
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Work Session Report

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff input regarding the recently concluded Halloween Denton 2024 public art and placemaking efforts. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Report

    Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Municipal Judge to complete mid-year review.

  3. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for the abandonment, relinquishment, and quitclaim of a portion of a public drainage easement being approximately a total of 0.281-acres, situated in the J. Fisher Survey, Abstract Number 421, recorded by County Clerk document number 2014-103670, Real Property Records, Denton County, Texas granted to the City of Denton by Denton West Joint Venture; providing for the Quitclaim thereof to Grindstone Denton LLC, a Texas limited liability company; providing for the terms and conditions of the abandonment, relinquishment, and quitclaim made herein; providing for the conveyance of a easement and/or facilities to the City of Denton; providing for the indemnification of the City of Denton against damages arising out of the abandonment herein; providing for consideration to be paid to the City of Denton; providing for severability and an effective date. (Dutch Bros, Teasley Development, Drainage Easement abandonment request)

    Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  4. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Underground Conversion of Existing Overhead Distribution Lines with the City of Corinth, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, for the removal of overhead facilities and the installation of underground facilities operated by Denton Municipal Electric located between N. Corinth St. and Corinth Pkwy; providing for the expenditure of funds not to exceed three hundred two thousand, six hundred and fifty-four and 00/100 dollars ($302,654.00); providing for reimbursement to the City of Denton for converting the overhead facilities to underground; providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  6. Passed
    Appointment

    Consider a nomination/appointment to the City’s Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.

    that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  7. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Internal Audit Plan; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  8. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for the abandonment, relinquishment, and quitclaim of a public utility easement approximately a total of 0.0597-acres, situated in the W. Neil Survey, Abstract Number 971, recorded by County Clerk document number 2000-44331, Plat Records, Denton County, Texas granted to the City of Denton by Denton Area Teachers Credit Union; providing for the quitclaim thereof to CDI Cedar, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; providing for the terms and conditions of the abandonment and quitclaim made herein; providing for the conveyance of a new easement to the City of Denton and the relocation of existing facilities; providing for the indemnification of the City of Denton against damages arising out of the abandonment herein; providing for consideration to be paid to the City of Denton; providing for a future effective date for the abandonment, relinquishment and quitclaim made herein; providing for the payment of the publication fee; providing for severability and an effective date. (Renegade Development, Utility Easement abandonment request)

    Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  9. Agenda Ready
    Planning Case

    Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a request for a Master Planned Community Major Amendment to amend a portion of the Cole Ranch Master Planned Community Development Plan Map from Light Industrial (LI) and Residential 7 (R7) Base Zoning Districts to Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MN), Mixed-Use Regional (MR), Residential 4 (R4), and Residential 6 (R6) Base Zoning Districts. The approximately 3,169.4 acre site is generally located west of I-35W, south of Tom Cole Road, bounded by Tom Cole Road to the north, bisected by FM 2449 near the center of the property, and bounded on the eastern side by John Paine Road south of FM 2449 and Underwood Road north of FM 2449, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the Cole Ranch Master Planned Community Development Plan Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [4-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Riggs. (AMPC24-0001c, Cole Ranch, Angie Manglaris)

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  10. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Conduct the second of two public hearings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a strategic partnership agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  11. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of various (i) permanent drainage easements and (ii) temporary construction easements, generally located along Bernard Street, West Sycamore Street, West Mulberry Street, and Stroud Street and between Carroll Blvd. and Elm Street situated in the William Loving Survey, Abstract No. 759, the M.E.P. & P.R.R Co. Survey, Abstract No. 925, the Eugene Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996 and the William Neil Survey, Abstract No. 971, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit(s), “A” (collectively, the Property Interests(s)”); authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing and effective date.

    Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  12. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the submission of an application through the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance And Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan program for financial assistance via long-term loans in a total amount not to exceed seven hundred and seventy million, nine hundred and seventy thousand, five hundred and eighty-three dollars and seven cents ($770,970,583.07) to fund up to 49% of the total project cost for water and wastewater plant and transmission projects. including capacity increases, system expansions, and system improvements included in the water and wastewater capital improvements program; authorizing payment of an application fee of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00); appointing the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Denton (CFO) as an authorized representative for the City responsible for overseeing the application and loan process and authorizing the City Manager and the CFO to take all action necessary regarding the application and agreements for the WIFIA loan program and other actions necessary to accomplish the intent and purposes of this ordinance; and authorizing the City Attorney's Office, Bond Counsel, City’s Financial Advisor, and Engineers named in the WIFIA application to take such action reasonably necessary in support of such application and agreements to accomplish the intent and purposes of this ordinance; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

    Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  13. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amendment to the existing rates, fees, and charges for City-owned property and facilities upon Denton Enterprise Airport; and declaring an effective date. The Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (4-0).

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  14. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to Operating Agreement with “Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas”, relative to funding, ownership, maintenance, and repair of public improvements serving property located within the “Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas” and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  15. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, supporting legislation relating to the powers and duties of Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas to issue bonds; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  16. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to the Cole Ranch Project Agreement relative to funding, ownership, maintenance, and repair of public improvements serving property located within the “Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas” and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  17. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, amending prior resolution consenting to the creation of “Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas” and the inclusion of land therein; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  18. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and annual program of services of the City of Denton to allow for adjustments to the Health Fund of Seven Hundred Ninety thousand Dollars ($790,000) for the purpose of funding expenses associated with increased health care costs; declaring a public purpose; directing the City Secretary attach a copy to the 2023-2024 Budget; requiring approval by at least five votes; and providing a severability clause; an open meetings clause and an effective date.

    Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  19. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and annual program of services of the City of Denton to allow for adjustments to the Fleet Management Fund of Seven Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($710,000) for the purpose of increased maintenance costs; declaring a public purpose; directing the City Secretary attach a copy to the 2023-2024 Budget; requiring approval by at least five votes; and providing a severability clause; an open meetings clause and an effective date.

    Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  21. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company. A Delaware Corporation, for the purpose of preliminary engineering services to eliminate the 2 at-grade crossings at Johnson Lane and Bonnie Brae Street, and create a new at-grade crossing at Brushy Creek-Hickory Creek; providing for the expenditure of funds in the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00); Authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  22. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with the University of North Texas, under the Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, to authorize an economic feasibility study for unmanned aerial systems in the City of Denton; and declaring an effective date. The Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (4-0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  23. Passed
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the January 6, 2025, meeting absence by Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board Member Richard Villarreal be excused; and providing an effective date.

    that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  24. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton (“City”), a Texas Home Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Little Elm (“Little Elm”) concerning delivery of specified tonnage to the City’s Landfill by Little Elm at a discount disposal rate (“Interlocal Agreement”); and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

    Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  25. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton (“City”), a Texas Home Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Wise County concerning delivery of specified tonnage to the City’s Landfill by Wise County at a discount disposal rate (“Interlocal Agreement”); and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

    Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  26. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton creating the Discover Denton Advisory Board; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  27. Agenda Ready
    Appointment

    Consider appointing a nominating committee to recommend appointees to serve on the Economic Development Partnership Board.

    Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Appointment be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  28. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Hold a Public Hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton stating no objection to NRP Lone Star Development LLC’s 4% housing tax credit application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed new construction of the Roselawn Village Apartments to provide affordable rental housing; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  29. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Hold a Public Hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton supporting Palladium Fallmeadow Denton, Ltd.’s 9% housing tax credit application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed new construction of the Palladium Denton West Living Apartments to provide affordable rental housing; committing to provide fee reductions in an amount of $500.00; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  30. Agenda Ready
    Resolution

    Hold a Public Hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton supporting Denton Affordable Housing Corporation’s 9% housing tax credit application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed new construction of the McAdams Haven Apartments to provide affordable rental housing; committing to provide fee reductions in an amount of $500.00; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  31. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Lewisville, Texas, for the transfer to Lewisville of its share ($21,798) of the proceeds of the U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs - Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG Grant) 2022; and declaring an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  32. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Knight Erosion Control, Inc. dba Knight Engineering & Construction, for engineering services associated with capital improvement projects for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8031-008 - Professional Services Agreement for engineering services awarded to Knight Erosion Control, Inc. dba Knight Engineering & Construction, in the not-to-exceed amount of $220,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  33. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with C&C Environmental Services, Inc., for the installation of new filter media and to perform inspections of all filters for underdrain systems 1 through 3, and 5 through 15 at the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant for the Water Production Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8698 - awarded to C&C Environmental Services, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  34. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Ed Bell Construction Company, for the construction of the Precision Drive Reconstruction Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8681 - awarded to Ed Bell Construction Company, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,130,066.18). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  35. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., for the construction materials testing of Fire Station #5, Fire Station #6, and the Solid Waste Fleet Shop for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7703-006 - Professional Services Agreement for professional services awarded to Terracon Consultants, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $228,838.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  36. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract extension between the City of Denton and Compass Group USA Inc. dba Canteen through April 14, 2026, to continue vending machine services for the City; and declaring an effective date (RFP 7026 - extending a contract with Compass Group USA Inc. dba Canteen, to April 14, 2026).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  37. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8556 for vending machine and micro market services for the Purchasing Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8556).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  38. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive statements under RFQ 8414 for the Municipal Complex Concept for the Capital Projects Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8414).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  39. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, approving a pre-qualified professional service list of state-certified firms to provide various professional services as needed for projects for the Parks and Recreation Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8596 - for a two (2) year, with the option for one (1) additional one (1) year extension, in the total three (3) year term).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  40. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with SWCA, Incorporated dba SWCA Environmental Consultants, for assistance in the Southridge Neighborhood Historic Resource Survey on behalf of the City of Denton for the Planning Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8603 - Professional Services Agreement for surveying services awarded to SWCA, Incorporated dba SWCA Environmental Consultants, in the not-to-exceed amount of $89,990.39).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  41. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with 2L Construction, L.L.C., for the construction of the Safe Routes to Schools and Transportation Alternative Set Aside Projects, Federal Aid Project No. CM 2020 (429), CSJ: 0918-46-267, etc. for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8637 - awarded to 2L Construction, L.L.C., in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,555,589.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  42. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8640 for Prescription Safety Glasses; and providing an effective date (RFP 8640).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  43. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with VirTra, Inc., for the purchase of upgrading the current weapon simulator system for the Police Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8667 - awarded to VirTra, Inc., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $261,225.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  44. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Nelson Espinoza, dba S.E.D. Referees, for adult and youth league sports officiating services for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8700 - awarded to Nelson Espinoza, dba S.E.D. Referees, in a three (3) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  45. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Town of Westlake, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize the Town of Westlake and City of Denton to utilize each entities’ solicited contracts for the purchasing of various goods and services; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8707 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Town of Westlake).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  46. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Benevate, LLC, for grant management software for the Finance and Community Services Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8713 - awarded to Benevate, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $405,510.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  47. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Busch Systems International Inc, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. RC01-21, for the purchase of blue home recycling bins for the Environmental Services & Sustainability Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8735 - awarded to Busch Systems International Inc, in the not-to-exceed amount of $65,026.50).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  48. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Council to execute a contract with BWI Companies, Inc. through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 705-23, for the purchase of ryegrass seed specialty landscape, turf, and grower supplies for the Parks and Recreation, Drainage, and Streets Departments: providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing effective date (File 8737 - awarded to BWI Companies, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $750,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  49. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with GWG Wood Group, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 679-22, for the purchase of engineered wood fiber playground mulch for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8743 - awarded to GWG Wood Group, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  50. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Garver, LLC, amending the contract approved by Purchasing on August 28, 2023, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000.00; said first amendment to provide a Drainage Study for the Denton Enterprise Airport; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8209 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $70,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $85,000.00). The Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (4-0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  52. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Report

    Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of City Manager to complete mid-year review

  53. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Mr. Jerome Riser regarding Community Crime Watch.

  54. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Ms. Tracy Duckworth regarding homelessness.

  55. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. PE05-21, for the supply of traffic signal poles for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8749 - awarded to Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  56. Agenda Ready
    Public Presentation

    Proclamation: City of Denton Teen Council Day

  57. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Report

    Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. DC-22-17013, styled “City of Denton, Texas, acting by and through its Electric Utility Department, Denton Municipal Electric v. Delilah Solar Energy, LLC and Samson Solar Energy, LLC, pending in the 192nd District Court, Dallas County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

  58. Passed
    Appointment

    Consider a nomination/appointment to the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission.

    that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  59. Passed
    Appointment

    Consider a nomination/appointment to the City’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.

    that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  60. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Report

    Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate and discuss the evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of City Manager to complete mid-year review

City Council
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Work Session Report

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 004 - Police Property Room: Second Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Work Session Report

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 024 - Emergency Medical Services: Ambulance Billing Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Work Session Report

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) Request for a work session to examine and reform the City’s local campaign finance rules. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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  5. Agenda Ready
    Work Session Report

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Value of Solar Study. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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  10. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Mr. Charles Lee regarding the Charter Review Committee.

  11. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Ms. Donna Smith regarding a new day.

  12. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Ms. Debi Scaggs regarding library books.

  13. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) relating to the Downtown UPRR Quiet Zone Project for the Sycamore Street Crossing (“Project”), within the County and City of Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($40,000.00); authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  14. Passed
    Minutes

    Consider approval of the minutes of the August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting and August 27, 2024 Special Called Meeting.

    that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  15. Passed
    Appointment

    Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Health & Building Standards Commission.

    that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  16. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for the abandonment, release and quitclaim of a portion a public access and fire lane easement (approximately 0.0486 acres) granted to the City of Denton., in County Clerk file no. 2020-126371, situated in the John Cheek Survey, Abstract number 324, of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas; providing for the quitclaim thereof to North Texas Development PFC., a Texas Non Profit Corporation under the Public Facility Corporation Act; providing for the terms and conditions of the abandonment and quitclaim made herein; providing for the indemnification of the City of Denton against damages arising out of the abandonment herein; providing for barricading providing for consideration to be paid to the City of Denton; providing for severability and an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  17. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for the abandonment, release and quitclaim of a portion a public access and fire lane easement (approximately 0.0624 acres) granted to the City of Denton., in County Clerk file No. 2020-126371, situated in the John Cheek Survey, Abstract Number 324, of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas; providing for the quitclaim thereof to GEP XI Denton 2, LP a Texas Limited Liability Partnership; providing for the terms and conditions of the abandonment and quitclaim made herein; providing for the indemnification of the City of Denton against damages arising out of the abandonment herein; providing for barricading; providing for consideration to be paid to the City of Denton; providing for severability and an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  18. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the City of Denton and Denton Independent School District (DISD) regarding Texas Education Code Section 37.0814 - Armed Security Officer Required; and providing for an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  19. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Denton Independent School District and the City of Denton for participation in the LaGrone Academy Practicum of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Program for 2024-2025; 2025-2026; and 2026-2027 school terms; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  20. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Hill & Wilkinson Construction Group, Ltd., for pre-construction services of the Renovation at the Water Works Park for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8557 - awarded to Hill & Wilkinson Construction Group, Ltd., in the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  22. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Second Amendment to Airport Lease for GKY Holdings 1, LLC covering property at 4858 Lockheed Lane, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport; amending the existing airport lease; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment of Airport Lease; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (5-0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  23. Passed
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the August 12, 2024 meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Lee Riback be excused; and providing an effective date.

    that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  24. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Project Hope for the expenditure of City Council Contingency funds in the amount of One Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($1,700) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date. ($1,700 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  25. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a renewal amendment to the agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Black Film Festival Institute, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the Quakertown Park Docuseries; and providing an effective date.(The Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  26. Passed
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the August 14, 2024 meeting absence by Airport Advisory Board Member Robert Tickner be excused; and providing an effective date.

    that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  27. Passed
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the August 8, 2024 meeting absence by Charter Review Committee Member Jeremy Fykes be excused; and providing an effective date.

    that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  28. Passed
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the August 22, 2024 meeting absence by Charter Review Committee Member Michelle Jones be excused; and providing an effective date.

    that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  29. Passed
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the August 22, 2024 meeting absence by Charter Review Committee Member Angela Brewer-Isma be excused; and providing an effective date.

    that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  31. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Ranch Hands Rescue for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of three hundred dollars ($300) for Bob’s House of Hope; and providing an effective date. ($300 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  32. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Cumberland Youth and Family Services for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date. ($100 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  33. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Black Film Festival Institute, Inc., for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date. ($200 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  34. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton County Friends of the Family for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date. ($200 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  35. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Freedom House for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) in support of Zera Coffee; and providing an effective date. ($100 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  36. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and the Siti and Jido Park Foundation, Inc., DBA Life Works Community for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of three hundred dollars ($300) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date. ($300 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  37. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Project Hope for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date. ($100 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  38. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date. ($200 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  39. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and The Art Room for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date. ($100 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  40. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date. ($100 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  41. Passed
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program funded through the US Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $105,506.48 for hazardous material detection equipment; and providing an effective date.

    that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  42. Passed
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) grant program funded through the US Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $31,375 for tactical communication equipment and personal protective equipment; and providing an effective date.

    that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  43. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-30 of the Code of the City of Denton (City Council Requests for Information or Agenda Items), to provide for a revised policy making process that provides better information, increased community engagement, elevated involvement of boards and commissions, and budget alignment; providing a repealer clause; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  44. Agenda Ready
    Planning Case

    Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a Multi-family Residential use on approximately 2.4 acres of land, generally located on the south side of North Elm Street, approximately 560 feet east of Riney Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [4-1] to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and second by Commissioner Cole. (S23-0001a, 3301 N Elm Multifamily, Ashley Ekstedt).

    Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  45. Agenda Ready
    Planning and Zoning Commission

    Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton designating the property located at 1526 Willowwood Street, being Tracts 42, 43, and 45 of the A.N.B. Tompkins Survey, Abstract Number 1246, a Historic Landmark under Section 2.9.4 of the Denton Development Code; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Treat and second by Commissioner McAdams. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [4-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Cole and second by Commissioner Padron. (HL24-0002b, Historic Landmark Designation of 1526 Willowwood Street, Cameron Robertson)

    Council Member Byrd motioned, Mayor Hudspeth seconded, that the Planning and Zoning Commission be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  46. Agenda Ready
    Planning and Zoning Commission

    Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton designating the property located at 1900 Westridge Street, being part of Block 1 Lot 13A of the Highland Ridge Addition, a Historic Landmark under Section 2.9.4 of the Denton Development Code; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner McAdams and second by Commissioner Treat. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [4-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Ellis and second by Commissioner Cole. (HL24-0003b, Historic Landmark Designation of 1900 Westridge Street, Cameron Robertson)

    Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Planning and Zoning Commission be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  47. Agenda Ready
    Planning Case

    Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the Design Downtown Denton Plan and amending the Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The Design Downtown Denton Plan has an approximate boundary line of Carroll Boulevard to the west, Eagle Drive to the south, Bell Avenue and Mingo Road to the east, and a northern boundary generally along College Street, Texas Street, Oakland Street, and University Drive, encompassing approximately 767 acres in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommended approval of the proposal (5-0). The motion was made by Commissioner Martin-Young and seconded by Commissioner Lichtenberg. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposal (6-0). The motion was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Cole. (CA24-0003a, Design Downtown Denton Plan, Cameron Robertson and Sean Jacobson)

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  48. Agenda Ready
    Planning Case

    Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving an Amending Specific Use Permit to allow for a Multi-family Dwelling Use on approximately 53.407 acres of land, generally located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Locust Street and Loop 288, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-1] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Cole and second by Commissioner Pruett. (ASUP23-0001a, Landmark at Locust Multifamily, Sean Jacobson)

    Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  49. Agenda Ready
    Planning Case

    Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Subsection 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Subsection 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE AGENDA DUE TO A TIE VOTE AT THE JULY 23, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THIS ITEM UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. (DCA23-0002j, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris)
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  50. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the fiscal year 2024-2025 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2025; appropriating funds from available resources; ratifying all prior transfers made under the direction of the City Manager pursuant to Article VIII, Section 8.07 of the City Charter of the City of Denton; requiring City Manager to file a copy of the Budget with the City Secretary, Denton County Clerk and Texas Comptroller, and ensuring the record vote, budget and cover page is posted on the City’s website; and declaring an effective date.
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  51. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2024, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City on January 1, 2024, and adopting a tax rate of $0.585420 per $100 of valuation for 2024; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and principal on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date
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  53. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of the fiscal year 2024-2025 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2025, when the budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget; and providing an effective date.
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  54. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for water and water service; repealing ordinance no. 23-1741; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
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  55. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates and fees for wastewater service; repealing ordinance no. 22-1857; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
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  56. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for Electric service; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
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  57. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates for Solid Waste and Recycling collection service; repealing ordinance no. 23-1736; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
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  58. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and Southwire Company, LLC regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0).

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  59. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., for the 2024 Denton Blues Festival in-kind sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($20,249.70 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  60. Passed
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton confirming the City Manager’s appointment of Dianne Baker to the Civil Service Commission to serve for the term beginning September 1, 2024 and ending August 31, 2027; and providing an effective date.

    that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  61. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept the Special Project Grant Number SPP-25003 (Federal Award Identification No. LS-256843-OLS-24) from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission through the Institute of Museum and Library Services in the amount of $74,742.00, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; authorizing the City Manager to carry out all duties of the City pursuant to the grant; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  62. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Animal Services Department; superseding all prior fees in conflict with such schedule; providing severability; providing a repealer; and establishing an effective date.
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  63. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Fire Department; superseding all prior fees in conflict with such schedule; providing severability; providing a repealer; and establishing an effective date.
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  64. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for use of city owned property and facilities, and for city services provided at or by Parks and Recreation; superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.
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  65. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for the use of the Denton Police Department public safety training center, firearms range, officer off-duty/private event pay, and motor vehicle escorts for hire; providing for severability; superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; and establishing an effective date.
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  66. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Main Street Association a noise exception for the Fall Twilight Tunes Series, which will be held on Thursday, October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24, and October 31, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wolff’s Park - 108 Industrial Street; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board recommends approval (5-0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  67. Filed
    Work Session Report

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for the Geezerpalooza event which will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Industrial Street between Hickory Street and Mulberry Street; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board recommends approval (5-0).

    that the Work Session Report be discussed. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  68. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for the Nightmare on Elm Street Basketball Tip-off event which will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Elm Street between Hickory Street and Oak Street; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  69. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the city manager to execute a facility use agreement between the City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department and SPAN Inc. for Meals on Wheels of Denton County; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  70. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos cities steering committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex division regarding the company’s 2024 rate review mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; approving an attachment establishing a benchmark for pensions and retiree medical benefits; requiring the company to reimburse ACSC’s reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas open meetings act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this ordinance to the company and the ACSC’s legal counsel.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  71. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Report

    Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. 24-5726-467, styled “Alejandro A. Arguello, Jr. v. City of Denton” pending in the 467th District Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

  72. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Settlement Agreement and Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “Alejandro A. Arguello, Jr. v. City of Denton;” Cause No. 24-5726-467, pending in the 467th Judicial District Court, Denton County, Texas; and directing the City Manager or designee and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; and declaring an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  73. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Formmaker Software, Inc. dba KUBRA, for the utility and miscellaneous billing statement printing and mailing services for the Customer Service Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFP 8434 - awarded to Formmaker Software, Inc. dba KUBRA, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,834,166.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  74. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Lucido Group LLC, for Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) Support Services for Options, Derivatives, Credit, and Market Connect for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8496 - awarded to Lucido Group LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $365,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  75. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MRE Consulting, Ltd., for Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) Support Services for Power, Gas, Risk Analytics, and Environmental Products for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8496 - awarded to MRE Consulting, Ltd., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $365,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  76. Passed
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton establishing Policy No. 408.01 “Travel Expenses” to revise various provisions in previous city directive including eliminating overnight accommodations and meals for travel and events less than 50 miles from the City of Denton or less than a total of 12 hours in duration, updating guidelines for air travel purchases, clarifying the applicability of GSA travel rates, and removing the reimbursement of telephone usage and calling cards; and, declaring an effective date.

    that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  77. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with TRESCOPE, Inc., for the purchase, implementation, and continuing service for Real Estate Asset Management and Space Planning Software services for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8491 - awarded to TRESCOPE, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,859,742.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  78. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with IDEXX Distribution, Inc., for enzyme substrate coliform test media, sample vessels (bottles and multi-well enumeration trays), tray sealers, and results comparators for the Municipal Laboratory; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8563 - awarded to IDEXX Distribution, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  79. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Zenner USA, Inc., as the primary vendor, and Core and Main LP, as the secondary vendor, for the purchase of water meters and water meter repair parts to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8579 - awarded to Zenner USA, Inc. and Core and Main LP, for three (3) years, with the option for an additional one (1) year extension, in the four (4) year total not-to-exceed amount of $2,727,500.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  80. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Quality Response Medical Staffing, LLC, for city jail phlebotomy services for the Police Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8602 - awarded to Quality Response Medical Staffing, LLC, for two (2) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total four (4) year not-to-exceed amount of $742,500.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  81. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Howell Design Group, LLC, for security consulting services for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8588 - awarded to Howell Design Group, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  82. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with AT&T Corp., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-TELE-CTSA-002, for citywide cellular phone voice and data services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8612 - awarded to AT&T Corp., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,650,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  83. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number DIR-TSO-4159 for Products and Related Services, and DIR-CPO-4439 for Products and Related Services; through the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract Number 240101 for the purchase of Technology Solutions, Products, and Services, and 240103 for the purchase of Copiers, Fax, Multifunction Machines, and Services with Imagenet Consulting, LLC for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8613 - awarded to Imagenet Consulting, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,775,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  84. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with NEXCO Highway Solutions of America Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 734-24, for the acquisition of pavement assessment services of roadways for the Streets Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8617 - awarded to NEXCO Highway Solutions of America Inc., for one (1) year with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $350,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  85. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with CLS Sewer Equipment Co., Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 676-22, for the purchase, maintenance, and repair services of heavy-duty equipment for the Fleet Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8621 - awarded to CLS Sewer Equipment Co., Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,600,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  86. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a third amended Employment Agreement setting the Compensation and Terms for City Auditor, Madison Rorschach to amend Section 5 entitled Separation and Severance Pay to provide compensation for accrued vacation and sick leave upon involuntary separation; to amend Section 6 entitled Salary to provide for increases in base salary effective September 28, 2024 and December 21, 2024; to amend Section 8 entitled Performance Evaluation to provide for a Mid-Year Review; authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  87. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with DLT Solutions, LLC, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-TSO-4236, for the acquisition of various applications, software as a service, licenses, subscriptions, and related services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8622 - awarded to DLT Solutions, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $675,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  88. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract # 220105, for the acquisition of NetBrain, a network assessment and proactive monitoring solution licensing subscription for the Technology Services Department, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8594 -awarded to Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $250,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  89. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amended Compensation Agreement setting the Compensation and Terms for the Presiding Judge, Tyler Atkinson and with an effective date of September 17, 2024 and ending date of September 30, 2026; to amend Section 4 entitled Salary and Contract Rate for Additional Duties providing for increases in base salary effective September 28, 2024 and December 21, 2024; to amend Section 5 entitled Performance Evaluation to provide for a Mid-Year Review; to amend Section 6 entitled Hours of Work and Outside Employment to authorize outside employment as an Associate Judge for the Town of Flower Mound; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  90. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc., for the construction of the Robinwood Reconstruction Project with the geographical limits as follows: Robinwood Lane, Clover Lane, Live Oak Street, Shadywood Street, and Mistywood Lane for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8586 - awarded to Texas Materials Group, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,796,025.38). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7 - 0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

    Attachments

  91. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the emergency repair services of filter #16 underdrain system, including the removal and replacement of the filter media at the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant for the Water Production Department; and providing an effective date (File 8639 - awarded to C&C Environmental Services, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $151,800.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (7 - 0).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

    Attachments

  92. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton appointing Tyler Atkinson as Presiding Judge for the City of Denton Municipal Court of Record; establishing a two-year term of office for the Presiding Judge commencing on the 1st Day of October 2024 and extending through the 30th Day of September 2026; providing Severability and Repealer clauses; and declaring an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

    Attachments

  93. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amended Employment Agreement setting the Compensation and Terms for the City Manager, Sara Hensley, to amend Section 3 entitled compensation to provide for increases in base salary effective September 28, 2024 and December 21, 2024; to amend Section 19 entitled Performance Evaluation to provide for a Mid-Year review; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

    Attachments

  94. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an amended Employment Agreement setting the Compensation and Terms for the City Attorney, Mack Reinwand, to amend Section 4 entitled Compensation to provide for increases in base salary effective September 28, 2024 and December 21, 2024; to amend Section 20 entitled Performance Evaluation to provide for a Mid-Year review; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  95. Passed
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the August 22, 2024 meeting absence by Charter Review Committee Member Peter Mungiguerra be excused; and providing an effective date.

    that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

    Attachments

  96. Agenda Ready
    Work Session Report

    Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. This agenda item is related to Work Session item ID 24-1341 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.

  97. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Ms. Collette Johnson regarding concerns against Clara’s Kitchen.

  98. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Ms. Diana Guerra regarding Clara’s Kitchen.

  100. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with United Healthcare Services, Inc., to provide Medical Network, Claims Administrative Services, and Pharmacy Benefit Management Services for the City of Denton’s self-funded health plans; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date of January 1, 2025 (RFP 8577 - awarded to United Healthcare Services, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,787,000.00).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

    Attachments

  101. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8589 for the administration of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical care and dependent care for City employees for the Human Resources Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8589).

