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Economic Development Partnership Board
Agenda

Downtown Economic Development Committee

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    Economic Development Partnership Board

    Staff Reports: 1. Mews Street Update - Trevor Crain 2. Downtown Master Plan Update - Cameron Robertson 3. Downtown Ambassador Program Update - Courtney Douangdara and Kevin Woods 4. Main Street Update - Kristen Pulido 5. Future Agenda Items - Christine Taylor
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Agenda Committee
Agenda

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    Agenda Committee

    Consider approval of the minutes of June 6, 2024.

  2. Draft
    Agenda Committee

    Questions regarding City Council’s Future Work Session Matrix items.

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    Agenda Committee

    Questions regarding the following City Council agendas: · August 6, 2024 - Regular Meeting · August 10, 2024 - Budget Workshop · August 20, 2024 -Regular Meeting

Health & Building Standards Commission
Agenda

Cancellation Notice

    Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee
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    Cancellation Notice

      Charter Review Committee
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        Charter Review Committee

        Receive nominations and hold an election of a Chair and Chair Pro Tem.
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      City Council
      Agenda

      Special Called

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        Work Session Report

        Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-25 preliminary utility forecasts for Solid Waste, Water, Wastewater/Drainage, Electric, and Customer Service. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
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      3. Agenda Ready
        Work Session Report

        Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the nominations of Council members to standing and ad hoc boards, committees, and other internal/external groups, and the associated nomination and appointment processes. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 45 minutes]
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      4. Agenda Ready
        Ordinance

        Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development a 2024 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development with appropriate certifications, as authorized and required by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended; authorizing the Director of Community Services, or designee, to sign releases of liens and subordination agreements upon certain conditions; and providing for an effective date.
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      7. Agenda Ready
        Planning Case

        Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code, regarding short-term rental use regulations and definitions, specifically amendments to Table 5.2-A- Table of Allowed Uses, Subsection 5.3.1 Use-Specific Standards - Generally, Subsection 5.3.5: Commercial Use-Specific Standards, Table 7.9-I Parking, and Section 9.2: Definitions; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Pruett. (DCA23-0002g, Short-Term Rentals, Angie Manglaris)
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      8. Agenda Ready
        Planning Case

        Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, adopting the Southeast Denton Area Plan and amending the Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The Southeast Denton Area Plan has an approximate boundary line of 800 feet north of East McKinney Street, 900 feet east of South Woodrow Lane, 700 feet south of Shady Oaks Drive, Dallas Drive to the south, and South Bell Avenue to the west, encompassing approximately 975 acres in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; and providing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposal (5-0). The motion was made by Commissioner Villareal and seconded by Commissioner Cole. (CA24-0002b, Southeast Denton Area Plan, Julie Wyatt and Mia Hines)
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      9. Agenda Ready
        Planning Case

        Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code Subchapter 1; amendments include but are not limited to: Subsection 1.3.4: Conflicts with Other Ordinances and Criteria Manuals; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Cole. (DCA24-0003a, Conflicts with Other Ordinances, Angie Manglaris)
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      10. Agenda Ready
        Work Session Report

        Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Internal Audit Plan. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 15 minutes]
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      11. Agenda Ready
        Closed Session Report

        Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of real property situated in the J. White Survey, Abstract 1433, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located off of Colorado Boulevard, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third party.

      12. Agenda Ready
        Planning Case

        Hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a Specific Use Permit (2003-325) Amendment to allow for site modifications on approximately 0.89 acres of land, generally located approximately one block south of Teasley Lane and to the west of FM 2181/Teasley Lane, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Pruett and second by Commissioner Thaggard. (S24-0002b, DATCU, Erin Stanley) THIS HEARING WAS OPENED AND POSTPONED AT THE JUNE 18, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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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 Weatherproofing Services L.L.C., for the maintenance and installation of roofing, gutters, and downspouts for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8501 - awarded to Weatherproofing Services L.L.C., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,462,500.00).
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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 Reliance Environmental Truck Sales LLC dba Reliance Truck & Equipment, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 686-22, for the purchase and repair of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment for various departments for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8591 - awarded to Reliance Environmental Truck Sales LLC dba Reliance Truck & Equipment, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,013,706.00).
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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 Texan Waste Equipment, Inc., dba Heil of Texas, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 686-22, for the purchase, service, and repairs of sewer equipment, sweepers, brush handling trucks, and similar equipment for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8600 - awarded to Texan Waste Equipment, Inc., dba Heil of Texas, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,059,173.00).
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      16. Agenda Ready
        Resolution

        Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton appointing a Primary Member and Alternate Member as official voting representatives to the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Regional Transportation Council; and declaring an effective date.
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      17. Agenda Ready
        Ordinance

        Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with QRF Combat LLC dba Roe Tactical LLC, through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 698-23, for the acquisition of helmets and communications gear for the Police Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8578 - awarded to QRF Combat LLC dba Roe Tactical LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $65,003.07).
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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 Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., for the renovation at the Water Works Park for the Parks and Recreation Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8461 - Professional Services Agreement for renovation services awarded to Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,897,385.00).
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      20. Agenda Ready
        Closed Session Report

        Deliberations regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.072; Receive information from staff, discuss, deliberate, and provide staff with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of real property situated in the H. Sisco Survey, Abstract 1184, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, located near the intersection of McKinney Street and North Bell Avenue, where a public deliberation of such potential purchase would have a detrimental effect on the City’s position in negotiations with a third party.

      21. 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 Signify North America Corporation, for the Amendment No. 1 to Lifecycle Services Agreement for the maintenance and support of Interact City Software currently used by Denton Municipal Electric; which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8534 - awarded to Signify North America Corporation, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $97,500.00).
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      22. Agenda Ready
        Ordinance

        Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager to execute a temporary license to use agreement between the City and Denton County Transit Authority (DCTA) to temporarily allow DCTA to construct and maintain bus stops and other amenities on City’s right of way for 180 days from the date of execution of this ordinance; and providing an effective date.
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      23. Agenda Ready
        Closed Session Report

        Deliberations Regarding Real Property - Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.072; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Discuss, deliberate, and receive information from staff and provide staff with direction pertaining to the potential purchase of real property interests located in the J. Roger, Abstract No 1084, within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, generally located along the Hickory Creek Road. The potential purchases are related to the City’s Hickory Creek Road Phase 3 Project to construct improvements to Hickory Creek Road (from Riverpass Drive to FM 1830). Consult with the City's attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. PR-2022-00917-A Case Style: City of Denton v. Walter E. Leatherwood and Betty A. Leatherwood, Individually and as Trustees of the Walter E. Leatherwood and Betty A. Leatherwood Living Trust pending in the Denton County Probate Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City's legal position in pending litigation.

      Airport Advisory Board
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      Cancellation Notice

        Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board
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          Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board

          Receive nominations and elect a secretary for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One.
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        3. Agenda Ready
          Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board

          Receive a report, hold a discussion, and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the 2022-2023 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Annual Report.
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        5. Agenda Ready
          Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board

          Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding the Design Downtown Denton recommendation for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One.
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        Civil Service Commission
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        Cancellation Notice

          Planning And Zoning Commission
          Agenda

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            Planning and Zoning Commission

            Receive a report and hold a discussion related to amending the Denton Development Code to establish a Community Engagement Incentive participation process including offering potential development process incentives associated with Memorandum of Understandings.
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          2. Agenda Ready
            Planning and Zoning Commission

            Consider approval of the June 26, 2024, Planning and Zoning meeting minutes.
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          3. Agenda Ready
            Planning and Zoning Commission

            Consider a request by Kimley-Horn & Associates, on behalf of Forestar Group for a Final Replat of Eagle Creek Phase 3B. The approximately 36.07-acre site is generally located 0.5 miles east of South Bonnie Brae Street and north of Roselawn Drive in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FR24-0005, Eagle Creek Phase 3B, Bryce Van Arsdale)
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          4. Agenda Ready
            Planning and Zoning Commission

            Consider a request by Kimley-Horn & Associates, on behalf of Vandesmith Developers LTD for a Preliminary Plat of Grand Parkside. The approximately 19.15-acre site is generally located 266.11 feet east of Country Club Road and north of Hobson Lane in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (PP24-0003, Grand Parkside, Bryce Van Arsdale)
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          5. Agenda Ready
            Planning and Zoning Commission

