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Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee

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    Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee

    Staff Reports a. Quarter 1 Education Update b. Bird City Texas c. IRA Grants d. Incentive Programs e. Requests for Committee consideration f. Matrix
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    Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding inclusion of a standing agenda item to Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee meetings for citizen comment in alignment with City Council Rules of Procedure, Denton City Code 2-29, Citizen Comment on agenda items.
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    Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee

    Receive nominations and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair.
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Committee On Persons With Disabilities

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    Committee on Persons with Disabilities

    Receive nominations and elect a Chair for the Committee on Persons with Disabilities.
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    Committee on Persons with Disabilities

    Hold a discussion and consider adoption of an annual meeting schedule for 2025.
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    Committee on Persons with Disabilities

    Proclamation: Recognizing Former Chair Joe Rivas and Former Vice-Chair Sally Austin.

Planning And Zoning Commission

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    Planning and Zoning Commission

    Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding Master Planned Communities (MPCs), in particular the Cole Ranch MPC. (PZ25-034, Cole Ranch, Angie Manglaris)
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    Planning and Zoning Commission

    Consider approval of the December 11, 2024, Planning and Zoning meeting minutes.
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    Planning and Zoning Commission

    Consider a request by Brian Bridgewater of Manhard Consulting, on behalf of the property owner, for a Final Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Haisler Addition. The approximately 36.515-acre site is generally located on the east side of North Locust Street, at the intersection of Beall Street and North Locust Street, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP24-0043, Haisler Addition, Sean Jacobson)
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    Planning and Zoning Commission

    Elect a Chair and Vice-Chair to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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    Planning and Zoning Commission

    Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding request by LJA Engineering for an Amending Master Planned Community request to amend the Development 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. (AMPC24-0001, Cole Ranch, Angie Manglaris) THIS ITEM IS BEING WITHDRAWN FROM CONSIDERATION FROM THIS AGENDA AND HAS BEEN RE-NOTICED FOR THE JANUARY 29, 2025, MEETING.
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    Planning and Zoning Commission

    Hold a discussion regarding the Planning and Zoning Project Matrix.
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Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board

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    Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board

    Consider approval of the meeting minutes for December 4, 2024.
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Civil Service Commission

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    Civil Service Commission

    Introduction of guests.
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    Civil Service Commission

    Receive public comments.
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    Civil Service Commission

    Consider approval of the minutes from the November 20, 2024, meeting.
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    Civil Service Commission

    Hold discussion and take action on the Eligibility List for beginning positions in the Police Department from the Written Examination that was administered on January 11, 2025.
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    Civil Service Commission

    Hold discussion and take action on the Commission List for beginning positions in the Fire Department from the Written Examination that was administered on January 11, 2025.
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    Civil Service Commission

    Hold discussion and take action on the Position Opportunity Announcement (POA) update for the Police Department entrance exam that was administered on January 11, 2025 for ratification of the delayed start time due to weather.
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    Civil Service Commission

    Hold discussion and take action on the Position Opportunity Announcement (POA) update for the Fire Department entrance exam that was administered on January 11, 2025, for ratification of the delayed start time due to weather.
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    Civil Service Commission

    Hold discussion and take action on the Civil Service Commission meeting schedule for 2025.

City Council

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    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]
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    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]
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    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]
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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  23. Agenda Ready
    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.
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    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).
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    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).
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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 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).
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    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).
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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 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).
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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 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).
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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 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).
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  31. 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)
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  32. 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)
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  33. Agenda Ready
    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.
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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 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).
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  35. Agenda Ready
    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).
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  36. Agenda Ready
    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.
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  37. 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.
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  38. 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.
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  39. 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.
  40. 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.
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    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.

Public Utilities Board

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    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 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).
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Public Utilities Board

    Consider recommending adopting 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).
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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 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).
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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 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).
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  5. 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 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).
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  6. Agenda Ready
    Public Utilities Board

    Consider approval of the December 9, 2024 minutes.
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  7. Agenda Ready
    Public Utilities Board

    Receive nominations and hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.