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  102. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Cumberland Youth and Family Services for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  103. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Benefit League for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  104. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Dementia Friendly Denton County for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  105. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County Friends of the Family for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

    Attachments

  106. Draft
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Animal Support Foundation for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.
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  107. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Public School Foundation for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  108. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Hearts for Homes for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  109. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Health Services of North Texas for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  110. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  111. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Span, Inc., for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  112. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Greater Denton Arts Council for the expenditure of District 2, City Council contingency funds in the amount of One Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($1,700) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  113. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Greater Denton Arts Council for the expenditure of District 3, City Council contingency funds in the amount of one thousand seven hundred dollars ($1,700) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

    Attachments

  114. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Ms. Jane Scholz regarding vote centers.

  115. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Hearts for Homes for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of eight hundred fifty dollars ($850) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

    Attachments

  116. Agenda Ready
    Work Session Report

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Animal Support Foundation for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of eight hundred fifty dollars ($850) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.
    Attachments

  117. Passed
    Resolution

    Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton accepting the donation of a peace pole and its dedication and installation in Quakertown Park in the City of Denton and providing an effective date. Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval (5-0).

    that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  118. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Court Appointed Special Advocates of Denton County, Inc., for the expenditure City Council contingency funds in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  119. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County Friends of the Family for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  120. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Greater Denton Arts Council for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  121. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and GOAL - Guys Girls Operating as Leaders for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  122. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc., for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  123. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Public Facilities Cost Participation Agreement between the City of Denton and Eagle Surveying, LLC regarding the installation of a 10-foot Sidepath within the City’s Sycamore Sidepath Project in the not-to-exceed amount of $49,057.80; authorizing the expenditure of funds; providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  124. Passed
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County MHMR for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

    that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

    Attachments

  125. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a Legends Municipal Utility District Fund; committing revenues of the City to the Legends Municipal Utility District Fund; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
    Attachments

  126. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a Meadows Municipal Utility District Fund; committing revenues of the City to the Meadows Municipal Utility District Fund; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
    Attachments

  127. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a Public Housing Finance Corporation Fund; committing revenues of the City to the Public Housing Finance Corporation Fund; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
    Attachments

  128. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a Tourism Public Improvement District Fund; committing revenues of the City to the Tourism Public Improvement District Fund; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
    Attachments

  129. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the fiscal year 2024-2025 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2025; appropriating funds from available resources; ratifying all prior transfers made under the direction of the City Manager pursuant to Article VIII, Section 8.07 of the City Charter of the City of Denton; requiring City Manager to file a copy of the Budget with the City Secretary, Denton County Clerk and Texas Comptroller, and ensuring the record vote, budget and cover page is posted on the City’s website; and declaring an effective date.

    Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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  130. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the fiscal year 2024-2025 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2025; appropriating funds from available resources; ratifying all prior transfers made under the direction of the City Manager pursuant to Article VIII, Section 8.07 of the City Charter of the City of Denton; requiring City Manager to file a copy of the Budget with the City Secretary, Denton County Clerk and Texas Comptroller, and ensuring the record vote, budget and cover page is posted on the City’s website; and declaring an effective date.

    Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  131. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, levying the ad valorem property tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for the year 2024, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City on January 1, 2024, and adopting a tax rate of $0.585420 per $100 of valuation for 2024; providing revenues for payment of current municipal maintenance and operation expenses and for payment of interest and principal on outstanding City of Denton debt; providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads; providing for enforcement of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date

    Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

    Attachments

  132. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving the 2024 tax rolls; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  133. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, ratifying the adoption of the fiscal year 2024-2025 Annual Program of Services (Budget) and the Capital Improvement Program of the City of Denton, Texas, for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2025, when the budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  134. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the rates and fees for water and water service; repealing ordinance no. 23-1741; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  135. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates and fees for wastewater service; repealing ordinance no. 22-1857; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  136. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for Electric service; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  137. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for the Denton Fire Department; superseding all prior fees in conflict with such schedule; providing severability; providing a repealer; and establishing an effective date.

    Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  138. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees, updating the existing charges and fees for use of city owned property and facilities, and for city services provided at or by Parks and Recreation; superseding prior fee schedules; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  139. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting a schedule of fees for the use of the Denton Police Department public safety training center, firearms range, officer off-duty/private event pay, and motor vehicle escorts for hire; providing for severability; superseding all prior ordinances establishing fees in conflict with such schedule; and establishing an effective date.

    Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  140. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a Legends Municipal Utility District Fund; committing revenues of the City to the Legends Municipal Utility District Fund; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  141. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a Meadows Municipal Utility District Fund; committing revenues of the City to the Meadows Municipal Utility District Fund; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Byrd motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  142. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a Public Housing Finance Corporation Fund; committing revenues of the City to the Public Housing Finance Corporation Fund; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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  143. Agenda Ready
    Ordinance

    Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a Tourism Public Improvement District Fund; committing revenues of the City to the Tourism Public Improvement District Fund; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.

    Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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Historic Landmark Commission
Agenda

Filters for matters

  1. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Hold a public meeting and consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, in accordance with Section 2.9.2 of the Denton Development Code, to replace exterior windows at 704 W Oak Street, within the Oak-Hickory Historic District (OH). The site is located on the north side of W Oak Street between Mounts Avenue and Denton Street. (COA24-0014, 704 W Oak Street, Cameron Robertson)
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Hold a public meeting and consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA), in accordance with Section 2.9.2 of the Denton Development Code, to construct a new one-story residence at 2203 Houston Place, within the West Oak Area Historic District (WOH). The site is located on the south side of Houston Place between Thomas Street and Bradley Street. (COA24-0010, 2203 Houston Place New Construction, Cameron Robertson)
    Attachments

  3. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Consider approval of the February 10, 2025 minutes.
    Attachments

  4. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Hold a discussion regarding the Historic Landmark Commission Project Matrix.
    Attachments

  5. Agenda Ready
    Historic Landmark Commission

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on the Historic Landmark Commission’s request for local historic designation of eligible historic properties.
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Economic Development Partnership Board
Agenda

Cancellation Notice

    Planning And Zoning Commission
    Agenda

    Filters for matters

    2. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider approval of the January 15, 2025, Planning and Zoning meeting minutes.
      Attachments

    3. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Red Bird Ridge LLC for approval of a Final Plat for Red Bird Ridge Addition. The approximately 38.4-acre site is generally located south of Country Club Road, north of Oak Ridge Lane and west of Fincher Trail, in the City of Denton’s ETJ Division 1, Denton County, Texas. (FP24-0016b, Red Bird Ridge Addition, Erin Stanley).
      Attachments

    4. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by MJ Thomas Engineering, on behalf of K-7 Enterprises, for a Final Plat of Starbucks. The 1.04-acre site is generally located on the west side of Loop 288, approximately 464 feet south of East McKinney Street, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP24-0041, Starbucks, Bryce Van Arsdale).
      Attachments

    5. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Brighton Yau of LJA Engineering, on behalf of the property owner, for a Final Replat of Lots 8, 9, and 11, Block D, Glenwood Meadows. The approximately 0.627-acre site is generally located on the east side of Loblolly Lane, at the intersection of Loblolly Lane and Parkwood Circle, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FR25-0001, Glenwood Meadows Replat, Sean Jacobson)
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    6. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Williams Construction Compay, on behalf of Larson Properties LLC, for approval of a Final Replat for Hemphill Yorlum Addition II. The 9.429-acre tract is generally located on the east side of N. Masch Branch Road approximately 1,630 feet south of U.S. 380 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FR25-0003, Hemphill Yorlum Replat, Matt Bodine)
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    7. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Civil Point Engineers Inc, on behalf of Palmer Equities LLC, for approval of a Final Plat of Palmer Place. The approximately 16.42-acre tract is generally located on the east side of F.M. 1830 and approximately 1,675 feet south of Country Club Road in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Division 1 of the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP25-0005, Palmer Place, Matt Bodine)
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    8. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Eagle Surveying, on behalf of Jignesh Patel, for a Final Plat of Colonial Business Park, Lot 1R, Block A. The 2.5-acre site is generally located on the west side of the I-35 Service Road, approximately 280 feet north of Barcelona Street, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP25-0002, Towneplace Inn & Suites, Ashley Ekstedt).
      Attachments

    9. Agenda Ready
      Work Session Report

      Consider a request by Double R. Devco, LLC. for a Final Plat of Hickory Grove, Phase 3. The 86.989-acre site is generally located just south of Jackson Road and approximately 1,800 feet west of Thomas J Eagan Road in City of Denton’s ETJ Division 1, Denton County, Texas. (FP25-0001, Hickory Grove 3, Mia Hines).
      Attachments

    10. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by The Prestige Build LLC for a Final Plat of the Prestige at Mayhill Addition. The 22.9-acre site is generally located northeast of the intersection of S. Mayhill Road and Edwards Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP25-0003, Prestige at Mayhill, Julie Wyatt)
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    11. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Quick N Clean TX-04, LLC for a Final Plat of the Quick N Clean Addition. The 2.10-acre site is generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of McKinney Street and Loop 288, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP24-0042, Quick and Clean Car Wash, Julie Wyatt)
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    12. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Scott Pangburn with Kimley-Horn on behalf of CLH Denton LLC for approval of a Final Plat for Kings Way Addition, Phase 2. The approximately 43.724-acre property is generally located along the east side of North Loop 288, approximately 1,650 feet northwest of the intersection of North Loop 288 and Kings Row in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP25-0004, Kings Way, Ph 2, Julie Wyatt)
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    13. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a request by LJA Engineering for a Master Planned Community Major Amendment to amend a portion of the Cole Ranch Master Planned Community Development Plan Map from Light Industrial (LI) and Residential 7 (R7) Base Zoning Districts to Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MN), Mixed-Use Regional (MR), Residential 4 (R4), and Residential 6 (R6), Base Zoning Districts. The approximately 3,169.4-acre site is generally located west of I-35N, south of Tom Cole Road, bounded by Tom Cole Road to the north, bisected by FM 2449 near the center of the property, and bounded on the eastern side by John Paine Road south of FM 2449 and Underwood Road north of FM 2449, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (AMPC24-0001b, Cole Ranch, Angie Manglaris)
      Attachments

    14. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Hold a discussion regarding the Planning and Zoning Project Matrix.
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    Parks, Recreation And Beautification Board
    Agenda

    Filters for matters

    1. Agenda Ready
      Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board

      Consider approval of the minutes of February 3, 2025.
      Attachments

    2. Agenda Ready
      Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board

      Receive nominations and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board.
      Attachments

    3. Agenda Ready
      Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board

      Hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the May 5, 2025, Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board meeting and scheduled tour.
      Attachments

    4. Agenda Ready
      Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board

      Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a project that the Junior Girl Scouts Troop 2302 are proposing for Avondale Park.
      Attachments

    Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee
    Agenda

    Filters for matters

    1. Agenda Ready
      Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee

      Consider approval of the January 24, 2025 minutes.
      Attachments

    Mobility Committee
    Agenda

    Filters for matters

    1. Agenda Ready
      Mobility Committee

      Consider approval of the minutes of January 29, 2025.
      Attachments

    2. Agenda Ready
      Mobility Committee

      Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding Speed Management and Traffic Calming, how it works, the evidence of its effectiveness, and its advantages over conventional street design.
      Attachments

    3. Agenda Ready
      Mobility Committee

      Staff Memorandum Collision Reduction Statistics Concerns for Bicyclist & Pedestrian Safety on N. and S. Austin St. Maintenance Frequency of PCB’s Spencer Road behind Walmart Right Turn Quarterly Construction and TRiP Report
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    Planning And Zoning Commission
    Agenda

    Filters for matters

    1. Agenda Ready
      Work Session Report

      Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Planning Work Plan.
      Attachments

    2. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the overall development process and comprehensive planning.
      Attachments

    3. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider approval of the February 12, 2025, Capital Improvement Advisory Committee, and the February 12, 2025, Planning and Zoning meeting minutes.
      Attachments

    4. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Civil Point Engineers Inc, on behalf of Palmer Equities LLC, for approval of a Final Plat of Palmer Place. The approximately 16.42-acre tract is generally located on the east side of F.M. 1830 and approximately 1,675 feet south of Country Club Road in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Division 1 of the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP25-0005a, Palmer Place, Matt Bodine)
      Attachments

    5. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Williams Construction Company, on behalf of Larson Properties LLC, for approval of a Final Replat for Hemphill Yorlum Addition II. The 9.429-acre tract is generally located on the east side of N. Masch Branch Road approximately 1,630 feet south of U.S. 380 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FR25-0003a, Hemphill Yorlum Replat, Matt Bodine)
      Attachments

    6. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Brighton Yau of LJA Engineering, on behalf of the property owner, for a Final Replat of Lots 8, 9, and 11, Block D, Glenwood Meadows. The approximately 0.627-acre site is generally located on the east side of Loblolly Lane, at the intersection of Loblolly Lane and Parkwood Circle, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FR25-0001a, Glenwood Meadows Replat, Sean Jacobson)
      Attachments

    7. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Double R. Devco, LLC. for a Final Plat of Hickory Grove, Phase 3. The 86.989-acre site is generally located just south of Jackson Road and approximately 1,800 feet west of Thomas J Eagan Road in City of Denton’s ETJ Division 1, Denton County, Texas. (FP25-0001a, Hickory Grove 3, Mia Hines).
      Attachments

    8. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Scott Pangburn with Kimley-Horn on behalf of CLH Denton LLC for approval of a Final Plat for Kings Way Addition, Phase 2. The approximately 43.724-acre property is generally located along the east side of North Loop 288, approximately 1,650 feet northwest of the intersection of North Loop 288 and Kings Row in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP25-0004a, Kings Way, Ph 2, Julie Wyatt)
      Attachments

    9. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by The Prestige Build LLC for a Final Plat of the Prestige at Mayhill Addition. The 22.9-acre site is generally located northeast of the intersection of S. Mayhill Road and Edwards Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP25-0003a, Prestige at Mayhill, Julie Wyatt)
      Attachments

    10. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Seth Kelly with RLK Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Denton Independent School District and the City of Denton for approval of a Final Plat for Borman Elementary School Addition. The approximately 35.94-acre property is generally located southwest of the intersection of Parvin Street and Bernard Street in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP25-0012, Borman Elementary School Addition, Julie Wyatt)
      Attachments

    11. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Mattamy Texas LLC to modify an approved Alternative Development Plan for a proposed single-family residential development on 92 acres located on the east side of East Sherman Drive (FM 428), approximately 1,465 feet north of Hartlee Field Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. The purpose of the Alternative Development Plan is to deviate from Section 35.13.13.1 Residential Buildings of the 2002 Denton Development Code. (V24-0137, Agave Ranch, Julie Wyatt)
      Attachments

    12. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Consider a request by Wilhite Land Surveying, on behalf of Peggy Lee Roy, for approval of a Final Plat of PLR Addition. The 9.64-acre tract is approximately located 1,150 feet east of F.M. 2164, and approximately 5,450 feet north of Loop 288 in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Division 1 of the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP25-0006, PLR Addition, Matt Bodine)
      Attachments

    13. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a request by Aimee Bissett with 97 Land Company on behalf of Denton County Friends of the Family for a zoning change from Residential 7 (R-7) District to Planned Development - Residential 7 District (PD-R7), including but not limited to, establishing uses and standards and adopting a Development Plan. The approximately 6.5-acre site is generally located on the east side of North Bonnie Brae Street approximately 1,165 feet south of Riney Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (PD23-0006, Family Justice Center, Julie Wyatt)
      Attachments

    14. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a request to rezone approximately 8.93 acres of land from Residential 3 (R3) district to Residential 6 (R6) district generally located north of Mingo Road, approximately 230 feet west of Nottingham Drive, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (Z25-0001, Sequoia Park-R3 to R6, Erin Stanley)
      Attachments

    15. Agenda Ready
      Planning and Zoning Commission

      Hold a discussion regarding the Planning and Zoning Project Matrix.
      Attachments

    City Council
    Agenda Video

    Special Called

    Filters for matters

    1. Agenda Ready
      Work Session Report

      Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding proposed amendments to the Cole Ranch Improvement District’s Operating and Project Agreements. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
      Attachments

    2. Agenda Ready
      Work Session Report

      Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Denton Enterprise Airport rates and fees. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
      Attachments

    3. Agenda Ready
      Work Session Report

      Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Standardization of Police Department-Issued Firearms. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
      Attachments

    5. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Bach Society for the payment and use of Program Year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the Young Musicians Competition and Spring Showcase; and providing an effective date. ($1,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    6. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 Denton Blues Festival; and providing an effective date. ($60,100 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    7. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Black Film Festival Institute, Inc., for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 Denton Black Film Festival; and providing an effective date. ($54,500 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    8. Agenda Ready
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Kiwanis Club of Denton, Breakfast, Denton, Texas, for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally and providing an effective date. ($7,000- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    9. Agenda Ready
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Community Market, for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 Denton Community Market; and providing an effective date. ($68,600- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    10. Agenda Ready
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County through the Office of History and Culture, for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the Denton County Museums; and providing an effective date. ($296,200 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    11. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival, Inc., for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 Denton Day of the Dead Festival; and providing an effective date. ($65,100- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    12. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Festival Foundation, Inc., for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 Denton Arts and Jazz Festival; and providing an effective date. ($135,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    13. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Holiday Festival Association, Inc., for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 Denton Holiday Lighting Festival; and providing an effective date. ($50,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval (2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    14. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Central Business District, Inc., dba Denton Mainstreet Association for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 Twilight Tunes, Arts and Autos, and Wassail Fest events; and providing an effective date. ($80,200 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    15. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Music and Art Collaborative for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 Molten Plains Festival; and providing an effective date. ($2,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)
      Attachments

    16. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Parks Foundation, for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, and Dog Days events; and providing an effective date. ($134,300 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    17. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Mount Zion Praise Church for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 African Festival event; and providing an effective date. ($3,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    18. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the North Texas State Fair Association, Inc., for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 North Texas Fair and Rodeo; and providing an effective date. ($327,400 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    19. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Real Waves Radio Network, for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 KUZU Presents event; and providing an effective date. ($13,400- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    20. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Tejas Storytelling Association, for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 Texas Storytelling Festival; and providing an effective date. ($59,055- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    21. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Texas Filmmakers Corporation, for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 Thin Line Fest; and providing an effective date. ($50,700- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    22. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame, for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of programming and ceremonies; and providing an effective date. ($55,100 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    23. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Community Theatre, for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the 2025 Performance Season; and providing an effective date. ($30,100- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    24. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Recreational Trails Grant Program 2025 for a reimbursement grant in the amount of $300,000 for the construction of a trail located along south Bonnie Brae Street; and providing for an effective date.

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    25. Agenda Ready
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract extension with Eurovia Atlantic Coast LLC, dba Sunmount Paving Company, as the primary vendor, and Jagoe-Public Company, as the secondary vendor, through January 5, 2026, to continue the supply and installation of hot mix asphalt concrete for the Streets Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7486 - extending the contracts with Eurovia Atlantic Coast LLC, dba Sunmount Paving Company and Jagoe-Public Company, to January 5, 2026).

      Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    26. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under CSP 8506 for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Chemical Systems Improvements Project for the Water Utilities Department; and providing an effective date (CSP 8506).

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    27. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Solutient GeoSciences, Inc., for landfill hydrogeological consulting and analytical services regarding the City’s Landfill monitoring and reporting requirements for the Environmental Services and Sustainability Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8525-006 - Professional Services Agreement for analytical services awarded to Solutient GeoSciences, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $490,010.00).

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    28. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Aerosimple LLC, for Airport Management Software for the Denton Enterprise Airport; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8583 - awarded to Aerosimple LLC, for three (3) years, with the option for one (1) additional two (2) year extension, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $64,000.00).

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    29. Agenda Ready
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Argent Associates, Inc., for the supply of communications inventory for the Communications Department to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8634 - awarded to Argent Associates, Inc., for two (2) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total four (4) year not-to-exceed amount of $875,000.00).

      Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    30. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hardin & Associates Holdings, LLC, to perform cross-connection testing and training services for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8657 - awarded to Hardin & Associates Holdings, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $62,675.00).

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    31. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Flock Group Inc, for the purchase of a fixed License Plate Recognition (LPR) System for the Police Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8701 - awarded to Flock Group Inc, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $311,600.00).

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    32. Agenda Ready
      Ordinance

      Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving an Alternative Environmentally Sensitive Plan to offset the removal of 1.92 acres of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs). The subject site is on approximately 84.14 acres of land located west of Interstate-35 and 1,900 feet south of the intersection of State Highway 288 and Interstate-35 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the city’s official environmentally sensitive areas map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and second by Commissioner Padron. (AESA24-0004b, Harris Ranch Industrial, Christi Upton)

      Council Member Jester motioned, Mayor Hudspeth seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    33. Agenda Ready
      Planning Case

      Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an application for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark located at 1526 Willowwood Street, located on the north side of Willowwood Street, between Kendolph Drive and McCormick Street; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (4-0). (HL24-0006b, 1526 Willowwood Street - Tax Exemption, Cameron Robertson)

      Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    34. Passed
      Work Session Report

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving the Denton Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund actuarial valuation as of December 31, 2023; and providing an effective date.

      that the Work Session Report be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    35. Agenda Ready
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with WEG Transformers USA LLC, for the purchase of substation power transformers for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8582 - awarded to WEG Transformers USA LLC, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $24,890,000.00).

      Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    36. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Assignment of Airport Lease from Wayne and Maribeth Yarbrough to DSR-Cherokee 180, LLC covering property at 918 Aeronca Lane, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment of Airport Lease; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (5-0).

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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    37. Passed
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Denton and the Denton Independent School District (DISD), for reimbursement to the City in the estimated amount of $309,703 for compensation and benefits of nine Student Resource Officers (SROs) assigned at DISD for the period of February 3, 2025 through June 30, 2025, replacing the current MOU with DISD for SROs that was effective on July 1, 2024; Reassigning the Police Lieutenant assigned to the SRO Program back to the Police Department; and providing an effective date.

      that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    38. Agenda Ready
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ordering an election for Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 to be held on May 3, 2025, and if required, a runoff election to be held on June 7, 2025; prescribing the time, manner, and conduct of the election in accordance with a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for election services with the Elections Administrator of Denton County; and providing an effective date.

      Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    39. Agenda Ready
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance ordering a special election for the purpose of submitting proposed charter amendments to the registered voters of the City of Denton replacing all instances of gendered language with non-gendered language; resolving conflicts with state law and modifying vague or unclear language, and increasing the term of the Municipal Judge from two years to four years; to be held on May 3, 2025; prescribing the time, manner, and conduct of the special election in accordance with a Joint Election Agreement and contract for election services with the Election Administrator; prescribing the form of the ballot; and providing an effective date.

      Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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    40. Agenda Ready
      Closed Session Report

      Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Red Dirt which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Red Dirt.

    41. Agenda Ready
      Closed Session Report

      Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. 24-1005-481, styled “State of Texas v. City of Denton; Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of Denton; Brian Beck, Mayor Pro Tem of Denton; Vicki Byrd, Paul Meltzer, Joe Holland, Brandon Chase McGee, and Chris Watts, Members of the City Council of Denton; Sara Hensley, City Manager of Denton; and Doug Shoemaker, Chief of Police of Denton; in their official capacities” pending in the 481st District Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

    42. Agenda Ready
      Closed Session Report

      Deliberations regarding Real Property -Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.072; Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction about the potential purchase or lease of real property situated in The Arts Council Abstract SD0533A, both in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located off Bell Avenue, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third party.

    43. Agenda Ready
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County through the Office of History and Culture, for the payment and use of program year 2025 hotel tax revenue in support of the Denton County Museums; and providing an effective date. ($296,200 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

      Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

      Attachments

    44. Agenda Ready
      Ordinance

      Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ordering an election for Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 to be held on May 3, 2025, and if required, a runoff election to be held on June 7, 2025; prescribing the time, manner, and conduct of the election in accordance with a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for election services with the Elections Administrator of Denton County; and providing an effective date.

      Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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    Development Code Review Committee
    Agenda

    Special Called Meeting

    Filters for matters

    1. Agenda Ready
      Development Code Review Committee

      Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding proposed Code amendments related to Accessory Dwelling Units.
      Attachments

    2. Agenda Ready
      Development Code Review Committee

      Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding proposed Code amendments related to Landscape Standards.
      Attachments

    3. Agenda Ready
      Development Code Review Committee

      Hold a discussion regarding the Development Code Review Committee Project Matrix.
      Attachments

    4. Agenda Ready
      Development Code Review Committee

      Consider approval of minutes for February 24, 2025.
      Attachments

    Agenda Committee
    Agenda

    Cancellation Notice

      Airport Advisory Board
      Agenda

      Cancellation Notice

        Planning And Zoning Commission
        Agenda

        Capital Improvement Advisory Committee

        Filters for matters

        Planning And Zoning Commission
        Agenda

        Filters for matters

        2. Agenda Ready
          Planning and Zoning Commission

          Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding applicable statutory procedures and administrative implications when the Planning and Zoning Commission does not achieve a quorum.
          Attachments

        3. Agenda Ready
          Planning and Zoning Commission

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and receive direction regarding townhome development regulations in the City of Denton.
          Attachments

        4. Agenda Ready
          Planning and Zoning Commission

          Consider approval of the January 29, 2025, Planning and Zoning meeting minutes.
          Attachments

        5. Agenda Ready
          Planning and Zoning Commission

          Hold a public hearing and consider a request by Kirk Simmons for a Replat of Lots 3R, 4R, and 5R, Block 4 of the High School Addition. The subject property is generally located at on the west side of Fulton Street, approximately 180 feet south of West Congress Street. (AFP24-0011, High School Addition, Julie Wyatt)
          Attachments

        6. Agenda Ready
          Planning and Zoning Commission

          Hold a discussion regarding the Planning and Zoning Project Matrix.
          Attachments

        City Council
        Agenda Video

        Filters for matters

        2. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a future charter amendment election. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
          Attachments

        4. Passed
          Minutes

          Consider approval of the minutes of the November 7, 2023 Joint Meeting with DISD, November 7, 2023 Regular Meeting, and November 15, 2023 Canvassing Meeting.

          that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        5. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Community Services Advisory Committee and Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee.

          that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        6. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need and necessity for the acquisition of approximately 3.158 acres of land located along Teasley Lane, in the J. Fisher Survey, Abstract No. 421, City and County of Denton, Texas for the purpose of a future Fire Station 6 Facility; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to consummate and accept the purchase, grant and conveyance to the City of Denton from Denton West Joint Venture, seller; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to exceed Two Million One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,100,000.00); and providing for severability and an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        7. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to execute and deliver an Advance Funding Agreement (“AFA”) between the City of Denton (“City”) and Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) for funding the City’s MSE Walls Aesthetics Package Project, providing financial assistance through the TxDOT IH-35 Corridor Aesthetics Project; CSJ 0195-03-087, in an amount not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Ninty-Five Thousand, Four Hundred Ninety-Seven And 41/100 ($1,695,497.41) dollars; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        8. Passed
          Work Session Report

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas finding that CoServ Gas, LTD.’s Statement of Intent to increase rates within the City should be denied; finding that the City’s reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and the City’s legal counsel; and providing an effective date.

          that the Work Session Report be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        9. Agenda Ready
          Planning and Zoning Commission

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, specifically amendments to Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Section 5.3.4: Public, Institutional, Religious, and Civic Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I: Minimum Required Off-Street Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions related to privately-owned cemeteries; providing for application requirements and process; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing savings and severability clauses, and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Smith and second by Commissioner Cole. (DCA23-0011b, Private Cemetery Use, Cameron Robertson)

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Planning and Zoning Commission be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        10. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Hold a public hearing to receive comments from the public regarding a proposed Fair Chance Hiring ordinance for the City of Denton, and provide any direction to staff on the proposed ordinance.
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        11. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from General Office (GO) District to Mixed-Use Regional (MR) District on approximately 19.5 acres of land generally located at the northwest corner of Spencer Road and Bridges Street, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing savings, severability, and penalty clauses; and providing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Villareal and second by Commissioner Pruett. (SI23-0002a, 2801 Spencer, Julie Wyatt)

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        12. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider the second reading of an ordinance granting to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, a non-exclusive electric power franchise for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and using an electric delivery utility system in the City of Denton; prescribing the relationship and relative rights between grantee and others with respect to construction in the city and location of facilities; providing for enforcement of the franchise; prescribing the duties, responsibilities, and rulemaking authority of the City Manager and the City with respect to administration of this franchise; reserving to the governing body of the City the right to set charges and rates of grantee; regulating the construction work done by the grantee in the City; addressing the joint use of poles, trenches, and ducts in certain instances; addressing relocation of facilities; providing for compensation to the City from the grantee for the franchise privilege; requiring certain records and reports and providing for inspections and preservation thereof; providing for enforcement of the franchise; providing for assignment of the franchise; providing for indemnity and insurance; providing for term, renewal, effective date, and acceptance of this franchise; addressing conformity with applicable laws, City charter and City code; providing for good faith effort; providing for the repeal of the existing franchise ordinance no. 2012-359 to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, its predecessors and assigns, and finding that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton casting votes for membership to the Board of Directors of the Denton Central Appraisal District; and providing for an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a Specific Use Permit to allow a building no more than 53 feet in height on approximately 2.695 acres of land generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Stuart Road and Loop 288 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof, providing for severability and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [3-2] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and second by Commissioner Cole. (S23-0002d, Stuart Apartments, Mia Hines).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        16. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Stephen Dillenberg regarding "Denton’s ‘leaders’ allowed (aid & abet) Grand Theft, which was “overlooked” by Council, City Mgr., Police Chiefs & CID. Also, won’t include entire topics on agendas, then as a child blame ‘the software.’ This isn’t all we're owed, and Texas I will defend."