            Consider a request by Stonehawk Capital Partners, LLC for a Final Plat of the Sereno Village Addition. The 18.235-acre site is generally located at the northwest corner of East University Drive (US 380) and Old North Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP24-0025, Sereno Village Addition, Mia Hines).
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          6. Agenda Ready
            Planning Case

            Consider a request by Claudio Segovia of Johnson Volk Consulting, on behalf of the property owner, for a Final Plat of Sage Creek Townhomes. The approximately 23.849-acre site is generally located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Audra Lane and Lattimore Street, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP24-0024a, Sage Creek Townhomes, Sean Jacobson)
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          7. Agenda Ready
            Planning Case

            Consider a request by Reece Flanagan of Flanagan Land Solutions, LLC, on behalf of the property owner, for a Final Plat of Acintyo Ventures Addition, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1. The approximately 0.300-acre site is generally located on the south side of Fannin Street, approximately 105 feet east of the intersection of Fannin Street and South Avenue B, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP24-0026, Acintyo Ventures Addition, Sean Jacobson)
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          8. Agenda Ready
            Planning and Zoning Commission

            Consider a request by Barron Stark Engineers, on behalf of JVAC Properties LLC, for approval of a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A Riviera Addition. The approximately 15-acre tract is generally located on the north side of Fishtrap Rd, approximately 259.2 feet west of Greenleaf Circle in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (FP24-0023b, Water Line Extension Riviera, Matt Bodine)
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          9. Agenda Ready
            Planning and Zoning Commission

            Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a Multifamily use on approximately 2.4 acres of land, generally located on the south side of North Elm Street approximately 560 feet east of Riney Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas (S23-0001, 3301 N Elm Multifamily, Ashley Ekstedt)
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          10. Agenda Ready
            Planning and Zoning Commission

            Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a request by McAdams on behalf of the property owner, 195 Denton Partners, LLC to rezone approximately 26.151 acres from Residential 2 (R2) zoning district to Overlay Planned Development with Mixed-Use Neighborhood (PD-MN) base zoning district. The subject site is generally south of Corbin Road and 1,066 feet east of I35-W within the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (PD23-0001a, Denton 195 Planned Development Overlay, Angie Manglaris) STAFF IS REQUESTING THIS ITEM BE POSTPONED TO THE AUGUST 14, 2024 MEETING.
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          11. Agenda Ready
            Planning and Zoning Commission

            Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a request by McAdams on behalf of the property owner, 195 Denton Partners, LLC to rezone approximately 166.1 acres from Residential 2 (R2) zoning district to Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MN) zoning district and Public Facilities (PF) zoning district. The subject site is generally located at the southeast corner of I35-W and Corbin Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (Z22-0018a, Denton 195, Angie Manglaris) STAFF IS REQUESTING THIS ITEM BE POSTPONED TO THE AUGUST 14, 2024 MEETING.
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          12. Agenda Ready
            Planning and Zoning Commission

            Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a request by Kimley-Horn on behalf on behalf of the property owner, Dentex Land, Cattle, and Energy LP, for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to modify the Future Land Use Map to change the designation from Rural Areas to Moderate Residential and Community Mixed Use. The approximately 92.382-acre site is generally located north of Johnson Lane, south of Allred Road, and 2,325 feet east of John Paine Road in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (CA24-0001, Dentex Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Angie Manglaris)
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          13. Agenda Ready
            Planning and Zoning Commission

            Hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to City Council regarding a request by Kimley-Horn on behalf of the property owner, Dentext Land, Cattle, and Energy LP, to rezone approximately 92.382 acres from Rural Residential (RR) zoning district to Mixed Use Neighborhood (MN) zoning district and Residential 6 (R6) zoning district. The subject site is generally located north of Johnson Lane, south of Allred Road and 2,325 feet east of John Paine Road to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas. (Z24-0009, Dentex Rezoning, Angie Manglaris)
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          14. Agenda Ready
            Planning and Zoning Commission

            Hold a discussion regarding the Planning and Zoning Project Matrix.
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          Zoning Board Of Adjustment
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          2. Agenda Ready
            Zoning Board of Adjustment

            Hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Chapter 33 Signs and Advertising Devices of the Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 33.14.2(b)(1) as it relates to the maximum effective area and maximum height of a ground sign permitted along I-35 E located on an approximately 0.7-acre property 555 feet from the intersection of Lillian B Miller Parkway and S I-35 E. (V24-0037, DME Old West Café, Matt Bodine)
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          3. Agenda Ready
            Zoning Board of Adjustment

            Hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Chapter 33 Signs and Advertising Devices of the Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 33.14.2(d)(2) as it relates to the maximum number of on-premise ground signs permitted based on street frontage on a freeway, located on an approximately 10.78 acre premise 725 feet southeast of the intersection of Lillian B Miller Parkway and S I-35 E. (V24-0038, DME Southridge Village, Matt Bodine)
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          4. Agenda Ready
            Zoning Board of Adjustment

            Elect an acting Chair for the Zoning Board of Adjustment's July 22, 2024 meeting.

          Mobility Committee
          Agenda

          Cancellation Notice

            Public Utilities Board
            Agenda

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            1. Agenda Ready
              Public Utilities Board

              Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Signify North America Corporation, for the Amendment No. 1 to Lifecycle Services Agreement for the maintenance and support of Interact City Software currently used by Denton Municipal Electric; which is the sole provider of this software, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 252.022, which provides that procurement of commodities and services that are available from one source are exempt from competitive bidding, and if over $50,000, shall be awarded by the governing body; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8534 - awarded to Signify North America Corporation, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $97,500.00).
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            2. Agenda Ready
              Public Utilities Board

              Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, approving a power purchase agreement between the City and SPRE Denton TX, LLC., a Texas Limited Liability Company; and providing for an Effective Date.
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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 lease with SPRE Denton TX, LLC for approximately 4 acres of City-owned property located in the City and County of Denton, Texas; and providing an effective date.
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            4. Agenda Ready
              Public Utilities Board

              Management Reports 1. Value of Solar Memo 2. Water Utility Projects Budget Memo 3. Future Agenda Items 4. New Business Action Items
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            5. Agenda Ready
              Public Utilities Board

              Consider approval of the July 8, 2024 minutes.
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            6. Agenda Ready
              Public Utilities Board

              Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff containing public power information related to a Power Purchase Agreement between the City of Denton, as the seller of power and electric energy services, and SPRE Denton TX, LLC.; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation.

            7. Agenda Ready
              Public Utilities Board

              Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities Competitive Matters - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Receive information from staff containing public power information related to a proposed amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement between the City of Denton, as the seller, and Core Scientific Operating Company, Inc.; discuss, deliberate, and provide direction to staff regarding same. Consultation with City’s attorney regarding issues associated with the above matter where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton under Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or would jeopardize the City’s legal position in any administrative or potential litigation.

            Denton Police Department Chief Of Police Advisory Board
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            1. Agenda Ready
              Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board

              Consider approval of the March 27, 2024 minutes.

            2. Agenda Ready
              Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board

              Receive a Legal update on SB4 (Immigration), Proposition B (marijuana lawsuit against the City by the Attorney General), and HB3 (Armed Security Officer Required at School Campuses).

            3. Agenda Ready
              Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board

              Discuss the Board’s purpose, vision, and goals.

            4. Agenda Ready
              Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board

              Discuss Board Member Ride Along Experiences.

            5. Agenda Ready
              Denton Police Department Chief of Police Advisory Board

              Discuss future meeting dates and topics.

            Committee On Persons With Disabilities
            Agenda

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            1. Agenda Ready
              Committee on Persons with Disabilities

              Consider approval of minutes for April 11, 2024.
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            4. Agenda Ready
              Committee on Persons with Disabilities

              Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff feedback regarding an update on services and accessibility as it relates to the Denton Community Shelter operated by Our Daily Bread.
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            City Council
            Agenda

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            1. Agenda Ready
              Work Session Report

              Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study Update. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
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            4. Agenda Ready
              Work Session Report

              Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council requests for: 1. Request for a work session to reconsider proposed changes to the Two-Minute Pitch process. [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 30 minutes]
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            6. Agenda Ready
              Public Presentation

              Recognition: Garland Power & Light to Denton Municipal Electric

            7. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Ms. Donna Smith regarding a new day.