Historic Landmark Commission

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    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
    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  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 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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  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 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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  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 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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  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 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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  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 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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  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 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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  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 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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  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 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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  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 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  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 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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.
  32. 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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  33. Agenda Ready
    Work Session Report

    Ms. Tracy Duckworth regarding homelessness.
  34. Agenda Ready
    Work Session Report

    Ms. Stacy Haag regarding homelessness.
  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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City Council

Filters for matters
  1. 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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  2. Agenda Ready
    Public Presentation

    Proclamation: Senator Drew Springer Service Honor
  3. Agenda Ready
    Public Presentation

    Proclamation: Salvation Red Kettle Challenge
  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  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 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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  21. 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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  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 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Ms. Linda Yeatts regarding fluoride in water.
  26. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Ms. Courtney Gilcrease regarding Gunner.
  27. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Ms. MaKayla Rogers regarding fluoride in water.
  28. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Mr. Charles Lee regarding ICE and immigration enforcement.
  29. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Mr. John Gilcrease regarding Gunner.
  30. Agenda Ready
    Public Presentation

    Proclamation: Nu Pi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Service Recognition
  31. 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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  32. Agenda Ready
    Work Session Report

    Proclamation: Denton 360 Graduation
  33. 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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  34. 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.

Economic Development Partnership Board

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Economic Development Partnership Board

    Consider approval of the Economic Development Partnership Board minutes for December 11, 2024.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Economic Development Partnership Board

    Receive a report, hold a discussion, and appoint or reappoint members and an Economic Development Partnership Board representative to the Downtown Economic Development Committee.
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Economic Development Partnership Board

    Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the current method for fiscal and economic impact analysis of projects requesting incentives.
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Economic Development Partnership Board

    Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding a professional services Request for Proposal to complete a competitiveness study.
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  5. Agenda Ready
    Economic Development Partnership Board

    Staff Reports: 1. Director’s Report - Brittany Sotelo 2. UPS Update - Jamie Adams 3. Future Agenda Items - Christine Taylor
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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 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. Agenda Ready
    Citizen Report

    Mr. Charles Lee regarding government corruption.
  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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.
  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 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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  24. 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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Community Services Advisory Committee

Cancellation Notice

    Library Board

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    1. Agenda Ready
      Library Board

      Library Board Chair will appoint Library Advisory Board members to serve as liaison to: · The Friends of the Denton Public Libraries Executive Board · The Emily Fowler Library Foundation Board.
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    2. Agenda Ready
      Library Board

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

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

      Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding: · Winter Reading Program · Library Speakers Consortium
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    Board Of Ethics

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    1. Agenda Ready
      Board of Ethics

      Receive nominations and hold an election of a Chair and Vice-Chair. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 10 minutes]
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    2. Agenda Ready
      Board of Ethics

      Consider approval of minutes for December 16, 2024. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 5 minutes]
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    3. Agenda Ready
      Board of Ethics

      Hold a discussion and consider adoption of the 2025 meeting schedule. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 10 minutes]
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    4. Agenda Ready
      Board of Ethics

      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: 30 minutes]
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    Board Of Ethics

    Special Called Meeting

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    1. Agenda Ready
      Board of Ethics

      Ethics Complaint No. 25-003 filed on December 24, 2024, concerning alleged violations of Ethics Ordinance Section 2-273.
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    Health & Building Standards Commission

    Cancellation Notice

      Board Of Ethics

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      1. Agenda Ready
        Board of Ethics

        Consider approval of minutes for November 4 and December 2, 2024. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 5 minutes]
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      2. Agenda Ready
        Board of Ethics

        Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the processing of anonymous hotline reports related to alleged violations of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article XI (Ethics). [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 20 minutes]
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      3. Agenda Ready
        Board of Ethics

        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. 2-272 Mandates, Sec. 2-273 Prohibitions, Sec. 2-277 Board of Ethics, and Sec. 2-281 Hearings. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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      4 new matters since 7 days ago

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      1. Agenda Ready
        Citizen Report

        Ms. Tracy Duckworth regarding homelessness.
      2. Agenda Ready
        Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee

        Receive nominations and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair.

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      3. Agenda Ready
        Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee

        Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding inclusion of a standing agenda item to Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee meetings for citizen comment in alignment with City Council Rules of Procedure, Denton City Code 2-29, Citizen Comment on agenda items.

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      4. Agenda Ready
        Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee

        Staff Reports a. Quarter 1 Education Update b. Bird City Texas c. IRA Grants d. Incentive Programs e. Requests for Committee consideration f. Matrix

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