        17. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Weaver Consultants Group, LLC, to complete the operations and maintenance of the Landfill Gas Collection and Control System at the City of Denton Landfill as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7109-036 - Professional Services Agreement for operations and maintenance services awarded to Weaver Consultants Group, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $52,200.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        18. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and HR Green, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Council on September 1, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,973,027.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by City Council; said second amendment to provide additional review of development construction projects for the City of Denton and the Development Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7192 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $800,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $7,573,027.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        19. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Facility Solutions Group, Inc., for the purchase, installation, service, and repairs of the camera and video surveillance services and support for City‐owned facilities for the Capital Projects, Facilities Management, and Technology Services Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8285 - awarded to Facility Solutions Group, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        20. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Peruna Glass, Inc., dba Glass Doctor of North Texas, for the replacement and repair of glass for various City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8325 - awarded to Peruna Glass, Inc., dba Glass Doctor of North Texas, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        21. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Denton (“City”) and Texas Woman’s University (“TWU”) for funding the City’s MSE Walls Aesthetics Package Project, providing financial assistance through the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) IH-35 Corridor Aesthetics Project; CSJ 0195-03-087, in an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand, One Hundred Sixty-Two And 84/100 ($867,162.84) dollars; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and deliver the agreement; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        22. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on potential amendments and updates to City of Denton Code of Ordinances Chapter 6 Animals. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        23. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton reducing the number of members for the Committee on Persons with Disabilities; repealing portions of Resolution 2018-1741; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        25. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Nell Yeldell regarding Atmos and the City of Denton on her property.

        26. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Planned Development (PD) District to Suburban Corridor (SC) District on approximately 1.09 acres of land, generally located east of Teasley Lane (FM 2181), approximately 440 feet south of the intersection of Teasley Lane (FM 2181) and Robinson Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City's Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-1] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Smith and second by Commissioner Cole. (Z23-0012a, Teasley Commercial Building, Sean Jacobson)

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        27. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Denton and Texas Woman’s University, a Higher Education Agency of the State of Texas, providing financial support in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for the Bezos Academy preschool project.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        28. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Ned Woodbridge regarding NE Denton.

        29. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Anne Beckmann regarding, “How Denton & the Community Could Work Together to Preserve its Natural Wonders.”

        30. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Charlie Collier regarding Alternatives to NE Denton Development.

        31. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Bridget Marshall regarding North Denton.

        32. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Dr. Kate Landdeck regarding the future of Northeast Denton.

        33. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072 Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to ID 23-2147 for the acquisition of approximately 3.158 acres of land located the potential purchase of real property situated in the J. Fisher Survey, Abstract 421, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located near Hunters Creek and Teasley Road for the purpose of a future Fire Station 6 Facility, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third party.

        34. Draft
          Resolution

          E. ID 23-2275 Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton dissolving the Traffic and Safety Commission; repealing all ordinances and resolutions in conflict; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        2. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) Request for a medium priority work session to discuss and enact a policy mandating the availability of menstrual products in all city facility restrooms. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        5. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 036 - Public Safety Communications. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        6. Passed
          Minutes

          Consider approval of the minutes of the November 14, 2023 Special Called Meeting, December 5, 2023 Joint Meeting with Planning and Zoning and Parks, Recreation Beautification Board, and December 5, 2023 Regular Meeting.

          that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        7. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the November 14, 2023 meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Susan Parker be excused; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        8. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton revising Administrative Policy Number 403.07 “Debt Service Management”; and providing for an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        9. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton revising Administrative Policy Number 403.06 “Investment Policy”; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        10. Passed
          Work Session Report

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton authorizing and designating representatives of the City to authorized representatives of the City of Denton as a participant in the Texas local government investment pool (“TexPool”); authorizing the Mayor to execute a resolution amending the City of Denton authorized representatives; and providing an effective date.

          that the Work Session Report be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        11. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton establishing classifications and positions in the Denton Fire Department; creating certain positions; repealing Ordinance No. 23-949 relating to establishing the classifications and prescribing the number of positions in each classification for the Denton Fire Department; providing repealer, cumulative, and severability clauses; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        12. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $300,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2024”; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the master ordinance that established the City of Denton extendable commercial paper financing program and authorized extendable commercial paper notes, series A to add general obligation bonds authorized by the voters within the City at an election held on November 7, 2023; providing for approval by the attorney general, and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Byrd motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        14. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $100,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation Refunding Bonds”; authorizing the issuance of the Bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said Bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the November 1, 2023 meeting absence by Planning and Zoning Commission Board Member Jordan Villarreal be excused; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        16. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending the Code of Ordinances, related to Chapter 2, titled “Administration,” Article XI, titled “Ethics,” to eliminate the alternate member positions; providing for findings of fact; providing severability; providing a repealer clause, providing codification; confirming proper notice and meeting; and providing for an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        17. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for Ambulance Services; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        18. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for Fire Protection Services; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        19. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Terex Utilities Inc., through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number 110421, for the acquisition of three (3) digger derricks for Denton Municipal Electric and the Parks and Recreation Departments; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8253 - awarded to Terex Utilities Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,465,730.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        20. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a First Amendment to Airport Lease for GKY Holdings 1, LLC covering property at 4858 Lockheed Lane, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport; amending the existing airport lease; authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment of Airport Lease; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (4-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        21. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing an expenditure of funds in the amount of $926,840.18 for additional payments of wholesale transmission charges, specifically payments to American Electric Power and Garland Power & Light; declaring a public purpose; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        22. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of application information and documents to the Texas Department of Transportation Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant 2024 in the amount of $100,000 for materials and maintenance costs; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        23. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the Denton Blues Festival; and providing an effective date. ($60,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        24. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Black Film Festival Institute, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the Denton Black Film Festival; and providing an effective date. ($51,500 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        25. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Kiwanis Club of Denton, Breakfast, Denton, Texas for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally; and providing an effective date. ($6,200- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        26. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Chamber of Commerce, Inc., (Discover Denton) for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of Discover Denton; and providing an effective date. ($1,657,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        27. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Community Market, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the Denton Community Market; and providing an effective date. ($68,400- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        28. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the Denton County Museums; and providing an effective date. ($290,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        29. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Day of the Dead Festival, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the Denton Day of the Dead Festival; and providing an effective date. ($65,000- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        30. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Festival Foundation, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival; and providing an effective date. ($125,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        31. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Holiday Festival Association, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival; and providing an effective date. ($50,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        32. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Central Business District Association, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the Denton Main Street Association; and providing an effective date. ($80,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        33. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Parks Foundation, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of Cinco de Mayo Festival, Juneteenth Celebration, and Dog Days of Denton; and providing an effective date. ($134,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        34. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Greater Denton Arts Council, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of art exhibitions and programming; and providing an effective date. ($160,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        35. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the North Texas State Fair Association, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the North Texas Fair and Rodeo; and providing an effective date. ($312,400 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        36. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Real Waves Radio Network for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of KUZU Presents; and providing an effective date. ($13,300- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        37. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Tejas Storytelling Association for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the City of Denton Texas Storytelling Festival; and providing an effective date. ($59,055- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        38. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Community Theatre (Theater Denton) for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the 2024 Performance Season; and providing an effective date. ($27,000- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        39. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Texas Filmmakers Corporation for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the Thin Line Fest; and providing an effective date. ($50,000- Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        40. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Texas Veterans Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of programming and ceremonies; and providing an effective date. ($55,000 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        41. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Chamber of Commerce, Inc., (Discover Denton) for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of the Downtown Ambassador Program; and providing an effective date. ($28,400 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 3-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        42. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., to provide permitting services, conceptual design services, and land entitlement services for the Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station Project for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7109-035 - Professional Services Agreement for professional services awarded to Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $587,100.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        43. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Wells Fargo Merchant Services, LLC, amending the contract approved by City Council on December 14, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000.00, said first amendment to continue to provide debit/credit card processing for all City departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7436 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,250,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $6,250,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        44. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and MRE Consulting, Ltd., amending the contract approved by City Council on March 2, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $350,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide for Energy Trading and Risk Management Consulting Services for the Denton Municipal Electric Department and to extend the contract through September 4, 2024; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7538 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $87,500.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $437,500.00, and extending the contract to September 4, 2024).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        45. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Southwest Fluid Products, Inc., for the gravity thickener repair at the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8310 - awarded to Southwest Fluid Products, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $245,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        46. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for water supply and hydrology consulting services for the Water Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8345 - Professional Services Agreement for consulting services awarded to Freese and Nichols, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        47. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., through the Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 2021002889, for the procurement of general laboratory supplies for the Municipal Laboratory and Water Production Laboratory; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8371 - awarded to Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $230,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        48. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Illinois Tool Works Inc. dba E.H. WACHS, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 685-22, for the purchase and repair of valve servicing utility bodies for the Water Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8375 - awarded to Illinois Tool Works Inc. dba E. H. WACHS, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        49. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Thompson Safety LLC, for first aid cabinets, eyewash and shower station inspections, and sharps containers for the Safety Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8340 - awarded to Thompson Safety LLC, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $287,500.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        50. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal cooperation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Whirlix Design, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 679-22, for the construction of a playground, shade, and pavilion at Joe Skiles Playground for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (File 8388 - awarded to Whirlix Design, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $191,299.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        51. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with WIPCO, INC., for the purchase of two (2) bulk bleach tanks for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Temporary Chlorine Conversion Project for the Water Production Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8319 - awarded to WIPCO, INC., in the not-to-exceed amount of $85,774.23).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        52. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending the Board of Ethics’ Rules of Procedure as required by the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article XI, Section 2-277(k) to remove references to alternate members; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        53. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Texas Woman’s University, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize the City of Denton to utilize Texas Woman’s University pre-employment physical assessments for the City of Denton Police Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8390 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Texas Woman’s University for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $49,500.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        54. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute 1) A Gas Line Rearrangement and Abandonment Agreement and 2) A Right of Way License Agreement with Enlink North Texas Gathering, LP (“Enlink”), for the relocation and lowering of three (3), 4-inch gas pipelines (DC-400, DC-404, and DC-406) collectively, (“Enlink Facilities”), for the City’s Bonnie Brae Phase 3 Widening and Realignment Project; providing for the expenditure of funds in the Not-To-Exceed Amount of Nine Hundred and Sixty-Five Thousand, Three Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars ($965,384.00); authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        55. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to authorize the spend for an insurance binder to Archer Contingent Energy Risk, LLC, for forced outage insurance for the Denton Energy Center for the Winter of 2023-2024; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8389 - authorizing the spend for power plant forced outage insurance coverage for the Winter of 2023-2024 and awarding such insurance binder to Archer Contingent Energy Risk, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $950,000.00).
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        56. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton denying Hwy 377 Partners, Ltd.'s petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        57. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton denying 2020 Long Tail Trail Investments, LLC's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        58. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton denying Joe Erwin and Barbara Erwin's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        59. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton denying Robert Hawk and Celia Hawk's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        60. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton denying Ryan Kayay, Harry Speake III, and Nathan Murray's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        61. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton denying Red Bird Ridge, LLC, Ashlee Rivers, and Reed Rivers's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        62. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton denying Red Bird Ridge, LLC, Abigail Mount Miller, and Crispin Mount Miller's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        63. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton denying Rodrigo Garcia's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        64. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton denying Mutual First, LLC's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        65. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton denying Keith Dill and Leah Dill's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        66. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton denying Carlos Sandoval's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        67. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton denying 636 Denton Dev Company, LLC's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        68. Agenda Ready
          Action Item

          Conduct the second of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 7.25 acres of land, generally located 224 feet north of E. McKinney Street and 1,140 feet east of Trinity Road, into the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; extending the boundary limits of the City of Denton to include the annexed property in the city limits; providing for a corresponding amendment to the city map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A23-0003c, Walker Tract Annexation, Angie Manglaris)

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Action Item be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        69. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Coffman Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by Purchasing on July 26, 2023, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide a financial analysis for the Airport; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8133 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $71,250.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $86,250.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        70. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Assignment of Airport Lease from Nebrig Properties, LP to Mark Hicks Transport, LLC covering property located at 4801 John Carrell Road, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport; amending the existing Airport Lease; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment of Airport and Consent Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (4-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        71. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton dissolving the Traffic and Safety Commission; repealing all ordinances and resolutions in conflict; and providing an effective date.

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        72. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a third amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and RPS Infrastructure, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 18, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,031,479.50, amended by Amendments 1 and 2 approved by City Council; said third amendment to provide engineering and design services relating to the Bonnie Brae Phase 6 - West University Drive (US 380) to North Elm Street (US 77) street improvement project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-032 - providing for an additional third amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $368,038.20, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $3,137,886.70).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        73. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consult with City attorneys regarding operating agreements and impact fees for the Hunter Ranch and Cole Ranch projects, where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position.

        74. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, temporarily waiving requirements to purchase winter outage insurance for the Denton Energy Center under the 2023 Denton Municipal Electric Energy Risk Management Policy; and providing an effective date.

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        Agenda Video

        Special Called Meeting

        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Chapter 14, Article VIII of the Code of Ordinances (Non-Discrimination in Public Accommodations, Employment Practices, and Housing), to add a fair chance hiring provision to Section 14-203-5 setting hiring standards to limit employers’ consideration of the criminal history on an initial job application; providing severability; providing a savings clause; providing for publication and codification; providing for a penalty; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be tabled. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        2. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) Request seeking a supermajority for a resolution to go directly onto an upcoming agenda to express support for state legislation similar to H.B. 870 and S.B. 1989, which would prohibit pet stores from selling dogs or cats unless they are obtained from an animal control agency, an animal shelter, or an animal rescue organization. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        6. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072 Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of real property situated in the Original Town of Denton, Abstract 511, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located along North Locust Street where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third party.

        9. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Quorum Architects, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Council on November 15, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $663,800.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by Purchasing; said second amendment to provide additional design services for the Solid Waste Maintenance Facility for the Capital Improvements Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7818-004 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $90,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $771,300.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        10. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with C&C Environmental Services, Inc., for the removal, replacement, and inspection of filter media at the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant for the Water Production Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8355 - awarded to C&C Environmental Services, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,224,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        11. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Classic Chevrolet, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Council on September 21, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000.00; said first amendment to provide additional funding for the supply of light duty vehicles which include sedans, passenger vans, pickup trucks, hybrid, and electric vehicles for various City of Denton departments through the Fleet Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7661 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $7,500,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        12. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Nelson + Morgan Architects, Inc., for the Municipal Court Renovation Design and Rendering project for the Facilities Management Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7818-009 - awarded to Nelson + Morgan Architects, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        13. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract Number RA05-21, for the renewal extension of radio system hardware, products and services, and support annual maintenance for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8287 - awarded to Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $11,405,038.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        14. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Texas Fire & Sound, Inc., for fire alarm monitoring, repairs, installation, and maintenance of various City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8313 - awarded to Texas Fire & Sound, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        15. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Piedmont Door Automation, LLC dba Piedmont Door Solutions, for the installation, equipment, repair, and replacement of doors for various city buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8305 - awarded to Piedmont Door Automation, LLC dba Piedmont Door Solutions, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        16. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Techline, Inc., for the supply of 25KV Insulated Rubber Goods, Connectors, Hardware, and Accessories for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8359 - awarded to Techline, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $7,500,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        17. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Custom Landscapes, Inc. dba Classic Landscapes and Maintenance, for a landscaping and improvement contractor for the Parks and Recreation Department and other City departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8358 - awarded to Custom Landscapes, Inc. dba Classic Landscapes and Maintenance, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,375,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        18. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087; Consultation with Attorneys - Texas Government Code, Section 551.071. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the offer of a financial or other incentive to Fine Arts Theater of Denton, LLC. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request, the City has received from Fine Arts Theater of Denton, LLC, a developer, which the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, renovate or expand in or near the territory of the city, and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations. Consult with the City’s attorneys about legal matters related to economic development incentives to potentially be offered to Fine Arts Theater of Denton, LLC, where a discussion of these legal matters in an open meeting would conflict with the duty of City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and its City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.

        19. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Town of Prosper, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize the Town of Prosper and City of Denton to utilize each entities’ solicited contracts for the purchasing of various goods and services; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8447 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Town of Prosper).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        20. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton establishing the Mobility Committee as an Advisory Committee; establishing the powers and duties of the Mobility Committee; dissolving the Traffic Safety Commission; dissolving the Council Mobility Committee; repealing all ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith; providing for a severability clause and an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        21. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton dissolving the Traffic and Safety Commission; repealing all ordinances and resolutions in conflict; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding City Council Priorities and Key Focus Areas for the City of Denton. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        4. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant 2024 in the amount of $5,000,000 for implementation of the advanced metering infrastructure system; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        5. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Denton County, Texas, constituting Denton County’s formal waiving of a claim to its possible allocated share of the proceeds of the U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs - Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG Grant) 2023; and declaring an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        6. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application by the City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) to the City of Denton Community Development Department for the 2024/25 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in the amount of $250,000 to construct and extend the trail loop at Denia Park and add American With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant connecting trails at Carl Gene Young Sr Park; and providing for an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        8. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Associated Supply Company, Inc. dba ASCO Equipment ASCO Rentals, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 685-22, for the purchase and repair of construction equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8129 - awarded to Associated Supply Company, Inc. dba ASCO Equipment ASCO Rentals, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $7,000,000.00).

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        9. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton denying Knopf Family LLC's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        10. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton supporting Denton Affordable Housing Corporation’s 9% housing tax credit application to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for proposed new construction of the Stella Haven Apartments to provide affordable rental housing; committing to provide fee reductions in an amount of $500.00; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        11. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton supporting The Quad at Denton LLC’s 9% housing tax credit application to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for proposed new construction of the Quad Apartments to provide affordable rental housing; committing to provide fee reductions in an amount of $500.00; and providing an effective date.
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        12. Passed
          Resolution

          Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton supporting Cairn Point Carroll, L.P.’s 9% housing tax credit application to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for proposed new construction of the Cairn Point Carroll Apartments to provide affordable rental housing; committing to provide fee reductions in an amount of $500.00; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton supporting Legacy Oaks Seniors, LP’s 9% housing tax credit application to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for proposed new construction of the Legacy Oaks Senior Living Apartments to provide affordable rental housing; committing to provide fee reductions in an amount of $500.00; and providing an effective date.
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        14. Agenda Ready
          Planning and Zoning Commission

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton designating the property located at 314 Marietta Street, legally known as Block 1 Lot 4 of the West Oak Addition, a Historic Landmark under Section 2.9.4 of the Denton Development Code; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and effective date. (HL23-0002c, Historic Landmark Designation of 314 Marietta Street, Cameron Robertson) The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (5-0) and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends a favorable determination (6-0). (HL23-0002c, Historic Landmark Designation of 314 Marietta Street, Cameron Robertson)

          Council Member Beck motioned that the Planning and Zoning Commission be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider a final reading and adoption of an ordinance granting to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, a non-exclusive electric power franchise for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and using an electric delivery utility system in the City of Denton; prescribing the relationship and relative rights between grantee and others with respect to construction in the city and location of facilities; providing for enforcement of the franchise; prescribing the duties, responsibilities, and rulemaking authority of the City Manager and the City with respect to administration of this franchise; reserving to the governing body of the City the right to set charges and rates of grantee; regulating the construction work done by the grantee in the City; addressing the joint use of poles, trenches, and ducts in certain instances; addressing relocation of facilities; providing for compensation to the City from the grantee for the franchise privilege; requiring certain records and reports and providing for inspections and preservation thereof; providing for enforcement of the franchise; providing for assignment of the franchise; providing for indemnity and insurance; providing for term, renewal, effective date, and acceptance of this franchise; addressing conformity with applicable laws, City charter and City code; providing for good faith effort; providing for the repeal of the existing franchise ordinance no. 2012-359 to Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, its predecessors and assigns, and finding that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        16. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Consider adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and the Denton Chamber of Commerce, amending the contract approved by the City Council on September 27, 2022 and extended through September 30, 2024 by consent of both parties, in the not to exceed amount of $125,000, said first amendment to provide additional funding to provide for a program to promote economic development, providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing for an effective date (providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $25,000, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $150,000). The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (10-0).

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Work Session Report be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        17. Passed
          Work Session Report

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for Norman Roscoe’s Cedar Street Bash event which will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Norman Roscoe; and providing an effective date.

          This Work Session Report was discussed on the Consent Agenda.

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        18. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton denying North Texas Constructing Inc.’s petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        19. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Deb Armintor regarding Ceasefire Resolution.

        20. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Amira Rasoul regarding Free Palestine Denton.

        21. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Justin Weis regarding Ceasefire Resolution.

        22. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Jordan Lachance regarding Palestine.

        23. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Jo Hargis regarding Palestine.

        24. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Jesse Risner-Jacox regarding Ceasefire Resolution.

        25. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Kara Stuart regarding “Ceasefire Resolution: Small Town Solidarity for an Occupied Nation.”

        27. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) Request for a medium priority work session to discuss the feasibility of an opt-in Community Benefits Ordinance that would provide a fast-track approval process for developers with signed Community Benefits Agreements. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        28. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Wilson Office Interiors, LLC, amending the contract approved by the City Council on March 22, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $845,000.00; said first amendment to provide additional funding for office furniture purchased for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7959 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $211,250.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,056,250.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        29. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with C. Green Scaping, L.P., for the landscape enhancements of US377 from Roselawn Drive to Country Club Road for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8261 - awarded to C. Green Scaping, L.P., in the not-to-exceed amount of $352,423.47).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        30. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8260 for Emergency Kiosk Installation and Maintenance; and providing an effective date (RFP 8260).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        31. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider appointments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (Westpark TIRZ) Board of Directors.

          This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        32. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a fifth amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Halff Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on November 6, 2018, in the not-to-exceed amount of $837,900.00, amended by Amendments 1-4 approved by Purchasing and City Council, said fifth amendment to provide the design for the full depth reconstruction and utility improvements surrounding the square for the Capital Improvement Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6590-041 - providing for an additional fifth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $890,769.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,030,809.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        33. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for pre-construction services of the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant Expansion Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8289 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,452,441.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 1).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        34. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with C&C Environmental Services, Inc., for the repair of Filter #4 Underdrain System, including the removal and replacement of the filter media at the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant for the Water Production Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8366 - awarded to C&C Environmental Services, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $151,800.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        35. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Schneider Siltation, LLC, for the Inlet Filters Installation and Trash Abatement Program for the Drainage Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8394 - awarded to Schneider Siltation, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        36. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Biggs and Mathews Environmental, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Council on June 7, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $160,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by Purchasing; said second amendment to provide additional scale facility and roadway improvements for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7109-025 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $50,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $259,358.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        37. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ordering an election for Place 5, Place 6, and Mayor to Place 7 to be held on May 4, 2024, and if required, a runoff election to be held on June 15, 2024; prescribing the time, manner, and conduct of the election in accordance with a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for election services with the Elections Administrator of Denton County; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        38. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton establishing classifications and positions in the Denton Fire Department; creating and eliminating certain positions; repealing Ordinance No. 23-2213 relating to establishing the classifications and prescribing the number of positions in each classification for the Denton Fire Department; providing repealer, cumulative, and severability clauses; and declaring an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        39. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a First Amendment to the 2023-2027 Meet and Confer Agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Fire Fighters Association Local 1291 by amending Article 5 - Promotions - regarding the promotional process for the new civil service classification of Fire Lieutenant; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        40. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Naloxone (Narcan) distribution and education. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        41. Agenda Ready
          Public Presentation

          Mayor’s Red Kettle Challenge Award

        44. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consultation with City’s attorneys regarding litigation in Cause No. 24-10005-481, styled “State of Texas v. City of Denton, et al.” pending in the 481st District Court, Denton County, Texas; 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 jeopardize the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

        45. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, renaming the section of West Prairie Street between South Welch Street and Bernard Street to Dever Boulevard; providing for severability and an effective date. THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED TO WITHDRAW THIS ITEM INDEFINITELY. (SRN22-0002, Prairie Street Renaming, Karina Maldonado).
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        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential subject matter to be discussed by a future Charter Review Committee. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
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        2. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Five-Year Financial Forecast for Denton Municipal Electric. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
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        3. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City of Denton and Habitat for Humanity of Denton County, Inc. to provide HOME Investment Partnership Program funds for the new construction of four (4) homebuyer units located at Habitat Village (located in Southeast Denton between Duncan St. and Hill St. and along Smith St.), Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $309,350.93; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        4. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving the aquatics master plan; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval (5-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        7. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 25 "Streets, Sidewalks, And Public Places", Article I "In General", Section 25-4 "Painting or marking on public property; permit for painting address numbers for pay", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, to remove the requirement to obtain a permit; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing an effective date.
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        8. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Development Agreement between the City of Denton and Curve Development, LLC and Cyrene at Hickory Creek, LLC for the granting of a Public Access Easement for a park trail, for the construction of trail improvements, and for the planting of trees within the Hickory Creek Road Medians; authorizing acceptance of the public access easement; and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board recommends approval (7-0)

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        9. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the December 13, 2023 meeting absence by Planning and Zoning Commission Member Jason Cole be excused; and declaring an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        10. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Receive information from staff regarding financial matters regarding the Denton Municipal Electric FY 2023-24 operating budget and financial forecast to the extent such projects are confidential under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorneys under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding legal issues associated the above matter 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 Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation.

        11. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home rule municipality, authorizing the city manager, or designee, to execute an encroachment on easement agreement by and between the City of Denton, as grantor, and Denton ANUSA, LLC, as grantee, for the purpose of the construction and placement of private improvements that encroach into a city owned electric utility easement, recorded in document no. 2015-42438 of the official public records of Denton County and being located in the G. Walker survey, abstract no. 1130, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        12. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding an amendment to an existing Planned Development District (PD 174, Country Lakes), with amendments including but not limited to, modification to the development plan to increase seating and parking capacity and modify access, on approximately 28 acres of land generally located at the northeast corner of Crawford Road and Carnegie Ridge Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (4-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Smith and second by Commissioner Villareal. (PDA23-0001b, St Mark, Julie Wyatt)

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. Receive a presentation from staff containing competitive power information related to a proposed power purchase agreement and lease between the City of Denton, as the seller of power and electric energy services, and lessor, and a cryptocurrency mining operator, as buyer and lessee; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding the same.

        15. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Assignment of Airport Lease from Hangar 10 Flying Museum to Sykes-Vaughan Investments, LLC covering property at 1945 Matt Wright Lane, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport; amending the existing Airport Lease; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment of Airport Lease and Consent Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (6-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        16. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc., amending the contract approved by Purchasing on December 16, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $23,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by Purchasing; said second amendment to provide a pricing evaluation and update of the original Scope of Work for the Landfill Gas To Energy Project for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7109-017 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $30,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $55,435.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        17. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and HDR Engineering, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on November 1, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $217,106.50, said first amendment to provide Lead and Copper Public Outreach and Crisis Communication Plan for the Water Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7574-019 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $93,375.50, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $310,482.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        18. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Open Systems International, Inc., for the implementation of an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFP 8255 - awarded to Open Systems International, Inc., in the six (6) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,800,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        19. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with DNV GL Noble Denton USA, LLC, for the development and implementation of Data Extraction Solution and the Annual Maintenance and Support of Synergi Electric software for Denton Municipal Electric, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8322 - awarded to DNV GL Noble Denton USA, LLC, in the two (2) year not-to-exceed amount of $125,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        20. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Doble Engineering Company, for the purchase of PRC-005 Compliance Software for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8350 - awarded to Doble Engineering Company, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $252,222.35).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        21. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hammett Excavation, Inc., for the Moseley Road Landfill Erosion Maintenance Project for the Solid Waste Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8354 - awarded to Hammett Excavation, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,156,005.17).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        22. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Techline, Inc., for the purchase of 27kV circuit breakers for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8369 - awarded to Techline, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,145,250.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        23. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hawk Construction, LLC., for the construction of precast concrete security/screening walls for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8370 - awarded to Hawk Construction, LLC., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        24. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, approving a pre-qualified professional services list of state certified Engineers for professional engineering services for various capital infrastructure-related projects within the City of Denton for the Capital Improvements Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377 - for a two (2) year, with the option for one (1) additional one (1) year extension, in the total three (3) year term).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        25. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Aerowave Technologies, LLC, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 696-23, for the purchase and installation of in-cab radios for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8415 - awarded to Aerowave Technologies, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $79,500.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        26. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Universe Technical Translation, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 699-23, for the purchase of telephone interpreter services for the Customer Service Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8435 - awarded to Universe Technical Translation, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year in the not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        27. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Axis Construction, LP, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 662-22, for the installation and procurement of elevated water storage tank mixers for the Water Production Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8445 - awarded to Axis Construction, LP, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $90,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        28. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and GT Distributors, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Council on October 13, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $393,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide public safety equipment and supplies for the Fire and Police Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7479 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $98,250.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $491,250.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        29. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a third amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Howell Design Group, LLC (HDG), amending the contract approved by Purchasing on May 28, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $45,000.00; amended by Amendments 1-2 approved by City Council; said third amendment for additional expedited security consulting and design services for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (PSA 7723 - providing for an additional third amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $150,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $797,300.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        30. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Artistic Painting Company, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Council on June 7, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide interior and exterior painting services for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7952 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $150,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $750,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        31. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Techline, Inc., for the supply of traffic signal poles for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8422 - awarded to Techline, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        32. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments Inc., through the GSA Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # GS-07F-6099R, for the purchase of one (1) Gemini Raman and FTIR Chemical Analyzer for the Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8456 - awarded to Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $102,604.53).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        33. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and U.S. Venture, Inc. f/k/a Martin Eagle Oil Company, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on January 28, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $16,000,000.00; said first amendment to continue to purchase motor vehicle fuels for use by all City departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7251 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $4,000,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $20,000,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        34. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Stephen Dillenberg regarding "The usurpation of the law by Denton City Council is killing us. Their actions are not compliant with Local, State nor Federal Law, so frequently in fact, I asked why, and one of them actually told me, “We can do whatever we want."