            8. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Ms. Jayne Howell regarding parking regulations.

            9. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Ms. Debbie Scaggs regarding current issues.

            10. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Mr. Charles Lee regarding Ceasefire Resolution.

            11. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Ms. Erica Garland regarding Planning and Zoning appointment.

            12. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Ms. Kimberley Alane Fowler regarding police misconduct.

            13. Agenda Ready
              Minutes

              Consider approval of the minutes of the June 4, 2024, Regular Meeting, June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting, and June 21 and 22, 2024 City Council Retreat Meeting.
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            16. Agenda Ready
              Work Session Report

              Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the June 6, 2024 and August 8, 2024 meeting absences of Public Art Committee Member Jennifer Lane; and providing an effective date.
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            17. Agenda Ready
              Resolution

              Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program 2025 in the amount of $750,000 for materials and construction costs of an all-abilities playground at North Lakes Park; and providing an effective date.
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            18. Agenda Ready
              Resolution

              Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Local Parks Non-Urban Indoor Recreation Grant Program 2025 in the amount of $1,500,000 for materials and construction costs of an active adult center; and providing an effective date.
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            19. Agenda Ready
              Planning Case

              Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the Denton Development Code; amendments include but are not limited to providing the uses and development regulations of Appendix A: Rayzor Ranch Overlay District, which is currently “reserved” and referenced in Section 4.8, and providing that the proposed uses and development regulations are being consolidated from existing overlay zoning ordinances and amended accordingly, providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing a severability clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [5-0] to recommend approval of the request. Motion for approval by Commissioner Villarreal and second by Commissioner Cole. (DCA24-0004a, Rayzor Ranch Ordinance Consolidation, Hayley Zagurski)
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            20. Agenda Ready
              Planning Case

              Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a High-Impact Manufacturing use on approximately 8 acres of land, generally located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Shelby Lane and Dakota Lane, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner Cole and second by Commissioner Pruett. (S24-0003a, Advanced Microbial Solutions, Ashley Ekstedt)
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            21. Agenda Ready
              Planning Case

              Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow for a High-Impact Manufacturing use on approximately 9.5 acres of land, generally located on the west side of Dakota Lane, approximately 800 feet south of Shelby Lane, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted [6-0] to recommend approval. Motion for approval by Commissioner Thaggard and second by Commissioner Padron. (S24-0004a, Advanced Microbial Solutions (Dakota), Ashley Ekstedt)
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            22. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, making findings that the proposed service plan and its proposed public improvements will promote the interests of the City and confer a special benefit on a definable part of the City; authorizing a contract of the management of the district and the execution of the service plan; authorizing an assessment method and roll; authorizing a special assessment of the Denton Tourism Public Improvement District; and providing an effective date.
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            23. Agenda Ready
              Resolution

              Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton for the appointment of one member to the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District for a two-year term beginning on October 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2026; and providing an effective date.
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            24. Agenda Ready
              Planning Case

              Conduct the second of two readings and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas annexing approximately 92.382 acres of land, generally located north of Johnson Lane, south of Allred Road and 2,325 feet east of John Paine Road, to the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; providing for a correction to the City map to include the annexed land; and providing for a savings clause and an effective date. (A24-0001c, Dentex Annexation, Angie Manglaris)
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            25. Agenda Ready
              Work Session Report

              Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 2016-189 and updating the Land Use Assumptions, Roadway Capital Improvement Plan, and the imposition of updated Roadway Impact Fees for designated service areas; adopting Roadway Impact Fees per service unit; establishing procedures for the assessment, collection, computation, expenditure, refund and general administration of Roadway Impact Fees; providing for the establishment of accounts for Roadway Impact Fees; providing construction, severability, and conflict clauses; providing for the amendment the Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances by creating and codifying Article VI, entitled “Roadway Impact Fees”; providing for codification of sections 25-252 through 25-275 in the Code of Ordinances; and providing for an effective date.
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            26. Agenda Ready
              Closed Session Report

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

            27. Agenda Ready
              Closed Session Report

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

            28. 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 Classic Chevrolet, Inc., as the primary vendor, and ZT Motors Of Texas Three, LLC dba Ron Carter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, as the secondary vendor, for the supply and repair of light-medium duty vehicles which include sedans, passenger vans, pickup trucks, hybrid, and electric vehicles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8455 - awarded to Classic Chevrolet, Inc. and ZT Motors Of Texas Three, LLC dba Ron Carter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000.00).
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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 Grapevine DCJ LLC, as the primary vendor, Gilchrist Automotive Group LLC dba Pegasus CDJR LLC, as the secondary vendor, and GPI TX-DCIV, Inc. dba Denton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, as the tertiary vendor, for the supply and repair of light-medium duty vehicles which include sedans, passenger vans, pickup trucks, hybrid, and electric vehicles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8462 - awarded to Grapevine DCJ LLC, Gilchrist Automotive Group LLC dba Pegasus CDJR LLC, and GPI TX-DCIV, Inc. dba Denton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000.00).
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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 Platinum Ford North LLC, as the primary vendor, Bob Moore Auto Group, L.L.C., as the secondary vendor, and ZT Motors of Texas Three, LLC dba Ron Carter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, as the tertiary vendor, for the supply and repair of Ford light-medium duty vehicles which include sedans, passenger vans, pickup trucks, hybrid, and electric vehicles for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8463 - awarded to Platinum Ford North LLC, Bob Moore Auto Group, L.L.C., and ZT Motors of Texas Three, LLC dba Ron Carter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000.00).
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            31. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas regarding a change in the zoning district and use classification on approximately 52.589 acres of land from the Residential 6 (R6) District to an Overlay Planned Development - Light Industrial (PD-LI) District. The site is generally located north of Blagg Road, approximately 800 feet east of Geesling Road, in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; adopting an amendment to the City’s official zoning map; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; providing for severability and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the proposed amendment. Motion for approval by Commissioner Cole and second by Commissioner Pruett. (PD24-0005c, Walker Geesling, Mia Hines).
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            32. Agenda Ready
              Resolution

              Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton to appoint a member to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency, a Texas Joint Powers Agency, to represent the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation; and declaring an effective date.
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            33. 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 February 23, 2021, in the not-to-exceed amount of $461,100.00; said first amendment to provide design services for the Ryan Road Widening Project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 6590-097 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,238,265.15, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,699,365.15). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
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            34. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 5 to the Design-Build Agreement between the City of Denton and Beta Engineering, LLC, for the design and construction of the Hickory Gas Insulated Substation for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 7670 - Change Order No. 5 in the not-to-exceed amount of $248,569.09, for a total contract award aggregated to $41,551,141.48). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
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            35. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with ReSolved Energy Consulting, LLC, for the supply of Energy Management Office Regulatory Advisement Services for Denton Municipal Electric as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8392 - Professional Services Agreement for energy management office regulatory advisement services awarded to ReSolved Energy Consulting, LLC, in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $715,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
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            36. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Sundt Construction, Inc., for pre-construction services of the Mingo Ruddell Roadway and Quiet Zone project for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8490 - awarded to Sundt Construction, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $585,000.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (5 - 1).
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            37. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Westwood Professional Services, Inc. dba Peloton Land Solutions, Inc., for design services for Neighborhood 5B & Oakland Drainage for the Capital Projects Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFQ 8377-003 - Professional Services Agreement for design services awarded to Westwood Professional Services, Inc. dba Peloton Land Solutions, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,512,215.00). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6 - 0).
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            38. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a first amendment to a contract between the City of Denton and Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc., amending the contract approved by the City Council on September 20, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00; said first amendment to continue to provide additional Komatsu heavy equipment repair services for the Fleet Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB-BV 8026 - providing for an additional first amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $250,000.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,250,000.00).
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            39. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Palomira Corporation dba Bayou Graphics Corporation, as the primary vendor, and Lessek Enterprises LLC dba Impress Graphics as the secondary vendor, for vehicle graphics, decals, and installation for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8315 - awarded to Palomira Corporation dba Bayou Graphics Corporation and Lessek Enterprises LLC dba Impress Graphics, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $315,000.00).
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            40. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with All Out Custom Truck & Body #1 Inc., for the purchase and installation of utility bodies for the Fleet Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8316 - awarded to All Out Custom Truck & Body #1 Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,700,251.00).
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            41. 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 Fuhltilt Industries LLC, dba North DFW Trailers as the primary vendor, and Bragg Trailers, L.L.C. as the secondary vendor, for the procurement of trailers for the Fleet Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8457 - awarded to Fuhltilt Industries LLC, dba North DFW Trailers, and Bragg Trailers, L.L.C., for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.00).
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            42. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Enviromatic Systems of Fort Worth, Inc., through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract # 720-23, for the acquisition, repair, and maintenance of building management system controls on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8528 - awarded to Enviromatic Systems of Fort Worth, Inc., in the one (1) year, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.00).
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            43. 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 Prestige Elevator Services LLC, for elevator services for various City buildings for the Facilities Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8535 - awarded to Prestige Elevator Services LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in total five (5) year in the not-to-exceed amount of $750,000.00).
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            44. 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 RS Welding, LLC, for welding services for various City buildings for the Facilities Management Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8548 - awarded to RS Welding, LLC, for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in total five (5) year in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,987,500.00).
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            45. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P., for external audit services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8562 - awarded to Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P., in the three (3) year not-to-exceed amount of $360,500.00).
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            46. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Mr. Stephen Hipple on hate crimes and human rights.