        35. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Amira Rasoul regarding Free Palestine Denton.

        36. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Justin Weis regarding Ceasefire Resolution.

        37. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Malak Abu-esheh regarding Palestine.

        38. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on August 16, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $387,500.00, said first amendment to continue to manage and control the geometric network to a utility network in the capacity of Owner's Engineer to Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7804-004 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $65,000.00, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $452,500.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        39. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Deb Armintor regarding Ceasefire Resolution.

        40. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming Dylan Dorrell Memorial Trail located in South Lakes Park; and providing an effective date. [Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommended approval (5-0).]

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        41. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton naming Jeff LaQuey Memorial Trail located in Hartlee Field Mountain Bike Park; and providing an effective date. [Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommended denial (5-0)]

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        42. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc., for engineering review of private development projects for the Development Services Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8401 - awarded to HR Green, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $12,000,000.00).

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        43. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts regarding use of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas (DPS) Interactive System which supplies Driver Records and Monitoring Services for Human Resources; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        44. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Settlement Agreement and Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company as Subrogee of Antonee Bean v. City of Denton;” Cause No. CV-2024-00042, pending in the Denton County Court at Law No. 2, Denton County, Texas; and directing the City Manager or designee and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; and declaring an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        45. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. CV-2024-00042, styled “State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company as Subrogee of Antonee Bean v. City of Denton” pending in the Denton County Court at Law No. 2, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

        47. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Kristine Bray regarding Abundance Denton petition for using the 2024 TRiP funds for getting more buses on the road in Denton.

        48. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting a 100% property tax exemption for qualifying child-care facilities as authorized under Texas Tax Code Section 11.36 and Article VIII, Section 1-R of the Texas Constitution; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and establishing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        49. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with City attorneys regarding an amendment to an existing Planned Development District (PD 174, Country Lakes), with amendments including but not limited to, modification to the development plan to increase seating and parking capacity and modify access, where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation.

        50. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton confirming the appointment of Bryan Cose as acting Chief of Police of the City of Denton Police Department beginning on February 13, 2024; and declaring an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        51. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider a motion to reconsider the February 6, 2023 approval of a resolution of the City of Denton supporting Denton Affordable Housing Corporation’s 9% housing tax credit application to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for proposed new construction of the Stella Haven Apartments to provide affordable rental housing; committing to provide fee reductions in an amount of $500.00; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Watts motioned, Mayor Hudspeth seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        52. Agenda Ready
          Public Presentation

          Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton supporting Denton Affordable Housing Corporation’s 9% housing tax credit application to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed new construction of the Stella Haven Apartments to provide affordable rental housing; committing to provide fee reductions in an amount of $500.00; and providing an effective date.
          Attachments

        53. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 25 "Streets, Sidewalks, And Public Places", Article I "In General", Section 25-4 "Painting or marking on public property; permit for painting address numbers for pay", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, to remove the requirement to obtain a permit; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing an effective date.

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 035 - Staff Recruiting and Hiring. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
          Attachments

        3. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Danna Zoltner regarding Gaza.

        4. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Denton and University of North Texas System (UNT System) for the dedication of permanent water easements and temporary construction easements on University of North Texas property to the City of Denton, Texas for the Northwest Water Transmission Main in exchange for improvements to the existing University of North Texas fire suppression system; and providing for an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        6. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Historic Landmark Commission and Police Chief Advisory Board

          This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        7. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying a letter of support to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) as the lead applicant to the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Program Implementation Grant on behalf of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area (DFW MSA) and neighboring jurisdictions; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        8. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Department of the Army Fort Worth District under the Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) Section 205 to study, determine cause, and find a solution to the flooding of Cooper Creek and the adjacent areas; and declaring an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        9. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of The Colony, Texas, for the transfer to The Colony of its share ($12,876) of the proceeds of the U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs - Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG Grant) 2023; and declaring an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        10. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between Denton Independent School District and the City of Denton to work collaboratively to enable students and employees of DISD to have greater access to Denton Public Library resources through a Books2Go Account at the Denton Public Library; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        11. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the February 12, 2024 meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Lee Riback be excused; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        12. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Suburban Corridor (SC) District, Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MN) District, and Residential 3 (R3) District to a Planned Development (PD) District with SC and MN base zones on approximately 18.235 acres of land generally located at the northwest corner of East University Drive (US 380) and Old North Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commission Smith and second by Commissioner Villarreal. (PD23-0003a, 380 Multifamily and Commercial, Mia Hines)

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        14. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton denying North Texas Contracting Inc.'s petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        15. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton denying Harold Peck, Mary Peck, and Peck Investments, LTD.’s petitions for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City’s consent to the reduction of the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        16. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton denying Donald J. Steinberg’s petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City’s consent to the reduction of the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        17. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program in the amount of $111,186 for wildland personal protective equipment; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        18. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Outdoor Recreational Legacy Partnership Program 2024 funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service in the amount of $2,250,000 for materials and construction costs to renovate Mack Park; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        19. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, providing a Special Sign District zoning overlay on an approximately 54 acre property generally located on the southeast corner of State School Road and Interstate 35E in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $500.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Villarreal and second by Commissioner Cole. (SD23-0002a, James Wood Autopark Special Sign District, Ashley Ekstedt)

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        20. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, approving a pre-qualified professional services list for engineering services for various water and wastewater utilities projects for the Water Utilities Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8213 - for a three (3) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year term). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        21. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with DMI, Corp., for the replacement of the heat exchanger at the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8311 - awarded to DMI, Corp., in the not-to-exceed amount of $602,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        22. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Schofield Civil Construction, LLC, for the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant Sludge Improvement Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8314 - awarded to Schofield Civil Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,849,813.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        23. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Stuart C. Irby Company, for the supply of distribution manual and automatic equipment with remote controllers for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8374 - awarded to Stuart C. Irby Company, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $30,000,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        24. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mann Robinson & Son, Inc., for drainage infrastructure repair services for the Drainage Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8393 - awarded to Mann Robinson & Son, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        25. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Thelin Recycling Company, L.P., for the grinding of brush for the Beneficial Reuse Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB-BV 8411 - awarded to Thelin Recycling Company, L.P., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,750,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        26. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., for the purchase of equipment, materials, and parts for the operation and maintenance of the ultraviolet disinfection system at the Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant; which is the sole provider of these items, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8471 - awarded to Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $750,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        27. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Genuine Parts Company, dba NAPA Auto Parts, amending the contract approved by City Council on January 28, 2020, in the not-to-exceed amount of $20,000,000.00; and said first amendment to continue the purchase of products and services for the on-site parts facility for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7136 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $25,000,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        28. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Weatherproofing Services, LLC, amending the contract approved by the City Council on April 27, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide roofing, gutter, and downspout maintenance, repair, and installation services on various City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7606 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $375,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,875,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        29. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Bryan & Sons Locksmith, Inc., for the repair, installation, and maintenance of locksmith services for various city buildings and equipment for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8306 - awarded to Bryan & Sons Locksmith, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        30. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with CGC General Contractors, Inc., for the renovation of the meeting room to construct a conference room and study rooms at the Emily Fowler Library for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8361 - awarded to CGC General Contractors, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $154,257.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        31. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Dustrol, Inc., for street milling services for the Streets Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8368 - awarded to Dustrol, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        32. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Techline, Inc., as the primary vendor, and Stuart C. Irby Company, as the secondary vendor, for the supply of electric rubber insulated termination, connectors, splices, and accessories for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8400 - awarded to Techline, Inc., as the primary vendor and Stuart C. Irby Company, as the secondary vendor, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        33. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mobotrex, Inc., for the supply of traffic signal hardware, cabinets, and electronics, Section A - Pelco Mounting Hardware, for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8406 - awarded to Mobotrex, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $855,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        34. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., for the supply of traffic signal hardware, cabinets, and electronics, Sections B - Cabinet Electronics, C - Cabinets, D - Applied Information Electronics, and E - PTX Cameras and Accessories, for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8406 - awarded to Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,395,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        35. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Peruna Glass, Inc. dba Glass Doctor of North Texas, for the replacement and repair of glass for various City assets for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8412 - awarded to Peruna Glass, Inc. dba Glass Doctor of North Texas, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        36. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with RAG of Fort Worth LLC dba Royal Auction Group, Inc., for managing live online vehicle and equipment auctions for the disposal of City of Denton assets and Police Department impound vehicles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8413 - awarded to RAG of Fort Worth LLC dba Royal Auction Group, Inc., for three (3) years with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $50,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        37. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with DiVal Safety Equipment, Inc., for the acquisition of self-contained breathing apparatuses for the Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8432 - awarded to DiVal Safety Equipment, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        38. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8458 for the mapping, surveying, and monument repairs at Oakwood and IOOF Cemeteries; and providing an effective date (RFP 8458).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        39. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Lockton Companies, LLC, for Benefit Consultant Services for citywide employee benefit programs for Risk Management; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8425 - awarded to Lockton Companies, LLC, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $540,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        40. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072 Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of real property situated in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, Abstract Number 1184, H. Sisco Survey, which survey is also known as the Hiram Cisco Survey, in conjunction with catalyst projects where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City's position in negotiations with a third party.

        41. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Malak Abu-esheh regarding Ceasefire for Palestine.

        42. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Amira Rasoul regarding Ceasefire for Palestine.

        43. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Gaelle Antoine regarding Ceasefire for Palestine.

        45. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Stephen Dillenberg regarding "The usurpation of the law by Denton City Council is killing us. Their actions are not compliant with Local, State nor Federal Law, so frequently in fact, I asked why, and one of them actually told me, “We can do whatever we want."

        46. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Tawnie Harris regarding Ceasefire in Gaza and why it concerns the citizens of Denton, TX

        47. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. 23-6616-431, styled “City of Denton v. Jesse Ray Eakers, Jr., Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P., Fleetco Inc., The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, and Southerland Transport, L.L.C.” pending in the 431st District Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

        48. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Settlement Agreement and Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “City of Denton v. Jesse Ray Eakers, Jr., Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P., Fleetco Inc., The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, and Southerland Transport, L.L.C;” Cause No. 23-6616-431, pending in the 431st Judicial District Court, Denton County, Texas; and directing the City Manager or designee and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; and declaring an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        49. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for the abandonment, relinquishment, and quitclaim of a 1.266-acre public access, drainage and utility easement granted to the City of Denton by Ralph L. Mason Trust, recorded by County Clerk File No. 2007-59444, the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas; providing for the quitclaim thereof to Ralph L. Mason Trust; providing for the terms and conditions of the abandonment, relinquishment and quitclaim made herein; providing for the conveyance of a sanitary sewer easement to the City of Denton; providing for the indemnification of the City of Denton against damages arising out of the abandonment herein; providing for the consideration to be paid to the City of Denton; providing for severability and an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        50. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an Oversized Cost Participation Agreement with Allied Development, LLC, for the design and construction of a 30” wastewater main, 1.9 MGD lift station, wastewater force main, gravity wastewater main, and 12” potable water main for the Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (Allied Development, LLC, an amount not-to-exceed $7,553,327.43).

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Work Session Report be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        51. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the February 14, 2024 meeting absence by Planning and Zoning Commission Member Kimberly Thaggard be excused; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        City Council
        Agenda

        Joint Meeting With Planning And Zoning Commission

        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report and hold a discussion of the Southeast Denton Area Plan progress and receive direction and concurrence related to the proposed strategies as recommended by the project team and Steering Committee.
          Attachments

        City Council
        Agenda

        Joint Special Called Meeting With Denton Isd Board Of Directors

        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update on City of Denton summer camp programming. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
          Attachments

        2. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update on the City of Denton construction projects surrounding Denton High School. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
          Attachments

        3. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding city space at future Denton ISD elementary schools. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
          Attachments

        4. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices in school facilities and infrastructure; Receive a presentation from Denton ISD regarding school safety and provide direction to staff - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.076 and Texas Government Code Section 551.089.

        City Council
        Agenda Video

        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential subject matter to be discussed by a future Charter Review Committee. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
          Attachments

        4. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report and hold a discussion on the Denton Police Department Annual Update and 2023 Annual Report. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
          Attachments

        7. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Airport Land Lease Agreement for a term of twenty-five (25) years between the City of Denton, Texas, and Roanoke Air and Auto, Inc covering property at 904 Aeronca Lane, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Airport Lease Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (5-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        8. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the funding agreement between the City and Cumberland Youth and Family Services approved by City Council on April 19, 2022; said first amendment to extend the term of the agreement and to require additional services; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        9. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the funding agreement between the City and Denton County MHMR approved by City Council on April 19, 2022; said first amendment to extend the term of the agreement and to require additional services; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        10. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a supplement to the agreement for street lighting service by and between Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and the City of Denton for Townsend Green Phase 2 - McKinney Street and Trinity Road authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        11. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application through the Water Utilities Department to the Texas Water Development Board for financial assistance via a fixed rate loan in the amount of $195,845,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas to fund the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0-1).

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        12. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending Resolution No. 19-2886 relating to the Bond Oversight Committee, to amend the scope of responsibilities of the committee; and provide for an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        13. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to accept on behalf of the City an offer from the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”), administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) relating to an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) grant of $763,000.00 for the Airport Master Plan with the City responsible for ten percent of total project costs; requiring the City to provide $78,864.40 in contributory funds for the Airport Master Plan at the Denton Enterprise Airport with an estimated total project cost of $788,644.00; and providing an effective date. The Airport Advisory Board recommends (5-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        14. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance establishing the City of Denton Utility System Nodal Market Revenue Financing Program and authorizing Utility System Nodal Market Revenues Notes, Taxable Series A, in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed sixty million five thousand dollars ($60,005,000) to satisfy ERCOT financial security requirements; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        15. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance directing the publication of Notice of Intention to issue $84,770,000 in principal amount of Certificates of Obligation of the City of Denton for General Government and Solid Waste projects; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        16. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance directing the publication of Notice of Intention to issue $177,560,000 in principal amount of Certificates of Obligation of the City of Denton for Waterworks and Wastewater System and Electric System projects; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        17. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a temporary utility service contract by and between the City of Denton and the Kansas City Southern Railroad Company D/B/A CPKC (“KCSRR”) relating to the construction of Hickory Creek Road within the railroad right-of-way located at KCSRR Milepost MM99.54, within the County and City of Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds not to exceed the amount of $22,470.86 for the temporary utility service line installation (the City will receive a final invoice upon completion of the work); and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        18. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding appointments to vacancies on City of Denton boards and commissions. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
          Attachments

        19. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development, increase foot traffic, stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and Fine Arts Theater of Denton, LLC for an amount not to exceed $1,620,869 of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone One funds; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. The Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board recommends approval (5-0).

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        21. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, approving the 2022/2023 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (Westpark TIRZ) annual report; and declaring an effective date. The TIRZ Number Two Board recommends approval (11-0).

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        22. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation FY 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in the amount of $600,000 to develop a comprehensive safety action plan; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        23. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for water and wastewater modeling services for the Water Utilities Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7574-031 - Professional Services Agreement for water and wastewater modeling services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $95,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        24. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with PowerWorld Corporation, for the annual licensing, maintenance, and support of PowerWorld Simulator software, currently used by Denton Municipal Electric, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8404 - awarded to PowerWorld Corporation, in the not-to-exceed amount of $63,112.50, with a contract term expiring February 21, 2027). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        25. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Strong Data, Inc., for scalehouse software and hardware for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8431 - awarded to Strong Data, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $339,080.85). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        26. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., to purchase Flygt pumps, equipment, parts, supplies, and services to operate and maintain the City of Denton sewage pumping stations and treatment plants for the Water Utilities Department, which is the sole provider of this service, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8476 - awarded to Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,875,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        27. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a sixth amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Nelson + Morgan Architects, Inc., amending the contract approved by Purchasing on February 13, 2014, in the not-to-exceed amount of $24,840.00, amended by Amendments 1-5 approved by Purchasing and City Council, said sixth amendment to provide additional design services for the base project and additional design services of the HVAC system at Fleet Maintenance; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 5497 - providing for an additional sixth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $171,299.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $541,698.97).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        28. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a second amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Coffman Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by Purchasing on July 26, 2023, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by City Council; said second amendment to provide additional objectives within the Scope of Work for the Airport Master Plan; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8133 - providing for an additional second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $788,644.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $874,894.00). The Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        29. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, for the approval of a pre-qualified professional services list for operations and management of the Denton Community Shelter; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8268 - for a three (3) year term).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        30. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., for a Citywide Parking Study for the Engineering Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8360 - Professional Services Agreement for Citywide Parking Study awarded to Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $109,967.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        31. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with T.G. Whitton Company, for welding and fabrication services for various City of Denton Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8437 - awarded to T.G. Whitton Company, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        32. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Reeder Distributors, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 715-23, for the purchase of new equipment, as well as repairs, inspections, and replacement of existing shop equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8485 - awarded to Reeder Distributors, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        33. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Frazer, LTD, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number 650-21, and through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract Numbers AM10-20 & AM10-23, for the purchase of ambulances for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8495 - awarded to Frazer, LTD, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,200,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        34. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Stephen Dillenberg regarding "The usurpation of the law by Denton City Council is killing us. Their actions are not compliant with Local, State nor Federal Law, so frequently in fact, I asked why, and one of them actually told me, “We can do whatever we want."

        35. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Dana Dillenberg regarding “Recovering from A Seriously Debilitating Series of Neurological Issues (3 TIA's) after dose 1 of Pfizer, without support from the people who recommended it, who then congratulated themselves for their successes, without acknowledging the harm done to this community."

        36. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Jeff Barr regarding ETJ.

        37. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Ed Soph regarding Denton Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

        38. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Melinda Preston regarding Israel.

        39. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Tad Preston regarding Israel.

        40. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Carole Novielli regarding Volunteer Storm Spotters.

        41. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with City attorneys regarding the definition and land use regulations for donation boxes within the City of Denton, Texas, where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position.

        City Council
        Agenda Video

        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 038 - Franchise Fees Collections. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
          Attachments

        2. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) Request for a Work Session to discuss establishing a Community Benefits Ordinance 2) Request for a Work Session to discuss guidelines for individual Council Member discussions with developers and businesses. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
          Attachments

        3. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential subject matter to be discussed by a future Charter Review Committee. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
          Attachments

        4. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold discussion, and give staff direction regarding requiring working air conditioning in rentals and prohibiting HOAs from disallowing air conditioners. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
          Attachments

        6. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding proposed amendments to the Hunter Ranch Improvement District’s Operating and Project Agreements. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
          Attachments

        7. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding a proposed Power Purchase Agreement with Yellow Viking Development One, LLC that includes data stemming from public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation.

        8. Passed
          Minutes

          Consider approval of the minutes of the March 19, 2024 Joint Meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission, April 2, 2024 Joint Meeting with DISD, and April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting.

          This Minutes was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        10. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a pipeline crossing contract with the Kansas City Southern Railway Company, a Missouri Corporation, D/B/A CPKC (“Railway Company”), for the purpose of crossing under the railway company’s tracks and right-of-way at Mile Post D 103.27 (Alliance Subdivision) Denton (Denton County), Texas to construct, maintain, operate, use and/or remove a proposed sanitary sewer pipeline for the City’s Bonnie Brae Phase 3 Widening and Realignment Project; providing for the expenditure of funds in the Not-To-Exceed Amount of Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($9,375.00); authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        11. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding in the amount of $4,969,060 for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 funding period through the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) Transportation Reinvestment Program which provides financial assistance to DCTA member cities for transit-supportive projects; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        12. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for election services with Denton County for joint election services for the May 4, 2024 Denton regular municipal election being held for the purpose of electing Council Members to Places 5 and 6 and electing a Mayor to Place 7, at a total estimated cost of $62,029.40; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        13. Passed
          Planning Case

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, Nunc Pro Tunc, correcting a scrivener’s error in the ordinance number on the signed copy of Ordinance No. A23-0003c; providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A23-0002c, Walker Tract Annexation, Angie Manglaris)

          This Planning Case was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        14. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for Fry Street Entertainment District and Merchants Association’s Fry Street Fair event which will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 and Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 109 Avenue A; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        15. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Main Street Association a noise exception for the Twilight Tunes Series, which will be held on Thursday, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13, June 20 and Friday, June 21, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the Courthouse Lawn - 110 W Hickory Street; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        16. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Denton Cinco de Mayo, a three-year noise exception for the Cinco de Mayo celebrations on Friday, May 3, 2024, through Sunday, May 5, 2024, Friday, May 2, 2025, through Sunday, May 4, 2025, and Friday, May 1, 2026, through Sunday, May 3, 2026; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        17. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Lewisville, Texas, for the transfer to Lewisville of its share ($24,596.00) of the proceeds of the U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs - Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG Grant) 2023; and declaring an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        18. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement for highway overpass by and between the City of Denton (“City”) and the Kansas City Southern Railroad Company D/B/A CPKC (“KCSRR”) relating to the construction of Hickory Creek Road within the railroad right-of-way located at KCSRR Milepost MM 99.54, within the County and City of Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds not to exceed the amount of $10.00 and other good and valuable consideration for the license agreement for highway overpass; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        19. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton revising Policy No. 1.00 Policies, Procedures, and Administrative Directives; and declaring an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        20. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton adopting Standards of Care for recreational care programs administered by Denton’s Parks and Recreation department pursuant to Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041(b)(14); and providing an effective date. The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board recommends approval (4-0).

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        21. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code’s land occupancy process; amendments include but are not limited to: Table 2.2-A: Summary of Development Review Procedures and Section 2.5: Development Permits and Procedures; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Villareal and second by Commissioner Smith. (DCA24-0002b, Land Occupancy, Julie Wyatt)

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        22. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, A Texas Home-Rule Corporation (“City”), amending the City’s Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan previously adopted by the City Council in Ordinance No. 19-863 enacted on April 16, 2019, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Watts seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        23. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing and approving the creation of Denton Public Facility Corporation, a public facility corporation, pursuant to Chapter 303 of the Texas Local Government Code; approving the articles of incorporation; approving the initial bylaws for the corporation; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Watts motioned, Mayor Hudspeth seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        24. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation (“Denton”) providing for, authorizing, and approving the execution by the City Manager of the Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) between Denton and Yellow Viking Development One, LLC (“Yellow Viking”); authorizing the acceptance and approval by the City Manager of the Letter of Credit, or other credit support issued on behalf of Yellow Viking, further securing the obligations of Yellow Viking to Denton for the benefit of Denton; approving the execution of such other and further related documents deemed necessary to effectuate the transactions allowed under this agreement by the City Manager, which are incident to or related to the PPA; finding that that the purchase of capacity and energy made by Denton under the terms of the PPA are in the public welfare; authorizing the expenditure of funds; determining that specific information contained in documents involved in this transaction pertain to a “Competitive Electric Matter” as set forth under the provisions of §551.086 and §552.133 of the Texas Government Code, as amended; allowing the public to inspect and reproduce the PPA as redacted; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (3-1).

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        26. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Freese and Nichols, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on December 12, 2017, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,000.00, said first amendment to provide full depth reconstruction and utility improvements within the project limits for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 6625 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,630,500.00, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,830,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        27. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., to manage and control improvements to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) network in the capacity of Owner Engineer for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7804-013 - awarded to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,399,998.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        28. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Atmospheric G2, LLC, for weather forecasting services for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. (RFP 8420 - awarded to Atmospheric G2, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $165,240.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        29. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Quorum Architects, Inc., for professional design services for the addition and renovation of the Linda McNatt - Animal Care and Adoption Center for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7818-010 - awarded to Quorum Architects, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,333,200.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        30. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Martinez Architects, LP, for the architectural design services of Fire Station # 5 & Fire Station # 6 for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7818-011 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Martinez Architects, LP, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,071,500.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        31. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Skanska USA Building Inc, for project management services for the renovation at the Water Works Park for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8245-002 - Professional Services Agreement for project management services awarded to Skanska USA Building Inc, in the not-to-exceed amount of $167,256.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        32. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Skanska USA Building Inc, for project management services for the renovation of the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8245-003 - Professional Services Agreement for project management services awarded to Skanska USA Building Inc, in the not-to-exceed amount of $299,360.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        33. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Daikin Applied Americas Inc. dba Daikin Applied, for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision for various City buildings and to assist with service, preventative maintenance, and installation of Daikin equipment in new and existing facilities for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8331 - awarded to Daikin Applied Americas Inc. dba Daikin Applied, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        34. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., for a Professional Services Agreement for the design of the North Lakes Soccer Complex, Emily Fowler Library, Martin Luther King Recreation Center, and Avondale Park (NEMA) Parking Lots for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8386 - awarded to Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $570,800.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        35. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Stuart C. Irby Company, for the supply of electric aluminum swage connectors for the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8452 - awarded to Stuart C. Irby Company, for two (2) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total four (4) year not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        36. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to approve a pre-qualified professional list of firms to be contracted for real estate acquisition and relocation services for various real property and capital improvement projects within the City of Denton for the Real Estate Department; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8460 - for a three (3) year term).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        37. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with GWB Enterprises, LLC dba Clean & Green Car Wash, for vehicle washing and detailing services for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8470 - awarded to GWB Enterprises, LLC dba Clean & Green Car Wash, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        38. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Bradstreet Construction, LLC dba ForeverLawn Texas, for the removal and replacement of the North Lakes Driving Range tee line turf for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8474 - awarded to Bradstreet Construction, LLC dba ForeverLawn Texas, in the not-to-exceed amount of $60,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        39. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mountjoy Aquatics, LLC, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 701-23, for repair services and purchase of swimming pool equipment for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8494 - awarded to Mountjoy Aquatics, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,300,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        40. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of University Park, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize the City of University Park and City of Denton to utilize each entities’ solicited contracts for the purchasing of various goods and services; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8510 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of University Park).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        41. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Sam’s Club, through the Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities (PACE) Contract Number P00246, for the acquisition of Retail Suppliers Services for various city departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8514 - awarded to Sam’s Club, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $450,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        42. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 718-23, for a gas identification system for the Fire Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8529 - awarded to FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $58,800.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        43. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Lessek Enterprises, LLC dba Impress Graphics, for printing services for all City of Denton departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8436 - awarded to Lessek Enterprises, LLC dba Impress Graphics, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        44. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Amazon Services, LLC, through the Omnia Partners Contract Number R-TC-17006, for the procurement of business products and office supplies through an online marketplace for various City of Denton departments, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8497 - awarded to Amazon Services, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        45. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Melinda Preston regarding Denton Farmer’s Market.

        46. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Tad Preston regarding Fine Arts Theater.

        47. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Justin Weis regarding Palestine.

        48. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Susanna Strange regarding Greg Abbott targeting free speech at public universities.

        49. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Malak Abuesheh regarding Free Palestine.

        50. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Sydney Schoellhorn regarding Palestine.

        51. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Jane Torrie regarding Residential Development.

        52. Filed
          Work Session Report

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton confirming the appointment of Lauren Thoden as the City Secretary; and providing an effective date.

          This Work Session Report was discussed on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        53. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Public Facilities (PF) district to Residential 7 (R7) district on approximately 1.143 acres of land generally located at the southeast intersection of Bonnie Brae Road and Riney Road in the City of Denton, Denton County; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [7-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Thaggard. (Z23-0008b, Bonnie Brae Rezoning PF to R7, Angie Manglaris).

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        54. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. 24-1005-481, styled “State of Texas v. City of Denton; Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of Denton; Brian Beck, Mayor Pro Tem of Denton; Vicki Byrd, Paul Meltzer, Joe Holland, Brandon Chase McGee, and Chris Watts, Members of the City Council of Denton; Sara Hensley, City Manager of Denton; and Doug Shoemaker, Chief of Police of Denton; in their official capacities” pending in the 481st District Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

        56. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting Texas Filmmakers Corporation, a three-year noise exception for Thin Line Fest on Saturday, April 27, 2024, Saturday, April 26, 2025, and Saturday, April 25, 2026; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        57. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the filing of applications, forms, and associated documents with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) by the City Manager, to seek permits, permit amendments, permit renewals, and authorizations needed for the operation of the City’s Water Utility, the expenditure of funds needed to receive TCEQ Permits and Authorizations, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        58. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, concurring with the City Manager’s reorganization of the City’s administrative departments and divisions; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        60. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton confirming the appointment of Jessica Robledo as Interim Chief of Police of the City of Denton Police Department beginning on April 16, 2024; and declaring an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        2. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Municipal Judge term to be discussed by a future Charter Review Committee. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        7. Agenda Ready
          Public Presentation

          Proclamation: Bike Month
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        9. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the 2023 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of $1,110,774 to fund the salaries and benefits of three additional full-time employees; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        10. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, by replacing Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances in its entirety; amending section 1-12 titled “General Penalty” of the Code of Ordinances by increasing the maximum fine to $500 for violations of Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        11. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for the Denton Mudbug event which will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Lucky Lou’s Bar; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        12. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for Every Witch Way Market which will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, and Saturday, June 15, 2024; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        13. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $31,500,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Utility System Revenue Notes, Series 2024"; authorizing the issuance of the notes; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the notes; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said notes; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said notes; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends 4-0.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Watts seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        14. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Conduct the second of two readings and act on an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 6.28 acres of land, generally located 1,176 feet north of E. McKinney Street and east of Trinity Road to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A23-0003d, M. Forrest Annexation, Angie Manglaris)

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Passed
          Resolution

          Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas approving the establishment of policies, guidelines, and criteria governing Tax Abatements; and declaring an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0).

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        16. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas approving the establishment of policies, guidelines, and criteria governing Chapter 380 incentives; and declaring an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (8-0).

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        17. Agenda Ready
          Public Presentation

          Proclamation: United Way Denton County Mental Health Month
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        19. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Westwood Professional Services, Inc., for field survey and engineering analysis of dams and ponds for the Engineering and Drainage Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7599-015 - Professional Services Agreement for analysis services awarded to Westwood Professional Services, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $396,152.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        20. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Harendt Construction Group, LLC, for the Hobson Lift Station Electrical Improvements Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8348 - awarded to Harendt Construction Group, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,260,561.12). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        21. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mann Robinson & Son, Inc., for the site preparation and construction of a concrete retaining wall for the Underwood Substation for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8419 - awarded to Mann Robinson & Son, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,680,724.55). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        22. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with W Watertech Services, Inc., for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant (RRWTP) Chain and Flight Equipment Package for the Water Utilities Department, which is the sole provider of this commodity, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8356 - awarded to W Watertech Services, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $785,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        23. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and RS Welding, LLC, amending the contract approved by City Council on November 5, 2019, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,400,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide welding services for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7132 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $350,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,750,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        24. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Peloton Land Solutions, Inc., for the design of the McKinney Sidewalks Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7599-016 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Peloton Land Solutions, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $602,786.25).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        25. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for design services for the US 380/University Drive Street Lighting Improvements for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7599-018 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,597,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        26. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Council on January 11, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,011,665.00; said first amendment to provide additional construction administration services for the updated construction schedule of the development plans for Fire Station No. 9 for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7818-002 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $99,931.33, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,111,596.33).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        27. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with HOAR Program Management, LLC, for project management services for Fire Station #5 & Fire Station #6 for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8245-004 - Professional Services Agreement for project management services awarded to HOAR Program Management, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $753,044.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        28. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with MSM Signs LLC dba Fastsigns Denton, for interior and exterior signs for various City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8426 - awarded to MSM Signs LLC dba Fastsigns Denton, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        29. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the design of traffic signals at the intersections of Loop 288 and Duchess Drive, Hickory Street at Avenue B, Prairie Street and Bell Avenue, and Eagle Drive and Bernard Street for the Development Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-001 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to HDR Engineering, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $203,340.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        30. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Archden Construction Services, LLC, Ellis and Sons Renovations, LLC, and Acumen Enterprises, Inc., for construction services for renovations, remodels, and maintenance of existing facilities for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8451 - awarded to Archden Construction Services, LLC, Ellis and Sons Renovations, LLC, and Acumen Enterprises, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,475,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        31. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8459 for CDL Training; and providing an effective date (RFP 8459).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        32. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Urban SDK, Inc., through the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) Cooperative Purchasing Contract # 47QTCA20D00AP, for crash and traffic volume data software for the Development Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8468 - awarded to Urban SDK, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $73,506.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        33. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with NewEdge Services, LLC, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-4771, for the purchase of contracted GIS services for the Public Works Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8533 - awarded to NewEdge Services, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $194,250.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        34. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Commdex Consulting, LLC, through the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) Cooperative Purchasing Contract # GS-35F-373DA, for fiber consulting services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8537 - awarded to Commdex Consulting, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        35. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Vermeer Equipment of Texas, LLC dba Vermeer Texas-Louisiana, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Nos. 646-21, 684-22, 685-22, & 687-22, for the purchase, repair, and rental of construction equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8540 - awarded to Vermeer Equipment of Texas, LLC dba Vermeer Texas-Louisiana, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,500,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        36. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with GT Distributors, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 698-23, for the purchase of public safety equipment and supplies for the Denton Police and Fire Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8541 - awarded to GT Distributors, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,500,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        37. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Thomas Wood regarding drainage/flooding issues.

        38. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Sydney Schoellhorn regarding Palestine.

        39. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Justin Weis regarding Palestine.

        40. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Melinda Preston regarding upcoming elections.

        41. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Tad Preston regarding beautification.

        42. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. David Cameron regarding drainage/flooding issues.

        43. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Erin Taylor regarding Ceasefire Resolution.

        44. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.087 Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Orange which the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Orange.

        45. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the design services of the Mingo Ruddell Roadway and Quiet Zone project for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7599-017 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,640,400.00).

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        46. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute the CMAR Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 2 to the Construction Manager At Risk Contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for the construction phase services of the second work package for Neighborhood 2 and 6 Improvements for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8055 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., including the second guaranteed maximum price in the partial not-to-exceed amount of $37,615,516.43 and a total contract price of $51,505,116.43).

          Council Member Byrd motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        47. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Industrial Power, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract # 230802 and 230803, for the purchase and repairs of truck and trailer parts for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8539 - awarded to Industrial Power, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,800,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        48. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to sign a letter of collaboration with the Texoma Innovation Engine project, an initiative to develop National Science Foundation Type-1 and Type-2 regional innovation engines focused on transforming the north central Texas and southern Oklahoma logistics industry; providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        49. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, designating the City Manager to serve as the authorized representative to be the signatory for any required documents for the application to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) State Water Implementation Fund of Texas (SWIFT) program for a loan in the amount of $195,845,000 to fund the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Expansion project. The SWIFT program offers low interest rate financing for qualified projects.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        50. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Longhorn Incorporated, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 705-23, for the purchase of irrigation supplies and components for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8508 - awarded to Longhorn Incorporated, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        51. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution of a first amendment to Operating Agreement with “Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas”, relative to funding, ownership, maintenance, and repair of public improvements serving property located within the “Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas” and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        52. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          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 real property interests located in the J. Roger, Abstract No 1084, within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, generally located along the Hickory Creek Road. The potential purchases are related to the City’s Hickory Creek Road Phase 3 Project to construct improvements to Hickory Creek Road (from Riverpass Drive to FM 1830), where a public deliberation of such potential acquisitions would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with third parties. Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. PR-2022-00917-A Case Style: City of Denton v. Walter E. Leatherwood and Betty A. Leatherwood, Individually and as Trustees of the Walter E. Leatherwood and Betty A. Leatherwood Living Trust pending in the Denton County Probate Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City's legal position in pending litigation.

        53. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas adopting the City of Denton Wastewater Master Plan; and declaring an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        54. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Amigos Library Services, for library branch-to-branch transit services for the Library Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8442 - awarded to Amigos Library Services, for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        55. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, supporting legislation relating to the powers and duties of Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas to issue bonds; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Watts seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        56. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to the Hunter Ranch Project Agreement relative to funding, ownership, maintenance, and repair of public improvements serving property located within the “Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas” and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        57. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending prior resolution consenting to the creation of “Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas” and the inclusion of land therein; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Watts motioned, Mayor Hudspeth seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        58. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, re-authorizing and re-approving the creation of Denton Public Facility Corporation under the name Denton City Public Facility Corporation, a public facility corporation, pursuant to chapter 303 of the Texas local government code; approving the articles of incorporation; approving the initial bylaws for the corporation; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        59. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072 Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of real property located in the J. White Survey, Abstract No. 1433, within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located on Colorado Boulevard, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City's position in negotiations with a third party.

        60. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC, for the purchase of bulk hydrated lime, slurry lime, and quick lime for various City of Denton departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8421 - awarded to Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $800,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        City Council
        Agenda Video

        Special Called - Canvassing

        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Appointment

          Issue the following to newly Elected Council Members: · Certificate of Election · Statement of Officer · Oaths of Office
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        3. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the Regular Municipal Election to elect three City Council Members to Places 5, 6, and a Mayor to Place 7 of the City Council of the City of Denton, held on May 4, 2024; declaring that a Runoff Election is not necessary; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        4. Agenda Ready
          Public Presentation

          Proclamation: Chris Watts Appreciation
          Attachments

        City Council
        Agenda Video

        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential subject matter to be discussed by a future Charter Review Committee. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time : 30 minutes]
          Attachments

        4. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Public Utilities Board, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board.

          that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        5. Passed
          Work Session Report

          Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a Development Agreement between the City of Denton and Bonnie Brae BFR, LLC relating to a modification of the Bonnie Brae Street Phase 6 Improvement Project adjacent to the property located at 2205 North Bonnie Brae Street; authorizing the City Manager to execute said Development Agreement; and providing for the receipt of funds from Bonnie Brae BFR, LLC in the amount of eighty-nine thousand, nine hundred and sixty nine and 30/100 dollars ($89,969.30); authorizing the city manager to expend said funds; and providing an effective date.

          that the Work Session Report be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        6. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, renaming the section of S. Mayhill Road between the western terminus of existing Edwards Road and the new S. Mayhill Road, approximately 1,000 linear feet north of Leafy Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for severability and an effective date. (SRN24-0001a, Street Renaming, Erin Stanley)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        7. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton denying Harold Peck, Mary Peck, and Peck Investments, Ltd.'s petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        8. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and Dentex Land, Cattle and Energy, LP for the provision of city services to approximately 92.382 acres of land, generally located north of Johnson Lane, south of Allred Road and 2,325 feet east of John Paine Road; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A24-0001, Dentex Annexation, Angie Manglaris)

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        9. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 92.382 acres of land, generally located north of Johnson Lane, south of Allred Road and 2,325 feet east of John Paine Road. (A24-0001a, Dentex Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
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        10. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, annexing approximately 92.382 acres of land, generally located north of Johnson Lane, south of Allred Road and 2,325 feet east of John Paine Road to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A24-0001b, Dentex Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
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        11. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for an Equipment Sales and Rental use on approximately 10 acres of land, generally located on the south side of US 380, approximately 3,800 feet west of Masch Branch Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and second by Commissioner Cole. (S24-0001a, RDO Equipment, Ashley Ekstedt)

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        12. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to approve a pre-qualified professional services list of architectural firms for professional architectural services for various vertical capital infrastructure-related projects within the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8376 - for a two (2) year, with the option for one (1) additional one (1) year extension, in the total three (3) year term).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Sun Coast Resources, LLC, for the purchase of bulk diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8438 - awarded to Sun Coast Resources, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $125,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        14. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Artistic Painting Company, Inc., for interior and exterior painting services for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8441 - awarded to Artistic Painting Company, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,000,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Suburban Corridor (SC) district to Residential 6 (R6) district on approximately 1.52 acres of land generally located 266.11 feet east of Country Club Road and located north of Hobson Lane in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Cole. (Z24-0003a, Vandesmith Tract Rezoning, Bryce Van Arsdale)

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        16. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Industrial Disposal Supply Company, LLC, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 686-22, for the purchase of sewer equipment, sweepers, brush handling trucks, and similar equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8555 - awarded to Industrial Disposal Supply Company, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,790,723.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        17. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the April 24, 2024 meeting absence of a Planning and Zoning Commission Member Margie Ellis; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        18. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the April 10, 2024 meeting absence of a Planning and Zoning Commission Board Member Jordan Villarreal; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        19. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton establishing classifications and positions in the Denton Fire Department; creating and eliminating certain positions; repealing Ordinance No. 24-178 relating to establishing the classifications and prescribing the number of positions in each classification for the Denton Fire Department; providing repealer, cumulative, and severability clauses; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        20. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas determining upon the necessity of acquiring real property and authorizing the purchase for public use, the acquisition of approximately 0.6565-acres from the State of Texas for the use and benefit of University of North Texas f/k/a North Texas State Teachers College. (“Owner”), for a water, wastewater and electric easement (Collectively, the “Property Interest”) located in the Eugene Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, Denton County, Texas, and being part of City of Denton IH 35N utility relocations (The “Project”) ROW CSJ: 0195-03-074; authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to consummate and accept the purchase, grant and conveyance of the property interest; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to exceed One Million, Six Hundred Thousand Dollars (1,600,000.00) plus closing cost and estimated expenses of $15,000.00 (Total $1,615,000.00); and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        21. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Federal Railroad Administration FY 2023-2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure Improvements Program funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in the amount of $1,600,000 to reconstruct a railroad crossing; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        22. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the updates to Roadway Impact Fees. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
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        23. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Brazoria County, Texas, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize Brazoria County, Texas and City of Denton to utilize each entities’ solicited contracts for the purchasing of various goods and services; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an effective date (File 8571 - award an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Brazoria County, Texas).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        24. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the design of Highway Safety Improvement Program traffic signals at the intersections of US 77 (North Elm Street) at Loop 288 interchange, FM 2164 (North Locust Street) at Loop 288 interchange, US 380 at Thomas J. Egan Road, and North Western Boulevard at Jim Christal Road for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-002 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $340,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        25. Agenda Ready
          Historic Landmark Commission

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, approving an application for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark, located at 903 W Oak Street, located on the south side of W Oak Street between Fulton Street and Mounts Avenue; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (4-0). (HL24-0001a, 903 W Oak Street - Tax Exemption, Cameron Robertson)

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Historic Landmark Commission be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        26. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Chapter 25, Article III, “Cemeteries” Section 25-168 regarding placement of objects in cemetery, including floral designs and greenery, to allow for the placement of the flag of the United States of America; providing for codification; severability and an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        27. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Independent School District for joint facility use and transportation services for Denton Parks and Recreation camps and programs; authorizing the City Manager to perform all obligations of the City under the agreement, including the expenditure of funds in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        28. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Donna Smith regarding newly elected officials.

        29. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Daniel Cowart regarding Palestine.

        30. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Justin Weiss regarding making a difference in your community.

        31. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Thomas Wood regarding update on drainage/flooding issues.

        32. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Amira Rasoul regarding Palestine.

        33. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Elizabeth Clinton regarding ceasefire resolution.

        34. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Stephen Dillenberg regarding election fraud, election tampering, high crimes and felonies of public servants against Denton’s people, and conspiracy to keep cancer.

        36. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for the abandonment of a 1.808-acre avigation easement, in all air space above an imaginary horizontal geometric plane at a constant height of six hundred and eighty feet (680) above mean sea level, being located in the Masch Branch Industrial Block A Lot 1, an addition to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, in the William Bryan Survey No. 148, as shown on the plat thereof recorded in Cabinet M, Page 131 and granted to the City of Denton by Bret Ellis Wier and Jacquita Lynn Wier, recorded by County Clerk File No. 96-R0041901, the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas, subject to a reverter; providing for the quitclaim thereof to NW Denton Industrial, L.P.; providing for the terms and conditions of the abandonment, and quitclaim made herein; providing for the indemnification of the City of Denton against damages arising out of the abandonment herein; providing for the consideration to be paid to the City of Denton; providing for severability and an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        37. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton denying Linken Real Estate LP's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        38. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Article III “Boards, Commissions and Committees” Division 3, “Rules and Procedures” Section 2.85 Appointment, Nomination and Filling Vacancies on Boards and Commission, providing for codification; severability and an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        39. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to: 1) execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton County for the sale and license of City owned property including: A)- executing a Contract of Sale of 2.364 acres of City owned land to Denton County for the purchase price of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($550,000.00), and B)- executing a License Agreement for approximately 8.662 acres of land for the purposes of the County Outdoor Nature Programming and other public uses, 2) accept $3,450,000.00 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“SLRF”) under the American Rescue Plan (“ARPA”) funding to provide for past costs associated with the renovation completed during the pandemic and to support management and operation of the Denton Community Shelter: and 3)-the dedication from Denton County a 3.201 acre Public Trail Easement, in the Hiram Sisco Survey, Abstract Number 1184, and the J. Brock Survey, Abstract Number 55, all located in the City and County of Denton, Texas; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        40. Passed
          Work Session Report

          Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton authorizing the City Attorney to 1) file a motion, under 5.0261 of the Texas Property Code, for the removal of a discriminatory provision from instrument No. 1933-85058 (DR/243/246) (“Original Deed”) with the clerk of Denton County District Court and 2) file a material correction deed under 5.029 of the Texas Property Code to remove all discriminatory provisions from the Original Deed; and providing an effective date.

          that the Work Session Report be discussed. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        41. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Public Utilities Board, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board.

          that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        42. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Public Utilities Board, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board.

          that the Appointment be recommended for disapproval. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        43. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Public Utilities Board, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board.

          that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        44. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Public Utilities Board, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board.

          that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        City Council
        Agenda Video

        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding proposals from the Board of Ethics to 1) repeal and replace Ethics Ordinance Sec. 2-273 (a) Conflicts of Interest, and 2) eliminate Sec. 2-281 (c) (4) Burden of Proof, including amending the Board of Ethics’ Rules of Procedure to adjust Evidentiary Hearing procedures to reflect the elimination of the requirement for the Complainant to testify at an evidentiary hearing. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 60 minutes]
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        3. Passed
          Minutes

          Consider approval of the minutes of the May 14, 2024 Special Called Canvassing Meeting and May 21, 2024 Regular Meeting.

          that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        4. Agenda Ready
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Planning & Zoning Commission.

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Appointment be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        5. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of (I) permanent electric easement, generally located at 3833 Airport Road, Denton, Texas 76207, A 0.408-acre easement tract (526551), Fastenal Addition, Block A, Lot 1 for the Denton West to RD Wells Project, Parcel No 1A, situated in William Neil Survey Abstract No. 970, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit “A” (“collectively, the property interests”); authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney, to acquire the Property Interests by agreement, if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the property interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney, to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        6. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with International Business Machines Corporation, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-4942, for cyber security services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8550 - awarded to International Business Machines Corporation, in the not-to-exceed amount of $90,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        7. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a Second Amendment to an Economic Development Program Grant Agreement with NorthStar Bank of Texas, an assignee of Windjammer, LTD., dated March 23, 2004; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        8. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an Oversize Cost Participation Agreement with 4600 Ganzer Investments, LLC, for the construction of a 16” water main for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (4600 Ganzer Investments, LLC, in the amount not-to-exceed amount of $1,092,497.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        9. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance by the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company, a Delaware Corporation (“UPRR” for the purpose of preliminary engineering services at mile post 723.03 (Choctaw Subdivision) Denton (Denton County), Texas for the City’s Bonnie Brae Phase 2 Vintage Blvd project: providing for the expenditure of funds in the not-to-exceed amount of forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00); authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        10. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Subsection 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Subsection 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE AGENDA DUE TO A TIE VOTE AT THE JULY 23, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THIS ITEM UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. (DCA23-0002g, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris)

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Planning Case be continued to a date certain. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        11. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $151,660,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation refunding and improvement bonds, Series 2024"; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends 4-0.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        12. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $262,330,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024"; authorizing the issuance of the certificates; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the certificates; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said certificates; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval 4-0.

          Council Member Byrd motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas repealing the Solid Waste and Recycling Criteria Manual, Stormwater Criteria Manual, Transportation Criteria Manual, Water and Wastewater Criteria Manual, and Streetlight Criteria Manual; combining such documents into the Denton Design Criteria Manual; approving the Denton Design Criteria Manual; providing for a Design Deviation Procedure; and providing for severability, a savings clause and an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        14. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide suggestions or recommendations regarding updates to the City of Denton Criteria Manuals. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        15. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Binkley & Barfield, Inc., for design services for Neighborhood 5A for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7599-019 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Binkley & Barfield, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,355,840.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        16. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for engineering services for the conceptual design and due diligence items for the Clear Creek Interceptor project for the Wastewater Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8213-001 - Professional Services Agreement for engineering services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,259,400.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        17. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Keasler Sales, LLC, for the purchase of protective relay panels for the Brinker Substation Phase II for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8473 - awarded to Keasler Sales, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $82,578.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        18. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with SewerAI Corporation, for sewer pipe and manhole rating services for the Drainage and Wastewater Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8488 - awarded to SewerAI Corporation, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $875,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        19. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Aerowave Technologies, LLC, for the Aerowave In-Cab Radio subscription for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8536 - awarded to Aerowave Technologies, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $122,850.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        20. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8429 for Substation Power Transformers; and providing an effective date (RFP 8429). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        21. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Pethealth Services (USA) Inc., for microchips and cloud-based data management software for Denton Animal Services; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8500 - awarded to Pethealth Services (USA) Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $207,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        22. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Stuart C. Irby Company, for the supply of electric utility fault circuit indicators for Denton Municipal Electric to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor: and providing an effective date (RFP 8511 - awarded to Stuart C. Irby Company, for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,350,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        23. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Fiscal Year 2023 Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) in the not-to-exceed amount of $11,500,000 for the Pecan Creek Trail Shared Use Path; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        24. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) FY24 Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants Program in the amount of $175,000 for a recruitment and retention program for Police Officers; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        25. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Chapter 14, Article VIII of the Code of Ordinances (Non-Discrimination in Public Accommodations, Employment Practices, and Housing), to add a fair chance hiring provision to Section 14-203-5 setting hiring standards to limit employers’ consideration of the criminal history on an initial job application; providing severability; providing a savings clause; providing for publication and codification; providing for a penalty; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        26. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with The MODassic Group, LLC dba CivicBrand, for a mission, vision, and rebranding initiative for the Marketing and Communications Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8532 - awarded to The MODassic Group, LLC dba CivicBrand, in the not-to-exceed amount of $80,000.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        27. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code standards and regulations for Donation Boxes; amendments include but are not limited to Table 5.2-A: Table of Allowed Uses, Section 5.4.3: General Standards for Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 5.4.4: Additional Standards for Specific Accessory Uses, and Section 9.2: Definitions related to Donation Boxes; providing for application requirements and process; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing savings and severability clauses and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the proposed Code amendment. Motion for approval by Commissioner Villarreal and second by Commissioner Cole. (DCA24-0006a, Donation Boxes, Mia Hines)

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        28. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, A Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal cooperative agreement with the City of Sanger, Texas, under the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001, to authorize the City of Denton to exchange one remote supervisory electric automatic switchgear; and declaring an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        29. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton waiving a condition to creation of Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16 (OLEX MUD), encompassing approximately 553 acres of land, located north of Old Stoney Road, south of Jackson Road, and west of FM 156 within Division 2 of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton, Texas; and providing an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        30. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Conduct the first of two public hearings of the City of Denton, Texas regarding the adoption of a strategic partnership agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16.
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        31. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive an update from the Denton Chamber of Commerce on fair chance hiring, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the proposed amendment for Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances (Non-Discrimination in Public Accommodations, Employment Practices, and Housing) to add a fair chance hiring provision. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        32. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Daniel Cowart regarding Palestine.

        33. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Richard Harris regarding Palestine.

        34. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Kali Wood regarding issues at property and community concerns regarding children.

        35. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Justin Weiss regarding Ceasefire Resolution.

        36. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Amira Rasoul regarding Palestine.

        37. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Andrea Nichols regarding Council position on Planning and Zoning.

        38. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Donna Smith regarding elections.

        39. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a date for a public hearing to consider the amendment of Land Use Assumptions, Roadway Capital Improvements Plan, and the imposition of updated Roadway Impact Fees; and providing for an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        40. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a grant to Eagle Surveying, LLC for improvements located at 212 W. Sycamore St. from the Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and providing for an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

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        41. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton creating a Charter Review Committee and setting forth the charges of the 2024-2025 Charter Review; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        42. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. 24-1005-481 case style: “City of Denton v. State of Texas v. City of Denton Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of Denton; Brian Beck, Mayor Pro Tem of Denton; Vicki Byrd, Paul Meltzer, Joe Holland, Brandon Chase McGee, and Chris Watts, Members of the City Council of Denton; Sara Hensley, City Manager of Denton; and Doug Shoemaker, Chief of Police of Denton; in their official capacities,” in the Denton County Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the professional conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City's legal position in pending litigation.

        43. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive an update from the Denton Chamber of Commerce on fair chance hiring, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the proposed amendment for Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances (Non-Discrimination in Public Accommodations, Employment Practices, and Housing) to add a fair chance hiring provision. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        City Council
        Agenda Video

        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 039 - Electric System Operations. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        2. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update on ad valorem rates and General Fund financials. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        4. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the City of Denton Draft Climate Action Plan. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
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        5. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) Request for a work session to evaluate the pros and cons of making Election Day a municipal holiday. 2) Request for a work session to set the scope and timelines for a Board of Ethics and staff review and report on policies for Council interactions with petitioners, applicants, and partners. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        6. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold discussion, and give staff direction regarding proposed amendments to the Denton Code of Ordinance requiring working air conditioning in rentals and prohibiting community associations from disallowing window air conditioners. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        7. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Planning & Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

          that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        8. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the relocation and road widening projects (ROW CSJ 0195-03-103, ROW CSJ 0081-13-074, and ROW CSJ 1951-01-012) of various facilities operated by Denton Municipal Electric generally located at I35E frontage road at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing, I35W frontage road between FM 407 and FM 2499 and FM1515 from Bonnie Brae Street to Westcourt Road within the territorial limits of the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to exceed $5,000,000; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        9. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and 1898 & Co., a division of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on August 1, 2023, in the not-to-exceed amount of $892,320.00, said first amendment to add additional services as the Owner's Engineer for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7804-010 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $197,780.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,090,100.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        10. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Freeport Welding & Fabricating, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Council on June 27, 2023, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,279,570.00; said first amendment to complete the purchase of three (3) 60,000 gallon tanks for the Denton Energy Center Winterization Project; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8220 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $140,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,419,570.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        11. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with (CTS) Crown Texas, Inc. dba Crown Texas, Inc., for the purchase of prefabricated substation control buildings for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8418 - awarded to (CTS) Crown Texas, Inc. dba Crown Texas, Inc., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,419,785.01). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        12. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC, for the I-35 Utility Relocation at Fort Worth Drive project, including the construction and movement of public water and abandonment of wastewater utilities in support of the Texas Department of Transportation’s I-35 widening from US-377 to South Locust Street for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7968-006 - awarded to Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $750,870.75). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Gage & Cade Construction, LLC, for the construction of the Landfill Entrance Facility (Scalehouse) Improvements Project for the Solid Waste and Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8281 - awarded to Gage & Cade Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,419,799.60). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        14. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Trilliant Networks Inc., for the renewal extension of continued vendor support services for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for Denton Municipal Electric, which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8566 - awarded to Trilliant Networks Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,707,564.10).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the emergency purchase of property, boiler, machinery, and business interruption insurance coverage for the Denton Energy Center through the City’s broker of record, Lockton Companies, LLC; and providing an effective date (File 8544 - awarded to Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Services Limited (AEGIS), for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,707,349.29). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        16. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Vision Zero Phase II Implementation Plan for the Development Services Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8430 - Professional Services Agreement for implementation services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $190,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        17. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Vernara LLC, for truck hauling services for the Streets Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8492 - awarded to Vernara LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,300,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        18. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number DIR-CPO-5091 for Apple Branded Products, accessories, & warranties, DIR-CPO-4875 for Products & Related Services, DIR-CPO-5094 for Products & Related Services, DIR-CPO-5188 for Products & Related Services, DIR-TSO-4181 for Products & Related Services, DIR-TSO-4317 for Products & Related Services; through Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network, Contract Number 081419 for Technology Catalog Solutions; through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract 661-22 for Technology Equipment, Products, Services, and Software; through the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract Number 230105 for Information Technology Solutions, Products, and Services; through the Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing Network Contracts: Omnia 2018011-02 and Omnia R220804 for Information Technology Solutions, Total Cloud Solutions, and Services with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8561 - awarded to SHI Government Solutions, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,000,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        19. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Wärtsilä North America, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on April 20, 2021, in the not to exceed amount of $3,448,184.00; said first amendment to continue to supply routine maintenance supplies for the Denton Energy Center; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 7544 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $862,046.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $4,310,230.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        20. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton denying McCart St, LLC's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        21. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton denying McCart St, LLC's petition for removal of property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton and denying the City's consent to the reduction of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        22. Agenda Ready
          Public Presentation

          Hold a public hearing inviting citizens to comment on the 2024 Action Plan for the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development.
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        23. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the 2022 Mobility Plan, including adding a Major Collector roadway functional classification to the Thoroughfare Plan and amending the Thoroughfare Plan Map to change the alignment of the 380 Connector and to extend East Windsor Drive across State Loop 288. The general area is located at the current terminus of East Windsor Drive, approximately 700 feet west of State Loop 288, south of Kings Row, and extending approximately 4,800 feet toward the east, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official mobility plan; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and seconded by Commissioner Thaggard. (MPA24-0001b, East Windsor Extension, Julie Wyatt)

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        24. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Conduct the second of two public hearings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a strategic partnership agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16; authorizing and directing the Mayor of the City to execute the strategic partnership agreement; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        25. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a Veterinary Clinic use on approximately 2 acres of land, generally located on the south side of Teasley Lane, approximately 525 feet west of Pennsylvania Drive, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner Villarreal and second by Commissioner Thaggard (S23-0006b, Wright Denton Teasley, Ashley Ekstedt)