            47. Agenda Ready
              Resolution

              Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton excusing the July 12, 2024 meeting absence of Community Services Advisory Committee Member Sharon Kremer; and providing an effective date.
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            48. 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 TEKSystems, Inc., through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract No. DIR-CPO-4638, for Information Technology staff augmentation services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8503 - awarded to TEKSystems, Inc., for one (1) year, with the option for four (4) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $1,900,000.00).
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            49. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas establishing the schedule of rates for electric service to be effective August 1, 2024, and adjusting the energy cost adjustment (ECA) rate to reflect actual ECA revenues, expenses and forecast; providing severability and repealer clauses; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
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            50. Agenda Ready
              Closed Session Report

              Consultation with Attorneys - Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071. Consult with the City’s attorneys on the legal status, strategy and options for resolution of litigation in Cause No. 23-11633-442, styled “Antonee Bean, Individually and as Next Friend of R.B., a Minor v. City of Denton” pending in the 442nd District Court, Denton County, Texas; where public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City’s attorneys to the City of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, or otherwise compromise the City’s legal position in pending litigation.

            52. Agenda Ready
              Work Session Report

              Receive a report and hold a discussion on the three potential organizational structure options for the growing City of Denton Convention and Visitors Bureau [Estimated Presentation/Discussion Time: 1 hour]
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            53. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Consider adoption of an ordinance approving a Settlement Agreement and Release implementing the terms of the settlement in litigation styled “Antonee Bean, Individually and as Next Friend of R.B., a Minor v. City of Denton;” Cause No. 23-11633-442, pending in the 442nd Judicial District Court, Denton County, Texas; and directing the City Manager or designee and the City’s attorneys to effectuate as necessary and appropriate the terms of a Settlement Agreement and Release to effectuate this approval; and declaring an effective date.
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            54. Agenda Ready
              Ordinance

              Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the approval of a fourth amendment to an engagement between the City of Denton and King & Spalding, LLP, amending the engagement approved by the City Attorney on March 11, 2022, in the not-to-exceed amount of $49,500.00; amended by amendments 1, 2, and 3, approved by City Council; said fourth amendment to provide additional legal services for the City of Denton; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8159 - providing for an additional fourth amendment expenditure amount not-to-exceed $1,232,237.00, with the total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,082,237.00).
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            55. Agenda Ready
              Resolution

              Consider approval of a resolution of the City of Denton ratifying the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant Program in the amount of $400,000 for an emergency shelter services program; and providing an effective date
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            1. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Ms. Mary Kuhfeldt regarding mortarium request at Denton apartment cities and stopping big apartment building.

            2. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Ms. JF Plangman regarding sanctuary city.

            3. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Ms. Tracy Duckworth regarding homelessness.

            4. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Ms. Melinda Preston regarding upcoming elections.

            5. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Mr. Charles Lee regarding presidential nominations.

            6. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Ms. Debbie Scaggs regarding current issues.

            7. Agenda Ready
              Citizen Report

              Ms. Donna Smith regarding moving forward.