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        26. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Section 17-166 of the Code of Ordinances relating to requiring air conditioning in rental units; providing a repealer clause; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; providing for a penalty; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        27. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Archer Western Construction, LLC, for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Capacity Re-Rate and Performance Improvements Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8141-2 - awarded to Archer Western Construction, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $43,994,500.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        28. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute and administer joint funding agreements (“agreements”) for water resource investigations by and between the City of Denton and the United States Geological Survey, Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center (“USGS”) related to continued support of the Hickory Creek streamflow station (“station”) in an annual amount not to exceed $6,500.00; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        29. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Hold a public hearing and consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of Denton, Texas, making findings that the proposed Tourism Public Improvement District and the proposed public improvements will promote the interests of the City and confer a special benefit on a definable part of the City; providing findings with respect to the nature and estimated cost of the proposed public improvements, the boundaries of the district; authorizing the creation of the district and directing the City Secretary or other officer to publish notice of the creation; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        30. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for a Feasibility and Operation Study of a new aquatic facility with the University of North Texas in an amount not to exceed $20,000; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        31. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Chapter 18 “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”, Article III “Speed of Vehicles”, Section 18-73 “Speed Limits on Certain Roads and Highways”, “TXDOT Roads”, “School Zones”, of the code of ordinances of the City of Denton, to change the locations, extent, and speed limits of certain TxDOT roads and speed zones in the vicinity of a school; providing a repealer clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; providing codification; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        32. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract of sale between the City of Denton, as buyer, and Richard Lee Burch (referred to herein as “seller”), for the purchase of approximately 6.125 acres of land, more or less, for the purpose of the construction of Wastewater Treatment Facility and other public uses, being situated in the James W. Withers Survey, Abstract No. 1343, City of Denton , Denton County, Texas, and being a part of Lot 1, Block 1, of Burch Addition, an addition to the City of Denton, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in document No. 2012-165 of Denton County, Texas, located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction and County of Denton, Texas, for the purchase price of One Million Nine Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($1,900,000.00); authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        33. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract of sale between the City of Denton, as buyer, and Burch Family Farm Ltd (referred to herein as "seller"), for the purchase of approximately 3.919 acres of land, more or less, for the purpose of the construction of Wastewater Treatment Facility and other public uses, being located at 4478 Country Club Road in the J. W. Withers Survey, Abstract No. 1343, located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction and County of Denton, Texas, for the purchase price of Four Hundred and Eighty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars $480,000.00; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        34. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency to conduct a Validated Architecture Design Review Assessment to evaluate the operation technology environment cybersecurity posture; ratifying the execution of the Cybersecurity Assessments Rules of Engagement; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        35. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver Supplemental No. 2 to the Standard Utility Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the City of Denton and the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”), for the reimbursement of design, property acquisition and related services, construction, inspection, project management and other direct costs associated with the adjustment, removal, and/or relocation of water utilities along I-35E from Mayhill to Loop 288 more specifically called the I-35E/Mayhill Utility Relocations Project (Utility ID No. U00008008) for water utility relocation efforts, within the County and City of Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds not to exceed an increase of One Million, Eight Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand, Six Hundred Thirty-Two and 59/100 dollars ($1,832,632.59) therefor; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        36. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute and deliver the Standard Utility Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the City of Denton (“City”) and the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”), for the reimbursement of eligible costs incurred in the adjustment, removal, and relocation of city facilities of both Water and Wastewater Utilities along I-35E from US 377/Fort Worth Drive to Locust Street and along the North Frontage Road at UPRR Railroad to the east (“Utility Relocations Project -TxDOT CSJ# 0195-03- 103/Utility ID:U00020852), within the County and City of Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Fifteen Thousand, One Hundred and Fifteen and 00/100 Dollars ($715,115.00) for Water and Wastewater Utility Relocation efforts; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        37. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of various (I) permanent water and wastewater easements, (II) permanent access easement (III) lift station easement and (IV) temporary construction easements, generally located along Interstate 35 North, Loop 288 to Ganzer Road, situated in the BBB & C RR Co Survey, Abstract No. 141, Ignacio Del-Los-Santos Coy Survey, Abstract No. 212, S. Johnson Survey, Abstract No. 683, Alexander White Survey, Abstract No. 1406, Nathan Wade Survey, Abstract No. 1407, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit “A” (collectively, the “property interests”); authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney, to acquire the Property Interests by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the property interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney, to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        38. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request by Homeyer Engineering for a Specific Use Permit (2003-325) Amendment, including, but not limited to, modification to the site plan to reduce drive-through banking lanes and replace with additional parking. The 0.89-acre property is generally located approximately one block south of Teasley Lane and to the west of FM 2181/Teasley Lane, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and second by Commissioner Thaggard. (S24-0002a, DATCU, Erin Stanley) THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTING TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM TO THE JULY 23, 2024 MEETING.
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        39. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification on approximately 52.589 acres of land from the Residential 6 (R6) District to an Overlay Planned Development - Light Industrial (PD-LI) District. The site is generally located north of Blagg Road, approximately 800 feet east of Geesling Road, in the City of Denton, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability and an effective date. (PD24-0005a, Walker Geesling, Mia Hines). STAFF IS REQUESTING THIS PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO A DATE CERTAIN OF JULY 16, 2024.
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        40. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a Planned Development Amendment for approximately 4.291 acres out of Planned Development 139, generally located on the southeast corner of Vintage Boulevard and I-35W, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing savings and severability clauses and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the proposed amendment. Motion for approval by Commission Ellis and second by Commissioner Villarreal. (PDA23-0005a, Gateway of Denton, Mia Hines)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        41. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding potential amendments to the Core Scientific Power Purchase Agreement and Lease that includes data stemming from public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation.

        42. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., for design services of Landfill Cell 6 for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7109-039 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $367,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        43. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a fifth amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions, LLC, formerly Telvent USA, LLC, amending the contract approved by City Council on May 7, 2013, in the not-to-exceed amount of $491,813.75; said fifth amendment to continue to provide vendor support of the Denton Municipal Electric (DME) ArcFM solution and associated software modules along with new hardware and software upgrades, which is the sole provider of these items, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8564 - providing for a two (2) year term and an additional fifth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $95,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        44. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., to provide pool inspections in the City of Denton for the Development Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8527 - awarded to Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $360,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        45. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Vertosoft, LLC, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number DIR-TSO-4227, for Products & Related Services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8568 - awarded to Vertosoft, LLC, in a one (1) year with four (4) optional one (1) year renewals in a five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $250,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        46. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Perry Weather, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 647-21, for the purchase of lightning warning equipment and services for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8509 - awarded to Perry Weather, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $350,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        47. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Linear Traffic Markings LLC, as the primary vendor, and Traffic Highway Maintenance, LLC, as the secondary vendor, for pavement marking services for the Traffic Operations Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8475 - awarded to Linear Traffic Markings LLC and Traffic Highway Maintenance, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,800,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        48. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with various vendors as set forth below for the purchase of water and wastewater inventory parts to be stocked in the City of Denton Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8444 - awarded to Benmark Supply Company, Inc., Consolidated Pipe & Supply Company, Inc., Core & Main LP, Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, Fortiline, Inc., and Metron Farnier, L.L.C., for three (3) years, with the option for one (1) additional one (1) year extension, in the total four (4) year not-to-exceed amount of $12,000,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        49. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Lexipol, LLC, through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract Number 011822-LXP, for implementation of a citywide policy management system for the Human Resources Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8552 - awarded to Lexipol, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $90,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        50. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending the provisions of Ch. 14 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article IX to Ch. 14, titled Community Associations and Window Air Conditioning Units; providing for a severability clause; providing for a savings clause; providing for a penalty; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted as amended. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        51. Agenda Ready
          Public Presentation

          Proclamation: Denton Odd Fellow Lodge #82, I.O.O.F. 1859-2024 Celebration of 165 Years of Service

        52. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. 24-4150-481, styled “Keisha Kimbrough v. City of Denton” pending in the 481st District Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

        53. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Settlement Agreement and Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “Keisha Kimbrough v. City of Denton;” Cause No. 24-4150-481, pending in the 481st Judicial District Court, Denton County, Texas; and directing the City Manager or designee and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        54. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Elizabeth Clinton regarding Palestine.

        55. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Daniel Cowart regarding Palestine.

        56. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Donna Smith regarding new days.

        57. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Justin Weiss regarding Ceasefire Resolution.

        58. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Amira Rasoul regarding Ceasefire Resolution.

        59. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Richard Harris regarding Palestine.

        60. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Tim Smith regarding open space on Planning and Zoning.

        61. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Planning & Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

          that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        62. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending the provisions of Ch. 14 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article IX to Ch. 14, titled Community Associations and Window Air Conditioning Units; providing for a severability clause; providing for a savings clause; providing for a penalty; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        63. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending the provisions of Ch. 14 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article IX to Ch. 14, titled Community Associations and Window Air Conditioning Units; providing for a severability clause; providing for a savings clause; providing for a penalty; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        4. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1. Request for a work session to reconsider proposed changes to the Two-Minute Pitch process. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        6. Agenda Ready
          Public Presentation

          Recognition: Garland Power & Light to Denton Municipal Electric

        7. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Donna Smith regarding a new day.

        8. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Jayne Howell regarding parking regulations.

        9. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Debbie Scaggs regarding current issues.

        10. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Charles Lee regarding Ceasefire Resolution.

        11. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Erica Garland regarding Planning and Zoning appointment.

        12. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Kimberley Alane Fowler regarding police misconduct.

        13. Passed
          Minutes

          Consider approval of the minutes of the June 4, 2024, Regular Meeting, June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting, and June 21 and 22, 2024 City Council Retreat Meeting.

          that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        14. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Charter Review Committee and Public Art Committee.

          that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the July 18, 2024 meeting absence of Persons with Disabilities Committee Member Isaiah Heck; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        16. Passed
          Work Session Report

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the June 6, 2024 and August 8, 2024 meeting absences of Public Art Committee Member Jennifer Lane; and providing an effective date.

          that the Work Session Report be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        17. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program 2025 in the amount of $750,000 for materials and construction costs of an all-abilities playground at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        18. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Local Parks Non-Urban Indoor Recreation Grant Program 2025 in the amount of $1,500,000 for materials and construction costs of an active adult center; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        19. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code; amendments include but are not limited to providing the uses and development regulations of Appendix A: Rayzor Ranch Overlay District, which is currently “reserved” and referenced in Section 4.8, and providing that the proposed uses and development regulations are being consolidated from existing overlay zoning ordinances and amended accordingly, providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Villarreal and second by Commissioner Cole. (DCA24-0004a, Rayzor Ranch Ordinance Consolidation, Hayley Zagurski)

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        20. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a High-Impact Manufacturing use on approximately 8 acres of land, generally located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Shelby Lane and Dakota Lane, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner Cole and second by Commissioner Pruett. (S24-0003a, Advanced Microbial Solutions, Ashley Ekstedt)

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        21. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a High-Impact Manufacturing use on approximately 9.5 acres of land, generally located on the west side of Dakota Lane, approximately 800 feet south of Shelby Lane, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner Thaggard and second by Commissioner Padron. (S24-0004a, Advanced Microbial Solutions (Dakota), Ashley Ekstedt)

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        22. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, making findings that the proposed service plan and its proposed public improvements will promote the interests of the City and confer a special benefit on a definable part of the City; authorizing a contract of the management of the district and the execution of the service plan; authorizing an assessment method and roll; authorizing a special assessment of the Denton Tourism Public Improvement District; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        23. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton for the appointment of one member to the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District for a two-year term beginning on October 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2026; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        24. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Conduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 92.382 acres of land, generally located north of Johnson Lane, south of Allred Road and 2,325 feet east of John Paine Road, to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A24-0001c, Dentex Annexation, Angie Manglaris)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        25. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 2016-189 and updating the Land Use Assumptions, Roadway Capital Improvement Plan, and the imposition of updated Roadway Impact Fees for designated service areas; adopting Roadway Impact Fees per service unit; establishing procedures for the assessment, collection, computation, expenditure, refund and general administration of Roadway Impact Fees; providing for the establishment of accounts for Roadway Impact Fees; providing construction, severability, and conflict clauses; providing for the amendment the Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances by creating and codifying Article VI, entitled “Roadway Impact Fees”; providing for codification of sections 25-252 through 25-275 in the Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date.

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Work Session Report be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        26. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. DC-22-17013, styled “City of Denton, Texas, acting by and through its Electric Utility Department, Denton Municipal Electric v. Delilah Solar Energy, LLC and Samson Solar Energy, LLC, pending in the 192nd District Court, Dallas County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

        27. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. 24-1005-481, styled “State of Texas v. City of Denton; Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of Denton; Brian Beck, Mayor Pro Tem of Denton; Vicki Byrd, Paul Meltzer, Joe Holland, Brandon Chase McGee, and Chris Watts, Members of the City Council of Denton; Sara Hensley, City Manager of Denton; and Doug Shoemaker, Chief of Police of Denton; in their official capacities” pending in the 481st District Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

        28. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Classic Chevrolet, Inc., as the primary vendor, and ZT Motors Of Texas Three, LLC dba Ron Carter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, as the secondary vendor, for the supply and repair of light-medium duty vehicles which include sedans, passenger vans, pickup trucks, hybrid, and electric vehicles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8455 - awarded to Classic Chevrolet, Inc. and ZT Motors Of Texas Three, LLC dba Ron Carter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        29. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Grapevine DCJ LLC, as the primary vendor, Gilchrist Automotive Group LLC dba Pegasus CDJR LLC, as the secondary vendor, and GPI TX-DCIV, Inc. dba Denton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, as the tertiary vendor, for the supply and repair of light-medium duty vehicles which include sedans, passenger vans, pickup trucks, hybrid, and electric vehicles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8462 - awarded to Grapevine DCJ LLC, Gilchrist Automotive Group LLC dba Pegasus CDJR LLC, and GPI TX-DCIV, Inc. dba Denton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        30. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Platinum Ford North LLC, as the primary vendor, Bob Moore Auto Group, L.L.C., as the secondary vendor, and ZT Motors of Texas Three, LLC dba Ron Carter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, as the tertiary vendor, for the supply and repair of Ford light-medium duty vehicles which include sedans, passenger vans, pickup trucks, hybrid, and electric vehicles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8463 - awarded to Platinum Ford North LLC, Bob Moore Auto Group, L.L.C., and ZT Motors of Texas Three, LLC dba Ron Carter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        31. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification on approximately 52.589 acres of land from the Residential 6 (R6) District to an Overlay Planned Development - Light Industrial (PD-LI) District. The site is generally located north of Blagg Road, approximately 800 feet east of Geesling Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the proposed amendment. Motion for approval by Commissioner Cole and second by Commissioner Pruett. (PD24-0005c, Walker Geesling, Mia Hines).

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        32. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Texas Joint Powers Agency, to represent the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date.

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        33. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on February 23, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $461,100.00; said first amendment to provide design services for the Ryan Road Widening Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-097 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,238,265.15, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,699,365.15). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        34. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 5 to the Design-Build Agreement between the City of Denton and Beta Engineering, LLC, for the design and construction of the Hickory Gas Insulated Substation for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7670 - Change Order No. 5 in the not-to-exceed amount of $248,569.09, for a total contract award aggregated to $41,551,141.48). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        35. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with ReSolved Energy Consulting, LLC, for the supply of Energy Management Office Regulatory Advisement Services for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8392 - Professional Services Agreement for energy management office regulatory advisement services awarded to ReSolved Energy Consulting, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $715,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        36. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for pre-construction services of the Mingo Ruddell Roadway and Quiet Zone project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8490 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $585,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 1).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        37. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Westwood Professional Services, Inc. dba Peloton Land Solutions, Inc., for design services for Neighborhood 5B & Oakland Drainage for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-003 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Westwood Professional Services, Inc. dba Peloton Land Solutions, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,512,215.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        38. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Council on September 20, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide additional Komatsu heavy equipment repair services for the Fleet Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB-BV 8026 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $250,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,250,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        39. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Palomira Corporation dba Bayou Graphics Corporation, as the primary vendor, and Lessek Enterprises LLC dba Impress Graphics as the secondary vendor, for vehicle graphics, decals, and installation for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8315 - awarded to Palomira Corporation dba Bayou Graphics Corporation and Lessek Enterprises LLC dba Impress Graphics, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $315,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        40. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with All Out Custom Truck & Body #1 Inc., for the purchase and installation of utility bodies for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8316 - awarded to All Out Custom Truck & Body #1 Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,700,251.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        41. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Fuhltilt Industries LLC, dba North DFW Trailers as the primary vendor, and Bragg Trailers, L.L.C. as the secondary vendor, for the procurement of trailers for the Fleet Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8457 - awarded to Fuhltilt Industries LLC, dba North DFW Trailers, and Bragg Trailers, L.L.C., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        42. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Enviromatic Systems of Fort Worth, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 720-23, for the acquisition, repair, and maintenance of building management system controls on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8528 - awarded to Enviromatic Systems of Fort Worth, Inc., in the one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        43. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Prestige Elevator Services LLC, for elevator services for various City buildings for the Facilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8535 - awarded to Prestige Elevator Services LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in total five (5) year in the not-to-exceed amount of $750,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        44. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with RS Welding, LLC, for welding services for various City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8548 - awarded to RS Welding, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in total five (5) year in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,987,500.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        45. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P., for external audit services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8562 - awarded to Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $360,500.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        46. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Stephen Hipple on hate crimes and human rights.

        47. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the July 12, 2024 meeting absence of Community Services Advisory Committee Member Sharon Kremer; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        48. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with TEKSystems, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-4638, for Information Technology staff augmentation services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8503 - awarded to TEKSystems, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,900,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        49. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service to be effective August 1, 2024, and adjusting the energy cost adjustment (ECA) rate to reflect actual ECA revenues, expenses and forecast; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        50. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. 23-11633-442, styled “Antonee Bean, Individually and as Next Friend of R.B., a Minor v. City of Denton” pending in the 442nd District Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

        52. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report and hold a discussion on the three potential organizational structure options for the growing City of Denton Convention and Visitors Bureau [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
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        53. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Settlement Agreement and Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “Antonee Bean, Individually and as Next Friend of R.B., a Minor v. City of Denton;” Cause No. 23-11633-442, pending in the 442nd Judicial District Court, Denton County, Texas; and directing the City Manager or designee and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        54. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a fourth amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and King & Spalding, LLP, amending the engagement approved by the City Attorney on March 11, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $49,500.00; amended by amendments 1, 2, and 3, approved by City Council; said fourth amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8159 - providing for an additional fourth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,232,237.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,082,237.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        55. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant Program in the amount of $400,000 for an emergency shelter services program; and providing an effective date

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        56. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Charter Review Committee and Public Art Committee.

          that the Appointment be discussed. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        57. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Charter Review Committee and Public Art Committee.

          that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        City Council
        Agenda Video

        Special Called

        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-25 preliminary utility forecasts for Solid Waste, Water, Wastewater/Drainage, Electric, and Customer Service. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
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        3. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the nominations of Council members to standing and ad hoc boards, committees, and other internal/external groups, and the associated nomination and appointment processes. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
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        4. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development a 2024 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development with appropriate certifications, as authorized and required by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended; authorizing the Director of Community Services, or designee, to sign releases of liens and subordination agreements upon certain conditions; and providing for an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        7. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Subsection 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Subsection 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE AGENDA DUE TO A TIE VOTE AT THE JULY 23, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ON THIS ITEM UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. (DCA23-0002g, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris)

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        8. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the Southeast Denton Area Plan and amending the Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The Southeast Denton Area Plan has an approximate boundary line of 800 feet north of East McKinney Street, 900 feet east of South Woodrow Lane, 700 feet south of Shady Oaks Drive, Dallas Drive to the south, and South Bell Avenue to the west, encompassing approximately 975 acres in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; and providing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposal (5-0). The motion was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Cole. (CA24-0002b, Southeast Denton Area Plan, Julie Wyatt and Mia Hines)

          Council Member Byrd motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        9. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code Subchapter 1; amendments include but are not limited to: Subsection 1.3.4: Conflicts with Other Ordinances and Criteria Manuals; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Cole. (DCA24-0003a, Conflicts with Other Ordinances, Angie Manglaris)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        10. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Internal Audit Plan. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
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        11. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of real property situated in the J. White Survey, Abstract 1433, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located off of Colorado Boulevard, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third party.

        12. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a Specific Use Permit (2003-325) Amendment to allow for site modifications on approximately 0.89 acres of land, generally located approximately one block south of Teasley Lane and to the west of FM 2181/Teasley Lane, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Pruett and second by Commissioner Thaggard. (S24-0002b, DATCU, Erin Stanley) THIS HEARING WAS OPENED AND POSTPONED AT THE JUNE 18, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Weatherproofing Services L.L.C., for the maintenance and installation of roofing, gutters, and downspouts for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8501 - awarded to Weatherproofing Services L.L.C., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,462,500.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        14. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Reliance Environmental Truck Sales LLC dba Reliance Truck & Equipment, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 686-22, for the purchase and repair of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment for various departments for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8591 - awarded to Reliance Environmental Truck Sales LLC dba Reliance Truck & Equipment, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,013,706.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Texan Waste Equipment, Inc., dba Heil of Texas, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 686-22, for the purchase, service, and repairs of sewer equipment, sweepers, brush handling trucks, and similar equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8600 - awarded to Texan Waste Equipment, Inc., dba Heil of Texas, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,059,173.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        16. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton appointing a Primary Member and Alternate Member as official voting representatives to the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Regional Transportation Council; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        17. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with QRF Combat LLC dba Roe Tactical LLC, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 698-23, for the acquisition of helmets and communications gear for the Police Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8578 - awarded to QRF Combat LLC dba Roe Tactical LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $65,003.07).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        18. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., for the renovation at the Water Works Park for the Parks and Recreation Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8461 - Professional Services Agreement for renovation services awarded to Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,897,385.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        19. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the July 8, 2024 meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Lee Riback be excused; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        20. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of real property situated in the H. Sisco Survey, Abstract 1184, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located near the intersection of McKinney Street and North Bell Avenue, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third party.

        21. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Signify North America Corporation, for the Amendment No. 1 to Lifecycle Services Agreement for the maintenance and support of Interact City Software currently used by Denton Municipal Electric; which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8534 - awarded to Signify North America Corporation, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $97,500.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        22. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a temporary license to use agreement between the City and Denton County Transit Authority (DCTA) to temporarily allow DCTA to construct and maintain bus stops and other amenities on City’s right of way for 180 days from the date of execution of this ordinance; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        23. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          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 real property interests located in the J. Roger, Abstract No 1084, within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, generally located along the Hickory Creek Road. The potential purchases are related to the City’s Hickory Creek Road Phase 3 Project to construct improvements to Hickory Creek Road (from Riverpass Drive to FM 1830). Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. PR-2022-00917-A Case Style: City of Denton v. Walter E. Leatherwood and Betty A. Leatherwood, Individually and as Trustees of the Walter E. Leatherwood and Betty A. Leatherwood Living Trust pending in the Denton County Probate Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City's legal position in pending litigation.

        24. Failed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Charter Review Committee and Committee on Persons with Disabilities.

          that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        City Council
        Agenda

        Special Called

        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of real property situated in the J. White Survey, Abstract 1433, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located off of Colorado Boulevard, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third party. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any potential litigation.

        City Council
        Agenda

        Special Called - Budget Workshop

        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the preliminary Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget, Tax Rate, Capital Improvement Program, and Five-Year Financial Forecast. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
          Attachments

        3. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Hold a public hearing on proposed property tax increase that will not exceed $0.595420 per $100 valuation. The proposed rate will exceed the no new revenue tax rate ($0.531785 per $100) but will not exceed the voter-approval tax rate ($0.604748 per $100).
          Attachments

        4. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Personnel Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. Deliberate the employment and duties of Interim Police Chief Jessica Robledo.

        5. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of real property situated in the J. White Survey, Abstract 1433, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located off of Colorado Boulevard, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third party. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any potential litigation.

        City Council
        Agenda Video

        Special Called

        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 041 - Development Planning: Application Processing. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
          Attachments

        3. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the City of Denton Public Safety Flock Safety License Plate Recognition Program. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
          Attachments

        4. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Board of Ethics, Health & Building Standards Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Public Art Committee, Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

          This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        5. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and SPAN, Incorporated to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds and General Fund Dollars for the Senior Nutrition Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $25,500.00 and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        6. Filed
          Work Session Report

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas, providing for client and clinical services to victims of child abuse and non-offending family members; providing for the expenditure of funds in the amount of $233,280; and providing for an effective date.

          This Work Session Report was discussed on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        7. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Grace Like Rain, Inc. dba Giving Grace to provide general fund dollars for Street Outreach program services in furtherance of the coordinated system of homelessness assistance programs in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $125,450.00; and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (6-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        8. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide general fund dollars for a coordinated system of homeless assistance programs in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        9. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton nominating members to the Board of Directors of the Denton Central Appraisal District; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

          Attachments

        10. Filed
          Work Session Report

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Community Waste Disposal, L.P (“contractor”), providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage at the landfill; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board Recommends approval (7-0).

          This Work Session Report was discussed on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        11. Filed
          Work Session Report

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Frontier Texas Ventures l, LLC, a Delaware limited company doing business in Texas as “Frontier Waste Solutions” (“contractor”); providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage at the landfill; providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board Recommends approval (7-0).

          This Work Session Report was discussed on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        12. Filed
          Work Session Report

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Parker Waste Services, LLC (“contractor”); providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage at the landfill; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board Recommends approval (7-0).

          This Work Session Report was discussed on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        13. Filed
          Work Session Report

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute a solid waste disposal contract with Waste Connections Lone Star, Inc. (“contractor”), providing for delivery of guaranteed tonnage at the landfill; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board Recommends approval (7-0).

          This Work Session Report was discussed on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        14. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas, Inc. to provide General Funds for the Direct Client Services Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        15. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Court Appointed Special Advocates of Denton County, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for the Court Advocacy Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        16. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Communities in Schools of North Texas to provide General Fund Dollars for Case Management Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        17. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Cumberland Youth and Family Services to provide General Fund Dollars for the Community Counseling Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00; and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        18. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Denton City County Day School, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for The Preschool Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        19. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Denton County Friends of the Family, Inc. to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00; and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        20. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Denton County MHMR Center to provide General Fund Dollars for the Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $28,000.00 and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        21. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Denton Christian Pre-school, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for The Preschool Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        22. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Grace Like Rain, Inc. DBA Giving Grace to provide General Fund Dollars for the housing focused case management program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        23. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Health Services of North Texas, Inc. to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Poverty Primary Care Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (7-0-1).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        24. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and North Texas Solutions for Recovery, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for Clinical Services and the Residential Treatment program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        25. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Our Daily Bread, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for Security services in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $39,134.00 and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        26. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Opening Doors International Services, Inc. to provide General Fund Dollars for Immigration Services in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (7-0-1).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        27. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and PediPlace to provide General Fund Dollars for the Child Healthcare Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        28. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and The Salvation Army to provide General Fund Dollars for the Salvation Army KARE Kitchen and Food Pantry in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        29. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Koppl Pipeline Services, Inc, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract # 23010401, for welding, hot tap, line stop, and valve insertion services for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8633 - awarded to Koppl Pipeline Services, Inc, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,700,000.00). Public Utilities Board recommends approval 5-0.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        30. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for the purchase of a screener, including a maintenance and repair contract for the Beneficial Reuse Department; and providing an effective date (File 8655 - awarded to McCourt Equipment, Inc, in the not-to-exceed amount of $671,729.85). Public Utilities Board recommends approval 5-0.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        31. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Recovery Systems, Inc. dba Pro Tow Wrecker Service, for towing services of City-owned and impounded Police vehicles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8618 - awarded to Recovery Systems, Inc. dba Pro Tow Wrecker Service, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.00).

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        32. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Subsection 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Subsection 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. STAFF IS REQUESTING THIS PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 22, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. (DCA23-0002k, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris)
          Attachments

        33. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices in City facilities - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.076; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive a presentation from staff regarding active shooter training in City facilities; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding the same. Consultation with the City’s attorneys regarding legal issues associated with the above matters 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.

        34. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need and necessity for the acquisition of approximately 14.434 acres of land located along Ryan Road, in the T. Labor Survey, Abstract Number 779 and N. Britton Survey, Abstract Number 051, each in the City and County of Denton, Texas for the purpose of a future library facility and other public amenities; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract of sale between the City of Denton, as Buyer and the Evangelical Good Samaritan Society a North Dakota nonprofit corporation, as Seller; authorizing the City Manager to consummate and accept the purchase, grant and conveyance to the City of Denton from the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; authorizing the expenditure of funds not to exceed Two Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,750,000.00) plus associated closing costs; and providing for severability and an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        35. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton confirming the appointment of Jessica Robledo as Chief of Police of the City of Denton; and declaring an effective date.

          This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        36. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. DC-22-17013, styled “City of Denton, Texas, acting by and through its Electric Utility Department, Denton Municipal Electric v. Delilah Solar Energy, LLC and Samson Solar Energy, LLC,” pending in the 192nd District Court, Dallas County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

        37. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a First Amendment to the 2022-2026 Meet and Confer Agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Police Officers Association, amending Article 4 - Hiring (eligibility age); and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        38. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the Interim Chief of Police to extend the permits for tow service companies and tow truck operators issued under the City Code of Ordinances, Article IV (Police Initiated Towing Services) and Article V (Non-Consent Towing), beyond September 30, 2024, allowing for the denial of new tow service company permit applications, waiving the application fee for new tow truck operators; and providing for an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        39. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving, and authorizing the execution of, an agreement between the City of Denton and Hearts for Homes for the expenditure of City Council contingency funds in the amount of one thousand seven hundred dollars ($1,700) in support of the organization; and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        40. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1. Request to create a new quarterly program for staff to engage with residents at their homes to increase resident engagement. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        41. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for the abandonment of a 1.808-acre Avigation Easement, in all air space above an imaginary horizontal geometric plane at a constant height of six hundred and eighty feet (680) above mean sea level, being located in the Masch Branch Industrial Block A Lot 2, an addition to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, in the William Bryan Survey No. 148, as shown on the plat thereof recorded in Cabinet M, Page 131 and granted to the City of Denton by Bret Ellis Wier and Jacquita Lynn Wier, recorded by County Clerk File No. 96-R0041901 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas; providing for the quitclaim thereof to HL Fund II Denton, L.P.; providing for the terms and conditions of the abandonment and quitclaim made herein; providing for the indemnification of the City of Denton against damages arising out of the abandonment herein; providing for consideration to be paid to the City of Denton; providing for severability and an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        42. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Ordinance No. 24-795, approved by City Council May 21, 2024, by altering Section 3 thereof to remove the reverter provisions; providing a savings clause; providing for consideration to be paid to the City of Denton in the amount of ($15,751.00); and providing an effective date.

          This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

          Attachments

        43. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving a small business utility relief grant program for small businesses that have been impacted or disproportionately impacted by the pandemic; authorizing the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        44. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Board of Ethics, Health & Building Standards Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Public Art Committee, Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

          This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        45. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Board of Ethics, Health & Building Standards Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Public Art Committee, Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

          This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        46. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Board of Ethics, Health & Building Standards Commission, Historic Landmark Commission, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Public Art Committee, Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

          This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda.

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        Special Called

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        1. Draft
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy, and options for responding to several Public Information Requests, reference number(s) C002003, C002002, and C002000, related to Council member records. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the aforementioned matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation.

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        2. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1.) Amending the Downtown Master Plan to include renovating the Civic Center Pool. 2.) Increasing Denton’s tree canopy by 5% by 2040 and using the tree fund for additional staff. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        3. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding proposed amendments to the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, Chapter 23, Article IV (Police Initiated Towing Services) and Article V (Non-Consent Towing), and Chapter 18, Article IV, Division 1, Section 18.104 (Impoundment of Standing or Parked Vehicles). [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        4. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding providing the Board of Ethics with a scope, timeline, and format for developing potential guidance for interacting with petitioners, applicants, partners, and developers per the Ethics Ordinance. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        5. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding amendments to the Denton Development Code related to Short-Term Rentals. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
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        6. Agenda Ready
          Minutes

          Consider approval of the minutes of the September 10, 2024 Budget Meeting and September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        7. Agenda Ready
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Community Services Advisory Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission, Public Art Committee, Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Appointment be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        8. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Habitat for Humanity of Denton County, Inc. to provide Community Development Block Grant funds for Minor Repair Program in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $49,946; and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        9. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the city manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide general fund dollars for a grant to fund Homeless Management Information System licenses in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00; and providing for an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        10. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and United Way of Denton County, Inc. to provide general fund dollars for the Barriers Fund for the prevention and diversion from homelessness in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        11. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton establishing classifications and positions in the Police Department; creating certain positions; repealing ordinance No. 23-1795 relating to establishing the classifications and prescribing the number of positions in each classification for the Police Department; providing repealer, cumulative, and severability clauses; and declaring an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Work Session Report be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        12. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton allowing Lucky Lou’s to sell alcoholic beverages at the Every Witch Way Market, on Saturday, October 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at downtown Denton, upon satisfying certain conditions; authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an agreement in conformity with this resolution; and providing for an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting a noise exception for Every Witch Way Market which will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        14. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton allowing Campus Theatre Concessions, LLC to sell alcoholic beverages at the Denton Day of the Dead Festival, on Saturday, October 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m., at William Square, upon satisfying certain conditions; authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an agreement in conformity with this resolution; and providing for an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Airport Land Lease Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and US Trinity Aviation, LLC, at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Airport Lease Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (7-0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        16. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification on approximately 25.96 acres of land from a Residential 2 (R2) district to a Planned Development (PD) with Mixed-Use Neighborhood (PD-MN) and Public Facilities (PD-PF) base zoning districts. The site is generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of North Elm Street and North Locust Street in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [3-2] to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and second by Chair Ellis. (PD24-0002a, Jefferson North Elm, Ashley Ekstedt)

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        17. Agenda Ready
          Action Item

          Hold a public hearing and consider a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 0.039 acres of land, generally located west of Teasley Lane and approximately 170 feet north of Leatherwood Lane. (A24-0003a, 5702 Teasley Lane, Mia Hines)
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        18. Agenda Ready
          Public Presentation

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code Subchapter 2. Administration and Procedures and Creating Section 2.12 Affordable Housing Development Incentive Program; waiving, modifying, and establishing requirements; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [4-0] to recommend approval of the amendment. Motion for approval by Vice-Chair Pruett and second by Commissioner Cole. (DCA24-0010, Affordability Incentives, Leia Atkinson).

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Public Presentation be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        19. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Conduct the first of two public hearings of the City of Denton, Texas regarding the adoption of a strategic partnership agreement between the City of Denton and Legends Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County.
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        20. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending certain provisions of Chapter 17 of the Denton Property Maintenance Code including but not limited to Art. I. Sec. 17-2 definitions by incorporating or updating the definitions of “Appraised value,” “Approved,” “Building,” “Building official,” “Conviction,” “Chronic offender,” “Dangerous structure,” “Code enforcement officer,” “Demolish,” “Diligent effort,” “Minimum housing standards,” “Notice party(ties),” “Securing,” “Structure,” “Vacant” by repealing the definition “Code official”, and modifying Sections 17-2, 17-142, 17-143, 17-144, 17-158, 17-167, and 17-168 to remove references to “Code official;” and by amending Art. I. Sec. 17-3. Enforcement by replacing 17-3(a), and 17-3(b), and by creating 17-3(c); and creating 17-4, Penalties; and amending Article II. Noise and Odors by removing “and odors” and repealing Art. II. Sec. 17-21. Odors; and amending Article IV. Grass, Weeds, and Other Vegetation. Sec. 17-40.; and amending Art. VIII. Fences. Sec. 17-80. to repeal part (c); and by amending Section 17-101(a) Parking Nuisances to repeal (3); and by repealing and replacing Art. XIII. Buildings and Building Regulations. Division 3. Dangerous structures; providing for a severability clause; providing for a savings clause; providing for a penalty; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        21. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton to declare the intent to reimburse capital program expenditures of General Government ($165,176,270), the Solid Waste Utility ($11,125,711), the Water Utility ($58,897,004), the Wastewater Utility ($71,672,868), and the Electric Utility ($74,977,730) with Tax-Preferred Obligations (Certificates of Obligation and General Obligation Bonds) with an aggregate maximum principal amount not to exceed $381,849,583; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        22. Agenda Ready
          Action Item

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a Municipal Services Agreement, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Govt Code Sec. 43.0672, between the City of Denton and Huebner, Jeffrey & Erin for the provision of city services to approximately 0.039 acres of land, generally located west of Teasley Lane and approximately 170 feet north of Leatherwood Lane; approving a schedule of annexation; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; and providing an effective date. (A24-0003, 5702 Teasley Lane, Mia Hines) Body

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Action Item be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        23. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Conduct the first of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, annexing approximately 0.039 acres of land, generally located west of Teasley Lane and approximately 170 feet north of Leatherwood Lane to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A24-0003b, 5702 Teasley Lane, Mia Hines)
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        24. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Way Forward which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Way Forward.

        25. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining that the payment amount of hotel occupancy taxes by J&P Asset Management for WoodSpring Suites Denton submitted for the period from August 2022 through February 2023 was erroneous or excessive; approving a refund of the overpayment of eighteen thousand nine and 24/100 dollars ($18,009.24); and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        26. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Courtney Gilcrease regarding Gunner.

        27. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. John Gilcrease regarding Gunner.

        28. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Shannon Greer regarding Gunner.

        29. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Kristine Bray regarding pedestrian safety on McKinney Street.

        30. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Jenn Sansing regarding pedestrian safety on McKinney Street.

        31. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Charles Lee regarding short term rentals.

        32. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Emily Rottenberg regarding Gunner.

        33. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Residential 3 (R3) District to a Planned Development with a base district of Residential 6 (PD-R6) on approximately 12.1 acres of land generally located north of East McKinney Street, south of Paisley Street, approximately 1,200 feet east of the intersection of East McKinney Street and Mack Drive, in the city of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the city’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (4-1) to recommend denial of the request. Motion for denial by Commissioner Villareal and second by Commissioner Padron. DUE TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION OF DENIAL, A SUPERMAJORITY VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE THIS ITEM. (PD24-0004b, Villages on McKinney, Julie Wyatt)

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        34. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on November 15, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,200,000.00; said first amendment to reference The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract #230703, for Information Technology (IT) staff augmentation services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8127 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $20,000, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,220,000.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        35. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Centerline Supply, Inc., for the purchase of traffic signs and accessories to be stocked in the Warehouse; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8609 - awarded to Centerline Supply, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        36. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Oracle America, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-TSO-4158, for software maintenance and continued vendor support of the Oracle EnterpriseOne for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8616 - awarded to Oracle America, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,650,000.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        37. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Whirlix Design, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 679-22, for the construction of a playground, shade, and pavilion at North Pointe Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8631 - awarded to Whirlix Design, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $251,742.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        38. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an Airport Leasing and Development Policy; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (6-0)

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        39. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Texas Kenworth Company, LLC dba MHC Kenworth, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 723-23, for the purchase, preventative maintenance, and repairs of city-owned Kenworth medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8644 - awarded to Texas Kenworth Company, LLC dba MHC Kenworth, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,303,585.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        40. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Library Interiors of Texas, LLC., through Choice Partners, a division of Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Purchasing Network Contract # 23/022MF-14, for the purchase of library specific furniture for all Denton Public Library facilities; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8648 - awarded to Library Interiors of Texas, LLC., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        41. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Sunflower which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Sunflower.

        42. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an agreement between The City of Denton and Hickory & Rail Ventures, LLC, regarding an Economic Development Program for Stoke Denton, in the amount of $158,172; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        45. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Geographic Technologies Group, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-4913, for the inventory and data collection of Parks and Recreation assets for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8643 - awarded to Geographic Technologies Group, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $84,600.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        46. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a Second Amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and King & Spalding, LLP, amending the engagement approved by the City Attorney on March 17, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $49,500.00; amended by a First Amendment approved by the City Manager; said Second Amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7560 - providing for an additional Second Amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $100,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $199,500.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        47. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the use of Risk Level 5 control measures pursuant to the City’s Mosquito Surveillance and Response Plan - 2024 Season, and declaring an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        48. Agenda Ready
          Appointment

          Consider an appointment and reappointment to the Downtown Denton Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One Board (Downtown TIRZ #1).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        49. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton cancelling the November 5, 2024 Regular Called Meeting; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Work Session Report be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        50. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Hold a discussion regarding the suspension of City Council Rules of Procedure to allow for a vote on the appointment of Erica Garland to the Planning and Zoning Commission on the Regular Meeting Consent Agenda Item 4B. ID 24-503.
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        51. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Red Dirt which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Red Dirt.

        52. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Courtney Gilcrease regarding Gunner.

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        2. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction on the proposed Complaint Review, Investigation, and Corrective Action against City Council Appointees Policy. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        3. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1.) Temporarily expanding the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee from seven members to eleven members for a single two-year term, suspending residency requirements, allowing any Council Member to nominate individuals for the additional positions, and increasing meeting frequency from quarterly to monthly. 2.) Publishing all Council Member travel records and expenses on the City website and updating as necessary. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        4. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the terms for the resident members of the Mobility Committee; and providing for an effective date.

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        5. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Community Outdoor Outreach Program 2025 in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for program costs to create an environmental education program; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        6. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the Distributed Generation From Renewable Resources Rider and Renewable Cost Adjustment Schedules; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
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        7. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton repealing ordinance No. 23-1691; approving the 2024 Denton Municipal Electric - Energy Risk Management Policy (the "2024 ERMP"); delegating authority as provided in the 2024 ERMP; authorizing and approving the subsequent execution of such other ancillary and related documents, including, without limitation, contracts, nominations, certificates, assignments, licenses, directions, instruments, confirmations, orders, and statements as are authorized by the 2024 ERMP, which are incident to or related thereto; confirming that the city of Denton, its mayor, its city council members, its city manager, its city attorney, and its city secretary are authorized to perform such acts and obligations as are reasonably required to consummate those future transactions which are provided for and authorized by the 2024 ERMP; finding that the purchase of electricity, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments are exempt from the requirements of competitive bidding; finding that the purchase of electric energy, natural gas, and related commodities and instruments made by the city under the terms of the 2024 ERMP are in the public welfare of the citizens and electric ratepayers of the city; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval [6-0].

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        8. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Area Running Club for the 2024 Turkey Trot and Kids Gobble Wobble sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($3,890 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        9. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Black Chamber of Commerce for the 2025 Denton Blues Festival sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($20,250 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        10. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Black Film Festival Institute, Inc., for the 2025 Denton Black Film Festival sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($10,000 cash sponsorship and $5,830 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        11. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival, Inc. for the 2024 Day of the Dead Festival sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($4,240 cash sponsorship and $14,630 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        12. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Festival Foundation for the 2024 Denton Arts and Jazz Festival sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($20,000 cash sponsorship and $197,110 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Holiday Lighting Festival Association for the 2024 Denton Holiday Lighting Festival sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($3,140 cash sponsorship and $22,430 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        14. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Parks Foundation for the 2025 Cinco de Mayo event sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($29,070 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Parks Foundation for the 2025 Dog Days of Denton event sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($7,680 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        16. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Parks Foundation for the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration event sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($4,710 cash sponsorship and $28,650 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        17. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Explorium Denton for the 2025 Touch a Truck event sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($2,040 in cash sponsorship and $1,120 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        18. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Friends with Benefits for the 2025 Boil Buddies Bash - Denton Mudbugs event sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($770 in cash sponsorship and $2,810 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        19. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Fry Street Charities for the 2025 Fry Street Fair sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($770 in cash sponsorship and $24,220 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        20. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Greater Denton Arts Council Inc. for the Artists Micro-Grants Program sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($6,280 cash sponsorship - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        21. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Kiwanis Youth Services, Inc., for the 2025 Kiwanis Independence Day Jubilee sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($75,300 cash sponsorship and $14,680 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        22. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and North Texas State Fair Association, Inc., for the 2025 North Texas Fair and Rodeo sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($3,140 cash sponsorship and $19,890 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        23. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Texas Filmmakers’ Corporation for the 2025 Thin Line Fest sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($9,420 cash sponsorship and $3,700 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        24. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Texas Veterans Hall of Fame Foundation for the 2024 Induction Ceremony sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($3,140 cash sponsorship - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)
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        25. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and United Way of Denton County, Inc. for the 2024 Peterbilt Parade sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($2,790 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        26. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 6 to the Design-Build Agreement between the City of Denton and Beta Engineering, LLC, for the design and construction of the Hickory Gas Insulated Substation for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7670 - Change Order No. 6, in the not-to-exceed amount of $750,934.78, for a total contract award aggregated to $42,302,076.26). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        27. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Jagoe-Public Company, for the Morse Street Reconstruction and Improvements Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8611 - awarded to Jagoe-Public Company, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,518,025.48). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        28. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Odessa Pumps and Equipment, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 672-22, for the purchase of new pumps, pump parts, repair and rebuild of pumps for the Water Production and Water Reclamation Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8654 - awarded to Odessa Pumps and Equipment, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount $1,500,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        29. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with McCownGordon Construction LLC, for preconstruction services for the Renovation of the City of Denton Service Center for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (RFP 8567 - awarded to McCownGordon Construction LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $40,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        30. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Transcend, Inc. dba SPA Skateparks, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract # 02042315, for the purchase and installation of skate ramp equipment at the Denton Skate Works Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8584 - awarded to Transcend, Inc., dba SPA Skateparks, in the not-to-exceed amount of $71,600.00).

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        31. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with IDEXX Distribution, Inc., for veterinary testing supplies and services for the Animal Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8615 - awarded to IDEXX Distribution, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total of five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00).

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        32. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. dba Bobcat Company, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contracts #684-22, 685-22, and 706-23, for authorized Bobcat equipment purchases, maintenance, and repair services for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8661 - awarded to Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. dba Bobcat Company, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,100,000.00).

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        33. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Section Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Section 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Section 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. (DCA23-0002l, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris)
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        34. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Conduct the second of two public hearings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving a Strategic Partnership Agreement between the City of Denton and Legends Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County; authorizing and directing the Mayor of the City to execute the Strategic Partnership Agreement and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        35. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance City of Denton making a finding, pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife code, that (1) there are no feasible and prudent alternatives to the change in use of approximately 3.739 acres of city park land, located within denia park in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, from a park to a public school for the construction of Denton Independent School District Borman Elementary School and (2) finding that all reasonable and planning has been done to minimize harm to the land as a park; and providing an effective date. (The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval with a vote of 5-0).

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        36. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of $10,135,000 in principal amount of “City of Denton, Texas Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024” to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        37. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the expenditure of funds for the payment of wholesale transmission charges in the total amount of $9,437,871.69 and, providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Work Session Report be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        38. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for regulatory permitting, process evaluation, and design services for the Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project for the Water Utilities Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7574-029 - Professional Services Agreement for regulatory permitting, process evaluation, and design services awarded to Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $21,000,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        39. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff regarding an update to the Denton Municipal Electric Energy Risk Management Policy that includes public power utility competitive data; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding legal issues associated with the above matter 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 Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation.

        40. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the City of Denton’s 89th State Legislative Program. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
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        41. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding a business inclusion program for the City’s procurement department. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        42. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Consider nomination/appointment of Jason Kalishek as the ad hoc member of the City of Denton’s Capital Improvement Advisory Committee.

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Work Session Report be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        44. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the city of Denton, Texas, approving an ecological mitigation plan for the disturbance of approximately 29.9 acres of Environmentally Sensitive Areas generally located north of Johnson Lane, south of Allred Road and 2,325 feet east of John Paine Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the city’s official environmentally sensitive areas map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and second by Commissioner Thaggard. (AESA24-0002b, Dentex, Christi Upton)

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        45. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving an ecological mitigation plan for the disturbance of approximately 1.05 acres of Environmentally Sensitive Area generally located 266.11 feet east of Country Club Road and to the north of Hobson Lane in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the city’s official environmentally sensitive areas map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and second by Commissioner Ellis. (AESA24-0001b, Grand Parkside, Christi Upton)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        46. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton suspending a portion of Section E.7, “Recusals,” of the Rules of Procedure for Conducting Meetings and Hearings of the Board of Ethics to allow for the processing of Ethics Complaint 24-002; and providing an effective date.
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        47. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, ratifying the expenditure of funds by the City Manager for cured in place pipe liner emergency rehabilitation for the Wastewater Collections Department through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 731-24; and providing an effective date (File 8674 - awarded to Fuquay, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $199,815.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        48. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff containing public power information related to a Power Purchase Agreement between the City of Denton, as seller of power and electric energy services, and Core Scientific Inc.; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City attorneys to the City of Denton under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation.

        49. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Texas Veterans Hall of Fame Foundation for the 2024 Induction Ceremony sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($3,140 cash sponsorship - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        50. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the Distributed Generation From Renewable Resources Rider and Renewable Cost Adjustment Schedules; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        51. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the Distributed Generation From Renewable Resources Rider and Renewable Cost Adjustment Schedules; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
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        52. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the Distributed Generation From Renewable Resources Rider and Renewable Cost Adjustment Schedules; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        53. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the Distributed Generation From Renewable Resources Rider and Renewable Cost Adjustment Schedules; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        54. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the Distributed Generation From Renewable Resources Rider and Renewable Cost Adjustment Schedules; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
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        55. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the Distributed Generation From Renewable Resources Rider and Renewable Cost Adjustment Schedules; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        56. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton suspending a portion of Section E.7, “Recusals,” of the Rules of Procedure for Conducting Meetings and Hearings of the Board of Ethics to allow for the processing of Ethics Complaint 24-002; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        57. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Section Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Section 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Section 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. (DCA23-0002l, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris)
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        58. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Section Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Section 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Section 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. (DCA23-0002l, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris)
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        59. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Section Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Section 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Section 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. (DCA23-0002l, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris)
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        60. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Section Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Section 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Section 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. (DCA23-0002l, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris)

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        61. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Section Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Section 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Section 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. (DCA23-0002l, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris)

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        62. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Section Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Section 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Section 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. (DCA23-0002l, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris)

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion failed on roll call vote:

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        63. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Section Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Section 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Section 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. (DCA23-0002l, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris)

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        Filters for matters

        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 037 - Community Housing Initiatives. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        3. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1.) Allowing funds that roll off from incentives to be placed in the Catalyst Fund. 2.) Assessing changes that can be made to the building code to increase available renewable energy and to make it easier for residents to charge electric vehicles at their residence. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        4. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding amending the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Creation Ordinance and the Project and Financing Plan. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        6. Passed
          Minutes

          Consider approval of the minutes of the September 24, 2024 Special Called Meeting, October 8, 2024 Special Called Meeting, October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting, and October 22, 2024 Special Called Meeting.

          that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        7. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee; Board of Ethics; Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board; Historic Landmark Commission; Library Board; Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board; Public Utilities Board; Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee; and, Zoning Board of Adjustment.

          that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        8. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to modify an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Little Elm, under the Government Code, Chapter 791.001, that authorizes City of Denton contracts for the purpose of providing public safety communication services to the Town of Little Elm, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        9. Passed
          Work Session Report

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application previously authorized to be submitted in Resolution 23-876 to the Texas Department of Transportation’s 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Program in the total amount of $13,714,880, including a local match of $2,742,976, for the installation of 3.25 miles of the Pecan Creek Trail Shared Use Path; and providing an effective date.

          that the Work Session Report be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        10. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton adopting the City of Denton’s 89th State Legislative Program; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        11. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the September 23, 2024 meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Lee Riback be excused; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        12. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement between the City and Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc. to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for the demolition of a dilapidated structure in Denton, Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00; and providing an effective date. The Community Services Advisory Committee recommends approval (8-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the funding agreement between the City and Grace Like Rain, Inc. DBA Giving Grace approved by City Council on January 24, 2023; Said first Amendment to extend the term of the agreement and to amend sections and exhibits as identified; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        14. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton granting the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival Association, Inc., a three- year noise exception for the Denton Holiday Lighting on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Downtown Square, and surrounding streets; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 23, Article IV (Police Initiated Towing Services), Chapter 23, Article V (Non-Consent Towing), and Chapter 18, Article IV, Division I, Section 18.104(a)(1-6) (Impoundment of Standing or Parked Vehicles - Fees); providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $500 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        16. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Airport Master Land Lease Agreement and subsequent Parcel Land Lease Agreements between the City of Denton, Texas and HC Aviation Property Holdings, Inc, at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Airport Lease Agreement; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (5-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        17. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an Assignment of Airport Lease from First Financial Resources, Inc. to DSR-Cherokee 180, LLC covering property at 910 Aeronca Lane, Denton, Texas at the Denton Enterprise Airport; authorizing the City Manager to execute the Assignment of Airport Lease; and providing an effective date. Airport Advisory Board recommends approval (5-0).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        18. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a city-initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the Thoroughfare Plan and Thoroughfare Map of the 2022 Mobility Plan, including but not limited to modifications to the Mobility Plan to amend the functional classification of Underwood Road from Primary Arterial to Secondary Arterial between Airport Road and the future southern extension of H Lively Road and to remove a portion of future Amyx Road between C Wolfe Road and the future western extension of Loop 288. The general area of change is located west of Interstate 35W, south of Airport Road, east of C Wolfe Road, and north of Old John Paine Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official mobility plan; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and seconded by Commissioner Thaggard. (MPA24-0002b, Underwood Road and Amyx Road Mobility Plan Amendment, Sahar Esfandyari)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        19. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a city-initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the Thoroughfare Plan and Thoroughfare Map of the 2022 Mobility Plan. The amendment includes but is not limited to downgrading the current road classification of a future Hummingbird Lane section from Secondary Arterial to Collector. The proposal is generally located east of the intersection of Hummingbird Lane and North Loop 288 and extends east toward the intersection of Mills Road and North Mayhill Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official mobility plan; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and seconded by Commissioner Padron. (MPA24-0004b, Hummingbird Lane Road Classification, Sahar Esfandyari)

          Council Member Byrd motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        20. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Denton making a finding, pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, that (1) there are no feasible and prudent alternatives to the change in use of approximately 1.054 acres of City Park land for a sanitary sewer easement, located within a portion of Sagebrook Park in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, for the purpose of installing and maintaining an underground sanitary sewer line for the Dentex Development, and (2) finding that all reasonable planning has been done to minimize harm to the land as a park and providing an effective date. (Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommended approval with a vote of 5-0.)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        21. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton making a finding, pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife code, that (1) there are no feasible and prudent alternatives to the change in use of approximately 3.739 acres of city park land, located within Denia Park in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, from a park to a public school for the construction of Denton Independent School District Borman Elementary School and (2) finding that all reasonable and planning has been done to minimize harm to the land as a park; and providing an effective date. (The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval with a vote of 5-0).

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        22. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Rural Residential (RR) District to Public Facilities (PF) District on approximately 40.00 acres of land generally located 3,075 feet south of Jim Christal Road and approximately 850 feet west of Tom Cole Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the city’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Villareal and second by Commissioner Pruett. (Z24-0014a, Denton Energy Center, Matt Bodine)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        23. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with HM & MF, Ltd., dba Muckleroy & Falls, for construction services of the Denton Solid Waste Fleet Shop project for the Capital Projects and Fleet Services Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8570 - awarded to HM & MF, Ltd., dba Muckleroy & Falls, in the not-to-exceed amount of $9,557,446.50). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4 - 0).

          Council Member Byrd motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        24. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, A Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment number four (4) to the Power Purchase Agreement between the City and Core Scientific Inc., a Delaware Corporation; providing for an effective date.
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        25. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation ("The City"), authorizing the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City and Core Scientific Inc., a Delaware Corporation; providing for an effective date.
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        26. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement with TCCI Churchill, LLC and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County relating to the Churchill East development, encompassing approximately 274.991 acres of land located north of FM 2449 and east and south of T N Skiles Road, within Division 1 of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton, Texas; and other related matters; and providing an effective date.
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        27. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Utility Service Agreement with TCCI Churchill LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail water and wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 274.991 acres of land generally located north of FM 2449 and east and south of T N Skiles Road (“Property”); effluent ownership; sale of groundwater rights; and other related matters; and providing an effective date.
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        28. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the City’s federal legislative efforts. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
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        29. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the resolution of the Emergency Water Service provided to the Old Alton Drive neighborhood. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        30. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Conduct the second of two readings of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 0.039 acres of land, generally located west of Teasley Lane and approximately 170 feet north of Leatherwood Lane to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A24-0003c, 5702 Teasley Lane, Mia Hines)

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        31. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., to provide project support services and Maximo support specialists for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7804-015 - Professional Services Agreement for support services awarded to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $434,596.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        32. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kirksey Architects, Inc., for design services for the Denton Municipal Electric Campus Masterplan project for the Capital Projects Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8376-001 - Professional Services Agreement for master plan design services awarded to Kirksey Architects, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $169,500.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        33. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Biggs & Mathews Environmental, Inc., for engineering services for the Solid Waste Chemicals and Recycling Center Facility Improvements for the Solid Waste Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8525-004 - Professional Services Agreement for engineering services awarded to Biggs & Mathews Environmental, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $131,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        34. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract extension between the City of Denton and Baker & Taylor, LLC through October 31, 2025, to continue the purchase of library print materials for the Denton Public Library; and declaring an effective date (File 7673 - extending a contract with Baker & Taylor, LLC, to October 31, 2025).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        35. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Wilson Bauhaus Interiors LLC, an authorized dealer, through the Omnia Partners Contract Nos. R191802 Allsteel, R191811 National, R191803 Exemplis, & 2019.001896 Kimball Office, for procurement fulfillment of office furniture for the City of Denton for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8498 - awarded to Wilson Bauhaus Interiors LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $3,000,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        36. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Action Target Inc., for the purchase and installation of filters with waste removal for the indoor gun range for the Police Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8619 - awarded to Action Target Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $213,785.66).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        37. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Whirlix Design, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 679-22, for the construction of a playground and shade at Biddy Bye Park for the Parks and Recreation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8663 - awarded to Whirlix Design, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $279,173.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        38. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 101223-AXN, for the purchase of Axon Systems, including camera system, software license and storage, peripherals, warranty, maintenance, and installation services for the Police Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8666 - awarded to Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $9,336,464.00).

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        39. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Metro Golf Cars, Inc., through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 210802 for utility vehicles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8672 - awarded to Metro Golf Cars, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        40. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC dba BerryDunn, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 230601 for a feasibility study of the Customer Information Service and Utility Billing systems for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8684 - awarded to Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC dba BerryDunn, in the not-to-exceed amount of $83,700.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        41. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 7 to the Design-Build Agreement between the City of Denton and Beta Engineering, LLC, for the design and construction of the Hickory Gas Insulated Substation for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7670 - Change Order No. 7, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,087,043.85, for a total contract award aggregated to $43,389,120.11).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        42. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Sunbelt Pools, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 701-23, for the supplies, services, equipment, and chemicals of all aquatic facilities for the Parks and Recreation and Warehouse Departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8688 - awarded to Sunbelt Pools, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,950,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        43. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Invoice Cloud, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on September 28, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00; said first amendment to provide additional funding for charges through the contract term for online billing portal and payment services for the Customer Service Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 7697 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $375,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,875,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        44. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mansfield Oil Co. of Gainesville, Inc., through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. 121522-MNF, for Fleet Fuel Cards for city wide use for the Procurement and Fleet Departments; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8549 - awarded to Mansfield Oil Co. of Gainesville, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,675,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        45. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing the schedule of rates for electric service; amending the energy cost adjustment and transmission cost recovery factor schedules; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing effective dates for this ordinance and the schedule or rates.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        46. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for acceptance of eligible 212.172 non-annexation agreement(s) for properties that do not have an agricultural, wildlife management or timberland ad valorem tax exemption within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA-3, an area of approximately 1,075 acres located on the south side of Ganzer Road, north and south of Barthold Road, north of FM 1173, west of I-35; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (24-2211)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        47. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for acceptance of eligible 212.172 non-annexation agreement(s) for properties that do not have an agricultural, wildlife management or timberland ad valorem tax exemption within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA-1, an area of approximately 1,171 acres located on the south side of Jim Christal Road, the north side of Tom Cole Road, west of Masch Branch Road; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (24-2210 Schaffer)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        48. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for acceptance of eligible 212.172 non-annexation agreement(s) for properties that do not have an agricultural, wildlife management or timberland ad valorem tax exemption within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as DH-12, consisting of approximately 1,154 acres of land located south of E. University Drive, east of N. Mayhill Road, north and south of Blagg Road, north and south of Mills Road, and east and west of S. Trinity Road; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (24-2209- Gregg)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        49. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Ordinance No. 20-2079 providing for acceptance of additional eligible non-annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland use properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as DH-12, comprising of approximately 1,154 acres located on the south side of E. University Drive, east of N. Mayhill Road, north and south of Blagg Road, north and south of Mills Road, and east and west of S. Trinity Road; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (CA24-2208, Emadiazar)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        50. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for acceptance of an eligible non-annexation agreement for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland use property within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as DH-7, consisting of approximately 143 acres of land located on the east and north sides of Teasley Lane, south of Teasley Harbor Subdivision and west of Southlake Drive; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (24-2207, Blankemeyer)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        51. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton amending Ordinance No. 20-2072 providing for acceptance of additional eligible non-annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland use properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as DH-2 of approximately 258 acres located on the south side of University Drive, west and east sides of Thomas J. Egan Road, north of Jim Christal Road, and west of Masch Branch Road; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (24-2206, Love)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        52. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton providing for acceptance of eligible 212.172 non-annexation agreement(s) for properties that do not have an agricultural, wildlife management, or timberland ad valorem tax exemption within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA-4, an area of approximately 1,555 acres located on the south side of Milan Road, north of Loop 288, east of I-35; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. (24-2205)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        53. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with the DENCO Area 9-1-1 District (“DENCO”), under the Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, to authorize the City of Denton’s contract use of DENCO’s annex for a backup emergency communication center and information technology support space; providing for a repealer; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        54. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Wells Fargo Merchant Services, L.L.C., for debit/credit card processing for the Finance Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8601 - awarded to Wells Fargo Merchant Services, L.L.C., in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000.00).

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        55. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Flow-Line Construction, Inc., for the construction of the Granada Sanitary Sewer Improvements and Lift Station Decommissioning Project for the Water Utilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8573 - awarded to Flow-Line Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,487,590.50).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        56. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with the Denton Independent School District (DISD), under the Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, to authorize DISD to use the City of Denton’s P25 Radio System; providing for a repealer; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        57. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Weaver Consultants Group, LLC, for the operation and maintenance of the Landfill Gas Collection and Control System as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8525-005 - Professional Services Agreement for operation and maintenance services awarded to Weaver Consultants Group, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $52,200.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        58. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton establishing Policy “Covered Applications” prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by the City; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        59. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton adopting a new Policy No. 109.05 “Complaint Review, Investigation, and Corrective Action Against City Council Appointees” as a personnel policy for the organization and including it in the City of Denton Policies and Procedures; and declaring an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        60. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton approving an economic development agreement under chapter 380 of the Local Government Code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton, between the City of Denton and Bloomfield Homes, L.P. regarding the expansion of operations and increase in tax revenue in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        61. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Economic Development - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.087. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the potential offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect code-named Project Red Dirt which the City seeks to have locate, stay, renovate, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. This discussion shall include commercial and financial information, including an economic development incentive request the City has received from Project Red Dirt.

        62. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Temporary Construction Easement between the City and Core Scientific Inc., a Delaware Corporation; providing for an effective date.
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        63. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas a home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Value Loss Consideration with Core Scientific, Inc., a Delaware Corporation; and providing an effective date.
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        64. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072. Receive information from staff containing public power information related to a Power Purchase Agreement between the City of Denton, as seller of power and electric energy services, and Core Scientific Inc.; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City attorneys to the City of Denton under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation. Discussion of potential real property acquisitions, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third party.

        65. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Greater Denton Arts Council, Inc., for the payment and use of hotel tax revenue in support of art exhibitions and programming; and providing an effective date. ($260,400 - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        66. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County Friends of the Family for the 2025 Touch a Truck event sponsorship; and providing an effective date. ($2,040 in cash sponsorship and $1,120 in-kind services - Community Partnership Committee recommends approval 2-0)

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        67. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a third amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., amending the engagement approved by the City Council on July 20, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $550,000.00; amended by Amendments 1 and 2, approved by City Council; said third amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7762 - providing for an additional third amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $100,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $950,000.00).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        68. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive bids under IFB 8546 for Power Transformer Disposal (Scrap); and providing an effective date (IFB 8546).

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        69. Passed
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton establishing the 2025 City Council meeting schedule; and providing an effective date.

          that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        70. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Utility Service Agreement with TCCI Churchill LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail water and wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 264.042 acres of land generally located north of FM 2449 and south of T N Skiles Road, and east of FM 156 (“Property”); effluent ownership; sale of groundwater rights; and other related matters; and providing an effective date.
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        71. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Utility Service Agreement with TCCI Ponder Farms 2021 LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail water and wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 154.425 acres of land generally located south of FM 2449, east of Robinson Road, north of Seaborn Road, and west of Florance Road (“Property”); effluent ownership; sale of groundwater rights; and other related matters; and providing an effective date.
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        72. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Utility Service Agreement with TCCI Ponder WPP LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail water and wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 31.434 acres of land generally located south of Blair Road, north of Eakin Cemetery Road, and east of FM 156 (“Property”); effluent ownership; sale of groundwater rights; and other related matters; and providing an effective date.
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        73. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Utility Service Agreement with TCCI Webster Farms LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail water and wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 102.177 acres of land generally located south of Seaborn Road, west of Florance Road, and north of Blair Road (“Property”); effluent ownership; sale of groundwater rights; and other related matters; and providing an effective date.
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        74. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Discussion of legal matters under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding emergency water service provided to the Old Alton Drive neighborhood where public discussion of such 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. This agenda item is related to Work Session item ID 24-2213 and will be a placeholder if Council members have questions requiring confidential discussion as allowed by law.

        75. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, A Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment number four (4) to the Power Purchase Agreement between the City and Core Scientific Inc., a Delaware Corporation; providing for an effective date.

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        76. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation ("The City"), authorizing the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City and Core Scientific Inc., a Delaware Corporation; providing for an effective date.

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        77. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas a home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Value Loss Consideration with Core Scientific, Inc., a Delaware Corporation; and providing an effective date.

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        78. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Temporary Construction Easement between the City and Core Scientific Inc., a Delaware Corporation; providing for an effective date.

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        79. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement with TCCI Churchill, LLC and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County relating to the Churchill East development, encompassing approximately 274.991 acres of land located north of FM 2449 and east and south of T N Skiles Road, within Division 1 of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton, Texas; and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        80. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Utility Service Agreement with TCCI Churchill LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail water and wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 274.991 acres of land generally located north of FM 2449 and east and south of T N Skiles Road (“Property”); effluent ownership; sale of groundwater rights; and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        81. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Utility Service Agreement with TCCI Churchill LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail water and wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 264.042 acres of land generally located north of FM 2449 and south of T N Skiles Road, and east of FM 156 (“Property”); effluent ownership; sale of groundwater rights; and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        82. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Utility Service Agreement with TCCI Ponder Farms 2021 LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail water and wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 154.425 acres of land generally located south of FM 2449, east of Robinson Road, north of Seaborn Road, and west of Florance Road (“Property”); effluent ownership; sale of groundwater rights; and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        83. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Utility Service Agreement with TCCI Ponder WPP LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail water and wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 31.434 acres of land generally located south of Blair Road, north of Eakin Cemetery Road, and east of FM 156 (“Property”); effluent ownership; sale of groundwater rights; and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        84. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Utility Service Agreement with TCCI Webster Farms LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail water and wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 102.177 acres of land generally located south of Seaborn Road, west of Florance Road, and north of Blair Road (“Property”); effluent ownership; sale of groundwater rights; and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        2. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 028 - Warehouse Inventory Management: Follow-Up Review. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
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        6. Agenda Ready
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Committee on Persons with Disabilities and Airport Advisory Board.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        7. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the October 17, 2024 meeting absence by Charter Review Committee Member Michelle Jones be excused; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        8. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the October 14, 2024 and October 28, 2024 meeting absences by Public Utilities Board Member Susan Parker be excused; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        9. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $100,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton General Obligation Refunding Bonds”; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        10. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $300,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025”; authorizing the issuance of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain city officials to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating to said bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        11. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending Policy Number 403.07 “Debt Service Management” to make administrative maintenance revisions based on annual review of the policy; and providing for an effective date. The Debt Committee recommends approval (4-0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        12. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton amending Policy Number 403.06 “Investment Policy” to make administrative maintenance revisions based on annual review of the policy; and providing an effective date. The Investment Committee recommends approval (4-0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, A Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an Inter Local Agreement between the Town of Argyle, Texas; and the City of Denton, Texas, for the location of a traffic signal partially within the territorial limits of Argyle, Texas, to be maintained by the City of Denton in accordance with its standard policies and procedures for traffic safety.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        14. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in zoning district and use classification from a General Office (GO) district to a Highway Corridor (HC) district on approximately .358 acres of land generally located on the west side of I35E approximately 1,500 feet north of Schuyler Street in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [4-1] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Chair Ellis and second by Commissioner Pruett. (Z24-0013a, I-35 RV Supercenter, Ashley Ekstedt)

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a request to rezone approximately 10.51 acres of land from Residential 6 (R-6) District to Public Facilities (PF) District generally located on the south side of Mills Road, approximately 1,900 feet east of North Mayhill Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted (4-0) to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Villareal and second by Commissioner Padron. (Z24-0011a, DISD Transportation Facility, Julie Wyatt)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Mayor Hudspeth seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        16. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton exercising its rights and casting votes for membership to the board of directors of the Denton Central Appraisal District; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        17. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an economic development agreement under Chapter 380 of the local government code to promote economic development and to stimulate business activity and economic growth of the City of Denton between the City of Denton and Enginetech North America Corporation, regarding the expansion of operations and increase in the number of jobs in the City of Denton; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (9-0).

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        18. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, repealing zoning ordinance (Z20-0001b) for 3.185 acres of land zoned Mixed-Use Neighborhood with overlay conditions; and adopting a new zoning designation of Planned Development-Mixed-Use Neighborhood (PD-MN) District for 3.185 acres generally located east of I-35N, approximately 1,078 feet south of Windsor Drive, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [3-1] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Villareal and second by Commissioner Pruett. (PDA24-0002a, Elite Hospitality Pickleball and Restaurant, Angie Manglaris) Body

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Meltzer seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        19. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Residential 1 (R1) and Rural Residential (RR) Districts to a Planned Development with a base of zoning of Residential 4 (PD-R4) District on approximately15.44 acres of land generally located northeast of the intersection of US 377 and Brush Creek Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [3-1] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and second by Chair Ellis. (PD24-0003a, The Reserves at Brush Creek, Angie Manglaris)

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        20. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, A Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager or Designee to execute and deliver an Advance Funding Agreement for a Highway Safety Improvement On-System project, between the City of Denton and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), regarding the construction of traffic signals on US 377 at Fort Worth Drive, Eagle Drive at US 77 (Elm), and FM 428 at Kings Row; confirming expenses; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        21. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Facility Solutions Group, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on January 4, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,375,000.00, said first amendment to continue to provide security access controls for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 7835 - providing for a first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $343,750.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,718,750.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        22. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the design of traffic signals at the intersection of South Woodrow Lane at Morse Street for the Transportation (Development Services) Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-004 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $84,000.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        23. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, rejecting any and all competitive proposals under RFP 8632 for the Uninterrupted Power Supply Service for the Facilities Management Department; and providing an effective date (RFP 8632).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        24. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing 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 purchase new Digital Orthophotography Spatial Data from the NCTCOG Geographic Information System for the Technology Services Department, providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8676 - awarded to North Central Texas Council of Governments, in a five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $650,000.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        25. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Charter Review Committee recommendations. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
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        26. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Denton Chamber of Commerce’s fair chance hiring pilot program. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        27. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Linda Yeatts regarding fluoride in water.

        28. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. Courtney Gilcrease regarding Gunner.

        29. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Ms. MaKayla Rogers regarding fluoride in water.

        30. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Charles Lee regarding ICE and immigration enforcement.

        31. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. John Gilcrease regarding Gunner.

        34. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, Amending Ordinance No. 2010-316 concerning Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Denton, Texas, established pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, by expanding the boundaries and extending the term of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Denton, Texas; and providing an effective date.

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        36. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) Installation of rooftop and wall gardens and solar panels with batteries on City buildings. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        37. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Deliberations regarding Real Property -Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.072; Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction about the potential purchase or lease of real property situated in The Arts Council Abstract SD0533A, both in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located off Bell Avenue, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third party.

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        4. Agenda Ready
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Community Services Advisory Committee, Health & Building Standards Commission, Library Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        5. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving the creation of ecological mitigation plan for the permanent removal and temporary disturbance of ecologically important areas, known as Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs). The subject site, formerly known as Hunter Ranch, is generally on approximately 3,152 acres of land, generally located on both sides of I-35W, between Robson Ranch Road and Vintage Boulevard in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the city’s official environmentally sensitive areas map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [4-1] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Ellis and second by Commissioner Thaggard. (AESA24-0003c, Landmark ESA Mitigation Plan, Christi Upton)

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        6. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Amended Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Denton, Texas; making various findings related to such plan; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        7. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to take all necessary actions and execute a grant agreement with the State of Texas acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for a Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) 2025 Grant in the amount of $100,000.00 and City’s matching funds of $11,111.11 for Denton Enterprise Airport maintenance costs and other incidental items; and providing an effective date.
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        8. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a Highway Overpass Widening Agreement (“HOWA”) by and between the City of Denton (“City”) and the Kansas City Southern Railroad Company d/b/a CPKC (“KCSRR”) relating to the construction of Hickory Creek Road within the Railroad Right-of-Way located at KCSRR milepost MM99.54 (Alliance Subdivision), within the County and City of Denton, Texas; providing for the expenditure of funds not to exceed the amount of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($160,000.00) and other good and valuable consideration for the license agreement for highway overpass; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        9. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an application for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark located at 1120 N Locust Street, located on the east side of N Locust Street between Sawyer Avenue and 2nd Street; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (5-0). (HL24-0004a, 1120 N Locust Street - Tax Exemption, Cameron Robertson)

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        10. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton approving an application for a partial tax exemption of designated historic sites, in accordance with Chapter 10, Article VI, Sections 10-126 through 10-129 of the Denton Municipal Code of Ordinances, for a Local Historic Landmark located at 1900 Westridge Street, located on the north side of Westridge Street, just east of Highland Park Road; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The Historic Landmark Commission recommends a favorable determination (4-0). (HL24-0005a, 1900 Westridge Street - Tax Exemption, Cameron Robertson)

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        11. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton determining the public use, need, and necessity for the acquisition of permanent sanitary sewer easements, generally located east of Precision Drive on Airport Road, situated in the Eugene Puchalski Survey, Abstract No. 996, all in the City and County of Denton, Texas, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit “A” (collectively, the “property interest”); authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to acquire the Property Interest by agreement if possible, including making all offers required by law; authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the property interests if agreement cannot be reached; authorizing the City Attorney to file eminent domain proceedings if necessary; authorizing the expenditure of funding; making findings; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Jester seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        12. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to contracts between the City of Denton and Chameleon Industries, Inc., Tanner Industries, Inc., Brenntag Southwest, Inc., Polydyne, Inc., Petra Chemical Company LLC, PVS Technologies, Inc., Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC, and Pencco, Inc., authorizing the approval of a second amendment to contracts between the City of Denton and PVS DX, Inc., amending the contracts approved by City Council on November 16, 2021, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $13,242,875.00; amended by Amendment 1 approved by Purchasing; said first and second amendments to provide additional water and wastewater chemicals for the Water Production and Reclamation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. (IFB-BV 7743 - providing for an additional first and second amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $3,310,718.75, with the cumulative total contract amount not-to-exceed $16,553,593.75). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for distribution engineering services for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8031-007 - professional services agreement for distribution engineering services awarded to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,900,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        14. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute the CMAR Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 3 to the Construction Manager At Risk Contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for the construction phase services of the third work package for Neighborhood 2 and 6 Improvements for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8055 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., including the third guaranteed maximum price in the partial not-to-exceed amount of $28,145,400.15 and a total contract price of $79,650,516.58). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Denton and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., amending the contract approved by City Council on June 4, 2024, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,259,400.00, said first amendment to provide engineering design and easement acquisition services for the Clear Creek Interceptor project for the Wastewater Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8213-001 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,590,800.00, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,850,200.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        16. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., for the supply of electric meters and equipment for Section B - Photovoltaic Meters, Section C - Secondary Instrument Rated Transformers, and Section D - Primary Instrument Rated Transformers for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8641 - awarded to Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $924,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        17. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Techline, Inc., for the supply of electric meters and equipment for Section A - Electric Meters with the Trilliant AMI board, for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8641 - awarded to Techline, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,521,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        18. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Trilliant Networks Inc., for the supply of electric meters and equipment for Section E - Trilliant Secure Mesh AMI Equipment, for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8641 - awarded to Trilliant Networks Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $521,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        19. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Tiseo Paving Co., for the construction of the Bonnie Brae Phase 6 Improvement Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB 8472 - awarded to Tiseo Paving Co., in the not-to-exceed amount of $38,688,093.66). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          Council Member Jester motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        20. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for pre-construction services of Neighborhood 5B & Oakland Drainage for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8489 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $230,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 0).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        21. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Superior Network Systems Inc, as the primary vendor, and Ed Hajek, Inc., dba Services Unlimited, as the secondary vendor, for fiber optic cabling and installation services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8587 - awarded to Superior Network Systems Inc and Ed Hajek, Inc., dba Services Unlimited, for two (2) years, with the option for three (3) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,900,000.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        22. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Charter Communications Operating, LLC, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-TELE-CTSA-009, for Charter internet services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8606 - awarded to Charter Communications Operating, LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $800,000.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        23. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Frontier Communications Parent, Inc., through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 220105 for internet services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8607 - awarded to Frontier Communications Parent, Inc., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $575,000.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        24. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the November 18, 2024, meeting absence by Public Utilities Board Member Thomas Plock be excused; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        25. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the November 1, 2024, meeting absence by Bond Oversight Committee Member Susan Parker be excused; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Resolution be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        26. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC dba BerryDunn, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Program Contract No. 230601 to develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) operations strategic roadmap for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8714 - awarded to Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC dba BerryDunn, in the not-to-exceed amount of $91,690.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        27. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending the City of Denton Code of Ordinances Chapter 18 “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” by creating Article X “Special Regulations at Rayzor Ranch,” Establishing a twenty four-month Pilot Project to permit operation of golf carts within the southern section of Rayzor Ranch Development (south of US 380) utilizing certain roads; establishing the rules and regulations for the Pilot Project, including establishing criteria for operational requirements, permitted roads; providing for penalties; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. (ID 24-2141)

          Council Member Holland motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        28. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from the Rural Residential (RR) district and Residential 2 (R2) district to Suburban Corridor (SC) district on approximately 0.684 acres of land generally located west of Teasley Lane, approximately 170 feet north of Leatherwood Lane; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the zoning change request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Pruett and second by Commissioner Thaggard. (Z24-0012a, 5702 Teasley, Mia Hines)

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        29. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding establishing a city policy to grant authority to the City Manager or their designee to protest Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit applications seeking to discharge treated wastewater into Denton watersheds. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 min]
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        31. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of Denton, Texas, authorizing the termination of the contract with the Denton Chamber of Commerce for the management of the Denton Tourism Public Improvement District dated July 16, 2024; authorizing a contract with the Denton Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation for the management of the district; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        32. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider an ordinance of the City Council of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Denton Chamber of Commerce for the acquisition of the equipment, intellectual property, and other assets of Discover Denton, a line of business under the Denton Chamber of Commerce and the assumption of certain contracts by the City; authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to a lease between the City and the Denton Chamber of Commerce; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        33. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Independent School District (DISD) regarding the exchange of approximately 3.739 acres of park land in Denia Park for approximately 4.729 of DISD land to accommodate the rebuilding of Borman Elementary School; and providing for an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        34. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a fifth amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and King & Spalding, LLP, amending the engagement approved by the City Attorney on March 11, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00; amended by Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4, approved by City Council; said fifth amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8159 - providing for an additional fifth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $3,582,237.00).

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        35. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, expenses, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. DC-22-17013, styled “City of Denton, Texas, acting by and through its Electric Utility Department, Denton Municipal Electric v. Delilah Solar Energy, LLC and Samson Solar Energy, LLC, pending in the 192nd District Court, Dallas County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

        36. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton ratifying a contract for election services with Denton County for verification of a recall petition for Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5, at a total cost of $7,153.55; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Work Session Report be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        37. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Ms. Tracy Duckworth regarding homelessness.

        38. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Ms. Stacy Haag regarding homelessness.

        39. Agenda Ready
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Community Services Advisory Committee, Health & Building Standards Commission, Library Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Appointment be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        40. Agenda Ready
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Community Services Advisory Committee, Health & Building Standards Commission, Library Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

          Council Member Holland motioned, Mayor Hudspeth seconded, that the Appointment be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        41. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of Denton, Texas, authorizing the termination of the contract with the Denton Chamber of Commerce for the management of the Denton Tourism Public Improvement District dated July 16, 2024; authorizing a contract with the Denton Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation for the management of the district; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        42. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider an ordinance of the City Council of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Denton Chamber of Commerce for the acquisition of the equipment, intellectual property, and other assets of Discover Denton, a line of business under the Denton Chamber of Commerce and the assumption of certain contracts by the City; authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to a lease between the City and the Denton Chamber of Commerce; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Chase McGee motioned, Council Member Beck seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        1. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1) Making the option of remote participation available for Planning and Zoning Commissioners when needed. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        4. Agenda Ready
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Airport Advisory Board, and Community Services Advisory Committee.

          Council Member Beck motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        5. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding Audit Project 043 - Animal Services. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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        6. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding vacancies, terms, quorum issues and/ or dissolution of certain boards and commissions. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
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        7. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a development agreement with HL FUND II DENTON, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, for the design and construction of paving public improvements; providing for the expenditure of funds in the not-to-exceed amount of $643,107.00 therefor; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        8. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute “DSHS MOU NO. HHS001454300028” (“MOU”) between the City of Denton and the Texas Department of State Health Services (“DSHS”) stating the terms and conditions of the City’s participation in the DSHS Wastewater monitoring program; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        9. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance approving an insurance claim payment from FM Affiliated insurance company for damage to property located at 1100 South Mayhill Road, and authorizing the city manager, or her Designee, to execute the same, and declaring an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        10. Passed
          Work Session Report

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts regarding local telephone companies and the use of a 311 short dialing code; and providing an effective date.

          that the Work Session Report be discussed. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        11. Passed
          Appointment

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton providing the December 11, 2024, meeting absence by Airport Advisory Board Member Robert Tickner be excused; and providing an effective date.

          that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        12. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the city manager or their designee to protest Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“TPDES”) permit applications filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”), or its successor agency, that seek to discharge treated wastewater into Denton watersheds; providing an effective date.

          Council Member Byrd motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        13. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the North Central Texas Council of Governments 2025 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Grant in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 and City’s matching funds of $2,500,000 for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        14. Agenda Ready
          Planning Case

          Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification from Rural Residential (RR) district to Light Industrial (LI) district on approximately 16 acres of land generally located 446 feet east of Masch Branch Road, 1,156 feet west of Lovers Lane, and to the south of Farm to Market 1173 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Padron and seconded by Commissioner Thaggard. (Z24-0010a, Metal Towns Rezoning, Bryce Van Arsdale).

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Holland seconded, that the Planning Case be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        15. Agenda Ready
          Work Session Report

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding recent department reviews, facility and operational enhancements, procedure updates, and current and future department initiatives for Animal Services. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
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        16. Agenda Ready
          Citizen Report

          Mr. Charles Lee regarding government corruption.

        17. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Retail Wastewater Treatment Services Agreement with TCCI Churchill LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 274.991 acres of land known as Churchill East and generally located north of FM 2449 and east and south of T N Skiles Road (“Property”), ownership of wastewater flows, and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        18. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Retail Wastewater Treatment Services Agreement with TCCI Webster Farms LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 102.177 acres of land known as Webster Meadows and generally located south of Seaborn Road, west of Florance Road, and north of Blair Road (“Property”), ownership of wastewater flows, and other related matters; and providing an effective

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        19. Agenda Ready
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute an amended and restated Development Agreement with VS Development, LLC and Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16 to remove terms for the fire service; consent to annexation of property into the district; add terms for additional services; and amend the Strategic Partnership Agreement with Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16; and providing an effective date.

          Mayor Hudspeth motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        20. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas consenting to the annexation of certain land into Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        21. Agenda Ready
          Resolution

          Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas consenting to the annexation of certain land into Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16; and providing an effective date.

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Chase McGee seconded, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        22. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Retail Wastewater Treatment Services Agreement with TCCI Ponder Farms 2021 LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 154.425 acres of land known as Ponder Farms and generally located south of FM 2449, east of Robinson Road, north of Seaborn Road, and west of Florance Road (“Property”), ownership of wastewater flows, and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        23. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Retail Wastewater Treatment Services Agreement with TCCI Churchill LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 264.042 acres of land known as Churchill West and generally located north of FM 2449 and south of T N Skiles Road, and east of FM 156 (“Property”), ownership of wastewater flows, and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        24. Agenda Ready
          Closed Session Report

          Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. This Closed Session item is related to Consent Agenda Item ID 24-2529 and will be a placeholder unless the item is pulled for individual review. Consultation with City’s attorneys under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding proposed 311 short dialing code agreements with Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T Mobility 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 Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative proceeding or potential litigation.

        25. Passed
          Ordinance

          Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas (“City”) authorizing the execution of a Retail Wastewater Treatment Services Agreement with TCCI Ponder WPP LLC (“Owner”) and Ponder Farms Municipal Utility District of Denton County (“District”) concerning retail wastewater service by the City to future customers within approximately 31.434 acres of land known as Texmix and generally located south of Blair Road, north of Eakin Cemetery Road, and east of FM 156 (“Property”), ownership of wastewater flows, and other related matters; and providing an effective date.

          that the Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        26. Agenda Ready
          Appointment

          Consider nominations/appointments to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Airport Advisory Board, and Community Services Advisory Committee.

          Council Member Meltzer motioned, Council Member Byrd seconded, that the Appointment be approved. The motion carried on roll call vote:

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        1. Agenda Ready
          Public Utilities Board

          Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hammett Excavation, Inc., for the construction of the Roadway Expansion and Wheel and Chassis Undercarriage Wash Facility for the Solid Waste and Recycling Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (CSP 8653 - awarded to Hammett Excavation, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,082,396.63).
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        2. Agenda Ready
          Public Utilities Board

          Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for construction phase services for Neighborhood 1B Improvements for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8225 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., including the first Guaranteed Maximum Price in the partial not-to-exceed amount of $31,872,570.02).
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        3. Agenda Ready
          Public Utilities Board

          Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with ROMCO Equipment Co., LLC, through the Buy Board Cooperative Network Contract Nos. 685-22 and 740-24, for authorized repair services, purchases, and rentals of Volvo construction equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8727 - awarded to ROMCO Equipment Co., LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $5,313,000.00).
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        5. Agenda Ready
          Public Utilities Board

          Consider approval of the February 10, 2025 minutes.
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        Health & Building Standards Commission
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        Cancellation Notice

          Development Code Review Committee
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          Cancellation Notice

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            2. Agenda Ready
              Community Services Advisory Committee

              Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the Community Development Grant Program application process.

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            4. Agenda Ready
              Board of Ethics

              Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding City of Denton Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article XI (Ethics) Sec. 2-282(b) Sanctions. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]

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            5. Agenda Ready
              Board of Ethics

              Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the definition of Complainant as it relates to the City of Denton Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article XI (Ethics). [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]

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            7. Agenda Ready
              Board of Ethics

              Consider approval of minutes for February 10, 2025.

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            10. Agenda Ready
              Library Board

              Receive an informational report and hold a discussion regarding the Friends of the Denton Public Libraries.

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            11. Agenda Ready
              Library Board

              Receive a report, hold a discussion, and consider recommending approval of the following Denton Public Library Policy updates: · Laptop Circulation Operating Policy · Laptop Circulation/Borrower Agreement

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            12. Agenda Ready
              Library Board

              Receive an informational report and hold a discussion regarding the Emily Fowler Library Foundation.

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            14. Agenda Ready
              Library Board

              Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding: · Emily Fowler Parking Lot · DPL University Staff Training · South Branch Manager Position · TMLDA Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award · Library Staff Presenting at Texas Library Association Conference

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            15. Agenda Ready
              Public Utilities Board

              Management Reports 1. Impact on Tariffs Memo 2. Utility Billing and Mailing Extension Memo 3. Future Agenda Items 4. New Business Action Items

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            18. Agenda Ready
              Public Utilities Board

              Consider approval of the February 24, 2025 minutes.

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